Horse profile
Pay The Piper (IRE)
by Court Cave (IRE) out of Regal Holly (GB) (Gildoran)
37 runs · 12 courses · from Dec 2020
As at 28 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 17 Sep 2025 — 406 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Sep 2025 · 3rd of 6
8 wins · 6 courses
Last raced off OR 132
KTB Profile
Pay The Piper won eight of 37 starts on turf between Dec 2020 and Oct 2024. Four of those wins came over 2m1f – 2m4f and four over 1m5f – 2m, with four on good to soft. He won a Class 3 handicap chase at Kelso in Oct 2024 off 131 and another there the previous month off 128. Aged 10 at his last run in Sep 2025 he finished third of six in the Belhaven Brewery Handicap Chase at Kelso off an official rating of 132.
Based on 37 archived runs · run-style from 8 commented runs since Sep 2024 · updated 28 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
Typically prominent
OR ↓ 11lb off peak
- 8–37Wins / Runs
- 21.6%Strike rate
- 17 (45.9%)Placed
- −10.57£1 level staken=37 at SP
- 0.92Fair A/E n=36 · 0.81 incl. margin
- 143Highest OR
- 48dAvg 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 rating132↓ 11lb off peak
132
128–143
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 107
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 28 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 11 | 128C | 92 | — |
| Good | 9 | 107B | 89 | — |
| Heavy | 5 | 125B | 100 | — |
| Soft | 5 | 160A | 105 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 28 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 18 | 160A | 101 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 10 | 114A | 88.5 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 2 | 77C | 75 | — |
Of 37 runs looked at, 7 have no figure: obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (5) · did not complete (2).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 30 figures from 37 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 8 analysed runs since Sep 2024
- Prominent 7 (88%) · 2 wins
- Held up 1 (13%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Court Cave (IRE)
Progeny in our archive have won 10.1% of 7,941 runs since Jan 2008 (551 horses).
Weakest on heavy going: 6.8% from 937.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 2 | 0 | 0% | −10.1 | — |
| Good to Firm | 233 | 28 | 12% | +1.9 | — |
| Good | 3,028 | 342 | 11.3% | +1.2 | 2 from 11 |
| Good to Soft | 1,441 | 161 | 11.2% | +1.1 | 4 from 13 |
| Soft | 2,229 | 204 | 9.2% | −0.9 | 1 from 8 |
| Heavy | 937 | 64 | 6.8% | −3.3 | 1 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 | 1,787 | 169 | 9.5% | −0.6 | 4 from 14 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 2,853 | 294 | 10.3% | +0.2 | 4 from 21 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 2,524 | 265 | 10.5% | +0.4 | 0 from 2 |
| Over 3m | 669 | 72 | 10.8% | +0.7 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 28 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Regal Holly (GB) (Gildoran)
6 siblings in the archive, 3 winners — best of them Dressedtothenines (IRE) (6 wins).
The wins came over 2m–2m4f; the highest grade won is Grade 2 (Dressedtothenines (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dressedtothenines (IRE) | 18 | 6 | 2m½f–2m4f | Grade 2 |
| Spruced Up (IRE) | 14 | 1 | 2m | — |
| The Pine Martin (IRE) | 28 | 1 | 2m | Class 5 |
| Dunmoe (IRE) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
| Royal Holly (IRE) | 10 | 0 | — | — |
| Better Hand (IRE) | 4 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 13 | 4 | 31% | −1.62 |
| Good | 11 | 2 | 18% | −6.33 |
| Soft | 8 | 1 | 13% | −0.50 |
| Heavy | 5 | 1 | 20% | −2.12 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 3 | 26 | 6 | 23% | −9.95 |
| Class 2 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Class 1 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Class 4 | 2 | 2 | 100% | +8.38 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wetherby | 8 | 2 | 25% | −3.83 |
| Kelso | 7 | 2 | 29% | −0.62 |
| Newcastle | 7 | 1 | 14% | −5.50 |
| Musselburgh | 3 | 1 | 33% | +1.00 |
| Perth | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Haydock | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Ayr | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Carlisle | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.88 |
| Cartmel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Aintree | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Doncaster | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sedgefield | 1 | 1 | 100% | +6.50 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 21 | 4 | 19% | −4.24 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 14 | 4 | 29% | −4.33 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny McMenamin | 26 | 7 | 27% | −1.07 |
| Sean Quinlan | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Brian Hughes | 4 | 1 | 25% | −2.50 |
| Conor Rabbitt | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ross Chapman | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 24 | 7 | 29% | −1.07 |
| Tongue tie | 8 | 1 | 13% | −4.50 |
| Cheekpieces | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2024 | 10 | 2 | 20% | −3.62 |
| 2023 | 9 | 1 | 11% | −5.00 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2021 | 9 | 4 | 44% | −0.45 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 100% | +6.50 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 29 | 5 | 17% | −15.95 |
| Hurdle | 8 | 3 | 38% | +5.38 |
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 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 17 Sep 25+147d | Kelso | Belhaven Brewery Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled in 5th early - moved up to 4th 3 out then into 3rd soon after - shifted right on the run-in and squeezed for room while pushed along - kept on for 3rd | 3/6 | 1½ | 12-0 | 132 | 83A | 134B | Danny McMenamin | 9/1 |
| 23 Apr 25+23d | Perth | Phil Nelson Capercaillie Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled towards the back early - improved from the 8th before being pushed into second before 2 out - unable to challenge the winner late | 2/7 | 19 | 12-0 | 134 | 71A | 134B | Brian Hughes | 10/1 |
| 31 Mar 25+16d | Newcastle | Driving Range At High Gosforth Park Handicap Hurdle Sat close behind front group early - urged on two out - unable to find extra and stayed on for third | 3/6 | 9 | 11-13 | 131 | 107B | 132B | Sean Quinlan | 6/1 |
| 15 Mar 25+78d | Newcastle | Smirnoff At Spy Bar Handicap Hurdle Sat in 3rd early - pushed along before 3 out and moved into 2nd approaching last two furlongs - unable to challenge winner and held for 2nd | 2/4 | 7 | 12-0 | 133 | 128C | 134B | Danny McMenamin | 3/1 |
| 2024 · 10 runs | ||||||||||
| 27 Dec 24+41d | Wetherby | William Hill Castleford Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Close up second early - jinked left at second fence - well placed with a shot entering the straight - lost ground approaching the finish | 3/4 | 3 | 11-10 | 138 | 73C | 126C | Sean Quinlan | 4/1 |
| 16 Nov 24+21d | Wetherby | Colin Baldwin Memorial Handicap Chase Tracked front pack from inner rail - pressed for effort after 4 out - moved right 3 out and found second place late - unable to threaten winner | 2/5 | 7½ | 12-0 | 138 | 102C | 136B | Danny McMenamin | 11/4 |
| 26 Oct 24+10d | Kelso | Nuts Well Handicap Chase Handy in touch early - moved into third before four out then hit the front two out full of running - pushed clear on the run to the line for a comfortable success | 1/6 | 12-0 | 131 | 83B | 140B | Danny McMenamin | 15/8 | |
| 16 Oct 24+28d | Wetherby | Mary Lofthouse Supporting Spinal Research Handicap Chase Settled in 4th and up with the leading group - moved into contention before 4 out - untidy jump and left 2nd 3 out - short of room approaching the line and couldn't peg back the winner | 2/5 | 2 | 11-10 | 131 | 68C | 139B | Danny McMenamin | 5/2 |
| 18 Sep 24+114d | Kelso | Belhaven Brewery Handicap Chase Tracked the pace - blundered at the 4th - made ground before the last - went on close home and asserted under pressure | 1/6 | 11-12 | 128 | — | 132B | Danny McMenamin | 5/2 | |
| 27 May 24+19d | Cartmel | St Mary's Hospice Handicap Chase | 2/8 | 6 | 11-7 | 128 | 93A | 137A | Danny McMenamin | 5/1 |
| 08 May 24+25d | Kelso | Bedmax Handicap Chase | 4/10 | 7½ | 11-11 | 129 | 89A | 128A | Sean Quinlan | 11/2 |
| 13 Apr 24+18d | Newcastle | Newcastle Flooring Company Handicap Chase | 2/6 | 2½ | 12-0 | 129 | 91A | 138B | Danny McMenamin | 8/1 |
| 26 Mar 24+10d | Newcastle | quinnbet.com Handicap Hurdle | 3/6 | 15 | 11-12 | 132 | 125B | 121B | Danny McMenamin | 28/1 |
| 16 Mar 24+112d | Newcastle | Guinness St Patrick's Day Handicap Hurdle | 6/6 | 11 | 12-0 | 137 | 100C | 121C | Danny McMenamin | 25/1 |
| 2023 · 9 runs | ||||||||||
| 25 Nov 23+28d | Haydock | Betting.betfair.com Handicap Chase | PU/5 | — | 11-13 | 139 | — | — | Danny McMenamin | 10/3 |
| 28 Oct 23+10d | Kelso | Beauchamp Estates Handicap Chase | 3/4 | 11 | 12-1 | 141 | 105C | 128B | Danny McMenamin | 11/8F |
| 18 Oct 23+179d | Wetherby | Bobby Renton Handicap Chase | UR/6 | — | 11-10 | 141 | — | — | Conor Rabbitt | 5/2 |
| 22 Apr 23+9d | Ayr | Scotty Brand Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) | 8/9 | 1¼ | 11-9 | 142 | 100A | 119A | Brian Hughes | 5/1 |
| 13 Apr 23+40d | Aintree | Close Brothers Red Rum Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) | 5/13 | ½ | 11-9 | 143 | 92B | 134A | Danny McMenamin | 6/1 |
| 04 Mar 23+27d | Doncaster | Virgin Bet Cheltenham Festival Money Back Handicap Chase (GBB Race) | 2/5 | nse | 12-0 | 142 | 85C | 134B | Ross Chapman | 11/4J |
| 05 Feb 23+22d | Musselburgh | bet365 Scottish Champion Handicap Chase | 1/8 | 11-9 | 136 | 93A | 151A | Danny McMenamin | 3/1F | |
| 14 Jan 23+13d | Wetherby | Book Corporate Hospitality At Wetherby Racecourse Handicap Chase | 3/5 | ½ | 11-13 | 137 | — | 133B | Sean Quinlan | 7/2 |
| 01 Jan 23+28d | Musselburgh | Fitzdares 'Auld Reekie' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) | 4/7 | 2 | 11-7 | 138 | 60B | 136A | Sean Quinlan | 3/1 |
| 2022 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 04 Dec 22+36d | Kelso | Kelso Handicap Chase | 3/6 | 2¼ | 11-12 | 138 | 116A | 127B | Danny McMenamin | 5/2 |
| 29 Oct 22+253d | Ayr | Marine Troon Hotel & Spa Handicap Chase | 8/8 | 1 | 12-0 | 139 | — | 120A | Danny McMenamin | 10/3 |
| 18 Feb 22+13d | Kelso | Racing's Best Ratings With Timeform Handicap Chase (GBB Race) | 4/6 | 1¾ | 11-9 | 142 | 73C | 115C | Danny McMenamin | 9/4F |
| 05 Feb 22+40d | Musselburgh | bet365 Frodon Novices' Chase (GBB Race) | 2/4 | ½ | 11-6 | 143 | 73C | 141B | Danny McMenamin | 10/11F |
| 2021 · 9 runs | ||||||||||
| 27 Dec 21+18d | Wetherby | William Hill Pick Your Places Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) | 2/4 | nk | 11-8 | 141 | 83C | 138B | Brian Hughes | 11/10F |
| 09 Dec 21+19d | Newcastle | Back A Winner With MansionBet Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) | 1/4 | 11-3 | 140 | — | 137B | Brian Hughes | 1/2F | |
| 20 Nov 21+20d | Haydock | Double Daily Rewards With Betfair Graduation Chase (GBB Race) | 3/4 | 5 | 11-2 | 141 | 77C | 128B | Danny McMenamin | 5/1 |
| 31 Oct 21+18d | Carlisle | Colin Parker Memorial Intermediate Chase (GBB Race) (Listed) | 2/6 | 1¼ | 10-10 | 140 | 160A | 133B | Danny McMenamin | 6/1 |
| 13 Oct 21+20d | Wetherby | Mary Lofthouse Supporting Spinal Research Novices' Chase (GBB Race) | 1/2 | 11-2 | 140 | -116C | 132C | Danny McMenamin | 1/6F | |
| 23 Sep 21+187d | Perth | Remembering Tim Hardie Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) | 2/6 | 3 | 11-6 | 140 | 122A | 147B | Danny McMenamin | 4/1 |
| 20 Mar 21+12d | Newcastle | quinnbet.com Handicap Hurdle | 2/6 | nk | 11-12 | 137 | 114A | 136B | Danny McMenamin | 6/5F |
| 08 Mar 21+20d | Wetherby | Join Racing TV Now Handicap Hurdle | 1/9 | 11-7 | 129 | 111B | 151A | Danny McMenamin | 2/1F | |
| 16 Feb 21+56d | Carlisle | Watch Irish Racing On Racing TV Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div 1) | 1/11 | 11-5 | — | 112A | 132A | Danny McMenamin | 15/8 | |
| 2020 · 1 run | ||||||||||
| 22 Dec 20 | Sedgefield | Download The Star Sports App Now! Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) | 1/8 | 11-3 | — | — | 127A | Danny McMenamin | 13/2 | |
Quick answers
- How many races has Pay The Piper won?
- Pay The Piper (IRE) won 8 of 37 archived starts between 2020 and 2025, a strike rate of 21.6%. Placed 17 times in total (45.9% of starts).
- Who trained Pay The Piper?
- Pay The Piper (IRE) was trained by Ann Hamilton on the most recent run on record, at Kelso on 17 September 2025.
- Who is Pay The Piper's sire?
- Pay The Piper (IRE) is by Court Cave (IRE) out of Regal Holly (GB), whose sire is Gildoran.
- What going does Pay The Piper prefer?
- Pay The Piper (IRE) has the best record on good to soft going: 4 wins from 13 starts (30.8%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Pay The Piper's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 132, from the run on 17 September 2025. The highest on record is 143.
- What is Pay The Piper's sire's record?
- Court Cave (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 10.1% of 7,941 runs since Jan 2008 (551 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on heavy going: 6.8% from 937.
- Who are Pay The Piper's siblings?
- Out of Regal Holly (GB), Pay The Piper (IRE) has 6 other produce in our archive, 3 of them winners. Most wins: Dressedtothenines (IRE) (6). Highest grade won: Grade 2 (Dressedtothenines (IRE)). The wins came over 2m–2m4f. As at Oct 2026.