Hunt Ball (IRE)
21yo Gelding · Bay · IRE
Career Overview
Hunt Ball (IRE) is a 21yo bay gelding, trained by Nicky Henderson and owned by Atlantic Equine. He is by Winged Love (IRE), out of La Fandango (IRE), by Taufan, bred by Michael Slevin. From 35 career starts, he has won 11 times, placed on 21 occasions, at a 31.4% strike rate. He has earned £202.9k in prize money. He holds an official rating of 162. He shows a preference for good to firm going (3w from 3r). He has a notable course record at Kempton (1w from 3r).
AI summary — career highlights, form & what to expect
Hunt Ball (IRE)(IRE)
Form
811140
Active
Age
21
Sex
Gelding
Colour
Bay
OR
162
TF
—
Runs
35
Wins
11
Places
21
Performance Metrics
Win Rate
31.4%
Place Rate
60.0%
Total Runs
35
Best OR
162
Career Earnings
£202.9k
Smart Signals
🏆Course SpecialistKempton — 1w from 3r (33%)
🌧️Going preferenceFirm/Good to Firm — 3w from 8r (38%)
🌿Surface preferenceTurf — 11w from 35r (31%)
✨In form3 wins in last 5 runs
Ratings & Form History
Official Rating · Speed Figure · Finishing Position
- Finish Pos.
- Off. Rating
- Speed Fig.
Earnings Per Race
£202.9k totalPedigree
Breeder
Michael Slevin
Racing TypeJumps
ColourBay
StatusActive
Performance Analysis
Going Preference
Good10
5W 5P 50%
Good To Soft9
1W 2P 11%
Soft7
2W 4P 29%
Firm5
0W 0P 0%
Good To Firm3
3W 3P 100%
Heavy3
0W 3P 0%
Class Record
Class 115
1W 6P 7%
Class 24
1W 1P 25%
Class 34
4W 4P 100%
Class 44
2W 3P 50%
Class 53
3W 3P 100%
Class 62
0W 0P 0%
Seasonal Form
Sept2
1W 1P 50%
Jan5
1W 4P 20%
Feb4
2W 3P 50%
Mar4
1W 1P 25%
Apr7
1W 2P 14%
May2
2W 2P 100%
Jun2
0W 0P 0%
Aug2
0W 0P 0%
Oct2
0W 0P 0%
Nov3
1W 1P 33%
Dec4
2W 3P 50%
Headgear Impact
Without36
11W 17P 31%
With1
0W 0P 0%
Jockey Record
Course Form
Beaten Distances
Avg Win Margin
0.0L
Avg Beaten
10.1L
Closest Loss
0.1L
Rating Trends (RPR · TS · OR)
- RPR
- TS
- OR
Market Trend (Starting Price)
Race History
Race History
| Date | Pos | Track | Race | Dist | Going | Jockey | SP | OR | Speed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2015 | 8 | Far Hills (USA) | Grand National Hurdle Stakes (4yo+) (Turf) | 21ff | Firm | Andrew Tinkler | — | — | ||
| 08 Sep 2015 | 1 | Worcester | bettinggods.com Novices' Hurdle | 23ff | Good To Firm | Andrew Tinkler | 6/4 | 135 | — | |
| 22 May 2015 | 1 | Worcester | Download The Ladbrokes App Novices' Hurdle | 23ff | Good | Andrew Tinkler | 1/12F | 135 | — | |
| 05 May 2015 | 1 | Fakenham | Independent Racecourses Ltd Novices' Hurdle | 23.5ff | Good | Andrew Tinkler | 10/11F | 142 | — | |
| 10 Apr 2015 | 4 | Aintree | Crabbie's Topham Chase (Grade 3 Handicap) (National Course) | 21ff | Good To Soft | Andrew Tinkler | 25/1 | 153 | — | |
| 12 Mar 2015 | 21 | Cheltenham | Brown Advisory & Merriebelle Stable Plate (Grade 3 Handicap Chase) | 21ff | Good | Barry Geraghty | 16/1 | 155 | — | |
| 10 Jan 2015 | 3 | Kempton | williamhill.com Chase (Listed) | 20.5ff | Soft | Barry Geraghty | 6/4 | 155 | — | |
| 01 Jan 2015 | 2 | Cheltenham | BetBright Best For Festival Betting Handicap Chase (Grade 3) | 21ff | Soft | Andrew Tinkler | 14/1 | 152 | — | |
| 06 Dec 2014 | 6 | Aintree | Betfred Grand Sefton Handicap Chase (National Course) | 21ff | Good To Soft | Andrew Tinkler | 8/1 | 155 | — | |
| 22 Nov 2014 | 3 | Ascot | Mitie Events & Leisure Novices' Hurdle (5K Field Size Bonus Race) | 21.5ff | Soft | Andrew Tinkler | 8/1 | — | — | |
| 26 Apr 2014 | 3 | Sandown | bet365 Oaksey Chase (Listed) | 22ff | Good To Soft | Barry Geraghty | 2/1F | 155 | — | |
| 05 Apr 2014 | 17 | Aintree | Crabbie's Grand National Chase (Grade 3 Handicap) | 34.5ff | Good To Soft | Andrew Tinkler | 50/1 | 158 | — | |
| 13 Mar 2014 | 4 | Cheltenham | Ryanair Chase (Registered As The Festival Trophy Chase) (Grade 1) | 21ff | Good | Barry Geraghty | 14/1 | 155 | — | |
| 15 Feb 2014 | 3 | Ascot | Betfair Ascot Chase (Grade 1) | 21ff | Soft | Andrew Tinkler | 20/1 | 161 | — | |
| 19 Oct 2013 | 9 | Far Hills (USA) | Grand National Hurdle Stakes | 21ff | Firm | Ross Geraghty | — | — | ||
| 19 Sep 2013 | 6 | Belmont Park (USA) | Lonesome Glory Hurdle (Handicap) (4yo+) (Turf) | 20ff | Firm | Ross Geraghty | 99/10 | — | — | |
| 22 Aug 2013 | 8 | Saratoga (USA) | New York Turf Writers Cup Steeplechase Handicap | 19ff | Firm | Ross Geraghty | 122/10 | — | — | |
| 01 Aug 2013 | 6 | Saratoga (USA) | A.P Smithwick Memorial Chase (Turf) | 16.5ff | Firm | Ross Geraghty | 3/1 | — | — | |
| 17 Apr 2013 | 3 | Cheltenham | Macmillan Cancer Support Silver Trophy Chase (Grade 2 Limited Handicap) | 21ff | Good To Soft | Nick Scholfield | 7/2 | 162 | — | |
| 04 Apr 2013 | 1 | Taunton | Totepool.com Handicap Chase | 18ff | Good To Firm | Nick Scholfield | 2/1F | 155 | — | |
| 14 Mar 2013 | 4 | Cheltenham | Byrne Group Plate (Grade 3 Handicap Chase) | 21ff | Good To Soft | Nick Scholfield | 8/1 | 157 | — | |
| 26 Jan 2013 | 3 | Cheltenham | Argento Chase (Registered As The Cotswold Chase) (Grade 2) | 25.5ff | Heavy | Nick Scholfield | 11/1 | 157 | — | |
| 27 Dec 2012 | 2 | Kempton | William Hill Levy Board Peterborough Chase (Grade 2) | 20.5ff | Heavy | Nick Scholfield | 7/1 | 157 | — | |
| 17 Nov 2012 | Cheltenham | Paddy Power Gold Cup Chase (Grade 3 Handicap) | 20.5ff | Soft | Nick Scholfield | 9/1 | 157 | — | ||
| 12 Apr 2012 | 3 | Aintree | Betfred Bowl Chase (Grade 1) | 25ff | Good To Soft | Nick Scholfield | 6/1 | 154 | — | |
| 13 Mar 2012 | 1 | Cheltenham | Pulteney Land Investments Novices' Handicap Chase (Listed) | 20.5ff | Good | Nick Scholfield | 13/2F | 142 | — | |
| 25 Feb 2012 | 1 | Kempton | William Hill App 25 Sign-Up Bonus Handicap Chase | 20.5ff | Good | Barry Geraghty | 13/8F | 127 | — | |
| 18 Feb 2012 | 1 | Wincanton | Bathwick Tyres Taunton Handicap Chase | 21ff | Soft | Nick Scholfield | 7/4F | 117 | — | |
| 21 Jan 2012 | 1 | Wincanton | Bathwick Tyres Dorchester Handicap Chase (Betfair Chase Series Qualifier) | 21ff | Good To Soft | Nick Scholfield | 11/4J | 108 | — | |
| 02 Jan 2012 | 2 | Plumpton | Visit At The Races On Facebook Handicap Chase | 19.5ff | Heavy | Mr S Clements | 9/4F | 102 | — | |
| 13 Dec 2011 | 1 | Folkestone | Countryside Alliance Winter Family Day 2nd January Handicap Chase | 21ff | Good | Daryl Jacob | 4/9F | 78 | — | |
| 06 Dec 2011 | 1 | Fontwell | Wellpool Building & Maintenance Handicap Chase | 19ff | Soft | Daryl Jacob | 5/4F | 68 | — | |
| 28 Nov 2011 | 1 | Folkestone | Barry Dennis On The Phone 0800 124 4321 Novices' Handicap Chase | 21ff | Good To Firm | Aidan Coleman | 6/4F | 68 | — | |
| 13 Apr 2011 | 4 | Cheltenham | Squareintheair.com Novices' Chase | 25.5ff | Good | Keiran Burke | 100/1 | — | — | |
| 03 Feb 2011 | Wincanton | Stewart Tory Memorial Hunters' Chase | 25ff | Good To Soft | James Huxham | 80/1 | — | — | ||
| 21 Jun 2009 | 13 | Hexham | Totesportcasino.com Novices' Hurdle | 16ff | Good | Phil Kinsella | 100/1 | — | — | |
| 12 Jun 2009 | 7 | Market Rasen | Stuart 'Quickly' Murfin Memorial Standard Open NH Flat Race | 17.5ff | Good | Phil Kinsella | 14/1 | — | — |
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