Touch Me Not (IRE) Horse Profile: Record, Form and Odds
Touch Me Not’s best going, distance and course
Touch Me Not is at his best over 2m 1f with some cut in the ground: he has won two of his 12 runs on good to soft or softer. Punchestown suits him well, with one win and three placed finishes from four visits. Two runs at Cheltenham have yet to produce a place.
Touch Me Not’s latest run
Last time out, Touch Me Not finished 20th of 21 in the Listed Killashee Hotel Handicap Hurdle at Punchestown on 28 April 2026, beaten 57¼ lengths by Kalix Delabarriere. He started at 22/1 over 2m132y on yielding ground under Jack Kennedy. He has no race declared for today or tomorrow.
Touch Me Not’s official rating
His official rating is 135. He started 2026 on 151, rose to a peak of 155 and has been dropped 20lb since.
Touch Me Not’s trainer and jockey
Jack Kennedy has ridden him most often in 2026, two times out of four.
Touch Me Not’s pedigree: what the Malinas stock does
Touch Me Not is by Malinas out of Mini Shan, a Kotashaan mare. In Britain over the last 12 months, Malinas’s runners have won 43 times from 256 starts, a 17% strike rate. Their most successful distance is Touch Me Not’s trip of two miles, where they have won 10 of 40 starts (25%).
Touch Me Not career record
Touch Me Not: peak ratings achieved
Touch Me Not form by course, going and distance
By course
| course | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punchestown | 4 | 1 | 3 | 25% |
| Cheltenham | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Naas | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Fairyhouse | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Navan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Aintree | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
By going
| going | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yielding | 4 | 1 | 3 | 25% |
| Heavy | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Good | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Soft To Heavy | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Soft | 2 | 1 | 2 | 50% |
| Yielding To Soft | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
By distance
| distance | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m | 10 | 1 | 4 | 10% |
| 2m1f–2m4f | 6 | 1 | 5 | 17% |
Touch Me Not recent form: analyst notes
Touch Me Not race history and results
Touch Me Not breeding and pedigree
Touch Me Not FAQs
How many races has Touch Me Not won?
Two of his last 16 starts.
What is Touch Me Not’s best distance?
Two miles: one of his two wins have come over 2m, from 10 runs at the trip.
Who is Touch Me Not’s sire?
Malinas. His dam is Mini Shan, by Kotashaan.
When does Touch Me Not 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 around midfield early - improved to 7th by halfway - driven on approaching three out but unable to threaten leaders after and well held at the finish
Handy in touch early - shared front spot 9th - lost momentum and gave up advantage 3 out - pressed for effort then dropped away in a hurry
Went straight to front - matched at the 7th before regaining command 3 out - pressed and driven approaching 2 out - overtaken at the last - held on for second without extra gear
Sat close up early - hit the front after 1st and stretched clear at the 2nd - margin shortened by the 6th - overtaken 2 out and slipped to third with little left before the last - stayed on one gear to finish third