Horse profile
Crest of Fire (IRE)
by Phoenix Of Spain (IRE) out of Chicita Banana (GB) (Danehill Dancer)
12 runs · 10 courses · from May 2025
As at 8 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
2 wins · Goodwood & Southwell (AW)
Last run 26 Sep 2026 · 2nd of 27
Last raced off OR 98
KTB Profile
Typically ridden prominently in 6 of 10 analysed runs — Crest of Fire (IRE) is 2 from 12. Each win came on a first visit to the course. Last raced off a career-high mark of 98.
Based on 12 archived runs · run-style from 10 commented runs since May 2025 · updated 8 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
Typically prominent
OR at career high
- 2–12Wins / Runs
- 16.7%Strike rate
- 8 (66.7%)Placed
- −6.27£1 level staken=12 at SP
- 0.85Fair A/E n=12 · 0.69 incl. margin
- 98Highest OR
- 29dBetween runs (median)longest 196 d
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 rating98At career-high mark
98
83–98
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 112
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 8 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 6 | 96C | 84 | 5 runs · 96 / 89 |
| Good | 4 | 90A | 78.5 | 1 run · — |
| Standard (AW) | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
| Good to Soft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 8 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m – 1m1f | 7 | 112A | 89 | 6 runs · 112 / 91 |
| 6f – 7f | 4 | 82A | 77 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 12 figures from 12 runs · as at 4 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 10 analysed runs since May 2025
- Prominent 6 (60%) · 1 win
- Mid-division 2 (20%) · 0 wins
- Held up 1 (10%) · 0 wins
- Led 1 (10%) · 1 win
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 13.2% of 1,353 runs since Apr 2023 (140 horses).
Weakest on good to soft going: 9.6% from 135. Strongest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 19.2% from 104.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 4 | 0 | 0% | −13.2 | — |
| Good to Firm | 172 | 21 | 12.2% | −1 | 1 from 6 |
| Good | 352 | 50 | 14.2% | +1 | 0 from 4 |
| Good to Soft | 135 | 13 | 9.6% | −3.6 | 0 from 1 |
| Soft | 208 | 25 | 12% | −1.2 | — |
| Heavy | 67 | 7 | 10.4% | −2.8 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 415 | 63 | 15.2% | +2 | 1 from 1 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 31 | 2 | 6.5% | −6.7 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 444 | 56 | 12.6% | −0.6 | 0 from 4 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 468 | 56 | 12% | −1.2 | 2 from 7 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 266 | 35 | 13.2% | 0 | 0 from 1 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 104 | 20 | 19.2% | +6 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 37 | 9 | 24.3% | +11.1 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | +20.1 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Apr 2023 · as at 8 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Chicita Banana (GB) (Danehill Dancer)
7 siblings in the archive, 4 winners — best of them Perfect Illusion (GB) (3 wins).
The wins came over 5f–1m4f; the highest grade won is Class 4 (Perfect Illusion (GB)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect Illusion (GB) | 14 | 3 | 1m4f | Class 4 |
| Robynelle (GB) | 10 | 1 | 5f | Class 5 |
| Wudashudacuda (GB) | 12 | 1 | 6f | Class 5 |
| Moonlight Frolic (GB) | 6 | 1 | 1m | Class 5 |
| Banana Split (GB) | 3 | 0 | — | — |
| Old Colonial (GB) | 5 | 0 | — | — |
| Imperial Phoenix (IRE) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 6 | 1 | 17% | −1.67 |
| Good | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Standard (AW) | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.40 |
| Good to Soft | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 2 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Class 3 | 3 | 1 | 33% | +1.33 |
| Class 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% | −0.60 |
| Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class 5 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascot | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Newmarket | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Windsor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Goodwood | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.33 |
| Carlisle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Southwell (AW) | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.40 |
| Doncaster | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ffos Las | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| York | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newbury | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m – 1m1f | 7 | 2 | 29% | −1.27 |
| 6f – 7f | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Marquand | 4 | 1 | 25% | +0.33 |
| David Probert | 3 | 1 | 33% | −1.60 |
| Callum Rodriguez | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| George Bass | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Charles Bishop | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 2 | 29% | −1.27 |
| 2025 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
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 · 7 runs | ||||||||||
| 26 Sep 26+19d | Newmarket | Bet365 Cambridgeshire (Class 2 Heritage Handicap) Settled towards the back of the pack early - travelling comfortably three furlongs out - strong progress under pressure with two to run - hit the front approaching the final furlong - battled on gamely to the line but caught close home | 2/27 | shd | 8-13 | 98 | 96C | 105A | Tom Marquand | 25/1 |
| 07 Sep 26+37d | Windsor | Weatherbys Global Stallions App Winter Hill Stakes (Group 3) settled handy early - shifted across 3f out - lost place inside final two furlongs - well held at finish | 7/7 | 2¾ | 9-2 | 98 | 90A | 82A | Tom Marquand | 14/1 |
| 01 Aug 26+22d | Goodwood | Coral Rewards Shaker Handicap Stakes Settled behind the front group early - short of room from over 2f out despite travelling smoothly - found space and stormed home in the last furlong - hit the front inside the final 75yds - stuck on gamely to prevail | 1/15 | 9-6 | 94 | 78C | 98A | Tom Marquand | 100/30J | |
| 10 Jul 26+22d | Ascot | JLL Handicap (Rnd) Tracked the pace in second early - asked for effort to close on the one in front 2f out - went to the front inside the final furlong - came under strong pressure towards the finish - narrowly denied close home | 2/11 | nse | 9-9 | 90 | 89B | 106A | Callum Rodriguez | 11/4F |
| 18 Jun 26+19d | Ascot | Britannia Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (Str) Settled towards the far flank in the pack - shifted course inside the final two furlongs - made progress a furlong out - found little in the closing stages - held late for 21st | 21/30 | hd | 8-11 | 91 | 78C | 86A | Tom Marquand | 28/1 |
| 30 May 26+65d | Carlisle | Betway Silver Bowl Handicap (Heritage Handicap) Settled just off the pace - pushed along two out - made progress inside final furlong - kept on to the line - grabbed third close home | 3/14 | ½ | 8-10 | 86 | 93C | 104A | David Probert | 10/3 |
| 26 Mar 26+196d | Southwell (AW) | Always Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Set the pace from the start - asked for effort with over 2f remaining - kicked away from rivals inside the final furlong - allowed to coast approaching the line - comfortable winner | 1/11 | 8-13 | 86 | 112A | 97A | David Probert | 2/5F | |
| 2025 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 11 Sep 25+29d | Doncaster | Yates Drywall Ltd Nursery (GBBPlus Race) (Str) Front and clear on the far flank - pressed close home and battled on stoutly inside the final furlong - overhauled near the line and nudged left in a tight finish to go down by a short head | 2/8 | nk | 9-2 | 83 | 81A | 101A | Charles Bishop | 6/1 |
| 13 Aug 25+32d | Ffos Las | 3A's Leisure Swift Group Super Site EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Took a strong hold early - hit the front briefly after a furlong - eased back to third around the 5f marker - found a gap on the rails with 2f left - pressed for effort but couldn't find extra speed - stayed on for third without threatening the front two | 3/10 | ¾ | 9-7 | 84 | 75B | 81A | David Probert | 9/4J |
| 12 Jul 25+14d | Ascot | Juddmonte British EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Tracked the pace in a handy spot - held third when pressed for effort 2f out - drifted left as rivals went by inside the final furlong - dropped away close home to finish fourth | 4/14 | ½ | 9-7 | — | 79C | 96A | George Bass | 15/8 |
| 28 Jun 25+43d | York | Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Settled off the pace early - began to improve position over 2f out - closed on the front-runner approaching the final furlong but couldn't find enough to challenge - stayed on to the line for second | 2/7 | 2¼ | 9-7 | — | 82A | 89A | Callum Rodriguez | 7/4F |
| 16 May 25 | Newbury | Arc Proud To Support Starlight Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Pulled hard up with the front pair on the near flank - nudged along from 2f out - plugged on inside the final furlong but never a danger to finish 5th | 5/18 | nse | 9-7 | — | 70C | 99A | George Bass | 6/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Crest of Fire won?
- Crest of Fire (IRE) won 2 of 12 archived starts between 2025 and 2026, a strike rate of 16.7%. Placed 8 times in total (66.7% of starts).
- Who trains Crest of Fire?
- Crest of Fire (IRE) is trained by Jack Channon, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 26 September 2026.
- Who is Crest of Fire's sire?
- Crest of Fire (IRE) is by Phoenix Of Spain (IRE) out of Chicita Banana (GB), whose sire is Danehill Dancer.
- What going does Crest of Fire prefer?
- Crest of Fire (IRE) has the best record on good to firm 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 Crest of Fire's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 98, from the run on 26 September 2026. That is also the highest on record.
- What is Crest of Fire's sire's record?
- Phoenix Of Spain (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 13.2% of 1,353 runs since Apr 2023 (140 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on good to soft going: 9.6% from 135. Strongest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 19.2% from 104.
- Who are Crest of Fire's siblings?
- Out of Chicita Banana (GB), Crest of Fire (IRE) has 7 other produce in our archive, 4 of them winners. Most wins: Perfect Illusion (GB) (3). Highest grade won: Class 4 (Perfect Illusion (GB)). The wins came over 5f–1m4f. As at Nov 2026.