Horse profile
Asa (FR)
by Balko (FR) out of Reine De Glace (FR) (Adieu Au Roi)
33 runs · 18 courses · from Nov 2022
As at 23 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
5 wins · 4 courses
Last run 18 Oct 2026
Last raced off OR 98
KTB Profile
Typically ridden with patience — held up in 15 of 18 analysed runs — Asa (FR) is 5 from 33, all wins coming at Class 5 level. Last raced off 98, 8lb below the career-high mark.
Based on 33 archived runs · run-style from 18 commented runs since Oct 2024 · updated 23 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
Typically held up
All wins at Class 5
OR ↓ 8lb off peak
- 5–33Wins / Runs
- 15.2%Strike rate
- 10 (30.3%)Placed
- −11.80£1 level staken=33 at SP
- 1.00Fair A/E n=33 · 0.87 incl. margin
- 106Highest OR
- 45dAvg 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 rating98↓ 8lb off peak
98
72–106
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 129
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 23 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 11 | 130A | 101 | 4 · 130 / 107 |
| Good to Soft | 11 | 120A | 85 | 2 · 103 / 100.5 |
| Soft | 5 | 92B | 79 | 2 · 92 / 85.5 |
| Good to Firm | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 23 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 10 | 130A | 95 | 4 · 130 / 100.5 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 8 | 99B | 76 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 7 | 129A | 101 | 2 · 129 / 107 |
| Over 3m | 3 | 87B | 79 | 2 · 79 / 61 |
Of 33 runs looked at, 5 have no figure: did not complete (3) · not enough races on the card to set the day (under 4) (1) · obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 28 figures from 33 runs · as at 23 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 18 analysed runs since Oct 2024
- Held up 15 (83%) · 2 wins
- Mid-division 3 (17%) · 2 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 12.8% of 2,647 runs since Jan 2008 (296 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 15 | 1 | 6.7% | −6.1 | 0 from 1 |
| Good | 477 | 67 | 14% | +1.2 | 1 from 12 |
| Good to Soft | 368 | 50 | 13.6% | +0.8 | 3 from 14 |
| Soft | 1,119 | 138 | 12.3% | −0.5 | 1 from 6 |
| Heavy | 661 | 82 | 12.4% | −0.4 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 7 | 0 | 0% | −12.8 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −12.8 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −12.8 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 22 | 2 | 9.1% | −3.7 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 540 | 62 | 11.5% | −1.3 | 0 from 8 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 1,314 | 173 | 13.2% | +0.4 | 0 from 9 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 618 | 80 | 12.9% | +0.1 | 3 from 12 |
| Over 3m | 151 | 21 | 13.9% | +1.1 | 2 from 4 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 22 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Reine De Glace (FR) (Adieu Au Roi)
1 sibling in the archive, 0 winners.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kofino (FR) | 7 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 14 | 3 | 21% | +0.50 |
| Good | 12 | 1 | 8% | −7.50 |
| Soft | 6 | 1 | 17% | −3.80 |
| Good to Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 5 | 24 | 5 | 21% | −2.80 |
| Class 4 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Class 3 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Rasen | 5 | 1 | 20% | +2.50 |
| Kelso | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Sedgefield | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Catterick | 3 | 2 | 67% | +2.45 |
| Wetherby | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Musselburgh | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Southwell | 2 | 1 | 50% | +1.75 |
| Perth | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Hexham | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Aintree | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cartmel | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.50 |
| Worcester | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Carlisle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Bangor-on-Dee | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Huntingdon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Uttoxeter | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Hereford | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Leicester | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 12 | 3 | 25% | +3.75 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Over 3m | 4 | 2 | 50% | +1.45 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Williamson | 24 | 5 | 21% | −2.80 |
| Thomas Dowson | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Miss Natasha Cookson | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Sean Quinlan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Brian Hughes | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 19 | 0 | 0% | −19.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 13 | 5 | 38% | +8.20 |
| Tongue tie | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 1 | 17% | −3.80 |
| 2025 | 8 | 2 | 25% | −1.00 |
| 2024 | 10 | 2 | 20% | +2.00 |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 26 | 2 | 8% | −17.75 |
| Chase | 7 | 3 | 43% | +5.95 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct 26+24d | Sedgefield | Vickers Bookmakers Handicap Hurdle Race towards back early - urged from 3 out without answering - came down at the final fence | F/8 | — | 11-5 | 98 | — | — | Miss Natasha Cookson | 25/1 |
| 24 Sep 26+164d | Perth | A Place For You Here Handicap Hurdle Race Settled towards the back - lost touch with the pace and unable to threaten from three out - well beaten at the finish | 7/12 | 4¼ | 11-6 | 99 | 85A | 99A | Miss Natasha Cookson | 28/1 |
| 13 Apr 26+25d | Hexham | Happy Retirement Maurice & Anne Barnes Handicap Hurdle (Div 1) Jumping a little untidy - settled at back of field - still within range 3 out - moved up before fading late | 8/10 | ¾ | 11-11 | 101 | 129A | 97A | Joe Williamson | 18/1 |
| 19 Mar 26+38d | Sedgefield | Winning Connections Conference Hire Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Jumped awkwardly in last - nudged up to maintain contact 15th - dropped away 3 out - plugged on into 3rd | 3/3 | 3¾ | 11-1 | 102 | 43C | 102C | Joe Williamson | 9/4 |
| 09 Feb 26+18d | Catterick | Download The Raceday Ready App Mares' Handicap Chase Settled at the back early - driven into contention before 3 out and edged in front nearing the last - stayed on well to score | 1/4 | 11-10 | 100 | 79C | 118C | Joe Williamson | 6/5F | |
| 22 Jan 26+31d | Wetherby | William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap Hurdle (Div 1) Settled towards the back early - improved into contention past the 9th - moved up strongly approaching 3 out - edged in front briefly - overtaken before 2 out - dropped to third but still in with a shout nearing the last - stayed on to the finish just behind the front two | 3/7 | hd | 11-10 | 98 | 92B | 117B | Joe Williamson | 5/2F |
| 22 Dec 25+44d | Musselburgh | Virgin Bet Handicap Hurdle Settled in the pack - urged forward after 3 out - unable to respond and beaten into 6th | 6/13 | nk | 11-7 | 99 | 103B | 109A | Joe Williamson | 4/1 |
| 08 Nov 25+13d | Kelso | William Hill Bookmakers Handicap Hurdle Held up towards the back - crept into contention 4 out - lost touch after 2 out and gave way after the last | 7/14 | ¾ | 10-4 | 101 | 98B | 107A | Joe Williamson | 22/1 |
| 26 Oct 25+21d | Aintree | Butterworth Spengler Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Settled towards the back on the wide side - lost touch approaching 3 out - beaten a long way from 2 out home - finished 9th | 9/12 | ½ | 10-5 | 104 | 130A | 98A | Joe Williamson | 40/1 |
| 05 Oct 25+222d | Kelso | Simpsons Malt Handicap Hurdle Settled towards the back of the pack - lost touch after 3 out - dropped away steadily to finish 8th | 8/8 | 2½ | 10-11 | 106 | 82C | 89C | Joe Williamson | 18/1 |
| 25 Feb 25+8d | Catterick | Racing Again 5th March Handicap Hurdle Held up towards the back - came down at the 5th | F/11 | — | 11-3 | 95 | — | — | Joe Williamson | 13/8F |
| 17 Feb 25+7d | Southwell | Golf And Gallop Package Mares' Handicap Hurdle Settled in mid-pack early - improved into 5th before 8th - moved up to second approaching 3 out - took control rounding the home turn - drew away before 2 out for an effortless win | 1/9 | 11-8 | 95 | 120A | 129B | Joe Williamson | 11/4J | |
| 10 Feb 25+6d | Catterick | Jumping For Joy On Racing TV Mares' Handicap Chase Settled at the rear early - improved into midfield by the 7th - moved into third by the 15th - second entering home turn - hit the front 3 out - drew clear between last two and kept finding more to the line | 1/7 | 10-10 | 90 | 87B | 110B | Joe Williamson | 9/4F | |
| 04 Feb 25+40d | Market Rasen | TrustATrader You Can Trust Our Traders Novices' Handicap Chase Settled towards the back early - made progress before the 11th - challenging strongly 3 out - pushed along before last but unable to trouble winner in closing stages | 2/10 | 3 | 11-1 | 90 | 84A | 117A | Joe Williamson | 6/1 |
| 26 Dec 24+29d | Market Rasen | Rand Farm Park All Weather Attraction Novices' Handicap Chase Settled with the pack early - gained ground fluently after 4 out - pushed into contention approaching 3 out and in front by 2 out - stayed on strongly to the line | 1/8 | 11-1 | 85 | 85A | 115B | Joe Williamson | 13/2 | |
| 27 Nov 24+32d | Wetherby | Mister McGoldrick Handicap Chase Held up towards the back - mistake at the 5th - pulled up shortly after | PU/9 | — | 10-0 | 85 | — | — | Joe Williamson | 7/2 |
| 26 Oct 24+17d | Kelso | Jumps Season Free Trial On RacingTV Novices' Handicap Chase Held up towards back of pack - found some late progress despite skipping last fence - driven out on run-in but held for fifth | 5/11 | nse | 10-10 | 85 | — | 102A | Joe Williamson | 20/1 |
| 09 Oct 24+94d | Sedgefield | Paxtons No1 CaseIH Dealer In UK&Ireland Handicap Hurdle Held up towards the back - pushed along after 5th - still not involved after 3 out - up into 4th at the last then kept on to finish 4th | 4/6 | hd | 11-0 | 86 | 85B | 95B | Joe Williamson | 11/2 |
| 07 Jul 24+9d | Market Rasen | Tom Halliday Memorial Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle (Div 1) | 2/9 | 2½ | 11-3 | 84 | 113A | 107A | Joe Williamson | 11/8F |
| 28 Jun 24+15d | Cartmel | Traffic Management Mares' Handicap Hurdle (Div 1) | 1/10 | 10-5 | 76 | 127A | 107A | Joe Williamson | 7/2 | |
| 13 Jun 24+21d | Worcester | JenningsBet In Brockmoor Mares' Novices' Handicap Hurdle | 3/11 | ¾ | 10-0 | 76 | 112A | 95A | Joe Williamson | 11/2 |
| 23 May 24+56d | Market Rasen | Mick And Linda Jackson Mares' Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle (Div 1) | 2/9 | shd | 10-2 | 72 | 101A | 90A | Joe Williamson | 7/2J |
| 28 Mar 24+21d | Wetherby | 100% RacingTV Profits Back To Racing Handicap Hurdle | PU/9 | — | 10-0 | 74 | — | — | Joe Williamson | 14/1 |
| 07 Mar 24+80d | Carlisle | Soft Micks Hi Ho Silver Lining Mares' Novices' Handicap Hurdle | 3/5 | 1½ | 10-6 | 77 | 69C | 85B | Joe Williamson | 11/4 |
| 18 Dec 23+71d | Musselburgh | tote.co.uk Five Gold Rings Mares' Handicap Hurdle | 6/11 | 2 | 10-8 | 80 | 78B | 91A | Sean Quinlan | 11/2 |
| 08 Oct 23+31d | Kelso | Join Racing TV Now Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle (Div 2) | 6/9 | nk | 10-8 | 82 | 85A | 87A | Joe Williamson | 12/1 |
| 07 Sep 23+17d | Southwell | Sponsorship Branding At signsolutions.org Novices' Handicap Hurdle (Div 2) | 6/8 | 2¼ | 10-10 | 85 | 62C | 70C | Joe Williamson | 6/1 |
| 21 Aug 23+133d | Bangor-on-Dee | Becks Handicap Hurdle (Div 2) | 7/10 | 9 | 10-6 | 89 | 76C | 77C | Thomas Dowson | 25/1 |
| 10 Apr 23+23d | Huntingdon | Bet At Racingtv.com Handicap Hurdle | 3/5 | 15 | 10-3 | 93 | 75C | 89B | Thomas Dowson | 8/1 |
| 18 Mar 23+39d | Uttoxeter | Young Trotters Mares' Handicap Hurdle | 5/10 | 7 | 11-0 | 96 | 64A | 92B | Thomas Dowson | 13/2 |
| 07 Feb 23+22d | Market Rasen | Call Star Sports On 08000 521321 Handicap Hurdle | 6/8 | ½ | 11-1 | 99 | 76A | 97A | Thomas Dowson | 12/1 |
| 16 Jan 23+63d | Hereford | Cazoo Mares' Novices' Handicap Hurdle | 4/11 | 14 | 11-3 | 102 | 87A | 92A | Thomas Dowson | 5/1 |
| 14 Nov 22 | Leicester | Happy Birthday Mary Toone Fillies' Juvenile Hurdle (GBB Race) | 2/7 | nse | 11-0 | — | 99B | 115A | Brian Hughes | 2/1F |
Quick answers
- How many races has Asa (FR) won?
- Asa (FR) won 5 of 33 archived starts between 2022 and 2026, a strike rate of 15.2%. Placed 10 times in total (30.3% of starts).
- Who trains Asa (FR)?
- Asa (FR) is trained by Philip Kirby, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 18 October 2026.
- Who is Asa (FR)'s sire?
- Asa (FR) is by Balko (FR) out of Reine De Glace (FR), whose sire is Adieu Au Roi.
- What going does Asa (FR) prefer?
- Asa (FR) has the best record on good to soft going: 3 wins from 14 starts (21.4%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Asa (FR)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 98, from the run on 18 October 2026. The highest on record is 106.
- What is Asa (FR)'s sire's record?
- Balko (FR)'s progeny in our archive have won 12.8% of 2,647 runs since Jan 2008 (296 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Asa (FR)'s siblings?
- Out of Reine De Glace (FR), Asa (FR) has 1 other produce in our archive, 0 of them winners. As at Oct 2026.