Horse profile
Quest With Speed (IRE)
by Quest For Peace (IRE) out of Dream Of Scorpion (IRE) (Scorpion)
25 runs · 13 courses · from Nov 2022
As at 25 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
3 wins · Navan, Down Royal & Limerick
Last run 31 Mar 2026
Last raced off OR 118
KTB Profile
Quest With Speed is a gelding who has won three of 25 starts on turf, all in handicaps. Two of those wins came over 2m1f – 2m4f on heavy ground at Navan in Dec 2025 and Limerick in Nov 2023, while the third was over 3m on good ground at Down Royal in May 2025. Typically held up, he last ran at Limerick in Mar 2026. He has raced five times at Limerick, winning once.
Based on 25 archived runs · run-style from 13 commented runs since Aug 2024 · updated 25 Oct 2026
- 3–25Wins / Runs
- 12%Strike rate
- 6 (24%)Placed
- +33.00£1 level staken=25 at SP
- 1.59Fair A/E n=25 · 1.29 incl. margin
- 122Highest OR
- 51dAvg 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 rating118↓ 4lb off peak
118
104–122
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 119
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 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 8 | 143B | 86 | — |
| Heavy | 7 | 146B | 103 | 4 runs · 119 / 101 |
| Good | 4 | 112A | 85.5 | — |
| Good to Soft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 13 | 146B | 93 | 3 runs · 119 / 103 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 5 | 143B | 121 | 1 run · — |
| Over 3m | 1 | — | — | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1 | — | — | — |
Of 25 runs looked at, 5 have no figure: did not complete (4) · not enough races on the card to set the day (under 4) (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 20 figures from 25 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 13 analysed runs since Aug 2024
- Held up 7 (54%) · 1 win
- Mid-division 3 (23%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 2 (15%) · 1 win
- Led 1 (8%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 12.9% of 178 runs since Jan 2008 (26 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −12.9 | — |
| Good | 65 | 13 | 20% | +7.1 | 1 from 4 |
| Good to Soft | 38 | 4 | 10.5% | −2.4 | 0 from 2 |
| Soft | 47 | 3 | 6.4% | −6.5 | 0 from 11 |
| Heavy | 27 | 3 | 11.1% | −1.8 | 2 from 8 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 40 | 2 | 5% | −7.9 | 0 from 1 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 76 | 8 | 10.5% | −2.4 | 2 from 16 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 52 | 12 | 23.1% | +10.2 | 0 from 5 |
| Over 3m | 10 | 1 | 10% | −2.9 | 1 from 3 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 25 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Dream Of Scorpion (IRE) (Scorpion)
No other produce in our archive. It holds racing in Great Britain, Ireland and France from 2005, so siblings racing elsewhere won’t appear here.
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 11 | 0 | 0% | −11.00 |
| Heavy | 8 | 2 | 25% | +44.00 |
| Good | 4 | 1 | 25% | +2.00 |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punchestown | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Limerick | 5 | 1 | 20% | +6.00 |
| Navan | 2 | 1 | 50% | +39.00 |
| Cork | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Wexford | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Gowran Park | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Killarney | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Down Royal | 1 | 1 | 100% | +5.00 |
| Kilbeggan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tipperary | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ayr | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Clonmel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Naas | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 16 | 2 | 13% | +36.00 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Over 3m | 3 | 1 | 33% | +3.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paddy Hanlon | 9 | 1 | 11% | −3.00 |
| Shane Fenelon | 6 | 1 | 17% | +5.00 |
| Jordan Gainford | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Sean Flanagan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jody McGarvey | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Gavin Brouder | 1 | 1 | 100% | +40.00 |
| Fern O'Brien | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Danny Mullins | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blinkers | 16 | 2 | 13% | +31.00 |
| None | 9 | 1 | 11% | +2.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2025 | 8 | 2 | 25% | +39.00 |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| 2023 | 5 | 1 | 20% | +6.00 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 17 | 2 | 12% | +35.00 |
| Chase | 8 | 1 | 13% | −2.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 31 Mar 26+31d | Limerick | Vision Contracting Handicap Chase Settled in third early - drifted right at the 3rd and scrappy over the 6th - moved into second after 3 out under pressure - remained firmly in contention when brought down 2 out | F/6 | — | 11-3 | 118 | — | — | Paddy Hanlon | 4/1 |
| 28 Feb 26+14d | Navan | BOYLE Sports Money Back On Every Race At Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle Went straight to front - lost advantage briefly at 4th before regaining it at 6th - hit a flat spot 5 out and matched by rival - lost lead approaching 2 out - pressed on without finding more - settled for one-paced finish in 5th | 4/7 | 8½ | 11-12 | 115 | 103B | 116B | Jordan Gainford | 12/1 |
| 14 Feb 26+48d | Gowran Park | Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series At Punchestown Festival 2026 Qualifier Handicap Hurdle Settled with the pack early - slipped back and needed encouragement past the 6th - pushed along nearing 3 out then found little more - well held at the finish | 13/14 | 4 | 11-8 | 116 | 65C | 115C | Jordan Gainford | 11/1 |
| 2025 · 8 runs | ||||||||||
| 28 Dec 25+14d | Limerick | Infinity Lifts Handicap Hurdle Settled in the pack early - improved into 4th by halfway - moved up to 2nd 3 out before slipping back to 3rd - faded before the last and held on for 7th | 7/16 | 7 | 11-1 | 116 | 99B | 112A | Paddy Hanlon | 18/1 |
| 14 Dec 25+42d | Navan | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Handicap Hurdle Settled behind pace early - shared front spot from the 2nd then went clear at the 4th - challenged again 5 out - driven into the advantage after 2 out - stayed on strongly from the last to score | 1/19 | 11-1 | 109 | 119B | 130A | Gavin Brouder | 40/1 | |
| 02 Nov 25+19d | Cork | Paddy Power Cork Grand National Handicap Chase (0-150) (Listed) Held up at the back - made no impression on the pack - stopped before 4 out and eased out of contention | PU/13 | — | 10-13 | 119 | — | — | Sean Flanagan | 22/1 |
| 14 Oct 25+156d | Punchestown | William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle Held up towards the back - under pressure in 11th before 2 out - 8th at the last then stayed on same effort late | 6/17 | 3¼ | 11-2 | 110 | 127B | 117A | Sean Flanagan | 40/1 |
| 11 May 25+6d | Killarney | Tote Killarney National Handicap Chase Settled last throughout - nudged and scrubbed up after the 8th - under pressure before 6 out - found nothing 4 out and pulled up before the following fence | PU/14 | — | 9-11 | 120 | — | — | Paddy Hanlon | 10/1 |
| 05 May 25+25d | Down Royal | Club Mixers Handicap Chase Held up in last place - roused into contention after 4 out - moved through on the outside to loom up second 2 out - asked for effort to lead at the last and stayed on strongly to the line | 1/7 | 11-1 | 113 | 68A | 128A | Paddy Hanlon | 5/1 | |
| 10 Apr 25+21d | Limerick | Ishka Irish Spring Water Handicap Hurdle Held up towards the back - blundered at the eighth - lost a little touch with the group - stayed on into contention after 3 out - up to 6th by 2 out - couldn't quicken again late | 6/8 | 6 | 10-12 | 113 | 83A | 103A | Paddy Hanlon | 11/2 |
| 20 Mar 25+195d | Cork | Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series At Punchestown Festival 2025 Qualifier Handicap Hurdle Held up at the back throughout - no real impact made - plodded on steadily in the straight but well beaten at the finish | 10/20 | 1¾ | 11-7 | 115 | 88C | 107C | Jordan Gainford | 33/1 |
| 2024 · 8 runs | ||||||||||
| 06 Sep 24+30d | Kilbeggan | Follow Kilbeggan On Instagram Beginners Chase Held up at rear throughout - pushed along in 4th - lost touch and pulled up before two out | PU/14 | — | 11-5 | 114 | — | — | Paddy Hanlon | 11/2 |
| 07 Aug 24+14d | Wexford | Wexford Fleadh Cheoil Opportunity Handicap Chase Settled midfield early - still 7th at halfway - urged for effort approaching final three furlongs - moved into 4th after the last but flattened out and finished the run-in without further improvement | 4/11 | ½ | 11-8 | 114 | 112A | 117A | Paddy Hanlon | 5/1J |
| 24 Jul 24+20d | Wexford | www.wexfordraces.ie Beginners Chase | 3/12 | 8½ | 11-5 | — | 74A | 111A | Paddy Hanlon | 15/2 |
| 04 Jul 24+65d | Tipperary | Easyfix Handicap Hurdle | 12/17 | ¾ | 10-13 | 116 | 107B | 106A | Shane Fenelon | 9/1 |
| 30 Apr 24+11d | Punchestown | Blood-Stock.com Full Circle Series Final Handicap Hurdle | 2/24 | 8 | 10-5 | 114 | 123B | 129A | Shane Fenelon | 50/1 |
| 19 Apr 24+64d | Ayr | GS Group 'Hands & Heels' Handicap Hurdle (Conditional Jockeys & Amateur Riders) (Div 1) | 4/9 | 1¼ | 11-13 | 122 | 93A | 126A | Paddy Hanlon | 28/1 |
| 15 Feb 24+18d | Clonmel | Monksgrange Beginners Chase | 4/7 | ½ | 11-5 | — | — | 112A | Shane Fenelon | 13/2 |
| 28 Jan 24+32d | Naas | Full Circle Series At Punchestown Festival 2024 Qualifier Handicap Hurdle | 3/14 | hd | 10-9 | 113 | 79B | 119A | Shane Fenelon | 20/1 |
| 2023 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 27 Dec 23+31d | Limerick | Grant Thornton Ladies Handicap Hurdle | 7/13 | 1¼ | 11-8 | 114 | 70B | 111A | Fern O'Brien | 3/1 |
| 26 Nov 23+5d | Punchestown | Fox Valet Retirement Handicap Hurdle (80-116) | 7/17 | 9 | 11-3 | 104 | 143B | 95A | Shane Fenelon | 10/3F |
| 21 Nov 23+295d | Limerick | DMC Atlantic Maiden Hurdle | 1/14 | 11-5 | 104 | 146B | 129A | Shane Fenelon | 10/1 | |
| 30 Jan 23+14d | Punchestown | Bar One Racing 'We'll Lay You A Bet' (C & G) Maiden Hurdle | 6/10 | 15 | 11-12 | — | 77C | 97C | Jody McGarvey | 50/1 |
| 16 Jan 23+48d | Punchestown | Think Group Deals At Festival 2023 Maiden Hurdle | 4/10 | 3¼ | 11-12 | — | 121B | 114B | Jody McGarvey | 125/1 |
| 2022 · 1 run | ||||||||||
| 29 Nov 22 | Punchestown | William Hill Play Responsibly Maiden Hurdle (Div 2) | 15/21 | 12 | 11-12 | — | 51C | 99C | Danny Mullins | 100/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Quest With Speed won?
- Quest With Speed (IRE) won 3 of 25 archived starts between 2022 and 2026, a strike rate of 12%. Placed 6 times in total (24% of starts).
- Who trains Quest With Speed?
- Quest With Speed (IRE) is trained by John Joseph Hanlon, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 31 March 2026.
- Who is Quest With Speed's sire?
- Quest With Speed (IRE) is by Quest For Peace (IRE) out of Dream Of Scorpion (IRE), whose sire is Scorpion.
- What going does Quest With Speed prefer?
- Quest With Speed (IRE) has the best record on heavy going: 2 wins from 8 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 Quest With Speed's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 118, from the run on 31 March 2026. The highest on record is 122.
- What is Quest With Speed's sire's record?
- Quest For Peace (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 12.9% of 178 runs since Jan 2008 (26 horses), Flat and jumps together.