Iron d'Ex (FR) Horse Profile: Record, Form and Odds
Iron d'Ex’s best going, distance and course
Iron d'Ex is at his best over two and a half miles on good ground or quicker: he has won one of his seven runs on good or firmer. Ludlow suits him well, with one win and two placed finishes from two visits.
Iron d'Ex’s latest run
Last time out, Iron d'Ex finished second of seven in the Class 5 PricedUp The Jumps Handicap Chase at Warwick on 4 November 2025, beaten 4¼ lengths by Ballynaheer. He started at 11/2 over 3m1f100y on good ground under Sean Houlihan. He has no race declared for today or tomorrow.
Iron d'Ex’s official rating
His official rating is 86. He started 2025 on 96, rose to a peak of 98 and has been dropped 12lb since.
Iron d'Ex’s trainer and jockey
Sean Houlihan has ridden him most often in 2025, five times out of six.
Iron d'Ex’s pedigree: what the Jeu St Eloi stock does
Iron d'Ex is by Jeu St Eloi out of Soiree D'Ex, a Fragrant Mix mare. In Britain over the last 12 months, Jeu St Eloi’s runners have won 10 times from 84 starts, a 12% strike rate. They are most successful at two miles, with 3 wins, and at Iron d'Ex’s trip of two and a half miles they have won two of 11 starts (18%).
Iron d'Ex career record
Iron d'Ex: peak ratings achieved
Iron d'Ex form by course, going and distance
By course
| course | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Bangor-on-Dee | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Ludlow | 2 | 1 | 2 | 50% |
| Warwick | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Aintree | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
By going
| going | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 7 | 1 | 3 | 14% |
| Soft | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Good To Soft | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
By distance
| distance | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long distance (2m5f+) | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| 2m1f–2m4f | 7 | 1 | 5 | 14% |
| 2m | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Iron d'Ex recent form: analyst notes
Iron d'Ex race history and results
Iron d'Ex breeding and pedigree
Iron d'Ex FAQs
How many races has Iron d'Ex won?
One of his last 20 starts.
What is Iron d'Ex’s best distance?
Two and a half miles: his only win came over 2m 4f, from four runs at the trip.
Who is Iron d'Ex’s sire?
Jeu St Eloi. His dam is Soiree D'Ex, by Fragrant Mix.
When does Iron d'Ex 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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Pulling hard early - settled with the front group and stayed in contention past the 9th - pushed into second 2 out - stayed on well from the last for the runner-up spot
Travelled strongly early - settled mid-pack - made progress 16th - close up 3 out then squeezed for effort - stayed on at one level to finish 4th
Set the pace early - overtaken at the 7th and stayed within range - dropped away 4 out - beaten a long way by the finish
Sat close to the front group early - lost touch approaching 4 out - finished well held in 7th