Horse profile
Zest For Life (IRE)
by Lord Americo (IRE) out of Lucky To Live (IRE) (Salluceva)
26 runs · 13 courses · from Feb 2009
As at 6 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 13 Dec 2013 — 4,710 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Dec 2013 · 9th of 13
2 wins · Punchestown
Headgear returns LTO
Last raced off OR 130
KTB Profile
Zest For Life (IRE) is 2 from 26. Hasn't won since Apr 2013.
Based on 26 archived runs · updated 6 Nov 2026
- 2–26Wins / Runs
- 7.7%Strike rate
- 6 (23.1%)Placed
- −15.50£1 level staken=26 at SP
- 1.25Fair A/E n=26 · 0.93 incl. margin
- 133Highest OR
- 38dBetween runs (median)longest 309 d
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 rating130↓ 3lb off peak
130
91–133
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
No KTB Speed figures for this horse. The engine scores GB and Irish racing from Oct 2016; runs elsewhere, or earlier, have no figure.
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 0 figures from 0 runs · 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
Lord Americo (IRE)
Progeny in our archive have won 7.8% of 2,189 runs since Jan 2008 (237 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 15 | 0 | 0% | −7.8 | 0 from 2 |
| Good to Firm | 216 | 20 | 9.3% | +1.5 | 0 from 1 |
| Good | 601 | 51 | 8.5% | +0.7 | 1 from 4 |
| Good to Soft | 340 | 26 | 7.6% | −0.2 | 0 from 1 |
| Soft | 622 | 50 | 8% | +0.2 | 1 from 9 |
| Heavy | 383 | 23 | 6% | −1.8 | 0 from 9 |
| Standard (AW) | 12 | 1 | 8.3% | +0.5 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −7.8 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 2 | 0 | 0% | −7.8 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −7.8 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 4 | 0 | 0% | −7.8 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 515 | 29 | 5.6% | −2.2 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 785 | 60 | 7.6% | −0.2 | 0 from 6 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 691 | 64 | 9.3% | +1.5 | 1 from 16 |
| Over 3m | 190 | 18 | 9.5% | +1.7 | 1 from 4 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 5 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Lucky To Live (IRE) (Salluceva)
3 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Stay Out Of Court (IRE) (1 win).
The wins came over 3m; the highest grade won is Class 5 (Stay Out Of Court (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stay Out Of Court (IRE) | 17 | 1 | 3m | Class 5 |
| Lucky Turtle (IRE) | 3 | 0 | — | — |
| Saddle The Lion (IRE) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 9 | 1 | 11% | −4.00 |
| Heavy | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| Good | 4 | 1 | 25% | +1.50 |
| Firm | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Good to Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Good to Soft | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 2 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punchestown | 8 | 2 | 25% | +2.50 |
| Cork | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Cheltenham | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Killarney | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Punchestown (IRE) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Listowel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ballinrobe | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Roscommon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wexford | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Downpatrick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thurles | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Clonmel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 16 | 1 | 6% | −11.00 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Over 3m | 4 | 1 | 25% | +1.50 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ms N Carberry | 6 | 1 | 17% | −0.50 |
| A P Heskin | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Mr Tim Donworth | 3 | 1 | 33% | +2.00 |
| Mr J T McNamara | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Mr M G Cooney | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Niall P Madden | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Mr Sam Waley-Cohen | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Andrew J McNamara | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr L P Flynn | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Robbie Power | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 24 | 2 | 8% | −13.50 |
| Cheekpieces | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tongue tie | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 7 | 1 | 14% | −2.00 |
| 2012 | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2010 | 4 | 1 | 25% | +1.50 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 21 | 2 | 10% | −10.50 |
| Hurdle | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
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 | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 · 7 runs | |||||||||
| 13 Dec 13+28d | Cheltenham | Glenfarclas Cross Country Handicap Chase | 9/13 | 79 | 10-10 | 130 | 98C | Mr Sam Waley-Cohen | 33/1 |
| 15 Nov 13+58d | Cheltenham | Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase | 8/11 | 19 | 11-5 | 133 | 105C | Ms N Carberry | 20/1 |
| 18 Sep 13+19d | Listowel | Ballygarry House Hotel Novice Hurdle | 10/12 | 7½ | 11-0 | 98 | 101C | A P Heskin | 33/1 |
| 30 Aug 13+125d | Killarney | Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Novice Hurdle | 7/10 | 12 | 11-0 | 98 | 98A | A P Heskin | 33/1 |
| 27 Apr 13+4d | Punchestown | Irish Field Chase | 2/15 | shd | 11-5 | 95 | 121A | Mr Tim Donworth | 13/2 |
| 23 Apr 13+22d | Punchestown | Kildare Hunt Club Fr Sean Breen Memorial Chase For The Ladies Perpetual Cup | 1/14 | 11-5 | 95 | 126A | Mr Tim Donworth | 4/1 | |
| 01 Apr 13+189d | Cork | Jack Tyner Memorial Hunters Chase | 3/10 | 1¾ | 10-11 | 91 | 125B | Mr Tim Donworth | 20/1 |
| 2012 · 9 runs | |||||||||
| 24 Sep 12+24d | Ballinrobe | Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Chase (0-109) | 12/15 | 30 | 10-11 | 94 | 94C | A P Heskin | 12/1 |
| 31 Aug 12+11d | Killarney | Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Novice Hurdle | 6/7 | 1½ | 10-11 | — | 96A | A P Heskin | 33/1 |
| 20 Aug 12+61d | Roscommon | Roscommonracecourse.ie Hurdle | 8/10 | nk | 11-0 | — | 114C | Andrew J McNamara | 66/1 |
| 20 Jun 12+15d | Wexford | Wellingtonbridge Novice Hurdle | 4/7 | 15 | 11-2 | — | 101B | A P Heskin | 40/1 |
| 05 Jun 12+38d | Downpatrick | Win An Ipad Handicap Chase (0-102) | PU/8 | — | 11-5 | 95 | — | Niall P Madden | 11/1 |
| 28 Apr 12+4d | Punchestown | Irish Field Chase | 12/18 | 5 | 11-12 | 95 | 97C | Niall P Madden | 20/1 |
| 24 Apr 12+15d | Punchestown | Kildare Hunt Club Fr Sean Breen Memorial Chase For The Ladies Perpetual Cup | 3/18 | 6½ | 11-12 | 95 | 120A | Ms N Carberry | 6/1 |
| 09 Apr 12+81d | Cork | Jack Tyner Memorial Hunters Chase | 4/9 | 11 | 11-5 | 95 | 107A | Mr L P Flynn | 14/1 |
| 19 Jan 12+257d | Thurles | Arctic Tack Stud Hunters Chase | PU/13 | — | 11-11 | 95 | — | Mr J T McNamara | 25/1 |
| 2011 · 3 runs | |||||||||
| 07 May 11+4d | Punchestown | Irish Field Chase | 2/14 | 1¾ | 11-12 | 95 | 126A | Mr J T McNamara | 7/1 |
| 03 May 11+69d | Punchestown | Kildare Hunt Club Fr Sean Breen Memorial Chase For The Ladies Perpetual Cup | F/13 | — | 11-12 | 95 | — | Ms N Carberry | 9/4F |
| 23 Feb 11+309d | Fairyhouse | John Mccarthy Memorial Hunters Chase | 5/15 | 2 | 11-8 | 95 | 109A | Mr J T McNamara | 20/1 |
| 2010 · 4 runs | |||||||||
| 20 Apr 10+15d | Punchestown | Kildare Hunt Club Fr Sean Breen Memorial Chase For The Ladies Perpetual Cup | 1/23 | 11-7 | 95 | 124A | Ms N Carberry | 9/2 | |
| 05 Apr 10+44d | Cork | Coolmore N.H. Sires Hunters Chase | 5/20 | 1½ | 11-7 | 95 | 94C | Mr M G Cooney | 20/1 |
| 20 Feb 10+16d | Fairyhouse | John Mccarthy Memorial Hunters Chase | 7/13 | 3 | 10-11 | 95 | 96C | Mr M G Cooney | 20/1 |
| 04 Feb 10+82d | Clonmel | Demesne Hunters Chase | 7/14 | 12 | 11-7 | — | 92C | Mr M G Cooney | 14/1 |
| 2009 · 3 runs | |||||||||
| 14 Nov 09+196d | Punchestown (IRE) | Event Power Risk Of Thunder Chase (Cross Country) | UR/13 | — | 11-2 | — | — | Ms N Carberry | 10/1 |
| 02 May 09+90d | Punchestown (IRE) | The Irish Field Chase (Cross Country) | F/19 | — | 10-13 | — | — | Robbie Power | 16/1 |
| 01 Feb 09 | Punchestown | Glenfarclas P.p. Hogan Memorial Cross Country Chase | 7/15 | 2½ | 10-7 | — | 91A | Ms N Carberry | 7/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Zest For Life won?
- Zest For Life (IRE) won 2 of 26 archived starts between 2009 and 2013, a strike rate of 7.7%. Placed 6 times in total (23.1% of starts).
- Who trained Zest For Life?
- Zest For Life (IRE) was trained by E Bolger on the most recent run on record, at Cheltenham on 13 December 2013.
- Who is Zest For Life's sire?
- Zest For Life (IRE) is by Lord Americo (IRE) out of Lucky To Live (IRE), whose sire is Salluceva.
- What going does Zest For Life prefer?
- Zest For Life (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 Zest For Life's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 130, from the run on 13 December 2013. The highest on record is 133.
- What is Zest For Life's sire's record?
- Lord Americo (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 7.8% of 2,189 runs since Jan 2008 (237 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Zest For Life's siblings?
- Out of Lucky To Live (IRE), Zest For Life (IRE) has 3 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Stay Out Of Court (IRE) (1). Highest grade won: Class 5 (Stay Out Of Court (IRE)). The wins came over 3m. As at Nov 2026.