Your Darling (IRE)
Your Darling is a gelding who has won seven of 22 starts on turf. He has recorded three wins over 2m5f – 3m on good ground, two over 2m1f – 2m4f and two over 1m5f – 2m. His biggest success came in the Class 3 Weatherbys Racing Bank Handicap Chase at Ludlow in Mar 2026 off a mark of 139. He last ran at Punchestown in May 2026 off an official rating of 144, which was his career-high mark.
- 7–22Wins / Runs
- 31.8%Strike rate
- 11 (50%)Placed
- +15.04£1 level staken=22 at SP
- 1.70Fair A/E n=22 · 1.45 incl. margin
- 144Highest OR
- 109dAvg 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 122
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 7 | 112B | 91 | 3 runs · 91 / 80 |
| Good to Soft | 5 | 108A | 101 | 1 run · — |
| Soft | 3 | 122A | 96 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 8 | 108A | 93.5 | 4 runs · 108 / 85.5 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 4 | 122A | 99.5 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 3 | 112B | 93 | — |
Of 22 runs looked at, 7 have no figure: did not complete (5) · not enough races on the card to set the day (under 4) (2).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 15 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 5 analysed runs since Nov 2025
- Held up 3 (60%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 1 (20%) · 1 win
- Mid-division 1 (20%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Progeny in our archive have won 11.2% of 9,171 runs since Jan 2008 (921 horses).
Weakest over 6f – 7f (all codes): 7.4% from 203.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 15 | 3 | 20% | +8.8 | — |
| Good to Firm | 343 | 30 | 8.7% | −2.5 | — |
| Good | 2,735 | 316 | 11.6% | +0.4 | 4 from 9 |
| Good to Soft | 1,809 | 218 | 12.1% | +0.9 | 1 from 5 |
| Soft | 2,473 | 258 | 10.4% | −0.8 | 1 from 7 |
| Heavy | 1,030 | 123 | 11.9% | +0.7 | 1 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 766 | 76 | 9.9% | −1.3 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 20 | 0 | 0% | −11.2 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 203 | 15 | 7.4% | −3.8 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 401 | 34 | 8.5% | −2.7 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 1,091 | 107 | 9.8% | −1.4 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2,699 | 284 | 10.5% | −0.7 | 2 from 5 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 2,688 | 316 | 11.8% | +0.6 | 2 from 6 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1,664 | 223 | 13.4% | +2.2 | 3 from 11 |
| Over 3m | 405 | 45 | 11.1% | −0.1 | — |
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
2 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them What's Up Darling (IRE) (4 wins).
The wins came over 2m–3m; the highest grade won is Grade 3 (What's Up Darling (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What's Up Darling (IRE) | 19 | 4 | 2m–3m | Grade 3 |
| Cj's Darling (IRE) | 3 | 1 | 2m1½f | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 9 | 4 | 44% | +5.21 |
| Soft | 7 | 1 | 14% | +6.00 |
| Good to Soft | 5 | 1 | 20% | −0.67 |
| Heavy | 1 | 1 | 100% | +4.50 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 2 | 7 | 3 | 43% | +14.08 |
| Class 3 | 4 | 1 | 25% | −0.75 |
| Class 4 | 4 | 2 | 50% | +3.21 |
| Class 1 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Class 5 | 2 | 1 | 50% | +3.50 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascot | 4 | 2 | 50% | +4.08 |
| Kempton | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Huntingdon | 3 | 2 | 67% | +4.21 |
| Aintree | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Cheltenham | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Newbury | 2 | 1 | 50% | +3.50 |
| Punchestown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ludlow | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.25 |
| Uttoxeter | 1 | 1 | 100% | +12.00 |
| Galway | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sandown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Warwick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 11 | 3 | 27% | +0.33 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 6 | 2 | 33% | +11.33 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 5 | 2 | 40% | +3.38 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kielan Woods | 6 | 2 | 33% | +2.08 |
| Ben Jones | 5 | 2 | 40% | +11.25 |
| Nico de Boinville | 5 | 2 | 40% | +3.38 |
| Kevin Brogan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jack Kennedy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Lorcan Williams | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tom Cannon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Luca Morgan | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.33 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 21 | 7 | 33% | +16.04 |
| Cheekpieces | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 1 | 25% | −0.75 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 50% | +11.00 |
| 2023 | 3 | 1 | 33% | +0.75 |
| 2022 | 4 | 1 | 25% | +0.33 |
| 2021 | 4 | 2 | 50% | +3.21 |
| 2020 | 4 | 1 | 25% | +1.50 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 17 | 5 | 29% | +11.66 |
| Hurdle | 3 | 1 | 33% | −0.12 |
| NH Flat | 2 | 1 | 50% | +3.50 |
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 | ||||||||||
| 02 May 26+33d | Punchestown | Palmerstown House Estate Pat Taaffe Handicap Chase (0-150) (Listed) Settled towards the back of the pack - made no impression - dropped away under pressure before being eased and pulled up | PU/21 | — | 11-6 | 144 | — | — | Jack Kennedy | 22/1 |
| 30 Mar 26+44d | Ludlow | Weatherbys Racing Bank Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled in behind early - moved into third 13th before taking second spot next - hit the front 4 out travelling strongly - given a nudge approaching 2 out - opened up a big advantage before the last - stayed on to win easily | 1/6 | 11-13 | 139 | 80B | 140C | Ben Jones | 9/4F | |
| 14 Feb 26+35d | Ascot | Betfair Swinley Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Settled towards the back - made steady progress into contention two out - pushed along and moved into third close home - stayed on at one effort for third | 3/11 | 2½ | 10-13 | 139 | 108A | 148A | Ben Jones | 15/2 |
| 10 Jan 26+50d | Kempton | Coral 'New' Horse Racing Bet Builder Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Jinked left at the off - settled last but not far off pace - moved through 12th - stormed to front approaching last - stumbled and lost lead at last - stayed on - runner-up beaten a short margin | 2/5 | nk | 11-9 | 138 | 91C | 133B | Ben Jones | 15/2 |
| 2025 · 1 run | ||||||||||
| 21 Nov 25+544d | Ascot | Join Ladbrokes Bet 5 Get 30 Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled in the pack early - moved through to share front running before the 13th - pressed hard and lost the advantage before 2 out - weakened approaching last and finished tailed off | 4/4 | 15 | 12-0 | 142 | 79C | 120B | Ben Jones | 9/4 |
| 2024 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 26 May 24+44d | Uttoxeter | Clarke Chase (Handicap Chase) (For The Sir Stanley And Lady Clarke Challenge Trophy) (GBB Race) | 1/8 | 11-11 | 137 | 122A | 154B | Ben Jones | 12/1 | |
| 12 Apr 24+140d | Aintree | Randox Supports Race Against Dementia Topham Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) | PU/24 | — | 10-10 | 137 | — | — | Kielan Woods | 12/1 |
| 2023 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 24 Nov 23+112d | Ascot | S.A.F.E. Handicap Chase (GBB Race) | 1/8 | 11-1 | 128 | 102A | 139A | Kielan Woods | 11/4F | |
| 04 Aug 23+188d | Galway | Guinness Galway Blazers Handicap Chase | 9/17 | nk | 10-13 | 127 | — | 114A | Lorcan Williams | 5/1 |
| 28 Jan 23+32d | Cheltenham | Paddy Power Cheltenham Countdown Podcast Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) | PU/16 | — | 10-6 | 132 | — | — | Tom Cannon | 6/1 |
| 2022 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 27 Dec 22+39d | Kempton | Ladbrokes Play '1-2-Free' On Football Handicap Chase (GBB Race) | 5/14 | hd | 11-2 | 133 | 96B | 128A | Kielan Woods | 10/3F |
| 18 Nov 22+231d | Ascot | Royal Ascot Racing Club Handicap Chase (GBB Race) | 1/13 | 10-6 | 123 | 104B | 132A | Kielan Woods | 10/3F | |
| 01 Apr 22+62d | Newbury | Get A Run For Your Money At BetVictor Handicap Chase | 4/11 | ¾ | 11-9 | 124 | 54A | 128A | Kevin Brogan | 9/2 |
| 29 Jan 22+34d | Cheltenham | Timeform Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) | PU/8 | — | 10-8 | 126 | — | — | Kielan Woods | 4/1J |
| 2021 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 26 Dec 21+50d | Kempton | Get Your Ladbrokes 1 Free Bet Today Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) | 3/8 | 2 | 10-6 | 126 | 98B | 124B | Kevin Brogan | 9/1 |
| 06 Nov 21+25d | Aintree | Betway Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) | 5/9 | 2¼ | 11-0 | 127 | 101A | 121A | Kielan Woods | 4/1J |
| 12 Oct 21+159d | Huntingdon | Racing TV Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) | 1/7 | 11-1 | 119 | 90B | 124B | Luca Morgan | 10/3 | |
| 06 May 21+179d | Huntingdon | Racing TV Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) | 1/6 | 11-12 | 116 | 93A | 135B | Nico de Boinville | 15/8F | |
| 2020 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 08 Nov 20+26d | Sandown | Esher Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) | 4/8 | 14 | 11-0 | — | 87A | 106A | Nico de Boinville | 7/4 |
| 13 Oct 20+219d | Huntingdon | Covered By MansionBet Faller Insurance Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 3/15 | 2¾ | 10-12 | — | 112B | 125A | Nico de Boinville | 15/8 |
| 08 Mar 20+53d | Warwick | Childrens Air Ambulance Standard Open NH Flat Race | PU/15 | — | 11-9 | — | — | — | Nico de Boinville | 4/6F |
| 15 Jan 20 | Newbury | Premier Food Courts Standard Open NH Flat Race | 1/13 | 11-5 | — | — | 141A | Nico de Boinville | 9/2 | |
Quick answers
- How many races has Your Darling won?
- Your Darling (IRE) won 7 of 22 archived starts between 2020 and 2026, a strike rate of 31.8%. Placed 11 times in total (50% of starts).
- Who trains Your Darling?
- Your Darling (IRE) is trained by Ben Pauling, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 2 May 2026.
- Who is Your Darling's sire?
- Your Darling (IRE) is by Shirocco (GER) out of Carries Darling (GB), whose sire is Flemensfirth.
- What going does Your Darling prefer?
- Your Darling (IRE) has the best record on good going: 4 wins from 9 starts (44.4%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Your Darling's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 144, from the run on 2 May 2026. That is also the highest on record.
- What is Your Darling's sire's record?
- Shirocco (GER)'s progeny in our archive have won 11.2% of 9,171 runs since Jan 2008 (921 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest over 6f – 7f (all codes): 7.4% from 203.
- Who are Your Darling's siblings?
- Out of Carries Darling (GB), Your Darling (IRE) has 2 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: What's Up Darling (IRE) (4). Highest grade won: Grade 3 (What's Up Darling (IRE)). The wins came over 2m–3m. As at Oct 2026.