Horse profile
Minella Rescue (IRE)
by Beat Hollow (GB) out of Some Catch (IRE) (Shantou)
21 runs · 12 courses · from May 2023
As at 5 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
4 wins · Uttoxeter, Stratford & Warwick
Last run 17 Jun 2026 · 4th of 4
Last raced off OR 130
KTB Profile
Minella Rescue is a gelding with four wins from 21 starts on turf, all on good ground. He won a Class 5 NH Flat race at Warwick in Oct 2023, a Class 4 NH Flat race at Stratford in Jul 2023, a Class 4 novices hurdle at Stratford in May 2024 and a Class 2 handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter in May 2025, all over trips between 1m5f and 3m. He has two wins from two starts at Stratford. His last run, at Worcester in Jun 2026, saw him finish fourth of four after leading. He raced off an official rating of 130, which was 9lb below his highest ever mark.
Based on 21 archived runs · run-style from 14 commented runs since Nov 2024 · updated 5 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
Wins on good or faster
OR ↓ 9lb off peak
- 4–21Wins / Runs
- 19%Strike rate
- 7 (33.3%)Placed
- −11.71£1 level staken=21 at SP
- 1.10Fair A/E n=21 · 0.96 incl. margin
- 139Highest OR
- 43dBetween runs (median)longest 178 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 rating130↓ 9lb off peak
130
118–139
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 124
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 5 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 12 | 144B | 110 | 2 runs · 124 / 119.5 |
| Good to Soft | 4 | 118C | 112.5 | 2 runs · 118 / 115 |
| Soft | 2 | 105B | 82.5 | 1 run · — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 5 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 11 | 136C | 110 | 4 runs · 124 / 115 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 4 | 123A | 108 | 1 run · — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 3 | 144B | 110 | — |
Flat
Of 21 runs looked at, 2 have no figure: obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (1) · not enough races on the card to set the day (under 4) (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 19 figures from 21 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 14 analysed runs since Nov 2024
- Held up 7 (50%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 5 (36%) · 1 win
- Led 1 (7%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 1 (7%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Beat Hollow (GB)
Progeny in our archive have won 11.3% of 6,034 runs since Jan 2008 (412 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 26 | 3 | 11.5% | +0.2 | — |
| Good to Firm | 646 | 88 | 13.6% | +2.3 | — |
| Good | 1,737 | 200 | 11.5% | +0.2 | 4 from 14 |
| Good to Soft | 964 | 106 | 11% | −0.3 | 0 from 5 |
| Soft | 1,241 | 134 | 10.8% | −0.5 | 0 from 2 |
| Heavy | 451 | 56 | 12.4% | +1.1 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 969 | 95 | 9.8% | −1.5 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 56 | 10 | 17.9% | +6.6 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 453 | 54 | 11.9% | +0.6 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 704 | 70 | 9.9% | −1.4 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 1,287 | 150 | 11.7% | +0.4 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1,678 | 211 | 12.6% | +1.3 | 2 from 4 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 1,143 | 117 | 10.2% | −1.1 | 0 from 5 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 597 | 58 | 9.7% | −1.6 | 2 from 12 |
| Over 3m | 116 | 12 | 10.3% | −1 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 5 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Some Catch (IRE) (Shantou)
5 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Strong Contender (IRE) (2 wins).
The wins came over 3m–3m1½f.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Contender (IRE) | 11 | 2 | 3m–3m1½f | — |
| Florrie Webb (IRE) | 6 | 0 | — | — |
| Reverse Sweep (IRE) | 3 | 0 | — | — |
| Annahalla Rebel (IRE) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
| Minella Staycation (IRE) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 14 | 4 | 29% | −4.71 |
| Good to Soft | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Soft | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 2 | 6 | 1 | 17% | −3.00 |
| Class 1 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Class 4 | 4 | 2 | 50% | +0.29 |
| Class 3 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Class 5 | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uttoxeter | 4 | 1 | 25% | −1.00 |
| Cheltenham | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Doncaster | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Aintree | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Stratford | 2 | 2 | 100% | +2.29 |
| Worcester | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Chester | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Perth | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Haydock | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Bangor-on-Dee | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Warwick | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.00 |
| Tipperary | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 12 | 2 | 17% | −7.71 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 4 | 2 | 50% | +1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Bowen | 10 | 3 | 30% | −3.71 |
| Jack Hogan | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| James Bowen | 2 | 1 | 50% | +1.00 |
| James Davies | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ben Jones | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Gavin Sheehan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sean D Bowen | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Robert Dunne | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Miss M A Carpenter | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 20 | 4 | 20% | −10.71 |
| Cheekpieces | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2025 | 8 | 1 | 13% | −5.00 |
| 2024 | 4 | 1 | 25% | −2.71 |
| 2023 | 4 | 2 | 50% | +1.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 16 | 2 | 13% | −11.71 |
| NH Flat | 3 | 2 | 67% | +2.00 |
| Flat | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 17 Jun 26+32d | Worcester | James Brewer 21 Years Undefeated Handicap Hurdle Made the running - bumped at the first - lost the lead after the second and settled just off the pace - held a decent position approaching 3 out - came under pressure after 2 out - met the last awkwardly and found little on the run-in to finish fourth | 4/4 | 8 | 12-0 | 130 | 115C | 121B | Sean Bowen | 11/4 |
| 16 May 26+35d | Uttoxeter | Eaton Hall Shooting Ground Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Tracked the pace - clipped the 9th - pressed for effort before 3 out then dropped away approaching 2 out | 7/8 | 2¼ | 11-9 | 133 | 124B | 115A | James Davies | 9/1 |
| 11 Apr 26+31d | Aintree | William Hill Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Settled towards the back early - made progress before 3 out - weakened soon after - eventually well beaten in 14th | 14/22 | 8 | 11-3 | 136 | 112C | 121C | Ben Jones | 28/1 |
| 11 Mar 26+11d | Cheltenham | BetMGM Cup Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Held up at the back throughout - never a factor - well beaten in 20th | 20/24 | ½ | 10-12 | 139 | 118C | 116C | Gavin Sheehan | 125/1 |
| 28 Feb 26+134d | Doncaster | Virgin Bet Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Settled fourth early - slipped back to last in seventh - regained fourth spot after 3 out - blundered 2 out and soon lost touch | 4/5 | 48 | 12-0 | 139 | 60C | 113C | James Bowen | 8/1 |
| 2025 · 8 runs | ||||||||||
| 17 Oct 25+48d | Uttoxeter | Bagley & Rylance 80th Celebration Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Sat close to front until 6th - clipped one soon after and slipped back approaching 2 out - dropped away before the last | 8/10 | 3¼ | 12-0 | 139 | 123A | 134A | Sean Bowen | 9/2 |
| 30 Aug 25+62d | Chester | Virgin Bet Chester Stakes (Listed) Missed the break badly - settled just behind the pack early on - asked for effort with 3f left but made no impression finishing sixth | 6/6 | 4½ | 9-8 | — | 51A | 75B | Sean D Bowen | 22/1 |
| 29 Jun 25+43d | Uttoxeter | bet365 Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Settled in the pack early - moved through to challenge into 4th - hit the front 3 out - slightly awkward 2 out - overtaken approaching the last but kept battling to finish second | 2/14 | 2¼ | 12-0 | 136 | 110B | 147A | Sean Bowen | 4/1 |
| 17 May 25+24d | Uttoxeter | Chemique Adhesives 40th Anniversary Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Tracked the front group early - hit the front approaching two out with driving urged on and kept finding more to the line | 1/6 | 12-0 | 133 | — | 135B | James Bowen | 2/1F | |
| 23 Apr 25+19d | Perth | British EBF Gold Castle 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (Listed) (GBB Race) Held up in rear throughout - never a factor - beaten a distance - finished 11th | 11/14 | 1¾ | 11-2 | 134 | 113B | 117A | Jack Hogan | 33/1 |
| 04 Apr 25+16d | Aintree | Oddschecker Sefton Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Held up rear early - made progress from outer approaching 3 out - scrappy over last two obstacles - eased left in the straight - finished strongly to snatch second near the line | 2/13 | 2 | 11-8 | 121 | 95B | 139A | Sean Bowen | 50/1 |
| 19 Mar 25+17d | Haydock | Racing TV Handicap Hurdle Settled at the rear but always close enough - moved into contention 2 out - blundered at the last and lost momentum - stayed on run-in but couldn't match the two ahead - third | 3/5 | ½ | 11-12 | 121 | 74C | 129B | Jack Hogan | 15/8 |
| 02 Mar 25+109d | Doncaster | Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Jumping errors early - settled at rear - moved right and made ground 3 out - hit front 2 out but under pressure - drifted right in final straight and lost lead close home - stayed on for second | 2/3 | ¾ | 11-7 | 118 | 136C | 129C | Jack Hogan | 11/4 |
| 2024 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 13 Nov 24+178d | Bangor-on-Dee | Overton Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Settled towards the back early - made smooth progress up to the pack before 3 out - driven into 3rd spot after that then clipped the following obstacle - never able to challenge the front two - dropped away to finish 4th | 4/8 | 4½ | 11-7 | 118 | 90A | 122A | Sean Bowen | 15/8F |
| 19 May 24+32d | Stratford | William Hill Lengthen Your Odds Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 1/5 | 11-3 | 118 | 97C | 126B | Sean Bowen | 2/7F | |
| 17 Apr 24+80d | Cheltenham | Citipost Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 3/7 | 2¼ | 11-2 | — | 88A | 124A | Sean Bowen | 40/1 |
| 28 Jan 24+70d | Doncaster | SBK 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) | 4/11 | 5 | 11-10 | — | 101A | 118A | Robert Dunne | 11/1 |
| 2023 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 19 Nov 23+45d | Cheltenham | Turners Open NH Flat Race (Listed) (GBB Race) | 8/12 | 2½ | 11-2 | — | 105B | 115A | Sean Bowen | 8/1 |
| 05 Oct 23+74d | Warwick | Racing TV Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) | 1/9 | 11-9 | — | 110B | 128A | Sean Bowen | EvensF | |
| 23 Jul 23+80d | Stratford | Grace & Dotty Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) | 1/9 | 11-0 | — | 144B | 132A | Sean Bowen | 2/1F | |
| 04 May 23 | Tipperary | Millennium Surveys Ltd (C & G) Point-To-Point Flat Race | 3/15 | 3¾ | 11-7 | — | — | 68C | Miss M A Carpenter | 22/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Minella Rescue won?
- Minella Rescue (IRE) won 4 of 21 archived starts between 2023 and 2026, a strike rate of 19%. Placed 7 times in total (33.3% of starts).
- Who trains Minella Rescue?
- Minella Rescue (IRE) is trained by Gary Hanmer, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 17 June 2026.
- Who is Minella Rescue's sire?
- Minella Rescue (IRE) is by Beat Hollow (GB) out of Some Catch (IRE), whose sire is Shantou.
- What going does Minella Rescue prefer?
- Minella Rescue (IRE) has the best record on good going: 4 wins from 14 starts (28.6%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Minella Rescue's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 130, from the run on 17 June 2026. The highest on record is 139.
- What is Minella Rescue's sire's record?
- Beat Hollow (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 11.3% of 6,034 runs since Jan 2008 (412 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Minella Rescue's siblings?
- Out of Some Catch (IRE), Minella Rescue (IRE) has 5 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Strong Contender (IRE) (2). The wins came over 3m–3m1½f. As at Nov 2026.