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Horse profile
Watch Tower
- TrainerGer Lyons
- OwnerJ Kirkland
- FamilyEtive
- Sex
- colt
- Foaled
- 2023
- Colour
- chestnut
- Highest OR
- 81
- Record (GB & IRE)
- 1 win from 7 runs (14%)
- Prize money (GB & IRE)
- €23,545 IRE
- Official rating
- 81 (Flat)
- Last run (GB & IRE)
- 22 Jul 2026, Naas (IRE) (8/8)
- Last win (GB & IRE)
- 9 Jul 2026, Leopardstown
Recent form
4522418
Watch Tower 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jul 26 | Naas (IRE) | 8/8 | 5/2 | 4¾ | Colin Keane | Ger Lyons | NFP Handicap | Handicap (unclassified) | Flat Turf | 7f | Good | 9-5 | 81 | Eddie G (IRE) | €12,000 | 13 | 1/7 |
| 9 Jul 26 | Leopardstown | 1/10 | 4/1 | won 1¼ | Colin Keane | Ger Lyons | BOYLE Sports 'Pick Your Place' Handicap | Handicap (unclassified) | Flat Turf | 7f | Good | 9-0 | 73 | Invincible Will (IRE) | €15,000 | 20 | 0/8 |
| 19 Jun 26 | Limerick (IRE) | 4/6 | 5/1 | 4¾ | James Ryan | Ger Lyons | Conference & Banqueting Facilities @ Limerick Handicap | Handicap (unclassified) | Flat Turf | 7f | Soft | 9-8 | 73 | Zenford (IRE) | €8,835 | 191 | 0/5 |
| 10 Dec 25 | Dundalk (AW) (IRE) | 2/13 | 4/1 | 2 | Colin Keane | Ger Lyons | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Flat AW | 7f | Standard | 9-7 | 77 | Golden Trigger (IRE) | €10,620 | 21 | 1/11 |
| 19 Nov 25 | Dundalk (AW) | 2/8 | 7/4 | nk | Colin Keane | Ger Lyons | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Flat AW | 7f | Standard | 9-7 | - | Seoul Force (IRE) | €10,620 | 102 | 0/7 |
| 9 Aug 25 | Curragh (IRE) | 5/28 | 100/30F | 9 | Colin Keane | Ger Lyons | Audi Naas Irish EBF Maiden | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Flat Turf | 6f | Good | 9-7 | - | Mission Central (IRE) | €11,800 | 17 | 3/26 |
| 23 Jul 25 | Naas (IRE) | 4/17 | 12/1 | 5¼ | James Ryan | Ger Lyons | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Flat Turf | 6f | Yielding | 9-7 | - | Red Earth (IRE) | €10,620 | - | 0/16 |
NFP Handicap
Handicap (unclassified)7fGood
All fields
- Date
- 22 Jul 26
- Course
- Naas (IRE)
- Pos
- 8/8
- SP
- 5/2
- Btn
- 4¾
- Jockey
- Colin Keane
- Trainer
- Ger Lyons
- Race
- NFP Handicap
- Class
- Handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Flat Turf
- Dist
- 7f
- Going
- Good
- Wgt
- 9-5
- OR
- 81
- Winner / 2nd
- Eddie G (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €12,000
- Days
- 13
- Future form
- 1/7
BOYLE Sports 'Pick Your Place' Handicap
Handicap (unclassified)7fGood
All fields
- Date
- 9 Jul 26
- Course
- Leopardstown
- Pos
- 1/10
- SP
- 4/1
- Btn
- won 1¼
- Jockey
- Colin Keane
- Trainer
- Ger Lyons
- Race
- BOYLE Sports 'Pick Your Place' Handicap
- Class
- Handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Flat Turf
- Dist
- 7f
- Going
- Good
- Wgt
- 9-0
- OR
- 73
- Winner / 2nd
- Invincible Will (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €15,000
- Days
- 20
- Future form
- 0/8
Conference & Banqueting Facilities @ Limerick Handicap
Handicap (unclassified)7fSoft
All fields
- Date
- 19 Jun 26
- Course
- Limerick (IRE)
- Pos
- 4/6
- SP
- 5/1
- Btn
- 4¾
- Jockey
- James Ryan
- Trainer
- Ger Lyons
- Race
- Conference & Banqueting Facilities @ Limerick Handicap
- Class
- Handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Flat Turf
- Dist
- 7f
- Going
- Soft
- Wgt
- 9-8
- OR
- 73
- Winner / 2nd
- Zenford (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €8,835
- Days
- 191
- Future form
- 0/5
- 2/1310 Dec 25 · Dundalk (AW) (IRE)4/1
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden
Non-handicap (unclassified)7fStandard
All fields
- Date
- 10 Dec 25
- Course
- Dundalk (AW) (IRE)
- Pos
- 2/13
- SP
- 4/1
- Btn
- 2
- Jockey
- Colin Keane
- Trainer
- Ger Lyons
- Race
- Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Flat AW
- Dist
- 7f
- Going
- Standard
- Wgt
- 9-7
- OR
- 77
- Winner / 2nd
- Golden Trigger (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €10,620
- Days
- 21
- Future form
- 1/11
- 2/819 Nov 25 · Dundalk (AW)7/4
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden
Non-handicap (unclassified)7fStandard
All fields
- Date
- 19 Nov 25
- Course
- Dundalk (AW)
- Pos
- 2/8
- SP
- 7/4
- Btn
- nk
- Jockey
- Colin Keane
- Trainer
- Ger Lyons
- Race
- Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Flat AW
- Dist
- 7f
- Going
- Standard
- Wgt
- 9-7
- OR
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Seoul Force (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €10,620
- Days
- 102
- Future form
- 0/7
- 5/289 Aug 25 · Curragh (IRE)100/30F
Audi Naas Irish EBF Maiden
Non-handicap (unclassified)6fGood
All fields
- Date
- 9 Aug 25
- Course
- Curragh (IRE)
- Pos
- 5/28
- SP
- 100/30F
- Btn
- 9
- Jockey
- Colin Keane
- Trainer
- Ger Lyons
- Race
- Audi Naas Irish EBF Maiden
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Flat Turf
- Dist
- 6f
- Going
- Good
- Wgt
- 9-7
- OR
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Mission Central (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €11,800
- Days
- 17
- Future form
- 3/26
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden
Non-handicap (unclassified)6fYielding
All fields
- Date
- 23 Jul 25
- Course
- Naas (IRE)
- Pos
- 4/17
- SP
- 12/1
- Btn
- 5¼
- Jockey
- James Ryan
- Trainer
- Ger Lyons
- Race
- Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Flat Turf
- Dist
- 6f
- Going
- Yielding
- Wgt
- 9-7
- OR
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Red Earth (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €10,620
- Days
- -
- Future form
- 0/16
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jul 26 | Naas (IRE) | NFP Handicap | 8/8 | Eddie G (IRE) | 1 | 28 Jul 26 | Galway (IRE) | caulfieldindustrial.com Handicap |
| 10 Dec 25 | Dundalk (AW) (IRE) | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden | 2/13 | Goldinthesea (IRE) | 3 | 9 Jan 26 | Dundalk (AW) (IRE) | Group Deals Available At Dundalk Stadium Maiden |
| 9 Aug 25 | Curragh (IRE) | Audi Naas Irish EBF Maiden | 5/28 | Mission Central (IRE) | 1 | 30 Aug 25 | Curragh (IRE) | Heider Family Stables Round Tower Stakes |
| 9 Aug 25 | Curragh (IRE) | Audi Naas Irish EBF Maiden | 5/28 | Controlled (IRE) | 8 | 18 Sep 25 | Naas (IRE) | Goffs Two Million Series Maiden |
| 9 Aug 25 | Curragh (IRE) | Audi Naas Irish EBF Maiden | 5/28 | Bay Of Supremacy (IRE) | 18 | 18 Sep 25 | Naas (IRE) | Aloga Equestrian Nursery Handicap |
- 8/822 Jul 26 · Naas (IRE)
NFP Handicap
All fields
- Date
- 22 Jul 26
- Course
- Naas (IRE)
- Race
- NFP Handicap
- This horse
- 8/8
- Winner next time
- Eddie G (IRE)
- Their pos
- 1
- Won on
- 28 Jul 26
- Race won
- caulfieldindustrial.com Handicap
- 2/1310 Dec 25 · Dundalk (AW) (IRE)
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden
All fields
- Date
- 10 Dec 25
- Course
- Dundalk (AW) (IRE)
- Race
- Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden
- This horse
- 2/13
- Winner next time
- Goldinthesea (IRE)
- Their pos
- 3
- Won on
- 9 Jan 26
- At
- Dundalk (AW) (IRE)
- Race won
- Group Deals Available At Dundalk Stadium Maiden
- 5/289 Aug 25 · Curragh (IRE)
Audi Naas Irish EBF Maiden
All fields
- Date
- 9 Aug 25
- Course
- Curragh (IRE)
- Race
- Audi Naas Irish EBF Maiden
- This horse
- 5/28
- Winner next time
- Mission Central (IRE)
- Their pos
- 1
- Won on
- 30 Aug 25
- At
- Curragh (IRE)
- Race won
- Heider Family Stables Round Tower Stakes
- 5/289 Aug 25 · Curragh (IRE)
Audi Naas Irish EBF Maiden
All fields
- Date
- 9 Aug 25
- Course
- Curragh (IRE)
- Race
- Audi Naas Irish EBF Maiden
- This horse
- 5/28
- Winner next time
- Controlled (IRE)
- Their pos
- 8
- Won on
- 18 Sep 25
- Race won
- Goffs Two Million Series Maiden
- 5/289 Aug 25 · Curragh (IRE)
Audi Naas Irish EBF Maiden
All fields
- Date
- 9 Aug 25
- Course
- Curragh (IRE)
- Race
- Audi Naas Irish EBF Maiden
- This horse
- 5/28
- Winner next time
- Bay Of Supremacy (IRE)
- Their pos
- 18
- Won on
- 18 Sep 25
- Race won
- Aloga Equestrian Nursery Handicap
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 (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ger Lyons | 23 Jul 25 | 22 Jul 26 | 4/17 | 77 | 81 | 81 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | £0 | €23,545 |
Ger Lyons
- Trainer
- Ger Lyons
- First run
- 23 Jul 25
- Last run
- 22 Jul 26
- First run for yard
- 4/17
- OR first run
- 77
- OR last run
- 81
- Best OR
- 81
- Runs
- 7
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 2
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €23,545
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | £0 | €23,545 | 81 | 23 Jul 25 | 22 Jul 26 |
Flat
- Code
- Flat
- Runs
- 7
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 2
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €23,545
- Best OR
- 81
- First run
- 23 Jul 25
- Last run
- 22 Jul 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 (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Turf | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €16,705 | ||
| Flat AW | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | £0 | €6,840 |
Flat Turf
- Race type
- Flat Turf
- Runs
- 5
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €16,705
Flat AW
- Race type
- Flat AW
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 2
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €6,840
By going
| Going | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €15,400 | ||
| Yielding | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €720 | ||
| Soft | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €585 | ||
| Standard | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | £0 | €6,840 |
Good
- Going
- Good
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €15,400
Yielding
- Going
- Yielding
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €720
Soft
- Going
- Soft
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €585
Standard
- Going
- Standard
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 2
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €6,840
By distance
| Distance | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5f to 6f | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €1,120 | ||
| 7f to 1m | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | £0 | €22,425 |
5f to 6f
- Distance
- 5f to 6f
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €1,120
7f to 1m
- Distance
- 7f to 1m
- Runs
- 5
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 2
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €22,425
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 (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naas (IRE) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €720 | ||
| Leopardstown | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €15,000 | ||
| Curragh (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €400 | ||
| Dundalk (AW) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | £0 | €3,420 | ||
| Dundalk (AW) (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | £0 | €3,420 | ||
| Limerick (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €585 |
Naas (IRE)
- Course
- Naas (IRE)
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €720
Leopardstown
- Course
- Leopardstown
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €15,000
Curragh (IRE)
- Course
- Curragh (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €400
Dundalk (AW)
- Course
- Dundalk (AW)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €3,420
Dundalk (AW) (IRE)
- Course
- Dundalk (AW) (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €3,420
Limerick (IRE)
- Course
- Limerick (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €585
By class
| Class | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-handicap (unclassified) | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | £0 | €7,960 | ||
| Handicap (unclassified) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €15,585 |
Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Runs
- 4
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 2
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €7,960
Handicap (unclassified)
- Class
- Handicap (unclassified)
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €15,585
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 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | £0 | €4,005 | ||
| 9 to 12 runners | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €15,000 | ||
| 13 to 16 runners | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | £0 | €3,420 | ||
| 17+ runners | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €1,120 |
6 to 8 runners
- Runners
- 6 to 8 runners
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €4,005
9 to 12 runners
- Runners
- 9 to 12 runners
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €15,000
13 to 16 runners
- Runners
- 13 to 16 runners
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €3,420
17+ runners
- Runners
- 17+ runners
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €1,120
By month
| Month | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €585 | ||
| July | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €15,720 | ||
| August | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €400 | ||
| November | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | £0 | €3,420 | ||
| December | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | £0 | €3,420 |
June
- Month
- June
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €585
July
- Month
- July
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €15,720
August
- Month
- August
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €400
November
- Month
- November
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €3,420
December
- Month
- December
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €3,420
By jockey
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Keane | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | £0 | €22,240 | ||
| James Ryan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €1,305 |
Colin Keane
- Jockey
- Colin Keane
- Runs
- 5
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 2
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €22,240
James Ryan
- Jockey
- James Ryan
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €1,305
By trainer
| Trainer | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ger Lyons | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | £0 | €23,545 |
Ger Lyons
- Trainer
- Ger Lyons
- Runs
- 7
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 2
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €23,545
By headgear
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No headgear | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | £0 | €23,545 |
No headgear
- Headgear
- No headgear
- Runs
- 7
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 2
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €23,545
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 | €720 | ||
| 8 to 14 days | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 15 to 30 days | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | £0 | €18,820 | ||
| 61 to 120 days | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | £0 | €3,420 | ||
| 121 to 365 days | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €585 |
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 (€)
- €720
8 to 14 days
- Days since last run
- 8 to 14 days
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
15 to 30 days
- Days since last run
- 15 to 30 days
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €18,820
61 to 120 days
- Days since last run
- 61 to 120 days
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €3,420
121 to 365 days
- Days since last run
- 121 to 365 days
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €585
Counted from the previous run in Britain or Ireland; runs abroad are not seen.
Pedigree
Pedigree
Sire branchStarspangledbanner (AUS)
Parent · 1
Grandparents · 2
- Sire's sireChoisir (AUS)
- Sire's damGold Anthem (AUS)
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 branchNovantae (GB)
Parent · 1
Grandparents · 2
- Dam's sirePivotal (GB)
- Dam's damEtive (USA)
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
Etive (USA)
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Breeding card
HorseWatch Tower (IRE)
Sexcolt
Foaled2023
SireStarspangledbanner (AUS)
DamNovantae (GB)
DamsirePivotal (GB)
Sire's sireChoisir (AUS)
Sire's damGold Anthem (AUS)
2nd damEtive (USA)
Dam's produce4 winners from 4 runners
Notable siblingShelly Banks (IRE)
Female line
- Novantae (GB) · by Pivotal (GB) · 4 winners from 4 runners
- Etive (USA) · 2 winners from 4 runners
Sire, dam and damsire
| Sire | Dam | Damsire | Breeder | Foaled | Colour | Sex | Sire's avg winning distance | Damsire's avg winning distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starspangledbanner (AUS) | Novantae (GB) | Pivotal (GB) | Manister House Stud & Gatewood Bell | 16 Apr 23 | chestnut | colt | Flat 6.8f · NH 2m | Flat 8.0f · NH 2m2f |
Starspangledbanner (AUS)
- Damsire
- Pivotal (GB)
- Breeder
- Manister House Stud & Gatewood Bell
- Foaled
- 16 Apr 23
- Colour
- chestnut
- Sex
- colt
- Sire's avg winning distance
- Flat 6.8f · NH 2m
- Damsire's avg winning distance
- Flat 8.0f · NH 2m2f
Progeny of Starspangledbanner (AUS) in this horse's best conditions
| Condition | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % | Place % | This horse runs | This horse wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat runs | 6,284 | 699 | 1,878 | 7 | 1 | ||
| At 7f to 1m | 2,533 | 272 | 741 | 5 | 1 | ||
| On Good going | 1,687 | 176 | 495 | 3 | 1 | ||
| At 7f to 1m on Good going | 641 | 73 | 183 | 2 | 1 |
All Flat runs
- Condition
- All Flat runs
- Runs
- 6,284
- Wins
- 699
- Placed
- 1,878
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 7
- This horse wins
- 1
At 7f to 1m
- Condition
- At 7f to 1m
- Runs
- 2,533
- Wins
- 272
- Placed
- 741
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 5
- This horse wins
- 1
On Good going
- Condition
- On Good going
- Runs
- 1,687
- Wins
- 176
- Placed
- 495
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 3
- This horse wins
- 1
At 7f to 1m on Good going
- Condition
- At 7f to 1m on Good going
- Runs
- 641
- Wins
- 73
- Placed
- 183
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 2
- 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.
Starspangledbanner (AUS) × Pivotal (GB) mares (the cross)
| Code | Runners | Winners | Winners % | Black-type winners | Runs | Wins | 2nd/3rd | Win % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 10 | 7 | 1 | 152 | 21 | 40 | £260,681 | €72,360 |
Flat
- Code
- Flat
- Runners
- 10
- Winners
- 7
- Winners %
- Black-type winners
- 1
- Runs
- 152
- Wins
- 21
- 2nd/3rd
- 40
- Win %
- Prize GB (£)
- £260,681
- Prize IRE (€)
- €72,360
All British and Irish runners by this sire out of mares by this damsire, since 1990 (includes this horse). Black type = Group/Grade 1-3 or Listed winner.
Best of the cross
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Black-type wins | Best win | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spangled (GB) | 12 | 5 | 1 | Group/Grade 3 | £76,490 | €0 |
| Rotherwick (IRE) | 69 | 6 | 0 | - | £88,354 | €0 |
| Hotrocket (IRE) | 9 | 3 | 0 | - | £0 | €37,690 |
| Pearle d'Or (IRE) | 19 | 3 | 0 | - | £67,473 | €11,125 |
| Effusive (GB) | 14 | 2 | 0 | - | £7,540 | €0 |
| Tawafag (GB) | 5 | 1 | 0 | - | £16,577 | €0 |
| Watch Tower (IRE) | 7 | 1 | 0 | - | £0 | €23,545 |
| Passing Storm (IRE) | 3 | 0 | 0 | - | £0 | €0 |
| Heathcliff's Girl (IRE) | 7 | 0 | 0 | - | £2,219 | €0 |
| Star Map (GB) | 7 | 0 | 0 | - | £2,028 | €0 |
Spangled (GB)
- Horse
- Spangled (GB)
- Runs
- 12
- Wins
- 5
- Black-type wins
- 1
- Best win
- Group/Grade 3
- Prize GB (£)
- £76,490
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Rotherwick (IRE)
- Horse
- Rotherwick (IRE)
- Runs
- 69
- Wins
- 6
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £88,354
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Hotrocket (IRE)
- Horse
- Hotrocket (IRE)
- Runs
- 9
- Wins
- 3
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €37,690
Pearle d'Or (IRE)
- Horse
- Pearle d'Or (IRE)
- Runs
- 19
- Wins
- 3
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £67,473
- Prize IRE (€)
- €11,125
Effusive (GB)
- Horse
- Effusive (GB)
- Runs
- 14
- Wins
- 2
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £7,540
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Tawafag (GB)
- Horse
- Tawafag (GB)
- Runs
- 5
- Wins
- 1
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £16,577
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Watch Tower (IRE)
- Horse
- Watch Tower (IRE)
- Runs
- 7
- Wins
- 1
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €23,545
Passing Storm (IRE)
- Horse
- Passing Storm (IRE)
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 0
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Heathcliff's Girl (IRE)
- Runs
- 7
- Wins
- 0
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £2,219
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Star Map (GB)
- Horse
- Star Map (GB)
- Runs
- 7
- Wins
- 0
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £2,028
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 81 | 81 | 73 | 73 | 9 Jul 26 | 4 |
Flat
- Code
- Flat
- Current OR
- 81
- Highest OR
- 81
- Lowest OR
- 73
- Last winning OR
- 73
- Last win
- 9 Jul 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jul 26 | Naas (IRE) | Flat | 81 | 8 | 8/8 |
| 9 Jul 26 | Leopardstown | Flat | 73 | 0 | 1/10 |
| 19 Jun 26 | Limerick (IRE) | Flat | 73 | -4 | 4/6 |
| 10 Dec 25 | Dundalk (AW) (IRE) | Flat | 77 | - | 2/13 |
- 8/822 Jul 26 · Naas (IRE)
All fields
- Date
- 22 Jul 26
- Course
- Naas (IRE)
- Code
- Flat
- OR
- 81
- Change
- 8
- Pos
- 8/8
- 1/109 Jul 26 · Leopardstown
All fields
- Date
- 9 Jul 26
- Course
- Leopardstown
- Code
- Flat
- OR
- 73
- Change
- 0
- Pos
- 1/10
- 4/619 Jun 26 · Limerick (IRE)
All fields
- Date
- 19 Jun 26
- Course
- Limerick (IRE)
- Code
- Flat
- OR
- 73
- Change
- -4
- Pos
- 4/6
- 2/1310 Dec 25 · Dundalk (AW) (IRE)
All fields
- Date
- 10 Dec 25
- Course
- Dundalk (AW) (IRE)
- Code
- Flat
- OR
- 77
- Change
- -
- Pos
- 2/13
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 81 | 81 | 0 | 73 | 9 Jul 26 | 8 | 73 | 8 | 81 | 0 |
Flat
- Code
- Flat
- Current OR
- 81
- OR last run
- 81
- Change
- 0
- Last winning OR
- 73
- Last win
- 9 Jul 26
- v last winning
- 8
- Highest winning OR
- 73
- v highest winning
- 8
- Highest OR
- 81
- 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
- G1 winners
- 0
- Produce
- 4 winners from 4 runners
Full siblings
No other foal by Starspangledbanner (AUS) out of Novantae (GB) has raced in Britain or Ireland.
Half siblings
By Fast Company (IRE)
- Shelly Banks (IRE)2W · 26R
By No Nay Never (USA)
- Wilderness Girl (IRE)1W · 9R
By Sioux Nation (USA)
- Apache Spark (IRE)1W · 7R
Female line
- 1Novantae (GB) · by Pivotal (GB)
- 2Etive (USA)
Notable relatives
Uncle (out of 2nd dam)
- Isaac Newton (IRE)3W · 9R · 2 black-type
In brief
How old is Watch Tower?
Watch Tower (IRE) is a 3-year-old chestnut colt, foaled on 16 April 2023.
Who are the sire and dam of Watch Tower?
Watch Tower (IRE) is by Starspangledbanner (AUS) out of Novantae (GB), a daughter of Pivotal (GB), and was bred by Manister House Stud & Gatewood Bell.
Who trains Watch Tower?
Watch Tower (IRE) is trained by Ger Lyons and owned by J Kirkland, and has run for no other trainer in Britain or Ireland.
What is Watch Tower's race record?
In Britain and Ireland, Watch Tower (IRE) has won 1 of 7 races (14%).
What is Watch Tower's biggest win?
Watch Tower (IRE)'s only win in Britain or Ireland came in the BOYLE Sports 'Pick Your Place' Handicap at Leopardstown on 9 July 2026.
Has Watch Tower ever been beaten?
Watch Tower (IRE) has been beaten 6 times in 7 runs in Britain and Ireland, the first time on 23 July 2025 at Naas (IRE) (4th of 17).
What is Watch Tower's official rating?
Watch Tower (IRE) is officially rated 81 on the Flat (also the career high).
When did Watch Tower last run?
Watch Tower (IRE) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 22 July 2026 at Naas (IRE) in the NFP Handicap, finishing 8th of 8.
Is Watch Tower related to any top horses?
Watch Tower (IRE)'s black-type relatives in Britain and Ireland include Isaac Newton (IRE) (uncle, Group 3 winner), from the Etive (USA) family.
What is Watch Tower's record at Naas (IRE)?
Watch Tower (IRE) has run most often at Naas (IRE), with no wins from 2 runs there.
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