Pourquoi Poi (IRE)
Pourquoi Poi is 2 from 14 on turf, with both handicap wins coming on good or good to soft ground. He gained his latest success at Fairyhouse in Oct 2026 over 2m5f – 3m when winning the Malone Windows Supporting Louth GAA Handicap Steeplechase off an official rating of 101. The gelding, by Ocovango out of Rebel Dream, was ridden prominently in that race, his last run. He has also won at Punchestown.
- 2–14Wins / Runs
- 14.3%Strike rate
- 6 (42.9%)Placed
- +1.33£1 level staken=14 at SP
- 1.18Fair A/E n=14 · 0.92 incl. margin
- 101Highest OR
- 28dBetween runs (median)longest 155 d
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.
KTB Speed and Rating
Best recent Speed 152
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 →
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 8 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 7 | 152A | 87 | 5 runs · 152 / 108 |
| Good to Soft | 4 | 105B | 85 | 3 runs · 97 / 73 |
| Soft | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 8 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 6 | 110B | 95 | 4 runs · 110 / 88 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 3 | 108A | 85 | 3 runs · 108 / 85 |
| Over 3m | 2 | 152A | 124.5 | 2 runs · 152 / 124.5 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1 | — | — | — |
Of 14 runs looked at, 2 have no figure: did not complete (1) · obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 12 figures from 14 runs · as at 18 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.
The forward record. KTB’s figures on this horse since 10 Oct 2026: fastest on KTB Speed in 1 run (won 1) · to 10 Oct 2026. Each pick was the figure’s choice before the off, settled against the result the next morning; “did not run” is counted apart. GB and Irish races since 5 Oct 2026.
Run style from 13 analysed runs since Mar 2025
- Prominent 8 (62%) · 2 wins
- Held up 3 (23%) · 0 wins
- Led 1 (8%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 1 (8%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Progeny in our archive have won 9.5% of 3,015 runs since Oct 2019 (308 horses).
Strongest at trips beyond 3m (all codes): 13.8% from 196.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 28 | 8 | 28.6% | +19.1 | — |
| Good | 947 | 94 | 9.9% | +0.4 | 1 from 9 |
| Good to Soft | 712 | 71 | 10% | +0.5 | 1 from 4 |
| Soft | 916 | 75 | 8.2% | −1.3 | 0 from 1 |
| Heavy | 396 | 37 | 9.3% | −0.2 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 16 | 0 | 0% | −9.5 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m – 1m1f | 6 | 0 | 0% | −9.5 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 11 | 0 | 0% | −9.5 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 794 | 65 | 8.2% | −1.3 | 0 from 2 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 1,099 | 98 | 8.9% | −0.6 | 1 from 7 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 909 | 95 | 10.5% | +1 | 1 from 3 |
| Over 3m | 196 | 27 | 13.8% | +4.3 | 0 from 2 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Oct 2019 · as at 8 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
4 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them First Assignment (IRE) (3 wins).
The wins came over 2m–3m; the highest grade won is Listed (First Assignment (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Assignment (IRE) | 12 | 3 | 2m4½f–3m | Listed |
| Bridane Rebel (IRE) | 12 | 2 | 2m–2m7f | Class 4 |
| Woodie Wango (IRE) | 13 | 0 | — | — |
| Dream Getaway (IRE) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 9 | 1 | 11% | −4.67 |
| Good to Soft | 4 | 1 | 25% | +7.00 |
| Soft | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sligo (IRE) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Punchestown | 2 | 1 | 50% | +9.00 |
| Fairyhouse (IRE) | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.33 |
| Tramore (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ballinrobe (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Bellewstown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Downpatrick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kilbeggan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thurles | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ballinrobe | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Down Royal | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cork | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 7 | 1 | 14% | +4.00 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 3 | 1 | 33% | +1.33 |
| Over 3m | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Kennedy | 5 | 1 | 20% | +6.00 |
| Benjamin P Kennedy | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Daniel King | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Danny Gilligan | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.33 |
| Kieren Buckley | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Darragh O'Keeffe | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Liam McKenna | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 12 | 1 | 8% | −1.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 2 | 1 | 50% | +2.33 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 1 | 11% | −4.67 |
| 2025 | 5 | 1 | 20% | +6.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 9 | 1 | 11% | +2.00 |
| Chase | 5 | 1 | 20% | −0.67 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 9 runs | ||||||||||
| 10 Oct 26+10d | Fairyhouse (IRE) | Malone Windows Supporting Louth GAA Handicap Steeplechase close up early - improved to challenge before 2 out - pushed along soon after - went on before the last - kept going strongly to win | 1/9 | 10-9 | 101 | 85A | 129A | Danny Gilligan | 100/30 | |
| 30 Sep 26+45d | Sligo (IRE) | Sligo Races Handicap Steeplechase Prominent behind the front runner - 2nd at halfway - shaken up turning for home then urged in earnest - stayed on strongly inside the final furlong and went down by a short head | 2/12 | hd | 11-12 | 98 | 152A | 134A | Daniel King | 11/4F |
| 16 Aug 26+26d | Tramore (IRE) | McCarthy's Irish Bar Lexington Handicap Steeplechase Went straight to front early - overtaken shortly after and slipped to 4th by halfway - stumbled 3 out - worked back into 2nd approaching 3 out - driven and dropped that spot before 2 out - roused again and closed up before last - kept going for the runner-up spot but no answer to the winner | 2/10 | 10 | 10-4 | 98 | 108A | 110A | Daniel King | 9/2C |
| 21 Jul 26+9d | Ballinrobe (IRE) | Sweeney Oil Handicap Hurdle (Div II) Settled towards the back - 10th at halfway - driven before the last - faded in the run-in - allowed to finish steadily without threatening | 10/16 | ½ | 11-12 | 97 | 75B | 111A | Jack Kennedy | 3/1F |
| 12 Jul 26+8d | Sligo (IRE) | Kilcawley Construction Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Div 1) in the pack - made headway after 3 out - into a scrap for the lead before 2 out - a minor mistake at 2 out and driven along - pushed along in third entering the straight - pressed for the front at the last but found nothing more up the run-in | 3/14 | ½ | 11-10 | 96 | 110B | 116A | Jack Kennedy | 7/2J |
| 04 Jul 26+28d | Bellewstown | Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Settled just off the pace - brought down at the 6th | BD/15 | — | 11-6 | 96 | — | — | Benjamin P Kennedy | 11/2 |
| 06 Jun 26+15d | Punchestown | Ladbrokes 'Get More With Racing Bet Builder' Handicap Chase Sat close up in 3rd early - blundered 5 out - improved into 2nd before 3 out - disputed the lead 2 out - hit the front briefly - outpaced approaching last - battled on but nabbed in the final strides for 3rd | 3/16 | ½ | 10-12 | 96 | 97B | 119A | Kieren Buckley | 4/1F |
| 22 May 26+28d | Downpatrick | Down Royal Corporation Of Horsebreeders Beginners Chase Handy early and close up behind the front group - dropped to 7th with four to jump - urged into 8th and unable to close before two out - driven out after the last - stayed on at one speed for 6th | 6/14 | nk | 11-12 | 97 | 73B | 109A | Darragh O'Keeffe | 15/2 |
| 24 Apr 26+155d | Kilbeggan | William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Div 1) Sat behind the front pack early - 4th at halfway before moving into 2nd three out - slipped back to 3rd entering the straight - had little left and lost touch late | 8/16 | 7 | 11-12 | 98 | 48C | 104C | Jack Kennedy | 4/1 |
| 2025 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 20 Nov 25+37d | Thurles | William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle (Div 1) Sat close to the front pack early - up to 3rd by halfway then 2nd approaching two out - stumbled at the last - driven but unable to close the gap through the run-in | 5/12 | nk | 10-13 | 98 | 103A | 115A | Jack Kennedy | 3/1F |
| 14 Oct 25+140d | Punchestown | William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Handy near front early - small error 7th - moved through to share command 3 out - hit front and driven before last - kept finding through the run-in to win going away | 1/20 | 10-13 | 87 | 105B | 117A | Jack Kennedy | 10/1 | |
| 27 May 25+22d | Ballinrobe | KPMG Hurdle Held a share of 5th - driven from the rear approaching 2 out and slipped to the back - no impact on the finish | 5/6 | 6½ | 10-7 | — | 76A | 84B | Benjamin P Kennedy | 100/1 |
| 05 May 25+46d | Down Royal | Ballygowan Maiden Hurdle (Div 2) Held up towards the back - unable to progress from 4 out - well held at the finish | 10/17 | 4½ | 10-5 | — | 87B | 88A | Benjamin P Kennedy | 200/1 |
| 20 Mar 25 | Cork | Welcome To Student Raceday 2025 Maiden Hurdle Error at the first fence and dropped towards the back - held little chance throughout - lost more ground after halfway - finished well beaten in last | 16/19 | 7½ | 11-2 | — | — | 91C | Liam McKenna | 150/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Pourquoi Poi won?
- Pourquoi Poi (IRE) won 2 of 14 archived starts between 2025 and 2026, a strike rate of 14.3%. Placed 6 times in total (42.9% of starts).
- Who trains Pourquoi Poi?
- Pourquoi Poi (IRE) is trained by Paul W Flynn, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 10 October 2026.
- Who is Pourquoi Poi's sire?
- Pourquoi Poi (IRE) is by Ocovango (GB) out of Rebel Dream (IRE), whose sire is Dushyantor.
- What going does Pourquoi Poi prefer?
- Pourquoi Poi (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 Pourquoi Poi's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 101, from the run on 10 October 2026. That is also the highest on record.
- What is Pourquoi Poi's sire's record?
- Ocovango (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 9.5% of 3,015 runs since Oct 2019 (308 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest at trips beyond 3m (all codes): 13.8% from 196.
- Who are Pourquoi Poi's siblings?
- Out of Rebel Dream (IRE), Pourquoi Poi (IRE) has 4 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: First Assignment (IRE) (3). Highest grade won: Listed (First Assignment (IRE)). The wins came over 2m–3m. As at Nov 2026.