Horse profile
Valain (IRE)
by Grand Lodge (USA) out of Literary (GB) (Woodman)
43 runs · 24 courses · from May 2006
As at 15 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 25 Aug 2011 — 5,529 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Aug 2011 · 12th of 14
5 wins · 5 courses
Last raced off OR 123
KTB Profile
Valain (IRE) is 5 from 43. Hasn't won since Aug 2009. Last raced off 123, 13lb below the career-high mark.
Based on 43 archived runs · updated 15 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 13lb off peak
- 5–43Wins / Runs
- 11.6%Strike rate
- 19 (44.2%)Placed
- −13.50£1 level staken=42 at SP
- 0.93Fair A/E n=40 · 0.68 incl. margin
- 136Highest OR
- 46dAvg 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 rating123↓ 13lb off peak
123
83–136
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
No KTB Speed figures for this horse. The engine scores GB and Irish racing from Oct 2016; runs elsewhere, or earlier, have no figure.
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 0 figures from 0 runs · 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 is derived from in-running commentary, which our data provider does not supply for this horse's races.
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Grand Lodge (USA)
Progeny in our archive have won 8.3% of 1,359 runs since Jan 2008 (104 horses).
Strongest on good to firm going: 11.6% from 250. Weakest on soft going: 4.4% from 182.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 13 | 1 | 7.7% | −0.6 | 0 from 1 |
| Good to Firm | 250 | 29 | 11.6% | +3.3 | 2 from 7 |
| Good | 377 | 29 | 7.7% | −0.6 | 2 from 14 |
| Good to Soft | 169 | 9 | 5.3% | −3 | 0 from 6 |
| Soft | 182 | 8 | 4.4% | −3.9 | 1 from 8 |
| Heavy | 62 | 2 | 3.2% | −5.1 | 0 from 6 |
| Standard (AW) | 306 | 35 | 11.4% | +3.1 | 0 from 1 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 18 | 1 | 5.6% | −2.7 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 98 | 6 | 6.1% | −2.2 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 206 | 21 | 10.2% | +1.9 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 326 | 28 | 8.6% | +0.3 | 0 from 7 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 378 | 31 | 8.2% | −0.1 | 3 from 27 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 212 | 21 | 9.9% | +1.6 | 2 from 9 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 99 | 5 | 5.1% | −3.2 | — |
| Over 3m | 22 | 0 | 0% | −8.3 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 14 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Literary (GB) (Woodman)
5 siblings in the archive, 3 winners — best of them Binnion Bay (IRE) (11 wins).
The wins came over 6f–2m4f; the highest grade won is Class 5 (Binnion Bay (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binnion Bay (IRE) | 97 | 11 | 7f–1m2f | Class 5 |
| Trans Wood (IRE) | 56 | 1 | 2m4f | — |
| Asian Tale (IRE) | 11 | 1 | 6f | Class 6 |
| Bookman (IRE) | 8 | 0 | — | — |
| Special Chapter (IRE) | 10 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 14 | 2 | 14% | −1.50 |
| Soft | 8 | 1 | 13% | −3.50 |
| Good to Firm | 7 | 2 | 29% | +4.50 |
| Good to Soft | 6 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Heavy | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Standard (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class 2 | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.50 |
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cork | 6 | 1 | 17% | −1.50 |
| Killarney | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Galway | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Gowran Park | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Listowel | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Bellewstown | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Down Royal | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Punchestown | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Roscommon | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Naas | 2 | 1 | 50% | +7.00 |
| Bordeaux Le Bouscat (FR) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ffos Las | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.50 |
| Tramore | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Aintree | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cheltenham | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Dundalk (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tipperary | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.50 |
| Wexford | 1 | 1 | 100% | +7.00 |
| Musselburgh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Limerick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ballinrobe | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Navan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Toulouse (FR) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 27 | 3 | 11% | −9.00 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 9 | 2 | 22% | +1.50 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 7 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D J Casey | 22 | 2 | 9% | −11.50 |
| D G Hogan | 7 | 1 | 14% | −2.50 |
| A P McCoy | 4 | 1 | 25% | +0.50 |
| Ms N Carberry | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Ioritz Mendizabal | 2 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Seamie Heffernan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Paul Moloney | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mark Walsh | 1 | 1 | 100% | +8.00 |
| Fran Berry | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| J-R Dubosc | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 28 | 4 | 14% | −3.00 |
| Tongue tie | 15 | 1 | 7% | −10.50 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2010 | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| 2009 | 10 | 1 | 10% | −5.50 |
| 2008 | 10 | 3 | 30% | +5.00 |
| 2007 | 10 | 1 | 10% | −1.00 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 22 | 3 | 14% | −0.50 |
| Chase | 13 | 2 | 15% | −6.00 |
| Flat | 8 | 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 | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug 11+24d | Killarney | www.lakehotel.com Handicap Chase (grade C) | 12/14 | 21 | 10-13 | 123 | 101C | D G Hogan | 12/1 |
| 01 Aug 11+20d | Cork | J.p.mcmanus Hurdle | 3/4 | 14 | 11-2 | 128 | 116B | D J Casey | 20/1 |
| 12 Jul 11+303d | Killarney | Killarney Veterinary Clinic (Q.R.) Race | 3/7 | 7 | 11-0 | 83 | 65A | Ms N Carberry | 7/1 |
| 12 Sep 10+24d | Listowel | Dawn Milk Handicap Chase | 10/18 | 4 | 11-4 | 127 | 106A | D J Casey | 20/1 |
| 19 Aug 10+18d | Killarney | Owens Mccarthy Claims Specialists Handicap Chase (grade C) | PU/11 | — | 10-5 | 128 | — | D J Casey | 14/1 |
| 01 Aug 10+23d | Galway | Connacht Tribune Handicap Chase | 7/14 | 4 | 10-13 | 129 | 128A | D J Casey | 9/1 |
| 09 Jul 10+6d | Cork | corkracecourse.ie Hurdle | 5/9 | 18 | 11-0 | 135 | 101C | D J Casey | 8/1 |
| 03 Jul 10+15d | Bellewstown | Seamus Murphy Balbriggan Retail Park (Q.R.) Race | 6/10 | 1½ | 11-0 | 88 | 71A | Ms N Carberry | 9/2 |
| 18 Jun 10+57d | Down Royal | Guinness Hurdle | 9/13 | 4½ | 11-12 | 136 | 107A | D J Casey | 4/1 |
| 22 Apr 10+186d | Punchestown | Ernst & Young Handicap Chase (0-140) | 13/23 | ½ | 10-13 | 129 | 106C | A P McCoy | 7/1 |
| 18 Oct 09+31d | Cork | Kinsale Handicap Chase (Grade B) | 3/9 | 3 | 10-2 | 128 | 133A | D J Casey | 2/1F |
| 17 Sep 09+20d | Listowel | Guinness Handicap Hurdle | 3/18 | 2 | 11-6 | 132 | 139A | D J Casey | 10/1 |
| 28 Aug 09+14d | Ffos Las | W.d. Lewis Handicap Hurdle | 1/17 | 10-11 | 133 | 147A | A P McCoy | 7/2F | |
| 14 Aug 09+42d | Tramore | Ernst & Young Hurdle | 2/9 | 2½ | 11-6 | 133 | 131A | D G Hogan | 3/1 |
| 03 Jul 09+12d | Bellewstown | Eddies Hardware (q.r.) Race | 2/11 | ¾ | 11-0 | 95 | 94A | Ms N Carberry | 1/2F |
| 21 Jun 09+52d | Down Royal | Tote Ireland Hurdle | 2/20 | nk | 11-9 | 121 | 140A | D G Hogan | 4/1 |
| 30 Apr 09+28d | Punchestown | Irish Sun Handicap Chase (0-140) | 9/14 | 17 | 11-1 | 128 | 97C | A P McCoy | 13/2 |
| 02 Apr 09+20d | Aintree | John Smith's Red Rum Handicap Chase (Grade 3) | 6/17 | ¾ | 10-5 | 129 | 123A | D J Casey | 7/1C |
| 13 Mar 09+14d | Cheltenham | Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Handicap Chase Challenge Cup (Grd3) | 7/18 | 4 | 10-1 | 131 | 115A | D J Casey | 14/1 |
| 27 Feb 09+151d | Dundalk (AW) | Dundalk On-course Bookmakers Race | 2/9 | 3 | 9-8 | 95 | 82A | Seamie Heffernan | 13/2 |
| 29 Sep 08+36d | Roscommon | Kilbegnet EBF Novice Chase (Grade 3) | PU/7 | — | 11-3 | 128 | — | D J Casey | 11/2 |
| 24 Aug 08+24d | Cork | Kevin Mcmanus Bookmaker Hurdle | 4/8 | 2 | 10-12 | 121 | 118A | D J Casey | 5/1 |
| 31 Jul 08+21d | Galway | Guinness Galway Hurdle Handicap | 14/20 | 4 | 10-3 | 118 | 95C | D J Casey | 14/1 |
| 10 Jul 08+21d | Fairyhouse | Naul Novice Chase | 2/14 | 1 | 11-8 | 131 | 130A | D J Casey | 1/2F |
| 19 Jun 08+10d | Tipperary | Tipp Town And District Traders Chase | 1/8 | 10-12 | 131 | 131A | D J Casey | 6/4F | |
| 09 Jun 08+17d | Roscommon | Knockcroghery Hurdle | 3/13 | hd | 11-12 | 116 | 131A | D J Casey | 7/4F |
| 23 May 08+61d | Wexford | Crown Bar & Mange Tous Restaurant Hurdle | 1/12 | 11-12 | 105 | 130A | D J Casey | 7/1 | |
| 23 Mar 08+39d | Cork | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase | 1/14 | 11-1 | 119 | 121A | D G Hogan | 7/2 | |
| 13 Feb 08+43d | Musselburgh | WBX.com 25 Free Bet For New Accounts Handicap Hurdle | 2/9 | 3 | 11-7 | 115 | 119A | Paul Moloney | 11/2 |
| 01 Jan 08+16d | Fairyhouse | Freephone Bambury 1800-521-421 Handicap Hurdle (0-130) | 5/11 | 6 | 10-6 | 102 | 91A | D G Hogan | 7/1 |
| 16 Dec 07+22d | Cork | O.C.W. (Properties) Ltd Novice Handicap Hurdle (81-102) | 2/24 | 3½ | 11-9 | 99 | 138C | A P McCoy | 9/2F |
| 24 Nov 07+12d | Gowran Park | Thomastown Handicap Hurdle (81-116) | 3/20 | 2 | 10-4 | 97 | 117C | D G Hogan | 7/1 |
| 12 Nov 07+16d | Limerick | Easyfix Rubber Products Handicap Hurdle (81-102) | 2/16 | 7 | 11-8 | 95 | 128C | D J Casey | 4/1J |
| 27 Oct 07+33d | Naas | Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (81-102) | 1/22 | 10-12 | 88 | 115C | Mark Walsh | 8/1 | |
| 24 Sep 07+14d | Ballinrobe | Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (74-109) | 5/15 | 2½ | 10-3 | 88 | 115C | D G Hogan | 11/4F |
| 10 Sep 07+175d | Galway | Ardilaun Hotel Oyster Stakes (listed) | 6/6 | 10 | 9-9 | 99 | 75C | Fran Berry | 25/1 |
| 19 Mar 07+16d | Gowran Park | Goresbridge Handicap Hurdle (81-123) | 5/17 | 8 | 10-0 | 95 | 91C | D J Casey | 10/1 |
| 03 Mar 07+20d | Navan | Kilberry Maiden Hurdle | 5/29 | 2 | 11-7 | — | 96C | D J Casey | 8/1 |
| 11 Feb 07+17d | Naas | Carvery Restaurant At Naas Maiden Hurdle | 7/25 | 1¾ | 11-3 | 134 | 105C | D J Casey | 10/1 |
| 25 Jan 07+138d | Gowran Park | P.J. Foley Memorial Maiden Hurdle | 7/19 | 6 | 11-0 | — | 100C | D J Casey | 8/1 |
| 09 Sep 06+105d | Toulouse (FR) | Grand Prix Inter-Regional des 3 Ans () | 2/5 | hd | 8-11 | — | — | Ioritz Mendizabal | 4/1 |
| 27 May 06+25d | Bordeaux Le Bouscat (FR) | 150eme Derby du Midi () | 4/5 | ½ | 8-11 | — | — | J-R Dubosc | 83/10 |
| 02 May 06 | Bordeaux Le Bouscat (FR) | Prix Daniel Guestier | 2/5 | 3 | 8-13 | — | — | Ioritz Mendizabal | — |
Quick answers
- How many races has Valain (IRE) won?
- Valain (IRE) won 5 of 43 archived starts between 2006 and 2011, a strike rate of 11.6%. Placed 19 times in total (44.2% of starts).
- Who trained Valain (IRE)?
- Valain (IRE) was trained by C F Swan on the most recent run on record, at Killarney on 25 August 2011.
- Who is Valain (IRE)'s sire?
- Valain (IRE) is by Grand Lodge (USA) out of Literary (GB), whose sire is Woodman.
- What going does Valain (IRE) prefer?
- Valain (IRE) has the best record on good to firm 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 Valain (IRE)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 123, from the run on 25 August 2011. The highest on record is 136.
- What is Valain (IRE)'s sire's record?
- Grand Lodge (USA)'s progeny in our archive have won 8.3% of 1,359 runs since Jan 2008 (104 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on good to firm going: 11.6% from 250. Weakest on soft going: 4.4% from 182.
- Who are Valain (IRE)'s siblings?
- Out of Literary (GB), Valain (IRE) has 5 other produce in our archive, 3 of them winners. Most wins: Binnion Bay (IRE) (11). Highest grade won: Class 5 (Binnion Bay (IRE)). The wins came over 6f–2m4f. As at Oct 2026.