Horse profile
The Boola Boss (IRE)
by Quest For Peace (IRE) out of Hy Kate (IRE) (Over The River)
25 runs · 12 courses · from Oct 2021
As at 1 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
Won last time out
7 wins · 5 courses
Last run 14 Oct 2026 · 1st of 8
Last raced off OR 116
KTB Profile
The Boola Boss is a 7 from 25 gelding who won last time out in the RWK Goodman Veterans Handicap Steeple Chase at Ffos Las in Oct 2026. All seven wins have come in handicaps over 2m5f – 3m, four of them on good or good to soft. He has won twice at Chepstow and twice at Worcester from 12 different courses. Aged 10 at his last run in Oct 2026 he carried an official rating of 116.
Based on 25 archived runs · run-style from 12 commented runs since Oct 2024 · updated 1 Nov 2026
- 7–25Wins / Runs
- 28%Strike rate
- 12 (48%)Placed
- +13.13£1 level staken=25 at SP
- 1.93Fair A/E n=25 · 1.69 incl. margin
- 120Highest OR
- 76dAvg 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 rating116↓ 4lb off peak
116
97–120
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 123
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 1 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 12 | 112A | 100.5 | 2 runs · 101 / 94.5 |
| Good to Soft | 6 | 103A | 92 | 3 runs · 103 / 93 |
| Soft | 5 | 123A | 93 | 1 run · — |
| Good to Firm | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 1 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 16 | 123A | 101 | 6 runs · 123 / 97 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 5 | 104A | 91 | — |
| Over 3m | 2 | 95C | 70 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1 | — | — | — |
Of 25 runs looked at, 1 has no figure: did not complete (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 24 figures from 25 runs · as at 22 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 Oct 2024
- Prominent 5 (42%) · 2 wins
- Mid-division 4 (33%) · 1 win
- Held up 2 (17%) · 0 wins
- Led 1 (8%) · 1 win
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 12.9% of 178 runs since Dec 2020 (26 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −12.9 | 0 from 1 |
| Good | 65 | 13 | 20% | +7.1 | 4 from 12 |
| Good to Soft | 38 | 4 | 10.5% | −2.4 | 2 from 7 |
| Soft | 47 | 3 | 6.4% | −6.5 | 1 from 5 |
| Heavy | 27 | 3 | 11.1% | −1.8 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 40 | 2 | 5% | −7.9 | 0 from 1 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 76 | 8 | 10.5% | −2.4 | 0 from 6 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 52 | 12 | 23.1% | +10.2 | 7 from 16 |
| Over 3m | 10 | 1 | 10% | −2.9 | 0 from 2 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Dec 2020 · as at 1 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Hy Kate (IRE) (Over The River)
4 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them Harrys Hope (IRE) (4 wins).
The wins came over 2m3f–3m; the highest grade won is Class 5 (Harrys Hope (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrys Hope (IRE) | 21 | 4 | 2m3f–3m | Class 5 |
| The Boola Bee (IRE) | 31 | 4 | 3m | Class 5 |
| Boola River (IRE) | 6 | 0 | — | — |
| On The Grid (IRE) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 12 | 4 | 33% | +12.25 |
| Good to Soft | 7 | 2 | 29% | +0.88 |
| Soft | 5 | 1 | 20% | +1.00 |
| Good to Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | 20 | 5 | 25% | +1.13 |
| Class 2 | 2 | 1 | 50% | +4.00 |
| Class 3 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class 5 | 1 | 1 | 100% | +10.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ffos Las | 5 | 1 | 20% | +1.00 |
| Chepstow | 5 | 2 | 40% | +0.63 |
| Newbury | 3 | 1 | 33% | +2.00 |
| Worcester | 3 | 2 | 67% | +13.50 |
| Stratford | 2 | 1 | 50% | +3.00 |
| Doncaster | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ascot | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Taunton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cheltenham | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Market Rasen | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ludlow | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Bangor-on-Dee | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 16 | 7 | 44% | +22.13 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Over 3m | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Bowen | 9 | 3 | 33% | +13.00 |
| Paul O'Brien | 4 | 2 | 50% | +3.88 |
| Harry Cobden | 4 | 1 | 25% | +1.50 |
| Jamie Brace | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.75 |
| Ben Jones | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Adam Wedge | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Bryony Frost | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr J L Gleeson | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tongue tie | 14 | 5 | 36% | +10.25 |
| None | 11 | 2 | 18% | +2.88 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 2 | 50% | +4.88 |
| 2025 | 6 | 2 | 33% | +1.75 |
| 2024 | 5 | 1 | 20% | +0.00 |
| 2023 | 3 | 1 | 33% | +2.50 |
| 2022 | 4 | 1 | 25% | +7.00 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 19 | 7 | 37% | +19.13 |
| Hurdle | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| NH Flat | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 14 Oct 26+162d | Ffos Las | RWK Goodman Veterans' Handicap Steeple Chase (Leg 6 Of The Stayers' Veterans' Chase Series) Up with the pace early - pushed along to close on the front runner before 2 out then hit the front and drew away approaching the last - margin cut near the line but held on to win | 1/8 | 10-4 | 116 | 123A | 125B | Sean Bowen | 5/1 | |
| 05 May 26+24d | Ffos Las | Sean Bowen Champion Jockey Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled midway through the field early - jumped poorly 14th and lost momentum - shuffled behind the pace 3 out - responded to urging after 2 out to move into third - stayed on but never troubled the front two up the run-in | 3/9 | ½ | 11-11 | 117 | 101B | 127A | Sean Bowen | 5/2F |
| 11 Apr 26+22d | Chepstow | Tiptop Lavish Latrine Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled in the pack early - made progress on the front-runners by the 12th - blundered when going up to challenge 4 out - driven along after hitting the front 2 out - kicked clear before the last and held on comfortably to score | 1/8 | 11-6 | 112 | 93A | 118B | Paul O'Brien | 15/8F | |
| 20 Mar 26+98d | Newbury | BetVictor Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Driven from the off - settled in the pack before pressing forward by the 13th - pushed along and dropped back 4 out - still involved with 2 out - finished well to move into fourth near the line | 4/11 | 3 | 11-7 | 114 | 103A | 119A | Sean Bowen | 16/1 |
| 2025 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 12 Dec 25+21d | Doncaster | Magnavale Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled off the pace early and untidy over an early obstacle - moved into second by the 5th and hit the front approaching the 10th - drifted off a true line 4 out - overtaken before 2 out and quickly lost momentum - dropped to third nearing the final flight | 3/6 | 8 | 10-13 | 117 | 91A | 112B | Jamie Brace | 14/1 |
| 21 Nov 25+41d | Ascot | Ladbrokes Best Odds Guaranteed In Racing Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled early on with the front group - shared the advantage from the 2nd before being pressed and overtaken approaching 3 out - dropped away from 2 out to finish 8th | 8/9 | 3¾ | 11-13 | 119 | 88A | 115A | Bryony Frost | 16/1 |
| 11 Oct 25+189d | Chepstow | DragonBet / Native River Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled towards the back early - made progress from halfway to close on the front group - pushed along before 3 out and stayed on late to finish 4th | 4/7 | 1½ | 10-9 | 120 | 106A | 108B | Sean Bowen | 7/1 |
| 05 Apr 25+15d | Chepstow | DragonBet The Independent Bookmaker Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Up with the pace from the off - veering right at every fence - front before the 2nd - displaced briefly then back in front 3rd - lost top spot after the 7th but stayed in contention - regained the advantage at the 8th - pressed on strongly 4 out - pulled right away after 2 out - stayed on to win | 1/5 | 10-11 | 112 | 96C | 131B | Jamie Brace | 7/4F | |
| 21 Mar 25+22d | Newbury | BetVictor A Run For Your Money Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Went to front after 1st - opened up daylight by 2 out - drifted left under pressure in the closing stages and kept finding more to the line | 1/6 | 11-2 | 108 | 55A | 119B | Sean Bowen | 4/1 | |
| 27 Feb 25+97d | Taunton | Richard Williams Memorial Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Bumped at the opening fence - settled at the back and scratchy over the second - made headway by the sixth - up to third but unable to threaten the leaders 3 out | 3/5 | 14 | 11-2 | 110 | 115C | 108B | Ben Jones | 11/1 |
| 2024 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 22 Nov 24+28d | Chepstow | Noahs Ark Childrens Hospital Charity Handicap Chase Struggled from the outset - lost touch with the field - dropped well adrift - pulled up before 3 out | PU/8 | — | 11-2 | 113 | — | — | Harry Cobden | 11/1 |
| 25 Oct 24+18d | Cheltenham | Glenfarclas Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Chase Held a forward spot early - clipped the 10th - dropped away after 4 out - well held at the finish | 12/18 | 7 | 11-3 | 114 | 45C | 100C | Mr J L Gleeson | 18/1 |
| 07 Oct 24+141d | Stratford | Cs Recycling Handicap Chase Tracked the front-runner from the outer - pushed into second rounding the last bend and drew nearly level entering the straight with a real shout - lost momentum and held on for third | 3/5 | 3¼ | 11-8 | 114 | 93C | 121B | Paul O'Brien | 7/1 |
| 19 May 24+36d | Stratford | William Hill Extra Place Races Handicap Chase | 1/6 | 11-7 | 107 | 109B | 130B | Paul O'Brien | 4/1 | |
| 13 Apr 24+279d | Chepstow | DragonBet 8 Places On The National Handicap Chase | 2/9 | 4¾ | 11-11 | 107 | 72A | 114B | Paul O'Brien | 20/1 |
| 2023 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 09 Jul 23+24d | Market Rasen | Market Rasen Festival Hall Handicap Chase | 5/5 | 48 | 11-2 | 107 | 95C | 102C | Harry Cobden | 11/10F |
| 15 Jun 23+24d | Worcester | Neil And Ged's 60th Handicap Chase | 1/8 | 11-6 | 102 | 112A | 128B | Harry Cobden | 9/2 | |
| 22 May 23+345d | Ffos Las | Download Fitzdares For Free Race Streaming Handicap Hurdle | 5/7 | 21 | 11-6 | 102 | 111C | 98C | Harry Cobden | 6/1 |
| 2022 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 11 Jun 22+14d | Worcester | Amodil Group Novices' Handicap Chase | 1/14 | 11-11 | 97 | 101B | 126A | Sean Bowen | 10/1 | |
| 28 May 22+23d | Ffos Las | GG's Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) | 3/4 | 9½ | 11-1 | 101 | 64C | 108B | Sean Bowen | 13/8F |
| 05 May 22+115d | Worcester | Cazoo Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) | 3/8 | 11 | 11-7 | 103 | 104A | 111A | Sean Bowen | 13/2 |
| 10 Jan 22+26d | Ludlow | Luke Watson Memorial 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div 2) | 6/9 | 6 | 11-8 | — | 69C | 92C | Ben Jones | 7/1 |
| 2021 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 15 Dec 21+35d | Newbury | BetVictor Wishes Everyone A Merry Christmas EBF Stallions 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 8/10 | 2 | 10-12 | — | 96A | 109A | Adam Wedge | 40/1 |
| 10 Nov 21+25d | Bangor-on-Dee | Racing Welfare Supporting Racing's Workforce Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 3/11 | ¾ | 10-12 | — | 91A | 105A | Sean Bowen | 8/1 |
| 16 Oct 21 | Ffos Las | Fedwen Tentage Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) | 3/9 | 4 | 11-0 | — | 100A | 117A | Adam Wedge | 7/2 |
Quick answers
- How many races has The Boola Boss won?
- The Boola Boss (IRE) won 7 of 25 archived starts between 2021 and 2026, a strike rate of 28%. Placed 12 times in total (48% of starts).
- Who trains The Boola Boss?
- The Boola Boss (IRE) is trained by Rebecca Curtis, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 14 October 2026.
- Who is The Boola Boss's sire?
- The Boola Boss (IRE) is by Quest For Peace (IRE) out of Hy Kate (IRE), whose sire is Over The River.
- What going does The Boola Boss prefer?
- The Boola Boss (IRE) has the best record on good going: 4 wins from 12 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 The Boola Boss's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 116, from the run on 14 October 2026. The highest on record is 120.
- What is The Boola Boss's sire's record?
- Quest For Peace (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 12.9% of 178 runs since Dec 2020 (26 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are The Boola Boss's siblings?
- Out of Hy Kate (IRE), The Boola Boss (IRE) has 4 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: Harrys Hope (IRE) (4). Highest grade won: Class 5 (Harrys Hope (IRE)). The wins came over 2m3f–3m. As at Nov 2026.