Horse profile
Captain Colby (USA)
7yo gelding (at last run, Sep 2019) · Last trainer Paul Midgley · Last owner Robert Bradley P T Midgley
by Bernstein (USA) out of Escape To Victory (GB) (Salse)
39 runs · 15 courses · from May 2014
As at 21 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 28 Sep 2019 — 2,579 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Sep 2019 · 8th of 8
6 wins · 5 courses
Headgear returns LTO
Last raced off OR 78
KTB Profile
Captain Colby (USA) is 6 from 39. Hasn't won since Oct 2018. Every win has come on good or faster ground (0 from 10 on softer). Last raced off 78, 23lb below the career-high mark.
Based on 39 archived runs · updated 21 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
Wins on good or faster
OR ↓ 23lb off peak
- 6–39Wins / Runs
- 15.4%Strike rate
- 12 (30.8%)Placed
- +3.00£1 level staken=39 at SP
- 1.60Fair A/E n=39 · 1.35 incl. margin
- 101Highest 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 rating78↓ 23lb off peak
78
78–101
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 96
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 21 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 10 | 102B | 79 | — |
| Good | 9 | 124C | 96 | — |
| Good to Soft | 5 | 124A | 108 | — |
| Soft | 3 | 127C | 101 | — |
| Heavy | 1 | — | — | — |
| Standard (AW) | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 21 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 21 | 124C | 100 | — |
| Under 6f | 8 | 127C | 82 | — |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 29 figures from 29 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 is derived from in-running commentary, which our data provider does not supply for this horse's races.
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Bernstein (USA)
Progeny in our archive have won 12.2% of 691 runs since Jan 2008 (46 horses).
Strongest on standard (aw) going: 16.5% from 212. Strongest over 1m – 1m1f (all codes): 16.2% from 198.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 2 | 0 | 0% | −12.2 | — |
| Good to Firm | 92 | 7 | 7.6% | −4.6 | 1 from 13 |
| Good | 149 | 16 | 10.7% | −1.5 | 5 from 14 |
| Good to Soft | 60 | 5 | 8.3% | −3.9 | 0 from 6 |
| Soft | 113 | 11 | 9.7% | −2.5 | 0 from 3 |
| Heavy | 63 | 10 | 15.9% | +3.7 | 0 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 212 | 35 | 16.5% | +4.3 | 0 from 2 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 43 | 4 | 9.3% | −2.9 | 4 from 15 |
| 6f – 7f | 232 | 25 | 10.8% | −1.4 | 2 from 24 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 198 | 32 | 16.2% | +4 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 87 | 16 | 18.4% | +6.2 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 79 | 4 | 5.1% | −7.1 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 36 | 1 | 2.8% | −9.4 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 15 | 2 | 13.3% | +1.1 | — |
| Over 3m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −12.2 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 20 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Escape To Victory (GB) (Salse)
9 siblings in the archive, 4 winners — best of them Benbaun (IRE) (8 wins).
The wins came over 5f–1m; the highest grade won is Group 1 (Benbaun (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benbaun (IRE) | 35 | 8 | 5f–6f | Group 1 |
| Escape To Glory (USA) | 42 | 5 | 6f–7f | Class 4 |
| Gameplayer Emperor (USA) | 4 | 3 | 6f | Class 4 |
| Time Constraints (USA) | 7 | 1 | 1m | — |
| Woody's Dream (IRE) | 8 | 0 | — | — |
| Queen Of Lyons (USA) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
| Fairy Festival (IRE) | 11 | 0 | — | — |
| Reality Of Dreams (USA) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
| Er Faina (USA) | 8 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 14 | 5 | 36% | +20.00 |
| Good to Firm | 13 | 1 | 8% | −5.00 |
| Good to Soft | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Soft | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Standard (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 2 | 18 | 2 | 11% | −3.00 |
| Class 3 | 13 | 2 | 15% | +5.00 |
| Class 4 | 5 | 1 | 20% | +0.50 |
| Class 1 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class 5 | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.50 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newmarket | 7 | 2 | 29% | +6.50 |
| York | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Doncaster | 6 | 1 | 17% | +1.00 |
| Thirsk | 4 | 1 | 25% | −0.50 |
| Musselburgh | 3 | 1 | 33% | +8.00 |
| Ripon | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Yarmouth | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Newbury | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Haydock | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Catterick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Leicester | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ascot | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Lingfield (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newcastle (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Chester | 1 | 1 | 100% | +6.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 24 | 2 | 8% | −10.50 |
| Under 6f | 15 | 4 | 27% | +13.50 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Robinson | 6 | 1 | 17% | +5.00 |
| William Buick | 4 | 2 | 50% | +11.00 |
| Tom Eaves | 4 | 2 | 50% | +6.50 |
| Pat Cosgrave | 3 | 1 | 33% | +2.50 |
| Graham Lee | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Thomas Brown | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Dougie Costello | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Aaron Jones | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Kevin Stott | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Pat Dobbs | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Toby Eley | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sam Twiston-Davies | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sean Levey | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Silvestre De Sousa | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| David Probert | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Richard Kingscote | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Adam Kirby | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| George Baker | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Antonio Fresu | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Franny Norton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 21 | 3 | 14% | −1.00 |
| Blinkers | 15 | 3 | 20% | +7.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Hood | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 11 | 0 | 0% | −11.00 |
| 2018 | 8 | 2 | 25% | +8.50 |
| 2017 | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| 2016 | 7 | 1 | 14% | +0.00 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 100% | +7.00 |
| 2014 | 4 | 2 | 50% | +6.50 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sep 19+7d | Ripon | Noel Hetherton Memorial Handicap | 8/8 | 44 | 9-0 | 78 | -55C | 30C | Kevin Stott | 7/1 |
| 21 Sep 19+22d | Newmarket | Heath Court Hotel Handicap | 9/9 | 5 | 9-3 | 81 | 81A | 53A | Pat Dobbs | 10/1 |
| 30 Aug 19+14d | Thirsk | Theakston Legendary Ales Best Bitter Handicap | 15/16 | 3¼ | 9-0 | 84 | 124C | 48A | Pat Cosgrave | 28/1 |
| 16 Aug 19+20d | Newmarket | Wsg Sports Signage Supports superjosh Charity Handicap | 9/9 | 2 | 9-7 | 85 | 96B | 63A | Toby Eley | 9/1 |
| 27 Jul 19+28d | Newmarket | Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel Dubai Handicap | 2/5 | 1¼ | 9-12 | 85 | 96C | 82B | Pat Cosgrave | 9/2 |
| 29 Jun 19+21d | York | Follow Sun Racing On Twitter 'Jump Jockeys' Nunthorpe' Handicap | 11/19 | hd | 11-6 | 87 | 63C | 80A | Sam Twiston-Davies | 25/1 |
| 08 Jun 19+24d | Haydock | Betway Dash Handicap | 13/15 | 4½ | 9-2 | 90 | 57C | 59C | Graham Lee | 40/1 |
| 15 May 19+11d | York | Infinity Tyres Handicap | 18/21 | 3¼ | 8-7 | 93 | 72C | 55C | Ben Robinson | 66/1 |
| 04 May 19+14d | Doncaster | Alan Wood Plumbing And Heating Handicap | 11/13 | 1 | 9-7 | 96 | 83C | 64A | Ben Robinson | 20/1 |
| 20 Apr 19+18d | Musselburgh | Scottish Sprint Cup Handicap | 12/16 | 2½ | 8-13 | 98 | 68C | 56A | Ben Robinson | 14/1 |
| 02 Apr 19+164d | Musselburgh | Borderlescott Sprint Trophy Conditions Stakes | 6/8 | 3¼ | 9-2 | 99 | 77A | 61A | Ben Robinson | 7/1 |
| 20 Oct 18+5d | Catterick | William Hill Catterick Dash Handicap | 2/14 | nk | 9-2 | 90 | 127C | 95A | Ben Robinson | 7/2F |
| 15 Oct 18+23d | Musselburgh | Breeders Backing Racing EBF Flying Scotsman Conditions Stakes | 1/7 | 8-13 | 90 | 122A | 100A | Ben Robinson | 10/1 | |
| 22 Sep 18+22d | Newmarket | Zac Howard 30th Birthday Handicap | 1/7 | 9-7 | 85 | 104A | 104A | Pat Cosgrave | 9/2 | |
| 31 Aug 18+93d | Thirsk | Theakston Pale Ale Handicap | 7/14 | 1 | 9-3 | 87 | 100C | 84A | Dougie Costello | 16/1 |
| 30 May 18+11d | Ripon | Directors Cup Handicap | 6/9 | nk | 9-3 | 90 | 102B | 80A | Graham Lee | 7/1 |
| 19 May 18+13d | Thirsk | Watch Racing UK In Stunning HD Handicap | 6/11 | 3 | 9-1 | 91 | 97A | 81A | Aaron Jones | 9/2 |
| 06 May 18+42d | Newmarket | Longholes.com Handicap | 3/15 | ½ | 8-1 | 89 | 102C | 82A | Aaron Jones | 20/1 |
| 25 Mar 18+149d | Doncaster | 32Red Handicap | 5/14 | 1 | 9-3 | 90 | 101C | 97A | Graham Lee | 20/1 |
| 27 Oct 17+10d | Doncaster | Racing Post/SIS Betting Shop Manager Handicap | 11/22 | nk | 8-12 | 90 | 108C | 82A | Sean Levey | 8/1 |
| 17 Oct 17+31d | Leicester | Wreake Handicap | 6/10 | nse | 8-8 | 96 | 124A | 85A | Silvestre De Sousa | 8/1 |
| 16 Sep 17+46d | Doncaster | William Hill Portland Handicap | 7/22 | nk | 8-9 | 92 | 87C | 93A | David Probert | 16/1 |
| 01 Aug 17+38d | Yarmouth | Shirley Gill Memorial Handicap | 7/9 | 2¾ | 9-12 | 95 | 92A | 73A | Richard Kingscote | 9/2 |
| 24 Jun 17+36d | Ascot | Wokingham Stakes (Heritage Handicap) | 22/27 | 1 | 8-12 | 98 | 63C | 62A | Thomas Brown | 50/1 |
| 19 May 17+12d | Newbury | Starlight Handicap | 10/11 | 1¼ | 9-7 | 100 | 100A | 72A | Thomas Brown | 11/1 |
| 07 May 17+36d | Newmarket | Longholes Handicap | 13/14 | 22 | 9-2 | 100 | 29C | 52C | William Buick | 7/1 |
| 01 Apr 17+140d | Doncaster | Betway Cammidge Trophy Stakes (Listed) | 2/13 | 4 | 9-5 | 100 | 111C | 94A | Thomas Brown | 11/1 |
| 12 Nov 16+35d | Lingfield (AW) | Betway Golden Rose Stakes (Listed) | 11/12 | 2¼ | 9-3 | 101 | 103A | 71A | Adam Kirby | 9/1 |
| 08 Oct 16+28d | York | Coral Sprint Trophy (Handicap) | 20/20 | 6 | 9-10 | 101 | 64C | 56C | George Baker | 3/1F |
| 10 Sep 16+24d | Doncaster | Ladbrokes Portland (Handicap) | 1/20 | 9-0 | 95 | — | 105A | William Buick | 6/1J | |
| 17 Aug 16+22d | York | Symphony Group Stakes (Handicap) | 3/20 | 1½ | 9-0 | 95 | — | 101A | William Buick | 14/1 |
| 26 Jul 16+18d | Yarmouth | Martin Foulger Memorial Handicap | UR/9 | — | 9-12 | 95 | — | — | Dougie Costello | 9/2 |
| 08 Jul 16+13d | York | 188bet.co.uk Handicap | 4/19 | ½ | 9-11 | 93 | — | 108A | Antonio Fresu | 16/1 |
| 25 Jun 16+406d | Newcastle (AW) | Betfred Tv Handicap | 13/13 | 2¾ | 9-5 | 95 | — | 48A | Tom Eaves | 16/1 |
| 16 May 15+245d | Newmarket | Junction 17 Cars Sprint Trophy (Handicap) | 1/11 | 9-1 | 89 | — | 107A | William Buick | 7/1 | |
| 13 Sep 14+56d | Chester | Get Better Odds With Betfair Price Rush Nursery | 1/9 | 9-3 | 80 | — | 109A | Tom Eaves | 6/1 | |
| 19 Jul 14+66d | Newbury | Weatherbys Super Sprint | 20/24 | 2½ | 8-3 | 83 | — | 61C | Franny Norton | 20/1 |
| 14 May 14+11d | York | British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes | 4/5 | ½ | 9-4 | 78 | — | 74B | Tom Eaves | 6/4F |
| 03 May 14 | Thirsk | Ten To Follow Entries Close Noon Today Maiden Auction Stakes | 1/10 | 9-5 | — | — | 105A | Tom Eaves | 5/2 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Captain Colby (USA) won?
- Captain Colby (USA) won 6 of 39 archived starts between 2014 and 2019, a strike rate of 15.4%. Placed 12 times in total (30.8% of starts).
- Who trained Captain Colby (USA)?
- Captain Colby (USA) was trained by Paul Midgley on the most recent run on record, at Ripon on 28 September 2019.
- Who is Captain Colby (USA)'s sire?
- Captain Colby (USA) is by Bernstein (USA) out of Escape To Victory (GB), whose sire is Salse.
- What going does Captain Colby (USA) prefer?
- Captain Colby (USA) has the best record on good going: 5 wins from 14 starts (35.7%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Captain Colby (USA)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 78, from the run on 28 September 2019. The highest on record is 101.
- What is Captain Colby (USA)'s sire's record?
- Bernstein (USA)'s progeny in our archive have won 12.2% of 691 runs since Jan 2008 (46 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on standard (aw) going: 16.5% from 212. Strongest over 1m – 1m1f (all codes): 16.2% from 198.
- Who are Captain Colby (USA)'s siblings?
- Out of Escape To Victory (GB), Captain Colby (USA) has 9 other produce in our archive, 4 of them winners. Most wins: Benbaun (IRE) (8). Highest grade won: Group 1 (Benbaun (IRE)). The wins came over 5f–1m. As at Oct 2026.