Horse profile
Red Letter (GB)
13 runs · 7 courses · from Jun 2024
As at 1 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
3 wins · Curragh & Killarney
Last run 13 Sep 2026 · 3rd of 10
Last raced off OR 110
KTB Profile
Red Letter (GB) is 3 from 13, including a Group 3 win. The biggest win we hold: the Snow Fairy Fillies Stakes at Curragh (Aug 2025). Hasn't won since Aug 2025.
Based on 13 archived runs · run-style from 10 commented runs since Sep 2024 · updated 1 Nov 2026
- 3–13Wins / Runs
- 23.1%Strike rate
- 9 (69.2%)Placed
- −7.34£1 level staken=13 at SP
- 0.95Fair A/E n=13 · 0.81 incl. margin
- 111Highest OR
- 67dAvg 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 rating110↓ 1lb off peak
110
107–111
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 122
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 1 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 6 | 114A | 100.5 | 2 runs · 114 / 77.5 |
| Good to Firm | 2 | 122A | 113 | 1 run · — |
| Soft | 2 | 110A | 105 | 1 run · — |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 110A | 108.5 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 1 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 5 | 122A | 110 | 4 runs · 122 / 112 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 4 | 107A | 103 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 3 | 105C | 99 | — |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 12 figures from 12 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 10 analysed runs since Sep 2024
- Prominent 4 (40%) · 0 wins
- Held up 3 (30%) · 1 win
- Mid-division 3 (30%) · 1 win
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 18% of 7,527 runs since May 2016 (879 horses).
Weakest on heavy going: 12.8% from 329. Weakest over 2m1f – 2m4f (all codes): 12.3% from 269.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 15 | 4 | 26.7% | +8.7 | — |
| Good to Firm | 1,280 | 259 | 20.2% | +2.2 | 0 from 2 |
| Good | 1,915 | 362 | 18.9% | +0.9 | 1 from 6 |
| Good to Soft | 1,021 | 175 | 17.1% | −0.9 | 1 from 2 |
| Soft | 1,115 | 163 | 14.6% | −3.4 | 1 from 2 |
| Heavy | 329 | 42 | 12.8% | −5.2 | 0 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 1,852 | 350 | 18.9% | +0.9 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 65 | 11 | 16.9% | −1.1 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 1,265 | 236 | 18.7% | +0.7 | 1 from 3 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 1,981 | 372 | 18.8% | +0.8 | 2 from 4 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 2,882 | 546 | 18.9% | +0.9 | 0 from 6 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 970 | 151 | 15.6% | −2.4 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 269 | 33 | 12.3% | −5.7 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 84 | 6 | 7.1% | −10.9 | — |
| Over 3m | 11 | 0 | 0% | −18 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since May 2016 · as at 31 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
2 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them Maire Rua (GB) (2 wins).
The wins came over 7f–1m; the highest grade won is Listed (Maire Rua (GB)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maire Rua (GB) | 4 | 2 | 7f | Listed |
| Res Ipsa (GB) | 5 | 1 | 1m | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 6 | 1 | 17% | −4.27 |
| Good to Firm | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Soft | 2 | 1 | 50% | −0.27 |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.20 |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curragh | 7 | 2 | 29% | −3.07 |
| Curragh (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Deauville (FR) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| York | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Killarney | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.73 |
| Navan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newmarket | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 4 | 2 | 50% | −0.07 |
| 6f – 7f | 3 | 1 | 33% | −1.27 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Keane | 11 | 2 | 18% | −7.54 |
| Gary Carroll | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.20 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 11 | 3 | 27% | −5.34 |
| Tongue tie | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Blinkers | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2025 | 5 | 2 | 40% | −1.07 |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | 33% | −1.27 |
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 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 13 Sep 26+21d | Curragh (IRE) | Moyglare ''Jewels'' Blandford Stakes (Group 2) Sat close to the front group - into 4th and asked for effort 2f out - into 2nd inside final furlong but couldn't threaten the winner - held for 3rd at the line | 3/10 | nse | 9-8 | 110 | 114A | 101A | Colin Keane | 6/1 |
| 23 Aug 26+57d | Deauville (FR) | Sumbe Prix Jean Et Louis Romanet | 6/10 | 2½ | 9-4 | 110 | — | — | Colin Keane | 18/1 |
| 27 Jun 26+44d | Curragh | Paddy Power Pretty Polly Stakes (Fillies' And Mares' Group 1) Settled towards rear early - up to 5th at halfway - made progress into contention 3f out - shared the lead 2f out before being outpaced under pressure a furlong and a half from home - stayed on at an even effort to finish third | 3/8 | ½ | 9-12 | 108 | 122A | 101A | Colin Keane | 17/2 |
| 14 May 26+25d | York | Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Middleton Fillies' Stakes (Fillies' & Mares' Group 2) Held up towards the back early - made smooth progress 3f out then pressed for effort 2f out - kept on to the line one-paced and just touched off | 2/4 | ¾ | 9-2 | 108 | 41C | 97B | Colin Keane | 6/1 |
| 19 Apr 26+217d | Curragh | Tote Guarantee, Never Beaten By SP Alleged Stakes (Group 3) Settled midpack early - up to 6th with 3f left - moved into 3rd and asked for effort 2f out - slipped back to 4th a furlong out - rallied to hold 3rd at the finish | 3/12 | 2¾ | 9-5 | 108 | 110A | 99A | Colin Keane | 8/1 |
| 2025 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 14 Sep 25+15d | Curragh | Moyglare 'Jewels' Blandford Stakes (Fillies' & Mares' Group 2) Settled just behind front group - 4th at halfway - pushed into 3rd 2f out but couldn't reel in the second - stuck on same gear to the line for 3rd | 3/11 | 2¼ | 9-2 | 108 | 110A | 89A | Colin Keane | 11/8F |
| 30 Aug 25+45d | Curragh | Snow Fairy Fillies Stakes (Fillies' & Mares' Group 3) Held up towards the back of the pack - up to 5th at the halfway stage - improved into 4th with 2f remaining - driven into 3rd approaching the final furlong - angled wide and finished strongly to score late | 1/7 | 9-0 | 107 | 107A | 108A | Gary Carroll | 6/5F | |
| 16 Jul 25+39d | Killarney | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Cairn Rouge Stakes (Fillies' Listed) Settled midpack early on the outer - 5th at the halfway point - urged forward inside the final 3f to join the front markers - driven to get on terms approaching 2f out - responded strongly to score close home | 1/10 | 9-2 | 107 | 100A | 106A | Colin Keane | 8/11F | |
| 07 Jun 25+34d | Navan | Darley Irish EBF Kooyonga Stakes (Fillies' And Mares' Listed) Settled in the middle of the pack on the outside - pulled hard early - moved up smoothly to 4th with 2f to run - driven into 2nd a furlong out - challenged hard inside the final furlong - stuck on at one speed to finish second | 2/12 | ½ | 8-12 | 111 | 102A | 98A | Gary Carroll | EvensF |
| 04 May 25+231d | Newmarket | Betfred 1000 Guineas Stakes (Fillies' Group 1) Settled second among the near-flank trio early - moved to the front of that trio after 3f - dropped back over 2f out and drifted right approaching the final furlong - faded inside the last 110 yards to finish 7th | 7/10 | nk | 9-2 | 111 | 104A | 94A | Colin Keane | 15/2 |
| 2024 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 15 Sep 24+56d | Curragh | Moyglare Stud Stakes (Fillies' Group 1) Slow to break - settled handy - 3rd at halfway - slipped to 4th approaching 2f out - pushed along and stayed on to finish fourth | 4/5 | hd | 9-2 | — | 105C | 96B | Colin Keane | 7/2 |
| 21 Jul 24+23d | Curragh | Sycamore Lodge Equine Hospital Irish European Breeders Fund Fillies Maiden | 1/11 | 9-2 | — | 74A | 102A | Colin Keane | 8/11F | |
| 28 Jun 24 | Curragh | Kildare House Hotel Irish European Breeders Fund Fillies Maiden | 2/15 | hd | 9-2 | — | 99C | 101A | Colin Keane | 5/2J |
Quick answers
- How many races has Red Letter won?
- Red Letter (GB) won 3 of 13 archived starts between 2024 and 2026, a strike rate of 23.1%. Placed 9 times in total (69.2% of starts).
- Who trains Red Letter?
- Red Letter (GB) is trained by G M Lyons, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 13 September 2026.
- Who is Red Letter's sire?
- Red Letter (GB) is by Frankel (GB) out of Red Impression (GB), whose sire is Dark Angel.
- What going does Red Letter prefer?
- Red Letter (GB) has the best record on good going: 1 win from 6 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 Red Letter's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 110, from the run on 13 September 2026. The highest on record is 111.
- What is Red Letter's sire's record?
- Frankel (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 18% of 7,527 runs since May 2016 (879 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on heavy going: 12.8% from 329. Weakest over 2m1f – 2m4f (all codes): 12.3% from 269.
- Who are Red Letter's siblings?
- Out of Red Impression (GB), Red Letter (GB) has 2 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: Maire Rua (GB) (2). Highest grade won: Listed (Maire Rua (GB)). The wins came over 7f–1m. As at Nov 2026.