Horse profile
Menwaal (FR)
by Montjeu (IRE) out of Mythical Creek (USA) (Pleasant Tap)
34 runs · 18 courses · from Mar 2005
As at 28 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 27 Nov 2011 — 5,448 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Nov 2011
5 wins · 5 courses
Last raced off OR 95
KTB Profile
Menwaal (FR) is 5 from 34. Hasn't won since Oct 2008. All 5 wins have come over 1m2f – 1m4f. Last raced off 95, 10lb below the career-high mark.
Based on 34 archived runs · updated 28 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 10lb off peak
- 5–34Wins / Runs
- 14.7%Strike rate
- 11 (32.4%)Placed
- −2.50£1 level staken=34 at SP
- 1.69Fair A/E n=34 · 1.25 incl. margin
- 105Highest OR
- 74dAvg 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 rating95↓ 10lb off peak
95
88–105
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
Montjeu (IRE)
Progeny in our archive have won 12.3% of 7,971 runs since Jan 2008 (665 horses).
Strongest on heavy going: 16.3% from 686.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 57 | 4 | 7% | −5.3 | — |
| Good to Firm | 1,242 | 159 | 12.8% | +0.5 | 1 from 5 |
| Good | 2,141 | 262 | 12.2% | −0.1 | 1 from 6 |
| Good to Soft | 1,110 | 148 | 13.3% | +1 | — |
| Soft | 1,682 | 194 | 11.5% | −0.8 | 3 from 17 |
| Heavy | 686 | 112 | 16.3% | +4 | 0 from 6 |
| Standard (AW) | 1,053 | 100 | 9.5% | −2.8 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 6 | 0 | 0% | −12.3 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 330 | 31 | 9.4% | −2.9 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 813 | 97 | 11.9% | −0.4 | 0 from 3 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 2,724 | 360 | 13.2% | +0.9 | 5 from 15 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2,426 | 313 | 12.9% | +0.6 | 0 from 9 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 1,157 | 122 | 10.5% | −1.8 | 0 from 6 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 414 | 45 | 10.9% | −1.4 | 0 from 1 |
| Over 3m | 101 | 11 | 10.9% | −1.4 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 28 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Mythical Creek (USA) (Pleasant Tap)
5 siblings in the archive, 3 winners — best of them Fiddlers Creek (IRE) (2 wins).
The wins came over 7½f–2m; the highest grade won is Class 4 (Fiddlers Creek (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiddlers Creek (IRE) | 55 | 2 | 1m½f–2m | Class 4 |
| Zirkel (IRE) | 16 | 1 | 2m | Class 4 |
| Mythie (GB) | 2 | 1 | 7½f | — |
| Montfjord (IRE) | 4 | 0 | — | — |
| Drumadoon Bay (IRE) | 10 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 17 | 3 | 18% | +4.00 |
| Good | 6 | 1 | 17% | +0.50 |
| Heavy | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Good to Firm | 5 | 1 | 20% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 2 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leopardstown | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Gowran Park | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Wexford | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Curragh | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Listowel | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Cork | 2 | 1 | 50% | +9.00 |
| Limerick | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.00 |
| Thurles | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Roscommon | 2 | 1 | 50% | +2.00 |
| Sligo | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Doncaster | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Naas | 1 | 1 | 100% | +7.00 |
| Naas (IRE) | 1 | 1 | 100% | +5.50 |
| Bellewstown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Down Royal | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Curragh (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Galway | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tipperary | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 15 | 5 | 33% | +16.50 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Declan McDonogh | 10 | 3 | 30% | +7.00 |
| Christopher Geoghegan | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Tom Doyle | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Barry Geraghty | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Declan Bates | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Paul Townend | 2 | 1 | 50% | +6.00 |
| Brian O'Connell | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Shane Jackson | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ken Whelan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jamie Spencer | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mick Kinane | 1 | 1 | 100% | +5.50 |
| Paddy Kennedy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Michael Hussey | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 25 | 5 | 20% | +6.50 |
| Tongue tie | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Tongue tie + cheekpieces | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Blinkers | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2008 | 5 | 1 | 20% | +3.00 |
| 2007 | 7 | 1 | 14% | −0.50 |
| 2006 | 8 | 2 | 25% | +5.00 |
| 2005 | 4 | 1 | 25% | +0.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 22 | 5 | 23% | +9.50 |
| Hurdle | 12 | 0 | 0% | −12.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 · 7 runs | |||||||||
| 27 Nov 11+27d | Wexford | Gorey Handicap Hurdle (80-109) | PU/14 | — | 10-12 | 95 | — | Brian O'Connell | 20/1 |
| 31 Oct 11+134d | Wexford | Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (80-109) | 10/16 | 1 | 10-12 | 97 | 96C | Declan Bates | 14/1 |
| 19 Jun 11+14d | Gowran Park | Callan Handicap Hurdle (80-102) | 14/19 | 3 | 11-1 | 98 | 82A | Declan Bates | 14/1 |
| 05 Jun 11+9d | Listowel | St. John's Literary Centre Handicap Hurdle (81-116) | 5/16 | 3½ | 10-10 | 100 | 106A | Barry Geraghty | 11/2F |
| 27 May 11+4d | Cork | Corkracecourse.ie Handicap Hurdle (80-102) | 2/22 | ½ | 11-4 | 94 | 127A | Barry Geraghty | 12/1 |
| 23 May 11+67d | Sligo | Ladies Day 4th August At Sligo Handicap Hurdle (80-95) | 12/16 | 13 | 11-11 | 94 | 94C | Barry Geraghty | 6/1 |
| 17 Mar 11+715d | Wexford | Michael O'Murchadha Memorial Novice Handicap Hurdle (80-109) | 3/7 | 1¼ | 11-4 | 94 | 109A | Shane Jackson | 4/1 |
| 2009 · 3 runs | |||||||||
| 01 Apr 09+17d | Gowran Park | Ballyhale Handicap Hurdle (81-123) | 17/20 | 4½ | 10-6 | 103 | 97C | Ken Whelan | 12/1 |
| 15 Mar 09+61d | Limerick | Limerick Gaa Supporters Maiden Hurdle | 6/17 | 8 | 11-12 | 103 | 100C | Tom Doyle | 10/1 |
| 13 Jan 09+23d | Thurles | Cashel Maiden Hurdle | 10/18 | 9 | 11-12 | 105 | 108C | Tom Doyle | 8/1 |
| 2008 · 5 runs | |||||||||
| 21 Dec 08+9d | Thurles | Horse And Jockey Hotel Hurdle (Listed) | 3/3 | 30 | 11-2 | 103 | 90C | Tom Doyle | 14/1 |
| 12 Dec 08+34d | Gowran Park | Santa's Little Helper Maiden Hurdle | 3/19 | 2½ | 11-12 | 103 | 121A | Tom Doyle | 5/2F |
| 08 Nov 08+27d | Doncaster | 2 Million totescoop6 November Heritage Handicap | 17/21 | 5 | 9-0 | 96 | 71C | Jamie Spencer | 10/1 |
| 12 Oct 08+15d | Naas | Naas October Handicap | 1/16 | 8-13 | 90 | 93A | Paul Townend | 7/1 | |
| 27 Sep 08+349d | Gowran Park | Every Thursday Golf Open At Gowran Handicap (60-90) | 8/17 | ½ | 9-9 | 90 | 87A | Paul Townend | 12/1 |
| 2007 · 7 runs | |||||||||
| 14 Oct 07+24d | Naas (IRE) | Profile Systems Holdings October Handicap (Premier Handicap) | 1/15 | 8-11 | 88 | 96C | Mick Kinane | 11/2 | |
| 20 Sep 07+77d | Listowel | T.P. Walsh Memorial Handicap (60-90) | 3/15 | ¾ | 10-0 | 88 | 95C | Declan McDonogh | 14/1 |
| 05 Jul 07+12d | Bellewstown | Riverstown (QR) Handicap (60-90) | 8/15 | 1 | 11-7 | 88 | 75C | Paddy Kennedy | 11/2 |
| 23 Jun 07+13d | Down Royal | Specsavers Ulster Derby | 4/14 | ¾ | 8-11 | 92 | 76C | Christopher Geoghegan | 14/1 |
| 10 Jun 07+28d | Roscommon | Property Partners Earley Auctioneers Handicap | 4/12 | ¾ | 9-3 | 92 | 85C | Christopher Geoghegan | 12/1 |
| 13 May 07+28d | Leopardstown | Madigan's Handicap | 8/10 | 2 | 9-6 | 94 | 81C | Declan McDonogh | 9/1 |
| 15 Apr 07+167d | Curragh | Ray O'Brien Motors Handicap (60-100) | 10/18 | 1¾ | 9-5 | 94 | 79C | Christopher Geoghegan | 14/1 |
| 2006 · 8 runs | |||||||||
| 30 Oct 06+22d | Leopardstown | Trigo Stakes (listed) | 8/14 | 9 | 9-6 | 98 | 68C | Declan McDonogh | 16/1 |
| 08 Oct 06+27d | Curragh (IRE) | Hacketts.ie Irish Cesarewitch (Premier Handicap) | 12/16 | 7 | 9-7 | 98 | 72C | Christopher Geoghegan | 20/1 |
| 11 Sep 06+120d | Galway | Ardilaun House Hotel Oyster Stakes (listed) | 11/13 | 9 | 9-9 | 98 | 72C | Declan McDonogh | 10/1 |
| 14 May 06+9d | Leopardstown | Milltown Handicap | 3/16 | ½ | 9-5 | 98 | 83C | Christopher Geoghegan | 11/2 |
| 05 May 06+15d | Cork | AIB North Cork Handicap | 1/15 | 9-11 | 92 | 88C | Declan McDonogh | 10/1 | |
| 20 Apr 06+8d | Tipperary | Thomastown Castle Race | 2/18 | 4½ | 9-9 | 92 | 78C | Christopher Geoghegan | 5/1 |
| 12 Apr 06+17d | Limerick | Patrickswell Race | 1/8 | 9-12 | 92 | 88C | Declan McDonogh | EvensF | |
| 26 Mar 06+314d | Curragh | Ladbrokes.ie Irish Lincolnshire Handicap | 22/24 | 4 | 8-13 | 92 | 68C | Declan McDonogh | 14/1 |
| 2005 · 4 runs | |||||||||
| 16 May 05+8d | Roscommon | Lynam Merit Maiden | 1/15 | 9-2 | — | 81C | Declan McDonogh | 3/1 | |
| 08 May 05+28d | Leopardstown | Carrickmines Maiden | 3/10 | 10 | 9-2 | — | 80C | Declan McDonogh | 16/1 |
| 10 Apr 05+21d | Leopardstown | Leopardstown Golf Centre Maiden | 6/12 | nk | 9-2 | — | 71C | Declan McDonogh | 10/1 |
| 20 Mar 05 | Curragh | One In Four EBF Maiden Stakes | 8/19 | 1 | 8-13 | — | 62C | Michael Hussey | 20/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Menwaal won?
- Menwaal (FR) won 5 of 34 archived starts between 2005 and 2011, a strike rate of 14.7%. Placed 11 times in total (32.4% of starts).
- Who trained Menwaal?
- Menwaal (FR) was trained by P J Rothwell on the most recent run on record, at Wexford on 27 November 2011.
- Who is Menwaal's sire?
- Menwaal (FR) is by Montjeu (IRE) out of Mythical Creek (USA), whose sire is Pleasant Tap.
- What going does Menwaal prefer?
- Menwaal (FR) has the best record on good to firm 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 Menwaal's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 95, from the run on 27 November 2011. The highest on record is 105.
- What is Menwaal's sire's record?
- Montjeu (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 12.3% of 7,971 runs since Jan 2008 (665 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on heavy going: 16.3% from 686.
- Who are Menwaal's siblings?
- Out of Mythical Creek (USA), Menwaal (FR) has 5 other produce in our archive, 3 of them winners. Most wins: Fiddlers Creek (IRE) (2). Highest grade won: Class 4 (Fiddlers Creek (IRE)). The wins came over 7½f–2m. As at Oct 2026.