Horse profile
Ancient Rome (USA)
by War Front (USA) out of Gagnoa (IRE) (Sadler's Wells)
28 runs · 11 courses · from Jul 2021
As at 25 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
5 wins · 4 courses
Last run 31 Jul 2026 · 4th of 18
Last raced off OR 93
KTB Profile
Ancient Rome won the Group 3 Prix des Chenes at Longchamp in Sep 2021. The gelding has five wins from 28 starts, including one at Goodwood in the Class 2 Coral Chesterfield Cup Handicap over 1m2f – 1m4f on good to soft in Aug 2023. He has two wins from two starts at Deauville, three wins from nine starts on good to soft and one win from three starts on all-weather. He finished fourth of 18 in the Class 2 Coral Golden Mile at Goodwood in Jul 2026.
Based on 28 archived runs · run-style from 11 commented runs since Oct 2024 · updated 25 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
Typically held up
OR ↓ 29lb off peak
- 5–28Wins / Runs
- 17.9%Strike rate
- 11 (39.3%)Placed
- +13.70£1 level staken=28 at SP
- 1.09Fair A/E n=28 · 0.90 incl. margin
- 122Highest OR
- 68dAvg 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 rating93↓ 29lb off peak
93
93–122
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 104
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 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 8 | 104C | 77 | 2 runs · 104 / 87 |
| Good | 3 | 83C | 81 | 1 run · — |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 98A | 93.5 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m – 1m1f | 9 | 104C | 83 | 4 runs · 104 / 93.5 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 5 | 93A | 80 | — |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 14 figures from 14 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 11 analysed runs since Oct 2024
- Held up 7 (64%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 2 (18%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 2 (18%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
War Front (USA)
Progeny in our archive have won 15.7% of 2,496 runs since Jan 2008 (297 horses).
Strongest on standard (aw) going: 18.9% from 923. Weakest on good going: 10.9% from 533. Strongest over 6f – 7f (all codes): 19.3% from 1,009.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 14 | 3 | 21.4% | +5.7 | — |
| Good to Firm | 475 | 83 | 17.5% | +1.8 | 0 from 8 |
| Good | 533 | 58 | 10.9% | −4.8 | 0 from 4 |
| Good to Soft | 227 | 37 | 16.3% | +0.6 | 3 from 9 |
| Soft | 281 | 32 | 11.4% | −4.3 | 0 from 2 |
| Heavy | 43 | 5 | 11.6% | −4.1 | 1 from 2 |
| Standard (AW) | 923 | 174 | 18.9% | +3.2 | 1 from 3 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 171 | 30 | 17.5% | +1.8 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 1,009 | 195 | 19.3% | +3.6 | 2 from 3 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 815 | 105 | 12.9% | −2.8 | 2 from 18 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 380 | 56 | 14.7% | −1 | 1 from 7 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 94 | 5 | 5.3% | −10.4 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 24 | 1 | 4.2% | −11.5 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 3 | 0 | 0% | −15.7 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 25 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Gagnoa (IRE) (Sadler's Wells)
9 siblings in the archive, 7 winners — best of them Most Gifted (USA) (2 wins).
The wins came over 6f–1m2f; the highest grade won is Group 3 (Etoile (USA)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most Gifted (USA) | 10 | 2 | 6f–7f | — |
| Just Before (USA) | 12 | 2 | 7f | — |
| Etoile (USA) | 2 | 1 | 6f | Group 3 |
| Pour Deux (IRE) | 11 | 1 | 1m | — |
| Etched (IRE) | 11 | 1 | 1m | — |
| The Black Tiger (USA) | 8 | 1 | 1m2f | — |
| Galateia (IRE) | 7 | 1 | 7f | — |
| Drive On There (USA) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Jeux (USA) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 9 | 3 | 33% | +28.70 |
| Good to Firm | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Good | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Standard (AW) | 3 | 1 | 33% | −1.50 |
| Soft | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Heavy | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.50 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 2 | 10 | 1 | 10% | +24.00 |
| Class 1 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longchamp (FR) | 6 | 1 | 17% | −4.20 |
| Chantilly (FR) | 5 | 1 | 20% | −3.50 |
| Goodwood | 3 | 1 | 33% | +31.00 |
| Ascot | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Newmarket | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Newbury | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| York | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Deauville (FR) | 2 | 2 | 100% | +2.40 |
| Newcastle (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sandown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Saint-Cloud (FR) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m – 1m1f | 18 | 2 | 11% | −14.70 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 7 | 1 | 14% | +27.00 |
| 6f – 7f | 3 | 2 | 67% | +1.40 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Spencer | 6 | 1 | 17% | +28.00 |
| Mickael Barzalona | 6 | 4 | 67% | +1.70 |
| Tom Marquand | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Bauyrzhan Murzabayev | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Jason Watson | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| David Egan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Clifford Lee | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kieran Shoemark | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Rob Hornby | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Billy Loughnane | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Alexis Pouchin | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Olivier Peslier | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2023 | 7 | 2 | 29% | +28.50 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2021 | 5 | 3 | 60% | +1.20 |
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 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 31 Jul 26+22d | Goodwood | Coral Golden Mile (Class 2 Heritage Handicap) Tracked the pace in a forward spot - boxed in with 2f left before angling right for room turning into the straight - closed on the leader inside the final 110yds but couldn't find more - eased back to finish fourth | 4/18 | 1¼ | 9-0 | 93 | 104C | 96A | David Egan | 33/1 |
| 09 Jul 26+14d | Newmarket | Debenhams Handicap Close up early - pressed along with 2f left - soon lost the trail and faded fast in the final furlong | 9/13 | nse | 10-0 | 93 | 70C | 90A | Clifford Lee | 25/1 |
| 25 Jun 26+68d | Newcastle (AW) | JenningsBet In Kippax Seaton Delaval Handicap Sluggish start - held up at back of field - crept past tired others in closing stages but no real threat throughout | 7/11 | 2 | 9-1 | 95 | 104A | 80A | Tom Marquand | 12/1 |
| 18 Apr 26+240d | Newbury | Win Unique Experiences At OLBG Prizes Spring Cup Handicap (Str) Held up at the back throughout - never a threat - finished well held in 17th | 17/24 | ¾ | 9-4 | 97 | 83C | 87A | Jason Watson | 50/1 |
| 2025 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 21 Aug 25+23d | York | Clipper Handicap (Heritage Handicap) Settled at back of field - nudged into contention out wide 2f out - dropped away inside final furlong - finished 12th | 12/17 | hd | 9-12 | 100 | 74C | 95A | Kieran Shoemark | 40/1 |
| 29 Jul 25+17d | Goodwood | Coral Chesterfield Cup Handicap Settled towards the back early - stayed off the pace throughout - never got involved and finished 11th | 11/18 | 1¼ | 9-2 | 100 | 69C | 87A | Jamie Spencer | 14/1 |
| 12 Jul 25+7d | York | John Smith's Cup Handicap (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race) Held up in the pack - driven approaching final 3f but couldn't quicken - well held at the finish | 11/18 | nk | 9-10 | 102 | 72C | 91A | Rob Hornby | 28/1 |
| 05 Jul 25+17d | Sandown | Coral Golden Rewards Shaker Handicap Settled with the pack early - pushed along and made progress inside final furlong - stayed on to finish third beaten three-quarters of a length | 3/8 | ½ | 9-11 | 100 | 93A | 94A | Billy Loughnane | 9/2 |
| 18 Jun 25+32d | Ascot | Royal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap) (Str) Checked at the start - settled towards the back on the near flank - progress checked for a run and angled right a furlong out - stayed on inside the final furlong - best of those on that part of the track but couldn't match the tempo of those far out - finished 10th | 10/30 | hd | 9-8 | 102 | 86C | 103A | Jamie Spencer | 22/1 |
| 17 May 25+217d | Newbury | BoyleSports Home Of The Early Payout Handicap (Str) Stood flat-footed at the off - settled towards the back - pressed for effort with 2f left but soon found wanting | 9/11 | 2¼ | 9-12 | 105 | 71A | 89A | Jason Watson | 16/1 |
| 2024 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 12 Oct 24+91d | Newmarket | Space Blues Darley Stakes (Group 3) Slow to stride - pulled hard in 5th - advanced on the nearside of the field 2f out - asked for effort but found no acceleration over 1f out - drifted right and snapped at a competitor inside 110 yards - flattened out to finish 4th | 4/8 | ½ | 9-5 | 122 | 98A | 104A | Jamie Spencer | 9/1 |
| 13 Jul 24+25d | Ascot | Anne Cowley Memorial Summer Mile Stakes (Group 2) (Rnd) | 2/7 | ½ | 9-3 | 110 | 81A | 99A | Tom Marquand | 18/1 |
| 18 Jun 24+262d | Ascot | Wolferton Stakes (Listed) | 12/15 | 8 | 9-10 | 110 | 80C | 83C | Jamie Spencer | 28/1 |
| 2023 · 7 runs | ||||||||||
| 30 Sep 23+60d | Longchamp (FR) | Qatar Prix Dollar (3yo+) (Grande Course) (Turf) | 4/9 | 2½ | 9-2 | — | — | — | Jamie Spencer | 12/1 |
| 01 Aug 23+16d | Goodwood | Coral Chesterfield Cup Handicap | 1/15 | 9-7 | 105 | 89C | 111A | Jamie Spencer | 33/1 | |
| 16 Jul 23+28d | Chantilly (FR) | Prix Messidor (3yo+) (Turf) | 3/4 | 5 | 9-3 | — | — | — | Bauyrzhan Murzabayev | 4/1 |
| 18 Jun 23+24d | Chantilly (FR) | Prix Bertrand du Breuil Longines (3yo+) (Turf) | 4/7 | ½ | 9-5 | — | — | — | Alexis Pouchin | 16/1 |
| 25 May 23+65d | Longchamp (FR) | Prix de Montretout () (4yo+) (Grande Course) (Turf) | 5/8 | 2 | 9-0 | — | — | — | Bauyrzhan Murzabayev | 57/10 |
| 21 Mar 23+14d | Chantilly (FR) | Prix du Canal de la Machine (Conditions) (4yo+) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) | 2/6 | nse | 9-0 | — | — | — | Bauyrzhan Murzabayev | 30/100F |
| 07 Mar 23+275d | Chantilly (FR) | Prix de Gournay (Conditions) (4yo) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) | 1/8 | 8-11 | — | — | — | Mickael Barzalona | 1/2F | |
| 2022 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 05 Jun 22+21d | Chantilly (FR) | Qatar Prix du Jockey Club (3yo) (Turf) | 9/15 | hd | 9-2 | — | — | — | Tom Marquand | 77/10 |
| 15 May 22+28d | Longchamp (FR) | Emirates Poule d'Essai des Poulains (3yo Colts) (Grande Course) (Turf) | 4/15 | hd | 9-3 | — | — | — | Tom Marquand | 9/1 |
| 17 Apr 22+176d | Longchamp (FR) | Prix de Fontainebleau (3yo Colts & Geldings) (Grande Course) (Turf) | 6/10 | ¾ | 9-2 | — | — | — | Olivier Peslier | 17/10F |
| 2021 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 23 Oct 21+20d | Saint-Cloud (FR) | Criterium International (2yo) (Turf) | 2/6 | hd | 9-0 | — | — | — | Mickael Barzalona | 6/5F |
| 03 Oct 21+24d | Longchamp (FR) | Qatar Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere (Grand Criterium) (2yo No Geldings) (New Course) (Turf) | 3/9 | ¾ | 9-0 | — | — | — | Mickael Barzalona | 12/5F |
| 09 Sep 21+30d | Longchamp (FR) | Prix des Chenes (2yo Colts & Geldings) (Grande Course) (Turf) | 1/5 | 9-3 | — | — | — | Mickael Barzalona | 4/5F | |
| 10 Aug 21+28d | Deauville (FR) | Prix d'Etreham (Conditions) (2yo Colts & Geldings) (Round Course) (Turf) | 1/5 | 9-0 | — | — | — | Mickael Barzalona | 9/10F | |
| 13 Jul 21 | Deauville (FR) | Prix de Granville (Conditions) (2yo Colts & Geldings) (Round Course) (Turf) | 1/7 | 9-2 | — | — | — | Mickael Barzalona | 6/4F | |
Quick answers
- How many races has Ancient Rome won?
- Ancient Rome (USA) won 5 of 28 archived starts between 2021 and 2026, a strike rate of 17.9%. Placed 11 times in total (39.3% of starts).
- Who trains Ancient Rome?
- Ancient Rome (USA) is trained by Charles Hills, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 31 July 2026.
- Who is Ancient Rome's sire?
- Ancient Rome (USA) is by War Front (USA) out of Gagnoa (IRE), whose sire is Sadler's Wells.
- What going does Ancient Rome prefer?
- Ancient Rome (USA) has the best record on good to soft going: 3 wins from 9 starts (33.3%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Ancient Rome's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 93, from the run on 31 July 2026. The highest on record is 122.
- What is Ancient Rome's sire's record?
- War Front (USA)'s progeny in our archive have won 15.7% of 2,496 runs since Jan 2008 (297 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on standard (aw) going: 18.9% from 923. Weakest on good going: 10.9% from 533. Strongest over 6f – 7f (all codes): 19.3% from 1,009.
- Who are Ancient Rome's siblings?
- Out of Gagnoa (IRE), Ancient Rome (USA) has 9 other produce in our archive, 7 of them winners. Most wins: Most Gifted (USA) (2). Highest grade won: Group 3 (Etoile (USA)). The wins came over 6f–1m2f. As at Oct 2026.