The Dara Man (IRE)
The Dara Man is a gelding with four wins from 55 starts on turf, all over 2m1f – 2m4f. He won three handicaps on good ground between 2021 and 2024, including at Kilbeggan in Aug 2024 off an official rating of 117, and has also scored at Killarney, Limerick and Ballinrobe. Typically held up, he finished fourth of eight at Kilbeggan in Aug 2026 off an official rating of 98, 31lb below his highest ever mark.
- 4–55Wins / Runs
- 7.3%Strike rate
- 13 (23.6%)Placed
- −26.75£1 level staken=55 at SP
- 0.96Fair A/E n=54 · 0.80 incl. margin
- 129Highest 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.
KTB Speed and Rating
Best recent Speed 79
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 1 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 14 | 110C | 81 | — |
| Good to Soft | 12 | 109B | 78.5 | 2 runs · 78 / 72 |
| Soft | 11 | 115A | 73 | 1 run · — |
| Heavy | 2 | 78A | 59 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 1 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 27 | 115A | 82 | 2 runs · 78 / 67 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 6 | 108A | 69.5 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 5 | 85A | 80 | — |
| Over 3m | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
Of 55 runs looked at, 16 have no figure: did not complete (12) · obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (2) · not enough races on the card to set the day (under 4) (2).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 39 figures from 55 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 18 analysed runs since Aug 2024
- Held up 6 (33%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 4 (22%) · 0 wins
- Led 4 (22%) · 1 win
- Prominent 4 (22%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Progeny in our archive have won 11.3% of 7,190 runs since Jan 2008 (561 horses).
Strongest on good to firm going: 16.1% from 124.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 2 | 0 | 0% | −11.3 | — |
| Good to Firm | 124 | 20 | 16.1% | +4.8 | — |
| Good | 2,201 | 247 | 11.2% | −0.1 | 3 from 17 |
| Good to Soft | 1,218 | 144 | 11.8% | +0.5 | 1 from 17 |
| Soft | 2,353 | 272 | 11.6% | +0.3 | 0 from 17 |
| Heavy | 1,256 | 129 | 10.3% | −1 | 0 from 4 |
| Standard (AW) | 36 | 1 | 2.8% | −8.5 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −11.3 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 3 | 0 | 0% | −11.3 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 21 | 0 | 0% | −11.3 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1,993 | 232 | 11.6% | +0.3 | 0 from 9 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 2,488 | 281 | 11.3% | 0 | 4 from 37 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 2,119 | 247 | 11.7% | +0.4 | 0 from 8 |
| Over 3m | 565 | 53 | 9.4% | −1.9 | 0 from 1 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 31 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
5 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them Who's Cross (IRE) (2 wins).
The wins came over 2m–2m4f; the highest grade won is Class 4 (Who's Cross (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Who's Cross (IRE) | 36 | 2 | 2m–2m2f | Class 4 |
| Mystery Stowaway (IRE) | 15 | 2 | 2m–2m4f | — |
| Pretty Floyd (IRE) | 6 | 0 | — | — |
| Glan Gap (IRE) | 9 | 0 | — | — |
| Mystery Belle (IRE) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 17 | 1 | 6% | −9.00 |
| Soft | 17 | 0 | 0% | −17.00 |
| Good | 17 | 3 | 18% | +3.25 |
| Heavy | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Listowel | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Kilbeggan | 6 | 1 | 17% | +7.00 |
| Ballinrobe | 6 | 1 | 17% | −3.25 |
| Limerick | 5 | 1 | 20% | +3.00 |
| Killarney | 5 | 1 | 20% | −0.50 |
| Cork | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Punchestown | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Galway | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Navan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Tipperary | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Sligo | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Kilbeggan (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Killarney (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thurles | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Down Royal | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Clonmel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Naas | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Gowran Park | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Downpatrick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 37 | 4 | 11% | −8.75 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Over 3m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Mullins | 10 | 2 | 20% | +7.50 |
| Liam Quinlan | 9 | 1 | 11% | −1.00 |
| Sean O'Keeffe | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Shane Fitzgerald | 6 | 1 | 17% | −3.25 |
| Daniel King | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| B J Cooper | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Michael Kenneally | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Donagh Meyler | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| John Aherne | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| J J Slevin | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Shane O'Callaghan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mark McDonagh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Darragh O'Keeffe | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Michael O'Sullivan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sean Flanagan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr E P O'Brien | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr D G Lavery | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr M C O'Donovan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 37 | 3 | 8% | −11.50 |
| Tongue tie | 18 | 1 | 6% | −15.25 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2025 | 13 | 0 | 0% | −13.00 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 100% | +12.00 |
| 2023 | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
| 2022 | 14 | 2 | 14% | −1.50 |
| 2021 | 10 | 1 | 10% | −7.25 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 42 | 3 | 7% | −16.50 |
| Hurdle | 10 | 1 | 10% | −7.25 |
| Flat | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 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 | ||||||||||
| 21 Aug 26+35d | Kilbeggan (IRE) | Belvedere House & Gardens Handicap Steeplechase Held up early - still back in 8th with three left to jump - unable to make headway in 7th - improved late to finish 4th | 4/8 | 15 | 10-5 | 98 | 66C | 95C | Daniel King | 14/1 |
| 17 Jul 26+47d | Killarney (IRE) | Europe Hotel And Resort Handicap Steeplechase (Div I) midfield and travelling wide early - fifth at halfway - made ground into second before 4 out - fell 3 out | F/15 | — | 11-5 | 98 | — | — | John Aherne | 20/1 |
| 31 May 26+10d | Kilbeggan | GUY Clothing & KODE Clothing & Footwear Handicap Chase Held up towards back - improved into 4th after 3 out with encouragement - stayed on same tempo to finish 3rd | 3/11 | 2¼ | 10-6 | 100 | 56A | 106B | Daniel King | 10/1 |
| 21 May 26+152d | Limerick | Maloney's Bus Hire & Martin's Coaches Handicap Chase Held up towards the back early - up to 6th at halfway - driven approaching 3 out but found nothing more - eventually finished 8th | 8/11 | 7 | 11-4 | 102 | 78C | 96C | J J Slevin | 20/1 |
| 2025 · 13 runs | ||||||||||
| 20 Dec 25+6d | Thurles | Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Chase Sent clear in front early - settled into second before drifting left over the 2nd - held third at halfway - urged on but slipped to the back around the 6th where progress stalled - offered nothing more and eased out of contention before the following fence | PU/14 | — | 10-1 | 105 | — | — | Shane O'Callaghan | 40/1 |
| 14 Dec 25+44d | Navan | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Handicap Chase Held up at the back - stumbled a touch first fence - pressed for effort with nothing more from four out and pulled up soon after | PU/11 | — | 10-6 | 107 | — | — | Michael Kenneally | 25/1 |
| 31 Oct 25+8d | Down Royal | SIS, Supporting Irish Racing Handicap Chase Sat just behind the pace early - hit the third-last awkwardly - shaken up to share the front two out then lost that spot before the last - couldn't find more on the run-in and finished 6th beaten 5 lengths | 6/12 | ½ | 11-0 | 108 | 65B | 114A | Daniel King | 18/1 |
| 23 Oct 25+11d | Clonmel | Botanica International Handicap Chase Sat close to the front pack early - 4th at halfway - shared the front spot before 2 out then lost it under pressure - couldn't find more in 4th approaching the last - stayed on at one speed to finish 4th | 4/8 | ½ | 11-2 | 110 | 79A | 112A | Michael Kenneally | 12/1 |
| 12 Oct 25+21d | Cork | Co-Op Superstores Handicap Chase Settled just behind the front group - jumped awkwardly early and again 6 out - fourth turning through halfway - driven up before 3 out and well placed when blundered and parted company | UR/8 | — | 9-7 | 110 | — | — | Michael Kenneally | 14/1 |
| 21 Sep 25+16d | Listowel | Kerry Dairy Ireland Handicap Chase Held up towards the back - lost touch before 2 out - no impression on the leaders - well held at the finish | 11/13 | 2½ | 10-0 | 112 | — | 91C | Sean O'Keeffe | 25/1 |
| 05 Sep 25+11d | Kilbeggan | Kilsaran Handicap Chase Held up towards the back - fifth when clipped heels 6th - lost touch four out - eased and pulled up before 2 out | PU/7 | — | 11-4 | 115 | — | — | Liam Quinlan | 10/1 |
| 25 Aug 25+4d | Ballinrobe | BoyleSports Home Of The Early Payout Chase Settled in the pack early - drifted left over the 6th - third at halfway - driven on approaching 2 out and again after - stayed on at same tempo up the run-in to finish 2nd | 2/4 | 8 | 11-2 | 117 | 82C | 123B | Daniel King | 11/1 |
| 21 Aug 25+105d | Killarney | Gallivan Financial Handicap Chase Sat close to the front early - eased back through the pack from 3rd - untidy over a couple of obstacles from 5 out and pushed along in 5th - no response late and drifted left at the last then plugged on for 4th | 4/10 | 3¾ | 11-3 | 119 | 72A | 116A | Daniel King | 20/1 |
| 08 May 25+7d | Tipperary | Botanica International Handicap Chase Settled in the pack early - stumbled at the first - unable to make headway from halfway before being pulled up ahead of three out | PU/11 | — | 11-3 | 121 | — | — | Sean O'Keeffe | 22/1 |
| 01 May 25+39d | Punchestown | Frontline Security Handicap Chase (Listed) Settled midfield early - pushed along in fifth and drifted left over the seventh obstacle - lost touch soon after - eased down and pulled up before three out | PU/23 | — | 10-1 | 121 | — | — | Mark McDonagh | 80/1 |
| 23 Mar 25+77d | Limerick | SIS Handicap Chase Set the pace early and stretched clear before the 2nd - margin shortened by 4 out - lost command turning into the straight - dropped away before 2 out and beaten a long way home | 9/9 | 4½ | 11-5 | 123 | 19C | 101C | Sean O'Keeffe | 14/1 |
| 05 Jan 25+148d | Naas | Race And Stay Handicap Chase Set the pace early but drifted left at the 1st - stretched clear before the 2nd - gap narrowed by the 4th after an awkward leap there - erred again at the 5th - overtaken and dropped away fast before being pulled up approaching the 6th | PU/7 | — | 11-5 | 123 | — | — | Danny Mullins | 16/1 |
| 2024 · 1 run | ||||||||||
| 10 Aug 24+300d | Kilbeggan | SwissMPC Medical Device And Pharmaceutical Consulting Handicap Chase Set the pace from the off - errored 5 out - challenged before 3 out and regained command before the following fence though awkward there - driven clear by 2 lengths approaching the final flight - kept driving after it - held on strongly for the win | 1/7 | 10-13 | 117 | 108A | 136A | Danny Mullins | 12/1 | |
| 2023 · 10 runs | ||||||||||
| 15 Oct 23+12d | Cork | Co-Op Superstores Handicap Chase (Listed) | 2/10 | 4½ | 10-0 | 119 | 100A | 117A | Sean O'Keeffe | 28/1 |
| 03 Oct 23+11d | Galway | Guinness Handicap Chase | 3/6 | 4¼ | 10-9 | 119 | 78A | 116B | Darragh O'Keeffe | 14/1 |
| 22 Sep 23+14d | Listowel | Southampton Goodwill Plate Handicap Chase | 8/12 | 12 | 10-8 | 121 | 88C | 91C | Liam Quinlan | 16/1 |
| 08 Sep 23+14d | Kilbeggan | Kilsaran Handicap Chase | 4/8 | ¾ | 11-4 | 123 | 8A | 119A | Liam Quinlan | 11/1 |
| 25 Aug 23+35d | Killarney | Bunkers Bar & Restaurant Killorglin Handicap Chase (0-130) | 5/8 | 8½ | 11-3 | 124 | 45A | 107A | Liam Quinlan | 15/2 |
| 21 Jul 23+17d | Killarney | BoyleSports Handicap Chase (Listed) | PU/11 | — | 10-4 | 124 | — | — | Danny Mullins | 7/1 |
| 04 Jul 23+15d | Tipperary | Tipperary Town Plate Handicap Chase | PU/6 | — | 11-8 | 124 | — | — | Danny Mullins | 3/1 |
| 19 Jun 23+9d | Kilbeggan | Galway Races Galway Plate Trial Handicap Chase | 2/6 | ½ | 10-6 | 122 | — | 123B | Liam Quinlan | 4/1 |
| 10 Jun 23+12d | Punchestown | Hurling Finals Live Coverage Tomorrow Handicap Chase | 2/8 | ¾ | 10-9 | 120 | 85A | 129A | Liam Quinlan | 9/1 |
| 29 May 23+190d | Ballinrobe | McHale Mayo National Handicap Chase (Listed) | 10/15 | 4¼ | 10-5 | 123 | 48C | 97C | Danny Mullins | 22/1 |
| 2022 · 14 runs | ||||||||||
| 20 Nov 22+28d | Cork | Kevin McManus Bookmaker Handicap Chase | 7/8 | 2¼ | 10-12 | 128 | 27C | 93C | Shane Fitzgerald | 17/2 |
| 23 Oct 22+29d | Limerick | PWC Handicap Chase | F/9 | — | 11-7 | 128 | — | — | Michael O'Sullivan | 22/1 |
| 24 Sep 22+10d | Listowel | Charlie Chute Memorial Handicap Chase | 5/6 | 3 | 11-5 | 129 | 67A | 109B | Danny Mullins | 7/1 |
| 14 Sep 22+25d | Sligo | Frank O'Beirne Memorial Handicap Chase | PU/7 | — | 11-11 | 129 | — | — | B J Cooper | 9/2 |
| 20 Aug 22+23d | Killarney | Tote Always SP Or Better Handicap Chase (Grade B) | 4/13 | shd | 10-9 | 128 | 109B | 123A | Sean Flanagan | 40/1 |
| 28 Jul 22+13d | Galway | Guinness Open Gate Brewery Novice Chase (grade 3) | 7/7 | 99 | 11-5 | 128 | -59C | 104C | Danny Mullins | 33/1 |
| 15 Jul 22+5d | Killarney | BoyleSports Handicap Chase (Grade B) | 1/7 | 10-2 | 118 | 89B | 126A | Danny Mullins | 7/2 | |
| 10 Jul 22+34d | Sligo | Friends Of Brian Mulligan Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (80-123) | 4/11 | nse | 11-13 | 117 | 115A | 130A | Shane Fitzgerald | 14/1 |
| 06 Jun 22+6d | Listowel | John J. Galvin Chase | 4/4 | 57 | 11-2 | 119 | 40C | 92C | Danny Mullins | 22/1 |
| 31 May 22+28d | Ballinrobe | McHale Mayo National Handicap Chase (Grade B) | 9/15 | shd | 10-3 | 121 | 66C | 101C | Sean O'Keeffe | 28/1 |
| 03 May 22+16d | Ballinrobe | KPMG Handicap Chase | 5/11 | 3 | 11-4 | 122 | 72A | 114A | Donagh Meyler | 5/1 |
| 17 Apr 22+9d | Fairyhouse | Paddy Kehoe Suspended Ceilings Rated Novice Chase | 5/8 | 7 | 10-13 | 122 | 73C | 96C | Shane Fitzgerald | 7/1 |
| 08 Apr 22+12d | Ballinrobe | McGrath Limestone Works Handicap Hurdle | 2/12 | 17 | 10-7 | 116 | 92B | 114A | Liam Quinlan | 3/1F |
| 27 Mar 22+120d | Limerick | Pat & Eileen O'Mara Memorial Novice Handicap Chase | 1/8 | 10-7 | 109 | 108B | 120A | Liam Quinlan | 7/1 | |
| 2021 · 10 runs | ||||||||||
| 27 Nov 21+7d | Fairyhouse | Christmas Party Race Day December 11th Rated Novice Hurdle | 8/8 | 27 | 10-12 | — | 110C | 89C | Liam Quinlan | 50/1 |
| 20 Nov 21+13d | Gowran Park | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase | 9/18 | 4¾ | 12-0 | — | 37C | 113C | Donagh Meyler | 250/1 |
| 07 Nov 21+21d | Navan | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase | 4/10 | 3 | 12-0 | — | 31C | 100C | Sean O'Keeffe | 80/1 |
| 17 Oct 21+7d | Cork | BetVictor Irish EBF Novice Hurdle | 5/5 | 88 | 11-12 | — | 36C | 94C | Danny Mullins | 4/1 |
| 10 Oct 21+18d | Limerick | Bluegrass Horse Feed Novice Hurdle (Listed) | 3/8 | 5 | 11-4 | — | 108A | 114A | B J Cooper | 28/1 |
| 22 Sep 21+33d | Listowel | Seamus Mulvaney Bookmaker Novice Hurdle | 5/7 | 5 | 11-7 | — | 85A | 107B | B J Cooper | 11/1 |
| 20 Aug 21+22d | Kilbeggan | KilbegganRaces.com Novice Hurdle | 2/7 | 7½ | 12-0 | — | 96A | 131A | B J Cooper | 8/1 |
| 29 Jul 21+9d | Galway | Guinness Novice Hurdle | 8/10 | 14 | 11-1 | — | 89C | 103C | Shane Fitzgerald | 40/1 |
| 20 Jul 21+43d | Ballinrobe | Mayo News Maiden Hurdle | 1/13 | 10-13 | — | 100B | 117A | Shane Fitzgerald | 7/4F | |
| 07 Jun 21+205d | Listowel | John B. Keane (C & G) Maiden Hurdle (Div 2) | 2/16 | 3¼ | 11-7 | — | 80B | 126A | Shane Fitzgerald | 5/2 |
| 2020 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 14 Nov 20+36d | Punchestown | Irish Field (pro/am) Flat Race | 7/7 | 44 | 11-2 | — | — | 65C | Mr E P O'Brien | 33/1 |
| 09 Oct 20+19d | Downpatrick | Toals Bookmakers Flat Race | 6/9 | 1¼ | 11-13 | — | 100C | 100C | Mr D G Lavery | 12/1 |
| 20 Sep 20 | Listowel | Kerry Group (Pro/Am) Flat Race | 3/10 | shd | 11-9 | — | — | 65B | Mr M C O'Donovan | 8/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has The Dara Man won?
- The Dara Man (IRE) won 4 of 55 archived starts between 2020 and 2026, a strike rate of 7.3%. Placed 13 times in total (23.6% of starts).
- Who trains The Dara Man?
- The Dara Man (IRE) is trained by John Patrick Ryan, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 21 August 2026.
- Who is The Dara Man's sire?
- The Dara Man (IRE) is by Stowaway (GB) out of Mystery Escort (GB), whose sire is Sir Harry Lewis.
- What going does The Dara Man prefer?
- The Dara Man (IRE) has the best record on good going: 3 wins from 17 starts (17.6%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is The Dara Man's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 98, from the run on 21 August 2026. The highest on record is 129.
- What is The Dara Man's sire's record?
- Stowaway (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 11.3% of 7,190 runs since Jan 2008 (561 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on good to firm going: 16.1% from 124.
- Who are The Dara Man's siblings?
- Out of Mystery Escort (GB), The Dara Man (IRE) has 5 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: Who's Cross (IRE) (2). Highest grade won: Class 4 (Who's Cross (IRE)). The wins came over 2m–2m4f. As at Nov 2026.