Horse profile
Perfect Memory (IRE)
by Nashwan (USA) out of Ghanaj (GB) (Caerleon)
46 runs · 14 courses · from May 2005
As at 22 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 26 Aug 2009 — 6,265 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Aug 2009 · 8th of 12
Won at Galway
Last raced off OR 50
KTB Profile
Perfect Memory (IRE) is 1 from 46. Hasn't won since Sep 2006. The win came on good or faster ground (0 from 22 on softer). Last raced off 50, 32lb below the career-high mark.
Based on 46 archived runs · updated 22 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
Wins on good or faster
OR ↓ 32lb off peak
Progeny in our archive
Produce record
As a dam, Perfect Memory (IRE) has 1 produce in the archive, 0 winners.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Another Day Done (IRE) | 9 | 0 | — | — |
- 1–46Wins / Runs
- 2.2%Strike rate
- 8 (17.4%)Placed
- −38.00£1 level staken=46 at SP
- 0.38Fair A/E n=46 · 0.27 incl. margin
- 82Highest OR
- 35dAvg 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 rating50↓ 32lb off peak
50
50–82
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
Nashwan (USA)
Progeny in our archive have won 9.2% of 292 runs since Jan 2008 (27 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | +7.5 | 0 from 1 |
| Good to Firm | 41 | 4 | 9.8% | +0.6 | 0 from 14 |
| Good | 70 | 6 | 8.6% | −0.6 | 1 from 9 |
| Good to Soft | 39 | 2 | 5.1% | −4.1 | 0 from 7 |
| Soft | 37 | 2 | 5.4% | −3.8 | 0 from 12 |
| Heavy | 15 | 1 | 6.7% | −2.5 | 0 from 3 |
| Standard (AW) | 84 | 11 | 13.1% | +3.9 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 7 | 0 | 0% | −9.2 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 80 | 8 | 10% | +0.8 | 0 from 23 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 25 | 2 | 8% | −1.2 | 1 from 21 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 52 | 7 | 13.5% | +4.3 | 0 from 2 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 39 | 2 | 5.1% | −4.1 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 41 | 4 | 9.8% | +0.6 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 35 | 2 | 5.7% | −3.5 | — |
| Over 3m | 13 | 2 | 15.4% | +6.2 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 21 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Ghanaj (GB) (Caerleon)
5 siblings in the archive, 3 winners — best of them Ghanaian (FR) (2 wins).
The wins came over 5f–1m3f; the highest grade won is Listed (Free Roses (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghanaian (FR) | 9 | 2 | 7f | Class 4 |
| Free Roses (IRE) | 13 | 2 | 5f–6f | Listed |
| Top Spin (FR) | 10 | 1 | 1m3f | — |
| Pheromone (FR) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Top Spin I (FR) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 14 | 0 | 0% | −14.00 |
| Soft | 12 | 0 | 0% | −12.00 |
| Good | 9 | 1 | 11% | −1.00 |
| Good to Soft | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Heavy | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curragh | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
| Leopardstown | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Galway | 6 | 1 | 17% | +2.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Gowran Park | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Roscommon | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Down Royal | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Cork | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Curragh (IRE) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Bellewstown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tipperary | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Listowel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Gowran Park (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Naas | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 23 | 0 | 0% | −23.00 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 21 | 1 | 5% | −13.00 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Hussey | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Shane Gorey | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Kieren Fallon | 5 | 1 | 20% | +3.00 |
| Rory Cleary | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Danny Grant | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Tadhg O'Shea | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Shane Foley | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Davy Condon | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Johnny Murtagh | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Wayne Lordan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jerry O'Dwyer | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| P B Beggy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Darragh Sweeney | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fran Berry | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| M A Cleere | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| John Fahy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mick Kinane | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Oliver Casey | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| D Manning | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fabien Lefebvre | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| James Sullivan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| R M Burke | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 40 | 1 | 3% | −32.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Blinkers | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| 2008 | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| 2007 | 12 | 0 | 0% | −12.00 |
| 2006 | 12 | 1 | 8% | −4.00 |
| 2005 | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug 09+17d | Bellewstown | James Gogarty Stone Handicap (47-65) | 8/12 | 2½ | 8-10 | 50 | 50A | P B Beggy | 10/1 |
| 09 Aug 09+33d | Tipperary | Derrinstown Stud Apprentice Handicap (47-65) | 6/16 | 1½ | 8-12 | 51 | 56A | Darragh Sweeney | 16/1 |
| 07 Jul 09+6d | Roscommon | Tote Placepot Races 1 To 6 Handicap (47-65) | 8/14 | ¾ | 9-1 | 52 | 54A | Fran Berry | 7/1 |
| 01 Jul 09+11d | Fairyhouse | Moulden Bridge Handicap (47-65) | 14/18 | 1¾ | 9-1 | 52 | 51A | Rory Cleary | 10/1 |
| 20 Jun 09+9d | Down Royal | Louis Roederer Champagne Handicap (47-65) | 5/14 | 1¼ | 9-3 | 54 | 65A | Rory Cleary | 9/1 |
| 11 Jun 09+13d | Leopardstown | Derrinstown Stud Apprentice Handicap (50-70) | 18/19 | 1½ | 8-12 | 54 | 43A | M A Cleere | 7/1 |
| 29 May 09+303d | Down Royal | Barclay Communications It Services Handicap (47-65) | 3/14 | ¾ | 9-3 | 54 | 77A | Rory Cleary | 14/1 |
| 30 Jul 08+32d | Galway | williamhillpoker.com Handicap (50-70) | 12/16 | 2 | 9-6 | 62 | 54C | Michael Hussey | 20/1 |
| 28 Jun 08+2d | Curragh | Berry Bros. & Rudd Fine Wine Handicap (50-85) | 11/27 | shd | 8-0 | 64 | 62A | John Fahy | 25/1 |
| 26 Jun 08+19d | Fairyhouse | Bet On-Line At betchronicle.com Handicap (50-70) | 7/18 | 2½ | 9-8 | 64 | 72A | Danny Grant | 11/1 |
| 07 Jun 08+17d | Curragh | Gallo Turning Leaf EBF (Fillies) Handicap (60-90) | 6/16 | ¾ | 8-7 | 66 | 72A | Danny Grant | 14/1 |
| 21 May 08+16d | Leopardstown | Stepaside Handicap (50-80) | 8/20 | hd | 9-3 | 68 | 76A | Danny Grant | 12/1 |
| 05 May 08+15d | Curragh | Strategic Prince Handicap (50-80) | 15/28 | 1 | 8-11 | 70 | 60A | Shane Foley | 20/1 |
| 20 Apr 08+211d | Leopardstown | Pinewood Handicap (60-100) | 6/14 | ½ | 8-0 | 70 | 67A | Shane Foley | 25/1 |
| 22 Sep 07+8d | Listowel | Listowel Printing Works Handicap (50-80) | 9/14 | ½ | 9-8 | 74 | 66C | Davy Condon | 9/1 |
| 14 Sep 07+3d | Curragh | Life Fibre Handicap (60-100) | 10/13 | 1¼ | 8-1 | 74 | 53C | Shane Gorey | 16/1 |
| 11 Sep 07+40d | Galway | Hotel Meyrick Galway Handicap (50-80) | 10/18 | ½ | 9-11 | 74 | 63C | Kieren Fallon | 11/2F |
| 02 Aug 07+2d | Galway | Guinness & Oysters EBF Fillies Handicap (60-90) | 2/12 | hd | 9-0 | 66 | 90C | Kieren Fallon | 8/1 |
| 31 Jul 07+32d | Galway | Tote Telebet 1850 238 669 Handicap (55-80) | 13/16 | 9 | 9-5 | 75 | 37C | Kieren Fallon | 11/2 |
| 29 Jun 07+9d | Curragh | Kildare Village Handicap (55-70) | 2/27 | hd | 10-0 | 70 | 92C | Mick Kinane | 11/1 |
| 20 Jun 07+14d | Leopardstown | insureme.ie 'Go On Ye Good Thing' Handicap (42-70) (Div 1) | 5/21 | nk | 9-9 | 70 | 78C | Shane Gorey | 7/1 |
| 06 Jun 07+10d | Leopardstown | Somerville Handicap (42-70) | 4/21 | nk | 9-9 | 70 | 72C | Shane Gorey | 8/1 |
| 27 May 07+14d | Curragh | boylecasino.com Handicap (50-80) | 9/29 | hd | 8-13 | 70 | 65C | Oliver Casey | 14/1 |
| 13 May 07+7d | Leopardstown | Mongey Communications Handicap (50-80) | 2/19 | shd | 8-12 | 69 | 79C | Shane Gorey | 14/1 |
| 06 May 07+21d | Gowran Park (IRE) | Kilkenny Handicap | 10/14 | 2½ | 8-11 | 71 | 56C | Michael Hussey | 9/1 |
| 15 Apr 07+183d | Curragh | Four Star Keadeen Hotel Handicap (60-80) | 7/22 | 2 | 9-0 | 71 | 66C | Shane Gorey | 16/1 |
| 14 Oct 06+8d | Cork | Irish Stallion Farms EBF (Fillies) Handicap (50-80) | 13/18 | 3½ | 9-8 | 74 | 49C | Michael Hussey | 16/1 |
| 06 Oct 06+25d | Gowran Park | Newpark Hotel Handicap (60-90) | 9/17 | 1½ | 9-6 | 74 | 50C | Kieren Fallon | 6/1 |
| 11 Sep 06+7d | Galway | Electronic Retail Security Handicap (40-70) | 1/18 | 9-13 | 65 | 74C | Kieren Fallon | 7/1 | |
| 04 Sep 06+22d | Roscommon | Elphin Handicap (50-70) | 5/14 | nk | 9-9 | 65 | 85C | Johnny Murtagh | 8/1 |
| 13 Aug 06+12d | Curragh (IRE) | O'Reilly Recruitment Handicap | 6/24 | shd | 9-1 | 67 | 66C | Johnny Murtagh | 9/1 |
| 01 Aug 06+9d | Galway | Tote Trio Handicap (50-80) | 6/16 | hd | 9-2 | 67 | 75C | Michael Hussey | 10/1 |
| 23 Jul 06+11d | Fairyhouse | Bulmers Handicap (50-80) | 4/9 | shd | 9-2 | 67 | 70C | Michael Hussey | 7/1 |
| 12 Jul 06+12d | Naas | Naas Races Handicap (40-70) | 13/16 | 1¾ | 9-11 | 67 | 53C | Wayne Lordan | 8/1 |
| 30 Jun 06+9d | Curragh | Silken Thomas Handicap (40-70) | 4/27 | shd | 9-11 | 66 | 72C | Wayne Lordan | 14/1 |
| 21 Jun 06+10d | Leopardstown | Leopardstown Lions Club Handicap (Div 1) | 3/16 | 2 | 9-10 | 66 | 73C | Davy Condon | 12/1 |
| 11 Jun 06+14d | Roscommon | Dermot Hughes Toyota Car Sales Handicap (50-80) | 7/15 | ¾ | 9-2 | 68 | 53C | Michael Hussey | 14/1 |
| 28 May 06+217d | Curragh | boylecasino.com H'cap (50-80) | 11/27 | nk | 9-5 | 68 | 59C | D Manning | 20/1 |
| 23 Oct 05+16d | Curragh | Derrinstown Stud Racing Schools Apprentice Handicap (50-80) | 5/15 | nk | 9-0 | 72 | 58C | Fabien Lefebvre | 20/1 |
| 07 Oct 05+19d | Gowran Park | Newpark Hotel Handicap (60-80) | 8/16 | 1½ | 8-12 | 74 | 48C | James Sullivan | 33/1 |
| 18 Sep 05+10d | Curragh (IRE) | Anglesey Lodge Equine Hospital Handicap | 18/28 | hd | 9-3 | 77 | 57C | Jerry O'Dwyer | 20/1 |
| 08 Sep 05+11d | Cork | Dungourney Fillies Handicap (50-80) | 7/15 | 2 | 9-9 | 79 | 52C | Jerry O'Dwyer | 25/1 |
| 28 Aug 05+7d | Fairyhouse | Kelly's Bar Marbella Handicap (60-100) | 15/15 | 1½ | 8-13 | 81 | 43C | R M Burke | 20/1 |
| 21 Aug 05+84d | Gowran Park | Bulmers EBF Fillies Handicap (60-90) | 10/12 | shd | 9-7 | 82 | 55C | Tadhg O'Shea | 16/1 |
| 29 May 05+21d | Gowran Park | I.S.Farms EBF Victor McCalmont Memorial Stakes (Listed) | 10/10 | ¾ | 8-8 | 82 | 61C | Tadhg O'Shea | 40/1 |
| 08 May 05 | Leopardstown | Amethyst Stakes (Listed) | 5/7 | ½ | 8-6 | 82 | 61C | Tadhg O'Shea | 33/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Perfect Memory (IRE) won?
- Perfect Memory (IRE) won 1 of 46 archived starts between 2005 and 2009, a strike rate of 2.2%. Placed 8 times in total (17.4% of starts).
- Who trained Perfect Memory (IRE)?
- Perfect Memory (IRE) was trained by R P Burns on the most recent run on record, at Bellewstown on 26 August 2009.
- Who is Perfect Memory (IRE)'s sire?
- Perfect Memory (IRE) is by Nashwan (USA) out of Ghanaj (GB), whose sire is Caerleon.
- What going does Perfect Memory (IRE) prefer?
- Perfect Memory (IRE) has the best record on good going: 1 win from 9 starts (11.1%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Perfect Memory (IRE)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 50, from the run on 26 August 2009. The highest on record is 82.
- What is Perfect Memory (IRE)'s sire's record?
- Nashwan (USA)'s progeny in our archive have won 9.2% of 292 runs since Jan 2008 (27 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Perfect Memory (IRE)'s siblings?
- Out of Ghanaj (GB), Perfect Memory (IRE) has 5 other produce in our archive, 3 of them winners. Most wins: Ghanaian (FR) (2). Highest grade won: Listed (Free Roses (IRE)). The wins came over 5f–1m3f. As at Oct 2026.
- Has Perfect Memory (IRE) produced winners?
- As a dam, Perfect Memory (IRE) has 1 produce in our archive, 0 of them winners. As at Oct 2026.