Burncourt Boy (IRE) Horse Profile: Record, Form and Odds
Burncourt Boy’s latest run
Last time out, Burncourt Boy finished second of seven in the Class 4 Slainte Mhath Novices' Hurdle at Kelso on 29 December 2025, beaten 5½ lengths by Country Code. He started at 9/2 over 2m6f151y on good to soft ground under Lewis Stones. He has no race declared for today or tomorrow.
Burncourt Boy’s official rating
Burncourt Boy has not yet been given an official rating.
Burncourt Boy’s trainer and jockey
Sean Bowen has ridden him most often in 2025, two times out of three.
Burncourt Boy’s pedigree: what the Shirocco stock does
Burncourt Boy is by Shirocco out of Present Gesture, a Presenting mare. In Britain over the last 12 months, Shirocco’s runners have won 45 times from 337 starts, a 13% strike rate. They are most successful at three miles, with 6 wins, and at Burncourt Boy’s trip of 2m 7f they have won one of 9 starts (11%).
Burncourt Boy career record
Burncourt Boy form by course, going and distance
By course
| course | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelso | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Newbury | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Carlisle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
By going
| going | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Good To Soft | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
By distance
| distance | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long distance (2m5f+) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| 2m1f–2m4f | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Burncourt Boy recent form: analyst notes
Burncourt Boy race history and results
Burncourt Boy breeding and pedigree
Burncourt Boy FAQs
Has Burncourt Boy won a race?
Not yet. He has been placed once from three starts.
Who is Burncourt Boy’s sire?
Shirocco. His dam is Present Gesture, by Presenting.
When does Burncourt Boy run next?
He has no race declared for today or tomorrow. His next run will appear on this page as soon as he is declared.
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Held up towards the back - up into fourth 3 out - closed on the pacesetter approaching 2 out - pressed but outpaced before the last - held on for second without finding more
Settled at the back - urged forward approaching 2 out - had no answer soon after and dropped away well beaten - finished 6th
Settled midfield early - up to 4th with four to jump - urged forward approaching the last two furlongs - stayed on at one speed to finish 5th beaten 4¼ lengths