Horse profile
Tommy Dillion (IRE)
by Dylan Thomas (IRE) out of Coolaghmore Yeats (IRE) (Yeats)
27 runs · 7 courses · from Mar 2021
As at 5 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
Won last time out
3 wins · Fontwell & Lingfield
Last run 8 Apr 2026 · 1st of 5
Last raced off OR 79
KTB Profile
Tommy Dillion is a 3 from 27 gelding with all wins at Class 5 level. He won two of his six starts at Lingfield and one of his ten at Fontwell, with all three victories in handicaps on heavy or good to soft ground over 1m5f to 2m4f. His last run, at Fontwell in Apr 2026, was a win in the KSR Lighting, The Ultimate Lighting Solutions Handicap Hurdle off an official rating of 79, 13 lb below his highest ever mark. He usually races held up.
Based on 27 archived runs · run-style from 9 commented runs since Jan 2025 · updated 5 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
Typically held up
All wins at Class 5
OR ↓ 13lb off peak
- 3–27Wins / Runs
- 11.1%Strike rate
- 7 (25.9%)Placed
- −0.50£1 level staken=27 at SP
- 1.44Fair A/E n=27 · 1.23 incl. margin
- 92Highest OR
- 25dBetween runs (median)longest 417 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.
Official rating79↓ 13lb off peak
79
64–92
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 104
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 5 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 7 | 90B | 77 | 2 runs · 77 / 77 |
| Heavy | 5 | 110C | 91 | 2 runs · 95 / 73 |
| Good | 5 | 109C | 98 | — |
| Soft | 3 | 90C | 63 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 5 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 11 | 109C | 82 | 2 runs · 77 / 77 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 8 | 110C | 82.5 | 1 run · — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
Of 27 runs looked at, 7 have no figure: did not complete (6) · obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 20 figures from 27 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 Jan 2025
- Held up 5 (56%) · 0 wins
- Led 3 (33%) · 2 wins
- Prominent 1 (11%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 10.5% of 7,493 runs since Mar 2011 (533 horses).
Strongest at trips under 6f (all codes): 17.7% from 192.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 50 | 6 | 12% | +1.5 | — |
| Good to Firm | 646 | 79 | 12.2% | +1.7 | — |
| Good | 2,075 | 240 | 11.6% | +1.1 | 0 from 7 |
| Good to Soft | 1,140 | 111 | 9.7% | −0.8 | 1 from 9 |
| Soft | 1,712 | 154 | 9% | −1.5 | 0 from 4 |
| Heavy | 649 | 65 | 10% | −0.5 | 2 from 7 |
| Standard (AW) | 1,220 | 132 | 10.8% | +0.3 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 192 | 34 | 17.7% | +7.2 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 691 | 60 | 8.7% | −1.8 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 1,214 | 125 | 10.3% | −0.2 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 1,248 | 127 | 10.2% | −0.3 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1,812 | 182 | 10% | −0.5 | 2 from 11 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 1,553 | 171 | 11% | +0.5 | 1 from 13 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 647 | 66 | 10.2% | −0.3 | 0 from 3 |
| Over 3m | 136 | 22 | 16.2% | +5.7 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Mar 2011 · as at 5 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Coolaghmore Yeats (IRE) (Yeats)
4 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them Coolanna (IRE) (2 wins).
The wins came over 2m2f–2m6f; the highest grade won is Class 4 (Coolanna (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coolanna (IRE) | 3 | 2 | 2m5½f–2m6f | Class 4 |
| Famous Saying (IRE) | 1 | 1 | 2m2f | — |
| Reality Cheque (IRE) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
| Maximore (IRE) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 9 | 1 | 11% | +0.00 |
| Heavy | 7 | 2 | 29% | +10.50 |
| Good | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Soft | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 5 | 22 | 3 | 14% | +4.50 |
| Class 4 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fontwell | 10 | 1 | 10% | −1.00 |
| Plumpton | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Lingfield | 6 | 2 | 33% | +11.50 |
| Leicester | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Exeter | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Chepstow | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Punchestown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 13 | 1 | 8% | −4.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 11 | 2 | 18% | +6.50 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabitha Worsley | 9 | 1 | 11% | +0.00 |
| Niall Houlihan | 8 | 1 | 13% | −2.50 |
| James Davies | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Oscar Palmer | 1 | 1 | 100% | +11.00 |
| Jack Tudor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sean Houlihan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr J C Barry | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 26 | 3 | 12% | +0.50 |
| Tongue tie | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 2 | 50% | +17.00 |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2022 | 8 | 1 | 13% | −2.50 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 20 | 3 | 15% | +6.50 |
| Chase | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 08 Apr 26+12d | Fontwell | KSR Lighting, The Ultimate Lighting Solutions Handicap Hurdle Set the pace early - clipped fourth fence - pressed for effort approaching last two - overtaken after the final obstacle but dug back in to prevail on the run to the line | 1/5 | 10-4 | 79 | 77C | 94B | Tabitha Worsley | 8/1 | |
| 27 Mar 26+33d | Fontwell | Bet St George Supports Safer Gambling Handicap Hurdle Went to front early - driven and overtaken before 2 out then unable to close on winner approaching last - eased back into third with nothing more to give in the closing stages | 3/7 | 3¼ | 10-3 | 80 | 77B | 93A | James Davies | 12/1 |
| 22 Feb 26+17d | Fontwell | starsports.bet Handicap Hurdle Settled at back early - moved into contention 3 out - pressed leader briefly - dropped away late to finish 4th | 4/7 | 28 | 10-10 | 82 | 51C | 83C | James Davies | 33/1 |
| 05 Feb 26+266d | Lingfield | At The Races App Expert Tips Conditional Jockeys' Training Series Handicap Hurdle Shared front spot early - took sole command before the 2nd - opened a gap and pushed out approaching 2 out - eased up in front but battled on to score | 1/5 | 10-2 | 78 | 95C | 93B | Oscar Palmer | 11/1 | |
| 2025 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 15 May 25+20d | Fontwell | BetGoodwin Handicap Hurdle Pulled hard early - out front alone from the 4th until collared 2 out - unable to challenge the winner from the last | 2/6 | 16 | 10-2 | 78 | 104B | 96B | James Davies | 80/1 |
| 25 Apr 25+28d | Fontwell | V2 Radio We Love Local Handicap Chase Settled with plenty of enthusiasm early - up behind the front group - pressed forward into 3rd - hit the front briefly before being passed - dropped back around 6th - fading badly 3 out - finished last of the runners | 9/10 | 45 | 9-13 | 70 | 56C | 61C | Tabitha Worsley | 28/1 |
| 28 Mar 25+21d | Fontwell | Millstone Landscapes Sponsored Raceday Inaugral Race Handicap Chase Settled at the back of the field - pressed for effort before 3 out and quickly lost ground - eased out of it before the final fence | PU/10 | — | 10-2 | 73 | — | — | Tabitha Worsley | 40/1 |
| 07 Mar 25+12d | Leicester | Royal Lancers Handicap Chase Held up towards the back - not the best jump 5th - lost ground steadily 3 out to finish well beaten | 5/5 | 30 | 10-12 | 77 | 53C | 69C | Niall Houlihan | 22/1 |
| 23 Feb 25+23d | Fontwell | Download The Star Sports App Handicap Chase Settled towards the rear early - hesitant leap 7th - made progress out wide before 11th - blundered at the following obstacle and dropped away - little left thereafter and well behind by 2 out - pulled up shortly after | PU/10 | — | 10-5 | 77 | — | — | James Davies | 50/1 |
| 31 Jan 25+417d | Lingfield | At The Races App Expert Tips Handicap Chase Settled towards the back - dropping away before being pulled up 4 out | PU/11 | — | 10-8 | 80 | — | — | Niall Houlihan | 66/1 |
| 2023 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 11 Dec 23+245d | Lingfield | Off The Fence On youtube.com/attheraces Novices' Handicap Chase | PU/9 | — | 10-13 | 86 | — | — | Tabitha Worsley | 17/2 |
| 10 Apr 23+28d | Plumpton | Harry And Betty Savill Memorial Novices' Handicap Hurdle | 3/11 | 1¼ | 10-12 | 85 | 90C | 107B | Tabitha Worsley | 11/1 |
| 13 Mar 23+21d | Plumpton | Free Bet Nose Losers At BetGoodwin Handicap Hurdle | 4/6 | 23 | 11-1 | 90 | 34C | 83C | Tabitha Worsley | 9/1 |
| 20 Feb 23+21d | Lingfield | At The Races App Market Movers Handicap Hurdle | UR/12 | — | 10-11 | 90 | — | — | Niall Houlihan | 3/1J |
| 30 Jan 23+40d | Plumpton | Strong Flavours Catering Handicap Hurdle | 4/13 | ½ | 11-7 | 92 | 87B | 103A | Jack Tudor | 10/1 |
| 2022 · 8 runs | ||||||||||
| 21 Dec 22+15d | Lingfield | Follow AtTheRaces On Twitter Handicap Hurdle | 1/10 | 9-13 | 75 | 110C | 115B | Niall Houlihan | 9/2 | |
| 06 Dec 22+32d | Fontwell | John And Maryanne Birch Memorial Handicap Hurdle | 7/13 | 2¼ | 10-2 | 77 | 82C | 86A | James Davies | 8/1 |
| 04 Nov 22+200d | Fontwell | At The Races App Expert Tips Handicap Hurdle | 8/10 | 5½ | 9-13 | 79 | 63A | 80A | Tabitha Worsley | 4/1 |
| 18 Apr 22+10d | Plumpton | Harry And Betty Savill Memorial Novices' Handicap Hurdle | 4/12 | 20 | 10-6 | 80 | 98B | 71B | James Davies | 11/4F |
| 08 Apr 22+25d | Fontwell | Cazoo Handicap Hurdle | 3/11 | 6 | 9-13 | 80 | 109C | 96A | Niall Houlihan | 16/5 |
| 14 Mar 22+14d | Plumpton | Betting.Bet Online Betting Handicap Hurdle | 2/6 | shd | 10-5 | 74 | 78B | 108B | Sean Houlihan | 11/4 |
| 28 Feb 22+28d | Plumpton | R.A.B.I Helping Farming People Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) | 4/12 | 6 | 11-3 | 64 | 90B | 106A | Niall Houlihan | 200/1 |
| 31 Jan 22+42d | Plumpton | Strong Flavours Catering Handicap Hurdle | 6/13 | 1 | 9-11 | 64 | — | 74A | Niall Houlihan | 33/1 |
| 2021 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 20 Dec 21+17d | Lingfield | Join Casumo Today Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) | 10/12 | 41 | 10-13 | — | 26C | 87C | Tabitha Worsley | 250/1 |
| 03 Dec 21+30d | Exeter | Martin Jones Decorative Specialists EBF 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 18/18 | 1¼ | 10-7 | — | 39C | 85C | Tabitha Worsley | 250/1 |
| 03 Nov 21+233d | Chepstow | Holt JCB Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) | PU/16 | — | 10-13 | — | — | — | Niall Houlihan | 125/1 |
| 15 Mar 21 | Punchestown | Punchestown (C & G) Point-To-Point Flat Race | 7/11 | 23 | 11-11 | — | 91C | 97C | Mr J C Barry | 20/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Tommy Dillion won?
- Tommy Dillion (IRE) won 3 of 27 archived starts between 2021 and 2026, a strike rate of 11.1%. Placed 7 times in total (25.9% of starts).
- Who trains Tommy Dillion?
- Tommy Dillion (IRE) is trained by Richard Rowe, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 8 April 2026.
- Who is Tommy Dillion's sire?
- Tommy Dillion (IRE) is by Dylan Thomas (IRE) out of Coolaghmore Yeats (IRE), whose sire is Yeats.
- What going does Tommy Dillion prefer?
- Tommy Dillion (IRE) has the best record on heavy going: 2 wins from 7 starts (28.6%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Tommy Dillion's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 79, from the run on 8 April 2026. The highest on record is 92.
- What is Tommy Dillion's sire's record?
- Dylan Thomas (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 10.5% of 7,493 runs since Mar 2011 (533 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest at trips under 6f (all codes): 17.7% from 192.
- Who are Tommy Dillion's siblings?
- Out of Coolaghmore Yeats (IRE), Tommy Dillion (IRE) has 4 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: Coolanna (IRE) (2). Highest grade won: Class 4 (Coolanna (IRE)). The wins came over 2m2f–2m6f. As at Nov 2026.