Horse profile
Melon Delta (IRE)
by Good Thyne (USA) out of Little Talk (GB) (Le Bavard)
22 runs · 15 courses · from May 2007
As at 21 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 6 Sep 2010 — 5,889 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Sep 2010
2 wins · Kilbeggan & Downpatrick (IRE)
Last raced off OR 104
KTB Profile
Melon Delta (IRE) is 2 from 22. Hasn't won since Jun 2007. Both wins came on good or faster ground (0 from 8 on softer). Last raced off 104, 11lb below the career-high mark.
Based on 22 archived runs · updated 21 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
Wins on good or faster
OR ↓ 11lb off peak
- 2–22Wins / Runs
- 9.1%Strike rate
- 5 (22.7%)Placed
- −14.38£1 level staken=22 at SP
- 1.13Fair A/E n=22 · 0.84 incl. margin
- 115Highest OR
- 58dAvg 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 rating104↓ 11lb off peak
104
1–115
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
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
Sire
Good Thyne (USA)
Progeny in our archive have won 5.6% of 503 runs since Jan 2008 (69 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | +6.9 | 0 from 1 |
| Good to Firm | 55 | 1 | 1.8% | −3.8 | 0 from 3 |
| Good | 123 | 10 | 8.1% | +2.5 | 2 from 10 |
| Good to Soft | 72 | 1 | 1.4% | −4.2 | — |
| Soft | 138 | 8 | 5.8% | +0.2 | 0 from 4 |
| Heavy | 107 | 7 | 6.5% | +0.9 | 0 from 4 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 68 | 4 | 5.9% | +0.3 | 0 from 3 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 158 | 12 | 7.6% | +2 | 2 from 15 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 201 | 7 | 3.5% | −2.1 | 0 from 4 |
| Over 3m | 76 | 5 | 6.6% | +1 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 21 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Little Talk (GB) (Le Bavard)
1 sibling in the archive, 0 winners.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Eva (IRE) | 7 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 10 | 2 | 20% | −2.38 |
| Heavy | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Soft | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Good to Firm | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballinrobe | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Kilbeggan | 3 | 1 | 33% | −0.38 |
| Punchestown | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Navan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Roscommon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Killarney | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Galway | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Downpatrick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Limerick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wexford | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cork | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thurles | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Down Royal | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sligo (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Downpatrick (IRE) | 1 | 1 | 100% | +4.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 15 | 2 | 13% | −7.38 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Cullen | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Conor O'Farrell | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Emmet Mullins | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Davy Russell | 3 | 1 | 33% | −0.38 |
| Ken Whelan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Brian Hayes | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Andrew J McNamara | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Miss A Foley | 1 | 1 | 100% | +4.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blinkers | 12 | 0 | 0% | −12.00 |
| None | 7 | 2 | 29% | +0.62 |
| Tongue tie + blinkers | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Tongue tie + cheekpieces | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2007 | 4 | 2 | 50% | +3.62 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 11 | 1 | 9% | −8.38 |
| Chase | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
| NH Flat | 1 | 1 | 100% | +4.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Sep 10+18d | Roscommon | Ballyleague (Pro/Am) Handicap Hurdle (80-109) | F/14 | — | 11-7 | 104 | — | Brian Hayes | 25/1 |
| 19 Aug 10+10d | Killarney | Killarney Oaks Hotel Beginners Chase | 8/13 | 12 | 11-12 | 115 | 97C | John Cullen | 16/1 |
| 09 Aug 10+12d | Ballinrobe | Broderick's Electrical Handicap Hurdle (81-116) | 10/16 | 5 | 11-6 | 106 | 94A | John Cullen | 20/1 |
| 28 Jul 10+15d | Galway | Tote Telebet 1850 238 669 Handicap Hurdle (81-123) | 15/19 | 2½ | 11-0 | 107 | 100C | John Cullen | 20/1 |
| 13 Jul 10+9d | Downpatrick | Baileys Outshine Hurdle | 3/5 | 11 | 11-12 | 106 | 114B | John Cullen | 8/1 |
| 04 Jul 10+50d | Limerick | Patrickswell Vintage Rally Handicap Hurdle (81-116) | 2/14 | shd | 10-12 | 102 | 121A | John Cullen | 14/1 |
| 15 May 10+11d | Kilbeggan | Mullingar Beginners Chase | 9/13 | 30 | 11-12 | 115 | 97C | Andrew J McNamara | 6/1 |
| 04 May 10+10d | Ballinrobe | Roundfort Stores Beginners Chase | 7/13 | 16 | 11-7 | 115 | 94C | Conor O'Farrell | 25/1 |
| 24 Apr 10+306d | Punchestown | Eventus Marquees Novice Chase | 6/9 | 5½ | 11-0 | 1 | 101A | Conor O'Farrell | 33/1 |
| 22 Jun 09+15d | Kilbeggan | Genesis Handicap Hurdle (81-123) | 15/16 | 4½ | 11-5 | 109 | 107C | Ken Whelan | 20/1 |
| 07 Jun 09+23d | Wexford | Tommy James Plant Hire & Engineering Beginners Chase | 8/14 | 30 | 11-9 | 1 | 84C | Emmet Mullins | 5/1 |
| 15 May 09+16d | Cork | Newberry Beginners Chase | 5/17 | 24 | 11-9 | 1 | 95C | Emmet Mullins | 10/1 |
| 29 Apr 09+34d | Punchestown | Three.ie Novice Chase | PU/9 | — | 11-2 | — | — | Emmet Mullins | 16/1 |
| 26 Mar 09+9d | Thurles | Templemore Beginners Chase | 80/14 | 11-9 | — | — | Emmet Mullins | 6/1 | |
| 17 Mar 09+17d | Down Royal | Gordons Beginners Chase | 2/17 | 4½ | 11-12 | — | 129A | Ken Whelan | 14/1 |
| 28 Feb 09+59d | Navan | Garlow Cross Handicap Hurdle (81-116) | 24/26 | 9 | 11-1 | 111 | 107C | Conor O'Farrell | 20/1 |
| 31 Dec 08+11d | Punchestown | Visit Panoramic Restaurant Beginners Chase | PU/15 | — | 11-12 | — | — | John Cullen | 14/1 |
| 20 Dec 08+515d | Navan | Christmas Cracker Handicap Hurdle (81-123) | 5/9 | 4 | 11-2 | 111 | 111A | Conor O'Farrell | 16/1 |
| 24 Jul 07+9d | Ballinrobe | Shannon Family Jubilee Hurdle | 2/9 | 1 | 11-12 | 112 | 113C | Davy Russell | 9/2 |
| 15 Jul 07+43d | Sligo (IRE) | Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Novice Hurdle | 7/11 | 2 | 11-12 | — | 95C | Davy Russell | 5/2 |
| 02 Jun 07+21d | Kilbeggan | Hilamar Hotel Kinnegad Maiden Hurdle | 1/16 | 11-12 | — | 127C | Davy Russell | 13/8F | |
| 12 May 07 | Downpatrick (IRE) | I.T.B.A. (Northern Region) Ladies INH Flat Race | 1/15 | 11-9 | — | 118C | Miss A Foley | 4/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Melon Delta (IRE) won?
- Melon Delta (IRE) won 2 of 22 archived starts between 2007 and 2010, a strike rate of 9.1%. Placed 5 times in total (22.7% of starts).
- Who trained Melon Delta (IRE)?
- Melon Delta (IRE) was trained by John Joseph Hanlon on the most recent run on record, at Roscommon on 6 September 2010.
- Who is Melon Delta (IRE)'s sire?
- Melon Delta (IRE) is by Good Thyne (USA) out of Little Talk (GB), whose sire is Le Bavard.
- What going does Melon Delta (IRE) prefer?
- Melon Delta (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 Melon Delta (IRE)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 104, from the run on 6 September 2010. The highest on record is 115.
- What is Melon Delta (IRE)'s sire's record?
- Good Thyne (USA)'s progeny in our archive have won 5.6% of 503 runs since Jan 2008 (69 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Melon Delta (IRE)'s siblings?
- Out of Little Talk (GB), Melon Delta (IRE) has 1 other produce in our archive, 0 of them winners. As at Oct 2026.