Horse profile
American Affair (GB)
29 runs · 13 courses · from Apr 2023
As at 4 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
9 wins · 8 courses
Last run 13 Sep 2026 · 2nd of 17
Last raced off OR 112
KTB Profile
American Affair (GB) is 9 from 29, including a Group 1 win. The biggest win we hold: the King Charles III Stakes at Ascot (Jun 2025).
Based on 29 archived runs · run-style from 16 commented runs since Aug 2024 · updated 4 Nov 2026
- 9–29Wins / Runs
- 31%Strike rate
- 18 (62.1%)Placed
- +36.00£1 level staken=29 at SP
- 2.12Fair A/E n=29 · 1.76 incl. margin
- 113Highest OR
- 20dBetween runs (median)longest 330 d
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 rating112↓ 1lb off peak
112
67–113
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 121
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 4 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 10 | 123C | 106.5 | 3 runs · 123 / 116 |
| Good to Soft | 8 | 121A | 103 | 2 runs · 87 / 82.5 |
| Good | 8 | 113A | 95 | 1 run · — |
| Soft | 3 | 103C | 80 | 1 run · — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 4 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 19 | 123C | 103 | 6 runs · 123 / 95 |
| 6f – 7f | 10 | 121C | 84.5 | 1 run · — |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 29 figures from 29 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 16 analysed runs since Aug 2024
- Prominent 7 (44%) · 1 win
- Held up 7 (44%) · 3 wins
- Mid-division 2 (13%) · 1 win
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 10.1% of 854 runs since Apr 2022 (70 horses).
Weakest on good going: 6.8% from 191.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 147 | 14 | 9.5% | −0.6 | 4 from 10 |
| Good | 191 | 13 | 6.8% | −3.3 | 2 from 8 |
| Good to Soft | 81 | 9 | 11.1% | +1 | 3 from 8 |
| Soft | 74 | 8 | 10.8% | +0.7 | 0 from 3 |
| Heavy | 22 | 2 | 9.1% | −1 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 339 | 40 | 11.8% | +1.7 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 243 | 27 | 11.1% | +1 | 7 from 19 |
| 6f – 7f | 472 | 45 | 9.5% | −0.6 | 2 from 10 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 103 | 13 | 12.6% | +2.5 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 32 | 1 | 3.1% | −7 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2 | 0 | 0% | −10.1 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 2 | 0 | 0% | −10.1 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Apr 2022 · as at 4 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
1 sibling in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Classy Al (GB) (7 wins).
The wins came over 5f–7f; the highest grade won is Class 4 (Classy Al (GB)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classy Al (GB) | 53 | 7 | 5f–7f | Class 4 |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 10 | 4 | 40% | +26.00 |
| Good to Soft | 8 | 3 | 38% | +8.50 |
| Good | 8 | 2 | 25% | +4.50 |
| Soft | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 9 | 2 | 22% | +16.00 |
| Class 2 | 9 | 4 | 44% | +12.00 |
| Class 5 | 5 | 2 | 40% | +9.00 |
| Class 4 | 4 | 1 | 25% | +1.00 |
| Class 6 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| York | 5 | 1 | 20% | −0.50 |
| Ayr | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Haydock | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Musselburgh | 3 | 2 | 67% | +6.50 |
| Ascot | 2 | 1 | 50% | +10.00 |
| Doncaster | 2 | 1 | 50% | +3.00 |
| Hamilton | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Curragh (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Goodwood | 1 | 1 | 100% | +12.00 |
| Pontefract | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thirsk | 1 | 1 | 100% | +6.00 |
| Carlisle | 1 | 1 | 100% | +5.50 |
| Wetherby | 1 | 1 | 100% | +6.50 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 19 | 7 | 37% | +32.00 |
| 6f – 7f | 10 | 2 | 20% | +4.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Mulrennan | 23 | 8 | 35% | +35.00 |
| Amie Waugh | 4 | 1 | 25% | +3.00 |
| Daniel Tudhope | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| David Egan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 1 | 14% | +6.00 |
| 2025 | 4 | 3 | 75% | +17.00 |
| 2024 | 8 | 3 | 38% | +9.00 |
| 2023 | 10 | 2 | 20% | +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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 7 runs | ||||||||||
| 13 Sep 26+23d | Curragh (IRE) | BAR 1 Betting Flying Five Stakes (Group 1) Sat close behind front group - urged into 5th with 2f left - hit front a furlong out before being reeled in inside final furlong - held for second | 2/17 | 1¼ | 9-6 | 112 | 103C | 121A | Daniel Tudhope | 8/1 |
| 21 Aug 26+21d | York | Coolmore City Of Troy Nunthorpe Stakes (Group 1) Sluggish start - soon settled into contention near the front - urged forward with 2f left - edged off a straight line when asked for more inside the final furlong - unable to find more and held on late for 12th | 12/18 | 1 | 10-1 | 112 | 87C | 98A | Paul Mulrennan | 5/1 |
| 31 Jul 26+20d | Goodwood | King George Qatar Stakes (Group 2) Settled on the near flank early - up with the pace - urged into the front just over a furlong out - pressed on and gained ground inside the last - travelling strongly though the rider lost the aid in the closing stages - stayed on to score | 1/15 | 9-4 | 108 | 123C | 117A | Paul Mulrennan | 12/1 | |
| 11 Jul 26+25d | York | John Smith's City Walls Stakes (Listed) Down the middle of the track among the pack - came under a drive over 1f out - battled on but never enough gears to get involved | 6/13 | ¾ | 9-1 | 109 | 116C | 102A | Paul Mulrennan | 11/2 |
| 16 Jun 26+24d | Ascot | King Charles III Stakes (Group 1) Up with the pace on the rail taking a keen hold - dropped away 2f out and gradually settled down inside the final furlong - well beaten in 26th | 26/26 | 4¼ | 9-7 | 111 | 76C | 56A | Paul Mulrennan | 15/2 |
| 23 May 26+10d | Haydock | William Hill Temple Stakes (Group 2) Up with the pace - pushing for the front 2f out - responded to pressure entering the final furlong - lost second place momentarily inside the final 110yds before recovering - went down by a length at the line | 2/12 | 1 | 9-6 | 113 | 78C | 115A | Paul Mulrennan | 10/1 |
| 13 May 26+330d | York | Go Local Stores Minster Stakes (Group 2) Fought for control early - settled at rear - never troubled the front-runners - finished well beaten in 10th | 10/13 | 5½ | 9-10 | 113 | 68C | 68C | Paul Mulrennan | 22/1 |
| 2025 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 17 Jun 25+24d | Ascot | King Charles III Stakes (Group 1) Held up towards the back - improved into contention inside final furlong - edged in front close home - kept up the fight under pressure - stayed on well to prevail | 1/20 | 9-7 | 105 | 104C | 119A | Paul Mulrennan | 11/1 | |
| 24 May 25+9d | Haydock | Betfred Temple Stakes (Group 2) Slow to break - fought for control early - held a midfield spot - boxed in with little space over a furlong out - eased left for room and pushed along - stayed on late but not quite reaching the front runners | 5/11 | nk | 9-6 | 105 | 93A | 108A | Paul Mulrennan | 10/3 |
| 15 May 25+26d | York | Lindum York Handicap Slow to break and settled towards the back - crept through nicely from mid-division into the last 2f - moved up to second with a furlong left - drifted left but kept finding under pressure - hit the front inside the final 110 yards - stayed on well to score | 1/17 | 9-9 | 98 | 105C | 123A | Paul Mulrennan | 7/2F | |
| 19 Apr 25+210d | Musselburgh | Virgin Bet Daily Price Boosts Scottish Sprint Cup Handicap Settled mid-pack - angled right and pushed along a furlong out then found room to surge through and hit the front late - held on well to score | 1/7 | 9-5 | 94 | 121A | 108A | Paul Mulrennan | 7/2 | |
| 2024 · 8 runs | ||||||||||
| 21 Sep 24+7d | Ayr | Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup Handicap (Heritage Handicap) Settled towards back on far flank - boxed in with options limited approaching final 2f - unable to threaten and well beaten in 16th | 16/25 | hd | 9-2 | 92 | 121C | 88A | Paul Mulrennan | 11/4F |
| 14 Sep 24+7d | Doncaster | Betfred Portland (Heritage Handicap) Checked briefly at the off - settled towards the back near the far rail - shifted course inside the final furlong then angled back the other way - finished full of running to score on the line | 1/22 | 8-13 | 92 | 101C | 118A | Paul Mulrennan | 4/1F | |
| 07 Sep 24+20d | Haydock | Betfair Be Friendly Handicap Drifted right and dwelt at the break - settled towards the back - made progress 2f out - drifted left inside final furlong but kept on to finish third by a half-length | 3/10 | shd | 8-13 | 92 | 113A | 103A | Amie Waugh | 10/3 |
| 18 Aug 24+14d | Pontefract | Sky Bet Request A Bet Handicap Sat close to the front pace - driven into runner-up spot inside the final furlong - kept on but never able to challenge the winner | 2/7 | 1½ | 9-1 | 92 | 118A | 114A | Paul Mulrennan | 3/1 |
| 04 Aug 24+49d | Haydock | Sky Bet, For The Fans Handicap Sat close to pace early - travelling strongly with two out - pressed the front-runner inside final furlong - stayed on well but narrowly denied | 2/10 | nk | 9-5 | 88 | 102A | 99A | Paul Mulrennan | 5/2F |
| 16 Jun 24+14d | Thirsk | Sky Bet Request A Bet Handicap | 1/16 | 8-5 | 80 | 114C | 99A | Amie Waugh | 6/1 | |
| 02 Jun 24+42d | Hamilton | Sky Bet Build A Bet Handicap | 2/15 | 4½ | 8-12 | 80 | 97C | 93A | David Egan | 10/3F |
| 21 Apr 24+213d | Musselburgh | Sky Bet For The Fans Handicap | 1/12 | 9-1 | 70 | 102A | 110A | Paul Mulrennan | 4/1J | |
| 2023 · 10 runs | ||||||||||
| 21 Sep 23+20d | Ayr | BrandingHub For Signs & Graphics Handicap | 3/20 | ½ | 9-11 | 70 | 104C | 89A | Paul Mulrennan | 11/2 |
| 01 Sep 23+15d | Carlisle | Armstrong Watson Handicap | 1/12 | 9-9 | 67 | 102A | 94A | Paul Mulrennan | 11/2 | |
| 17 Aug 23+17d | Ayr | Britvic Soft Drinks Handicap | 2/5 | ½ | 9-10 | 67 | 59C | 79B | Paul Mulrennan | 10/11F |
| 31 Jul 23+14d | Ayr | Book Scottish Sun Ladies Night Handicap | 2/8 | 5 | 8-8 | 68 | 80B | 72A | Amie Waugh | 7/2 |
| 17 Jul 23+33d | Ayr | Ayr Gold Cup Trial Handicap | 10/16 | hd | 7-13 | 70 | 104C | 64A | Amie Waugh | 66/1 |
| 14 Jun 23+18d | Hamilton | Lookers Audi Glasgow/Hamilton Handicap | 4/6 | 2¾ | 9-7 | 72 | 108A | 70B | Paul Mulrennan | 7/4F |
| 27 May 23+11d | York | William Hill Extra Place Races Daily Handicap | 6/14 | 1 | 9-3 | 73 | 74C | 78A | Paul Mulrennan | 14/1 |
| 16 May 23+11d | Wetherby | Watch Racing TV In Stunning HD Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) | 1/7 | 9-7 | — | 89A | 83A | Paul Mulrennan | 13/2 | |
| 05 May 23+7d | Musselburgh | Bet At racingtv.com Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) | 5/7 | 1¾ | 9-7 | — | 65A | 71A | Paul Mulrennan | 13/2 |
| 28 Apr 23 | Doncaster | Download The At The Races App Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 1) | 6/11 | 2½ | 9-4 | — | 69A | 63A | Paul Mulrennan | 66/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has American Affair won?
- American Affair (GB) won 9 of 29 archived starts between 2023 and 2026, a strike rate of 31%. Placed 18 times in total (62.1% of starts).
- Who trains American Affair?
- American Affair (GB) is trained by Jim Goldie, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 13 September 2026.
- Who is American Affair's sire?
- American Affair (GB) is by Washington DC (IRE) out of Classy Anne (GB), whose sire is Orientor.
- What going does American Affair prefer?
- American Affair (GB) has the best record on good to firm going: 4 wins from 10 starts (40%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is American Affair's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 112, from the run on 13 September 2026. The highest on record is 113.
- What is American Affair's sire's record?
- Washington DC (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 10.1% of 854 runs since Apr 2022 (70 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on good going: 6.8% from 191.
- Who are American Affair's siblings?
- Out of Classy Anne (GB), American Affair (GB) has 1 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Classy Al (GB) (7). Highest grade won: Class 4 (Classy Al (GB)). The wins came over 5f–7f. As at Nov 2026.