Horse profile
Ruby Island (GB)
by Trans Island (GB) out of Midnight Mayhem (IRE) (Presenting)
21 runs · 12 courses · from Mar 2022
As at 25 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
6 wins · 4 courses
Headgear returns LTO
Last run 22 Apr 2026 · 2nd of 4
Last raced off OR 127
KTB Profile
Ruby Island won six of 21 starts on turf, with four of those wins at Ayr, Wetherby, Haydock and Hexham. All wins came on good to soft or softer, including a Class 3 novices chase at Haydock over 2m1f – 2m4f on good to soft in Mar 2026 off a mark of 126 and a mares handicap hurdle at Ayr over 2m5f – 3m on soft in Mar 2025. She finished second of four in the Class 1 Fair Maid Of Perth Mares Chase at Perth in Apr 2026, last raced off her career-high mark of 127 and with headgear returning.
Based on 21 archived runs · run-style from 12 commented runs since Dec 2024 · updated 25 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
Typically prominent
OR at career high
- 6–21Wins / Runs
- 28.6%Strike rate
- 12 (57.1%)Placed
- −1.80£1 level staken=21 at SP
- 1.47Fair A/E n=21 · 1.27 incl. margin
- 127Highest 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 rating127At career-high mark
127
112–127
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 116
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 →
Jumps
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 10 | 133A | 112 | 2 runs · 84 / 69.5 |
| Soft | 6 | 103B | 93 | 3 runs · 102 / 71 |
| Good | 5 | 136B | 89 | 1 run · — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 10 | 136B | 95.5 | 2 runs · 102 / 86.5 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 8 | 124B | 87.5 | 3 runs · 84 / 70 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 3 | 116B | 103 | 1 run · — |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 21 figures from 21 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 12 analysed runs since Dec 2024
- Prominent 8 (67%) · 2 wins
- Mid-division 3 (25%) · 1 win
- Held up 1 (8%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Trans Island (GB)
Progeny in our archive have won 9% of 4,741 runs since Jan 2008 (295 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 33 | 2 | 6.1% | −2.9 | — |
| Good to Firm | 600 | 57 | 9.5% | +0.5 | — |
| Good | 1,297 | 98 | 7.6% | −1.4 | 0 from 5 |
| Good to Soft | 565 | 57 | 10.1% | +1.1 | 4 from 10 |
| Soft | 865 | 81 | 9.4% | +0.4 | 2 from 6 |
| Heavy | 378 | 35 | 9.3% | +0.3 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 1,003 | 96 | 9.6% | +0.6 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 435 | 49 | 11.3% | +2.3 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 864 | 79 | 9.1% | +0.1 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 486 | 32 | 6.6% | −2.4 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 419 | 36 | 8.6% | −0.4 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 951 | 79 | 8.3% | −0.7 | 4 from 10 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 966 | 101 | 10.5% | +1.5 | 1 from 8 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 521 | 46 | 8.8% | −0.2 | 1 from 3 |
| Over 3m | 99 | 4 | 4% | −5 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 24 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Midnight Mayhem (IRE) (Presenting)
2 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Morning Mayhem (GB) (5 wins).
The wins came over 2m–2m1f; the highest grade won is Class 3 (Morning Mayhem (GB)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning Mayhem (GB) | 25 | 5 | 2m–2m1f | Class 3 |
| Midnight Alnwicky (GB) | 6 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 10 | 4 | 40% | +2.12 |
| Soft | 6 | 2 | 33% | +1.08 |
| Good | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | 9 | 3 | 33% | +0.45 |
| Class 3 | 5 | 2 | 40% | −0.25 |
| Class 1 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Class 5 | 2 | 1 | 50% | +3.00 |
| Class 2 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayr | 7 | 3 | 43% | +3.58 |
| Cheltenham | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Wetherby | 2 | 1 | 50% | −0.38 |
| Carlisle | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Perth | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Haydock | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.00 |
| Huntingdon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Doncaster | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newbury | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Aintree | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Hexham | 1 | 1 | 100% | +4.00 |
| Newcastle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 10 | 4 | 40% | +2.87 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 8 | 1 | 13% | −6.00 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 3 | 1 | 33% | +1.33 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny McMenamin | 9 | 3 | 33% | +0.08 |
| Jamie Hamilton | 4 | 2 | 50% | +1.12 |
| Jack Garritty | 4 | 1 | 25% | +1.00 |
| Conor Rabbitt | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Tom Midgley | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 19 | 6 | 32% | +0.20 |
| Cheekpieces | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 1 | 33% | −1.00 |
| 2025 | 8 | 2 | 25% | −0.92 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2023 | 3 | 1 | 33% | −1.38 |
| 2022 | 5 | 2 | 40% | +3.50 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 10 | 3 | 30% | −0.55 |
| Chase | 7 | 2 | 29% | −2.25 |
| NH Flat | 4 | 1 | 25% | +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 | Spd | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 22 Apr 26+48d | Perth | Fair Maid Of Perth Mares' Chase (Listed) (GBB Race) Held third early - mistake at 5th - moved into second after 4 out - urged before 3 out - driven approaching the run-in - edged out of second late but rallied - stuck on to take second | 2/4 | 1¼ | 11-0 | 127 | 101C | 121C | Danny McMenamin | 17/2 |
| 05 Mar 26+28d | Haydock | CopyBet Supporting UK Horse Racing 'Chasing Excellence' Novices' Chase (GBB Race) Sat close to pace early - moved to front at the 8th - stretched away after 4 out - drew away before the last and stayed on strongly to the line | 1/2 | 11-3 | 126 | 55C | 130C | Danny McMenamin | Evens | |
| 05 Feb 26+54d | Huntingdon | Gin And Dubonnet Lady Protectress Mares' Chase (Listed) (GBB Race) Settled in fourth early - moved into third four out - pushed along after two out and stayed on to finish third | 3/6 | 2 | 11-2 | 125 | 70A | 125B | Danny McMenamin | 11/2 |
| 2025 · 8 runs | ||||||||||
| 13 Dec 25+28d | Cheltenham | Quintessentially Mares' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled midfield early - urged into contention before two out to share fourth then well placed approaching last - kept on but couldn't find more late finishing fourth | 4/15 | 2¾ | 12-0 | 125 | 84B | 134A | Danny McMenamin | 12/1 |
| 15 Nov 25+14d | Wetherby | Boyle Sports Daily Money Back Meetings Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Sat close to the front early - upped tempo with the pace 4 out - asked for effort 3 out then eased back through the field to finish 4th | 4/5 | 8 | 11-1 | 125 | 71C | 118B | Danny McMenamin | 11/4 |
| 01 Nov 25+16d | Ayr | Bet With On Course Bookmakers Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled just off the pace early - improved into contention 4 out - moved up to second before 3 out and hit the front there - opened a big advantage approaching the last - kept finding more to the line for a comfortable win | 1/5 | 11-3 | 118 | 102C | 134C | Danny McMenamin | 7/4F | |
| 16 Oct 25+187d | Carlisle | David Allen 'Chasing Excellence' Beginners' Chase (GBB Race) Settled towards the back early - pushed along to close on the pace before 3 out - moved left approaching the last - kept going to the line - snatched second close home but denied by winner | 2/4 | 1½ | 10-12 | 118 | 85C | 126B | Danny McMenamin | 9/2 |
| 12 Apr 25+35d | Ayr | UK Greentech Glasgow Seafield Trophy Mares' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Tracked front group early - driven approaching 3 out - unable to find more before 2 out - finished sixth well beaten | 6/9 | 1¾ | 11-3 | 118 | 116B | 115A | Danny McMenamin | 7/2F |
| 08 Mar 25+19d | Ayr | LiveScore Bet Mares' Handicap Hurdle Settled with the pack early - improved smoothly on the inner three out - pushed into the front approaching two out - locked in a battle with the second all the way to the line - stuck on well to edge clear late | 1/11 | 11-6 | 112 | 103B | 133B | Danny McMenamin | 10/3F | |
| 17 Feb 25+27d | Carlisle | Book Your Conference And Events Now Handicap Hurdle Sat behind pace - pushed along three out and moved into second before the last - stayed on but unable to challenge for the win finishing second | 2/5 | 7 | 11-4 | 112 | 121C | 119B | Conor Rabbitt | 9/2 |
| 21 Jan 25+39d | Ayr | Watch RacingTV For Free For 31 Days Handicap Hurdle Sat behind front group early - urged into 3rd before 2 out - moved up to 2nd on the run-in - kept on but no match for winner | 2/7 | 6½ | 11-3 | 112 | 95A | 124B | Conor Rabbitt | 4/1 |
| 2024 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 13 Dec 24+279d | Doncaster | New Years Eve Gala Ball Handicap Hurdle Held a midfield spot early - stumbled on touchdown four out then driven up but couldn't find any more headway - found a late kick on the run-in to snatch third | 3/8 | 3½ | 11-11 | 112 | 49A | 115A | Conor Rabbitt | 8/1 |
| 09 Mar 24+350d | Ayr | Virgin Bet Cheltenham Festival Money Back Handicap Hurdle | 7/8 | 28 | 11-8 | 116 | 89C | 86C | Tom Midgley | 5/1 |
| 2023 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 25 Mar 23+15d | Newbury | British EBF BetVictor 'National Hunt' Mares' Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2 Limited Handicap Hurdle) (GBB Race) | 7/15 | 3¾ | 11-11 | 118 | 91B | 119A | Jamie Hamilton | 13/2 |
| 10 Mar 23+34d | Ayr | Visit Irish Store Sales With ITM EBF Mares' 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 2/9 | nk | 11-12 | 118 | 78B | 125A | Jamie Hamilton | 5/6F |
| 04 Feb 23+44d | Wetherby | Wilmot-Smith Memorial Mares' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 1/11 | 11-7 | — | 108B | 129A | Jamie Hamilton | 8/13F | |
| 2022 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 22 Dec 22+40d | Ayr | Coral First For Racing 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) | 1/14 | 10-11 | — | 117B | 135A | Jamie Hamilton | 5/2 | |
| 12 Nov 22+20d | Cheltenham | Stirrups Restaurant And Cocktail Bar Evesham Mares' Open NH Flat Race (Listed) (GBB Race) | 4/16 | nk | 11-0 | — | 136B | 121A | Jack Garritty | 12/1 |
| 23 Oct 22+209d | Aintree | Siniat EBF Mares' Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) | 2/10 | ½ | 11-4 | — | 124B | 127A | Jack Garritty | 16/1 |
| 28 Mar 22+20d | Hexham | Racegoers Club British Horse Racing's Fan Club. Open Maiden NH Flat Race (GBB Race) | 1/11 | 10-11 | — | 74A | 108A | Jack Garritty | 4/1 | |
| 08 Mar 22 | Newcastle | Follow Vickers.Bet On Facebook Mares' Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) | 3/12 | ¾ | 11-0 | — | 133A | 115A | Jack Garritty | 16/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Ruby Island won?
- Ruby Island (GB) won 6 of 21 archived starts between 2022 and 2026, a strike rate of 28.6%. Placed 12 times in total (57.1% of starts).
- Who trains Ruby Island?
- Ruby Island (GB) is trained by Nicky Richards, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 22 April 2026.
- Who is Ruby Island's sire?
- Ruby Island (GB) is by Trans Island (GB) out of Midnight Mayhem (IRE), whose sire is Presenting.
- What going does Ruby Island prefer?
- Ruby Island (GB) has the best record on good to soft going: 4 wins from 10 starts (40%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Ruby Island's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 127, from the run on 22 April 2026. That is also the highest on record.
- What is Ruby Island's sire's record?
- Trans Island (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 9% of 4,741 runs since Jan 2008 (295 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Ruby Island's siblings?
- Out of Midnight Mayhem (IRE), Ruby Island (GB) has 2 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Morning Mayhem (GB) (5). Highest grade won: Class 3 (Morning Mayhem (GB)). The wins came over 2m–2m1f. As at Oct 2026.