Horse profile
Cave Article (IRE)
by Court Cave (IRE) out of Marys Article (IRE) (Definite Article)
16 runs · 12 courses · from Feb 2024
As at 18 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
3 wins · Southwell, Hereford & Sedgefield
Off 159 days
Last raced off OR 83
KTB Profile
Cave Article is a 3 from 16 gelding with all wins at Class 5 level in handicaps. He won at Sedgefield over 3m on soft in Dec 2024 off 74, at Hereford over 3m on good in Apr 2025 off 82, and at Southwell over 2m5f-3m on good in Jun 2025 off 86. Typically held up, he last ran at Southwell in May 2026 off an official rating of 83.
Based on 16 archived runs · run-style from 8 commented runs · updated 18 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
Typically held up
All wins at Class 5
- 3–16Wins / Runs
- 18.8%Strike rate
- 4 (25%)Placed
- −6.75£1 level staken=16 at SP
- 0.90Fair A/E n=16 · 0.81 incl. margin
- 90Highest OR
- 54dAvg 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 rating83↓ 7lb off peak
83
74–90
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 97
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 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 8 | 109A | 85 | 1 · — |
| Soft | 3 | 71A | 59 | — |
| Good to Soft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Over 3m | 5 | 103A | 71 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 3 | 97A | 79 | 1 · — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 2 | 109A | 89.5 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2 | 91C | 65 | — |
Of 16 runs looked at, 4 have no figure: did not complete (2) · obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (2).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 12 figures from 16 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 5 (63%) · 1 win
- Prominent 2 (25%) · 0 wins
- Midfield 1 (13%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Court Cave (IRE)
Progeny in our archive have won 10.1% of 7,925 runs since Jan 2008 (551 horses).
Weakest on heavy going: 6.9% from 934.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 2 | 0 | 0% | −10.1 | — |
| Good to Firm | 233 | 28 | 12% | +1.9 | — |
| Good | 3,022 | 340 | 11.3% | +1.2 | 2 from 10 |
| Good to Soft | 1,437 | 160 | 11.1% | +1 | 0 from 1 |
| Soft | 2,226 | 204 | 9.2% | −0.9 | 1 from 5 |
| Heavy | 934 | 64 | 6.9% | −3.2 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 71 | 3 | 4.2% | −5.9 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 24 | 1 | 4.2% | −5.9 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 13 | 0 | 0% | −10.1 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 71 | 1 | 1.4% | −8.7 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1,785 | 168 | 9.4% | −0.7 | 0 from 2 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 2,846 | 294 | 10.3% | +0.2 | 0 from 3 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 2,519 | 263 | 10.4% | +0.3 | 1 from 5 |
| Over 3m | 667 | 72 | 10.8% | +0.7 | 2 from 6 |
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
Marys Article (IRE) (Definite Article)
1 sibling in the archive, 0 winners.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nivlac (IRE) | 5 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 10 | 2 | 20% | −3.00 |
| Soft | 5 | 1 | 20% | −2.75 |
| Good to Soft | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 5 | 12 | 3 | 25% | −2.75 |
| Class 4 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwell | 2 | 1 | 50% | +1.50 |
| Taunton | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Sedgefield | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.25 |
| Fakenham | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Newton Abbot | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Uttoxeter | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Market Rasen | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Warwick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Hereford | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.50 |
| Catterick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wincanton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Doncaster | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Over 3m | 6 | 2 | 33% | −0.25 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 5 | 1 | 20% | −1.50 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Tudor | 8 | 1 | 13% | −4.50 |
| Brian Hughes | 3 | 1 | 33% | −0.75 |
| Charlie Maggs | 2 | 1 | 50% | +1.50 |
| Adam Wedge | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Harry Cobden | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Nick Scholfield | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 11 | 1 | 9% | −8.75 |
| Cheekpieces | 5 | 2 | 40% | +2.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2025 | 8 | 2 | 25% | −1.00 |
| 2024 | 6 | 1 | 17% | −3.75 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 12 | 3 | 25% | −2.75 |
| Hurdle | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May 26+32d | Southwell | Dog Friendly Raceday Tues 2nd June Handicap Chase Settled in third early - faded to the back before the 15th and quickly fell away - eased out of contention before 3 out | PU/7 | — | 11-0 | 83 | — | — | Jack Tudor | 17/2 |
| 09 Apr 26+231d | Taunton | Mike's Seventieth Birthday Celebration Handicap Chase Settled towards the back early - improved into midfield by the 11th - closed on the pace 4 out - pressed for effort 3 out - began to feel the pinch after 2 out - dropped a place late and eased off up the run-in | 5/7 | 1 | 11-0 | 86 | 97A | 98B | Jack Tudor | 17/2 |
| 21 Aug 25+27d | Newton Abbot | Royal Navy And Royal Marine Charity Handicap Chase Settled behind the front group early - slipped towards the back by 9th - squeezed for space on the bend past 10th - regained 3rd soon after - driven from 3 out but unable to threaten before 2 out | 3/5 | 13 | 11-8 | 88 | — | 92B | Jack Tudor | 3/1 |
| 25 Jul 25+19d | Uttoxeter | Peter Stott Plant And Haulage Handicap Chase Held up towards the back - improved into contention before 5 out - pushed along and dropped away before 3 out - eventually well held in 6th | 6/10 | ¾ | 11-3 | 89 | 74A | 89A | Jack Tudor | 8/1 |
| 06 Jul 25+27d | Market Rasen | Contact Us At lincolnshireautisticsociety.org.uk Handicap Chase Settled behind the front group early - hit the second and thirteenth obstacles untidily - dropped back and driven on four out - faded and pulled up before three out | 4/5 | 3¾ | 11-4 | 90 | — | 88B | Jack Tudor | 5/2F |
| 09 Jun 25+30d | Southwell | Join Southwell Golf Club Handicap Chase Settled in 4th early - hit a mistake at the 2nd then slipped back to 5th after the 12th - made progress on the inner into 3rd four out - improved into 2nd approaching two out - hit the front near the last and pulled away on the run-in | 1/6 | 11-0 | 86 | 79B | 106B | Jack Tudor | 5/2 | |
| 10 May 25+30d | Warwick | Valley Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Chase Settled 4th early - moved into 3rd approaching 4 out but unable to close - stayed on same gear from 2 out home | 3/5 | 6 | 11-4 | 87 | 67C | 102B | Charlie Maggs | 15/8 |
| 10 Apr 25+30d | Hereford | Accasion Marquees Handicap Chase Held up early - improved to third and closed on the pace - shaken up to move second entering the final bend - hit the front approaching the finish and driven clear to win | 1/6 | 10-6 | 82 | 103A | 105B | Charlie Maggs | 5/2F | |
| 11 Mar 25+39d | Sedgefield | Fairlight Studio Celebration Day Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled in second early - drifted right over a couple of obstacles - edged in front at the home turn - driven out after the second-last but overtaken before the final fence - lost ground on the run-in to finish third | 3/4 | 1¾ | 10-9 | 82 | 64C | 89B | Adam Wedge | EvensF |
| 31 Jan 25+56d | Catterick | racingtv.com Handicap Chase Settled handy on the outer early on - up with the pace in 9th - hit the front approaching 2 out - pushed along and overtaken near the line to just miss out on the runner-up spot | 3/9 | hd | 11-1 | 81 | 71A | 105A | Brian Hughes | 15/8F |
| 06 Dec 24+15d | Sedgefield | Cleveland Systems Engineering Christmas Jumpers Handicap Chase Tracked the front group early - moved into second by the 11th - hit the fence 13th - hit the front approaching the final fence - kept on strongly to hold the line | 1/7 | 10-8 | 74 | 59B | 107A | Brian Hughes | 5/4F | |
| 21 Nov 24+22d | Wincanton | Christmas Parties At Wincanton Racecourse Novices' Handicap Chase Tracked front group wide - jumped awkwardly 10th but made ground - dropped back into 3rd 2 out and held no more late | 3/6 | 10 | 10-4 | 76 | 70A | 88B | Harry Cobden | 7/4 |
| 30 Oct 24+218d | Fakenham | Greene King Handicap Hurdle Settled in behind the pace - pressed for effort nearing 3 out - dropped away soon after - finished 5th | 5/10 | 5½ | 10-10 | 78 | 109A | 89A | Brian Hughes | 10/3 |
| 26 Mar 24+11d | Taunton | Chetwood Investment Management Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 10/13 | 9½ | 11-5 | — | 39C | 94C | Nick Scholfield | 200/1 |
| 15 Mar 24+23d | Fakenham | Robert Case Memorial Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) | 6/9 | 11 | 11-6 | — | 91C | 92C | Jack Tudor | 80/1 |
| 21 Feb 24 | Doncaster | SBK EBF 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) | PU/15 | — | 11-9 | — | — | — | Jack Tudor | 80/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Cave Article (IRE) won?
- Cave Article (IRE) won 3 of 16 archived starts between 2024 and 2026, a strike rate of 18.8%. Placed 4 times in total (25% of starts).
- Who trains Cave Article (IRE)?
- Cave Article (IRE) is trained by Christian Williams, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 11 May 2026.
- Who is Cave Article (IRE)'s sire?
- Cave Article (IRE) is by Court Cave (IRE) out of Marys Article (IRE), whose sire is Definite Article.
- What going does Cave Article (IRE) prefer?
- Cave Article (IRE) has the best record on good going: 2 wins from 10 starts (20%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Cave Article (IRE)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 83, from the run on 11 May 2026. The highest on record is 90.
- What is Cave Article (IRE)'s sire's record?
- Court Cave (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 10.1% of 7,925 runs since Jan 2008 (551 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on heavy going: 6.9% from 934.
- Who are Cave Article (IRE)'s siblings?
- Out of Marys Article (IRE), Cave Article (IRE) has 1 other produce in our archive, 0 of them winners. As at Oct 2026.