Born To Surprise (GB)
Born To Surprise (GB) is 3 from 22. Hasn't won since May 2014. Every win has come on good or faster ground (0 from 6 on softer). All 3 wins have come over 6f – 7f.
- 3–22Wins / Runs
- 13.6%Strike rate
- 6 (27.3%)Placed
- −5.75£1 level staken=22 at SP
- 1.31Fair A/E n=22 · 1.10 incl. margin
- 97Highest OR
- 24dBetween runs (median)longest 218 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.
KTB Speed and Rating
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
Progeny in our archive have won 11.8% of 16,034 runs since Apr 2008 (1,161 horses).
Strongest on firm going: 20.7% from 198. Weakest on soft going: 7.9% from 1,194.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 198 | 41 | 20.7% | +8.9 | — |
| Good to Firm | 3,251 | 399 | 12.3% | +0.5 | 0 from 3 |
| Good | 3,146 | 328 | 10.4% | −1.4 | 3 from 10 |
| Good to Soft | 1,310 | 130 | 9.9% | −1.9 | 0 from 2 |
| Soft | 1,194 | 94 | 7.9% | −3.9 | 0 from 4 |
| Heavy | 273 | 25 | 9.2% | −2.6 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 6,662 | 883 | 13.3% | +1.5 | 0 from 3 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 3,861 | 521 | 13.5% | +1.7 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 8,009 | 951 | 11.9% | +0.1 | 3 from 15 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 2,755 | 289 | 10.5% | −1.3 | 0 from 6 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 1,025 | 102 | 10% | −1.8 | 0 from 1 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 273 | 26 | 9.5% | −2.3 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 102 | 10 | 9.8% | −2 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 9 | 1 | 11.1% | −0.7 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Apr 2008 · as at 4 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
4 siblings in the archive, 4 winners — best of them Sudden Wonder (IRE) (3 wins).
The wins came over 6f–1m3f; the highest grade won is Class 2 (Sudden Wonder (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sudden Wonder (IRE) | 9 | 3 | 1m–1m2½f | Class 2 |
| Sand Skier (GB) | 39 | 3 | 6f–1m3f | Class 4 |
| Star Surprise (GB) | 15 | 2 | 7f–1m | Class 4 |
| Lovely Surprise (IRE) | 6 | 1 | 1m½f | Class 5 |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 10 | 3 | 30% | +6.25 |
| Soft | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Standard (AW) | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Good to Firm | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 3 | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| Class 2 | 8 | 1 | 13% | +0.50 |
| Class 1 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class 5 | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.75 |
| Class 4 | 1 | 1 | 100% | +4.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascot | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Doncaster | 4 | 2 | 50% | +7.25 |
| Yarmouth | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Lingfield (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Newmarket | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Windsor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Lingfield | 1 | 1 | 100% | +4.00 |
| Kempton (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newbury | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Goodwood | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Warwick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 15 | 3 | 20% | +1.25 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Spencer | 9 | 2 | 22% | +2.25 |
| Amir Quinn | 5 | 1 | 20% | +0.00 |
| William Twiston-Davies | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Miss Hayley Moore | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Stevie Donohoe | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tom Eaves | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Paul Hanagan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tom Queally | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Darren Egan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 21 | 3 | 14% | −4.75 |
| Visor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 8 | 1 | 13% | −3.00 |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2012 | 7 | 2 | 29% | +4.25 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
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 | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 · 8 runs | |||||||||
| 24 Aug 14+29d | Yarmouth | toteexacta Handicap | 5/7 | ¾ | 9-11 | 94 | 83A | Amir Quinn | 8/1 |
| 26 Jul 14+10d | Ascot | Longines Handicap (Ladies' Race) (For Lady Amateur Riders) | 2/13 | shd | 10-7 | 90 | 107A | Miss Hayley Moore | 12/1 |
| 16 Jul 14+44d | Lingfield (AW) | Paul Kelleway Memorial Classified Stakes | 7/11 | 2¼ | 9-6 | 90 | 83A | Amir Quinn | 25/1 |
| 02 Jun 14+23d | Windsor | Unibet By Players For Players Handicap | 5/9 | 2 | 9-3 | 91 | 82A | Stevie Donohoe | 10/1 |
| 10 May 14+35d | Lingfield | totepool.com Handicap | 1/8 | 9-7 | 85 | 99A | Amir Quinn | 4/1 | |
| 05 Apr 14+7d | Lingfield (AW) | Ladbrokes Handicap | 4/9 | nk | 9-1 | 85 | 78A | Amir Quinn | 6/1 |
| 29 Mar 14+24d | Doncaster | William Hill Spring Mile (Handicap) (Str) | 13/22 | 2 | 9-6 | 88 | 68C | Amir Quinn | 25/1 |
| 05 Mar 14+152d | Kempton (AW) | Betdaq - Sports Betting Exchange Handicap | 9/13 | ¾ | 8-10 | 88 | 75A | Tom Eaves | 20/1 |
| 2013 · 6 runs | |||||||||
| 04 Oct 13+27d | Ascot | Willis Group E.B.F. Classified Stakes (Str) | 10/11 | 27 | 9-2 | 90 | 57C | Jamie Spencer | 8/1 |
| 07 Sep 13+21d | Ascot | Fly London Southend Airport Handicap | 14/17 | ½ | 8-8 | 92 | 62A | William Twiston-Davies | 14/1 |
| 17 Aug 13+71d | Newbury | Betfred Mobile Sports Ladies Day Handicap (Str) | 4/14 | 1 | 9-10 | 93 | 99A | Paul Hanagan | 10/1 |
| 07 Jun 13+6d | Newmarket | Lloyds Tsb Cardnet Handicap | 7/15 | ½ | 9-2 | 95 | 86A | William Twiston-Davies | 10/1 |
| 01 Jun 13+21d | Doncaster | Ladbrokes Handicap | 6/15 | 2¼ | 9-4 | 95 | 90A | Tom Queally | 13/2 |
| 11 May 13+218d | Ascot | Betfred Victoria Cup (Handicap) | 13/26 | ½ | 8-10 | 96 | 83A | Darren Egan | 16/1 |
| 2012 · 7 runs | |||||||||
| 05 Oct 12+23d | Ascot | Pwc Handicap | 11/14 | ½ | 9-3 | 97 | 66A | Jamie Spencer | 5/1 |
| 12 Sep 12+40d | Doncaster | Elements Medispa Handicap | 1/14 | 9-2 | 92 | 100A | Jamie Spencer | 15/2 | |
| 03 Aug 12+23d | Goodwood | RSA Thoroughbred Stakes (Group 3) | 13/14 | 14 | 9-0 | 92 | 65C | Jamie Spencer | 33/1 |
| 11 Jul 12+20d | Yarmouth | bet365 Handicap | 2/9 | nk | 9-6 | 90 | 92A | Jamie Spencer | 2/1F |
| 21 Jun 12+63d | Ascot | Britannia Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (Str) | 7/29 | 4 | 9-1 | 92 | 87A | Jamie Spencer | 10/1 |
| 19 Apr 12+18d | Newmarket | Novae Bloodstock Insurance Craven Stakes (Group 3) | 8/12 | 2 | 8-12 | 92 | 71A | Jamie Spencer | 15/2 |
| 01 Apr 12+185d | Doncaster | crownhotel-bawtry.com Maiden Stakes | 1/14 | 9-3 | — | 98A | Jamie Spencer | 7/4F | |
| 2011 · 1 run | |||||||||
| 29 Sep 11 | Warwick | E.B.F. 'Black Sam Bellamy' Maiden Stakes (Div 2) | 2/8 | 2¾ | 9-0 | — | 82A | Jamie Spencer | 7/2 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Born To Surprise won?
- Born To Surprise (GB) won 3 of 22 archived starts between 2011 and 2014, a strike rate of 13.6%. Placed 6 times in total (27.3% of starts).
- Who trained Born To Surprise?
- Born To Surprise (GB) was trained by Lee Carter on the most recent run on record, at Yarmouth on 24 August 2014.
- Who is Born To Surprise's sire?
- Born To Surprise (GB) is by Exceed And Excel (AUS) out of Dubai Surprise (IRE), whose sire is King's Best.
- What going does Born To Surprise prefer?
- Born To Surprise (GB) has the best record on good going: 3 wins from 10 starts (30%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Born To Surprise's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 94, from the run on 24 August 2014. The highest on record is 97.
- What is Born To Surprise's sire's record?
- Exceed And Excel (AUS)'s progeny in our archive have won 11.8% of 16,034 runs since Apr 2008 (1,161 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on firm going: 20.7% from 198. Weakest on soft going: 7.9% from 1,194.
- Who are Born To Surprise's siblings?
- Out of Dubai Surprise (IRE), Born To Surprise (GB) has 4 other produce in our archive, 4 of them winners. Most wins: Sudden Wonder (IRE) (3). Highest grade won: Class 2 (Sudden Wonder (IRE)). The wins came over 6f–1m3f. As at Nov 2026.