Horse profile
Art Elegant (GB)
by Desert Prince (IRE) out of Elegant (IRE) (Marju)
42 runs · 28 courses · from Apr 2005
As at 27 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 4 Aug 2008 — 6,658 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Aug 2008 · 16th of 20
Won at Carlisle
Last raced off OR 45
KTB Profile
Art Elegant (GB) is 1 from 42, the win coming at Class 6 level. Hasn't won since Jun 2006. The win came on turf — 0 from 6 on the all-weather, and the win came on good or faster ground (0 from 14 on softer). Last raced off 45, 38lb below the career-high mark.
Based on 42 archived runs · updated 27 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
Won on turf, 0 on AW
Wins on good or faster
Win at Class 6
OR ↓ 38lb off peak
- 1–42Wins / Runs
- 2.4%Strike rate
- 11 (26.2%)Placed
- −34.00£1 level staken=42 at SP
- 0.28Fair A/E n=42 · 0.23 incl. margin
- 83Highest OR
- 30dAvg 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 rating45↓ 38lb off peak
45
45–83
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
Desert Prince (IRE)
Progeny in our archive have won 9.1% of 2,734 runs since Jan 2008 (178 horses).
Weakest over 1m – 1m1f (all codes): 5.6% from 425.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 34 | 6 | 17.6% | +8.5 | 0 from 3 |
| Good to Firm | 486 | 46 | 9.5% | +0.4 | 1 from 9 |
| Good | 692 | 57 | 8.2% | −0.9 | 0 from 10 |
| Good to Soft | 328 | 31 | 9.5% | +0.4 | 0 from 2 |
| Soft | 386 | 39 | 10.1% | +1 | 0 from 9 |
| Heavy | 168 | 13 | 7.7% | −1.4 | 0 from 3 |
| Standard (AW) | 640 | 56 | 8.8% | −0.3 | 0 from 6 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 108 | 10 | 9.3% | +0.2 | 0 from 4 |
| 6f – 7f | 456 | 40 | 8.8% | −0.3 | 0 from 14 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 425 | 24 | 5.6% | −3.5 | 1 from 19 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 574 | 59 | 10.3% | +1.2 | 0 from 1 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 643 | 62 | 9.6% | +0.5 | 0 from 4 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 388 | 39 | 10.1% | +1 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 125 | 13 | 10.4% | +1.3 | — |
| Over 3m | 15 | 1 | 6.7% | −2.4 | — |
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
Elegant (IRE) (Marju)
2 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them Style Award (GB) (5 wins).
The wins came over 5f–1m½f; the highest grade won is Class 4 (Style Award (GB)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Style Award (GB) | 41 | 5 | 5f–6f | Class 4 |
| Eloquently (GB) | 1 | 1 | 1m½f | Class 6 |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
| Good to Firm | 9 | 1 | 11% | −1.00 |
| Soft | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| Standard (AW) | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Firm | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Heavy | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 5 | 13 | 0 | 0% | −13.00 |
| Class 6 | 5 | 1 | 20% | +3.00 |
| Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Naas | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Bellewstown | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Curragh | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Ballinrobe | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Gowran Park | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Navan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Redcar | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Thirsk | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Cork | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Musselburgh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Roscommon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Killarney | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tipperary | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Leopardstown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Clonmel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tralee | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Beverley | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Carlisle | 1 | 1 | 100% | +7.00 |
| Lingfield (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Southwell (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newcastle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Pontefract | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Hamilton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ayr | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Leicester | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Brighton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Doncaster | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m – 1m1f | 19 | 1 | 5% | −11.00 |
| 6f – 7f | 14 | 0 | 0% | −14.00 |
| Under 6f | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Kathleen Parsons | 11 | 0 | 0% | −11.00 |
| Seamie Heffernan | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Tom Eaves | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Robert Winston | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| A E Lynch | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Chris Hayes | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Tony Hamilton | 2 | 1 | 50% | +6.00 |
| Paul Hanagan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Fran Berry | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Robbie Egan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ross Geraghty | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Davy Condon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Adrian Nicholls | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Paul Mulrennan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jamie Mackay | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sam Hitchcott | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Eddie Ahern | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Seb Sanders | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Michael Hills | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 22 | 1 | 5% | −14.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 16 | 0 | 0% | −16.00 |
| Blinkers | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Tongue tie | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2007 | 13 | 0 | 0% | −13.00 |
| 2006 | 15 | 1 | 7% | −7.00 |
| 2005 | 11 | 0 | 0% | −11.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 38 | 1 | 3% | −30.00 |
| Hurdle | 4 | 0 | 0% | −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 | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 · 3 runs | |||||||||
| 04 Aug 08+14d | Naas | Naas Handicap (45-60) | 16/20 | 1½ | 8-13 | 45 | 27A | Seamie Heffernan | 12/1 |
| 21 Jul 08+17d | Ballinrobe | Paddy Smyth Memorial Handicap (45-60) | 6/15 | 6 | 8-13 | 45 | 50A | Seamie Heffernan | 12/1 |
| 04 Jul 08+217d | Bellewstown | 'Betfair Odds Are Better' Handicap (45-60) | 8/15 | 2½ | 8-6 | 45 | 28A | Amy Kathleen Parsons | 14/1 |
| 2007 · 13 runs | |||||||||
| 30 Nov 07+41d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Pontin's Book Early Price Promise Handicap | 6/13 | 1 | 8-1 | 48 | 49C | Amy Kathleen Parsons | 14/1 |
| 20 Oct 07+20d | Cork | Kanturk Handicap (42-60) (Div 2) | 5/14 | 1 | 9-2 | 48 | 53C | Fran Berry | 13/2 |
| 30 Sep 07+31d | Musselburgh | Drummond Miller LLP Supporting St. Columba's Hospice Handicap | 10/14 | ½ | 8-0 | 48 | 29C | Amy Kathleen Parsons | 9/1 |
| 30 Aug 07+1d | Bellewstown | Gerard Tuite Plant Hire Ltd. Handicap (42-60) | 3/15 | nk | 8-10 | 49 | 55C | Amy Kathleen Parsons | 9/1 |
| 29 Aug 07+22d | Bellewstown | Ulster Bank N.E. Business Centre Handicap (42-60) (Div 2) | 3/14 | nk | 8-10 | 49 | 56C | Amy Kathleen Parsons | 12/1 |
| 07 Aug 07+19d | Roscommon | Pyramid Bookmakers Handicap (42-60) (Div 1) | 10/13 | 1 | 9-4 | 50 | 40C | Seamie Heffernan | 10/1 |
| 19 Jul 07+31d | Killarney | Dawn Flavoured Milk Handicap (42-60) (Div 2) | 6/15 | ½ | 9-10 | 50 | 56C | Seamie Heffernan | 12/1 |
| 18 Jun 07+11d | Ballinrobe | Derrinstown Stud Apprentice Handicap (42-60) | 4/15 | 1¾ | 9-0 | 50 | 70C | Amy Kathleen Parsons | 10/1 |
| 07 Jun 07+8d | Tipperary | Tipperary Summer Festival Handicap (42-70) | 4/16 | 1 | 8-8 | 50 | 55C | Seamie Heffernan | 25/1 |
| 30 May 07+20d | Leopardstown | Kilmacud Handicap (42-70) | 12/20 | 1¾ | 8-12 | 54 | 52C | Amy Kathleen Parsons | 25/1 |
| 10 May 07+3d | Clonmel | Slievenamon Handicap Hurdle (74-109) | 15/18 | 28 | 10-1 | 83 | 56C | A E Lynch | 25/1 |
| 07 May 07+8d | Curragh | Ad Valorem Handicap (50-80) | 17/30 | hd | 8-0 | 58 | 46C | Amy Kathleen Parsons | 33/1 |
| 29 Apr 07+133d | Gowran Park | Kilkenny Handicap (42-70) | 15/17 | 1 | 8-9 | 58 | 32C | Robbie Egan | 20/1 |
| 2006 · 15 runs | |||||||||
| 17 Dec 06+3d | Navan | Christmas Hurdle | 8/14 | 4½ | 11-0 | — | 85C | Ross Geraghty | 50/1 |
| 14 Dec 06+47d | Gowran Park | Xmas Vouchers Gowran Golf Shop Maiden Hurdle | 15/20 | ¾ | 11-4 | — | 79C | A E Lynch | 33/1 |
| 28 Oct 06+6d | Naas | Naas Annual Membership Maiden Hurdle | 14/22 | nk | 11-7 | — | 89C | Davy Condon | 33/1 |
| 22 Oct 06+5d | Curragh | Stephen Quirke Appr Handicap (40-70) | 19/23 | 2½ | 9-8 | 64 | 45C | Amy Kathleen Parsons | 20/1 |
| 17 Oct 06+28d | Navan | Ladbrokes.com Race | 11/13 | 1 | 9-7 | 64 | 56C | Chris Hayes | 20/1 |
| 19 Sep 06+20d | Curragh | O2 Handicap (60-100) | 8/15 | ¾ | 7-11 | 67 | 48C | Amy Kathleen Parsons | 25/1 |
| 30 Aug 06+23d | Tralee | Kirby's Brogue Handicap (60-90) | 8/14 | ¾ | 8-5 | 68 | 45C | Chris Hayes | 14/1 |
| 07 Aug 06+44d | Naas | Derrinstown Stud Apprentice Series Handicap (50-80) | 8/12 | 3 | 9-2 | 68 | 42C | Amy Kathleen Parsons | 10/1 |
| 24 Jun 06+10d | Redcar | Weddings At Redcar Claiming Stakes | 6/14 | 3½ | 9-3 | 68 | 48C | Tony Hamilton | 11/4F |
| 14 Jun 06+9d | Beverley | Red Ruby Night Here On 22 June Handicap | 3/14 | 1 | 9-7 | 62 | 78C | Robert Winston | 6/1 |
| 05 Jun 06+49d | Carlisle | Viacom Outdoor Claiming Stakes | 1/9 | 9-9 | 64 | 71C | Tony Hamilton | 7/1 | |
| 17 Apr 06+79d | Redcar | Mayor's Charity Day Handicap | 15/18 | 9 | 8-12 | 64 | 38C | Adrian Nicholls | 10/1 |
| 28 Jan 06+8d | Lingfield (AW) | Betdirect Football On Skytext P372 Maiden Stakes (Div 2) | 3/12 | 1½ | 9-13 | 64 | 61C | Paul Hanagan | 11/4F |
| 20 Jan 06+7d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Text 'Betdirect' To 88600 Maiden Stakes | 2/13 | ½ | 9-0 | 64 | 78C | Robert Winston | EvensF |
| 13 Jan 06+58d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Be Lucky At Littlewoodspools.co.uk Maiden Stakes (Div 2) | 2/9 | 2½ | 9-12 | 64 | 35C | Robert Winston | 7/1 |
| 2005 · 11 runs | |||||||||
| 16 Nov 05+28d | Southwell (AW) | Text Betdirect To 88600 Maiden Stakes | 4/14 | ¾ | 9-0 | 64 | 51C | Tom Eaves | 3/1F |
| 19 Oct 05+16d | Newcastle | Close House Country Club Handicap | 2/17 | 1¾ | 8-7 | 62 | 73C | Paul Mulrennan | 16/1 |
| 03 Oct 05+7d | Pontefract | Caroni Maiden Stakes | 5/12 | 1½ | 9-0 | 56 | 57C | Tom Eaves | 9/1 |
| 26 Sep 05+13d | Hamilton | Totesport.com Maiden Stakes | 2/6 | 3½ | 8-11 | 56 | 66C | Paul Hanagan | 4/1 |
| 13 Sep 05+25d | Thirsk | See You Next April Handicap | 6/19 | shd | 9-2 | 58 | 54C | Tom Eaves | 11/4F |
| 19 Aug 05+48d | Ayr | Subscribe To Racing UK Rating Related Maiden Stakes | 2/11 | nk | 9-0 | 62 | 51C | Tom Eaves | 8/1 |
| 02 Jul 05+8d | Leicester | 9th/12th Royal Lancers (Prince Of Wales) Handicap | 8/13 | 2½ | 8-5 | 64 | 39C | Jamie Mackay | 20/1 |
| 24 Jun 05+11d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Ladies Day At Dunstall Park Handicap | 4/12 | ¾ | 9-1 | 66 | 48C | Sam Hitchcott | 20/1 |
| 13 Jun 05+59d | Brighton | Bet Each Way At Betdaq.co.uk Maiden Handicap | 8/9 | 3½ | 9-4 | 66 | 27C | Eddie Ahern | 5/1 |
| 15 Apr 05+13d | Thirsk | Hygicare Handicap | 14/15 | 3 | 9-0 | 71 | 32C | Seb Sanders | 14/1 |
| 02 Apr 05 | Doncaster | Handicap | 17/21 | hd | 8-6 | 73 | 46C | Michael Hills | 12/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Art Elegant won?
- Art Elegant (GB) won 1 of 42 archived starts between 2005 and 2008, a strike rate of 2.4%. Placed 11 times in total (26.2% of starts).
- Who trained Art Elegant?
- Art Elegant (GB) was trained by T G McCourt on the most recent run on record, at Naas on 4 August 2008.
- Who is Art Elegant's sire?
- Art Elegant (GB) is by Desert Prince (IRE) out of Elegant (IRE), whose sire is Marju.
- What going does Art Elegant prefer?
- Art Elegant (GB) has the best record on good to firm going: 1 win from 9 starts (11.1%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Art Elegant's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 45, from the run on 4 August 2008. The highest on record is 83.
- What is Art Elegant's sire's record?
- Desert Prince (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 9.1% of 2,734 runs since Jan 2008 (178 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest over 1m – 1m1f (all codes): 5.6% from 425.
- Who are Art Elegant's siblings?
- Out of Elegant (IRE), Art Elegant (GB) has 2 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: Style Award (GB) (5). Highest grade won: Class 4 (Style Award (GB)). The wins came over 5f–1m½f. As at Oct 2026.