Horse profile
Pencil Hill (IRE)
10yo gelding (at last run, Apr 2015) · Last trainer Tracey Collins · Last owner Mclean Brothers Partnership
by Acclamation (GB) out of Como (USA) (Cozzene)
42 runs · 11 courses · from May 2007
As at 28 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 18 Apr 2015 — 4,211 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Apr 2015 · 9th of 20
5 wins · 4 courses
Last raced off OR 67
KTB Profile
Pencil Hill (IRE) is 5 from 42, including a Listed win. The biggest win we hold: the Isabel Morris European Breeders Fund Stakes at Curragh (IRE) (May 2007). Hasn't won since Feb 2013. Last raced off 67, 41lb below the career-high mark.
Based on 42 archived runs · updated 28 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 41lb off peak
- 5–42Wins / Runs
- 11.9%Strike rate
- 8 (19%)Placed
- +30.00£1 level staken=42 at SP
- 1.41Fair A/E n=42 · 1.09 incl. margin
- 108Highest OR
- 71dAvg 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 rating67↓ 41lb off peak
67
67–108
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
No KTB Speed figures for this horse. The engine scores GB and Irish racing from Oct 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
Sire
Acclamation (GB)
Progeny in our archive have won 10% of 19,695 runs since Jan 2008 (1,327 horses).
Strongest on firm going: 15.2% from 151. Weakest over 2m1f – 2m4f (all codes): 6.7% from 194.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 151 | 23 | 15.2% | +5.2 | — |
| Good to Firm | 3,917 | 446 | 11.4% | +1.4 | 1 from 8 |
| Good | 4,409 | 400 | 9.1% | −0.9 | 1 from 7 |
| Good to Soft | 1,951 | 214 | 11% | +1 | 0 from 3 |
| Soft | 2,132 | 184 | 8.6% | −1.4 | 1 from 10 |
| Heavy | 563 | 46 | 8.2% | −1.8 | 0 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 6,571 | 663 | 10.1% | +0.1 | 2 from 13 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 3,758 | 409 | 10.9% | +0.9 | 2 from 12 |
| 6f – 7f | 10,504 | 1,078 | 10.3% | +0.3 | 3 from 30 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 3,507 | 331 | 9.4% | −0.6 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 1,209 | 106 | 8.8% | −1.2 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 481 | 37 | 7.7% | −2.3 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 194 | 13 | 6.7% | −3.3 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 42 | 2 | 4.8% | −5.2 | — |
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
Como (USA) (Cozzene)
5 siblings in the archive, 3 winners — best of them Frenchman (FR) (2 wins).
The wins came over 6f–7f; the highest grade won is Class 5 (Frenchman (FR)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frenchman (FR) | 12 | 2 | 6f–7f | Class 5 |
| Arzaag (GB) | 9 | 1 | 6f | Class 6 |
| Hot Diggity (FR) | 2 | 1 | 7f | Class 5 |
| Baileys Hilight (IRE) | 5 | 0 | — | — |
| Zion (MOR) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (AW) | 13 | 2 | 15% | +7.00 |
| Soft | 10 | 1 | 10% | −5.00 |
| Good to Firm | 8 | 1 | 13% | +5.00 |
| Good | 7 | 1 | 14% | +27.00 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk (AW) | 13 | 2 | 15% | +7.00 |
| Curragh | 13 | 1 | 8% | −8.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Naas | 3 | 1 | 33% | +31.00 |
| Navan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Curragh (IRE) | 2 | 1 | 50% | +11.00 |
| Cork | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Listowel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Down Royal | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Leopardstown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ascot | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 30 | 3 | 10% | +20.00 |
| Under 6f | 12 | 2 | 17% | +10.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P Shanahan | 15 | 3 | 20% | +37.00 |
| Michael Hussey | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
| Megan Carberry | 4 | 1 | 25% | +7.00 |
| Pat Smullen | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Gary Halpin | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Gary Phillips | 2 | 1 | 50% | +7.00 |
| Sean Corby | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Chris Hayes | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Philip Donovan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ronan Whelan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| D Migliore | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr D J Benson | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 38 | 5 | 13% | +34.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Blinkers | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2014 | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| 2013 | 4 | 1 | 25% | +7.00 |
| 2012 | 5 | 1 | 20% | +4.00 |
| 2011 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2010 | 7 | 1 | 14% | −2.00 |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2007 | 4 | 2 | 50% | +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 | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 · 3 runs | |||||||||
| 18 Apr 15+36d | Navan | Navan Welcomes Owners Today Handicap (47-70) | 9/20 | 1¾ | 9-11 | 67 | 75A | Pat Smullen | 9/1 |
| 13 Mar 15+35d | Dundalk (AW) | Floodlit Friday Nights At Dundalk Stadium Handicap | 9/11 | 1¼ | 8-9 | 70 | 61A | Michael Hussey | 12/1 |
| 06 Feb 15+131d | Dundalk (AW) | Dundalk Stadium On Facebook Handicap | 4/6 | 1½ | 8-8 | 72 | 61B | Gary Halpin | 13/2 |
| 2014 · 7 runs | |||||||||
| 28 Sep 14+28d | Curragh | Manguard Plus Joe Mcgrath Handicap | 6/17 | nse | 7-13 | 76 | 72A | Sean Corby | 8/1 |
| 31 Aug 14+7d | Curragh | Newstalk Supporting Irish Autism Action Handicap | 5/19 | 1 | 9-5 | 76 | 84A | Pat Smullen | 7/2F |
| 24 Aug 14+42d | Curragh (IRE) | Luke And Nellie Comer Memorial Handicap | 5/17 | nk | 8-5 | 76 | 78A | Chris Hayes | 14/1 |
| 13 Jul 14+16d | Fairyhouse | Lyrath Estate Hotel & Spa Summer Ladies Day Handicap | 11/11 | 2¾ | 8-4 | 77 | 31A | Gary Halpin | 10/1 |
| 27 Jun 14+19d | Curragh | Today FM Handicap (60-90) | 4/9 | nk | 9-7 | 78 | 82A | Pat Smullen | 7/1 |
| 08 Jun 14+34d | Curragh | TRI Equestrian Superstore & Cafe Handicap | 4/19 | ½ | 9-8 | 77 | 101A | Gary Phillips | 16/1 |
| 05 May 14+297d | Curragh | Irish Field Handicap | 5/15 | 1¾ | 9-5 | 78 | 87A | Philip Donovan | 16/1 |
| 2013 · 4 runs | |||||||||
| 12 Jul 13+14d | Dundalk (AW) | Marshes Shopping Centre Best Dressed Lady Handicap | 4/8 | 2½ | 9-7 | 81 | 70A | Ronan Whelan | 4/1 |
| 28 Jun 13+133d | Curragh | Irish National Stud Gathering Handicap (60-90) | 8/13 | ½ | 9-7 | 82 | 69A | Megan Carberry | 16/1 |
| 15 Feb 13+14d | Dundalk (AW) | www.dundalkstadium.com Handicap | 11/13 | 1¾ | 9-6 | 84 | 59A | Megan Carberry | 10/1 |
| 01 Feb 13+91d | Dundalk (AW) | www.dundalkstadium.com Handicap | 1/5 | 9-2 | 81 | 79B | Megan Carberry | 10/1 | |
| 2012 · 5 runs | |||||||||
| 02 Nov 12+28d | Dundalk (AW) | Dundalk Stadium - Light Up Your Night Handicap | 14/14 | 3¾ | 8-9 | 83 | 53A | Michael Hussey | 16/1 |
| 05 Oct 12+85d | Dundalk (AW) | Crowne Plaza Race & Stay Race | 10/13 | 1½ | 9-5 | 83 | 70A | Megan Carberry | 20/1 |
| 12 Jul 12+46d | Dundalk (AW) | Hibernia Steel Ltd. Handicap | 7/10 | 1¼ | 10-0 | 83 | 76A | Michael Hussey | 5/1 |
| 27 May 12+53d | Curragh | Yas Handicap | 3/16 | nk | 9-4 | 80 | 105A | Michael Hussey | 8/1 |
| 04 Apr 12+117d | Dundalk (AW) | Dundalk Apprentice Handicap (50-85) | 1/12 | 8-12 | 71 | 96A | Gary Phillips | 8/1 | |
| 2011 · 6 runs | |||||||||
| 09 Dec 11+63d | Dundalk (AW) | Christmas Parties At Dundalk Handicap (55-75) | 6/14 | ½ | 9-12 | 73 | 83A | Michael Hussey | 8/1 |
| 07 Oct 11+26d | Dundalk (AW) | www.dundalkstadium.com Race | 9/14 | 1¼ | 9-1 | 79 | 76A | Michael Hussey | 28/1 |
| 11 Sep 11+22d | Curragh | European Association Of Racing Schools Apprentice Handicap (50-80) | 7/17 | 2¾ | 10-0 | 80 | 84A | D Migliore | 11/1 |
| 20 Aug 11+52d | Curragh | Tote Jackpot Races 3-6 Handicap (50-85) | 8/26 | nk | 9-12 | 83 | 91A | Michael Hussey | 12/1 |
| 29 Jun 11+74d | Fairyhouse | 5 Summer Admission At Fairyhouse Handicap (60-90) | 10/10 | 2½ | 9-6 | 85 | 53C | Mr D J Benson | 8/1 |
| 16 Apr 11+202d | Naas | Go Racing In Kildare Handicap | 4/14 | 3 | 9-8 | 85 | 95A | P Shanahan | 8/1 |
| 2010 · 7 runs | |||||||||
| 26 Sep 10+11d | Curragh | Irish Stallion Farms Joe McGrath European Breeders Fund Handicap | 10/26 | ¾ | 8-11 | 88 | 91A | Michael Hussey | 14/1 |
| 15 Sep 10+38d | Listowel | Exchange Inn Ballybunion & Kevin Brodericks Bar Listowel Handicap | 6/11 | nk | 9-5 | 88 | 81A | Michael Hussey | 7/1 |
| 08 Aug 10+22d | Curragh | K & M Timber Handicap | 1/11 | 9-4 | 83 | 91A | P Shanahan | 4/1 | |
| 17 Jul 10+7d | Curragh | Mick O'toole Lifetime Achievement In Racing Handicap (60-95) | 3/20 | nk | 9-9 | 82 | 91A | P Shanahan | 12/1 |
| 10 Jul 10+15d | Fairyhouse | Ratoath G.A.A. Family Raceday Handicap (60-90) | 5/7 | 2½ | 9-8 | 83 | 70A | P Shanahan | 3/1F |
| 25 Jun 10+69d | Curragh | Silken Thomas Handicap (55-85) | 15/17 | ½ | 10-0 | 83 | 71A | P Shanahan | 2/1F |
| 17 Apr 10+190d | Naas | Go Racing In Kildare Handicap (60-95) | 4/15 | nk | 9-0 | 83 | 80A | P Shanahan | 12/1 |
| 2009 · 4 runs | |||||||||
| 09 Oct 09+42d | Dundalk (AW) | Www.dundalkstadium.com Race | 11/14 | 2½ | 9-1 | 90 | 65A | P Shanahan | 14/1 |
| 28 Aug 09+75d | Down Royal | Mirror Handicap (60-95) | 6/11 | 1¼ | 10-0 | 94 | 83A | Michael Hussey | 14/1 |
| 14 Jun 09+28d | Cork | Charleville Cheese Race | 4/5 | 2 | 9-7 | 94 | 71B | P Shanahan | 7/1 |
| 17 May 09+219d | Navan | Navanracecourse.ie Handicap (60-100) | 10/14 | 3 | 10-0 | 99 | 64C | P Shanahan | 16/1 |
| 2008 · 2 runs | |||||||||
| 10 Oct 08+161d | Dundalk (AW) | Hibernia Steel Race | 9/14 | ½ | 9-0 | 108 | 65A | P Shanahan | 6/1 |
| 02 May 08+186d | Cork | Cork Stakes (listed) | 8/9 | 8 | 9-0 | 108 | 47A | P Shanahan | 10/1 |
| 2007 · 4 runs | |||||||||
| 29 Oct 07+132d | Leopardstown | Killavullan Stakes (group 3) | 10/14 | 2½ | 9-1 | 106 | 76C | P Shanahan | 13/2 |
| 19 Jun 07+24d | Ascot | Coventry Stakes (Group 2) | 4/20 | ¾ | 9-1 | — | 90C | P Shanahan | 6/1 |
| 26 May 07+10d | Curragh (IRE) | Isabel Morris European Breeders Fund Stakes () | 1/7 | 9-1 | — | 93C | P Shanahan | 12/1 | |
| 16 May 07 | Naas | Pat Dunlea Memorial Race | 1/8 | 9-0 | — | 84C | P Shanahan | 33/1 | |
Quick answers
- How many races has Pencil Hill won?
- Pencil Hill (IRE) won 5 of 42 archived starts between 2007 and 2015, a strike rate of 11.9%. Placed 8 times in total (19% of starts).
- Who trained Pencil Hill?
- Pencil Hill (IRE) was trained by Tracey Collins on the most recent run on record, at Navan on 18 April 2015.
- Who is Pencil Hill's sire?
- Pencil Hill (IRE) is by Acclamation (GB) out of Como (USA), whose sire is Cozzene.
- What going does Pencil Hill prefer?
- Pencil Hill (IRE) has the best record on standard (aw) going: 2 wins from 13 starts (15.4%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Pencil Hill's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 67, from the run on 18 April 2015. The highest on record is 108.
- What is Pencil Hill's sire's record?
- Acclamation (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 10% of 19,695 runs since Jan 2008 (1,327 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on firm going: 15.2% from 151. Weakest over 2m1f – 2m4f (all codes): 6.7% from 194.
- Who are Pencil Hill's siblings?
- Out of Como (USA), Pencil Hill (IRE) has 5 other produce in our archive, 3 of them winners. Most wins: Frenchman (FR) (2). Highest grade won: Class 5 (Frenchman (FR)). The wins came over 6f–7f. As at Oct 2026.