Horse profile
Piccolo Player (IRE)
by Vadamos (FR) out of Mexican Sky (IRE) (Yeats)
15 runs · 13 courses · from Nov 2025
As at 22 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
Won at Limerick
Last run 11 Oct 2026 · 5th of 8
Last raced off OR 103
KTB Profile
Piccolo Player won the Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle at Limerick in Nov 2025 on heavy ground over 1m5f to 2m. The gelding has one win and three places from 15 turf starts and last ran off an official rating of 103. Typically held up he finished fifth of eight at Cork in Oct 2026 in the Co-Op Superstores Handicap Steeplechase. He has raced at 13 different courses.
Based on 15 archived runs · run-style from 15 commented runs since Nov 2025 · updated 22 Oct 2026
- 1–15Wins / Runs
- 6.7%Strike rate
- 3 (20%)Placed
- −6.00£1 level staken=15 at SP
- 0.56Fair A/E n=15 · 0.46 incl. margin
- 110Highest OR
- 25dAvg 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 rating103↓ 7lb off peak
103
103–110
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 71
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 22 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 5 | 109B | 79 | 5 · 109 / 79 |
| Heavy | 5 | 127A | 89 | 5 · 127 / 89 |
| Good | 3 | 99C | 84 | 3 · 99 / 84 |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 159B | 107 | 2 · 159 / 107 |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 22 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 12 | 159B | 87 | 12 · 159 / 87 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 3 | 99C | 55 | 3 · 99 / 55 |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 15 figures from 15 runs · as at 19 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 15 analysed runs since Nov 2025
- Held up 7 (47%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 5 (33%) · 1 win
- Mid-division 3 (20%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 9.6% of 2,084 runs since Jan 2008 (218 horses).
Weakest on heavy going: 5.2% from 155.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −9.6 | — |
| Good to Firm | 135 | 15 | 11.1% | +1.5 | — |
| Good | 556 | 54 | 9.7% | +0.1 | 0 from 3 |
| Good to Soft | 340 | 38 | 11.2% | +1.6 | 0 from 2 |
| Soft | 472 | 44 | 9.3% | −0.3 | 0 from 5 |
| Heavy | 155 | 8 | 5.2% | −4.4 | 1 from 5 |
| Standard (AW) | 425 | 42 | 9.9% | +0.3 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 68 | 8 | 11.8% | +2.2 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 330 | 32 | 9.7% | +0.1 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 385 | 34 | 8.8% | −0.8 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 273 | 22 | 8.1% | −1.5 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 620 | 60 | 9.7% | +0.1 | 1 from 12 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 354 | 36 | 10.2% | +0.6 | 0 from 3 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 51 | 9 | 17.6% | +8 | — |
| Over 3m | 3 | 0 | 0% | −9.6 | — |
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
Mexican Sky (IRE) (Yeats)
3 siblings in the archive, 3 winners — best of them El Granjero (IRE) (3 wins).
The wins came over 2m½f–3m6½f; the highest grade won is Class 3 (El Granjero (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Granjero (IRE) | 17 | 3 | 2m3½f–3m6½f | Class 3 |
| St Anthonys Corner (IRE) | 15 | 1 | 2m½f | — |
| Finnicky Filly (IRE) | 32 | 1 | 2m½f | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Heavy | 5 | 1 | 20% | +4.00 |
| Good | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limerick | 3 | 1 | 33% | +6.00 |
| Cork (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Downpatrick (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Roscommon (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Killarney (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Roscommon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ballinrobe | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kilbeggan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Gowran Park | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Naas | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thurles | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cork | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 12 | 1 | 8% | −3.00 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Kenneally | 5 | 1 | 20% | +4.00 |
| Daniel King | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Shane Fitzgerald | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Peter Smithers | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Alan O'Sullivan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Darragh O'Keeffe | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr J M Halford | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 13 | 1 | 8% | −4.00 |
| Tongue tie | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 0 | 0% | −11.00 |
| 2025 | 4 | 1 | 25% | +5.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 10 | 1 | 10% | −1.00 |
| Chase | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct 26+41d | Cork (IRE) | Co-Op Superstores Handicap Steeplechase Held up at the back and always out of contention - urged after the 8th - error 4 out - faded from the following fence and finished 5th | 5/8 | 19 | 9-9 | 103 | 99C | 84C | Peter Smithers | 11/2 |
| 31 Aug 26+27d | Downpatrick (IRE) | Downpatrick Racecourse Style Awards Handicap Steeplechase Settled towards the back - made progress 4 out - up to 4th 3 out and briefly 3rd - dropped back to 4th inside final furlong - held on for 4th without finding more | 4/6 | 3¼ | 10-10 | 104 | 55A | 108B | Daniel King | 11/4F |
| 04 Aug 26+18d | Roscommon (IRE) | J.F. Hanley Groundscare Beginners Steeplechase Settled midpack early - fourth at the midway point - made progress approaching 3 out - hit the second-last awkwardly - pushed on but couldn't quicken up the run-in - finished third | 3/7 | 11 | 11-12 | 104 | 71A | 120A | Daniel King | 4/1 |
| 17 Jul 26+39d | Killarney (IRE) | Lee Strand Novice Steeplechase (Div I) midfield early - fifth at halfway - improved into third when driven before 2 out and held that position to the finish | 3/7 | 16 | 11-2 | 104 | 55A | 110B | Daniel King | 15/2 |
| 08 Jun 26+13d | Roscommon | Sweeney Oil Handicap Chase Settled towards the back of the pack wide - made progress 4 out - moved up into 3rd 3 out - pressed for effort but couldn't close on the front pair by the last - held that spot without finding more up the run-in | 6/14 | 1½ | 11-1 | 105 | 62B | 112A | Alan O'Sullivan | 6/1 |
| 26 May 26+32d | Ballinrobe | Portwest Handicap Hurdle Sat handy behind pace - still holding third and going smoothly two out - pressed for effort in third at the last but flattened out in the final furlong | 5/15 | 10 | 11-7 | 105 | 84B | 113A | Daniel King | 7/2F |
| 24 Apr 26+8d | Kilbeggan | Follow Kilbeggan On Social Media Handicap Hurdle Held up towards back of field - moved into contention after 3rd - up to second two out - driven on turning for home - stayed on same rate to finish second | 2/14 | 7½ | 11-1 | 104 | 159B | 126A | Michael Kenneally | 9/2 |
| 16 Apr 26+40d | Limerick | D'Icon Novice Handicap Hurdle Settled rear - moved into 4th at halfway - nudged along and crept into contention before the straight - minor error 2 out and unable to land a blow - plugged on at one tempo to finish 4th | 4/6 | 3¼ | 10-12 | 106 | 100A | 110B | Michael Kenneally | 5/2J |
| 07 Mar 26+13d | Gowran Park | BOYLE Sports Cheltenham Bank Builder Jackpot Handicap Hurdle Sat close up early - went in front after the 1st - a touch untidy 3rd - opened up a big margin - gap narrowed approaching 3 out - overtaken after 2 out - dropped away quickly and finished well beaten in 6th | 6/11 | 21 | 11-6 | 108 | 85A | 95A | Michael Kenneally | 3/1 |
| 22 Feb 26+35d | Naas | William Hill Each Way Extra Handicap Hurdle Settled in the pack early - improved into 7th under pressure two out then briefly 5th before drifting wide approaching last - stayed on same gear to finish fifth | 5/16 | ¾ | 10-0 | 109 | 89B | 121A | Michael Kenneally | 9/1 |
| 18 Jan 26+20d | Thurles | Most Stylish Racegoers Handicap Hurdle Sat close to front early - second at halfway then driven out but couldn't threaten winner near final fence - eased back to third on run-in | 3/13 | 4 | 10-9 | 109 | 79B | 124A | Darragh O'Keeffe | 20/1 |
| 29 Dec 25+30d | Limerick | QuinnBet Handicap Hurdle (Listed) Held up towards the back - still 9th at halfway and driven with no gain entering the straight - dropped away before 2 out | 9/12 | 1¾ | 10-0 | 110 | 127A | 95A | Mr J M Halford | 14/1 |
| 29 Nov 25+11d | Fairyhouse | Jack McInerney Memorial Hurdle (Grade 3) Held up at back - clumsy early jumping - up to 6th after 4 out but never threatening - lost place before last and stumbled there again | 6/6 | 3 | 10-13 | 110 | 97A | 104B | Shane Fitzgerald | 100/1 |
| 18 Nov 25+16d | Limerick | Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle Settled just behind the front group - moved into third by halfway then edged forward outside to hit the front two out - pushed along and stayed strong to the line for victory | 1/14 | 11-8 | — | 61B | 125A | Michael Kenneally | 8/1 | |
| 02 Nov 25 | Cork | Paddy Power From The Horse's Mouth Podcast Maiden Hurdle (Div 1) Sat just behind the front group early - 5th at halfway - urged into 3rd approaching 3 out - lost momentum after an untidy leap and dropped away before the last | 6/14 | 2¾ | 11-7 | — | 109B | 110A | Shane Fitzgerald | 125/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Piccolo Player (IRE) won?
- Piccolo Player (IRE) won 1 of 15 archived starts between 2025 and 2026, a strike rate of 6.7%. Placed 3 times in total (20% of starts).
- Who trains Piccolo Player (IRE)?
- Piccolo Player (IRE) is trained by John Patrick Ryan, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 11 October 2026.
- Who is Piccolo Player (IRE)'s sire?
- Piccolo Player (IRE) is by Vadamos (FR) out of Mexican Sky (IRE), whose sire is Yeats.
- What going does Piccolo Player (IRE) prefer?
- Piccolo Player (IRE) has the best record on heavy going: 1 win from 5 starts (20%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Piccolo Player (IRE)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 103, from the run on 11 October 2026. The highest on record is 110.
- What is Piccolo Player (IRE)'s sire's record?
- Vadamos (FR)'s progeny in our archive have won 9.6% of 2,084 runs since Jan 2008 (218 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on heavy going: 5.2% from 155.
- Who are Piccolo Player (IRE)'s siblings?
- Out of Mexican Sky (IRE), Piccolo Player (IRE) has 3 other produce in our archive, 3 of them winners. Most wins: El Granjero (IRE) (3). Highest grade won: Class 3 (El Granjero (IRE)). The wins came over 2m½f–3m6½f. As at Oct 2026.