Original Option (IRE)
Original Option (IRE) is 6 from 18. Hasn't won since Sep 2011. Last raced off a career-high mark of 130.
- 6–18Wins / Runs
- 33.3%Strike rate
- 9 (50%)Placed
- +19.25£1 level staken=18 at SP
- 2.28Fair A/E n=18 · 1.79 incl. margin
- 130Highest OR
- 76dAvg 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
No KTB Speed figures for this horse. The engine scores GB and Irish racing from Sep 2016; runs elsewhere, or earlier, have no figure.
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 0 figures from 0 runs · 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 is derived from in-running commentary, which our data provider does not supply for this horse's races.
Pedigree intelligence
Progeny in our archive have won 9.6% of 4,216 runs since Jan 2008 (387 horses).
Strongest on good to firm going: 14.2% from 520.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 56 | 4 | 7.1% | −2.5 | — |
| Good to Firm | 520 | 74 | 14.2% | +4.6 | 3 from 4 |
| Good | 1,443 | 149 | 10.3% | +0.7 | 0 from 4 |
| Good to Soft | 613 | 50 | 8.2% | −1.4 | 0 from 1 |
| Soft | 941 | 76 | 8.1% | −1.5 | 1 from 3 |
| Heavy | 621 | 50 | 8.1% | −1.5 | 2 from 6 |
| Standard (AW) | 22 | 2 | 9.1% | −0.5 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 4 | 0 | 0% | −9.6 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 13 | 2 | 15.4% | +5.8 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 13 | 0 | 0% | −9.6 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 808 | 78 | 9.7% | +0.1 | 1 from 2 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 1,473 | 146 | 9.9% | +0.3 | 5 from 11 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1,463 | 135 | 9.2% | −0.4 | 0 from 5 |
| Over 3m | 442 | 44 | 10% | +0.4 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 14 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
2 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Mutual Respect (IRE) (3 wins).
The wins came over 2m–3m; the highest grade won is Class 4 (Mutual Respect (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mutual Respect (IRE) | 20 | 3 | 2m–3m | Class 4 |
| Twilight Princess (IRE) | 6 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy | 6 | 2 | 33% | +1.50 |
| Good to Firm | 4 | 3 | 75% | +21.75 |
| Good | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Soft | 3 | 1 | 33% | +1.00 |
| Good to Soft | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killarney | 3 | 1 | 33% | +1.00 |
| Limerick | 2 | 1 | 50% | +1.50 |
| Bellewstown | 2 | 2 | 100% | +20.00 |
| Naas | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Navan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Listowel | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.00 |
| Down Royal | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Downpatrick | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.75 |
| Punchestown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cork | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tipperary | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 11 | 5 | 45% | +22.75 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2 | 1 | 50% | +1.50 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Carberry | 12 | 5 | 42% | +21.75 |
| Davy Condon | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Mark Walsh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Niall P Madden | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr D F Bourke | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.50 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blinkers | 10 | 5 | 50% | +23.75 |
| None | 8 | 1 | 13% | −4.50 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2011 | 11 | 5 | 45% | +22.75 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.50 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 12 | 4 | 33% | +17.75 |
| Chase | 5 | 1 | 20% | −1.00 |
| NH Flat | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.50 |
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 | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Jul 13+419d | Limerick | Limerick GAA Supporters Chase | 2/9 | 1 | 11-10 | 130 | 129B | Mark Walsh | 10/1 |
| 14 May 12+44d | Killarney | Mcsweeney Arms Hotel Handicap Chase | 11/12 | 6½ | 10-0 | 130 | 106C | Davy Condon | 14/1 |
| 31 Mar 12+199d | Navan | www.thetote.com Novice Chase | 7/7 | 12 | 11-6 | — | 96C | Davy Condon | 11/2 |
| 14 Sep 11+20d | Listowel | Ballygarry House Hotel Novice Hurdle | 1/3 | 11-10 | 123 | 126C | Paul Carberry | 3/1 | |
| 25 Aug 11+7d | Killarney | Killarney Oaks Hotel Beginners Chase | 1/11 | 11-12 | — | 129A | Paul Carberry | 3/1C | |
| 18 Aug 11+36d | Bellewstown | Mullaghcurry Cup Handicap Hurdle | 1/9 | 11-1 | 117 | 132A | Paul Carberry | 4/1 | |
| 13 Jul 11+11d | Killarney | Sheahans Bar Killorglin Handicap Hurdle (0-140) | 5/12 | 4½ | 11-3 | 117 | 117A | Paul Carberry | 11/2 |
| 02 Jul 11+15d | Bellewstown | Seamus Mulvaney Crockafotha Handicap Hurdle | 1/13 | 10-5 | 109 | 127A | Paul Carberry | 16/1 | |
| 17 Jun 11+19d | Down Royal | Fred J Malcolm Beginners Chase | PU/16 | — | 11-12 | — | — | Paul Carberry | 11/2 |
| 29 May 11+11d | Downpatrick | Bet At Toals On-Course SP Shop Maiden Hurdle | 1/11 | 11-12 | 109 | 125A | Paul Carberry | 11/4F | |
| 18 May 11+70d | Punchestown | Visit punchestown.com Maiden Hurdle | 10/25 | 2 | 11-12 | 111 | 95C | Paul Carberry | 11/2 |
| 09 Mar 11+52d | Naas | Tote Jackpot Maiden Hurdle | 9/25 | 5 | 11-12 | — | 105C | Paul Carberry | 16/1 |
| 16 Jan 11+15d | Fairyhouse | Tote Pick Six Rollover Maiden Hurdle | 12/16 | 3 | 11-12 | — | 101C | Paul Carberry | 12/1 |
| 01 Jan 11+52d | Fairyhouse | Bobbyjo Bistro Maiden Hurdle | 5/13 | ½ | 11-12 | — | 119A | Niall P Madden | 12/1 |
| 10 Nov 10+10d | Naas | Kill Maiden Hurdle | 9/18 | 1¼ | 11-12 | — | 90C | Davy Condon | 4/7F |
| 31 Oct 10+26d | Cork | Dial-a-bet 1800 721 821 E.B.F. Novice Hurdle (grade 3) | 2/5 | 1¾ | 11-0 | — | 119B | Paul Carberry | 11/4 |
| 05 Oct 10+283d | Tipperary | Visit Tipperary Maiden Hurdle Div 2 | 3/20 | 7 | 11-12 | — | 126A | Paul Carberry | 11/2 |
| 26 Dec 09 | Limerick | Signsplus.ie Flat Race | 1/14 | 11-4 | — | 130A | Mr D F Bourke | 5/2F |
Quick answers
- How many races has Original Option (IRE) won?
- Original Option (IRE) won 6 of 18 archived starts between 2009 and 2013, a strike rate of 33.3%. Placed 9 times in total (50% of starts).
- Who trained Original Option (IRE)?
- Original Option (IRE) was trained by Noel Meade on the most recent run on record, at Limerick on 7 July 2013.
- Who is Original Option (IRE)'s sire?
- Original Option (IRE) is by Anshan (GB) out of Deepest Thoughts (IRE), whose sire is Supreme Leader.
- What going does Original Option (IRE) prefer?
- Original Option (IRE) has the best record on good to firm going: 3 wins from 4 starts (75%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Original Option (IRE)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 130, from the run on 7 July 2013. That is also the highest on record.
- What is Original Option (IRE)'s sire's record?
- Anshan (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 9.6% of 4,216 runs since Jan 2008 (387 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on good to firm going: 14.2% from 520.
- Who are Original Option (IRE)'s siblings?
- Out of Deepest Thoughts (IRE), Original Option (IRE) has 2 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Mutual Respect (IRE) (3). Highest grade won: Class 4 (Mutual Respect (IRE)). The wins came over 2m–3m. As at Oct 2026.