Horse profile
Touch Me Not (IRE)
by Malinas (GER) out of Mini Shan (IRE) (Kotashaan)
16 runs · 10 courses · from Jan 2024
As at 25 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
2 wins · Punchestown & Tramore
Last run 28 Apr 2026 · 20th of 21
Last raced off OR 135
KTB Profile
Touch Me Not is 2 from 16 on turf, with both wins at 1m5f – 2m on soft going. His biggest success came in the Grade 2 BetVictor Craddockstown Novice Chase at Punchestown in Nov 2024. Usually prominent, he finished 20 of 21 when last seen at Punchestown in Apr 2026, racing off an official rating of 135 which was 20lb below his highest ever mark.
Based on 16 archived runs · run-style from 12 commented runs since Oct 2024 · updated 25 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
Typically prominent
OR ↓ 20lb off peak
- 2–16Wins / Runs
- 12.5%Strike rate
- 8 (50%)Placed
- −4.00£1 level staken=16 at SP
- 0.90Fair A/E n=16 · 0.75 incl. margin
- 155Highest OR
- 55dAvg 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 rating135↓ 20lb off peak
135
135–155
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 119
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 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 7 | 123B | 106 | 3 runs · 119 / 77 |
| Heavy | 4 | 115B | 99.5 | 1 run · — |
| Good | 2 | 80C | 56 | 1 run · — |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 86A | 56.5 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 12 | 123B | 89 | 3 runs · 100 / 75 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 3 | 119A | 106 | 2 runs · 119 / 98 |
Of 16 runs looked at, 1 has no figure: not enough races on the card to set the day (under 4) (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 15 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 12 analysed runs since Oct 2024
- Prominent 7 (58%) · 1 win
- Led 4 (33%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 1 (8%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Malinas (GER)
Progeny in our archive have won 14.2% of 3,942 runs since Jan 2008 (419 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −14.2 | — |
| Good to Firm | 36 | 6 | 16.7% | +2.5 | — |
| Good | 1,185 | 169 | 14.3% | +0.1 | 0 from 2 |
| Good to Soft | 916 | 141 | 15.4% | +1.2 | 0 from 2 |
| Soft | 1,237 | 166 | 13.4% | −0.8 | 2 from 7 |
| Heavy | 532 | 74 | 13.9% | −0.3 | 0 from 5 |
| Standard (AW) | 34 | 1 | 2.9% | −11.3 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 2 | 0 | 0% | −14.2 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 12 | 1 | 8.3% | −5.9 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 50 | 5 | 10% | −4.2 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1,098 | 152 | 13.8% | −0.4 | 2 from 13 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 1,369 | 182 | 13.3% | −0.9 | 0 from 3 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1,081 | 177 | 16.4% | +2.2 | — |
| Over 3m | 330 | 41 | 12.4% | −1.8 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 24 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Mini Shan (IRE) (Kotashaan)
3 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Lost Connections (IRE) (1 win).
The wins came over 2m4f; the highest grade won is Class 4 (Lost Connections (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Connections (IRE) | 19 | 1 | 2m4f | Class 4 |
| Positive Mindset (IRE) | 9 | 0 | — | — |
| Tillyiver (IRE) | 5 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 7 | 2 | 29% | +5.00 |
| Heavy | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Good | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punchestown | 4 | 1 | 25% | +5.00 |
| Cheltenham | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Naas | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Navan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Aintree | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Leopardstown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sandown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tramore | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.00 |
| Thurles | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 13 | 2 | 15% | −1.00 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Kennedy | 8 | 1 | 13% | −5.00 |
| James Smith | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Danny Gilligan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Sam Ewing | 2 | 1 | 50% | +7.00 |
| Jordan Gainford | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2025 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2024 | 7 | 2 | 29% | +5.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 11 | 1 | 9% | −2.00 |
| Hurdle | 5 | 1 | 20% | −2.00 |
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 | ||||||||||
| 28 Apr 26+48d | Punchestown | Killashee Hotel Handicap Hurdle (Listed) Settled around midfield early - improved to 7th by halfway - driven on approaching three out but unable to threaten leaders after and well held at the finish | 20/21 | 2¼ | 10-12 | 135 | 75C | 120C | Jack Kennedy | 22/1 |
| 11 Mar 26+17d | Cheltenham | Debenhams Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Handy in touch early - shared front spot 9th - lost momentum and gave up advantage 3 out - pressed for effort then dropped away in a hurry | 14/20 | 14 | 11-9 | 155 | 32C | 113C | James Smith | 33/1 |
| 22 Feb 26+39d | Naas | William Hill Racing Bet Builder Chase (Grade 3) Went straight to front - matched at the 7th before regaining command 3 out - pressed and driven approaching 2 out - overtaken at the last - held on for second without extra gear | 2/5 | 4¾ | 11-10 | 150 | 100C | 151B | Jack Kennedy | 11/4 |
| 14 Jan 26+46d | Fairyhouse | Bet With Tote Dan & Joan Moore Memorial Handicap Chase (Grade 3) Sat close up early - hit the front after 1st and stretched clear at the 2nd - margin shortened by the 6th - overtaken 2 out and slipped to third with little left before the last - stayed on one gear to finish third | 3/12 | 10 | 11-6 | 151 | 119A | 145A | James Smith | 7/2F |
| 2025 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 29 Nov 25+12d | Fairyhouse | EASYFIX Equine Handicap Chase (Listed) Settled just behind pace early - went in front 2nd and clear over next few fences despite a mistake at the 3rd - gap grew by the 6th then narrowed by the 8th - overtaken after 2 out - unable to challenge again on the run-in - finished second beaten 2 1/2 lengths | 2/12 | 2½ | 11-7 | 149 | 77A | 151A | James Smith | 5/1 |
| 17 Nov 25+226d | Navan | Bar One Racing Fortria Chase (Grade 2) Sat close to pace early - moved through to hit front 5th before losing spot before 3 out - third and driven up before 2 out - fourth turning in with nothing in hand approaching last - held no more finishing effort late | 4/5 | 8½ | 11-7 | 150 | — | 126B | Danny Gilligan | 5/1 |
| 05 Apr 25+25d | Aintree | Rosconn Group Maghull Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Sat close to the pace early - blundered three out and dropped a place before two out - faded before the last to finish fourth | 4/5 | 9 | 11-7 | 151 | 80C | 125B | Sam Ewing | 9/2 |
| 11 Mar 25+38d | Cheltenham | My Pension Expert Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Drifted right early on landing - travelled close up - went ahead 3rd before stumbling and losing spot 5th - dropped away in second before three out - faded rapidly after the following fence - well beaten at the finish | 5/5 | 54 | 11-7 | 151 | 27C | 110C | Jack Kennedy | 16/1 |
| 01 Feb 25+56d | Leopardstown | Goffs Irish Arkle Novice Chase (Grade 1) Went straight to front - lost advantage 3rd - up to second by halfway - unable to threaten leader before final fence and stayed on same rate to finish | 2/6 | 9 | 11-12 | 147 | 106A | 145B | Danny Gilligan | 12/1 |
| 2024 · 7 runs | ||||||||||
| 07 Dec 24+13d | Sandown | Betfair Henry VIII Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Went straight to front - clouted the 6th badly - lost lead soon after but stayed handy - regained command before 9th - put under pressure three out and overtaken approaching last - driven but couldn't find more on run-in | 2/4 | 3¾ | 11-7 | 147 | 119C | 144B | Jordan Gainford | 5/1 |
| 24 Nov 24+39d | Punchestown | BetVictor Craddockstown Novice Chase (Grade 2) Up with the front group early - moved to the front at the 2nd and set the pace throughout - drifted right approaching 4 out - driven and forging ahead before the last - kept on strongly to win | 1/8 | 11-4 | — | 63A | 148B | Sam Ewing | 8/1 | |
| 16 Oct 24+177d | Punchestown | Punchestown Racecourse Beginners Chase Went to front early - challenged approaching straight - driven along two out - drew level entering final stages before edged out at the finish | 2/12 | nk | 11-12 | — | 86A | 155A | Jack Kennedy | 9/2 |
| 22 Apr 24+18d | Tramore | Ladies Day August 17th Maiden Hurdle | 1/13 | 11-4 | — | 123B | 142A | Jack Kennedy | 2/1 | |
| 04 Apr 24+30d | Naas | Book Your Summer Season BBQ Packages At Naas Racecourse Maiden Hurdle | 4/19 | 6 | 11-12 | — | 92B | 119A | Jack Kennedy | 9/1 |
| 05 Mar 24+36d | Thurles | ThurlesRaces.ie Maiden Hurdle | 4/16 | ½ | 11-4 | — | 115B | 134A | Jack Kennedy | 5/2 |
| 29 Jan 24 | Punchestown | Get Best Odds Guaranteed At Bet Victor Maiden Hurdle | 3/12 | 8 | 11-12 | — | 99A | 113A | Jack Kennedy | 11/4 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Touch Me Not won?
- Touch Me Not (IRE) won 2 of 16 archived starts between 2024 and 2026, a strike rate of 12.5%. Placed 8 times in total (50% of starts).
- Who trains Touch Me Not?
- Touch Me Not (IRE) is trained by Gordon Elliott, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 28 April 2026.
- Who is Touch Me Not's sire?
- Touch Me Not (IRE) is by Malinas (GER) out of Mini Shan (IRE), whose sire is Kotashaan.
- What going does Touch Me Not prefer?
- Touch Me Not (IRE) has the best record on soft 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 Touch Me Not's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 135, from the run on 28 April 2026. The highest on record is 155.
- What is Touch Me Not's sire's record?
- Malinas (GER)'s progeny in our archive have won 14.2% of 3,942 runs since Jan 2008 (419 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Touch Me Not's siblings?
- Out of Mini Shan (IRE), Touch Me Not (IRE) has 3 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Lost Connections (IRE) (1). Highest grade won: Class 4 (Lost Connections (IRE)). The wins came over 2m4f. As at Oct 2026.