Horse profile
Serious Chat (IRE)
by Doyen (IRE) out of Mathine (FR) (Malinas)
17 runs · 12 courses · from May 2024
As at 18 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
6 wins · 5 courses
Ran 22 days ago · 3rd of 4
Last raced off OR 131
KTB Profile
Serious Chat (IRE) is 6 from 17. 5 of 12 starts on good or faster ground have ended in wins — 1 from 5 on softer.
Based on 17 archived runs · run-style from 8 commented runs · updated 18 Oct 2026
- 6–17Wins / Runs
- 35.3%Strike rate
- 9 (52.9%)Placed
- +14.37£1 level staken=17 at SP
- 1.68Fair A/E n=17 · 1.49 incl. margin
- 132Highest OR
- 54dAvg 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 rating131↓ 1lb off peak
131
107–132
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 130
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 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 11 | 130A | 103 | 3 · 130 / 92 |
| Soft | 3 | 104A | 98 | 2 · 104 / 101 |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 122B | 113 | 1 · — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 7 | 130A | 98 | 4 · 130 / 95 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 6 | 122B | 104 | 2 · 104 / 104 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2 | 106A | 75 | — |
| Over 3m | 1 | — | — | — |
Of 17 runs looked at, 1 has no figure: not enough races on the card to set the day (under 4) (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 16 figures from 17 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 8 analysed runs
- Prominent 3 (38%) · 2 wins
- Led 3 (38%) · 3 wins
- Held up 2 (25%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 11.5% of 7,346 runs since Jan 2008 (605 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 22 | 2 | 9.1% | −2.4 | — |
| Good to Firm | 350 | 42 | 12% | +0.5 | — |
| Good | 2,232 | 273 | 12.2% | +0.7 | 5 from 12 |
| Good to Soft | 1,430 | 193 | 13.5% | +2 | 0 from 2 |
| Soft | 2,005 | 215 | 10.7% | −0.8 | 1 from 3 |
| Heavy | 761 | 66 | 8.7% | −2.8 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 546 | 57 | 10.4% | −1.1 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 76 | 6 | 7.9% | −3.6 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 360 | 36 | 10% | −1.5 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 411 | 45 | 10.9% | −0.6 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 584 | 60 | 10.3% | −1.2 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2,177 | 251 | 11.5% | 0 | 1 from 2 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 2,193 | 264 | 12% | +0.5 | 2 from 6 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1,282 | 158 | 12.3% | +0.8 | 3 from 8 |
| Over 3m | 263 | 28 | 10.6% | −0.9 | 0 from 1 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 17 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Mathine (FR) (Malinas)
7 siblings in the archive, 4 winners — best of them Arizona Cardinal (GB) (7 wins).
The wins came over 2m1½f–3m2f; the highest grade won is Class 1 (Arizona Cardinal (GB)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Cardinal (GB) | 19 | 7 | 2m3f–3m | Class 1 |
| Spike Jones (GB) | 25 | 5 | 2m1½f–3m2f | Class 3 |
| Destroytheevidence (GB) | 21 | 4 | 2m5f–3m½f | Class 3 |
| Lilly Pedlar (GB) | 12 | 1 | 2m4f | Class 4 |
| Onetingfornuttin (IRE) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Presley (IRE) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
| Freedom Run (GB) | 5 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 12 | 5 | 42% | +12.87 |
| Soft | 3 | 1 | 33% | +3.50 |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | 7 | 2 | 29% | +1.75 |
| Class 3 | 4 | 2 | 50% | +4.00 |
| Class 2 | 3 | 1 | 33% | +10.00 |
| Class 5 | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.62 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haydock | 2 | 1 | 50% | +11.00 |
| Doncaster | 2 | 1 | 50% | +4.50 |
| Bangor-on-Dee | 2 | 1 | 50% | +3.00 |
| Stratford | 2 | 2 | 100% | +3.37 |
| Wetherby | 2 | 1 | 50% | −0.50 |
| Worcester | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Musselburgh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Warwick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Market Rasen | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Catterick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kilbeggan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ballinrobe | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 8 | 3 | 38% | +13.75 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 6 | 2 | 33% | +2.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2 | 1 | 50% | −0.38 |
| Over 3m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Hughes | 6 | 3 | 50% | +3.62 |
| Theo Gillard | 5 | 2 | 40% | +13.00 |
| Charlie Maggs | 4 | 1 | 25% | −0.25 |
| Mr J L Gleeson | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheekpieces | 12 | 4 | 33% | +16.25 |
| None | 5 | 2 | 40% | −1.88 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 1 | 20% | +8.00 |
| 2025 | 6 | 3 | 50% | +9.25 |
| 2024 | 6 | 2 | 33% | −2.88 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 13 | 5 | 38% | +16.75 |
| NH Flat | 3 | 1 | 33% | −1.38 |
| Chase | 1 | 0 | 0% | −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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep 26+139d | Worcester | Read Johnny Burke's Blog At Copybet Novices' Limited Handicap Steeple Chase (gbb Race) Settled in third early - dropped away by the front two from three out - soon well adrift - finished third | 3/4 | 25 | 11-10 | 131 | 83C | 114B | Theo Gillard | 10/1 |
| 09 May 26+24d | Haydock | Pertemps Network Long Distance Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Held up in the pack - urged forward 3 out - dropped away from 2 out - well held at the finish | 11/15 | 2½ | 11-1 | 132 | — | 124A | Theo Gillard | 9/1 |
| 15 Apr 26+46d | Haydock | Read Nicky Hendersons Unibet Blog Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Sat handy behind pace - moved powerfully into second before two out then went clear - drifted right under a push approaching last where cleared it well - stayed on to win | 1/10 | 10-13 | 127 | 130A | 143A | Theo Gillard | 12/1 | |
| 28 Feb 26+58d | Doncaster | Virgin Bet Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Sat third early - pushed into second before the final fence to challenge the front-runner - battled on gamely up the run-in but narrowly denied | 2/5 | ½ | 11-0 | 125 | 98C | 132B | Theo Gillard | 11/2 |
| 01 Jan 26+33d | Musselburgh | Virgin Bet A Good Bet Hogmaneigh Handicap Hurdle Held up at the back throughout - jumped awkwardly 9th - never involved and well held at the finish | 7/9 | 2¼ | 11-7 | 125 | 104B | 117A | Charlie Maggs | 9/1 |
| 29 Nov 25+33d | Doncaster | Howarth Timber & Building Supplies Handicap Hurdle Up with the pace - pressed for the front before the second then forged ahead and well in command approaching the last - kept on under hands and heels to score | 1/7 | 11-8 | 119 | 104A | 140A | Brian Hughes | 11/2 | |
| 27 Oct 25+21d | Bangor-on-Dee | Countryside Day On 12th November Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Handy on rail early - hit the 6th before hitting front only briefly - driven and lost lead on the home turn - dropped away fast after two out | 5/8 | 15 | 11-11 | 119 | 92B | 105B | Charlie Maggs | 5/1 |
| 06 Oct 25+149d | Stratford | DragonBet Offer 10 Get 20 Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Settled close up wide - joined leader two out - hit front off the home bend travelling strongly - opened advantage approaching final obstacle and stayed on strongly to the line | 1/6 | 11-11 | 114 | 78B | 131B | Charlie Maggs | 11/4 | |
| 10 May 25+28d | Warwick | Valley Handicap Hurdle Settled at the back early - stumbled at the 6th - pressed for effort before the 8th - left in pursuit of the leader from the 9th - not at best 3 out - closing when jumping awkwardly at the last - stayed on but denied close home | 2/3 | nk | 11-11 | 112 | 119C | 117C | Charlie Maggs | 4/9F |
| 12 Apr 25+27d | Bangor-on-Dee | Unicorn Travel Wrexham Limited Handicap Hurdle Settled in the pack early - improved into contention 4 out - urged forward after 3 out - edged in front before 2 out - stormed away approaching the last and stayed on to win | 1/7 | 11-7 | 107 | 103A | 126A | Theo Gillard | 4/1 | |
| 16 Mar 25+89d | Market Rasen | 100% RacingTV Profits Back To Racing Handicap Hurdle Sat close to the pace early - dropped away and urged after 3 out - regained second spot 2 out - couldn't threaten winner and hung on for third without finding more up the run-in | 3/6 | 1¼ | 11-11 | 107 | 111A | 121B | Brian Hughes | 13/2 |
| 17 Dec 24+31d | Catterick | Horseshoe Cafe Bar Opens Today Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Went straight to front - lost the advantage soon after second - given encouragement approaching two out and lacking the pace of principal rival off the home turn - stayed on from the last but well held | 2/7 | 14 | 11-7 | — | 117B | 117A | Brian Hughes | 7/2 |
| 16 Nov 24+31d | Wetherby | Scan Your tote Bet With Raceday-Ready Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Jumped a touch untidily early - set the pace throughout - asked for effort before 3 out - drew right away approaching the last and kept finding more to win | 1/5 | 11-0 | — | 91C | 120B | Brian Hughes | 1/2F | |
| 16 Oct 24+39d | Wetherby | Quilter Cheviot Supporting Spinal Research Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Settled in the pack early - hit a flat spot three from home before dropping to sixth and losing momentum - another mistake two out - stayed on late without threatening the front - finished sixth well beaten | 6/13 | nk | 11-0 | — | 122B | 116A | Brian Hughes | 7/1 |
| 07 Sep 24+97d | Stratford | Andy Townsend Memorial Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) Set the gallop at an easy speed early - upped the pressure 4f out - roused approaching the home turn - pushed along and put under pressure inside the final furlong - locked in a battle to the line - edged in front briefly then pushed back into second close home - found more in the last strides to prevail by the finish | 1/5 | 11-2 | — | 44C | 122B | Brian Hughes | 8/13F | |
| 02 Jun 24+26d | Kilbeggan | Follow Kilbeggan On Facebook (Pro/Am) Flat Race | 2/9 | 2½ | 11-9 | — | 106A | 138A | Mr J L Gleeson | 4/1 |
| 07 May 24 | Ballinrobe | Harrington Concrete & Quarries Flat Race | 5/16 | 1¾ | 11-9 | — | 55B | 120A | Mr J L Gleeson | 16/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Serious Chat (IRE) won?
- Serious Chat (IRE) won 6 of 17 archived starts between 2024 and 2026, a strike rate of 35.3%. Placed 9 times in total (52.9% of starts).
- Who trains Serious Chat (IRE)?
- Serious Chat (IRE) is trained by Donald McCain, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 25 September 2026.
- Who is Serious Chat (IRE)'s sire?
- Serious Chat (IRE) is by Doyen (IRE) out of Mathine (FR), whose sire is Malinas.
- What going does Serious Chat (IRE) prefer?
- Serious Chat (IRE) has the best record on good going: 5 wins from 12 starts (41.7%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Serious Chat (IRE)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 131, from the run on 25 September 2026. The highest on record is 132.
- What is Serious Chat (IRE)'s sire's record?
- Doyen (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 11.5% of 7,346 runs since Jan 2008 (605 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Serious Chat (IRE)'s siblings?
- Out of Mathine (FR), Serious Chat (IRE) has 7 other produce in our archive, 4 of them winners. Most wins: Arizona Cardinal (GB) (7). Highest grade won: Class 1 (Arizona Cardinal (GB)). The wins came over 2m1½f–3m2f. As at Oct 2026.