Horse profile
Thehairyfella (IRE)
by Presenting (GB) out of Cherry Black (IRE) (Roselier)
26 runs · 13 courses · from Jul 2021
As at 1 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
Won at Downpatrick
Last run 2 Jul 2026 · 5th of 7
Last raced off OR 85
KTB Profile
Thehairyfella is 1 from 26 on turf. His sole win came in the AJC Group Handicap Chase at Downpatrick in Jul 2025 over 2m5f – 3m on good ground off an official rating of 80. He has never scored on soft or heavier. Aged 11 at his last run in Jul 2026, he finished 5 of 7 at Perth in a Class 5 handicap chase, having raced prominently off an official rating of 85.
Based on 26 archived runs · run-style from 14 commented runs since Aug 2024 · updated 1 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
Wins on good or faster
OR ↓ 12lb off peak
- 1–26Wins / Runs
- 3.8%Strike rate
- 5 (19.2%)Placed
- −19.00£1 level staken=26 at SP
- 0.57Fair A/E n=26 · 0.47 incl. margin
- 97Highest OR
- 73dAvg 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 rating85↓ 12lb off peak
85
80–97
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 120
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 1 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 13 | 105A | 82 | 3 runs · 92 / 79 |
| Soft | 3 | 120A | 108 | — |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 92B | 61 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 1 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 10 | 120A | 85.5 | 2 runs · 92 / 84 |
| Over 3m | 6 | 108C | 85.5 | 1 run · — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 3 | 86B | 57 | — |
Of 26 runs looked at, 7 have no figure: did not complete (5) · obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (2).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 19 figures from 26 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 14 analysed runs since Aug 2024
- Mid-division 7 (50%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 4 (29%) · 0 wins
- Held up 2 (14%) · 1 win
- Led 1 (7%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Presenting (GB)
Progeny in our archive have won 11% of 20,052 runs since Jan 2008 (1,686 horses).
Strongest on standard (aw) going: 24.3% from 136.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 62 | 13 | 21% | +10 | — |
| Good to Firm | 1,240 | 171 | 13.8% | +2.8 | — |
| Good | 7,024 | 840 | 12% | +1 | 1 from 18 |
| Good to Soft | 3,503 | 321 | 9.2% | −1.8 | 0 from 4 |
| Soft | 5,327 | 545 | 10.2% | −0.8 | 0 from 3 |
| Heavy | 2,760 | 274 | 9.9% | −1.1 | 0 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 136 | 33 | 24.3% | +13.3 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 5 | 0 | 0% | −11 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 4 | 0 | 0% | −11 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 62 | 6 | 9.7% | −1.3 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 4,727 | 517 | 10.9% | −0.1 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 6,697 | 722 | 10.8% | −0.2 | 0 from 3 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 6,539 | 742 | 11.3% | +0.3 | 1 from 14 |
| Over 3m | 2,018 | 210 | 10.4% | −0.6 | 0 from 9 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 31 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Cherry Black (IRE) (Roselier)
7 siblings in the archive, 5 winners — best of them Na Trachtalai Abu (IRE) (5 wins).
The wins came over 2m½f–3m2f; the highest grade won is Class 3 (Bay Cherry (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Na Trachtalai Abu (IRE) | 46 | 5 | 2m6f–3m1f | — |
| Health Is Wealth (IRE) | 34 | 4 | 2m1f–3m2f | Class 4 |
| Fire In Soul (IRE) | 9 | 2 | 2m½f–2m1f | — |
| Bay Cherry (IRE) | 13 | 2 | 2m6½f–3m | Class 3 |
| Coole Cherry (IRE) | 15 | 1 | 3m½f | — |
| Grasscutter (IRE) | 23 | 0 | — | — |
| Small Is Beautiful (IRE) | 7 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 18 | 1 | 6% | −11.00 |
| Good to Soft | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Soft | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 5 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downpatrick | 4 | 1 | 25% | +3.00 |
| Punchestown | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Perth | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Wexford | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Cartmel | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Tramore | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Kilbeggan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Roscommon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ballinrobe | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thurles | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Listowel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Galway | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 14 | 1 | 7% | −7.00 |
| Over 3m | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Kennedy | 5 | 1 | 20% | +2.00 |
| L P Dempsey | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Danny Gilligan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jake Coen | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Danny McMenamin | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kevin Sexton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sean Bowen | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Benjamin Macey | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Paddy Cleary | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr H C Swan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sam Ewing | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr L P Shanahan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Neil Ryan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr N McParlan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jennifer Torrens | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr J W Hendrick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr P J Cawley | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr J C Barry | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheekpieces | 20 | 1 | 5% | −13.00 |
| None | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Blinkers | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2025 | 9 | 1 | 11% | −2.00 |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2021 | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 25 | 1 | 4% | −18.00 |
| Hurdle | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 02 Jul 26+19d | Perth | Horizon Parking UK's Leading Parking Company Handicap Chase Settled handy early - hit the front at the 9th before losing that spot at the 14th - pushed along before 4 out - unable to challenge from 3 out - held no chance approaching the last | 5/7 | 1 | 10-8 | 85 | 92B | 81B | Danny McMenamin | 15/2 |
| 13 Jun 26+21d | Downpatrick | Kevin Ross Bloodstock Handicap Chase (0-100) Held up in the pack - nudged forward momentarily at the 8th - had given all after 4 out and finished well beaten | 10/12 | 9½ | 10-11 | 83 | 76C | 83C | Kevin Sexton | 6/1 |
| 23 May 26+214d | Cartmel | Molson Coors Handicap Chase Settled in the pack - improved into fourth after the second-last - stayed on through the run-in - finished fourth beaten 15 lengths | 4/9 | 10 | 11-2 | 88 | 79A | 101A | Sean Bowen | 17/2 |
| 2025 · 9 runs | ||||||||||
| 21 Oct 25+26d | Perth | Racing TV Profits Returned To Racing Handicap Chase Held a midpack position early - moved into contention to sit 13th then advanced into second by the 14th - pressed for effort before 3 out - kept finding on the run to the line to finish 2nd | 2/7 | 1¾ | 10-13 | 85 | 120A | 109B | Danny Gilligan | 5/1 |
| 25 Sep 25+34d | Perth | Racing TV Profits Returned To Racing Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Held a forward position early - lost touch from 3f out and beaten well into 6th | 6/8 | ½ | 10-2 | 87 | 68B | 86A | Benjamin Macey | 11/1 |
| 22 Aug 25+7d | Kilbeggan | New Forest Estate & Golf Club Handicap Chase (0-100) Settled handy early - went forward to hit the front before 4th - overtaken 4 out - dropped away fast soon after - eased and pulled up before the last | PU/13 | — | 11-4 | 83 | — | — | Jack Kennedy | 11/2 |
| 15 Aug 25+23d | Tramore | I.P.R.S. Handicap Chase (0-100) Settled midpack early - dropped towards the back through halfway then urged forward before 2 out in 8th - responded under pressure to finish 4th | 4/14 | 1¾ | 10-12 | 84 | 68B | 101A | Jack Kennedy | 14/1 |
| 23 Jul 25+9d | Wexford | Racing Again Tomorrow Handicap Chase (0-100) Shared the front spot early - lost command before the 3rd and settled into second - stayed there past the 10th - stumbled at the 11th - drew level again by the 12th - lost the advantage before 4 out and slipped to fourth before the last two - form flattened out through the finish | 5/15 | 1¼ | 10-5 | 84 | 87B | 88A | Paddy Cleary | 7/1 |
| 14 Jul 25+15d | Downpatrick | AJC Group Handicap Chase (0-100) Settled towards the back of the pack - moved up to 3rd after the 4th - in front after the 5th - driven when challenged after 3 out - fine leap at the last to assert - stayed on strongly under the run-in to prevail | 1/8 | 10-13 | 80 | 105A | 107B | Jack Kennedy | 6/1 | |
| 29 Jun 25+20d | Cartmel | Beckside Spa Retreat Handicap Chase Settled in the pack early - improved into contention before the 10th - dropped back and driven out approaching the final two furlongs - kept going at the same rate to finish third | 3/8 | 1¾ | 11-2 | 88 | 26A | 109A | Danny Gilligan | 11/1 |
| 09 Jun 25+23d | Roscommon | Racing Here Again On The 1st July (Q.R.) Handicap Chase (0-100) Settled in the pack early - pressed for effort and lost touch 5 out - eased out of contention before 3 out | PU/14 | — | 10-13 | 81 | — | — | Mr H C Swan | 17/2 |
| 17 May 25+246d | Wexford | SIS Supporting Irish Racing Handicap Chase Held up towards the back - improved from 3 out to move into 6th then 5th before the last under pressure - stayed on strongly to finish 3rd | 3/13 | 1¼ | 9-11 | 81 | 84B | 97A | Jake Coen | 14/1 |
| 2024 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 13 Sep 24+28d | Ballinrobe | Lodge At Ashford Castle Handicap Chase (0-95) Sat handy on the outside early - into 7th and pressed for effort 3 out - dropped away | 10/15 | ½ | 11-3 | 83 | 61B | 92A | Jack Kennedy | 12/1 |
| 16 Aug 24+34d | Tramore | I.P.R.S. Handicap Chase (0-95) Held up early in the pack - driven to keep tab past the midpoint - eased out of contention before 5 out | PU/13 | — | 11-3 | 84 | — | — | Jack Kennedy | 12/1 |
| 13 Jul 24+35d | Wexford | Fleadh Cheoil Wexford Handicap Chase (0-102) | 13/16 | ½ | 10-10 | 84 | 86B | 79A | Sam Ewing | 4/1 |
| 08 Jun 24+197d | Punchestown | Ladbrokes Handicap Chase (0-109) | 3/13 | ½ | 9-12 | 83 | 90B | 97A | Jake Coen | 4/1 |
| 2023 · 1 run | ||||||||||
| 24 Nov 23+664d | Fairyhouse | Lorna Brooke Ireland V Britain (Q.R.) Challenge Handicap Chase (0-116) | PU/9 | — | 10-0 | 85 | — | — | Mr L P Shanahan | 14/1 |
| 2022 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 29 Jan 22+13d | Fairyhouse | Follow Fairyhouse On Social Media Handicap Chase (0-109) | 6/16 | 4¾ | 10-4 | 92 | 92B | 77A | Neil Ryan | 50/1 |
| 16 Jan 22+28d | Punchestown | Total Event Rental Amateur National (Q.R.) Handicap Chase | 5/11 | 12 | 10-7 | 92 | 89C | 97C | Mr N McParlan | 50/1 |
| 2021 · 7 runs | ||||||||||
| 19 Dec 21+14d | Thurles | Molony Cup Handicap Chase (0-109) | PU/18 | — | 11-0 | 95 | — | — | L P Dempsey | 40/1 |
| 05 Dec 21+54d | Punchestown | Hanlon Concrete Handicap Chase | 7/18 | ¾ | 9-5 | 97 | 108C | 78A | Jennifer Torrens | 33/1 |
| 12 Oct 21+20d | Punchestown | Ladbrokes (Q.R.) Handicap Chase | F/16 | — | 10-9 | 97 | — | — | Mr J W Hendrick | 50/1 |
| 22 Sep 21+16d | Listowel | Brandon Hotel Beginners Chase | 7/12 | 3 | 12-0 | — | — | 106C | L P Dempsey | 150/1 |
| 06 Sep 21+7d | Galway | Tote+ Pays You More At tote.ie Beginners Chase | 5/7 | 3¾ | 12-0 | — | 40A | 98A | L P Dempsey | 100/1 |
| 30 Aug 21+48d | Downpatrick | Adare Manor Opportunity Beginners Chase | 9/10 | 15 | 11-10 | — | 57C | 88C | Mr P J Cawley | 100/1 |
| 13 Jul 21 | Downpatrick | Irish Thoroughbred Agency.org 'Ex Racehorses Finding Their Forever Home' Maiden Hurdle | 9/11 | 21 | 11-1 | — | 82C | 85C | Mr J C Barry | 33/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Thehairyfella won?
- Thehairyfella (IRE) won 1 of 26 archived starts between 2021 and 2026, a strike rate of 3.8%. Placed 5 times in total (19.2% of starts).
- Who trains Thehairyfella?
- Thehairyfella (IRE) is trained by Gordon Elliott, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 2 July 2026.
- Who is Thehairyfella's sire?
- Thehairyfella (IRE) is by Presenting (GB) out of Cherry Black (IRE), whose sire is Roselier.
- What going does Thehairyfella prefer?
- Thehairyfella (IRE) has the best record on good going: 1 win from 18 starts (5.6%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Thehairyfella's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 85, from the run on 2 July 2026. The highest on record is 97.
- What is Thehairyfella's sire's record?
- Presenting (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 11% of 20,052 runs since Jan 2008 (1,686 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on standard (aw) going: 24.3% from 136.
- Who are Thehairyfella's siblings?
- Out of Cherry Black (IRE), Thehairyfella (IRE) has 7 other produce in our archive, 5 of them winners. Most wins: Na Trachtalai Abu (IRE) (5). Highest grade won: Class 3 (Bay Cherry (IRE)). The wins came over 2m½f–3m2f. As at Nov 2026.