Horse profile
Candy (GB)
19 runs · 12 courses · from May 2024
As at 18 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
4 wins · Ayr, Redcar & Newbury
Ran 28 days ago · 23rd of 24
Last raced off OR 97
KTB Profile
Candy (GB) is a colt with four wins from 19 starts including a Listed success in the William Hill Two Year Old Trophy at Redcar in Oct 2024. All four wins came over 6f – 7f with three on soft ground and one on good. He has won twice from three starts at Ayr. His last run was a 23 of 24 finish in the Ladbrokes Ayr Gold Cup at Ayr in Sep 2026 off an official rating of 97.
Based on 19 archived runs · run-style from 5 commented runs · updated 18 Oct 2026
- 4–19Wins / Runs
- 21.1%Strike rate
- 6 (31.6%)Placed
- +20.25£1 level staken=19 at SP
- 3.39Fair A/E n=19 · 2.82 incl. margin
- 99Highest OR
- 48dAvg 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 rating97↓ 2lb off peak
97
70–99
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 82
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 7 | 114A | 78 | 2 · -20 / -29 |
| Good to Firm | 4 | 90C | 71.5 | 1 · — |
| Soft | 4 | 130C | 89.5 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 2 | 74A | 71.5 | — |
| Heavy | 1 | — | — | 1 · — |
| Good to Soft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 11 | 130C | 83 | 2 · -22 / -35.5 |
| Under 6f | 8 | 90C | 76 | 2 · -20 / -29 |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 19 figures from 19 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 5 analysed runs
- Held up 2 (40%) · 0 wins
- Led 2 (40%) · 2 wins
- Prominent 1 (20%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 8.7% of 3,499 runs since Jan 2008 (350 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 40 | 3 | 7.5% | −1.2 | — |
| Good to Firm | 697 | 68 | 9.8% | +1.1 | 0 from 4 |
| Good | 800 | 62 | 7.8% | −0.9 | 1 from 7 |
| Good to Soft | 355 | 39 | 11% | +2.3 | 0 from 1 |
| Soft | 324 | 31 | 9.6% | +0.9 | 3 from 4 |
| Heavy | 93 | 5 | 5.4% | −3.3 | 0 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 1,190 | 98 | 8.2% | −0.5 | 0 from 2 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 1,140 | 126 | 11.1% | +2.4 | 0 from 8 |
| 6f – 7f | 1,953 | 154 | 7.9% | −0.8 | 4 from 11 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 327 | 20 | 6.1% | −2.6 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 55 | 5 | 9.1% | +0.4 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 7 | 0 | 0% | −8.7 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 17 | 1 | 5.9% | −2.8 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 17 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
1 sibling in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Wopbopaloomop (GB) (1 win).
The wins came over 6f; the highest grade won is Class 6 (Wopbopaloomop (GB)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wopbopaloomop (GB) | 5 | 1 | 6f | Class 6 |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 7 | 1 | 14% | +1.00 |
| Good to Firm | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Soft | 4 | 3 | 75% | +27.25 |
| Standard (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Good to Soft | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 2 | 9 | 2 | 22% | +8.00 |
| Class 1 | 4 | 1 | 25% | +15.00 |
| Class 4 | 4 | 1 | 25% | −0.75 |
| Class 5 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascot | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Ayr | 3 | 2 | 67% | +14.00 |
| Newbury | 2 | 1 | 50% | +1.25 |
| York | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Goodwood | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newmarket | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Haydock | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Redcar | 1 | 1 | 100% | +18.00 |
| Lingfield (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sandown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Bath | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 11 | 4 | 36% | +28.25 |
| Under 6f | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Wood | 12 | 4 | 33% | +27.25 |
| Ryan Sexton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jack Callan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Saffie Osborne | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| James Doyle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Darragh Keenan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Rob Hornby | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Hollie Doyle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 18 | 4 | 22% | +21.25 |
| Hood | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2025 | 7 | 1 | 14% | +2.00 |
| 2024 | 8 | 3 | 38% | +22.25 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep 26+31d | Ayr | Ladbrokes Ayr Gold Cup (Class 2 Heritage Handicap) Ran up with the pace on the far flank - lost touch inside the final two furlongs - allowed to finish in own time well beaten | 23/24 | 13 | 8-13 | 97 | -22C | 70C | Ryan Sexton | 28/1 |
| 19 Aug 26+22d | York | Hong Kong Jockey Club World Pool Handicap Stakes (Heritage Handicap) Settled up with the pace on the far flank - pushed along and dropped back approaching 3f out - faded rapidly with 2f left - well beaten before the furlong marker - finished last of all | 21/21 | 26 | 9-5 | 97 | -20C | 64C | George Wood | 25/1 |
| 28 Jul 26+38d | Goodwood | Coral Rewards Shaker Handicap Stakes Settled up with the pace on the near flank - driven hard approaching 2f out - tack slipped and dropped away quickly thereafter | 23/23 | 44 | 9-2 | 97 | -38C | 43C | Jack Callan | 40/1 |
| 20 Jun 26+259d | Ascot | Wokingham Stakes (Heritage Handicap) Held a forward position through the middle stages - dropped away rapidly with 2f left - almost eased down entering the final furlong - beaten a long way in 27th | 27/27 | 39 | 9-2 | 98 | -49C | 64C | Saffie Osborne | 50/1 |
| 04 Oct 25+14d | Ascot | BetMGM Rous Stakes (Listed) Sprang to the front early - pressed for the lead approaching final furlong then lost command - unable to find more close home - beaten 2.25 lengths in 6th | 6/10 | ½ | 9-3 | 98 | 82B | 94A | George Wood | 9/2 |
| 20 Sep 25+14d | Ayr | Ladbrokes Ayr Silver Cup Handicap Held middle of the pack near the far rail early - went ahead of that bunch inside the last two furlongs - hit the front approaching the final furlong - kept finding more to the line | 1/25 | 9-10 | 92 | 130C | 116A | George Wood | 8/1 | |
| 06 Sep 25+58d | Ascot | Racing To School Reaches 250,000 Handicap Clear early advantage towards the stand rail - pushed along a furlong out then drifted left and overtaken approaching final furlong - dropped to third then slipped back again close home | 4/19 | ½ | 9-7 | 92 | 110C | 108A | George Wood | 28/1 |
| 10 Jul 25+20d | Newmarket | Bet Boost At bet365 Handicap (Heritage Handicap) Settled towards the stand rail early - up with the pace - pressed for effort before fading over a furlong out - well held at the finish | 17/17 | 2½ | 9-0 | 95 | 65C | 67C | George Wood | 50/1 |
| 20 Jun 25+27d | Ascot | Palace Of Holyroodhouse Stakes (Handicap) Settled near the far rail behind the pace - pushed along and drifted markedly right inside final 2f - dropped away rapidly to finish well held | 20/24 | hd | 9-7 | 98 | 90C | 83A | George Wood | 40/1 |
| 24 May 25+24d | Haydock | Betfred Sandy Lane Stakes (Group 2) Held handy early - pressed for effort with 2f left - slipped back inside final furlong - well held at the finish | 7/9 | 8½ | 9-2 | 99 | 77A | 70A | George Wood | 50/1 |
| 30 Apr 25+207d | Ascot | eventmasters.co.uk Commonwealth Cup Trial Stakes (Group 3) (Registered As The Pavilion Stakes) Went straight to front - pressed for effort and lost command inside final two furlongs - dropped away close home - finished 6th | 6/10 | 1¾ | 9-3 | 99 | 78A | 86A | George Wood | 40/1 |
| 05 Oct 24+15d | Redcar | William Hill Two Year Old Trophy (Listed) Set the pace from the off - pushed along with a furlong left and edged right entering the last stretch - held on to score | 1/19 | 9-0 | 85 | 96C | 112A | George Wood | 18/1 | |
| 20 Sep 24+15d | Ayr | Get Home Safe With Thistle Cabs EBF Nursery Tracked the pace from the wide berth - went ahead entering the final furlong before being pushed out - kept finding more to the line for the win | 1/9 | 9-1 | 76 | 114A | 92A | George Wood | 7/1 | |
| 05 Sep 24+20d | Newbury | Get Daily Racing Specials At BetVictor Nursery Set the pace from the off - urged forward 2f out - driven approaching the final furlong - met resistance in the closing stages - dug in to hold on - won by a whisker | 1/3 | 9-3 | 74 | 83C | 75C | George Wood | 9/4 | |
| 16 Aug 24+24d | Newbury | Watch Weekend Winners With BetVictor Nursery Held up eagerly sharing second early - went to front a furlong out - pushed along inside the final furlong before losing the advantage close to the line - stayed on well to hold the rest | 2/12 | 1 | 8-8 | 70 | 87B | 85A | George Wood | 20/1 |
| 23 Jul 24+39d | Lingfield (AW) | Get Raceday Ready Nursery | 6/9 | 1¼ | 9-6 | 72 | 74A | 66A | James Doyle | 9/2 |
| 14 Jun 24+10d | Sandown | British Ebf Novice Stakes (GBB Race) | 6/12 | hd | 9-7 | — | 82A | 82A | Darragh Keenan | 50/1 |
| 04 Jun 24+20d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Get Raceday Ready EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) | 6/11 | ¾ | 9-5 | — | 69A | 60A | Rob Hornby | 40/1 |
| 15 May 24 | Bath | Daily Price Boosts At Yeeehaaa.Bet British EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) | 6/14 | 3¾ | 9-7 | — | 78C | 57A | Hollie Doyle | 7/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Candy (GB) won?
- Candy (GB) won 4 of 19 archived starts between 2024 and 2026, a strike rate of 21.1%. Placed 6 times in total (31.6% of starts).
- Who trains Candy (GB)?
- Candy (GB) is trained by Richard Spencer, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 19 September 2026.
- Who is Candy (GB)'s sire?
- Candy (GB) is by Ardad (IRE) out of Danzena (GB), whose sire is Denounce.
- What going does Candy (GB) prefer?
- Candy (GB) has the best record on soft going: 3 wins from 4 starts (75%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Candy (GB)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 97, from the run on 19 September 2026. The highest on record is 99.
- What is Candy (GB)'s sire's record?
- Ardad (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 8.7% of 3,499 runs since Jan 2008 (350 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Candy (GB)'s siblings?
- Out of Danzena (GB), Candy (GB) has 1 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Wopbopaloomop (GB) (1). Highest grade won: Class 6 (Wopbopaloomop (GB)). The wins came over 6f. As at Oct 2026.