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Old Is Gold (IRE) silks

Horse profile

Old Is Gold

Mehmas (IRE) × Lyons Lane (GB) (Showcasing (GB))
Sex
colt
Foaled
2023
Colour
bay
Highest OR
97
Record (GB & IRE)
3 wins from 11 runs (27%)
Prize money (GB & IRE)
£56,677 GB
Official rating
97 (Flat)
Last run (GB & IRE)
10 Oct 2026, York (5/21)
Last win (GB & IRE)
19 Sep 2026, Newmarket
Recent form
3183126105115

Old Is Gold has no declared runs or entries in Britain or Ireland at the moment.

Form

Race record

DateCoursePosSPBtnJockeyTrainerRaceClassTypeDistGoingWgtORHeadgearWinner / 2ndWinner prizeDaysFuture form
10 Oct 26York5/2117/23½PJ McDonaldAndrew BaldingSky Bet Sprint Trophy Handicap Stakes (Heritage Handicap)Class 2Flat Turf6fGood to Soft9-497vCoul Angel (IRE)£51,54021-
19 Sep 26Newmarket1/95/4Fwon 4Billy LoughnaneAndrew BaldingTurners Parks Group Ltd Handicap Stakes (Div II)Class 4Flat Turf6fGood9-1388vSierra Sands (IRE)£6,778110/5
8 Sep 26Goodwood1/76/4Fwon 1Oisin MurphyAndrew BaldingVirgin Bet Daily Price Boosts Handicap StakesClass 4Flat Turf6fSoft9-1083vBrosay (GB)£7,668200/5
19 Aug 26York5/1914/13¼Saffie OsborneAndrew BaldingIrish Thoroughbred Marketing Handicap Stakes (Heritage Handicap)Class 2Flat Turf5fGood8-584vMiss Yechance (IRE)£51,540204/15
30 Jul 26Goodwood10/185/1J5¾James DoyleAndrew BaldingBuccellati Handicap StakesClass 3Flat Turf5fGood to Firm9-086-Naana's Shadow (IRE)£25,770972/16
24 Apr 26Sandown6/911/4F3James DoyleAndrew Baldingbet365 HandicapClass 2Flat Turf5fGood9-587-Black Star Boy (IRE)£12,8852470/8
20 Aug 25York12/197/14¼James DoyleAndrew BaldingSky Bet Nursery HandicapClass 2Flat Turf6fGood to Firm9-388-Ruby's Angel (IRE)£51,540192/17
1 Aug 25Goodwood3/114/11James DoyleAndrew BaldingHawes & Curtis Nursery HandicapClass 2Flat Turf6fGood to Soft9-687-Ardisia (IRE)£30,924440/10
18 Jun 25Ascot8/237/2F3¾James DoyleAndrew BaldingWindsor Castle StakesListedFlat Turf5fGood to Firm9-5--Havana Hurricane (GB)£62,381253/20
24 May 25Beverley1/66/5Fwon 1½PJ McDonaldAndrew Baldingbet365 Two Year Old Trophy EBF Conditions Stakes (Colts & Geldings)Class 2Flat Turf5fGood9-2--Naval Light (GB)£25,770140/5
10 May 25Ascot3/711/21Oisin MurphyAndrew BaldingPeroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% Novice StakesClass 3Flat Turf5fGood to Firm9-4--Military Code (GB)£11,880-1/5
  • 5/2110 Oct 26 · York17/2

    Sky Bet Sprint Trophy Handicap Stakes (Heritage Handicap)

    Class 26fGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    10 Oct 26
    Course
    York
    Pos
    5/21
    SP
    17/2
    Btn
    3½
    Race
    Sky Bet Sprint Trophy Handicap Stakes (Heritage Handicap)
    Class
    Class 2
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    6f
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    9-4
    OR
    97
    Headgear
    v
    Winner / 2nd
    Coul Angel (IRE)
    Winner prize
    £51,540
    Days
    21
    Future form
    -
  • 1/919 Sep 26 · Newmarket5/4F

    Turners Parks Group Ltd Handicap Stakes (Div II)

    Class 46fGood

    All fields
    Date
    19 Sep 26
    Course
    Newmarket
    Pos
    1/9
    SP
    5/4F
    Btn
    won 4
    Race
    Turners Parks Group Ltd Handicap Stakes (Div II)
    Class
    Class 4
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    6f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    9-13
    OR
    88
    Headgear
    v
    Winner / 2nd
    Sierra Sands (IRE)
    Winner prize
    £6,778
    Days
    11
    Future form
    0/5
  • 1/78 Sep 26 · Goodwood6/4F

    Virgin Bet Daily Price Boosts Handicap Stakes

    Class 46fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    8 Sep 26
    Course
    Goodwood
    Pos
    1/7
    SP
    6/4F
    Btn
    won 1
    Race
    Virgin Bet Daily Price Boosts Handicap Stakes
    Class
    Class 4
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    6f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    9-10
    OR
    83
    Headgear
    v
    Winner / 2nd
    Brosay (GB)
    Winner prize
    £7,668
    Days
    20
    Future form
    0/5
  • 5/1919 Aug 26 · York14/1

    Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Handicap Stakes (Heritage Handicap)

    Class 25fGood

    All fields
    Date
    19 Aug 26
    Course
    York
    Pos
    5/19
    SP
    14/1
    Btn
    3¼
    Race
    Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Handicap Stakes (Heritage Handicap)
    Class
    Class 2
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    5f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    8-5
    OR
    84
    Headgear
    v
    Winner prize
    £51,540
    Days
    20
    Future form
    4/15
  • 10/1830 Jul 26 · Goodwood5/1J

    Buccellati Handicap Stakes

    Class 35fGood to Firm

    All fields
    Date
    30 Jul 26
    Course
    Goodwood
    Pos
    10/18
    SP
    5/1J
    Btn
    5¾
    Race
    Buccellati Handicap Stakes
    Class
    Class 3
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    5f
    Going
    Good to Firm
    Wgt
    9-0
    OR
    86
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    £25,770
    Days
    97
    Future form
    2/16
  • 6/924 Apr 26 · Sandown11/4F

    bet365 Handicap

    Class 25fGood

    All fields
    Date
    24 Apr 26
    Course
    Sandown
    Pos
    6/9
    SP
    11/4F
    Btn
    3
    Race
    bet365 Handicap
    Class
    Class 2
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    5f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    9-5
    OR
    87
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    £12,885
    Days
    247
    Future form
    0/8
  • 12/1920 Aug 25 · York7/1

    Sky Bet Nursery Handicap

    Class 26fGood to Firm

    All fields
    Date
    20 Aug 25
    Course
    York
    Pos
    12/19
    SP
    7/1
    Btn
    4¼
    Race
    Sky Bet Nursery Handicap
    Class
    Class 2
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    6f
    Going
    Good to Firm
    Wgt
    9-3
    OR
    88
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Ruby's Angel (IRE)
    Winner prize
    £51,540
    Days
    19
    Future form
    2/17
  • 3/111 Aug 25 · Goodwood4/1

    Hawes & Curtis Nursery Handicap

    Class 26fGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    1 Aug 25
    Course
    Goodwood
    Pos
    3/11
    SP
    4/1
    Btn
    1
    Race
    Hawes & Curtis Nursery Handicap
    Class
    Class 2
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    6f
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    9-6
    OR
    87
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Ardisia (IRE)
    Winner prize
    £30,924
    Days
    44
    Future form
    0/10
  • 8/2318 Jun 25 · Ascot7/2F

    Windsor Castle Stakes

    Listed5fGood to Firm

    All fields
    Date
    18 Jun 25
    Course
    Ascot
    Pos
    8/23
    SP
    7/2F
    Btn
    3¾
    Race
    Windsor Castle Stakes
    Class
    Listed
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    5f
    Going
    Good to Firm
    Wgt
    9-5
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    £62,381
    Days
    25
    Future form
    3/20
  • 1/624 May 25 · Beverley6/5F

    bet365 Two Year Old Trophy EBF Conditions Stakes (Colts & Geldings)

    Class 25fGood

    All fields
    Date
    24 May 25
    Course
    Beverley
    Pos
    1/6
    SP
    6/5F
    Btn
    won 1½
    Race
    bet365 Two Year Old Trophy EBF Conditions Stakes (Colts & Geldings)
    Class
    Class 2
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    5f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    9-2
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Naval Light (GB)
    Winner prize
    £25,770
    Days
    14
    Future form
    0/5
  • 3/710 May 25 · Ascot11/2

    Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% Novice Stakes

    Class 35fGood to Firm

    All fields
    Date
    10 May 25
    Course
    Ascot
    Pos
    3/7
    SP
    11/2
    Btn
    1
    Race
    Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% Novice Stakes
    Class
    Class 3
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    5f
    Going
    Good to Firm
    Wgt
    9-4
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Military Code (GB)
    Winner prize
    £11,880
    Days
    -
    Future form
    1/5

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
19 Aug 26YorkIrish Thoroughbred Marketing Handicap Stakes (Heritage Handicap)5/19Miss Yechance (IRE)119 Sep 26NewburyDubai International Airport World Trophy Stakes (Group 3)
19 Aug 26YorkIrish Thoroughbred Marketing Handicap Stakes (Heritage Handicap)5/19Baker Blue (GB)411 Sep 26ChesterVirgin Bet Daily Price Boosts Handicap Stakes
19 Aug 26YorkIrish Thoroughbred Marketing Handicap Stakes (Heritage Handicap)5/19Poatan (IRE)75 Sep 26HaydockBetfair Be Friendly Handicap Stakes
19 Aug 26YorkIrish Thoroughbred Marketing Handicap Stakes (Heritage Handicap)5/19Boston Dan (IRE)154 Sep 26HaydockAesterius At Bearstone Stud Handicap Stakes
30 Jul 26GoodwoodBuccellati Handicap Stakes10/18Miss Yechance (IRE)319 Aug 26YorkIrish Thoroughbred Marketing Handicap Stakes (Heritage Handicap)
30 Jul 26GoodwoodBuccellati Handicap Stakes10/18Pilu (IRE)822 Aug 26Newmarket (July)Twyford Down Cutting Handicap Stakes
20 Aug 25YorkSky Bet Nursery Handicap12/19Veiled Truth (GB)1129 Aug 25Newcastle (AW)Download The QuinnBet App Nursery Handicap
20 Aug 25YorkSky Bet Nursery Handicap12/19Go Vince Go (IRE)163 Sep 25HamiltonMolton Brown Luxury Fragrance Hamilton Park 2-Y-O Series Final Nursery Handicap
18 Jun 25AscotWindsor Castle Stakes8/23Utmost Respect (IRE)712 Jul 25HamiltonJohn & Margaret McCluskey Memorial Celebrations EBF Maiden Stakes
18 Jun 25AscotWindsor Castle Stakes8/23Sovereign Spell (IRE)1318 Aug 25WindsorBeumer Novice Stakes
18 Jun 25AscotWindsor Castle Stakes8/23Oasis Diamond (GB)209 Jul 25CatterickDownload The Raceday Ready App Nursery Handicap
10 May 25AscotPeroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% Novice Stakes3/7Fitzella (GB)223 May 25HaydockBetfred 'Supporting Macmillan' EBF Maiden Fillies' Stakes
  • 5/1919 Aug 26 · York

    Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Handicap Stakes (Heritage Handicap)

    All fields
    Date
    19 Aug 26
    Course
    York
    Race
    Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Handicap Stakes (Heritage Handicap)
    This horse
    5/19
    Winner next time
    Miss Yechance (IRE)
    Their pos
    1
    Won on
    19 Sep 26
    Race won
    Dubai International Airport World Trophy Stakes (Group 3)
  • 5/1919 Aug 26 · York

    Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Handicap Stakes (Heritage Handicap)

    All fields
    Date
    19 Aug 26
    Course
    York
    Race
    Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Handicap Stakes (Heritage Handicap)
    This horse
    5/19
    Winner next time
    Baker Blue (GB)
    Their pos
    4
    Won on
    11 Sep 26
    Race won
    Virgin Bet Daily Price Boosts Handicap Stakes
  • 5/1919 Aug 26 · York

    Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Handicap Stakes (Heritage Handicap)

    All fields
    Date
    19 Aug 26
    Course
    York
    Race
    Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Handicap Stakes (Heritage Handicap)
    This horse
    5/19
    Winner next time
    Poatan (IRE)
    Their pos
    7
    Won on
    5 Sep 26
    Race won
    Betfair Be Friendly Handicap Stakes
  • 5/1919 Aug 26 · York

    Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Handicap Stakes (Heritage Handicap)

    All fields
    Date
    19 Aug 26
    Course
    York
    Race
    Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Handicap Stakes (Heritage Handicap)
    This horse
    5/19
    Winner next time
    Boston Dan (IRE)
    Their pos
    15
    Won on
    4 Sep 26
    Race won
    Aesterius At Bearstone Stud Handicap Stakes
  • 10/1830 Jul 26 · Goodwood

    Buccellati Handicap Stakes

    All fields
    Date
    30 Jul 26
    Course
    Goodwood
    Race
    Buccellati Handicap Stakes
    This horse
    10/18
    Winner next time
    Miss Yechance (IRE)
    Their pos
    3
    Won on
    19 Aug 26
    Race won
    Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Handicap Stakes (Heritage Handicap)
  • 10/1830 Jul 26 · Goodwood

    Buccellati Handicap Stakes

    All fields
    Date
    30 Jul 26
    Course
    Goodwood
    Race
    Buccellati Handicap Stakes
    This horse
    10/18
    Winner next time
    Pilu (IRE)
    Their pos
    8
    Won on
    22 Aug 26
    At
    Newmarket (July)
    Race won
    Twyford Down Cutting Handicap Stakes
  • 12/1920 Aug 25 · York

    Sky Bet Nursery Handicap

    All fields
    Date
    20 Aug 25
    Course
    York
    Race
    Sky Bet Nursery Handicap
    This horse
    12/19
    Winner next time
    Veiled Truth (GB)
    Their pos
    11
    Won on
    29 Aug 25
    At
    Newcastle (AW)
    Race won
    Download The QuinnBet App Nursery Handicap
  • 12/1920 Aug 25 · York

    Sky Bet Nursery Handicap

    All fields
    Date
    20 Aug 25
    Course
    York
    Race
    Sky Bet Nursery Handicap
    This horse
    12/19
    Winner next time
    Go Vince Go (IRE)
    Their pos
    16
    Won on
    3 Sep 25
    Race won
    Molton Brown Luxury Fragrance Hamilton Park 2-Y-O Series Final Nursery Handicap
  • 8/2318 Jun 25 · Ascot

    Windsor Castle Stakes

    All fields
    Date
    18 Jun 25
    Course
    Ascot
    Race
    Windsor Castle Stakes
    This horse
    8/23
    Winner next time
    Utmost Respect (IRE)
    Their pos
    7
    Won on
    12 Jul 25
    Race won
    John & Margaret McCluskey Memorial Celebrations EBF Maiden Stakes
  • 8/2318 Jun 25 · Ascot

    Windsor Castle Stakes

    All fields
    Date
    18 Jun 25
    Course
    Ascot
    Race
    Windsor Castle Stakes
    This horse
    8/23
    Winner next time
    Sovereign Spell (IRE)
    Their pos
    13
    Won on
    18 Aug 25
    Race won
    Beumer Novice Stakes
  • 8/2318 Jun 25 · Ascot

    Windsor Castle Stakes

    All fields
    Date
    18 Jun 25
    Course
    Ascot
    Race
    Windsor Castle Stakes
    This horse
    8/23
    Winner next time
    Oasis Diamond (GB)
    Their pos
    20
    Won on
    9 Jul 25
    Race won
    Download The Raceday Ready App Nursery Handicap
  • 3/710 May 25 · Ascot

    Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% Novice Stakes

    All fields
    Date
    10 May 25
    Course
    Ascot
    Race
    Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% Novice Stakes
    This horse
    3/7
    Winner next time
    Fitzella (GB)
    Their pos
    2
    Won on
    23 May 25
    Race won
    Betfred 'Supporting Macmillan' EBF Maiden Fillies' Stakes

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 (€)
Andrew Balding10 May 2510 Oct 263/78797971130227.3%36.4%£56,677€0
Andrew Balding
First run
10 May 25
Last run
10 Oct 26
First run for yard
3/7
OR first run
87
OR last run
97
Best OR
97
Runs
11
Wins
3
2nd
0
3rd
2
Win %
27.3%
Place %
36.4%
Prize GB (£)
£56,677
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Trained by one trainer throughout its British and Irish career.

Stats

Career summary by code (GB & IRE)

CodeRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)Best ORFirst runLast run
Flat1130227.3%36.4%£56,677€09710 May 2510 Oct 26
Flat
Code
Flat
Runs
11
Wins
3
2nd
0
3rd
2
Win %
27.3%
Place %
36.4%
Prize GB (£)
£56,677
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Best OR
97
First run
10 May 25
Last run
10 Oct 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 (€)
Flat Turf1130227.3%36.4%£56,677€0
Flat Turf
Race type
Flat Turf
Runs
11
Wins
3
2nd
0
3rd
2
Win %
27.3%
Place %
36.4%
Prize GB (£)
£56,677
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By going

GoingRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Good to Firm40010.0%0.0%£2,790€0
Good420050.0%50.0%£35,946€0
Good to Soft20010.0%50.0%£10,274€0
Soft1100100.0%100.0%£7,668€0
Good to Firm
Going
Good to Firm
Runs
4
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,790
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Good
Going
Good
Runs
4
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£35,946
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Good to Soft
Going
Good to Soft
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£10,274
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Soft
Going
Soft
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£7,668
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By distance

DistanceRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
5f to 6f1130227.3%36.4%£56,677€0
5f to 6f
Distance
5f to 6f
Runs
11
Wins
3
2nd
0
3rd
2
Win %
27.3%
Place %
36.4%
Prize GB (£)
£56,677
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 (€)
Goodwood310133.3%66.7%£14,922€0
York30000.0%0.0%£6,040€0
Ascot20010.0%0.0%£2,790€0
Beverley1100100.0%100.0%£25,770€0
Newmarket1100100.0%100.0%£6,778€0
Sandown10000.0%0.0%£378€0
Goodwood
Course
Goodwood
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
33.3%
Place %
66.7%
Prize GB (£)
£14,922
Prize IRE (€)
€0
York
Course
York
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£6,040
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Ascot
Course
Ascot
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,790
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Beverley
Course
Beverley
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£25,770
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Newmarket
Course
Newmarket
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£6,778
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Sandown
Course
Sandown
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£378
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By class

ClassRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Listed10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Class 2610116.7%33.3%£39,442€0
Class 320010.0%0.0%£2,790€0
Class 42200100.0%100.0%£14,446€0
Listed
Class
Listed
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Class 2
Class
Class 2
Runs
6
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
16.7%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£39,442
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Class 3
Class
Class 3
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,790
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Class 4
Class
Class 4
Runs
2
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£14,446
Prize IRE (€)
€0

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

By field size

RunnersRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
6 to 8 runners320166.7%66.7%£36,228€0
9 to 12 runners310133.3%66.7%£14,410€0
17+ runners50000.0%0.0%£6,040€0
6 to 8 runners
Runners
6 to 8 runners
Runs
3
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
66.7%
Place %
66.7%
Prize GB (£)
£36,228
Prize IRE (€)
€0
9 to 12 runners
Runners
9 to 12 runners
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
33.3%
Place %
66.7%
Prize GB (£)
£14,410
Prize IRE (€)
€0
17+ runners
Runners
17+ runners
Runs
5
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£6,040
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By month

MonthRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
April10000.0%0.0%£378€0
May210150.0%50.0%£28,560€0
June10000.0%0.0%£0€0
July10000.0%0.0%£0€0
August30010.0%33.3%£10,274€0
September2200100.0%100.0%£14,446€0
October10000.0%0.0%£3,020€0
April
Month
April
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£378
Prize IRE (€)
€0
May
Month
May
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£28,560
Prize IRE (€)
€0
June
Month
June
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
July
Month
July
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
August
Month
August
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£10,274
Prize IRE (€)
€0
September
Month
September
Runs
2
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£14,446
Prize IRE (€)
€0
October
Month
October
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£3,020
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By jockey

JockeyRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
James Doyle50010.0%20.0%£7,632€0
Oisin Murphy210150.0%50.0%£10,458€0
Billy Loughnane1100100.0%100.0%£6,778€0
PJ McDonald1100100.0%100.0%£25,770€0
PJ McDonald10000.0%0.0%£3,020€0
Saffie Osborne10000.0%0.0%£3,020€0
James Doyle
Runs
5
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
20.0%
Prize GB (£)
£7,632
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Oisin Murphy
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£10,458
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Billy Loughnane
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£6,778
Prize IRE (€)
€0
PJ McDonald
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£25,770
Prize IRE (€)
€0
PJ McDonald
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£3,020
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Saffie Osborne
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£3,020
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By trainer

TrainerRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Andrew Balding1130227.3%36.4%£56,677€0
Andrew Balding
Runs
11
Wins
3
2nd
0
3rd
2
Win %
27.3%
Place %
36.4%
Prize GB (£)
£56,677
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By headgear

HeadgearRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
No headgear710214.3%28.6%£36,191€0
v420050.0%50.0%£20,486€0
No headgear
Headgear
No headgear
Runs
7
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
2
Win %
14.3%
Place %
28.6%
Prize GB (£)
£36,191
Prize IRE (€)
€0
v
Headgear
v
Runs
4
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£20,486
Prize IRE (€)
€0

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

By days since last run

Days since last runRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Debut / no previous run10010.0%0.0%£2,790€0
8 to 14 days2200100.0%100.0%£32,548€0
15 to 30 days510020.0%20.0%£13,708€0
31 to 60 days10010.0%100.0%£7,254€0
61 to 120 days10000.0%0.0%£0€0
121 to 365 days10000.0%0.0%£378€0
Debut / no previous run
Days since last run
Debut / no previous run
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,790
Prize IRE (€)
€0
8 to 14 days
Days since last run
8 to 14 days
Runs
2
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£32,548
Prize IRE (€)
€0
15 to 30 days
Days since last run
15 to 30 days
Runs
5
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
20.0%
Place %
20.0%
Prize GB (£)
£13,708
Prize IRE (€)
€0
31 to 60 days
Days since last run
31 to 60 days
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£7,254
Prize IRE (€)
€0
61 to 120 days
Days since last run
61 to 120 days
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
121 to 365 days
Days since last run
121 to 365 days
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£378
Prize IRE (€)
€0

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

By first-time headgear

HeadgearRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
First time in any headgear10000.0%0.0%£3,020€0
First time visor10000.0%0.0%£3,020€0
Headgear, all items worn before320066.7%66.7%£17,466€0
No headgear710214.3%28.6%£36,191€0
First time in any headgear
Headgear
First time in any headgear
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£3,020
Prize IRE (€)
€0
First time visor
Headgear
First time visor
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£3,020
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Headgear, all items worn before
Headgear
Headgear, all items worn before
Runs
3
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
66.7%
Place %
66.7%
Prize GB (£)
£17,466
Prize IRE (€)
€0
No headgear
Headgear
No headgear
Runs
7
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
2
Win %
14.3%
Place %
28.6%
Prize GB (£)
£36,191
Prize IRE (€)
€0

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

Pedigree

Pedigree

Sire branchMehmas (IRE)

Parent · 1

  1. SireMehmas (IRE)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Sire's sireAcclamation (GB)
  2. Sire's damLucina (GB)

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 branchLyons Lane (GB)

Parent · 1

  1. DamLyons Lane (GB)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Dam's sireShowcasing (GB)
  2. Dam's damBruni Heinke (IRE)

Great-grandparents · 4

  1. Dam's sire's sireNot traced
  2. Dam's sire's damNot traced
  3. Dam's dam's sireDutch Art (GB)
  4. Dam's dam's damNot traced
Mehmas (IRE)
Lyons Lane (GB)
Acclamation (GB)
Lucina (GB)
Showcasing (GB)
Bruni Heinke (IRE)
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Dutch Art (GB)
Not traced

Breeding card

HorseOld Is Gold (IRE)
Sexcolt
Foaled2023
SireMehmas (IRE)
DamLyons Lane (GB)
DamsireShowcasing (GB)
Sire's sireAcclamation (GB)
Sire's damLucina (GB)
2nd damBruni Heinke (IRE)
2nd dam's sireDutch Art (GB)
Dam's produce1 winners from 1 runners

Female line

  1. Lyons Lane (GB) · by Showcasing (GB) · 1 winners from 1 runners
  2. Bruni Heinke (IRE) · by Dutch Art (GB) · 4 winners from 7 runners
  3. Penchant (GB) · 3 winners from 8 runners

Sire, dam and damsire

SireDamDamsireBreederFoaledColourSexSire's avg winning distanceDamsire's avg winning distance
Mehmas (IRE)Lyons Lane (GB)Showcasing (GB)Camogue Stud Ltd23 Mar 23baycoltFlat 6.4f · NH 2mFlat 6.4f · NH 2m½f
Mehmas (IRE)
Breeder
Camogue Stud Ltd
Foaled
23 Mar 23
Colour
bay
Sex
colt
Sire's avg winning distance
Flat 6.4f · NH 2m
Damsire's avg winning distance
Flat 6.4f · NH 2m½f

Progeny of Mehmas (IRE) in this horse's best conditions

ConditionRunsWinsPlacedWin %Place %This horse runsThis horse wins
All Flat runs7,2938532,22811.7%30.5%113
At 5f to 6f4,2745141,38312.0%32.4%113
On Good going1,92321158911.0%30.6%42
At 5f to 6f on Good going1,14112736511.1%32.0%42
All Flat runs
Condition
All Flat runs
Runs
7,293
Wins
853
Placed
2,228
Win %
11.7%
Place %
30.5%
This horse runs
11
This horse wins
3
At 5f to 6f
Condition
At 5f to 6f
Runs
4,274
Wins
514
Placed
1,383
Win %
12.0%
Place %
32.4%
This horse runs
11
This horse wins
3
On Good going
Condition
On Good going
Runs
1,923
Wins
211
Placed
589
Win %
11.0%
Place %
30.6%
This horse runs
4
This horse wins
2
At 5f to 6f on Good going
Condition
At 5f to 6f on Good going
Runs
1,141
Wins
127
Placed
365
Win %
11.1%
Place %
32.0%
This horse runs
4
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.

Mehmas (IRE) × Showcasing (GB) mares (the cross)

CodeRunnersWinnersWinners %Black-type winnersRunsWins2nd/3rdWin %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Flat7228.6%0544137.4%£103,030€2,440
Flat
Code
Flat
Runners
7
Winners
2
Winners %
28.6%
Black-type winners
0
Runs
54
Wins
4
2nd/3rd
13
Win %
7.4%
Prize GB (£)
£103,030
Prize IRE (€)
€2,440

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

HorseRunsWinsBlack-type winsPrize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Old Is Gold (IRE)1130£56,677€0
Amestris (GB)1010£35,376€0
Tyrant Gg (IRE)300£4,437€0
Twist Or Stick (GB)600£2,694€0
Ms Olivia (IRE)700£0€2,440
Thankfully Simmy (GB)800£3,601€0
Sprinting Speed (IRE)900£245€0
Old Is Gold (IRE)
Runs
11
Wins
3
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£56,677
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Amestris (GB)
Runs
10
Wins
1
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£35,376
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Tyrant Gg (IRE)
Runs
3
Wins
0
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£4,437
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Twist Or Stick (GB)
Runs
6
Wins
0
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£2,694
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Ms Olivia (IRE)
Runs
7
Wins
0
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,440
Thankfully Simmy (GB)
Runs
8
Wins
0
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£3,601
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Sprinting Speed (IRE)
Runs
9
Wins
0
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£245
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Top 12 by best win level, then wins.

Ratings

Official ratings

CodeCurrent ORHighest ORLowest ORLast winning ORLast winRated runs
Flat9797838819 Sep 268
Flat
Code
Flat
Current OR
97
Highest OR
97
Lowest OR
83
Last winning OR
88
Last win
19 Sep 26
Rated runs
8

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
10 Oct 26YorkFlat9795/21
19 Sep 26NewmarketFlat8851/9
8 Sep 26GoodwoodFlat83-11/7
19 Aug 26YorkFlat84-25/19
30 Jul 26GoodwoodFlat86-110/18
24 Apr 26SandownFlat87-16/9
20 Aug 25YorkFlat88112/19
1 Aug 25GoodwoodFlat87-3/11
  • 5/2110 Oct 26 · York
    All fields
    Date
    10 Oct 26
    Course
    York
    Code
    Flat
    OR
    97
    Change
    9
    Pos
    5/21
  • 1/919 Sep 26 · Newmarket
    All fields
    Date
    19 Sep 26
    Course
    Newmarket
    Code
    Flat
    OR
    88
    Change
    5
    Pos
    1/9
  • 1/78 Sep 26 · Goodwood
    All fields
    Date
    8 Sep 26
    Course
    Goodwood
    Code
    Flat
    OR
    83
    Change
    -1
    Pos
    1/7
  • 5/1919 Aug 26 · York
    All fields
    Date
    19 Aug 26
    Course
    York
    Code
    Flat
    OR
    84
    Change
    -2
    Pos
    5/19
  • 10/1830 Jul 26 · Goodwood
    All fields
    Date
    30 Jul 26
    Course
    Goodwood
    Code
    Flat
    OR
    86
    Change
    -1
    Pos
    10/18
  • 6/924 Apr 26 · Sandown
    All fields
    Date
    24 Apr 26
    Course
    Sandown
    Code
    Flat
    OR
    87
    Change
    -1
    Pos
    6/9
  • 12/1920 Aug 25 · York
    All fields
    Date
    20 Aug 25
    Course
    York
    Code
    Flat
    OR
    88
    Change
    1
    Pos
    12/19
  • 3/111 Aug 25 · Goodwood
    All fields
    Date
    1 Aug 25
    Course
    Goodwood
    Code
    Flat
    OR
    87
    Change
    -
    Pos
    3/11

Current mark v winning marks

CodeCurrent OROR last runChangeLast winning ORLast winv last winningHighest winning ORv highest winningHighest ORv highest
Flat979708819 Sep 269889970
Flat
Code
Flat
Current OR
97
OR last run
97
Change
0
Last winning OR
88
Last win
19 Sep 26
v last winning
9
Highest winning OR
88
v highest winning
9
Highest OR
97
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

Lyons Lane (GB)

G1 winners
0
Produce
1 winners from 1 runners

Full siblings

Old Is Gold is the only foal out of Lyons Lane (GB) to have raced in Britain or Ireland.

Half siblings

Old Is Gold is the only foal out of Lyons Lane (GB) to have raced in Britain or Ireland.

Female line

  1. 1Lyons Lane (GB) · by Showcasing (GB)
  2. 2Bruni Heinke (IRE) · by Dutch Art (GB)
  3. 3Penchant (GB)

Notable relatives

Great-uncle (out of 3rd dam)

First cousin once removed

View full Penchant family

In brief

How old is Old Is Gold?

Old Is Gold (IRE) is a 3-year-old bay colt, foaled on 23 March 2023.

Who are the sire and dam of Old Is Gold?

Old Is Gold (IRE) is by Mehmas (IRE) out of Lyons Lane (GB), a daughter of Showcasing (GB), and was bred by Camogue Stud Ltd.

Who trains Old Is Gold?

Old Is Gold (IRE) is trained by Andrew Balding and owned by Wathnan Racing, and has run for no other trainer in Britain or Ireland.

What is Old Is Gold's race record?

In Britain and Ireland, Old Is Gold (IRE) has won 3 of 11 races (27%). Runs abroad (for example in France, Dubai or the USA) are not included.

What is Old Is Gold's biggest win?

Old Is Gold (IRE)'s biggest win in Britain or Ireland came in the bet365 Two Year Old Trophy EBF Conditions Stakes at Beverley on 24 May 2025.

Has Old Is Gold ever been beaten?

Old Is Gold (IRE) has been beaten 8 times in 11 runs in Britain and Ireland, the first time on 10 May 2025 at Ascot (3rd of 7).

What is Old Is Gold's official rating?

Old Is Gold (IRE) is officially rated 97 on the Flat (also the career high).

When did Old Is Gold last run?

Old Is Gold (IRE) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 10 October 2026 at York in the Sky Bet Sprint Trophy Handicap Stakes (Heritage Handicap), finishing 5th of 21.

Is Old Is Gold related to any top horses?

Old Is Gold (IRE)'s black-type relatives in Britain and Ireland include Garswood (GB) (great-uncle, Group 2 winner), Cameo (IRE) (first cousin once removed, Listed winner) and Portland (IRE) (first cousin once removed, Listed winner), from the Penchant (GB) family.

What is Old Is Gold's record at Goodwood?

Old Is Gold (IRE) has run most often at Goodwood, with 1 win from 3 runs there.

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