Horse profile
Poppadom (IRE)
4yo gelding (at last run, Sep 2025) · Last trainer Andrew Slattery · Last owner Mcelholm Family Syndicate
by U S Navy Flag (USA) out of Crosstalk (IRE) (Cape Cross)
28 runs · 13 courses · from Jun 2023
As at 22 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 10 Sep 2025 — 406 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Sep 2025 · 3rd of 21
Headgear returns LTO
Last raced off OR 42
KTB Profile
Poppadom is a maiden who has never won from 28 starts and has placed four times. His best effort came when second of 15 at Gowran Park in Jun 2025. He finished third of 21 at Cork in Sep 2025 when held up and last raced off an official rating of 42, 27lb below his highest ever mark. He usually races held up.
Based on 28 archived runs · run-style from 15 commented runs since Aug 2024 · updated 22 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 27lb off peak
- 0–28Wins / Runs
- 0%Strike rate
- 4 (14.3%)Placed
- −28.00£1 level staken=28 at SP
- 0.00Fair A/E n=28 · 0.00 incl. margin
- 69Highest OR
- 31dAvg 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 rating42↓ 27lb off peak
42
42–69
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 84
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 →
Flat
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 22 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 12 | 91C | 72 | — |
| Soft | 7 | 87C | 71 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 4 | 84B | 65 | — |
| Heavy | 2 | 88C | 73.5 | — |
| Good to Firm | 2 | 76A | 62 | — |
| Good to Soft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 22 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 15 | 91C | 70 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 12 | 88C | 75.5 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 1 | — | — | — |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 28 figures from 28 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 15 analysed runs since Aug 2024
- Prominent 5 (33%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 5 (33%) · 0 wins
- Held up 4 (27%) · 0 wins
- Led 1 (7%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 8.4% of 1,397 runs since Jan 2008 (147 horses).
Strongest at trips under 6f (all codes): 12.2% from 181.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 4 | 1 | 25% | +16.6 | — |
| Good to Firm | 185 | 15 | 8.1% | −0.3 | 0 from 2 |
| Good | 329 | 36 | 10.9% | +2.5 | 0 from 12 |
| Good to Soft | 141 | 9 | 6.4% | −2 | 0 from 1 |
| Soft | 190 | 18 | 9.5% | +1.1 | 0 from 7 |
| Heavy | 44 | 2 | 4.5% | −3.9 | 0 from 2 |
| Standard (AW) | 504 | 36 | 7.1% | −1.3 | 0 from 4 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 181 | 22 | 12.2% | +3.8 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 598 | 42 | 7% | −1.4 | 0 from 15 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 358 | 28 | 7.8% | −0.6 | 0 from 12 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 208 | 18 | 8.7% | +0.3 | 0 from 1 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 36 | 6 | 16.7% | +8.3 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 10 | 1 | 10% | +1.6 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 6 | 0 | 0% | −8.4 | — |
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
Crosstalk (IRE) (Cape Cross)
3 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Nothing New (IRE) (2 wins).
The wins came over 5f–1m.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nothing New (IRE) | 14 | 2 | 5f–1m | — |
| Ravi Road (IRE) | 19 | 0 | — | — |
| Optimumm (IRE) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 12 | 0 | 0% | −12.00 |
| Soft | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Standard (AW) | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Heavy | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Good to Firm | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Good to Soft | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gowran Park | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Dundalk (AW) | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Curragh | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Cork | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Roscommon | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Tipperary | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Limerick | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Down Royal | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Naas | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thurles | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Killarney | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Listowel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 15 | 0 | 0% | −15.00 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 12 | 0 | 0% | −12.00 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Dalton | 13 | 0 | 0% | −13.00 |
| Andrew Slattery | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| Amy Jo Hayes | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Shane Foley | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cian Horgan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ben Coen | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 24 | 0 | 0% | −24.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Visor | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| 2024 | 13 | 0 | 0% | −13.00 |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sep 25+8d | Cork | Play Final One Standing By William Hill Handicap (0-60) Held up towards the back of the pack - began to make ground with two furlongs left - up into 5th a furlong out - kept finding late to take 3rd at the line | 3/21 | 3 | 8-12 | 42 | 78C | 75A | Shane Foley | 14/1 |
| 02 Sep 25+20d | Gowran Park | Societies Welcome At Gowran Park Apprentice Handicap (0-60) Handy early - moved into second 3f out and hit the front 2f out - lost that advantage inside the final furlong - faded close home to finish 7th | 7/16 | ¾ | 8-8 | 45 | 84C | 62A | Jimmy Dalton | 12/1 |
| 13 Aug 25+21d | Gowran Park | Curragh To Curragh Charity Cycle August 30th Handicap (0-60) Sat close to the pace early - moved through to strike in front after 2f then pushed along and overtaken 2f out - dropped to 6th passing the furlong marker and unable to find more late | 8/16 | 2¼ | 8-6 | 46 | 67C | 48A | Jimmy Dalton | 16/1 |
| 23 Jul 25+22d | Naas | O'Neill & Co. Apprentice Handicap (0-60) Settled in the pack towards the rail - pressed for effort with 2f left and dropping to 11th a furlong out - unable to close and beaten into 8th | 8/17 | 1¼ | 8-13 | 47 | 71C | 59A | Jimmy Dalton | 12/1 |
| 01 Jul 25+16d | Roscommon | Shanagher Hearing Handicap (0-60) Settled in the pack - unable to challenge over 2f out - held no finishing kick late - eventually well held in 8th | 8/14 | 1¾ | 8-7 | 47 | 70C | 51A | Jimmy Dalton | 17/2 |
| 15 Jun 25+13d | Gowran Park | Societies Welcome At Gowran Park Golf Club Handicap (0-60) Went straight to front - driven up two out then reeled in a furlong out - battled on well inside the last - overtaken close home to finish second by a short head | 2/15 | nk | 8-5 | 45 | 87C | 68A | Jimmy Dalton | 10/1 |
| 02 Jun 25+21d | Gowran Park | KCLR 96FM Apprentice Handicap (0-60) (Div 2) Settled midpack early - pushed along inside final 2f - unable to find extra - finished 8th | 8/11 | nk | 8-11 | 48 | 84A | 58A | Jimmy Dalton | 11/2 |
| 12 May 25+187d | Roscommon | Next Meeting At Roscommon On Monday, 19th May Handicap (0-60) (Div 2) Held up towards the back - pushed along with two furlongs left and found some headway - stayed on but not troubling the front runners inside the final furlong - crossed the line 6th | 6/15 | 2¾ | 8-11 | 51 | 77C | 58A | Jimmy Dalton | 18/1 |
| 06 Nov 24+16d | Dundalk (AW) | Now Racing Every Wednesday At Dundalk Handicap (47-65) (Div 2) Sat close to the front group early - pushed along in 5th with 2f left - unable to close the gap - held on for 7th | 7/14 | 1 | 8-6 | 52 | 84B | 49A | Jimmy Dalton | 11/1 |
| 21 Oct 24+11d | Gowran Park | Racing Club Membership Handicap (47-65) (Div 1) Held up towards the back - 10th at halfway - made progress from 2f out - hit the front briefly inside the final furlong - stayed on well but pegged back in the last strides to finish 3rd | 3/16 | shd | 7-13 | 47 | 88C | 76A | Jimmy Dalton | 12/1 |
| 10 Oct 24+9d | Thurles | Moyne Handicap (47-65) Sat close to pace early - up to 2nd by halfway - third and driven turning for home - unable to find more from the furlong marker and dropped away late | 11/14 | 1¼ | 7-13 | 47 | 72C | 39A | Jimmy Dalton | 22/1 |
| 01 Oct 24+10d | Cork | Follow Us On Twitter Handicap (47-65) Settled in the pack early - pushed along with little response inside final two furlongs - stayed on at same tempo through the last furlong - finished seventh | 7/16 | dht | 8-0 | 47 | 82C | 50A | Jimmy Dalton | 16/1 |
| 21 Sep 24+20d | Gowran Park | Join The Gowran Park Racing Club Handicap (47-65) Held up towards the back early - urged forward to stay in touch - asked for effort 2f out - unable to gain ground in 8th with a furlong left - stayed on same speed to finish outside contention | 7/14 | ½ | 8-1 | 48 | 75C | 44A | Jimmy Dalton | 25/1 |
| 01 Sep 24+23d | Tipperary | Breens Farm Machinery Apprentice Handicap (47-65) (Div 1) Sat behind the front group early - into 2nd by halfway - shared 2nd spot 2 out - driven up to challenge the pacesetter a furlong out - unable to get on terms and dropped to 3rd close home then held for 4th | 4/13 | 1¼ | 8-7 | 49 | 66C | 53A | Jimmy Dalton | 22/1 |
| 09 Aug 24+24d | Tipperary | Donovan Transport Handicap (47-65) Settled midfield early - driven approaching the straight without gaining ground - held no more in reserve inside final furlong | 10/16 | 1 | 8-11 | 53 | 48C | 48A | Cian Horgan | 40/1 |
| 16 Jul 24+9d | Killarney | O'Sullivan's Cascade Handicap (47-65) | 8/11 | 2½ | 9-3 | 54 | 76A | 42A | Andrew Slattery | 22/1 |
| 07 Jul 24+37d | Limerick | Bar One Racing Handicap (47-65) | 12/12 | nk | 9-5 | 56 | 55A | 43A | Andrew Slattery | 17/2 |
| 31 May 24+15d | Down Royal | BoyleSports Extra Places Every Day Handicap (47-65) | 6/10 | ½ | 9-5 | 56 | 81A | 60A | Andrew Slattery | 6/1 |
| 16 May 24+41d | Limerick | Ryans Cleaning Handicap (47-65) | 2/6 | ¾ | 8-11 | 56 | 59A | 66B | Amy Jo Hayes | 15/2 |
| 05 Apr 24+63d | Dundalk (AW) | Friday 12th July Ladies Day At Dundalk Stadium Handicap | 13/14 | 1¼ | 9-1 | 59 | 58C | 46C | Andrew Slattery | 18/1 |
| 02 Feb 24+119d | Dundalk (AW) | Put The Fun In Fundraising At Dundalk Handicap (47-65) | 5/9 | 3¾ | 9-1 | 61 | 59A | 59A | Amy Jo Hayes | 9/2 |
| 06 Oct 23+12d | Dundalk (AW) | Irishinjuredjockeys.com Nursery Handicap | 8/14 | hd | 9-6 | 64 | 71B | 62A | Andrew Slattery | 10/1 |
| 24 Sep 23+16d | Curragh | Fitzpatrick's Garage Group Nursery Handicap | 8/8 | 2½ | 9-3 | 66 | 25A | 38A | Andrew Slattery | 8/1 |
| 08 Sep 23+48d | Down Royal | Grant Thornton Nursery Handicap (47-70) | 5/9 | ½ | 9-11 | 68 | 70A | 67A | Andrew Slattery | 4/1F |
| 22 Jul 23+10d | Curragh | La Celia Wines Sprint Nursery Handicap | 5/9 | ½ | 8-7 | 69 | 68A | 71A | Andrew Slattery | 14/1 |
| 12 Jul 23+12d | Fairyhouse | Kilminfoyle House Stud Irish EBF Maiden | 5/14 | ½ | 9-0 | — | 72C | 73A | Amy Jo Hayes | 125/1 |
| 30 Jun 23+27d | Curragh | Cunningham's Of Kildare Irish European Breeders Fund Maiden | 13/18 | ½ | 9-7 | — | 91C | 57A | Andrew Slattery | 40/1 |
| 03 Jun 23 | Listowel | Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden | 7/14 | nk | 9-6 | — | 43C | 67A | Ben Coen | 20/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Poppadom (IRE) won?
- Poppadom (IRE) has yet to win, from 28 archived starts between 2023 and 2025. Placed 4 times in total (14.3% of starts).
- Who trained Poppadom (IRE)?
- Poppadom (IRE) was trained by Andrew Slattery on the most recent run on record, at Cork on 10 September 2025.
- Who is Poppadom (IRE)'s sire?
- Poppadom (IRE) is by U S Navy Flag (USA) out of Crosstalk (IRE), whose sire is Cape Cross.
- What is Poppadom (IRE)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 42, from the run on 10 September 2025. The highest on record is 69.
- What is Poppadom (IRE)'s sire's record?
- U S Navy Flag (USA)'s progeny in our archive have won 8.4% of 1,397 runs since Jan 2008 (147 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest at trips under 6f (all codes): 12.2% from 181.
- Who are Poppadom (IRE)'s siblings?
- Out of Crosstalk (IRE), Poppadom (IRE) has 3 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Nothing New (IRE) (2). The wins came over 5f–1m. As at Oct 2026.