Horse profile
A Major Payne (GB)
by Harry Angel (IRE) out of Thankful (GB) (Diesis)
22 runs · 13 courses · from Apr 2024
As at 18 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
Won last time out
3 wins · Goodwood, Windsor & Nottingham
Ran 48 days ago · 1st of 10
Last raced off OR 86
KTB Profile
A Major Payne is 3 from 22 with all wins over 1m2f – 1m4f on turf. He won three handicaps in three months from Jun 2026 to Aug 2026, all in Class 4 or 5, at Goodwood on soft ground off 86, Windsor on good to firm off 80 and Nottingham on good off 75. Typically held up, he won last time out at Goodwood in Aug 2026 when last raced off a career-high mark of 86. He has never won on the all-weather.
Based on 22 archived runs · run-style from 6 commented runs · updated 18 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
Typically held up
All wins on turf
OR at career high
- 3–22Wins / Runs
- 13.6%Strike rate
- 15 (68.2%)Placed
- −10.00£1 level staken=22 at SP
- 0.89Fair A/E n=22 · 0.75 incl. margin
- 86Highest OR
- 41dAvg between runs
A/E compares actual wins with what starting prices implied. "Fair" strips the bookmaker margin from the expectation, so favourites and longshots are judged on the same footing — figures near 1.00 mean the market priced this horse about right.
Official rating86At career-high mark
86
75–86
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 114
How fast the horse ran, as points against the day-corrected standard time for its course and distance: 100 is the median GB Class 4 handicap winner on that code; one point is 0.1% of the standard time. A, B or C is how much the day's card could tell us, not how good the run was. What this means →
Flat
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 6 | 114A | 88.5 | 3 · 114 / 85 |
| Soft | 5 | 117A | 85 | 2 · 117 / 101 |
| Good | 5 | 111B | 85 | 3 · 111 / 97 |
| Standard (AW) | 4 | 103A | 96.5 | — |
| Good to Soft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Heavy | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m – 1m1f | 12 | 105C | 92.5 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 9 | 117A | 93 | 8 · 117 / 91 |
| 6f – 7f | 1 | — | — | — |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 22 figures from 22 runs · as at 3 Oct 2026 · a record, not a forecast
Both figures are KTB's own, computed from the archive; no vendor rating enters either. Every run's figure is on its form line below with its grade. Grades measure how much the archive could see, never the merit of the run.
Run style from 6 analysed runs
- Held up 4 (67%) · 1 win
- Midfield 1 (17%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 1 (17%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 12.8% of 2,745 runs since Jan 2008 (261 horses).
Weakest over 1m – 1m1f (all codes): 8.5% from 330.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 9 | 0 | 0% | −12.8 | — |
| Good to Firm | 490 | 58 | 11.8% | −1 | 1 from 6 |
| Good | 625 | 64 | 10.2% | −2.6 | 1 from 5 |
| Good to Soft | 265 | 29 | 10.9% | −1.9 | 0 from 1 |
| Soft | 263 | 32 | 12.2% | −0.6 | 1 from 5 |
| Heavy | 77 | 8 | 10.4% | −2.4 | 0 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 1,016 | 159 | 15.6% | +2.8 | 0 from 4 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 707 | 90 | 12.7% | −0.1 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 1,615 | 225 | 13.9% | +1.1 | 0 from 1 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 330 | 28 | 8.5% | −4.3 | 0 from 12 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 81 | 7 | 8.6% | −4.2 | 3 from 9 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 12 | 0 | 0% | −12.8 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 17 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Thankful (GB) (Diesis)
7 siblings in the archive, 6 winners — best of them Jupiter Road (GB) (4 wins).
The wins came over 6f–1m2f; the highest grade won is Class 2 (Spright (GB)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jupiter Road (GB) | 38 | 4 | 7f–1m2f | Class 6 |
| Spright (GB) | 6 | 3 | 6f–6½f | Class 2 |
| Always Thankful (GB) | 11 | 2 | 7f–1m | Class 5 |
| Morning Post (GB) | 9 | 1 | 6½f | Class 2 |
| Fridtjof Nansen (GB) | 43 | 1 | 6½f | — |
| Munfarrid (GB) | 3 | 1 | 7f | Class 5 |
| Thanks Harry (GB) | 3 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 6 | 1 | 17% | −2.50 |
| Soft | 5 | 1 | 20% | +0.50 |
| Good | 5 | 1 | 20% | −2.00 |
| Standard (AW) | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Good to Soft | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | 13 | 2 | 15% | −4.00 |
| Class 5 | 6 | 1 | 17% | −3.00 |
| Class 3 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class 2 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yarmouth | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Windsor | 3 | 1 | 33% | +0.50 |
| Newmarket | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Nottingham | 2 | 1 | 50% | +1.00 |
| Chelmsford City (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Goodwood | 1 | 1 | 100% | +4.50 |
| Lingfield | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Redcar | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Southwell (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ripon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sandown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kempton (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Leicester | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m – 1m1f | 12 | 0 | 0% | −12.00 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 9 | 3 | 33% | +3.00 |
| 6f – 7f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hector Crouch | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Oisin Murphy | 3 | 3 | 100% | +9.00 |
| Callum Rodriguez | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Callum Shepherd | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Billy Loughnane | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Pat Cosgrave | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| David Probert | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jonny Peate | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Saffie Osborne | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr Paul Hainey | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| David Egan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 14 | 0 | 0% | −14.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 8 | 3 | 38% | +4.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 3 | 38% | +4.00 |
| 2025 | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
Splits include every sample, however small — muted rows are under 3 runs. A one-from-one record is a fact, not a trend: read the Runs column before the strike rate.
Form
| Date | Course | Race | Pos | Btn | Wgt | OR | Spd | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Aug 26+17d | Goodwood | Virgin Bet Supports Safe Gambling Handicap Stakes Settled towards the back early - made progress over 2f out - driven approaching the final furlong - improved into second inside the last - drove to the front in the closing stages - kept going to the line | 1/10 | 10-3 | 86 | 85A | 103A | Oisin Murphy | 9/2 | |
| 13 Aug 26+31d | Windsor | RIP Susan Procter Memorial Handicap Stakes (GBBPlus Race) Settled in the back early - improved into contention from 2f out - briefly up to second a furlong out - eased back to finish third | 3/8 | nk | 9-7 | 86 | 85B | 89A | Billy Loughnane | 100/30F |
| 13 Jul 26+37d | Windsor | Download The Fitzdares App Now Handicap (GBBPlus Race) settled towards the back - made rapid progress from 3f out - short of room over 2f out before moving left - went to the front inside final furlong - ran on strongly | 1/7 | 9-9 | 80 | 114A | 89A | Oisin Murphy | 5/2 | |
| 06 Jun 26+3d | Lingfield | attheraces.com/marketmovers Handicap Settled towards the back early - improved into contention 4f out - pushed along with 2f left - stayed on at one speed to finish third | 3/6 | 2½ | 10-0 | 75 | 117A | 90B | Pat Cosgrave | 5/2 |
| 03 Jun 26+19d | Nottingham | Hospitality At Nottingham Racecourse Handicap Dwelt at the start - last leaving the gates - progress from 3f out - held up for a gap 2f out - drifted right 1f out - ran on strongly inside the final furlong - got up towards the line | 1/10 | 9-9 | 75 | 111B | 90A | Oisin Murphy | 2/1F | |
| 15 May 26+15d | Newmarket | JCB Handicap Settled towards the back early - fighting for its head - pushed along to close on leader inside final furlong - stayed on but couldn't find more - held for second | 2/8 | 1 | 9-9 | 75 | 80A | 87A | David Probert | 9/2 |
| 30 Apr 26+19d | Yarmouth | Download The At The Races App Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Settled towards the back - urged forward to close 1f out - fought for the runner-up spot late but couldn't reel in the winner | 2/5 | 2 | 9-4 | 75 | 73C | 78B | Billy Loughnane | 11/4 |
| 11 Apr 26+199d | Yarmouth | Ma And Pa Peak Birthday Handicap (GBBPlus Race) slow into stride - settled midfield - made ground from over two out - driven approaching final furlong - found a gap with a shout for victory - stayed on to the line - denied late for third | 3/13 | ¾ | 9-4 | 75 | 97C | 91A | Hector Crouch | 7/2J |
| 24 Sep 25+22d | Redcar | Weatherbys & Birdie Calendars Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Held up early - driven into contention approaching 2f out - moved into third close home - lacked speed of leading pair | 3/10 | 3¼ | 9-10 | 76 | 93A | 88A | Jonny Peate | 14/1 |
| 02 Sep 25+17d | Southwell (AW) | Golf And Gallop Handicap Sluggish start and eased left early - settled at rear of the field - crept closer late but lacked the speed to challenge - finished 5th | 5/11 | ¾ | 9-13 | 77 | 96A | 88A | Callum Rodriguez | 17/2 |
| 16 Aug 25+23d | Ripon | William Hill World Free From MND Handicap Bumped at the off - settled towards the back - still behind straightening up - moved through around 1f out - in the mix inside final furlong - edged out but stayed on well close home | 3/8 | nse | 9-10 | 76 | 92A | 83A | Callum Rodriguez | 4/1F |
| 24 Jul 25+20d | Yarmouth | Racing League Race 3 Handicap (Trainers Registered to Racing League) Settled in the pack - pushed along over 2f out then found little inside final furlong - eventually finished seventh | 7/13 | 1¾ | 9-9 | 77 | 105C | 80A | Saffie Osborne | 10/1 |
| 04 Jul 25+22d | Sandown | Debenhams Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Slow to start - fought for control early - close up in the pack - improved into contention on the outside from 2f out - drifted right and rider lost balance inside the final furlong - stayed on into second | 2/7 | 1 | 10-10 | 77 | 48A | 96A | Mr Paul Hainey | 9/4J |
| 12 Jun 25+22d | Nottingham | PricedUp Pushes Handicap Settled towards the back - progress on the outside before 3f out - third and driven approaching 2f out - hit the front inside the final furlong - battled on but caught close home - denied by a short margin | 2/8 | nk | 9-8 | 76 | 85A | 94A | Callum Rodriguez | 3/1 |
| 21 May 25+20d | Kempton (AW) | Unibet More Extra Place Races Handicap Sluggish start - settled towards the back - swept forward wide to close on the front group with 5f left - moved into second inside the final 2f - pushed along a furlong out - kept battling to the line but narrowly denied | 2/13 | hd | 9-9 | 75 | 94B | 93A | Hector Crouch | 5/1C |
| 01 May 25+13d | Yarmouth | Winning Experience With Moulton Racing Handicap Settled towards the back - pushed along with two furlongs left - responded inside the final furlong but couldn't reach the front runners | 5/9 | nse | 9-6 | 76 | 93A | 88A | Hector Crouch | 9/1 |
| 18 Apr 25+22d | Chelmsford City (AW) | Each Way Extra At bet365 Handicap Held a central spot near rail early - shifted wide entering straight and made progress into contention - blocked for room just over a furlong out - dropped away rapidly in the closing stages to finish well beaten | 15/16 | 1½ | 9-6 | 76 | 97B | 63A | Callum Shepherd | 5/1 |
| 27 Mar 25+145d | Chelmsford City (AW) | bet365 6 Horses Challenge Handicap Held up in rear pulling hard - improved from wide position a furlong out - drifted left but stayed on to move into third close home - unable to match the front two's tempo | 3/12 | 1¼ | 9-7 | 76 | 103A | 82A | Callum Shepherd | 12/1 |
| 02 Nov 24+18d | Newmarket | Dusseldorf's Henkel 167th German Oaks Handicap Under pressure and lost ground inside final 2f - dropped away to finish 7th | 7/9 | 11 | 9-0 | 78 | 62C | 51C | David Egan | 28/1 |
| 15 Oct 24+162d | Leicester | British Ebf Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Sent clear to front - pressed for advantage at halfway - driven out with a furlong to run - overtaken inside final furlong - battled on but outclassed by strong winner - held on for second | 2/7 | 8½ | 9-5 | — | 111A | 78A | Hector Crouch | 9/4 |
| 06 May 24+18d | Windsor | Gabby Fullbrook Memorial Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 2) | 2/11 | 2¼ | 9-3 | — | 80A | 90A | Hector Crouch | 17/2 |
| 18 Apr 24 | Newmarket | Bet365 Wood Ditton Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) | 7/11 | 6 | 9-7 | — | 55A | 59A | Callum Shepherd | 66/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has A Major Payne (GB) won?
- A Major Payne (GB) won 3 of 22 archived starts between 2024 and 2026, a strike rate of 13.6%. Placed 15 times in total (68.2% of starts).
- Who trains A Major Payne (GB)?
- A Major Payne (GB) is trained by Michael Bell, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 30 August 2026.
- Who is A Major Payne (GB)'s sire?
- A Major Payne (GB) is by Harry Angel (IRE) out of Thankful (GB), whose sire is Diesis.
- What going does A Major Payne (GB) prefer?
- A Major Payne (GB) has the best record on soft going: 1 win from 5 starts (20%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is A Major Payne (GB)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 86, from the run on 30 August 2026. That is also the highest on record.
- What is A Major Payne (GB)'s sire's record?
- Harry Angel (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 12.8% of 2,745 runs since Jan 2008 (261 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest over 1m – 1m1f (all codes): 8.5% from 330.
- Who are A Major Payne (GB)'s siblings?
- Out of Thankful (GB), A Major Payne (GB) has 7 other produce in our archive, 6 of them winners. Most wins: Jupiter Road (GB) (4). Highest grade won: Class 2 (Spright (GB)). The wins came over 6f–1m2f. As at Oct 2026.