Horse profile
Pleasant Day (IRE)
by Noverre (USA) out of Sunblush (UAE) (Timber Country)
25 runs · 14 courses · from Jul 2009
As at 28 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 20 Sep 2012 — 5,151 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Sep 2012 · 9th of 13
3 wins · Ripon, Ascot & Lingfield (AW)
Last raced off OR 78
KTB Profile
Pleasant Day (IRE) is 3 from 25. Hasn't won since Jun 2011. Last raced off 78, 24lb below the career-high mark.
Based on 25 archived runs · updated 28 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 24lb off peak
- 3–25Wins / Runs
- 12%Strike rate
- 6 (24%)Placed
- +2.50£1 level staken=25 at SP
- 1.82Fair A/E n=25 · 1.55 incl. margin
- 102Highest 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 rating78↓ 24lb off peak
78
78–102
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
Noverre (USA)
Progeny in our archive have won 10.7% of 3,831 runs since Jan 2008 (235 horses).
Strongest on good to firm going: 13.7% from 803. Weakest on soft going: 6.9% from 407.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 52 | 12 | 23.1% | +12.4 | — |
| Good to Firm | 803 | 110 | 13.7% | +3 | 1 from 8 |
| Good | 863 | 85 | 9.8% | −0.9 | 0 from 9 |
| Good to Soft | 328 | 33 | 10.1% | −0.6 | 1 from 4 |
| Soft | 407 | 28 | 6.9% | −3.8 | 0 from 3 |
| Heavy | 138 | 10 | 7.2% | −3.5 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 1,240 | 131 | 10.6% | −0.1 | 1 from 1 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 278 | 33 | 11.9% | +1.2 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 1,486 | 177 | 11.9% | +1.2 | 2 from 7 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 827 | 86 | 10.4% | −0.3 | 1 from 9 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 640 | 62 | 9.7% | −1 | 0 from 9 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 360 | 30 | 8.3% | −2.4 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 157 | 13 | 8.3% | −2.4 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 76 | 8 | 10.5% | −0.2 | — |
| Over 3m | 7 | 0 | 0% | −10.7 | — |
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
Sunblush (UAE) (Timber Country)
6 siblings in the archive, 4 winners — best of them Newberry New (IRE) (6 wins).
The wins came over 6f–2m7½f; the highest grade won is Grade 3 (Newberry New (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newberry New (IRE) | 55 | 6 | 2m–2m7½f | Grade 3 |
| Pete The Brief (IRE) | 9 | 1 | 1m | Class 6 |
| Your Call (IRE) | 21 | 1 | 7f | — |
| Another Day Of Sun (IRE) | 10 | 1 | 6f | Class 5 |
| No Refraction (IRE) | 8 | 0 | — | — |
| Miss Bombay (IRE) | 3 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| Good to Firm | 8 | 1 | 13% | +0.50 |
| Good to Soft | 4 | 1 | 25% | +5.00 |
| Soft | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Standard (AW) | 1 | 1 | 100% | +9.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 2 | 12 | 0 | 0% | −12.00 |
| Class 3 | 7 | 2 | 29% | +10.50 |
| Class 4 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Class 5 | 2 | 1 | 50% | +8.00 |
| Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newmarket | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| York | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Ascot | 3 | 1 | 33% | +5.50 |
| Ripon | 3 | 1 | 33% | +6.00 |
| Haydock | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Doncaster | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Pontefract | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Carlisle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ayr | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Goodwood | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Epsom Downs | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newbury | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Lingfield (AW) | 1 | 1 | 100% | +9.00 |
| Catterick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m – 1m1f | 9 | 1 | 11% | +0.00 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| 6f – 7f | 7 | 2 | 29% | +11.50 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Hanagan | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Martin Dwyer | 4 | 1 | 25% | +4.50 |
| Frederik Tylicki | 3 | 1 | 33% | +6.00 |
| Tony Hamilton | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Lee Topliss | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| George Chaloner | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Laura Barry | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| William Buick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kieren Fallon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Pat Smullen | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Frankie Dettori | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Dane O'Neill | 1 | 1 | 100% | +9.00 |
| Robert Havlin | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blinkers | 18 | 3 | 17% | +9.50 |
| None | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2011 | 11 | 1 | 9% | −2.00 |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2009 | 6 | 2 | 33% | +12.50 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 · 4 runs | |||||||||
| 20 Sep 12+85d | Pontefract | Book Your 22nd October totesport Package Handicap | 9/13 | ½ | 9-8 | 78 | 77A | Frederik Tylicki | 7/1 |
| 27 Jun 12+40d | Carlisle | Lloyd Motor Group Carlisle Bell Handicap | 13/15 | 1 | 9-0 | 80 | 55C | Lee Topliss | 8/1 |
| 18 May 12+13d | York | sportingbet.com Handicap | 13/16 | 1½ | 8-9 | 85 | 64C | George Chaloner | 20/1 |
| 05 May 12+203d | Newmarket | Makfi Suffolk Stakes (Handicap) | 6/15 | nk | 8-7 | 87 | 81A | Paul Hanagan | 16/1 |
| 2011 · 11 runs | |||||||||
| 15 Oct 11+30d | Ascot | Qipco Future Stars Apprentice Handicap | 10/29 | hd | 8-7 | 87 | 88A | Laura Barry | 33/1 |
| 15 Sep 11+16d | Ayr | williamhill.com Handicap (For The Kilkerran Cup) | 6/11 | 6 | 9-3 | 88 | 77A | Tony Hamilton | 16/1 |
| 30 Aug 11+24d | Ripon | City Of Ripon Handicap | 4/13 | nk | 10-0 | 89 | 95A | Paul Hanagan | 8/1 |
| 06 Aug 11+8d | Haydock | Watch Races Live At racinguk.com Handicap | 9/15 | 1¼ | 8-11 | 90 | 69A | Lee Topliss | 20/1 |
| 29 Jul 11+20d | Goodwood | totesport Mile (Heritage Handicap) (Formerly Known As The Golden Mile) | 14/19 | 1½ | 8-8 | 92 | 67A | Paul Hanagan | 100/1 |
| 09 Jul 11+23d | York | 52nd John Smith's Cup (Heritage Handicap) | 17/19 | 1¾ | 8-7 | 88 | 68A | Frederik Tylicki | 50/1 |
| 16 Jun 11+13d | Ripon | Ladies Day Handicap | 1/6 | 9-7 | 88 | 94B | Frederik Tylicki | 8/1 | |
| 03 Jun 11+23d | Epsom Downs | Investec Investment Stakes (handicap) | 8/11 | shd | 8-11 | 89 | 78A | Paul Hanagan | 14/1 |
| 11 May 11+5d | York | Infinity Tyres Handicap | 17/20 | hd | 8-9 | 87 | 68C | Paul Hanagan | 8/1 |
| 06 May 11+34d | Ripon | SIS OB Services Handicap | 2/8 | nk | 9-6 | 87 | 89A | Tony Hamilton | 8/1 |
| 02 Apr 11+238d | Doncaster | William Hill Spring Mile (Handicap) (Str) | 16/22 | ½ | 9-5 | 90 | 70C | Tony Hamilton | 33/1 |
| 2010 · 4 runs | |||||||||
| 07 Aug 10+30d | Haydock | Wkd Handicap | 14/17 | 2¾ | 9-5 | 96 | 59C | William Buick | 9/1 |
| 08 Jul 10+21d | Newmarket | sportingbet.com Heritage Handicap | 12/19 | 2 | 9-3 | 99 | 82A | Martin Dwyer | 20/1 |
| 17 Jun 10+35d | Ascot | Britannia Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (Str) | 11/27 | ¾ | 9-6 | 102 | 96A | Kieren Fallon | 25/1 |
| 13 May 10+201d | Newmarket | Orbital Foods Machinery Conditions Stakes | 6/6 | 4½ | 8-12 | 102 | 66B | Martin Dwyer | 6/1 |
| 2009 · 6 runs | |||||||||
| 24 Oct 09+27d | Newbury | totesport 0800 221 221 Horris Hill Stakes (Group 3) | 2/14 | shd | 8-12 | 92 | 98A | Pat Smullen | 16/1 |
| 27 Sep 09+18d | Ascot | Brightwells Ascot Sales Nursery Handicap | 1/10 | 9-2 | 84 | 95A | Martin Dwyer | 15/2 | |
| 09 Sep 09+20d | Doncaster | Wilkinson Frenchgate Nursery Handicap | 2/11 | 1¼ | 8-13 | 82 | 91A | Frankie Dettori | 10/1 |
| 20 Aug 09+16d | Lingfield (AW) | Buy A Racing Post Yearling Bonus Candidate Maiden Stakes (Div 2) | 1/7 | 9-3 | — | 93A | Dane O'Neill | 9/1 | |
| 04 Aug 09+10d | Catterick | Weatherbys Bank Maiden Stakes | 7/8 | 1½ | 9-3 | — | 50A | Martin Dwyer | 9/2 |
| 25 Jul 09 | Newmarket | NSPCC E.B.F. Maiden Stakes | 12/17 | 1 | 9-3 | — | 64A | Robert Havlin | 66/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Pleasant Day won?
- Pleasant Day (IRE) won 3 of 25 archived starts between 2009 and 2012, a strike rate of 12%. Placed 6 times in total (24% of starts).
- Who trained Pleasant Day?
- Pleasant Day (IRE) was trained by Richard Fahey on the most recent run on record, at Pontefract on 20 September 2012.
- Who is Pleasant Day's sire?
- Pleasant Day (IRE) is by Noverre (USA) out of Sunblush (UAE), whose sire is Timber Country.
- What going does Pleasant Day prefer?
- Pleasant Day (IRE) has the best record on good to soft going: 1 win from 4 starts (25%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Pleasant Day's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 78, from the run on 20 September 2012. The highest on record is 102.
- What is Pleasant Day's sire's record?
- Noverre (USA)'s progeny in our archive have won 10.7% of 3,831 runs since Jan 2008 (235 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on good to firm going: 13.7% from 803. Weakest on soft going: 6.9% from 407.
- Who are Pleasant Day's siblings?
- Out of Sunblush (UAE), Pleasant Day (IRE) has 6 other produce in our archive, 4 of them winners. Most wins: Newberry New (IRE) (6). Highest grade won: Grade 3 (Newberry New (IRE)). The wins came over 6f–2m7½f. As at Oct 2026.