Better Times (IRE)
6yo Gelding · Bay · IRE
Career Overview
Better Times (IRE) is a 6yo bay gelding, trained by Stephen G Carey and owned by Mrs Sandra McCarthy. He is by Hillstar (GB), out of New Vega (FR), by Blushing Flame, bred by Mr Denis Hickey. From 13 career starts, he has won 1 time, placed on 2 occasions, at a 7.7% strike rate. He has earned £17.1k in prize money. He holds an official rating of 111.
AI summary — career highlights, form & what to expect
Better Times (IRE)(IRE)
Form
398744
Active
Age
6
Sex
Gelding
Colour
Bay
OR
111
TF
—
Runs
13
Wins
1
Places
2
Performance Metrics
Win Rate
7.7%
Place Rate
15.4%
Total Runs
13
Best OR
111
Career Earnings
£17.1k
Smart Signals
🌧️Going preferenceSoft/Yielding — 1w from 5r (20%)
Ratings & Form History
Official Rating · Speed Figure · Finishing Position
- Finish Pos.
- Off. Rating
- Speed Fig.
Earnings Per Race
£18.6k totalPedigree
Performance Analysis
Going Preference
Good To Yielding5
0W 1P 0%
Good3
0W 0P 0%
Yielding3
0W 0P 0%
Yielding To Soft1
1W 1P 100%
Soft To Heavy1
0W 0P 0%
Soft1
0W 0P 0%
Seasonal Form
Sept1
0W 0P 0%
Jan1
0W 0P 0%
Feb1
0W 0P 0%
Mar2
1W 1P 50%
Apr2
0W 0P 0%
May4
0W 0P 0%
Oct1
0W 0P 0%
Nov2
0W 1P 0%
Headgear Impact
Without11
1W 2P 9%
With3
0W 0P 0%
Jockey Record
Course Form
Beaten Distances
Avg Win Margin
0.0L
Avg Beaten
6.4L
Closest Loss
0.1L
Rating Trends (RPR · TS · OR)
- RPR
- TS
- OR
Market Trend (Starting Price)
- SP (dec)
- BSP
Race History
Race History
| Date | Pos | Track | Race | Dist | Going | Jockey | SP | OR | Speed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Nov 2026 | 3 | Cork (IRE) | Paddy Power 'I Still Call It Twitter' Handicap Hurdle | 20ff | Good To Yielding | Ms Aine Connolly | 16/1 | 106 | — | |
| 03 Oct 2026 | 9 | Gowran Park (IRE) | Jack Duggan Memorial Handicap Hurdle | 24ff | Good To Yielding | Conor Smithers | 9/1 | 108 | — | |
| 11 Sep 2026 | 8 | Ballinrobe (IRE) | Michael Cawe Suspended Ceilings Handicap Hurdle | 22ff | Good To Yielding | Ricky Doyle | 25/1 | 109 | — | |
| 30 May 2026 | 7 | Tramore | Racing TV Handicap Chase | 22ff | Good | Mr J W Hendrick | 10/1 | 110 | — | |
| 15 May 2026 | 4 | Kilbeggan | Cooke's Bar And Restaurant Caragh Beginners Chase | 20.5ff | Good | Michael Kenneally | 10/1 | — | — | |
| 29 Apr 2026 | Punchestown | Adare Manor Opportunity Series Final Handicap Hurdle | 19.5ff | Yielding | Michael Kenneally | 16/1 | 111 | — | ||
| 14 Apr 2026 | 4 | Clonmel | Killusty Handicap Hurdle | 23ff | Yielding | Michael Kenneally | 8/1 | 111 | — | |
| 29 Mar 2026 | 1 | Downpatrick | Kevin Ross Bloodstock 110 Series Final Handicap Hurdle | 22ff | Yielding To Soft | Michael Kenneally | 11/1 | 105 | — | |
| 02 Mar 2026 | 7 | Leopardstown | Trackman Range At Leopardstown Golf Centre Novice Handicap Hurdle | 18.5ff | Soft To Heavy | Michael Kenneally | 8/1 | 105 | — | |
| 05 Feb 2026 | 5 | Thurles | www.thurlesraces.ie Maiden Hurdle | 20.5ff | Soft | Ricky Doyle | 28/1 | — | — | |
| 01 Jan 2026 | 5 | Fairyhouse | Easter Festival Early Bird Tickets On Sale Now Maiden Hurdle | 20ff | Yielding | Ricky Doyle | 50/1 | — | — | |
| 27 Nov 2025 | 15 | Thurles | Book Your Christmas Party Here On December 20th Maiden Hurdle | 20ff | Good To Yielding | Danny Mullins | 28/1 | — | — | |
| 23 May 2025 | 4 | Downpatrick | Caherty Stables Racing Syndicate Point-To-Point Flat Race | 18ff | Good | Mr M N Sharpe | 16/5 | — | — | |
| 08 May 2025 | 4 | Tipperary | Millennium Surveys Ltd (C & G) Point-To-Point Flat Race | 18ff | Good To Yielding | Mr P W Mullins | 13/2 | — | — |
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