Yeats Star (IRE)
Yeats Star is a gelding who has three wins from 22 starts on turf, all on soft going. He won the Northern Ireland On Course Bookmakers Association Maiden Hurdle at Downpatrick in Oct 2023, the Colm Quinn BMW Novice Handicap Hurdle at Punchestown in Nov 2023 off an official rating of 122, and the Thorn Plant Hire Beginners Chase at Listowel in Sep 2024 over 2m5f – 3m. Typically held up, he last ran in the Race And Stay At Leopardstown Handicap Hurdle in Feb 2026, his first time in headgear, off an official rating of 131.
- 3–22Wins / Runs
- 13.6%Strike rate
- 8 (36.4%)Placed
- −13.30£1 level staken=22 at SP
- 0.98Fair A/E n=22 · 0.83 incl. margin
- 139Highest OR
- 49dAvg 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 136
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 | 11 | 177A | 106 | 1 run · — |
| Good | 3 | 136B | 92 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 7 | 136B | 98 | 1 run · — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 4 | 122B | 98.5 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 3 | 177A | 135 | — |
Of 22 runs looked at, 8 have no figure: did not complete (5) · obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (2) · not enough races on the card to set the day (under 4) (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 14 figures from 22 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 12 analysed runs since Aug 2024
- Prominent 5 (42%) · 1 win
- Held up 4 (33%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 3 (25%) · 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 5 |
| Good to Soft | 1,958 | 212 | 10.8% | −1.1 | 0 from 1 |
| Soft | 2,839 | 305 | 10.7% | −1.2 | 3 from 12 |
| Heavy | 1,155 | 136 | 11.8% | −0.1 | 0 from 4 |
| 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 | 1 from 4 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 3,285 | 352 | 10.7% | −1.2 | 1 from 6 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 2,903 | 387 | 13.3% | +1.4 | 1 from 11 |
| Over 3m | 818 | 125 | 15.3% | +3.4 | 0 from 1 |
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
3 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Chosen Thyme (IRE) (1 win).
The wins came over 2m.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chosen Thyme (IRE) | 14 | 1 | 2m | — |
| Whitepark Lady (IRE) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Hill Of Ballyline (IRE) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 12 | 3 | 25% | −3.30 |
| Good | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Heavy | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Good to Soft | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 2 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leopardstown | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Punchestown | 2 | 1 | 50% | +1.50 |
| Cheltenham | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Downpatrick | 2 | 1 | 50% | +1.00 |
| Navan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Limerick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Perth | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Galway | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tramore | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kilbeggan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Listowel | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.20 |
| Bellewstown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Roscommon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wexford | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Down Royal | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cork | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 11 | 1 | 9% | −8.80 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 6 | 1 | 17% | −3.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 4 | 1 | 25% | −0.50 |
| Over 3m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Kennedy | 7 | 2 | 29% | −0.50 |
| Danny Gilligan | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Sam Ewing | 3 | 1 | 33% | −0.80 |
| Jordan Gainford | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Carl Millar | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Finn Brickley | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Shane Fitzgerald | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr H C Swan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jody McGarvey | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 21 | 3 | 14% | −12.30 |
| Cheekpieces | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 2025 | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| 2024 | 5 | 1 | 20% | −2.80 |
| 2023 | 8 | 2 | 25% | −1.50 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 15 | 2 | 13% | −8.50 |
| Chase | 6 | 1 | 17% | −3.80 |
| NH 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 · 1 run | ||||||||||
| 02 Feb 26+37d | Leopardstown | Race And Stay At Leopardstown Handicap Hurdle (0-150) (Listed) Sat close to the pace early - hit the first and second obstacles awkwardly - up in 5th at halfway - dropped away after three out and pulled up before the last | PU/21 | — | 11-1 | 131 | — | — | Jordan Gainford | 33/1 |
| 2025 · 8 runs | ||||||||||
| 27 Dec 25+21d | Leopardstown | Paddy Power Chase (Extended Handicap Chase) (0-150) (Listed) Settled around midfield - bumped a touch on the inside 4 out - unable to find more thereafter - eventually well held in 21st | 21/28 | 4½ | 10-9 | 133 | 70C | 111C | Danny Gilligan | 33/1 |
| 06 Dec 25+48d | Navan | Bective Stud, Tea Rooms & Apartments Handicap Hurdle (Listed) Left-handed leap at the opener - held up at the tail throughout with nothing in reserve - pulled up before two out | PU/14 | — | 10-9 | 133 | — | — | Jack Kennedy | 11/1 |
| 19 Oct 25+25d | Limerick | BOYLE Sports JT McNamara Munster National Handicap Chase (Grade 3) Held up in the pack - still 10th at halfway - ragged leap 10th - driven from 3 out - lost touch approaching 2 out and beaten well before the line | 5/15 | 25 | 11-2 | 134 | 111C | 114C | Sam Ewing | 16/1 |
| 24 Sep 25+16d | Perth | Paul Ferguson's Jumpers To Follow David Whitaker Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Travelled close up early - fumbled 2nd fence - upped tempo alongside leader from 3 out - asked for effort 2 out - battled on gamely to finish a whisker short | 2/5 | shd | 11-13 | 135 | 92C | 139B | Danny Gilligan | 10/3 |
| 08 Sep 25+24d | Galway | Deacy Gilligan Hurdle Sat close to the pace early - clipped first two obstacles - moved up to share command before 5th - hit the front 4 out then knocked sideways by a loose horse at the following fence | CO/6 | — | 11-0 | 133 | — | — | Jack Kennedy | 5/2J |
| 15 Aug 25+91d | Tramore | Seamus Byrne Electrical Chase Sat close to pace early - stumbled at 5th - up to 2nd by halfway - driven approaching 2 out - dropped to 3rd before last then held no sway on run-in | 3/4 | 2¼ | 11-10 | 134 | 76C | 129B | Jack Kennedy | 6/4 |
| 16 May 25+15d | Kilbeggan | Winning Post Service Station Handicap Hurdle Held up at back of pack - still 9th with 8 to jump - began to close 3 out - moved into 3rd on inner 2 out - down to 4th at final fence - lost 3rd on the run-in and faded to finish 5th | 5/14 | 4 | 11-11 | 135 | 136B | 130A | Sam Ewing | 16/1 |
| 01 May 25+187d | Punchestown | Conway Piling Handicap Hurdle (Listed) Held up in the pack - suffered a heavy knock and lost rider at the 3rd | UR/23 | — | 10-12 | 135 | — | — | Finn Brickley | 33/1 |
| 2024 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 26 Oct 24+30d | Cheltenham | William Hill Most Top Prices Novices' Chase (GBB Race) Towards the back - sketchy at the 1st and 3rd - dropped away from the 10th - a distant last when coming down 3 out | F/6 | — | 11-7 | 139 | — | — | Jordan Gainford | 7/2 |
| 26 Sep 24+29d | Listowel | Thorn Plant Hire Beginners Chase Tracked front-runner - second at halfway - improved to share command three out - driven approaching the following fence - went on before the last and stayed on strongly | 1/6 | 11-12 | — | 129A | 129B | Sam Ewing | 6/5F | |
| 28 Aug 24+166d | Bellewstown | Bective Stud Tea Rooms & Apartments Mullacurry Cup Handicap Hurdle Held up in the back half - improved to dispute 3rd three out - serious blunder at the following fence ended any chance of challenging - one-paced on the run-in to finish 4th | 4/15 | 1¼ | 11-9 | 134 | — | 139A | Carl Millar | 16/1 |
| 15 Mar 24+41d | Cheltenham | Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) | PU/21 | — | 11-5 | 138 | — | — | Shane Fitzgerald | 14/1 |
| 03 Feb 24+36d | Leopardstown | Race And Stay At Leopardstown Handicap Hurdle (0-150) (Listed) | 3/22 | ½ | 11-1 | 131 | 98B | 137A | Danny Gilligan | 22/1 |
| 2023 · 8 runs | ||||||||||
| 29 Dec 23+34d | Leopardstown | Timeless Sash Windows Irish EBF Novice Handicap Hurdle (80-130) | 3/9 | 2¼ | 11-8 | 129 | — | 134A | Danny Gilligan | 10/1 |
| 25 Nov 23+50d | Punchestown | Colm Quinn BMW Novice Handicap Hurdle | 1/10 | 11-12 | 122 | 100A | 143A | Jack Kennedy | 5/2F | |
| 06 Oct 23+11d | Downpatrick | Northern Ireland On Course Bookmakers Association Maiden Hurdle | 1/9 | 11-11 | — | 177A | 130A | Jack Kennedy | 2/1F | |
| 25 Sep 23+10d | Roscommon | Boyle Maiden Hurdle | 2/12 | nk | 11-7 | — | 122B | 136A | Jack Kennedy | 5/1 |
| 15 Sep 23+14d | Downpatrick | Toals Bookmakers Maiden Hurdle | 3/10 | 2¾ | 11-2 | — | 135A | 116A | Jack Kennedy | 4/1 |
| 01 Sep 23+123d | Wexford | Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle | 4/11 | 14 | 10-9 | — | 97C | 97C | Carl Millar | 15/2 |
| 01 May 23+22d | Down Royal | Energise Energy (Pro/Am) Flat Race | 4/13 | hd | 11-5 | — | 106B | 109A | Mr H C Swan | 3/1 |
| 09 Apr 23 | Cork | Dermot Casey Tree Care Maiden Hurdle | 4/15 | 13 | 11-7 | — | 86B | 114A | Jody McGarvey | 15/2 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Yeats Star won?
- Yeats Star (IRE) won 3 of 22 archived starts between 2023 and 2026, a strike rate of 13.6%. Placed 8 times in total (36.4% of starts).
- Who trains Yeats Star?
- Yeats Star (IRE) is trained by Gordon Elliott, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 2 February 2026.
- Who is Yeats Star's sire?
- Yeats Star (IRE) is by Yeats (IRE) out of Vics Star (IRE), whose sire is Old Vic.
- What going does Yeats Star prefer?
- Yeats Star (IRE) has the best record on soft going: 3 wins from 12 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 Yeats Star's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 131, from the run on 2 February 2026. The highest on record is 139.
- What is Yeats Star'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 Yeats Star's siblings?
- Out of Vics Star (IRE), Yeats Star (IRE) has 3 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Chosen Thyme (IRE) (1). The wins came over 2m. As at Oct 2026.