Horse profile
Blue Lakota (IRE)
25 runs · 8 courses · from Jun 2024
As at 18 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
5 wins · Newcastle (AW), Southwell (AW) & Chelmsford City (AW)
Off 123 days · 8th of 10
Last raced off OR 61
KTB Profile
Blue Lakota is a gelding who has won five of 25 starts, all five on the all-weather. He recorded three wins at Newcastle, one at Southwell and one at Chelmsford City, with two coming under 6f and three over 6f to 7f. His last win came at Newcastle in Jan 2026 off a mark of 72. He finished eighth of 10 at Thirsk in Jun 2026.
Based on 25 archived runs · run-style from 8 commented runs · updated 18 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
All wins on AW
OR ↓ 13lb off peak
- 5–25Wins / Runs
- 20%Strike rate
- 11 (44%)Placed
- −0.43£1 level staken=25 at SP
- 1.48Fair A/E n=25 · 1.26 incl. margin
- 74Highest OR
- 31dAvg 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 rating61↓ 13lb off peak
61
55–74
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 104
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) | 17 | 110A | 87 | 8 · 110 / 97.5 |
| Good | 4 | 87B | 56.5 | 2 · 87 / 69 |
| Good to Firm | 2 | 66A | 62 | — |
| Good to Soft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Soft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 13 | 104A | 87 | 7 · 104 / 95 |
| 6f – 7f | 12 | 110A | 83.5 | 3 · 110 / 92 |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 25 figures from 25 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 8 analysed runs
- Held up 4 (50%) · 0 wins
- Led 3 (38%) · 2 wins
- Prominent 1 (13%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 12.5% of 2,859 runs since Jan 2008 (353 horses).
Strongest on good to firm going: 17.2% from 425. Strongest at trips under 6f (all codes): 16.3% from 575. Weakest over 1m2f – 1m4f (all codes): 4.8% from 189.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 4 | 0 | 0% | −12.5 | — |
| Good to Firm | 425 | 73 | 17.2% | +4.7 | 0 from 2 |
| Good | 737 | 78 | 10.6% | −1.9 | 0 from 4 |
| Good to Soft | 288 | 31 | 10.8% | −1.7 | 0 from 1 |
| Soft | 379 | 47 | 12.4% | −0.1 | 0 from 1 |
| Heavy | 111 | 13 | 11.7% | −0.8 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 915 | 114 | 12.5% | 0 | 5 from 17 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 575 | 94 | 16.3% | +3.8 | 2 from 13 |
| 6f – 7f | 1,561 | 199 | 12.7% | +0.2 | 3 from 12 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 519 | 53 | 10.2% | −2.3 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 189 | 9 | 4.8% | −7.7 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 9 | 0 | 0% | −12.5 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | +4.2 | — |
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
5 siblings in the archive, 3 winners — best of them Court Drive (IRE) (7 wins).
The wins came over 5f–2m1f; the highest grade won is Class 3 (Byron Hill (IRE)).
Family form: Court Drive (IRE) won at Bath, 8 Oct 2026.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court Drive (IRE) | 38 | 7 | 5f–7f | Class 5 |
| Byron Hill (IRE) | 46 | 4 | 1m6f–2m1f | Class 3 |
| Dominus (IRE) | 14 | 3 | 6f–7f | Class 4 |
| Barefoot Baby (IRE) | 6 | 0 | — | — |
| Gwen Tennyson (IRE) | 12 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (AW) | 17 | 5 | 29% | +7.57 |
| Good | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Good to Firm | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Good to Soft | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Soft | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 5 | 12 | 3 | 25% | +8.83 |
| Class 4 | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Class 6 | 4 | 2 | 50% | −0.26 |
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle (AW) | 10 | 3 | 30% | +8.33 |
| Southwell (AW) | 6 | 1 | 17% | −1.67 |
| Carlisle | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Thirsk | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Musselburgh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Doncaster | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Chelmsford City (AW) | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.91 |
| Hamilton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 13 | 2 | 15% | −5.59 |
| 6f – 7f | 12 | 3 | 25% | +5.16 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Eaves | 9 | 1 | 11% | −7.17 |
| Kevin Stott | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Jack Callan | 3 | 1 | 33% | +2.50 |
| Warren Fentiman | 3 | 1 | 33% | −1.09 |
| Jack Nicholls | 2 | 1 | 50% | +9.00 |
| Mason Paetel | 2 | 1 | 50% | +2.33 |
| Shane Gray | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Oisin McSweeney | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 1 | 13% | +3.00 |
| 2025 | 9 | 2 | 22% | +0.83 |
| 2024 | 8 | 2 | 25% | −4.26 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jun 26+29d | Thirsk | Next Meeting Wednesday 1st July - Book Now Handicap Held a central position early - pushed along inside final two furlongs and close to the pace turning in - lost ground quickly after finishing 8th | 8/10 | 1¾ | 9-6 | 61 | 87B | 68A | Oisin McSweeney | 25/1 |
| 18 May 26+41d | Carlisle | Racing TV Handicap Sent clear in front - pushed along approaching final 2f and lost the advantage inside final furlong - unable to find more finished well held in 10th | 10/10 | 11 | 8-12 | 64 | 51C | 36C | Kevin Stott | 7/1 |
| 07 Apr 26+19d | Southwell (AW) | Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap Drifted left at the outset - settled towards the back before making progress and pushed along a furlong out - finished strongly to snatch second late | 2/8 | 1½ | 9-3 | 74 | 86A | 77A | Jack Callan | 7/2 |
| 19 Mar 26+23d | Newcastle (AW) | Midnite Ain't Your Grandad's Bookie Handicap Sat in third early - improved into contention two out - driven up to briefly hit the front approaching the final furlong - edged back to finish fourth having conceded a couple of spots close home - kept going to the line | 4/6 | nk | 9-1 | 74 | 104A | 84B | Kevin Stott | 11/5F |
| 24 Feb 26+13d | Newcastle (AW) | Midnite Are Upping The Betting Game Handicap Pulled hard early - up near the front - hit the front after 2f - niggled approaching 2f out - under pressure 1f out - drifted right before collared inside the final furlong - faded and dropped to third | 3/12 | ½ | 9-8 | 74 | 110A | 94A | Kevin Stott | 8/1 |
| 11 Feb 26+26d | Southwell (AW) | Midnite, Building The Future Of Betting Handicap Fought the bridle early - settled towards the back before improving under pressure 2f out - weakened close home to finish sixth | 6/11 | nk | 9-3 | 74 | 92A | 79A | Jack Nicholls | 11/1 |
| 16 Jan 26+15d | Newcastle (AW) | Midnite Are Upping The Betting Game Apprentice Handicap (Div 1) Set the pace throughout - driven forward with a furlong to go and drifted left under pressure - stayed on strongly to score | 1/9 | 9-8 | 72 | 69A | 90A | Jack Nicholls | 10/1 | |
| 01 Jan 26+44d | Newcastle (AW) | Midnite Are Upping The Betting Game Handicap Close up with front group early - pushed along and drifted right approaching final furlong - kept responding to the line to finish second beaten a neck | 2/12 | ½ | 8-9 | 71 | 100A | 81A | Warren Fentiman | 18/1 |
| 18 Nov 25+11d | Newcastle (AW) | Join The Midnite Movement Handicap Held up close to the pace - pressed for effort inside final furlong - dropped away near line - finished seventh | 7/12 | ½ | 8-9 | 71 | 95A | 69A | Jack Callan | 11/2 |
| 07 Nov 25+47d | Newcastle (AW) | Make The Move To Midnite Handicap Settled just off the front group - angled right and asked for effort with a furlong left - responded to hit front near the line - narrowly prevailed at the finish | 1/14 | 9-1 | 67 | 103B | 85A | Jack Callan | 9/2 | |
| 21 Sep 25+51d | Southwell (AW) | Free Bets On attheraces.com Handicap (Div 2) Tracked the front group on the wide path - pressed for effort 2f out - dropped away inside the final furlong to finish 6th | 6/14 | ¾ | 9-0 | 69 | 92B | 72A | Mason Paetel | 12/1 |
| 01 Aug 25+17d | Southwell (AW) | Prestige Safety Services PPE And Workwear Handicap Sat close to the pace early - pushed along with 1f left - dropped away inside final 110 yards - finished eighth | 8/12 | ¾ | 9-8 | 71 | 84A | 72A | Shane Gray | 12/1 |
| 15 Jul 25+38d | Thirsk | thirskracecourse.net Handicap Raced just behind the pace on the outside - pressed for effort with 2f left - lost ground inside final furlong - finished sixth | 6/7 | 4 | 9-1 | 67 | 100A | 57A | Tom Eaves | 40/1 |
| 07 Jun 25+43d | Musselburgh | Edinburgh Gin Seaside Handicap Slow to break - held up at the rear throughout - well held at the finish | 10/10 | 1½ | 8-10 | 72 | 62A | 44A | Shane Gray | 33/1 |
| 25 Apr 25+41d | Doncaster | Free Tips Daily On attheraces.com Handicap Reared a touch at the off - travelled close to the front then pressed for effort 2f out - dropped away inside the final furlong to finish eighth | 8/8 | 4 | 9-4 | 73 | 58A | 38A | Tom Eaves | 8/1 |
| 15 Mar 25+60d | Southwell (AW) | Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Handicap Tracked pace-setter early - drifted left inside final furlong dropping to third - faded fast through closing stages - finished 9th | 9/11 | nk | 8-11 | 73 | 92A | 65A | Tom Eaves | 12/1 |
| 14 Jan 25+17d | Southwell (AW) | Weekly 5 Free Bet With BetUK Handicap Settled with plenty of enthusiasm early - set the pace throughout - drifted right approaching the bend 4f from home and again inside the final furlong - battled on well under pressure through the closing stages - just fended off the runner-up at the line | 1/8 | 9-2 | 71 | 86A | 77A | Mason Paetel | 10/3 | |
| 28 Dec 24+9d | Newcastle (AW) | Win 1M With BetMGM's Golden Goals Nursery Stumbled on departure - held up in the back half of the field - short of a gap approaching the final furlong - picked up strongly once in the open over the last 110 yards - took third close home but the gap to the front had opened too far | 3/10 | nk | 9-3 | 71 | 83A | 68A | Warren Fentiman | 11/4F |
| 19 Dec 24+7d | Chelmsford City (AW) | Sky Bet For The Fans Nursery Urged forward early - settled mid-pack - went wide entering straight - squeezed for space with a furlong left - hit front soon after - stayed on strongly to score | 1/8 | 9-8 | 60 | 83A | 74A | Warren Fentiman | 10/11F | |
| 12 Dec 24+20d | Newcastle (AW) | BetMGM: It's Showtime Nursery Sat close to front early - took over at halfway - opened a gap approaching final furlong - driven out to finish going away | 1/9 | 9-7 | 60 | 87A | 87A | Tom Eaves | 5/6F | |
| 22 Nov 24+21d | Newcastle (AW) | Stay Safe Players With BetMGM Nursery Went straight to front - driven with two furlongs remaining then overtaken inside final furlong - stayed on for second unable to reel in winner | 2/11 | ¾ | 8-10 | 57 | 82A | 80A | Tom Eaves | 9/2 |
| 01 Nov 24+64d | Newcastle (AW) | Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Nursery Went straight to the front under pressure - driven approaching final furlong and battled on strongly - caught close home to miss out by a nose | 2/6 | shd | 9-7 | 55 | 70A | 76B | Tom Eaves | 15/8F |
| 29 Aug 24+54d | Carlisle | Premier Electrical EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Tracked front group early - urged forward with two furlongs left - lost touch soon after - finished well held in 10th | 10/10 | 1½ | 9-4 | — | 75A | 52A | Tom Eaves | 150/1 |
| 06 Jul 24+34d | Carlisle | Diff-Ability 'Ability Over Disability' EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) | 9/10 | nk | 9-4 | — | 66A | 53A | Tom Eaves | 22/1 |
| 02 Jun 24 | Hamilton | Cure Leukaemia Ebf Novice Stakes (GBB Race) | 6/6 | 1¼ | 9-7 | — | 48A | 52B | Tom Eaves | 18/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Blue Lakota (IRE) won?
- Blue Lakota (IRE) won 5 of 25 archived starts between 2024 and 2026, a strike rate of 20%. Placed 11 times in total (44% of starts).
- Who trains Blue Lakota (IRE)?
- Blue Lakota (IRE) is trained by Kevin Ryan, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 16 June 2026.
- Who is Blue Lakota (IRE)'s sire?
- Blue Lakota (IRE) is by Sioux Nation (USA) out of Gwen Lady Byron (IRE), whose sire is Dandy Man.
- What going does Blue Lakota (IRE) prefer?
- Blue Lakota (IRE) has the best record on standard (aw) going: 5 wins from 17 starts (29.4%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Blue Lakota (IRE)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 61, from the run on 16 June 2026. The highest on record is 74.
- What is Blue Lakota (IRE)'s sire's record?
- Sioux Nation (USA)'s progeny in our archive have won 12.5% of 2,859 runs since Jan 2008 (353 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on good to firm going: 17.2% from 425. Strongest at trips under 6f (all codes): 16.3% from 575. Weakest over 1m2f – 1m4f (all codes): 4.8% from 189.
- Who are Blue Lakota (IRE)'s siblings?
- Out of Gwen Lady Byron (IRE), Blue Lakota (IRE) has 5 other produce in our archive, 3 of them winners. Most wins: Court Drive (IRE) (7). Highest grade won: Class 3 (Byron Hill (IRE)). The wins came over 5f–2m1f. As at Oct 2026.