Horse profile
Murcia (FR)
by Doctor Dino (FR) out of Belle Et Chic (FR) (Poliglote)
17 runs · 11 courses · from Mar 2024
As at 18 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
3 wins · Listowel, Aintree & Auteuil (FR)
Ran 79 days ago · 17th of 20
Last raced off OR 138
KTB Profile
Murcia is 3 from 17 on turf with wins at Listowel, Aintree and Auteuil. Her biggest success came in the Grade 1 Boodles Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle at Aintree in Apr 2025. She also landed a Listed mares hurdle at Listowel in May 2026. Typically held up, she finished 17 of 20 in the Guinness Galway Hurdle Handicap at Galway in Jul 2026, last raced off an official rating of 138.
Based on 17 archived runs · run-style from 5 commented runs · updated 18 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
Typically held up
- 3–17Wins / Runs
- 17.6%Strike rate
- 9 (52.9%)Placed
- −4.25£1 level staken=17 at SP
- 1.01Fair A/E n=17 · 0.83 incl. margin
- 142Highest OR
- 55dAvg 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 rating138↓ 4lb off peak
138
136–142
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 160
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 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 7 | 120B | 91 | 4 · 115 / 89 |
| Good | 3 | 160A | 125 | 3 · 160 / 125 |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 109B | 99 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 9 | 160A | 91 | 5 · 160 / 91 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 3 | 125A | 109 | 2 · 125 / 106 |
Of 13 runs looked at, 1 has no figure: obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 12 figures from 13 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 5 analysed runs
- Held up 4 (80%) · 1 win
- Led 1 (20%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 15.9% of 3,172 runs since Jan 2008 (488 horses).
Strongest on good going: 19.7% from 553. Weakest on standard (aw) going: 9.5% from 211. Strongest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 19.7% from 689. Weakest over 1m – 1m1f (all codes): 8.8% from 137.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −15.9 | — |
| Good to Firm | 24 | 6 | 25% | +9.1 | — |
| Good | 553 | 109 | 19.7% | +3.8 | 1 from 3 |
| Good to Soft | 477 | 91 | 19.1% | +3.2 | 1 from 2 |
| Soft | 1,200 | 184 | 15.3% | −0.6 | 1 from 9 |
| Heavy | 702 | 94 | 13.4% | −2.5 | 0 from 3 |
| Standard (AW) | 211 | 20 | 9.5% | −6.4 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 3 | 0 | 0% | −15.9 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 50 | 3 | 6% | −9.9 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 137 | 12 | 8.8% | −7.1 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 303 | 45 | 14.9% | −1 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 689 | 136 | 19.7% | +3.8 | 1 from 12 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 1,491 | 236 | 15.8% | −0.1 | 2 from 5 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 414 | 60 | 14.5% | −1.4 | — |
| Over 3m | 85 | 13 | 15.3% | −0.6 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 18 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Belle Et Chic (FR) (Poliglote)
2 siblings in the archive, 0 winners.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santander (FR) | 7 | 0 | — | — |
| Aneto (FR) | 3 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 9 | 1 | 11% | −2.50 |
| Good | 3 | 1 | 33% | −0.50 |
| Heavy | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 1 | 50% | +1.75 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 4 | 1 | 25% | −0.25 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punchestown | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Cheltenham | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Leopardstown | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Auteuil (FR) | 2 | 1 | 50% | +4.50 |
| Compiegne (FR) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Galway (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Killarney (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Listowel | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.50 |
| Aintree | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.75 |
| Naas | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 12 | 1 | 8% | −9.50 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 5 | 2 | 40% | +5.25 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Townend | 6 | 1 | 17% | −2.25 |
| Gabin Meunier | 3 | 1 | 33% | +3.50 |
| Brian Hayes | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.50 |
| Danny Mullins | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Rachael Blackmore | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Michael O'Sullivan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Felix De Giles | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tongue tie | 16 | 3 | 19% | −3.25 |
| None | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 1 | 14% | −4.50 |
| 2025 | 5 | 1 | 20% | −1.25 |
| 2024 | 5 | 1 | 20% | +1.50 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 26+14d | Galway (IRE) | Guinness Galway Hurdle Handicap (Grade 3) Settled off the pace - still near the back at halfway - unable to make headway from 3 out and dropped away | 17/20 | nk | 10-11 | 138 | 79C | 113C | Paul Townend | 15/2 |
| 16 Jul 26+47d | Killarney (IRE) | D. Ivo O'Sullivan Memorial Irish EBF Mares Hurdle Settled towards the back of the pack - slipped to 5th at the 3rd - an untidy jump 4 out - made ground 3 out - up to 3rd 2 out - went on to the front before the last - battled on up the run-in but passed in the final strides | 2/6 | ½ | 11-5 | 138 | 125A | 140B | Paul Townend | 5/6F |
| 30 May 26+32d | Listowel | Anglo Printers Remembering John H. Kierans Mares Hurdle Sat behind the pace - second at halfway - clipped a hurdle three out - moved through smoothly to hit the front but stumbled at the following flight - driven approaching the last - required a nudge after jumping it - kept responding for a clear-cut win | 1/8 | 11-7 | 138 | 160A | 141A | Brian Hayes | 6/4F | |
| 28 Apr 26+24d | Punchestown | Killashee Hotel Handicap Hurdle (Listed) Sat close to the pace early - 12th at halfway - unable to close from 2 out - well held in 16th | 16/21 | 9 | 11-1 | 138 | 91C | 123C | Paul Townend | 7/2F |
| 04 Apr 26+22d | Fairyhouse | RYBO Handicap Hurdle (Listed) Held up in midfield - clipped a hurdle three out - into 6th turning for home moving sweetly - asked for effort two out but made no headway - stumbled at the last still in 5th - driven out run-in and stayed on at one speed | 5/18 | 3¼ | 11-2 | 139 | 85B | 146A | Danny Mullins | 9/1 |
| 13 Mar 26+40d | Cheltenham | William Hill County Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Settled off the pace in the pack - squeezed for space nearing the final fence - lost ground in the closing stages - finished 15th | 15/23 | 3½ | 11-0 | 142 | 87B | 134A | Danny Mullins | 13/2 |
| 01 Feb 26+64d | Leopardstown | Padel At Leopardstown Golf Launching Spring 2026 Handicap Hurdle (0-150) (Listed) Settled in the pack towards outside - moved up to 10th passing two out and pressed for effort - up into 5th at the last - 4th approaching the final furlong - held that spot without finding more late on | 4/19 | 3¾ | 11-4 | 140 | — | 146A | Paul Townend | 7/1 |
| 29 Nov 25+210d | Fairyhouse | Jack McInerney Memorial Hurdle (Grade 3) Went straight to front - stretched clear after the 4th - gap narrowed approaching four out then overtaken before the last to sit third - held that spot to finish without extra late impetus | 3/6 | 4 | 11-5 | 141 | 115A | 136B | Brian Hayes | 10/3 |
| 03 May 25+30d | Punchestown | Ballymore Champion Four Year Old Hurdle (Grade 1) Settled just behind the pace and fighting for control early - urged forward in 4th on the outside two out - into 3rd but unable to close on the front pair approaching the last - unable to find more in 4th inside the final furlong - finished fourth | 4/12 | 3 | 10-7 | 141 | 106A | 142A | Rachael Blackmore | 13/2 |
| 03 Apr 25+23d | Aintree | Boodles Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Broke to the right early - close to the front - hit the front for a spell first time - shared command at the 6th - kicked on approaching three out - drifted slightly left before the last - pushed out to draw away after the last and score with ease | 1/13 | 10-9 | 136 | 109B | 144A | Paul Townend | 11/4 | |
| 11 Mar 25+31d | Cheltenham | Hallgarten And Novum Wines Juvenile Handicap Hurdle (Registered As The Fred Winter) (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Held up in the pack - drifted right under pressure approaching final fence - unable to quicken over closing stages - well held at the finish | 8/22 | ½ | 11-12 | 136 | 89B | 146A | Rachael Blackmore | 16/1 |
| 08 Feb 25+44d | Naas | PSIL Property Maintenance Supporting Kill GAA Rated Hurdle Settled in the pack early - slipped back and caught up briefly before the 4th - fifth with three to jump - improved into third by the last - finished strongly to take second on the run-in - denied by a narrow margin | 2/7 | nk | 11-7 | — | 120B | 146A | Paul Townend | 7/2 |
| 26 Dec 24+201d | Leopardstown | O'Driscolls Irish Whiskey Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 2) Disputed lead early - error at 2nd and relinquished advantage - 3rd at halfway - jumped poorly 2 out and dropped away before the straight - well held in 8th | 8/10 | 1 | 10-6 | — | 78B | 109A | Michael O'Sullivan | 7/1 |
| 08 Jun 24+7d | Auteuil (FR) | Prix d'Iena (Hurdle) () (3yo Fillies) (Turf) | 1/6 | 10-3 | — | — | — | Gabin Meunier | 11/2 | |
| 01 Jun 24+19d | Auteuil (FR) | Prix Bois Rouard (Hurdle) (Conditions) (3yo Fillies) (Turf) | 3/8 | 1¼ | 10-8 | — | — | — | Gabin Meunier | 2/1F |
| 13 May 24+69d | Compiegne (FR) | Prix du Grand Maitre (Hurdle) (Conditions) (3yo Fillies) (Turf) | 3/10 | 3 | 10-6 | — | — | — | Gabin Meunier | 14/5 |
| 05 Mar 24 | Compiegne (FR) | Prix d'Essai des Pouliches (Hurdle) (Conditions) (3yo Fillies Unraced Over Obstacles) (Turf) | 3/10 | 2 | 10-8 | — | — | — | Felix De Giles | 4/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Murcia (FR) won?
- Murcia (FR) won 3 of 17 archived starts between 2024 and 2026, a strike rate of 17.6%. Placed 9 times in total (52.9% of starts).
- Who trains Murcia (FR)?
- Murcia (FR) is trained by W P Mullins, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 30 July 2026.
- Who is Murcia (FR)'s sire?
- Murcia (FR) is by Doctor Dino (FR) out of Belle Et Chic (FR), whose sire is Poliglote.
- What going does Murcia (FR) prefer?
- Murcia (FR) has the best record on good going: 1 win from 3 starts (33.3%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Murcia (FR)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 138, from the run on 30 July 2026. The highest on record is 142.
- What is Murcia (FR)'s sire's record?
- Doctor Dino (FR)'s progeny in our archive have won 15.9% of 3,172 runs since Jan 2008 (488 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on good going: 19.7% from 553. Weakest on standard (aw) going: 9.5% from 211. Strongest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 19.7% from 689. Weakest over 1m – 1m1f (all codes): 8.8% from 137.
- Who are Murcia (FR)'s siblings?
- Out of Belle Et Chic (FR), Murcia (FR) has 2 other produce in our archive, 0 of them winners. As at Oct 2026.