The Greek (IRE)
The Greek is a gelding who won four of 29 starts on turf between Jul 2020 and Aug 2024. He gained all four wins in handicaps, two over 1m5f – 2m and two over 2m1f – 2m4f, on good, good to soft and soft going at four different courses. His biggest success came off an official rating of 128 when he took the Hurling Finals Live Coverage Tomorrow Handicap Chase at Punchestown in Jun 2023. He last ran at Kilbeggan in Aug 2024, finishing 7 of 7 off an official rating of 131.
- 4–29Wins / Runs
- 13.8%Strike rate
- 10 (34.5%)Placed
- +2.33£1 level staken=29 at SP
- 0.97Fair A/E n=29 · 0.80 incl. margin
- 137Highest OR
- 29dBetween runs (median)longest 332 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.
KTB Speed and Rating
Best recent Speed 106
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 5 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 9 | 130B | 80 | — |
| Soft | 9 | 108C | 98 | — |
| Good to Soft | 5 | 106B | 90 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 5 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 12 | 112B | 90.5 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 11 | 130B | 96 | — |
Of 29 runs looked at, 6 have no figure: did not complete (4) · not enough races on the card to set the day (under 4) (2).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 23 figures from 29 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.
Pedigree intelligence
Progeny in our archive have won 8.2% of 2,214 runs since Sep 2018 (226 horses).
Weakest on heavy going: 4.6% from 241.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 23 | 8 | 34.8% | +26.6 | — |
| Good | 771 | 80 | 10.4% | +2.2 | 1 from 11 |
| Good to Soft | 529 | 38 | 7.2% | −1 | 1 from 6 |
| Soft | 637 | 44 | 6.9% | −1.3 | 2 from 12 |
| Heavy | 241 | 11 | 4.6% | −3.6 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 13 | 0 | 0% | −8.2 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 6 | 0 | 0% | −8.2 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 4 | 0 | 0% | −8.2 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 17 | 0 | 0% | −8.2 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 615 | 37 | 6% | −2.2 | 2 from 14 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 843 | 74 | 8.8% | +0.6 | 2 from 15 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 588 | 56 | 9.5% | +1.3 | — |
| Over 3m | 141 | 14 | 9.9% | +1.7 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Sep 2018 · as at 5 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
4 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Templebredin (IRE) (1 win).
The wins came over 2m4f.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Templebredin (IRE) | 9 | 1 | 2m4f | — |
| Davitt Road Glory (IRE) | 9 | 0 | — | — |
| Janverlil (IRE) | 10 | 0 | — | — |
| Mrs Mason (IRE) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 12 | 2 | 17% | +7.00 |
| Good | 11 | 1 | 9% | −6.67 |
| Good to Soft | 6 | 1 | 17% | +2.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 2 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class 4 | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.33 |
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilbeggan | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Punchestown | 3 | 1 | 33% | +5.00 |
| Down Royal | 3 | 1 | 33% | +1.00 |
| Tipperary | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Perth | 2 | 1 | 50% | +2.33 |
| Downpatrick | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Wexford | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Uttoxeter | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Killarney | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Bellewstown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thurles | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Leopardstown | 1 | 1 | 100% | +14.00 |
| Limerick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Gowran Park | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tramore | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cork | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sligo | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Roscommon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 15 | 2 | 13% | −6.67 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 14 | 2 | 14% | +9.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davy Russell | 5 | 1 | 20% | +10.00 |
| Jack Kennedy | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Sean Bowen | 3 | 1 | 33% | +1.33 |
| Keith Donoghue | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Danny Gilligan | 2 | 1 | 50% | +6.00 |
| Corey McGivern | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jordan Gainford | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Ms L O'Neill | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Carl Millar | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sam Ewing | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Denis O'Regan | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.00 |
| Niall Moore | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| E O'Connell | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr J J Codd | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tongue tie + blinkers | 12 | 3 | 25% | +4.33 |
| Tongue tie | 9 | 1 | 11% | +6.00 |
| None | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Tongue tie + cheekpieces | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2023 | 4 | 2 | 50% | +8.00 |
| 2022 | 11 | 1 | 9% | −6.67 |
| 2021 | 9 | 1 | 11% | +6.00 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 14 | 1 | 7% | +1.00 |
| Chase | 13 | 3 | 23% | +3.33 |
| Flat | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 10 Aug 24+39d | Kilbeggan | SwissMPC Medical Device And Pharmaceutical Consulting Handicap Chase Sat close to pace in 3rd - bumped lightly - moved up to challenge before stumbling 7th and dropping to 4th - driven on approaching 3 out - urged again in 5th and hit a marker before 2 out - faded from there to finish 7th | 7/7 | 17 | 11-6 | 131 | 77C | 110C | Carl Millar | 14/1 |
| 02 Jul 24+34d | Tipperary | Tipperary Town Plate Handicap Chase | 8/9 | ¾ | 11-9 | 133 | 97A | 108A | Danny Gilligan | 12/1 |
| 29 May 24+332d | Wexford | Wexford Racecourse Rated Hurdle | 4/9 | 6 | 11-4 | 117 | 106A | 126A | Sam Ewing | 33/1 |
| 2023 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 02 Jul 23+22d | Uttoxeter | Bet365 Handicap Chase (GBB Race) | F/8 | — | 11-13 | 137 | — | — | Sean Bowen | 10/1 |
| 10 Jun 23+44d | Punchestown | Hurling Finals Live Coverage Tomorrow Handicap Chase | 1/8 | 11-1 | 128 | 85A | 136A | Danny Gilligan | 7/1 | |
| 27 Apr 23+41d | Punchestown | Pigsback.com Handicap Chase (Grade B) | 10/14 | 4¼ | 9-12 | 129 | 50C | 90C | Corey McGivern | 40/1 |
| 17 Mar 23+122d | Down Royal | Follow On Instagram At bluegrasshorsefeed Rated Novice Chase | 1/5 | 11-11 | 122 | 108C | 130B | Denis O'Regan | 3/1 | |
| 2022 · 11 runs | ||||||||||
| 15 Nov 22+11d | Fairyhouse | Advanced Ticket Offer At Fairyhouse.ie Rated Novice Chase | PU/7 | — | 11-9 | 122 | — | — | Jack Kennedy | 8/1 |
| 04 Nov 22+43d | Down Royal | Start Your Free Trial Now At racingtv.com Handicap Chase | 2/10 | ½ | 11-2 | 120 | 98A | 126A | Jack Kennedy | 9/2 |
| 22 Sep 22+24d | Perth | Robertson - Home To More Handicap Chase | 1/4 | 12-2 | 122 | 80C | 127C | Sean Bowen | 10/3 | |
| 29 Aug 22+10d | Downpatrick | D H Handicap Chase | 6/8 | 1¼ | 11-11 | 120 | 69C | 108C | Niall Moore | 11/1 |
| 19 Aug 22+24d | Killarney | Bunkers Bar & Restaurant Handicap Chase (0-130) | F/9 | — | 11-2 | 120 | — | — | Jordan Gainford | 7/1 |
| 26 Jul 22+9d | Perth | Racing TV Profits Returned To Racing Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) | 2/4 | 1¾ | 11-2 | 125 | 90C | 124B | Sean Bowen | 11/4 |
| 17 Jul 22+15d | Tipperary | equuip - A Leg Up For Thoroughbred People Beginners Chase | 4/8 | hd | 11-12 | — | 86A | 116A | Jordan Gainford | 12/1 |
| 02 Jul 22+50d | Bellewstown | Bar One Racing 'Bellewstown' Handicap Hurdle | 8/16 | 4 | 10-3 | 118 | 112B | 102A | Corey McGivern | 22/1 |
| 13 May 22+15d | Kilbeggan | Follow Kilbeggan On Instagram Handicap Hurdle (80-123) | 10/12 | 3¾ | 12-0 | 119 | 78C | 103C | Jack Kennedy | 15/2 |
| 28 Apr 22+95d | Punchestown | Specialist Joinery Group Handicap Hurdle (88-123) | 8/25 | 1 | 11-10 | 119 | 106B | 133A | Jack Kennedy | 28/1 |
| 23 Jan 22+28d | Thurles | Horse & Jockey Handicap Hurdle | PU/15 | — | 11-1 | 119 | — | — | Davy Russell | 4/1 |
| 2021 · 9 runs | ||||||||||
| 26 Dec 21+40d | Leopardstown | TRI Equestrian Novice Handicap Hurdle | 1/26 | 10-13 | 112 | 98B | 149A | Davy Russell | 14/1 | |
| 16 Nov 21+17d | Limerick | Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle | 4/13 | 2½ | 11-4 | 114 | 96B | 119A | E O'Connell | 13/2 |
| 30 Oct 21+29d | Down Royal | Tayto Group Maiden Hurdle | F/15 | — | 12-0 | — | — | — | Davy Russell | 10/3 |
| 01 Oct 21+14d | Gowran Park | BetVictor Maiden Hurdle | 4/15 | 2½ | 12-0 | — | 75B | 120A | Davy Russell | 9/4F |
| 17 Sep 21+104d | Downpatrick | Bill McIlroy Bookmaker Maiden Hurdle | 2/15 | 15 | 11-6 | — | 104B | 113A | Davy Russell | 7/4F |
| 05 Jun 21+43d | Tramore | Visit West Waterford Maiden Hurdle | 3/13 | 4 | 11-6 | — | 90B | 111A | Keith Donoghue | 6/5F |
| 23 Apr 21+29d | Kilbeggan | New Spring Two Day N.H. Race Meeting Maiden Hurdle | 2/14 | ½ | 11-6 | — | 130B | 133A | Mr J J Codd | 6/5J |
| 25 Mar 21+20d | Cork | corkracecourse.ie Maiden Hurdle (Div 1) | 2/16 | 2¼ | 11-13 | — | 91B | 125A | Keith Donoghue | 6/5F |
| 05 Mar 21+198d | Fairyhouse | Fairyhouse Website For Merchandise Maiden Hurdle (Div 2) | 2/13 | ¾ | 11-13 | — | 83B | 127A | Keith Donoghue | 9/1 |
| 2020 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 19 Aug 20+37d | Sligo | Sligo Races Flat Race | 5/8 | ½ | 11-9 | — | — | 62B | Ms L O'Neill | 9/2 |
| 13 Jul 20 | Roscommon | Mount Talbot Flat Race | 8/14 | nk | 11-9 | — | 96C | 111A | Ms L O'Neill | 6/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has The Greek won?
- The Greek (IRE) won 4 of 29 archived starts between 2020 and 2024, a strike rate of 13.8%. Placed 10 times in total (34.5% of starts).
- Who trained The Greek?
- The Greek (IRE) was trained by Gordon Elliott on the most recent run on record, at Kilbeggan on 10 August 2024.
- Who is The Greek's sire?
- The Greek (IRE) is by Leading Light (IRE) out of Ballydunne Present (IRE), whose sire is Presenting.
- What going does The Greek prefer?
- The Greek (IRE) has the best record on soft going: 2 wins from 12 starts (16.7%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is The Greek's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 131, from the run on 10 August 2024. The highest on record is 137.
- What is The Greek's sire's record?
- Leading Light (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 8.2% of 2,214 runs since Sep 2018 (226 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on heavy going: 4.6% from 241.
- Who are The Greek's siblings?
- Out of Ballydunne Present (IRE), The Greek (IRE) has 4 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Templebredin (IRE) (1). The wins came over 2m4f. As at Nov 2026.