Horse profile
Lucky Lyreen (IRE)
by Court Cave (IRE) out of Mooneys Valley (IRE) (Dilshaan)
22 runs · 9 courses · from May 2022
As at 25 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
4 wins · Down Royal, Fairyhouse & Punchestown
Last run 25 May 2026
Last raced off OR 125
KTB Profile
Lucky Lyreen is a gelding who has won four of 22 starts on turf. He gained two of those wins at Down Royal, including a handicap chase over 2m5f – 3m on soft ground in Jan 2026 off an official rating of 119. He also won a maiden hurdle at Punchestown over 2m5f – 3m on heavy ground in Feb 2024 and a novice handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse over 2m1f – 2m4f on heavy ground in Mar 2024. Typically held up, he last ran at Ballinrobe in May 2026.
Based on 22 archived runs · run-style from 12 commented runs since Dec 2024 · updated 25 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 10lb off peak
- 4–22Wins / Runs
- 18.2%Strike rate
- 7 (31.8%)Placed
- +1.50£1 level staken=22 at SP
- 1.73Fair A/E n=22 · 1.40 incl. margin
- 135Highest OR
- 71dAvg between runs
A/E compares actual wins with what starting prices implied. "Fair" strips the bookmaker margin from the expectation, so favourites and longshots are judged on the same footing — figures near 1.00 mean the market priced this horse about right.
Official rating125↓ 10lb off peak
125
119–135
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 102
How fast the horse ran, as points against the day-corrected standard time for its course and distance: 100 is the median GB Class 4 handicap winner on that code; one point is 0.1% of the standard time. A, B or C is how much the day's card could tell us, not how good the run was. What this means →
Jumps
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy | 9 | 141B | 102 | 2 runs · 73 / 55.5 |
| Soft | 6 | 138C | 101.5 | 3 runs · 102 / 68 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 109B | 104 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 8 | 137A | 102 | 3 runs · 102 / 68 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 6 | 138C | 94.5 | 1 run · — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 3 | 141B | 123 | — |
| Over 3m | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
Of 22 runs looked at, 4 have no figure: did not complete (2) · obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (2).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 18 figures from 22 runs · as at 3 Oct 2026 · a record, not a forecast
Both figures are KTB's own, computed from the archive; no vendor rating enters either. Every run's figure is on its form line below with its grade. Grades measure how much the archive could see, never the merit of the run.
Run style from 12 analysed runs since Dec 2024
- Prominent 6 (50%) · 1 win
- Mid-division 5 (42%) · 0 wins
- Held up 1 (8%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Court Cave (IRE)
Progeny in our archive have won 10.1% of 7,935 runs since Jan 2008 (551 horses).
Weakest on heavy going: 6.9% from 934.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 2 | 0 | 0% | −10.1 | — |
| Good to Firm | 233 | 28 | 12% | +1.9 | — |
| Good | 3,026 | 341 | 11.3% | +1.2 | 0 from 1 |
| Good to Soft | 1,440 | 161 | 11.2% | +1.1 | 0 from 3 |
| Soft | 2,229 | 204 | 9.2% | −0.9 | 2 from 9 |
| Heavy | 934 | 64 | 6.9% | −3.2 | 2 from 9 |
| Standard (AW) | 71 | 3 | 4.2% | −5.9 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 24 | 1 | 4.2% | −5.9 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 13 | 0 | 0% | −10.1 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 71 | 1 | 1.4% | −8.7 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1,786 | 169 | 9.5% | −0.6 | 0 from 3 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 2,850 | 294 | 10.3% | +0.2 | 2 from 6 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 2,522 | 264 | 10.5% | +0.4 | 2 from 11 |
| Over 3m | 669 | 72 | 10.8% | +0.7 | 0 from 2 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 25 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Mooneys Valley (IRE) (Dilshaan)
3 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them Call Me Lyreen (IRE) (6 wins).
The wins came over 2m–4m½f; the highest grade won is Grade 2 (Call Me Lyreen (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Call Me Lyreen (IRE) | 27 | 6 | 2m–2m4f | Grade 2 |
| Hung Jury (IRE) | 10 | 2 | 3m1f–4m½f | Class 3 |
| Mooneys Princess (IRE) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 9 | 2 | 22% | +2.50 |
| Heavy | 9 | 2 | 22% | +3.00 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Good | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairyhouse | 6 | 1 | 17% | +3.50 |
| Navan | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Punchestown | 3 | 1 | 33% | −0.50 |
| Down Royal | 3 | 2 | 67% | +8.50 |
| Leopardstown | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Ballinrobe | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cheltenham | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Naas | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Limerick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 11 | 2 | 18% | −3.50 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 6 | 2 | 33% | +10.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Over 3m | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Kennedy | 6 | 2 | 33% | +1.50 |
| Danny Gilligan | 4 | 1 | 25% | +5.50 |
| Mr J J Codd | 3 | 1 | 33% | +3.50 |
| Carl Millar | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Sam Ewing | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Finn Brickley | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Josh Williamson | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Miss Charlotte Butler | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kevin Sexton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 18 | 3 | 17% | +0.50 |
| Blinkers | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 2 | 1 | 50% | +3.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 1 | 20% | +0.00 |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2024 | 6 | 2 | 33% | +6.00 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | 50% | +4.50 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 12 | 2 | 17% | +0.00 |
| Chase | 7 | 1 | 14% | −2.00 |
| NH Flat | 3 | 1 | 33% | +3.50 |
Splits include every sample, however small — muted rows are under 3 runs. A one-from-one record is a fact, not a trend: read the Runs column before the strike rate.
Form
| Date | Course | Race | Pos | Btn | Wgt | OR | Spd | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 25 May 26+51d | Ballinrobe | McHale Mayo National Handicap Chase (Listed) Held up in the pack throughout - minor error 4th - trailed by 10th - eased and pulled up before 4 out | PU/16 | — | 10-0 | 125 | — | — | Josh Williamson | 22/1 |
| 04 Apr 26+48d | Fairyhouse | Blackrock College AFC Ladies National Handicap Chase Held up behind the front group - error at the 9th sees drop to 4th - up to 3rd by the 12th - into 2nd early in the straight then knocked back to 4th when hampered two out - unable to find more and finished 5th | 5/17 | 3¾ | 11-5 | 126 | 68B | 127A | Miss Charlotte Butler | 12/1 |
| 15 Feb 26+26d | Punchestown | 1xbet.ie Grand National Trial Handicap Chase (Listed) Settled around midfield early - urged into contention 10th before pressed for effort in 8th 4 out - dropped away late to finish 13th | 13/14 | 9 | 11-6 | 127 | 73C | 109C | Jack Kennedy | 15/2 |
| 20 Jan 26+19d | Down Royal | William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Chase Sat close to the front pair early - urged forward around the 9th and slipped back to the middle of the field - improved into 4th three out - shared the advantage after that - asked for effort after 2 out - hit the front after the last and kept going strongly to the line | 1/8 | 11-11 | 119 | 102A | 147A | Jack Kennedy | 4/1 | |
| 01 Jan 26+33d | Fairyhouse | Grimes Estate Agents Beginners Chase Held sixth spot but urged with no headway 4 out - improved to 5th before last - stayed on at one gait - well held throughout | 5/7 | 4½ | 11-7 | — | — | 120C | Carl Millar | 33/1 |
| 2025 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 29 Nov 25+13d | Fairyhouse | SIS Supporting Irish Racing Beginners Chase Settled at the back of the field - lost touch after 3 out - well held at the finish | 13/15 | 11 | 11-12 | — | 44C | 123C | Sam Ewing | 66/1 |
| 16 Nov 25+209d | Navan | Race And Stay Irish EBF Beginners Chase Held up in midfield - unable to make headway from 4 out - dropped away steadily - well held in 9th | 9/12 | 2 | 11-12 | — | 38C | 124C | Danny Gilligan | 40/1 |
| 21 Apr 25+39d | Fairyhouse | Fairyhouse Steel Handicap Hurdle (0-140) Held a midpack position early - asked for effort after 3 out but made no headway in 7th turning for home - stayed on at same rate to finish 5th | 5/14 | 6 | 11-1 | 131 | 102B | 117A | Finn Brickley | 15/2 |
| 13 Mar 25+18d | Cheltenham | Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Settled just off the pace in the pack - lost ground before two out - dropped away in the closing stages to finish well behind in 19th | 19/24 | 13 | 11-6 | 135 | 104C | 116C | Danny Gilligan | 33/1 |
| 23 Feb 25+22d | Naas | Pertemps Network Group Handicap Hurdle (Qualifier) Up with the front group - sharing second spot from 5 out and a minor error 4 out - contesting the lead into the straight - pressure told and overtaken approaching 2 out - no response in 3rd before the last - one-paced to the line | 3/19 | 4¼ | 11-2 | 132 | 128B | 136A | Finn Brickley | 14/1 |
| 01 Feb 25+34d | Leopardstown | Race And Stay At Leopardstown Handicap Hurdle (0-150) (Listed) Sat close to the front group - still 7th at halfway - asked for effort after two out but couldn't close the gap and stayed on steadily to finish sixth | 6/25 | 3 | 11-3 | 132 | 101B | 135A | Carl Millar | 16/1 |
| 2024 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 29 Dec 24+22d | Leopardstown | Neville Hotels Premier Handicap Hurdle (0-150) (Listed) Held in the pack early - urged forward but failed to make ground after two out - stayed on same gait late but never a threat - finished eighth | 8/20 | 3¾ | 10-10 | 133 | 97C | 132A | Danny Gilligan | 50/1 |
| 07 Dec 24+219d | Navan | Bective Stud, Tea Rooms & Apartments Handicap Hurdle (Listed) Sat close behind the front group early - pushed along in 5th before the second-last - dropped away and beaten well into 13th | 13/20 | 7½ | 11-4 | 133 | — | 119C | Kevin Sexton | 50/1 |
| 02 May 24+32d | Punchestown | Conway Piling Handicap Hurdle (listed) | PU/25 | — | 11-1 | 133 | — | — | Jack Kennedy | 10/1 |
| 31 Mar 24+55d | Fairyhouse | Cawley Furniture Novice Handicap Hurdle | 1/16 | 11-9 | 125 | 132B | 144A | Danny Gilligan | 17/2 | |
| 05 Feb 24+12d | Punchestown | SBK Maiden Hurdle | 1/9 | 11-12 | — | 137A | 135B | Jack Kennedy | 6/4F | |
| 24 Jan 24+38d | Fairyhouse | Fairyhouse Supporting Treo Eile Maiden Hurdle | 2/14 | 9 | 11-12 | — | 76B | 136A | Jack Kennedy | 9/2 |
| 2023 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 17 Dec 23+29d | Navan | Irish Stallion Owners EBF Maiden Hurdle | 3/7 | 3¾ | 11-12 | — | 141B | 127A | Jack Kennedy | 2/1 |
| 18 Nov 23+251d | Navan | Kilberry Pub & Kitchen Maiden Hurdle | 4/16 | 1½ | 11-12 | — | 92B | 124A | Sam Ewing | 12/1 |
| 12 Mar 23+76d | Limerick | Good Luck To All Irish Runners In Cheltenham (Pro/Am) Flat Race | 2/5 | 5 | 12-0 | — | 123C | 143B | Mr J J Codd | 3/1 |
| 2022 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 26 Dec 22+238d | Down Royal | Mcmahon Mckay M&A (pro/am) Flat Race | 1/11 | 12-0 | — | 138C | 133A | Mr J J Codd | 11/2 | |
| 02 May 22 | Down Royal | Energise Energy (Pro/Am) Flat Race | 4/14 | 2 | 11-7 | — | 109B | 124A | Mr J J Codd | 5/4F |
Quick answers
- How many races has Lucky Lyreen won?
- Lucky Lyreen (IRE) won 4 of 22 archived starts between 2022 and 2026, a strike rate of 18.2%. Placed 7 times in total (31.8% of starts).
- Who trains Lucky Lyreen?
- Lucky Lyreen (IRE) is trained by Gordon Elliott, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 25 May 2026.
- Who is Lucky Lyreen's sire?
- Lucky Lyreen (IRE) is by Court Cave (IRE) out of Mooneys Valley (IRE), whose sire is Dilshaan.
- What going does Lucky Lyreen prefer?
- Lucky Lyreen (IRE) has the best record on soft going: 2 wins from 9 starts (22.2%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Lucky Lyreen's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 125, from the run on 25 May 2026. The highest on record is 135.
- What is Lucky Lyreen's sire's record?
- Court Cave (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 10.1% of 7,935 runs since Jan 2008 (551 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on heavy going: 6.9% from 934.
- Who are Lucky Lyreen's siblings?
- Out of Mooneys Valley (IRE), Lucky Lyreen (IRE) has 3 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: Call Me Lyreen (IRE) (6). Highest grade won: Grade 2 (Call Me Lyreen (IRE)). The wins came over 2m–4m½f. As at Oct 2026.