Matt Connor (IRE)
6yo Gelding · Bay · IRE
Career Overview
Matt Connor (IRE) is a 6yo bay gelding, trained by J P Dempsey and owned by Adrian Sheils. He is by Teofilo (IRE), out of Emirates Hills (GB), by Dubawi, bred by Randolf Stevens Limited. From 27 career starts, he has won 5 times, placed on 6 occasions, at a 18.5% strike rate. He has earned £41.7k in prize money. He holds an official rating of 125. He shows a preference for soft going (1w from 4r).
AI summary — career highlights, form & what to expect
Matt Connor (IRE)(IRE)
Form
795401
Active
Age
6
Sex
Gelding
Colour
Bay
OR
125
TF
—
Runs
27
Wins
5
Places
6
Performance Metrics
Win Rate
18.5%
Place Rate
22.2%
Total Runs
27
Best OR
125
Career Earnings
£41.7k
Smart Signals
🌧️Going preferenceSoft/Yielding — 2w from 8r (25%)
🌿Surface preferenceTurf — 5w from 22r (23%)
Ratings & Form History
Official Rating · Speed Figure · Finishing Position
- Finish Pos.
- Off. Rating
- Speed Fig.
Earnings Per Race
£44.7k totalPedigree
Performance Analysis
Going Preference
Good To Yielding7
1W 1P 14%
Good6
1W 1P 17%
Standard5
0W 1P 0%
Soft4
1W 1P 25%
Yielding4
1W 1P 25%
Heavy1
1W 1P 100%
Seasonal Form
Sept4
0W 0P 0%
Jan1
1W 1P 100%
Mar1
0W 1P 0%
Apr4
2W 2P 50%
May1
0W 0P 0%
Jun3
1W 1P 33%
Jul1
0W 0P 0%
Aug4
0W 0P 0%
Oct5
1W 1P 20%
Nov1
0W 0P 0%
Dec2
0W 0P 0%
Headgear Impact
Without14
5W 6P 36%
With13
0W 0P 0%
Draw Performance
Low (1-3)2
0W 0P · Avg 14.5
Mid (4-6)3
0W 1P · Avg 5.7
High (7+)12
3W 3P · Avg 5.8
Jockey Record
Course Form
Beaten Distances
Avg Win Margin
0.0L
Avg Beaten
3.5L
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct 2026 | 7 | Roscommon (IRE) | On-Course Vets Handicap | 12ff | Soft | Colin Keane | 15/2 | 69 | — | |
| 26 Sep 2026 | 9 | Listowel (IRE) | M.J. Carroll ARRO Handicap Hurdle | 20ff | Good To Yielding | Jordan Gainford | 16/1 | 124 | — | |
| 01 Aug 2026 | 5 | Galway (IRE) | BOYLE Sports Galway Tribes Handicap Hurdle | 17ff | Good To Yielding | Josh Williamson | 16/1 | 124 | — | |
| 07 Jul 2026 | 4 | Tramore | August Festival Early Bird Packages On tramoreraces.ie Handicap | 16ff | Good | Colin Keane | 5/2F | 70 | — | |
| 28 Apr 2026 | 12 | Punchestown | Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Final Handicap Hurdle | 19.5ff | Yielding | Keith Donoghue | 16/1 | 125 | — | |
| 08 Apr 2026 | 1 | Gowran Park | Save 33% Buying Tickets Online Handicap | 9.5ff | Soft | Colin Keane | 11/4F | 62 | — | |
| 25 Jan 2026 | 1 | Naas | Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series At Punchestown Festival 2026 Qualifier Handicap Hurdle | 18.5ff | Heavy | Keith Donoghue | 14/1 | 114 | — | |
| 27 Dec 2025 | 4 | Leopardstown | National Maternity Hospital Foundation Handicap Hurdle | 16ff | Yielding | L P Dempsey | 20/1 | 114 | — | |
| 18 Oct 2025 | 1 | Limerick | Master Chefs Classic Handicap Hurdle | 16.5ff | Yielding | Jordan Gainford | 9/2 | 107 | — | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 5 | Gowran Park | William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle | 16.5ff | Soft | Keith Donoghue | 22/1 | 107 | — | |
| 20 Sep 2025 | 7 | Navan | Bet XS Maiden Hurdle | 16ff | Yielding | Jordan Gainford | 40/1 | — | — | |
| 08 Sep 2025 | 5 | Galway | Kenny Developments Maiden Hurdle | 16.5ff | Good To Yielding | Jordan Gainford | 6/1 | — | — | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 4 | Kilbeggan | Curragh To Curragh Charity Cycle On 30th August Maiden Hurdle | 16ff | Good To Yielding | Donagh Meyler | 25/1 | — | — | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 16 | Curragh | Fitzpatrick's Mercedes-Benz Apprentice Derby Handicap | 12ff | Good | Jack Cleary | 50/1 | 68 | — | |
| 19 May 2025 | 7 | Roscommon | Garvey's Bar, Ballintubber Handicap | 12ff | Good | W J Lee | 10/1 | 72 | — | |
| 26 Apr 2025 | 10 | Navan | Navan Racecourse Handicap | 13ff | Soft | Jack Kearney | 25/1 | 72 | — | |
| 20 Dec 2024 | 8 | Dundalk (AW) | William Hill Top Price Guarantee Handicap (47-75) | 16ff | Standard | Jack Kearney | 33/1 | 75 | — | |
| 18 Oct 2024 | 6 | Dundalk (AW) | Floodlit Fridays At Dundalk Handicap | 10.5ff | Standard | Chris Hayes | 66/1 | 79 | — | |
| 05 Oct 2024 | 13 | Curragh | Newbridge Silverware Ladies Trophy (Q.R.) Handicap | 12ff | Good | Ms C J Worrell | 33/1 | 80 | — | |
| 27 Aug 2023 | 9 | Naas | TRM Speedxcell Multi Vitamin And Mineral Tonic Handicap | 10.5ff | Good To Yielding | Jamie Powell | 9/2 | 86 | — | |
| 24 Jun 2023 | 7 | Down Royal | BoyleSports Ulster Derby (Premier Handicap) | 13ff | Good | Gavin Ryan | 9/1 | 85 | — | |
| 01 Jun 2023 | 1 | Fairyhouse | Fairyhouse Chill & Grill Handicap | 10ff | Good | W J Lee | 3/1F | 78 | — | |
| 21 Apr 2023 | 1 | Cork | GAIN The Advantage Series Handicap | 10ff | Good To Yielding | W J Lee | 9/2 | 72 | — | |
| 16 Mar 2023 | 3 | Dundalk (AW) | Book Online At DundalkStadium.com Handicap | 8ff | Standard | W J Lee | 4/1 | 72 | — | |
| 02 Nov 2022 | 9 | Dundalk (AW) | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden | 7ff | Standard | Gavin Ryan | 50/1 | — | — | |
| 13 Sep 2022 | 8 | Punchestown | Anglesey Lodge Equine Hospital Maiden | 8ff | Good To Yielding | W J Lee | 50/1 | — | — | |
| 15 Aug 2022 | 6 | Dundalk (AW) | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden | 8ff | Standard | Rachael Blackmore | 12/1 | — | — |
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