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Minella Drama (IRE)

11yo Gelding · Bay · IRE

Career Overview

Minella Drama (IRE) is a 11yo bay gelding, trained by D McCain Jnr and owned by Green Day Racing. He is by Flemensfirth (USA), out of Midsummer Drama (IRE), by King's Theatre, bred by R McCarthy. From 26 career starts, he has won 8 times, placed on 20 occasions, at a 30.8% strike rate. He has earned £273.3k in prize money. He holds an official rating of 157. He shows a preference for good going (3w from 4r). He has a notable course record at Kelso (1w from 3r).

AI summary — career highlights, form & what to expect
Form
243912
Active

Age

11

Sex

Gelding

Colour

Bay

OR

157

TF

—

Runs

26

Wins

8

Places

20

BreederR McCarthy
Prize Money£273.3k

Performance Metrics

Win Rate

30.8%

Place Rate

76.9%

Total Runs

26

Best OR

157

Career Earnings

£273.3k

Smart Signals

🏆Course SpecialistKelso — 1w from 3r (33%)
🌧️Going preferenceSoft/Yielding — 3w from 9r (33%)
🌿Surface preferenceTurf — 8w from 26r (31%)
📈Consistent3 places in last 5 runs

Ratings & Form History

Official Rating · Speed Figure · Finishing Position

27 Oct 2023 Jan 2129 Oct 2122 Jan 2230 Oct 2217 Feb 2325 Nov 2312 Apr 2401 Feb 2526 Dec 2523 Apr 26124134144162
  • Finish Pos.
  • Off. Rating
  • Speed Fig.

Earnings Per Race

£273.3k total
24 Nov 2023 Jan 2110 Apr 2108 Nov 2122 Jan 2202 Apr 2219 Nov 2217 Feb 2329 Oct 2302 Mar 2426 Oct 2528 Feb 26£0£15k£30k£45k£60k

Pedigree

Sire

Flemensfirth (USA)

Dam

Midsummer Drama (IRE)

by King's Theatre

Breeder

R McCarthy

Racing TypeJumps
ColourBay
StatusActive

Performance Analysis

Going Preference

Good To Soft13
1W 6P 8%
Soft11
3W 4P 27%
Good6
3W 3P 50%
Heavy2
1W 2P 50%

Class Record

Class 118
3W 8P 17%
Class 29
2W 3P 22%
Class 32
1W 1P 50%
Class 43
2W 3P 67%

Seasonal Form

Jan4
2W 3P 50%
Feb5
2W 2P 40%
Mar1
0W 1P 0%
Apr7
0W 2P 0%
Oct6
2W 4P 33%
Nov4
1W 2P 25%
Dec5
1W 1P 20%

Headgear Impact

With23
4W 8P 17%
Without9
4W 7P 44%

Jockey Record

Brian Hughes28
8W 14P 29%
Theo Gillard3
0W 0P 0%
Sam Twiston-Davies1
0W 1P 0%

Course Form

Aintree9
1W 3P 11%
Haydock4
1W 2P 25%
Kelso3
1W 2P 33%
Market Rasen2
1W 1P 50%
Musselburgh2
1W 1P 50%
Carlisle2
0W 1P 0%
Bangor-on-Dee2
1W 2P 50%
Perth1
0W 0P 0%

Beaten Distances

Avg Win Margin

0.0L

Avg Beaten

5.9L

Closest Loss

0.1L

Rating Trends (RPR · TS · OR)

21 Feb 2108 Nov 2126 Feb 2219 Nov 2214 Apr 2326 Dec 2327 Oct 2404 Apr 2516 Jan 2623 Apr 2604080120160
  • RPR
  • TS
  • OR

Market Trend (Starting Price)

27 Oct 2023 Jan 2129 Oct 2122 Jan 2230 Oct 2217 Feb 2325 Nov 2312 Apr 2401 Feb 2526 Dec 2523 Apr 260306090120
  • SP (dec)
  • BSP

Race History

Race History

DatePosTrackRaceDistGoingJockeySPORSpeed
23 Apr 2026PerthJoin Racing TV Now Handicap Chase (GBB Race)24ffGoodTheo Gillard11/1142—
04 Apr 2026HaydockUnibet Middle Distance Veterans' Handicap Chase (Series Final)20ffGoodTheo Gillard12/1143—
28 Feb 20262Kelsobet365 Premier Chase (Listed) (GBB Race)23.5ffGood To SoftBrian Hughes11/1143—
16 Jan 20264Market RasenUnibet Middle Distance Chase Series Veterans' Handicap Chase21.5ffSoftBrian Hughes16/1145—
26 Dec 2025AintreeWilliam Hill Racing Bet Builder Handicap Chase (GBB Race)20ffGood To SoftBrian Hughes8/1147—
26 Oct 20253AintreeWilliam Hill Old Roan Limited Handicap Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race)20ffGood To SoftBrian Hughes9/1148—
04 Apr 2025AintreeRandox Supporting Prostate Cancer UK Topham Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)21ffGood To SoftBrian Hughes50/1148—
01 Feb 20259Musselburghbet365 Scottish Champion Chase (Handicap) (GBB Race)20.5ffGood To SoftBrian Hughes16/1150—
08 Dec 2024HuntingdonTrustATrader Peterborough Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race)20ffSoftBrian Hughes33/1151—
27 Oct 20241AintreeVirgin Bet Old Roan Limited Handicap Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race)20ffGoodBrian Hughes3/1148—
12 Apr 2024AintreeMy Pension Expert Melling Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)20ffSoftBrian Hughes50/1150—
02 Mar 20242Kelsobet365 Premier Chase (Listed) (GBB Race)23.5ffGood To SoftBrian Hughes7/1154—
26 Dec 20237AintreeWilliam Hill Epic Value Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)20ffSoftBrian Hughes7/1150—
25 Nov 20233AscotNirvana Spa 1965 Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race)21ffGoodTheo Gillard13/2157—
29 Oct 20232AintreeJewson Fast Set Finish Old Roan Limited Handicap Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race)20ffGood To SoftBrian Hughes9/1155—
14 Apr 20233AintreeMarsh Chase (Registered As The Melling Chase) (Grade 1) (GBB Race)20ffSoftBrian Hughes14/1154—
17 Feb 20231KelsoRacing's Best Ratings With Timeform Handicap Chase (GBB Race)21.5ffGoodBrian Hughes10/11F150—
01 Jan 20231MusselburghFitzdares 'Auld Reekie' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)20.5ffSoftBrian Hughes5/2F145—
19 Nov 20223HaydockGet Daily Rewards With Betfair Graduation Chase (GBB Race)21.5ffSoftBrian Hughes7/2145—
30 Oct 20224CarlisleColin Parker Memorial Intermediate Chase (Listed) (GBB Race)20ffSoftBrian Hughes11/4145—
02 Apr 20222AyrJordan Electrics Ltd Future Champion Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race)20.5ffGood To SoftBrian Hughes2/1146—
26 Feb 20224KemptonCoral Pendil Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race)20.5ffGood To SoftBrian Hughes7/4F147—
22 Jan 20221HaydockPatrick Coyne Memorial Altcar Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race)20ffSoftBrian Hughes85/40F147—
04 Dec 20215SandownClose Brothers Henry VIII Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)15.5ffGood To SoftBrian Hughes6/1149—
08 Nov 20212CarlisleDurdar Graduation Chase (GBB Race)16ffGood To SoftBrian HughesEvensF149—
29 Oct 20211UttoxeterKalahari King Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)16ffGood To SoftBrian Hughes11/10F143—
10 Apr 20212AintreeBetway Mersey Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race)20ffGood To SoftBrian Hughes12/1143—
21 Feb 20211Market RasenBallymore Sidney Banks Novices' Hurdle (Listed) (GBB Race)20.5ffSoftBrian Hughes13/8F142—
23 Jan 20212HaydockSky Bet Supreme Trial Rossington Main Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race)15.5ffHeavySam Twiston-Davies9/4134—
11 Dec 20201Bangor-on-DeeRetraining Of Racehorses Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)16.5ffHeavyBrian Hughes30/100F129—
24 Nov 20201SedgefieldMansionBet Proud To Support British Racing Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)17ffGoodBrian Hughes4/7F——
27 Oct 20202Bangor-on-Deeocg-syndicates.co.uk Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)16.5ffSoftBrian Hughes12/1——

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