Horse profile
Party Business (IRE)
by Shantou (USA) out of Marias Dream (IRE) (Desert Sun)
29 runs · 15 courses · from Feb 2021
As at 5 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 29 Aug 2025 — 433 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Aug 2025 · 6th of 7
2 wins · Aintree & Ascot
Last raced off OR 111
KTB Profile
Party Business won two of 29 starts, both over 2m5f – 3m on good to soft. His biggest success came in the Grade 3 EFT Construction Handicap Hurdle at Aintree in Apr 2022 off an official rating of 132. The gelding, by Shantou out of Marias Dream, also took a Class 3 maiden hurdle at Ascot in Dec 2021. He last ran when sixth of seven in a Class 4 handicap hurdle at Fontwell in Aug 2025 off 111, 30lb below his highest ever mark.
Based on 29 archived runs · run-style from 9 commented runs since Aug 2024 · updated 5 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 30lb off peak
- 2–29Wins / Runs
- 6.9%Strike rate
- 8 (27.6%)Placed
- +0.50£1 level staken=29 at SP
- 0.77Fair A/E n=29 · 0.65 incl. margin
- 141Highest OR
- 30dBetween runs (median)longest 273 d
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 rating111↓ 30lb off peak
111
111–141
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 →
Jumps
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 5 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 10 | 149A | 110 | — |
| Good to Soft | 8 | 142B | 114 | — |
| Soft | 2 | 111A | 109 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 5 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 13 | 142B | 111 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 4 | 124B | 95 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 3 | 149A | 114 | — |
Of 29 runs looked at, 9 have no figure: did not complete (4) · not enough races on the card to set the day (under 4) (3) · obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (1) · no standard for this course, surface and code on the window (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 20 figures from 29 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 9 analysed runs since Aug 2024
- Mid-division 3 (33%) · 0 wins
- Held up 3 (33%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 3 (33%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Shantou (USA)
Progeny in our archive have won 13.6% of 7,831 runs since Feb 2008 (539 horses).
Strongest on good to firm going: 20.3% from 158.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 2 | 1 | 50% | +36.4 | — |
| Good to Firm | 158 | 32 | 20.3% | +6.7 | — |
| Good | 2,292 | 311 | 13.6% | 0 | 0 from 13 |
| Good to Soft | 1,433 | 176 | 12.3% | −1.3 | 2 from 11 |
| Soft | 2,612 | 363 | 13.9% | +0.3 | 0 from 3 |
| Heavy | 1,283 | 178 | 13.9% | +0.3 | 0 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 51 | 5 | 9.8% | −3.8 | 0 from 1 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 3 | 0 | 0% | −13.6 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 11 | 0 | 0% | −13.6 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 62 | 6 | 9.7% | −3.9 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2,031 | 276 | 13.6% | 0 | 0 from 4 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 2,713 | 378 | 13.9% | +0.3 | 0 from 6 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 2,342 | 334 | 14.3% | +0.7 | 2 from 18 |
| Over 3m | 669 | 72 | 10.8% | −2.8 | 0 from 1 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Feb 2008 · as at 5 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Marias Dream (IRE) (Desert Sun)
2 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them A Little Chaos (IRE) (2 wins).
The wins came over 2m–2m½f; the highest grade won is Class 4 (A Little Chaos (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Little Chaos (IRE) | 16 | 2 | 2m–2m½f | Class 4 |
| Texas Theatre (IRE) | 3 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 13 | 0 | 0% | −13.00 |
| Good to Soft | 11 | 2 | 18% | +18.50 |
| Soft | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Standard (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 2 | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
| Class 4 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Class 1 | 5 | 1 | 20% | +1.50 |
| Class 3 | 4 | 1 | 25% | +19.00 |
| Class 5 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uttoxeter | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Haydock | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Cheltenham | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Warwick | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Worcester | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Sandown | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Aintree | 2 | 1 | 50% | +4.50 |
| Fontwell | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Galway | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Bangor-on-Dee | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Southwell | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newbury | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ascot | 1 | 1 | 100% | +22.00 |
| Doncaster | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newcastle (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 18 | 2 | 11% | +11.50 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Over 3m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Todd | 26 | 2 | 8% | +3.50 |
| Robert Dunne | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Danny Gilligan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mark McDonagh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheekpieces | 17 | 0 | 0% | −17.00 |
| None | 12 | 2 | 17% | +17.50 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2022 | 4 | 1 | 25% | +2.50 |
| 2021 | 6 | 1 | 17% | +17.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 24 | 2 | 8% | +5.50 |
| NH Flat | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 · 7 runs | ||||||||||
| 29 Aug 25+33d | Fontwell | Bet Clever Bet Goodwin Handicap Hurdle Held up in the pack - urged forward after 3 out - found nothing - finished sixth | 6/7 | 9 | 12-0 | 111 | 118A | 106A | Charlie Todd | 7/1 |
| 27 Jul 25+52d | Uttoxeter | Stan Price Memorial Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Settled towards the back early - stayed within range of leading group - moved through to challenge 3f out and shared third 2 out - pressed for effort and outpaced before the last | 4/6 | 1¾ | 10-2 | 112 | 93A | 111B | Robert Dunne | 8/1 |
| 05 Jun 25+30d | Uttoxeter | Happy 60th Birthday Nigel Kirby Handicap Hurdle Settled at the back early - made ground into contention 4 out - up to second 3 out - driven approaching 2 out - dropped back before the last - fought back on the run-in but couldn't reel in the winner | 2/3 | 1¼ | 11-2 | 114 | 120C | 119C | Charlie Todd | 4/1 |
| 06 May 25+38d | Worcester | Blackmores Building Contractors Handicap Hurdle Sat close to the front early - fumbled a fence and dropped back at the 3rd - fought back into it by the 8th - found lacking after 4 out and again on the home turn - responded with driving urged on the run-in to finish 4th | 4/9 | 3¾ | 11-11 | 117 | 142B | 125A | Charlie Todd | 6/1 |
| 29 Mar 25+14d | Uttoxeter | Visit Warren Greatrex Racing At Rhonehurst Handicap Hurdle Up with the front group before a serious blunder cost ground 2nd - rallied into contention approaching 2 out - faded between the final two fences to finish 7th | 7/12 | 3¾ | 12-0 | 119 | 88B | 112A | Charlie Todd | 4/1J |
| 15 Mar 25+49d | Uttoxeter | JenningsBet 200 Shops Nationwide Handicap Hurdle Settled midfield - driven for effort approaching 3 out but unable to close - well held at the finish | 5/15 | 9 | 11-7 | 120 | 124B | 126A | Charlie Todd | 40/1 |
| 25 Jan 25+49d | Uttoxeter | Midlands Grand National Saturday 15th March Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Held up at the back - error at the 12th costing the rider a stirrup for a moment - laboured effort at the 13th and pulled up | PU/6 | — | 12-2 | 122 | — | — | Charlie Todd | 11/1 |
| 2024 · 7 runs | ||||||||||
| 07 Dec 24+125d | Sandown | Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Settled midpack early - briefly up into 4th before slipping back and pushed along heading to 2 out - soon dropped away and was pulled up | PU/9 | — | 10-11 | 122 | — | — | Charlie Todd | 14/1 |
| 04 Aug 24+27d | Galway | Kenny Galway Handicap Hurdle Sat close to the front group early - stumbled a touch after the 1st - 6th at halfway - hampered for room approaching 2 out and driven up - 4th at 2 out - unable to close in 3rd approaching the last - stayed on same gait to finish third | 3/16 | 3¼ | 11-6 | 120 | 107B | 131A | Danny Gilligan | 10/1 |
| 08 Jul 24+10d | Worcester | AK Bets Meet Celebrant Dave On-Course Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) | 7/11 | 27 | 11-5 | 126 | 106C | 109C | Charlie Todd | 25/1 |
| 28 Jun 24+17d | Bangor-on-Dee | Camden Stout Handicap Hurdle | 7/8 | 28 | 12-0 | 130 | 84C | 116C | Charlie Todd | 16/1 |
| 11 Jun 24+31d | Southwell | Enjoy A Free Digital Racecard At raceday-ready.com Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) | PU/6 | — | 11-4 | 130 | — | — | Charlie Todd | 13/2 |
| 11 May 24+24d | Haydock | Pertemps Network Long Distance Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) | 5/16 | 1½ | 11-3 | 132 | — | 137A | Charlie Todd | 10/1 |
| 17 Apr 24+172d | Cheltenham | Safran Landing Systems Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) | 5/14 | ¾ | 11-1 | 132 | 133B | 138A | Charlie Todd | 25/1 |
| 2023 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 28 Oct 23+168d | Cheltenham | Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) | UR/20 | — | 11-6 | 134 | — | — | Charlie Todd | 18/1 |
| 13 May 23+28d | Haydock | Pertemps Network Long Distance Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) | 4/16 | 6½ | 11-8 | 135 | — | 136A | Charlie Todd | 16/1 |
| 15 Apr 23+56d | Aintree | Village Hotels Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) | 11/22 | ½ | 11-4 | 137 | 94B | 129A | Charlie Todd | 16/1 |
| 18 Feb 23+14d | Haydock | Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) | 5/9 | 19 | 12-0 | 139 | 127A | 117A | Charlie Todd | 10/1 |
| 04 Feb 23+273d | Sandown | Virgin Bet Heroes Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) | 9/14 | 6½ | 11-10 | 140 | 100B | 123A | Charlie Todd | 20/1 |
| 2022 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 07 May 22+28d | Haydock | Pertemps Network Long Distance Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) | 4/16 | 6½ | 11-5 | 141 | — | 135A | Mark McDonagh | 4/1F |
| 09 Apr 22+22d | Aintree | EFT Construction Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3) (GBB Race) | 1/21 | 10-7 | 132 | 110B | 145A | Charlie Todd | 11/2 | |
| 18 Mar 22+62d | Cheltenham | Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) | 5/23 | 2¾ | 10-12 | 132 | 83B | 127A | Charlie Todd | 28/1 |
| 15 Jan 22+17d | Warwick | Ballymore Leamington Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race) | 5/7 | ½ | 11-0 | 134 | 111A | 119B | Charlie Todd | 3/1F |
| 2021 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 29 Dec 21+12d | Newbury | MansionBet Challow Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) | F/7 | — | 11-7 | — | — | — | Charlie Todd | 33/1 |
| 17 Dec 21+30d | Ascot | Howden Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) | 1/7 | 11-1 | — | 142B | 134B | Charlie Todd | 22/1 | |
| 17 Nov 21+232d | Warwick | Olly Murphy Racing 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 8/15 | hd | 10-9 | — | 78B | 99A | Charlie Todd | 11/4 |
| 30 Mar 21+24d | Warwick | racingtv.com Maiden Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) (Div 1) | 2/10 | 1½ | 10-13 | — | 149A | 133A | Charlie Todd | 15/2 |
| 06 Mar 21+32d | Doncaster | Virgin Bet Standard Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) | 3/9 | 1¾ | 10-11 | — | 114A | 118A | Charlie Todd | 4/1 |
| 02 Feb 21 | Newcastle (AW) | QuinnBet Standard Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) | 3/14 | 1¾ | 10-13 | — | — | 117A | Charlie Todd | 12/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Party Business won?
- Party Business (IRE) won 2 of 29 archived starts between 2021 and 2025, a strike rate of 6.9%. Placed 8 times in total (27.6% of starts).
- Who trained Party Business?
- Party Business (IRE) was trained by Ian Williams on the most recent run on record, at Fontwell on 29 August 2025.
- Who is Party Business's sire?
- Party Business (IRE) is by Shantou (USA) out of Marias Dream (IRE), whose sire is Desert Sun.
- What going does Party Business prefer?
- Party Business (IRE) has the best record on good to soft going: 2 wins from 11 starts (18.2%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Party Business's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 111, from the run on 29 August 2025. The highest on record is 141.
- What is Party Business's sire's record?
- Shantou (USA)'s progeny in our archive have won 13.6% of 7,831 runs since Feb 2008 (539 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on good to firm going: 20.3% from 158.
- Who are Party Business's siblings?
- Out of Marias Dream (IRE), Party Business (IRE) has 2 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: A Little Chaos (IRE) (2). Highest grade won: Class 4 (A Little Chaos (IRE)). The wins came over 2m–2m½f. As at Nov 2026.