Horse profile
Desdemona (GB)
by Showcasing (GB) out of Rose Marmara (GB) (Exceed And Excel)
20 runs · 8 courses · from Jun 2024
As at 31 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
3 wins · Chelmsford City (AW), Lingfield (AW) & Lingfield
Last run 22 Oct 2026 · 8th of 11
Last raced off OR 56
KTB Profile
Desdemona is a filly with three wins from 20 starts, all over trips under 6f. She won a Class 5 novice at Lingfield on good to firm in Jul 2024, then two Class 6 handicaps on standard going at Lingfield in Feb 2026 and Chelmsford City in Mar 2026. She has raced nine times at Lingfield, with two wins there including one on the all-weather track. Aged 4 at her last run in Oct 2026, she finished eighth of 11 at Southwell, having been held up.
Based on 20 archived runs · run-style from 16 commented runs since May 2025 · updated 31 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 23lb off peak
- 3–20Wins / Runs
- 15%Strike rate
- 7 (35%)Placed
- −2.25£1 level staken=20 at SP
- 2.23Fair A/E n=20 · 1.94 incl. margin
- 79Highest OR
- 46dAvg 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 rating56↓ 23lb off peak
56
55–79
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 89
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (AW) | 12 | 107A | 99 | 12 runs · 107 / 99 |
| Good to Firm | 4 | 86C | 70.5 | 2 runs · 62 / 59.5 |
| Good | 3 | 67C | 64 | — |
| Good to Soft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 31 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 18 | 107A | 80.5 | 12 runs · 107 / 88.5 |
| 6f – 7f | 2 | 106A | 104.5 | 2 runs · 106 / 104.5 |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 20 figures from 20 runs · as at 30 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 16 analysed runs since May 2025
- Held up 5 (31%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 5 (31%) · 1 win
- Mid-division 4 (25%) · 1 win
- Led 2 (13%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 10.2% of 11,626 runs since Jan 2008 (998 horses).
Weakest over 2m1f – 2m4f (all codes): 5.5% from 109.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 92 | 10 | 10.9% | +0.7 | — |
| Good to Firm | 1,912 | 187 | 9.8% | −0.4 | 1 from 4 |
| Good | 2,276 | 232 | 10.2% | 0 | 0 from 3 |
| Good to Soft | 1,140 | 116 | 10.2% | 0 | 0 from 1 |
| Soft | 1,272 | 133 | 10.5% | +0.3 | — |
| Heavy | 329 | 29 | 8.8% | −1.4 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 4,605 | 475 | 10.3% | +0.1 | 2 from 12 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 2,287 | 271 | 11.8% | +1.6 | 3 from 18 |
| 6f – 7f | 5,914 | 634 | 10.7% | +0.5 | 0 from 2 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 2,173 | 189 | 8.7% | −1.5 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 893 | 60 | 6.7% | −3.5 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 218 | 15 | 6.9% | −3.3 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 109 | 6 | 5.5% | −4.7 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 24 | 4 | 16.7% | +6.5 | — |
| Over 3m | 8 | 3 | 37.5% | +27.3 | — |
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
Rose Marmara (GB) (Exceed And Excel)
2 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Amroon (GB) (3 wins).
The wins came over 6f–7f; the highest grade won is Class 6 (Amroon (GB)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amroon (GB) | 19 | 3 | 6f–7f | Class 6 |
| Cello Sonata (GB) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (AW) | 12 | 2 | 17% | −0.75 |
| Good to Firm | 4 | 1 | 25% | +2.50 |
| Good | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Good to Soft | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 6 | 10 | 2 | 20% | +1.25 |
| Class 5 | 8 | 1 | 13% | −1.50 |
| Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lingfield (AW) | 9 | 1 | 11% | −1.50 |
| Lingfield | 3 | 1 | 33% | +3.50 |
| Chelmsford City (AW) | 2 | 1 | 50% | +1.75 |
| Goodwood | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Southwell (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Windsor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Brighton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Catterick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 18 | 3 | 17% | −0.25 |
| 6f – 7f | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Morris | 7 | 1 | 14% | +0.50 |
| Ryan Kavanagh | 3 | 1 | 33% | +0.75 |
| Paddy Bradley | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Hollie Doyle | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Nicola Currie | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| William Pyle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Robert Havlin | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Billy Loughnane | 1 | 1 | 100% | +5.50 |
| Daniel Muscutt | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tongue tie | 18 | 3 | 17% | −0.25 |
| None | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 2 | 18% | +0.25 |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | 33% | +3.50 |
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 · 11 runs | ||||||||||
| 22 Oct 26+59d | Southwell (AW) | Midnite A Next Generation Betting App Apprentice Handicap Stakes Raced freely early - prompt but towards the back of the pack - pushed over 2f out without threatening - finished 8th | 8/11 | ¾ | 9-5 | 56 | 89A | 56A | William Pyle | 18/1 |
| 24 Aug 26+63d | Windsor | Windsor Handicap Stakes Held up eagerly early in mid-pack - pushed along and made ground over 2f out - unable to find more and finished well held | 8/9 | 4¼ | 9-7 | 60 | 57B | 38A | Paddy Bradley | 50/1 |
| 22 Jun 26+18d | Brighton | Bet Now With fairplaybet.co.uk Handicap Handy early - hit front after a furlong before giving way over 1f out - dropped away inside final furlong to finish sixth | 6/6 | 2¾ | 9-13 | 62 | 62B | 41B | Luke Morris | 20/1 |
| 04 Jun 26+35d | Lingfield (AW) | attheraces.com/marketmovers Handicap Hesitant start - settled towards back of field - pushed along with a furlong left - no response and eased out of contention late | 7/7 | ½ | 9-8 | 64 | 106A | 62A | Luke Morris | 12/1 |
| 30 Apr 26+36d | Lingfield (AW) | Follow AtTheRaces On Instagram Handicap Dwelt badly at the break and trailed the field early - found company after a furlong - driven from 1f out - stayed remote to finish fifth | 5/5 | 4¼ | 9-4 | 65 | 63C | 44B | Ryan Kavanagh | 9/2 |
| 25 Mar 26+18d | Lingfield (AW) | Join The Midnite Movement Handicap Bumped alongside at the break - travelled strongly early - close up with the pack - pressed for effort with 2f left - edged nearer inside final furlong but stayed at one gear to finish sixth | 6/12 | ½ | 8-13 | 65 | 106A | 67A | Ryan Kavanagh | 18/1 |
| 07 Mar 26+10d | Chelmsford City (AW) | For The Love Of Horses Handicap Settled mid-pack early - pushed along with 2f left - progress made entering the last furlong - hit front late and stayed on to win | 1/8 | 9-9 | 60 | 88A | 83A | Ryan Kavanagh | 11/4 | |
| 25 Feb 26+15d | Lingfield (AW) | Midnite Are Upping The Betting Game Handicap Handy in the pack early - pushed along over a furlong out - responded to reach the front inside final furlong - drew clear for an easy win | 1/9 | 9-4 | 55 | 106A | 89A | Luke Morris | 13/2 | |
| 10 Feb 26+20d | Lingfield (AW) | Create Your Bet Builders At Midnite Handicap Went straight into command - relinquished it inside the first furlong - stayed close to the front group - pressed for effort a furlong out and moved into second - kept going late but no match for winner | 2/12 | 2½ | 9-6 | 56 | 103A | 76A | Hollie Doyle | 22/1 |
| 21 Jan 26+11d | Lingfield (AW) | Midnite, Building The Future Of Betting Handicap Set the pace early - pushed along and overtaken inside final furlong - fought back to go clear before edged out close home | 2/8 | hd | 9-4 | 55 | 107A | 69A | Hollie Doyle | 14/1 |
| 10 Jan 26+19d | Lingfield (AW) | Midnite, Building The Future Of Betting Handicap Held mid-pack early - pushed along and dropped back 2f out - weakened inside final furlong - finished sixth | 6/7 | nk | 8-11 | 58 | 98A | 55A | Luke Morris | 25/1 |
| 2025 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 22 Dec 25+19d | Lingfield (AW) | Join The Midnite Movement Handicap Held up handy on the wide side - urged forward with 2f to run - dropped away in the final furlong - finished fifth | 5/7 | 1¼ | 9-6 | 62 | 82A | 60A | Robert Havlin | 14/1 |
| 03 Dec 25+27d | Lingfield (AW) | Midnite A Next Generation Betting App Handicap Held up towards the back - pushed along with a furlong left - kept going without gaining much inside the final furlong - finished seventh | 7/9 | shd | 8-13 | 65 | 100A | 65A | Luke Morris | 125/1 |
| 06 Nov 25+131d | Chelmsford City (AW) | 'Timeform Sprint Series Qualifier' Handicap Slow to break after a rough knock at the off - never able to get into contention thereafter - finished ninth | 9/9 | 3 | 9-8 | 69 | 75A | 55A | Luke Morris | 80/1 |
| 28 Jun 25+15d | Lingfield | RJB Agri Ltd Handicap Settled in the pack early - driven for effort with under a furlong left - lost ground before the line to finish seventh | 7/8 | 3 | 9-8 | 73 | 79A | 50A | Nicola Currie | 66/1 |
| 13 Jun 25+20d | Goodwood | Royal Ascot Betting With World Pool Handicap Drifted off a straight line at the break - settled handy with the pack - urged into effort with 2f left before fading finished tenth | 10/10 | 12 | 9-8 | 77 | 67C | 34C | Nicola Currie | 50/1 |
| 24 May 25+304d | Goodwood | Goodwood Horseracing Club Membership Handicap Held handy in the pack early - dropped away steadily inside the final 2f - finished well held in 10th | 10/10 | 3½ | 9-3 | 79 | 64C | 28C | Paddy Bradley | 80/1 |
| 2024 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 24 Jul 24+36d | Lingfield | Get Raceday Ready/EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) | 1/11 | 8-13 | — | 86C | 98A | Billy Loughnane | 11/2 | |
| 18 Jun 24+17d | Catterick | Happy Birthday And Retirement Kim Walker EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) | 3/8 | 2 | 8-13 | — | 76B | 61A | Daniel Muscutt | 7/2 |
| 01 Jun 24 | Lingfield | Free Digital Racecard At raceday-ready.com Fillies' Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) | 2/6 | 5½ | 9-2 | — | 50C | 68B | Luke Morris | 16/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Desdemona won?
- Desdemona (GB) won 3 of 20 archived starts between 2024 and 2026, a strike rate of 15%. Placed 7 times in total (35% of starts).
- Who trains Desdemona?
- Desdemona (GB) is trained by Michael Attwater, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 22 October 2026.
- Who is Desdemona's sire?
- Desdemona (GB) is by Showcasing (GB) out of Rose Marmara (GB), whose sire is Exceed And Excel.
- What going does Desdemona prefer?
- Desdemona (GB) has the best record on good to firm going: 1 win from 4 starts (25%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Desdemona's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 56, from the run on 22 October 2026. The highest on record is 79.
- What is Desdemona's sire's record?
- Showcasing (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 10.2% of 11,626 runs since Jan 2008 (998 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest over 2m1f – 2m4f (all codes): 5.5% from 109.
- Who are Desdemona's siblings?
- Out of Rose Marmara (GB), Desdemona (GB) has 2 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Amroon (GB) (3). Highest grade won: Class 6 (Amroon (GB)). The wins came over 6f–7f. As at Oct 2026.