Slim Pickings (IRE)
Slim Pickings (IRE) is 4 from 25, including a Grade 3 win. The biggest win we hold: the Irish Field Novice Chase at Punchestown (Nov 2005). Hasn't won since Apr 2006.
- 4–25Wins / Runs
- 16%Strike rate
- 13 (52%)Placed
- −12.24£1 level staken=25 at SP
- 1.17Fair A/E n=25 · 0.94 incl. margin
- 147Highest OR
- 60dAvg 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 7.4% of 309 runs since Jan 2008 (36 horses).
Strongest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 11% from 109.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 8 | 0 | 0% | −7.4 | — |
| Good to Firm | 36 | 6 | 16.7% | +9.3 | — |
| Good | 100 | 10 | 10% | +2.6 | 0 from 4 |
| Good to Soft | 45 | 1 | 2.2% | −5.2 | 0 from 6 |
| Soft | 62 | 6 | 9.7% | +2.3 | 1 from 8 |
| Heavy | 57 | 0 | 0% | −7.4 | 3 from 7 |
| Standard (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −7.4 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 109 | 12 | 11% | +3.6 | 1 from 3 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 146 | 8 | 5.5% | −1.9 | 1 from 5 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 48 | 3 | 6.3% | −1.1 | 2 from 14 |
| Over 3m | 6 | 0 | 0% | −7.4 | 0 from 3 |
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
No other produce in our archive. It holds racing in Great Britain, Ireland and France from 2005, so siblings racing elsewhere won’t appear here.
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 8 | 1 | 13% | −3.00 |
| Heavy | 7 | 3 | 43% | +0.76 |
| Good to Soft | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Good | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leopardstown | 5 | 1 | 20% | −2.62 |
| Gowran Park | 3 | 1 | 33% | +0.00 |
| Naas | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Navan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Aintree | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Punchestown | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.38 |
| Newbury | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Naas (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cheltenham | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thurles | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Limerick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cork | 1 | 1 | 100% | +4.00 |
| Galway | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 14 | 2 | 14% | −6.62 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 5 | 1 | 20% | −2.62 |
| Over 3m | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 3 | 1 | 33% | +0.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barry Geraghty | 9 | 1 | 11% | −4.00 |
| Davy Russell | 4 | 1 | 25% | −1.62 |
| T G M Ryan | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| P W Flood | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| D J Casey | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.38 |
| A B Joyce | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Robbie Power | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| A P McCoy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| B M Cash | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr Derek O'Connor | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 24 | 4 | 17% | −11.24 |
| Cheekpieces | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2007 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2006 | 7 | 1 | 14% | −2.00 |
| 2005 | 7 | 3 | 43% | +0.76 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 19 | 2 | 11% | −11.62 |
| Hurdle | 5 | 1 | 20% | −2.62 |
| NH Flat | 1 | 1 | 100% | +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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 · 5 runs | |||||||||
| 28 Dec 08+29d | Leopardstown | Lexus Chase (Grade 1) | 6/9 | 30 | 11-10 | 143 | 114C | P W Flood | 33/1 |
| 29 Nov 08+20d | Newbury | Hennessy Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Grade 3) | 9/15 | 7 | 11-1 | 147 | 107C | P W Flood | 12/1 |
| 09 Nov 08+218d | Navan | ladbrokes.com Fortria Chase (Grade 2) | 2/6 | 4 | 11-4 | 143 | 130B | Barry Geraghty | 14/1 |
| 05 Apr 08+34d | Aintree | John Smith's Grand National Chase (Handicap) Grade 3 | 4/40 | 16 | 11-3 | 147 | 122A | Barry Geraghty | 10/1 |
| 02 Mar 08+66d | Leopardstown | Mick Holly Memorial Handicap Chase | 5/12 | 3 | 11-6 | 147 | 133A | T G M Ryan | 14/1 |
| 2007 · 6 runs | |||||||||
| 27 Dec 07+19d | Leopardstown | paddypowerpoker.com Handicap Hurdle (0-140) | SU/14 | — | 11-10 | 123 | — | T G M Ryan | 13/2 |
| 08 Dec 07+28d | Navan | Proudstown Handicap Hurdle | 2/18 | ½ | 10-3 | 123 | 134C | T G M Ryan | 11/2 |
| 10 Nov 07+210d | Naas (IRE) | James & Helen Hannon Memorial Handicap Chase | 6/7 | 3 | 11-5 | 147 | 116C | A B Joyce | 10/1 |
| 14 Apr 07+30d | Aintree | John Smith's Grand National Chase (Handicap) (Grade 3) | 3/40 | 1¼ | 10-8 | 140 | 124C | Barry Geraghty | 33/1 |
| 15 Mar 07+49d | Cheltenham | Racing Post Plate Handicap Chase (Grade 3) | 5/23 | ¾ | 10-11 | 140 | 126C | Barry Geraghty | 33/1 |
| 25 Jan 07+77d | Gowran Park | Thyestes Handicap Chase | F/16 | — | 11-3 | 140 | — | Barry Geraghty | 16/1 |
| 2006 · 7 runs | |||||||||
| 09 Nov 06+12d | Thurles | Thurles Chase | 3/6 | 26 | 11-12 | 140 | 121C | Barry Geraghty | 3/1 |
| 28 Oct 06+21d | Naas | Poplar Square Chase (Grade 3) | PU/5 | — | 11-8 | 144 | — | Barry Geraghty | 9/4 |
| 07 Oct 06+146d | Gowran Park | National Lottery Agent Champion Chase (Grade 2 Chase) | 3/8 | 7 | 11-6 | 145 | 122C | Barry Geraghty | 6/1 |
| 14 May 06+19d | Limerick | Hugh Mcmahon Memorial Chase | 3/9 | 1½ | 11-8 | 145 | 127C | Robbie Power | 11/8F |
| 25 Apr 06+10d | Punchestown | Ellier Developments Novice Chase (Grd2) | 2/6 | 5 | 11-6 | — | 119C | A P McCoy | 7/2 |
| 15 Apr 06+84d | Cork | Imperial Call Chase (Listed) | 1/7 | 11-2 | 143 | 125C | Barry Geraghty | 4/1 | |
| 21 Jan 06+24d | Naas | Woodlands Park Novice Chase (Grade 2) | 4/6 | 30 | 11-8 | — | 102C | B M Cash | 9/1 |
| 2005 · 7 runs | |||||||||
| 28 Dec 05+39d | Leopardstown | Ascon/Rohcon Novice Chase (Grade 1) | F/10 | — | 11-10 | — | — | Davy Russell | 7/1 |
| 19 Nov 05+19d | Punchestown | Irish Field Novice Chase | 1/5 | 11-2 | — | 123C | D J Casey | 11/8F | |
| 31 Oct 05+217d | Galway | W.B.Gavin & Co. Beginners Chase | 2/18 | ½ | 11-12 | — | 133C | D J Casey | 9/1 |
| 28 Mar 05+22d | Fairyhouse | Sherry Fitzgerald Hurdle | 7/18 | 7 | 11-12 | — | 114C | Davy Russell | 11/2 |
| 06 Mar 05+29d | Leopardstown | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Hurdle | 1/18 | 11-12 | — | 130C | Davy Russell | 11/8F | |
| 05 Feb 05+16d | Naas | Barretstown Maiden Hurdle | 3/23 | 3 | 11-12 | — | 106C | Davy Russell | 10/3 |
| 20 Jan 05 | Gowran Park | Cork Airport INH Flat Race | 1/6 | 11-4 | — | 131C | Mr Derek O'Connor | 2/1F | |
Quick answers
- How many races has Slim Pickings won?
- Slim Pickings (IRE) won 4 of 25 archived starts between 2005 and 2008, a strike rate of 16%. Placed 13 times in total (52% of starts).
- Who trained Slim Pickings?
- Slim Pickings (IRE) was trained by T J Taaffe on the most recent run on record, at Leopardstown on 28 December 2008.
- Who is Slim Pickings's sire?
- Slim Pickings (IRE) is by Scribano (GB) out of Adapan (GB), whose sire is Pitpan.
- What going does Slim Pickings prefer?
- Slim Pickings (IRE) has the best record on heavy going: 3 wins from 7 starts (42.9%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Slim Pickings's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 143, from the run on 28 December 2008. The highest on record is 147.
- What is Slim Pickings's sire's record?
- Scribano (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 7.4% of 309 runs since Jan 2008 (36 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 11% from 109.