Horse profile
Rare Bob (IRE)
by Bob Back (USA) out of Cut Ahead (GB) (Kalaglow)
44 runs · 12 courses · from Apr 2006
As at 28 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 12 Dec 2014 — 4,338 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Dec 2014
4 wins · Leopardstown, Punchestown & Navan
New yard
Last raced off OR 140
KTB Profile
Rare Bob (IRE) is 4 from 44, including a Grade 1 win. The biggest win we hold: the Boylesports.com Champion Novice Chase at Punchestown (Apr 2009). Hasn't won since Jan 2011. Last raced off 140, 14lb below the career-high mark.
Based on 44 archived runs · updated 28 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 14lb off peak
- 4–44Wins / Runs
- 9.1%Strike rate
- 20 (45.5%)Placed
- −20.62£1 level staken=44 at SP
- 0.84Fair A/E n=44 · 0.62 incl. margin
- 154Highest OR
- 73dAvg 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 rating140↓ 14lb off peak
140
116–154
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
Bob Back (USA)
Progeny in our archive have won 11.8% of 3,724 runs since Jan 2008 (338 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 24 | 4 | 16.7% | +4.9 | — |
| Good to Firm | 268 | 37 | 13.8% | +2 | — |
| Good | 976 | 100 | 10.2% | −1.6 | 0 from 13 |
| Good to Soft | 572 | 58 | 10.1% | −1.7 | 0 from 3 |
| Soft | 1,066 | 130 | 12.2% | +0.4 | 1 from 19 |
| Heavy | 794 | 106 | 13.4% | +1.6 | 3 from 9 |
| Standard (AW) | 24 | 4 | 16.7% | +4.9 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −11.8 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 12 | 0 | 0% | −11.8 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 30 | 1 | 3.3% | −8.5 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 863 | 110 | 12.7% | +0.9 | 0 from 9 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 1,319 | 166 | 12.6% | +0.8 | 1 from 7 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1,199 | 133 | 11.1% | −0.7 | 2 from 14 |
| Over 3m | 300 | 29 | 9.7% | −2.1 | 1 from 14 |
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
Cut Ahead (GB) (Kalaglow)
2 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Regal Athlete (IRE) (1 win).
The wins came over 2m.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regal Athlete (IRE) | 6 | 1 | 2m | — |
| Tiutchev (GB) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 19 | 1 | 5% | −11.00 |
| Good | 13 | 0 | 0% | −13.00 |
| Heavy | 9 | 3 | 33% | +6.38 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Class 2 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leopardstown | 7 | 1 | 14% | +4.00 |
| Punchestown | 7 | 2 | 29% | +3.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Aintree | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Cheltenham | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Naas | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Navan | 4 | 1 | 25% | −1.62 |
| Gowran Park | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Thurles | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Sandown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Down Royal | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Navan (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Over 3m | 14 | 1 | 7% | −6.00 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 14 | 2 | 14% | −0.62 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 7 | 1 | 14% | −5.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P W Flood | 18 | 4 | 22% | +5.38 |
| B J Cooper | 13 | 0 | 0% | −13.00 |
| Roger Loughran | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Paddy Brennan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Paul Carberry | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| James Reveley | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| A P McCoy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Richard Hughes | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr R M Hennessy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr Derek O'Connor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 32 | 3 | 9% | −19.62 |
| Cheekpieces | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Blinkers | 2 | 1 | 50% | +9.00 |
| Tongue tie | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Visor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tongue tie + cheekpieces | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2012 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2011 | 6 | 1 | 17% | +5.00 |
| 2010 | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| 2009 | 5 | 3 | 60% | +7.38 |
| 2008 | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 30 | 4 | 13% | −6.62 |
| Hurdle | 11 | 0 | 0% | −11.00 |
| NH Flat | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Flat | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 · 1 run | |||||||||
| 12 Dec 14+420d | Cheltenham | Glenfarclas Cross Country Handicap Chase | PU/12 | — | 11-0 | 140 | — | James Reveley | 25/1 |
| 2013 · 6 runs | |||||||||
| 18 Oct 13+14d | Cheltenham | Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle (series Qualifier) | 7/20 | 5 | 10-12 | 126 | 124A | B J Cooper | 14/1 |
| 04 Oct 13+181d | Gowran Park | Follow Gowran Park On Facebook Handicap Hurdle (81-130) | 6/12 | 2¼ | 11-4 | 118 | 118A | B J Cooper | 13/2 |
| 06 Apr 13+27d | Aintree | John Smith's Grand National Chase (Grade 3 Handicap) | 5/40 | 8 | 10-6 | 140 | 118A | B J Cooper | 16/1 |
| 10 Mar 13+15d | Naas | Woodlands Park 100 Club Leinster National Handicap Chase (Grade B) | 3/17 | 1½ | 11-10 | 144 | 156A | B J Cooper | 12/1 |
| 23 Feb 13+37d | Fairyhouse | At The Races Bobbyjo Chase (grade 2) | 4/6 | 2¼ | 11-3 | 142 | 130B | B J Cooper | 25/1 |
| 17 Jan 13+264d | Thurles | Leugh Handicap Hurdle (81-123) | 6/16 | nk | 11-7 | 118 | 127A | B J Cooper | 20/1 |
| 2012 · 5 runs | |||||||||
| 28 Apr 12+14d | Sandown | bet365 Gold Cup Chase (Grade 3 Handicap) | 8/19 | 14 | 11-3 | 145 | 125C | Paddy Brennan | 11/1 |
| 14 Apr 12+34d | Aintree | John Smith's Grand National Chase (Grade 3 Handicap) | BD/40 | — | 10-9 | 146 | — | B J Cooper | 40/1 |
| 11 Mar 12+15d | Naas | Woodlands Park 100 Club Leinster National Handicap Chase (Grade C) | 3/12 | 4½ | 11-1 | 145 | 145A | B J Cooper | 10/1 |
| 25 Feb 12+28d | Fairyhouse | At The Races Bobbyjo Chase (grade 2) | 5/8 | 3½ | 11-3 | 147 | 122B | B J Cooper | 14/1 |
| 28 Jan 12+56d | Leopardstown | Leopardstown Handicap Chase (Grade A) | 16/22 | 10 | 11-10 | 148 | 127C | B J Cooper | 12/1 |
| 2011 · 6 runs | |||||||||
| 03 Dec 11+28d | Aintree | Betfred Becher Handicap Chase (Listed) (National Course) | 5/14 | 3¾ | 11-10 | 151 | 123C | Paddy Brennan | 17/2 |
| 05 Nov 11+185d | Down Royal | Jnwine.com Champion Chase (grade 1) | 4/7 | 60 | 11-10 | 150 | 116C | B J Cooper | 16/1 |
| 04 May 11+25d | Punchestown | Punchestown Guinness Gold Cup (Grade 1) | 3/8 | 4½ | 11-10 | 151 | 126B | Paul Carberry | 20/1 |
| 09 Apr 11+25d | Aintree | John Smith's Handicap Chase (Listed) | UR/15 | — | 11-4 | 151 | — | B J Cooper | 12/1 |
| 15 Mar 11+65d | Cheltenham | Stewart Family Spinal Research Handicap Chase (Grade 3) | PU/19 | — | 11-10 | 151 | — | P W Flood | 20/1 |
| 09 Jan 11+30d | Leopardstown | Tote Pick Six Every Sunday Leopardstown Handicap Chase (grade A) | 1/12 | 11-10 | 145 | 150A | P W Flood | 10/1 | |
| 2010 · 8 runs | |||||||||
| 10 Dec 10+36d | Cheltenham | Majordomo Hospitality Handicap Chase (Listed) | 8/16 | 2 | 10-7 | 145 | 126A | P W Flood | 12/1 |
| 04 Nov 10+29d | Thurles | Thurles Chase (Listed) | 3/5 | 2 | 11-10 | 147 | 128B | P W Flood | 9/4F |
| 06 Oct 10+168d | Navan | October Maiden | 10/20 | 8 | 9-0 | — | 56C | B J Cooper | 10/1 |
| 21 Apr 10+11d | Punchestown | Punchestown Guinness Gold Cup (Grade 1) | PU/11 | — | 11-10 | 147 | — | Paul Carberry | 12/1 |
| 10 Apr 10+14d | Aintree | John Smith's Handicap Chase (Listed) | 3/16 | 6 | 11-9 | 147 | 138A | A P McCoy | 8/1 |
| 27 Mar 10+20d | Navan | Irish Form Book An Uaimh Chase (grade 3) | 3/10 | 25 | 11-12 | 147 | 118C | P W Flood | 7/4F |
| 07 Mar 10+49d | Naas | Lucan Racing Leinster National Handicap Chase | 3/8 | 18 | 11-12 | 154 | 140A | P W Flood | 7/2 |
| 17 Jan 10+264d | Fairyhouse | Normans Grove Chase (grade 2) | 5/5 | 19 | 11-12 | 154 | 109C | P W Flood | 2/1 |
| 2009 · 5 runs | |||||||||
| 28 Apr 09+15d | Punchestown | Boylesports.com Champion Novice Chase (grade 1) | 1/7 | 11-10 | 140 | 140B | P W Flood | 7/1 | |
| 13 Apr 09+44d | Fairyhouse | Powers Whiskey Irish Grand National Chase (Extended Handicap) (Grade A) | 4/28 | 2 | 10-12 | 140 | 135A | P W Flood | 8/1F |
| 28 Feb 09+13d | Navan | Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F Novice Chase | 1/7 | 11-10 | 140 | 138A | P W Flood | 11/8F | |
| 15 Feb 09+34d | Leopardstown | Dr. P.J. Moriarty Novice Chase (Grade 1) | 4/7 | 5 | 11-10 | 140 | 127B | P W Flood | 9/1 |
| 12 Jan 09+43d | Punchestown | April Festival Beginners Chase | 1/15 | 11-12 | — | 138A | P W Flood | EvensF | |
| 2008 · 8 runs | |||||||||
| 30 Nov 08+22d | Fairyhouse | Bar One Racing Drinmore Novice Chase (grade 1) | 3/8 | 1¼ | 11-10 | 140 | 139B | P W Flood | 14/1 |
| 08 Nov 08+23d | Naas | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase | 4/16 | 1¾ | 11-12 | 140 | 113A | P W Flood | 11/4 |
| 16 Oct 08+175d | Punchestown | Buck House Novice Chase (Grade 3) | 2/5 | shd | 11-1 | — | 134B | P W Flood | 14/1 |
| 24 Apr 08+33d | Punchestown | Real Estate Alliance Handicap Hurdle (88-130) | 9/25 | ½ | 11-8 | 119 | 123A | P W Flood | 14/1 |
| 22 Mar 08+20d | Fairyhouse | INH Stallion Owners EBF Novice Handicap Hurdle (Final) | 3/19 | 2 | 11-6 | 116 | 143A | P W Flood | 10/1 |
| 02 Mar 08+14d | Leopardstown | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Hurdle | 3/27 | ¾ | 11-12 | 116 | 129A | Roger Loughran | 6/1 |
| 17 Feb 08+21d | Navan | Irish Daily Mail Maiden Hurdle | 3/29 | 4 | 11-12 | 118 | 122A | Roger Loughran | 9/4 |
| 27 Jan 08+30d | Leopardstown | Frank Conroy Memorial Maiden Hurdle | 3/25 | 1¼ | 11-12 | 118 | 127A | Roger Loughran | 2/1J |
| 2007 · 1 run | |||||||||
| 28 Dec 07+366d | Leopardstown | O'Dwyers Stillorgan Orchard Maiden Hurdle | 3/29 | 3½ | 11-12 | — | 129C | Richard Hughes | 5/2J |
| 2006 · 4 runs | |||||||||
| 27 Dec 06+45d | Leopardstown | paddypower.com Future Champion Novice Hurdle (Grade 2) | 4/8 | 4 | 10-13 | — | 125C | Roger Loughran | 66/1 |
| 12 Nov 06+36d | Navan (IRE) | Bar-One Racing "For Auction" Novice Hurdle | 7/8 | 4 | 10-10 | — | 94C | P W Flood | 25/1 |
| 07 Oct 06+165d | Gowran Park | Dunphys Centra Foodstore INH Flat Race (Div 1) | 2/17 | 8 | 11-2 | — | 125C | Mr R M Hennessy | 9/10F |
| 25 Apr 06 | Punchestown | Murphy International INH Flat Race | 3/25 | ½ | 11-7 | — | 129C | Mr Derek O'Connor | 7/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Rare Bob won?
- Rare Bob (IRE) won 4 of 44 archived starts between 2006 and 2014, a strike rate of 9.1%. Placed 20 times in total (45.5% of starts).
- Who trained Rare Bob?
- Rare Bob (IRE) was trained by Patrick Griffin on the most recent run on record, at Cheltenham on 12 December 2014.
- Who is Rare Bob's sire?
- Rare Bob (IRE) is by Bob Back (USA) out of Cut Ahead (GB), whose sire is Kalaglow.
- What going does Rare Bob prefer?
- Rare Bob (IRE) has the best record on heavy going: 3 wins from 9 starts (33.3%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Rare Bob's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 140, from the run on 12 December 2014. The highest on record is 154.
- What is Rare Bob's sire's record?
- Bob Back (USA)'s progeny in our archive have won 11.8% of 3,724 runs since Jan 2008 (338 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Rare Bob's siblings?
- Out of Cut Ahead (GB), Rare Bob (IRE) has 2 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Regal Athlete (IRE) (1). The wins came over 2m. As at Oct 2026.