Horse profile
U Asking Me (IRE)
by Ask (GB) out of She's Our Luck (IRE) (Key Of Luck)
22 runs · 14 courses · from Jun 2023
As at 25 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
Won at Clonmel
Last run 30 Sep 2026 · 8th of 15
Last raced off OR 78
KTB Profile
U Asking Me is a gelding who has won one of 22 starts on turf. His success came in the Tickincor Handicap Hurdle at Clonmel in Oct 2024 over 2m1f – 2m4f on good ground off an official rating of 80. He has raced 12 times over 2m1f – 2m4f for that sole win and 15 times on good ground for the same. Typically held up he finished eighth of 15 in the Brenda Anderson Memorial Handicap Steeplechase at Sligo in Sep 2026 off an official rating of 78.
Based on 22 archived runs · run-style from 14 commented runs since Aug 2024 · updated 25 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
Typically held up
Wins on good or faster
OR ↓ 12lb off peak
- 1–22Wins / Runs
- 4.5%Strike rate
- 4 (18.2%)Placed
- −5.00£1 level staken=22 at SP
- 0.79Fair A/E n=22 · 0.62 incl. margin
- 90Highest OR
- 57dAvg 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 rating78↓ 12lb off peak
78
78–90
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 96
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 13 | 168C | 84 | 3 runs · 168 / 76 |
| Good to Soft | 4 | 136C | 77 | 1 run · — |
| Soft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 12 | 136C | 92.5 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 5 | 168C | 76 | 4 runs · 168 / 63.5 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1 | — | — | — |
Of 22 runs looked at, 4 have no figure: did not complete (4).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 18 figures from 22 runs · as at 8 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
- Held up 9 (64%) · 1 win
- Mid-division 3 (21%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 2 (14%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 10.6% of 3,215 runs since Jan 2008 (283 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 72 | 7 | 9.7% | −0.9 | — |
| Good | 1,068 | 137 | 12.8% | +2.2 | 1 from 15 |
| Good to Soft | 625 | 60 | 9.6% | −1 | 0 from 5 |
| Soft | 947 | 87 | 9.2% | −1.4 | 0 from 2 |
| Heavy | 427 | 44 | 10.3% | −0.3 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 76 | 5 | 6.6% | −4 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 14 | 1 | 7.1% | −3.5 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 39 | 2 | 5.1% | −5.5 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 147 | 19 | 12.9% | +2.3 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 712 | 65 | 9.1% | −1.5 | 0 from 1 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 1,054 | 112 | 10.6% | 0 | 1 from 12 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1,023 | 116 | 11.3% | +0.7 | 0 from 9 |
| Over 3m | 226 | 25 | 11.1% | +0.5 | — |
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
She's Our Luck (IRE) (Key Of Luck)
2 siblings in the archive, 0 winners.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ishyaboi (IRE) | 21 | 0 | — | — |
| Hill Of The Wind (IRE) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 15 | 1 | 7% | +2.00 |
| Good to Soft | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Soft | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wexford | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Tramore | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Limerick | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Killarney | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Sligo (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tramore (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Killarney (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Downpatrick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thurles | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Clonmel | 1 | 1 | 100% | +16.00 |
| Punchestown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ballinrobe | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kilbeggan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 12 | 1 | 8% | +5.00 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Morgan | 5 | 1 | 20% | +12.00 |
| J J Slevin | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Richard Condon | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Joshua Halford | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Phillip Enright | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Shane O'Callaghan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Kevin Healy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Gavin Brouder | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Donagh Meyler | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mike O'Connor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Tongue tie + cheekpieces | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Tongue tie | 5 | 1 | 20% | +12.00 |
| Tongue tie + blinkers | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2024 | 8 | 1 | 13% | +9.00 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 15 | 1 | 7% | +2.00 |
| Chase | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
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 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 30 Sep 26+47d | Sligo (IRE) | Brenda Anderson Memorial Handicap Steeplechase Raced in the second half of the pack - shaken up after 3 out and made no dent turning in - tired run-in to finish 8th | 8/15 | 9½ | 9-13 | 78 | 76B | 78A | Kevin Healy | 28/1 |
| 14 Aug 26+28d | Tramore (IRE) | I.P.R.S. Handicap Steeplechase Bumped at the start - settled towards the back - dislodged rider at the 3rd | F/13 | — | 10-1 | 78 | — | — | Joshua Halford | 20/1 |
| 17 Jul 26+15d | Killarney (IRE) | Europe Hotel And Resort Handicap Steeplechase (Div II) towards the back of the field early - made ground into fifth by halfway - driven and faded before 3 out to finish well beaten | 8/15 | 3¾ | 10-1 | 80 | 34C | 82C | Joshua Halford | 17/2 |
| 02 Jul 26+19d | Limerick | Munster Suite At Limerick Races Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Div 1) Sat close to pace early - up in 2nd at halfway - driven on approaching 3 out then found nothing and dropped away before the following fence | 12/18 | 7 | 10-10 | 82 | 51C | 83C | J J Slevin | 33/1 |
| 13 Jun 26+15d | Downpatrick | Kevin Ross Bloodstock Handicap Chase (0-100) Sat close to the front early - drifted through the pack to the back by 5 out - dropped away and was pulled up before the following fence | PU/12 | — | 10-10 | 82 | — | — | Gavin Brouder | 12/1 |
| 29 May 26+329d | Tramore | Tramore Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Held up towards back of the pack - unable to make headway from 3 out - beaten off through to finish - well held in 7th | 7/16 | 8½ | 10-12 | 84 | 168C | 84C | J J Slevin | 22/1 |
| 2025 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 04 Jul 25+34d | Wexford | Molloy Metal Recycling Handicap Chase (0-100) Settled midpack - 7th at halfway - asked for effort and made progress two out - up to 4th before the last then edged into 3rd late | 3/16 | nk | 11-0 | 86 | 84B | 112A | J J Slevin | 33/1 |
| 31 May 25+9d | Tramore | Tramore Handicap Chase Settled off the pace early - moved into 4th by the 10th - drifted back into the pack from 12th - into 6th with a small error 3 out - asked for effort but couldn't find more before being eased out of contention approaching 2 out | PU/9 | — | 10-7 | 88 | — | — | Phillip Enright | 11/2 |
| 22 May 25+174d | Limerick | Anglo Printers Handicap Chase Held up towards the back - clipped the first - up to 4th after 7th - slipped to 5th 3 out - found some late running into the straight but made no headway on the front pair from 2 out - held position from the last | 3/7 | 9½ | 10-0 | 89 | 96A | 87B | Shane O'Callaghan | 11/2 |
| 2024 · 8 runs | ||||||||||
| 29 Nov 24+24d | Thurles | Horse & Jockey Handicap Hurdle (80-102) Settled in the pack early - pushed along into 10th turning for home - unable to threaten leaders and stayed on at one speed for eighth | 8/15 | 1¼ | 11-2 | 90 | 103B | 99A | Hugh Morgan | 9/1 |
| 05 Nov 24+24d | Fairyhouse | BARONERACING.COM Winter Festival Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (Div 1) Held up towards the back - moved into contention after the 7th - hit the second last - stayed on up the run-in without threatening the front rank | 6/16 | ¾ | 11-9 | 90 | 92B | 107A | Hugh Morgan | 5/1 |
| 12 Oct 24+9d | Fairyhouse | Protection & Prosperity Financial Services Supporting Louth GAA Handicap Hurdle (80-95) Held up towards the back - bumped a bit 6th - short of room approaching 3 out but up with the front group soon after - 3rd two out - pushed along and unable to close before the last - moved into 2nd on the run-in - stayed on same speed to finish 2nd | 2/14 | 5 | 11-7 | 88 | 102B | 114A | Hugh Morgan | 8/1 |
| 03 Oct 24+55d | Clonmel | Tickincor Handicap Hurdle (80-95) Settled towards the back early - improving into 7th three out - up to 4th turning for home - shared the lead approaching two out then went clear before the last - driven out to score in style | 1/16 | 10-13 | 80 | 93B | 114A | Hugh Morgan | 16/1 | |
| 09 Aug 24+22d | Wexford | Pat Farrell Memorial Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (Div 1) Held up early towards the back - made no impression thereafter - well held at the finish | 8/14 | 11 | 11-0 | 80 | 84B | 77A | Phillip Enright | 17/2 |
| 18 Jul 24+58d | Killarney | Kerry Drain Services Handicap Hurdle (80-95) | 11/15 | ¾ | 10-13 | 80 | 84B | 84A | Hugh Morgan | 12/1 |
| 21 May 24+14d | Punchestown | Thank You To Our Track Team Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (Div 1) | 10/16 | 4 | 10-13 | 80 | 77B | 75A | Donagh Meyler | 14/1 |
| 07 May 24+255d | Ballinrobe | Burke's Clonbur Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (Div 2) | PU/11 | — | 10-11 | 83 | — | — | Shane O'Callaghan | 17/2 |
| 2023 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 26 Aug 23+9d | Killarney | Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (Div 1) | 5/13 | 2¾ | 11-3 | 86 | 112B | 88A | Richard Condon | 25/1 |
| 17 Aug 23+27d | Tramore | Storeall Logistics Handicap Hurdle (80-95) | 13/16 | 16 | 11-2 | 88 | 77C | 73C | Richard Condon | 22/1 |
| 21 Jul 23+14d | Kilbeggan | Tom McCormack Memorial Cup Maiden Hurdle | 7/16 | 7½ | 10-13 | — | 136C | 88C | Richard Condon | 80/1 |
| 07 Jul 23+16d | Wexford | Shamrock Enterprises Maiden Hurdle | 11/14 | 26 | 11-12 | — | 77C | 100C | J J Slevin | 80/1 |
| 21 Jun 23 | Wexford | Wexford Racecourse Ladies Day August 13th (C & G) Opportunity Maiden Hurdle (Div 1) | 3/11 | 19 | 11-4 | — | 58A | 90A | Mike O'Connor | 20/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has U Asking Me won?
- U Asking Me (IRE) won 1 of 22 archived starts between 2023 and 2026, a strike rate of 4.5%. Placed 4 times in total (18.2% of starts).
- Who trains U Asking Me?
- U Asking Me (IRE) is trained by Eoin Doyle, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 30 September 2026.
- Who is U Asking Me's sire?
- U Asking Me (IRE) is by Ask (GB) out of She's Our Luck (IRE), whose sire is Key Of Luck.
- What going does U Asking Me prefer?
- U Asking Me (IRE) has the best record on good going: 1 win from 15 starts (6.7%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is U Asking Me's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 78, from the run on 30 September 2026. The highest on record is 90.
- What is U Asking Me's sire's record?
- Ask (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 10.6% of 3,215 runs since Jan 2008 (283 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are U Asking Me's siblings?
- Out of She's Our Luck (IRE), U Asking Me (IRE) has 2 other produce in our archive, 0 of them winners. As at Oct 2026.