Horse profile
Plan Of Attack (IRE)
by Court Cave (IRE) out of Loadsofability (IRE) (Supreme Leader)
35 runs · 17 courses · from Dec 2017
As at 1 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
4 wins · 4 courses
New yard
Last run 10 Dec 2025
Last raced off OR 120
KTB Profile
Plan Of Attack is a gelding who has won four of 35 starts on turf. He gained all four wins between Nov 2018 and Oct 2019, two over 2m5f to 3m and two over 3m, on good and soft ground. His biggest success came in a Class 3 handicap chase at Aintree in Oct 2019 off a mark of 132. His last run, at Hereford in Dec 2025, was his first for Fergal O'Brien.
Based on 35 archived runs · run-style from 4 commented runs since Mar 2025 · updated 1 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 20lb off peak
- 4–35Wins / Runs
- 11.4%Strike rate
- 13 (37.1%)Placed
- −13.75£1 level staken=35 at SP
- 1.16Fair A/E n=35 · 0.95 incl. margin
- 140Highest OR
- 85dAvg 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 rating120↓ 20lb off peak
120
105–140
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 74
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 1 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 10 | 138B | 84.5 | — |
| Soft | 7 | 136A | 83 | — |
| Good to Soft | 5 | 151C | 74 | — |
| Heavy | 3 | 126B | 93 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 1 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 10 | 151C | 85.5 | — |
| Over 3m | 10 | 107A | 68 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 3 | 138B | 136 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2 | 126B | 109.5 | — |
Of 35 runs looked at, 10 have no figure: did not complete (6) · obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (4).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 25 figures from 35 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 4 analysed runs since Mar 2025
- Mid-division 2 (50%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 1 (25%) · 0 wins
- Led 1 (25%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Court Cave (IRE)
Progeny in our archive have won 10.1% of 7,946 runs since Aug 2008 (552 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 | 3,030 | 342 | 11.3% | +1.2 | 2 from 12 |
| Good to Soft | 1,444 | 161 | 11.1% | +1 | 0 from 8 |
| Soft | 2,229 | 204 | 9.2% | −0.9 | 2 from 10 |
| Heavy | 937 | 64 | 6.8% | −3.3 | 0 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 | 1,789 | 169 | 9.4% | −0.7 | 0 from 2 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 2,855 | 294 | 10.3% | +0.2 | 0 from 3 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 2,525 | 265 | 10.5% | +0.4 | 2 from 15 |
| Over 3m | 669 | 72 | 10.8% | +0.7 | 2 from 15 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Aug 2008 · as at 31 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Loadsofability (IRE) (Supreme Leader)
2 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them Definite Soldier (IRE) (5 wins).
The wins came over 1m7½f–3m; the highest grade won is Class 4 (No Rematch (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Definite Soldier (IRE) | 38 | 5 | 2m4f–2m7½f | Class 5 |
| No Rematch (IRE) | 35 | 3 | 1m7½f–3m | Class 4 |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 12 | 2 | 17% | −4.25 |
| Soft | 10 | 2 | 20% | +3.50 |
| Good to Soft | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Heavy | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 2 | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Class 3 | 2 | 1 | 50% | +7.00 |
| Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| Clonmel | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Punchestown | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Leopardstown | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Thurles | 2 | 1 | 50% | +2.50 |
| Limerick | 2 | 1 | 50% | +2.50 |
| Kilbeggan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Hereford | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Killarney | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Galway | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sandown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Navan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Listowel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Aintree | 1 | 1 | 100% | +8.00 |
| Wexford | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.25 |
| Fairyhouse | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cork | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Over 3m | 15 | 2 | 13% | −2.75 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 15 | 2 | 13% | −6.00 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr B O'Neill | 7 | 3 | 43% | +5.25 |
| Darragh O'Keeffe | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Rachael Blackmore | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Aidan Coleman | 2 | 1 | 50% | +7.00 |
| Robbie Power | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Barry Geraghty | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Tom Broughton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr Thomas Stanley | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr B Finn | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mike O'Connor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Conor Brassil | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Phillip Enright | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Hugh Morgan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| B J Cooper | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Brian Hayes | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| A E Lynch | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheekpieces | 14 | 4 | 29% | +7.25 |
| Blinkers | 13 | 0 | 0% | −13.00 |
| None | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Visor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2019 | 7 | 2 | 29% | +5.25 |
| 2018 | 7 | 2 | 29% | +2.00 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 22 | 2 | 9% | −9.75 |
| Hurdle | 13 | 2 | 15% | −4.00 |
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 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 10 Dec 25+25d | Hereford | BeatWright Beat The Wright Way Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Held a forward position early - slipped to the rear by the 6th - pulled up after the 11th | PU/6 | — | 11-9 | 120 | — | — | Tom Broughton | 28/1 |
| 15 Nov 25+187d | Cheltenham | Debenhams Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled off the pace early - dropped back around 11th - awkward jump 12th - clipped one 13th - faded away from front group and pulled up before the last | PU/16 | — | 11-0 | 125 | — | — | Mr Thomas Stanley | 80/1 |
| 12 May 25+59d | Killarney | Alan Ball Memorial Hunters Chase Shared front spot early - lost command after 3rd and sat behind pacesetter - moved back in front before turning in - drew alongside 3 out and pushed along - overtaken shortly after - unable to find more in 4th and held steady note to the line | 4/9 | 2½ | 11-0 | 129 | 71B | 122A | Mr B Finn | 14/1 |
| 14 Mar 25+685d | Cheltenham | St. James's Place Festival Challenge Cup Open Hunters' Chase mid-pack early - improved into contention 3 out - couldn't quicken from there - finished 7th well beaten | 7/24 | 2¼ | 12-0 | 129 | 74B | 124A | Mr B O'Neill | 66/1 |
| 2023 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 29 Apr 23+45d | Punchestown | Donohue Solutions Cross Country Chase | PU/14 | — | 11-7 | 137 | — | — | Darragh O'Keeffe | 7/1 |
| 15 Mar 23+46d | Cheltenham | Glenfarclas Chase (Cross Country Chase) (GBB Race) | F/16 | — | 11-7 | 137 | — | — | Darragh O'Keeffe | 66/1 |
| 28 Jan 23+31d | Cheltenham | Glenfarclas Cross Country Handicap Chase (GBB Race) | 7/15 | 1 | 10-6 | 138 | 46B | 118A | Darragh O'Keeffe | 12/1 |
| 2022 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 28 Dec 22+41d | Leopardstown | Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle (Qualifier) | PU/27 | — | 10-3 | 123 | — | — | Mike O'Connor | 80/1 |
| 17 Nov 22+201d | Clonmel | Clonmel Oil Service Station Handicap Hurdle | 6/12 | ½ | 11-0 | 123 | 126B | 118A | Conor Brassil | 22/1 |
| 30 Apr 22+45d | Punchestown | Colm Quinn BMW Handicap Chase (0-145) | 7/15 | 24 | 11-3 | 134 | 96C | 108C | Rachael Blackmore | 9/1 |
| 16 Mar 22+96d | Cheltenham | Glenfarclas Chase (Cross Country Chase) (GBB Race) | 3/16 | 21 | 11-4 | 138 | -18B | 125A | Darragh O'Keeffe | 25/1 |
| 2021 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 10 Dec 21+28d | Cheltenham | Glenfarclas Crystal Cup Cross Country Handicap Chase (GBB Race) | 3/15 | 3½ | 10-3 | 138 | 54B | 135A | Darragh O'Keeffe | 9/2 |
| 12 Nov 21+105d | Cheltenham | Glenfarclas Cross Country Handicap Chase (GBB Race) | 4/13 | hd | 10-3 | 138 | 76B | 128A | Darragh O'Keeffe | 9/2 |
| 30 Jul 21+97d | Galway | Guinness Galway Blazers Handicap Chase | 12/19 | 4¾ | 11-7 | 137 | 78B | 110A | Aidan Coleman | 20/1 |
| 24 Apr 21+37d | Sandown | bet365 Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Grade 3) (GBB Race) | 7/16 | 4¼ | 11-0 | 138 | 62B | 111A | Rachael Blackmore | 5/1 |
| 18 Mar 21+81d | Cheltenham | Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Handicap Chase (Sponsored by the JRL Group) (GBB Race) | F/21 | — | 11-5 | 138 | — | — | Rachael Blackmore | 7/1 |
| 2020 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 27 Dec 20+49d | Leopardstown | Paddy Power Chase (extended Handicap Chase) (0-150) (grade B) | 8/22 | 3 | 11-0 | 138 | 75B | 123A | Darragh O'Keeffe | 40/1 |
| 08 Nov 20+46d | Navan | Ladbrokes Troytown Handicap Chase (0-150) (Grade B) | PU/22 | — | 11-2 | 139 | — | — | Rachael Blackmore | 18/1 |
| 23 Sep 20+195d | Listowel | Guinness Kerry National Handicap Chase (grade A) | PU/17 | — | 10-6 | 139 | — | — | Robbie Power | 17/2 |
| 12 Mar 20+76d | Cheltenham | Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Amateur Riders' Handicap Chase | 4/23 | 3¼ | 11-7 | 140 | 58B | 133A | Mr B O'Neill | 10/1 |
| 2019 · 7 runs | ||||||||||
| 27 Dec 19+61d | Leopardstown | Paddy Power Chase (Extended Handicap Chase) (0-150) (Grade B) | 3/27 | 1¾ | 10-9 | 135 | 83B | 135A | Phillip Enright | 16/1 |
| 27 Oct 19+114d | Aintree | Follow Us On Twitter At Virgin Bet Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap) | 1/9 | 11-5 | 132 | 85B | 124B | Aidan Coleman | 8/1 | |
| 05 Jul 19+28d | Wexford | Neville Hotels Beginners Chase | 1/7 | 11-12 | — | 107A | 131B | Mr B O'Neill | 9/4 | |
| 07 Jun 19+45d | Clonmel | Camida Beginners Chase | 2/9 | 1¼ | 11-12 | — | 69B | 119A | Mr B O'Neill | 7/2 |
| 23 Apr 19+47d | Fairyhouse | I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Novice Handicap Hurdle Series Final (Grade B) | 11/23 | ¾ | 10-2 | 125 | 151C | 94C | Hugh Morgan | 50/1 |
| 07 Mar 19+15d | Thurles | Thurles Handicap Hurdle | 2/10 | ¾ | 11-2 | 122 | — | 126A | Mr B O'Neill | 7/1 |
| 20 Feb 19+60d | Punchestown | Pertemps Network Group Handicap Hurdle (Qualifier) | 8/13 | 1 | 10-2 | 122 | 118B | 111A | B J Cooper | 13/2 |
| 2018 · 7 runs | ||||||||||
| 22 Dec 18+22d | Thurles | Horse & Jockey Hotel Rated Novice Hurdle | 1/8 | 11-3 | 116 | — | 126A | Mr B O'Neill | 7/2 | |
| 30 Nov 18+40d | Limerick | Mr Binman Christmas Racing Festival 26th-29th December (Q.R.) Handicap Hurdle (80-109) | 1/12 | 12-0 | 105 | 98A | 138A | Mr B O'Neill | 7/2 | |
| 21 Oct 18+17d | Cork | www.corkracecourse.ie Buy Tickets Online & Save Handicap Hurdle (80-109) | 6/13 | 1¼ | 11-11 | 106 | 88B | 113A | Rachael Blackmore | 4/1F |
| 04 Oct 18+27d | Clonmel | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Handicap Hurdle (80-109) | 4/13 | 2 | 11-9 | 106 | 116B | 123A | Barry Geraghty | 5/1F |
| 07 Sep 18+113d | Kilbeggan | Pat Doyle Memorial Maiden Hurdle | 3/11 | ¾ | 11-4 | 106 | 138B | 111A | Brian Hayes | 13/8F |
| 17 May 18+17d | Clonmel | Clonacody (C & G) Maiden Hurdle | 3/15 | 4½ | 11-4 | — | 81B | 119A | Barry Geraghty | 7/1 |
| 30 Apr 18+123d | Kilbeggan | Follow Kilbeggan On Facebook Maiden Hurdle | 3/11 | 7 | 11-4 | — | 136A | 109A | Robbie Power | 7/2 |
| 2017 · 1 run | ||||||||||
| 28 Dec 17 | Limerick | Woodlands House Hotel Adare Maiden Hurdle | 5/17 | 7 | 11-2 | — | 93C | 95C | A E Lynch | 5/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Plan Of Attack won?
- Plan Of Attack (IRE) won 4 of 35 archived starts between 2017 and 2025, a strike rate of 11.4%. Placed 13 times in total (37.1% of starts).
- Who trains Plan Of Attack?
- Plan Of Attack (IRE) is trained by Fergal O'Brien, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 10 December 2025.
- Who is Plan Of Attack's sire?
- Plan Of Attack (IRE) is by Court Cave (IRE) out of Loadsofability (IRE), whose sire is Supreme Leader.
- What going does Plan Of Attack prefer?
- Plan Of Attack (IRE) has the best record on soft going: 2 wins from 10 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 Plan Of Attack's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 120, from the run on 10 December 2025. The highest on record is 140.
- What is Plan Of Attack's sire's record?
- Court Cave (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 10.1% of 7,946 runs since Aug 2008 (552 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on heavy going: 6.8% from 937.
- Who are Plan Of Attack's siblings?
- Out of Loadsofability (IRE), Plan Of Attack (IRE) has 2 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: Definite Soldier (IRE) (5). Highest grade won: Class 4 (No Rematch (IRE)). The wins came over 1m7½f–3m. As at Nov 2026.