Horse profile
Armenian Boy (FR)
10yo gelding (at last run, Nov 2013) · Last trainer Jackie Du Plessis · Last owner Miss J Du Plessis
by Simon du Desert (FR) out of Jade D'eau (IRE) (Lion Cavern)
31 runs · 18 courses · from May 2006
As at 27 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 13 Nov 2013 — 4,731 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Nov 2013 · 11th of 17
4 wins · 4 courses
Last raced off OR 120
KTB Profile
Armenian Boy (FR) is 4 from 31, all wins coming at Class 4 level. Hasn't won since Oct 2012. All 4 wins have come over 2m5f – 3m.
Based on 31 archived runs · updated 27 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
All wins at Class 4
- 4–31Wins / Runs
- 12.9%Strike rate
- 16 (51.6%)Placed
- −7.00£1 level staken=27 at SP
- 0.91Fair A/E n=27 · 0.77 incl. margin
- 125Highest OR
- 92dAvg 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 rating120↓ 5lb off peak
120
109–125
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
Simon du Desert (FR)
Progeny in our archive have won 8.7% of 195 runs since Jan 2008 (14 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 2 | 0 | 0% | −8.7 | — |
| Good to Firm | 22 | 5 | 22.7% | +14 | 2 from 8 |
| Good | 48 | 4 | 8.3% | −0.4 | 1 from 14 |
| Good to Soft | 28 | 1 | 3.6% | −5.1 | 1 from 5 |
| Soft | 50 | 3 | 6% | −2.7 | 0 from 3 |
| Heavy | 20 | 2 | 10% | +1.3 | 0 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 25 | 2 | 8% | −0.7 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | +24.6 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.7 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 28 | 2 | 7.1% | −1.6 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 15 | 1 | 6.7% | −2 | 0 from 4 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 31 | 5 | 16.1% | +7.4 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 58 | 2 | 3.4% | −5.3 | 0 from 8 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 45 | 6 | 13.3% | +4.6 | 4 from 19 |
| Over 3m | 7 | 0 | 0% | −8.7 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 27 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Jade D'eau (IRE) (Lion Cavern)
1 sibling in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Napa Starr (FR) (3 wins).
The wins came over 1m.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napa Starr (FR) | 35 | 3 | 1m | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 14 | 1 | 7% | −7.50 |
| Good to Firm | 8 | 2 | 25% | +1.50 |
| Good to Soft | 5 | 1 | 20% | +2.00 |
| Soft | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | — |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | 16 | 4 | 25% | +4.00 |
| Class 3 | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Class 5 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class 2 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludlow | 4 | 1 | 25% | +1.50 |
| Newton Abbot | 4 | 1 | 25% | +2.00 |
| Uttoxeter | 3 | 1 | 33% | +2.00 |
| Exeter | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Worcester | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Cheltenham | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Folkestone | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Lyon Parilly (FR) | 2 | 0 | 0% | — |
| Taunton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ffos Las | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Huntingdon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Hexham | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Lingfield | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wincanton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fontwell | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Stratford | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.50 |
| Cagnes-Sur-Mer (FR) | 1 | 0 | 0% | — |
| Marseille Borely (FR) | 1 | 0 | 0% | — |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 19 | 4 | 21% | +1.00 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 4 | 0 | 0% | — |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Scudamore | 17 | 3 | 18% | −2.50 |
| Stephane Richardot | 4 | 0 | 0% | — |
| James Best | 3 | 1 | 33% | +2.50 |
| Danny Cook | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Hadden Frost | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Mrs Jo Supple | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr John Monk | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tom Malone | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 10 | 1 | 10% | −2.50 |
| Tongue tie + cheekpieces | 6 | 1 | 17% | −1.00 |
| Tongue tie | 6 | 1 | 17% | +0.00 |
| Tongue tie + blinkers | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 4 | 1 | 25% | +1.50 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 2012 | 3 | 1 | 33% | +2.50 |
| 2010 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2009 | 12 | 2 | 17% | −1.00 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 2007 | 5 | 1 | 20% | −0.50 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 | 0% | — |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 18 | 2 | 11% | −8.50 |
| Chase | 9 | 2 | 22% | +1.50 |
| Flat | 4 | 0 | 0% | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 · 1 run | |||||||||
| 13 Nov 13+399d | Exeter | Visit The New Ap Bar At Exeter Racecourse Handicap Hurdle | 11/17 | 10 | 11-9 | 120 | 105C | James Best | 33/1 |
| 2012 · 3 runs | |||||||||
| 10 Oct 12+67d | Ludlow | Betfair Commits 40 Million To British Racing Handicap Chase | 1/14 | 11-7 | 120 | 135A | James Best | 9/2J | |
| 04 Aug 12+165d | Newton Abbot | Attheraces Sky 415 Handicap Chase | 2/11 | 2½ | 11-1 | 114 | 127A | James Best | 9/2 |
| 21 Feb 12+488d | Taunton | Pontispool Equine Sports Centre Hunters' Chase | 2/9 | 1¾ | 11-7 | 110 | 123A | Mrs Jo Supple | 11/1 |
| 2010 · 6 runs | |||||||||
| 21 Oct 10+15d | Ludlow | Racing Welfare Week Selling Hurdle | 2/11 | 6 | 11-4 | 114 | 122A | Tom Scudamore | 5/4F |
| 06 Oct 10+17d | Ludlow | Jubilee Restaurant & Boxes Handicap Hurdle | 2/17 | 1½ | 11-10 | 110 | 132A | Tom Scudamore | 11/1 |
| 19 Sep 10+67d | Uttoxeter | Ritchie & Ritchie Handicap Hurdle | 2/13 | 10 | 11-6 | 109 | 126A | Tom Scudamore | 10/1 |
| 14 Jul 10+27d | Worcester | C.r.u.k. Worcester Relay For Life Handicap Hurdle | 9/12 | 12 | 11-10 | 113 | 106C | Tom Scudamore | 13/2 |
| 17 Jun 10+42d | Ffos Las | Mercedes Benz South Wales Handicap Hurdle | 4/8 | 9 | 11-12 | 115 | 110A | Tom Scudamore | 8/1 |
| 06 May 10+202d | Newton Abbot | Emma Handicap Hurdle | 8/11 | 15 | 11-2 | 118 | 99C | Tom Scudamore | 5/1 |
| 2009 · 12 runs | |||||||||
| 16 Oct 09+12d | Cheltenham | Pertemps Handicap Hurdle (qualifier) | 13/14 | shd | 10-1 | 122 | 94A | Mr John Monk | 16/1 |
| 04 Oct 09+14d | Huntingdon | Betfair Handicap Chase | F/7 | — | 10-13 | 122 | — | Tom Scudamore | 7/2 |
| 20 Sep 09+33d | Uttoxeter | Musicmagpie.com Handicap Chase | F/10 | — | 11-2 | 122 | — | Danny Cook | 6/1 |
| 18 Aug 09+26d | Worcester | 10 Pounds Free Play At totesportbingo.com Novices' Chase | 4/8 | 3 | 11-5 | 122 | 126A | Tom Scudamore | 2/1J |
| 23 Jul 09+10d | Uttoxeter | 20/20 Cricket Final In A 6box.co.uk Beginners' Chase | 1/5 | 11-0 | 123 | 121B | Tom Scudamore | 4/1 | |
| 13 Jul 09+22d | Newton Abbot | Horsebettingindex.com Beginners' Chase | 2/9 | 10 | 11-0 | — | 119A | Tom Scudamore | 5/4F |
| 21 Jun 09+38d | Hexham | Alan Mcnestry Novices' Chase | 2/14 | 7 | 10-12 | — | 114B | Tom Scudamore | 11/8F |
| 14 May 09+20d | Ludlow | Weatherbys Bank Handicap Hurdle | 3/12 | 9 | 11-12 | 125 | 129A | Tom Scudamore | 11/1 |
| 24 Apr 09+27d | Newton Abbot | River Teign Handicap Hurdle | 1/11 | 11-12 | 115 | 140A | Tom Scudamore | 5/1 | |
| 28 Mar 09+31d | Lingfield | Fiona Baskett Champion Handicap Hurdle | 2/14 | 3¼ | 11-4 | 110 | 123A | Hadden Frost | 7/1 |
| 25 Feb 09+39d | Folkestone | Bet 1% In Running - Betdaq Handicap Hurdle | 3/15 | 8 | 11-9 | 110 | 124A | Hadden Frost | 16/1 |
| 17 Jan 09+381d | Wincanton | Connaught Environmental Handicap Hurdle | PU/19 | — | 11-0 | 112 | — | Danny Cook | 25/1 |
| 2008 · 1 run | |||||||||
| 02 Jan 08+47d | Folkestone | Daily Bonus In Every Shop Novices' Hurdle | 7/11 | 3½ | 11-5 | 112 | 105C | Tom Scudamore | 5/2F |
| 2007 · 5 runs | |||||||||
| 16 Nov 07+10d | Cheltenham | Royal Bank Of Canada Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle | 9/21 | ½ | 11-9 | 120 | 115C | Tom Malone | 16/1 |
| 06 Nov 07+31d | Exeter | Come Play With Us at williamhillcasino.com Novices' Hurdle | 2/6 | 8 | 11-4 | 120 | 126C | Tom Scudamore | 6/4 |
| 06 Oct 07+20d | Fontwell | Pertemps Supporting WaterAid Novices' Hurdle | 2/11 | 1¼ | 11-5 | — | 134C | Tom Scudamore | 2/1 |
| 16 Sep 07+204d | Stratford | Milton Harris Racing Maiden Hurdle (Div II) | 1/11 | 10-12 | — | 110C | Tom Scudamore | 5/2 | |
| 24 Feb 07+99d | Cagnes-Sur-Mer (FR) | Prix Grand Prix Conseil des Alpes Maritimes () | 9/15 | 2½ | 8-11 | — | — | Stephane Richardot | — |
| 2006 · 3 runs | |||||||||
| 17 Nov 06+175d | Lyon Parilly (FR) | Prix du Grand Camp | 5/6 | 1½ | 8-10 | — | — | Stephane Richardot | — |
| 26 May 06+21d | Lyon Parilly (FR) | Coupe des Trois Ans () | 3/5 | 2 | 8-11 | — | — | Stephane Richardot | — |
| 05 May 06 | Marseille Borely (FR) | Prix Georges Trabaud () | 3/7 | shd | 8-11 | — | — | Stephane Richardot | — |
Quick answers
- How many races has Armenian Boy won?
- Armenian Boy (FR) won 4 of 31 archived starts between 2006 and 2013, a strike rate of 12.9%. Placed 16 times in total (51.6% of starts).
- Who trained Armenian Boy?
- Armenian Boy (FR) was trained by Jackie Du Plessis on the most recent run on record, at Exeter on 13 November 2013.
- Who is Armenian Boy's sire?
- Armenian Boy (FR) is by Simon du Desert (FR) out of Jade D'eau (IRE), whose sire is Lion Cavern.
- What going does Armenian Boy prefer?
- Armenian Boy (FR) has the best record on good to firm 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 Armenian Boy's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 120, from the run on 13 November 2013. The highest on record is 125.
- What is Armenian Boy's sire's record?
- Simon du Desert (FR)'s progeny in our archive have won 8.7% of 195 runs since Jan 2008 (14 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Armenian Boy's siblings?
- Out of Jade D'eau (IRE), Armenian Boy (FR) has 1 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Napa Starr (FR) (3). The wins came over 1m. As at Oct 2026.