19 Aug 2026
2m7f · Good · Class 5 · Richie McLernon
The Great Escape (IRE) Horse Record, Performance Stats & Odds
b gelding · by Getaway (GER) out of Gift Of Freedom (IRE)
Profile
The Great Escape (IRE) is a b gelding, by Getaway (GER) out of Gift Of Freedom (IRE). From 12 career starts, The Great Escape (IRE) has 1 win, 5 total placed finishes (strike rate 8%, place rate 42%) and total recorded prize money of £8,767.
Career Record
12
Runs
1
Wins
8%
Win %
5
Placed
42%
Place %
£8,767
Earnings
Peak Ratings Achieved
105
Peak OR
1
Best finish
Performance Breakdowns
By course
| course | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester | 6 | 1 | 4 | 17% |
| Warwick | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Wetherby | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Haydock | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Aintree | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Ffos Las | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
By going
| going | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 8 | 1 | 4 | 13% |
| Good To Soft | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Soft | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
By distance
| distance | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long distance (2m5f+) | 7 | 1 | 2 | 14% |
| 2m | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| 2m1f–2m4f | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Recent Form Analyst Notes
Race History
9
4/1
SP
1
16 Jul 2026
2m7f · Good · Class 5 · Jonjo O'Neill Jr.
4/1
SP
6
22 May 2026
2m4f · Good · Class 5 · Richie McLernon
14/1
SP
PU
27 Mar 2026
3m45y · Good · Class 4 · Jonjo O'Neill Jr
16/1
SP
7
5 Mar 2026
2m5f50y · Good To Soft · Class 5 · Jonjo O'Neill Jr
10/1
SP
8
6 Dec 2025
3m149y · Soft · Class 4 · Jonjo O'Neill Jr
25/1
SP
8
4 Nov 2025
2m5f5y · Good · Class 4 · Jonjo O'Neill Jr
14/1
SP
2
7 Jul 2025
2m4f · Good · Class 5 · Richie McLernon
11/2
SP
3
12 Jun 2025
2m · Good To Soft · Class 4 · Richie McLernon
6/1
SP
2
23 May 2025
2m · Good · Class 4 · Richie McLernon
11/1
SP
3
6 May 2025
2m5f192y · Good · Class 4 · Richie McLernon
10/1
SP
8
31 Dec 2024
2m · Soft · Class 5 · Jack Hogan
22/1
SP
Breeding
- Date of birth
- 10 Feb 2020
- Sire
- Getaway (GER)
- Dam
- Gift Of Freedom (IRE)
- Damsire
- Presenting (GB)
- Breeder
- Gestut Etzean U H -H Rodenburg
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Set the pace early - lost front spot before the 2nd and settled just behind the new pacesetter - urged forward after the 4th from home - lost ground before 3 out and finished well held
shared the early advantage - went in front at the 3rd under pressure at intervals - driven to meet a rival's bid 4 out - asked again before 2 out and matched strides through a tight tussle - fought back run-in to prevail by a whisker
Set the pace early - pressed for effort before 3 out where overtaken - dropped away after 2 out - finished sixth
Handy in the pack early - pushed along after the 10th and slipped towards the back by the 14th - pulled up before four out