Dark Lyric (IRE) Horse Profile: Record, Form and Odds
Dark Lyric’s best going, distance and course
Kempton suits her well, with two placed finishes from three visits. Two runs at Chelmsford City have yet to produce a place.
Dark Lyric’s latest run
Last time out, Dark Lyric finished eighth of 11 in the Class 6 Play Different With Betfair Handicap at Chelmsford City (AW) on 6 November 2025, beaten 12½ lengths by Renesmee. She started at 14/1 over 1m2f on standard ground under Jack Callan. She has no race declared for today or tomorrow.
Dark Lyric’s official rating
Her official rating is 63. She started 2025 on 74, rose to a peak of 76 and has been dropped 13lb since.
Dark Lyric’s trainer and jockey
Jack Callan has ridden her most often in 2025, two times out of four.
Dark Lyric’s pedigree: what the Dark Angel stock does
Dark Lyric is by Dark Angel out of Hay Chewed, a Camacho mare. In Britain over the last 12 months, Dark Angel’s runners have won 143 times from 1,327 starts, a 11% strike rate. They are most successful at six furlongs, with 44 wins, and at Dark Lyric’s trip of a mile they have won 21 of 201 starts (10%).
Dark Lyric career record
Dark Lyric: peak ratings achieved
Dark Lyric form by course, going and distance
By course
| course | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kempton (AW) | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Chelmsford City (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Southwell (AW) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Newmarket | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Lingfield (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
By going
| going | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Standard To Slow | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Good | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
By distance
| distance | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| 7f | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| 1m1f–1m2f | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Dark Lyric recent form: analyst notes
Dark Lyric race history and results
Dark Lyric breeding and pedigree
Dark Lyric FAQs
Has Dark Lyric won a race?
Not yet. She has been placed four times from 10 starts.
Who is Dark Lyric’s sire?
Dark Angel. Her dam is Hay Chewed, by Camacho.
When does Dark Lyric run next?
She has no race declared for today or tomorrow. Her next run will appear on this page as soon as she is declared.
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Held up towards the back - made no impact through the race - well held at the finish
Sat close to the pace early - urged forward with over 2f left - squeezed for space and dropped back inside the final furlong - finished well held in 7th
Settled towards back on inner - nudged for effort but couldn't land a challenge 2f out - finished 8th
Slow to break - settled close to pace on rail - pressed for effort then dropped away inside final furlong - finished 14th