Horse profile
Man Of Action (IRE)
5yo gelding (at last run, Nov 2025) · Last trainer Gary Rutherford · Last owner Potassium Partnership Clarkson Rutherford
by Fast Company (IRE) out of Monet's Lady (IRE) (Daylami)
17 runs · 10 courses · from Jun 2024
As at 15 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 7 Nov 2025 — 372 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Nov 2025
2 wins · Perth & Hexham
Headgear returns LTO
Last raced off OR 92
KTB Profile
Man Of Action is a gelding who has won two of 17 starts, both at Class 5 level in handicaps over 2m5f – 3m on good ground at Perth in Jun 2025 and Hexham in May 2025. He has raced five times at Hexham, winning once, and has shown his form when held up. His last run, at Hexham in Nov 2025, was off an official rating of 92 and headgear returned. Both wins came on good or faster ground with no placed efforts from five starts on softer.
Based on 17 archived runs · run-style from 16 commented runs since Aug 2024 · updated 15 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
Typically prominent
Wins on good or faster
All wins at Class 5
- 2–17Wins / Runs
- 11.8%Strike rate
- 3 (17.6%)Placed
- +6.00£1 level staken=17 at SP
- 1.15Fair A/E n=17 · 0.97 incl. margin
- 97Highest OR
- 20dBetween runs (median)longest 92 d
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 rating92↓ 5lb off peak
92
57–97
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 113
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 15 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 6 | 117C | 106.5 | — |
| Heavy | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 15 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 5 | 117C | 113 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 2 | 85B | 49.5 | — |
Flat
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 15 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 3 | 70C | 64 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 2 | 102C | 96.5 | — |
| Soft | 2 | 75C | 68.5 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 15 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 3 | 102C | 91 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 3 | 75C | 64 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 1 | — | — | — |
Of 17 runs looked at, 3 have no figure: did not complete (2) · obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 14 figures from 17 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 16 analysed runs since Aug 2024
- Prominent 9 (56%) · 2 wins
- Held up 4 (25%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 3 (19%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 9.4% of 7,604 runs since Mar 2014 (492 horses).
Strongest on heavy going: 12.7% from 558. Strongest over 2m5f – 3m (all codes): 12.7% from 110.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 24 | 3 | 12.5% | +3.1 | — |
| Good to Firm | 945 | 73 | 7.7% | −1.7 | — |
| Good | 1,660 | 155 | 9.3% | −0.1 | 2 from 10 |
| Good to Soft | 936 | 90 | 9.6% | +0.2 | 0 from 2 |
| Soft | 1,397 | 166 | 11.9% | +2.5 | 0 from 2 |
| Heavy | 558 | 71 | 12.7% | +3.3 | 0 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 2,083 | 155 | 7.4% | −2 | 0 from 2 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 684 | 67 | 9.8% | +0.4 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 2,774 | 232 | 8.4% | −1 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 1,694 | 154 | 9.1% | −0.3 | 0 from 1 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 1,217 | 137 | 11.3% | +1.9 | 0 from 3 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 782 | 76 | 9.7% | +0.3 | 0 from 3 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 330 | 32 | 9.7% | +0.3 | 0 from 2 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 110 | 14 | 12.7% | +3.3 | 2 from 8 |
| Over 3m | 13 | 1 | 7.7% | −1.7 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Mar 2014 · as at 15 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Monet's Lady (IRE) (Daylami)
6 siblings in the archive, 3 winners — best of them Running Wolf (IRE) (5 wins).
The wins came over 1m–2m6½f; the highest grade won is Class 4 (Running Wolf (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Running Wolf (IRE) | 48 | 5 | 1m–2m6½f | Class 4 |
| Rockfish (IRE) | 18 | 5 | 1m1½f–1m4f | — |
| Tip Of The Spear (IRE) | 4 | 2 | 1m1f–1m2f | — |
| Monsart (IRE) | 8 | 0 | — | — |
| Cleverconversation (IRE) | 14 | 0 | — | — |
| Sugar Plum (IRE) | 3 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 10 | 2 | 20% | +13.00 |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Standard (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Soft | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 5 | 7 | 2 | 29% | +16.00 |
| Class 4 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Class 6 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hexham | 5 | 1 | 20% | +10.00 |
| Perth | 2 | 1 | 50% | +6.00 |
| Newcastle (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Roscommon | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Kelso | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Carlisle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tramore | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Listowel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Curragh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Gowran Park | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 8 | 2 | 25% | +15.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Johnston | 4 | 2 | 50% | +19.00 |
| Bruce Lynn | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Luke McAteer | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Rhys Elliott | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Murray Dodd | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Craig Nichol | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr J C Barry | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| James Ryan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wesley Joyce | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 15 | 2 | 13% | +8.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | 2 | 17% | +11.00 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 10 | 2 | 20% | +13.00 |
| Flat | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 · 12 runs | ||||||||||
| 07 Nov 25+13d | Hexham | Unibet Offer Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap Hurdle Handy early - lost pace before the 9th then found a second wind before 2 out - dropped away and was pulled up approaching the last | PU/10 | — | 11-5 | 92 | — | — | Bruce Lynn | 18/1 |
| 25 Oct 25+22d | Kelso | RacingTV/Freetrial Conditional Jockeys' Training Series Handicap Hurdle Sat close to pace early - driven after final obstacle and dropped back - faded soon after to finish well beaten | 8/8 | 6½ | 11-0 | 95 | — | 89A | Murray Dodd | 16/1 |
| 03 Oct 25+92d | Hexham | Pest Arrest Pest Control North East Handicap Hurdle Sat close to the pace early - dropped away after 3 out and faded through the closing stages - eased down and pulled up before the final fence | PU/8 | — | 11-12 | 97 | — | — | Bruce Lynn | 11/1 |
| 03 Jul 25+11d | Perth | Gleneagles Project Services Handicap Hurdle Settled with the pack early - pressed for effort 2 out - moved into third but couldn't close - held on for the spot | 3/10 | 12 | 11-10 | 96 | 92B | 110A | Dylan Johnston | 9/4F |
| 22 Jun 25+14d | Hexham | Greenhead Hotel Novices' Handicap Hurdle Handy in touch early - stumbled 4 out - hit front after 2 out - pressed approaching last - overtaken soon after and unable to quicken again to finish 3rd | 3/7 | shd | 11-4 | 96 | 100B | 115A | Dylan Johnston | EvensF |
| 08 Jun 25+19d | Perth | Each Way Extra At bet365 Handicap Hurdle (Div 1) Sat handy in behind the front group - pressed forward and asked for effort 2 out - finished strongly to hit the front on the run-in | 1/10 | 11-2 | 91 | 113A | 107B | Dylan Johnston | 7/1 | |
| 20 May 25+10d | Hexham | Tynedale Agricultural Society Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Sat close to the pace early - moved into second before two out - urged on the home turn - edged in front nearing the last - driven out and eased left before pulling clear to score | 1/7 | 11-1 | 86 | 115B | 121B | Dylan Johnston | 14/1 | |
| 10 May 25+48d | Hexham | Harrison Family Remembering Loved Ones Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Settled in rear early - up into 4th at the turn but without threatening leaders - stayed on late to close gap on 3rd home | 4/8 | 2 | 11-6 | — | 117C | 89C | Bruce Lynn | 18/1 |
| 23 Mar 25+16d | Carlisle | Pauline Phizacklea Memorial Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Held up at the back - urged forward before 2 out - made no impression - finished 4th | 4/6 | 8 | 11-5 | — | 85B | 99B | Craig Nichol | 25/1 |
| 07 Mar 25+20d | Newcastle (AW) | Free Bets With BetUK Bet Club Handicap Raced up wide behind the pace - urged forward but unable to threaten 3f out - well held at the finish | 8/10 | 6½ | 9-3 | 57 | 91C | 51C | Rhys Elliott | 13/2 |
| 15 Feb 25+45d | Newcastle (AW) | Weekly 5 Free Bet With BetUK Handicap Settled at the back of the field - lost touch and driven forward with over 3f left - no impact on the finish - beaten well into 7th | 7/8 | 3¼ | 8-10 | 61 | 102C | 47C | Rhys Elliott | 10/3 |
| 01 Jan 25+79d | Tramore | David Flynn Construction Maiden Hurdle Settled around midpack early - held 8th spot at the halfway point - found nothing more from 3 out - finished well beaten in 10th | 10/15 | 5½ | 11-4 | — | 14C | 95C | Mr J C Barry | 25/1 |
| 2024 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 14 Oct 24+21d | Roscommon | Thank You For Your Support Handicap (47-65) Sat close to the front pack - 4th at halfway before dropping to 6th under pressure 3f out - had nothing left and dropped away late | 13/16 | 2¾ | 10-2 | 65 | 62C | 63C | Luke McAteer | 9/1 |
| 23 Sep 24+21d | Listowel | Treo Eile Retraining Ireland's Racehorses Handicap (47-70) Held up towards the back - still 11th at halfway - asked for effort with 3f left - nudged into places inside the last furlong but found little at the finish | 9/14 | 1¼ | 10-0 | 68 | 70C | 71A | Luke McAteer | 17/2 |
| 02 Sep 24+9d | Roscommon | Racing Here Again On September 30th Maiden Went forward early and took control past 5f - caught and lost front spot entering the straight - fourth and pushed along 2f out - down to fifth and unable to close 1f out - held on without finding more finishing sixth | 6/13 | nk | 10-1 | — | 75C | 63C | Luke McAteer | 18/1 |
| 24 Aug 24+82d | Curragh | Join Racing TV For Just 14 Euros Now Maiden Settled with the pack early - slipped to 12th spot 3f out - driven along but couldn't find extra 2f out - lost place late to finish well held | 13/22 | ¾ | 9-12 | — | 64C | 62C | James Ryan | 22/1 |
| 03 Jun 24 | Gowran Park | Brian Dunlop Architects Kilkenny (C & G) Maiden | 4/14 | 4¼ | 10-1 | — | 60C | 81A | Wesley Joyce | 14/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Man Of Action won?
- Man Of Action (IRE) won 2 of 17 archived starts between 2024 and 2025, a strike rate of 11.8%. Placed 3 times in total (17.6% of starts).
- Who trained Man Of Action?
- Man Of Action (IRE) was trained by Gary Rutherford on the most recent run on record, at Hexham on 7 November 2025.
- Who is Man Of Action's sire?
- Man Of Action (IRE) is by Fast Company (IRE) out of Monet's Lady (IRE), whose sire is Daylami.
- What going does Man Of Action prefer?
- Man Of Action (IRE) has the best record on good going: 2 wins from 10 starts (20%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Man Of Action's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 92, from the run on 7 November 2025. The highest on record is 97.
- What is Man Of Action's sire's record?
- Fast Company (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 9.4% of 7,604 runs since Mar 2014 (492 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on heavy going: 12.7% from 558. Strongest over 2m5f – 3m (all codes): 12.7% from 110.
- Who are Man Of Action's siblings?
- Out of Monet's Lady (IRE), Man Of Action (IRE) has 6 other produce in our archive, 3 of them winners. Most wins: Running Wolf (IRE) (5). Highest grade won: Class 4 (Running Wolf (IRE)). The wins came over 1m–2m6½f. As at Nov 2026.