Soviet Pimpernel (IRE)
Soviet Pimpernel (IRE) is 3 from 21, including a Grade 3 win. The biggest win we hold: the Irish Independent Hurdle at Limerick (Dec 2019). Hasn't won since Dec 2019. Last raced off a career-high mark of 142.
- 3–21Wins / Runs
- 14.3%Strike rate
- 9 (42.9%)Placed
- −9.10£1 level staken=21 at SP
- 0.90Fair A/E n=21 · 0.75 incl. margin
- 142Highest OR
- 63dAvg 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
Best recent Speed 113
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 →
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 28 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 7 | 113B | 84 | — |
| Good | 4 | 110A | 93 | — |
| Heavy | 4 | 145A | 109 | — |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 113B | 95 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 28 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 9 | 113B | 90 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 8 | 145A | 95 | — |
Of 21 runs looked at, 4 have no figure: did not complete (2) · obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (1) · not enough races on the card to set the day (under 4) (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 17 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 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 3,136 runs since Jan 2008 (317 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 2 | 0 | 0% | −7.7 | — |
| Good to Firm | 118 | 9 | 7.6% | −0.1 | — |
| Good | 966 | 88 | 9.1% | +1.4 | 0 from 5 |
| Good to Soft | 509 | 33 | 6.5% | −1.2 | 1 from 3 |
| Soft | 897 | 66 | 7.4% | −0.3 | 1 from 8 |
| Heavy | 396 | 24 | 6.1% | −1.6 | 1 from 5 |
| Standard (AW) | 248 | 20 | 8.1% | +0.4 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 21 | 0 | 0% | −7.7 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 208 | 20 | 9.6% | +1.9 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 315 | 28 | 8.9% | +1.2 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 303 | 15 | 5% | −2.7 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 981 | 71 | 7.2% | −0.5 | 2 from 9 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 857 | 60 | 7% | −0.7 | 1 from 12 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 381 | 40 | 10.5% | +2.8 | — |
| Over 3m | 70 | 6 | 8.6% | +0.9 | — |
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
9 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them Elusive Belle (IRE) (3 wins).
The wins came over 1m–2m½f; the highest grade won is Class 3 (Elusive Belle (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elusive Belle (IRE) | 15 | 3 | 1m7½f–2m½f | Class 3 |
| Bellini Bliss (IRE) | 3 | 1 | 1m | — |
| Beyond Berlin (IRE) | 8 | 0 | — | — |
| Lonely Star (IRE) | 7 | 0 | — | — |
| Anuas Ar An Bpost (IRE) | 19 | 0 | — | — |
| Belts And Braces (IRE) | 8 | 0 | — | — |
| Baby Boomer (IRE) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Pimpernella (IRE) | 3 | 0 | — | — |
| Vector Belle (IRE) | 4 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 8 | 1 | 13% | −3.00 |
| Good | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Heavy | 5 | 1 | 20% | +0.00 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 1 | 33% | −1.10 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class 2 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leopardstown | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Limerick | 2 | 1 | 50% | +3.00 |
| Thurles | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Cheltenham | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Downpatrick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cork | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Punchestown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Killarney | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wexford | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tipperary | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Gowran Park | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.90 |
| Listowel | 1 | 1 | 100% | +4.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 12 | 1 | 8% | −10.10 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 9 | 2 | 22% | +1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Sexton | 7 | 2 | 29% | −0.10 |
| Darragh O'Keeffe | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Jack Kennedy | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jordan Gainford | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| J J Slevin | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Rachael Blackmore | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Simon Torrens | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Robbie Power | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr B O'Neill | 1 | 1 | 100% | +4.00 |
| Mr Derek O'Connor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr J J Codd | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 19 | 2 | 11% | −12.10 |
| Cheekpieces | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Visor | 1 | 1 | 100% | +4.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2019 | 7 | 3 | 43% | +4.90 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 9 | 2 | 22% | −2.10 |
| Chase | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| NH Flat | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Flat | 1 | 1 | 100% | +4.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 07 Aug 22+30d | Downpatrick | Randox Health Rated Hurdle | 5/7 | 7½ | 11-12 | 142 | 113B | 118A | Jack Kennedy | 13/2 |
| 08 Jul 22+41d | Cork | Hothouse Flowers Play Live After Racing Hurdle | 3/6 | 11 | 11-0 | 142 | — | 122B | Jordan Gainford | 8/1 |
| 28 May 22+12d | Punchestown | Ladbrokes Extra Places On Racing Every Day Hurdle | 3/6 | 2½ | 11-4 | 142 | 91A | 115B | Jack Kennedy | 2/1J |
| 16 May 22+64d | Killarney | Tote Sliabh Luachra Hurdle | 3/5 | 2¼ | 11-0 | 142 | 70C | 131B | Jordan Gainford | 9/1 |
| 13 Mar 22+63d | Limerick | Book Online At www.limerickraces.ie Beginners Chase | 2/7 | 10 | 11-12 | 128 | 69A | 126A | J J Slevin | 9/2 |
| 09 Jan 22+14d | Fairyhouse | Dan & Joan Moore Memorial Handicap Chase (Grade A) | 6/12 | 4 | 9-12 | 128 | 90C | 102C | Rachael Blackmore | 6/1 |
| 2021 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 26 Dec 21+15d | Leopardstown | 'bet Through The Free Racing Post App' Handicap Chase | 7/14 | 5½ | 10-13 | 129 | 113B | 117A | Simon Torrens | 12/1 |
| 11 Dec 21+16d | Fairyhouse | Visit Fairyhouse.ie For Christmas Ideas Handicap Chase | 5/12 | ½ | 11-10 | 129 | 58A | 126A | Kevin Sexton | 7/2F |
| 25 Nov 21+31d | Thurles | Betvictor Beginners Chase | 3/8 | 7 | 12-0 | — | 110A | 123A | Darragh O'Keeffe | 10/3 |
| 25 Oct 21+231d | Wexford | Download The BoyleSports App Beginners Chase | 4/13 | 16 | 12-0 | — | 115B | 125A | Darragh O'Keeffe | 7/1 |
| 08 Mar 21+71d | Leopardstown | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase | F/10 | — | 12-0 | — | — | — | Robbie Power | 16/5 |
| 2020 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 27 Dec 20+68d | Leopardstown | Paddy Power Games 'don't Think You're Special' Beginners Chase | 2/9 | 15 | 12-0 | — | 84A | 119B | Darragh O'Keeffe | 5/1 |
| 20 Oct 20+224d | Tipperary | Cashel Beginners Chase | PU/12 | — | 12-0 | — | — | — | Kevin Sexton | 9/1 |
| 10 Mar 20+72d | Cheltenham | Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) | 9/15 | 11 | 11-7 | 142 | 81C | 119C | Kevin Sexton | 50/1 |
| 2019 · 7 runs | ||||||||||
| 29 Dec 19+28d | Limerick | Irish Independent Hurdle (Grade 3) | 1/8 | 10-13 | 134 | 145A | 132A | Kevin Sexton | 4/1 | |
| 01 Dec 19+36d | Fairyhouse | Baroneracing.com Royal Bond Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) | 6/9 | 10 | 11-7 | — | 95C | 116A | Kevin Sexton | 16/1 |
| 26 Oct 19+22d | Cheltenham | Masterson Holdings Hurdle | 2/7 | ¾ | 10-12 | — | 103C | 136A | Kevin Sexton | 7/1 |
| 04 Oct 19+24d | Gowran Park | Joe Bollard Memorial Maiden Hurdle | 1/14 | 11-7 | — | 77B | 125A | Kevin Sexton | 9/10F | |
| 10 Sep 19+171d | Listowel | Kerry Petroleum Flat Race | 1/16 | 11-7 | — | — | 90A | Mr B O'Neill | 4/1 | |
| 23 Mar 19+20d | Thurles | www.thurlesraces.ie (Pro/Am) Flat Race | 3/9 | ½ | 11-7 | — | 95B | 119A | Mr Derek O'Connor | 7/4F |
| 03 Mar 19 | Leopardstown | TRI Superstore (Pro/Am) Flat Race | 2/7 | 5½ | 11-5 | — | 64A | 132A | Mr J J Codd | 2/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Soviet Pimpernel won?
- Soviet Pimpernel (IRE) won 3 of 21 archived starts between 2019 and 2022, a strike rate of 14.3%. Placed 9 times in total (42.9% of starts).
- Who trained Soviet Pimpernel?
- Soviet Pimpernel (IRE) was trained by Gordon Elliott on the most recent run on record, at Downpatrick on 7 August 2022.
- Who is Soviet Pimpernel's sire?
- Soviet Pimpernel (IRE) is by Elusive Pimpernel (USA) out of Soviet Belle (IRE), whose sire is Soviet Star.
- What going does Soviet Pimpernel prefer?
- Soviet Pimpernel (IRE) has the best record on good to soft going: 1 win from 3 starts (33.3%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Soviet Pimpernel's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 142, from the run on 7 August 2022. That is also the highest on record.
- What is Soviet Pimpernel's sire's record?
- Elusive Pimpernel (USA)'s progeny in our archive have won 7.7% of 3,136 runs since Jan 2008 (317 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Soviet Pimpernel's siblings?
- Out of Soviet Belle (IRE), Soviet Pimpernel (IRE) has 9 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: Elusive Belle (IRE) (3). Highest grade won: Class 3 (Elusive Belle (IRE)). The wins came over 1m–2m½f. As at Oct 2026.