Horse profile
Panda Boy (IRE)
by Valirann (FR) out of Ballymartintheatre (IRE) (King's Theatre)
27 runs · 10 courses · from Mar 2021
As at 18 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
5 wins · 4 courses
Headgear returns LTO
Off 169 days · 3rd of 14
Last raced off OR 142
KTB Profile
Panda Boy won five of 27 starts on turf, with three of those wins at 2m5f – 3m. He gained his latest success in the QuinnBet Hunters Chase at Naas in Feb 2026 on heavy ground off an official rating of 140. The gelding finished third of 14 in the Uniquely Champion Hunters Chase at Punchestown in May 2026 off 142, with headgear returning. He has two wins from seven runs at Punchestown.
Based on 27 archived runs · run-style from 3 commented runs · updated 18 Oct 2026
- 5–27Wins / Runs
- 18.5%Strike rate
- 10 (37%)Placed
- +39.62£1 level staken=27 at SP
- 1.95Fair A/E n=27 · 1.55 incl. margin
- 146Highest OR
- 73dAvg 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 rating142↓ 4lb off peak
142
128–146
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 92
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 | 14 | 153B | 94.5 | 1 · — |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 119C | 99 | 1 · — |
| Heavy | 2 | 112C | 94.5 | 1 · — |
| Good | 2 | 93A | 80 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 11 | 153B | 99 | 2 · 112 / 102 |
| Over 3m | 5 | 97C | 63 | 1 · — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 4 | 143B | 104 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1 | — | — | — |
Of 27 runs looked at, 6 have no figure: obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (4) · did not complete (2).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 21 figures from 27 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 3 analysed runs
- Prominent 2 (67%) · 0 wins
- Led 1 (33%) · 1 win
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 10.2% of 1,437 runs since Jan 2008 (157 horses).
Weakest on good to soft going: 7% from 341.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 12 | 4 | 33.3% | +23.1 | — |
| Good | 452 | 49 | 10.8% | +0.6 | 1 from 2 |
| Good to Soft | 341 | 24 | 7% | −3.2 | 0 from 3 |
| Soft | 448 | 56 | 12.5% | +2.3 | 3 from 19 |
| Heavy | 170 | 12 | 7.1% | −3.1 | 1 from 3 |
| Standard (AW) | 14 | 2 | 14.3% | +4.1 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 4 | 1 | 25% | +14.8 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 14 | 2 | 14.3% | +4.1 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 16 | 0 | 0% | −10.2 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 28 | 4 | 14.3% | +4.1 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 475 | 40 | 8.4% | −1.8 | 0 from 1 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 553 | 54 | 9.8% | −0.4 | 1 from 4 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 282 | 35 | 12.4% | +2.2 | 3 from 15 |
| Over 3m | 65 | 11 | 16.9% | +6.7 | 1 from 7 |
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
Ballymartintheatre (IRE) (King's Theatre)
3 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Lahinch Wave (IRE) (1 win).
The wins came over 2m4f; the highest grade won is Class 4 (Lahinch Wave (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lahinch Wave (IRE) | 9 | 1 | 2m4f | Class 4 |
| Sharp As Glass (IRE) | 4 | 0 | — | — |
| Silent Venture (IRE) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 19 | 3 | 16% | +38.00 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Heavy | 3 | 1 | 33% | +0.12 |
| Good | 2 | 1 | 50% | +4.50 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 2 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punchestown | 7 | 2 | 29% | +33.50 |
| Leopardstown | 7 | 1 | 14% | +10.00 |
| Naas | 4 | 1 | 25% | −0.88 |
| Fairyhouse | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Cheltenham | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thurles | 1 | 1 | 100% | +5.00 |
| Killarney | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Limerick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Aintree | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cork | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 15 | 3 | 20% | +11.62 |
| Over 3m | 7 | 1 | 14% | −1.00 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 4 | 1 | 25% | +30.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J J Slevin | 13 | 2 | 15% | +10.50 |
| Ricky Doyle | 8 | 1 | 13% | +26.00 |
| Mr J L Gleeson | 3 | 1 | 33% | +0.12 |
| Mr Finian Maguire | 1 | 1 | 100% | +5.00 |
| John Shinnick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Darragh O'Keeffe | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 22 | 5 | 23% | +44.62 |
| Cheekpieces | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Visor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 2 | 50% | +5.12 |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2022 | 6 | 1 | 17% | +0.50 |
| 2021 | 5 | 2 | 40% | +46.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 19 | 3 | 16% | −3.38 |
| Hurdle | 8 | 2 | 25% | +43.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May 26+49d | Punchestown | Uniquely Champion Hunters Chase Sat close to the front pack early - 5th three out - urged forward turning into the straight - drifted right and lost fluency two out - driven into third inside the final furlong and stayed on at one gear to the line | 3/14 | 1¾ | 12-0 | 142 | 92B | 145A | Mr J L Gleeson | 4/1 |
| 13 Mar 26+34d | Cheltenham | Princess Royal Challenge Cup Open Hunters' Chase Up with the pace early - hit the front 15th before being passed 18th - regained the advantage but blundered 3 out - pushed along and overtaken - faded near the finish - finished fifth | 5/23 | 6 | 12-0 | 142 | 79B | 125A | Mr J L Gleeson | 4/1 |
| 07 Feb 26+20d | Naas | QuinnBet Hunters Chase Set the pace from the off - driven along and challenged 2 out - kept finding under pressure to the line to score | 1/5 | 12-0 | 140 | 112C | 143B | Mr J L Gleeson | 85/40 | |
| 18 Jan 26+252d | Thurles | SIS Supporting Irish Racing Hunters Chase Went straight to front - retook command before the 9th after a brief error 3 out saw one draw level - asked for effort past 2 out - went back on top before the final fence and quickly opened up - stayed on strongly to the line for victory | 1/13 | 11-7 | 140 | — | 144B | Mr Finian Maguire | 5/1 | |
| 11 May 25+20d | Killarney | Tote Killarney National Handicap Chase Settled just off the front group early - drifted into the pack by halfway - pushed along but unable to close before turning for home - well held at the finish | 8/14 | 2 | 11-7 | 142 | 97C | 119C | John Shinnick | 14/1 |
| 21 Apr 25+43d | Fairyhouse | BoyleSports Irish Grand National Chase (Extended Handicap Chase) (Grade 3) Settled in the pack - 11th at halfway - stumbled and lost rider at the 14th | UR/30 | — | 11-0 | 142 | — | — | Ricky Doyle | 28/1 |
| 09 Mar 25+72d | Naas | Bar One Racing Leinster National Handicap Chase (Listed) Handy early - hit front for a spell 4th - third at halfway - back to shared advantage entering straight - lost command 2 out - shifted left and pushed along in 4th before staying on steadily to finish third | 3/14 | 6½ | 11-10 | 142 | 48B | 139A | Ricky Doyle | 12/1 |
| 27 Dec 24+68d | Leopardstown | Paddy Power Chase (Extended Handicap Chase) (0-150) (Listed) Settled in the pack - moved into contention before 12th but blundered there - held no more in reserve after 2 out | 12/27 | hd | 11-5 | 143 | 99B | 127A | J J Slevin | 7/1 |
| 20 Oct 24+190d | Limerick | BoyleSports JT McNamara Munster National Handicap Chase (Grade 3) Handy early spot - settled midfield by halfway - urged into 8th after 4 out with little response entering the straight - stayed on same rate from 2 out to finish 7th | 7/12 | 2½ | 11-5 | 143 | 93A | 133A | Ricky Doyle | 11/1 |
| 13 Apr 24+70d | Aintree | Randox Grand National Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) | 17/32 | 3 | 10-7 | 146 | 32C | 116C | J J Slevin | 11/1 |
| 03 Feb 24+38d | Leopardstown | Race And Stay At Leopardstown Handicap Hurdle (0-150) (Listed) | 4/22 | 1 | 11-9 | 134 | 98B | 143A | J J Slevin | 10/1 |
| 27 Dec 23+45d | Leopardstown | Paddy Power Chase (Extended Handicap Chase) (0-150) (Listed) | 2/27 | 4½ | 11-3 | 140 | — | 143A | J J Slevin | 8/1 |
| 12 Nov 23+32d | Naas | Barberstown Castle Chase (Grade 3) | 4/5 | 29 | 11-1 | 140 | 39C | 109C | J J Slevin | 25/1 |
| 11 Oct 23+184d | Punchestown | Irish Daily Star - Best For Racing Coverage Chase (Grade 3) | 4/5 | 4 | 11-0 | 140 | 103C | 119B | J J Slevin | 11/4 |
| 10 Apr 23+36d | Fairyhouse | BoyleSports Irish Grand National Chase (Extended Handicap Chase) (Grade A) | 5/27 | 4 | 10-6 | 140 | 63B | 128B | Ricky Doyle | 14/1 |
| 05 Mar 23+68d | Leopardstown | Carrickmines Handicap Chase (Grade B) | F/9 | — | 11-12 | 140 | — | — | J J Slevin | 4/1 |
| 27 Dec 22+37d | Leopardstown | Paddy Power Chase (Extended Handicap Chase) (0-150) (Grade B) | 3/28 | ¾ | 10-13 | 136 | — | 137A | J J Slevin | 13/2 |
| 20 Nov 22+14d | Punchestown | Liam & Valerie Brennan Florida Pearl Novice Chase (grade 2) | 4/5 | 12 | 11-3 | — | — | 117B | J J Slevin | 16/1 |
| 06 Nov 22+161d | Cork | Paddy Power Feel Like A Favourite EBF Novice Chase (Grade 3) | 4/6 | 4½ | 11-0 | — | 77A | 115B | Ricky Doyle | 14/1 |
| 29 May 22+31d | Punchestown | Ladbrokes We Play Together Beginners Chase | 1/9 | 11-12 | — | 67B | 136B | J J Slevin | 11/2 | |
| 28 Apr 22+82d | Punchestown | Conway Piling Handicap Hurdle (grade B) | 20/25 | 3¼ | 11-7 | 136 | 119C | 115C | J J Slevin | 10/1 |
| 05 Feb 22+39d | Leopardstown | Paddy Power 'I'd Love A Can But Pints Are Cheaper' Handicap Hurdle (0-150) (Grade B) | 10/24 | 16 | 11-6 | 136 | 78C | 116C | J J Slevin | 15/2 |
| 28 Dec 21+52d | Leopardstown | Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle (Qualifier) | 1/27 | 10-9 | 128 | 129B | 139A | J J Slevin | 16/1 | |
| 06 Nov 21+192d | Naas | Betvictor Brown Lad Handicap Hurdle (grade B) | 9/18 | 2½ | 11-0 | 128 | 143B | 111A | Darragh O'Keeffe | 7/2F |
| 28 Apr 21+25d | Punchestown | Louis Fitzgerald Hotel Hurdle | 5/11 | 2½ | 12-0 | 128 | 74C | 116C | Ricky Doyle | 13/2 |
| 03 Apr 21+33d | Fairyhouse | I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Novice Handicap Hurdle Series Final (Grade B) | 7/20 | ½ | 11-0 | 128 | 153B | 132A | Ricky Doyle | 40/1 |
| 01 Mar 21 | Punchestown | I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Maiden Hurdle | 1/16 | 11-5 | — | 131B | 135A | Ricky Doyle | 33/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Panda Boy (IRE) won?
- Panda Boy (IRE) won 5 of 27 archived starts between 2021 and 2026, a strike rate of 18.5%. Placed 10 times in total (37% of starts).
- Who trains Panda Boy (IRE)?
- Panda Boy (IRE) is trained by Martin Brassil, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 1 May 2026.
- Who is Panda Boy (IRE)'s sire?
- Panda Boy (IRE) is by Valirann (FR) out of Ballymartintheatre (IRE), whose sire is King's Theatre.
- What going does Panda Boy (IRE) prefer?
- Panda Boy (IRE) has the best record on heavy 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 Panda Boy (IRE)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 142, from the run on 1 May 2026. The highest on record is 146.
- What is Panda Boy (IRE)'s sire's record?
- Valirann (FR)'s progeny in our archive have won 10.2% of 1,437 runs since Jan 2008 (157 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on good to soft going: 7% from 341.
- Who are Panda Boy (IRE)'s siblings?
- Out of Ballymartintheatre (IRE), Panda Boy (IRE) has 3 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Lahinch Wave (IRE) (1). Highest grade won: Class 4 (Lahinch Wave (IRE)). The wins came over 2m4f. As at Oct 2026.