Horse profile
Whateys Quest (IRE)
by Quest For Peace (IRE) out of Whatey's Look (IRE) (Pierre)
23 runs · 12 courses · from Nov 2023
As at 25 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
Won last time out
3 wins · Listowel (IRE), Limerick & Clonmel
Last run 26 Sep 2026 · 1st of 14
Last raced off OR 107
KTB Profile
Whateys Quest is a gelding who has won three of 23 starts on turf. Two of those wins came over 2m5f – 3m in handicaps, at Listowel on good ground in Sep 2026 off an official rating of 107 and at Limerick on soft ground in Dec 2024 off 100, while the third was in a maiden hurdle at Clonmel on heavy ground in Apr 2024. He has raced at 12 different courses and is usually held up. His last run, at Listowel in Sep 2026, was a win.
Based on 23 archived runs · run-style from 14 commented runs since Dec 2024 · updated 25 Oct 2026
- 3–23Wins / Runs
- 13%Strike rate
- 6 (26.1%)Placed
- +9.00£1 level staken=23 at SP
- 1.27Fair A/E n=23 · 1.02 incl. margin
- 111Highest OR
- 48dAvg 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 rating107↓ 4lb off peak
107
100–111
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 112
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 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 8 | 130B | 59 | 1 run · — |
| Heavy | 7 | 101B | 63 | 3 runs · 101 / 63 |
| Good | 4 | 112B | 76 | 2 runs · 112 / 77 |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 7 | 112B | 63 | 3 runs · 112 / 92 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 6 | 101B | 46.5 | 3 runs · 101 / 43 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 6 | 130B | 71 | — |
Of 23 runs looked at, 4 have no figure: obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (3) · did not complete (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 19 figures from 23 runs · as at 4 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 Dec 2024
- Held up 6 (43%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 6 (43%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 2 (14%) · 2 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 12.9% of 178 runs since Jan 2008 (26 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −12.9 | — |
| Good | 65 | 13 | 20% | +7.1 | 1 from 4 |
| Good to Soft | 38 | 4 | 10.5% | −2.4 | 0 from 3 |
| Soft | 47 | 3 | 6.4% | −6.5 | 1 from 8 |
| Heavy | 27 | 3 | 11.1% | −1.8 | 1 from 8 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 40 | 2 | 5% | −7.9 | 0 from 6 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 76 | 8 | 10.5% | −2.4 | 1 from 7 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 52 | 12 | 23.1% | +10.2 | 2 from 10 |
| Over 3m | 10 | 1 | 10% | −2.9 | — |
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
Dam
Whatey's Look (IRE) (Pierre)
1 sibling in the archive, 0 winners.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Littleladyingreen (IRE) | 3 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy | 8 | 1 | 13% | −5.75 |
| Soft | 8 | 1 | 13% | −4.25 |
| Good | 4 | 1 | 25% | +22.00 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limerick | 5 | 1 | 20% | −1.25 |
| Cork | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Clonmel | 3 | 1 | 33% | −0.75 |
| Punchestown | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Navan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Down Royal | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Listowel (IRE) | 1 | 1 | 100% | +25.00 |
| Kilbeggan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Galway | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Naas | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tramore | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Gowran Park | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 10 | 2 | 20% | +19.75 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 7 | 1 | 14% | −4.75 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Byrnes | 9 | 2 | 22% | −3.00 |
| Kevin A Murphy | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Miss A L Fitzgibbon | 3 | 1 | 33% | +23.00 |
| Ryan Treacy | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Phillip Enright | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Donagh Meyler | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr R W Barron | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 21 | 2 | 10% | −15.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 2 | 1 | 50% | +24.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 1 | 33% | +23.00 |
| 2025 | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| 2024 | 9 | 2 | 22% | −3.00 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 15 | 2 | 13% | +14.75 |
| Hurdle | 8 | 1 | 13% | −5.75 |
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 | ||||||||||
| 26 Sep 26+134d | Listowel (IRE) | John & Terry Moriarty Memorial (Q.R.) Handicap Steeplechase Tracked the pace early - hit the front before the 8th - urged forward approaching the last - kept finding under pressure to score comfortably | 1/14 | 10-12 | 107 | 112B | 135A | Miss A L Fitzgibbon | 25/1 | |
| 15 May 26+124d | Kilbeggan | Shanette Superior Space Handicap Chase Held up at the rear from the off - scratchy over the 3rd - well beaten and pulled far adrift by the finish | 13/14 | ¾ | 10-8 | 108 | 42C | 94C | Philip Byrnes | 12/1 |
| 11 Jan 26+15d | Punchestown | Sky Bet Extra Places Amateur National (Q.R.) Handicap Chase Held up at the back - suffered a heavy knock 6th - down in 11th 4 out - pushed along into the straight - up to 7th 2 out - unable to close and beaten well home | 8/13 | 1 | 10-6 | 108 | 63B | 107A | Miss A L Fitzgibbon | 11/2 |
| 2025 · 8 runs | ||||||||||
| 27 Dec 25+13d | Limerick | BOYLE Sports Home Of The Early Payout Ladies Handicap Hurdle Held up towards the back and untidy over the opening two fences - moved through the pack on the outer to reach midfield - closed onto the leading group approaching 3 out - pressed for the runner-up spot from 2 out and finished second | 2/11 | 1½ | 11-7 | 110 | 101B | 131A | Miss A L Fitzgibbon | 11/1 |
| 14 Dec 25+21d | Navan | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Handicap Chase Settled off the pace early - into midfield approaching halfway - blundered 4 out - shared the lead after - pushed along 2 out - overtaken soon after and unable to quicken to the last | 4/11 | 7½ | 11-1 | 109 | 43A | 104B | Donagh Meyler | 7/2F |
| 23 Nov 25+22d | Cork | Kevin McManus Bookmaker Handicap Chase Settled midfield early - jumped a touch awkwardly at the opener - moved into 4th by 4 out with a small stumble 3 out as chased on - within striking range 2 out - pushed along into 3rd approaching last - stayed on same gait to finish 3rd | 3/15 | 3¾ | 10-5 | 109 | 92B | 117A | Phillip Enright | 15/2 |
| 01 Nov 25+54d | Down Royal | Racing TV Handicap Chase Settled in the pack - progress to dispute 3rd from 3 out - lost a place at the last - finished one-paced into 5th | 5/13 | 2½ | 11-2 | 110 | — | 116A | Philip Byrnes | 16/1 |
| 08 Sep 25+169d | Galway | Galway Races Handicap Chase Held up at the back - lost touch and dropped away well before 3 out - well beaten in the closing stages | 10/13 | 40 | 11-6 | 111 | — | 91C | Ryan Treacy | 16/1 |
| 23 Mar 25+42d | Limerick | Racing TV Handicap Chase Settled in the pack early - improved into contention by the tenth - up to 5th three out then better placed after that - into 3rd approaching the last two - unable to threaten those in front - finished 3rd holding a steady effort to the line | 3/11 | 6 | 11-3 | 111 | 57B | 123A | Philip Byrnes | 11/5F |
| 09 Feb 25+19d | Navan | William Hill Proper Prices Handicap Chase Held up towards the back - clipped a fence 10th and driven on - in 8th 3 out but unable to close - finished well held | 7/13 | 1 | 11-3 | 111 | 61B | 113A | Philip Byrnes | 9/2 |
| 21 Jan 25+23d | Down Royal | Madri Excepcional Handicap Chase Settled around midfield - checked and lost jockey at the 3rd | UR/10 | — | 11-3 | 111 | — | — | Philip Byrnes | 7/1 |
| 2024 · 9 runs | ||||||||||
| 29 Dec 24+13d | Limerick | Limerick Racecourse Vets Novice Handicap Chase (0-109) Settled just behind the pace and third at halfway - moved through strongest to take over before 2 out stumbling slightly on touchdown - pushed on to open a handy margin and score with ease | 1/12 | 11-7 | 100 | 61A | 126A | Philip Byrnes | 11/4F | |
| 16 Dec 24+13d | Naas | Kieron Gammel Naas Member Handicap Chase (0-102) Held up rear from the off - poor jump at the first and again 4 out - unable to threaten leaders in the straight - finished well held in 13th | 13/18 | 1½ | 12-0 | 102 | -37C | 106C | Ryan Treacy | 50/1 |
| 03 Dec 24+194d | Clonmel | Clonmel Racecourse Supporters Club Only 90 To Join Beginners Chase Settled midpack early - pushed along with little response approaching straight - faded to finish well beaten in 11th | 11/15 | hd | 11-12 | — | 74C | 103C | Ryan Treacy | 100/1 |
| 23 May 24+31d | Limerick | PAQIT Beginners Chase | 11/11 | 19 | 11-12 | — | 44C | 102C | Phillip Enright | 18/1 |
| 22 Apr 24+4d | Tramore | Tramore Promenade Beginners Chase | 4/15 | 7 | 11-9 | — | 108B | 111A | Philip Byrnes | 9/4F |
| 18 Apr 24+17d | Clonmel | Knocklofty Maiden Hurdle | 1/7 | 11-7 | 102 | 49A | 109A | Philip Byrnes | 5/4F | |
| 01 Apr 24+46d | Cork | Leisure Domes Ltd Marquee Hire Handicap Hurdle | 4/15 | ½ | 10-13 | 101 | 130B | 116A | Kevin A Murphy | 12/1 |
| 15 Feb 24+21d | Clonmel | Kilmolash (Q.R.) Handicap Hurdle (80-102) | PU/9 | — | 11-12 | 101 | — | — | Mr R W Barron | 3/1F |
| 25 Jan 24+28d | Gowran Park | Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (80-123) | 5/7 | 1½ | 10-9 | 102 | 88A | 95B | Philip Byrnes | 16/1 |
| 2023 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 28 Dec 23+32d | Limerick | Keith Lynch Memorial Maiden Hurdle | 7/15 | 4½ | 10-11 | — | 85B | 105A | Kevin A Murphy | 150/1 |
| 26 Nov 23+10d | Cork | I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Maiden Hurdle | 15/17 | 22 | 11-5 | — | 11C | 89C | Kevin A Murphy | 150/1 |
| 16 Nov 23 | Punchestown | Ladbrokes Play '1-2-Free' On Football Maiden Hurdle | 9/22 | 2 | 11-5 | — | 57C | 101C | Kevin A Murphy | 125/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Whateys Quest won?
- Whateys Quest (IRE) won 3 of 23 archived starts between 2023 and 2026, a strike rate of 13%. Placed 6 times in total (26.1% of starts).
- Who trains Whateys Quest?
- Whateys Quest (IRE) is trained by C Byrnes, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 26 September 2026.
- Who is Whateys Quest's sire?
- Whateys Quest (IRE) is by Quest For Peace (IRE) out of Whatey's Look (IRE), whose sire is Pierre.
- What going does Whateys Quest prefer?
- Whateys Quest (IRE) has the best record on good going: 1 win from 4 starts (25%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Whateys Quest's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 107, from the run on 26 September 2026. The highest on record is 111.
- What is Whateys Quest's sire's record?
- Quest For Peace (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 12.9% of 178 runs since Jan 2008 (26 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Whateys Quest's siblings?
- Out of Whatey's Look (IRE), Whateys Quest (IRE) has 1 other produce in our archive, 0 of them winners. As at Oct 2026.