Horse profile
Mississippi River (IRE)
by Lope De Vega (IRE) out of Cursory Glance (USA) (Distorted Humor)
16 runs · 8 courses · from Sep 2024
As at 5 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
3 wins · Tipperary, Leopardstown & Navan
Last run 17 Jun 2026 · 8th of 8
Last raced off OR 99
KTB Profile
Mississippi River is a colt by Lope De Vega out of Cursory Glance who has won three of 16 starts on turf. He won a maiden at Navan over 1m – 1m1f on good in Apr 2025, a rated race at Leopardstown over the same trip on good in Jun 2025, and the Glenvale Stud Race at Tipperary over 6f – 7f on soft in Aug 2025 off an official rating of 98. He usually led and last ran when finishing eighth of eight in the Prince Of Wales's Stakes at Ascot in Jun 2026, having led and raced off an official rating of 99.
Based on 16 archived runs · run-style from 16 commented runs since Sep 2024 · updated 5 Nov 2026
- 3–16Wins / Runs
- 18.8%Strike rate
- 10 (62.5%)Placed
- −8.87£1 level staken=16 at SP
- 0.75Fair A/E n=16 · 0.63 incl. margin
- 100Highest OR
- 20dBetween runs (median)longest 227 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 rating99↓ 1lb off peak
99
85–100
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 107
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 →
Flat
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 5 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 7 | 104A | 95 | 2 runs · 101 / 100 |
| Soft | 5 | 128C | 100 | 1 run · — |
| Good to Firm | 2 | 111A | 92.5 | 1 run · — |
| Heavy | 2 | 91A | 78 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 5 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m – 1m1f | 10 | 128C | 100.5 | 3 runs · 107 / 101 |
| 6f – 7f | 5 | 94A | 77 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 16 figures from 16 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 16 analysed runs since Sep 2024
- Led 7 (44%) · 3 wins
- Prominent 7 (44%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 2 (13%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 13.8% of 12,214 runs since Apr 2014 (1,108 horses).
Weakest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 9.4% from 960.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 18 | 4 | 22.2% | +8.4 | — |
| Good to Firm | 1,560 | 238 | 15.3% | +1.5 | 0 from 2 |
| Good | 2,756 | 383 | 13.9% | +0.1 | 2 from 7 |
| Good to Soft | 1,561 | 183 | 11.7% | −2.1 | — |
| Soft | 1,881 | 254 | 13.5% | −0.3 | 1 from 5 |
| Heavy | 721 | 85 | 11.8% | −2 | 0 from 2 |
| Standard (AW) | 3,715 | 534 | 14.4% | +0.6 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 477 | 71 | 14.9% | +1.1 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 3,607 | 511 | 14.2% | +0.4 | 1 from 5 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 3,605 | 517 | 14.3% | +0.5 | 2 from 10 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 3,285 | 468 | 14.2% | +0.4 | 0 from 1 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 960 | 90 | 9.4% | −4.4 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 247 | 24 | 9.7% | −4.1 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 32 | 1 | 3.1% | −10.7 | — |
| Over 3m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −13.8 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Apr 2014 · as at 4 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Cursory Glance (USA) (Distorted Humor)
3 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them Tinker Toy (GB) (4 wins).
The wins came over 7f–1m4f; the highest grade won is Listed (Tinker Toy (GB)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tinker Toy (GB) | 12 | 4 | 7f–1m | Listed |
| Voodoo Queen (GB) | 10 | 3 | 1m2f–1m4f | Listed |
| English Harbour (IRE) | 3 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 7 | 2 | 29% | −2.37 |
| Soft | 5 | 1 | 20% | −2.50 |
| Good to Firm | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Heavy | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leopardstown | 5 | 1 | 20% | −2.62 |
| Naas | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Galway | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Ascot | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newbury | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tipperary | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.50 |
| Curragh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Navan | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.25 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m – 1m1f | 10 | 2 | 20% | −5.37 |
| 6f – 7f | 5 | 1 | 20% | −2.50 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Lordan | 5 | 1 | 20% | −2.50 |
| Jack Cleary | 4 | 2 | 50% | +0.63 |
| Ryan Moore | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Sean Levey | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Gavin Ryan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wayne Hassett | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blinkers | 9 | 2 | 22% | −4.12 |
| None | 7 | 1 | 14% | −4.75 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2025 | 9 | 3 | 33% | −1.87 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
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 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 17 Jun 26+32d | Ascot | Prince Of Wales's Stakes (Group 1) Set the pace under heavy pressure - opened a big gap after 3f then came under pressure and lost top spot over 3f out - dropped away rapidly inside the final furlong to finish well beaten in 8th | 8/8 | 6½ | 9-2 | 99 | 74C | 82C | Wayne Lordan | 125/1 |
| 16 May 26+6d | Newbury | Boyle Sports Lockinge Stakes (Group 1) (Str) Went straight to the front - pressed for effort and lost command over 2f out - dropped away fast in the final furlong to finish 10th | 10/10 | 3½ | 9-2 | 99 | 99A | 73A | Sean Levey | 125/1 |
| 10 May 26+25d | Leopardstown | Porsche In Support Of Breast Cancer Ireland Amethyst Stakes (Listed) Sat behind pace early - disputing 2nd at halfway - dropped to 3rd and driven 2f out with no gain made - slipped to 6th approaching final furlong - finished with nothing more left in reserve | 7/8 | 2 | 9-9 | 100 | 101A | 81A | Wayne Lordan | 7/1 |
| 15 Apr 26+227d | Leopardstown | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Heritage Stakes (Listed) Sat close to the pace early - dropped to 5th passing 3f out - moved into 3rd inside 2f out - up to 2nd a furlong out but couldn't threaten the winner and faded near the finish | 5/11 | ½ | 9-7 | 100 | 107A | 97A | Gavin Ryan | 25/1 |
| 2025 · 9 runs | ||||||||||
| 31 Aug 25+33d | Tipperary | Glenvale Stud Race Shared front role early - slipped behind into second at halfway before rejoining battle at front 2f out - pushed along a furlong out to edge in front by a whisker - held on through the closing stages to score | 1/5 | 9-11 | 98 | 77C | 88B | Wayne Lordan | 6/4F | |
| 29 Jul 25+19d | Galway | COLM QUINN BMW Mile Handicap (Premier Handicap) Sat handy behind the front group - disputing second at halfway - pressed for effort with 2f left - held safe in third with a furlong to go but stayed on at one tempo to finish 5th | 5/14 | ½ | 8-8 | 98 | 128C | 84A | Jack Cleary | 4/1F |
| 10 Jul 25+11d | Leopardstown | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Nasrullah Handicap Shared front spot early - settled second at halfway - moved through to go clear entering straight - pushed along a furlong out then overtaken close home and unable to quicken again | 4/12 | ¾ | 9-4 | 98 | 111A | 94A | Wayne Lordan | 7/4F |
| 29 Jun 25+10d | Curragh | Dubai Duty Free Handicap (Premier Handicap) Edged in front early - rivals closed near halfway - urged forward again 3f out - driven out 2f out - challenged hard approaching final furlong and a half - overtaken close home but stayed on to finish second | 2/13 | 1¼ | 9-10 | 88 | 79C | 106A | Ryan Moore | 6/4F |
| 19 Jun 25+32d | Leopardstown | BoyleSports Smart Racecard Rated Race Away sharply to go straight to the front - set own pace throughout - stretched further ahead turning in - a length and a half up entering the final furlong - ran on holding every call to win comfortably | 1/8 | 9-7 | 89 | 104A | 106A | Jack Cleary | 11/8F | |
| 18 May 25+20d | Naas | Royal Ascot Trials At Naas Handicap Settled just behind pace-setter early - slipped back a spot approaching midway then moved through to hit the front outside 2f out and pushed along - overhauled inside the final furlong and unable to find more late | 2/6 | 2½ | 9-8 | 90 | 95A | 95B | Ryan Moore | 30/100F |
| 28 Apr 25+20d | Naas | Naas Racecourse Business Club Blackwater Handicap Settled midfield - urged forward to reach 5th with 2f left - moved into second a furlong out and challenged the leader hard - stayed on to go down by a short margin | 2/15 | ¾ | 9-4 | 85 | 100C | 105A | Ryan Moore | 9/4F |
| 08 Apr 25+16d | Navan | Vintage Crop Raceday April 26th (C & G) Maiden Set the pace from the off - pushed along and matched by a rival 2f out - came under serious pressure - edged back in front inside the last - dug in for the win | 1/12 | 9-1 | 85 | 69A | 89A | Jack Cleary | 5/4F | |
| 23 Mar 25+146d | Naas | Space Traveller At Compas Stallions (C & G) Maiden Sat close to front early - second at halfway - third and asked for effort over 2f out - unable to close final furlong and held on for third | 3/16 | hd | 9-6 | 85 | 65C | 97A | Wayne Lordan | 11/4 |
| 2024 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 28 Oct 24+9d | Galway | Corrib Maiden Went forward early to share front spot - shaken up to hit the front turning in - overtaken inside final furlong with no answer - stayed on same gear to finish second | 2/7 | 1¼ | 9-2 | — | 91A | 94A | Wayne Hassett | 5/6F |
| 19 Oct 24+30d | Leopardstown | Irish Stallion Farms EBF (C & G) Maiden Up with the front group - second at halfway - under pressure entering the straight - couldn't land a blow from 1f out - plugged on at one speed to finish second | 2/13 | 6 | 8-12 | — | 72C | 89A | Jack Cleary | 9/2 |
| 19 Sep 24 | Naas | Irish Stallion Farms EBF (C & G) Maiden Hampered leaving the gates and settled midfield - asked for effort with 2f left and moved into 4th - stayed on to grab 3rd inside the last but couldn't threaten the leaders | 3/11 | 5½ | 9-5 | — | 94A | 84A | Ryan Moore | 5/2 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Mississippi River won?
- Mississippi River (IRE) won 3 of 16 archived starts between 2024 and 2026, a strike rate of 18.8%. Placed 10 times in total (62.5% of starts).
- Who trains Mississippi River?
- Mississippi River (IRE) is trained by A P O'Brien, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 17 June 2026.
- Who is Mississippi River's sire?
- Mississippi River (IRE) is by Lope De Vega (IRE) out of Cursory Glance (USA), whose sire is Distorted Humor.
- What going does Mississippi River prefer?
- Mississippi River (IRE) has the best record on good going: 2 wins from 7 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 Mississippi River's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 99, from the run on 17 June 2026. The highest on record is 100.
- What is Mississippi River's sire's record?
- Lope De Vega (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 13.8% of 12,214 runs since Apr 2014 (1,108 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 9.4% from 960.
- Who are Mississippi River's siblings?
- Out of Cursory Glance (USA), Mississippi River (IRE) has 3 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: Tinker Toy (GB) (4). Highest grade won: Listed (Tinker Toy (GB)). The wins came over 7f–1m4f. As at Nov 2026.