Horse profile
Centara (IRE)
by Sageburg (IRE) out of Spartan Angel (IRE) (Beneficial)
22 runs · 10 courses · from Mar 2023
As at 18 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
8 wins · Newton Abbot, Hereford & Taunton
Ran 51 days ago · 3rd of 4
Last raced off OR 127
KTB Profile
Centara is an 8 from 22 gelding with all eight wins on turf. Six of those came over 1m5f – 2m and five on good ground, including four at Newton Abbot and three at Taunton. He won a Class 3 handicap chase at Newton Abbot in Sep 2025 off an official rating of 131. Aged 8 at his last run in Aug 2026, he finished third of four in a Class 2 handicap chase at Newton Abbot off 127.
Based on 22 archived runs · run-style from 8 commented runs · updated 18 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
Typically led
OR ↓ 8lb off peak
- 8–22Wins / Runs
- 36.4%Strike rate
- 8 (36.4%)Placed
- +3.57£1 level staken=22 at SP
- 1.70Fair A/E n=22 · 1.48 incl. margin
- 135Highest OR
- 60dAvg 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 rating127↓ 8lb off peak
127
106–135
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 133
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 | 9 | 111B | 98 | 2 · 111 / 87 |
| Good to Soft | 5 | 133A | 82 | — |
| Good to Firm | 2 | 116C | 85.5 | 2 · 116 / 85.5 |
| Soft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 10 | 133A | 98 | 1 · — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 6 | 111A | 71.5 | 2 · 63 / 59 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1 | — | — | 1 · — |
Of 22 runs looked at, 5 have no figure: did not complete (3) · obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (2).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 17 figures from 22 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
- Led 6 (75%) · 4 wins
- Prominent 1 (13%) · 0 wins
- Held up 1 (13%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 10% of 3,471 runs since Jan 2008 (414 horses).
Strongest on heavy going: 13.4% from 389. Weakest on standard (aw) going: 2.4% from 293. Strongest over 2m5f – 3m (all codes): 13.4% from 352.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 2 | 0 | 0% | −10 | — |
| Good to Firm | 45 | 7 | 15.6% | +5.6 | 0 from 2 |
| Good | 1,063 | 108 | 10.2% | +0.2 | 5 from 11 |
| Good to Soft | 647 | 71 | 11% | +1 | 3 from 8 |
| Soft | 1,031 | 100 | 9.7% | −0.3 | 0 from 1 |
| Heavy | 389 | 52 | 13.4% | +3.4 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 293 | 7 | 2.4% | −7.6 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 44 | 6 | 13.6% | +3.6 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 292 | 22 | 7.5% | −2.5 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 320 | 29 | 9.1% | −0.9 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 215 | 16 | 7.4% | −2.6 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 965 | 97 | 10.1% | +0.1 | 6 from 13 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 1,227 | 123 | 10% | 0 | 2 from 8 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 352 | 47 | 13.4% | +3.4 | 0 from 1 |
| Over 3m | 56 | 6 | 10.7% | +0.7 | — |
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
Spartan Angel (IRE) (Beneficial)
2 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Ballee (IRE) (2 wins).
The wins came over 2m½f; the highest grade won is Class 4 (Ballee (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballee (IRE) | 9 | 2 | 2m½f | Class 4 |
| Longhouse Star (IRE) | 10 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 11 | 5 | 45% | +3.41 |
| Good to Soft | 8 | 3 | 38% | +3.16 |
| Good to Firm | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Soft | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | 8 | 3 | 38% | +0.41 |
| Class 3 | 7 | 3 | 43% | +0.91 |
| Class 2 | 5 | 1 | 20% | −1.75 |
| Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class 5 | 1 | 1 | 100% | +5.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Abbot | 8 | 4 | 50% | +2.41 |
| Taunton | 5 | 3 | 60% | +6.16 |
| Exeter | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Stratford | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cheltenham | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Hereford | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.00 |
| Plumpton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wincanton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newbury | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Aintree | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 13 | 6 | 46% | +7.41 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 8 | 2 | 25% | −2.84 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Cobden | 9 | 2 | 22% | +0.25 |
| Jay Tidball | 8 | 5 | 63% | +6.41 |
| Freddie Gingell | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Paddy Hanlon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Freddie Keighley | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Lorcan Williams | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.91 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tongue tie | 11 | 5 | 45% | +3.41 |
| None | 6 | 2 | 33% | +1.91 |
| Hood | 5 | 1 | 20% | −1.75 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2025 | 9 | 5 | 56% | +5.41 |
| 2024 | 5 | 1 | 20% | −1.75 |
| 2023 | 4 | 2 | 50% | +3.91 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 12 | 5 | 42% | +2.41 |
| Hurdle | 8 | 2 | 25% | −2.84 |
| NH Flat | 2 | 1 | 50% | +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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug 26+39d | Newton Abbot | Md Elite Cleaning Handicap Steeple Chase (gbb Race) Went straight to the front - held a healthy advantage until the 7th - overtaken two out - unable to find more approaching the last and gave up the runner-up spot on the run to the line | 3/4 | 2½ | 11-7 | 127 | 116C | 119B | Paddy Hanlon | 9/2 |
| 19 Jul 26+46d | Stratford | Silver Fox Classic Handicap Steeple Chase (GBB Race) pulled hard in a handy position early - driven after 2 out - never landed a blow | 5/5 | 30 | 11-12 | 132 | 55C | 103C | Freddie Gingell | 6/1 |
| 03 Jun 26+28d | Newton Abbot | Clearance Handicap Hurdle Set the pace early - opened a big margin past the 2nd but gap shrank fast approaching the 5th - pushed along and overtaken there - lost touch after 3 out to finish fourth | 4/5 | 39 | 11-5 | 122 | 63C | 112C | Freddie Keighley | 5/1 |
| 06 May 26+194d | Newton Abbot | Kauto The King Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Raced with plenty of enthusiasm early and hit the front - mistake at 12th - challenged for advantage then unbalanced 3 out - driven along and slipped to fifth 2 out - soon lost momentum finishing sixth | 6/7 | 2½ | 11-5 | 135 | 111B | 114B | Freddie Gingell | 8/1 |
| 24 Oct 25+25d | Cheltenham | Holland Cooper 'Chasing Excellence' Novices' Chase (GBB Race) Set the pace well ahead of the field - overtaken four out then blundered - dropped away from second spot soon after - faded sharply and was pulled up before two out | PU/7 | — | 11-12 | 135 | — | — | Jay Tidball | 28/1 |
| 29 Sep 25+30d | Newton Abbot | BDF Fresh Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Fluent at the fences - set the pace throughout - a length to the good 2 out after being pressed - extended the advantage before the last - stayed on powerfully up the run-in to score without serious threat | 1/3 | 11-5 | 131 | 98C | 141C | Jay Tidball | EvensF | |
| 30 Aug 25+9d | Newton Abbot | John Price Memorial Chase Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Went straight to front - driven under pressure 2 out and lost command soon after - stayed on from the final flight to finish second | 2/4 | 3½ | 11-5 | 131 | — | 131B | Jay Tidball | 5/4F |
| 21 Aug 25+38d | Newton Abbot | Shop Local With Scott Richards Solicitors Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Set the pace from the off - driven out to see off a rival before 2 out - kept finding more to draw clear on the run-in and win comfortably | 1/6 | 11-0 | 126 | 102B | 128B | Jay Tidball | 9/4 | |
| 14 Jul 25+31d | Newton Abbot | Par Inn Sponsors Biscovey Youth FC Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Set the pace from the outset - stumbled slightly at the 5th but stayed well ahead - margin narrowed from three out and rivals drew level approaching the finish - rallied under pressure to prevail | 1/5 | 11-9 | 123 | 95C | 126B | Jay Tidball | 10/11F | |
| 13 Jun 25+35d | Newton Abbot | PKF Francis Clark Summer Social Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Front from the outset and fencing boldly throughout - stretched the field 3 out - eased on the run-in to score | 1/6 | 11-2 | 113 | 133A | 140B | Jay Tidball | 9/4F | |
| 09 May 25+19d | Hereford | DragonBet Supporting British Racing Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Drifted left through obstacles - set the pace throughout - opened a big advantage from the 7th - pushed out to the line for an easy win | 1/3 | 10-0 | 106 | 75C | 139C | Jay Tidball | 3/1 | |
| 20 Apr 25+45d | Plumpton | BetGoodwin Top UK Online Bookie Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled towards the back - hit the 9th - never able to get involved - well beaten in 6th | 6/8 | ¾ | 11-6 | 108 | 46A | 96A | Harry Cobden | 13/2 |
| 06 Mar 25+77d | Wincanton | Julia's House Hospice Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Took a strong hold early - settled towards the back - moved through wide to third approaching 3 out - lost momentum after 2 out and dropped away before the last | 3/5 | 3½ | 12-0 | 109 | 75C | 128B | Harry Cobden | 11/2 |
| 19 Dec 24+41d | Exeter | Southwest Rail Solutions Handicap Hurdle Settled towards rear on outer behind front group - nudged for effort before fading 3 out - eventually well beaten in 5th | 5/5 | 9½ | 10-1 | 111 | — | 93B | Jay Tidball | 11/1 |
| 08 Nov 24+198d | Exeter | Southwest Rail Solutions Handicap Hurdle Settled towards the back early - improved into contention wide in the pack around the home turn - dropped away swiftly and eased before 3 out | PU/10 | — | 12-1 | 111 | — | — | Harry Cobden | 7/2 |
| 24 Apr 24+44d | Taunton | Dave Criddle Travel Handicap Hurdle (Div 1) | 1/9 | 11-11 | 107 | 111A | 128A | Harry Cobden | 9/4F | |
| 11 Mar 24+34d | Taunton | William Hill Extra Place Races Handicap Hurdle | 6/12 | nse | 11-8 | 109 | 98B | 120A | Harry Cobden | 3/1 |
| 06 Feb 24+38d | Taunton | Racing TV Club Day Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div 1) | 5/9 | 3¼ | 11-9 | — | 110A | 122A | Harry Cobden | 3/1 |
| 30 Dec 23+29d | Taunton | Luke Sergeant Christmas 2023 Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 1/14 | 11-0 | — | 80B | 115A | Lorcan Williams | 10/11F | |
| 01 Dec 23+230d | Newbury | Coral Get Closer To The Action 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) | 4/8 | 1 | 11-4 | — | 82A | 130A | Harry Cobden | 11/4 |
| 15 Apr 23+26d | Aintree | Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Standard Open NH Flat Race (Grade 2) (GBB Race) | PU/20 | — | 11-6 | — | — | — | Harry Cobden | 12/1 |
| 20 Mar 23 | Taunton | Royal National Lifeboat Institution Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) | 1/13 | 11-2 | — | 130B | 139A | Harry Cobden | 5/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Centara (IRE) won?
- Centara (IRE) won 8 of 22 archived starts between 2023 and 2026, a strike rate of 36.4%. Placed 8 times in total (36.4% of starts).
- Who trains Centara (IRE)?
- Centara (IRE) is trained by Paul Nicholls, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 27 August 2026.
- Who is Centara (IRE)'s sire?
- Centara (IRE) is by Sageburg (IRE) out of Spartan Angel (IRE), whose sire is Beneficial.
- What going does Centara (IRE) prefer?
- Centara (IRE) has the best record on good going: 5 wins from 11 starts (45.5%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Centara (IRE)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 127, from the run on 27 August 2026. The highest on record is 135.
- What is Centara (IRE)'s sire's record?
- Sageburg (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 10% of 3,471 runs since Jan 2008 (414 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on heavy going: 13.4% from 389. Weakest on standard (aw) going: 2.4% from 293. Strongest over 2m5f – 3m (all codes): 13.4% from 352.
- Who are Centara (IRE)'s siblings?
- Out of Spartan Angel (IRE), Centara (IRE) has 2 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Ballee (IRE) (2). Highest grade won: Class 4 (Ballee (IRE)). The wins came over 2m½f. As at Oct 2026.