West Clare (IRE)
West Clare is a gelding who won one of 16 starts on turf, the success coming in the Guinness Handicap Hurdle at Listowel over 2m5f – 3m on soft ground off an official rating of 89 in Sep 2024. He has raced at 11 different courses and usually races held up, a style seen in four of five analysed runs. His last run, at Cork in Apr 2026, saw him finish 11 of 16 in the Hibernian Hotel Mallow Handicap Hurdle off an official rating of 95. He has not won since Sep 2024.
- 1–16Wins / Runs
- 6.3%Strike rate
- 3 (18.8%)Placed
- −10.50£1 level staken=16 at SP
- 0.84Fair A/E n=16 · 0.66 incl. margin
- 97Highest OR
- 91dAvg 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 105
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 6 | 106B | 86.5 | — |
| Soft | 5 | 105B | 88 | 1 run · — |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 117B | 101 | — |
| Heavy | 2 | 56C | 48 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 7 | 106B | 82 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 6 | 117B | 93 | 1 run · — |
| Over 3m | 1 | — | — | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1 | — | — | — |
Of 16 runs looked at, 1 has no figure: did not complete (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 15 figures from 16 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 7 analysed runs since Sep 2024
- Held up 4 (57%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 3 (43%) · 1 win
Pedigree intelligence
Progeny in our archive have won 8.2% of 2,201 runs since Jan 2008 (225 horses).
Weakest on heavy going: 4.6% from 241.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 23 | 8 | 34.8% | +26.6 | — |
| Good | 765 | 79 | 10.3% | +2.1 | 0 from 7 |
| Good to Soft | 523 | 38 | 7.3% | −0.9 | 0 from 2 |
| Soft | 636 | 44 | 6.9% | −1.3 | 1 from 5 |
| Heavy | 241 | 11 | 4.6% | −3.6 | 0 from 2 |
| Standard (AW) | 13 | 0 | 0% | −8.2 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 6 | 0 | 0% | −8.2 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 4 | 0 | 0% | −8.2 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 17 | 0 | 0% | −8.2 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 613 | 37 | 6% | −2.2 | 0 from 1 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 839 | 74 | 8.8% | +0.6 | 0 from 8 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 584 | 56 | 9.6% | +1.4 | 1 from 6 |
| Over 3m | 138 | 13 | 9.4% | +1.2 | 0 from 1 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 25 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
4 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them Mister Don (IRE) (3 wins).
The wins came over 2m4f–3m2f; the highest grade won is Class 3 (Mister Don (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mister Don (IRE) | 25 | 3 | 2m7½f–3m2f | Class 3 |
| The Electrician (IRE) | 33 | 3 | 2m4f–2m5½f | Class 5 |
| King Of The Clothe (IRE) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
| Military Class (IRE) | 3 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Soft | 5 | 1 | 20% | +0.50 |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Heavy | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cork | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Listowel | 2 | 1 | 50% | +3.50 |
| Galway | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Kilbeggan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Killarney | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tipperary | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Roscommon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Limerick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sligo | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ballinrobe | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thurles | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 6 | 1 | 17% | −0.50 |
| Over 3m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillip Enright | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Richard Deegan | 4 | 1 | 25% | +1.50 |
| Mr E Mahon | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Josh Williamson | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| John Shinnick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr Derek O'Connor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Philip Byrnes | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr J J Codd | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 13 | 1 | 8% | −7.50 |
| Hood | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2024 | 8 | 1 | 13% | −2.50 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 9 | 1 | 11% | −3.50 |
| Chase | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| NH Flat | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
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 · 1 run | ||||||||||
| 05 Apr 26+261d | Cork | Hibernian Hotel Mallow Handicap Hurdle Held up towards the back - moved into the middle order from 6 out before fading after 4 out - plugged on at one speed from 3 out and finished 11th | 11/16 | nse | 9-10 | 95 | 88B | 87A | Josh Williamson | 16/1 |
| 2025 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 18 Jul 25+17d | Killarney | Europe Hotel And Resort Handicap Chase (0-100) (Div 1) Settled in midfield - nudged into 6th before edging closer under pressure but couldn't quicken from 2 out - finished steadily in 5th | 5/15 | 2¾ | 11-11 | 97 | 98C | 103C | Richard Deegan | 7/1 |
| 01 Jul 25+22d | Tipperary | Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Chase (Div 2) Settled midpack early - began to move up six out then 5th with three left as advanced to challenge for front spot approaching two out - shaken up to hit the front before the last and driven out over the run-in - overtaken inside the final furlong and unable to find more finishing second | 2/13 | 2 | 10-11 | 95 | 105B | 114A | John Shinnick | 8/1 |
| 09 Jun 25+18d | Roscommon | Racing Here Again On The 1st July (Q.R.) Handicap Chase (0-100) Held up towards the back of the pack - improved into 5th four out and pushed along into contention three out - unable to close on the front-runners finishing sixth beaten 14 lengths | 6/14 | 2¾ | 12-0 | 96 | 77B | 114A | Mr Derek O'Connor | 6/1 |
| 22 May 25+237d | Limerick | Anglo Printers Handicap Chase Held up towards the back - stumbled early then up to 6th after the 7th - fell 4 out following a blunder | F/7 | — | 10-12 | 96 | — | — | Phillip Enright | 13/2 |
| 2024 · 8 runs | ||||||||||
| 27 Sep 24+18d | Listowel | Guinness Handicap Hurdle (80-95) Settled off the pace early - closed in and pressed forward before 2 out then went on approaching last - powered clear to the finish | 1/14 | 11-8 | 89 | 63B | 116A | Richard Deegan | 9/2 | |
| 09 Sep 24+66d | Galway | Galway Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (Div 1) Held up at the back of the pack early - urged forward with progress into 7th two out - up to 5th approaching the last - stayed on strongly down the inside but denied by a narrow margin | 2/19 | ½ | 11-6 | 87 | 117B | 118A | Richard Deegan | 4/1F |
| 05 Jul 24+24d | Cork | Mallow Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (Div 2) | 5/15 | 4 | 11-6 | 87 | 82B | 97A | Phillip Enright | 11/1 |
| 11 Jun 24+25d | Sligo | Lake Isle Of Innisfree Handicap Hurdle (80-102) (Div 2) | 10/12 | 1¾ | 10-12 | 89 | 50C | 82C | Philip Byrnes | 16/1 |
| 17 May 24+10d | Kilbeggan | William Hill Play Responsibly Maiden Hurdle | 10/14 | 1¼ | 11-12 | — | 85B | 90A | Phillip Enright | 40/1 |
| 07 May 24+47d | Ballinrobe | Supermac's Maiden Hurdle | 9/14 | 1¼ | 11-4 | — | 70C | 100C | Richard Deegan | 66/1 |
| 21 Mar 24+16d | Cork | Follow Us On Social Media Maiden Hurdle | 9/14 | ¾ | 11-12 | — | 56C | 97C | Phillip Enright | 125/1 |
| 05 Mar 24+531d | Thurles | Holycross Maiden Hurdle | 8/13 | 42 | 11-12 | — | 40C | 88C | Phillip Enright | 14/1 |
| 2022 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 21 Sep 22+55d | Listowel | Listowel Vintners Association Flat Race | 4/12 | 1 | 12-0 | — | 91A | 111A | Mr J J Codd | 10/3 |
| 28 Jul 22+20d | Galway | Guinness Time Flat Race | 5/20 | 2½ | 11-7 | — | 106B | 113A | Mr E Mahon | 28/1 |
| 08 Jul 22 | Kilbeggan | Follow Kilbeggan On Facebook Flat Race | 5/15 | 9 | 11-7 | — | 96B | 104A | Mr E Mahon | 33/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has West Clare won?
- West Clare (IRE) won 1 of 16 archived starts between 2022 and 2026, a strike rate of 6.3%. Placed 3 times in total (18.8% of starts).
- Who trains West Clare?
- West Clare (IRE) is trained by Brian M McMahon, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 5 April 2026.
- Who is West Clare's sire?
- West Clare (IRE) is by Leading Light (IRE) out of Spring Flower (IRE), whose sire is Beneficial.
- What going does West Clare prefer?
- West Clare (IRE) has the best record on soft going: 1 win from 5 starts (20%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is West Clare's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 95, from the run on 5 April 2026. The highest on record is 97.
- What is West Clare's sire's record?
- Leading Light (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 8.2% of 2,201 runs since Jan 2008 (225 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on heavy going: 4.6% from 241.
- Who are West Clare's siblings?
- Out of Spring Flower (IRE), West Clare (IRE) has 4 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: Mister Don (IRE) (3). Highest grade won: Class 3 (Mister Don (IRE)). The wins came over 2m4f–3m2f. As at Oct 2026.