Horse profile
Blades Lad (GB)
by Haafhd (GB) out of Blades Girl (GB) (Bertolini)
34 runs · 18 courses · from Sep 2011
As at 27 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 6 May 2016 — 3,826 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run May 2016 · 7th of 11
6 wins · Southwell (AW), Musselburgh & Ripon
Last raced off OR 110
KTB Profile
Blades Lad (GB) is 6 from 34. Hasn't won since Mar 2016. Last raced off 110, 13lb below the career-high mark.
Based on 34 archived runs · updated 27 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 13lb off peak
- 6–34Wins / Runs
- 17.6%Strike rate
- 16 (47.1%)Placed
- −7.92£1 level staken=34 at SP
- 1.23Fair A/E n=33 · 1.24 incl. margin
- 123Highest OR
- 52dAvg 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 rating110↓ 13lb off peak
110
65–123
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
Haafhd (GB)
Progeny in our archive have won 10.9% of 4,750 runs since Jan 2008 (305 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 56 | 6 | 10.7% | −0.2 | — |
| Good to Firm | 798 | 88 | 11% | +0.1 | 0 from 3 |
| Good | 1,095 | 126 | 11.5% | +0.6 | 0 from 7 |
| Good to Soft | 615 | 67 | 10.9% | 0 | 1 from 7 |
| Soft | 591 | 58 | 9.8% | −1.1 | 1 from 7 |
| Heavy | 172 | 20 | 11.6% | +0.7 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 1,423 | 155 | 10.9% | 0 | 4 from 10 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 125 | 11 | 8.8% | −2.1 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 1,160 | 133 | 11.5% | +0.6 | 0 from 2 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 1,142 | 119 | 10.4% | −0.5 | 0 from 1 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 1,222 | 134 | 11% | +0.1 | 5 from 19 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 720 | 74 | 10.3% | −0.6 | 1 from 9 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 276 | 29 | 10.5% | −0.4 | 0 from 3 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 69 | 8 | 11.6% | +0.7 | — |
| Over 3m | 36 | 12 | 33.3% | +22.4 | — |
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
Blades Girl (GB) (Bertolini)
4 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them Bond's Girl (GB) (3 wins).
The wins came over 5f–6½f; the highest grade won is Class 2 (Bond's Girl (GB)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bond's Girl (GB) | 14 | 3 | 5f–6½f | Class 2 |
| Bond's Boy (GB) | 5 | 1 | 6f | Class 5 |
| Blades Equal (GB) | 9 | 0 | — | — |
| Liz's Kitten (GB) | 4 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (AW) | 10 | 4 | 40% | +8.50 |
| Good | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Good to Soft | 7 | 1 | 14% | −3.75 |
| Soft | 7 | 1 | 14% | −2.67 |
| Good to Firm | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | 16 | 1 | 6% | −12.75 |
| Class 5 | 14 | 5 | 36% | +8.83 |
| Class 3 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Class 2 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwell (AW) | 9 | 4 | 44% | +9.50 |
| Musselburgh | 4 | 1 | 25% | −0.75 |
| Newcastle | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Ripon | 2 | 1 | 50% | +2.33 |
| Carlisle | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Pontefract | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| York | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Market Rasen | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Southwell | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ascot | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sedgefield | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wetherby | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Catterick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Yarmouth | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Epsom Downs | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Beverley | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thirsk | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 19 | 5 | 26% | +3.83 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 9 | 1 | 11% | −5.75 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 6f – 7f | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Eaves | 5 | 2 | 40% | +7.00 |
| Brian Hughes | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Paul Mulrennan | 3 | 1 | 33% | −0.25 |
| Tony Hamilton | 3 | 1 | 33% | +1.33 |
| Graham Lee | 2 | 1 | 50% | +1.75 |
| Henry Brooke | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Paddy Mathers | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jamie Hamilton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Danny Cook | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.25 |
| P J McDonald | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| James Sullivan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Peter Buchanan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wilson Renwick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Denis O'Regan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| D M Simmonson | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kevin Stott | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jason Maguire | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ryan Powell | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Paul Hanagan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Lee Topliss | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 25 | 3 | 12% | −14.17 |
| Cheekpieces | 9 | 3 | 33% | +6.25 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 6 | 2 | 33% | +6.00 |
| 2015 | 6 | 1 | 17% | −2.75 |
| 2014 | 3 | 1 | 33% | +0.75 |
| 2013 | 9 | 1 | 11% | −6.25 |
| 2012 | 7 | 1 | 14% | −2.67 |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 22 | 5 | 23% | +0.83 |
| Hurdle | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Chase | 5 | 1 | 20% | −1.75 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 · 6 runs | |||||||||
| 06 May 16+45d | Market Rasen | Racing Uk In Hd! Handicap Hurdle | 7/11 | 21 | 11-2 | 110 | 82C | Jamie Hamilton | 11/1 |
| 22 Mar 16+7d | Southwell (AW) | Coral App Download From The App Store Handicap | 3/7 | 5 | 9-9 | 70 | 79A | Tom Eaves | 15/8J |
| 15 Mar 16+16d | Southwell (AW) | Coral.co.uk Handicap | 1/4 | 9-4 | 70 | 92B | Tom Eaves | 5/1 | |
| 28 Feb 16+24d | Southwell | Racegoersclub.co.uk Handicap Chase | 5/7 | 5 | 11-5 | 112 | 94B | Brian Hughes | 11/2 |
| 04 Feb 16+31d | Southwell (AW) | Download The Coral App Handicap | 1/7 | 9-0 | 67 | 86A | Tom Eaves | 5/1 | |
| 04 Jan 16+17d | Musselburgh | Kilmany Cup (Handicap Chase) | 6/8 | 1½ | 10-13 | 114 | 97A | Brian Hughes | 9/2 |
| 2015 · 6 runs | |||||||||
| 18 Dec 15+21d | Ascot | Happy Retirement Champion Court Novices' Limited Handicap Chase | 8/9 | 21 | 10-4 | 114 | 96C | Brian Hughes | 14/1 |
| 27 Nov 15+15d | Musselburgh | Semichem Handicap Chase | 1/12 | 11-5 | 108 | 119A | Danny Cook | 9/4F | |
| 12 Nov 15+31d | Southwell (AW) | Coral Mobile Just Three Clicks To Bet Handicap | 2/13 | 5 | 9-5 | 65 | 82A | Tom Eaves | 7/1 |
| 12 Oct 15+45d | Sedgefield | Seymour Civil Engineering Contractors Novices' Handicap Chase | 2/8 | 1 | 11-12 | 102 | 126B | Brian Hughes | 28/1 |
| 28 Aug 15+25d | Newcastle | Supagard Cup Handicap | 10/12 | nk | 9-4 | 67 | 60A | Graham Lee | 10/1 |
| 03 Aug 15+522d | Ripon | Fossgate Handicap | 6/8 | 2¼ | 10-0 | 68 | 70A | P J McDonald | 22/1 |
| 2014 · 3 runs | |||||||||
| 27 Feb 14+23d | Southwell (AW) | Coral App Download From The App Store Handicap | 5/6 | 18 | 8-8 | 72 | 58C | James Sullivan | 8/1 |
| 04 Feb 14+15d | Southwell (AW) | Coral App Download From The App Store Handicap | 1/6 | 9-7 | 68 | 89B | Graham Lee | 11/4F | |
| 20 Jan 14+25d | Southwell (AW) | Coral App Download From The App Store Handicap | 3/8 | 7 | 9-10 | 70 | 67C | Tom Eaves | 7/1 |
| 2013 · 9 runs | |||||||||
| 26 Dec 13+25d | Wetherby | William Hill - Bet On The Move Handicap Hurdle | 11/11 | 46 | 11-10 | 113 | 99C | Peter Buchanan | 20/1 |
| 01 Dec 13+51d | Carlisle | John McArthur Edmundson's Retirement Novices' Hurdle | 4/10 | 2¼ | 10-12 | 120 | 98A | Wilson Renwick | 5/1 |
| 11 Oct 13+29d | Carlisle | David Allen Accountants Novices' Hurdle | 2/13 | 7 | 10-12 | 123 | 112A | Denis O'Regan | 7/2 |
| 12 Sep 13+134d | Wolverhampton (AW) | 32 Bonus At 32Red.com Handicap | 11/12 | nk | 9-10 | 73 | 65C | Paul Mulrennan | 14/1 |
| 01 May 13+25d | Pontefract | Go Racing In Yorkshire Future Stars Apprentice Handicap (round 3) | 7/7 | 1¼ | 9-7 | 73 | 59C | D M Simmonson | 5/1 |
| 06 Apr 13+18d | Newcastle | Sendrig Construction Handicap | 3/8 | 3¼ | 8-11 | 73 | 79A | Paul Mulrennan | 14/1 |
| 19 Mar 13+12d | Southwell (AW) | 32red.com Handicap | 1/7 | 8-13 | 67 | 85A | Paul Mulrennan | 7/4F | |
| 07 Mar 13+65d | Southwell (AW) | 32Red.com Apprentice Handicap | 3/7 | hd | 8-7 | 67 | 81A | Kevin Stott | 16/1 |
| 01 Jan 13+16d | Musselburgh | Bet Toteplacepot At Totepool.com First Footer Novices' Hurdle | 3/14 | 12 | 10-7 | — | 106A | Jason Maguire | 9/2 |
| 2012 · 7 runs | |||||||||
| 16 Dec 12+11d | Musselburgh | Watch Racing UK On Freeview 231 Juvenile Hurdle | 2/7 | nse | 10-9 | — | 124A | Henry Brooke | 50/1 |
| 05 Dec 12+141d | Catterick | Bhest Racing to School Juvenile Hurdle | F/14 | — | 10-9 | — | — | Henry Brooke | 50/1 |
| 17 Jul 12+23d | Yarmouth | Adios Handicap | 8/10 | 6 | 8-7 | 72 | 47C | Paddy Mathers | 22/1 |
| 24 Jun 12+22d | Pontefract | Totequadpot Handicap | 6/8 | 7 | 8-1 | 74 | 45C | Paddy Mathers | 16/1 |
| 02 Jun 12+15d | Epsom Downs | Diamond Jubilee Handicap (Sponsored By Investec) | 6/11 | 8 | 7-9 | 77 | 57A | Ryan Powell | 40/1 |
| 18 May 12+20d | York | Sportingbet Handicap | 9/11 | ¾ | 9-5 | 77 | 58C | Tony Hamilton | 7/1 |
| 28 Apr 12+204d | Ripon | Betfred Double Delight Maiden Stakes | 1/6 | 9-3 | 74 | 93B | Tony Hamilton | 10/3 | |
| 2011 · 3 runs | |||||||||
| 07 Oct 11+23d | York | Back A Winner By Train 25th Anniversary Median Auction Maiden | 3/8 | 1¼ | 9-3 | — | 72A | Tony Hamilton | 9/2 |
| 14 Sep 11+11d | Beverley | Beverley Annual Badgeholders Maiden Auction Stakes | 2/13 | 2¼ | 8-9 | — | 79A | Paul Hanagan | 11/10F |
| 03 Sep 11 | Thirsk | E.B.F. 'Iktibas' Maiden Stakes | 2/14 | 3¾ | 9-0 | — | 70A | Lee Topliss | 22/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Blades Lad won?
- Blades Lad (GB) won 6 of 34 archived starts between 2011 and 2016, a strike rate of 17.6%. Placed 16 times in total (47.1% of starts).
- Who trained Blades Lad?
- Blades Lad (GB) was trained by Peter Niven on the most recent run on record, at Market Rasen on 6 May 2016.
- Who is Blades Lad's sire?
- Blades Lad (GB) is by Haafhd (GB) out of Blades Girl (GB), whose sire is Bertolini.
- What going does Blades Lad prefer?
- Blades Lad (GB) has the best record on standard (aw) going: 4 wins from 10 starts (40%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Blades Lad's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 110, from the run on 6 May 2016. The highest on record is 123.
- What is Blades Lad's sire's record?
- Haafhd (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 10.9% of 4,750 runs since Jan 2008 (305 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Blades Lad's siblings?
- Out of Blades Girl (GB), Blades Lad (GB) has 4 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: Bond's Girl (GB) (3). Highest grade won: Class 2 (Bond's Girl (GB)). The wins came over 5f–6½f. As at Oct 2026.