Native Speaker (IRE)
Native Speaker is 3 from 17 on turf with wins at Ballinrobe, Fairyhouse and Kilbeggan. His biggest success came in the Listed McHale Mayo National Handicap Chase at Ballinrobe over 2m5f – 3m on good in May 2026 off an official rating of 127. He also won a beginners chase at Fairyhouse over 2m1f – 2m4f on good in Nov 2024 and a maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan over 3m on good to soft in Aug 2024. Usually a front-runner, he last ran off his career-high mark of 136 at Kilbeggan in Jul 2026.
- 3–17Wins / Runs
- 17.6%Strike rate
- 8 (47.1%)Placed
- +1.75£1 level staken=17 at SP
- 0.98Fair A/E n=17 · 0.82 incl. margin
- 136Highest OR
- 75dAvg 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.
KTB Speed and Rating
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 →
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy | 5 | 153A | 115 | — |
| Soft | 4 | 104A | 63.5 | 2 · 71 / 49.5 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 142B | 106 | — |
| Good | 1 | — | — | 1 · — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 9 | 122A | 105 | 3 · 121 / 71 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2 | 153A | 111 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 1 | — | — | — |
| Over 3m | 1 | — | — | — |
Of 17 runs looked at, 4 have no figure: obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (2) · did not complete (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 · 13 figures from 17 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 7 analysed runs
- Led 5 (71%) · 2 wins
- Held up 2 (29%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Progeny in our archive have won 10.1% of 7,925 runs since Jan 2008 (551 horses).
Weakest on heavy going: 6.9% from 934.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 2 | 0 | 0% | −10.1 | — |
| Good to Firm | 233 | 28 | 12% | +1.9 | — |
| Good | 3,022 | 340 | 11.3% | +1.2 | 2 from 5 |
| Good to Soft | 1,437 | 160 | 11.1% | +1 | 1 from 3 |
| Soft | 2,226 | 204 | 9.2% | −0.9 | 0 from 4 |
| Heavy | 934 | 64 | 6.9% | −3.2 | 0 from 5 |
| Standard (AW) | 71 | 3 | 4.2% | −5.9 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 24 | 1 | 4.2% | −5.9 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 13 | 0 | 0% | −10.1 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 71 | 1 | 1.4% | −8.7 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1,785 | 168 | 9.4% | −0.7 | 0 from 2 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 2,846 | 294 | 10.3% | +0.2 | 1 from 2 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 2,519 | 263 | 10.4% | +0.3 | 1 from 10 |
| Over 3m | 667 | 72 | 10.8% | +0.7 | 1 from 3 |
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
3 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Madera Mist (IRE) (3 wins).
The wins came over 2m4½f–3m4f; the highest grade won is Class 3 (Madera Mist (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madera Mist (IRE) | 20 | 3 | 2m4½f–3m4f | Class 3 |
| Loughrask Jet (IRE) | 7 | 0 | — | — |
| Donny's Fortune (IRE) | 7 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 5 | 2 | 40% | +11.25 |
| Heavy | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Soft | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 1 | 33% | −0.50 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilbeggan | 3 | 1 | 33% | −0.50 |
| Fairyhouse | 3 | 1 | 33% | +0.25 |
| Cork | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Punchestown | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Limerick | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Ballinrobe | 1 | 1 | 100% | +12.00 |
| Leopardstown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Galway | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sligo | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thurles | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 10 | 1 | 10% | +3.00 |
| Over 3m | 3 | 1 | 33% | −0.50 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 2 | 1 | 50% | +1.25 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darragh O'Keeffe | 7 | 2 | 29% | +9.25 |
| Rachael Blackmore | 6 | 1 | 17% | −3.50 |
| Mike O'Connor | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Dylan Whelan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr D Roche | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 16 | 3 | 19% | +2.75 |
| Tongue tie | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | 50% | +11.00 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2024 | 7 | 2 | 29% | −1.25 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 9 | 2 | 22% | +7.25 |
| Hurdle | 7 | 1 | 14% | −4.50 |
| NH Flat | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 26+46d | Kilbeggan | Kilmurray Group Midlands National Handicap Chase (Listed) went to the front early - overtaken before the 4th - 2nd before the 7th and 3rd before the 9th - slipped to 5th at 2 out after a mistake - faded and pulled up before the last | PU/14 | — | 11-6 | 136 | — | — | Darragh O'Keeffe | 4/1J |
| 25 May 26+147d | Ballinrobe | McHale Mayo National Handicap Chase (Listed) Shared front spot early - moved in command from 10th - opened a three length margin by the last and pushed on strongly to the line | 1/16 | 10-7 | 127 | 121B | 141A | Darragh O'Keeffe | 12/1 | |
| 29 Dec 25+36d | Leopardstown | Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Chase Set the pace early - shared front spot 4th before dropping to 2nd - held that spot at halfway - urged back in front 2 out - driven and passed soon after into straight - had nothing more and dropped away before the last | 9/13 | 11 | 11-8 | 129 | 28C | 109C | Dylan Whelan | 11/1 |
| 23 Nov 25+114d | Cork | Kevin McManus Bookmaker Handicap Chase Settled in behind the pace - up to 4th at halfway - into 2nd but hit one 4 out - pushed along and clipped the fence 3 out then unable to find more before finishing eighth | 8/15 | 7½ | 11-12 | 130 | 71C | 116C | Mike O'Connor | 12/1 |
| 01 Aug 25+91d | Galway | Guinness Galway Blazers Handicap Chase Sat close behind the front group early - 8th at halfway then 6th with three left - improved to 5th and driven approaching the finish - kept asked for more but made no further headway and finished 7th | 7/20 | shd | 11-6 | 130 | — | 130A | Darragh O'Keeffe | 12/1 |
| 02 May 25+139d | Punchestown | QuinnBet Novice Handicap Chase (Listed) Made the running - untidy at the 1st and surrendered the lead from the 3rd - jumped poorly again 4 out with a peck on the 6th - driven after 3 out and soon dropped away to finish 9th | 9/18 | 3 | 10-13 | 130 | 56C | 113C | Darragh O'Keeffe | 14/1 |
| 14 Dec 24+32d | Fairyhouse | McInerney Properties Rated Novice Chase Shared the front spot early - lost command before 5 out then went back in charge turning in - pressed hard 2f out and pushed along - lost the advantage nearing last - fought back to edge in front briefly - caught in the final strides for third | 3/9 | hd | 11-7 | 130 | 106A | 138A | Darragh O'Keeffe | 7/2 |
| 12 Nov 24+41d | Fairyhouse | Irish National Hunt Chase CLG Beginners Chase Set the pace from the off - given a shake-up nearing two out - driven out and finished strongly from the final flight | 1/7 | 11-12 | — | — | 140B | Darragh O'Keeffe | 9/4 | |
| 02 Oct 24+40d | Sligo | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Captain Christy Rated Novice Chase Sat close to the pace early - pushed along and slipped to 3rd after the second last - unable to find more before the run-in - finished third well held | 3/4 | 19 | 11-3 | — | — | 104C | Darragh O'Keeffe | 4/7F |
| 23 Aug 24+28d | Kilbeggan | New Forest Estate & Golf Club Maiden Hurdle Set the pace from the off - urged forward approaching the last then driven out and stayed on gamely - margin narrowed near the line but held on to win | 1/15 | 11-4 | 117 | 142B | 129A | Rachael Blackmore | 6/4F | |
| 26 Jul 24+118d | Kilbeggan | Hurley Family Maiden Hurdle | 3/15 | ½ | 11-12 | 117 | 105B | 126A | Rachael Blackmore | 11/8F |
| 30 Mar 24+25d | Fairyhouse | I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Novice Handicap Hurdle Series Final (Listed) | 8/13 | 49 | 10-3 | 117 | 87C | 99C | Rachael Blackmore | 17/2 |
| 05 Mar 24+68d | Thurles | Thurles Handicap Hurdle | 2/7 | 2 | 10-10 | 114 | 122A | 128B | Rachael Blackmore | 3/1 |
| 28 Dec 23+42d | Limerick | CUBE Maiden Hurdle | 2/8 | 12 | 11-1 | — | 115B | 119B | Mike O'Connor | 9/2 |
| 16 Nov 23+25d | Punchestown | Connolly's Red Mills Irish Ebf Auction Maiden Hurdle | 2/8 | 10 | 11-12 | — | 104A | 125A | Rachael Blackmore | 9/1 |
| 22 Oct 23+213d | Limerick | PWC (C & G) Maiden Hurdle | 9/18 | 3 | 11-12 | — | 69C | 104C | Rachael Blackmore | 3/1 |
| 23 Mar 23 | Cork | Irish Stallion Farms EBF (Pro/Am) Auction Flat Race | 4/7 | ½ | 11-9 | — | 153A | 126B | Mr D Roche | 7/2 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Native Speaker (IRE) won?
- Native Speaker (IRE) won 3 of 17 archived starts between 2023 and 2026, a strike rate of 17.6%. Placed 8 times in total (47.1% of starts).
- Who trains Native Speaker (IRE)?
- Native Speaker (IRE) is trained by Henry De Bromhead, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 10 July 2026.
- Who is Native Speaker (IRE)'s sire?
- Native Speaker (IRE) is by Court Cave (IRE) out of Odonimee (IRE), whose sire is Idris.
- What going does Native Speaker (IRE) prefer?
- Native Speaker (IRE) has the best record on good going: 2 wins from 5 starts (40%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Native Speaker (IRE)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 136, from the run on 10 July 2026. That is also the highest on record.
- What is Native Speaker (IRE)'s sire's record?
- Court Cave (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 10.1% of 7,925 runs since Jan 2008 (551 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on heavy going: 6.9% from 934.
- Who are Native Speaker (IRE)'s siblings?
- Out of Odonimee (IRE), Native Speaker (IRE) has 3 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Madera Mist (IRE) (3). Highest grade won: Class 3 (Madera Mist (IRE)). The wins came over 2m4½f–3m4f. As at Oct 2026.