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Imaginarium (IRE) Horse Profile: Record, Form and Odds

b gelding · by Make Believe (GB) out of Xinji (IRE)

Imaginarium’s best going, distance and course

Distance2m · 3 wins from 5
GoingGood to soft · 3 wins from 4
CoursePerth · 2 wins from 2

Imaginarium is at his best over two miles with some cut in the ground: he has won four of his eight runs on good to soft or softer. Perth suits him well, with two wins and two placed finishes from two visits.

Imaginarium’s latest run

Last time out, Imaginarium finished second of seven in the Class 4 26 February Landlord's Raceday Handicap Hurdle at Taunton on 3 February 2026, beaten 2½ lengths by Phoenix Risen. He started at 16/5 over 2m104y on heavy ground under Sean Bowen. He has no race declared for today or tomorrow.

Imaginarium’s official rating

His official rating is 120. That is down 2lb this year, from 122.

Imaginarium’s trainer and jockey

Sean Bowen has ridden Imaginarium in every start in 2026.

Imaginarium’s pedigree: what the Make Believe stock does

Imaginarium is by Make Believe out of Xinji, a Xaar mare. In Britain over the last 12 months, Make Believe’s runners have won 53 times from 355 starts, a 15% strike rate. They are most successful at seven furlongs, with 13 wins, and at Imaginarium’s trip of two miles they have won five of 34 starts (15%).

Imaginarium career record

14
Runs
4
Wins
29%
Win %
7
Placed
50%
Place %
£36,990
Earnings
Recent form 1551P182 most recent on right

Imaginarium: peak ratings achieved

122
Peak OR
1
Best finish

Imaginarium form by course, going and distance

By course

course Runs Wins Placed Win %
Perth 2 2 2 100%
Leopardstown 2 0 1 0%
Taunton 1 0 1 0%
Sandown 1 0 0 0%
Exeter 1 0 0 0%
Huntingdon 1 1 1 100%

By going

going Runs Wins Placed Win %
Good To Soft 4 3 3 75%
Good 3 0 0 0%
Heavy 2 0 1 0%
Soft To Heavy 2 1 2 50%
Good To Yielding 2 0 0 0%
Yielding To Soft 1 0 1 0%

By distance

distance Runs Wins Placed Win %
2m 5 3 3 60%
1m3f–1m4f 4 0 1 0%
2m1f–2m4f 3 0 1 0%
1m1f–1m2f 2 1 2 50%

Imaginarium recent form: analyst notes

  • Pos 2 3 Feb Taunton

    Settled towards the back on the outer - pushed into second spot approaching 2 out - stayed on but unable to trouble the winner

  • Pos 8 3 Jan Sandown

    Settled in touch early - urged forward approaching two out - lost ground before the final fence and beaten well home

  • Pos 1 24 Apr Perth

    Sat behind pace early - moved wide to strike front approaching 2 out - edged in front near the finish line by inches - kept responding to pressure and prevailed

  • Pos PU 7 Mar Exeter

    Held slim advantage to the 4th - sat behind the front group - lost touch rapidly approaching 3 out - dropped right away and eased down before the last

Imaginarium race history and results

2
3 Feb 2026
2m104y · Heavy · Class 4 · Sean Bowen
16/5
SP
8
3 Jan 2026
1m7f216y · Good · Class 3 · Sean Bowen
22/1
SP
1
24 Apr 2025
2m47y · Good To Soft · Class 4 · Sean Bowen
5/1
SP
PU
7 Mar 2025
2m161y · Good · Class 4 · Sean Bowen
3/1
SP
1
6 Feb 2025
1m7f171y · Good To Soft · Class 4 · Sean Bowen
6/1
SP
5
10 Nov 2024
1m7f182y · Good To Soft · Class 4 · Kevin Brogan
15/2
SP
1
16 May 2024
2m47y · Good To Soft · Class 4 · Derek Fox
6/4F
SP
3
3/1F
SP
6
4 Aug 2023
1m4f · Good To Yielding · Colin Keane
20/1
SP
8
22/1
SP

Imaginarium breeding and pedigree

Date of birth
24 Apr 2019
Sire
Make Believe (GB)
Dam
Xinji (IRE)
Damsire
Xaar (GB)
Breeder
Jerry Horan & Padraic Gahan

Imaginarium FAQs

How many races has Imaginarium won?

Four of his last 14 starts.

What is Imaginarium’s best distance?

Two miles: three of his four wins have come over 2m, from five runs at the trip.

Who is Imaginarium’s sire?

Make Believe. His dam is Xinji, by Xaar.

When does Imaginarium 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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