Horse profile
Mr Escobar (IRE)
by Epaulette (AUS) out of Naalatt (IRE) (Dansili)
21 runs · 13 courses · from Nov 2022
As at 18 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
2 wins · Sedgefield & Dundalk (AW)
Off 162 days · 9th of 17
Last raced off OR 85
KTB Profile
Mr Escobar is 2 wins from 21 starts. He won a Class 4 novices hurdle at Sedgefield over 2m1f – 2m4f on good in Nov 2024 and an Irishinjuredjockeys.com maiden at Dundalk over 1m2f – 1m4f on standard going in Jan 2023. The gelding, by Epaulette out of a Dansili mare, usually led in 5 of 8 analysed runs. He finished 9 of 17 in the Class 2 Chester Plate Handicap at Chester in May 2026, racing off an official rating of 85 which was 41lb below his highest ever mark.
Based on 21 archived runs · run-style from 8 commented runs · updated 18 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
Typically led
OR ↓ 41lb off peak
- 2–21Wins / Runs
- 9.5%Strike rate
- 7 (33.3%)Placed
- −17.84£1 level staken=21 at SP
- 0.55Fair A/E n=21 · 0.44 incl. margin
- 126Highest OR
- 63dAvg 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 rating85↓ 41lb off peak
85
78–126
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 142
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 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (AW) | 5 | 105B | 97 | — |
| Soft | 4 | 159C | 121.5 | — |
| Good | 1 | — | — | 1 · — |
| Good to Firm | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 5 | 159C | 120 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 4 | 103B | 89.5 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 2 | 92C | 86 | 1 · — |
Jumps
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 3 | 142B | 100 | — |
| Heavy | 1 | — | — | 1 · — |
| Soft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Good to Soft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 5 | 142B | 100 | 1 · — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1 | — | — | — |
Of 21 runs looked at, 4 have no figure: did not complete (2) · 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 · 17 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 8 analysed runs
- Led 5 (63%) · 1 win
- Held up 1 (13%) · 0 wins
- Midfield 1 (13%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 1 (13%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Epaulette (AUS)
Progeny in our archive have won 9.1% of 3,066 runs since Jan 2008 (221 horses).
Weakest on heavy going: 4% from 173. Weakest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 5% from 222.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 5 | 0 | 0% | −9.1 | — |
| Good to Firm | 362 | 33 | 9.1% | 0 | 0 from 1 |
| Good | 681 | 59 | 8.7% | −0.4 | 1 from 6 |
| Good to Soft | 349 | 41 | 11.7% | +2.6 | 0 from 1 |
| Soft | 477 | 48 | 10.1% | +1 | 0 from 6 |
| Heavy | 173 | 7 | 4% | −5.1 | 0 from 2 |
| Standard (AW) | 1,019 | 91 | 8.9% | −0.2 | 1 from 5 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 252 | 17 | 6.7% | −2.4 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 1,279 | 116 | 9.1% | 0 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 770 | 77 | 10% | +0.9 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 436 | 48 | 11% | +1.9 | 1 from 4 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 222 | 11 | 5% | −4.1 | 0 from 8 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 95 | 9 | 9.5% | +0.4 | 1 from 9 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 12 | 1 | 8.3% | −0.8 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 17 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Naalatt (IRE) (Dansili)
3 siblings in the archive, 0 winners.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajddarr (IRE) | 3 | 0 | — | — |
| Sister Slade (IRE) | 3 | 0 | — | — |
| Crystal Wine (IRE) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 6 | 1 | 17% | −4.67 |
| Soft | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Standard (AW) | 5 | 1 | 20% | −3.17 |
| Heavy | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Good to Soft | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Good to Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 2 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Class 3 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class 4 | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.33 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk (AW) | 3 | 1 | 33% | −1.17 |
| Chester | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Naas | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Wexford | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Plumpton | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Lingfield (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Killarney | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Gowran Park | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sedgefield | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.33 |
| Listowel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newmarket | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Galway | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Curragh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 9 | 1 | 11% | −7.67 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 4 | 1 | 25% | −2.17 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Hayes | 6 | 1 | 17% | −4.67 |
| Sean D Bowen | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Chris Hayes | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Robbie Colgan | 3 | 1 | 33% | −1.17 |
| Kieran Callaghan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Danny Mullins | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Siobhan Rutledge | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Leigh Roche | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ryan Moore | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hood | 8 | 1 | 13% | −6.67 |
| None | 7 | 1 | 14% | −5.17 |
| HT | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Tongue tie | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Tongue tie + blinkers | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2024 | 6 | 1 | 17% | −4.67 |
| 2023 | 6 | 1 | 17% | −4.17 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 12 | 1 | 8% | −10.17 |
| Hurdle | 7 | 1 | 14% | −5.67 |
| Chase | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 May 26+61d | Chester | Ladbrokes Get A Free Race Bet Today Chester Plate Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Settled in the pack - squeezed for space for a moment - pushed along with 2f left and unable to make an impact - finished well held in 9th | 9/17 | shd | 9-9 | 85 | 80C | 80A | Sean D Bowen | 14/1 |
| 08 Mar 26+22d | Naas | BAR 1 Betting 'Proud Sponsor Of Irish Racing' Handicap Hurdle Held up at the back throughout - still 13th turning for home - drifted left two out with no real threat to those ahead | 13/17 | 6½ | 11-4 | 122 | 65C | 110C | Brian Hayes | 50/1 |
| 14 Feb 26+192d | Gowran Park | QuinnBet Beginners Chase Settled midpack early and travelling keenly - errors at the 3rd and 7th dropped towards the back - lost touch after 5 out - dropped away with nothing left and pulled up before the straight | PU/8 | — | 11-12 | — | — | — | Danny Mullins | 14/1 |
| 06 Aug 25+107d | Wexford | Treo Eile Beginners Chase Keen to begin - settled in the pack early - lost place with an error 5th and 6th - held around midfield at halfway - pressed forward into 4th 4 out - unable to find more after that - dropped away before 2 out | 5/10 | 5½ | 11-12 | — | 37C | 99C | Brian Hayes | 5/2 |
| 21 Apr 25+1d | Plumpton | Southern Cranes Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Travelled with eagerness in a forward spot on the outer - edged in front 2 out - pushed along and overtaken close to the last - lost ground on the run-in to finish third | 3/10 | 2¾ | 11-9 | 126 | — | 138A | Kieran Callaghan | 5/1 |
| 20 Apr 25+51d | Plumpton | Phoenix Cycles Remember Ray Prior Handicap Hurdle Raced with plenty of enthusiasm early - went clear and set the pace - driven along and slightly awkward two out - overtaken at the last then drifted left with nothing more to give | 2/6 | 2¾ | 11-0 | 126 | 100A | 133B | Kieran Callaghan | 7/2 |
| 28 Feb 25+94d | Lingfield (AW) | BetUK AWC Marathon Trial Handicap (GBB Plus Race) Went straight to front early - lost command with 3f remaining - dropped away over 2f out to finish 10th | 10/10 | 9½ | 9-3 | 87 | 62C | 76C | Sean D Bowen | 5/1 |
| 26 Nov 24+44d | Sedgefield | Vickers.Bet Proud To Support British Racing Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Set the pace from the off - mistake at the 3rd - challenger drew alongside two out - edged back in front approaching the final stages - pulled away up the run-in to win with plenty in hand | 1/11 | 11-0 | — | 142B | 129A | Brian Hayes | 1/3F | |
| 13 Oct 24+16d | Naas | Colm White Bookmaker Beggar's End Handicap (Premier Handicap) Settled up with front group early - shared the advantage for a spell before sitting third at halfway - pressed for effort 3f out - shared the lead again 2f out then lost it 1.5f out - couldn't find more a furlong from home - stayed on at one speed to finish sixth | 6/20 | 1¾ | 9-0 | 87 | 159C | 88A | Chris Hayes | 14/1 |
| 27 Sep 24+13d | Listowel | John J. Galvin Maiden Hurdle Set the pace early - under pressure and overtaken approaching the final obstacle - stayed on to finish second beaten a length and a half | 2/16 | 1½ | 11-12 | — | 116B | 136A | Brian Hayes | 7/4F |
| 14 Sep 24+21d | Chester | LiveScore Bet Watergate Cup (Heritage Handicap) Took a strong hold early - hit the front and set the pace - pushed along a furlong out - lost the advantage inside the final furlong after easing hands briefly - fought back late but edge on line went the wrong way | 2/11 | nse | 7-13 | 78 | 123A | 86A | Sean D Bowen | 5/1 |
| 24 Aug 24+30d | Killarney | Laurels Bar & Restaurant Maiden Hurdle Held handy early travelling keenly - ran out at the first | RO/14 | — | 11-12 | — | — | — | Brian Hayes | 9/2 |
| 25 Jul 24+285d | Wexford | Wexford (C & G) Maiden Hurdle | 5/14 | shd | 11-12 | — | 118B | 132A | Brian Hayes | 11/2 |
| 14 Oct 23+51d | Newmarket | Club Godolphin Cesarewitch Handicap (Heritage Handicap) | 10/31 | 3¼ | 7-13 | 80 | 92C | 67A | Siobhan Rutledge | 40/1 |
| 24 Aug 23+22d | Killarney | GMIB Kingdom Gold Cup Handicap (Premier Handicap) | 5/9 | nk | 8-8 | 80 | 120A | 80A | Leigh Roche | 7/1 |
| 02 Aug 23+31d | Galway | Follow thetotecom Today Handicap (50-80) | 13/19 | 5 | 10-2 | 80 | — | 79C | Chris Hayes | 4/1 |
| 02 Jul 23+86d | Curragh | Dubai Duty Free Irish European Breeders Fund 'Ragusa' Handicap (Premier Handicap) | 5/11 | ½ | 8-11 | 80 | 53A | 75A | Chris Hayes | 5/4F |
| 07 Apr 23+79d | Lingfield (AW) | Betuk All-weather Vase Marathon Handicap | 9/14 | 1¼ | 9-4 | 80 | 105B | 74A | Ryan Moore | 7/4F |
| 18 Jan 23+28d | Dundalk (AW) | Irishinjuredjockeys.com Maiden | 1/13 | 9-12 | — | 97B | 90A | Robbie Colgan | 5/6F | |
| 21 Dec 22+21d | Dundalk (AW) | William Hill Lengthen Your Odds Maiden | 2/8 | 2¾ | 9-12 | — | 82A | 87A | Robbie Colgan | 13/2 |
| 30 Nov 22 | Dundalk (AW) | Now Racing Every Wednesday At Dundalk Maiden | 7/14 | 1½ | 9-13 | — | 103B | 79A | Robbie Colgan | 80/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Mr Escobar (IRE) won?
- Mr Escobar (IRE) won 2 of 21 archived starts between 2022 and 2026, a strike rate of 9.5%. Placed 7 times in total (33.3% of starts).
- Who trains Mr Escobar (IRE)?
- Mr Escobar (IRE) is trained by W P Mullins, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 8 May 2026.
- Who is Mr Escobar (IRE)'s sire?
- Mr Escobar (IRE) is by Epaulette (AUS) out of Naalatt (IRE), whose sire is Dansili.
- What going does Mr Escobar (IRE) prefer?
- Mr Escobar (IRE) has the best record on standard (aw) 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 Mr Escobar (IRE)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 85, from the run on 8 May 2026. The highest on record is 126.
- What is Mr Escobar (IRE)'s sire's record?
- Epaulette (AUS)'s progeny in our archive have won 9.1% of 3,066 runs since Jan 2008 (221 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on heavy going: 4% from 173. Weakest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 5% from 222.
- Who are Mr Escobar (IRE)'s siblings?
- Out of Naalatt (IRE), Mr Escobar (IRE) has 3 other produce in our archive, 0 of them winners. As at Oct 2026.