Horse profile
Castel Gandolfo (IRE)
46 runs · 21 courses · from Jun 2020
As at 8 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
5 wins · 4 courses
Last run 11 Nov 2025 · 8th of 8
Last raced off OR 115
KTB Profile
Castel Gandolfo is 5 from 46, with all five wins over 1m5f – 2m. He has won twice at Market Rasen, and once each at Kelso, Worcester and Fakenham, all in handicaps. The gelding, typically held up, finished 8 of 8 at Huntingdon in Nov 2025 when last seen off an official rating of 115, 12lb below his highest ever mark of 127.
Based on 46 archived runs · run-style from 10 commented runs since Aug 2024 · updated 8 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 12lb off peak
- 5–46Wins / Runs
- 10.9%Strike rate
- 19 (41.3%)Placed
- −20.38£1 level staken=46 at SP
- 0.77Fair A/E n=46 · 0.67 incl. margin
- 127Highest OR
- 31dBetween runs (median)longest 173 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 rating115↓ 12lb off peak
115
68–127
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 105
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 8 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 28 | 134A | 105.5 | 1 run · — |
| Good to Soft | 4 | 122B | 116.5 | — |
| Good to Firm | 3 | 116C | 104 | — |
| Soft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 8 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 29 | 134A | 110 | 1 run · — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 7 | 121B | 105 | — |
Flat
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 8 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (AW) | 1 | — | — | — |
| Good to Firm | 1 | — | — | — |
| Soft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Heavy | 1 | — | — | — |
| Good | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 8 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 3 | 89C | 79 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 2 | 90C | 84 | — |
Of 46 runs looked at, 5 have no figure: obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (2) · not enough races on the card to set the day (under 4) (2) · no standard for this course, surface and code on the window (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 41 figures from 46 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 10 analysed runs since Aug 2024
- Prominent 4 (40%) · 1 win
- Held up 4 (40%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 2 (20%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 11.3% of 21,953 runs since Mar 2011 (1,596 horses).
Strongest on firm going: 15% from 107.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 107 | 16 | 15% | +3.7 | — |
| Good to Firm | 3,694 | 452 | 12.2% | +0.9 | 1 from 4 |
| Good | 4,845 | 510 | 10.5% | −0.8 | 3 from 31 |
| Good to Soft | 2,418 | 251 | 10.4% | −0.9 | 1 from 6 |
| Soft | 2,736 | 254 | 9.3% | −2 | 0 from 2 |
| Heavy | 828 | 71 | 8.6% | −2.7 | 0 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 7,324 | 920 | 12.6% | +1.3 | 0 from 2 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 2,064 | 278 | 13.5% | +2.2 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 10,739 | 1,256 | 11.7% | +0.4 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 5,016 | 546 | 10.9% | −0.4 | 0 from 2 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 2,476 | 237 | 9.6% | −1.7 | 0 from 3 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1,093 | 109 | 10% | −1.3 | 5 from 34 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 475 | 42 | 8.8% | −2.5 | 0 from 7 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 86 | 7 | 8.1% | −3.2 | — |
| Over 3m | 4 | 0 | 0% | −11.3 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Mar 2011 · as at 8 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
7 siblings in the archive, 6 winners — best of them Strike Red (IRE) (10 wins).
The wins came over 6f–2m1½f; the highest grade won is Group 2 (Juliet Capulet (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strike Red (IRE) | 63 | 10 | 6f–6½f | Class 2 |
| Teqany (IRE) | 32 | 8 | 2m–2m1f | Class 2 |
| Birthday Angel (IRE) | 25 | 4 | 1m2f–2m1½f | Class 5 |
| Juliet Capulet (IRE) | 7 | 2 | 7f | Group 2 |
| Juliette Fair (IRE) | 7 | 1 | 6f | — |
| Watch And Shoot (IRE) | 6 | 1 | 7f | Class 5 |
| One More Try (IRE) | 10 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 31 | 3 | 10% | −12.00 |
| Good to Soft | 6 | 1 | 17% | −3.38 |
| Good to Firm | 4 | 1 | 25% | +0.00 |
| Standard (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Soft | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 2 | 16 | 2 | 13% | +0.00 |
| Class 4 | 13 | 3 | 23% | −3.38 |
| Class 3 | 11 | 0 | 0% | −11.00 |
| Class 5 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Rasen | 10 | 2 | 20% | +6.00 |
| Cheltenham | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Worcester | 4 | 1 | 25% | −1.00 |
| Haydock | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Newbury | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Cartmel | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Perth | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Kelso | 2 | 1 | 50% | +2.00 |
| Huntingdon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Bangor-on-Dee | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Stratford | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fakenham | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.62 |
| Exeter | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Taunton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kempton (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newcastle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Musselburgh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Galway | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Roscommon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Gowran Park | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 34 | 5 | 15% | −8.38 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paddy Brennan | 16 | 2 | 13% | −10.38 |
| Jonathan Burke | 10 | 2 | 20% | +6.00 |
| Jack Hogan | 7 | 1 | 14% | −3.00 |
| Liam Harrison | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Fern O'Brien | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Shane Foley | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Silvestre De Sousa | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Henry Brooke | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Max Kendrick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tongue tie + blinkers | 22 | 2 | 9% | −6.00 |
| Tongue tie + cheekpieces | 10 | 2 | 20% | −4.38 |
| Tongue tie | 8 | 1 | 13% | −4.00 |
| None | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 1 | 13% | −4.00 |
| 2024 | 8 | 1 | 13% | +4.00 |
| 2023 | 8 | 1 | 13% | −4.00 |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| 2021 | 9 | 2 | 22% | −3.38 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 40 | 5 | 13% | −14.38 |
| Flat | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| NH Flat | 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 | Spd | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 · 8 runs | ||||||||||
| 11 Nov 25+45d | Huntingdon | PricedUp Supports British Racing Handicap Hurdle Settled just behind the leader early - dropped away 3 out under pressure and soon toiling - faded fast before 2 out to finish well beaten | 8/8 | 6½ | 11-12 | 115 | 78C | 93C | Jack Hogan | 33/1 |
| 27 Sep 25+22d | Market Rasen | Docks Beers Lincoln Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Fought for control early - settled near the back then edged into contention 3 out - dropped away 2 out to finish well beaten | 11/12 | 1½ | 11-0 | 117 | 96B | 107A | Jonathan Burke | 33/1 |
| 05 Sep 25+13d | Worcester | Scaffolding MDS Handicap Hurdle Held up towards the back - urged forward before 3 out - unable to close - finished 8th | 8/8 | 6½ | 12-0 | 120 | 87A | 109A | Jonathan Burke | 12/1 |
| 23 Aug 25+35d | Cartmel | Cartmel Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Held up in the pack - pushed along and lost ground before the final fence - finished eighth | 8/9 | ½ | 12-0 | 121 | 105A | 117A | Jonathan Burke | 16/1 |
| 19 Jul 25+36d | Market Rasen | Unibet Same Race Multi Summer Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Handy in the pack early - jumped awkwardly at the 4th - driven approaching 2 out but unable to close - held on for 8th | 8/14 | 2 | 10-13 | 122 | 122B | 126A | Jonathan Burke | 14/1 |
| 13 Jun 25+27d | Market Rasen | Mark De Triomphe Handicap Hurdle Tracked leaders tightly from inside - moved out to take second before 2 out - hit front at the last - drew away up the run-in holding on comfortably to the line | 1/4 | 11-6 | 116 | 111C | 132B | Jonathan Burke | 3/1 | |
| 17 May 25+31d | Bangor-on-Dee | Bangor-On-Dee Family Fun Day Handicap Hurdle Settled in the pack early - pressed forward approaching 3 out - faded steadily from there - eventually well beaten in 5th | 5/6 | 6 | 11-12 | 118 | 72A | 104B | Jonathan Burke | 17/2 |
| 16 Apr 25+173d | Cheltenham | Cheltenham Pony Racing Authority Graduates Handicap Hurdle (Conditionals/Amateurs) Settled towards the back - crept into contention approaching the last - couldn't threaten the leading group - finished 9th | 9/16 | nk | 10-7 | 120 | 101B | 120A | Fern O'Brien | 25/1 |
| 2024 · 8 runs | ||||||||||
| 25 Oct 24+27d | Cheltenham | Abu Dhabi Digital Markets Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Tracked pace group from inner rail - urged forward but faded before 2 out - eventually well beaten in 9th | 9/10 | 5½ | 11-2 | 121 | 83A | 98A | Jack Hogan | 16/1 |
| 28 Sep 24+42d | Market Rasen | Ferry Ales Brewery Prelude Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Settled towards the back - pushed along and lost touch before 2 out - unable to close approaching the last - finished seventh | 7/8 | 3½ | 10-11 | 122 | 112A | 112A | Jonathan Burke | 9/1 |
| 17 Aug 24+28d | Perth | Scone Estates Stone Of Destiny Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Held up towards back of field - driven into contention before 2 out where baulked and squeezed for space approaching last - finished on one level | 6/12 | 2¼ | 12-0 | 122 | — | 129A | Jonathan Burke | 4/1F |
| 20 Jul 24+36d | Market Rasen | Unibet Daily Industry Best Prices Summer Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) | 1/17 | 10-13 | 117 | 112B | 140A | Jonathan Burke | 11/1 | |
| 14 Jun 24+34d | Market Rasen | Lincs Loos Handicap Hurdle | 3/5 | 7½ | 11-11 | 120 | 88C | 130B | Jonathan Burke | 10/3 |
| 11 May 24+24d | Haydock | Pertemps Network Swinton Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) | 8/17 | 5½ | 10-11 | 123 | — | 112A | Jack Hogan | 28/1 |
| 17 Apr 24+16d | Cheltenham | Cheltenham Pony Racing Authority Graduates Handicap Hurdle (Conditionals & Amateurs) | 6/18 | 2 | 10-12 | 125 | 107B | 123A | Fern O'Brien | 28/1 |
| 01 Apr 24+144d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Get The Inside Track With raceday-ready.com Handicap | 8/10 | 1 | 9-7 | 68 | 79A | 65A | Silvestre De Sousa | 7/1 |
| 2023 · 8 runs | ||||||||||
| 09 Nov 23+13d | Newbury | Bet In Running On BetVictor Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle | 9/11 | 4½ | 11-9 | 126 | 49C | 117C | Liam Harrison | 12/1 |
| 27 Oct 23+27d | Cheltenham | Foundation Developments Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle | 4/18 | 3¼ | 10-12 | 127 | 115B | 132A | Jack Hogan | 18/1 |
| 30 Sep 23+42d | Market Rasen | Ferry Ales Brewery Prelude Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) | 2/11 | 1¼ | 11-12 | 125 | 97A | 141A | Paddy Brennan | 9/2 |
| 19 Aug 23+28d | Perth | Scone Estates Stone Of Destiny Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) | 3/7 | 2½ | 11-6 | 125 | 120B | 128B | Liam Harrison | 7/2 |
| 22 Jul 23+20d | Market Rasen | Unibets Zero% Mission Summer Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) | 2/12 | 1½ | 11-2 | 123 | 122B | 136A | Jack Hogan | 11/1 |
| 02 Jul 23+35d | Cartmel | Oakmere Homes Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) | 5/12 | 4½ | 10-12 | 124 | 121B | 130A | Henry Brooke | 11/1 |
| 28 May 23+50d | Kelso | Elliot Henderson Group Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) | 1/5 | 11-9 | 120 | 116C | 121B | Jack Hogan | 3/1 | |
| 08 Apr 23+156d | Haydock | cavani.co.uk Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Final Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) | 2/13 | 3 | 10-12 | 118 | 122B | 139A | Paddy Brennan | 14/1 |
| 2022 · 8 runs | ||||||||||
| 03 Nov 22+13d | Newbury | Make Your Best Bet At BetVictor Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle | 5/7 | 6½ | 11-2 | 121 | 98A | 110A | Liam Harrison | 11/2 |
| 21 Oct 22+27d | Cheltenham | Showcasing Sustainability Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle | 4/15 | 5½ | 10-7 | 122 | 117B | 128A | Liam Harrison | 11/1 |
| 24 Sep 22+42d | Market Rasen | Ferry Ales Brewery Prelude Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) | 4/12 | ¾ | 10-12 | 122 | 112A | 127A | Jack Hogan | 10/3F |
| 13 Aug 22+28d | Newbury | Rangers Riding Ranch Amateur Jockeys' Handicap | 4/7 | 4½ | 10-8 | 75 | 73A | 72A | Fern O'Brien | 10/3 |
| 16 Jul 22+48d | Market Rasen | Unibet 15 To Go Summer Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) | 2/11 | nk | 10-12 | 120 | 134A | 124A | Paddy Brennan | 12/1 |
| 29 May 22+43d | Kelso | Elliot Henderson Group Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) | 4/6 | nk | 11-3 | 120 | 104A | 114B | Paddy Brennan | 4/1 |
| 16 Apr 22+33d | Haydock | Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Final Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) | 2/11 | ½ | 10-10 | 118 | 104C | 129A | Paddy Brennan | 18/1 |
| 14 Mar 22+94d | Stratford | Complete Cheltenham Festival Coverage On RacingTV Handicap Hurdle | 5/7 | 4¼ | 11-3 | 119 | — | 107A | Paddy Brennan | 9/2 |
| 2021 · 9 runs | ||||||||||
| 10 Dec 21+28d | Cheltenham | Catesby Handicap Hurdle | 7/12 | 1½ | 10-8 | 120 | 112A | 109A | Paddy Brennan | 9/1 |
| 12 Nov 21+113d | Cheltenham | Valda Energy Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) | 2/18 | 2¼ | 11-8 | 118 | 100B | 123A | Max Kendrick | 50/1 |
| 22 Jul 21+17d | Worcester | Taylor Hart And British Gypsum Handicap Hurdle | 2/6 | ¾ | 11-0 | 117 | 112A | 127B | Paddy Brennan | 7/2 |
| 05 Jul 21+23d | Worcester | Read Kevin Blake On attheraces.com Handicap Hurdle | 3/8 | hd | 11-6 | 116 | 112A | 119A | Paddy Brennan | 5/2 |
| 12 Jun 21+20d | Worcester | Follow At The Races On Twitter Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) | 1/6 | 11-8 | 113 | 106A | 118B | Paddy Brennan | 2/1F | |
| 23 May 21+31d | Fakenham | Fakenham Racecourse Caravan & Camping Site Is Open Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) | 1/7 | 10-12 | 112 | — | 132B | Paddy Brennan | 13/8F | |
| 22 Apr 21+14d | Exeter | Beer Taps Back On Heavitree Brewery Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) | 2/4 | nk | 10-11 | 112 | 80C | 113B | Paddy Brennan | 15/8 |
| 08 Apr 21+58d | Taunton | Invest Southwest Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 2/8 | 4¼ | 10-8 | 112 | 91A | 113B | Paddy Brennan | 5/2 |
| 09 Feb 21+73d | Kempton (AW) | Gamble Responsibly With VBet 'Jumpers' Bumper' NH Flat Race | 8/10 | ¾ | 10-8 | — | — | 97A | Paddy Brennan | 4/1 |
| 2020 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 28 Nov 20+24d | Newcastle | Alnorthumbria Veterinary Group Introductory Juvenile Hurdle (GBB Race) | 3/8 | 2½ | 10-12 | — | 110A | 116A | Paddy Brennan | 11/10F |
| 04 Nov 20+95d | Musselburgh | Watch On Racing TV Juvenile Maiden Hurdle | 2/9 | ¾ | 10-12 | — | 95A | 115A | Paddy Brennan | 7/4F |
| 01 Aug 20+25d | Galway | Gloriously Simple With MansionBet Maiden | 3/16 | ¾ | 9-7 | — | 90C | 86A | Shane Foley | 10/3 |
| 07 Jul 20+20d | Roscommon | Irish Stallion Farms EBF (C & G) Maiden | 4/14 | ½ | 9-7 | — | 89C | 68A | Shane Foley | 11/4 |
| 17 Jun 20 | Gowran Park | Irish Stallion Farms EBF (C & G) Maiden (Plus 10) | 2/7 | ¾ | 9-7 | — | 78A | 77A | Shane Foley | 4/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Castel Gandolfo won?
- Castel Gandolfo (IRE) won 5 of 46 archived starts between 2020 and 2025, a strike rate of 10.9%. Placed 19 times in total (41.3% of starts).
- Who trains Castel Gandolfo?
- Castel Gandolfo (IRE) is trained by Fergal O'Brien, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 11 November 2025.
- Who is Castel Gandolfo's sire?
- Castel Gandolfo (IRE) is by Dark Angel (IRE) out of Capulet Monteque (IRE), whose sire is Camacho.
- What going does Castel Gandolfo prefer?
- Castel Gandolfo (IRE) has the best record on good to firm going: 1 win from 4 starts (25%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Castel Gandolfo's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 115, from the run on 11 November 2025. The highest on record is 127.
- What is Castel Gandolfo's sire's record?
- Dark Angel (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 11.3% of 21,953 runs since Mar 2011 (1,596 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on firm going: 15% from 107.
- Who are Castel Gandolfo's siblings?
- Out of Capulet Monteque (IRE), Castel Gandolfo (IRE) has 7 other produce in our archive, 6 of them winners. Most wins: Strike Red (IRE) (10). Highest grade won: Group 2 (Juliet Capulet (IRE)). The wins came over 6f–2m1½f. As at Nov 2026.