Horse profile
The Man Himself (FR)
6yo gelding (at last run, Nov 2008) · Last trainer Oliver McKiernan · Last owner Cavan Developments Bloodstock
by Antarctique (IRE) out of Belle Des Belles (FR) (Goldneyev)
27 runs · 16 courses · from Apr 2007
As at 28 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 14 Nov 2008 — 6,557 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Nov 2008
Won at Tramore (IRE)
Last raced off OR 84
KTB Profile
The Man Himself (FR) is 1 from 27. Hasn't won since Apr 2008. Last raced off 84, 19lb below the career-high mark.
Based on 27 archived runs · updated 28 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 19lb off peak
- 1–27Wins / Runs
- 3.7%Strike rate
- 7 (25.9%)Placed
- −12.00£1 level staken=27 at SP
- 0.55Fair A/E n=27 · 0.38 incl. margin
- 103Highest OR
- 23dAvg 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 rating84↓ 19lb off peak
84
83–103
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
No KTB Speed figures for this horse. The engine scores GB and Irish racing from Oct 2016; runs elsewhere, or earlier, have no figure.
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 0 figures from 0 runs · 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 is derived from in-running commentary, which our data provider does not supply for this horse's races.
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Antarctique (IRE)
Progeny in our archive have won 12.2% of 830 runs since Jan 2008 (87 horses).
Weakest on good going: 8.7% from 127.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −12.2 | 0 from 1 |
| Good to Firm | 23 | 1 | 4.3% | −7.9 | 0 from 4 |
| Good | 127 | 11 | 8.7% | −3.5 | 0 from 7 |
| Good to Soft | 87 | 13 | 14.9% | +2.7 | 0 from 2 |
| Soft | 378 | 51 | 13.5% | +1.3 | 1 from 8 |
| Heavy | 202 | 23 | 11.4% | −0.8 | 0 from 5 |
| Standard (AW) | 11 | 1 | 9.1% | −3.1 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m – 1m1f | 3 | 0 | 0% | −12.2 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 24 | 2 | 8.3% | −3.9 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 110 | 16 | 14.5% | +2.3 | 1 from 7 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 401 | 49 | 12.2% | 0 | 0 from 9 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 241 | 32 | 13.3% | +1.1 | 0 from 9 |
| Over 3m | 51 | 2 | 3.9% | −8.3 | 0 from 2 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 28 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Belle Des Belles (FR) (Goldneyev)
2 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Pyroli Madrik (FR) (2 wins).
The wins came over 2m1½f–2m4½f.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyroli Madrik (FR) | 5 | 2 | 2m1½f–2m4½f | — |
| Northern Madrik (FR) | 6 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 8 | 1 | 13% | +7.00 |
| Good | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Heavy | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Good to Firm | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 2 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punchestown | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Down Royal | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Gowran Park | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Thurles | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Leopardstown | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Cheltenham | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ludlow | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Clonmel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tramore | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Roscommon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Limerick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tramore (IRE) | 1 | 1 | 100% | +14.00 |
| Navan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Limerick (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ballinrobe | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 7 | 1 | 14% | +8.00 |
| Over 3m | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr R P Quinlan | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Mr R J Kiely | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Alan Crowe | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Michael Darcy | 2 | 1 | 50% | +13.00 |
| S J Hassett | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| D J Casey | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr M B O'Doherty | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| John Cullen | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| R Walsh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Davy Russell | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| M P Butler | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 11 | 0 | 0% | −11.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Blinkers | 6 | 1 | 17% | +9.00 |
| Tongue tie + blinkers | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Visor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 18 | 1 | 6% | −3.00 |
| 2007 | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 15 | 1 | 7% | +0.00 |
| Chase | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| NH Flat | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 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 | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 · 18 runs | |||||||||
| 14 Nov 08+22d | Cheltenham | Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase | PU/16 | — | 10-10 | 84 | — | Mr R P Quinlan | 100/1 |
| 23 Oct 08+8d | Ludlow | Amateur Jockeys Association Amateur Riders' Handicap Chase | 3/7 | ½ | 11-11 | 95 | 109B | Mr R P Quinlan | 7/1 |
| 15 Oct 08+17d | Punchestown | Ingoldsby (QR) Handicap Chase (0-102) | 6/20 | 7 | 10-12 | 83 | 80C | Mr R P Quinlan | 14/1 |
| 28 Sep 08+45d | Clonmel | Glenary Handicap Chase ( 0-109) | 4/16 | 4 | 9-10 | 84 | 90A | S J Hassett | 16/1 |
| 14 Aug 08+9d | Tramore | Star Sunday Amen Magazine Handicap Chase (0-102) | PU/8 | — | 10-10 | 86 | — | D J Casey | 7/2 |
| 05 Aug 08+12d | Roscommon | First Choice Betting Handicap Chase (0-109) | 5/16 | 3 | 10-3 | 88 | 77C | Mr R J Kiely | 14/1 |
| 24 Jul 08+78d | Limerick | Anthony Foley (QR) Handicap Hurdle (81-109) | 16/18 | 30 | 11-5 | 103 | 95C | Mr M B O'Doherty | 16/1 |
| 07 May 08+2d | Punchestown | Punchestown For Exhibitions Hurdle | 6/15 | 6 | 11-7 | 103 | 98A | Mr R J Kiely | 12/1 |
| 05 May 08+10d | Down Royal | McConville Construction Ltd Hurdle | 3/17 | 2½ | 11-1 | 103 | 114A | Mr R J Kiely | 7/1 |
| 25 Apr 08+12d | Punchestown | Star Best For Racing Coverage Novice Hurdle | 14/25 | 12 | 11-12 | 103 | 99C | Michael Darcy | 25/1 |
| 13 Apr 08+20d | Tramore (IRE) | www.tramore-racecourse.com Maiden Hurdle | 1/15 | 11-4 | 99 | 119A | Michael Darcy | 14/1 | |
| 24 Mar 08+16d | Fairyhouse | McGarrell Reilly Homes Handicap Hurdle | 20/22 | 30 | 10-0 | 101 | 93C | Alan Crowe | 33/1 |
| 08 Mar 08+7d | Gowran Park | B.D.M. Stone Beginners Chase | 11/18 | ½ | 11-12 | 84 | 95C | Alan Crowe | 20/1 |
| 01 Mar 08+24d | Navan | Trim Beginners Chase | 10/18 | 21 | 11-12 | 84 | 91C | Alan Crowe | 16/1 |
| 06 Feb 08+6d | Down Royal | N.I.H.F. Sean Small Memorial Beginners Chase | 9/18 | 23 | 11-12 | 84 | 87C | John Cullen | 7/1 |
| 31 Jan 08+4d | Thurles | Littleton Handicap Hurdle (81-102) | 5/16 | 2½ | 11-12 | 102 | 104A | R Walsh | 4/1J |
| 27 Jan 08+10d | Leopardstown | Irish Examiner Handicap Hurdle (81-123) | 14/26 | hd | 10-6 | 96 | 99A | Mr R J Kiely | 14/1 |
| 17 Jan 08+22d | Thurles | D & S Tarmac Handicap Hurdle (81-116) | 3/17 | 8 | 10-11 | 101 | 121A | Mr R P Quinlan | 14/1 |
| 2007 · 9 runs | |||||||||
| 26 Dec 07+32d | Leopardstown | Durkan New Homes Handicap Hurdle (81-116) | 5/23 | 1 | 10-5 | 100 | 104C | Mr R J Kiely | 25/1 |
| 24 Nov 07+13d | Gowran Park | Gowran Park Racing Club Handicap Hurdle (74-102) | 12/20 | 5½ | 11-7 | 100 | 99C | Mr R J Kiely | 8/1 |
| 11 Nov 07+9d | Limerick (IRE) | Martinstown Opportunity Maiden Hurdle | 3/18 | 1½ | 11-8 | 100 | 112C | Mr R J Kiely | 11/4 |
| 02 Nov 07+2d | Down Royal | Allianz Maiden Hurdle | 3/20 | nk | 11-4 | 100 | 114C | Davy Russell | 16/1 |
| 31 Oct 07+14d | Punchestown | Kildare Maiden Hurdle | 11/22 | ¾ | 11-5 | — | 88C | M P Butler | 25/1 |
| 17 Oct 07+141d | Punchestown | Ascot Visits Punchestown Maiden Hurdle | 12/24 | 1¼ | 11-7 | — | 90C | Mr R P Quinlan | 20/1 |
| 29 May 07+31d | Ballinrobe | F.b.d. Insurance Inh Flat Race | 3/15 | 2 | 11-9 | — | 106C | Mr R P Quinlan | 2/1F |
| 28 Apr 07+19d | Punchestown | Ballymore Festival (Pro-Am) INH Flat Race | 5/25 | 8 | 11-8 | — | 104C | Mr R P Quinlan | 15/2 |
| 09 Apr 07 | Fairyhouse | Gigginstown House Stud P-to-P Flat Race | 4/20 | 3½ | 11-8 | — | — | Mr R P Quinlan | 12/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has The Man Himself won?
- The Man Himself (FR) won 1 of 27 archived starts between 2007 and 2008, a strike rate of 3.7%. Placed 7 times in total (25.9% of starts).
- Who trained The Man Himself?
- The Man Himself (FR) was trained by Oliver McKiernan on the most recent run on record, at Cheltenham on 14 November 2008.
- Who is The Man Himself's sire?
- The Man Himself (FR) is by Antarctique (IRE) out of Belle Des Belles (FR), whose sire is Goldneyev.
- What going does The Man Himself prefer?
- The Man Himself (FR) has the best record on soft going: 1 win from 8 starts (12.5%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is The Man Himself's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 84, from the run on 14 November 2008. The highest on record is 103.
- What is The Man Himself's sire's record?
- Antarctique (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 12.2% of 830 runs since Jan 2008 (87 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on good going: 8.7% from 127.
- Who are The Man Himself's siblings?
- Out of Belle Des Belles (FR), The Man Himself (FR) has 2 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Pyroli Madrik (FR) (2). The wins came over 2m1½f–2m4½f. As at Oct 2026.