Horse profile
Three By Two (IRE)
by Yeats (IRE) out of Benefit Scheme (IRE) (Beneficial)
27 runs · 12 courses · from Feb 2021
As at 22 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
2 wins · Wexford & Punchestown
Last run 9 Oct 2026 · 10th of 14
Last raced off OR 94
KTB Profile
Three By Two is a mare who has won two of 27 starts on turf, both over 3m on soft ground. She won the Treo Eile Handicap Chase at Wexford in Jul 2024 off an official rating of 90 and the Kildare Hunt Club Cross Country Chase at Punchestown in Apr 2023. She has recorded one win from 11 runs at Punchestown and one win from four runs at Wexford. Aged 10 at her last run in Oct 2026, she finished 10 of 14 in the Northern Ireland On Course Bookmakers Association Handicap Steeplechase at Downpatrick off an official rating of 94.
Based on 27 archived runs · run-style from 10 commented runs since Aug 2024 · updated 22 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
Typically prominent
OR ↓ 33lb off peak
- 2–27Wins / Runs
- 7.4%Strike rate
- 7 (25.9%)Placed
- −8.00£1 level staken=27 at SP
- 0.81Fair A/E n=27 · 0.63 incl. margin
- 127Highest OR
- 79dAvg 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 rating94↓ 33lb off peak
94
90–127
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 94
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 22 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 10 | 104C | 32 | 1 · — |
| Good | 6 | 86B | 68 | 1 · — |
| Heavy | 6 | 104B | 58.5 | 1 · — |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 94A | 79.5 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 22 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Over 3m | 10 | 104C | 58.5 | 2 · 104 / 77.5 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 6 | 67C | 24 | 1 · — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 5 | 104B | 74 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 3 | 86B | 85 | — |
Of 26 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 · 24 figures from 26 runs · as at 17 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 10 analysed runs since Aug 2024
- Prominent 8 (80%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 2 (20%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 11.9% of 9,807 runs since Jan 2008 (704 horses).
Weakest on standard (aw) going: 6.9% from 203. Strongest at trips beyond 3m (all codes): 15.3% from 816.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 5 | 0 | 0% | −11.9 | — |
| Good to Firm | 222 | 28 | 12.6% | +0.7 | — |
| Good | 3,431 | 475 | 13.8% | +1.9 | 0 from 6 |
| Good to Soft | 1,954 | 212 | 10.8% | −1.1 | 0 from 3 |
| Soft | 2,837 | 305 | 10.8% | −1.1 | 2 from 11 |
| Heavy | 1,155 | 136 | 11.8% | −0.1 | 0 from 7 |
| Standard (AW) | 203 | 14 | 6.9% | −5 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 28 | 1 | 3.6% | −8.3 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 86 | 6 | 7% | −4.9 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 263 | 26 | 9.9% | −2 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2,431 | 273 | 11.2% | −0.7 | 0 from 5 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 3,282 | 352 | 10.7% | −1.2 | 0 from 3 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 2,901 | 387 | 13.3% | +1.4 | 0 from 7 |
| Over 3m | 816 | 125 | 15.3% | +3.4 | 2 from 12 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 21 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Benefit Scheme (IRE) (Beneficial)
3 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them Benefit Ben (IRE) (3 wins).
The wins came over 2m4f–3m2f; the highest grade won is Class 4 (Buddha Scheme (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benefit Ben (IRE) | 20 | 3 | 2m4f–2m7½f | Class 5 |
| Buddha Scheme (IRE) | 19 | 2 | 3m–3m2f | Class 4 |
| Messi Magic (IRE) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 11 | 2 | 18% | +8.00 |
| Heavy | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Good | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 2 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punchestown | 11 | 1 | 9% | −2.00 |
| Wexford | 4 | 1 | 25% | +6.00 |
| Clonmel | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Downpatrick (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thurles | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Le Lion-D'Angers (FR) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cheltenham | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tramore | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Limerick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Listowel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kilbeggan (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Over 3m | 12 | 2 | 17% | +7.00 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Deegan | 8 | 1 | 13% | +2.00 |
| Mr S Cotter | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jordan Gainford | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Mr J W Hendrick | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Conor Smithers | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Mr T Power Roche | 2 | 1 | 50% | +7.00 |
| Sean O'Keeffe | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Hugh Morgan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| J J Slevin | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sam Twiston-Davies | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Danny Mullins | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Daniel Holden | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Rachael Blackmore | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 15 | 1 | 7% | −6.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 7 | 1 | 14% | +3.00 |
| Tongue tie | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Tongue tie + cheekpieces | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2024 | 9 | 1 | 11% | +1.00 |
| 2023 | 3 | 1 | 33% | +6.00 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 21 | 2 | 10% | −2.00 |
| Hurdle | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Oct 26+247d | Downpatrick (IRE) | Northern Ireland On Course Bookmakers Association Handicap Steeplechase Up with the pace early - mid-pack by the home turn of the first circuit at fifth at the midpoint - dropped to 8th and under pressure 3 out - soon floundering and well adrift late on - finished 10th | 10/14 | 16 | 11-8 | 94 | 67C | 99C | Richard Deegan | 28/1 |
| 04 Feb 26+46d | Punchestown | ThatPrizeGuy.co.uk P.P. Hogan Memorial Cross Country Chase Sat close to the front pack early - 5th at halfway - blundered at the 11th - 8th and driven approaching 3 out then stayed on steadily to the line | 6/10 | 4¾ | 10-11 | 122 | 51B | 105A | Mr S Cotter | 25/1 |
| 20 Dec 25+27d | Thurles | Molony Cup Handicap Chase Settled just behind pace early - shared front spot from the 6th before a small error two out saw the advantage lost - back in 5th and driven on entering the straight - couldn't find more approaching the last and finished well held | 7/16 | 2½ | 10-11 | 95 | 104C | 94C | Jordan Gainford | 9/1 |
| 23 Nov 25+86d | Punchestown | Colm Quinn BMW Risk Of Thunder Chase Handy early - slipped back to 8th by halfway - improved into 6th after three out - unable to threaten leaders and stayed on steadily to finish 4th | 4/15 | 11 | 11-2 | 95 | — | 111A | Jordan Gainford | 20/1 |
| 29 Aug 25+92d | Wexford | Racing Again October 26th & 27th Handicap Chase (0-100) Sat close to the front pack - pushed along three out and in seventh two out - dropped away late | 10/16 | 35 | 11-9 | 95 | 24C | 93C | Richard Deegan | 12/1 |
| 29 May 25+28d | Le Lion-D'Angers (FR) | France Sire Prix Anjou-Loire Challenge (Listed Cross Country Chase) (5yo+) (Turf) | PU/14 | — | 10-6 | — | — | — | J J Slevin | 11/1 |
| 01 May 25+87d | Punchestown | Mongey Communications La Touche Cup Cross Country Chase Settled midpack early - bumped lightly around 12th - moved onto the pace from the 19th marker - 4th with 5 to jump - pushed along into 3rd 3 out - closed to 3rd nearing the last - stayed on strongly to finish 3rd without getting to the front two | 3/12 | nk | 11-5 | 95 | 94A | 124A | Richard Deegan | 11/1 |
| 03 Feb 25+52d | Punchestown | Ladbrokes P.P. Hogan Memorial Cross Country Chase Sat close to front early - 3rd after 13th then up to 2nd after 16th - unable to close gap with two to jump - lost ground before the last and held on for sixth | 6/15 | 12 | 11-7 | 95 | 66C | 112C | Richard Deegan | 9/1 |
| 13 Dec 24+19d | Cheltenham | Glenfarclas Crystal Cup Cross Country Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Sat close to the front pair on the rail - drifted right at the 1st - clipped the 3rd and blundered back through the pack by the 5th - regained some ground on the inside by the 22nd - still 5th at the finish but unable to close late | 5/15 | 7 | 10-2 | 127 | -13B | 121A | Sam Twiston-Davies | 28/1 |
| 24 Nov 24+86d | Punchestown | Colm Quinn BMW Risk Of Thunder Chase Sat close to the front pack early - up to third by halfway - asked for effort after the second-last and moved into second before the final fence - held on gamely but couldn't quicken further on the run-in | 2/13 | 2¾ | 11-2 | 95 | 6B | 128A | Richard Deegan | 33/1 |
| 30 Aug 24+37d | Wexford | Racing Again 27th October Handicap Chase (0-102) Held a midfield berth early - pressed for effort well before the final stages - unable to gain on the front end in the run to the line - finished sixth beaten well clear | 6/15 | 3¼ | 11-10 | 96 | — | 107A | Richard Deegan | 11/1 |
| 24 Jul 24+11d | Wexford | Treo Eile Handicap Chase (0-95) | 1/14 | 11-9 | 90 | 82B | 116A | Richard Deegan | 9/1 | |
| 13 Jul 24+42d | Wexford | Fleadh Cheoil Wexford Handicap Chase (0-102) | 12/16 | 1¾ | 11-5 | 93 | 86B | 88A | Richard Deegan | 25/1 |
| 01 Jun 24+30d | Tramore | Racing TV Free Month Trial Handicap Chase (0-95) | 11/16 | 1¼ | 11-7 | 95 | 44C | 84C | Mr S Cotter | 7/1 |
| 02 May 24+2d | Punchestown | Mongey Communications La Touche Cup Cross Country Chase | 2/14 | ¾ | 10-12 | — | 69B | 123B | Mr J W Hendrick | 9/1 |
| 30 Apr 24+85d | Punchestown | Kildare Hunt Club Cross Country Chase For The Ladies Perpetual Cup | 4/16 | ½ | 10-12 | — | 20B | 113A | Mr J W Hendrick | 4/1J |
| 05 Feb 24+71d | Punchestown | SBK P.P. Hogan Memorial Cross Country Chase | 7/10 | 17 | 10-11 | — | 28C | 99C | Conor Smithers | 40/1 |
| 26 Nov 23+211d | Punchestown | Pigsback.com Risk Of Thunder Chase | 4/8 | ¾ | 10-9 | — | 2A | 110A | Conor Smithers | 17/2 |
| 29 Apr 23+4d | Punchestown | Donohue Solutions Cross Country Chase | 3/14 | ¾ | 10-12 | — | 26B | 119A | Mr T Power Roche | 5/2F |
| 25 Apr 23+383d | Punchestown | Kildare Hunt Club Cross Country Chase For The Ladies Perpetual Cup | 1/12 | 10-7 | — | -15B | 111A | Mr T Power Roche | 8/1 | |
| 07 Apr 22+35d | Limerick | MJ Finnegan's Handicap Hurdle (80-102) | 16/17 | ½ | 11-5 | 93 | 69C | 81C | Sean O'Keeffe | 28/1 |
| 03 Mar 22+126d | Clonmel | Cloneen Mares Handicap Hurdle (80-102) | 8/16 | ½ | 11-9 | 95 | 104B | 96A | Danny Mullins | 28/1 |
| 28 Oct 21+38d | Clonmel | Suir Blueway Handicap Hurdle (80-109) | 8/16 | 12 | 11-4 | 99 | 40C | 96C | Sean O'Keeffe | 50/1 |
| 20 Sep 21+106d | Listowel | Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (80-109) (Div 1) | 13/16 | 16 | 11-6 | 101 | 65C | 85C | Daniel Holden | 33/1 |
| 06 Jun 21+89d | Kilbeggan (IRE) | Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle (Div I) | 9/16 | 3½ | 10-11 | — | 85B | 86A | Hugh Morgan | 100/30 |
| 09 Mar 21+15d | Clonmel | Derrygrath Maiden Hurdle (Div 2) | 9/14 | 1¼ | 11-7 | — | 74B | 73A | Rachael Blackmore | 30/100F |
| 22 Feb 21 | Fairyhouse | Fairyhouse Bobbyjo Chase Day 27th February Mares Maiden Hurdle (Div 1) | 3/14 | ½ | 10-9 | — | 82B | 115A | Hugh Morgan | 10/3 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Three By Two (IRE) won?
- Three By Two (IRE) won 2 of 27 archived starts between 2021 and 2026, a strike rate of 7.4%. Placed 7 times in total (25.9% of starts).
- Who trains Three By Two (IRE)?
- Three By Two (IRE) is trained by Denis Paul Murphy, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 9 October 2026.
- Who is Three By Two (IRE)'s sire?
- Three By Two (IRE) is by Yeats (IRE) out of Benefit Scheme (IRE), whose sire is Beneficial.
- What going does Three By Two (IRE) prefer?
- Three By Two (IRE) has the best record on soft going: 2 wins from 11 starts (18.2%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Three By Two (IRE)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 94, from the run on 9 October 2026. The highest on record is 127.
- What is Three By Two (IRE)'s sire's record?
- Yeats (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 11.9% of 9,807 runs since Jan 2008 (704 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on standard (aw) going: 6.9% from 203. Strongest at trips beyond 3m (all codes): 15.3% from 816.
- Who are Three By Two (IRE)'s siblings?
- Out of Benefit Scheme (IRE), Three By Two (IRE) has 3 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: Benefit Ben (IRE) (3). Highest grade won: Class 4 (Buddha Scheme (IRE)). The wins came over 2m4f–3m2f. As at Oct 2026.