Horse profile
Minella Drama (IRE)
by Flemensfirth (USA) out of Midsummer Drama (IRE) (King's Theatre)
32 runs · 15 courses · from Oct 2020
As at 8 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
8 wins · 8 courses
Last run 23 Apr 2026
Last raced off OR 142
KTB Profile
Minella Drama is 8 from 32 in our archive including two Grade 2 wins in our archive. His biggest win came in the Virgin Bet Old Roan Limited Handicap Chase at Aintree in Oct 2024. All eight wins have been on turf with three on good ground and five from 18 starts over 2m1f to 2m4f. He last ran at Perth in Apr 2026.
Based on 32 archived runs · run-style from 9 commented runs since Oct 2024 · updated 8 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
Typically prominent
OR ↓ 15lb off peak
- 8–32Wins / Runs
- 25%Strike rate
- 15 (46.9%)Placed
- −11.88£1 level staken=32 at SP
- 1.27Fair A/E n=32 · 1.12 incl. margin
- 157Highest OR
- 43dBetween runs (median)longest 211 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 rating142↓ 15lb off peak
142
129–157
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 139
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 8 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 10 | 139B | 105 | 1 run · — |
| Soft | 8 | 103A | 74 | 1 run · — |
| Good | 4 | 116C | 100 | — |
| Heavy | 2 | 134C | 119.5 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 8 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 12 | 113A | 89.5 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 6 | 139B | 88.5 | 2 runs · 130 / 94 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 6 | 134C | 105.5 | — |
Of 32 runs looked at, 8 have no figure: did not complete (5) · obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (2) · not enough races on the card to set the day (under 4) (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 24 figures from 32 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 9 analysed runs since Oct 2024
- Prominent 5 (56%) · 0 wins
- Led 2 (22%) · 1 win
- Held up 1 (11%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 1 (11%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Flemensfirth (USA)
Progeny in our archive have won 11.9% of 17,290 runs since Jan 2008 (1,595 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 38 | 0 | 0% | −11.9 | — |
| Good to Firm | 522 | 50 | 9.6% | −2.3 | — |
| Good | 4,059 | 443 | 10.9% | −1 | 3 from 6 |
| Good to Soft | 2,936 | 354 | 12.1% | +0.2 | 1 from 13 |
| Soft | 5,876 | 751 | 12.8% | +0.9 | 3 from 11 |
| Heavy | 3,817 | 449 | 11.8% | −0.1 | 1 from 2 |
| Standard (AW) | 42 | 2 | 4.8% | −7.1 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m – 1m1f | 2 | 0 | 0% | −11.9 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 25 | 1 | 4% | −7.9 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 4,486 | 548 | 12.2% | +0.3 | 2 from 6 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 6,082 | 724 | 11.9% | 0 | 5 from 18 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 5,263 | 623 | 11.8% | −0.1 | 1 from 8 |
| Over 3m | 1,432 | 153 | 10.7% | −1.2 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 8 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Midsummer Drama (IRE) (King's Theatre)
4 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Ballycashin (IRE) (3 wins).
The wins came over 2m–2m4f.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballycashin (IRE) | 35 | 3 | 2m–2m4f | — |
| Dolly Drama (IRE) | 4 | 0 | — | — |
| Springs Steen (IRE) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
| Broomfield Drama (IRE) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 13 | 1 | 8% | −10.90 |
| Soft | 11 | 3 | 27% | −1.76 |
| Good | 6 | 3 | 50% | +1.48 |
| Heavy | 2 | 1 | 50% | −0.70 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 18 | 3 | 17% | −8.26 |
| Class 2 | 9 | 2 | 22% | −3.59 |
| Class 4 | 3 | 2 | 67% | −0.13 |
| Class 3 | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.10 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aintree | 9 | 1 | 11% | −5.00 |
| Haydock | 4 | 1 | 25% | −0.88 |
| Kelso | 3 | 1 | 33% | −1.09 |
| Market Rasen | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.62 |
| Musselburgh | 2 | 1 | 50% | +1.50 |
| Carlisle | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Bangor-on-Dee | 2 | 1 | 50% | −0.70 |
| Perth | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Huntingdon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ascot | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ayr | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kempton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sandown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Uttoxeter | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.10 |
| Sedgefield | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.57 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 18 | 5 | 28% | −3.19 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 8 | 1 | 13% | −6.09 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 6 | 2 | 33% | −2.60 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Hughes | 28 | 8 | 29% | −7.88 |
| Theo Gillard | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Sam Twiston-Davies | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tongue tie | 12 | 1 | 8% | −8.00 |
| Hood | 11 | 3 | 27% | −3.16 |
| None | 9 | 4 | 44% | −0.72 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2024 | 4 | 1 | 25% | +0.00 |
| 2023 | 6 | 2 | 33% | −0.59 |
| 2022 | 5 | 1 | 20% | −1.88 |
| 2021 | 6 | 2 | 33% | −1.28 |
| 2020 | 3 | 2 | 67% | −0.13 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 25 | 5 | 20% | −10.37 |
| Hurdle | 7 | 3 | 43% | −1.51 |
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 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 23 Apr 26+19d | Perth | Join Racing TV Now Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Up with the early pace - took charge after the 11th - a mistake at the 12th - surrendered the lead at the 13th - under pressure 14th - dropped away 3 out - detached before 2 out - pulled up before the last | PU/7 | — | 12-2 | 142 | — | — | Theo Gillard | 11/1 |
| 04 Apr 26+35d | Haydock | Unibet Middle Distance Veterans' Handicap Chase (Series Final) Settled towards the back of the pack - dropped away before 4 out - eased out of contention approaching 3 out | PU/17 | — | 12-0 | 143 | — | — | Theo Gillard | 12/1 |
| 28 Feb 26+43d | Kelso | bet365 Premier Chase (Listed) (GBB Race) Settled in third early - moved up into second by the 7th - reeled in the front-runner approaching 4 out - hit the front soon after 2 out - overtaken before the last - unable to match winner's finish | 2/4 | 8½ | 11-8 | 143 | 130C | 144C | Brian Hughes | 11/1 |
| 16 Jan 26+21d | Market Rasen | Unibet Middle Distance Chase Series Veterans' Handicap Chase Sent to front early - just pressed into second - fought back to share command 4th - pushed along after being overtaken before 3 out - lost place approaching 2 out - dropped away after the last | 4/8 | 11 | 12-0 | 145 | 58A | 132A | Brian Hughes | 16/1 |
| 2025 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 26 Dec 25+61d | Aintree | William Hill Racing Bet Builder Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Sat close to the front group early - lost fluency and slipped to the back by the 9th before losing touch approaching 4 out - retired from the contest ahead of 3 out | PU/5 | — | 12-0 | 147 | — | — | Brian Hughes | 8/1 |
| 26 Oct 25+205d | Aintree | William Hill Old Roan Limited Handicap Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race) Fended right at intervals early - in front until 2 out then eased right approaching last - dropped to 3rd and unable to threaten again | 3/7 | 1½ | 10-12 | 148 | 104A | 134B | Brian Hughes | 9/1 |
| 04 Apr 25+62d | Aintree | Randox Supporting Prostate Cancer UK Topham Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Settled in the pack early - pushed along nearing the 10th - losing touch by the 12th - eased out of contention before three out | PU/30 | — | 11-4 | 148 | — | — | Brian Hughes | 50/1 |
| 01 Feb 25+55d | Musselburgh | bet365 Scottish Champion Chase (Handicap) (GBB Race) Sat close to the pace - hit a marker four out then pushed along soon after but couldn't find the pace to close - well held for ninth | 9/12 | 14 | 12-0 | 150 | 49C | 124C | Brian Hughes | 16/1 |
| 2024 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 08 Dec 24+42d | Huntingdon | TrustATrader Peterborough Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race) Sat close to the pace early - mistake at 8th - lost touch 4 out - eased out of contention before 2 out | PU/5 | — | 11-10 | 151 | — | — | Brian Hughes | 33/1 |
| 27 Oct 24+198d | Aintree | Virgin Bet Old Roan Limited Handicap Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race) Set the pace from the off with fluent leaps in the main - two lengths up and travelling strongly two out - pushed along and a length to the good at the last then edged away on the run to the line | 1/5 | 10-6 | 148 | 90C | 132B | Brian Hughes | 3/1 | |
| 12 Apr 24+41d | Aintree | My Pension Expert Melling Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) | PU/7 | — | 11-10 | 150 | — | — | Brian Hughes | 50/1 |
| 02 Mar 24+67d | Kelso | bet365 Premier Chase (Listed) (GBB Race) | 2/7 | 7 | 11-2 | 154 | 139B | 140B | Brian Hughes | 7/1 |
| 2023 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 26 Dec 23+31d | Aintree | William Hill Epic Value Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) | 7/7 | 5½ | 12-0 | 150 | 78C | 132C | Brian Hughes | 7/1 |
| 25 Nov 23+27d | Ascot | Nirvana Spa 1965 Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race) | 3/4 | 28 | 11-4 | 157 | 61C | 115C | Theo Gillard | 13/2 |
| 29 Oct 23+198d | Aintree | Jewson Fast Set Finish Old Roan Limited Handicap Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race) | 2/11 | 1¾ | 11-9 | 155 | — | 149A | Brian Hughes | 9/1 |
| 14 Apr 23+56d | Aintree | Marsh Chase (Registered As The Melling Chase) (Grade 1) (GBB Race) | 3/7 | 2¾ | 11-10 | 154 | 101A | 145B | Brian Hughes | 14/1 |
| 17 Feb 23+47d | Kelso | Racing's Best Ratings With Timeform Handicap Chase (GBB Race) | 1/3 | 12-0 | 150 | 116C | 146C | Brian Hughes | 10/11F | |
| 01 Jan 23+43d | Musselburgh | Fitzdares 'Auld Reekie' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) | 1/7 | 12-0 | 145 | 68B | 154A | Brian Hughes | 5/2F | |
| 2022 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 19 Nov 22+20d | Haydock | Get Daily Rewards With Betfair Graduation Chase (GBB Race) | 3/4 | ½ | 11-11 | 145 | 50C | 129B | Brian Hughes | 7/2 |
| 30 Oct 22+211d | Carlisle | Colin Parker Memorial Intermediate Chase (Listed) (GBB Race) | 4/7 | 1¾ | 11-10 | 145 | — | 139A | Brian Hughes | 11/4 |
| 02 Apr 22+35d | Ayr | Jordan Electrics Ltd Future Champion Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race) | 2/5 | 5 | 11-5 | 146 | 84C | 129B | Brian Hughes | 2/1 |
| 26 Feb 22+35d | Kempton | Coral Pendil Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race) | 4/5 | 4 | 11-5 | 147 | 89C | 132B | Brian Hughes | 7/4F |
| 22 Jan 22+49d | Haydock | Patrick Coyne Memorial Altcar Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race) | 1/6 | 11-0 | 147 | 70A | 147B | Brian Hughes | 85/40F | |
| 2021 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 04 Dec 21+26d | Sandown | Close Brothers Henry VIII Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) | 5/7 | nk | 11-2 | 149 | 106B | 121B | Brian Hughes | 6/1 |
| 08 Nov 21+10d | Carlisle | Durdar Graduation Chase (GBB Race) | 2/6 | shd | 11-2 | 149 | 129A | 135B | Brian Hughes | EvensF |
| 29 Oct 21+202d | Uttoxeter | Kalahari King Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) | 1/5 | 11-8 | 143 | 92C | 155B | Brian Hughes | 11/10F | |
| 10 Apr 21+48d | Aintree | Betway Mersey Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) | 2/12 | 9½ | 11-4 | 143 | 113A | 141A | Brian Hughes | 12/1 |
| 21 Feb 21+29d | Market Rasen | Ballymore Sidney Banks Novices' Hurdle (Listed) (GBB Race) | 1/5 | 11-3 | 142 | 91C | 127B | Brian Hughes | 13/8F | |
| 23 Jan 21+43d | Haydock | Sky Bet Supreme Trial Rossington Main Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race) | 2/5 | nk | 11-4 | 134 | 105C | 145B | Sam Twiston-Davies | 9/4 |
| 2020 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 11 Dec 20+17d | Bangor-on-Dee | Retraining Of Racehorses Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 1/8 | 11-5 | 129 | 134C | 145A | Brian Hughes | 30/100F | |
| 24 Nov 20+28d | Sedgefield | MansionBet Proud To Support British Racing Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 1/12 | 10-12 | — | 110A | 134A | Brian Hughes | 4/7F | |
| 27 Oct 20 | Bangor-on-Dee | ocg-syndicates.co.uk Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 2/12 | 5½ | 10-12 | — | 103A | 137B | Brian Hughes | 12/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Minella Drama won?
- Minella Drama (IRE) won 8 of 32 archived starts between 2020 and 2026, a strike rate of 25%. Placed 15 times in total (46.9% of starts).
- Who trains Minella Drama?
- Minella Drama (IRE) is trained by Donald McCain, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 23 April 2026.
- Who is Minella Drama's sire?
- Minella Drama (IRE) is by Flemensfirth (USA) out of Midsummer Drama (IRE), whose sire is King's Theatre.
- What going does Minella Drama prefer?
- Minella Drama (IRE) has the best record on good going: 3 wins from 6 starts (50%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Minella Drama's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 142, from the run on 23 April 2026. The highest on record is 157.
- What is Minella Drama's sire's record?
- Flemensfirth (USA)'s progeny in our archive have won 11.9% of 17,290 runs since Jan 2008 (1,595 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Minella Drama's siblings?
- Out of Midsummer Drama (IRE), Minella Drama (IRE) has 4 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Ballycashin (IRE) (3). The wins came over 2m–2m4f. As at Nov 2026.