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Horse profile
Ask Mike
- TrainerMichael Butler
- OwnerLight Syndicate
- FamilyCatch The Breeze
- Sex
- gelding
- Foaled
- 2017
- Colour
- bay
- Highest OR
- 93
- Record (GB & IRE)
- 0 wins from 5 runs (0%)
- Prize money (GB & IRE)
- €510 IRE
- Official rating
- 91 (Jumps)
- Last run (GB & IRE)
- 27 Nov 2025, Thurles (IRE) (PU/15)
- Last win (GB & IRE)
- Yet to win
Recent form
565PUPU
Ask Mike has no declared runs or entries in Britain or Ireland at the moment.
Form
Race record
| Date | Course | Pos | SP | Btn | Jockey | Trainer | Race | Class | Type | Dist | Going | Wgt | OR | Headgear | Winner / 2nd | Winner prize | Days | Future form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Nov 25 | Thurles (IRE) | PU/15 | 25/1 | - | Phillip Enright | Michael Butler | William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Chase | Handicap (unclassified) | Chase | 2m6f | Good to Yielding | 10-7 | 91 | b | Rising Dust (IRE) | €6,785 | 14 | 2/13 |
| 13 Nov 25 | Punchestown | PU/14 | 18/1 | - | Paddy Cody | Michael Butler | Matchbook Betting Exchange Handicap Chase (0-100) | Handicap (unclassified) | Chase | 3m½f | Heavy | 11-1 | 93 | p | A Great Buzz (IRE) | €5,900 | 252 | 1/13 |
| 6 Mar 25 | Thurles (IRE) | 5/11 | 22/1 | 21½ | Mr E P O'Brien | Michael Butler | Racing Again March 15th Maiden Hunters Chase | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Chase | 3m1f | Good to Yielding | 11-9 | - | p | Fountain House (IRE) | €5,900 | 420 | 3/10 |
| 11 Jan 24 | Clonmel (IRE) | 6/13 | 12/1 | 19 | Mr J C Barry | Michael Butler | Rathronan Maiden Hunters Chase | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Chase | 2m5f | Heavy | 11-11 | - | - | Casey West (IRE) | €5,900 | 15 | 0/11 |
| 27 Dec 23 | Limerick (IRE) | 5/16 | 18/1 | 21½ | Mr J C Barry | Michael Butler | Earl Of Harrington Memorial Maiden Hunters Chase | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Chase | 2m6½f | Heavy | 11-11 | - | - | Romeo Magico (IRE) | €6,195 | - | 1/14 |
William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Chase
Handicap (unclassified)2m6fGood to Yielding
All fields
- Date
- 27 Nov 25
- Course
- Thurles (IRE)
- Pos
- PU/15
- SP
- 25/1
- Btn
- -
- Jockey
- Phillip Enright
- Trainer
- Michael Butler
- Race
- William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Chase
- Class
- Handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Chase
- Dist
- 2m6f
- Going
- Good to Yielding
- Wgt
- 10-7
- OR
- 91
- Headgear
- b
- Winner / 2nd
- Rising Dust (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €6,785
- Days
- 14
- Future form
- 2/13
Matchbook Betting Exchange Handicap Chase (0-100)
Handicap (unclassified)3m½fHeavy
All fields
- Date
- 13 Nov 25
- Course
- Punchestown
- Pos
- PU/14
- SP
- 18/1
- Btn
- -
- Jockey
- Paddy Cody
- Trainer
- Michael Butler
- Race
- Matchbook Betting Exchange Handicap Chase (0-100)
- Class
- Handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Chase
- Dist
- 3m½f
- Going
- Heavy
- Wgt
- 11-1
- OR
- 93
- Headgear
- p
- Winner / 2nd
- A Great Buzz (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €5,900
- Days
- 252
- Future form
- 1/13
Racing Again March 15th Maiden Hunters Chase
Non-handicap (unclassified)3m1fGood to Yielding
All fields
- Date
- 6 Mar 25
- Course
- Thurles (IRE)
- Pos
- 5/11
- SP
- 22/1
- Btn
- 21½
- Jockey
- Mr E P O'Brien
- Trainer
- Michael Butler
- Race
- Racing Again March 15th Maiden Hunters Chase
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Chase
- Dist
- 3m1f
- Going
- Good to Yielding
- Wgt
- 11-9
- OR
- -
- Headgear
- p
- Winner / 2nd
- Fountain House (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €5,900
- Days
- 420
- Future form
- 3/10
Rathronan Maiden Hunters Chase
Non-handicap (unclassified)2m5fHeavy
All fields
- Date
- 11 Jan 24
- Course
- Clonmel (IRE)
- Pos
- 6/13
- SP
- 12/1
- Btn
- 19
- Jockey
- Mr J C Barry
- Trainer
- Michael Butler
- Race
- Rathronan Maiden Hunters Chase
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Chase
- Dist
- 2m5f
- Going
- Heavy
- Wgt
- 11-11
- OR
- -
- Headgear
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Casey West (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €5,900
- Days
- 15
- Future form
- 0/11
Earl Of Harrington Memorial Maiden Hunters Chase
Non-handicap (unclassified)2m6½fHeavy
All fields
- Date
- 27 Dec 23
- Course
- Limerick (IRE)
- Pos
- 5/16
- SP
- 18/1
- Btn
- 21½
- Jockey
- Mr J C Barry
- Trainer
- Michael Butler
- Race
- Earl Of Harrington Memorial Maiden Hunters Chase
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Chase
- Dist
- 2m6½f
- Going
- Heavy
- Wgt
- 11-11
- OR
- -
- Headgear
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Romeo Magico (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €6,195
- Days
- -
- Future form
- 1/14
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
| Date | Course | Race | This horse | Winner next time | Their pos | Won on | At | Race won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Nov 25 | Thurles (IRE) | William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Chase | PU/15 | Rising Dust (IRE) | 1 | 20 Dec 25 | Thurles (IRE) | Molony Cup Handicap Chase |
| 27 Nov 25 | Thurles (IRE) | William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Chase | PU/15 | Sammy Smart (GB) | 2 | 31 Dec 25 | Punchestown (IRE) | Tote Guarantee Never Beaten By SP Handicap Chase |
| 13 Nov 25 | Punchestown | Matchbook Betting Exchange Handicap Chase (0-100) | PU/14 | Small Town Hero (IRE) | 4 | 3 Dec 25 | Haydock | FDL Packaging Group Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle |
| 6 Mar 25 | Thurles (IRE) | Racing Again March 15th Maiden Hunters Chase | 5/11 | Fountain House (IRE) | 1 | 2 May 25 | Punchestown (IRE) | Stanley Asphalt Hunters Chase for the Bishopscourt Cup |
| 6 Mar 25 | Thurles (IRE) | Racing Again March 15th Maiden Hunters Chase | 5/11 | Asphalt Cowboy (IRE) | 2 | 30 Mar 25 | Downpatrick (IRE) | Boardsmill Sires Maiden Hunters Chase |
| 6 Mar 25 | Thurles (IRE) | Racing Again March 15th Maiden Hunters Chase | 5/11 | Ta Se Rua (GB) | 4 | 14 Apr 25 | Tramore (IRE) | Gaultier Hunters Chase |
| 27 Dec 23 | Limerick (IRE) | Earl Of Harrington Memorial Maiden Hunters Chase | 5/16 | Casey West (IRE) | 2 | 11 Jan 24 | Clonmel (IRE) | Rathronan Maiden Hunters Chase |
- PU/1527 Nov 25 · Thurles (IRE)
William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Chase
All fields
- Date
- 27 Nov 25
- Course
- Thurles (IRE)
- Race
- William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Chase
- This horse
- PU/15
- Winner next time
- Rising Dust (IRE)
- Their pos
- 1
- Won on
- 20 Dec 25
- Race won
- Molony Cup Handicap Chase
- PU/1527 Nov 25 · Thurles (IRE)
William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Chase
All fields
- Date
- 27 Nov 25
- Course
- Thurles (IRE)
- Race
- William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Chase
- This horse
- PU/15
- Winner next time
- Sammy Smart (GB)
- Their pos
- 2
- Won on
- 31 Dec 25
- Race won
- Tote Guarantee Never Beaten By SP Handicap Chase
- PU/1413 Nov 25 · Punchestown
Matchbook Betting Exchange Handicap Chase (0-100)
All fields
- Date
- 13 Nov 25
- Course
- Punchestown
- Race
- Matchbook Betting Exchange Handicap Chase (0-100)
- This horse
- PU/14
- Winner next time
- Small Town Hero (IRE)
- Their pos
- 4
- Won on
- 3 Dec 25
- At
- Haydock
- Race won
- FDL Packaging Group Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle
- 5/116 Mar 25 · Thurles (IRE)
Racing Again March 15th Maiden Hunters Chase
All fields
- Date
- 6 Mar 25
- Course
- Thurles (IRE)
- Race
- Racing Again March 15th Maiden Hunters Chase
- This horse
- 5/11
- Winner next time
- Fountain House (IRE)
- Their pos
- 1
- Won on
- 2 May 25
- Race won
- Stanley Asphalt Hunters Chase for the Bishopscourt Cup
- 5/116 Mar 25 · Thurles (IRE)
Racing Again March 15th Maiden Hunters Chase
All fields
- Date
- 6 Mar 25
- Course
- Thurles (IRE)
- Race
- Racing Again March 15th Maiden Hunters Chase
- This horse
- 5/11
- Winner next time
- Asphalt Cowboy (IRE)
- Their pos
- 2
- Won on
- 30 Mar 25
- Race won
- Boardsmill Sires Maiden Hunters Chase
- 5/116 Mar 25 · Thurles (IRE)
Racing Again March 15th Maiden Hunters Chase
All fields
- Date
- 6 Mar 25
- Course
- Thurles (IRE)
- Race
- Racing Again March 15th Maiden Hunters Chase
- This horse
- 5/11
- Winner next time
- Ta Se Rua (GB)
- Their pos
- 4
- Won on
- 14 Apr 25
- Race won
- Gaultier Hunters Chase
- 5/1627 Dec 23 · Limerick (IRE)
Earl Of Harrington Memorial Maiden Hunters Chase
All fields
- Date
- 27 Dec 23
- Course
- Limerick (IRE)
- Race
- Earl Of Harrington Memorial Maiden Hunters Chase
- This horse
- 5/16
- Winner next time
- Casey West (IRE)
- Their pos
- 2
- Won on
- 11 Jan 24
- Race won
- Rathronan Maiden Hunters 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
| Trainer | First run | Last run | First run for yard | OR first run | OR last run | Best OR | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Butler | 27 Dec 23 | 27 Nov 25 | 5/16 | 93 | 91 | 93 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €510 |
Michael Butler
- Trainer
- Michael Butler
- First run
- 27 Dec 23
- Last run
- 27 Nov 25
- First run for yard
- 5/16
- OR first run
- 93
- OR last run
- 91
- Best OR
- 93
- Runs
- 5
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €510
Trained by one trainer throughout its British and Irish career.
Stats
Career summary by code (GB & IRE)
| Code | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) | Best OR | First run | Last run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Hunt | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €510 | 93 | 27 Dec 23 | 27 Nov 25 |
National Hunt
- Code
- National Hunt
- Runs
- 5
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €510
- Best OR
- 93
- First run
- 27 Dec 23
- Last run
- 27 Nov 25
Placed = 1st in 2-4 runners, 1st-2nd in 5-7, 1st-3rd in 8+.
By race type
| Race type | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €510 |
Chase
- Race type
- Chase
- Runs
- 5
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €510
By going
| Going | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Yielding | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €200 | ||
| Heavy | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €310 |
Good to Yielding
- Going
- Good to Yielding
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €200
Heavy
- Going
- Heavy
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €310
By distance
| Distance | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m2f to 2m5f | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €100 | ||
| 2m6f to 3m1f | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €410 |
2m2f to 2m5f
- Distance
- 2m2f to 2m5f
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €100
2m6f to 3m1f
- Distance
- 2m6f to 3m1f
- Runs
- 4
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €410
Flat bands: 5f-6f, 7f-1m, 9f-11f, 12f-13f, 14f+. NH bands: 2m-2m1f, 2m2f-2m5f, 2m6f-3m1f, 3m2f+.
By course
| Course | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurles (IRE) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €200 | ||
| Clonmel (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €100 | ||
| Limerick (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €210 | ||
| Punchestown | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Thurles (IRE)
- Course
- Thurles (IRE)
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €200
Clonmel (IRE)
- Course
- Clonmel (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €100
Limerick (IRE)
- Course
- Limerick (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €210
Punchestown
- Course
- Punchestown
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By class
| Class | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-handicap (unclassified) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €510 | ||
| Handicap (unclassified) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €510
Handicap (unclassified)
- Class
- Handicap (unclassified)
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- 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
| Runners | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 to 12 runners | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €200 | ||
| 13 to 16 runners | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €310 |
9 to 12 runners
- Runners
- 9 to 12 runners
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €200
13 to 16 runners
- Runners
- 13 to 16 runners
- Runs
- 4
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €310
By month
| Month | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €100 | ||
| March | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €200 | ||
| November | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| December | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €210 |
January
- Month
- January
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €100
March
- Month
- March
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €200
November
- Month
- November
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
December
- Month
- December
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €210
By jockey
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr J C Barry | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €310 | ||
| Mr E P O'Brien | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €200 | ||
| Paddy Cody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Phillip Enright | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Mr J C Barry
- Jockey
- Mr J C Barry
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €310
Mr E P O'Brien
- Jockey
- Mr E P O'Brien
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €200
Paddy Cody
- Jockey
- Paddy Cody
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Phillip Enright
- Jockey
- Phillip Enright
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By trainer
| Trainer | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Butler | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €510 |
Michael Butler
- Trainer
- Michael Butler
- Runs
- 5
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €510
By headgear
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No headgear | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €310 | ||
| p | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €200 | ||
| b | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
No headgear
- Headgear
- No headgear
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €310
p
- Headgear
- p
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €200
b
- Headgear
- b
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- 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 run | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debut / no previous run | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €210 | ||
| 8 to 14 days | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 15 to 30 days | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €100 | ||
| 121 to 365 days | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Over a year | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €200 |
Debut / no previous run
- Days since last run
- Debut / no previous run
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €210
8 to 14 days
- Days since last run
- 8 to 14 days
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
15 to 30 days
- Days since last run
- 15 to 30 days
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €100
121 to 365 days
- Days since last run
- 121 to 365 days
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Over a year
- Days since last run
- Over a year
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €200
Counted from the previous run in Britain or Ireland; runs abroad are not seen.
By first-time headgear
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First time in any headgear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €200 | ||
| First time blinkers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| First time cheekpieces | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €200 | ||
| Headgear, all items worn before | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| No headgear | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €310 |
First time in any headgear
- Headgear
- First time in any headgear
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €200
First time blinkers
- Headgear
- First time blinkers
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
First time cheekpieces
- Headgear
- First time cheekpieces
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €200
Headgear, all items worn before
- Headgear
- Headgear, all items worn before
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
No headgear
- Headgear
- No headgear
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €310
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 branchAsk (GB)
Parent · 1
- SireAsk (GB)
Grandparents · 2
- Sire's sireSadler's Wells (USA)
- Sire's damRequest (GB)
Great-grandparents · 4
- Sire's sire's sireNot traced
- Sire's sire's damNot traced
- Sire's dam's sireNot traced
- Sire's dam's damNot traced
Dam branchSouthern Squaw (IRE)
Parent · 1
Grandparents · 2
- Dam's sireBeneficial (GB)
- Dam's damCatch The Breeze (IRE)
Great-grandparents · 4
- Dam's sire's sireNot traced
- Dam's sire's damNot traced
- Dam's dam's sireNot traced
- Dam's dam's damNot traced
Catch The Breeze (IRE)
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Breeding card
HorseAsk Mike (IRE)
Sexgelding
Foaled2017
SireAsk (GB)
DamSouthern Squaw (IRE)
DamsireBeneficial (GB)
Sire's sireSadler's Wells (USA)
Sire's damRequest (GB)
2nd damCatch The Breeze (IRE)
Dam's produce1 winners from 3 runners
Notable siblingFor The Company (IRE)
Female line
- Southern Squaw (IRE) · by Beneficial (GB) · 1 winners from 3 runners
- Catch The Breeze (IRE) · 2 winners from 3 runners
Sire, dam and damsire
| Sire | Dam | Damsire | Breeder | Foaled | Colour | Sex | Sire's avg winning distance | Damsire's avg winning distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ask (GB) | Southern Squaw (IRE) | Beneficial (GB) | R McCarthy | 8 May 17 | bay | gelding | Flat 11.0f · NH 2m4½f | Flat 14.6f · NH 2m4f |
Ask (GB)
- Sire
- Ask (GB)
- Damsire
- Beneficial (GB)
- Breeder
- R McCarthy
- Foaled
- 8 May 17
- Colour
- bay
- Sex
- gelding
- Sire's avg winning distance
- Flat 11.0f · NH 2m4½f
- Damsire's avg winning distance
- Flat 14.6f · NH 2m4f
Progeny of Ask (GB) in this horse's best conditions
| Condition | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % | Place % | This horse runs | This horse wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All National Hunt runs | 2,965 | 314 | 812 | 5 | 0 | ||
| At 2m6f to 3m1f | 975 | 111 | 311 | 4 | 0 | ||
| On Heavy going | 330 | 35 | 88 | 3 | 0 | ||
| At 2m6f to 3m1f on Heavy going | 108 | 11 | 32 | 2 | 0 |
All National Hunt runs
- Condition
- All National Hunt runs
- Runs
- 2,965
- Wins
- 314
- Placed
- 812
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 5
- This horse wins
- 0
At 2m6f to 3m1f
- Condition
- At 2m6f to 3m1f
- Runs
- 975
- Wins
- 111
- Placed
- 311
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 4
- This horse wins
- 0
On Heavy going
- Condition
- On Heavy going
- Runs
- 330
- Wins
- 35
- Placed
- 88
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 3
- This horse wins
- 0
At 2m6f to 3m1f on Heavy going
- Condition
- At 2m6f to 3m1f on Heavy going
- Runs
- 108
- Wins
- 11
- Placed
- 32
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 2
- This horse wins
- 0
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.
Ask (GB) × Beneficial (GB) mares (the cross)
| Code | Runners | Winners | Winners % | Black-type winners | Runs | Wins | 2nd/3rd | Win % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Hunt | 13 | 3 | 0 | 155 | 15 | 35 | £106,357 | €74,001 | ||
| Flat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| All runs | 13 | 3 | 0 | 156 | 15 | 35 | £106,357 | €74,001 |
National Hunt
- Code
- National Hunt
- Runners
- 13
- Winners
- 3
- Winners %
- Black-type winners
- 0
- Runs
- 155
- Wins
- 15
- 2nd/3rd
- 35
- Win %
- Prize GB (£)
- £106,357
- Prize IRE (€)
- €74,001
Flat
- Code
- Flat
- Runners
- 1
- Winners
- 0
- Winners %
- Black-type winners
- 0
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd/3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
All runs
- Code
- All runs
- Runners
- 13
- Winners
- 3
- Winners %
- Black-type winners
- 0
- Runs
- 156
- Wins
- 15
- 2nd/3rd
- 35
- Win %
- Prize GB (£)
- £106,357
- Prize IRE (€)
- €74,001
All British and Irish runners by this sire out of mares by this damsire, since 1990 (includes this horse). Black type = Group/Grade 1-3 or Listed winner.
Best of the cross
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Black-type wins | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ask A Honey Bee (IRE) | 23 | 6 | 0 | £51,650 | €0 |
| Rocky's Howya (IRE) | 33 | 6 | 0 | £3,055 | €50,800 |
| Nothin To Ask (IRE) | 23 | 3 | 0 | £41,204 | €0 |
| Beneficial Quest (IRE) | 2 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
| Viempa (IRE) | 5 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
| Spanish Leather (IRE) | 5 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €1,280 |
| Ask The Bishop (IRE) | 5 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
| Ask Mike (IRE) | 5 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €510 |
| Dontaskchris (IRE) | 5 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
| Ask The Doc (IRE) | 6 | 0 | 0 | £9,880 | €320 |
| Hill Rocket (IRE) | 12 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €3,745 |
| Fairland (IRE) | 15 | 0 | 0 | £568 | €1,640 |
Ask A Honey Bee (IRE)
- Runs
- 23
- Wins
- 6
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £51,650
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Rocky's Howya (IRE)
- Horse
- Rocky's Howya (IRE)
- Runs
- 33
- Wins
- 6
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £3,055
- Prize IRE (€)
- €50,800
Nothin To Ask (IRE)
- Horse
- Nothin To Ask (IRE)
- Runs
- 23
- Wins
- 3
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £41,204
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Beneficial Quest (IRE)
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Viempa (IRE)
- Horse
- Viempa (IRE)
- Runs
- 5
- Wins
- 0
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Spanish Leather (IRE)
- Runs
- 5
- Wins
- 0
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €1,280
Ask The Bishop (IRE)
- Horse
- Ask The Bishop (IRE)
- Runs
- 5
- Wins
- 0
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Ask Mike (IRE)
- Horse
- Ask Mike (IRE)
- Runs
- 5
- Wins
- 0
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €510
Dontaskchris (IRE)
- Horse
- Dontaskchris (IRE)
- Runs
- 5
- Wins
- 0
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Ask The Doc (IRE)
- Horse
- Ask The Doc (IRE)
- Runs
- 6
- Wins
- 0
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £9,880
- Prize IRE (€)
- €320
Hill Rocket (IRE)
- Horse
- Hill Rocket (IRE)
- Runs
- 12
- Wins
- 0
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €3,745
Fairland (IRE)
- Horse
- Fairland (IRE)
- Runs
- 15
- Wins
- 0
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £568
- Prize IRE (€)
- €1,640
Top 12 by best win level, then wins.
Ratings
Official ratings
| Code | Current OR | Highest OR | Lowest OR | Rated runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Hunt | 91 | 93 | 91 | 2 |
National Hunt
- Code
- National Hunt
- Current OR
- 91
- Highest OR
- 93
- Lowest OR
- 91
- Rated runs
- 2
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
| Date | Course | Code | OR | Change | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Nov 25 | Thurles (IRE) | NH | 91 | -2 | PU/15 |
| 13 Nov 25 | Punchestown | NH | 93 | - | PU/14 |
- PU/1527 Nov 25 · Thurles (IRE)
All fields
- Date
- 27 Nov 25
- Course
- Thurles (IRE)
- Code
- NH
- OR
- 91
- Change
- -2
- Pos
- PU/15
- PU/1413 Nov 25 · Punchestown
All fields
- Date
- 13 Nov 25
- Course
- Punchestown
- Code
- NH
- OR
- 93
- Change
- -
- Pos
- PU/14
Current mark v winning marks
| Code | Current OR | OR last run | Change | Highest OR | v highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Hunt | 91 | 91 | 0 | 93 | -2 |
National Hunt
- Code
- National Hunt
- Current OR
- 91
- OR last run
- 91
- Change
- 0
- Highest OR
- 93
- v highest
- -2
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
- G1 winners
- 0
- Produce
- 1 winners from 3 runners
Full siblings
No other foal by Ask (GB) out of Southern Squaw (IRE) has raced in Britain or Ireland.
Half siblings
By Sans Frontieres (IRE)
- For The Company (IRE)0W · 1R
By Idaho (IRE)
- Plains Drifter (IRE)1W · 6R
Female line
- 1Southern Squaw (IRE) · by Beneficial (GB)
- 2Catch The Breeze (IRE)
Notable relatives
No black-type winners in this female family in GB or IRE since 1990.
In brief
How old is Ask Mike?
Ask Mike (IRE) is a 9-year-old bay gelding, foaled on 8 May 2017.
Who are the sire and dam of Ask Mike?
Ask Mike (IRE) is by Ask (GB) out of Southern Squaw (IRE), a daughter of Beneficial (GB), and was bred by R McCarthy.
Who trains Ask Mike?
Ask Mike (IRE) is trained by Michael Butler and owned by Light Syndicate, and has run for no other trainer in Britain or Ireland.
What is Ask Mike's race record?
In Britain and Ireland, Ask Mike (IRE) has run 5 times and is yet to win.
What is Ask Mike's official rating?
Ask Mike (IRE) is officially rated 91 over jumps (career high 93).
When did Ask Mike last run?
Ask Mike (IRE) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 27 November 2025 at Thurles (IRE) in the William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Chase (result: pulled up, 15 ran).
What is Ask Mike's record at Thurles (IRE)?
Ask Mike (IRE) has run most often at Thurles (IRE), with no wins from 2 runs there.
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