Horse profile
Arcturus Flame (IRE)
by Too Darn Hot (GB) out of Kitty Love (USA) (Kitten's Joy)
19 runs · 15 courses · from Aug 2024
As at 19 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
2 wins · Plumpton & Nottingham
Beaten favourite LTO
Ran 13 days ago · 5th of 6
KTB Profile
Arcturus Flame is 2 from 19 with both wins on good ground on turf. He won a Class 4 maiden hurdle at Plumpton in Sep 2026 over 1m5f – 2m and a Class 5 handicap at Nottingham in Apr 2025 over 1m – 1m1f off an official rating of 69. The gelding was beaten favourite when fifth of six at Stratford in Oct 2026 in a Class 4 novices hurdle. Typically held up he has raced at 15 different courses.
Based on 19 archived runs · run-style from 8 commented runs · updated 19 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
Typically held up
All wins on turf
Wins on good or faster
OR at career high
- 2–19Wins / Runs
- 10.5%Strike rate
- 9 (47.4%)Placed
- −0.71£1 level staken=19 at SP
- 0.55Fair A/E n=19 · 0.48 incl. margin
- 77Highest OR
- 43dAvg 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 rating77At career-high mark
77
69–77
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 102
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 19 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 1 | — | — | 1 · — |
| Good | 1 | — | — | 1 · — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 19 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 2 | 109C | 97 | 2 · 109 / 97 |
Flat
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 19 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 7 | 105A | 85 | 4 · 105 / 100 |
| Standard (AW) | 4 | 114A | 91.5 | 2 · 114 / 109 |
| Good to Firm | 3 | 94C | 82 | 1 · — |
| Soft | 2 | 78C | 75 | 2 · 78 / 75 |
| Good to Soft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 19 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 9 | 114A | 94 | 6 · 114 / 96 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 4 | 104A | 83.5 | 1 · — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2 | 105A | 91.5 | 2 · 105 / 91.5 |
| 6f – 7f | 2 | 76C | 70 | — |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 19 figures from 19 runs · as at 13 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 8 analysed runs
- Held up 5 (63%) · 1 win
- Midfield 2 (25%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 1 (13%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 14.1% of 2,312 runs since Jan 2008 (319 horses).
Weakest at trips under 6f (all codes): 9.4% from 117.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 9 | 3 | 33.3% | +19.2 | — |
| Good to Firm | 469 | 71 | 15.1% | +1 | 0 from 4 |
| Good | 623 | 83 | 13.3% | −0.8 | 2 from 8 |
| Good to Soft | 258 | 37 | 14.3% | +0.2 | 0 from 1 |
| Soft | 229 | 29 | 12.7% | −1.4 | 0 from 2 |
| Heavy | 60 | 11 | 18.3% | +4.2 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 663 | 93 | 14% | −0.1 | 0 from 4 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 117 | 11 | 9.4% | −4.7 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 912 | 132 | 14.5% | +0.4 | 0 from 2 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 696 | 104 | 14.9% | +0.8 | 1 from 4 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 474 | 67 | 14.1% | 0 | 0 from 9 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 91 | 13 | 14.3% | +0.2 | 1 from 4 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 22 | 0 | 0% | −14.1 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 19 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Kitty Love (USA) (Kitten's Joy)
4 siblings in the archive, 3 winners — best of them Daafr (IRE) (9 wins).
The wins came over 6f–2m; the highest grade won is Class 4 (Daafr (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daafr (IRE) | 54 | 9 | 6f–1m1½f | Class 4 |
| Stay In The Game (IRE) | 18 | 1 | 2m | Class 5 |
| Odin Owns You All (IRE) | 5 | 1 | 7f | Class 4 |
| Kitty Rey (IRE) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 8 | 2 | 25% | +10.29 |
| Good to Firm | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Standard (AW) | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Soft | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Good to Soft | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | 11 | 1 | 9% | −9.71 |
| Class 5 | 7 | 1 | 14% | +10.00 |
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwood | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Yarmouth | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Salisbury | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Newbury | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Stratford | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Plumpton | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.29 |
| Epsom Downs | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kempton (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Bath | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Chester | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ascot | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Nottingham | 1 | 1 | 100% | +16.00 |
| Southwell (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Chelmsford City (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 4 | 1 | 25% | −2.71 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 4 | 1 | 25% | +13.00 |
| 6f – 7f | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finley Marsh | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Jason Watson | 4 | 1 | 25% | +13.00 |
| Jonathan Burke | 2 | 1 | 50% | −0.71 |
| Cieren Fallon | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Billy Loughnane | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Pat Cosgrave | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Connor Planas | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| J F Egan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Tongue tie + cheekpieces | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 4 | 1 | 25% | +13.00 |
| Tongue tie | 3 | 1 | 33% | −1.71 |
| Blinkers | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tongue tie + visor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 1 | 11% | −7.71 |
| 2025 | 7 | 1 | 14% | +10.00 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 17 | 1 | 6% | +0.00 |
| Hurdle | 2 | 1 | 50% | −0.71 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Oct 26+15d | Stratford | Paul Ferguson's Jumpers To Follow Novices' Hurdle Race (GBB Race) Up with the pace early - under urging after 2 out - faded before the last - finished 5th and well beaten | 5/6 | 15 | 11-6 | — | 85B | 91B | Jonathan Burke | 11/8F |
| 20 Sep 26+22d | Plumpton | Henners Gallop To Grape-Ness Maiden Hurdle Race (GBB Race) Took a share of the front - moved into sole command 3 out - three lengths up and under pressure 2 out - pulled further ahead approaching the last - kept on strongly to win with comfort | 1/3 | 11-2 | — | 109C | 127C | Jonathan Burke | 2/7F | |
| 29 Aug 26+15d | Goodwood | Virgin Bet Daily Price Boosts Handicap Stakes (gbbplus Race) Raced close to the pace early - drifted right under pressure from over 3f out - edged right again inside the last furlong - lost momentum close home to finish fifth | 5/9 | 8 | 9-6 | 77 | 78C | 71C | Cieren Fallon | 85/40F |
| 14 Aug 26+44d | Yarmouth | Download The QuinnBet App Handicap Stakes Sat in third early - asked for effort over 2f out - moved into second and closed on leader approaching final furlong - stayed on well but narrowly denied in second | 2/4 | nk | 9-9 | 75 | 94C | 89B | Cieren Fallon | 6/5F |
| 01 Jul 26+17d | Epsom Downs | Betfred 'The Classic Bookmaker' Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Settled in the pack early - made progress 4f out to briefly hold second past 2f out - pushed along and dropped back approaching final furlong - faded to finish fifth | 5/10 | nk | 9-12 | 76 | 102A | 76A | Billy Loughnane | 7/2 |
| 14 Jun 26+44d | Salisbury | Molson Coors Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Held up in the pack - pushed along with 2f left - responded well approaching the line - grabbed second but well beaten by a clear-cut winner | 2/6 | 4½ | 9-8 | 76 | 98A | 87B | Finley Marsh | 2/1F |
| 01 May 26+13d | Goodwood | Track Radio Launches On Monday Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Towards the back of the main group - hampered and denied a run approaching the final furlong - kept on under pressure to finish 3rd | 3/10 | 1½ | 9-6 | 77 | 105A | 83A | Finley Marsh | 11/2 |
| 18 Apr 26+19d | Newbury | Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Held mid-pack early - driven with two furlongs left - responded to take fifth in the final furlong without threatening the front | 5/14 | 1¾ | 9-1 | 77 | 83C | 80A | Finley Marsh | 22/1 |
| 30 Mar 26+117d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Midnite Aint Your Grandads Bookie Handicap Held up in the pack - driven with 2f left - found room and closed in with a furlong to run - kept responding to claim third close home | 3/12 | 1¼ | 9-6 | 77 | 104A | 91A | Finley Marsh | 85/40F |
| 03 Dec 25+39d | Kempton (AW) | Unibet Supports Safer Gambling Handicap Settled just off the pace in the pack early - driven and made good progress inside the final furlong - angled to the rail - fully in contention with a furlong left - kept battling to the line - caught right at the finish | 3/11 | nse | 9-11 | 75 | 114A | 88A | Finley Marsh | 10/3 |
| 25 Oct 25+16d | Newbury | Tony Penny 50th Birthday Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Held up at the back throughout - never a threat - finished sixth beaten 16¾ lengths | 6/13 | 2¼ | 8-11 | 77 | 72C | 66C | Finley Marsh | 14/1 |
| 09 Oct 25+103d | Bath | BetWright Safer Gambling Handicap Wide on the outer through midfield - improved into second behind the pace a furlong out - stayed on inside the last - grabbed second spot near the line but couldn't get up | 2/11 | nk | 9-7 | 74 | 106A | 90A | Finley Marsh | 9/4F |
| 28 Jun 25+35d | Chester | Christmas Parties At Chester Racecourse Handicap Handy on the outside - driven approaching 4f out - dropped away inside final 2f and faded to finish fifth | 5/8 | 3 | 9-2 | 74 | 81A | 62A | Jason Watson | 5/1 |
| 24 May 25+15d | Salisbury | Saunton Sands Hotel 'Confined' Handicap Up with the pace early - tracking the front group - urged forward 3f from home - moved into second and drifted left inside the final furlong - held for the win but stayed on to the line | 2/8 | 1 | 9-7 | 73 | 78A | 76A | Pat Cosgrave | 11/2 |
| 09 May 25+30d | Ascot | Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% Style Handicap Tracked the front group early - dropped away after halfway and asked for effort - settled among the back markers - found another gear close home near the rail to snatch second right on the line - couldn't get to the winner | 2/10 | 4¼ | 8-11 | 73 | 82A | 83A | Jason Watson | 22/1 |
| 09 Apr 25+156d | Nottingham | Beer Festival 12th April Handicap (Div 1) Settled just behind pace wide out - hit the front 2f from home - driven approaching final furlong and drifted right close home - kept responding to the line | 1/10 | 9-8 | 69 | 85A | 83A | Jason Watson | 16/1 | |
| 04 Nov 24+48d | Southwell (AW) | Weekly Free Bets With BetMGM Extra Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) settled around midfield - pushed along and made progress inside the final two furlongs but couldn't reach the front pair - kept going at an even effort to finish fifth | 5/11 | nk | 9-4 | — | 79A | 71A | Connor Planas | 18/1 |
| 17 Sep 24+19d | Yarmouth | British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Held up at the back early - never a threat and out of contention through the closing stages - well held in 10th | 10/13 | nk | 9-4 | — | 76C | 63A | Jason Watson | 66/1 |
| 29 Aug 24 | Chelmsford City (AW) | IRE-Incentive, It Pays To Buy Irish Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Took a strong hold early - sat close to pace before pressing front group - driven into 4th but unable to gain ground and drifted left inside final furlong | 4/10 | 5½ | 9-4 | — | 64B | 68A | J F Egan | 33/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Arcturus Flame (IRE) won?
- Arcturus Flame (IRE) won 2 of 19 archived starts between 2024 and 2026, a strike rate of 10.5%. Placed 9 times in total (47.4% of starts).
- Who trains Arcturus Flame (IRE)?
- Arcturus Flame (IRE) is trained by James Owen, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 5 October 2026.
- Who is Arcturus Flame (IRE)'s sire?
- Arcturus Flame (IRE) is by Too Darn Hot (GB) out of Kitty Love (USA), whose sire is Kitten's Joy.
- What going does Arcturus Flame (IRE) prefer?
- Arcturus Flame (IRE) has the best record on good going: 2 wins from 8 starts (25%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Arcturus Flame (IRE)'s official rating?
- Arcturus Flame (IRE)'s highest official rating on record is 77.
- What is Arcturus Flame (IRE)'s sire's record?
- Too Darn Hot (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 14.1% of 2,312 runs since Jan 2008 (319 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest at trips under 6f (all codes): 9.4% from 117.
- Who are Arcturus Flame (IRE)'s siblings?
- Out of Kitty Love (USA), Arcturus Flame (IRE) has 4 other produce in our archive, 3 of them winners. Most wins: Daafr (IRE) (9). Highest grade won: Class 4 (Daafr (IRE)). The wins came over 6f–2m. As at Oct 2026.