Horse profile
Westernersunrise (IRE)
by Westerner (GB) out of Rossadare (IRE) (Definite Article)
15 runs · 9 courses · from Jun 2024
As at 8 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
Won at Fairyhouse
Last run 31 Mar 2026
Last raced off OR 98
KTB Profile
Westernersunrise is a mare who won one of 15 starts over hurdles on turf. She gained that success in a handicap at Fairyhouse in Feb 2025 over 2m1f – 2m4f on soft ground off an official rating of 95. She has raced nine times at four Irish courses and usually races held up. Her last run came at Limerick in Mar 2026 off an official rating of 98.
Based on 15 archived runs · run-style from 14 commented runs since Aug 2024 · updated 8 Nov 2026
- 1–15Wins / Runs
- 6.7%Strike rate
- 5 (33.3%)Placed
- −6.50£1 level staken=15 at SP
- 0.99Fair A/E n=15 · 0.75 incl. margin
- 101Highest OR
- 29dBetween runs (median)longest 201 d
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 rating98↓ 3lb off peak
98
95–101
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 109
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 8 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 5 | 128A | 91 | — |
| Heavy | 3 | 104B | 94 | 2 runs · 104 / 99 |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 109B | 108 | — |
| Good | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 8 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 6 | 107B | 99 | 2 runs · 104 / 99 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 4 | 123A | 95 | — |
| Over 3m | 1 | — | — | — |
Of 15 runs looked at, 4 have no figure: did not complete (4).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 11 figures from 15 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 14 analysed runs since Aug 2024
- Mid-division 6 (43%) · 1 win
- Held up 4 (29%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 4 (29%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 12.1% of 11,861 runs since Jul 2009 (945 horses).
Weakest on standard (aw) going: 8.5% from 188.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | +2.2 | — |
| Good to Firm | 234 | 27 | 11.5% | −0.6 | — |
| Good | 3,418 | 431 | 12.6% | +0.5 | 0 from 2 |
| Good to Soft | 2,122 | 254 | 12% | −0.1 | 0 from 2 |
| Soft | 3,783 | 453 | 12% | −0.1 | 1 from 6 |
| Heavy | 2,109 | 259 | 12.3% | +0.2 | 0 from 5 |
| Standard (AW) | 188 | 16 | 8.5% | −3.6 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 49 | 4 | 8.2% | −3.9 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 124 | 13 | 10.5% | −1.6 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 267 | 25 | 9.4% | −2.7 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 3,373 | 396 | 11.7% | −0.4 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 4,297 | 539 | 12.5% | +0.4 | 1 from 6 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 2,983 | 376 | 12.6% | +0.5 | 0 from 8 |
| Over 3m | 768 | 88 | 11.5% | −0.6 | 0 from 1 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jul 2009 · as at 8 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Rossadare (IRE) (Definite Article)
3 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Definiteadare (IRE) (3 wins).
The wins came over 2m4f–2m7f.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Definiteadare (IRE) | 41 | 3 | 2m4f–2m7f | — |
| Avalanche Peak (IRE) | 3 | 0 | — | — |
| Glendaars Star (IRE) | 6 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 6 | 1 | 17% | +2.50 |
| Heavy | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Good | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limerick | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Punchestown | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 2 | 1 | 50% | +6.50 |
| Thurles | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tipperary | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sligo | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Listowel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cork | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Downpatrick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 6 | 1 | 17% | +2.50 |
| Over 3m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Donovan | 4 | 1 | 25% | +4.50 |
| Michael Kenneally | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Kevin Sexton | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Philip Byrnes | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Mr R W Barron | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Mr S Connor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sean Flanagan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sam Ewing | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tongue tie | 12 | 1 | 8% | −3.50 |
| None | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Tongue tie + cheekpieces | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2025 | 4 | 1 | 25% | +4.50 |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 13 | 1 | 8% | −4.50 |
| NH Flat | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
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 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 31 Mar 26+19d | Limerick | Party Time Mares Handicap Hurdle Sat in the pack without threatening the front - lost touch approaching 5 out - pushed along with no response from 3 out before easing to a halt ahead of 2 out | PU/14 | — | 11-3 | 98 | — | — | Michael Kenneally | 4/1 |
| 12 Mar 26+19d | Limerick | William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Settled towards rear early - hit fourth fence lightly - down in tenth and driven up four out - no response after the following obstacle - lost ground and eased to a halt before two out | PU/15 | — | 11-11 | 100 | — | — | Philip Donovan | 10/1 |
| 21 Feb 26+40d | Fairyhouse | Easter Festival 4th - 6th April Handicap Hurdle Settled in the pack early - dropped to 9th before 4 out - moved into 5th turning for home - unable to close on the front-runners in 4th before the last and held on for 4th | 4/16 | 7½ | 11-0 | 101 | 104B | 105A | Philip Donovan | 6/1 |
| 12 Jan 26+17d | Punchestown | Matchbook Betting Exchange Handicap Hurdle Settled in the pack early - still 6th at the midpoint - driven on before 3 from home and down in 8th when brought down at the following obstacle | F/16 | — | 10-11 | 101 | — | — | Mr S Connor | 9/2 |
| 2025 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 26 Dec 25+201d | Limerick | Mr. Binman Mares Handicap Hurdle Sat behind front group early - clipped heels first obstacle - sixth crossing halfway stage - urged into fourth turning for home - handy third two out - driven approaching last - unable to find extra and stayed on same gear for third | 3/12 | ¾ | 9-13 | 100 | 94A | 115A | Michael Kenneally | 6/1 |
| 08 Jun 25+106d | Punchestown | Madison Flooring Supporting Kilmacud Crokes Handicap Hurdle Settled midfield early - improved into contention before hitting the 7th - unbalanced again and pushed along two out - unable to quicken in the straight and well held home | 10/17 | ½ | 10-7 | 101 | 109B | 100A | Kevin Sexton | 12/1 |
| 22 Feb 25+26d | Fairyhouse | Tote, Never Beaten By SP Handicap Hurdle Settled midpack early - moved through to challenge in 2nd but was bumped 3 out - driven into the straight and edged ahead before the final fence - kept finding through the run-in for the win | 1/23 | 10-7 | 95 | 107B | 120A | Philip Donovan | 15/2 | |
| 27 Jan 25+30d | Punchestown | Punchestown Party At Festival 2025 Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Sat close to the front group early - 6th at halfway then pushed along to move into 3rd after the second-last - unable to challenge and held on steadily to finish 4th | 4/20 | ½ | 11-4 | 95 | 81B | 119A | Philip Donovan | 6/1 |
| 2024 · 7 runs | ||||||||||
| 28 Dec 24+29d | Limerick | D Pack Packaging Handicap Hurdle (80-102) Held up towards back of pack - still 11th at halfway before improving into 8th by two out - stayed on steadily from the final flight to finish fifth | 5/18 | ½ | 11-7 | 95 | 69B | 107A | Philip Byrnes | 18/1 |
| 29 Nov 24+7d | Thurles | ThurlesRaces.ie Maiden Hurdle Settled towards rear - 6th at halfway - moved into 4th 3 out then dropped to 5th with nothing in hand before the straight - stayed on same gait to finish 4th | 4/8 | 9 | 10-11 | — | 123A | 112B | Sean Flanagan | 28/1 |
| 22 Nov 24+28d | Tipperary | Visit Tipperary Maiden Hurdle Settled at the back early - made no impression through the contest - well held at the finish | 12/20 | 2½ | 10-11 | — | 89C | 97C | Sam Ewing | 50/1 |
| 25 Oct 24+30d | Sligo | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Hurdle Tracked front pair - stumbled at 7th - moved up to press before 2 out then stayed on same gear from last | 3/9 | 3½ | 10-11 | — | 128A | 111B | Kevin Sexton | 14/1 |
| 25 Sep 24+51d | Listowel | Listowel Vintners Association Flat Race Settled midpack early - pushed along to close two out but stayed one-paced through the last furlong - unable to threaten the front and held for fourth | 4/12 | 3¼ | 11-2 | — | 91A | 105A | Mr R W Barron | 20/1 |
| 05 Aug 24+50d | Cork | Racing Again August 16th Flat Race Sat close to the pace - 6th at halfway then urged on the rail entering the straight - lost touch from over 2f out and finished 5th beaten well | 5/15 | 1¼ | 11-2 | — | 107B | 105A | Mr R W Barron | 66/1 |
| 16 Jun 24 | Downpatrick | Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle | PU/13 | — | 10-11 | — | — | — | Philip Byrnes | 150/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Westernersunrise won?
- Westernersunrise (IRE) won 1 of 15 archived starts between 2024 and 2026, a strike rate of 6.7%. Placed 5 times in total (33.3% of starts).
- Who trains Westernersunrise?
- Westernersunrise (IRE) is trained by James Andrew Fahey, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 31 March 2026.
- Who is Westernersunrise's sire?
- Westernersunrise (IRE) is by Westerner (GB) out of Rossadare (IRE), whose sire is Definite Article.
- What going does Westernersunrise prefer?
- Westernersunrise (IRE) has the best record on soft going: 1 win from 6 starts (16.7%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Westernersunrise's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 98, from the run on 31 March 2026. The highest on record is 101.
- What is Westernersunrise's sire's record?
- Westerner (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 12.1% of 11,861 runs since Jul 2009 (945 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on standard (aw) going: 8.5% from 188.
- Who are Westernersunrise's siblings?
- Out of Rossadare (IRE), Westernersunrise (IRE) has 3 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Definiteadare (IRE) (3). The wins came over 2m4f–2m7f. As at Nov 2026.