Horse profile
What A Laugh (GB)
by Kayf Tara (GB) out of Just For A Laugh (GB) (Idiots Delight)
34 runs · 16 courses · from Oct 2010
As at 28 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 11 Jul 2021 — 1,935 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Jul 2021 · 3rd of 10
4 wins · Stratford, Aintree & Bangor-on-Dee
Last raced off OR 99
KTB Profile
What A Laugh (GB) is 4 from 34. Hasn't won since Jul 2018. Last raced off 99, 23lb below the career-high mark.
Based on 34 archived runs · updated 28 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 23lb off peak
- 4–34Wins / Runs
- 11.8%Strike rate
- 12 (35.3%)Placed
- −8.50£1 level staken=34 at SP
- 1.03Fair A/E n=34 · 0.91 incl. margin
- 122Highest OR
- 118dAvg 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 rating99↓ 23lb off peak
99
97–122
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 79
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 28 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 5 | 131C | 83 | — |
| Good to Soft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Good to Firm | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 28 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 6 | 131C | 87 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 1 | — | — | — |
Of 15 runs looked at, 8 have no figure: did not complete (5) · obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (2) · no standard for this course, surface and code on the window (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 7 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 is derived from in-running commentary, which our data provider does not supply for this horse's races.
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Kayf Tara (GB)
Progeny in our archive have won 12.6% of 13,744 runs since Jan 2008 (1,148 horses).
Strongest on heavy going: 16.2% from 1,708.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 13 | 0 | 0% | −12.6 | — |
| Good to Firm | 529 | 60 | 11.3% | −1.3 | 0 from 1 |
| Good | 4,492 | 524 | 11.7% | −0.9 | 3 from 16 |
| Good to Soft | 3,049 | 359 | 11.8% | −0.8 | 1 from 7 |
| Soft | 3,760 | 493 | 13.1% | +0.5 | 0 from 7 |
| Heavy | 1,708 | 277 | 16.2% | +3.6 | 0 from 2 |
| Standard (AW) | 193 | 24 | 12.4% | −0.2 | 0 from 1 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 2 | 0 | 0% | −12.6 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 24 | 0 | 0% | −12.6 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 163 | 18 | 11% | −1.6 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 3,976 | 521 | 13.1% | +0.5 | 0 from 4 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 4,759 | 593 | 12.5% | −0.1 | 0 from 6 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 3,816 | 479 | 12.6% | 0 | 3 from 21 |
| Over 3m | 1,004 | 126 | 12.5% | −0.1 | 1 from 3 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 28 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Just For A Laugh (GB) (Idiots Delight)
4 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them Another Joker (GB) (1 win).
The wins came over 2m1f–2m6½f; the highest grade won is Class 3 (Another Joker (GB)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Another Joker (GB) | 13 | 1 | 2m6½f | Class 3 |
| Just Different (IRE) | 10 | 1 | 2m1f | — |
| Right Royals Day (GB) | 19 | 0 | — | — |
| Just Another Joker (GB) | 4 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 16 | 3 | 19% | +6.88 |
| Good to Soft | 7 | 1 | 14% | −4.38 |
| Soft | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Heavy | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Standard (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Good to Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | 12 | 1 | 8% | −7.00 |
| Class 3 | 6 | 1 | 17% | +9.00 |
| Class 5 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Class 2 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Class 6 | 2 | 2 | 100% | +3.50 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford | 10 | 2 | 20% | +10.00 |
| Bangor-on-Dee | 5 | 1 | 20% | −2.38 |
| Worcester | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Punchestown | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Cheltenham | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Huntingdon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ludlow | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Market Rasen | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Southwell | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Leicester | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Haydock | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Aintree | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.88 |
| Wexford | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Limerick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Naas | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 21 | 3 | 14% | +1.62 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Over 3m | 3 | 1 | 33% | −0.12 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget Andrews | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Alex Edwards | 4 | 1 | 25% | +1.00 |
| J R Barry | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| James Bowen | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Richard Patrick | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Conor Shoemark | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Brendan Powell | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Mr William Biddick | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Mr R Jarrett | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.88 |
| Josh Hamer | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.62 |
| William Shanahan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Page Fuller | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jeremiah McGrath | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Miss J C Williams | 1 | 1 | 100% | +14.00 |
| Mr G Brewer | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Eddie Power | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| M P Butler | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr O J Murphy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2018 | 7 | 1 | 14% | −2.00 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2015 | 3 | 1 | 33% | +12.00 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2013 | 3 | 1 | 33% | −0.12 |
| 2012 | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.62 |
| 2011 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 25 | 4 | 16% | +0.50 |
| Hurdle | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 · 1 run | ||||||||||
| 11 Jul 21+504d | Stratford | Karen Green's 50th Birthday Celebration Handicap Chase | 3/10 | 4½ | 10-13 | 99 | 79A | 101A | William Shanahan | 40/1 |
| 2020 · 1 run | ||||||||||
| 23 Feb 20+290d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Novibet Super Odds 'Jumpers' Bumper' NH Flat Race | 5/6 | 5 | 11-4 | — | — | 107B | James Bowen | 66/1 |
| 2019 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 09 May 19+40d | Worcester | Palio By Karndean Luxury Trade Flooring Handicap Chase | 2/10 | ½ | 11-6 | 104 | 74A | 115B | James Bowen | 10/1 |
| 30 Mar 19+173d | Stratford | Get Value On Course Handicap Chase | 2/6 | 14 | 9-11 | 104 | 59A | 104B | Page Fuller | 14/1 |
| 2018 · 7 runs | ||||||||||
| 08 Oct 18+46d | Stratford | Racing UK Profits Returned To Racing Handicap Chase | 6/8 | 24 | 10-7 | 104 | — | 78C | Richard Patrick | 13/2 |
| 23 Aug 18+28d | Stratford | ruk.com Handicap Chase | 2/5 | 4½ | 11-6 | 104 | 131C | 115B | Alex Edwards | 4/1 |
| 26 Jul 18+11d | Worcester | Harleys Global Handicap Chase | PU/12 | — | 11-8 | 99 | — | — | Richard Patrick | 12/1 |
| 15 Jul 18+26d | Stratford | Psa Group Handicap Chase | 1/7 | 10-10 | 99 | 83A | 112B | Alex Edwards | 4/1 | |
| 19 Jun 18+14d | Stratford | Racing UK Free For A Month Handicap Chase | 5/12 | nse | 10-0 | 99 | 102B | 102A | Alex Edwards | 8/1 |
| 05 Jun 18+42d | Bangor-on-Dee | Residential Estates Chester Handicap Chase | 2/10 | 2½ | 10-9 | 97 | 91B | 103A | Alex Edwards | 11/1 |
| 24 Apr 18+320d | Huntingdon | 188Bet Download The App Handicap Chase | PU/10 | — | 12-1 | 102 | — | — | Jeremiah McGrath | 25/1 |
| 2017 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 08 Jun 17+19d | Bangor-on-Dee | Mclintocks Chartered Accountants Handicap Chase | PU/5 | — | 11-12 | 110 | — | — | Conor Shoemark | 11/2 |
| 20 May 17+150d | Bangor-on-Dee | Wrexham Lager Export Handicap Chase | UR/6 | — | 11-12 | 110 | — | — | Conor Shoemark | 6/1 |
| 2016 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 21 Dec 16+67d | Ludlow | Tanners Champagne Handicap Chase | PU/15 | — | 10-4 | 114 | — | — | Brendan Powell | 66/1 |
| 15 Oct 16+104d | Stratford | Totequadpot Four Places In Four Races Handicap Chase | 6/7 | 59 | 10-9 | 120 | — | 93C | Brendan Powell | 10/1 |
| 03 Jul 16+54d | Market Rasen | Don Noble Handicap Chase | 4/7 | 1½ | 11-3 | 122 | — | 108B | Bridget Andrews | 10/1 |
| 10 May 16+206d | Southwell | At The Races Sky 415 Handicap Hurdle | PU/11 | — | 11-2 | 113 | — | — | Bridget Andrews | 8/1 |
| 2015 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 17 Oct 15+9d | Stratford | totequadpot Open Handicap Chase | 3/9 | ½ | 9-13 | 122 | — | 108B | Bridget Andrews | 13/2 |
| 08 Oct 15+132d | Worcester | 7bets4free.com Says No2 Wins Handicap Hurdle | 2/6 | 11 | 11-4 | 114 | — | 107B | Bridget Andrews | 5/1 |
| 29 May 15+394d | Stratford | AGA Ladies Open Point-To-Point Championship Final (Hunters' Chase For Lady Riders) | 1/7 | 11-4 | 108 | — | 128B | Miss J C Williams | 14/1 | |
| 2014 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 30 Apr 14+54d | Cheltenham | Cheltenham Collection Ladies' Open Hunters' Chase | 5/13 | 8 | 11-2 | 108 | — | 110A | Bridget Andrews | 11/2 |
| 07 Mar 14+20d | Leicester | Mallard Pawnbrokers Hunters' Chase | PU/7 | — | 12-4 | 114 | — | — | Mr William Biddick | 4/1 |
| 15 Feb 14+253d | Haydock | Cga Foxhunter Trial Walrus Open Hunters' Chase | 5/13 | nk | 12-4 | 122 | — | 109B | Mr William Biddick | 15/2 |
| 2013 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 07 Jun 13+21d | Stratford | W+S Recycling Stratford Foxhunters Champion Hunters' Chase (55th Running) | 9/13 | 26 | 12-0 | 122 | — | 115C | Mr R Jarrett | 16/1 |
| 17 May 13+63d | Aintree | 200 Free Bets At Betdaq Open Hunters' Chase | 1/4 | 12-1 | 120 | — | 136B | Mr R Jarrett | 15/8 | |
| 15 Mar 13+300d | Cheltenham | CGA Foxhunter Chase Challenge Cup | PU/23 | — | 12-0 | 122 | — | — | Mr G Brewer | 33/1 |
| 2012 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 19 May 12+15d | Bangor-on-Dee | Gap Personnel North Western Area Point-to-point Championship (Hunters' Chase) | 2/4 | 1½ | 12-1 | — | — | 112C | Josh Hamer | 1/3F |
| 04 May 12+366d | Bangor-on-Dee | James Griffith Memorial Novices' Hunters' Chase | 1/7 | 11-11 | — | — | 124B | Josh Hamer | 13/8F | |
| 2011 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 04 May 11+19d | Punchestown | Martinstown Opportunity Series Final Handicap Hurdle (81-123) | PU/25 | — | 11-0 | 111 | — | — | Eddie Power | 50/1 |
| 15 Apr 11+33d | Wexford | Ingard Point Maiden Hurdle | 5/16 | 1¾ | 11-4 | — | — | 113A | J R Barry | 7/2 |
| 13 Mar 11+25d | Limerick | Friends Of Liam Hogan Maiden Hurdle | 2/16 | ¾ | 11-12 | — | — | 127A | J R Barry | 33/1 |
| 16 Feb 11+17d | Punchestown | Champagne & Seafood Festival Package Maiden Hurdle Div 2 | 9/22 | 3 | 11-4 | — | — | 111A | J R Barry | 50/1 |
| 30 Jan 11+92d | Punchestown | Mianach Venture Capital Maiden Hurdle | 17/21 | 2½ | 11-7 | — | — | 94C | M P Butler | 50/1 |
| 2010 · 1 run | ||||||||||
| 30 Oct 10 | Naas | Thoroughbred County (pro/am) Flat Race | 17/22 | 2 | 11-7 | — | — | 87C | Mr O J Murphy | 28/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has What A Laugh won?
- What A Laugh (GB) won 4 of 34 archived starts between 2010 and 2021, a strike rate of 11.8%. Placed 12 times in total (35.3% of starts).
- Who trained What A Laugh?
- What A Laugh (GB) was trained by Gary Hanmer on the most recent run on record, at Stratford on 11 July 2021.
- Who is What A Laugh's sire?
- What A Laugh (GB) is by Kayf Tara (GB) out of Just For A Laugh (GB), whose sire is Idiots Delight.
- What going does What A Laugh prefer?
- What A Laugh (GB) has the best record on good going: 3 wins from 16 starts (18.8%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is What A Laugh's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 99, from the run on 11 July 2021. The highest on record is 122.
- What is What A Laugh's sire's record?
- Kayf Tara (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 12.6% of 13,744 runs since Jan 2008 (1,148 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on heavy going: 16.2% from 1,708.
- Who are What A Laugh's siblings?
- Out of Just For A Laugh (GB), What A Laugh (GB) has 4 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: Another Joker (GB) (1). Highest grade won: Class 3 (Another Joker (GB)). The wins came over 2m1f–2m6½f. As at Oct 2026.