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Always A Reason (IRE) silks

Horse profile

Always A Reason

Elusive Pimpernel (USA) × Gaye Annie (IRE) (Tikkanen (USA))
Sex
gelding
Foaled
2019
Colour
bay
Highest OR
107
Record (GB & IRE)
3 wins from 12 runs (25%)
Prize money (GB & IRE)
£24,364 GB
Official rating
106 (Jumps)
Last run (GB & IRE)
2 Apr 2026, Kelso (5/8)
Last win (GB & IRE)
30 Jan 2026, Catterick
Recent form
746551211525

Always A Reason has no declared runs or entries in Britain or Ireland at the moment.

Form

Race record

DateCoursePosSPBtnJockeyTrainerRaceClassTypeDistGoingWgtORHeadgearWinner / 2ndWinner prizeDaysFuture form
2 Apr 26Kelso5/86/4F12½Danny McMenaminRebecca MenziesJoin Racing TV Now Handicap ChaseClass 4Chase2m7½fGood11-11107tpMy Lady Elektra (FR)£5,281121/3
21 Mar 26Kelso2/1020/12¼Ross ChapmanRebecca MenziesBetWright Novices' Handicap Chase (Go North Forgive 'N Forget Series Final)Class 2Chase2m5½fGood to Soft11-0106tpDiamond Dealer (IRE)£20,812281/4
21 Feb 26Newcastle5/611/217¾Ross ChapmanRebecca MenziesJimmy Hunter 60th Birthday Celebration Novices' Handicap ChaseClass 4Chase2m½fGood to Soft11-5107pThe Grafter (IRE)£5,281220/4
30 Jan 26Catterick1/55/4Fwon shdRoss ChapmanRebecca MenziesJumps Look Better On Racing TV Handicap ChaseClass 4Chase2m3fSoft11-2101pAilt An Chorrain (IRE)£5,026150/3
15 Jan 26Newcastle1/99/1won 2½Ross ChapmanRebecca MenziesGet Raceday Ready Handicap ChaseClass 5Chase2m4fGood to Soft11-1196pEmpty Nest (IRE)£3,248322/6
14 Dec 25Carlisle2/86/1¾Ross ChapmanRebecca MenziesPricedUp Daily Racing Boosts Handicap HurdleClass 5Hurdle2m3½fSoft11-293-Pitwood Road (GB)£3,697120/7
2 Dec 25Southwell1/89/2won 1Ross ChapmanRebecca MenziesSky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap HurdleClass 5Hurdle2m4½fGood to Soft11-1090-Feet On The Ground (IRE)£3,248221/6
10 Nov 25Carlisle5/116/113¾Ross ChapmanRebecca MenziesFatty Renshaw Memorial Novices' Handicap HurdleClass 5Hurdle2m4fSoft11-091-Drop Kick (IRE)£3,3012303/10
25 Mar 25Hexham5/1011/17Ross ChapmanRebecca MenziesRacing To School Handicap Hurdle (Div I)Class 5Hurdle2m4fGood to Soft11-393-Les's Legacy (GB)£4,806683/9
16 Jan 25Newcastle6/940/1distRoss ChapmanRebecca MenziesWatch Unbridled On attheraces.com Maiden Hurdle (Div I)Class 4Hurdle2m1fGood to Soft11-8--Broderick (IRE)£4,193180/8
29 Dec 24Kelso4/8100/126¼Ross ChapmanRebecca MenziesVisit Kelso In 2025 Novices' HurdleClass 4Hurdle2m6½fGood to Soft11-0--Ace Of Spades (FR)£4,357180/5
11 Dec 24Hexham7/1012/1distRoss ChapmanRebecca MenziesVisit mybettingsites.com Ireland Maiden Hurdle (Div I)Class 4Hurdle2m4fSoft11-4--Not A Light (IRE)£4,901-0/8
  • 5/82 Apr 26 · Kelso6/4F

    Join Racing TV Now Handicap Chase

    Class 42m7½fGood

    All fields
    Date
    2 Apr 26
    Course
    Kelso
    Pos
    5/8
    SP
    6/4F
    Btn
    12½
    Race
    Join Racing TV Now Handicap Chase
    Class
    Class 4
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m7½f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-11
    OR
    107
    Headgear
    tp
    Winner prize
    £5,281
    Days
    12
    Future form
    1/3
  • 2/1021 Mar 26 · Kelso20/1

    BetWright Novices' Handicap Chase (Go North Forgive 'N Forget Series Final)

    Class 22m5½fGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    21 Mar 26
    Course
    Kelso
    Pos
    2/10
    SP
    20/1
    Btn
    2¼
    Race
    BetWright Novices' Handicap Chase (Go North Forgive 'N Forget Series Final)
    Class
    Class 2
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m5½f
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    11-0
    OR
    106
    Headgear
    tp
    Winner prize
    £20,812
    Days
    28
    Future form
    1/4
  • 5/621 Feb 26 · Newcastle11/2

    Jimmy Hunter 60th Birthday Celebration Novices' Handicap Chase

    Class 42m½fGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    21 Feb 26
    Course
    Newcastle
    Pos
    5/6
    SP
    11/2
    Btn
    17¾
    Race
    Jimmy Hunter 60th Birthday Celebration Novices' Handicap Chase
    Class
    Class 4
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m½f
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    11-5
    OR
    107
    Headgear
    p
    Winner / 2nd
    The Grafter (IRE)
    Winner prize
    £5,281
    Days
    22
    Future form
    0/4
  • 1/530 Jan 26 · Catterick5/4F

    Jumps Look Better On Racing TV Handicap Chase

    Class 42m3fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    30 Jan 26
    Course
    Catterick
    Pos
    1/5
    SP
    5/4F
    Btn
    won shd
    Race
    Jumps Look Better On Racing TV Handicap Chase
    Class
    Class 4
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m3f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-2
    OR
    101
    Headgear
    p
    Winner prize
    £5,026
    Days
    15
    Future form
    0/3
  • 1/915 Jan 26 · Newcastle9/1

    Get Raceday Ready Handicap Chase

    Class 52m4fGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    15 Jan 26
    Course
    Newcastle
    Pos
    1/9
    SP
    9/1
    Btn
    won 2½
    Race
    Get Raceday Ready Handicap Chase
    Class
    Class 5
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m4f
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    11-11
    OR
    96
    Headgear
    p
    Winner / 2nd
    Empty Nest (IRE)
    Winner prize
    £3,248
    Days
    32
    Future form
    2/6
  • 2/814 Dec 25 · Carlisle6/1

    PricedUp Daily Racing Boosts Handicap Hurdle

    Class 52m3½fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    14 Dec 25
    Course
    Carlisle
    Pos
    2/8
    SP
    6/1
    Btn
    ¾
    Race
    PricedUp Daily Racing Boosts Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Class 5
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m3½f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-2
    OR
    93
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Pitwood Road (GB)
    Winner prize
    £3,697
    Days
    12
    Future form
    0/7
  • 1/82 Dec 25 · Southwell9/2

    Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap Hurdle

    Class 52m4½fGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    2 Dec 25
    Course
    Southwell
    Pos
    1/8
    SP
    9/2
    Btn
    won 1
    Race
    Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Class 5
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m4½f
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    11-10
    OR
    90
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    £3,248
    Days
    22
    Future form
    1/6
  • 5/1110 Nov 25 · Carlisle6/1

    Fatty Renshaw Memorial Novices' Handicap Hurdle

    Class 52m4fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    10 Nov 25
    Course
    Carlisle
    Pos
    5/11
    SP
    6/1
    Btn
    13¾
    Race
    Fatty Renshaw Memorial Novices' Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Class 5
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m4f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-0
    OR
    91
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Drop Kick (IRE)
    Winner prize
    £3,301
    Days
    230
    Future form
    3/10
  • 5/1025 Mar 25 · Hexham11/1

    Racing To School Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

    Class 52m4fGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    25 Mar 25
    Course
    Hexham
    Pos
    5/10
    SP
    11/1
    Btn
    7
    Race
    Racing To School Handicap Hurdle (Div I)
    Class
    Class 5
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m4f
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    11-3
    OR
    93
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Les's Legacy (GB)
    Winner prize
    £4,806
    Days
    68
    Future form
    3/9
  • 6/916 Jan 25 · Newcastle40/1

    Watch Unbridled On attheraces.com Maiden Hurdle (Div I)

    Class 42m1fGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    16 Jan 25
    Course
    Newcastle
    Pos
    6/9
    SP
    40/1
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    Watch Unbridled On attheraces.com Maiden Hurdle (Div I)
    Class
    Class 4
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m1f
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    11-8
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Broderick (IRE)
    Winner prize
    £4,193
    Days
    18
    Future form
    0/8
  • 4/829 Dec 24 · Kelso100/1

    Visit Kelso In 2025 Novices' Hurdle

    Class 42m6½fGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    29 Dec 24
    Course
    Kelso
    Pos
    4/8
    SP
    100/1
    Btn
    26¼
    Race
    Visit Kelso In 2025 Novices' Hurdle
    Class
    Class 4
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m6½f
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    11-0
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Ace Of Spades (FR)
    Winner prize
    £4,357
    Days
    18
    Future form
    0/5
  • 7/1011 Dec 24 · Hexham12/1

    Visit mybettingsites.com Ireland Maiden Hurdle (Div I)

    Class 42m4fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    11 Dec 24
    Course
    Hexham
    Pos
    7/10
    SP
    12/1
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    Visit mybettingsites.com Ireland Maiden Hurdle (Div I)
    Class
    Class 4
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m4f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-4
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Not A Light (IRE)
    Winner prize
    £4,901
    Days
    -
    Future form
    0/8

Every British and Irish run since 1990, latest first. Btn is the overall distance beaten (lengths). Where the horse won, the runner-up and winning margin are shown.

Future form: next-time-out winners from this horse's races

DateCourseRaceThis horseWinner next timeTheir posWon onAtRace won
2 Apr 26KelsoJoin Racing TV Now Handicap Chase5/8Kahavari (FR)225 Apr 26Sandownbet365 Josh Gifford Novices' Handicap Chase
21 Mar 26KelsoBetWright Novices' Handicap Chase (Go North Forgive 'N Forget Series Final)2/10My Noble Lord (USA)618 Apr 26Bangor-on-DeeBroxton Gates Handicap Chase
15 Jan 26NewcastleGet Raceday Ready Handicap Chase1/9Goodoldbill (GB)-19 Feb 26SedgefieldSeaside Travel Spectacular Shoreline Handicap Chase
15 Jan 26NewcastleGet Raceday Ready Handicap Chase1/9Tommy Combats (IRE)-29 Jan 26AyrCoral 'New' Horse Racing Bet Builder Handicap Chase
2 Dec 25SouthwellSky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap Hurdle1/8Cher Monsieur (FR)415 Jan 26NewcastleMini Golf At High Gosforth Park Handicap Hurdle
10 Nov 25CarlisleFatty Renshaw Memorial Novices' Handicap Hurdle5/11Dearkeithandkaty (FR)21 Feb 26MusselburghBet Boost At bet365 Handicap Hurdle
10 Nov 25CarlisleFatty Renshaw Memorial Novices' Handicap Hurdle5/11Kalo Athena (IRE)727 Dec 25WetherbyWilliam Hill Daily Bet Boosts Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle
10 Nov 25CarlisleFatty Renshaw Memorial Novices' Handicap Hurdle5/11Dixie Cowboy (IRE)924 Nov 25SedgefieldBetWright Beat The Wright Way Handicap Chase
25 Mar 25HexhamRacing To School Handicap Hurdle (Div I)5/10Red Cadillac (IRE)610 Nov 25CarlisleChristmas Jumper Day 14th December Handicap Hurdle
25 Mar 25HexhamRacing To School Handicap Hurdle (Div I)5/10Blakey Boy (IRE)814 Apr 25HexhamBrocksbushes Farm Shop Handicap Hurdle
25 Mar 25HexhamRacing To School Handicap Hurdle (Div I)5/10Shadows In The Sky (IRE)-17 May 25UttoxeterFalcon Scaffold Midlands Optimum Handicap Chase
  • 5/82 Apr 26 · Kelso

    Join Racing TV Now Handicap Chase

    All fields
    Date
    2 Apr 26
    Course
    Kelso
    Race
    Join Racing TV Now Handicap Chase
    This horse
    5/8
    Winner next time
    Kahavari (FR)
    Their pos
    2
    Won on
    25 Apr 26
    Race won
    bet365 Josh Gifford Novices' Handicap Chase
  • 2/1021 Mar 26 · Kelso

    BetWright Novices' Handicap Chase (Go North Forgive 'N Forget Series Final)

    All fields
    Date
    21 Mar 26
    Course
    Kelso
    Race
    BetWright Novices' Handicap Chase (Go North Forgive 'N Forget Series Final)
    This horse
    2/10
    Winner next time
    My Noble Lord (USA)
    Their pos
    6
    Won on
    18 Apr 26
    Race won
    Broxton Gates Handicap Chase
  • 1/915 Jan 26 · Newcastle

    Get Raceday Ready Handicap Chase

    All fields
    Date
    15 Jan 26
    Course
    Newcastle
    Race
    Get Raceday Ready Handicap Chase
    This horse
    1/9
    Winner next time
    Goodoldbill (GB)
    Their pos
    -
    Won on
    19 Feb 26
    Race won
    Seaside Travel Spectacular Shoreline Handicap Chase
  • 1/915 Jan 26 · Newcastle

    Get Raceday Ready Handicap Chase

    All fields
    Date
    15 Jan 26
    Course
    Newcastle
    Race
    Get Raceday Ready Handicap Chase
    This horse
    1/9
    Winner next time
    Tommy Combats (IRE)
    Their pos
    -
    Won on
    29 Jan 26
    At
    Ayr
    Race won
    Coral 'New' Horse Racing Bet Builder Handicap Chase
  • 1/82 Dec 25 · Southwell

    Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    2 Dec 25
    Course
    Southwell
    Race
    Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap Hurdle
    This horse
    1/8
    Winner next time
    Cher Monsieur (FR)
    Their pos
    4
    Won on
    15 Jan 26
    Race won
    Mini Golf At High Gosforth Park Handicap Hurdle
  • 5/1110 Nov 25 · Carlisle

    Fatty Renshaw Memorial Novices' Handicap Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    10 Nov 25
    Course
    Carlisle
    Race
    Fatty Renshaw Memorial Novices' Handicap Hurdle
    This horse
    5/11
    Winner next time
    Dearkeithandkaty (FR)
    Their pos
    2
    Won on
    1 Feb 26
    Race won
    Bet Boost At bet365 Handicap Hurdle
  • 5/1110 Nov 25 · Carlisle

    Fatty Renshaw Memorial Novices' Handicap Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    10 Nov 25
    Course
    Carlisle
    Race
    Fatty Renshaw Memorial Novices' Handicap Hurdle
    This horse
    5/11
    Winner next time
    Kalo Athena (IRE)
    Their pos
    7
    Won on
    27 Dec 25
    Race won
    William Hill Daily Bet Boosts Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle
  • 5/1110 Nov 25 · Carlisle

    Fatty Renshaw Memorial Novices' Handicap Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    10 Nov 25
    Course
    Carlisle
    Race
    Fatty Renshaw Memorial Novices' Handicap Hurdle
    This horse
    5/11
    Winner next time
    Dixie Cowboy (IRE)
    Their pos
    9
    Won on
    24 Nov 25
    Race won
    BetWright Beat The Wright Way Handicap Chase
  • 5/1025 Mar 25 · Hexham

    Racing To School Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

    All fields
    Date
    25 Mar 25
    Course
    Hexham
    Race
    Racing To School Handicap Hurdle (Div I)
    This horse
    5/10
    Winner next time
    Red Cadillac (IRE)
    Their pos
    6
    Won on
    10 Nov 25
    Race won
    Christmas Jumper Day 14th December Handicap Hurdle
  • 5/1025 Mar 25 · Hexham

    Racing To School Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

    All fields
    Date
    25 Mar 25
    Course
    Hexham
    Race
    Racing To School Handicap Hurdle (Div I)
    This horse
    5/10
    Winner next time
    Blakey Boy (IRE)
    Their pos
    8
    Won on
    14 Apr 25
    Race won
    Brocksbushes Farm Shop Handicap Hurdle
  • 5/1025 Mar 25 · Hexham

    Racing To School Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

    All fields
    Date
    25 Mar 25
    Course
    Hexham
    Race
    Racing To School Handicap Hurdle (Div I)
    This horse
    5/10
    Winner next time
    Shadows In The Sky (IRE)
    Their pos
    -
    Won on
    17 May 25
    Race won
    Falcon Scaffold Midlands Optimum Handicap Chase

Other runners from this horse's races (latest 20 races with a next-time-out winner, up to 40 rows) that won on their next start in Britain or Ireland. FF on the race record = next-time-out winners / runners that have run again (this horse excluded).

Trainer changes

TrainerFirst runLast runFirst run for yardOR first runOR last runBest ORRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Rebecca Menzies11 Dec 242 Apr 267/10931071071232025.0%41.7%£24,364€0
Rebecca Menzies
First run
11 Dec 24
Last run
2 Apr 26
First run for yard
7/10
OR first run
93
OR last run
107
Best OR
107
Runs
12
Wins
3
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
25.0%
Place %
41.7%
Prize GB (£)
£24,364
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Trained by one trainer throughout its British and Irish career.

Stats

Career summary by code (GB & IRE)

CodeRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)Best ORFirst runLast run
National Hunt1232025.0%41.7%£24,364€010711 Dec 242 Apr 26
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runs
12
Wins
3
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
25.0%
Place %
41.7%
Prize GB (£)
£24,364
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Best OR
107
First run
11 Dec 24
Last run
2 Apr 26

Placed = 1st in 2-4 runners, 1st-2nd in 5-7, 1st-3rd in 8+.

By race type

Race typeRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Hurdle711014.3%28.6%£5,916€0
Chase521040.0%60.0%£18,448€0
Hurdle
Race type
Hurdle
Runs
7
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
14.3%
Place %
28.6%
Prize GB (£)
£5,916
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Chase
Race type
Chase
Runs
5
Wins
2
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
40.0%
Place %
60.0%
Prize GB (£)
£18,448
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By going

GoingRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Good10000.0%0.0%£303€0
Good to Soft721028.6%42.9%£17,145€0
Soft411025.0%50.0%£6,917€0
Good
Going
Good
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£303
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Good to Soft
Going
Good to Soft
Runs
7
Wins
2
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
28.6%
Place %
42.9%
Prize GB (£)
£17,145
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Soft
Going
Soft
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
25.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£6,917
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By distance

DistanceRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
2m to 2m1f20000.0%0.0%£303€0
2m2f to 2m5f731042.9%57.1%£13,688€0
2m6f to 3m1f30100.0%33.3%£10,373€0
2m to 2m1f
Distance
2m to 2m1f
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£303
Prize IRE (€)
€0
2m2f to 2m5f
Distance
2m2f to 2m5f
Runs
7
Wins
3
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
42.9%
Place %
57.1%
Prize GB (£)
£13,688
Prize IRE (€)
€0
2m6f to 3m1f
Distance
2m6f to 3m1f
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£10,373
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Flat bands: 5f-6f, 7f-1m, 9f-11f, 12f-13f, 14f+. NH bands: 2m-2m1f, 2m2f-2m5f, 2m6f-3m1f, 3m2f+.

By course

CourseRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Newcastle310033.3%33.3%£3,551€0
Kelso30100.0%33.3%£10,373€0
Carlisle20100.0%50.0%£1,890€0
Hexham20000.0%0.0%£276€0
Catterick1100100.0%100.0%£5,026€0
Southwell1100100.0%100.0%£3,248€0
Newcastle
Course
Newcastle
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£3,551
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Kelso
Course
Kelso
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£10,373
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Carlisle
Course
Carlisle
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£1,890
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Hexham
Course
Hexham
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£276
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Catterick
Course
Catterick
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£5,026
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Southwell
Course
Southwell
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£3,248
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By class

ClassRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Class 210100.0%100.0%£9,568€0
Class 4610016.7%16.7%£6,135€0
Class 5521040.0%60.0%£8,662€0
Class 2
Class
Class 2
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£9,568
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Class 4
Class
Class 4
Runs
6
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
16.7%
Place %
16.7%
Prize GB (£)
£6,135
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Class 5
Class
Class 5
Runs
5
Wins
2
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
40.0%
Place %
60.0%
Prize GB (£)
£8,662
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Pattern (Group/Grade/Listed) shown ahead of class. Irish races carry no class, so they are grouped as handicap or non-handicap.

By field size

RunnersRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
6 to 8 runners511020.0%40.0%£6,057€0
2 to 5 runners1100100.0%100.0%£5,026€0
9 to 12 runners611016.7%33.3%£13,281€0
6 to 8 runners
Runners
6 to 8 runners
Runs
5
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
20.0%
Place %
40.0%
Prize GB (£)
£6,057
Prize IRE (€)
€0
2 to 5 runners
Runners
2 to 5 runners
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£5,026
Prize IRE (€)
€0
9 to 12 runners
Runners
9 to 12 runners
Runs
6
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
16.7%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£13,281
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By month

MonthRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
January320066.7%66.7%£8,274€0
February10000.0%0.0%£303€0
March20100.0%50.0%£9,844€0
April10000.0%0.0%£303€0
November10000.0%0.0%£189€0
December411025.0%50.0%£5,451€0
January
Month
January
Runs
3
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
66.7%
Place %
66.7%
Prize GB (£)
£8,274
Prize IRE (€)
€0
February
Month
February
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£303
Prize IRE (€)
€0
March
Month
March
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£9,844
Prize IRE (€)
€0
April
Month
April
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£303
Prize IRE (€)
€0
November
Month
November
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£189
Prize IRE (€)
€0
December
Month
December
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
25.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£5,451
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By jockey

JockeyRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Ross Chapman1132027.3%45.5%£24,061€0
Danny McMenamin10000.0%0.0%£303€0
Ross Chapman
Runs
11
Wins
3
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
27.3%
Place %
45.5%
Prize GB (£)
£24,061
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Danny McMenamin
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£303
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By trainer

TrainerRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Rebecca Menzies1232025.0%41.7%£24,364€0
Rebecca Menzies
Runs
12
Wins
3
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
25.0%
Place %
41.7%
Prize GB (£)
£24,364
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By headgear

HeadgearRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
No headgear711014.3%28.6%£5,916€0
p320066.7%66.7%£8,577€0
tp20100.0%50.0%£9,871€0
No headgear
Headgear
No headgear
Runs
7
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
14.3%
Place %
28.6%
Prize GB (£)
£5,916
Prize IRE (€)
€0
p
Headgear
p
Runs
3
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
66.7%
Place %
66.7%
Prize GB (£)
£8,577
Prize IRE (€)
€0
tp
Headgear
tp
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£9,871
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Headgear codes as declared: b blinkers, v visor, p cheekpieces, t tongue strap, h hood, e/s eyeshield.

By days since last run

Days since last runRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Debut / no previous run10000.0%0.0%£0€0
8 to 14 days20100.0%50.0%£2,004€0
15 to 30 days621033.3%50.0%£18,647€0
31 to 60 days1100100.0%100.0%£3,248€0
61 to 120 days10000.0%0.0%£276€0
121 to 365 days10000.0%0.0%£189€0
Debut / no previous run
Days since last run
Debut / no previous run
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
8 to 14 days
Days since last run
8 to 14 days
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,004
Prize IRE (€)
€0
15 to 30 days
Days since last run
15 to 30 days
Runs
6
Wins
2
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£18,647
Prize IRE (€)
€0
31 to 60 days
Days since last run
31 to 60 days
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£3,248
Prize IRE (€)
€0
61 to 120 days
Days since last run
61 to 120 days
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£276
Prize IRE (€)
€0
121 to 365 days
Days since last run
121 to 365 days
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£189
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Counted from the previous run in Britain or Ireland; runs abroad are not seen.

By first-time headgear

HeadgearRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
First time in any headgear1100100.0%100.0%£3,248€0
First time cheekpieces1100100.0%100.0%£3,248€0
First time tongue strap10100.0%100.0%£9,568€0
Headgear, all items worn before310033.3%33.3%£5,632€0
No headgear711014.3%28.6%£5,916€0
First time in any headgear
Headgear
First time in any headgear
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£3,248
Prize IRE (€)
€0
First time cheekpieces
Headgear
First time cheekpieces
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£3,248
Prize IRE (€)
€0
First time tongue strap
Headgear
First time tongue strap
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£9,568
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Headgear, all items worn before
Headgear
Headgear, all items worn before
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£5,632
Prize IRE (€)
€0
No headgear
Headgear
No headgear
Runs
7
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
14.3%
Place %
28.6%
Prize GB (£)
£5,916
Prize IRE (€)
€0

A run can count in more than one "first time" row (e.g. first-time blinkers and first headgear of any kind). First time is judged against earlier British and Irish runs only.

Pedigree

Pedigree

Sire branchElusive Pimpernel (USA)

Parent · 1

  1. SireElusive Pimpernel (USA)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Sire's sireElusive Quality (USA)
  2. Sire's damCara Fantasy (IRE)

Great-grandparents · 4

  1. Sire's sire's sireNot traced
  2. Sire's sire's damNot traced
  3. Sire's dam's sireNot traced
  4. Sire's dam's damNot traced
Dam branchGaye Annie (IRE)

Parent · 1

  1. DamGaye Annie (IRE)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Dam's sireTikkanen (USA)
  2. Dam's damNot traced

Great-grandparents · 4

  1. Dam's sire's sireNot traced
  2. Dam's sire's damNot traced
  3. Dam's dam's sireNot traced
  4. Dam's dam's damNot traced
Elusive Pimpernel (USA)
Gaye Annie (IRE)
Elusive Quality (USA)
Cara Fantasy (IRE)
Tikkanen (USA)
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced

Breeding card

HorseAlways A Reason (IRE)
Sexgelding
Foaled2019
SireElusive Pimpernel (USA)
DamGaye Annie (IRE)
DamsireTikkanen (USA)
Sire's sireElusive Quality (USA)
Sire's damCara Fantasy (IRE)
Dam's produce1 winners from 2 runners
Notable siblingSteel Soldier (IRE)

Female line

  1. Gaye Annie (IRE) · 1 winners from 2 runners

Sire, dam and damsire

SireDamDamsireBreederFoaledColourSexSire's avg winning distanceDamsire's avg winning distance
Elusive Pimpernel (USA)Gaye Annie (IRE)Tikkanen (USA)Mrs Stephanie Metcalfe25 May 19baygeldingFlat 9.2f · NH 2m3fNH 2m3f
Elusive Pimpernel (USA)
Breeder
Mrs Stephanie Metcalfe
Foaled
25 May 19
Colour
bay
Sex
gelding
Sire's avg winning distance
Flat 9.2f · NH 2m3f
Damsire's avg winning distance
NH 2m3f

Progeny of Elusive Pimpernel (USA) in this horse's best conditions

ConditionRunsWinsPlacedWin %Place %This horse runsThis horse wins
All National Hunt runs2,1801664667.6%21.4%123
At 2m2f to 2m5f739481556.5%21.0%73
On Good to soft or yielding going476381018.0%21.2%72
At 2m2f to 2m5f on Good to soft or yielding going14811297.4%19.6%32
All National Hunt runs
Condition
All National Hunt runs
Runs
2,180
Wins
166
Placed
466
Win %
7.6%
Place %
21.4%
This horse runs
12
This horse wins
3
At 2m2f to 2m5f
Condition
At 2m2f to 2m5f
Runs
739
Wins
48
Placed
155
Win %
6.5%
Place %
21.0%
This horse runs
7
This horse wins
3
On Good to soft or yielding going
Condition
On Good to soft or yielding going
Runs
476
Wins
38
Placed
101
Win %
8.0%
Place %
21.2%
This horse runs
7
This horse wins
2
At 2m2f to 2m5f on Good to soft or yielding going
Condition
At 2m2f to 2m5f on Good to soft or yielding going
Runs
148
Wins
11
Placed
29
Win %
7.4%
Place %
19.6%
This horse runs
3
This horse wins
2

Best distance band and going band are where this horse has most wins (then places, then runs) in its main code. Sire figures: all British and Irish runs by the sire's progeny since 1990.

Elusive Pimpernel (USA) × Tikkanen (USA) mares (the cross)

CodeRunnersWinnersWinners %Black-type winnersRunsWins2nd/3rdWin %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
National Hunt11100.0%0123225.0%£24,364€0
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runners
1
Winners
1
Winners %
100.0%
Black-type winners
0
Runs
12
Wins
3
2nd/3rd
2
Win %
25.0%
Prize GB (£)
£24,364
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Small sample (under 5 runners): read with care. Includes this horse.

Best of the cross

HorseRunsWinsBlack-type winsPrize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Always A Reason (IRE)1230£24,364€0
Always A Reason (IRE)
Runs
12
Wins
3
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£24,364
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Top 12 by best win level, then wins.

Ratings

Official ratings

CodeCurrent ORHighest ORLowest ORLast winning ORLast winRated runs
National Hunt1071079010130 Jan 269
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Current OR
107
Highest OR
107
Lowest OR
90
Last winning OR
101
Last win
30 Jan 26
Rated runs
9

Current OR here is the mark carried on the latest run in each code; the page header uses a newer declared mark where one exists.

Official rating by run

DateCourseCodeORChangePos
2 Apr 26KelsoNH10715/8
21 Mar 26KelsoNH106-12/10
21 Feb 26NewcastleNH10765/6
30 Jan 26CatterickNH10151/5
15 Jan 26NewcastleNH9631/9
14 Dec 25CarlisleNH9332/8
2 Dec 25SouthwellNH90-11/8
10 Nov 25CarlisleNH91-25/11
25 Mar 25HexhamNH93-5/10
  • 5/82 Apr 26 · Kelso
    All fields
    Date
    2 Apr 26
    Course
    Kelso
    Code
    NH
    OR
    107
    Change
    1
    Pos
    5/8
  • 2/1021 Mar 26 · Kelso
    All fields
    Date
    21 Mar 26
    Course
    Kelso
    Code
    NH
    OR
    106
    Change
    -1
    Pos
    2/10
  • 5/621 Feb 26 · Newcastle
    All fields
    Date
    21 Feb 26
    Course
    Newcastle
    Code
    NH
    OR
    107
    Change
    6
    Pos
    5/6
  • 1/530 Jan 26 · Catterick
    All fields
    Date
    30 Jan 26
    Course
    Catterick
    Code
    NH
    OR
    101
    Change
    5
    Pos
    1/5
  • 1/915 Jan 26 · Newcastle
    All fields
    Date
    15 Jan 26
    Course
    Newcastle
    Code
    NH
    OR
    96
    Change
    3
    Pos
    1/9
  • 2/814 Dec 25 · Carlisle
    All fields
    Date
    14 Dec 25
    Course
    Carlisle
    Code
    NH
    OR
    93
    Change
    3
    Pos
    2/8
  • 1/82 Dec 25 · Southwell
    All fields
    Date
    2 Dec 25
    Course
    Southwell
    Code
    NH
    OR
    90
    Change
    -1
    Pos
    1/8
  • 5/1110 Nov 25 · Carlisle
    All fields
    Date
    10 Nov 25
    Course
    Carlisle
    Code
    NH
    OR
    91
    Change
    -2
    Pos
    5/11
  • 5/1025 Mar 25 · Hexham
    All fields
    Date
    25 Mar 25
    Course
    Hexham
    Code
    NH
    OR
    93
    Change
    -
    Pos
    5/10

Current mark v winning marks

CodeCurrent OROR last runChangeLast winning ORLast winv last winningHighest winning ORv highest winningHighest ORv highest
National Hunt106107-110130 Jan 2651015107-1
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Current OR
106
OR last run
107
Change
-1
Last winning OR
101
Last win
30 Jan 26
v last winning
5
Highest winning OR
101
v highest winning
5
Highest OR
107
v highest
-1

Differences are current OR minus the mark shown (positive = higher now). Current OR in the main code uses a newer declared or published mark where one exists.

Family

Dam summary

Gaye Annie (IRE)

G1 winners
0
Produce
1 winners from 2 runners

Full siblings

No other foal by Elusive Pimpernel (USA) out of Gaye Annie (IRE) has raced in Britain or Ireland.

Half siblings

By Soldier Of Fortune (IRE)

Female line

  1. 1Gaye Annie (IRE)

Notable relatives

No black-type winners in this female family in GB or IRE since 1990.

In brief

How old is Always A Reason?

Always A Reason (IRE) is a 7-year-old bay gelding, foaled on 25 May 2019.

Who are the sire and dam of Always A Reason?

Always A Reason (IRE) is by Elusive Pimpernel (USA) out of Gaye Annie (IRE), a daughter of Tikkanen (USA), and was bred by Mrs Stephanie Metcalfe.

Who trains Always A Reason?

Always A Reason (IRE) is trained by Rebecca Menzies and owned by Miss Maria D Myco & John Johnson, and has run for no other trainer in Britain or Ireland.

What is Always A Reason's race record?

In Britain and Ireland, Always A Reason (IRE) has won 3 of 12 races (25%).

What is Always A Reason's biggest win?

Always A Reason (IRE)'s biggest win in Britain or Ireland came in the Jumps Look Better On Racing TV Handicap Chase (Go North Monet's Garden Series Qualifier) at Catterick on 30 January 2026.

Has Always A Reason ever been beaten?

Always A Reason (IRE) has been beaten 9 times in 12 runs in Britain and Ireland, the first time on 11 December 2024 at Hexham (7th of 10).

What is Always A Reason's official rating?

Always A Reason (IRE) is officially rated 106 over jumps (career high 107).

When did Always A Reason last run?

Always A Reason (IRE) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 2 April 2026 at Kelso in the Join Racing TV Now Handicap Chase, finishing 5th of 8.

What is Always A Reason's record at Newcastle?

Always A Reason (IRE) has run most often at Newcastle, with 1 win from 3 runs there.

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