Horse profile
The Folkes Tiara (IRE)
by Shirocco (GER) out of The Folkes Choice (GB) (King's Theatre (IRE))
27 runs · 14 courses · from Feb 2022
As at 12 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
3 wins · Fairyhouse, Leopardstown & Downpatrick
New yard
Last run 9 Nov 2026 · 5th of 8
Last raced off OR 122
KTB Profile
The Folkes Tiara (IRE) is 3 from 27, including a Listed win. The biggest win we hold: the EasyFix Equine Handicap Chase at Fairyhouse (Nov 2024). Hasn't won since Nov 2024. All 3 wins have come over 2m1f – 2m4f. Last raced off 122, 16lb below the career-high mark.
Based on 27 archived runs · run-style from 11 commented runs since Nov 2024 · updated 12 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 16lb off peak
- 3–27Wins / Runs
- 11.1%Strike rate
- 11 (40.7%)Placed
- −9.97£1 level staken=27 at SP
- 0.74Fair A/E n=27 · 0.59 incl. margin
- 138Highest OR
- 39dBetween runs (median)longest 212 d
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 rating122↓ 16lb off peak
122
111–138
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 97
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 12 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 10 | 126A | 94 | 3 runs · 97 / 88 |
| Good to Soft | 8 | 120B | 92 | 1 run · — |
| Good | 3 | 145B | 145 | — |
| Heavy | 2 | 109A | 97.5 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 12 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 13 | 145B | 97 | 2 runs · 97 / 92.5 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 5 | 126A | 102 | 2 runs · 83 / 79.5 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 5 | 113B | 76 | — |
Of 27 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 · 23 figures from 27 runs · as at 12 Nov 2026 · 1 recent figure provisional (may move for 7 days) · 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 11 analysed runs since Nov 2024
- Mid-division 5 (45%) · 1 win
- Held up 3 (27%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 3 (27%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 11.1% of 9,203 runs since Apr 2010 (927 horses).
Weakest over 6f – 7f (all codes): 7.4% from 203.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 15 | 3 | 20% | +8.9 | — |
| Good to Firm | 343 | 30 | 8.7% | −2.4 | — |
| Good | 2,752 | 316 | 11.5% | +0.4 | 0 from 3 |
| Good to Soft | 1,822 | 219 | 12% | +0.9 | 1 from 9 |
| Soft | 2,474 | 258 | 10.4% | −0.7 | 2 from 13 |
| Heavy | 1,031 | 123 | 11.9% | +0.8 | 0 from 2 |
| Standard (AW) | 766 | 76 | 9.9% | −1.2 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 20 | 0 | 0% | −11.1 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 203 | 15 | 7.4% | −3.7 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 401 | 34 | 8.5% | −2.6 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 1,091 | 107 | 9.8% | −1.3 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2,706 | 285 | 10.5% | −0.6 | 0 from 7 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 2,700 | 316 | 11.7% | +0.6 | 3 from 14 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1,675 | 223 | 13.3% | +2.2 | 0 from 6 |
| Over 3m | 407 | 45 | 11.1% | 0 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Apr 2010 · as at 12 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
The Folkes Choice (GB) (King's Theatre (IRE))
4 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them Riskintheground (IRE) (10 wins).
The wins came over 2m4f–3m; the highest grade won is Grade 2 (Riskintheground (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riskintheground (IRE) | 42 | 10 | 2m4f–3m | Grade 2 |
| Frontal Assault (IRE) | 35 | 3 | 2m6½f–3m | Grade 3 |
| Lyrical Choice (IRE) | 5 | 0 | — | — |
| Nells Choice (IRE) | 11 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 13 | 2 | 15% | +2.50 |
| Good to Soft | 9 | 1 | 11% | −7.47 |
| Good | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Heavy | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leopardstown | 5 | 1 | 20% | +1.50 |
| Punchestown | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Wexford | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Killarney | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 2 | 1 | 50% | +7.00 |
| Clonmel | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Stratford | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cork | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Aintree | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cheltenham | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Downpatrick | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.53 |
| Tramore | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kilbeggan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thurles | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 14 | 3 | 21% | +3.03 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachael Blackmore | 13 | 2 | 15% | −4.97 |
| Darragh O'Keeffe | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Dylan Whelan | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Brian Hayes | 2 | 1 | 50% | +7.00 |
| Ethan O'Sullivan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Troy Walsh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mike O'Connor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Conor Brassil | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tongue tie | 26 | 3 | 12% | −8.97 |
| Tongue tie + cheekpieces | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2024 | 5 | 1 | 20% | +4.00 |
| 2023 | 5 | 2 | 40% | +3.03 |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 20 | 2 | 10% | −4.50 |
| Hurdle | 7 | 1 | 14% | −5.47 |
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 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 09 Nov 26+191d | Stratford | Jumps Look Better On Racing TV Handicap Steeple Chase (GBB Race) settled at back early - crept closer 4 out but always adrift - beaten a long way from 2 out | 5/8 | 3¼ | 11-2 | 122 | 83A | 111B | Troy Walsh | 40/1 |
| 02 May 26+22d | Punchestown | Howden Cross Country Chase Settled in midfield - around 8th at halfway - unbalanced at the 18th and hesitant after - urged forward from three out - caught up entering the straight and unable to close - back in 7th two out - held that spot to the line without finding more | 7/15 | 11 | 11-12 | 123 | — | 115C | Darragh O'Keeffe | 25/1 |
| 10 Apr 26+105d | Wexford | BOYLE Sports Supporting Irish Racing Veterans Handicap Chase Settled midfield early - slipped backward six out then found a bit of headway approaching three out - pushed along but couldn't quicken into the straight and finished well held | 10/15 | 2 | 10-10 | 126 | 97B | 117A | Mike O'Connor | 22/1 |
| 2025 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 26 Dec 25+33d | Leopardstown | Racing Post Handicap Chase Settled in the middle group early - still 8th at halfway - driven but unable to close after two out and stayed on same rate to finish 7th | 7/20 | 1¼ | 10-9 | 127 | 88B | 114A | Dylan Whelan | 14/1 |
| 23 Nov 25+28d | Cork | Kevin McManus Bookmaker Handicap Chase Held up at the back - pushed along with no headway made before the home straight - well held at the finish | 7/15 | 5½ | 11-5 | 130 | 76C | 109C | Dylan Whelan | 22/1 |
| 26 Oct 25+64d | Wexford | Jim And Kay Whitty Memorial Handicap Chase Held up in the pack - suffered a heavy knock at the 6th - urged into action after 3 out - up into 5th but unable to close before the last - held on to that spot without finding more - finished sixth | 6/11 | 1 | 11-7 | 132 | 98C | 114C | Dylan Whelan | 10/1 |
| 23 Aug 25+114d | Killarney | O'Donoghue Ring Collection Handicap Chase (Listed) Held up towards the back - clipped the first - bumped a touch 5 out - driven into 9th before 3 out then dropped away | 8/13 | 8 | 11-7 | 134 | 104C | 114C | Brian Hayes | 22/1 |
| 01 May 25+28d | Punchestown | Frontline Security Handicap Chase (Listed) Settled just behind the front-runner - drifted left at the 7th - dropped back 4 out and put under pressure - faded before fading out and pulled up before 2 out | PU/23 | — | 10-8 | 135 | — | — | Ethan O'Sullivan | 40/1 |
| 03 Apr 25+98d | Aintree | Close Brothers Red Rum Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Settled just behind the pace - dropped through the order approaching four out - knocked off stride three out - already far off contention when hampered by a loose horse two out | 13/14 | 8½ | 11-0 | 138 | 50C | 109C | Rachael Blackmore | 10/1 |
| 2024 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 26 Dec 24+26d | Leopardstown | Racing Post Handicap Chase Handy in the early running - shared front spot from 7th - driven on turning into straight - battled to the line but caught right at the finish | 2/12 | shd | 10-10 | 131 | 86B | 125A | Ethan O'Sullivan | 6/1 |
| 30 Nov 24+212d | Fairyhouse | EasyFix Equine Handicap Chase (Listed) Settled in the pack early - improved into 4th by halfway - urged for the effort 2f out - into 3rd nearing the last - level for top spot after jumping it - took over inside the final furlong and edged clear to score | 1/10 | 10-2 | 126 | 91A | 122A | Brian Hayes | 8/1 | |
| 02 May 24+50d | Punchestown | Frontline Security Handicap Chase (listed) | 11/17 | nk | 10-4 | 128 | 52B | 106A | Darragh O'Keeffe | 20/1 |
| 13 Mar 24+39d | Cheltenham | Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) | PU/16 | — | 10-5 | 133 | — | — | Rachael Blackmore | 33/1 |
| 03 Feb 24+39d | Leopardstown | Ryanair Handicap Chase (0-150) (Listed) | 8/11 | ¾ | 10-9 | 130 | 97A | 111A | Rachael Blackmore | 7/1 |
| 2023 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 26 Dec 23+24d | Leopardstown | New Smart View Racecards By Racing Post Handicap Chase | 1/10 | 10-13 | 124 | 105A | 127A | Rachael Blackmore | 11/2 | |
| 02 Dec 23+142d | Fairyhouse | EasyFix Equine Handicap Chase (Listed) | 9/12 | 3½ | 10-0 | 124 | 77B | 107A | Rachael Blackmore | 4/1F |
| 13 Jul 23+40d | Downpatrick | Cosy Roof (c & G) Maiden Hurdle | 1/14 | 11-4 | 111 | 120B | 128A | Rachael Blackmore | 8/15F | |
| 03 Jun 23+37d | Tramore | Visit West Waterford Maiden Hurdle | 2/13 | 3¾ | 11-4 | 111 | 145B | 127A | Darragh O'Keeffe | 11/8F |
| 27 Apr 23+122d | Punchestown | Pigsback.com Handicap Chase (Grade B) | 3/14 | 4 | 10-0 | 119 | 76B | 127A | Rachael Blackmore | 11/1 |
| 2022 · 8 runs | ||||||||||
| 26 Dec 22+18d | Leopardstown | 'bet Through The Free Racing Post App' Handicap Chase | 2/9 | 4 | 10-2 | 116 | — | 117A | Darragh O'Keeffe | 5/1 |
| 08 Dec 22+39d | Clonmel | Clonmel Racecourse Supporters Club Only 90 To Join Beginners Chase | 4/14 | 3¾ | 11-12 | — | 86B | 120A | Rachael Blackmore | 11/2 |
| 30 Oct 22+31d | Wexford | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase | 2/12 | 3½ | 11-12 | — | 109A | 128A | Rachael Blackmore | 15/8F |
| 29 Sep 22+83d | Clonmel | Kilmore Maiden Hurdle | 2/12 | 1¼ | 11-4 | 111 | 113B | 133A | Rachael Blackmore | 11/10F |
| 08 Jul 22+30d | Kilbeggan | Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey Maiden Hurdle | 4/16 | 1¼ | 11-4 | 111 | 75B | 109A | Rachael Blackmore | 4/7F |
| 08 Jun 22+23d | Wexford | Visitwexford.ie Maiden Hurdle | 4/12 | ½ | 10-13 | — | 126A | 112A | Conor Brassil | 6/5F |
| 16 May 22+81d | Killarney | Broderick Plumbing Maiden Hurdle | 2/16 | shd | 11-4 | — | 145B | 127A | Rachael Blackmore | 8/1 |
| 24 Feb 22 | Thurles | I.n.h. Stallion Owners Ebf Maiden Hurdle | 3/12 | 15 | 11-4 | — | 102A | 107A | Rachael Blackmore | 9/4 |
Quick answers
- How many races has The Folkes Tiara won?
- The Folkes Tiara (IRE) won 3 of 27 archived starts between 2022 and 2026, a strike rate of 11.1%. Placed 11 times in total (40.7% of starts).
- Who trains The Folkes Tiara?
- The Folkes Tiara (IRE) is trained by David Brace, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 9 November 2026.
- Who is The Folkes Tiara's sire?
- The Folkes Tiara (IRE) is by Shirocco (GER) out of The Folkes Choice (GB), whose sire is King's Theatre (IRE).
- What going does The Folkes Tiara prefer?
- The Folkes Tiara (IRE) has the best record on soft going: 2 wins from 13 starts (15.4%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is The Folkes Tiara's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 122, from the run on 9 November 2026. The highest on record is 138.
- What is The Folkes Tiara's sire's record?
- Shirocco (GER)'s progeny in our archive have won 11.1% of 9,203 runs since Apr 2010 (927 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest over 6f – 7f (all codes): 7.4% from 203.
- Who are The Folkes Tiara's siblings?
- Out of The Folkes Choice (GB), The Folkes Tiara (IRE) has 4 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: Riskintheground (IRE) (10). Highest grade won: Grade 2 (Riskintheground (IRE)). The wins came over 2m4f–3m. As at Nov 2026.