The Striker Dylan (IRE)
The Striker Dylan is a gelding who has won one of 16 starts on turf. He took a handicap chase at Sligo over 2m5f – 3m on good to soft in Oct 2025 off an official rating of 94. All his placed efforts have come in similar races and he is usually held up. Aged 8 at his last run in May 2026, he finished third of 12 in the Frankie Dunworth Memorial Handicap Hurdle at Limerick off 91.
- 1–16Wins / Runs
- 6.3%Strike rate
- 7 (43.8%)Placed
- −12.50£1 level staken=16 at SP
- 0.52Fair A/E n=16 · 0.40 incl. margin
- 99Highest OR
- 58dAvg 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 117
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 5 | 122A | 88 | 1 run · — |
| Good to Soft | 4 | 94A | 85 | — |
| Good | 3 | 107B | 102 | — |
| Heavy | 2 | 83C | 80 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 1 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 5 | 122A | 107 | 1 run · — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 5 | 102B | 88 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 4 | 83C | 76.5 | — |
Of 16 runs looked at, 2 have no figure: obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (2).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 14 figures from 16 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 9 analysed runs since Aug 2024
- Mid-division 4 (44%) · 0 wins
- Held up 3 (33%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 2 (22%) · 1 win
Pedigree intelligence
Progeny in our archive have won 13.1% of 1,276 runs since Feb 2022 (201 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 8 | 2 | 25% | +11.9 | — |
| Good | 457 | 58 | 12.7% | −0.4 | 0 from 5 |
| Good to Soft | 328 | 44 | 13.4% | +0.3 | 1 from 4 |
| Soft | 345 | 46 | 13.3% | +0.2 | 0 from 5 |
| Heavy | 136 | 17 | 12.5% | −0.6 | 0 from 2 |
| Standard (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −13.1 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 8 | 2 | 25% | +11.9 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 470 | 52 | 11.1% | −2 | 0 from 4 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 550 | 75 | 13.6% | +0.5 | 0 from 7 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 213 | 32 | 15% | +1.9 | 1 from 5 |
| Over 3m | 35 | 6 | 17.1% | +4 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Feb 2022 · as at 31 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
3 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them Just For Love (IRE) (3 wins).
The wins came over 2m½f–2m7f.
Family form: Just For One (IRE) finished 3rd of 8 at Galway (IRE), 25 Oct 2026.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Just For Love (IRE) | 7 | 3 | 2m½f–2m7f | — |
| Just For One (IRE) | 11 | 1 | 2m½f | — |
| Talacre Sea (IRE) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Good | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Good to Soft | 4 | 1 | 25% | −0.50 |
| Heavy | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wexford | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Thurles | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Limerick | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Sligo | 2 | 1 | 50% | +1.50 |
| Roscommon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Killarney | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cork | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tipperary | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Naas | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 5 | 1 | 20% | −1.50 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Deegan | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
| Brian Hayes | 6 | 1 | 17% | −2.50 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 15 | 1 | 7% | −11.50 |
| Cheekpieces | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 2025 | 6 | 1 | 17% | −2.50 |
| 2024 | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 13 | 0 | 0% | −13.00 |
| Chase | 3 | 1 | 33% | +0.50 |
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 | ||||||||||
| 28 May 26+210d | Limerick | Frankie Dunworth Memorial Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Div 2) Settled towards the back early - moved up smoothly into 5th by 2 out but couldn't threaten the leaders approaching the last - stayed on steadily to snatch 3rd on the run to the line | 3/12 | 5½ | 11-5 | 91 | 117A | 114A | Brian Hayes | 8/1 |
| 2025 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 30 Oct 25+29d | Thurles | www.thurlesraces.ie Handicap Chase (0-100) Settled just off pace - hit second obstacle - back in 5th at halfway - moved into 3rd two out - pushed along in 4th turning in but couldn't find more before last - held on for 5th | 5/18 | 1¼ | 11-13 | 99 | 79B | 116A | Brian Hayes | 9/2J |
| 01 Oct 25+33d | Sligo | Frank O'Beirne Memorial Handicap Chase (0-100) Sat behind front group - stumbled 7th - up to 5th halfway - stumbled again 4 out - pushed along to close entering straight - went up by a whisker before last drifting left - stayed on strongly to the line drifting left again | 1/12 | 11-9 | 94 | 94A | 124A | Brian Hayes | 5/2F | |
| 29 Aug 25+53d | Wexford | Dan & Breda Byrne Memorial Handicap Chase Held up at the back - error at the 5th - made ground into 4th before the last - pushed along into the straight - up to 3rd a furlong out - found extra to take 2nd close home - kept going and clipped after the line to be touched off | 2/11 | shd | 10-7 | 91 | — | 113A | Brian Hayes | 11/2 |
| 07 Jul 25+39d | Roscommon | Roscommon Herald Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Held up towards the back - improved into the pack by halfway - driven into 4th before 3 out and up to 3rd after the last - asked for more and stayed on same effort to finish 3rd | 3/16 | 3¾ | 11-6 | 92 | 107B | 116A | Brian Hayes | 7/1 |
| 29 May 25+16d | Limerick | McMahons Builders Providers Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Div 1) Held a midfield berth early - hit the 5th and again ballooned the 7th needing urging - lost touch and dropped away on the home bend | 9/14 | 2¾ | 11-9 | 95 | 100B | 96A | Brian Hayes | 9/2 |
| 13 May 25+219d | Sligo | Johnston Farm Equipment Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Settled in the pack early - roused into 8th with two to jump but couldn't get competitive before the last - well held at the finish | 12/15 | 43 | 11-12 | 97 | — | 96C | Richard Deegan | 8/1 |
| 2024 · 9 runs | ||||||||||
| 06 Oct 24+37d | Killarney | James Collins Memorial Handicap Hurdle (80-102) Settled in the pack early - stumbled at the 4th - moved up wide from 4 out under pressure - into 3rd approaching 2 out and stayed on for 2nd but couldn't reel in winner | 2/11 | 5 | 11-7 | 95 | 122A | 119A | Richard Deegan | 5/2J |
| 30 Aug 24+25d | Wexford | Wexford Heritage Trails Handicap Hurdle (80-102) Settled around midfield - moved up on the outside approaching 3 out - pushed to hit the front turning into the straight - hit a rough one at 2 out - overtaken before the last and unable to find more on the run-in finishing 4th | 4/13 | 1½ | 11-7 | 95 | 84C | 114A | Richard Deegan | 2/1F |
| 05 Aug 24+23d | Cork | Follow Us On Instagram Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (Div 2) Sat behind pace - back in 7th at halfway - moved into 3rd approaching 3 out - hit front soon after - driven past the last but caught close to the line | 2/16 | ½ | 11-12 | 93 | 86B | 121A | Richard Deegan | 2/1F |
| 13 Jul 24+56d | Wexford | Tote Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (Div 2) | 2/14 | ½ | 11-10 | 91 | 102B | 113A | Richard Deegan | 4/1F |
| 18 May 24+25d | Wexford | Ambrex Switchgear Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (Div 1) | 8/11 | 1¼ | 11-11 | 92 | 88A | 100A | Richard Deegan | 11/1 |
| 23 Apr 24+49d | Tipperary | Junction Handicap Hurdle (80-95) | 11/19 | 3 | 11-12 | 93 | 76B | 91A | Richard Deegan | 14/1 |
| 05 Mar 24+21d | Thurles | ThurlesRaces.ie Maiden Hurdle | 7/16 | 3 | 11-4 | — | 83C | 94C | Richard Deegan | 80/1 |
| 13 Feb 24+32d | Thurles | thurles.ie Maiden Hurdle (Div 1) | 4/12 | 19 | 11-4 | — | 77C | 92C | Richard Deegan | 50/1 |
| 12 Jan 24 | Naas | Matt Britton Irish EBF Maiden Hurdle | 18/25 | 2 | 11-12 | — | 46C | 97C | Richard Deegan | 250/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has The Striker Dylan won?
- The Striker Dylan (IRE) won 1 of 16 archived starts between 2024 and 2026, a strike rate of 6.3%. Placed 7 times in total (43.8% of starts).
- Who trains The Striker Dylan?
- The Striker Dylan (IRE) is trained by Liam P Cusack, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 28 May 2026.
- Who is The Striker Dylan's sire?
- The Striker Dylan (IRE) is by Affinisea (IRE) out of Medicine Woman (IRE), whose sire is Stowaway.
- What going does The Striker Dylan prefer?
- The Striker Dylan (IRE) has the best record on good to soft going: 1 win from 4 starts (25%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is The Striker Dylan's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 91, from the run on 28 May 2026. The highest on record is 99.
- What is The Striker Dylan's sire's record?
- Affinisea (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 13.1% of 1,276 runs since Feb 2022 (201 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are The Striker Dylan's siblings?
- Out of Medicine Woman (IRE), The Striker Dylan (IRE) has 3 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: Just For Love (IRE) (3). The wins came over 2m½f–2m7f. As at Nov 2026.