Horse profile
Rambling Dancer (IRE)
8yo gelding (at last run, Jan 2012) · Last trainer Mrs Valerie Keatley · Last owner Patrick A Obrien
by Imperial Ballet (IRE) out of Wayfarer's Inn (IRE) (Lucky Guest)
30 runs · 7 courses · from Oct 2006
As at 28 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 20 Jan 2012 — 5,395 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Jan 2012 · 9th of 14
3 wins · Dundalk (AW) & Wolverhampton (AW)
Last raced off OR 65
KTB Profile
Rambling Dancer (IRE) is 3 from 30. Hasn't won since Dec 2010. All 3 wins have come on the all-weather — 0 from 12 on turf. All 3 wins have come over 1m – 1m1f. Last raced off 65, 14lb below the career-high mark.
Based on 30 archived runs · updated 28 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
All wins on AW
OR ↓ 14lb off peak
- 3–30Wins / Runs
- 10%Strike rate
- 9 (30%)Placed
- −11.38£1 level staken=30 at SP
- 1.00Fair A/E n=29 · 1.00 incl. margin
- 79Highest OR
- 66dAvg 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 rating65↓ 14lb off peak
65
49–79
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
Imperial Ballet (IRE)
Progeny in our archive have won 7.2% of 1,342 runs since Jan 2008 (99 horses).
Strongest on standard (aw) going: 10.2% from 245. Strongest at trips under 6f (all codes): 12% from 150.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 16 | 1 | 6.3% | −0.9 | — |
| Good to Firm | 200 | 9 | 4.5% | −2.7 | 0 from 2 |
| Good | 300 | 18 | 6% | −1.2 | 0 from 3 |
| Good to Soft | 141 | 7 | 5% | −2.2 | 0 from 2 |
| Soft | 261 | 24 | 9.2% | +2 | 0 from 3 |
| Heavy | 179 | 13 | 7.3% | +0.1 | 0 from 2 |
| Standard (AW) | 245 | 25 | 10.2% | +3 | 3 from 18 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 150 | 18 | 12% | +4.8 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 210 | 14 | 6.7% | −0.5 | 0 from 7 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 188 | 15 | 8% | +0.8 | 3 from 19 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 131 | 8 | 6.1% | −1.1 | 0 from 4 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 321 | 17 | 5.3% | −1.9 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 251 | 16 | 6.4% | −0.8 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 75 | 9 | 12% | +4.8 | — |
| Over 3m | 16 | 0 | 0% | −7.2 | — |
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
Wayfarer's Inn (IRE) (Lucky Guest)
1 sibling in the archive, 0 winners.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Done En Dusted (IRE) | 11 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (AW) | 18 | 3 | 17% | +0.62 |
| Soft | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Good | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Good to Firm | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Heavy | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 6 | 3 | 1 | 33% | +0.12 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk (AW) | 15 | 2 | 13% | +0.50 |
| Leopardstown | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 3 | 1 | 33% | +0.12 |
| Listowel | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Curragh | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Cork | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m – 1m1f | 19 | 3 | 16% | −0.38 |
| 6f – 7f | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Gorey | 15 | 2 | 13% | +0.50 |
| W J Lee | 6 | 1 | 17% | −2.88 |
| Pat Smullen | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Leigh Roche | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Conor O'Farrell | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| John Fahy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sean Levey | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Oliver Casey | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 29 | 3 | 10% | −10.38 |
| Tongue tie | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 2011 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2010 | 8 | 1 | 13% | −1.50 |
| 2009 | 7 | 1 | 14% | +2.00 |
| 2008 | 5 | 1 | 20% | −1.88 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
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 | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 · 1 run | |||||||||
| 20 Jan 12+35d | Dundalk (AW) | Irish Stablestaff Association Awards March 3rd 2012 Handicap (47-65) (Div 2) | 9/14 | shd | 9-11 | 65 | 69A | Shane Gorey | 18/1 |
| 2011 · 5 runs | |||||||||
| 16 Dec 11+35d | Dundalk (AW) | Bookings at dundalkstadium.com Rated Race | 9/14 | 1½ | 8-12 | 67 | 66A | Shane Gorey | 20/1 |
| 11 Nov 11+14d | Dundalk (AW) | Bookings at dundalkstadium.com Apprentice Handicap (55-75) | 12/13 | 1½ | 9-9 | 70 | 58A | Leigh Roche | 10/1 |
| 28 Oct 11+145d | Dundalk (AW) | Bookings at dundalkstadium.com Handicap (60-80) | 11/14 | nk | 9-8 | 77 | 68A | Shane Gorey | 16/1 |
| 05 Jun 11+56d | Listowel | George Fitzmaurice Handicap (60-90) | 8/15 | 2 | 9-3 | 79 | 66C | Shane Gorey | 14/1 |
| 10 Apr 11+121d | Leopardstown | Follow Leopardstown On Facebook Handicap (50-85) | 6/17 | hd | 9-8 | 79 | 84A | Shane Gorey | 12/1 |
| 2010 · 8 runs | |||||||||
| 10 Dec 10+2d | Dundalk (AW) | Crowne Plaza Race & Stay Package Race | 3/7 | shd | 9-4 | 76 | 91A | Shane Gorey | 8/1 |
| 08 Dec 10+32d | Dundalk (AW) | Bookings at dundalkstadium.com Rated Race | 1/13 | 8-12 | 72 | 91A | Shane Gorey | 11/2F | |
| 06 Nov 10+26d | Dundalk (AW) | Bookings at dundalkstadium.com Apprentice Handicap (60-75) | 2/14 | 3 | 9-10 | 71 | 84A | Shane Gorey | 10/1 |
| 11 Oct 10+10d | Curragh | Curragh Cafe At Tri Equestrian Handicap (50-75) (Div 2) | 29/30 | 2½ | 9-12 | 71 | 58C | Pat Smullen | 8/1 |
| 01 Oct 10+13d | Dundalk (AW) | Tony Cleary Handicap (50-70) | 4/14 | shd | 9-12 | 68 | 89A | Pat Smullen | 7/2F |
| 18 Sep 10+34d | Listowel | Killocrim Handicap (50-80) | 2/12 | 4½ | 9-0 | 68 | 78A | Shane Gorey | 9/1 |
| 15 Aug 10+24d | Dundalk (AW) | Cuchulainn Crystal Handicap (50-70) Div 2 | 2/13 | shd | 9-7 | 66 | 91A | Shane Gorey | 4/1J |
| 22 Jul 10+216d | Leopardstown | Rochestown Handicap (50-75) | 2/17 | ¾ | 8-12 | 62 | 84A | Shane Gorey | 14/1 |
| 2009 · 7 runs | |||||||||
| 18 Dec 09+21d | Wolverhampton (AW) | GMS Group Handicap (Div 2) | 3/7 | ¾ | 9-1 | 62 | 78A | Shane Gorey | 15/2 |
| 27 Nov 09+9d | Dundalk (AW) | Crowne Plaza Leading Jockey & Trainer Championship Handicap (47-65) | 1/14 | 9-2 | 55 | 77A | Shane Gorey | 8/1 | |
| 18 Nov 09+54d | Dundalk (AW) | Boylesports - Official Bookmaker Of The Irish Soccer Team Handicap (47-65) (Div 1) | 5/14 | ¾ | 9-7 | 56 | 74A | W J Lee | 8/1 |
| 25 Sep 09+19d | Dundalk (AW) | Dundalk Democrat Handicap (47-65) | 7/14 | nk | 9-7 | 58 | 71A | Pat Smullen | 10/1 |
| 06 Sep 09+31d | Dundalk (AW) | Bookings at dundalkstadium.com Handicap (47-65) | 5/14 | 1½ | 9-8 | 59 | 70A | W J Lee | 16/1 |
| 06 Aug 09+202d | Leopardstown | Derrinstown Stud Apprentice Handicap (50-70) | 18/19 | 3 | 9-3 | 59 | 41C | Conor O'Farrell | 14/1 |
| 16 Jan 09+27d | Wolverhampton (AW) | William Hill January Sale - Now On! Handicap | 4/13 | shd | 9-0 | 60 | 80A | W J Lee | 7/1 |
| 2008 · 5 runs | |||||||||
| 20 Dec 08+15d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Dine & Dance In The Ringside Median Auction Maiden Stakes | 1/4 | 9-5 | 60 | 73B | W J Lee | 85/40 | |
| 05 Dec 08+61d | Dundalk (AW) | Sloan Rent-A-Loo & Enviromental Handicap (45-60) | 2/14 | shd | 9-5 | 51 | 80A | W J Lee | 8/1 |
| 05 Oct 08+81d | Dundalk (AW) | Knockbridge Handicap (45-60) | 4/14 | shd | 9-2 | 51 | 75A | Shane Gorey | 10/1 |
| 16 Jul 08+27d | Leopardstown | Derrinstown Stud Apprentice Handicap (45-70) | 9/13 | shd | 8-12 | 50 | 49A | John Fahy | 5/1 |
| 19 Jun 08+229d | Fairyhouse | Ashbourne Apprentice Handicap (45-60) | 2/18 | 1½ | 8-13 | 49 | 70A | Sean Levey | 14/1 |
| 2007 · 3 runs | |||||||||
| 03 Nov 07+14d | Leopardstown | Betchronicle.com Handicap (42-70) (Div 1) | 6/21 | 1 | 8-12 | 51 | 68C | Pat Smullen | 20/1 |
| 20 Oct 07+90d | Cork | Ballyclough Maiden | 7/18 | 5½ | 9-5 | — | 52C | W J Lee | 50/1 |
| 22 Jul 07+273d | Fairyhouse | Eimer Hannon Travel Services Maiden | 10/15 | 2½ | 9-0 | — | 37C | Oliver Casey | 33/1 |
| 2006 · 1 run | |||||||||
| 22 Oct 06 | Curragh | Charlie Keatley Memorial EBF Maiden | 27/29 | 5 | 8-12 | — | 60C | Shane Gorey | 33/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Rambling Dancer won?
- Rambling Dancer (IRE) won 3 of 30 archived starts between 2006 and 2012, a strike rate of 10%. Placed 9 times in total (30% of starts).
- Who trained Rambling Dancer?
- Rambling Dancer (IRE) was trained by Mrs Valerie Keatley on the most recent run on record, at Dundalk (AW) on 20 January 2012.
- Who is Rambling Dancer's sire?
- Rambling Dancer (IRE) is by Imperial Ballet (IRE) out of Wayfarer's Inn (IRE), whose sire is Lucky Guest.
- What going does Rambling Dancer prefer?
- Rambling Dancer (IRE) has the best record on standard (aw) going: 3 wins from 18 starts (16.7%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Rambling Dancer's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 65, from the run on 20 January 2012. The highest on record is 79.
- What is Rambling Dancer's sire's record?
- Imperial Ballet (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 7.2% of 1,342 runs since Jan 2008 (99 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on standard (aw) going: 10.2% from 245. Strongest at trips under 6f (all codes): 12% from 150.
- Who are Rambling Dancer's siblings?
- Out of Wayfarer's Inn (IRE), Rambling Dancer (IRE) has 1 other produce in our archive, 0 of them winners. As at Oct 2026.