East India Express (IRE)
East India Express is a gelding who has won five of 16 starts on turf, all in handicaps or novice company. He won the Class 2 Kingston Stud Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham in Apr 2025 off an official rating of 129 as well as two Class 3 handicaps over 2m5f – 3m at Kempton and Ascot in Dec 2024, both off 123, and has three wins from three runs at Kempton overall. Ridden prominently in his last run at Cheltenham in Oct 2026 he finished second of 11 in the William Hill Epic Boosts Handicap Hurdle off an official rating of 135. He has four wins from six starts on good ground.
- 5–16Wins / Runs
- 31.3%Strike rate
- 8 (50%)Placed
- +14.91£1 level staken=16 at SP
- 1.86Fair A/E n=16 · 1.51 incl. margin
- 137Highest OR
- 52dBetween runs (median)longest 261 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.
KTB Speed and Rating
Best recent Speed 140
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 →
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 8 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 4 | 140A | 116.5 | 1 run · — |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 106B | 104 | 1 run · — |
| Soft | 3 | 84C | 72 | 2 runs · 84 / 75.5 |
| Heavy | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 8 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 6 | 140A | 89.5 | 4 runs · 140 / 94 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 3 | 125B | 108 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2 | 103A | 85 | — |
Of 16 runs looked at, 5 have no figure: did not complete (4) · obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 11 figures from 16 runs · as at 31 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 11 analysed runs since Dec 2024
- Prominent 7 (64%) · 2 wins
- Mid-division 2 (18%) · 1 win
- Held up 2 (18%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Progeny in our archive have won 11.3% of 16,883 runs since Aug 2008 (1,463 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 18 | 1 | 5.6% | −5.7 | — |
| Good to Firm | 553 | 66 | 11.9% | +0.6 | — |
| Good | 5,184 | 653 | 12.6% | +1.3 | 4 from 6 |
| Good to Soft | 3,304 | 387 | 11.7% | +0.4 | 1 from 6 |
| Soft | 5,035 | 502 | 10% | −1.3 | 0 from 3 |
| Heavy | 2,716 | 303 | 11.2% | −0.1 | 0 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 73 | 2 | 2.7% | −8.6 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 3 | 0 | 0% | −11.3 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 9 | 1 | 11.1% | −0.2 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 58 | 3 | 5.2% | −6.1 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 3,861 | 404 | 10.5% | −0.8 | 1 from 2 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 5,488 | 600 | 10.9% | −0.4 | 1 from 9 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 5,814 | 701 | 12.1% | +0.8 | 3 from 4 |
| Over 3m | 1,650 | 205 | 12.4% | +1.1 | 0 from 1 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Aug 2008 · as at 8 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
2 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Surrey Quest (IRE) (4 wins).
The wins came over 2m3½f–3m2f; the highest grade won is Class 3 (Surrey Quest (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey Quest (IRE) | 22 | 4 | 2m3½f–3m2f | Class 3 |
| Meranti (IRE) | 15 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 6 | 1 | 17% | +2.00 |
| Good | 6 | 4 | 67% | +16.91 |
| Soft | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 2 | 7 | 1 | 14% | −3.25 |
| Class 3 | 6 | 2 | 33% | +4.25 |
| Class 4 | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.91 |
| Class 5 | 1 | 1 | 100% | +14.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham | 5 | 1 | 20% | −1.25 |
| Newbury | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Kempton | 3 | 3 | 100% | +16.16 |
| Plumpton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Windsor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ascot | 1 | 1 | 100% | +7.00 |
| Punchestown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 9 | 1 | 11% | −5.25 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 4 | 3 | 75% | +8.16 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2 | 1 | 50% | +13.00 |
| Over 3m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Gordon | 10 | 3 | 30% | +4.00 |
| Nico de Boinville | 4 | 1 | 25% | −2.09 |
| Mr Daniel Williams | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sam Twiston-Davies | 1 | 1 | 100% | +14.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2025 | 5 | 1 | 20% | −1.25 |
| 2024 | 4 | 2 | 50% | +6.25 |
| 2023 | 3 | 2 | 67% | +13.91 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 15 | 4 | 27% | +0.91 |
| NH Flat | 1 | 1 | 100% | +14.00 |
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 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 23 Oct 26+187d | Cheltenham | William Hill Epic Boosts Handicap Hurdle Race Up with the pace early - bumped at the first - took command on the run-in before drifting right - kept battling to the line - beaten a head in second | 2/11 | shd | 11-9 | 135 | 104A | 152A | Freddie Gordon | 12/1 |
| 19 Apr 26+37d | Plumpton | BetGoodwin Sussex Stayers' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Settled just off the pace early - pushed along after 11th but soon dropped away - pulled up before two out | PU/10 | — | 11-7 | 136 | — | — | Mr Daniel Williams | 6/1 |
| 13 Mar 26+71d | Cheltenham | Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Settled off the pace early - clipped at the first - scratchy over the 7th - squeezed for space and dropped back on the turn after - toiling by two out and faded before the last | 17/24 | 2 | 11-8 | 137 | 67B | 123A | Freddie Gordon | 4/1F |
| 01 Jan 26+33d | Windsor | Fitzdares New Year's Day Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Settled at the back early - crept into contention around the home turn - pressed for effort approaching 3 out - drew alongside the front-runner after 2 out - hit the last and went ahead on the run-in - caught in the final strides to finish second | 2/12 | nk | 11-4 | 133 | 140A | 147A | Freddie Gordon | 12/1 |
| 2025 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 29 Nov 25+23d | Newbury | 'Join Coral Bet 10 Get 50' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Sat close to the front group early - driven approaching the home bend then blundered 3 out - dropped away before the last and finished well held | 9/15 | 8½ | 11-7 | 135 | 84C | 123C | Freddie Gordon | 16/1 |
| 06 Nov 25+13d | Newbury | Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Held up at the back - eased and pulled up before the last | PU/11 | — | 11-3 | 137 | — | — | Freddie Gordon | 7/2 |
| 24 Oct 25+191d | Cheltenham | William Hill Each Way Extra Handicap Hurdle Settled close to the pace - suffered a heavy interference and came down at the 5th | F/20 | — | 11-11 | 137 | — | — | Freddie Gordon | 4/1F |
| 16 Apr 25+33d | Cheltenham | Kingston Stud Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Settled midfield early - improved position from three out - pressed leader at final obstacle - hit front on the run-in - kept going to the line - pulled away close home | 1/14 | 11-9 | 129 | — | 146A | Freddie Gordon | 11/4F | |
| 14 Mar 25+78d | Cheltenham | Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Sat close up early - hit front two out then pressed for effort and lost command before last - couldn't find more late finishing 7th | 7/24 | ¾ | 10-10 | 129 | 95B | 132A | Freddie Gordon | 4/1 |
| 2024 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 26 Dec 24+6d | Kempton | Ladbrokes Get Rewarded With Ladbucks Handicap Hurdle Handy early before dropping off the front pair after 2nd - tracking the pace group - squeezed for space 7th - pushed into contention 3 out - hit the front 2 out and drove clear to the line | 1/9 | 10-6 | 123 | 108B | 132A | Freddie Gordon | 5/4F | |
| 20 Dec 24+233d | Ascot | Howden Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Handy on the wide side - scrambled over 4th - edged in front after 2 out - driven out in final strides to hold on | 1/13 | 11-4 | 123 | 106B | 139A | Freddie Gordon | 7/1 | |
| 01 May 24+81d | Punchestown | Louis Fitzgerald Hotel Hurdle | UR/14 | — | 11-12 | 123 | — | — | Nico de Boinville | 15/2 |
| 10 Feb 24+52d | Newbury | Betfair Racing Podcasts Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 2/13 | 1¼ | 11-8 | 123 | 67B | 133A | Nico de Boinville | 5/2 |
| 2023 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 20 Dec 23+37d | Newbury | BetVictor EBF Stallions 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 4/9 | 1½ | 11-6 | — | 72A | 130A | Nico de Boinville | 9/4 |
| 13 Nov 23+261d | Kempton | Racing Tv Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 1/13 | 10-13 | — | 125B | 136A | Nico de Boinville | 10/11F | |
| 25 Feb 23 | Kempton | Coral Get Closer To The Action Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) | 1/11 | 10-6 | — | 103A | 134A | Sam Twiston-Davies | 14/1 | |
Quick answers
- How many races has East India Express won?
- East India Express (IRE) won 5 of 16 archived starts between 2023 and 2026, a strike rate of 31.3%. Placed 8 times in total (50% of starts).
- Who trains East India Express?
- East India Express (IRE) is trained by Nicky Henderson, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 23 October 2026.
- Who is East India Express's sire?
- East India Express (IRE) is by Milan (GB) out of Roztoc (IRE), whose sire is Desert King.
- What going does East India Express prefer?
- East India Express (IRE) has the best record on good going: 4 wins from 6 starts (66.7%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is East India Express's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 135, from the run on 23 October 2026. The highest on record is 137.
- What is East India Express's sire's record?
- Milan (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 11.3% of 16,883 runs since Aug 2008 (1,463 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are East India Express's siblings?
- Out of Roztoc (IRE), East India Express (IRE) has 2 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Surrey Quest (IRE) (4). Highest grade won: Class 3 (Surrey Quest (IRE)). The wins came over 2m3½f–3m2f. As at Nov 2026.