Horse profile
Doyen Quest (IRE)
by Doyen (IRE) out of Queen Of Questions (IRE) (Bob Back)
24 runs · 13 courses · from Oct 2023
As at 25 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
Won last time out
9 wins · 7 courses
Last run 25 Apr 2026 · 1st of 5
Last raced off OR 143
KTB Profile
Doyen Quest is a gelding who has won nine of 24 starts on turf including a Grade 2 success in the bet365 Oaksey Chase at Sandown in Apr 2026. Six of his wins came on good ground and three of them over 2m5f – 3m. He won two of his six starts at Cheltenham and both starts at Warwick. His last run, at Sandown in Apr 2026, was a win off an official rating of 143.
Based on 24 archived runs · run-style from 14 commented runs since Oct 2024 · updated 25 Oct 2026
- 9–24Wins / Runs
- 37.5%Strike rate
- 13 (54.2%)Placed
- +10.88£1 level staken=24 at SP
- 1.76Fair A/E n=24 · 1.53 incl. margin
- 144Highest OR
- 40dAvg 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 rating143↓ 1lb off peak
143
112–144
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 149
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 →
Jumps
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 10 | 140B | 110.5 | 2 runs · 103 / 91.5 |
| Good | 6 | 149A | 115.5 | 2 runs · 111 / 98.5 |
| Soft | 4 | 108A | 102 | 1 run · — |
| Good to Firm | 1 | — | — | — |
| Heavy | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 8 | 140B | 110.5 | 4 runs · 111 / 105.5 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 6 | 128B | 114 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 6 | 134B | 103 | — |
| Over 3m | 2 | 149A | 114.5 | 1 run · — |
Of 24 runs looked at, 2 have no figure: obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (2).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 22 figures from 24 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.
Run style from 14 analysed runs since Oct 2024
- Held up 6 (43%) · 2 wins
- Led 3 (21%) · 1 win
- Mid-division 3 (21%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 2 (14%) · 1 win
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 11.5% of 7,353 runs since Jan 2008 (605 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 22 | 2 | 9.1% | −2.4 | — |
| Good to Firm | 350 | 42 | 12% | +0.5 | 0 from 1 |
| Good | 2,236 | 273 | 12.2% | +0.7 | 6 from 7 |
| Good to Soft | 1,433 | 193 | 13.5% | +2 | 2 from 10 |
| Soft | 2,005 | 215 | 10.7% | −0.8 | 1 from 5 |
| Heavy | 761 | 66 | 8.7% | −2.8 | 0 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 546 | 57 | 10.4% | −1.1 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 76 | 6 | 7.9% | −3.6 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 360 | 36 | 10% | −1.5 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 411 | 45 | 10.9% | −0.6 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 584 | 60 | 10.3% | −1.2 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2,179 | 251 | 11.5% | 0 | 3 from 7 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 2,197 | 264 | 12% | +0.5 | 2 from 7 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1,283 | 158 | 12.3% | +0.8 | 3 from 8 |
| Over 3m | 263 | 28 | 10.6% | −0.9 | 1 from 2 |
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
Dam
Queen Of Questions (IRE) (Bob Back)
2 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them King Of Answers (IRE) (3 wins).
The wins came over 2m4½f–2m7½f; the highest grade won is Class 2 (King Of Answers (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Of Answers (IRE) | 13 | 3 | 2m4½f–2m7½f | Class 2 |
| Scullys Forge (IRE) | 7 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 10 | 2 | 20% | −2.47 |
| Good | 7 | 6 | 86% | +15.35 |
| Soft | 5 | 1 | 20% | +0.00 |
| Good to Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 2 | 8 | 3 | 38% | +5.25 |
| Class 1 | 6 | 1 | 17% | −2.25 |
| Class 3 | 5 | 3 | 60% | +4.68 |
| Class 4 | 5 | 2 | 40% | +3.20 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham | 6 | 2 | 33% | +1.25 |
| Chepstow | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Sandown | 2 | 1 | 50% | +1.75 |
| Exeter | 2 | 1 | 50% | +4.00 |
| Warwick | 2 | 2 | 100% | +3.35 |
| Taunton | 2 | 1 | 50% | +3.00 |
| Aintree | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Windsor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Worcester | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kempton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Musselburgh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newbury | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.33 |
| Ffos Las | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.20 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 8 | 3 | 38% | +4.00 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 7 | 2 | 29% | −0.98 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 7 | 3 | 43% | +5.53 |
| Over 3m | 2 | 1 | 50% | +2.33 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Skelton | 21 | 8 | 38% | +9.55 |
| Miss Heidi Palin | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.33 |
| Harry Atkins | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tristan Durrell | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 22 | 9 | 41% | +12.88 |
| Cheekpieces | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 1 | 33% | +0.75 |
| 2025 | 10 | 3 | 30% | +1.35 |
| 2024 | 8 | 4 | 50% | +8.58 |
| 2023 | 3 | 1 | 33% | +0.20 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 14 | 5 | 36% | +6.91 |
| Chase | 8 | 3 | 38% | +2.77 |
| NH Flat | 2 | 1 | 50% | +1.20 |
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 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 25 Apr 26+15d | Sandown | bet365 Oaksey Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race) Went straight to the front - shared advantage between the 10th and 12th - back in command soon after - challenged approaching two out - opened daylight at the last and held on resolutely to the line | 1/5 | 11-2 | 143 | 86C | 136B | Harry Skelton | 11/4 | |
| 10 Apr 26+82d | Aintree | William Hill Mildmay Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Jumped a little untidily early - settled towards back - moved through to press pace before 3 out - weakened from 2 out to finish 4th | 4/8 | 10 | 11-7 | 144 | 80A | 133B | Harry Skelton | 14/1 |
| 18 Jan 26+44d | Windsor | LSL Racing Auctions Hampton Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race) Front from the off - shared command briefly after the 5th - back in front at the 8th - overtaken at the 9th - up challenging at the 10th - regained advantage at the 12th - pushed along before 3 out - caught just before the last and found nothing in the final 110yds | 2/6 | 4¼ | 11-7 | 144 | 108A | 145B | Harry Skelton | 12/1 |
| 2025 · 10 runs | ||||||||||
| 05 Dec 25+28d | Sandown | Betfair Esher Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race) Clean early leaps - pressed and lost lead after second last - clipped final flight then no answer to winner up the run-in | 2/4 | 12 | 11-7 | 144 | 103C | 139B | Harry Skelton | 4/1 |
| 07 Nov 25+26d | Exeter | ICL Conscious Of Our Impact 'Future Stars' Silver Bowl Novices' Chase (GBB Race) Disputed the front early - went clear from the 2nd - fluent at the obstacles - eased away 5 out - firmly on top after 2 out - kept on under a hand ride to the line | 1/4 | 11-7 | 135 | 111C | 146B | Harry Skelton | 5/1 | |
| 12 Oct 25+27d | Chepstow | Tom Malone Bloodstock Novices' Chase (Listed) (GBB Race) Made the running from the 6th - stepped up tempo 5 out - not clean at the 3rd last and driven - three lengths clear but blundered and pecked on touching down at the final fence - passed on the run-in and found little | 2/4 | 2¼ | 11-5 | 135 | 108C | 137B | Harry Skelton | 8/13F |
| 15 Sep 25+128d | Worcester | BetWright Bet The Wright Way Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled in 3rd - urged forward approaching 3 out but unable to match leading duo - dropped away thereafter - finished 4th | 4/4 | 1¼ | 11-10 | 136 | 99C | 131B | Harry Skelton | 4/1 |
| 10 May 25+16d | Warwick | Valley Beginners' Chase (GBB Race) Tracked front-runner early - hit front 9th - opened up before two out - eased through the closing stages to win comfortably | 1/3 | 11-2 | 136 | 43C | 123C | Harry Skelton | 1/50F | |
| 24 Apr 25+8d | Warwick | John Sillett Memorial Handicap Hurdle Settled towards the back early - made progress into contention 4 out - up to third rounding the final bend - took over before the last and driven out to win going away | 1/6 | 11-1 | 131 | 149A | 141B | Miss Heidi Palin | 10/3 | |
| 16 Apr 25+33d | Cheltenham | Kingston Stud Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Settled midpack early - edged closer approaching two out but couldn't threaten leaders - dropped away before the last - finished well adrift | 12/14 | ½ | 12-0 | 131 | — | 118C | Harry Skelton | 7/1 |
| 14 Mar 25+20d | Cheltenham | Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Held a spot in the pack towards the outer - moved up into 5th before pressed for effort after the second last - dropped away approaching the final fence to finish well held | 19/24 | 4¾ | 11-0 | 133 | 67C | 117C | Harry Atkins | 40/1 |
| 22 Feb 25+20d | Kempton | Ladbrokes 'Big-Value You Can Bet On' Handicap Hurdle Settled towards back of field - urged forward entering straight - made no impression - finished seventh well beaten | 7/12 | 1½ | 11-12 | 134 | 110A | 132A | Harry Skelton | 7/2F |
| 02 Feb 25+51d | Musselburgh | Pertemps Network Group Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Settled in the pack - lost touch from 3 out and driven along before an error 2 out - dropped away before the last | 6/11 | 2 | 11-12 | 135 | 140B | 134A | Harry Skelton | 4/1 |
| 2024 · 8 runs | ||||||||||
| 13 Dec 24+27d | Cheltenham | Citipost Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Settled towards the back - progress from 3 out then moved left approaching 2 out - pushed along to go second at the last - unable to find more and dropped back to finish fourth | 4/9 | 1 | 11-4 | 135 | 130A | 139A | Harry Skelton | 11/10F |
| 16 Nov 24+35d | Cheltenham | From The Horses Mouth Podcast Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Settled towards the back - jumped poorly at the 2nd - made progress into contention approaching two out - pushed along after the final fence - shifted right to take command on the run-in - stayed on strongly for an untroubled success | 1/12 | 10-10 | 125 | 127A | 135A | Harry Skelton | 5/4F | |
| 12 Oct 24+178d | Chepstow | Wasdell Group Silver Trophy Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Settled towards the back of the pack - made headway 4 out - up into 6th 3 out - pushed along to press the leader approaching 2 out - asked for more before the last but unable to gain ground - stayed on to finish second | 2/17 | 4 | 10-12 | 122 | 128B | 141A | Harry Skelton | 4/1F |
| 17 Apr 24+26d | Cheltenham | Kingston Stud Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) | 1/15 | 10-7 | 119 | 120B | 127A | Harry Skelton | 4/1F | |
| 22 Mar 24+11d | Newbury | Daily Racing Specials At BetVictor Handicap Hurdle | 1/14 | 11-1 | 112 | 134B | 148A | Harry Skelton | 10/3F | |
| 11 Mar 24+20d | Taunton | William Hill Extra Place Races Handicap Hurdle | 2/12 | 1 | 11-8 | 112 | 107B | 134A | Tristan Durrell | 5/1 |
| 20 Feb 24+27d | Taunton | Royal Bath & West Of England Society Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) | 1/12 | 11-7 | — | 97B | 137A | Harry Skelton | 4/1 | |
| 24 Jan 24+42d | Chepstow | Betting.Bet Free Members Club Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div 2) | 3/8 | 10 | 11-6 | — | 121A | 121B | Harry Skelton | 10/1 |
| 2023 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 13 Dec 23+24d | Exeter | Bickham House 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) | 6/15 | 2¼ | 11-4 | — | — | 111A | Harry Skelton | 15/2 |
| 19 Nov 23+35d | Cheltenham | Turners Open NH Flat Race (Listed) (GBB Race) | 11/12 | 24 | 11-2 | — | 77C | 101C | Harry Skelton | 14/1 |
| 15 Oct 23 | Ffos Las | DragonBet Backing Welsh Sport Open Maiden NH Flat Race (GBB Race) | 1/7 | 11-2 | — | 111A | 128A | Harry Skelton | 11/5 | |
Quick answers
- How many races has Doyen Quest won?
- Doyen Quest (IRE) won 9 of 24 archived starts between 2023 and 2026, a strike rate of 37.5%. Placed 13 times in total (54.2% of starts).
- Who trains Doyen Quest?
- Doyen Quest (IRE) is trained by Dan Skelton, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 25 April 2026.
- Who is Doyen Quest's sire?
- Doyen Quest (IRE) is by Doyen (IRE) out of Queen Of Questions (IRE), whose sire is Bob Back.
- What going does Doyen Quest prefer?
- Doyen Quest (IRE) has the best record on good going: 6 wins from 7 starts (85.7%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Doyen Quest's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 143, from the run on 25 April 2026. The highest on record is 144.
- What is Doyen Quest's sire's record?
- Doyen (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 11.5% of 7,353 runs since Jan 2008 (605 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Doyen Quest's siblings?
- Out of Queen Of Questions (IRE), Doyen Quest (IRE) has 2 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: King Of Answers (IRE) (3). Highest grade won: Class 2 (King Of Answers (IRE)). The wins came over 2m4½f–2m7½f. As at Oct 2026.