Horse profile
Berliet Express (IRE)
by Sageburg (IRE) out of Ancone (FR) (Nikos)
50 runs · 22 courses · from Apr 2021
As at 27 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 26 Mar 2025 — 580 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Mar 2025 · 4th of 5
2 wins · Gowran Park & Kilbeggan
Last raced off OR 67
KTB Profile
Berliet Express won two of 50 starts, both in soft-ground handicaps over 1m5f to 2m at Gowran Park and Kilbeggan in 2021 and 2022. The gelding recorded both successes on turf and is 0 from 5 on the all-weather. He last ran at Hereford in Mar 2025, finishing fourth of five in a Class 5 handicap chase off an official rating of 67, which was 28lb below his highest ever mark.
Based on 50 archived runs · run-style from 5 commented runs since Sep 2024 · updated 27 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
All wins on turf
OR ↓ 28lb off peak
- 2–50Wins / Runs
- 4%Strike rate
- 8 (16%)Placed
- +8.00£1 level staken=50 at SP
- 0.56Fair A/E n=50 · 0.46 incl. margin
- 95Highest 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 rating67↓ 28lb off peak
67
47–95
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 82
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 27 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 13 | 120B | 76 | — |
| Soft | 12 | 107B | 75.5 | — |
| Good to Soft | 10 | 83B | 69 | — |
| Heavy | 2 | 56A | 52 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 27 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 21 | 111B | 70 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 16 | 120B | 71.5 | — |
Flat
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 27 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (AW) | 4 | 94B | 76 | — |
| Soft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 27 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 4 | 94B | 76 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 1 | — | — | — |
Of 50 runs looked at, 8 have no figure: did not complete (4) · obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (3) · no standard for this course, surface and code on the window (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 42 figures from 50 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 5 analysed runs since Sep 2024
- Prominent 2 (40%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 2 (40%) · 0 wins
- Held up 1 (20%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 10% of 3,475 runs since Jan 2008 (414 horses).
Strongest on heavy going: 13.4% from 389. Weakest on standard (aw) going: 2.4% from 293. Strongest over 2m5f – 3m (all codes): 13.2% from 355.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 2 | 0 | 0% | −10 | — |
| Good to Firm | 45 | 7 | 15.6% | +5.6 | — |
| Good | 1,067 | 108 | 10.1% | +0.1 | 0 from 17 |
| Good to Soft | 647 | 71 | 11% | +1 | 0 from 10 |
| Soft | 1,031 | 100 | 9.7% | −0.3 | 2 from 16 |
| Heavy | 389 | 52 | 13.4% | +3.4 | 0 from 2 |
| Standard (AW) | 293 | 7 | 2.4% | −7.6 | 0 from 5 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 44 | 6 | 13.6% | +3.6 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 292 | 22 | 7.5% | −2.5 | 0 from 1 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 320 | 29 | 9.1% | −0.9 | 0 from 1 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 215 | 16 | 7.4% | −2.6 | 0 from 4 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 965 | 97 | 10.1% | +0.1 | 2 from 26 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 1,228 | 123 | 10% | 0 | 0 from 18 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 355 | 47 | 13.2% | +3.2 | — |
| Over 3m | 56 | 6 | 10.7% | +0.7 | — |
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
Ancone (FR) (Nikos)
3 siblings in the archive, 0 winners.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cones (IRE) | 4 | 0 | — | — |
| George Edward (IRE) | 4 | 0 | — | — |
| Morgana Le Fay (IRE) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 17 | 0 | 0% | −17.00 |
| Soft | 16 | 2 | 13% | +42.00 |
| Good to Soft | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
| Standard (AW) | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Heavy | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 5 | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wexford | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Downpatrick | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Clonmel | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Thurles | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Dundalk (AW) | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Ballinrobe | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Gowran Park | 3 | 1 | 33% | +4.00 |
| Kilbeggan | 3 | 1 | 33% | +48.00 |
| Huntingdon | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Catterick | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Limerick | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Tramore | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Naas | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Hereford | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Worcester | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Southwell | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Market Rasen | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fakenham | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Exeter | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tipperary | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Laytown (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 26 | 2 | 8% | +32.00 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 18 | 0 | 0% | −18.00 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 6f – 7f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James O'Sullivan | 17 | 1 | 6% | +34.00 |
| Simon Torrens | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Sean Grantham | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| P J O'Hanlon | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Tabitha Worsley | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jack Foley | 2 | 1 | 50% | +5.00 |
| E Walsh | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jonathan Moore | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Michael J Doyle | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Sean Bowen | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Brian Hughes | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Toby Wynne | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| William Shanahan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Max Kendrick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sean Bird | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cian Quirke | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Darragh O'Keeffe | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Miss P Elvin | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Conor Maxwell | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Danny Sheehy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr T Hamilton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tongue tie | 45 | 2 | 4% | +13.00 |
| None | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2023 | 13 | 0 | 0% | −13.00 |
| 2022 | 16 | 1 | 6% | −9.00 |
| 2021 | 13 | 1 | 8% | +38.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 29 | 0 | 0% | −29.00 |
| Hurdle | 15 | 2 | 13% | +43.00 |
| Flat | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
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 | Spd | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 26 Mar 25+34d | Hereford | Spa Motors Hereford Handicap Chase Sat close to pace early - drifted left at the opener - hesitant over the 5th and blundered the 6th - drifted left again and losing momentum 2 out - dropped from third before the last to finish 4th | 4/5 | 33 | 9-13 | 67 | — | 68C | Tabitha Worsley | 33/1 |
| 20 Feb 25+14d | Huntingdon | Huntingdon Racecourse Fixtures On Sale Now Handicap Chase Settled towards the rear early - improved into the pack from the outside past the 5th - unable to challenge the front group - dropped away rounding the home turn and finished well beaten | 6/9 | 19 | 9-6 | 69 | 59C | 62C | Sean Grantham | 20/1 |
| 06 Feb 25+40d | Huntingdon | Huntingdon Racecourse 2025 Fixtures On Sale Handicap Chase Held up in the pack early - improved position on the inner after the second-last approaching the front group - moved into a distant fourth close home | 4/12 | 6 | 9-7 | 69 | 82A | 77A | Sean Grantham | 40/1 |
| 2024 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 28 Dec 24+108d | Catterick | Sky Bet Acca Freeze Novices' Handicap Chase Tracked leaders tightly on the rail - stumbled after the first and awkward at the second - driven and slipped back from third spot three out - dropped away in the closing stages | 5/6 | 9 | 9-12 | 72 | 47B | 63B | Sean Grantham | 8/1 |
| 11 Sep 24+92d | Worcester | Play Coach And Referee Football At worcsfa Handicap Chase Held up in the pack throughout - unable to land a blow - well held at the finish | 9/13 | 13 | 10-2 | 77 | 64B | 72A | Tabitha Worsley | 66/1 |
| 11 Jun 24+130d | Southwell | Download Our Official Racecourse App Raceday Ready Handicap Chase | PU/10 | — | 10-9 | 79 | — | — | Sean Bowen | 9/1 |
| 02 Feb 24+24d | Catterick | Join Racing TV Now Novices' Handicap Chase | 5/7 | 1½ | 11-0 | 80 | 74A | 93B | Brian Hughes | 17/2 |
| 09 Jan 24+49d | Market Rasen | Discover Whats Trending At Rhino.Bet Casino Handicap Chase | 3/6 | 1¼ | 10-10 | 81 | 67B | 95B | Toby Wynne | 12/1 |
| 2023 · 13 runs | ||||||||||
| 21 Nov 23+28d | Fakenham | Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Handicap Chase | 5/5 | 14 | 10-8 | 85 | 68C | 69B | William Shanahan | 10/1 |
| 24 Oct 23+39d | Exeter | Love Devon Legends Novices' Handicap Chase | PU/10 | — | 11-4 | 90 | — | — | Max Kendrick | 18/1 |
| 15 Sep 23+18d | Ballinrobe | Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Chase (0-109) | 5/10 | 1¼ | 10-12 | 89 | 57A | 96A | James O'Sullivan | 7/2 |
| 28 Aug 23+17d | Downpatrick | A J C Group Handicap Chase | 2/9 | 1¼ | 10-0 | 88 | 76A | 103A | Simon Torrens | 6/1 |
| 11 Aug 23+13d | Wexford | Wexford Welcomes Racing TV Members Handicap Chase | 4/10 | ½ | 10-0 | 88 | 69A | 101A | Simon Torrens | 16/5 |
| 29 Jul 23+22d | Gowran Park | Get Galway Races Ready With tote.ie Apprentice Handicap (47-65) | 7/16 | 1 | 8-8 | 47 | 72C | 55A | Sean Bird | 22/1 |
| 07 Jul 23+28d | Wexford | Neville Hotels Handicap Chase | 2/7 | nk | 10-4 | 85 | 69A | 102A | Simon Torrens | 10/3 |
| 09 Jun 23+15d | Clonmel | Bulmers Summer BBQ Race Evening Opportunity Handicap Chase | 3/7 | 1 | 10-0 | 85 | 111B | 95B | Cian Quirke | 7/2 |
| 25 May 23+21d | Limerick | PAQIT Handicap Chase (0-102) | 2/13 | 8 | 10-10 | 84 | 120B | 105A | Simon Torrens | 9/1 |
| 04 May 23+18d | Tipperary | Tipperary Racecourse Handicap Chase | 5/13 | nk | 10-5 | 85 | 81B | 92A | Simon Torrens | 14/1 |
| 16 Apr 23+66d | Tramore | Lismore Handicap Chase (0-109) | 5/13 | 2¼ | 10-1 | 86 | 71B | 90A | P J O'Hanlon | 9/1 |
| 09 Feb 23+23d | Thurles | Racing Again February 23rd Handicap Chase | 6/14 | 2¾ | 10-5 | 88 | 70B | 92A | P J O'Hanlon | 11/1 |
| 17 Jan 23+28d | Clonmel | Jossestown Handicap Chase (0-109) | 9/10 | 5½ | 10-5 | 90 | 48C | 63C | P J O'Hanlon | 14/1 |
| 2022 · 16 runs | ||||||||||
| 20 Dec 22+12d | Naas | Clinton Higgins Chartered Accountants Handicap Chase (0-102) | 9/17 | 1½ | 11-0 | 92 | — | 81A | James O'Sullivan | 18/1 |
| 08 Dec 22+7d | Clonmel | Next Meeting Thursday January 12th Novice Handicap Chase | 5/6 | 4 | 10-0 | 93 | 56A | 87B | Darragh O'Keeffe | 8/1 |
| 01 Dec 22+54d | Thurles | www.thurlesraces.ie Handicap Chase | 5/12 | 1¼ | 10-7 | 93 | 81B | 96A | James O'Sullivan | 18/1 |
| 08 Oct 22+8d | Fairyhouse | Book Your Early Bird Tickets For The Winter Festival Handicap Hurdle (80-95) | 14/16 | 1 | 11-9 | 95 | 53B | 83A | James O'Sullivan | 4/1 |
| 30 Sep 22+21d | Gowran Park | Golf At Gowran Park Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (Div 1) | 1/16 | 11-4 | 88 | 86B | 126A | Jack Foley | 6/1 | |
| 09 Sep 22+26d | Ballinrobe | Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Chase (0-109) | 5/12 | 5½ | 11-0 | 94 | 31A | 92A | E Walsh | 7/1 |
| 14 Aug 22+9d | Tramore | Heinz Pollmeier Memorial Handicap Chase (0-102) | 6/11 | 3¼ | 11-2 | 95 | 96A | 94A | James O'Sullivan | 15/2 |
| 05 Aug 22+17d | Wexford | Wexford Welcomes Racing TV Members Handicap Chase | 4/6 | 1½ | 10-9 | 95 | 90B | 91B | James O'Sullivan | 7/2 |
| 19 Jul 22+39d | Ballinrobe | David Heneghan Memorial Handicap Hurdle (80-109) | 2/16 | 6 | 10-3 | 87 | 111B | 104A | Jack Foley | 6/1 |
| 10 Jun 22+5d | Clonmel | Quirke uPVC Windows (Clonmel) Opportunity Handicap Chase | 2/10 | 4¾ | 11-0 | 93 | 83B | 121A | E Walsh | 11/1 |
| 05 Jun 22+11d | Kilbeggan | Axa Smart Farm Insurance Midlands National Day Friday 8th July Handicap Hurdle (80-102) | 6/14 | 1½ | 10-9 | 88 | 69B | 89A | James O'Sullivan | 13/2 |
| 25 May 22+34d | Wexford | Calor Gas Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (Div 1) | 3/11 | 6½ | 11-1 | 87 | 102A | 107A | James O'Sullivan | 7/1 |
| 21 Apr 22+56d | Kilbeggan | Follow Kilbeggan On Instagram Handicap Hurdle (80-102) | 11/14 | 6½ | 10-13 | 89 | 18C | 74C | James O'Sullivan | 5/1 |
| 24 Feb 22+28d | Thurles | Connolly's Red Mills Ladies Handicap Hurdle (80-102) | 9/17 | 12 | 10-11 | 92 | 36C | 83C | Miss P Elvin | 33/1 |
| 27 Jan 22+6d | Gowran Park | Langtons Kilkenny Handicap Hurdle (80-102) | 10/20 | 11 | 11-0 | 93 | 93B | 83A | James O'Sullivan | 33/1 |
| 21 Jan 22+36d | Dundalk (AW) | DundalkStadium.com Handicap (45-65) (Div 1) | 13/14 | nk | 9-4 | 50 | 78B | 53A | Conor Maxwell | 50/1 |
| 2021 · 13 runs | ||||||||||
| 16 Dec 21+8d | Naas | Clinton Higgins Chartered Accountants Handicap Chase (0-102) | F/17 | — | 11-0 | 93 | — | — | James O'Sullivan | 10/1 |
| 08 Dec 21+14d | Dundalk (AW) | DundalkStadium.com Handicap (45-70) (Div 1) | 9/13 | 1¼ | 8-11 | 54 | 94B | 51A | Danny Sheehy | 28/1 |
| 24 Nov 21+12d | Dundalk (AW) | Lengthen The Odds With BetVictor Maiden | 8/14 | nk | 9-12 | — | 74B | 64A | Jonathan Moore | 250/1 |
| 12 Nov 21+11d | Dundalk (AW) | View Restaurant At Dundalk Maiden | 12/14 | 8 | 9-10 | — | 72C | 60C | Jonathan Moore | 200/1 |
| 01 Nov 21+11d | Laytown (AW) | Gilna's Cottage Inn (Q.R.) Race | 5/6 | 8½ | 11-7 | — | — | 43B | Mr T Hamilton | 40/1 |
| 21 Oct 21+34d | Thurles | Leugh Handicap Hurdle (80-95) | 7/16 | 3¾ | 11-8 | 94 | — | 93A | James O'Sullivan | 14/1 |
| 17 Sep 21+13d | Downpatrick | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase | PU/12 | — | 11-9 | — | — | — | James O'Sullivan | 28/1 |
| 04 Sep 21+28d | Wexford | Support Local Stay Local Handicap Hurdle (80-95) | 5/13 | ½ | 11-8 | 94 | 106B | 107A | James O'Sullivan | 14/1 |
| 07 Aug 21+25d | Kilbeggan | Mahon Hospitality Group New York Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (Div 2) | 1/14 | 10-12 | 83 | 107B | 117A | James O'Sullivan | 50/1 | |
| 13 Jul 21+47d | Downpatrick | Virtual Live Racing Handicap Hurdle (80-95) | 13/15 | 22 | 11-0 | 86 | 53C | 73C | Michael J Doyle | 125/1 |
| 27 May 21+20d | Limerick | Shanagolden Maiden Hurdle | 17/18 | 9 | 11-7 | — | 25C | 86C | Michael J Doyle | 50/1 |
| 07 May 21+34d | Downpatrick | Irish Thoroughbred Agency.org 'ex Racehorses Finding Their Forever Home' Maiden Hurdle | 7/13 | 1¾ | 11-1 | — | 65B | 93A | James O'Sullivan | 100/1 |
| 03 Apr 21 | Fairyhouse | Boomerang.ie Maiden Hurdle | 12/18 | 1¼ | 11-9 | — | 77C | 94C | James O'Sullivan | 300/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Berliet Express won?
- Berliet Express (IRE) won 2 of 50 archived starts between 2021 and 2025, a strike rate of 4%. Placed 8 times in total (16% of starts).
- Who trained Berliet Express?
- Berliet Express (IRE) was trained by Jake Thomas Coulson on the most recent run on record, at Hereford on 26 March 2025.
- Who is Berliet Express's sire?
- Berliet Express (IRE) is by Sageburg (IRE) out of Ancone (FR), whose sire is Nikos.
- What going does Berliet Express prefer?
- Berliet Express (IRE) has the best record on soft going: 2 wins from 16 starts (12.5%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Berliet Express's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 67, from the run on 26 March 2025. The highest on record is 95.
- What is Berliet Express's sire's record?
- Sageburg (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 10% of 3,475 runs since Jan 2008 (414 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on heavy going: 13.4% from 389. Weakest on standard (aw) going: 2.4% from 293. Strongest over 2m5f – 3m (all codes): 13.2% from 355.
- Who are Berliet Express's siblings?
- Out of Ancone (FR), Berliet Express (IRE) has 3 other produce in our archive, 0 of them winners. As at Oct 2026.