Horse profile
City Captain (GB)
by Aclaim (IRE) out of City Girl (IRE) (Elusive City)
20 runs · 10 courses · from Aug 2024
As at 31 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
6 wins · Hamilton, Pontefract & Carlisle
Last run 23 Oct 2026 · 4th of 15
Last raced off OR 85
KTB Profile
City Captain is a gelding with six wins from 20 starts, all on turf. Five of those wins came over 6f – 7f and three on soft ground, including a Class 3 handicap at Hamilton in Sep 2026 off a mark of 82. He has won three of four starts at Hamilton and two of three at Pontefract. Ridden prominently in his last run at Doncaster in Oct 2026, he finished fourth of 15 in a Class 2 handicap off his career-high mark of 85.
Based on 20 archived runs · run-style from 20 commented runs since Aug 2024 · updated 31 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
Typically prominent
All wins on turf
OR at career high
- 6–20Wins / Runs
- 30%Strike rate
- 11 (55%)Placed
- −3.35£1 level staken=20 at SP
- 1.44Fair A/E n=20 · 1.19 incl. margin
- 85Highest OR
- 43dAvg 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 rating85At career-high mark
85
54–85
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 116
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 31 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 6 | 117A | 94 | 2 runs · 102 / 92 |
| Soft | 5 | 122C | 106 | 3 runs · 122 / 116 |
| Standard (AW) | 5 | 110A | 84 | 1 run · — |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 113A | 105 | 1 run · — |
| Heavy | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
| Good to Firm | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 31 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 16 | 122C | 99 | 6 runs · 122 / 111.5 |
| Under 6f | 3 | 126C | 106 | 2 runs · 126 / 116 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 1 | — | — | — |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 20 figures from 20 runs · as at 31 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.
The forward record. KTB’s figures on this horse since 16 Oct 2026: top-rated on KTB Rating in 2 runs (won 0) · to 23 Oct 2026. Each pick was the figure’s choice before the off, settled against the result the next morning; “did not run” is counted apart. GB and Irish races since 5 Oct 2026.
Run style from 20 analysed runs since Aug 2024
- Prominent 15 (75%) · 4 wins
- Mid-division 3 (15%) · 0 wins
- Held up 2 (10%) · 2 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 9.9% of 2,545 runs since Jan 2008 (201 horses).
Weakest over 1m – 1m1f (all codes): 6.7% from 389.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 10 | 1 | 10% | +0.1 | — |
| Good to Firm | 410 | 43 | 10.5% | +0.6 | 0 from 1 |
| Good | 547 | 49 | 9% | −0.9 | 2 from 6 |
| Good to Soft | 216 | 25 | 11.6% | +1.7 | 1 from 2 |
| Soft | 256 | 29 | 11.3% | +1.4 | 3 from 5 |
| Heavy | 74 | 6 | 8.1% | −1.8 | 0 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 1,032 | 100 | 9.7% | −0.2 | 0 from 5 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 482 | 51 | 10.6% | +0.7 | 1 from 3 |
| 6f – 7f | 1,504 | 161 | 10.7% | +0.8 | 5 from 16 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 389 | 26 | 6.7% | −3.2 | 0 from 1 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 128 | 11 | 8.6% | −1.3 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 22 | 2 | 9.1% | −0.8 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 17 | 2 | 11.8% | +1.9 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 3 | 0 | 0% | −9.9 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 30 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
City Girl (IRE) (Elusive City)
4 siblings in the archive, 3 winners — best of them City Gent (GB) (2 wins).
The wins came over 5f–7f; the highest grade won is Class 4 (City Gent (GB)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Gent (GB) | 10 | 2 | 6f–6½f | Class 4 |
| City Code (GB) | 5 | 1 | 5f | Class 5 |
| Regimental Gent (GB) | 3 | 1 | 7f | Class 5 |
| City Master (GB) | 7 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 6 | 2 | 33% | −1.70 |
| Soft | 5 | 3 | 60% | +3.35 |
| Standard (AW) | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 1 | 50% | +2.00 |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Good to Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | 9 | 1 | 11% | −5.00 |
| Class 6 | 5 | 3 | 60% | +3.05 |
| Class 5 | 3 | 1 | 33% | −0.50 |
| Class 3 | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.10 |
| Class 2 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 4 | 3 | 75% | +3.90 |
| Pontefract | 3 | 2 | 67% | +2.00 |
| Chelmsford City (AW) | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Doncaster | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Haydock | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Bath | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Thirsk | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newcastle (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Southwell (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Carlisle | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.75 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 16 | 5 | 31% | −1.45 |
| Under 6f | 3 | 1 | 33% | −0.90 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Tudhope | 6 | 4 | 67% | +4.15 |
| Joanna Mason | 3 | 1 | 33% | −0.50 |
| Liam Keniry | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Kevin Stott | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jason Watson | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Callum Rodriguez | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.00 |
| Cieren Fallon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| William Pyle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Saffie Osborne | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Shariq Mohd | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 2 | 25% | −1.90 |
| 2025 | 8 | 4 | 50% | +2.55 |
| 2024 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 8 runs | ||||||||||
| 23 Oct 26+7d | Doncaster | William Hill Epic Boosts Handicap Stakes Prominent from the start - shaken up over 2f out then challenged the front pair over 1f out - weakened inside the final furlong to finish 4th | 4/15 | nk | 8-7 | 85 | 122C | 103A | Joanna Mason | 9/2 |
| 16 Oct 26+18d | Haydock | Weatherbys Stallion Book Handicap Stakes Up with the front pair - pushed along 2f out - challenged 1f out then edged ahead inside final furlong - stayed on up the last 110yds - overhauled near the line to take 3rd | 3/14 | ¾ | 9-4 | 85 | 126C | 115A | Jason Watson | 7/2 |
| 28 Sep 26+7d | Hamilton | Barbara Ann Letham And Son Johnathan Memorial Handicap Stakes Handy early - hit front with a furlong left - asked for effort and challenged close home - kept on to prevail | 1/9 | 9-4 | 82 | 106A | 111A | Daniel Tudhope | 11/10F | |
| 21 Sep 26+31d | Hamilton | Get Closer With A Racingtv Free Trial Handicap Stakes Handy early - hit front with a furlong left - pushed along entering final stage - caught close home | 2/8 | hd | 10-2 | 82 | 116A | 109A | Daniel Tudhope | 6/5F |
| 21 Aug 26+104d | Hamilton | Patersons Of Greenoakhill Handicap Stakes (Div II) Sat close to front pack early - hit front two out and driven on - given a squeeze one out - found more to the line for a comfortable win | 1/10 | 9-12 | 78 | 113A | 108A | Callum Rodriguez | 3/1F | |
| 09 May 26+21d | Haydock | Pertemps Handicap Sat close to the front pair - driven approaching final 2f and drifted left - stayed on for 4th without the speed to threaten | 4/10 | ¾ | 9-2 | 78 | 82C | 89A | Kevin Stott | 3/1F |
| 18 Apr 26+22d | Thirsk | Join Racing TV Today Handicap (Div 1) Tracked the front group early - pushed along with 2f left - pressed forward inside the final furlong before losing ground - fought back late to claim second | 2/13 | 2 | 9-2 | 78 | 102C | 94A | Kevin Stott | 6/1 |
| 27 Mar 26+172d | Newcastle (AW) | SBK: Dont Settle For Less Handicap Sat close to the front on the near flank - pushed with hands and heels approaching 2f out - kept finding late from the furlong marker but couldn't get on terms - finished sixth beaten a length and a half | 6/11 | nse | 9-3 | 78 | 110A | 84A | Cieren Fallon | 8/1 |
| 2025 · 8 runs | ||||||||||
| 06 Oct 25+11d | Pontefract | Pertemps Supports Autism In Racing Handicap Settled behind the front group moving with ease - hit the front a furlong out looking impressive - opened up daylight inside the last - driven out to win | 1/13 | 9-6 | 70 | 101C | 109A | Daniel Tudhope | 6/4F | |
| 25 Sep 25+13d | Pontefract | Donate To New Beginnings Horses At nbhorses.org.uk Handicap Sat just off the front group - looked for room approaching the furlong marker before finding room and pushed along - stayed on to the line but lacked the finishing speed to get closer - third beaten three quarters of a length | 3/14 | ¾ | 9-2 | 70 | 97C | 89A | Daniel Tudhope | 85/40F |
| 12 Sep 25+15d | Doncaster | Danum Homes Excellence In Build Apprentice Handicap Settled off the pace towards the back on the far flank - nudged into contention inside the final two furlongs - lost momentum in the closing stages - finished ninth beaten 4.5 lengths | 9/15 | 1¼ | 9-0 | 71 | 86C | 80A | William Pyle | 7/2 |
| 28 Aug 25+63d | Southwell (AW) | Racing League Race 38 Handicap Settled midfield - pushed along with 2f left - finished well inside final furlong but narrowly held for 4th | 4/14 | hd | 8-11 | 68 | 84B | 79A | Saffie Osborne | 8/1 |
| 26 Jun 25+10d | Hamilton | Book Now, Hamilton Park Ladies Night Handicap Settled behind a strong-travelling front-runner - trailed by six lengths with 2f to run - narrowed the gap approaching the final furlong - hit the front 110 yards out and asserted for the win | 1/6 | 9-4 | 57 | 117A | 89B | Daniel Tudhope | 4/5F | |
| 16 Jun 25+11d | Carlisle | PricedUp.Bet Handicap Sat close to the pace early - hit the front inside the final furlong and quickly asserted with ease | 1/9 | 9-2 | 57 | 92A | 91A | Daniel Tudhope | 11/4J | |
| 05 Jun 25+52d | Chelmsford City (AW) | Service Without Compromise Sprint Handicap Fought for control early - sat close up before easing back to fourth - moved into second wide entering the last furlong - pressed on at an unchanged effort but couldn't trouble the winner - finished second beaten 2¼ lengths | 2/7 | 2¼ | 9-5 | 56 | 95A | 70A | Joanna Mason | 11/8F |
| 14 Apr 25+198d | Pontefract | Mr Terry Earley Dual Celebration Handicap Settled at the back early - made progress from over 2f out - pushed along approaching the final furlong - hit the front close home and stayed on to prevail | 1/12 | 9-3 | 54 | 114A | 81A | Joanna Mason | 6/4F | |
| 2024 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 28 Sep 24+14d | Chelmsford City (AW) | Betfair Safer Gambling Tools Nursery Settled close to the front - asked for effort with 2f left and steered right around another runner inside the final furlong - kept going at an unchanged effort to finish fourth beaten 2 lengths | 4/12 | nk | 9-2 | 55 | 79A | 60A | Shariq Mohd | 11/1 |
| 14 Sep 24+28d | Bath | DragonBet- Born From The Betting Ring EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 2) Handy early - driven to keep up but lost ground 2f out - dropped away in the closing stages - finished 9th | 9/10 | 2 | 9-5 | — | 73A | 59A | Liam Keniry | 80/1 |
| 17 Aug 24+11d | Bath | Supporting Great Britain's Tap Dance Team EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Tracked the pace early - dropped away two out - stayed on late without threatening | 5/9 | 1 | 9-7 | — | 72B | 64A | Liam Keniry | 10/1 |
| 06 Aug 24 | Chelmsford City (AW) | IRE-Incentive, It Pays To Buy Irish Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 2) Settled in the pack - driven forward with over 2f left - kept on without getting competitive finished 5th | 5/12 | 3¾ | 9-7 | — | 66A | 62A | Liam Keniry | 16/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has City Captain won?
- City Captain (GB) won 6 of 20 archived starts between 2024 and 2026, a strike rate of 30%. Placed 11 times in total (55% of starts).
- Who trains City Captain?
- City Captain (GB) is trained by Harriet Bethell, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 23 October 2026.
- Who is City Captain's sire?
- City Captain (GB) is by Aclaim (IRE) out of City Girl (IRE), whose sire is Elusive City.
- What going does City Captain prefer?
- City Captain (GB) has the best record on soft going: 3 wins from 5 starts (60%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is City Captain's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 85, from the run on 23 October 2026. That is also the highest on record.
- What is City Captain's sire's record?
- Aclaim (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 9.9% of 2,545 runs since Jan 2008 (201 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest over 1m – 1m1f (all codes): 6.7% from 389.
- Who are City Captain's siblings?
- Out of City Girl (IRE), City Captain (GB) has 4 other produce in our archive, 3 of them winners. Most wins: City Gent (GB) (2). Highest grade won: Class 4 (City Gent (GB)). The wins came over 5f–7f. As at Oct 2026.