Contraband (GB)
Contraband (GB) is 1 from 17, including a Grade 1 win. The biggest win we hold: the Arkle Trophy Chase at Cheltenham (Mar 2005). Hasn't won since Mar 2005. The win came on good or faster ground (0 from 10 on softer). Last raced off 115, 38lb below the career-high mark.
- 1–17Wins / Runs
- 5.9%Strike rate
- 2 (11.8%)Placed
- −9.00£1 level staken=17 at SP
- 0.59Fair A/E n=17 · 0.54 incl. margin
- 153Highest OR
- 93dAvg 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
No KTB Speed figures for this horse. The engine scores GB and Irish racing from Oct 2016; runs elsewhere, or earlier, have no figure.
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 0 figures from 0 runs · 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 is derived from in-running commentary, which our data provider does not supply for this horse's races.
Pedigree intelligence
Progeny in our archive have won 9.7% of 3,290 runs since Jan 2008 (303 horses).
Strongest over 1m – 1m1f (all codes): 13% from 687.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 29 | 4 | 13.8% | +4.1 | — |
| Good to Firm | 596 | 61 | 10.2% | +0.5 | 0 from 1 |
| Good | 772 | 71 | 9.2% | −0.5 | 1 from 6 |
| Good to Soft | 383 | 37 | 9.7% | 0 | 0 from 4 |
| Soft | 493 | 39 | 7.9% | −1.8 | 0 from 5 |
| Heavy | 184 | 18 | 9.8% | +0.1 | 0 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 833 | 88 | 10.6% | +0.9 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 175 | 21 | 12% | +2.3 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 758 | 70 | 9.2% | −0.5 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 687 | 89 | 13% | +3.3 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 850 | 69 | 8.1% | −1.6 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 445 | 37 | 8.3% | −1.4 | 1 from 9 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 257 | 22 | 8.6% | −1.1 | 0 from 4 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 97 | 9 | 9.3% | −0.4 | 0 from 2 |
| Over 3m | 21 | 1 | 4.8% | −4.9 | 0 from 2 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 20 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
4 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them High Ransom (GB) (2 wins).
The wins came over 1m6f–2m1f; the highest grade won is Class 4 (High Ransom (GB)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Ransom (GB) | 18 | 2 | 2m1f | Class 4 |
| Tarantella Lady (GB) | 29 | 2 | 1m6f–2m½f | Class 4 |
| Hanahoe (GB) | 9 | 0 | — | — |
| Fall In Line (GB) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 6 | 1 | 17% | +2.00 |
| Soft | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Good to Soft | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Good to Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 12 | 1 | 8% | −4.00 |
| Class 2 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Class 6 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandown | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Cheltenham | 4 | 1 | 25% | +4.00 |
| Aintree | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Ascot | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Perth | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wincanton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kempton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Exeter | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Uttoxeter | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 9 | 1 | 11% | −1.00 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Over 3m | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timmy Murphy | 7 | 1 | 14% | +1.00 |
| Keith Mercer | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| T J Dreaper | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Mr J Barnes | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Robert Thornton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Dominic Elsworth | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| R Walsh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Rodi Greene | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| A P McCoy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 13 | 1 | 8% | −5.00 |
| Visor | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Tongue tie | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 2008 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2005 | 5 | 1 | 20% | +3.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 13 | 1 | 8% | −5.00 |
| 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 | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb 09+295d | Sandown | Tsbc Hunters' Chase | 5/7 | 21 | 11-5 | 115 | 87B | Mr J Barnes | 20/1 |
| 24 Apr 08+19d | Perth | stanjamesuk.com Perth Festival Handicap Chase | 11/18 | 5 | 11-4 | 132 | 106C | Keith Mercer | 100/1 |
| 05 Apr 08+22d | Aintree | John Smith's Grand National Chase (Handicap) Grade 3 | F/40 | — | 11-0 | 144 | — | Keith Mercer | 100/1 |
| 14 Mar 08+3d | Cheltenham | totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase (Grade 1) | PU/12 | — | 11-10 | 144 | — | T J Dreaper | 200/1 |
| 11 Mar 08+346d | Cheltenham | Smurfit Kappa Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy (Grade 1) | 13/15 | 30 | 11-10 | 130 | 106C | T J Dreaper | 250/1 |
| 31 Mar 07+42d | Ascot | Kimberly-Clark Handicap Hurdle | 9/13 | 1¼ | 11-9 | 134 | 107C | Robert Thornton | 20/1 |
| 17 Feb 07+14d | Wincanton | Bathwick Tyres Kingwell Hurdle (Grade 2) | 5/5 | 22 | 11-2 | 140 | 84C | Dominic Elsworth | 40/1 |
| 03 Feb 07+56d | Sandown | Agfa UK Hurdle (Listed) | 4/6 | 8 | 11-0 | — | 108C | R Walsh | 66/1 |
| 09 Dec 06+21d | Cheltenham | Boylesports.com Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Grade 3) | 11/12 | 30 | 11-4 | 149 | 109C | Rodi Greene | 50/1 |
| 18 Nov 06+11d | Ascot | Carey Group Handicap Chase | PU/11 | — | 11-8 | 152 | — | Timmy Murphy | 9/1 |
| 07 Nov 06+192d | Kempton | Betfred 'Bonus King' Graduation Chase | 2/4 | 3½ | 11-7 | 152 | 116C | Timmy Murphy | 4/6F |
| 29 Apr 06+179d | Sandown | Betfred Celebration Chase (Grade 2) | 3/4 | 1¼ | 11-6 | 153 | 114C | Timmy Murphy | 5/2 |
| 01 Nov 05+192d | Exeter | William Hill Haldon Gold Cup Chase (Limited Handicap) (Gr2) | 5/11 | 2 | 10-13 | 153 | 111C | Timmy Murphy | 11/1 |
| 23 Apr 05+14d | Sandown | Celebration Chase (Grade 2) | 3/9 | 10 | 11-10 | 153 | 117C | A P McCoy | 10/1 |
| 09 Apr 05+25d | Aintree | Maghull Novices' Chase (Grade 1) | 7/10 | 15 | 11-4 | 153 | 103C | Timmy Murphy | 4/1 |
| 15 Mar 05+52d | Cheltenham | Arkle Trophy Chase (Grade 1) | 1/19 | 11-7 | 147 | 137C | Timmy Murphy | 7/1 | |
| 22 Jan 05 | Uttoxeter | Novices' Chase (Grade 2) | 3/6 | 4 | 11-10 | 147 | 115C | Timmy Murphy | 4/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Contraband (GB) won?
- Contraband (GB) won 1 of 17 archived starts between 2005 and 2009, a strike rate of 5.9%. Placed 2 times in total (11.8% of starts).
- Who trained Contraband (GB)?
- Contraband (GB) was trained by J B Shears on the most recent run on record, at Sandown on 13 February 2009.
- Who is Contraband (GB)'s sire?
- Contraband (GB) is by Red Ransom (USA) out of Shortfall (GB), whose sire is Last Tycoon.
- What going does Contraband (GB) prefer?
- Contraband (GB) has the best record on good going: 1 win from 6 starts (16.7%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Contraband (GB)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 115, from the run on 13 February 2009. The highest on record is 153.
- What is Contraband (GB)'s sire's record?
- Red Ransom (USA)'s progeny in our archive have won 9.7% of 3,290 runs since Jan 2008 (303 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest over 1m – 1m1f (all codes): 13% from 687.
- Who are Contraband (GB)'s siblings?
- Out of Shortfall (GB), Contraband (GB) has 4 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: High Ransom (GB) (2). Highest grade won: Class 4 (High Ransom (GB)). The wins came over 1m6f–2m1f. As at Oct 2026.