Horse profile
The Friday Man (GB)
by Kayf Tara (GB) out of L'Unique (FR) (Reefscape)
27 runs · 16 courses · from Sep 2021
As at 25 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
6 wins · 5 courses
New yard
Last run 2 Oct 2026 · 9th of 14
Last raced off OR 116
KTB Profile
Typically ridden with patience — held up in 5 of 8 analysed runs — The Friday Man (GB) is 6 from 27. Hasn't won since Sep 2024. 4 of 13 starts on good or faster ground have ended in wins — 2 from 14 on softer. Last raced off 116, 18lb below the career-high mark.
Based on 27 archived runs · run-style from 8 commented runs since Aug 2024 · updated 25 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
Typically held up
OR ↓ 18lb off peak
- 6–27Wins / Runs
- 22.2%Strike rate
- 12 (44.4%)Placed
- −5.71£1 level staken=27 at SP
- 1.14Fair A/E n=27 · 0.96 incl. margin
- 134Highest OR
- 70dAvg 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↓ 18lb off peak
116
111–134
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 98
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 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 10 | 147B | 102.5 | 1 run · — |
| Soft | 8 | 119C | 91 | — |
| Good to Soft | 4 | 124C | 117 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 9 | 129C | 87 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 8 | 147B | 102.5 | 1 run · — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 3 | 115B | 103 | — |
| Over 3m | 2 | 124C | 81.5 | — |
Of 27 runs looked at, 5 have no figure: did not complete (3) · not enough races on the card to set the day (under 4) (2).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 22 figures from 27 runs · as at 10 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 8 analysed runs since Aug 2024
- Held up 5 (63%) · 1 win
- Mid-division 2 (25%) · 0 wins
- Led 1 (13%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Kayf Tara (GB)
Progeny in our archive have won 12.6% of 13,741 runs since Jan 2008 (1,148 horses).
Strongest on heavy going: 16.2% from 1,708.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 13 | 0 | 0% | −12.6 | — |
| Good to Firm | 529 | 60 | 11.3% | −1.3 | — |
| Good | 4,490 | 524 | 11.7% | −0.9 | 4 from 13 |
| Good to Soft | 3,049 | 359 | 11.8% | −0.8 | 1 from 5 |
| Soft | 3,759 | 493 | 13.1% | +0.5 | 1 from 9 |
| Heavy | 1,708 | 277 | 16.2% | +3.6 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 193 | 24 | 12.4% | −0.2 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 2 | 0 | 0% | −12.6 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 24 | 0 | 0% | −12.6 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 163 | 18 | 11% | −1.6 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 3,975 | 521 | 13.1% | +0.5 | 2 from 4 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 4,758 | 593 | 12.5% | −0.1 | 2 from 11 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 3,816 | 479 | 12.6% | 0 | 2 from 9 |
| Over 3m | 1,003 | 126 | 12.6% | 0 | 0 from 3 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 24 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
2 siblings in the archive, 0 winners.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lahinch Strand (GB) | 4 | 0 | — | — |
| Atlantic View (GB) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 13 | 4 | 31% | +2.17 |
| Soft | 9 | 1 | 11% | −7.38 |
| Good to Soft | 5 | 1 | 20% | −0.50 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 2 | 1 | 1 | 100% | +4.50 |
| Class 4 | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.62 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilbeggan | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Wexford | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Limerick | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Clonmel | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Punchestown | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Tramore | 2 | 2 | 100% | +7.50 |
| Killarney | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Navan | 2 | 1 | 50% | −0.33 |
| Gowran Park (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sligo | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Listowel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Down Royal | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cheltenham | 1 | 1 | 100% | +4.50 |
| Perth | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.62 |
| Galway | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Bellewstown | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 11 | 2 | 18% | −2.50 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 9 | 2 | 22% | −2.33 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 4 | 2 | 50% | +2.12 |
| Over 3m | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Kennedy | 6 | 2 | 33% | +2.00 |
| Donagh Meyler | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Jordan Gainford | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Kevin Sexton | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Danny Gilligan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Sean Bowen | 2 | 2 | 100% | +5.12 |
| Miss Ella Herbison | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Paddy Cleary | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Aidan Kelly | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Keith Donoghue | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Davy Russell | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kieren Buckley | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.67 |
| Ms L O'Neill | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.50 |
| Mr B O'Neill | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr H C Swan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr D T Hyde | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 17 | 5 | 29% | −0.71 |
| Tongue tie + cheekpieces | 7 | 1 | 14% | −2.00 |
| Tongue tie | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2024 | 7 | 1 | 14% | −2.00 |
| 2023 | 6 | 1 | 17% | −0.50 |
| 2022 | 7 | 4 | 57% | +3.79 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 12 | 1 | 8% | −7.00 |
| Hurdle | 11 | 4 | 36% | +0.79 |
| Flat | 2 | 1 | 50% | +2.50 |
| NH 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 | Spd | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 1 run | ||||||||||
| 02 Oct 26+419d | Gowran Park (IRE) | Paddy Monaghan 90th Birthday Handicap Hurdle Dropped out at the back early - moved up to the middle of the pack by halfway - slipped back a few places after 3 out - crept closer on the inner turning in - pushed along with no response after 2 out and weakened to finish 9th | 9/14 | nse | 11-1 | 116 | 98B | 106A | Miss Ella Herbison | 125/1 |
| 2025 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 09 Aug 25+54d | Kilbeggan | Joe Cooney Memorial Hurdle Went in front early but jumped awkwardly and lost the advantage after the opening fence - settled in third by halfway - driven approaching two out - unable to find more and slipped to fourth after the last - stayed on at one gait to the line | 4/4 | 7 | 11-0 | 122 | 124C | 113B | Jordan Gainford | 13/2 |
| 16 Jun 25+10d | Kilbeggan | Paul & Carmel Fay Memorial Handicap Hurdle Settled around midpack early - improved into 5th 3 out before slipping to 7th - unable to close on leaders - finished 5th over the last | 5/10 | 9 | 11-3 | 125 | 87B | 114A | Kevin Sexton | 33/1 |
| 06 Jun 25+36d | Clonmel | Bulmers Original Hurdle Settled off the pace early - improved into 5th 4 out but found nothing when pressed after 3 out - faded before the straight to finish 4th | 4/8 | 1¼ | 10-13 | 127 | 87A | 111B | Paddy Cleary | 5/1 |
| 01 May 25+211d | Punchestown | Conway Piling Handicap Hurdle (Listed) Held up towards the back - no real involvement thereafter - eventually well beaten in 19th | 19/23 | 1¾ | 10-13 | 129 | 119C | 110C | Danny Gilligan | 80/1 |
| 2024 · 7 runs | ||||||||||
| 02 Oct 24+14d | Sligo | Christy 'Frosty' Callaghan Memorial Chase Settled towards the back - jumping errors along the way with another blunder two out under pressure - unable to find more in the closing stages | 5/5 | 12 | 11-10 | 118 | 84C | 108B | Jordan Gainford | 9/2 |
| 18 Sep 24+42d | Tramore | Tramore Racecourse Directors Beginners Chase Held up towards back - hit second - drifted off the pack - seventh after tenth - headway approaching four out - up into fourth after three out - reeled in the leader two out and went clear - pushed on before the last - won going away | 1/7 | 11-12 | 111 | 85A | 125B | Jack Kennedy | 4/1 | |
| 07 Aug 24+14d | Wexford | Wexford Fleadh Cheoil Opportunity Handicap Chase Settled towards the back of the pack - blundered at the opening fence and needed driving along - lost touch after halfway and pulled up before 5 out | PU/11 | — | 11-11 | 115 | — | — | Aidan Kelly | 16/1 |
| 24 Jul 24+11d | Wexford | Support The Irish Injured Jockeys Fund Handicap Chase | PU/14 | — | 11-7 | 118 | — | — | Donagh Meyler | 12/1 |
| 13 Jul 24+34d | Wexford | Visit Wexford.ie Beginners Chase | 8/14 | ½ | 11-12 | 120 | 107B | 111A | Donagh Meyler | 33/1 |
| 09 Jun 24+17d | Punchestown | Punchestown Handicap Chase | PU/13 | — | 10-11 | 123 | — | — | Kevin Sexton | 28/1 |
| 23 May 24+246d | Limerick | PAQIT Beginners Chase | 5/11 | 6 | 11-12 | — | 95B | 119A | Donagh Meyler | 12/1 |
| 2023 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 20 Sep 23+26d | Listowel | Brandon Hotel Beginners Chase | 4/9 | 8½ | 11-12 | — | 86A | 116B | Jack Kennedy | 3/1 |
| 25 Aug 23+42d | Killarney | Failte Hotel, Bar & Restaurant Beginners Chase | 2/6 | 13 | 11-12 | — | 85A | 116B | Jack Kennedy | 6/5 |
| 14 Jul 23+50d | Kilbeggan | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase | 3/12 | 7½ | 11-12 | — | 39A | 119A | Jack Kennedy | 4/7F |
| 25 May 23+24d | Limerick | Shoe Rescue Beginners Chase | 2/11 | 1¾ | 11-12 | — | 119A | 133A | Keith Donoghue | 15/8F |
| 01 May 23+12d | Down Royal | Club Loaded Beginners Chase | 3/8 | 4¾ | 11-5 | — | 91A | 126B | Danny Gilligan | 4/7F |
| 19 Apr 23+178d | Cheltenham | Citipost Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 1/9 | 11-6 | 134 | 127A | 142A | Sean Bowen | 9/2 | |
| 2022 · 7 runs | ||||||||||
| 23 Oct 22+36d | Limerick | Dunraven Arms Hotel Novice Hurdle (Listed) | 2/6 | 1½ | 11-2 | 134 | 91A | 127B | Davy Russell | EvensF |
| 17 Sep 22+12d | Navan | Bar One Racing Quick Deposit & Withdraw Hurdle | 1/5 | 11-1 | 134 | 129C | 129B | Kieren Buckley | 4/6F | |
| 05 Sep 22+39d | Perth | Auto Services Perth Ltd 24hour Recovery Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 1/5 | 11-7 | — | 103C | 141B | Sean Bowen | 8/13F | |
| 28 Jul 22+26d | Galway | Guinness Novice Hurdle | 3/8 | 5 | 11-4 | — | 147B | 131A | Jack Kennedy | 17/2 |
| 02 Jul 22+29d | Bellewstown | Bar One Racing Bet On Mobile Maiden Hurdle | 1/16 | 11-12 | — | 109B | 134A | Jack Kennedy | 2/1F | |
| 03 Jun 22+18d | Tramore | Kilbarry (Ladies Pro/Am) Flat Race | 1/12 | 12-0 | — | — | 90B | Ms L O'Neill | 7/2 | |
| 16 May 22+163d | Killarney | PitchSupplies.ie Flat Race | 4/14 | ½ | 12-0 | — | — | 84C | Mr B O'Neill | 7/1 |
| 2021 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 04 Dec 21+65d | Navan | Racing Again At Navan On December 18th Flat Race | 5/15 | 2½ | 11-9 | — | 97B | 118A | Mr H C Swan | 12/1 |
| 30 Sep 21 | Clonmel | Clonmel Flat Race | 5/13 | 4 | 11-7 | — | 115B | 104A | Mr D T Hyde | 7/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has The Friday Man won?
- The Friday Man (GB) won 6 of 27 archived starts between 2021 and 2026, a strike rate of 22.2%. Placed 12 times in total (44.4% of starts).
- Who trains The Friday Man?
- The Friday Man (GB) is trained by Moses McCabe, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 2 October 2026.
- Who is The Friday Man's sire?
- The Friday Man (GB) is by Kayf Tara (GB) out of L'Unique (FR), whose sire is Reefscape.
- What going does The Friday Man prefer?
- The Friday Man (GB) has the best record on good going: 4 wins from 13 starts (30.8%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is The Friday Man's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 116, from the run on 2 October 2026. The highest on record is 134.
- What is The Friday Man's sire's record?
- Kayf Tara (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 12.6% of 13,741 runs since Jan 2008 (1,148 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on heavy going: 16.2% from 1,708.
- Who are The Friday Man's siblings?
- Out of L'Unique (FR), The Friday Man (GB) has 2 other produce in our archive, 0 of them winners. As at Oct 2026.