Rough Times (IRE)
Rough Times (IRE) is yet to win from 20 starts, though has placed twice. Best effort: 2nd of 9 at Galway (Oct 2010). Last raced off 94, 18lb below the career-high mark.
- 0–20Wins / Runs
- 0%Strike rate
- 2 (10%)Placed
- −20.00£1 level staken=20 at SP
- 0.00Fair A/E n=20 · 0.00 incl. margin
- 112Highest OR
- 61dAvg 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.
KTB Speed and Rating
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
Progeny in our archive have won 7.7% of 701 runs since Jan 2008 (69 horses).
Weakest on good to soft going: 3.8% from 105.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 5 | 0 | 0% | −7.7 | — |
| Good to Firm | 97 | 9 | 9.3% | +1.6 | — |
| Good | 196 | 15 | 7.7% | 0 | 0 from 5 |
| Good to Soft | 105 | 4 | 3.8% | −3.9 | 0 from 3 |
| Soft | 167 | 10 | 6% | −1.7 | 0 from 7 |
| Heavy | 95 | 13 | 13.7% | +6 | 0 from 5 |
| Standard (AW) | 36 | 3 | 8.3% | +0.6 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 2 | 0 | 0% | −7.7 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 8 | 0 | 0% | −7.7 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 48 | 6 | 12.5% | +4.8 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 57 | 5 | 8.8% | +1.1 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 218 | 11 | 5% | −2.7 | 0 from 16 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 241 | 24 | 10% | +2.3 | 0 from 4 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 106 | 8 | 7.5% | −0.2 | — |
| Over 3m | 21 | 0 | 0% | −7.7 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 22 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
3 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Ballywatt (IRE) (1 win).
The wins came over 2m3½f; the highest grade won is Class 4 (Ballywatt (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballywatt (IRE) | 18 | 1 | 2m3½f | Class 4 |
| Two Wings (IRE) | 12 | 0 | — | — |
| Just A Moment (IRE) | 6 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Heavy | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Good | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 5 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairyhouse | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Fontwell | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Uttoxeter | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Clonmel | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Newcastle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Plumpton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Worcester | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Towcester | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Downpatrick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cork | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Galway | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Listowel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Naas | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Leopardstown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Punchestown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 16 | 0 | 0% | −16.00 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Johnson | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| A P Heskin | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Davy Russell | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| D J Casey | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Barry Keniry | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Michael Byrne | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Robbie Colgan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Aidan Coleman | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Paul Carberry | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ms N Carberry | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Gavin Sheehan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 2012 | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| 2011 | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 16 | 0 | 0% | −16.00 |
| Chase | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| NH Flat | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Feb 13+109d | Newcastle | Swarlandselfstorage.co.uk Handicap Hurdle | PU/8 | — | 11-11 | 94 | — | Barry Keniry | 50/1 |
| 22 Oct 12+43d | Plumpton | Sis Live Novices' Handicap Hurdle | 11/11 | 4½ | 11-6 | 94 | 83C | Richard Johnson | 11/2 |
| 09 Sep 12+19d | Fontwell | Iss Handicap Chase | UR/8 | — | 11-11 | 94 | — | Richard Johnson | 7/2F |
| 21 Aug 12+22d | Worcester | Worcester Racecourse For Conferences & Events Handicap Chase | 4/13 | 10 | 11-7 | 95 | 106A | Michael Byrne | 13/2 |
| 30 Jul 12+77d | Uttoxeter | Severn Valley Catering Handicap Hurdle | 7/19 | 1 | 11-10 | 98 | 114A | Richard Johnson | 25/1 |
| 14 May 12+9d | Towcester | Executive Hire Show Celebrating 40 Years Handicap Hurdle | 5/5 | 38 | 11-10 | 105 | 76C | Richard Johnson | 16/1 |
| 05 May 12+69d | Uttoxeter | musicMagpie.co.uk Maiden Hurdle | 13/17 | 4½ | 11-0 | 109 | 90C | Richard Johnson | 12/1 |
| 26 Feb 12+228d | Fontwell | Bet Totepool Text Tote To 89660 Handicap Hurdle | PU/8 | — | 11-9 | 112 | — | Richard Johnson | 15/2 |
| 13 Jul 11+80d | Downpatrick | Downpatrick Family Day Fun Maiden Hurdle | 8/11 | 7 | 11-4 | 101 | 89C | Robbie Colgan | 9/1 |
| 24 Apr 11+24d | Fairyhouse | Family Day At Fairyhouse Novice Handicap Hurdle (81-123) | 9/16 | 18 | 10-6 | 102 | 90C | Aidan Coleman | 14/1 |
| 31 Mar 11+21d | Cork | CIT SU Handicap Hurdle (80-102) | 7/20 | nk | 11-12 | 102 | 118A | Paul Carberry | 8/1 |
| 10 Mar 11+21d | Clonmel | Lisronagh Maiden Hurdle | 7/14 | 3 | 10-13 | — | 93C | A P Heskin | 11/4 |
| 17 Feb 11+19d | Clonmel | Clonmel Maiden Hurdle | 3/14 | 3 | 11-4 | — | 126A | Davy Russell | 10/3 |
| 29 Jan 11+28d | Fairyhouse | Tote Placepot Races 1 To 6 Maiden Hurdle | 4/16 | 6 | 11-7 | — | 109A | A P Heskin | 8/1 |
| 01 Jan 11+68d | Fairyhouse | New Year Maiden Hurdle | 6/10 | 9 | 11-7 | — | 87C | A P Heskin | 8/1 |
| 25 Oct 10+43d | Galway | Corrib Food Products Maiden Hurdle | 2/9 | 1½ | 11-12 | — | 114A | Davy Russell | 10/1 |
| 12 Sep 10+186d | Listowel | Kerry Group (Pro/Am) Flat Race | 9/18 | 7 | 12-0 | — | 98A | Ms N Carberry | 7/2 |
| 10 Mar 10+46d | Naas | Thoroughbred County Maiden Hurdle | 6/25 | 4 | 11-12 | — | 110A | D J Casey | 16/1 |
| 23 Jan 10+48d | Leopardstown | www.leopardstown.com Maiden Hurdle | 5/6 | 23 | 11-9 | — | 101C | D J Casey | 25/1 |
| 06 Dec 09 | Punchestown | New Years Eve Racing At Punchestown (Pro/Am) Flat Race | 4/7 | 5 | 11-2 | — | 102A | Gavin Sheehan | 4/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Rough Times (IRE) won?
- Rough Times (IRE) has yet to win, from 20 archived starts between 2009 and 2013. Placed 2 times in total (10% of starts).
- Who trained Rough Times (IRE)?
- Rough Times (IRE) was trained by Hugh Burns on the most recent run on record, at Newcastle on 8 February 2013.
- Who is Rough Times (IRE)'s sire?
- Rough Times (IRE) is by Bishop of Cashel (GB) out of Lady Arpel (IRE), whose sire is Phardante.
- What is Rough Times (IRE)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 94, from the run on 8 February 2013. The highest on record is 112.
- What is Rough Times (IRE)'s sire's record?
- Bishop of Cashel (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 7.7% of 701 runs since Jan 2008 (69 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on good to soft going: 3.8% from 105.
- Who are Rough Times (IRE)'s siblings?
- Out of Lady Arpel (IRE), Rough Times (IRE) has 3 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Ballywatt (IRE) (1). Highest grade won: Class 4 (Ballywatt (IRE)). The wins came over 2m3½f. As at Oct 2026.