Horse profile
Strong Project (IRE)
by Project Manager (GB) out of Hurricane Girl (IRE) (Strong Gale)
44 runs · 19 courses · from Jan 2005
As at 22 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 14 Oct 2009 — 6,216 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Oct 2009
7 wins · 5 courses
Last raced off OR 121
KTB Profile
Strong Project (IRE) is 7 from 44, including a Listed win. The biggest win we hold: the Phil Sweeney Memorial Chase at Thurles (Jan 2006). Hasn't won since May 2008. 3 of 6 starts at Thurles have ended in wins. Last raced off 121, 26lb below the career-high mark.
Based on 44 archived runs · updated 22 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 26lb off peak
- 7–44Wins / Runs
- 15.9%Strike rate
- 11 (25%)Placed
- +4.25£1 level staken=44 at SP
- 1.83Fair A/E n=44 · 1.56 incl. margin
- 147Highest OR
- 40dAvg 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 rating121↓ 26lb off peak
121
64–147
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
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
Sire
Project Manager (GB)
Progeny in our archive have won 6.7% of 15 runs since Jan 2008 (1 horse). A small sample.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 2 | 1 | 50% | +43.3 | 1 from 5 |
| Good to Soft | 1 | 0 | 0% | −6.7 | 0 from 1 |
| Soft | 8 | 0 | 0% | −6.7 | 5 from 25 |
| Heavy | 4 | 0 | 0% | −6.7 | 1 from 12 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −6.7 | 0 from 3 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 12 | 1 | 8.3% | +1.6 | 5 from 26 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 2 | 0 | 0% | −6.7 | 2 from 14 |
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
Dam
Hurricane Girl (IRE) (Strong Gale)
5 siblings in the archive, 3 winners — best of them Shutthefrontdoor (IRE) (9 wins).
The wins came over 1m7½f–3m5f; the highest grade won is Listed (Shutthefrontdoor (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shutthefrontdoor (IRE) | 22 | 9 | 1m7½f–3m5f | Listed |
| Gayle Abated (IRE) | 5 | 1 | 3m | — |
| Coolnacarriga (IRE) | 14 | 1 | 2m | — |
| The Real Project (IRE) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
| Shutthebackdoor (IRE) | 3 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 25 | 5 | 20% | −2.75 |
| Heavy | 12 | 1 | 8% | −7.00 |
| Good | 5 | 1 | 20% | +16.00 |
| Good to Soft | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Good to Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punchestown | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Thurles | 6 | 3 | 50% | +10.00 |
| Leopardstown | 5 | 1 | 20% | +0.00 |
| Cork | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Listowel | 3 | 1 | 33% | +0.25 |
| Tralee | 3 | 1 | 33% | +18.00 |
| Gowran Park | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Limerick | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Killarney | 2 | 1 | 50% | +1.00 |
| Kilbeggan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tipperary (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fairyhouse (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Navan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Limerick (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Aintree | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Clonmel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Naas | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tipperary | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 26 | 5 | 19% | +9.25 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 14 | 2 | 14% | −1.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Allen | 29 | 4 | 14% | +8.00 |
| D J Casey | 8 | 2 | 25% | +0.25 |
| Paul Carberry | 2 | 1 | 50% | +1.00 |
| B M Cash | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Davy Russell | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr P M Byrne | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fran Berry | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Graham Lee | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 37 | 7 | 19% | +11.25 |
| Blinkers | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2008 | 9 | 1 | 11% | +12.00 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 2006 | 14 | 3 | 21% | +2.00 |
| 2005 | 14 | 3 | 21% | −2.75 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 32 | 5 | 16% | −12.75 |
| Hurdle | 10 | 2 | 20% | +19.00 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 09+67d | Punchestown | Www.punchestown.com Handicap Chase (0-130) | PU/19 | — | 11-4 | 121 | — | John Allen | 20/1 |
| 08 Aug 09+20d | Kilbeggan | Hackett's Bookmakers Handicap Chase (0-130) | 2/14 | 1¾ | 11-11 | 118 | 126A | John Allen | 25/1 |
| 19 Jul 09+47d | Tipperary (IRE) | Tote Jackpot Races 3 to 6 Handicap Chase | 5/9 | ½ | 11-11 | 120 | 114A | John Allen | 14/1 |
| 02 Jun 09+52d | Listowel | St. John's Literary Centre Handicap Hurdle (81-116) | 8/16 | 3 | 11-11 | 115 | 105A | John Allen | 25/1 |
| 11 Apr 09+27d | Cork | Mallow Handicap Chase (0-123) | 16/19 | 1 | 11-12 | 123 | 115C | John Allen | 33/1 |
| 15 Mar 09+91d | Limerick | Charleville Cheese Handicap Chase (0-130) | 4/14 | 3 | 11-10 | 124 | 123A | John Allen | 33/1 |
| 14 Dec 08+38d | Cork | O'Connell Logistics Hilly Way Chase (Grade 2) | 8/12 | 4 | 11-4 | 124 | 106C | John Allen | 50/1 |
| 06 Nov 08+36d | Thurles | Thurles Chase | 4/6 | 12 | 11-0 | 124 | 100B | John Allen | 25/1 |
| 01 Oct 08+38d | Tralee | Ballygarry House McGillicuddy Cup Handicap Hurdle (0-140) | PU/10 | — | 10-13 | 113 | — | John Allen | 14/1 |
| 24 Aug 08+49d | Cork | Kevin Mcmanus Bookmaker Hurdle | 7/8 | 2 | 11-2 | 117 | 109A | John Allen | 25/1 |
| 06 Jul 08+42d | Limerick | Coffey Construction Handicap Hurdle | 10/14 | 30 | 11-7 | 120 | 110C | John Allen | 12/1 |
| 25 May 08+80d | Tralee | Barrys Bakery Hurdle | 1/12 | 11-2 | 120 | 128A | John Allen | 20/1 | |
| 06 Mar 08+12d | Thurles | Cashel Fine Art Chase | 8/9 | 1½ | 11-2 | 135 | 100C | John Allen | 33/1 |
| 23 Feb 08+30d | Fairyhouse (IRE) | Replay at www.attheraces.com Handicap Hurdle | F/20 | — | 11-2 | 118 | — | John Allen | 33/1 |
| 24 Jan 08+47d | Gowran Park | Alo Duffin Memorial Galmoy Hurdle (Grade 3) | 7/8 | 27 | 11-0 | 118 | 97C | John Allen | 50/1 |
| 08 Dec 07+345d | Navan | Proudstown Handicap Hurdle | 11/18 | 8 | 10-10 | 130 | 108C | B M Cash | 25/1 |
| 28 Dec 06+18d | Leopardstown | woodiesdiy.com Christmas Hurdle (Grade 2) | 6/8 | ¾ | 11-3 | 130 | 106C | John Allen | 25/1 |
| 10 Dec 06+45d | Cork | O'Connell Logistics Hilly Way Chase (Grade 2) | 4/11 | 1¾ | 11-7 | 145 | 105C | John Allen | 9/1 |
| 26 Oct 06+7d | Thurles | Vendee Hurdle | 1/12 | 11-0 | 131 | 125C | John Allen | 7/1 | |
| 19 Oct 06+11d | Punchestown | Star 'Best For Racing ' Chase (Listed) | 4/6 | 4½ | 11-12 | 145 | 109C | John Allen | 25/1 |
| 08 Oct 06+14d | Limerick (IRE) | Tote Munster National Handicap Chase | 7/11 | 17 | 11-9 | 147 | 95C | John Allen | 16/1 |
| 24 Sep 06+139d | Listowel | Dawn Milk Handicap Chase | UR/5 | — | 11-10 | 147 | — | John Allen | 4/1 |
| 08 May 06+12d | Killarney | Europe Hotel Handicap Chase | 2/8 | ½ | 11-10 | 147 | 134C | John Allen | 5/2F |
| 26 Apr 06+19d | Punchestown | S.M.Morris Ltd Handicap Chase (0-150) | 3/13 | 3 | 11-10 | 144 | 120C | John Allen | 16/1 |
| 07 Apr 06+29d | Aintree | John Smith's Melling Chase (Grade 1) | 5/11 | 2 | 11-10 | 144 | 103C | Davy Russell | 66/1 |
| 09 Mar 06+19d | Thurles | Cashel Fine Arts Chase | 1/8 | 11-3 | 144 | 115C | John Allen | 2/1F | |
| 18 Feb 06+6d | Gowran Park | Red Mills Chase (Grade 2) | 3/4 | 9 | 11-8 | 131 | 100C | John Allen | 8/1 |
| 12 Feb 06+24d | Leopardstown | Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup (Grade 1) | F/7 | — | 11-12 | 131 | — | John Allen | 20/1 |
| 19 Jan 06+14d | Thurles | Maclochlainn Kinloch Brae Chase (Gr2) | 3/7 | 3½ | 11-8 | 131 | 122C | John Allen | 9/2 |
| 05 Jan 06+25d | Thurles | Phil Sweeney Memorial Chase (Listed) | 1/6 | 11-6 | 131 | 131C | John Allen | 4/1 | |
| 11 Dec 05+24d | Punchestown | John Durkan Punchestown Chase (Grade 1) | 6/8 | 4½ | 11-12 | 138 | 102C | John Allen | 25/1 |
| 17 Nov 05+5d | Clonmel | Clonmel Oil Chase (Grade 2) | UR/5 | — | 11-4 | 137 | — | D J Casey | 16/1 |
| 12 Nov 05+23d | Naas | Woodlands Park Chase (Grade 3) | 4/6 | 9 | 11-8 | 137 | 118C | D J Casey | 12/1 |
| 20 Oct 05+12d | Punchestown | Daily Star Chase (Listed) | 4/5 | 25 | 11-12 | 137 | 97C | D J Casey | 14/1 |
| 08 Oct 05+15d | Gowran Park | National Lottery Champion Chase (Gr2) | 2/3 | nk | 11-6 | 138 | 118C | D J Casey | 2/1 |
| 23 Sep 05+29d | Listowel | Southhampton Goodwill Chase | 1/5 | 11-3 | 138 | 111C | D J Casey | 9/4 | |
| 25 Aug 05+109d | Tralee | Denny Havasnack (QR) Race | 15/17 | 12 | 10-4 | 64 | 56C | Mr P M Byrne | 16/1 |
| 08 May 05+4d | Killarney | O'Connor,Sutton & Cronin Engineers Chase | 1/5 | 11-6 | 131 | 119C | Paul Carberry | 2/1 | |
| 04 May 05+8d | Tipperary | Tipperary Racecourse Supporters Club Maiden | 4/18 | ½ | 9-2 | — | 76C | Fran Berry | 9/2 |
| 26 Apr 05+28d | Punchestown | Ellier Developments Novice Chase (Grade 2) | 5/8 | 25 | 11-3 | — | 88C | Graham Lee | 12/1 |
| 29 Mar 05+23d | Fairyhouse | Powers Gold Cup Chase (Grade 1) | F/13 | — | 11-9 | — | — | D J Casey | 18/1 |
| 06 Mar 05+28d | Leopardstown | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Novice Chase | 1/5 | 11-12 | — | 100C | D J Casey | 4/1 | |
| 06 Feb 05+28d | Leopardstown | Dr.P.J. Moriarty Novice Chase (Grade 1) | 5/7 | 7 | 11-12 | — | 92C | D J Casey | 15/2 |
| 09 Jan 05 | Leopardstown | Paddy Fitzpatrick Memorial Novice Chase | 2/6 | 2 | 11-5 | — | 107C | Paul Carberry | 6/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Strong Project (IRE) won?
- Strong Project (IRE) won 7 of 44 archived starts between 2005 and 2009, a strike rate of 15.9%. Placed 11 times in total (25% of starts).
- Who trained Strong Project (IRE)?
- Strong Project (IRE) was trained by Sean O O'Brien on the most recent run on record, at Punchestown on 14 October 2009.
- Who is Strong Project (IRE)'s sire?
- Strong Project (IRE) is by Project Manager (GB) out of Hurricane Girl (IRE), whose sire is Strong Gale.
- What going does Strong Project (IRE) prefer?
- Strong Project (IRE) has the best record on soft going: 5 wins from 25 starts (20%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Strong Project (IRE)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 121, from the run on 14 October 2009. The highest on record is 147.
- What is Strong Project (IRE)'s sire's record?
- Project Manager (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 6.7% of 15 runs since Jan 2008 (1 horse), Flat and jumps together. A small sample.
- Who are Strong Project (IRE)'s siblings?
- Out of Hurricane Girl (IRE), Strong Project (IRE) has 5 other produce in our archive, 3 of them winners. Most wins: Shutthefrontdoor (IRE) (9). Highest grade won: Listed (Shutthefrontdoor (IRE)). The wins came over 1m7½f–3m5f. As at Oct 2026.