Horse profile
Reponse Finale (IRE)
4yo filly · Trainer Gavin Cromwell · Owner Poetry In Motion Syndicate/Patrick McGuinness/Tom Korolkiewicz
by Inns Of Court (IRE) out of Best Steps (IRE) (Acclamation)
26 runs · 17 courses · from Sep 2024
As at 21 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
2 wins · Dundalk (AW) (IRE) & Gowran Park (IRE)
Ran 13 days ago · 3rd of 16
Last raced off OR 59
KTB Profile
Reponse Finale is 2 from 26 with both wins in handicaps over 1m – 1m1f, one on standard going at Dundalk in Aug 2026 and one on good to firm at Gowran Park the same month. Each success came on her first visit to the course. She is held up in her races, usually from the rear. Her last run, at Navan in Oct 2026, saw her finish 3 of 16 off an official rating of 59, 16lb below her highest ever mark.
Based on 26 archived runs · run-style from 26 commented runs · updated 21 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 16lb off peak
- 2–26Wins / Runs
- 7.7%Strike rate
- 8 (30.8%)Placed
- −18.00£1 level staken=26 at SP
- 0.92Fair A/E n=25 · 0.69 incl. margin
- 75Highest OR
- 30dAvg 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 rating59↓ 16lb off peak
59
40–75
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 103
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 21 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 8 | 106C | 71.5 | 2 · 98 / 87.5 |
| Good | 6 | 81C | 65.5 | 3 · 81 / 72 |
| Standard (AW) | 5 | 103B | 81 | 4 · 103 / 87 |
| Good to Soft | 4 | 87C | 69.5 | 1 · — |
| Good to Firm | 2 | 92C | 66 | 1 · — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 21 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 12 | 106C | 74 | 4 · 94 / 80.5 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 10 | 103B | 68.5 | 5 · 103 / 71 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 3 | 98C | 77 | 2 · 98 / 87.5 |
Of 26 runs looked at, 1 has no figure: no standard for this course, surface and code on the window (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 25 figures from 26 runs · as at 15 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 26 analysed runs
- Held up 14 (54%) · 1 win
- Prominent 7 (27%) · 1 win
- Midfield 4 (15%) · 0 wins
- Led 1 (4%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 9.3% of 2,220 runs since Jan 2008 (230 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 4 | 0 | 0% | −9.3 | — |
| Good to Firm | 243 | 16 | 6.6% | −2.7 | 1 from 2 |
| Good | 549 | 47 | 8.6% | −0.7 | 0 from 6 |
| Good to Soft | 217 | 26 | 12% | +2.7 | 0 from 4 |
| Soft | 369 | 35 | 9.5% | +0.2 | 0 from 8 |
| Heavy | 107 | 8 | 7.5% | −1.8 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 731 | 74 | 10.1% | +0.8 | 1 from 6 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 294 | 33 | 11.2% | +1.9 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 1,190 | 108 | 9.1% | −0.2 | 0 from 13 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 519 | 41 | 7.9% | −1.4 | 2 from 10 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 149 | 18 | 12.1% | +2.8 | 0 from 3 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 41 | 4 | 9.8% | +0.5 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 24 | 1 | 4.2% | −5.1 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | +24 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 21 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Best Steps (IRE) (Acclamation)
5 siblings in the archive, 0 winners.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boasting (IRE) | 4 | 0 | — | — |
| Ti Amo Sempre (IRE) | 6 | 0 | — | — |
| Step It Out (IRE) | 3 | 0 | — | — |
| Ghost Of Alcatraz (IRE) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| El Morro (IRE) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Standard (AW) | 6 | 1 | 17% | −3.50 |
| Good | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Good to Soft | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Good to Firm | 2 | 1 | 50% | +3.50 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk (AW) | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Cork | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Gowran Park | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Tipperary | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Navan (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Clonmel (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Laytown (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Dundalk (AW) (IRE) | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.50 |
| Cork (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Gowran Park (IRE) | 1 | 1 | 100% | +4.50 |
| Navan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Punchestown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Killarney | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Curragh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Down Royal | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Naas | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 13 | 0 | 0% | −13.00 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 10 | 2 | 20% | −2.00 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Casey | 15 | 0 | 0% | −15.00 |
| Robert Whearty | 6 | 2 | 33% | +2.00 |
| Chris Hayes | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Sam James | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Declan McDonogh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 22 | 2 | 9% | −14.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Hood | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 2 | 22% | −1.00 |
| 2025 | 14 | 0 | 0% | −14.00 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Oct 26+21d | Navan (IRE) | Racing Again 21st October Handicap (Div I) Held up at the back early - made ground 2f out to sit just behind the front group - pushed into 2nd over 1f out and stayed on inside the final furlong - weakened late and was passed for 2nd to finish 3rd | 3/16 | shd | 10-1 | 59 | 98C | 87A | Robert Whearty | 4/1J |
| 16 Sep 26+6d | Clonmel (IRE) | Camida Winning Solution Handicap Hesitant break settling near the back - driven up on the outside approaching 2f out - into 5th and urged early in the last furlong - finished strongly but couldn't get up | 2/14 | nk | 9-13 | 57 | 77C | 84A | Robert Whearty | 5/2F |
| 10 Sep 26+26d | Laytown (IRE) | O'NEILLS.COM Handicap Sat just off the pace - pushed along in 4th with 2f left - held that spot but couldn't find more late to finish 4th | 4/10 | nk | 11-0 | 57 | — | 87A | Robert Whearty | 4/1 |
| 15 Aug 26+1d | Dundalk (AW) (IRE) | BAR 1 Casino 'Slot Games & Live Casino' Handicap Hampered leaving stalls and dropped several lengths at the back - settled towards the back of the field - shifted wide turning into the straight - driven 2f from home - strong advance inside the final furlong - hit the front close home - stayed on strongly to score | 1/14 | 9-3 | 40 | 103B | 84A | Robert Whearty | 6/4F | |
| 14 Aug 26+2d | Cork (IRE) | Fitzgerald Construction Building 'A' Rated Homes Handicap Slow to begin and hampered exiting stalls - dropped a touch off the pace early - joined main group by 2f - made headway approaching midpoint - fifth and knuckling down inside final furlong - finished second going forward but couldn't get up | 2/17 | ¾ | 9-6 | 42 | 60C | 79A | Robert Whearty | 11/8F |
| 12 Aug 26+68d | Gowran Park (IRE) | 1XBET IRISH SPIRIT Handicap (Div II) Settled behind the front group early - third by halfway point - closed in turning for home - hit the front with 2f remaining - opened a two length advantage inside the final furlong and stayed on strongly to win | 1/15 | 8-12 | 42 | 92C | 84A | Robert Whearty | 9/2 | |
| 05 Jun 26+8d | Fairyhouse | Dino Day 8th July Handicap (0-60) Held up at the back of the pack - still 10th at halfway - urged forward with 2f left - responded to hit late to finish 4th | 4/17 | ¾ | 8-8 | 43 | 72C | 74A | Alan Casey | 9/1 |
| 28 May 26+34d | Fairyhouse | 5 Euro General Admission Next Friday Handicap (0-60) Slow to begin - settled towards the back - unable to close late - finished eighth | 8/18 | ½ | 8-8 | 45 | 81C | 69A | Alan Casey | 66/1 |
| 24 Apr 26+149d | Cork | Follow Cork Racecourse On Social Media Handicap (0-60) Held up towards the back - lost footing with 3f left - driven with 2f to go - held no chance from over 1f out and finished well held | 17/18 | 2¾ | 8-9 | 46 | 52C | 29C | Alan Casey | 25/1 |
| 26 Nov 25+21d | Dundalk (AW) | Book Online At DundalkStadium.com Handicap (0-60) (Div 1) Made the running - challenged approaching straight and pushed along before being overtaken 2f out - dropped away to finish 13th | 13/14 | 1½ | 8-5 | 44 | 71B | 29A | Alan Casey | 33/1 |
| 05 Nov 25+7d | Dundalk (AW) | Bet On The Best Night Out At Dundalk Stadium Handicap (0-60) Held up towards the back - urged forward entering the straight and 10th with a furlong left - finished with renewed effort close home to be sixth | 6/14 | 1¾ | 8-6 | 47 | 94B | 60A | Alan Casey | 33/1 |
| 29 Oct 25+21d | Dundalk (AW) | Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Stadium Handicap (0-60) Held up towards back of the pack - pushed along two out and improved into 6th approaching final furlong - stayed on at one speed to finish 5th | 5/13 | 1¼ | 8-7 | 49 | 80B | 61A | Alan Casey | 50/1 |
| 08 Oct 25+8d | Navan | Book Your Discounted Tickets On NavanRacecourse.ie Handicap (0-60) Held up towards the back - no threat to leaders and driven with no response 2f out - stayed on same speed late to finish 12th | 12/17 | 1 | 8-10 | 50 | 63C | 50A | Alan Casey | 22/1 |
| 30 Sep 25+14d | Cork | Mallow Handicap (0-60) Held up towards back of the pack - still 6th at halfway - driven approaching final 2f - found extra to move into 3rd close home and finished well | 3/10 | shd | 8-9 | 50 | 76A | 73A | Alan Casey | 66/1 |
| 16 Sep 25+14d | Punchestown | See You On The 14th & 15th October Handicap (0-60) (Div 1) Sat close up early - moved into second spot with over 4f left - held third and driven approaching the final two furlongs - faded fast inside the last furlong and a half to finish 12th | 12/14 | 4¼ | 8-8 | 53 | 73C | 36C | Alan Casey | 80/1 |
| 02 Sep 25+25d | Gowran Park | Societies Welcome At Gowran Park Apprentice Handicap (0-60) Dwelt at the start - settled towards the back - unable to threaten leaders - held with two out and beaten home | 14/16 | 3 | 9-1 | 57 | 66C | 38A | Alan Casey | 28/1 |
| 08 Aug 25+23d | Tipperary | Don Moloney Plumbing & Heating Ltd. Handicap (0-60) Slow to start - settled at back of pack - made ground to nearly join up by halfway - shifted wide turning into straight - finished with late progress to take 4th but no closer | 4/9 | shd | 9-5 | 59 | 14A | 52A | Alan Casey | 12/1 |
| 16 Jul 25+14d | Killarney | Killarney Plaza Hotel & Spa Optional Claiming Race Settled in the pack keen early - moved into 3rd by the 2f mark - urged on approaching 3f out - dropped away with 2f left - driven inside the final furlong - couldn't find more finishing 8th | 8/11 | 1 | 8-7 | 63 | 64A | 52A | Alan Casey | 50/1 |
| 02 Jul 25+19d | Tipperary | Racing Again Tomorrow Fillies Handicap Held up in the pack - pushed along with two furlongs left but made no headway - beaten home in 10th | 10/13 | ¾ | 8-8 | 64 | 40C | 53A | Alan Casey | 28/1 |
| 13 Jun 25+23d | Cork | Racing Again Friday 11th July Handicap Held up at back - urged forward with 2f left then improved into midfield approaching final furlong - stayed on same gait to finish seventh | 7/17 | 1 | 8-13 | 65 | 87C | 61A | Alan Casey | 100/1 |
| 21 May 25+35d | Gowran Park | Golf At Gowran Park Optional Claiming Race Settled in the pack - pushed for effort with 2f left - dropped away inside final furlong to finish well back | 10/13 | 3¾ | 8-3 | 68 | 51C | 37C | Alan Casey | 14/1 |
| 16 Apr 25+18d | Gowran Park | Golf At Gowran Park Claiming Race Sat handy behind the front group taking a strong hold - 5th at halfway - asked for effort early in the straight but made no headway in 7th a furlong out - allowed to drop away inside final furlong - well held in 9th | 9/11 | 1½ | 8-11 | 74 | 47C | 36C | Chris Hayes | 11/8F |
| 29 Mar 25+169d | Curragh | Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund 3YO Spring Series Median Auction Fillies Maiden Handy early - 5th at halfway - dropped away inside final furlongs to finish well beaten | 10/14 | 2 | 9-3 | 75 | 67C | 58C | Sam James | 22/1 |
| 11 Oct 24+11d | Dundalk (AW) | Irish EBF Median Sires Series Fillies Maiden Sat close to pace early - 4th at halfway - dropped away under pressure with 1 1/2f left and held no more in reserve | 10/14 | ¾ | 8-11 | — | 81B | 63A | Chris Hayes | 13/2 |
| 30 Sep 24+11d | Down Royal | Irish Ebf Auction Series Fillies Maiden Settled behind the front group early - squeezed for space with 5f left - back in 7th at halfway - urged into 4th turning for home - hit the front with under 200 yards to run but caught in the final strides for second | 2/14 | shd | 8-10 | — | 106C | 93A | Chris Hayes | 22/1 |
| 19 Sep 24 | Naas | Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden Held up at the back - found a bit of headway on the inner approaching 3f out then drifted right under pressure inside the final furlong - finished without further improvement to end ninth beaten 11 1/4 lengths | 9/14 | 1 | 8-10 | — | 71C | 62A | Declan McDonogh | 40/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Reponse Finale (IRE) won?
- Reponse Finale (IRE) won 2 of 26 archived starts between 2024 and 2026, a strike rate of 7.7%. Placed 8 times in total (30.8% of starts).
- Who trains Reponse Finale (IRE)?
- Reponse Finale (IRE) is trained by Gavin Cromwell, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 7 October 2026.
- Who is Reponse Finale (IRE)'s sire?
- Reponse Finale (IRE) is by Inns Of Court (IRE) out of Best Steps (IRE), whose sire is Acclamation.
- What going does Reponse Finale (IRE) prefer?
- Reponse Finale (IRE) has the best record on standard (aw) 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 Reponse Finale (IRE)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 59, from the run on 7 October 2026. The highest on record is 75.
- What is Reponse Finale (IRE)'s sire's record?
- Inns Of Court (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 9.3% of 2,220 runs since Jan 2008 (230 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Reponse Finale (IRE)'s siblings?
- Out of Best Steps (IRE), Reponse Finale (IRE) has 5 other produce in our archive, 0 of them winners. As at Oct 2026.