- TrainerPaul Stafford
- OwnerJames Joseph Stafford
- FamilyMain Dans La Main
- Sex
- gelding
- Foaled
- 2019
- Colour
- bay
- Highest OR
- 112
- Record (GB & IRE)
- 1 win from 5 runs (20%)
- Prize money (GB & IRE)
- €7,458 IRE
- Official rating
- 109 (Jumps)
- Last run (GB & IRE)
- 2 Aug 2026, Galway (IRE) (PU/18)
- Last win (GB & IRE)
- 6 Apr 2026, Cork (IRE)
Lawful Ruler 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 | Winner / 2nd | Winner prize | Days | Future form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Aug 26 | Galway (IRE) | PU/18 | 66/1 | - | Mr T J Stafford | Paul Stafford | Kinlay Hostel Handicap Steeplechase | Handicap (unclassified) | Chase | 2m6½f | Good | 11-11 | 109 | Jukebox Johnny (IRE) | €10,200 | 33 | 1/14 |
| 30 Jun 26 | Wexford (IRE) | PU/10 | 100/1 | - | Mr T J Stafford | Paul Stafford | Racing Again July 3rd Rated Novice Chase | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Chase | 2m3½f | Good | 11-9 | 112 | Garnacho (IRE) | €8,835 | 71 | 0/7 |
| 20 Apr 26 | Tramore (IRE) | 7/13 | 12/1 | dist | Mr T J Stafford | Paul Stafford | O'Driscolls Irish Whiskey Hunters Chase | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Chase | 2m5½f | Good to Yielding | 11-7 | - | I Walked The Line (IRE) | €6,479 | 14 | 2/8 |
| 6 Apr 26 | Cork (IRE) | 1/16 | 22/1 | won hd | Mr T J Stafford | Paul Stafford | John Thomas McNamara Series Maiden Hunters Chase | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Chase | 3m½f | Good to Yielding | 11-10 | - | Hunt Away (IRE) | €6,479 | 8 | 0/10 |
| 29 Mar 26 | Downpatrick (IRE) | 3/9 | 40/1 | 24 | Mr T J Stafford | Paul Stafford | Boardsmill Sires Maiden Hunters Chase | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Chase | 2m7½f | Yielding to Soft | 12-0 | - | Cause For Comment (FR) | €6,479 | - | 0/6 |
Kinlay Hostel Handicap Steeplechase
Handicap (unclassified)2m6½fGood
All fields
- Date
- 2 Aug 26
- Course
- Galway (IRE)
- Pos
- PU/18
- SP
- 66/1
- Btn
- -
- Jockey
- Mr T J Stafford
- Trainer
- Paul Stafford
- Race
- Kinlay Hostel Handicap Steeplechase
- Class
- Handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Chase
- Dist
- 2m6½f
- Going
- Good
- Wgt
- 11-11
- OR
- 109
- Winner / 2nd
- Jukebox Johnny (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €10,200
- Days
- 33
- Future form
- 1/14
Racing Again July 3rd Rated Novice Chase
Non-handicap (unclassified)2m3½fGood
All fields
- Date
- 30 Jun 26
- Course
- Wexford (IRE)
- Pos
- PU/10
- SP
- 100/1
- Btn
- -
- Jockey
- Mr T J Stafford
- Trainer
- Paul Stafford
- Race
- Racing Again July 3rd Rated Novice Chase
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Chase
- Dist
- 2m3½f
- Going
- Good
- Wgt
- 11-9
- OR
- 112
- Winner / 2nd
- Garnacho (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €8,835
- Days
- 71
- Future form
- 0/7
O'Driscolls Irish Whiskey Hunters Chase
Non-handicap (unclassified)2m5½fGood to Yielding
All fields
- Date
- 20 Apr 26
- Course
- Tramore (IRE)
- Pos
- 7/13
- SP
- 12/1
- Btn
- dist
- Jockey
- Mr T J Stafford
- Trainer
- Paul Stafford
- Race
- O'Driscolls Irish Whiskey Hunters Chase
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Chase
- Dist
- 2m5½f
- Going
- Good to Yielding
- Wgt
- 11-7
- OR
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- I Walked The Line (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €6,479
- Days
- 14
- Future form
- 2/8
John Thomas McNamara Series Maiden Hunters Chase
Non-handicap (unclassified)3m½fGood to Yielding
All fields
- Date
- 6 Apr 26
- Course
- Cork (IRE)
- Pos
- 1/16
- SP
- 22/1
- Btn
- won hd
- Jockey
- Mr T J Stafford
- Trainer
- Paul Stafford
- Race
- John Thomas McNamara Series Maiden Hunters Chase
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Chase
- Dist
- 3m½f
- Going
- Good to Yielding
- Wgt
- 11-10
- OR
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Hunt Away (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €6,479
- Days
- 8
- Future form
- 0/10
Boardsmill Sires Maiden Hunters Chase
Non-handicap (unclassified)2m7½fYielding to Soft
All fields
- Date
- 29 Mar 26
- Course
- Downpatrick (IRE)
- Pos
- 3/9
- SP
- 40/1
- Btn
- 24
- Jockey
- Mr T J Stafford
- Trainer
- Paul Stafford
- Race
- Boardsmill Sires Maiden Hunters Chase
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Chase
- Dist
- 2m7½f
- Going
- Yielding to Soft
- Wgt
- 12-0
- OR
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Cause For Comment (FR)
- Winner prize
- €6,479
- Days
- -
- Future form
- 0/6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Aug 26 | Galway (IRE) | Kinlay Hostel Handicap Steeplechase | PU/18 | Soldante (IRE) | 5 | 4 Sep 26 | Kilbeggan (IRE) | Kilsaran Handicap Steeplechase |
| 20 Apr 26 | Tramore (IRE) | O'Driscolls Irish Whiskey Hunters Chase | 7/13 | Catalani (IRE) | 2 | 4 May 26 | Down Royal (IRE) | C&C White Maiden Hunters Chase |
| 20 Apr 26 | Tramore (IRE) | O'Driscolls Irish Whiskey Hunters Chase | 7/13 | Muskerry Rock (IRE) | 8 | 7 May 26 | Wexford (IRE) | Buy Tickets Online Novice Hunters Chase |
- PU/182 Aug 26 · Galway (IRE)
Kinlay Hostel Handicap Steeplechase
All fields
- Date
- 2 Aug 26
- Course
- Galway (IRE)
- Race
- Kinlay Hostel Handicap Steeplechase
- This horse
- PU/18
- Winner next time
- Soldante (IRE)
- Their pos
- 5
- Won on
- 4 Sep 26
- Race won
- Kilsaran Handicap Steeplechase
- 7/1320 Apr 26 · Tramore (IRE)
O'Driscolls Irish Whiskey Hunters Chase
All fields
- Date
- 20 Apr 26
- Course
- Tramore (IRE)
- Race
- O'Driscolls Irish Whiskey Hunters Chase
- This horse
- 7/13
- Winner next time
- Catalani (IRE)
- Their pos
- 2
- Won on
- 4 May 26
- Race won
- C&C White Maiden Hunters Chase
- 7/1320 Apr 26 · Tramore (IRE)
O'Driscolls Irish Whiskey Hunters Chase
All fields
- Date
- 20 Apr 26
- Course
- Tramore (IRE)
- Race
- O'Driscolls Irish Whiskey Hunters Chase
- This horse
- 7/13
- Winner next time
- Muskerry Rock (IRE)
- Their pos
- 8
- Won on
- 7 May 26
- Race won
- Buy Tickets Online Novice 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 (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Stafford | 29 Mar 26 | 2 Aug 26 | 3/9 | 112 | 109 | 112 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €7,458 |
Paul Stafford
- Trainer
- Paul Stafford
- First run
- 29 Mar 26
- Last run
- 2 Aug 26
- First run for yard
- 3/9
- OR first run
- 112
- OR last run
- 109
- Best OR
- 112
- Runs
- 5
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €7,458
Trained by one trainer throughout its British and Irish career.
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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 | 1 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €7,458 | 112 | 29 Mar 26 | 2 Aug 26 |
National Hunt
- Code
- National Hunt
- Runs
- 5
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €7,458
- Best OR
- 112
- First run
- 29 Mar 26
- Last run
- 2 Aug 26
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 | 1 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €7,458 |
Chase
- Race type
- Chase
- Runs
- 5
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €7,458
By going
| Going | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Good to Yielding | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €6,479 | ||
| Yielding to Soft | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €979 |
Good
- Going
- Good
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Good to Yielding
- Going
- Good to Yielding
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €6,479
Yielding to Soft
- Going
- Yielding to Soft
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €979
By distance
| Distance | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m2f to 2m5f | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 2m6f to 3m1f | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €7,458 |
2m2f to 2m5f
- Distance
- 2m2f to 2m5f
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
2m6f to 3m1f
- Distance
- 2m6f to 3m1f
- Runs
- 4
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €7,458
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 (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cork (IRE) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €6,479 | ||
| Downpatrick (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €979 | ||
| Galway (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Tramore (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Wexford (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Cork (IRE)
- Course
- Cork (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €6,479
Downpatrick (IRE)
- Course
- Downpatrick (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €979
Galway (IRE)
- Course
- Galway (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Tramore (IRE)
- Course
- Tramore (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Wexford (IRE)
- Course
- Wexford (IRE)
- 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) | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €7,458 | ||
| Handicap (unclassified) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Runs
- 4
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €7,458
Handicap (unclassified)
- Class
- Handicap (unclassified)
- Runs
- 1
- 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 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €979 | ||
| 13 to 16 runners | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €6,479 | ||
| 17+ runners | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
9 to 12 runners
- Runners
- 9 to 12 runners
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €979
13 to 16 runners
- Runners
- 13 to 16 runners
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €6,479
17+ runners
- Runners
- 17+ runners
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By month
| Month | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €979 | ||
| April | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €6,479 | ||
| June | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| August | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
March
- Month
- March
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €979
April
- Month
- April
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €6,479
June
- Month
- June
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
August
- Month
- August
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By jockey
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr T J Stafford | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €7,458 |
Mr T J Stafford
- Jockey
- Mr T J Stafford
- Runs
- 5
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €7,458
By trainer
| Trainer | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Stafford | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €7,458 |
Paul Stafford
- Trainer
- Paul Stafford
- Runs
- 5
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €7,458
By headgear
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No headgear | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €7,458 |
No headgear
- Headgear
- No headgear
- Runs
- 5
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €7,458
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 | 1 | £0 | €979 | ||
| 8 to 14 days | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €6,479 | ||
| 31 to 60 days | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 61 to 120 days | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Debut / no previous run
- Days since last run
- Debut / no previous run
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €979
8 to 14 days
- Days since last run
- 8 to 14 days
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €6,479
31 to 60 days
- Days since last run
- 31 to 60 days
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
61 to 120 days
- Days since last run
- 61 to 120 days
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Counted from the previous run in Britain or Ireland; runs abroad are not seen.
Pedigree
Pedigree
Sire branchRule Of Law (USA)
Parent · 1
Grandparents · 2
- Sire's sireKingmambo (USA)
- Sire's damCrystal Crossing (IRE)
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 branchNever Been Wrong (IRE)
Parent · 1
Grandparents · 2
- Dam's sireRobin Des Champs (FR)
- Dam's damMain Dans La Main (FR)
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
Breeding card
Female line
- Never Been Wrong (IRE) · by Robin Des Champs (FR) · 1 winners from 1 runners
- Main Dans La Main (FR) · 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rule Of Law (USA) | Never Been Wrong (IRE) | Robin Des Champs (FR) | Mr Gareth Jones | 15 May 19 | bay | gelding | NH 2m3½f | Flat 15.4f · NH 2m3½f |
Rule Of Law (USA)
- Damsire
- Robin Des Champs (FR)
- Breeder
- Mr Gareth Jones
- Foaled
- 15 May 19
- Colour
- bay
- Sex
- gelding
- Sire's avg winning distance
- NH 2m3½f
- Damsire's avg winning distance
- Flat 15.4f · NH 2m3½f
Progeny of Rule Of Law (USA) in this horse's best conditions
| Condition | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % | Place % | This horse runs | This horse wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All National Hunt runs | 297 | 18 | 60 | 5 | 1 | ||
| At 2m6f to 3m1f | 67 | 5 | 15 | 4 | 1 | ||
| On Good going | 149 | 8 | 32 | 4 | 1 | ||
| At 2m6f to 3m1f on Good going | 35 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 1 |
All National Hunt runs
- Condition
- All National Hunt runs
- Runs
- 297
- Wins
- 18
- Placed
- 60
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 5
- This horse wins
- 1
At 2m6f to 3m1f
- Condition
- At 2m6f to 3m1f
- Runs
- 67
- Wins
- 5
- Placed
- 15
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 4
- This horse wins
- 1
On Good going
- Condition
- On Good going
- Runs
- 149
- Wins
- 8
- Placed
- 32
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 4
- This horse wins
- 1
At 2m6f to 3m1f on Good going
- Condition
- At 2m6f to 3m1f on Good going
- Runs
- 35
- Wins
- 4
- Placed
- 11
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 3
- This horse wins
- 1
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.
Rule Of Law (USA) × Robin Des Champs (FR) mares (the cross)
| Code | Runners | Winners | Winners % | Black-type winners | Runs | Wins | 2nd/3rd | Win % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Hunt | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | £0 | €7,458 |
National Hunt
- Code
- National Hunt
- Runners
- 1
- Winners
- 1
- Winners %
- Black-type winners
- 0
- Runs
- 5
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd/3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €7,458
Small sample (under 5 runners): read with care. Includes this horse.
Best of the cross
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Black-type wins | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawful Ruler (IRE) | 5 | 1 | 0 | £0 | €7,458 |
Lawful Ruler (IRE)
- Horse
- Lawful Ruler (IRE)
- Runs
- 5
- Wins
- 1
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €7,458
Top 12 by best win level, then wins.
Ratings
Official ratings
| Code | Current OR | Highest OR | Lowest OR | Rated runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Hunt | 109 | 112 | 109 | 2 |
National Hunt
- Code
- National Hunt
- Current OR
- 109
- Highest OR
- 112
- Lowest OR
- 109
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Aug 26 | Galway (IRE) | NH | 109 | -3 | PU/18 |
| 30 Jun 26 | Wexford (IRE) | NH | 112 | - | PU/10 |
- PU/182 Aug 26 · Galway (IRE)
All fields
- Date
- 2 Aug 26
- Course
- Galway (IRE)
- Code
- NH
- OR
- 109
- Change
- -3
- Pos
- PU/18
- PU/1030 Jun 26 · Wexford (IRE)
All fields
- Date
- 30 Jun 26
- Course
- Wexford (IRE)
- Code
- NH
- OR
- 112
- Change
- -
- Pos
- PU/10
Current mark v winning marks
| Code | Current OR | OR last run | Change | Highest OR | v highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Hunt | 109 | 109 | 0 | 112 | -3 |
National Hunt
- Code
- National Hunt
- Current OR
- 109
- OR last run
- 109
- Change
- 0
- Highest OR
- 112
- v highest
- -3
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 1 runners
Full siblings
Lawful Ruler is the only foal out of Never Been Wrong (IRE) to have raced in Britain or Ireland.
Half siblings
Lawful Ruler is the only foal out of Never Been Wrong (IRE) to have raced in Britain or Ireland.
Female line
- 1Never Been Wrong (IRE) · by Robin Des Champs (FR)
- 2Main Dans La Main (FR)
Notable relatives
No black-type winners in this female family in GB or IRE since 1990.
In brief
How old is Lawful Ruler?
Lawful Ruler (IRE) is a 7-year-old bay gelding, foaled on 15 May 2019.
Who are the sire and dam of Lawful Ruler?
Lawful Ruler (IRE) is by Rule Of Law (USA) out of Never Been Wrong (IRE), a daughter of Robin Des Champs (FR), and was bred by Mr Gareth Jones.
Who trains Lawful Ruler?
Lawful Ruler (IRE) is trained by Paul Stafford and owned by James Joseph Stafford, and has run for no other trainer in Britain or Ireland.
What is Lawful Ruler's race record?
In Britain and Ireland, Lawful Ruler (IRE) has won 1 of 5 races (20%).
What is Lawful Ruler's biggest win?
Lawful Ruler (IRE)'s only win in Britain or Ireland came in the John Thomas McNamara Series Maiden Hunters Chase at Cork (IRE) on 6 April 2026.
Has Lawful Ruler ever been beaten?
Lawful Ruler (IRE) has been beaten 4 times in 5 runs in Britain and Ireland, the first time on 29 March 2026 at Downpatrick (IRE) (3rd of 9).
What is Lawful Ruler's official rating?
Lawful Ruler (IRE) is officially rated 109 over jumps (career high 112).
When did Lawful Ruler last run?
Lawful Ruler (IRE) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 2 August 2026 at Galway (IRE) in the Kinlay Hostel Handicap Steeplechase (result: pulled up, 18 ran).
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