Horse profile
Rock Diplomat (IRE)
10yo gelding (at last run, Oct 2010) · Last trainer Dr Richard Newland · Last owner Pierce Molony Charles Orielly Hyland
by Oscar (IRE) out of Pre-Let (IRE) (Supreme Leader)
23 runs · 9 courses · from Apr 2006
As at 28 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 23 Oct 2010 — 5,849 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Oct 2010
2 wins · Fairyhouse & Naas
New yard
Last raced off OR 122
KTB Profile
Rock Diplomat (IRE) is 2 from 23. Hasn't won since Apr 2010.
Based on 23 archived runs · updated 28 Oct 2026
- 2–23Wins / Runs
- 8.7%Strike rate
- 10 (43.5%)Placed
- −15.75£1 level staken=23 at SP
- 0.84Fair A/E n=23 · 0.59 incl. margin
- 123Highest OR
- 75dAvg 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 rating122↓ 1lb off peak
122
108–123
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
Oscar (IRE)
Progeny in our archive have won 10.9% of 16,543 runs since Jan 2008 (1,456 horses).
Strongest on standard (aw) going: 18.1% from 105.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 58 | 5 | 8.6% | −2.3 | — |
| Good to Firm | 760 | 64 | 8.4% | −2.5 | — |
| Good | 4,658 | 479 | 10.3% | −0.6 | 0 from 3 |
| Good to Soft | 2,804 | 358 | 12.8% | +1.9 | 0 from 3 |
| Soft | 5,006 | 540 | 10.8% | −0.1 | 0 from 4 |
| Heavy | 3,152 | 345 | 10.9% | 0 | 2 from 13 |
| Standard (AW) | 105 | 19 | 18.1% | +7.2 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | +5.8 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 7 | 2 | 28.6% | +17.7 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 90 | 8 | 8.9% | −2 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 4,439 | 514 | 11.6% | +0.7 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 5,912 | 630 | 10.7% | −0.2 | 0 from 3 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 4,996 | 537 | 10.7% | −0.2 | 1 from 13 |
| Over 3m | 1,093 | 118 | 10.8% | −0.1 | 1 from 7 |
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
Pre-Let (IRE) (Supreme Leader)
5 siblings in the archive, 0 winners.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Fine (IRE) | 5 | 0 | — | — |
| Rock Snow Drop (IRE) | 8 | 0 | — | — |
| Rocklet (IRE) | 11 | 0 | — | — |
| Rock Canditate (IRE) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Art Of Elegance (IRE) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy | 13 | 2 | 15% | −5.75 |
| Soft | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Good | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 2 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairyhouse | 7 | 1 | 14% | −2.50 |
| Punchestown | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Navan | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Naas | 3 | 1 | 33% | −0.25 |
| Aintree | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Downpatrick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ballinrobe | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thurles | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cork | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 13 | 1 | 8% | −10.25 |
| Over 3m | 7 | 1 | 14% | −2.50 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbie Power | 8 | 1 | 13% | −3.50 |
| J P Elliott | 5 | 1 | 20% | −2.25 |
| Davy Condon | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Barry Geraghty | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Andrew P Thornton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Paul Townend | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| P W Flood | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sean Flanagan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Roger Loughran | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Shane Jackson | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr P Cashman | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 9 | 1 | 11% | −6.25 |
| Blinkers | 3 | 1 | 33% | +1.50 |
| Tongue tie + blinkers | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8 | 1 | 13% | −3.50 |
| 2009 | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| 2007 | 6 | 1 | 17% | −3.25 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 16 | 1 | 6% | −11.50 |
| Hurdle | 7 | 1 | 14% | −4.25 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 · 8 runs | |||||||||
| 23 Oct 10+183d | Aintree | Totetentofollow.co.uk Veterans' Handicap Chase | PU/13 | — | 10-8 | 122 | — | Barry Geraghty | 8/1 |
| 23 Apr 10+16d | Punchestown | Stephens Green Hibernian Club Handicap Chase (0-140) | PU/19 | — | 9-9 | 114 | — | Andrew P Thornton | 14/1 |
| 07 Apr 10+24d | Fairyhouse | Royal County Handicap Chase (0-116) | 1/10 | 11-5 | 108 | 139B | Robbie Power | 7/2J | |
| 14 Mar 10+11d | Navan | Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F Novice Handicap Chase Final | 7/20 | 12 | 10-5 | 110 | 99A | Davy Condon | 25/1 |
| 03 Mar 10+21d | Downpatrick | Toals Bookmakers Ulster Grand National E.B.F. Handicap Chase (0-130) | 10/15 | nk | 10-11 | 112 | 92C | Paul Townend | 3/1F |
| 10 Feb 10+10d | Fairyhouse | Bloodstock Weekly In The Irish Racing Post Handicap Hurdle (81-123) | 3/16 | nk | 10-13 | 110 | 128A | Robbie Power | 14/1 |
| 31 Jan 10+14d | Punchestown | Grand National Trial Handicap Chase | UR/19 | — | 10-1 | 112 | — | P W Flood | 6/1F |
| 17 Jan 10+36d | Fairyhouse | Bobbyjo Bistro At Fairyhouse Handicap Chase (0-116) | 3/11 | 10 | 11-9 | 113 | 112B | Davy Condon | 7/1 |
| 2009 · 8 runs | |||||||||
| 12 Dec 09+225d | Fairyhouse | Racecourse Signage Beginners Chase | 8/17 | 11 | 11-12 | 113 | 101C | Robbie Power | 10/1 |
| 01 May 09+9d | Punchestown | Eventus Marquees Handicap Chase (0-140) | 2/24 | 2 | 10-2 | 109 | 117A | Sean Flanagan | 13/2 |
| 22 Apr 09+10d | Ballinrobe | Roundfort Stores Beginners Chase | 2/15 | 2½ | 11-12 | 113 | 127A | Robbie Power | 7/2 |
| 12 Apr 09+28d | Fairyhouse | Ryan's Cleaning Events Specialist Beginners Chase | 6/17 | nk | 11-12 | 113 | 106A | Robbie Power | 8/1 |
| 15 Mar 09+17d | Navan | Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F Novice Handicap Chase Final (grade C) | 5/19 | dht | 10-9 | 112 | 118A | Roger Loughran | 12/1 |
| 26 Feb 09+13d | Thurles | Ballycahill (c & G) Beginners Chase | F/16 | — | 11-12 | 113 | — | Robbie Power | 4/7F |
| 13 Feb 09+32d | Fairyhouse | 20% On Line Ticket Discount Novice Chase | 3/9 | 7 | 11-4 | 113 | 114A | Robbie Power | 10/1 |
| 12 Jan 09+625d | Punchestown | April Festival Beginners Chase | 4/15 | 30 | 11-12 | — | 105C | Robbie Power | 14/1 |
| 2007 · 6 runs | |||||||||
| 28 Apr 07+48d | Punchestown | Evening Racemeeting In May Novice Hurdle | 4/24 | 2½ | 10-13 | 123 | 120C | Shane Jackson | 5/1 |
| 11 Mar 07+15d | Naas | Lakelands Maiden Hurdle | 1/18 | 11-12 | 123 | 133C | J P Elliott | 7/4 | |
| 24 Feb 07+13d | Fairyhouse | INH Stallion Owners EBF Novice Handicap Hurdle | 2/18 | 10 | 10-8 | 109 | 116C | J P Elliott | 8/1 |
| 11 Feb 07+15d | Naas | Barrettstown Maiden Hurdle | 3/25 | 1¼ | 11-12 | 123 | 118C | J P Elliott | 10/1 |
| 27 Jan 07+20d | Navan | Design Maiden Hurdle | 4/30 | 1½ | 11-12 | — | 116C | J P Elliott | 8/1 |
| 07 Jan 07+265d | Naas | Annual Membership At Naas Maiden Hurdle | 3/25 | ½ | 11-12 | — | 121C | J P Elliott | 25/1 |
| 2006 · 1 run | |||||||||
| 17 Apr 06 | Cork | Coolmore Vinnie Roe Hunters Chase | 8/19 | ½ | 11-11 | — | 108C | Mr P Cashman | 12/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Rock Diplomat won?
- Rock Diplomat (IRE) won 2 of 23 archived starts between 2006 and 2010, a strike rate of 8.7%. Placed 10 times in total (43.5% of starts).
- Who trained Rock Diplomat?
- Rock Diplomat (IRE) was trained by Dr Richard Newland on the most recent run on record, at Aintree on 23 October 2010.
- Who is Rock Diplomat's sire?
- Rock Diplomat (IRE) is by Oscar (IRE) out of Pre-Let (IRE), whose sire is Supreme Leader.
- What going does Rock Diplomat prefer?
- Rock Diplomat (IRE) has the best record on heavy going: 2 wins from 13 starts (15.4%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Rock Diplomat's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 122, from the run on 23 October 2010. The highest on record is 123.
- What is Rock Diplomat's sire's record?
- Oscar (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 10.9% of 16,543 runs since Jan 2008 (1,456 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on standard (aw) going: 18.1% from 105.
- Who are Rock Diplomat's siblings?
- Out of Pre-Let (IRE), Rock Diplomat (IRE) has 5 other produce in our archive, 0 of them winners. As at Oct 2026.