Theatre Man (IRE) Horse Profile: Record, Form and Odds
Theatre Man’s best going, distance and course
Theatre Man is at his best over two and a half miles with some cut in the ground: he has won two of his 11 runs on good to soft or softer.
Theatre Man’s latest run
Last time out, Theatre Man finished second of six in the Class 3 William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Novices' Limited Handicap Chase at Aintree on 8 November 2025, beaten half a length by Hidden History. He started at 7/1 over 3m210y on good to soft ground under Harry Bannister. He has no race declared for today or tomorrow.
Theatre Man’s official rating
His official rating is 129. He started 2025 on 132, rose to a peak of 137 and has been dropped 8lb since.
Theatre Man’s trainer and jockey
Harry Bannister has ridden Theatre Man in every start in 2025.
Theatre Man’s pedigree: what the Ocovango stock does
Theatre Man is by Ocovango out of Theatre Bird, a King's Theatre mare. In Britain over the last 12 months, Ocovango’s runners have won 46 times from 306 starts, a 15% strike rate. They are most successful at three miles, with 7 wins, and at Theatre Man’s trip of two and a half miles they have won five of 34 starts (15%).
Theatre Man career record
Theatre Man: peak ratings achieved
Theatre Man form by course, going and distance
By course
| course | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Cheltenham | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Aintree | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Doncaster | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Uttoxeter | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Kempton | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
By going
| going | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 7 | 2 | 4 | 29% |
| Good To Soft | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Good | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
By distance
| distance | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long distance (2m5f+) | 8 | 1 | 6 | 13% |
| 2m1f–2m4f | 6 | 1 | 3 | 17% |
| 2m | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Theatre Man recent form: analyst notes
Theatre Man race history and results
Theatre Man breeding and pedigree
Theatre Man FAQs
How many races has Theatre Man won?
Two of his last 15 starts.
What is Theatre Man’s best distance?
2m 5f: one of his two wins have come over 2m 5f, from three runs at the trip.
Who is Theatre Man’s sire?
Ocovango. His dam is Theatre Bird, by King's Theatre.
When does Theatre Man 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 midfield - up to 4th by halfway - moved into 2nd approaching 5 out - shaken up to hit the front 2 out - fought hard under pressure after the last but flattened out and edged out near the line
Handy early before hesitating at the opening fence - settled midfield - hit the 12th awkwardly - pushed along three out but couldn't threaten leaders and held on late for 6th
Went straight to front - roused before losing command 4 out - driven but unable to respond after 3 out - fourth at the line
Went straight to front early - gave up advantage approaching final stages - dropped away and slipped to fourth late