Horse profile
Activist (FR)
by Iffraaj (GB) out of Above The Clouds (FR) (High Chaparral)
20 runs · 12 courses · from May 2023
As at 18 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
4 wins · 4 courses
Off 232 days · 8th of 13
Last raced off OR 107
KTB Profile
Activist is a gelding who has won four of 20 starts on turf all in handicaps. He gained two of those wins at 2m1f – 2m4f and two at 1m5f – 2m, with victories on good to soft and on soft. His last win came at Fontwell in Mar 2025 off an official rating of 104. He finished eighth of 13 at Newbury in Feb 2026.
Based on 20 archived runs · run-style from 5 commented runs · updated 18 Oct 2026
- 4–20Wins / Runs
- 20%Strike rate
- 6 (30%)Placed
- +17.50£1 level staken=20 at SP
- 1.82Fair A/E n=20 · 1.55 incl. margin
- 110Highest OR
- 54dAvg 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 rating107↓ 3lb off peak
107
87–110
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 111
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 →
Jumps
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 6 | 102B | 96 | 1 · — |
| Good | 4 | 87B | 65 | — |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 111B | 102 | 1 · — |
| Heavy | 2 | 83C | 82.5 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 8 | 102A | 85 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 7 | 111B | 94 | 2 · 98 / 96.5 |
Of 20 runs looked at, 5 have no figure: did not complete (3) · obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (2).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 15 figures from 20 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 5 analysed runs
- Prominent 2 (40%) · 0 wins
- Held up 2 (40%) · 1 win
- Led 1 (20%) · 1 win
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 10.6% of 13,946 runs since Jan 2008 (1,089 horses).
Weakest on heavy going: 7.6% from 488.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 65 | 8 | 12.3% | +1.7 | — |
| Good to Firm | 2,199 | 253 | 11.5% | +0.9 | — |
| Good | 2,976 | 294 | 9.9% | −0.7 | 0 from 5 |
| Good to Soft | 1,463 | 158 | 10.8% | +0.2 | 2 from 4 |
| Soft | 1,738 | 140 | 8.1% | −2.5 | 2 from 9 |
| Heavy | 488 | 37 | 7.6% | −3 | 0 from 2 |
| Standard (AW) | 5,016 | 582 | 11.6% | +1 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 843 | 105 | 12.5% | +1.9 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 5,025 | 546 | 10.9% | +0.3 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 3,810 | 411 | 10.8% | +0.2 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 2,603 | 246 | 9.5% | −1.1 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1,127 | 115 | 10.2% | −0.4 | 2 from 11 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 395 | 36 | 9.1% | −1.5 | 2 from 9 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 123 | 11 | 8.9% | −1.7 | — |
| Over 3m | 20 | 2 | 10% | −0.6 | — |
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
Above The Clouds (FR) (High Chaparral)
4 siblings in the archive, 3 winners — best of them Too Bossy For Us (IRE) (2 wins).
The wins came over 1m2f–2m; the highest grade won is Listed (Angel Guidance (GB)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Too Bossy For Us (IRE) | 24 | 2 | 1m2f–2m | Class 3 |
| Angel Guidance (GB) | 6 | 2 | 1m6f–1m7f | Listed |
| Atossa (FR) | 2 | 1 | 1m2f | — |
| Astira (FR) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 9 | 2 | 22% | +5.50 |
| Good | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Good to Soft | 4 | 2 | 50% | +19.00 |
| Heavy | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | 12 | 1 | 8% | +1.00 |
| Class 5 | 8 | 3 | 38% | +16.50 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester | 3 | 1 | 33% | +10.00 |
| Uttoxeter | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Plumpton | 2 | 1 | 50% | +7.00 |
| Fontwell | 2 | 1 | 50% | +8.00 |
| Chepstow | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Taunton | 2 | 1 | 50% | +3.50 |
| Newbury | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Hereford | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ffos Las | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Exeter | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Lingfield | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Worcester | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 11 | 2 | 18% | +11.00 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 9 | 2 | 22% | +6.50 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Tudor | 17 | 4 | 24% | +20.50 |
| Gearoid Harney | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Rian Corcoran | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheekpieces | 9 | 3 | 33% | +18.50 |
| Visor | 5 | 1 | 20% | +5.00 |
| Tongue tie + visor | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Blinkers | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Tongue tie + blinkers | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tongue tie | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2025 | 6 | 1 | 17% | +4.00 |
| 2024 | 7 | 3 | 43% | +20.50 |
| 2023 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 26+18d | Newbury | West Berkshire Mencap Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Settled at the back of the field - nudged for effort approaching 3 out - made no impression on the finish - eventually well beaten in 8th | 8/13 | 10 | 11-5 | 107 | 95C | 99C | Rian Corcoran | 6/1 |
| 09 Feb 26+29d | Plumpton | BetGoodwin Supports The Bentswood Hub Handicap Hurdle Settled just off the pace early - nudged into third approaching 3 out - moved up to second last - drifted toward the rail on the run-in but unable to challenge the winner | 2/6 | 6 | 11-12 | 107 | 98B | 115B | Jack Tudor | 10/3 |
| 11 Jan 26+15d | Fontwell | tigerbet.co.uk Money Back Specials Handicap Hurdle Settled towards the back of the pack - asked for effort after 6th - improved into contention wide out after 3 out but couldn't land a blow 2 out - dropped away and eased before last | PU/14 | — | 11-12 | 108 | — | — | Jack Tudor | 4/1F |
| 27 Dec 25+27d | Chepstow | Coral 'Daily Rewards Shaker' Handicap Hurdle Settled towards the back - pressed for effort with 5f left - improved into contention inside final 2f - stayed on well to finish fourth | 4/13 | 4 | 11-7 | 108 | — | 131A | Jack Tudor | 9/1 |
| 30 Nov 25+51d | Leicester | Grace And Dotty Country Clothing Handicap Hurdle Sat close to pace early - pushed along after 3 out and edged closer before 2 out - dropped back into fifth and faded on the run-in | 5/8 | 2 | 11-11 | 110 | — | 115A | Jack Tudor | 11/1 |
| 10 Oct 25+218d | Chepstow | David Pipe Racing Handicap Hurdle Sat handy behind the front group - up into second and under pressure with two furlongs left - dropped away rapidly approaching the final fence - eventually well held in 14th | 14/16 | 11 | 11-12 | 110 | 50C | 101C | Jack Tudor | 20/1 |
| 06 Mar 25+30d | Fontwell | BetGoodwin Free Bet Nose Losers Handicap Hurdle Settled just behind the pace early - stumbled at the 2nd and scrappy over the 3rd from home - went in front approaching two out despite a slight error there - opened up a big advantage from the last - allowed to coast home in front | 1/10 | 11-13 | 104 | 111B | 130A | Jack Tudor | 9/1 | |
| 04 Feb 25+20d | Taunton | Free Racing On Monday 10th March Handicap Hurdle (Div 1) Raced wide behind the pack early - moved into second/third and driven when scrappy at the second-last - drifted right and dropped away before the final fence | 5/10 | 1 | 12-0 | 105 | 80B | 110A | Jack Tudor | 9/2 |
| 15 Jan 25+45d | Hereford | DragonBet Still Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap Hurdle Held a leading position on the wide side - pressed for effort before the second last then lost ground approaching the final fence - stayed on at an unchanged tempo to finish fourth | 4/11 | 2¾ | 11-7 | 107 | 98B | 119A | Gearoid Harney | 11/1 |
| 01 Dec 24+13d | Leicester | Belvoir Point To Point Handicap Hurdle Went straight to front early - shared the front spot then held a handy position - regained command before 3 out - pressed for effort when overtaken approaching 2 out - lost placings before the last - dropped away on the run-in | 6/9 | 20 | 12-0 | 108 | 82C | 89C | Jack Tudor | 9/2 |
| 18 Nov 24+187d | Leicester | Next Meeting At LeicesterRaces Sunday 1st December Handicap Hurdle In front early - tracked the pace before hitting the front before 2 out - held on under maximum pressure to score | 1/10 | 11-6 | 102 | 102A | 123A | Jack Tudor | 12/1 | |
| 15 May 24+68d | Ffos Las | AK Bets Watch All UK Racing Handicap Hurdle | PU/15 | — | 12-0 | 105 | — | — | Jack Tudor | 14/1 |
| 08 Mar 24+8d | Exeter | Brett Martin Novices' Handicap Hurdle | PU/8 | — | 12-2 | 87 | — | — | Jack Tudor | 13/8F |
| 29 Feb 24+3d | Taunton | West Buckland Primary Racing To School Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle (Div 1) | 1/9 | 12-0 | 87 | 94A | 127A | Jack Tudor | 9/2 | |
| 26 Feb 24+13d | Plumpton | Stonegate Homes Derby: Gallop To Glory Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle | 1/6 | 11-4 | 87 | 102B | 117B | Jack Tudor | 8/1 | |
| 13 Feb 24+167d | Lingfield | Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Conditional Jockeys' Training Series Handicap Hurdle | 2/5 | 18 | 11-0 | 89 | 52C | 107B | Gearoid Harney | 6/1 |
| 30 Aug 23+50d | Uttoxeter | Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap Hurdle (Div 2) | 6/9 | 3 | 11-7 | 91 | 66B | 98A | Jack Tudor | 12/1 |
| 11 Jul 23+24d | Uttoxeter | Visit stmodwenhomes.co.uk Find Your New Home Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 5/7 | 4½ | 10-10 | — | 83C | 101A | Jack Tudor | 18/1 |
| 17 Jun 23+40d | Uttoxeter | QuinnBet Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 5/10 | 9½ | 10-11 | — | 87B | 94A | Jack Tudor | 16/1 |
| 08 May 23 | Worcester | Best Odds Guaranteed At Vickers.Bet Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div 1) | 6/12 | 21 | 10-12 | — | 64C | 85C | Jack Tudor | 12/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Activist (FR) won?
- Activist (FR) won 4 of 20 archived starts between 2023 and 2026, a strike rate of 20%. Placed 6 times in total (30% of starts).
- Who trains Activist (FR)?
- Activist (FR) is trained by David Pipe, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 27 February 2026.
- Who is Activist (FR)'s sire?
- Activist (FR) is by Iffraaj (GB) out of Above The Clouds (FR), whose sire is High Chaparral.
- What going does Activist (FR) prefer?
- Activist (FR) has the best record on good to soft going: 2 wins from 4 starts (50%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Activist (FR)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 107, from the run on 27 February 2026. The highest on record is 110.
- What is Activist (FR)'s sire's record?
- Iffraaj (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 10.6% of 13,946 runs since Jan 2008 (1,089 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on heavy going: 7.6% from 488.
- Who are Activist (FR)'s siblings?
- Out of Above The Clouds (FR), Activist (FR) has 4 other produce in our archive, 3 of them winners. Most wins: Too Bossy For Us (IRE) (2). Highest grade won: Listed (Angel Guidance (GB)). The wins came over 1m2f–2m. As at Oct 2026.