Horse profile
Black Cab (FR)
by Showcasing (GB) out of Swiss Affair (GB) (Pivotal)
17 runs · 6 courses · from Feb 2025
As at 18 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
2 wins · Wolverhampton (AW)
Ran 15 days ago · 8th of 11
Last raced off OR 54
KTB Profile
Black Cab (FR) is 2 from 17, both wins at Class 6 level on the all-weather. He gained those victories at Wolverhampton (AW), one over under 6f from an official rating of 49 in May 2026 and one over 6f – 7f from a mark of 48 in Apr 2025. Typically held up, he finished 8 of 11 at Wolverhampton (AW) in Oct 2026 when last raced off his career-high mark of 54.
Based on 17 archived runs · run-style from 9 commented runs · updated 18 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
Typically held up
All wins at Class 6
OR at career high
- 2–17Wins / Runs
- 11.8%Strike rate
- 4 (23.5%)Placed
- +0.00£1 level staken=17 at SP
- 1.70Fair A/E n=17 · 1.44 incl. margin
- 54Highest OR
- 37dAvg 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 rating54At career-high mark
54
44–54
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 106
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 →
Flat
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (AW) | 15 | 107A | 81 | 6 · 106 / 85.5 |
| Good to Firm | 2 | 80A | 75 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 12 | 107A | 83 | 3 · 100 / 93 |
| Under 6f | 5 | 106B | 72 | 3 · 106 / 65 |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 17 figures from 17 runs · as at 10 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 9 analysed runs
- Held up 5 (56%) · 0 wins
- Led 2 (22%) · 1 win
- Midfield 1 (11%) · 1 win
- Prominent 1 (11%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 10.1% of 11,573 runs since Jan 2008 (996 horses).
Weakest over 2m1f – 2m4f (all codes): 5.6% from 108.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 92 | 10 | 10.9% | +0.8 | — |
| Good to Firm | 1,911 | 187 | 9.8% | −0.3 | 0 from 2 |
| Good | 2,276 | 232 | 10.2% | +0.1 | — |
| Good to Soft | 1,135 | 115 | 10.1% | 0 | — |
| Soft | 1,253 | 129 | 10.3% | +0.2 | — |
| Heavy | 323 | 28 | 8.7% | −1.4 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 4,583 | 472 | 10.3% | +0.2 | 2 from 15 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 2,279 | 270 | 11.8% | +1.7 | 1 from 5 |
| 6f – 7f | 5,889 | 628 | 10.7% | +0.6 | 1 from 12 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 2,162 | 188 | 8.7% | −1.4 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 887 | 59 | 6.7% | −3.4 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 216 | 15 | 6.9% | −3.2 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 108 | 6 | 5.6% | −4.5 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 24 | 4 | 16.7% | +6.6 | — |
| Over 3m | 8 | 3 | 37.5% | +27.4 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 18 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Swiss Affair (GB) (Pivotal)
2 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Sky Secret (GB) (1 win).
The wins came over 5f; the highest grade won is Class 5 (Sky Secret (GB)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Secret (GB) | 6 | 1 | 5f | Class 5 |
| No Barrier (GB) | 19 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (AW) | 15 | 2 | 13% | +2.00 |
| Good to Firm | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 6 | 13 | 2 | 15% | +4.00 |
| Class 5 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 9 | 2 | 22% | +8.00 |
| Newcastle (AW) | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Southwell (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Hamilton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Leicester | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kempton (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 12 | 1 | 8% | −5.00 |
| Under 6f | 5 | 1 | 20% | +5.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saffie Osborne | 5 | 1 | 20% | +5.00 |
| William Carver | 4 | 1 | 25% | +3.00 |
| Billy Loughnane | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Joanna Mason | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Rhys Elliott | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jason Hart | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ben Robinson | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| David Nolan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tongue tie | 9 | 1 | 11% | −2.00 |
| None | 8 | 1 | 13% | +2.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 1 | 20% | +5.00 |
| 2025 | 12 | 1 | 8% | −5.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Oct 26+69d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Position Payout At bet365 Handicap Stakes Pulled hard early - held up at back of the field all the way - no threat at any stage - finished 8th | 8/11 | hd | 9-8 | 54 | 65A | 62A | Billy Loughnane | 7/1 |
| 25 Jul 26+81d | Newcastle (AW) | Jimmy Tindall Handicap Stakes Held up towards the back - urged for effort and made progress over 2f out - driven over 1f out and kept on inside the final furlong to finish fifth | 5/10 | 2¾ | 9-8 | 54 | 65A | 66A | Billy Loughnane | 4/1 |
| 05 May 26+42d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Tips For Every Race At raceday-ready.com Handicap Set the pace from the off - asked for effort inside final furlong - stayed on strongly to win | 1/8 | 9-3 | 49 | 106B | 75A | Saffie Osborne | 9/1 | |
| 24 Mar 26+14d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Midnite, Building The Future Of Betting Classified Stakes (Div 2) Settled with the pack early - pushed along and finding more approaching final furlong - eased over to the inside once straightened up - closed to take third close home losing by three quarters of a length | 3/11 | hd | 9-9 | 49 | 100A | 81A | Saffie Osborne | 5/1 |
| 10 Mar 26+133d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Midnite: Built For 2026 Not 2006 Classified Stakes (Div 2) Set the pace early - driven and met a firm challenge with over a furlong left - battled on bravely under urging inside the final furlong - overtaken close home to finish second by a short head | 2/8 | ½ | 9-9 | 44 | 93A | 75A | Saffie Osborne | 16/1 |
| 28 Oct 25+54d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Join The Midnite Movement Apprentice Handicap Held up in the pack - pushed along with 2f left - dropped away inside final furlong - eventually finished 9th | 9/11 | 3½ | 8-11 | 45 | 78A | 46A | Rhys Elliott | 28/1 |
| 04 Sep 25+16d | Southwell (AW) | Free Race Replays On attheraces.com Handicap Sat close to the pace early - nudged for effort with over 2f left - dropped away in the closing furlong - finished 8th | 8/11 | hd | 9-3 | 46 | 60A | 54A | Joanna Mason | 16/1 |
| 19 Aug 25+24d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Book Hotel And Conferencing At Wolverhampton Classified Stakes Settled midpack - improved from wide berth inside final two furlongs - stayed on late without threatening the front runners | 4/10 | 1¼ | 9-9 | 46 | 81B | 65A | Joanna Mason | 10/1 |
| 26 Jul 25+29d | Newcastle (AW) | Ad Gefrin Whisky Handicap Held up towards the back - urged into effort with over a furlong left - denied a straight passage close home - stayed on to finish 12th | 12/14 | shd | 9-2 | 48 | 72B | 52A | Jason Hart | 25/1 |
| 27 Jun 25+42d | Newcastle (AW) | Take The Lead With X3 Consulting Handicap Checked and eased across early - settled off the pace towards the back - unable to challenge as leaders quickened clear - finished well beaten in 11th | 11/13 | ½ | 9-1 | 50 | 86B | 56A | Ben Robinson | 22/1 |
| 16 May 25+20d | Hamilton | Patersons Of Greenoakhill Handicap Went straight to the front along the rail - edged off a true line and driven when overtaken inside the final furlong - faded up the run-in to finish sixth | 6/6 | 1¼ | 9-4 | 50 | 80A | 56B | David Nolan | 17/2 |
| 26 Apr 25+7d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap Settled towards midfield out wide - stayed wide and gained ground approaching the furlong marker - edged ahead close home to prevail | 1/11 | 9-5 | 48 | 88A | 75A | William Carver | 6/1 | |
| 19 Apr 25+15d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Easter Family Fun Day 21st April Handicap Slow to break - held towards rear - shifted right when short of room inside final 2f - stayed on late without threatening finished 5th | 5/12 | 1¼ | 8-12 | 49 | 107A | 66A | William Carver | 40/1 |
| 04 Apr 25+18d | Leicester | Best Ticket Deals Online At leicester-racecourse.co.uk Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Fought for control early - settled at the back and never threatened - driven with two furlongs left but made no headway late | 7/8 | 12 | 10-2 | — | 70C | 59C | William Carver | 80/1 |
| 17 Mar 25+19d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 1) Settled towards the back pulling hard - pushed along inside final furlong - moved up into 4th late but always held | 4/7 | 4¼ | 10-2 | — | 91A | 71A | William Carver | 80/1 |
| 26 Feb 25+11d | Kempton (AW) | Try Unibet's New Improved Acca Boosts Novice Stakes Settled towards the rear on the outer - fighting for its head early - asked for effort but couldn't land a blow 2f out - finished well beaten in 4th | 4/4 | 10 | 9-4 | — | 66C | 41B | Saffie Osborne | 40/1 |
| 15 Feb 25 | Southwell (AW) | Gamble Responsibly At BetUK Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Sluggish start - settled close up in 4th early - lost momentum under pressure inside the final two furlongs - eventually finished fifth | 5/5 | 4 | 10-2 | — | 56C | 61B | Saffie Osborne | 11/2 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Black Cab (FR) won?
- Black Cab (FR) won 2 of 17 archived starts between 2025 and 2026, a strike rate of 11.8%. Placed 4 times in total (23.5% of starts).
- Who trains Black Cab (FR)?
- Black Cab (FR) is trained by Alison Hamilton, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 2 October 2026.
- Who is Black Cab (FR)'s sire?
- Black Cab (FR) is by Showcasing (GB) out of Swiss Affair (GB), whose sire is Pivotal.
- What going does Black Cab (FR) prefer?
- Black Cab (FR) has the best record on standard (aw) going: 2 wins from 15 starts (13.3%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Black Cab (FR)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 54, from the run on 2 October 2026. That is also the highest on record.
- What is Black Cab (FR)'s sire's record?
- Showcasing (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 10.1% of 11,573 runs since Jan 2008 (996 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest over 2m1f – 2m4f (all codes): 5.6% from 108.
- Who are Black Cab (FR)'s siblings?
- Out of Swiss Affair (GB), Black Cab (FR) has 2 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Sky Secret (GB) (1). Highest grade won: Class 5 (Sky Secret (GB)). The wins came over 5f. As at Oct 2026.