4:25 Sedgefield
The 4:25 at Sedgefield is a Class 4 GBB Novices' Hurdle over 2m3f188y on good ground, featuring a field of eight. The KTB Fit ratings identify a clear top weight in Genealogy at 73, with a sizeable drop to the next group headed by Datstheholyallofit on 58, Cadillac Ranch on 49 and Orestina on 48. The remaining quartet sit between 47 and 41, suggesting a race with one standout on paper against several unproven or modest profiles.
How the race shapes up
The pace shape points to a lone leader with high confidence, indicating one horse will secure an uncontested lead that could prove difficult for closers to reel in. Tracker Issue is the only front-runner in the line-up and is likely to take up that role from the outset. The other seven runners, including the selection, are all held-up types who will be produced late, raising the key question of whether the leader can dictate terms or if the strong late closers will be able to bridge the gap on this stiff track.
The KTB Fit ranking
- 1Genealogy KTB Selection73/100Genealogy is a high-class performer with solid recent form including two wins from his last three starts.
- 2Datstheholyallofit58/100Has shown ability with two wins from four starts and looks to be progressing.
- 3Cadillac Ranch49/100Cadillac Ranch showed ability when winning a point but has been pulled up on all four subsequent starts under Rules.
- 4Orestina48/100Orestina showed little in her first two starts before pulling up on her handicap debut.
- 5Rock Armour47/100Rock Armour is a 5-year-old with 27 career runs yet remains only partially exposed.
- 6Credit Union45/100Credit Union has shown very little in four starts so far with a string of heavy defeats.
- 7Tracker Issue43/100Tracker Issue has shown little in two recent runs and arrives with a modest overall profile after 17 starts.
- 8Sweet Cicely41/100Sweet Cicely arrives with plenty of racing under her belt yet remains lightly exposed at this trip after stepping up from a mile last time.
The contenders
Genealogy KTB Fit 73/100
Genealogy stands out as a high-class performer with solid recent form that includes two wins from his last three starts. He drops in class here while stepping up in trip from his latest 1m4f run, though his pedigree indicates the extra distance should be within range. The yard boasts a 100% strike rate at Sedgefield from two runs with an A/E of 1.73, though that remains a small sample, and the jockey has no record at the track. He has recorded one win from three starts on good ground with three placed efforts overall. Usually held up and delivered late, he is the KTB Selection and sets a clear standard on what he has shown to date.
Datstheholyallofit KTB Fit 58/100
Datstheholyallofit has shown ability with two wins from four starts and appears to be progressing. He has been below par on both previous visits to Sedgefield and now steps up in trip for the first time, which poses a fresh question. Trainer Patrick Neville holds a solid 22% strike rate at the track from 51 runs with an A/E of 1.27, while Brian Hughes takes the ride having recorded a 20% strike rate at Sedgefield from 1264 rides with an A/E of 0.96. He holds one win from four starts on good ground with two placed efforts. Usually held up, though with limited evidence, he remains the most obvious danger to the selection.
Cadillac Ranch KTB Fit 49/100
Cadillac Ranch showed ability when winning a point but has been pulled up on all four subsequent starts under Rules. The yard records an 11% strike rate at Sedgefield from 53 runs with an A/E of 0.7. He has had only one run in the last year and just one start on good ground with no win or place, making this a very low-confidence profile overall. Usually held up with limited evidence, he brings a modest recent form line of 1PPP-P and will need to show significant improvement to feature.
Orestina KTB Fit 48/100
Orestina showed little in her first two starts before pulling up on her handicap debut. She remains lightly raced with scope to improve but is now fitted with first-time headgear and is being asked a fresh question. Trainer Rebecca Menzies has a solid 14% strike rate at Sedgefield from 302 runs with an A/E of 0.91, while jockey Nathan Moscrop holds a 9% strike rate here from 219 rides with an A/E of 0.8. She has had one run on good ground with no win or place. Usually held up, she could find some improvement but faces a stiff task on current form.
The rest of the field
Rock ArmourKTB Fit 47/100
Rock Armour is a 5-year-old with 27 career runs yet remains only partially exposed. He steps up markedly in trip from 1m2f to 2m3f188y on good ground where he has shown some competitiveness but no win from four starts, while stepping up markedly in class. The yard has a 7% strike rate at Sedgefield from 215 runs with an A/E of 1.01.
Credit UnionKTB Fit 45/100
Credit Union has shown very little in four starts so far with a string of heavy defeats. The first-time headgear is an obvious attempt to spark some improvement but the yard's modest 4% strike rate at Sedgefield from 27 runs with an A/E of 0.67 offers little encouragement. This looks like a difficult task on the balance of what is known.
Tracker IssueKTB Fit 43/100
Tracker Issue has shown little in two recent runs and arrives with a modest overall profile after 17 starts. The yard has an 11% strike rate at Sedgefield from 38 runs with an A/E of 0.68, but this four-year-old has failed to place in five attempts on good ground. Stepping up markedly in trip for the first time asks a fresh question of a horse that tends to make the running.
Sweet CicelyKTB Fit 41/100
Sweet Cicely arrives with plenty of racing under her belt yet remains lightly exposed at this trip after stepping up from a mile last time. She has shown little on good ground across seven runs and makes her first visit to Sedgefield. The yard's modest 7% strike rate here from 365 runs with an A/E of 0.96 adds no real encouragement.
KTB verdict
Genealogy sets a clear standard as the KTB Selection on the back of high-class performances and two wins from his last three starts. He drops in class while stepping up in trip, a move his pedigree suggests will suit, and he can be produced late off what is likely to be an uncontested lead. The main dangers are Datstheholyallofit, who is progressing and benefits from a strong trainer-jockey combination at the track, and to a lesser extent Cadillac Ranch and Orestina if either can show unexpected improvement from their respective modest profiles.
KTB Selection Genealogy
Morning odds
Best available price per runner, captured 00:28 UTC, 28 Aug. These are a morning snapshot and will have moved — see the live racecard for current prices.
| Runner | Morning price | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Genealogy | 11/10 | Bet365 |
| Datstheholyallofit | 11/10 | Bet Victor |
| Cadillac Ranch | 80/1 | Bet365 |
| Orestina | 25/1 | William Hill |
| Rock Armour | 40/1 | William Hill |
| Credit Union | 66/1 | Bet365 |
| Tracker Issue | 12/1 | Bet365 |
| Sweet Cicely | 50/1 | Bet365 |
This is the narrative read of the 4:25 Sedgefield. For the live card — runner-by-runner stats, the full Fit Score breakdown and current odds — see the Sedgefield racecard. New here? How KTB works explains the Fit Score and why we publish both.
Questions about this race
Which horse is likely to take the uncontested lead?
Tracker Issue is the only front-runner and tends to make the running or race on the pace.
How many of the field are held-up types?
Seven of the eight runners are held up, with only Tracker Issue being a front-runner.
Which trainer has the best strike rate at Sedgefield in this race?
Faye Bramley has a 100% strike rate at Sedgefield from two runs with an A/E of 1.73.
Which horse is stepping up markedly in trip from 1m2f?
Rock Armour is stepping up markedly in trip from 1m2f to 2m3f188y.
How many runners are wearing first-time headgear?
Two runners are wearing first-time headgear: Orestina and Credit Union.
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