Wa Wa (IRE)
Wa Wa is a gelding who has won five of 49 starts on turf. Three of those wins came over 2m5f – 3m, two on good to soft and three on soft, including a Class 3 handicap hurdle at Perth in Apr 2025 off an official rating of 110. He has also won at Navan, Leopardstown and Killarney. Typically held up, he finished fifth of eight at Uttoxeter in May 2026 in a Class 2 handicap hurdle off 114, 14lb below his highest ever mark.
- 5–49Wins / Runs
- 10.2%Strike rate
- 15 (30.6%)Placed
- −6.75£1 level staken=49 at SP
- 1.13Fair A/E n=49 · 0.93 incl. margin
- 128Highest OR
- 43dAvg 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.
KTB Speed and Rating
Best recent Speed 126
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 →
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 18 | 134C | 96.5 | — |
| Good | 9 | 126B | 105 | 3 runs · 126 / 114 |
| Good to Soft | 8 | 125C | 100.5 | 3 runs · 125 / 67 |
| Heavy | 4 | 61B | 46.5 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 17 | 134C | 106 | 2 runs · 126 / 97 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 15 | 122A | 64 | — |
| Over 3m | 7 | 125C | 97 | 4 runs · 125 / 90.5 |
Of 49 runs looked at, 10 have no figure: did not complete (6) · obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (2) · not enough races on the card to set the day (under 4) (2).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 39 figures from 49 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 15 analysed runs since Aug 2024
- Held up 6 (40%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 5 (33%) · 1 win
- Prominent 2 (13%) · 0 wins
- Led 2 (13%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Progeny in our archive have won 11.9% of 9,817 runs since Jan 2008 (705 horses).
Weakest on standard (aw) going: 6.9% from 203. Strongest at trips beyond 3m (all codes): 15.3% from 818.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 5 | 0 | 0% | −11.9 | — |
| Good to Firm | 222 | 28 | 12.6% | +0.7 | — |
| Good | 3,435 | 476 | 13.9% | +2 | 0 from 13 |
| Good to Soft | 1,958 | 212 | 10.8% | −1.1 | 2 from 9 |
| Soft | 2,839 | 305 | 10.7% | −1.2 | 3 from 21 |
| Heavy | 1,155 | 136 | 11.8% | −0.1 | 0 from 6 |
| Standard (AW) | 203 | 14 | 6.9% | −5 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 28 | 1 | 3.6% | −8.3 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 86 | 6 | 7% | −4.9 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 263 | 26 | 9.9% | −2 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2,434 | 274 | 11.3% | −0.6 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 3,285 | 352 | 10.7% | −1.2 | 1 from 17 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 2,903 | 387 | 13.3% | +1.4 | 3 from 23 |
| Over 3m | 818 | 125 | 15.3% | +3.4 | 1 from 9 |
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
7 siblings in the archive, 5 winners — best of them Audacious Plan (IRE) (5 wins).
The wins came over 2m–3m5f; the highest grade won is Class 2 (Audacious Plan (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audacious Plan (IRE) | 27 | 5 | 3m–3m5f | Class 2 |
| North Star Oscar (IRE) | 20 | 3 | 2m4f–3m1f | Class 4 |
| Savoy Court (IRE) | 16 | 2 | 2m–2m5½f | Class 3 |
| Tommy The Tank (IRE) | 7 | 1 | 3m1½f | Class 4 |
| Princess Felicia (IRE) | 11 | 1 | 2m6½f | — |
| Jasper Bear (IRE) | 4 | 0 | — | — |
| North Account (IRE) | 6 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 21 | 3 | 14% | −0.25 |
| Good | 13 | 0 | 0% | −13.00 |
| Good to Soft | 9 | 2 | 22% | +12.50 |
| Heavy | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 2 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Class 4 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Class 3 | 3 | 1 | 33% | +5.50 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punchestown | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Navan | 5 | 1 | 20% | +8.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Uttoxeter | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Haydock | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Sligo | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Perth | 2 | 1 | 50% | +6.50 |
| Roscommon | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Tipperary | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Killarney | 2 | 1 | 50% | +1.25 |
| Ballinrobe | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Down Royal | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Warwick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wetherby | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fakenham | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Market Rasen | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Limerick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Galway | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Downpatrick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Leopardstown | 1 | 1 | 100% | +7.50 |
| Cork | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thurles | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Gowran Park | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Naas | 1 | 1 | 100% | +8.00 |
| Listowel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 23 | 3 | 13% | +1.75 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 17 | 1 | 6% | −8.00 |
| Over 3m | 9 | 1 | 11% | −0.50 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B J Cooper | 9 | 4 | 44% | +24.75 |
| Denis O'Regan | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Lewis Saunders | 5 | 1 | 20% | +3.50 |
| P J O'Hanlon | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Sean Bowen | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Michael O'Sullivan | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Patrick M O'Brien | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Ben Harvey | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Darragh O'Keeffe | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jonathan Moore | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Mr R James | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Paul O'Brien | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Brian Hughes | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr D McGill | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Conor Maxwell | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Aidan Coleman | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Keith Donoghue | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Simon Torrens | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tongue tie + cheekpieces | 19 | 2 | 11% | +2.50 |
| Tongue tie | 16 | 2 | 13% | −3.75 |
| None | 11 | 1 | 9% | −2.50 |
| Tongue tie + blinkers | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2025 | 8 | 1 | 13% | +0.50 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2023 | 9 | 2 | 22% | +12.50 |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| 2021 | 12 | 2 | 17% | +0.25 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 29 | 3 | 10% | +1.00 |
| Chase | 17 | 2 | 12% | −4.75 |
| NH Flat | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Flat | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
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 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 16 May 26+22d | Uttoxeter | Eaton Hall Shooting Ground Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Settled with the pack early - pushed for effort after the 9th - dropped away before 2 out - finished 5th | 5/8 | 13 | 10-4 | 114 | 126B | 99A | Paul O'Brien | 10/1 |
| 24 Apr 26+91d | Perth | Perth Racecourse Racing & Events Handicap Hurdle Settled towards the back - awkward jump 7th - still in contention 3 out - pushed along to join front rank before 2 out - edged in front approaching last but caught close home | 2/12 | nk | 10-4 | 110 | 114A | 124A | Lewis Saunders | 20/1 |
| 23 Jan 26+24d | Warwick | Betano Boosted Odds Every UK Race Handicap Hurdle Settled towards the back - pushed along with two out but unable to close - well beaten in 7th | 7/9 | 23 | 11-1 | 112 | 125C | 87C | Lewis Saunders | 18/1 |
| 2025 · 8 runs | ||||||||||
| 30 Dec 25+38d | Haydock | Betfred Last Fling Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled in the pack - jumped awkwardly 7th - driven approaching 3 out then ragged again to trail 2 out - soon lost touch finishing 4th | 4/4 | 10 | 10-2 | 118 | 67C | 99B | Brian Hughes | 5/2 |
| 22 Nov 25+21d | Haydock | Best Odds On The Betfair Exchange Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Held up at the back - driven and losing touch 14th - made ground to close the gap before 4 out - kept going at one pace - finished without getting near the leaders | 3/10 | 7½ | 10-10 | 120 | 63A | 120A | Sean Bowen | 11/1 |
| 01 Nov 25+27d | Wetherby | bet365 Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled with leading group early - pushed along wide 4 out - lost ground on leaders 3 out - urged along again soon after - moved into third on the run-in and stayed on to finish third | 3/8 | 3½ | 12-0 | 120 | 68A | 124A | Sean Bowen | 5/1 |
| 05 Oct 25+141d | Uttoxeter | quinnbet.com Handicap Hurdle Settled 3rd early - dropped back and slipped towards the back by 7th - roused and driven back into contention to share 2nd 3 out - asked for more effort soon after - stayed on but never able to trouble winner from 2 out | 2/6 | 21 | 10-1 | 115 | 114A | 107B | Lewis Saunders | 4/1 |
| 17 May 25+22d | Uttoxeter | Chemique Adhesives 40th Anniversary Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Held up at the back - urged into action approaching 4 out - kept battling to close on the leading group - shifted right before the last - finished well to go down by 2 1/4 lengths | 2/6 | 2¼ | 10-3 | 115 | — | 108B | Lewis Saunders | 5/1 |
| 25 Apr 25+24d | Perth | Campbell & Son Roofing Handicap Hurdle Settled off the pace early - made strong progress into contention before 2 out - driven and closing between the final two obstacles - level terms at the last - kept going to hit the front close home | 1/12 | 10-1 | 110 | 104B | 122A | Lewis Saunders | 15/2 | |
| 01 Apr 25+28d | Fakenham | racingtv.com Handicap Hurdle Set the pace early - pushed to stay in front from fourth after being overtaken approaching the 8th - couldn't find more around the home turn and beaten well into 5th | 5/5 | 12 | 12-0 | 110 | 98C | 103B | Sean Bowen | 13/8F |
| 04 Mar 25+94d | Market Rasen | Bet At racingtv.com Handicap Hurdle Settled with the pack early - dropped back approaching 2nd - held towards the rear by 6th - moved out and made headway from the last turn - well placed 2 out - shifted right in the straight - unable to reel in leader but got up for 2nd late | 2/10 | 3¼ | 12-0 | 110 | 122A | 129A | Sean Bowen | 11/2 |
| 2024 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 30 Nov 24+13d | Fairyhouse | Roganstown Hotel & Country Club 20th Anniversary Handicap Hurdle (80-130) Went straight to the front - company arrived after the 6th before an error saw the advantage lost 3 out - dropped away quickly after and well beaten at the finish | 15/24 | 20 | 9-11 | 106 | 82C | 92C | Patrick M O'Brien | 50/1 |
| 17 Nov 24+28d | Navan | Bar One Racing 'Bet 10 Get 50 Sign Up Offer' Tara Handicap Hurdle (80-130) Held up at the back throughout - pushed along 5 out with no headway made - pulled up before the last | PU/23 | — | 10-6 | 108 | — | — | Michael O'Sullivan | 20/1 |
| 20 Oct 24+75d | Limerick | John Thomas McNamara Series (Q.R.) Handicap Hurdle (80-109) Settled in the pack early - improved to 5th approaching the straight but couldn't threaten the leading pair by 2 out - dropped away in the closing stages to finish well held | 7/17 | 3 | 12-4 | 109 | 94B | 116A | Mr D McGill | 12/1 |
| 06 Aug 24+57d | Roscommon | Connolly's Red Mills Handicap Hurdle (80-109) Settled towards the back early - made steady progress wide approaching the home turn - moved into second three out - pushed level with the front-runner after two out but could find no more late | 2/16 | 3¼ | 12-0 | 108 | 116B | 137A | Michael O'Sullivan | 33/1 |
| 10 Jun 24+32d | Roscommon | Tote Connacht National Handicap Chase | PU/16 | — | 9-12 | 116 | — | — | Patrick M O'Brien | 10/1 |
| 09 May 24+165d | Tipperary | Ryans Cleaning Event Specialists Handicap Hurdle (80-109) | 7/16 | hd | 12-0 | 109 | 106B | 114A | Michael O'Sullivan | 18/1 |
| 2023 · 9 runs | ||||||||||
| 26 Nov 23+29d | Punchestown | Fox Valet Retirement Handicap Hurdle (80-116) | 8/17 | 15 | 11-7 | 111 | 134C | 95C | P J O'Hanlon | 22/1 |
| 28 Oct 23+18d | Galway | W.B. Gavin & Co. Handicap Hurdle | 13/15 | shd | 9-11 | 112 | 120C | 94C | P J O'Hanlon | 33/1 |
| 10 Oct 23+121d | Punchestown | Paddy Power Handicap Hurdle | 12/19 | ½ | 10-13 | 113 | 121B | 109A | P J O'Hanlon | 33/1 |
| 11 Jun 23+29d | Punchestown | Ladbrokes Play '1-2-Free' On Football Handicap Hurdle | 9/10 | 39 | 11-3 | 114 | 108C | 100C | Conor Maxwell | 14/1 |
| 13 May 23+41d | Haydock | Pertemps Network Long Distance Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) | 14/16 | 4¾ | 10-9 | 122 | — | 102C | Aidan Coleman | 18/1 |
| 02 Apr 23+27d | Downpatrick | Randox Ulster National Handicap Chase | 7/13 | 4 | 10-5 | 121 | 97C | 94C | P J O'Hanlon | 11/2 |
| 06 Mar 23+22d | Leopardstown | Rockbrook Handicap Hurdle (80-109) | 1/15 | 11-5 | 100 | 106B | 124A | B J Cooper | 15/2 | |
| 12 Feb 23+36d | Navan | Meath Farm Machinery Handicap Hurdle (80-102) | 1/25 | 11-4 | 92 | 97B | 122A | B J Cooper | 12/1 | |
| 07 Jan 23+7d | Cork | Annual Membership Available Handicap Chase | PU/8 | — | 11-7 | 123 | — | — | B J Cooper | 22/1 |
| 2022 · 8 runs | ||||||||||
| 31 Dec 22+13d | Punchestown | SP Or Better Guaranteed With Tote Handicap Chase | CO/12 | — | 11-12 | 123 | — | — | B J Cooper | 20/1 |
| 18 Dec 22+28d | Thurles | Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Chase | 7/13 | 23 | 11-12 | 125 | 37C | 112C | Ben Harvey | 20/1 |
| 20 Nov 22+30d | Punchestown | Ryans Cleaning Handicap Chase (0-140) | 6/14 | ½ | 10-11 | 125 | — | 114A | P J O'Hanlon | 20/1 |
| 21 Oct 22+20d | Sligo | Hazelwood Handicap Hurdle (80-95) | 10/13 | 8½ | 11-11 | 92 | 38C | 88C | Keith Donoghue | 10/11F |
| 01 Oct 22+138d | Gowran Park | Paulstown Handicap Hurdle (80-95) | 2/18 | 6 | 11-12 | 90 | 96B | 113A | B J Cooper | 3/1J |
| 16 May 22+16d | Killarney | Tote Killarney National Handicap Chase | PU/10 | — | 11-1 | 127 | — | — | B J Cooper | 13/2 |
| 30 Apr 22+49d | Punchestown | Palmerstown House Pat Taaffe Handicap Chase (0-150) (Grade B) | 5/14 | 18 | 10-10 | 128 | 63B | 92B | B J Cooper | 9/1 |
| 12 Mar 22+98d | Navan | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Novice Handicap Chase Final (Grade B) | 7/11 | 16 | 11-2 | 128 | 104C | 99C | Denis O'Regan | 9/1 |
| 2021 · 12 runs | ||||||||||
| 04 Dec 21+28d | Navan | Foxrock Handicap Chase (0-150) (Grade B) | 4/10 | ½ | 10-7 | 128 | 48A | 125A | Darragh O'Keeffe | 5/2 |
| 06 Nov 21+34d | Naas | Cavan Developments Home Builders Supporting St. Mary's GAA Novice Handicap Chase (0-116) | 1/13 | 12-0 | 116 | 96B | 135A | B J Cooper | 8/1 | |
| 03 Oct 21+18d | Killarney | Killarney Oaks Hotel Beginners Chase | 1/9 | 12-0 | 111 | 105A | 128B | B J Cooper | 9/4F | |
| 15 Sep 21+23d | Sligo | Brenda Anderson Memorial Beginners Chase | 6/11 | 1¾ | 12-0 | — | 93A | 113A | Denis O'Regan | 6/1 |
| 23 Aug 21+53d | Ballinrobe | Ballinrobe Water Towers Beginners Chase | 2/10 | ½ | 12-0 | — | 105A | 124A | Darragh O'Keeffe | 22/1 |
| 01 Jul 21+13d | Tipperary | Follow tipperaryraces.ie Handicap Hurdle (80-95) | UR/14 | — | 11-9 | 90 | — | — | Jonathan Moore | 12/1 |
| 18 Jun 21+24d | Down Royal | Craft Event Co Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (Div 2) | 3/14 | 5 | 11-9 | 90 | 120B | 112A | Simon Torrens | 11/1 |
| 25 May 21+81d | Ballinrobe | www.mchale.net Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (Div 2) | 12/15 | 2¼ | 12-1 | 92 | 33C | 94C | Denis O'Regan | 11/1 |
| 05 Mar 21+11d | Fairyhouse | Easter Festival 3rd - 5th April Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (Div 2) | 10/14 | 6½ | 11-13 | 93 | 37C | 95C | Denis O'Regan | 5/1 |
| 22 Feb 21+24d | Fairyhouse | Fairyhouse Easter Festival 3rd - 5th April Maiden Hurdle (Div 2) | 6/14 | nse | 11-6 | — | 60B | 101A | Denis O'Regan | 10/1 |
| 29 Jan 21+26d | Navan | Graigs Lane Maiden Hurdle (Div 1) | 8/19 | 8½ | 12-0 | — | 61B | 97A | Denis O'Regan | 150/1 |
| 03 Jan 21+17d | Fairyhouse | Happy New Year From All At Fairyhouse Maiden Hurdle | 14/15 | 4½ | 12-0 | — | 8C | 99C | Jonathan Moore | 150/1 |
| 2020 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 17 Dec 20+55d | Down Royal | Bluegrass Horse Feeds (pro/am) Flat Race | 7/13 | 8 | 11-9 | — | 64C | 97C | Mr R James | 80/1 |
| 23 Oct 20+30d | Sligo | Rosses Point Flat Race | 7/12 | 7 | 11-9 | — | 91B | 99A | Ben Harvey | 50/1 |
| 23 Sep 20 | Listowel | Listowel Vintners Association Flat Race | 8/15 | ¾ | 11-9 | — | — | 66C | Mr R James | 33/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Wa Wa won?
- Wa Wa (IRE) won 5 of 49 archived starts between 2020 and 2026, a strike rate of 10.2%. Placed 15 times in total (30.6% of starts).
- Who trains Wa Wa?
- Wa Wa (IRE) is trained by Olly Murphy, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 16 May 2026.
- Who is Wa Wa's sire?
- Wa Wa (IRE) is by Yeats (IRE) out of North Star Poly (IRE), whose sire is Presenting.
- What going does Wa Wa prefer?
- Wa Wa (IRE) has the best record on good to soft going: 2 wins from 9 starts (22.2%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Wa Wa's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 114, from the run on 16 May 2026. The highest on record is 128.
- What is Wa Wa's sire's record?
- Yeats (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 11.9% of 9,817 runs since Jan 2008 (705 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on standard (aw) going: 6.9% from 203. Strongest at trips beyond 3m (all codes): 15.3% from 818.
- Who are Wa Wa's siblings?
- Out of North Star Poly (IRE), Wa Wa (IRE) has 7 other produce in our archive, 5 of them winners. Most wins: Audacious Plan (IRE) (5). Highest grade won: Class 2 (Audacious Plan (IRE)). The wins came over 2m–3m5f. As at Oct 2026.