Only Way Is Up (IRE) Horse Profile: Record, Form and Odds
Only Way Is Up’s latest run
Last time out, Only Way Is Up won the Class 3 William Hill Racing Winnings Boost EBF 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle at Aintree on 8 November 2025. He started at 7/2 over 2m4f on good to soft ground under Harry Skelton. He has no race declared for today or tomorrow.
Only Way Is Up’s official rating
Only Way Is Up has not yet been given an official rating.
Only Way Is Up’s trainer and jockey
Harry Skelton has ridden Only Way Is Up in every start in 2025, winning once.
Only Way Is Up’s pedigree: what the Malinas stock does
Only Way Is Up is by Malinas out of Premier Rose, a Westerner mare. In Britain over the last 12 months, Malinas’s runners have won 43 times from 256 starts, a 17% strike rate. They are most successful at two miles, with 10 wins, and at Only Way Is Up’s trip of two and a half miles they have won five of 30 starts (17%).
Only Way Is Up career record
Only Way Is Up form by course, going and distance
By course
| course | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aintree | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Exeter | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
By going
| going | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good To Soft | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
By distance
| distance | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f–2m4f | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
Only Way Is Up recent form: analyst notes
Only Way Is Up race history and results
Only Way Is Up breeding and pedigree
Only Way Is Up FAQs
How many races has Only Way Is Up won?
One of his two starts.
What is Only Way Is Up’s best distance?
Two and a half miles: his only win came over 2m 4f, from one run at the trip.
Who is Only Way Is Up’s sire?
Malinas. His dam is Premier Rose, by Westerner.
When does Only Way Is Up 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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Settled in the pack early - up to 4th by halfway - moved into 3rd approaching 2 out - driven to the front before the last and stayed on strongly to score
Held up at the back - up into 5th entering the home bend before drifting left under pressure with two furlongs left - faded from there to finish fourth