Ebony Warrior (IRE)
Ebony Warrior is a gelding with three wins from 15 starts on turf, all at Class 4. He won the CopyBet Overnight Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap Hurdle at Worcester in Jun 2026 over 2m5f – 3m on good, the Join Racing TV Now Novices' Hurdle at Warwick in Mar 2025 over 2m5f – 3m on good, and the FBC Manby Bowdler Maiden Hurdle at Worcester in Jul 2024 over 1m5f – 2m on good. All wins have come on good ground. He finished fourth of six at Worcester in Jul 2026 in a Class 2 handicap, last raced off a career-high mark of 117. Typically held up.
- 3–15Wins / Runs
- 20%Strike rate
- 8 (53.3%)Placed
- −0.34£1 level staken=15 at SP
- 1.20Fair A/E n=15 · 1.03 incl. margin
- 117Highest OR
- 70dAvg 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.
KTB Speed and Rating
Best recent Speed 131
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 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 7 | 135C | 113 | 3 · 131 / 128 |
| Good to Soft | 4 | 127B | 100 | 1 · — |
| Soft | 2 | 130B | 114 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 5 | 130B | 127 | 1 · — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 4 | 135C | 122 | 3 · 131 / 113 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 4 | 100A | 94 | — |
Of 15 runs looked at, 2 have no figure: did not complete (2).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 13 figures from 15 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 6 analysed runs
- Held up 4 (67%) · 1 win
- Midfield 1 (17%) · 1 win
- Prominent 1 (17%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Progeny in our archive have won 12.5% of 4,256 runs since Jan 2008 (419 horses).
Weakest over 1m – 1m1f (all codes): 8.9% from 157.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 99 | 14 | 14.1% | +1.6 | — |
| Good | 1,267 | 145 | 11.4% | −1.1 | 3 from 9 |
| Good to Soft | 814 | 110 | 13.5% | +1 | 0 from 4 |
| Soft | 1,304 | 169 | 13% | +0.5 | 0 from 2 |
| Heavy | 549 | 69 | 12.6% | +0.1 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 222 | 23 | 10.4% | −2.1 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 39 | 6 | 15.4% | +2.9 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 157 | 14 | 8.9% | −3.6 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 326 | 32 | 9.8% | −2.7 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1,051 | 126 | 12% | −0.5 | 1 from 4 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 1,454 | 192 | 13.2% | +0.7 | 0 from 5 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 991 | 125 | 12.6% | +0.1 | 2 from 6 |
| Over 3m | 238 | 35 | 14.7% | +2.2 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 17 Oct 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 Shadowfax Of Rohan (IRE) (2 wins).
The wins came over 1m7½f–2m; the highest grade won is Class 5 (Shadowfax Of Rohan (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadowfax Of Rohan (IRE) | 15 | 2 | 1m7½f–2m | Class 5 |
| Slate Range (IRE) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 9 | 3 | 33% | +5.66 |
| Good to Soft | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Soft | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | 12 | 3 | 25% | +2.66 |
| Class 2 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester | 7 | 2 | 29% | +5.83 |
| Market Rasen | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Southwell | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Exeter | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Warwick | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.83 |
| Hereford | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wetherby | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Musselburgh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newbury | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 6 | 2 | 33% | +0.16 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 4 | 1 | 25% | +4.50 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kielan Woods | 10 | 3 | 30% | +4.66 |
| Nick Slatter | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| David Bass | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jonathan Burke | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 1 | 33% | +1.33 |
| 2025 | 4 | 1 | 25% | −2.17 |
| 2024 | 7 | 1 | 14% | +1.50 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 13 | 3 | 23% | +1.66 |
| NH Flat | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 26+34d | Worcester | Amodil Group Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) settled towards the back - made ground by 4 out - was untidy 2 out and soon dropped away | 4/6 | 19 | 10-1 | 117 | 128A | 109B | Nick Slatter | 3/1 |
| 06 Jun 26+29d | Worcester | CopyBet Overnight Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap Hurdle Settled midfield early - moved into contention before 3 out to go second then hit the front 2 out - driven out for a strong finish to score | 1/11 | 12-1 | 111 | 131A | 139A | Kielan Woods | 10/3F | |
| 08 May 26+157d | Market Rasen | Victor Lucas Memorial Handicap Hurdle Handy early with front pack - clipped rail three out then pushed along and dropped back losing ground two out after another mistake - unable to close approaching last where clumsy again and beaten into fifth | 5/8 | 1 | 11-7 | 114 | 113B | 114A | David Bass | 22/1 |
| 02 Dec 25+25d | Southwell | Download The At The Races App Handicap Hurdle Sat close to the pace early - dropped back after 3 out despite urging - faded before 2 out to finish 5th | 5/7 | 12 | 11-11 | 116 | 94B | 110A | Kielan Woods | 14/1 |
| 07 Nov 25+185d | Exeter | Invest In Gold With AU Bullion Handicap Hurdle Held up in the pack throughout - eased out of contention before 2 out | PU/14 | — | 12-0 | 117 | — | — | Kielan Woods | 12/1 |
| 06 May 25+40d | Worcester | Blackmores Building Contractors Handicap Hurdle Settled at the rear early - made ground into contention before 3 out and up to third soon after - driven and beaten when unseated at the last | UR/9 | — | 11-11 | 117 | — | — | Kielan Woods | EvensF |
| 27 Mar 25+120d | Warwick | Join Racing TV Now Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Settled towards rear on rails - improved into second by 5th - pushed along nearing two out and lost hold of stick - level with rival at the last - stayed on strongly to hit front on run-in and pulled clear | 1/5 | 11-7 | 117 | 135C | 131B | Kielan Woods | 5/6F | |
| 27 Nov 24+42d | Hereford | Brightwells Ltd Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Tracked the front pack early - driven into second nearing 2 out - couldn't find much to threaten - stumbled at the final obstacle - held on for third | 3/11 | 6 | 11-4 | 117 | 106B | 120A | Nick Slatter | 11/4 |
| 16 Oct 24+19d | Wetherby | Quilter Cheviot Supporting Spinal Research Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Settled just behind the pace on the inner - stumbled slightly at the 5th and again 3 out - shifted course twice approaching the last two obstacles - edged in front nearing the line - overhauled close home to finish second beaten a length | 2/13 | 1 | 11-7 | 117 | 127B | 132A | Kielan Woods | 11/8F |
| 27 Sep 24+30d | Worcester | DragonBet Fixed Brush Hurdle Series Final Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Settled in the pack early - jumped awkwardly second - made progress before the last - kept going after that - moved into runner-up spot close home but unable to threaten winner | 2/12 | 1½ | 10-12 | 114 | 130B | 130A | Kielan Woods | 11/1 |
| 28 Aug 24+34d | Worcester | Peter Dawson Forget-Me-Not Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Settled in rear early - made progress from off the tempo 3 out - pushed along 2 out - closed strongly to challenge the leader before edging behind late | 2/8 | 1 | 11-7 | 110 | 92A | 128A | Kielan Woods | 10/1 |
| 25 Jul 24+42d | Worcester | FBC Manby Bowdler Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div 2) | 1/11 | 11-4 | — | 100A | 137A | Kielan Woods | 15/2 | |
| 13 Jun 24+160d | Worcester | JenningsBet In Wednesbury Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) | 3/10 | 6½ | 11-4 | — | 90A | 118A | Kielan Woods | 14/1 |
| 05 Jan 24+57d | Musselburgh | tote.co.uk Back To Work Monday Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) | 5/7 | 6 | 11-2 | — | 98C | 104A | Jonathan Burke | 10/1 |
| 09 Nov 23 | Newbury | British Horse Society Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) (Div 1) | 8/13 | shd | 10-11 | — | 74B | 110A | Nick Slatter | 18/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Ebony Warrior (IRE) won?
- Ebony Warrior (IRE) won 3 of 15 archived starts between 2023 and 2026, a strike rate of 20%. Placed 8 times in total (53.3% of starts).
- Who trains Ebony Warrior (IRE)?
- Ebony Warrior (IRE) is trained by David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 10 July 2026.
- Who is Ebony Warrior (IRE)'s sire?
- Ebony Warrior (IRE) is by Sholokhov (IRE) out of Three Wood (IRE), whose sire is Tikkanen.
- What going does Ebony Warrior (IRE) prefer?
- Ebony Warrior (IRE) has the best record on good going: 3 wins from 9 starts (33.3%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Ebony Warrior (IRE)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 117, from the run on 10 July 2026. That is also the highest on record.
- What is Ebony Warrior (IRE)'s sire's record?
- Sholokhov (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 12.5% of 4,256 runs since Jan 2008 (419 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest over 1m – 1m1f (all codes): 8.9% from 157.
- Who are Ebony Warrior (IRE)'s siblings?
- Out of Three Wood (IRE), Ebony Warrior (IRE) has 2 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Shadowfax Of Rohan (IRE) (2). Highest grade won: Class 5 (Shadowfax Of Rohan (IRE)). The wins came over 1m7½f–2m. As at Oct 2026.