City Chief (IRE)
City Chief is 4 from 16 on turf, with wins at Wetherby, Hereford and Ayr. His biggest success came in the Grade 2 William Hill Towton Novices' Chase at Wetherby in Feb 2023 over 2m5f – 3m on good to soft when rated 135. He also won twice over 3m on soft. He finished 2 of 9 at Fairyhouse in Apr 2026 when last raced off OR 133, 9lb below his highest ever mark.
- 4–16Wins / Runs
- 25%Strike rate
- 8 (50%)Placed
- −5.92£1 level staken=16 at SP
- 1.00Fair A/E n=16 · 0.88 incl. margin
- 142Highest OR
- 105dAvg 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.
KTB Speed and Rating
Best recent Speed 95
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 →
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 6 | 152B | 127 | — |
| Soft | 5 | 111C | 90 | 1 run · — |
| Good | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 7 | 152B | 123 | — |
| Over 3m | 5 | 111C | 90 | 1 run · — |
Of 16 runs looked at, 4 have no figure: obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (2) · did not complete (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.
Pedigree intelligence
Progeny in our archive have won 11.3% of 5,824 runs since Jan 2008 (679 horses).
Weakest on standard (aw) going: 6.5% from 336. Weakest over 1m – 1m1f (all codes): 3.2% from 249.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 1 | 1 | 100% | +88.7 | — |
| Good to Firm | 80 | 16 | 20% | +8.7 | — |
| Good | 1,526 | 188 | 12.3% | +1 | 0 from 1 |
| Good to Soft | 1,216 | 134 | 11% | −0.3 | 2 from 8 |
| Soft | 1,889 | 214 | 11.3% | 0 | 2 from 7 |
| Heavy | 776 | 86 | 11.1% | −0.2 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 336 | 22 | 6.5% | −4.8 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 3 | 0 | 0% | −11.3 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 71 | 8 | 11.3% | 0 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 249 | 8 | 3.2% | −8.1 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 493 | 64 | 13% | +1.7 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1,572 | 193 | 12.3% | +1 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 1,969 | 202 | 10.3% | −1 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1,229 | 153 | 12.4% | +1.1 | 2 from 9 |
| Over 3m | 238 | 33 | 13.9% | +2.6 | 2 from 7 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 25 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
2 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them Premium Package (IRE) (1 win).
The wins came over 2m–2m4f.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Package (IRE) | 10 | 1 | 2m4f | — |
| Mount Ferns (IRE) | 15 | 1 | 2m | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 8 | 2 | 25% | −1.12 |
| Soft | 7 | 2 | 29% | −3.80 |
| Good | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 2 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Class 1 | 4 | 1 | 25% | +0.50 |
| Class 3 | 3 | 2 | 67% | +1.38 |
| Class 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% | −0.80 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Ayr | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.38 |
| Hereford | 2 | 2 | 100% | +1.20 |
| Fairyhouse | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Down Royal | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Uttoxeter | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Warwick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wetherby | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.50 |
| Exeter | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Punchestown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Doncaster | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ascot | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 9 | 2 | 22% | −2.12 |
| Over 3m | 7 | 2 | 29% | −3.80 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico de Boinville | 8 | 1 | 13% | −6.00 |
| James Bowen | 3 | 2 | 67% | +3.88 |
| Mr O McGill | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Mr James King | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Robert Dunne | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jonjo O'Neill Jr | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.20 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 12 | 4 | 33% | −1.92 |
| Cheekpieces | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2023 | 5 | 2 | 40% | +1.50 |
| 2022 | 5 | 2 | 40% | −1.42 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 10 | 2 | 20% | −3.50 |
| Hurdle | 6 | 2 | 33% | −2.42 |
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 · 1 run | ||||||||||
| 05 Apr 26+100d | Fairyhouse | Race Displays Joseph O'Reilly Hunters Chase Held up towards the back - still only 6th six out before being asked for effort - moved into 3rd approaching 3 out - knocked into 2nd 2 out but unable to threaten the winner and stayed on same speed to finish 2nd | 2/9 | 15 | 11-9 | 133 | 63A | 128B | Mr O McGill | 14/1 |
| 2025 · 1 run | ||||||||||
| 26 Dec 25+587d | Down Royal | BAR 1 Betting Hunters Chase Settled in the pack early - up in 5th at halfway - dropped away three out and slipped to the back before the last | 14/16 | 21 | 11-9 | 133 | — | 103C | Mr O McGill | 40/1 |
| 2024 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 18 May 24+65d | Uttoxeter | Staffs Construction Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) | PU/8 | — | 12-0 | 135 | — | — | Nico de Boinville | 6/1 |
| 14 Mar 24+61d | Cheltenham | Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Chase (Sponsored By JRL Group) (GBB Race) | PU/22 | — | 11-7 | 138 | — | — | Mr James King | 33/1 |
| 13 Jan 24+28d | Warwick | Wigley Group Classic Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) | 6/14 | 2½ | 11-8 | 140 | 90B | 122A | Robert Dunne | 8/1 |
| 2023 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 16 Dec 23+27d | Cheltenham | Favourite From The Sun Now Daily Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) | 5/8 | 1½ | 10-4 | 141 | 95A | 127A | Nico de Boinville | 11/2 |
| 19 Nov 23+211d | Cheltenham | Jewson Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) | 4/13 | 3 | 12-0 | 142 | 90B | 131A | Nico de Boinville | 4/1F |
| 22 Apr 23+77d | Ayr | Cpms Novices' Champion Handicap Chase (GBB Race) | 3/8 | ½ | 12-0 | 142 | 102A | 137B | Nico de Boinville | 15/8F |
| 04 Feb 23+19d | Wetherby | William Hill Towton Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race) | 1/4 | 11-2 | 135 | 109C | 141C | James Bowen | 7/2 | |
| 16 Jan 23+45d | Hereford | Go Racing With Vickers.Bet Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) | 1/3 | 11-10 | 134 | 111C | 141C | Nico de Boinville | EvensF | |
| 2022 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 02 Dec 22+218d | Exeter | Delightful Di At Dazzling 60 Novices' Chase (GBB Race) | 2/2 | 29 | 11-4 | 134 | 108C | 115C | Nico de Boinville | 13/8 |
| 28 Apr 22+27d | Punchestown | Conway Piling Handicap Hurdle (grade B) | 5/25 | hd | 11-2 | 131 | 152B | 138A | Nico de Boinville | 7/2F |
| 01 Apr 22+20d | Ayr | Ayrshire Hospice, Building The Future Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) | 1/6 | 11-12 | 127 | 123A | 144B | James Bowen | 11/8F | |
| 12 Mar 22+60d | Hereford | Cazoo Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) | 1/4 | 11-8 | 127 | — | 123B | Jonjo O'Neill Jr | 1/5F | |
| 11 Jan 22+25d | Doncaster | Betting Better With Sky Bet Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) | 2/16 | 3 | 11-8 | — | 131B | 135A | Nico de Boinville | 4/5F |
| 2021 · 1 run | ||||||||||
| 17 Dec 21 | Ascot | Howden Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) | 2/7 | 3 | 11-4 | — | 140B | 133B | James Bowen | 15/8F |
Quick answers
- How many races has City Chief won?
- City Chief (IRE) won 4 of 16 archived starts between 2021 and 2026, a strike rate of 25%. Placed 8 times in total (50% of starts).
- Who trains City Chief?
- City Chief (IRE) is trained by Cormac Abernethy, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 5 April 2026.
- Who is City Chief's sire?
- City Chief (IRE) is by Soldier of Fortune (IRE) out of Galant Ferns (IRE), whose sire is Bob Back.
- What going does City Chief prefer?
- City Chief (IRE) has the best record on soft going: 2 wins from 7 starts (28.6%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is City Chief's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 133, from the run on 5 April 2026. The highest on record is 142.
- What is City Chief's sire's record?
- Soldier of Fortune (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 11.3% of 5,824 runs since Jan 2008 (679 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on standard (aw) going: 6.5% from 336. Weakest over 1m – 1m1f (all codes): 3.2% from 249.
- Who are City Chief's siblings?
- Out of Galant Ferns (IRE), City Chief (IRE) has 2 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: Premium Package (IRE) (1). The wins came over 2m–2m4f. As at Oct 2026.