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Horse profile
Needs Must
- TrainerGordon Elliott
- OwnerMrs Ann Marie McManus
- Sex
- gelding
- Foaled
- 2021
- Colour
- bay
- Highest OR
- 118
- Record (GB & IRE)
- 1 win from 7 runs (14%)
- Prize money (GB & IRE)
- €6,060 IRE
- Official rating
- 116 (Jumps)
- Last run (GB & IRE)
- 11 Sep 2026, Ballinrobe (IRE) (14/14)
- Last win (GB & IRE)
- 15 Jan 2026, Fairyhouse (IRE)
Recent form
7771F1614
Needs Must 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep 26 | Ballinrobe (IRE) | 14/14 | 33/1 | 23¾ | Kevin Healy | Gordon Elliott | Michael Cawe Suspended Ceilings Handicap Hurdle | Handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 2m6f | Good to Yielding | 11-2 | 117 | Luck Between Us (IRE) | €9,000 | 178 | 1/6 |
| 17 Mar 26 | Down Royal (IRE) | 16/19 | 10/1 | dist | Jack Kennedy | Gordon Elliott | Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series At Punchestown Festival 2026 Qualifier No… | Handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 2m4½f | Yielding | 11-9 | 117 | Pat's Legacy (IRE) | €8,835 | 41 | 1/13 |
| 4 Feb 26 | Punchestown (IRE) | F/7 | 7/1 | - | Jack Kennedy | Gordon Elliott | ThatPrizeGuy.co.uk Novice Handicap Hurdle | Handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 2m3f | Soft to Heavy | 11-12 | 118 | James The Brave (IRE) | €9,440 | 20 | 2/6 |
| 15 Jan 26 | Fairyhouse (IRE) | 1/15 | 15/8 | won 3¼ | Jack Kennedy | Gordon Elliott | William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Maiden Hurdle | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 2m4f | Soft | 11-12 | 108 | Pat's Legacy (IRE) | €5,900 | 31 | 0/14 |
| 15 Dec 25 | Naas (IRE) | 7/20 | 66/1 | 18½ | Jordan Gainford | Gordon Elliott | BAR 1 Betting Merry Christmas Maiden Hurdle | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 2m3f | Soft to Heavy | 11-7 | - | Open Secret (GB) | €7,080 | 258 | 2/18 |
| 1 Apr 25 | Limerick (IRE) | 7/16 | 25/1 | dist | Jody McGarvey | Gordon Elliott | Limerick Maiden Hurdle | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 2m1f | Good | 11-7 | - | Ephesus (IRE) | €7,080 | 31 | 1/15 |
| 1 Mar 25 | Navan (IRE) | 7/12 | 12/1 | 21¾ | Jody McGarvey | Gordon Elliott | Meath Farm Machinery Maiden Hurdle | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 2m | Heavy | 11-7 | - | Positive Energy (IRE) | €7,080 | - | 0/11 |
Michael Cawe Suspended Ceilings Handicap Hurdle
Handicap (unclassified)2m6fGood to Yielding
All fields
- Date
- 11 Sep 26
- Course
- Ballinrobe (IRE)
- Pos
- 14/14
- SP
- 33/1
- Btn
- 23¾
- Jockey
- Kevin Healy
- Trainer
- Gordon Elliott
- Race
- Michael Cawe Suspended Ceilings Handicap Hurdle
- Class
- Handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 2m6f
- Going
- Good to Yielding
- Wgt
- 11-2
- OR
- 117
- Winner / 2nd
- Luck Between Us (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €9,000
- Days
- 178
- Future form
- 1/6
Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series At Punchestown Festival 2026 Qualifier No…
Handicap (unclassified)2m4½fYielding
All fields
- Date
- 17 Mar 26
- Course
- Down Royal (IRE)
- Pos
- 16/19
- SP
- 10/1
- Btn
- dist
- Jockey
- Jack Kennedy
- Trainer
- Gordon Elliott
- Race
- Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series At Punchestown Festival 2026 Qualifier No…
- Class
- Handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 2m4½f
- Going
- Yielding
- Wgt
- 11-9
- OR
- 117
- Winner / 2nd
- Pat's Legacy (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €8,835
- Days
- 41
- Future form
- 1/13
ThatPrizeGuy.co.uk Novice Handicap Hurdle
Handicap (unclassified)2m3fSoft to Heavy
All fields
- Date
- 4 Feb 26
- Course
- Punchestown (IRE)
- Pos
- F/7
- SP
- 7/1
- Btn
- -
- Jockey
- Jack Kennedy
- Trainer
- Gordon Elliott
- Race
- ThatPrizeGuy.co.uk Novice Handicap Hurdle
- Class
- Handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 2m3f
- Going
- Soft to Heavy
- Wgt
- 11-12
- OR
- 118
- Winner / 2nd
- James The Brave (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €9,440
- Days
- 20
- Future form
- 2/6
William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Maiden Hurdle
Non-handicap (unclassified)2m4fSoft
All fields
- Date
- 15 Jan 26
- Course
- Fairyhouse (IRE)
- Pos
- 1/15
- SP
- 15/8
- Btn
- won 3¼
- Jockey
- Jack Kennedy
- Trainer
- Gordon Elliott
- Race
- William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Maiden Hurdle
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 2m4f
- Going
- Soft
- Wgt
- 11-12
- OR
- 108
- Winner / 2nd
- Pat's Legacy (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €5,900
- Days
- 31
- Future form
- 0/14
BAR 1 Betting Merry Christmas Maiden Hurdle
Non-handicap (unclassified)2m3fSoft to Heavy
All fields
- Date
- 15 Dec 25
- Course
- Naas (IRE)
- Pos
- 7/20
- SP
- 66/1
- Btn
- 18½
- Jockey
- Jordan Gainford
- Trainer
- Gordon Elliott
- Race
- BAR 1 Betting Merry Christmas Maiden Hurdle
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 2m3f
- Going
- Soft to Heavy
- Wgt
- 11-7
- OR
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Open Secret (GB)
- Winner prize
- €7,080
- Days
- 258
- Future form
- 2/18
Limerick Maiden Hurdle
Non-handicap (unclassified)2m1fGood
All fields
- Date
- 1 Apr 25
- Course
- Limerick (IRE)
- Pos
- 7/16
- SP
- 25/1
- Btn
- dist
- Jockey
- Jody McGarvey
- Trainer
- Gordon Elliott
- Race
- Limerick Maiden Hurdle
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 2m1f
- Going
- Good
- Wgt
- 11-7
- OR
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Ephesus (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €7,080
- Days
- 31
- Future form
- 1/15
Meath Farm Machinery Maiden Hurdle
Non-handicap (unclassified)2mHeavy
All fields
- Date
- 1 Mar 25
- Course
- Navan (IRE)
- Pos
- 7/12
- SP
- 12/1
- Btn
- 21¾
- Jockey
- Jody McGarvey
- Trainer
- Gordon Elliott
- Race
- Meath Farm Machinery Maiden Hurdle
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 2m
- Going
- Heavy
- Wgt
- 11-7
- OR
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Positive Energy (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €7,080
- Days
- -
- Future form
- 0/11
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep 26 | Ballinrobe (IRE) | Michael Cawe Suspended Ceilings Handicap Hurdle | 14/14 | Luck Between Us (IRE) | 1 | 26 Sep 26 | Listowel (IRE) | M.J. Carroll ARRO Handicap Hurdle |
| 17 Mar 26 | Down Royal (IRE) | Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series At Punchestown Festival 2026 Qualifier No… | 16/19 | Youlita (IRE) | 6 | 26 Mar 26 | Clonmel (IRE) | Kilmanahan Beginners Chase |
| 4 Feb 26 | Punchestown (IRE) | ThatPrizeGuy.co.uk Novice Handicap Hurdle | F/7 | Lough Nigara (IRE) | 2 | 5 Mar 26 | Thurles (IRE) | EASYFIX Equine Handicap Hurdle |
| 4 Feb 26 | Punchestown (IRE) | ThatPrizeGuy.co.uk Novice Handicap Hurdle | F/7 | Mojoe (IRE) | 3 | 8 Mar 26 | Naas (IRE) | BAR 1 Betting "Proud Sponsor Of Irish Racing" Handicap Hurdle |
| 15 Dec 25 | Naas (IRE) | BAR 1 Betting Merry Christmas Maiden Hurdle | 7/20 | Raise You Up (IRE) | 2 | 29 Dec 25 | Limerick (IRE) | Connolly's RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle |
| 15 Dec 25 | Naas (IRE) | BAR 1 Betting Merry Christmas Maiden Hurdle | 7/20 | Puma's Dream (IRE) | 4 | 5 Feb 26 | Thurles (IRE) | www.thurlesraces.ie Maiden Hurdle |
| 1 Apr 25 | Limerick (IRE) | Limerick Maiden Hurdle | 7/16 | Raydamann (FR) | 2 | 17 Apr 25 | Clonmel (IRE) | Easter At Clonmel Races Maiden Hurdle |
- 14/1411 Sep 26 · Ballinrobe (IRE)
Michael Cawe Suspended Ceilings Handicap Hurdle
All fields
- Date
- 11 Sep 26
- Course
- Ballinrobe (IRE)
- Race
- Michael Cawe Suspended Ceilings Handicap Hurdle
- This horse
- 14/14
- Winner next time
- Luck Between Us (IRE)
- Their pos
- 1
- Won on
- 26 Sep 26
- Race won
- M.J. Carroll ARRO Handicap Hurdle
- 16/1917 Mar 26 · Down Royal (IRE)
Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series At Punchestown Festival 2026 Qualifier No…
All fields
- Date
- 17 Mar 26
- Course
- Down Royal (IRE)
- Race
- Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series At Punchestown Festival 2026 Qualifier No…
- This horse
- 16/19
- Winner next time
- Youlita (IRE)
- Their pos
- 6
- Won on
- 26 Mar 26
- Race won
- Kilmanahan Beginners Chase
- F/74 Feb 26 · Punchestown (IRE)
ThatPrizeGuy.co.uk Novice Handicap Hurdle
All fields
- Date
- 4 Feb 26
- Course
- Punchestown (IRE)
- Race
- ThatPrizeGuy.co.uk Novice Handicap Hurdle
- This horse
- F/7
- Winner next time
- Lough Nigara (IRE)
- Their pos
- 2
- Won on
- 5 Mar 26
- Race won
- EASYFIX Equine Handicap Hurdle
- F/74 Feb 26 · Punchestown (IRE)
ThatPrizeGuy.co.uk Novice Handicap Hurdle
All fields
- Date
- 4 Feb 26
- Course
- Punchestown (IRE)
- Race
- ThatPrizeGuy.co.uk Novice Handicap Hurdle
- This horse
- F/7
- Winner next time
- Mojoe (IRE)
- Their pos
- 3
- Won on
- 8 Mar 26
- Race won
- BAR 1 Betting "Proud Sponsor Of Irish Racing" Handicap Hurdle
- 7/2015 Dec 25 · Naas (IRE)
BAR 1 Betting Merry Christmas Maiden Hurdle
All fields
- Date
- 15 Dec 25
- Course
- Naas (IRE)
- Race
- BAR 1 Betting Merry Christmas Maiden Hurdle
- This horse
- 7/20
- Winner next time
- Raise You Up (IRE)
- Their pos
- 2
- Won on
- 29 Dec 25
- Race won
- Connolly's RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle
- 7/2015 Dec 25 · Naas (IRE)
BAR 1 Betting Merry Christmas Maiden Hurdle
All fields
- Date
- 15 Dec 25
- Course
- Naas (IRE)
- Race
- BAR 1 Betting Merry Christmas Maiden Hurdle
- This horse
- 7/20
- Winner next time
- Puma's Dream (IRE)
- Their pos
- 4
- Won on
- 5 Feb 26
- Race won
- www.thurlesraces.ie Maiden Hurdle
- 7/161 Apr 25 · Limerick (IRE)
Limerick Maiden Hurdle
All fields
- Date
- 1 Apr 25
- Course
- Limerick (IRE)
- Race
- Limerick Maiden Hurdle
- This horse
- 7/16
- Winner next time
- Raydamann (FR)
- Their pos
- 2
- Won on
- 17 Apr 25
- Race won
- Easter At Clonmel Races Maiden Hurdle
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 (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Elliott | 1 Mar 25 | 11 Sep 26 | 7/12 | 108 | 117 | 118 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €6,060 |
Gordon Elliott
- Trainer
- Gordon Elliott
- First run
- 1 Mar 25
- Last run
- 11 Sep 26
- First run for yard
- 7/12
- OR first run
- 108
- OR last run
- 117
- Best OR
- 118
- Runs
- 7
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €6,060
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 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €6,060 | 118 | 1 Mar 25 | 11 Sep 26 |
National Hunt
- Code
- National Hunt
- Runs
- 7
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €6,060
- Best OR
- 118
- First run
- 1 Mar 25
- Last run
- 11 Sep 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 (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €6,060 |
Hurdle
- Race type
- Hurdle
- Runs
- 7
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €6,060
By going
| Going | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Good to Yielding | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Yielding | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Soft | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €5,900 | ||
| Soft to Heavy | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €160 | ||
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Good
- Going
- Good
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Good to Yielding
- Going
- Good to Yielding
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Yielding
- Going
- Yielding
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Soft
- Going
- Soft
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €5,900
Soft to Heavy
- Going
- Soft to Heavy
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €160
Heavy
- Going
- Heavy
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By distance
| Distance | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m to 2m1f | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 2m2f to 2m5f | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €6,060 | ||
| 2m6f to 3m1f | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
2m to 2m1f
- Distance
- 2m to 2m1f
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
2m2f to 2m5f
- Distance
- 2m2f to 2m5f
- Runs
- 4
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €6,060
2m6f to 3m1f
- Distance
- 2m6f to 3m1f
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- 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
| Course | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairyhouse (IRE) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €5,900 | ||
| Ballinrobe (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Down Royal (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Limerick (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Naas (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Navan (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Punchestown (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €160 |
Fairyhouse (IRE)
- Course
- Fairyhouse (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €5,900
Ballinrobe (IRE)
- Course
- Ballinrobe (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Down Royal (IRE)
- Course
- Down Royal (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Limerick (IRE)
- Course
- Limerick (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Naas (IRE)
- Course
- Naas (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Navan (IRE)
- Course
- Navan (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Punchestown (IRE)
- Course
- Punchestown (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €160
By class
| Class | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-handicap (unclassified) | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €5,900 | ||
| Handicap (unclassified) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €160 |
Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Runs
- 4
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €5,900
Handicap (unclassified)
- Class
- Handicap (unclassified)
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €160
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 (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 to 8 runners | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €160 | ||
| 13 to 16 runners | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €5,900 | ||
| 9 to 12 runners | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 17+ runners | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
6 to 8 runners
- Runners
- 6 to 8 runners
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €160
13 to 16 runners
- Runners
- 13 to 16 runners
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €5,900
9 to 12 runners
- Runners
- 9 to 12 runners
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
17+ runners
- Runners
- 17+ runners
- Runs
- 2
- 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 (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €5,900 | ||
| February | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €160 | ||
| March | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| April | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| September | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| December | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
January
- Month
- January
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €5,900
February
- Month
- February
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €160
March
- Month
- March
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
April
- Month
- April
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
September
- Month
- September
- Runs
- 1
- 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 (€)
- €0
By jockey
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Kennedy | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €6,060 | ||
| Jody McGarvey | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Jordan Gainford | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Kevin Healy | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Jack Kennedy
- Jockey
- Jack Kennedy
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €6,060
Jody McGarvey
- Jockey
- Jody McGarvey
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Jordan Gainford
- Jockey
- Jordan Gainford
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Kevin Healy
- Jockey
- Kevin Healy
- 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 (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Elliott | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €6,060 |
Gordon Elliott
- Trainer
- Gordon Elliott
- Runs
- 7
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €6,060
By headgear
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No headgear | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €6,060 |
No headgear
- Headgear
- No headgear
- Runs
- 7
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €6,060
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 | €0 | ||
| 15 to 30 days | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €160 | ||
| 31 to 60 days | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €5,900 | ||
| 121 to 365 days | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
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 (€)
- €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 (€)
- €160
31 to 60 days
- Days since last run
- 31 to 60 days
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €5,900
121 to 365 days
- Days since last run
- 121 to 365 days
- Runs
- 2
- 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 branchWesterner (GB)
Parent · 1
- SireWesterner (GB)
Grandparents · 2
- Sire's sireDanehill (USA)
- Sire's damWalensee (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 branchStart At The Top (IRE)
Parent · 1
Grandparents · 2
- Dam's sireScorpion (IRE)
- Dam's damNot traced
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
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Breeding card
HorseNeeds Must (IRE)
Sexgelding
Foaled2021
SireWesterner (GB)
DamStart At The Top (IRE)
DamsireScorpion (IRE)
Sire's sireDanehill (USA)
Sire's damWalensee (GB)
Dam's produce2 winners from 3 runners
Notable siblingSpoiled Rotten (IRE)
Female line
- Start At The Top (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westerner (GB) | Start At The Top (IRE) | Scorpion (IRE) | Mr K McManus | 30 Mar 21 | bay | gelding | Flat 11.4f · NH 2m4f | NH 2m3½f |
Westerner (GB)
- Sire
- Westerner (GB)
- Damsire
- Scorpion (IRE)
- Breeder
- Mr K McManus
- Foaled
- 30 Mar 21
- Colour
- bay
- Sex
- gelding
- Sire's avg winning distance
- Flat 11.4f · NH 2m4f
- Damsire's avg winning distance
- NH 2m3½f
Progeny of Westerner (GB) in this horse's best conditions
| Condition | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % | Place % | This horse runs | This horse wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All National Hunt runs | 11,193 | 1,372 | 3,394 | 7 | 1 | ||
| At 2m2f to 2m5f | 4,175 | 528 | 1,257 | 4 | 1 | ||
| On Soft going | 3,100 | 391 | 952 | 3 | 1 | ||
| At 2m2f to 2m5f on Soft going | 1,138 | 147 | 356 | 3 | 1 |
All National Hunt runs
- Condition
- All National Hunt runs
- Runs
- 11,193
- Wins
- 1,372
- Placed
- 3,394
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 7
- This horse wins
- 1
At 2m2f to 2m5f
- Condition
- At 2m2f to 2m5f
- Runs
- 4,175
- Wins
- 528
- Placed
- 1,257
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 4
- This horse wins
- 1
On Soft going
- Condition
- On Soft going
- Runs
- 3,100
- Wins
- 391
- Placed
- 952
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 3
- This horse wins
- 1
At 2m2f to 2m5f on Soft going
- Condition
- At 2m2f to 2m5f on Soft going
- Runs
- 1,138
- Wins
- 147
- Placed
- 356
- 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.
Westerner (GB) × Scorpion (IRE) mares (the cross)
| Code | Runners | Winners | Winners % | Black-type winners | Runs | Wins | 2nd/3rd | Win % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Hunt | 4 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 0 | £0 | €6,550 |
National Hunt
- Code
- National Hunt
- Runners
- 4
- Winners
- 1
- Winners %
- Black-type winners
- 0
- Runs
- 17
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd/3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €6,550
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 (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Needs Must (IRE) | 7 | 1 | 0 | £0 | €6,060 |
| Emerald West (GB) | 1 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
| Give Me A Smile (IRE) | 2 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €250 |
| Klickity Klopp (IRE) | 7 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €240 |
Needs Must (IRE)
- Horse
- Needs Must (IRE)
- Runs
- 7
- Wins
- 1
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €6,060
Emerald West (GB)
- Horse
- Emerald West (GB)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Give Me A Smile (IRE)
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €250
Klickity Klopp (IRE)
- Horse
- Klickity Klopp (IRE)
- Runs
- 7
- Wins
- 0
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €240
Top 12 by best win level, then wins.
Ratings
Official ratings
| Code | Current OR | Highest OR | Lowest OR | Last winning OR | Last win | Rated runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Hunt | 117 | 118 | 108 | 108 | 15 Jan 26 | 4 |
National Hunt
- Code
- National Hunt
- Current OR
- 117
- Highest OR
- 118
- Lowest OR
- 108
- Last winning OR
- 108
- Last win
- 15 Jan 26
- Rated runs
- 4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep 26 | Ballinrobe (IRE) | NH | 117 | 0 | 14/14 |
| 17 Mar 26 | Down Royal (IRE) | NH | 117 | -1 | 16/19 |
| 4 Feb 26 | Punchestown (IRE) | NH | 118 | 10 | F/7 |
| 15 Jan 26 | Fairyhouse (IRE) | NH | 108 | - | 1/15 |
- 14/1411 Sep 26 · Ballinrobe (IRE)
All fields
- Date
- 11 Sep 26
- Course
- Ballinrobe (IRE)
- Code
- NH
- OR
- 117
- Change
- 0
- Pos
- 14/14
- 16/1917 Mar 26 · Down Royal (IRE)
All fields
- Date
- 17 Mar 26
- Course
- Down Royal (IRE)
- Code
- NH
- OR
- 117
- Change
- -1
- Pos
- 16/19
- F/74 Feb 26 · Punchestown (IRE)
All fields
- Date
- 4 Feb 26
- Course
- Punchestown (IRE)
- Code
- NH
- OR
- 118
- Change
- 10
- Pos
- F/7
- 1/1515 Jan 26 · Fairyhouse (IRE)
All fields
- Date
- 15 Jan 26
- Course
- Fairyhouse (IRE)
- Code
- NH
- OR
- 108
- Change
- -
- Pos
- 1/15
Current mark v winning marks
| Code | Current OR | OR last run | Change | Last winning OR | Last win | v last winning | Highest winning OR | v highest winning | Highest OR | v highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Hunt | 116 | 117 | -1 | 108 | 15 Jan 26 | 8 | 108 | 8 | 118 | -2 |
National Hunt
- Code
- National Hunt
- Current OR
- 116
- OR last run
- 117
- Change
- -1
- Last winning OR
- 108
- Last win
- 15 Jan 26
- v last winning
- 8
- Highest winning OR
- 108
- v highest winning
- 8
- Highest OR
- 118
- 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
- 2 winners from 3 runners
Full siblings
No other foal by Westerner (GB) out of Start At The Top (IRE) has raced in Britain or Ireland.
Half siblings
By Flemensfirth (USA)
- Spoiled Rotten (IRE)1W · 5R
By Getaway (GER)
- Youknowthecode (IRE)0W · 5R
Female line
- 1Start At The Top (IRE)
Notable relatives
No black-type winners in this female family in GB or IRE since 1990.
In brief
How old is Needs Must?
Needs Must (IRE) is a 5-year-old bay gelding, foaled on 30 March 2021.
Who are the sire and dam of Needs Must?
Needs Must (IRE) is by Westerner (GB) out of Start At The Top (IRE), a daughter of Scorpion (IRE), and was bred by Mr K McManus.
Who trains Needs Must?
Needs Must (IRE) is trained by Gordon Elliott and owned by Mrs Ann Marie McManus, and has run for no other trainer in Britain or Ireland.
What is Needs Must's race record?
In Britain and Ireland, Needs Must (IRE) has won 1 of 7 races (14%).
What is Needs Must's biggest win?
Needs Must (IRE)'s only win in Britain or Ireland came in the William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Maiden Hurdle at Fairyhouse (IRE) on 15 January 2026.
Has Needs Must ever been beaten?
Needs Must (IRE) has been beaten 6 times in 7 runs in Britain and Ireland, the first time on 1 March 2025 at Navan (IRE) (7th of 12).
What is Needs Must's official rating?
Needs Must (IRE) is officially rated 116 over jumps (career high 118).
When did Needs Must last run?
Needs Must (IRE) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 11 September 2026 at Ballinrobe (IRE) in the Michael Cawe Suspended Ceilings Handicap Hurdle, finishing 14th of 14.
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