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Ballyfad (IRE) silks

Horse profile

Ballyfad

Tirwanako (FR) × Be Donn (IRE) (Brian Boru (GB))
Sex
gelding
Foaled
2021
Colour
bay
Highest OR
149
Record (GB & IRE)
3 wins from 6 runs (50%)
Prize money (GB & IRE)
£10,610 GB · €49,740 IRE
Official rating
149 (Jumps)
Last run (GB & IRE)
11 Apr 2026, Aintree (3/12)
Last win (GB & IRE)
26 Dec 2025, Leopardstown (IRE)
Recent form
1112103

Ballyfad has no declared runs or entries in Britain or Ireland at the moment.

Form

Race record

DateCoursePosSPBtnJockeyTrainerRaceClassTypeDistGoingWgtORWinner / 2ndWinner prizeDaysFuture form
11 Apr 26Aintree3/1211/4J5½Jack KennedyGordon ElliottTurners Mersey Novices' HurdleGrade 1Hurdle2m4fGood to Soft11-7148Bossman Jack (GB)£56,270310/3
11 Mar 26Cheltenham10/2111/17½Jack KennedyGordon ElliottTurners Novices' HurdleGrade 1Hurdle2m5fGood to Soft11-7149King Rasko Grey (FR)£84,405385/12
1 Feb 26Leopardstown (IRE)2/127/2shdJack KennedyGordon ElliottTattersalls Ireland Novice HurdleGrade 1Hurdle2mHeavy11-12-Talk The Talk (FR)€88,500372/10
26 Dec 25Leopardstown (IRE)1/217/4won 9½Jack KennedyGordon ElliottTRI Equestrian Maiden HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2mYielding11-7-Leader d'Allier (FR)€8,850343/19
22 Nov 25Punchestown (IRE)1/810/11Fwon ½Mr J M HalfordGordon ElliottExhibit A Displays (Pro/Am) INH Flat RaceNon-handicap (unclassified)NH Flat2m½fSoft to Heavy11-7-Rojuco Mac (IRE)€6,490211/6
1 Nov 25Down Royal (IRE)1/610/11Fwon ½Mr J M HalfordGordon ElliottEventsec (Pro/Am) INH Flat RaceNon-handicap (unclassified)NH Flat2m1fYielding11-7-Lexington Wood (FR)€5,900-0/4
  • 3/1211 Apr 26 · Aintree11/4J

    Turners Mersey Novices' Hurdle

    Grade 12m4fGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    11 Apr 26
    Course
    Aintree
    Pos
    3/12
    SP
    11/4J
    Btn
    5½
    Race
    Turners Mersey Novices' Hurdle
    Class
    Grade 1
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m4f
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    11-7
    OR
    148
    Winner / 2nd
    Bossman Jack (GB)
    Winner prize
    £56,270
    Days
    31
    Future form
    0/3
  • 10/2111 Mar 26 · Cheltenham11/1

    Turners Novices' Hurdle

    Grade 12m5fGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    11 Mar 26
    Pos
    10/21
    SP
    11/1
    Btn
    7½
    Race
    Turners Novices' Hurdle
    Class
    Grade 1
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m5f
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    11-7
    OR
    149
    Winner prize
    £84,405
    Days
    38
    Future form
    5/12
  • 2/121 Feb 26 · Leopardstown (IRE)7/2

    Tattersalls Ireland Novice Hurdle

    Grade 12mHeavy

    All fields
    Date
    1 Feb 26
    Pos
    2/12
    SP
    7/2
    Btn
    shd
    Race
    Tattersalls Ireland Novice Hurdle
    Class
    Grade 1
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Heavy
    Wgt
    11-12
    OR
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Talk The Talk (FR)
    Winner prize
    €88,500
    Days
    37
    Future form
    2/10
  • 1/2126 Dec 25 · Leopardstown (IRE)7/4

    TRI Equestrian Maiden Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mYielding

    All fields
    Date
    26 Dec 25
    Pos
    1/21
    SP
    7/4
    Btn
    won 9½
    Race
    TRI Equestrian Maiden Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Yielding
    Wgt
    11-7
    OR
    -
    Winner prize
    €8,850
    Days
    34
    Future form
    3/19
  • 1/822 Nov 25 · Punchestown (IRE)10/11F

    Exhibit A Displays (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m½fSoft to Heavy

    All fields
    Date
    22 Nov 25
    Pos
    1/8
    SP
    10/11F
    Btn
    won ½
    Race
    Exhibit A Displays (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    NH Flat
    Dist
    2m½f
    Going
    Soft to Heavy
    Wgt
    11-7
    OR
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Rojuco Mac (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €6,490
    Days
    21
    Future form
    1/6
  • 1/61 Nov 25 · Down Royal (IRE)10/11F

    Eventsec (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m1fYielding

    All fields
    Date
    1 Nov 25
    Pos
    1/6
    SP
    10/11F
    Btn
    won ½
    Race
    Eventsec (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    NH Flat
    Dist
    2m1f
    Going
    Yielding
    Wgt
    11-7
    OR
    -
    Winner prize
    €5,900
    Days
    -
    Future form
    0/4

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
11 Mar 26CheltenhamTurners Novices' Hurdle10/21King Rasko Grey (FR)11 May 26Punchestown (IRE)Alanna Homes Champion Novice Hurdle
11 Mar 26CheltenhamTurners Novices' Hurdle10/21Zeus Power (GER)310 Apr 26AintreeOddschecker Sefton Novices' Hurdle
11 Mar 26CheltenhamTurners Novices' Hurdle10/21Bossman Jack (GB)611 Apr 26AintreeTurners Mersey Novices' Hurdle
11 Mar 26CheltenhamTurners Novices' Hurdle10/21Hurricane Pat (IRE)92 Apr 26ChepstowLSL Racing Horse Sales - Syndication - Leasing Novices' Hurdle
11 Mar 26CheltenhamTurners Novices' Hurdle10/21No Drama This End (IRE)-22 Apr 26PerthBritish EBF Gold Castle 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle
1 Feb 26Leopardstown (IRE)Tattersalls Ireland Novice Hurdle2/12King Rasko Grey (FR)311 Mar 26CheltenhamTurners Novices' Hurdle
1 Feb 26Leopardstown (IRE)Tattersalls Ireland Novice Hurdle2/12Switch From Diesel (IRE)813 May 26Punchestown (IRE)Ladbrokes Mares Maiden Hurdle
26 Dec 25Leopardstown (IRE)TRI Equestrian Maiden Hurdle1/21Leader d'Allier (FR)226 Jan 26Punchestown (IRE)Matchbook 50:50 Graduation Series Maiden Hurdle
26 Dec 25Leopardstown (IRE)TRI Equestrian Maiden Hurdle1/21Saveforarainyday (IRE)410 Feb 26Limerick (IRE)Conference & Banqueting Facilities @ Limerick Mares Maiden Hurdle
26 Dec 25Leopardstown (IRE)TRI Equestrian Maiden Hurdle1/21Tim Toe (IRE)511 Apr 26Bellewstown (IRE)David McKeown A1 Generators Maiden
22 Nov 25Punchestown (IRE)Exhibit A Displays (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race1/8Rojuco Mac (IRE)228 Dec 25Limerick (IRE)Prestige Tarmacadam INH Flat Race

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 (€)
Gordon Elliott1 Nov 2511 Apr 261/6149148149631150.0%83.3%£10,610€49,740
Gordon Elliott
First run
1 Nov 25
Last run
11 Apr 26
First run for yard
1/6
OR first run
149
OR last run
148
Best OR
149
Runs
6
Wins
3
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
50.0%
Place %
83.3%
Prize GB (£)
£10,610
Prize IRE (€)
€49,740

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 Hunt631150.0%83.3%£10,610€49,7401491 Nov 2511 Apr 26
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runs
6
Wins
3
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
50.0%
Place %
83.3%
Prize GB (£)
£10,610
Prize IRE (€)
€49,740
Best OR
149
First run
1 Nov 25
Last run
11 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 (€)
Hurdle411125.0%75.0%£10,610€37,350
NH Flat2200100.0%100.0%£0€12,390
Hurdle
Race type
Hurdle
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
25.0%
Place %
75.0%
Prize GB (£)
£10,610
Prize IRE (€)
€37,350
NH Flat
Race type
NH Flat
Runs
2
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€12,390

By going

GoingRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Good to Soft20010.0%50.0%£10,610€0
Yielding2200100.0%100.0%£0€14,750
Soft to Heavy1100100.0%100.0%£0€6,490
Heavy10100.0%100.0%£0€28,500
Good to Soft
Going
Good to Soft
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£10,610
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Yielding
Going
Yielding
Runs
2
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€14,750
Soft to Heavy
Going
Soft to Heavy
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€6,490
Heavy
Going
Heavy
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€28,500

By distance

DistanceRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
2m to 2m1f431075.0%100.0%£0€49,740
2m2f to 2m5f20010.0%50.0%£10,610€0
2m to 2m1f
Distance
2m to 2m1f
Runs
4
Wins
3
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
75.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€49,740
2m2f to 2m5f
Distance
2m2f to 2m5f
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£10,610
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 (€)
Leopardstown (IRE)211050.0%100.0%£0€37,350
Down Royal (IRE)1100100.0%100.0%£0€5,900
Punchestown (IRE)1100100.0%100.0%£0€6,490
Aintree10010.0%100.0%£10,610€0
Cheltenham10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Leopardstown (IRE)
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€37,350
Down Royal (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€5,900
Punchestown (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€6,490
Aintree
Course
Aintree
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£10,610
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Cheltenham
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By class

ClassRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Grade 130110.0%66.7%£10,610€28,500
Non-handicap (unclassified)3300100.0%100.0%£0€21,240
Grade 1
Class
Grade 1
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
66.7%
Prize GB (£)
£10,610
Prize IRE (€)
€28,500
Non-handicap (unclassified)
Class
Non-handicap (unclassified)
Runs
3
Wins
3
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€21,240

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 runners2200100.0%100.0%£0€12,390
9 to 12 runners20110.0%100.0%£10,610€28,500
17+ runners210050.0%50.0%£0€8,850
6 to 8 runners
Runners
6 to 8 runners
Runs
2
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€12,390
9 to 12 runners
Runners
9 to 12 runners
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£10,610
Prize IRE (€)
€28,500
17+ runners
Runners
17+ runners
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€8,850

By month

MonthRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
February10100.0%100.0%£0€28,500
March10000.0%0.0%£0€0
April10010.0%100.0%£10,610€0
November2200100.0%100.0%£0€12,390
December1100100.0%100.0%£0€8,850
February
Month
February
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€28,500
March
Month
March
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
April
Month
April
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£10,610
Prize IRE (€)
€0
November
Month
November
Runs
2
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€12,390
December
Month
December
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€8,850

By jockey

JockeyRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Jack Kennedy411125.0%75.0%£10,610€37,350
Mr J M Halford2200100.0%100.0%£0€12,390
Jack Kennedy
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
25.0%
Place %
75.0%
Prize GB (£)
£10,610
Prize IRE (€)
€37,350
Mr J M Halford
Runs
2
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€12,390

By trainer

TrainerRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Gordon Elliott631150.0%83.3%£10,610€49,740
Gordon Elliott
Runs
6
Wins
3
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
50.0%
Place %
83.3%
Prize GB (£)
£10,610
Prize IRE (€)
€49,740

By headgear

HeadgearRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
No headgear631150.0%83.3%£10,610€49,740
No headgear
Headgear
No headgear
Runs
6
Wins
3
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
50.0%
Place %
83.3%
Prize GB (£)
£10,610
Prize IRE (€)
€49,740

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 run1100100.0%100.0%£0€5,900
15 to 30 days1100100.0%100.0%£0€6,490
31 to 60 days411125.0%75.0%£10,610€37,350
Debut / no previous run
Days since last run
Debut / no previous run
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€5,900
15 to 30 days
Days since last run
15 to 30 days
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€6,490
31 to 60 days
Days since last run
31 to 60 days
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
25.0%
Place %
75.0%
Prize GB (£)
£10,610
Prize IRE (€)
€37,350

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

Pedigree

Pedigree

Sire branchTirwanako (FR)

Parent · 1

  1. SireTirwanako (FR)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Sire's sireNot traced
  2. Sire's damNot traced

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 branchBe Donn (IRE)

Parent · 1

  1. DamBe Donn (IRE)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Dam's sireBrian Boru (GB)
  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
Tirwanako (FR)
Be Donn (IRE)
Not traced
Not traced
Brian Boru (GB)
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced

Breeding card

HorseBallyfad (IRE)
Sexgelding
Foaled2021
SireTirwanako (FR)
DamBe Donn (IRE)
DamsireBrian Boru (GB)
Dam's produce1 winners from 2 runners
Notable siblingTime For Heroes (IRE)

Female line

  1. Be Donn (IRE) · 1 winners from 2 runners

Sire, dam and damsire

SireDamDamsireBreederFoaledColourSexSire's avg winning distanceDamsire's avg winning distance
Tirwanako (FR)Be Donn (IRE)Brian Boru (GB)Brian And Mrs Bronagh Lawler22 Mar 21baygeldingNH 2m3fNH 2m4½f
Tirwanako (FR)
Breeder
Brian And Mrs Bronagh Lawler
Foaled
22 Mar 21
Colour
bay
Sex
gelding
Sire's avg winning distance
NH 2m3f
Damsire's avg winning distance
NH 2m4½f

Progeny of Tirwanako (FR) in this horse's best conditions

ConditionRunsWinsPlacedWin %Place %This horse runsThis horse wins
All National Hunt runs208397818.8%37.5%63
At 2m to 2m1f84163419.0%40.5%43
On Good to soft or yielding going47101821.3%38.3%42
At 2m to 2m1f on Good to soft or yielding going192710.5%36.8%22
All National Hunt runs
Condition
All National Hunt runs
Runs
208
Wins
39
Placed
78
Win %
18.8%
Place %
37.5%
This horse runs
6
This horse wins
3
At 2m to 2m1f
Condition
At 2m to 2m1f
Runs
84
Wins
16
Placed
34
Win %
19.0%
Place %
40.5%
This horse runs
4
This horse wins
3
On Good to soft or yielding going
Condition
On Good to soft or yielding going
Runs
47
Wins
10
Placed
18
Win %
21.3%
Place %
38.3%
This horse runs
4
This horse wins
2
At 2m to 2m1f on Good to soft or yielding going
Condition
At 2m to 2m1f on Good to soft or yielding going
Runs
19
Wins
2
Placed
7
Win %
10.5%
Place %
36.8%
This horse runs
2
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.

Tirwanako (FR) × Brian Boru (GB) mares (the cross)

CodeRunnersWinnersWinners %Black-type winnersRunsWins2nd/3rdWin %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
National Hunt11100.0%063250.0%£10,610€49,740
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runners
1
Winners
1
Winners %
100.0%
Black-type winners
0
Runs
6
Wins
3
2nd/3rd
2
Win %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£10,610
Prize IRE (€)
€49,740

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

Best of the cross

HorseRunsWinsBlack-type winsPrize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Ballyfad (IRE)630£10,610€49,740
Ballyfad (IRE)
Runs
6
Wins
3
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£10,610
Prize IRE (€)
€49,740

Top 12 by best win level, then wins.

Ratings

Official ratings

CodeCurrent ORHighest ORLowest ORRated runs
National Hunt1481491482
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Current OR
148
Highest OR
149
Lowest OR
148
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

DateCourseCodeORChangePos
11 Apr 26AintreeNH148-13/12
11 Mar 26CheltenhamNH149-10/21
  • 3/1211 Apr 26 · Aintree
    All fields
    Date
    11 Apr 26
    Course
    Aintree
    Code
    NH
    OR
    148
    Change
    -1
    Pos
    3/12
  • 10/2111 Mar 26 · Cheltenham
    All fields
    Date
    11 Mar 26
    Code
    NH
    OR
    149
    Change
    -
    Pos
    10/21

Current mark v winning marks

CodeCurrent OROR last runChangeHighest ORv highest
National Hunt14914811490
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Current OR
149
OR last run
148
Change
1
Highest OR
149
v highest
0

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

Be Donn (IRE)

G1 winners
0
Produce
1 winners from 2 runners

Full siblings

No other foal by Tirwanako (FR) out of Be Donn (IRE) has raced in Britain or Ireland.

Half siblings

By Libertarian (GB)

Female line

  1. 1Be Donn (IRE)

Notable relatives

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

In brief

How old is Ballyfad?

Ballyfad (IRE) is a 5-year-old bay gelding, foaled on 22 March 2021.

Who are the sire and dam of Ballyfad?

Ballyfad (IRE) is by Tirwanako (FR) out of Be Donn (IRE), a daughter of Brian Boru (GB), and was bred by Brian And Mrs Bronagh Lawler.

Who trains Ballyfad?

Ballyfad (IRE) is trained by Gordon Elliott and owned by Gigginstown House Stud, and has run for no other trainer in Britain or Ireland.

What is Ballyfad's race record?

In Britain and Ireland, Ballyfad (IRE) has won 3 of 6 races (50%). Runs abroad (for example in France, Dubai or the USA) are not included.

Has Ballyfad ever been beaten?

Ballyfad (IRE) has been beaten 3 times in 6 runs in Britain and Ireland, the first time on 1 February 2026 at Leopardstown (IRE) (2nd of 12).

What is Ballyfad's official rating?

Ballyfad (IRE) is officially rated 149 over jumps (also the career high).

When did Ballyfad last run?

Ballyfad (IRE) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 11 April 2026 at Aintree in the Turners Mersey Novices' Hurdle, finishing 3rd of 12.

What is Ballyfad's record at Leopardstown (IRE)?

Ballyfad (IRE) has run most often at Leopardstown (IRE), with 1 win from 2 runs there.

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