Horse profile
Trustyourinstinct (IRE)
by Churchill (IRE) out of Gussy Goose (IRE) (Danehill Dancer)
23 runs · 8 courses · from May 2023
As at 18 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
9 wins · 5 courses
Ran 34 days ago · 4th of 7
Last raced off OR 113
KTB Profile
Typically ridden with patience — held up in 6 of 8 analysed runs — Trustyourinstinct (IRE) is 9 from 23, including a Group 2 win. The biggest win we hold: the 1xBet.ie Proud Supporters Of Irish Racing Curragh Cup at Curragh (IRE) (Jul 2026).
Based on 23 archived runs · run-style from 8 commented runs · updated 18 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
Typically held up
- 9–23Wins / Runs
- 39.1%Strike rate
- 15 (65.2%)Placed
- +3.22£1 level staken=23 at SP
- 1.43Fair A/E n=23 · 1.24 incl. margin
- 118Highest 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 rating113↓ 5lb off peak
113
102–118
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 125
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 →
Flat
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 10 | 124A | 96 | 3 · 119 / 97 |
| Soft | 5 | 104A | 95 | 2 · 104 / 86 |
| Heavy | 2 | 135A | 111.5 | 1 · — |
| Good to Firm | 1 | — | — | 1 · — |
| Good to Soft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 13 | 135A | 95 | 4 · 104 / 96 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 4 | 95A | 81 | 1 · — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2 | 125A | 122 | 2 · 125 / 122 |
Jumps
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 3 | 119C | 103 | — |
| Good | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 3 | 119C | 103 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 1 | — | — | — |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 23 figures from 23 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 8 analysed runs
- Held up 6 (75%) · 2 wins
- Prominent 1 (13%) · 0 wins
- Led 1 (13%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 11% of 4,774 runs since Jan 2008 (458 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 9 | 1 | 11.1% | +0.1 | — |
| Good to Firm | 644 | 79 | 12.3% | +1.3 | 1 from 1 |
| Good | 1,374 | 165 | 12% | +1 | 5 from 11 |
| Good to Soft | 531 | 51 | 9.6% | −1.4 | 0 from 1 |
| Soft | 701 | 62 | 8.8% | −2.2 | 3 from 8 |
| Heavy | 224 | 19 | 8.5% | −2.5 | 0 from 2 |
| Standard (AW) | 1,291 | 150 | 11.6% | +0.6 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 146 | 17 | 11.6% | +0.6 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 1,291 | 145 | 11.2% | +0.2 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 1,114 | 118 | 10.6% | −0.4 | 3 from 4 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 1,295 | 138 | 10.7% | −0.3 | 4 from 13 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 643 | 80 | 12.4% | +1.4 | 2 from 5 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 242 | 28 | 11.6% | +0.6 | 0 from 1 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 43 | 1 | 2.3% | −8.7 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 17 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Gussy Goose (IRE) (Danehill Dancer)
4 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Chilled Out (IRE) (2 wins).
The wins came over 1m2f; the highest grade won is Class 5 (Chilled Out (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilled Out (IRE) | 23 | 2 | 1m2f | Class 5 |
| Desmond Castle (IRE) | 11 | 0 | — | — |
| Goofy Gander (IRE) | 7 | 0 | — | — |
| Miss March (IRE) | 8 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 11 | 5 | 45% | +2.64 |
| Soft | 8 | 3 | 38% | −2.92 |
| Heavy | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Good to Firm | 1 | 1 | 100% | +6.50 |
| Good to Soft | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 1 | 1 | 100% | +6.50 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curragh | 9 | 3 | 33% | −1.56 |
| Leopardstown | 4 | 1 | 25% | +0.00 |
| Gowran Park | 3 | 3 | 100% | +2.66 |
| Curragh (IRE) | 2 | 1 | 50% | +5.50 |
| Naas | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Tramore | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.62 |
| Cork | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 13 | 4 | 31% | −1.56 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 5 | 2 | 40% | +4.12 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 4 | 3 | 75% | +1.66 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Declan McDonogh | 10 | 4 | 40% | +5.83 |
| Dylan Browne McMonagle | 7 | 4 | 57% | +1.77 |
| Simon Torrens | 4 | 1 | 25% | −2.38 |
| J M Sheridan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ronan Whelan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 21 | 9 | 43% | +5.22 |
| Hood | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 2 | 33% | +2.58 |
| 2025 | 6 | 2 | 33% | −2.31 |
| 2024 | 8 | 3 | 38% | −0.18 |
| 2023 | 3 | 2 | 67% | +3.13 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 19 | 8 | 42% | +5.60 |
| Hurdle | 4 | 1 | 25% | −2.38 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep 26+56d | Curragh (IRE) | Comer Group International Irish St. Leger Held up early - improved into 3rd and driven approaching 2f out - third with a furlong left - dropped to 4th inside final furlong - held with no more to give | 4/7 | 1¾ | 9-10 | 113 | 119A | 96A | Declan McDonogh | 13/2 |
| 19 Jul 26+21d | Curragh (IRE) | 1xBet.ie Proud Supporters Of Irish Racing Curragh Cup (Group 2) started at the back - 6th at halfway - angled left and pushed along 1 1/2f out - made ground out wide to be 4th 1f out - finished strongly in 3rd over the final 150 yards to hit the front near the line and found the most | 1/6 | 9-11 | 109 | 125A | 96B | Declan McDonogh | 13/2 | |
| 28 Jun 26+16d | Curragh | Dubai Duty Free International Stakes (Group 3) Sat behind the front group - pushed along in 3rd approaching 2f out then moved up to 2nd inside the final furlong but could not challenge the winner - stayed on late to finish second beaten three quarters of a length | 2/7 | ¾ | 9-9 | 109 | 97A | 107A | J M Sheridan | 17/2 |
| 12 Jun 26+20d | Gowran Park | Packages At www.gowranpark.ie Race Sat behind pace early - second at halfway - asked for effort to hit front 2f out - driven out and stayed on strongly to the line | 1/4 | 9-13 | 109 | 68C | 103B | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 1/12F | |
| 23 May 26+34d | Curragh | Sherry FitzGerald Country Homes Orby Stakes (Listed) Held up early - still back in 7th at halfway - urged forward from 2f out to move into 5th with a furlong left - stayed on inside the last to take second close home - unable to threaten winner | 2/9 | 6 | 9-12 | 109 | 95A | 103A | Declan McDonogh | 5/2F |
| 19 Apr 26+182d | Curragh | Tote Guarantee, Never Beaten By SP Alleged Stakes (Group 3) Sat close to the pace early - pushed along in 6th two out - unable to close the gap - finished seventh | 7/12 | ¾ | 9-8 | 110 | 104A | 94A | Ronan Whelan | 10/1 |
| 19 Oct 25+36d | Leopardstown | Trigo Stakes (Listed) Settled midpack - 6th at halfway - improved into 4th under pressure with a furlong to run - held no more late and finished sixth | 6/10 | ½ | 9-12 | 110 | 88A | 90A | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 9/2 |
| 13 Sep 25+77d | Leopardstown | CMG Group Stakes (Group 3) Sat close behind the pace fighting for control - pushed along in 5th inside the final two furlongs - unable to find more late and finished 7th | 7/9 | 1¼ | 9-12 | 110 | 70A | 90A | Declan McDonogh | 6/1 |
| 28 Jun 25+35d | Curragh | Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai International Stakes In Honour Of Kevin Prendergast (Group 3) Sat close to the pace early - third at halfway and up into second turning for home - hit the front with a furlong and a half left - driven out to assert and hold on inside the final furlong for the win | 1/6 | 9-12 | 110 | 100A | 108B | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 4/9F | |
| 24 May 25+19d | Curragh | Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Orby Stakes (Listed) Settled in 4th early - improved into 3rd approaching 3f out - pushed into 2nd with 2f left drifting slightly left - hit front a furlong and a half out then drifted right - pulled clear inside final furlong for an easy win | 1/7 | 9-12 | 109 | 124A | 111A | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 5/4F | |
| 05 May 25+43d | Curragh | Coolmore Stud City Of Troy Irish European Breeders Fund Mooresbridge Stakes (Group 2) Handy in behind early - third at halfway then fourth with 2f left as effort was called for - unable to gain ground with a furlong to run - stayed on same gait late to grab third near the line | 3/6 | 2½ | 9-5 | 108 | 109A | 98B | Declan McDonogh | 11/1 |
| 23 Mar 25+190d | Naas | TOTE Irish EBF Devoy Stakes (Listed) Shared pace early - lost that advantage after 2f and up with the front pair at halfway - hit the front momentarily 2f out before fading - dropped to 3rd inside the final 100 yards and never threatened | 3/9 | 1¾ | 9-12 | 109 | 135A | 102A | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 15/8F |
| 14 Sep 24+28d | Leopardstown | TonyBet 'We're Here To Play' Stakes (Group 3) Sat behind pace early - still second at halfway then driven up to hit front with a furlong left - shaken up and stayed strong to the line | 1/10 | 9-9 | 108 | 90A | 97A | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 3/1F | |
| 17 Aug 24+49d | Curragh | Shoda Market Cafe Royal Whip Stakes (Group 3) Went straight to front - matched stride for stride 3f out - asked for effort soon after - pressed for more inside final 2f - edged in front by a short margin with a furlong left - stayed on for second without threatening the winner | 2/6 | ½ | 9-9 | 107 | 91A | 99B | Declan McDonogh | 9/2 |
| 29 Jun 24+13d | Curragh | Al Basti Equiworld Dubai International Stakes (Group 3) | 2/8 | nk | 9-9 | 102 | 95A | 114A | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 9/1 |
| 16 Jun 24+16d | Gowran Park | Thomastown Race | 1/7 | 9-12 | 102 | 94A | 96A | Declan McDonogh | 6/5F | |
| 31 May 24+20d | Tramore | Ballyduff Maiden Hurdle | 1/14 | 11-7 | 118 | 119C | 146A | Simon Torrens | 8/13F | |
| 11 May 24+76d | Cork | PADDY MAC Maiden Hurdle | 2/17 | 1¾ | 11-7 | — | 107B | 127A | Simon Torrens | 11/10F |
| 25 Feb 24+43d | Naas | Winning Fair Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 3) | 3/4 | 1¾ | 11-0 | — | 103C | 119B | Simon Torrens | 11/4 |
| 13 Jan 24+177d | Fairyhouse | Racing Tv Club Day At Fairyhouse Hurdle | 4/7 | 8½ | 11-0 | — | 98A | 123A | Simon Torrens | 7/1 |
| 20 Jul 23+32d | Leopardstown | Aer Lingus College Football Classic Meld Stakes (Group 3) | 4/4 | 4½ | 9-0 | — | 65C | 75B | Declan McDonogh | 10/11F |
| 18 Jun 23+22d | Gowran Park | Thomastown Race | 1/6 | 9-6 | — | 95A | 97B | Declan McDonogh | 11/8F | |
| 27 May 23 | Curragh | Bet Builder At Novibet Irish European Breeders Fund (C & G) Maiden | 1/12 | 9-8 | — | 70A | 86A | Declan McDonogh | 11/4F |
Quick answers
- How many races has Trustyourinstinct (IRE) won?
- Trustyourinstinct (IRE) won 9 of 23 archived starts between 2023 and 2026, a strike rate of 39.1%. Placed 15 times in total (65.2% of starts).
- Who trains Trustyourinstinct (IRE)?
- Trustyourinstinct (IRE) is trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 13 September 2026.
- Who is Trustyourinstinct (IRE)'s sire?
- Trustyourinstinct (IRE) is by Churchill (IRE) out of Gussy Goose (IRE), whose sire is Danehill Dancer.
- What going does Trustyourinstinct (IRE) prefer?
- Trustyourinstinct (IRE) has the best record on good going: 5 wins from 11 starts (45.5%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Trustyourinstinct (IRE)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 113, from the run on 13 September 2026. The highest on record is 118.
- What is Trustyourinstinct (IRE)'s sire's record?
- Churchill (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 11% of 4,774 runs since Jan 2008 (458 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Trustyourinstinct (IRE)'s siblings?
- Out of Gussy Goose (IRE), Trustyourinstinct (IRE) has 4 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Chilled Out (IRE) (2). Highest grade won: Class 5 (Chilled Out (IRE)). The wins came over 1m2f. As at Oct 2026.