The Big Breakaway (IRE) Horse Profile: Record, Form and Odds
The Big Breakaway’s best going, distance and course
The Big Breakaway is at his best over 3m 1f with some cut in the ground: he has won three of his 26 runs on good to soft or softer. Cheltenham suits him well, with one win and two placed finishes from six visits. Three runs at Wincanton and three runs at Aintree have yet to produce a place.
The Big Breakaway’s latest run
Last time out, The Big Breakaway failed to complete in the Class 2 Glenfarclas Cross Country Handicap Chase at Cheltenham on 24 January 2026. He started at 50/1 over 3m5f56y on soft ground under Paddy Hanlon. He has no race declared for today or tomorrow.
The Big Breakaway’s official rating
His official rating is 118. He started 2026 on 118, rose to a peak of 128 and has been dropped 10lb since.
The Big Breakaway’s pedigree: what the Getaway stock does
The Big Breakaway is by Getaway out of Princess Mairead, a Blueprint mare. In Britain over the last 12 months, Getaway’s runners have won 119 times from 903 starts, a 13% strike rate. They are most successful at two miles, with 19 wins, and at The Big Breakaway’s trip of 3m 1f they have won three of 31 starts (10%).
The Big Breakaway career record
The Big Breakaway: peak ratings achieved
The Big Breakaway form by course, going and distance
By course
| course | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham | 6 | 1 | 2 | 17% |
| Exeter | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Wincanton | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Chepstow | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33% |
| Aintree | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Sandown | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
By going
| going | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 13 | 3 | 7 | 23% |
| Good To Soft | 10 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Good | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Heavy | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
By distance
| distance | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long distance (2m5f+) | 29 | 2 | 11 | 7% |
| 2m1f–2m4f | 2 | 1 | 2 | 50% |
The Big Breakaway recent form: analyst notes
The Big Breakaway race history and results
The Big Breakaway breeding and pedigree
The Big Breakaway FAQs
How many races has The Big Breakaway won?
Three of his last 31 starts.
What is The Big Breakaway’s best distance?
3m 1f: one of his three wins have come over 3m 1f, from seven runs at the trip.
Who is The Big Breakaway’s sire?
Getaway. His dam is Princess Mairead, by Blueprint.
When does The Big Breakaway 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 rear of field - eased and pulled up before the 16th
Held up towards the back - dropped away 4 out - well beaten in the end
Settled at the back early - showed little fluency in the running - dropped away and eased out of contention after the 10th
Settled towards the back - clumsy at the opener then dropped away and under pressure after 4 out - faded from there to finish fourth