Young Jack (IRE)
Young Jack is a gelding with three wins from 16 starts on turf, two of them at Newcastle and one at Kelso. All three wins came in handicaps between 2m1f and 3m on heavy, soft or good to soft ground. He won the Class 3 Guinness At The Dog & Parrot Handicap Chase at Newcastle in Mar 2026 off a mark of 122 and last ran off his career-high mark of 125 when fifth of 11 at Ayr in Apr 2026. He usually races prominently.
- 3–16Wins / Runs
- 18.8%Strike rate
- 8 (50%)Placed
- −7.95£1 level staken=16 at SP
- 1.07Fair A/E n=16 · 0.92 incl. margin
- 125Highest OR
- 57dAvg 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 114
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 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 4 | 114B | 101 | 1 · — |
| Soft | 4 | 121A | 101.5 | 1 · — |
| Heavy | 3 | 92A | 75 | 2 · 75 / 67 |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 9 | 121A | 91 | 4 · 112 / 78.5 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 2 | 96A | 94 | — |
Of 16 runs looked at, 5 have no figure: obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (4) · did not complete (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 11 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 8 analysed runs
- Prominent 3 (38%) · 0 wins
- Held up 3 (38%) · 0 wins
- Midfield 1 (13%) · 0 wins
- Led 1 (13%) · 1 win
Pedigree intelligence
Progeny in our archive have won 11.5% of 7,118 runs since Jan 2008 (521 horses).
Weakest on heavy going: 7.9% from 391. Weakest over 6f – 7f (all codes): 7.5% from 387.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 53 | 13 | 24.5% | +13 | — |
| Good to Firm | 838 | 120 | 14.3% | +2.8 | — |
| Good | 1,840 | 195 | 10.6% | −0.9 | — |
| Good to Soft | 1,084 | 117 | 10.8% | −0.7 | 1 from 4 |
| Soft | 1,150 | 116 | 10.1% | −1.4 | 1 from 6 |
| Heavy | 391 | 31 | 7.9% | −3.6 | 1 from 6 |
| Standard (AW) | 1,762 | 224 | 12.7% | +1.2 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 11 | 1 | 9.1% | −2.4 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 387 | 29 | 7.5% | −4 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 882 | 92 | 10.4% | −1.1 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 1,996 | 262 | 13.1% | +1.6 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2,037 | 238 | 11.7% | +0.2 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 1,067 | 121 | 11.3% | −0.2 | 1 from 4 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 597 | 58 | 9.7% | −1.8 | 2 from 12 |
| Over 3m | 141 | 15 | 10.6% | −0.9 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 18 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
2 siblings in the archive, 0 winners.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlander Hill (IRE) | 4 | 0 | — | — |
| Rucinski (IRE) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy | 6 | 1 | 17% | −4.20 |
| Soft | 6 | 1 | 17% | −2.50 |
| Good to Soft | 4 | 1 | 25% | −1.25 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 3 | 8 | 1 | 13% | −5.25 |
| Class 4 | 5 | 2 | 40% | +0.30 |
| Class 2 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelso | 6 | 1 | 17% | −2.50 |
| Newcastle | 5 | 2 | 40% | −0.45 |
| Ayr | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Haydock | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Carlisle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 12 | 2 | 17% | −5.75 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 4 | 1 | 25% | −2.20 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny McMenamin | 11 | 2 | 18% | −5.70 |
| William Maggs | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Brian Hughes | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.75 |
| Ryan Mania | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Gavin Sheehan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 13 | 2 | 15% | −7.70 |
| Cheekpieces | 3 | 1 | 33% | −0.25 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 1 | 20% | −2.25 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2024 | 6 | 2 | 33% | −0.70 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 10 | 2 | 20% | −4.70 |
| Chase | 6 | 1 | 17% | −3.25 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr 26+35d | Ayr | CPMS Novices' Champion Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Held in the pack early - still within range 4 out - pushed along soon after - lost momentum 3 out and drifted right unsettling rider - dropped away 2 out - well held at the finish | 5/11 | 3½ | 10-13 | 125 | 59A | 117A | Danny McMenamin | 13/2 |
| 14 Mar 26+29d | Newcastle | Guinness At The Dog & Parrot Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled just off the pace in a strong grip early - midpack through the first stages - errored slightly at the 6th - closed on the front-runner by the 11th - travelling well and upsides four out - asked for effort soon after - moved ahead approaching two out then extended the advantage before stumbling at the last - stayed on to score | 1/4 | 11-10 | 122 | 82C | 129C | Brian Hughes | 7/4F | |
| 13 Feb 26+17d | Kelso | Every Horse, Every Race, At timeform.com Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Handy early - shared front spot until 10th - pushed along before 2 out - locked in battle with winner from there - put in front and bumped near line then shifted right but held effort to finish 2nd | 2/6 | 1½ | 11-4 | 121 | 75A | 138B | Danny McMenamin | 4/1 |
| 27 Jan 26+25d | Newcastle | Virgin Bet Supports Safe Gambling Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled in the pack early - moved up on winner 3 out - asked for effort soon after - stayed on strongly up the straight - closed late but narrowly denied | 2/7 | hd | 12-0 | 119 | — | 141B | Danny McMenamin | 4/1 |
| 02 Jan 26+26d | Ayr | Quiz Night At Golf Inn Prestwick Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Sat close up early - clumsy leap 3rd drops towards back - pushed along 8th - well beaten from 4 out home | 8/9 | 17 | 11-1 | 120 | — | 107C | Ryan Mania | 4/1 |
| 07 Dec 25+281d | Kelso | Paxtons For Kverneland Parts And Genuine Spares Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled at the back early - still close up with two furlongs left before being pushed along to close on the leader - stayed on up the straight but couldn't get past | 2/5 | 1¼ | 11-1 | 118 | 112C | 131B | Danny McMenamin | 9/1 |
| 01 Mar 25+15d | Kelso | bet365 Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Held up towards the back of the field - pressed for effort four out - well beaten from two out - eventually finished ninth | 9/10 | 3¾ | 10-12 | 119 | 114B | 104A | William Maggs | 10/1 |
| 14 Feb 25+27d | Kelso | Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Held up at the back - closing steadily before two out - into 5th approaching the last - kept on without getting to leaders | 3/12 | 3½ | 12-0 | 119 | 121A | 137A | William Maggs | 18/1 |
| 18 Jan 25+20d | Haydock | Sky Bet Cheltenham Non-Runner No Bet Handicap Hurdle Settled midfield - urged along and lost touch fast after 4 out - eased and pulled up | PU/11 | — | 10-13 | 121 | — | — | Danny McMenamin | 16/1 |
| 29 Dec 24+21d | Kelso | Slainte Mhath Handicap Hurdle Went straight to front - lost the advantage before 3rd and clipped it 3 out - driven up before making a serious blunder 2 out - faded approaching the last for eventual tenth | 10/11 | 5½ | 11-11 | 121 | 106B | 107A | Danny McMenamin | 4/1F |
| 08 Dec 24+35d | Kelso | Belhaven Black Classic Handicap Hurdle Set the pace from the off - challenged from the 8th - urged forward before the second last - opened up nearing the final fence - driven out under vigorous handling - margin shortened in the closing stages but held on to score | 1/10 | 12-0 | 116 | 91A | 136A | Danny McMenamin | 5/2 | |
| 03 Nov 24+197d | Carlisle | Stephex Trucks UK Castletown Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Held up in the pack early - stayed there through the middle stages - driven three out and battled on at one speed to finish fifth | 5/9 | 6½ | 10-13 | 118 | 96A | 116A | Danny McMenamin | 9/1 |
| 20 Apr 24+35d | Ayr | Let Good Times Roll With Stagecoach Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) | 9/10 | 7 | 11-0 | 118 | 82C | 101C | Gavin Sheehan | 14/1 |
| 16 Mar 24+30d | Newcastle | Guinness 0.0 Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 3/7 | 2¼ | 11-12 | 119 | 92A | 128A | Danny McMenamin | 4/6F |
| 15 Feb 24+63d | Newcastle | High Horse Design 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) | 1/10 | 11-10 | — | — | 128A | Danny McMenamin | 4/5F | |
| 14 Dec 23 | Newcastle | Living North Christmas Fair Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 2/7 | 2¾ | 11-0 | — | — | 124A | Danny McMenamin | 25/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Young Jack (IRE) won?
- Young Jack (IRE) won 3 of 16 archived starts between 2023 and 2026, a strike rate of 18.8%. Placed 8 times in total (50% of starts).
- Who trains Young Jack (IRE)?
- Young Jack (IRE) is trained by Chris Grant, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 18 April 2026.
- Who is Young Jack (IRE)'s sire?
- Young Jack (IRE) is by Champs Elysees (GB) out of Cherish The Pear (IRE), whose sire is Old Vic.
- What going does Young Jack (IRE) prefer?
- Young Jack (IRE) has the best record on good to soft 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 Young Jack (IRE)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 125, from the run on 18 April 2026. That is also the highest on record.
- What is Young Jack (IRE)'s sire's record?
- Champs Elysees (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 11.5% of 7,118 runs since Jan 2008 (521 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on heavy going: 7.9% from 391. Weakest over 6f – 7f (all codes): 7.5% from 387.
- Who are Young Jack (IRE)'s siblings?
- Out of Cherish The Pear (IRE), Young Jack (IRE) has 2 other produce in our archive, 0 of them winners. As at Oct 2026.