Horse profile
Cousin Nicky (GB)
by Bob Back (USA) out of Little Red Spider (GB) (Bustino)
35 runs · 18 courses · from Jan 2005
As at 27 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 13 May 2010 — 6,011 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run May 2010 · 5th of 10
6 wins · 4 courses
Last raced off OR 118
KTB Profile
Cousin Nicky (GB) is 6 from 35. Hasn't won since Apr 2009.
Based on 35 archived runs · updated 27 Oct 2026
- 6–35Wins / Runs
- 17.1%Strike rate
- 15 (42.9%)Placed
- −13.55£1 level staken=35 at SP
- 1.11Fair A/E n=35 · 0.97 incl. margin
- 124Highest OR
- 58dAvg 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 rating118↓ 6lb off peak
118
105–124
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
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
Sire
Bob Back (USA)
Progeny in our archive have won 11.8% of 3,724 runs since Jan 2008 (338 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 24 | 4 | 16.7% | +4.9 | — |
| Good to Firm | 268 | 37 | 13.8% | +2 | 0 from 1 |
| Good | 976 | 100 | 10.2% | −1.6 | 1 from 6 |
| Good to Soft | 572 | 58 | 10.1% | −1.7 | 1 from 13 |
| Soft | 1,066 | 130 | 12.2% | +0.4 | 2 from 7 |
| Heavy | 794 | 106 | 13.4% | +1.6 | 2 from 8 |
| Standard (AW) | 24 | 4 | 16.7% | +4.9 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −11.8 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 12 | 0 | 0% | −11.8 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 30 | 1 | 3.3% | −8.5 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 863 | 110 | 12.7% | +0.9 | 0 from 1 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 1,319 | 166 | 12.6% | +0.8 | 4 from 13 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1,199 | 133 | 11.1% | −0.7 | 2 from 20 |
| Over 3m | 300 | 29 | 9.7% | −2.1 | 0 from 1 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 27 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Little Red Spider (GB) (Bustino)
4 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them Alfie Spinner (IRE) (5 wins).
The wins came over 2m1f–3m2½f; the highest grade won is Class 2 (Alfie Spinner (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfie Spinner (IRE) | 47 | 5 | 2m1f–3m2½f | Class 2 |
| Wensleydale Web (GB) | 37 | 3 | 2m1f–2m4f | Class 4 |
| Scarlet Couture (GB) | 5 | 0 | — | — |
| Spin The Beat (GB) | 3 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 13 | 1 | 8% | −10.90 |
| Heavy | 8 | 2 | 25% | +2.50 |
| Soft | 7 | 2 | 29% | −1.40 |
| Good | 6 | 1 | 17% | −2.75 |
| Good to Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 3 | 29 | 5 | 17% | −13.55 |
| Class 4 | 4 | 1 | 25% | +2.00 |
| Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class 6 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter | 6 | 2 | 33% | +2.10 |
| Newbury | 4 | 1 | 25% | +0.50 |
| Chepstow | 3 | 1 | 33% | +0.25 |
| Wincanton | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Cheltenham | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Lingfield | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Taunton | 2 | 2 | 100% | +3.60 |
| Sandown | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Ludlow | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ffos Las | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Bangor-on-Dee | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Leicester | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Uttoxeter | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ascot | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Market Rasen | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kempton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Hereford | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fontwell | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 20 | 2 | 10% | −14.65 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 13 | 4 | 31% | +3.10 |
| Over 3m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Johnson | 15 | 5 | 33% | +2.95 |
| Tom O'Brien | 5 | 1 | 20% | −1.50 |
| David England | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Darren O'Dwyer | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Robert Stephens | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Dave Crosse | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Paddy Brennan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tom Molloy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr Joshua Guerriero | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Owyn Nelmes | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Robert Thornton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 26 | 3 | 12% | −13.40 |
| Blinkers | 9 | 3 | 33% | −0.15 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2009 | 5 | 2 | 40% | +0.35 |
| 2008 | 4 | 1 | 25% | −0.50 |
| 2007 | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| 2006 | 8 | 3 | 38% | +4.60 |
| 2005 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 23 | 5 | 22% | −6.05 |
| Hurdle | 11 | 1 | 9% | −6.50 |
| NH Flat | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 · 5 runs | |||||||||
| 13 May 10+54d | Ludlow | Tanners Wines Handicap Chase | 5/10 | 3¼ | 11-0 | 118 | 107A | David England | 16/1 |
| 20 Mar 10+17d | Ffos Las | Home From Home Handicap Chase | 4/5 | 6 | 11-4 | 120 | 98B | David England | 13/2 |
| 03 Mar 10+14d | Bangor-on-Dee | Ceiriog Valley Handicap Chase | PU/12 | — | 11-12 | 120 | — | David England | 10/1 |
| 17 Feb 10+23d | Leicester | Ladbrokes.com Trial Handicap Chase | 2/9 | ¾ | 11-1 | 114 | 128A | David England | 12/1 |
| 25 Jan 10+276d | Lingfield | Lingfieldpark.co.uk Handicap Chase | PU/10 | — | 11-5 | 122 | — | Richard Johnson | 11/1 |
| 2009 · 5 runs | |||||||||
| 24 Apr 09+46d | Chepstow | Braceys The Friendly Builders Merchant Claiming Chase | 1/6 | 11-2 | 122 | 129B | Richard Johnson | 9/4 | |
| 09 Mar 09+10d | Taunton | Greyhound Inn At Staple Fitzpaine Claiming Chase | 1/5 | 11-10 | 119 | 134B | Richard Johnson | 11/10F | |
| 27 Feb 09+29d | Newbury | Securon Handicap Hurdle | 6/20 | 4½ | 11-4 | 116 | 116A | Paddy Brennan | 16/1 |
| 29 Jan 09+12d | Wincanton | Somerset Community Foundation Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle | 3/8 | 19 | 11-9 | 118 | 116A | Darren O'Dwyer | 11/2 |
| 17 Jan 09+36d | Wincanton | Connaught Compliance Handicap Chase | F/10 | — | 11-6 | 122 | — | Darren O'Dwyer | 5/1 |
| 2008 · 4 runs | |||||||||
| 12 Dec 08+231d | Cheltenham | Cfr Group (electrical + Mechanical Services) Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Chase | 7/16 | nse | 11-9 | 122 | 120A | Tom Molloy | 33/1 |
| 25 Apr 08+75d | Chepstow | Braceys 'Friendly Builders Merchant' Claiming Chase | 2/9 | 10 | 11-9 | 122 | 125B | Richard Johnson | 7/1 |
| 10 Feb 08+34d | Exeter | totesport 0800 221 221 Handicap Chase | 3/8 | dht | 11-2 | 122 | 121B | Richard Johnson | 6/1 |
| 07 Jan 08+7d | Taunton | southwestracing.com Claiming Chase | 1/4 | 11-10 | 122 | 111C | Tom O'Brien | 5/2 | |
| 2007 · 8 runs | |||||||||
| 31 Dec 07+16d | Uttoxeter | totesportgames.com Handicap Chase | 4/6 | 26 | 11-12 | 117 | 100C | Tom O'Brien | 10/3 |
| 15 Dec 07+13d | Lingfield | Lingfield Park For Christmas Parties Handicap Chase | 7/10 | 1 | 11-4 | 121 | 94C | Mr Joshua Guerriero | 8/1 |
| 02 Dec 07+9d | Newbury | Grundon Recycle Handicap Chase | 5/9 | 1½ | 11-1 | 124 | 110C | Tom O'Brien | 9/2 |
| 23 Nov 07+249d | Ascot | Mar City Developments Handicap Chase | F/12 | — | 11-12 | 124 | — | Tom O'Brien | 8/1 |
| 19 Mar 07+9d | Market Rasen | Racing UK On Channel 432 Handicap Hurdle | 2/8 | 5 | 11-11 | 116 | 121C | Tom O'Brien | 7/2 |
| 10 Mar 07+42d | Sandown | Bet Online At sunderlands.co.uk Handicap Chase | F/5 | — | 11-0 | 119 | — | Richard Johnson | 9/4 |
| 27 Jan 07+14d | Cheltenham | Ladbrokes Trophy Handicap Chase (Grd 3) | 5/10 | 3 | 10-0 | 121 | 105C | Richard Johnson | 12/1 |
| 13 Jan 07+23d | Kempton | intercasino.co.uk Handicap Chase | 3/12 | 18 | 11-4 | 122 | 106C | Richard Johnson | 4/1C |
| 2006 · 8 runs | |||||||||
| 21 Dec 06+19d | Exeter | We Wish You A Merry Christmas Handicap Chase | 3/8 | 1¾ | 11-7 | 121 | 127C | Richard Johnson | 5/2J |
| 02 Dec 06+6d | Sandown | williamhillpoker.com Handicap Hurdle | 4/9 | 1¼ | 10-10 | 105 | 119C | Richard Johnson | 10/11F |
| 26 Nov 06+235d | Newbury | Cantorspreadfair.Com Novices' Handicap Hurdle | 1/12 | 11-7 | 105 | 133C | Richard Johnson | 7/2 | |
| 05 Apr 06+15d | Exeter | SIS Handicap Chase | 6/11 | 1¾ | 11-2 | 112 | 92C | Richard Johnson | 5/2F |
| 21 Mar 06+14d | Exeter | Canadatravelcentre.co.uk Novices' Chase | 1/4 | 10-9 | 121 | 119C | Richard Johnson | 11/10F | |
| 07 Mar 06+45d | Exeter | Weatherbys Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide Novices' Chase | 1/8 | 10-8 | 118 | 122C | Richard Johnson | 5/1 | |
| 21 Jan 06+20d | Wincanton | Gasforce Handicap Hurdle | 7/13 | 15 | 11-0 | 109 | 88C | Robert Stephens | 40/1 |
| 01 Jan 06+35d | Cheltenham | High Sheriff 'Crime Beat' NH Novices' Handicap Hurdle | 11/15 | ½ | 11-1 | 112 | 95C | Robert Stephens | 100/1 |
| 2005 · 5 runs | |||||||||
| 27 Nov 05+251d | Newbury | Novices' Handicap Hurdle | 13/16 | 1½ | 11-4 | 112 | 96C | Richard Johnson | 14/1 |
| 21 Mar 05+23d | Hereford | Juvenile Novices' Hurdle | 4/10 | 1¾ | 10-0 | — | 92C | Owyn Nelmes | 12/1 |
| 26 Feb 05+22d | Chepstow | Maiden Hurdle | 9/15 | 20 | 10-1 | — | 79C | Dave Crosse | 4/1 |
| 04 Feb 05+32d | Fontwell | Juvenile Novices' Hurdle | 2/13 | 1¾ | 10-6 | — | 98C | Dave Crosse | 10/1 |
| 03 Jan 05 | Exeter | Maiden NH Flat Race | 3/17 | 1½ | 10-7 | — | 108C | Robert Thornton | 6/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Cousin Nicky won?
- Cousin Nicky (GB) won 6 of 35 archived starts between 2005 and 2010, a strike rate of 17.1%. Placed 15 times in total (42.9% of starts).
- Who trained Cousin Nicky?
- Cousin Nicky (GB) was trained by Giles Smyly on the most recent run on record, at Ludlow on 13 May 2010.
- Who is Cousin Nicky's sire?
- Cousin Nicky (GB) is by Bob Back (USA) out of Little Red Spider (GB), whose sire is Bustino.
- What going does Cousin Nicky prefer?
- Cousin Nicky (GB) 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 Cousin Nicky's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 118, from the run on 13 May 2010. The highest on record is 124.
- What is Cousin Nicky's sire's record?
- Bob Back (USA)'s progeny in our archive have won 11.8% of 3,724 runs since Jan 2008 (338 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Cousin Nicky's siblings?
- Out of Little Red Spider (GB), Cousin Nicky (GB) has 4 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: Alfie Spinner (IRE) (5). Highest grade won: Class 2 (Alfie Spinner (IRE)). The wins came over 2m1f–3m2½f. As at Oct 2026.