Horse profile
Almaydan (GB)
13yo gelding (at last run, Apr 2011) · Last trainer Mrs K M Diggle · Last owner George Brookes Family
by Marju (IRE) out of Cunning (GB) (Bustino)
41 runs · 21 courses · from Jan 2005
As at 20 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 21 Apr 2011 — 5,661 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Apr 2011 · 6th of 9
4 wins · 4 courses
Last raced off OR 122
KTB Profile
Almaydan (GB) is 4 from 41. Hasn't won since Jan 2009. All 4 wins have come over 1m5f – 2m. Last raced off 122, 16lb below the career-high mark.
Based on 41 archived runs · updated 20 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 16lb off peak
- 4–41Wins / Runs
- 9.8%Strike rate
- 17 (41.5%)Placed
- −1.17£1 level staken=41 at SP
- 0.81Fair A/E n=41 · 0.71 incl. margin
- 138Highest OR
- 57dAvg 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 rating122↓ 16lb off peak
122
122–138
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
No KTB Speed figures for this horse. The engine scores GB and Irish racing from Oct 2016; runs elsewhere, or earlier, have no figure.
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 0 figures from 0 runs · 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 is derived from in-running commentary, which our data provider does not supply for this horse's races.
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Marju (IRE)
Progeny in our archive have won 10.2% of 3,553 runs since Jan 2008 (286 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 51 | 9 | 17.6% | +7.4 | — |
| Good to Firm | 623 | 65 | 10.4% | +0.2 | 0 from 3 |
| Good | 861 | 80 | 9.3% | −0.9 | 1 from 15 |
| Good to Soft | 383 | 36 | 9.4% | −0.8 | 1 from 9 |
| Soft | 489 | 53 | 10.8% | +0.6 | 2 from 11 |
| Heavy | 176 | 14 | 8% | −2.2 | 0 from 3 |
| Standard (AW) | 970 | 105 | 10.8% | +0.6 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 146 | 17 | 11.6% | +1.4 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 858 | 65 | 7.6% | −2.6 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 701 | 75 | 10.7% | +0.5 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 787 | 102 | 13% | +2.8 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 651 | 64 | 9.8% | −0.4 | 4 from 27 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 335 | 32 | 9.6% | −0.6 | 0 from 11 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 64 | 6 | 9.4% | −0.8 | 0 from 3 |
| Over 3m | 11 | 1 | 9.1% | −1.1 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 20 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Cunning (GB) (Bustino)
3 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Mephisto (IRE) (3 wins).
The wins came over 2m2f–2m7½f; the highest grade won is Grade 2 (Mephisto (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mephisto (IRE) | 9 | 3 | 2m2f–2m7½f | Grade 2 |
| Alcala (IRE) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| MephistoI (IRE) | 2 | 0 | — | Grade 2 |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 15 | 1 | 7% | −13.17 |
| Soft | 11 | 2 | 18% | +19.00 |
| Good to Soft | 9 | 1 | 11% | −1.00 |
| Good to Firm | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Heavy | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 3 | 18 | 3 | 17% | +13.83 |
| Class 2 | 14 | 1 | 7% | −6.00 |
| Class 1 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Class 5 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class 6 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludlow | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Haydock | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Cheltenham | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Sandown | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Wetherby | 3 | 1 | 33% | +1.00 |
| Hereford | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Worcester | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Bangor-on-Dee | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Doncaster | 2 | 1 | 50% | +24.00 |
| Aintree | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Warwick | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Southwell | 2 | 1 | 50% | +6.00 |
| Ffos Las | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Stratford | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Lingfield | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Chepstow | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Uttoxeter | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fakenham | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ascot | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newbury | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Huntingdon | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.83 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 27 | 4 | 15% | +12.83 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 11 | 0 | 0% | −11.00 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Thornton | 18 | 3 | 17% | +17.83 |
| Seamus Durack | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Mr W Kinsey | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Mr T Greenall | 3 | 1 | 33% | +1.00 |
| Tom Doyle | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Mr O Greenall | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Warren Marston | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Ollie Garner | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tom Scudamore | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Richard Johnson | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Timmy Murphy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| John McNamara | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blinkers | 32 | 3 | 9% | +6.00 |
| None | 9 | 1 | 11% | −7.17 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2009 | 8 | 1 | 13% | +18.00 |
| 2008 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2007 | 7 | 1 | 14% | −3.00 |
| 2006 | 7 | 1 | 14% | +1.00 |
| 2005 | 7 | 1 | 14% | −5.17 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 40 | 4 | 10% | −0.17 |
| Hurdle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
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 | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr 11+11d | Ludlow | Abberley Hall Old Boys Association Hunters' Chase | 6/9 | nk | 11-5 | 122 | 94C | Mr W Kinsey | 3/1 |
| 10 Apr 11+10d | Ludlow | Ludlow Gold Cup Hunters' Chase | PU/10 | — | 11-3 | 122 | — | Ollie Garner | 15/8 |
| 31 Mar 11+41d | Ludlow | Bitterley Point To Point Hunters' Chase | 3/12 | 1 | 11-13 | 122 | 127A | Mr W Kinsey | 9/1 |
| 18 Feb 11+295d | Sandown | 'ubique' Hunters' Chase | 3/12 | 3½ | 11-13 | 127 | 119B | Mr W Kinsey | 16/1 |
| 29 Apr 10+40d | Hereford | Barrels Hereford Handicap Chase | 3/4 | 10 | 11-12 | 130 | 109B | Robert Thornton | 9/4 |
| 20 Mar 10+119d | Ffos Las | Trustmark Handicap Chase | 3/4 | 2¼ | 11-12 | 130 | 121B | Seamus Durack | 9/2 |
| 21 Nov 09+150d | Haydock | Betfair Mobile Handicap Chase | 3/7 | 7 | 11-8 | 133 | 126B | Tom Scudamore | 9/1 |
| 24 Jun 09+32d | Worcester | Book Christmas Parties At Worcester Racecourse Handicap Chase | 3/8 | 3½ | 11-12 | 133 | 134A | Robert Thornton | 7/2 |
| 23 May 09+22d | Stratford | Jon Pinfold Industrial Cleaners Handicap Chase | 3/12 | nk | 11-11 | 133 | 130A | Robert Thornton | 14/1 |
| 01 May 09+34d | Bangor-on-Dee | Wynnstay Hunt Handicap Chase | 5/10 | ½ | 11-7 | 135 | 118A | Mr O Greenall | 16/1 |
| 28 Mar 09+35d | Lingfield | Blindley Heath Country Show Handicap Chase | 6/12 | 2¼ | 10-8 | 137 | 113A | Richard Johnson | 16/1 |
| 21 Feb 09+21d | Chepstow | Totesport.com Veterans' Handicap Chase | 6/7 | nk | 11-5 | 138 | 100A | Mr O Greenall | 11/4F |
| 31 Jan 09+8d | Sandown | Totesport 0800 221 221 Handicap Chase | 3/8 | 13 | 11-12 | 138 | 119B | Robert Thornton | 10/1 |
| 23 Jan 09+34d | Doncaster | Bet And Watch At Skybet.com Handicap Chase | 1/15 | 11-12 | 130 | 143A | Robert Thornton | 25/1 | |
| 20 Dec 08+232d | Haydock | Shirley Leigh Memorial Handicap Chase | 6/8 | 30 | 11-12 | 132 | 105C | Seamus Durack | 7/1 |
| 02 May 08+29d | Bangor-on-Dee | Wynnstay Hunt Supporters Club Handicap Chase | 3/11 | 6 | 11-9 | 132 | 137B | Warren Marston | 11/1 |
| 03 Apr 08+20d | Aintree | Silver Cross Prams Red Rum Handicap Chase (Grade 3) | PU/18 | — | 10-6 | 135 | — | Robert Thornton | 14/1 |
| 14 Mar 08+41d | Cheltenham | Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Handicap Chase (Grade 3) | 5/17 | 6 | 10-7 | 135 | 119A | Mr T Greenall | 25/1 |
| 02 Feb 08+21d | Sandown | totecourse To Course Handicap Chase | 2/8 | 3 | 11-2 | 135 | 125A | Mr T Greenall | 6/1 |
| 12 Jan 08+16d | Warwick | totescoop6 Handicap Chase | 3/8 | 1 | 11-12 | 135 | 130A | Robert Thornton | 7/1 |
| 27 Dec 07+19d | Wetherby | skybet.com Castleford Handicap Chase | 2/9 | 1¾ | 10-9 | 133 | 124C | Warren Marston | 14/1 |
| 08 Dec 07+14d | Wetherby | Constant Security Services Award Winner Handicap Chase | 1/6 | 11-12 | 127 | 125C | Mr T Greenall | 3/1 | |
| 24 Nov 07+195d | Haydock | Betfair Casino Zero Lounge Handicap Chase | 5/13 | 5 | 11-2 | 128 | 123C | Robert Thornton | 8/1 |
| 13 May 07+25d | Worcester | Riverboat Hospitality at Worcester Racecourse Handicap Chase | 4/7 | 11 | 11-10 | 130 | 91C | Robert Thornton | 15/2 |
| 18 Apr 07+60d | Cheltenham | Faucets For Mira Showers Silver Trophy Handicap Chase | 4/6 | hd | 10-4 | 127 | 109C | Robert Thornton | 4/1 |
| 17 Feb 07+21d | Uttoxeter | totesport.com Lord Gyllene Handicap Chase | 6/9 | 6 | 11-0 | 132 | 96C | Seamus Durack | 16/1 |
| 27 Jan 07+35d | Southwell | Play Sky Vegas Live Handicap Chase | 2/9 | 4 | 11-7 | 132 | 120C | Seamus Durack | 15/2 |
| 23 Dec 06+19d | Hereford | totesport 0800 221 221 Handicap Chase | 4/10 | 3 | 11-1 | 133 | 121C | Seamus Durack | 9/1 |
| 04 Dec 06+37d | Fakenham | East Anglia Handicap Chase | 3/8 | 4 | 11-12 | 133 | 121C | Robert Thornton | 16/1 |
| 28 Oct 06+205d | Ascot | William Hill Handicap Hurdle | 14/15 | 4 | 11-1 | 133 | 101C | Tom Doyle | 66/1 |
| 06 Apr 06+47d | Aintree | Red Rum Handicap Chase (Grade 3) | UR/16 | — | 10-3 | 135 | — | Timmy Murphy | 33/1 |
| 18 Feb 06+21d | Haydock | Casino 36 Classic Handicap Chase | 4/10 | 3 | 11-2 | 135 | 100C | Tom Doyle | 14/1 |
| 28 Jan 06+16d | Southwell | You're Vegas Or You're Not Mansion House Handicap Chase | 1/11 | 11-4 | 129 | 129C | Robert Thornton | 7/1 | |
| 12 Jan 06+33d | Ludlow | Ludlow Club Handicap Chase | 7/11 | 1¼ | 11-11 | 132 | 113C | Robert Thornton | 8/1 |
| 10 Dec 05+14d | Doncaster | Intercasino.co.uk Vulrory's Clown Handicap Chase | 6/13 | 5 | 11-12 | 133 | 110C | John McNamara | 11/1 |
| 26 Nov 05+29d | Newbury | UK Hygiene Handicap Chase | 10/14 | 2½ | 11-2 | 135 | 90C | Tom Doyle | 8/1 |
| 28 Oct 05+174d | Wetherby | White Rose Handicap Chase | 2/10 | 1 | 11-12 | 133 | 122C | Robert Thornton | 5/1 |
| 07 May 05+23d | Warwick | Chase | 4/5 | ½ | 11-4 | 133 | 112C | Robert Thornton | 7/2 |
| 14 Apr 05+27d | Cheltenham | Handicap Chase | 2/12 | 7 | 11-12 | 133 | 126C | Robert Thornton | 4/1F |
| 18 Mar 05+51d | Cheltenham | Grand Annual Handicap Chase (Grade 3) | 15/24 | 2½ | 10-3 | 133 | 88C | Robert Thornton | 5/1 |
| 26 Jan 05 | Huntingdon | Novices' Chase | 1/6 | 11-12 | — | 116C | Robert Thornton | 5/6F |
Quick answers
- How many races has Almaydan (GB) won?
- Almaydan (GB) won 4 of 41 archived starts between 2005 and 2011, a strike rate of 9.8%. Placed 17 times in total (41.5% of starts).
- Who trained Almaydan (GB)?
- Almaydan (GB) was trained by Mrs K M Diggle on the most recent run on record, at Ludlow on 21 April 2011.
- Who is Almaydan (GB)'s sire?
- Almaydan (GB) is by Marju (IRE) out of Cunning (GB), whose sire is Bustino.
- What going does Almaydan (GB) prefer?
- Almaydan (GB) has the best record on soft going: 2 wins from 11 starts (18.2%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Almaydan (GB)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 122, from the run on 21 April 2011. The highest on record is 138.
- What is Almaydan (GB)'s sire's record?
- Marju (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 10.2% of 3,553 runs since Jan 2008 (286 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Almaydan (GB)'s siblings?
- Out of Cunning (GB), Almaydan (GB) has 3 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Mephisto (IRE) (3). Highest grade won: Grade 2 (Mephisto (IRE)). The wins came over 2m2f–2m7½f. As at Oct 2026.