Horse profile
Blazing Court (IRE)
by Court Cave (IRE) out of Bright Blaze (IRE) (Shernazar (GB))
27 runs · 12 courses · from May 2022
As at 12 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
Won at Worcester
Last run 7 Nov 2026 · 4th of 4
Last raced off OR 76
KTB Profile
Blazing Court (IRE) is 1 from 27, the win coming at Class 4 level. Hasn't won since Aug 2024. The win came on good or faster ground (0 from 4 on softer). Last raced off 76, 22lb below the career-high mark.
Based on 27 archived runs · run-style from 15 commented runs since Aug 2024 · updated 12 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
Wins on good or faster
Win at Class 4
OR ↓ 22lb off peak
- 1–27Wins / Runs
- 3.7%Strike rate
- 5 (18.5%)Placed
- −21.50£1 level staken=27 at SP
- 0.58Fair A/E n=27 · 0.50 incl. margin
- 98Highest OR
- 42dBetween runs (median)longest 170 d
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 rating76↓ 22lb off peak
76
76–98
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 83
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 12 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 20 | 121C | 91.5 | 5 runs · 121 / 80 |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 98A | 71.5 | 1 run · — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 12 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 12 | 109B | 91.5 | 2 runs · 92 / 74.5 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 5 | 121C | 83 | 3 runs · 121 / 80 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 5 | 118A | 94 | 1 run · — |
Of 27 runs looked at, 5 have no figure: did not complete (5).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 22 figures from 27 runs · as at 12 Nov 2026 · 1 recent figure provisional (may move for 7 days) · 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 15 analysed runs since Aug 2024
- Prominent 7 (47%) · 0 wins
- Held up 4 (27%) · 0 wins
- Led 3 (20%) · 1 win
- Mid-division 1 (7%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Court Cave (IRE)
Progeny in our archive have won 10.1% of 7,969 runs since Aug 2008 (553 horses).
Weakest on heavy going: 6.8% from 937.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 2 | 0 | 0% | −10.1 | — |
| Good to Firm | 233 | 28 | 12% | +1.9 | — |
| Good | 3,040 | 345 | 11.3% | +1.2 | 1 from 23 |
| Good to Soft | 1,456 | 162 | 11.1% | +1 | 0 from 3 |
| Soft | 2,230 | 204 | 9.1% | −1 | 0 from 1 |
| Heavy | 937 | 64 | 6.8% | −3.3 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 71 | 3 | 4.2% | −5.9 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 24 | 1 | 4.2% | −5.9 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 13 | 0 | 0% | −10.1 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 71 | 1 | 1.4% | −8.7 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1,797 | 169 | 9.4% | −0.7 | 0 from 6 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 2,860 | 296 | 10.3% | +0.2 | 1 from 14 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 2,534 | 267 | 10.5% | +0.4 | 0 from 6 |
| Over 3m | 670 | 72 | 10.7% | +0.6 | 0 from 1 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Aug 2008 · as at 12 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Bright Blaze (IRE) (Shernazar (GB))
4 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them Blaze A Trail (IRE) (7 wins).
The wins came over 2m–2m4f; the highest grade won is Class 2 (Superstylin (IRE)).
Family form: Superstylin (IRE) won at Lingfield, 3 Nov 2026.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaze A Trail (IRE) | 34 | 7 | 2m1f–2m4f | Class 4 |
| Superstylin (IRE) | 31 | 6 | 2m–2m3½f | Class 2 |
| Fort St Angelo (IRE) | 5 | 0 | — | — |
| Court Blaze (IRE) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 23 | 1 | 4% | −17.50 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Soft | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 5 | 17 | 0 | 0% | −17.00 |
| Class 4 | 10 | 1 | 10% | −4.50 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cartmel | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Worcester | 5 | 1 | 20% | +0.50 |
| Kelso | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Carlisle | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Southwell | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Hexham | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Catterick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Perth | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ayr | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Huntingdon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Uttoxeter | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Taunton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 14 | 1 | 7% | −8.50 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Over 3m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr John Dixon | 15 | 0 | 0% | −15.00 |
| Sean Bowen | 6 | 1 | 17% | −0.50 |
| Harry Atkins | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Brian Hughes | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| James Best | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Adam Wedge | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheekpieces | 18 | 1 | 6% | −12.50 |
| None | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2024 | 5 | 1 | 20% | +0.50 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 14 | 0 | 0% | −14.00 |
| Chase | 11 | 1 | 9% | −5.50 |
| NH Flat | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 8 runs | ||||||||||
| 07 Nov 26+36d | Kelso | Jumps Look Better On Racing TV Novices' Hurdle Race (GBB Race) prominent early - shaken up after 3 out then dropped away quickly - weakened badly 2 out and finished well adrift in 4th | 4/4 | 27 | 10-7 | 76 | 121C | 78C | Mr John Dixon | 66/1 |
| 02 Oct 26+34d | Hexham | Davey Liddle Belated Birthday Handicap Steeple Chase (Go North Monet's Garden Series Qualifier) Prominent in second early - error at the 1st and soon sent back to the tail - urged on after the 5th - made ground to get on terms by the 6th - moved up to second before 3 out - clipped another at the last and faded on the run-in to finish 5th | 5/5 | 5 | 10-1 | 78 | 92C | 78B | Mr John Dixon | 16/1 |
| 29 Aug 26+40d | Cartmel | Cengiz Sadik Memorial Handicap Steeple Chase (For The Cengiz Sadik Memorial Trophy) Held up towards the back - lost touch by 8th under a drive - well beaten before 4 out | 10/11 | 7 | 10-5 | 79 | 37C | 71C | Mr John Dixon | 22/1 |
| 20 Jul 26+2d | Cartmel | Old Park Wood Handicap Steeple Chase settled behind the pace - asked to quicken before 2 out - up to second after the last - ran the winner close but couldn't get up | 2/9 | nk | 9-13 | 78 | 80A | 97A | Mr John Dixon | 40/1 |
| 18 Jul 26+20d | Cartmel | Shorefield Supplies Handicap Steeple Chase held up towards the back - improved into contention by the sixth and briefly into a forward position - dropped away under pressure four out - well held with two out | 7/8 | 2¾ | 10-4 | 78 | 57A | 71A | Mr John Dixon | 33/1 |
| 28 Jun 26+36d | Cartmel | Holker Hall & Gardens Handicap Chase Settled behind the pace early - dropped away after the 2nd - slipped further back through the field - still adrift approaching the 15th - eased out of it before the last | PU/8 | — | 10-4 | 83 | — | — | Mr John Dixon | 40/1 |
| 23 May 26+49d | Cartmel | St Marys Hospice Handicap Chase - Held up towards the back - lost jockey at the first | UR/12 | — | 10-4 | 83 | — | — | Mr John Dixon | 20/1 |
| 04 Apr 26+109d | Carlisle | Ladies Night 4th July Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle (Div 2) Set the pace early before being overtaken approaching 4th - clipped the obstacle at 7th and drifted right after 3 out - lost touch before 2 out - already beaten when clouted the last and parted company | UR/8 | — | 10-10 | 86 | — | — | Mr John Dixon | 33/1 |
| 2025 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 16 Dec 25+61d | Catterick | Nick Robinson Memorial Handicap Chase Held up at the back throughout - pushed along before 8th and lost touch approaching 3 out - dropped well behind finishing 5th | 5/5 | ½ | 10-8 | 90 | 45C | 74B | Mr John Dixon | 10/1 |
| 16 Oct 25+116d | Carlisle | JJ Group Contracting Handicap Hurdle Jumped a touch untidily early - settled off the pace before being pushed along and slipping to the back approaching 3 out - unable to make further progress and beaten into 15th | 15/15 | 10 | 10-9 | 93 | 102C | 79C | Mr John Dixon | 25/1 |
| 22 Jun 25+14d | Hexham | Chris Lowther & Brian Ellison 27 Years Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled with the pack early - blundered and dropped towards the back by the 9th before losing the leaders - well beaten through the closing stages | 4/7 | 81 | 10-11 | 95 | 19C | 77C | Mr John Dixon | 20/1 |
| 08 Jun 25+32d | Perth | bet365 Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Prominent early - fell back to mid-division by the 2nd and further adrift by the 6th - faded from 3 out - fifth at the line a long way behind | 5/8 | nse | 10-8 | 96 | 97C | 92C | Mr John Dixon | 25/1 |
| 07 May 25+45d | Kelso | Strawmax Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Some jumping errors - tracked front pair - went to front 3 out - overtaken after 2 out - stayed on for 3rd without threatening at the last | 3/6 | 6½ | 10-8 | 96 | 83B | 97B | Mr John Dixon | 10/3 |
| 23 Mar 25+130d | Carlisle | Pauline Phizacklea Memorial Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Sat behind the pace - scrappy in 2nd and awkward three out - driven up into 2nd before two out - unable to close and held no more for the finish | 3/6 | 3¾ | 10-12 | 96 | 91B | 101B | Mr John Dixon | 5/1 |
| 2024 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 13 Nov 24+86d | Ayr | Virgin Bet Every Saturday Money Back Handicap Hurdle Set the pace early - untidy over the 8th and given a couple of reminders - clouted the fence three out and pushed along - lost the advantage two out after another blunder - dropped away tamely from there | 6/10 | 3¼ | 11-4 | 97 | 104B | 103A | Mr John Dixon | 16/1 |
| 19 Aug 24+42d | Worcester | Alan Edwards 70th Birthday Celebration Handicap Chase Set the pace early before yielding it approaching the 8th - sat behind the pacesetter - edged in front by a whisker rounding into the straight - overtaken 4 out - swept back in command soon after - lost that advantage almost immediately - pushed along between the final two obstacles - fought back in front inside the last 150 yards and kept finding more to win | 1/11 | 10-13 | 94 | 69B | 115A | Sean Bowen | 9/2 | |
| 08 Jul 24+25d | Worcester | Download The AK Bets App Handicap Chase | 2/13 | 2½ | 11-2 | 93 | 84B | 110A | Sean Bowen | 9/2 |
| 13 Jun 24+51d | Worcester | JenningsBet In Bromyard Novices' Handicap Chase | 3/9 | 4¾ | 11-12 | 93 | 86A | 114A | James Best | 11/1 |
| 23 Apr 24+170d | Southwell | Liz And Izzy's HOAP Podcast Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle | PU/14 | — | 11-6 | 94 | — | — | Sean Bowen | 16/1 |
| 2023 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 05 Nov 23+33d | Huntingdon | Price Boosts On Football At Rhino.Bet Handicap Hurdle | 3/7 | 9 | 10-8 | 97 | 98A | 96B | Harry Atkins | 5/1 |
| 03 Oct 23+76d | Southwell | Paul Ferguson's Jumpers To Follow Conditional Jockeys' Training Series Handicap Hurdle | 5/11 | 1½ | 11-6 | 98 | 109A | 93B | Harry Atkins | 17/2 |
| 19 Jul 23+34d | Uttoxeter | Uttoxeter Ladies Day On 28th July Novices' Handicap Hurdle | 2/11 | ½ | 11-13 | 95 | 109B | 123A | Sean Bowen | 16/1 |
| 15 Jun 23+157d | Worcester | Appliance Solutions Of Ledbury Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) | 5/10 | 7½ | 11-2 | — | 94A | 99A | Sean Bowen | 40/1 |
| 09 Jan 23+41d | Taunton | Invest Southwest Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div 1) | PU/10 | — | 11-8 | — | — | — | Adam Wedge | 125/1 |
| 2022 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 29 Nov 22+148d | Southwell | Follow vickersracing On Twitter Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) | 9/14 | 4¼ | 11-4 | — | 63C | 96C | Sean Bowen | 50/1 |
| 04 Jul 22+61d | Worcester | Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) (Div 2) | 5/9 | 11 | 10-12 | — | 104C | 89C | Brian Hughes | 20/1 |
| 04 May 22 | Kelso | Shirley Winthrop Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) | 5/7 | 5 | 10-10 | — | 118A | 91A | Brian Hughes | 7/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Blazing Court won?
- Blazing Court (IRE) won 1 of 27 archived starts between 2022 and 2026, a strike rate of 3.7%. Placed 5 times in total (18.5% of starts).
- Who trains Blazing Court?
- Blazing Court (IRE) is trained by John Dixon, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 7 November 2026.
- Who is Blazing Court's sire?
- Blazing Court (IRE) is by Court Cave (IRE) out of Bright Blaze (IRE), whose sire is Shernazar (GB).
- What going does Blazing Court prefer?
- Blazing Court (IRE) has the best record on good going: 1 win from 23 starts (4.3%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Blazing Court's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 76, from the run on 7 November 2026. The highest on record is 98.
- What is Blazing Court's sire's record?
- Court Cave (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 10.1% of 7,969 runs since Aug 2008 (553 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on heavy going: 6.8% from 937.
- Who are Blazing Court's siblings?
- Out of Bright Blaze (IRE), Blazing Court (IRE) has 4 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: Blaze A Trail (IRE) (7). Highest grade won: Class 2 (Superstylin (IRE)). The wins came over 2m–2m4f. As at Nov 2026.