Melody Star (IRE)
Melody Star (IRE) is 1 from 21. Hasn't won since Mar 2008. The win came on the all-weather — 0 from 16 on turf. Last raced off 55, 13lb below the career-high mark.
- 1–21Wins / Runs
- 4.8%Strike rate
- 5 (23.8%)Placed
- −12.00£1 level staken=21 at SP
- 0.74Fair A/E n=21 · 0.55 incl. margin
- 68Highest OR
- 61dAvg 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.
KTB Speed and Rating
No KTB Speed figures for this horse. The engine scores GB and Irish racing from Oct 2016; runs elsewhere, or earlier, have no figure.
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 0 figures from 0 runs · 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 is derived from in-running commentary, which our data provider does not supply for this horse's races.
Pedigree intelligence
Progeny in our archive have won 8.7% of 2,621 runs since Jan 2008 (171 horses).
Weakest on heavy going: 5% from 160. Weakest over 2m1f – 2m4f (all codes): 5.6% from 320.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 36 | 4 | 11.1% | +2.4 | 0 from 1 |
| Good to Firm | 425 | 37 | 8.7% | 0 | 0 from 4 |
| Good | 594 | 48 | 8.1% | −0.6 | 0 from 2 |
| Good to Soft | 235 | 17 | 7.2% | −1.5 | 0 from 2 |
| Soft | 378 | 28 | 7.4% | −1.3 | 0 from 5 |
| Heavy | 160 | 8 | 5% | −3.7 | 0 from 2 |
| Standard (AW) | 793 | 87 | 11% | +2.3 | 1 from 5 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 134 | 11 | 8.2% | −0.5 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 547 | 55 | 10.1% | +1.4 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 512 | 53 | 10.4% | +1.7 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 502 | 46 | 9.2% | +0.5 | 1 from 15 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 497 | 38 | 7.6% | −1.1 | 0 from 6 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 320 | 18 | 5.6% | −3.1 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 103 | 8 | 7.8% | −0.9 | — |
| Over 3m | 6 | 0 | 0% | −8.7 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 27 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
2 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Play The Melody (IRE) (1 win).
The wins came over 2m3½f; the highest grade won is Class 4 (Play The Melody (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Play The Melody (IRE) | 3 | 1 | 2m3½f | Class 4 |
| Special Melody (IRE) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (AW) | 5 | 1 | 20% | +4.00 |
| Soft | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Good to Firm | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Good | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Heavy | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk (AW) | 5 | 1 | 20% | +4.00 |
| Killarney | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Downpatrick | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Leopardstown | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Sligo | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Down Royal | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Down Royal (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Clonmel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Bellewstown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Roscommon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tramore | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 15 | 1 | 7% | −6.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Harley | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Conor Harrison | 4 | 1 | 25% | +5.00 |
| Willie Supple | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Shane Gorey | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Sam James | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Emmet Mullins | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Rory Cleary | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| W J Cafferty | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Chris Hayes | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| R M Burke | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tongue tie + blinkers | 11 | 1 | 9% | −2.00 |
| Tongue tie | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| Tongue tie + cheekpieces | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2008 | 9 | 1 | 11% | +0.00 |
| 2007 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
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 | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 · 2 runs | |||||||||
| 11 Nov 09+144d | Dundalk (AW) | Christmas Party Packages At Dundalk Apprentice Handicap (47-65) Div 1 | 6/13 | hd | 9-0 | 55 | 53C | Sam James | 9/1 |
| 20 Jun 09+294d | Down Royal | Bet With Tote Ireland Handicap (50-80) | 10/13 | 3 | 8-4 | 55 | 48A | Willie Supple | 25/1 |
| 2008 · 9 runs | |||||||||
| 30 Aug 08+47d | Dundalk (AW) | Castlebellingham Handicap (45-60) (Div 2) | 11/14 | 17 | 9-7 | 58 | 48C | Martin Harley | 10/1 |
| 14 Jul 08+23d | Killarney | Killarney Avenue / Munster Joinery Handicap (45-60) | 15/15 | 5 | 9-5 | 58 | 48C | Martin Harley | 10/1 |
| 21 Jun 08+31d | Down Royal (IRE) | Compass Windows Handicap | 3/11 | ½ | 9-5 | 59 | 72A | Willie Supple | 10/1 |
| 21 May 08+13d | Leopardstown | Stackstown Handicap (60-90) | 10/11 | nk | 7-11 | 65 | 49A | Martin Harley | 20/1 |
| 08 May 08+6d | Clonmel | Sporting Press Tipperary Cup Handicap (60-90) | 5/12 | 3½ | 8-4 | 62 | 53C | Willie Supple | 20/1 |
| 02 May 08+12d | Dundalk (AW) | Duco Ventilation & Sun Control Race | 6/14 | ½ | 8-10 | 60 | 52A | Martin Harley | 20/1 |
| 20 Apr 08+23d | Leopardstown | Oakfield Handicap (50-80) | 17/22 | 1½ | 8-4 | 62 | 40C | Martin Harley | 14/1 |
| 28 Mar 08+9d | Dundalk (AW) | Euro Construction Corp. Ltd. Apprentice Handicap (50-70) | 14/14 | 30 | 9-3 | 62 | 49C | Martin Harley | 9/2 |
| 19 Mar 08+203d | Dundalk (AW) | Castlebellingham Handicap (45-60) | 1/14 | 9-1 | 57 | 67A | Conor Harrison | 8/1 | |
| 2007 · 4 runs | |||||||||
| 29 Aug 07+20d | Bellewstown | Riverside Fiat Drogheda (qr) Race | 10/13 | ¾ | 9-12 | 62 | 39C | Emmet Mullins | 20/1 |
| 09 Aug 07+23d | Sligo | Derrinstown Stud Apprentice Handicap (50-70) | 11/11 | 2½ | 9-3 | 62 | 38C | Conor Harrison | 5/1 |
| 17 Jul 07+4d | Killarney | Kielys Electrical Stores Race | 2/12 | 4½ | 8-3 | 57 | 51C | Conor Harrison | 6/1 |
| 13 Jul 07+284d | Downpatrick | Saul Handicap (42-75) | 2/14 | 8 | 8-1 | 57 | 48C | Conor Harrison | 10/1 |
| 2006 · 6 runs | |||||||||
| 02 Oct 06+5d | Roscommon | Sliabh Bawn Racing Club Maiden | 9/14 | 7 | 8-11 | 62 | 49C | Rory Cleary | 25/1 |
| 27 Sep 06+39d | Downpatrick | Apprentice Handicap (40-70) | PU/15 | — | 8-12 | 65 | — | W J Cafferty | 10/1 |
| 19 Aug 06+9d | Tramore | Irish Stallion Farms EBF (Fillies) Maiden | 4/7 | ½ | 8-11 | 65 | 53C | Chris Hayes | 14/1 |
| 10 Aug 06+22d | Sligo | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden | 7/12 | 1¾ | 9-0 | 68 | 45C | R M Burke | 10/1 |
| 19 Jul 06+6d | Killarney | Kirby's Brogue Inn Lanterns Hotel Maiden | 5/15 | ¾ | 8-9 | — | 51C | Shane Gorey | 8/1 |
| 13 Jul 06 | Downpatrick | Doonhamer Maiden | 2/6 | ½ | 8-9 | — | 66C | Shane Gorey | 14/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Melody Star won?
- Melody Star (IRE) won 1 of 21 archived starts between 2006 and 2009, a strike rate of 4.8%. Placed 5 times in total (23.8% of starts).
- Who trained Melody Star?
- Melody Star (IRE) was trained by Niall Moran on the most recent run on record, at Dundalk (AW) on 11 November 2009.
- Who is Melody Star's sire?
- Melody Star (IRE) is by Soviet Star (USA) out of Dumayla (GB), whose sire is Shernazar.
- What going does Melody Star prefer?
- Melody Star (IRE) has the best record on standard (aw) going: 1 win from 5 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 Melody Star's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 55, from the run on 11 November 2009. The highest on record is 68.
- What is Melody Star's sire's record?
- Soviet Star (USA)'s progeny in our archive have won 8.7% of 2,621 runs since Jan 2008 (171 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on heavy going: 5% from 160. Weakest over 2m1f – 2m4f (all codes): 5.6% from 320.
- Who are Melody Star's siblings?
- Out of Dumayla (GB), Melody Star (IRE) has 2 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Play The Melody (IRE) (1). Highest grade won: Class 4 (Play The Melody (IRE)). The wins came over 2m3½f. As at Oct 2026.