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Horse profile
Whatafoolbelieves
- TrainerJohn C McConnell
- OwnerThomas McGeough
- Sex
- gelding
- Foaled
- 2020
- Colour
- bay
- Highest OR
- 87
- Record (GB & IRE)
- 0 wins from 9 runs (0%)
- Prize money (GB & IRE)
- €400 IRE
- Official rating
- 85 (Jumps)
- Last run (GB & IRE)
- 2 Jul 2026, Limerick (IRE) (11/18)
- Last win (GB & IRE)
- Yet to win
Recent form
471319912UR811
Whatafoolbelieves 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 | Headgear | Winner / 2nd | Winner prize | Days | Future form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jul 26 | Limerick (IRE) | 11/18 | 50/1 | dist | Dylan Kidd | John C McConnell | Munster Suite At Limerick Races Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Div 1) | Handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 2m6½f | Good | 10-13 | 85 | tp | Sallap (IRE) | €5,900 | 23 | 3/13 |
| 9 Jun 26 | Sligo (IRE) | 8/15 | 16/1 | dist | Dylan Kidd | John C McConnell | Knocknarea Handicap Hurdle | Handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 2m4½f | Good | 11-3 | 87 | t | Larkins Lane (IRE) | €5,900 | 32 | 3/12 |
| 8 May 26 | Downpatrick (IRE) | UR/15 | 18/1 | - | Dylan Kidd | John C McConnell | Road Stud Installations Handicap Hurdle | Handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 2m6f | Good | 10-8 | 87 | t | Gangster Granny (IRE) | €5,900 | 94 | 3/13 |
| 3 Feb 26 | Fairyhouse (IRE) | 12/15 | 200/1 | dist | Ben Harvey | John C McConnell | BetVictor Still Best Odds Guaranteed Maiden Hurdle | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 2m | Heavy | 11-12 | - | t | Harwa (FR) | €7,375 | 14 | 1/13 |
| 20 Jan 26 | Down Royal (IRE) | 9/20 | 250/1 | dist | Ben Harvey | John C McConnell | Molson Coors Beverage Company Maiden Hurdle | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 2m1f | Yielding to Soft | 11-4 | - | t | Green Hope (GB) | €5,900 | 45 | 1/16 |
| 6 Dec 25 | Navan (IRE) | 19/26 | 125/1 | dist | Ben Harvey | John C McConnell | Timeless Sash Windows Maiden Hurdle | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 2m | Soft to Heavy | 11-12 | - | t | Road Exile (IRE) | €7,080 | 19 | 0/22 |
| 17 Nov 25 | Navan (IRE) | 13/22 | 100/1 | dist | Ben Harvey | John C McConnell | Kilberry Pub & Kitchen Maiden Hurdle | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 2m4f | Soft to Heavy | 11-12 | - | t | Classical Creek (GB) | €8,850 | 73 | 0/20 |
| 5 Sep 25 | Kilbeggan (IRE) | 7/12 | 40/1 | 23¼ | Ms L A Byrne | John C McConnell | End Of Season Celebration (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race | Non-handicap (unclassified) | NH Flat | 2m3½f | Good to Yielding | 11-7 | - | t | St Lawrence's Well (IRE) | €5,900 | 26 | 0/9 |
| 10 Aug 25 | Downpatrick (IRE) | 4/5 | 16/1 | 7 | Ms L A Byrne | John C McConnell | Download The Tote App INH Flat Race | Non-handicap (unclassified) | NH Flat | 2m3f | Good | 11-7 | - | t | Minella Supreme (IRE) | €5,900 | - | 0/3 |
Munster Suite At Limerick Races Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Div 1)
Handicap (unclassified)2m6½fGood
All fields
- Date
- 2 Jul 26
- Course
- Limerick (IRE)
- Pos
- 11/18
- SP
- 50/1
- Btn
- dist
- Jockey
- Dylan Kidd
- Trainer
- John C McConnell
- Race
- Munster Suite At Limerick Races Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Div 1)
- Class
- Handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 2m6½f
- Going
- Good
- Wgt
- 10-13
- OR
- 85
- Headgear
- tp
- Winner / 2nd
- Sallap (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €5,900
- Days
- 23
- Future form
- 3/13
Knocknarea Handicap Hurdle
Handicap (unclassified)2m4½fGood
All fields
- Date
- 9 Jun 26
- Course
- Sligo (IRE)
- Pos
- 8/15
- SP
- 16/1
- Btn
- dist
- Jockey
- Dylan Kidd
- Trainer
- John C McConnell
- Race
- Knocknarea Handicap Hurdle
- Class
- Handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 2m4½f
- Going
- Good
- Wgt
- 11-3
- OR
- 87
- Headgear
- t
- Winner / 2nd
- Larkins Lane (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €5,900
- Days
- 32
- Future form
- 3/12
Road Stud Installations Handicap Hurdle
Handicap (unclassified)2m6fGood
All fields
- Date
- 8 May 26
- Course
- Downpatrick (IRE)
- Pos
- UR/15
- SP
- 18/1
- Btn
- -
- Jockey
- Dylan Kidd
- Trainer
- John C McConnell
- Race
- Road Stud Installations Handicap Hurdle
- Class
- Handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 2m6f
- Going
- Good
- Wgt
- 10-8
- OR
- 87
- Headgear
- t
- Winner / 2nd
- Gangster Granny (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €5,900
- Days
- 94
- Future form
- 3/13
BetVictor Still Best Odds Guaranteed Maiden Hurdle
Non-handicap (unclassified)2mHeavy
All fields
- Date
- 3 Feb 26
- Course
- Fairyhouse (IRE)
- Pos
- 12/15
- SP
- 200/1
- Btn
- dist
- Jockey
- Ben Harvey
- Trainer
- John C McConnell
- Race
- BetVictor Still Best Odds Guaranteed Maiden Hurdle
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 2m
- Going
- Heavy
- Wgt
- 11-12
- OR
- -
- Headgear
- t
- Winner / 2nd
- Harwa (FR)
- Winner prize
- €7,375
- Days
- 14
- Future form
- 1/13
Molson Coors Beverage Company Maiden Hurdle
Non-handicap (unclassified)2m1fYielding to Soft
All fields
- Date
- 20 Jan 26
- Course
- Down Royal (IRE)
- Pos
- 9/20
- SP
- 250/1
- Btn
- dist
- Jockey
- Ben Harvey
- Trainer
- John C McConnell
- Race
- Molson Coors Beverage Company Maiden Hurdle
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 2m1f
- Going
- Yielding to Soft
- Wgt
- 11-4
- OR
- -
- Headgear
- t
- Winner / 2nd
- Green Hope (GB)
- Winner prize
- €5,900
- Days
- 45
- Future form
- 1/16
Timeless Sash Windows Maiden Hurdle
Non-handicap (unclassified)2mSoft to Heavy
All fields
- Date
- 6 Dec 25
- Course
- Navan (IRE)
- Pos
- 19/26
- SP
- 125/1
- Btn
- dist
- Jockey
- Ben Harvey
- Trainer
- John C McConnell
- Race
- Timeless Sash Windows Maiden Hurdle
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 2m
- Going
- Soft to Heavy
- Wgt
- 11-12
- OR
- -
- Headgear
- t
- Winner / 2nd
- Road Exile (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €7,080
- Days
- 19
- Future form
- 0/22
Kilberry Pub & Kitchen Maiden Hurdle
Non-handicap (unclassified)2m4fSoft to Heavy
All fields
- Date
- 17 Nov 25
- Course
- Navan (IRE)
- Pos
- 13/22
- SP
- 100/1
- Btn
- dist
- Jockey
- Ben Harvey
- Trainer
- John C McConnell
- Race
- Kilberry Pub & Kitchen Maiden Hurdle
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 2m4f
- Going
- Soft to Heavy
- Wgt
- 11-12
- OR
- -
- Headgear
- t
- Winner / 2nd
- Classical Creek (GB)
- Winner prize
- €8,850
- Days
- 73
- Future form
- 0/20
End Of Season Celebration (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race
Non-handicap (unclassified)2m3½fGood to Yielding
All fields
- Date
- 5 Sep 25
- Course
- Kilbeggan (IRE)
- Pos
- 7/12
- SP
- 40/1
- Btn
- 23¼
- Jockey
- Ms L A Byrne
- Trainer
- John C McConnell
- Race
- End Of Season Celebration (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- NH Flat
- Dist
- 2m3½f
- Going
- Good to Yielding
- Wgt
- 11-7
- OR
- -
- Headgear
- t
- Winner / 2nd
- St Lawrence's Well (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €5,900
- Days
- 26
- Future form
- 0/9
Download The Tote App INH Flat Race
Non-handicap (unclassified)2m3fGood
All fields
- Date
- 10 Aug 25
- Course
- Downpatrick (IRE)
- Pos
- 4/5
- SP
- 16/1
- Btn
- 7
- Jockey
- Ms L A Byrne
- Trainer
- John C McConnell
- Race
- Download The Tote App INH Flat Race
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- NH Flat
- Dist
- 2m3f
- Going
- Good
- Wgt
- 11-7
- OR
- -
- Headgear
- t
- Winner / 2nd
- Minella Supreme (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €5,900
- Days
- -
- Future form
- 0/3
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 Jul 26 | Limerick (IRE) | Munster Suite At Limerick Races Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Div 1) | 11/18 | Illtakehimmyself (IRE) | 3 | 16 Jul 26 | Killarney (IRE) | Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (Div I) |
| 2 Jul 26 | Limerick (IRE) | Munster Suite At Limerick Races Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Div 1) | 11/18 | She'll Be Kept (IRE) | 6 | 21 Jul 26 | Ballinrobe (IRE) | Sweeney Oil Handicap Hurdle (Div II) |
| 2 Jul 26 | Limerick (IRE) | Munster Suite At Limerick Races Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Div 1) | 11/18 | Ocean Murphy (GB) | 9 | 23 Jul 26 | Wexford (IRE) | Wexford Racecourse Ladies Handicap Hurdle |
| 9 Jun 26 | Sligo (IRE) | Knocknarea Handicap Hurdle | 8/15 | Love Like This (IRE) | 3 | 15 Jun 26 | Kilbeggan (IRE) | Follow Kilbeggan On Instagram Handicap Hurdle (Div II) |
| 9 Jun 26 | Sligo (IRE) | Knocknarea Handicap Hurdle | 8/15 | Joya Del Mar (IRE) | 6 | 13 Jun 26 | Downpatrick (IRE) | Denvir's Of Downpatrick (Q.R.) Handicap Hurdle (Div II) |
| 9 Jun 26 | Sligo (IRE) | Knocknarea Handicap Hurdle | 8/15 | Backinabit (IRE) | - | 3 Jul 26 | Wexford (IRE) | Clearwater Construction Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Div 2) |
| 8 May 26 | Downpatrick (IRE) | Road Stud Installations Handicap Hurdle | UR/15 | Lecale's Diamond (IRE) | 4 | 27 May 26 | Wexford (IRE) | Wexford Harbour Handicap Hurdle |
| 8 May 26 | Downpatrick (IRE) | Road Stud Installations Handicap Hurdle | UR/15 | L'Un Deux Trois (IRE) | 6 | 7 Aug 26 | Gowran Park (IRE) | 1XBET.IE COMMITMENT TO IRISH RACING (Ladies) Handicap |
| 8 May 26 | Downpatrick (IRE) | Road Stud Installations Handicap Hurdle | UR/15 | Joya Del Mar (IRE) | 13 | 22 May 26 | Downpatrick (IRE) | Frank And Brian Fitzsimons Memorial Handicap Hurdle |
| 3 Feb 26 | Fairyhouse (IRE) | BetVictor Still Best Odds Guaranteed Maiden Hurdle | 12/15 | Royal Soldier (IRE) | 4 | 7 Mar 26 | Gowran Park (IRE) | BOYLE Sports Cheltenham Bank Builder Jackpot Handicap Hurdle |
| 20 Jan 26 | Down Royal (IRE) | Molson Coors Beverage Company Maiden Hurdle | 9/20 | Star Of The Week (FR) | 2 | 22 Feb 26 | Naas (IRE) | William Hill Ireland Bet10 Get5 Maiden Hurdle |
- 11/182 Jul 26 · Limerick (IRE)
Munster Suite At Limerick Races Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Div 1)
All fields
- Date
- 2 Jul 26
- Course
- Limerick (IRE)
- Race
- Munster Suite At Limerick Races Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Div 1)
- This horse
- 11/18
- Winner next time
- Illtakehimmyself (IRE)
- Their pos
- 3
- Won on
- 16 Jul 26
- Race won
- Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (Div I)
- 11/182 Jul 26 · Limerick (IRE)
Munster Suite At Limerick Races Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Div 1)
All fields
- Date
- 2 Jul 26
- Course
- Limerick (IRE)
- Race
- Munster Suite At Limerick Races Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Div 1)
- This horse
- 11/18
- Winner next time
- She'll Be Kept (IRE)
- Their pos
- 6
- Won on
- 21 Jul 26
- Race won
- Sweeney Oil Handicap Hurdle (Div II)
- 11/182 Jul 26 · Limerick (IRE)
Munster Suite At Limerick Races Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Div 1)
All fields
- Date
- 2 Jul 26
- Course
- Limerick (IRE)
- Race
- Munster Suite At Limerick Races Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Div 1)
- This horse
- 11/18
- Winner next time
- Ocean Murphy (GB)
- Their pos
- 9
- Won on
- 23 Jul 26
- Race won
- Wexford Racecourse Ladies Handicap Hurdle
- 8/159 Jun 26 · Sligo (IRE)
Knocknarea Handicap Hurdle
All fields
- Date
- 9 Jun 26
- Course
- Sligo (IRE)
- Race
- Knocknarea Handicap Hurdle
- This horse
- 8/15
- Winner next time
- Love Like This (IRE)
- Their pos
- 3
- Won on
- 15 Jun 26
- Race won
- Follow Kilbeggan On Instagram Handicap Hurdle (Div II)
- 8/159 Jun 26 · Sligo (IRE)
Knocknarea Handicap Hurdle
All fields
- Date
- 9 Jun 26
- Course
- Sligo (IRE)
- Race
- Knocknarea Handicap Hurdle
- This horse
- 8/15
- Winner next time
- Joya Del Mar (IRE)
- Their pos
- 6
- Won on
- 13 Jun 26
- Race won
- Denvir's Of Downpatrick (Q.R.) Handicap Hurdle (Div II)
- 8/159 Jun 26 · Sligo (IRE)
Knocknarea Handicap Hurdle
All fields
- Date
- 9 Jun 26
- Course
- Sligo (IRE)
- Race
- Knocknarea Handicap Hurdle
- This horse
- 8/15
- Winner next time
- Backinabit (IRE)
- Their pos
- -
- Won on
- 3 Jul 26
- Race won
- Clearwater Construction Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Div 2)
- UR/158 May 26 · Downpatrick (IRE)
Road Stud Installations Handicap Hurdle
All fields
- Date
- 8 May 26
- Course
- Downpatrick (IRE)
- Race
- Road Stud Installations Handicap Hurdle
- This horse
- UR/15
- Winner next time
- Lecale's Diamond (IRE)
- Their pos
- 4
- Won on
- 27 May 26
- Race won
- Wexford Harbour Handicap Hurdle
- UR/158 May 26 · Downpatrick (IRE)
Road Stud Installations Handicap Hurdle
All fields
- Date
- 8 May 26
- Course
- Downpatrick (IRE)
- Race
- Road Stud Installations Handicap Hurdle
- This horse
- UR/15
- Winner next time
- L'Un Deux Trois (IRE)
- Their pos
- 6
- Won on
- 7 Aug 26
- Race won
- 1XBET.IE COMMITMENT TO IRISH RACING (Ladies) Handicap
- UR/158 May 26 · Downpatrick (IRE)
Road Stud Installations Handicap Hurdle
All fields
- Date
- 8 May 26
- Course
- Downpatrick (IRE)
- Race
- Road Stud Installations Handicap Hurdle
- This horse
- UR/15
- Winner next time
- Joya Del Mar (IRE)
- Their pos
- 13
- Won on
- 22 May 26
- Race won
- Frank And Brian Fitzsimons Memorial Handicap Hurdle
- 12/153 Feb 26 · Fairyhouse (IRE)
BetVictor Still Best Odds Guaranteed Maiden Hurdle
All fields
- Date
- 3 Feb 26
- Course
- Fairyhouse (IRE)
- Race
- BetVictor Still Best Odds Guaranteed Maiden Hurdle
- This horse
- 12/15
- Winner next time
- Royal Soldier (IRE)
- Their pos
- 4
- Won on
- 7 Mar 26
- Race won
- BOYLE Sports Cheltenham Bank Builder Jackpot Handicap Hurdle
- 9/2020 Jan 26 · Down Royal (IRE)
Molson Coors Beverage Company Maiden Hurdle
All fields
- Date
- 20 Jan 26
- Course
- Down Royal (IRE)
- Race
- Molson Coors Beverage Company Maiden Hurdle
- This horse
- 9/20
- Winner next time
- Star Of The Week (FR)
- Their pos
- 2
- Won on
- 22 Feb 26
- Race won
- William Hill Ireland Bet10 Get5 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 (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John C McConnell | 10 Aug 25 | 2 Jul 26 | 4/5 | 87 | 85 | 87 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €400 |
John C McConnell
- Trainer
- John C McConnell
- First run
- 10 Aug 25
- Last run
- 2 Jul 26
- First run for yard
- 4/5
- OR first run
- 87
- OR last run
- 85
- Best OR
- 87
- Runs
- 9
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €400
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 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €400 | 87 | 10 Aug 25 | 2 Jul 26 |
National Hunt
- Code
- National Hunt
- Runs
- 9
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €400
- Best OR
- 87
- First run
- 10 Aug 25
- Last run
- 2 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 (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| NH Flat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €400 |
Hurdle
- Race type
- Hurdle
- Runs
- 7
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
NH Flat
- Race type
- NH Flat
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €400
By going
| Going | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €400 | ||
| Good to Yielding | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Yielding to Soft | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Soft to Heavy | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Good
- Going
- Good
- Runs
- 4
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €400
Good to Yielding
- Going
- Good to Yielding
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Yielding to Soft
- Going
- Yielding to Soft
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Soft to Heavy
- Going
- Soft to Heavy
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
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 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 2m2f to 2m5f | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €400 | ||
| 2m6f to 3m1f | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
2m to 2m1f
- Distance
- 2m to 2m1f
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
2m2f to 2m5f
- Distance
- 2m2f to 2m5f
- Runs
- 4
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €400
2m6f to 3m1f
- Distance
- 2m6f to 3m1f
- Runs
- 2
- 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 (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downpatrick (IRE) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €400 | ||
| Navan (IRE) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Down Royal (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Fairyhouse (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Kilbeggan (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Limerick (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Sligo (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Downpatrick (IRE)
- Course
- Downpatrick (IRE)
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €400
Navan (IRE)
- Course
- Navan (IRE)
- Runs
- 2
- 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
Fairyhouse (IRE)
- Course
- Fairyhouse (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Kilbeggan (IRE)
- Course
- Kilbeggan (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
Sligo (IRE)
- Course
- Sligo (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) | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €400 | ||
| Handicap (unclassified) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Runs
- 6
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €400
Handicap (unclassified)
- Class
- Handicap (unclassified)
- Runs
- 3
- 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 (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 5 runners | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €400 | ||
| 13 to 16 runners | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 9 to 12 runners | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 17+ runners | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
2 to 5 runners
- Runners
- 2 to 5 runners
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €400
13 to 16 runners
- Runners
- 13 to 16 runners
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
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
- 4
- 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| February | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| May | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| June | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| July | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| August | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €400 | ||
| September | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| November | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| December | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
January
- Month
- January
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
February
- Month
- February
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
May
- Month
- May
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
June
- Month
- June
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
July
- Month
- July
- 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 (€)
- €400
September
- Month
- September
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
November
- Month
- November
- 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 (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Harvey | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Dylan Kidd | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Ms L A Byrne | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €400 |
Ben Harvey
- Jockey
- Ben Harvey
- Runs
- 4
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Dylan Kidd
- Jockey
- Dylan Kidd
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Ms L A Byrne
- Jockey
- Ms L A Byrne
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €400
By trainer
| Trainer | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John C McConnell | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €400 |
John C McConnell
- Trainer
- John C McConnell
- Runs
- 9
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €400
By headgear
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| t | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €400 | ||
| tp | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
t
- Headgear
- t
- Runs
- 8
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €400
tp
- Headgear
- tp
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- 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 run | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debut / no previous run | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €400 | ||
| 8 to 14 days | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 15 to 30 days | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 31 to 60 days | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 61 to 120 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 (€)
- €400
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
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
31 to 60 days
- Days since last run
- 31 to 60 days
- Runs
- 2
- 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
- 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.
By first-time headgear
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First time in any headgear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €400 | ||
| First time cheekpieces | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| First time tongue strap | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €400 | ||
| Headgear, all items worn before | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
First time in any headgear
- Headgear
- First time in any headgear
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €400
First time cheekpieces
- Headgear
- First time cheekpieces
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
First time tongue strap
- Headgear
- First time tongue strap
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €400
Headgear, all items worn before
- Headgear
- Headgear, all items worn before
- Runs
- 7
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- 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 branchPillar Coral (GB)
Parent · 1
Grandparents · 2
- Sire's sireNot traced
- Sire's damNot traced
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 branchMrs Pauly (IRE)
Parent · 1
Grandparents · 2
- Dam's sireBeneficial (GB)
- 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
HorseWhatafoolbelieves (IRE)
Sexgelding
Foaled2020
SirePillar Coral (GB)
DamMrs Pauly (IRE)
DamsireBeneficial (GB)
Dam's produce1 winners from 3 runners
Notable siblingPauly Pennino (IRE)
Female line
- Mrs Pauly (IRE) · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pillar Coral (GB) | Mrs Pauly (IRE) | Beneficial (GB) | Thomas McGeough | 25 Apr 20 | bay | gelding | NH 2m3f | Flat 14.6f · NH 2m4f |
Pillar Coral (GB)
- Damsire
- Beneficial (GB)
- Breeder
- Thomas McGeough
- Foaled
- 25 Apr 20
- Colour
- bay
- Sex
- gelding
- Sire's avg winning distance
- NH 2m3f
- Damsire's avg winning distance
- Flat 14.6f · NH 2m4f
Progeny of Pillar Coral (GB) in this horse's best conditions
| Condition | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % | Place % | This horse runs | This horse wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All National Hunt runs | 285 | 13 | 40 | 9 | 0 | ||
| At 2m2f to 2m5f | 98 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 0 | ||
| On Good going | 144 | 6 | 24 | 5 | 0 | ||
| At 2m2f to 2m5f on Good going | 47 | 5 | 12 | 3 | 0 |
All National Hunt runs
- Condition
- All National Hunt runs
- Runs
- 285
- Wins
- 13
- Placed
- 40
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 9
- This horse wins
- 0
At 2m2f to 2m5f
- Condition
- At 2m2f to 2m5f
- Runs
- 98
- Wins
- 6
- Placed
- 16
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 4
- This horse wins
- 0
On Good going
- Condition
- On Good going
- Runs
- 144
- Wins
- 6
- Placed
- 24
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 5
- This horse wins
- 0
At 2m2f to 2m5f on Good going
- Condition
- At 2m2f to 2m5f on Good going
- Runs
- 47
- Wins
- 5
- Placed
- 12
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 3
- This horse wins
- 0
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.
Pillar Coral (GB) × Beneficial (GB) mares (the cross)
| Code | Runners | Winners | Winners % | Black-type winners | Runs | Wins | 2nd/3rd | Win % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Hunt | 2 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 3 | £12,753 | €3,580 |
National Hunt
- Code
- National Hunt
- Runners
- 2
- Winners
- 1
- Winners %
- Black-type winners
- 0
- Runs
- 17
- Wins
- 2
- 2nd/3rd
- 3
- Win %
- Prize GB (£)
- £12,753
- Prize IRE (€)
- €3,580
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 (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starcrossed Lover (IRE) | 8 | 2 | 0 | £12,753 | €3,180 |
| Whatafoolbelieves (IRE) | 9 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €400 |
Starcrossed Lover (IRE)
- Runs
- 8
- Wins
- 2
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £12,753
- Prize IRE (€)
- €3,180
Whatafoolbelieves (IRE)
- Runs
- 9
- Wins
- 0
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €400
Top 12 by best win level, then wins.
Ratings
Official ratings
| Code | Current OR | Highest OR | Lowest OR | Rated runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Hunt | 85 | 87 | 85 | 3 |
National Hunt
- Code
- National Hunt
- Current OR
- 85
- Highest OR
- 87
- Lowest OR
- 85
- Rated runs
- 3
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 Jul 26 | Limerick (IRE) | NH | 85 | -2 | 11/18 |
| 9 Jun 26 | Sligo (IRE) | NH | 87 | 0 | 8/15 |
| 8 May 26 | Downpatrick (IRE) | NH | 87 | - | UR/15 |
- 11/182 Jul 26 · Limerick (IRE)
All fields
- Date
- 2 Jul 26
- Course
- Limerick (IRE)
- Code
- NH
- OR
- 85
- Change
- -2
- Pos
- 11/18
- 8/159 Jun 26 · Sligo (IRE)
All fields
- Date
- 9 Jun 26
- Course
- Sligo (IRE)
- Code
- NH
- OR
- 87
- Change
- 0
- Pos
- 8/15
- UR/158 May 26 · Downpatrick (IRE)
All fields
- Date
- 8 May 26
- Course
- Downpatrick (IRE)
- Code
- NH
- OR
- 87
- Change
- -
- Pos
- UR/15
Current mark v winning marks
| Code | Current OR | OR last run | Change | Highest OR | v highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Hunt | 85 | 85 | 0 | 87 | -2 |
National Hunt
- Code
- National Hunt
- Current OR
- 85
- OR last run
- 85
- Change
- 0
- Highest OR
- 87
- 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
- 1 winners from 3 runners
Full siblings
No other foal by Pillar Coral (GB) out of Mrs Pauly (IRE) has raced in Britain or Ireland.
Half siblings
By September Storm (GER)
- Pauly Pennino (IRE)0W · 1R
By Court Cave (IRE)
- Mrs Mc Go (IRE)2W · 9R
Female line
- 1Mrs Pauly (IRE)
Notable relatives
No black-type winners in this female family in GB or IRE since 1990.
In brief
How old is Whatafoolbelieves?
Whatafoolbelieves (IRE) is a 6-year-old bay gelding, foaled on 25 April 2020.
Who are the sire and dam of Whatafoolbelieves?
Whatafoolbelieves (IRE) is by Pillar Coral (GB) out of Mrs Pauly (IRE), a daughter of Beneficial (GB), and was bred by Thomas McGeough.
Who trains Whatafoolbelieves?
Whatafoolbelieves (IRE) is trained by John C McConnell and owned by Thomas McGeough, and has run for no other trainer in Britain or Ireland.
What is Whatafoolbelieves' race record?
In Britain and Ireland, Whatafoolbelieves (IRE) has run 9 times and is yet to win.
What is Whatafoolbelieves' official rating?
Whatafoolbelieves (IRE) is officially rated 85 over jumps (career high 87).
When did Whatafoolbelieves last run?
Whatafoolbelieves (IRE) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 2 July 2026 at Limerick (IRE) in the Munster Suite At Limerick Races Handicap Hurdle (0-100), finishing 11th of 18.
What is Whatafoolbelieves' record at Downpatrick (IRE)?
Whatafoolbelieves (IRE) has run most often at Downpatrick (IRE), with no wins from 2 runs there.
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