Horse profile
Virtual Rock (IRE)
by Fascinating Rock (IRE) out of Himiko (IRE) (Aussie Rules)
14 runs · 9 courses · from Oct 2021
As at 22 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
4 wins · Fontwell, Uttoxeter & Longchamp (FR)
Beaten favourite LTO
Last run 14 Oct 2026 · 2nd of 5
Last raced off OR 116
KTB Profile
Virtual Rock (IRE) is 4 from 14, including a Listed win. The biggest win we hold: the Prix Lord Seymour at Longchamp (FR) (Apr 2023). 3 of 5 starts on good or faster ground have ended in wins — 1 from 6 on softer. Last raced off a career-high mark of 116.
Based on 14 archived runs · run-style from 3 commented runs since Aug 2026 · updated 22 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
OR at career high
- 4–14Wins / Runs
- 28.6%Strike rate
- 7 (50%)Placed
- +36.90£1 level staken=14 at SP
- 2.06Fair A/E n=14 · 1.75 incl. margin
- 116Highest OR
- 140dAvg 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 rating116At career-high mark
116
104–116
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 124
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 22 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 4 | 124A | 109.5 | 3 · 124 / 118 |
| Good to Firm | 1 | — | — | 1 · — |
| Soft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 22 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 4 | 147C | 121 | 4 · 147 / 121 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2 | 116B | 108.5 | — |
Flat
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 7 figures from 7 runs · as at 22 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 3 analysed runs since Aug 2026
- Prominent 2 (67%) · 0 wins
- Led 1 (33%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 9.4% of 1,112 runs since Jan 2008 (101 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 4 | 1 | 25% | +15.6 | — |
| Good to Firm | 56 | 4 | 7.1% | −2.3 | 0 from 1 |
| Good | 278 | 27 | 9.7% | +0.3 | 3 from 4 |
| Good to Soft | 172 | 18 | 10.5% | +1.1 | 0 from 3 |
| Soft | 232 | 19 | 8.2% | −1.2 | 0 from 2 |
| Heavy | 103 | 7 | 6.8% | −2.6 | 1 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 267 | 29 | 10.9% | +1.5 | 0 from 3 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 25 | 2 | 8% | −1.4 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 239 | 21 | 8.8% | −0.6 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 228 | 18 | 7.9% | −1.5 | 0 from 2 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 246 | 29 | 11.8% | +2.4 | 1 from 4 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 182 | 16 | 8.8% | −0.6 | 1 from 4 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 141 | 12 | 8.5% | −0.9 | 2 from 4 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 42 | 5 | 11.9% | +2.5 | — |
| Over 3m | 9 | 2 | 22.2% | +12.8 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 21 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Himiko (IRE) (Aussie Rules)
4 siblings in the archive, 4 winners — best of them Yamato (IRE) (5 wins).
The wins came over 6f–2m6f; the highest grade won is Grade 2 (Bottler'secret (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamato (IRE) | 67 | 5 | 1m–2m6f | Class 6 |
| Bottler'secret (IRE) | 18 | 4 | 1m½f–2m | Grade 2 |
| Magic Shuffle (IRE) | 23 | 2 | 1m–1m2f | Class 5 |
| Tequila Rose (IRE) | 11 | 1 | 6f | Class 5 |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 4 | 3 | 75% | +34.70 |
| Standard (AW) | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Soft | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Good to Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Heavy | 1 | 1 | 100% | +11.20 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | 4 | 3 | 75% | +34.70 |
| Class 3 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class 2 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uttoxeter | 3 | 2 | 67% | +33.50 |
| Longchamp (FR) | 2 | 1 | 50% | +10.20 |
| Deauville (FR) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Chantilly (FR) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Wetherby | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fontwell | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.20 |
| Cartmel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Southwell (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Saint-Cloud (FR) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 4 | 2 | 50% | +32.20 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 4 | 1 | 25% | +8.20 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 4 | 1 | 25% | −1.50 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierre Bazire | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Vincent Cheminaud | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Adam Wedge | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Shane Fenelon | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.20 |
| Jonathan Burke | 1 | 1 | 100% | +33.00 |
| Sean Bowen | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Connor Beasley | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| James Bowen | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.50 |
| Harry Cobden | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ioritz Mendizabal | 1 | 1 | 100% | +11.20 |
| Cristian Demuro | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 10 | 1 | 10% | +2.20 |
| Tongue tie | 4 | 3 | 75% | +34.70 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 2 | 40% | +31.20 |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.50 |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 50% | +10.20 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 8 | 1 | 13% | +4.20 |
| Hurdle | 6 | 3 | 50% | +32.70 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 26+22d | Wetherby | Over The Rainbow Alison Stretton Birthday Handicap Hurdle Race Made all in front - passed 3 out and pushed along - kept on gamely just behind - back in front by a whisker at the last - found plenty on run-in but collared near the line to finish second | 2/5 | nk | 11-5 | 116 | 147C | 139B | Adam Wedge | 6/4F |
| 22 Sep 26+7d | Fontwell | Download The At The Races App Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Pulled hard early - out in front before surrendering advantage after the 2nd - tracked the prominent runner after the 3rd - untidy at the 5th - back in front after 3 out - matched stride for stride at 2 out - pressure applied and passed before the last - fought back on the run-in and right there again - asserted in the final 75 yards and drew off | 1/5 | 11-13 | 107 | 118C | 136B | Shane Fenelon | 6/5F | |
| 15 Sep 26+17d | Uttoxeter | Pip & Chris Emerald Wedding Anniversary Handicap Hurdle Race Pulled hard early - sat behind pace-setters before going up front 4th - hit the rail 3 out - ridden along after clouting last - stayed on to win | 1/12 | 11-11 | 107 | 124A | 141A | Jonathan Burke | 33/1 | |
| 29 Aug 26+23d | Cartmel | Molson Coors Cartmel Cup Handicap Hurdle Race Held up handy wide - shared front spot before 4th - driven and faded after 2 out - eventually well held | 8/11 | 11 | 10-13 | 110 | 82C | 100C | Sean Bowen | 5/1 |
| 06 Aug 26+741d | Southwell (AW) | Free Tips On attheraces.com Handicap Stakes (GBBPlus Race) Sent forward to front after 1f - lost command past 5f and sat behind pace-setter - urged along and dropped away rapidly with 2f left | 12/12 | 18 | 9-12 | 104 | 65C | 75C | Connor Beasley | 50/1 |
| 26 Jul 24+17d | Uttoxeter | Brit Direct Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div 1) | 1/13 | 11-2 | — | 101B | 137A | James Bowen | 6/4 | |
| 09 Jul 24+450d | Uttoxeter | Nigel Kirby Photography Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div 1) | 2/9 | 5 | 11-0 | — | 116B | 120B | Harry Cobden | 6/1 |
| 16 Apr 23+29d | Longchamp (FR) | Prix Lord Seymour () (4yo+) (Grande Course) (Turf) | 1/7 | 9-0 | — | — | — | Ioritz Mendizabal | 112/10 | |
| 18 Mar 23+198d | Saint-Cloud (FR) | Prix Exbury (4yo+) (Turf) | 6/8 | 2½ | 9-0 | — | — | — | Cristian Demuro | 19/1 |
| 01 Sep 22+17d | Longchamp (FR) | Prix Gerald de Geoffre (3yo) (Grande Course) (Turf) | 3/6 | 1½ | 9-0 | — | — | — | Pierre Bazire | 4/1 |
| 15 Aug 22+57d | Deauville (FR) | Prix Michel Houyvet () (3yo) (Round Course) (Turf) | 4/9 | nse | 9-0 | — | — | — | Pierre Bazire | 53/10 |
| 19 Jun 22+201d | Chantilly (FR) | Prix du Lys Longines (3yo) (Turf) | 2/8 | 3½ | 9-2 | — | — | — | Pierre Bazire | 16/1 |
| 30 Nov 21+35d | Deauville (FR) | Prix de Montfort (Conditions) (2yo Colts & Geldings) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) | 6/16 | ¾ | 9-2 | — | — | — | Vincent Cheminaud | 13/1 |
| 26 Oct 21 | Chantilly (FR) | Prix du Mont Cesar (Conditions) (2yo Colts & Geldings) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) | 5/8 | ¾ | 8-11 | — | — | — | Vincent Cheminaud | 18/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Virtual Rock (IRE) won?
- Virtual Rock (IRE) won 4 of 14 archived starts between 2021 and 2026, a strike rate of 28.6%. Placed 7 times in total (50% of starts).
- Who trains Virtual Rock (IRE)?
- Virtual Rock (IRE) is trained by Des Donovan, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 14 October 2026.
- Who is Virtual Rock (IRE)'s sire?
- Virtual Rock (IRE) is by Fascinating Rock (IRE) out of Himiko (IRE), whose sire is Aussie Rules.
- What going does Virtual Rock (IRE) prefer?
- Virtual Rock (IRE) has the best record on good going: 3 wins from 4 starts (75%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Virtual Rock (IRE)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 116, from the run on 14 October 2026. That is also the highest on record.
- What is Virtual Rock (IRE)'s sire's record?
- Fascinating Rock (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 9.4% of 1,112 runs since Jan 2008 (101 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Virtual Rock (IRE)'s siblings?
- Out of Himiko (IRE), Virtual Rock (IRE) has 4 other produce in our archive, 4 of them winners. Most wins: Yamato (IRE) (5). Highest grade won: Grade 2 (Bottler'secret (IRE)). The wins came over 6f–2m6f. As at Oct 2026.