Horse profile
El Granjero (IRE)
by Youmzain (IRE) out of Mexican Sky (IRE) (Yeats)
17 runs · 12 courses · from Oct 2023
As at 1 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
Won last time out
3 wins · Perth & Hereford
Last run 24 Apr 2026 · 1st of 11
Last raced off OR 124
KTB Profile
El Granjero is 3 from 17 on turf with 11 places. He won the QuinnBet Highland National Handicap Chase at Perth in Apr 2026 over 3m on good ground off an official rating of 124, having previously won twice at Hereford on soft going in Class 4 races over 2m1f to 3m. His last run at Perth in Apr 2026 was a win. The gelding, by Youmzain out of a Yeats mare, has shown a preference for soft ground.
Based on 17 archived runs · run-style from 10 commented runs since Oct 2024 · updated 1 Nov 2026
- 3–17Wins / Runs
- 17.6%Strike rate
- 11 (64.7%)Placed
- −9.79£1 level staken=17 at SP
- 0.81Fair A/E n=17 · 0.70 incl. margin
- 125Highest OR
- 57dAvg 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 rating124↓ 1lb off peak
124
114–125
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 103
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 1 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 6 | 128C | 110.5 | 1 run · — |
| Good to Soft | 5 | 141B | 94 | 2 runs · 94 / 88 |
| Heavy | 2 | 75C | 74.5 | — |
| Good | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 1 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 7 | 141B | 107 | 1 run · — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 4 | 116C | 87.5 | — |
| Over 3m | 3 | 103A | 94 | 3 runs · 103 / 94 |
Of 17 runs looked at, 3 have no figure: obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (3).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 14 figures from 17 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 10 analysed runs since Oct 2024
- Mid-division 4 (40%) · 1 win
- Prominent 4 (40%) · 0 wins
- Led 1 (10%) · 0 wins
- Held up 1 (10%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 8.6% of 1,741 runs since May 2014 (211 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −8.6 | — |
| Good to Firm | 50 | 6 | 12% | +3.4 | — |
| Good | 388 | 43 | 11.1% | +2.5 | 1 from 1 |
| Good to Soft | 264 | 15 | 5.7% | −2.9 | 0 from 8 |
| Soft | 434 | 33 | 7.6% | −1 | 2 from 6 |
| Heavy | 197 | 17 | 8.6% | 0 | 0 from 2 |
| Standard (AW) | 407 | 36 | 8.8% | +0.2 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 4 | 1 | 25% | +16.4 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 95 | 14 | 14.7% | +6.1 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 354 | 28 | 7.9% | −0.7 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 430 | 31 | 7.2% | −1.4 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 381 | 38 | 10% | +1.4 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 377 | 31 | 8.2% | −0.4 | 1 from 8 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 91 | 6 | 6.6% | −2 | 1 from 6 |
| Over 3m | 9 | 1 | 11.1% | +2.5 | 1 from 3 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since May 2014 · as at 31 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Mexican Sky (IRE) (Yeats)
3 siblings in the archive, 3 winners — best of them Piccolo Player (IRE) (1 win).
The wins came over 2m–2m½f.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piccolo Player (IRE) | 16 | 1 | 2m | — |
| St Anthonys Corner (IRE) | 15 | 1 | 2m½f | — |
| Finnicky Filly (IRE) | 33 | 1 | 2m½f | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Soft | 6 | 2 | 33% | −3.12 |
| Heavy | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Good | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.33 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 3 | 11 | 1 | 9% | −6.67 |
| Class 4 | 5 | 2 | 40% | −2.12 |
| Class 5 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 3 | 2 | 67% | −0.12 |
| Exeter | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Uttoxeter | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Newton Abbot | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Perth | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.33 |
| Warwick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sandown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Aintree | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ffos Las | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Stratford | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Bangor-on-Dee | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Doncaster | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 8 | 1 | 13% | −6.56 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 6 | 1 | 17% | −4.56 |
| Over 3m | 3 | 1 | 33% | +1.33 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Patrick | 11 | 1 | 9% | −9.56 |
| Ned Fox | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| James Bowen | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.33 |
| Stan Sheppard | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.44 |
| Mr Tommie M O'Brien | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Nico de Boinville | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheekpieces | 9 | 1 | 11% | −4.67 |
| None | 8 | 2 | 25% | −5.12 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 1 | 25% | +0.33 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2024 | 7 | 2 | 29% | −4.12 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 10 | 2 | 20% | −7.12 |
| Chase | 6 | 1 | 17% | −1.67 |
| NH Flat | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
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 | ||||||||||
| 24 Apr 26+47d | Perth | QuinnBet Highland National Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled in the pack early - moved into third by the 14th - up to second before four out - roused to the front after three out and opened a gap before the last - kept on strongly to score | 1/11 | 11-13 | 124 | 103A | 147A | James Bowen | 10/3F | |
| 08 Mar 26+36d | Warwick | Best Cheltenham Odds With Oddschecker Volcano Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Sat behind the pace - hampered at the 16th - advanced to second three out under pressure - outclassed by winner two out but stayed on to hold the remainder comfortably | 2/8 | 11 | 12-0 | 124 | 94A | 136A | Richard Patrick | 11/2 |
| 31 Jan 26+22d | Sandown | Virgin Bet A Good Bet Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Erratic early rhythm - drifted left over a fence - sat fourth early - slipped to rear and pressed after 3rd - errors at 6th and 9th left further behind - well beaten before 3 out | 5/5 | 24 | 11-10 | 125 | 66C | 112C | Richard Patrick | 3/1 |
| 09 Jan 26+62d | Exeter | PricedUp Daily Racing Boosts Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled in the pack early - moved into second by the 6th before getting a shake-up approaching 4 out - stayed on at one gear to the last for second | 2/6 | 2 | 10-13 | 124 | — | 134B | Ned Fox | 3/1J |
| 2025 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 08 Nov 25+206d | Aintree | William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Shared front spot early - moved clear in 3rd before losing lead 7th - held 3rd at halfway - driven in 4th and a touch untidy 2 out - flat when clipping last - stayed on same rhythm to finish 4th | 4/6 | 3 | 11-5 | 125 | 82B | 120B | Richard Patrick | 10/1 |
| 16 Apr 25+37d | Ffos Las | Adept GRP Cabinets Handicap Hurdle Tracked the pace group early - jumped awkwardly 8th and again 2 out - unable to quicken through the final stages - finished fourth beaten just over five lengths | 4/9 | 4 | 11-6 | 125 | 114A | 131A | Ned Fox | 11/4F |
| 10 Mar 25+30d | Stratford | DragonBet Backing Our Opinion At Cheltenham Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled just behind the front pack on the rail - driven into second nearing the last - urged out on the run-in - stayed on without threatening for the win | 2/6 | 1 | 12-2 | 122 | — | 139B | Richard Patrick | 2/1F |
| 08 Feb 25+39d | Uttoxeter | QuinnBet Daily Free Bet Handicap Hurdle Held mid-pack early - pressed for the front group before 3 out - stayed on well approaching the last - moved into second on the run-in but couldn't get on terms with the winner | 2/5 | 4½ | 12-0 | 122 | 128C | 137B | Richard Patrick | 15/8F |
| 2024 · 7 runs | ||||||||||
| 31 Dec 24+18d | Uttoxeter | 2025 Uttoxeter Annual Membership Now Available Handicap Hurdle Settled behind the front pack - made ground into the straight turn - second and near the pace approaching 3 out - broke away from the remainder in a prolonged tussle with the eventual winner from 2 out - urged along before the last - kept battling to the line and holding a real prospect of victory but pipped by a fraction | 2/8 | nse | 11-10 | 118 | 141B | 148B | Richard Patrick | 7/2 |
| 13 Dec 24+44d | Bangor-on-Dee | Virgin Bet Handicap Hurdle Settled at the back early - made progress before the 7th - urged on into contention before 3 out and closed on the pace approaching 2 out - dropped away before the last | 5/9 | 11 | 11-12 | 120 | 89B | 120A | Richard Patrick | 10/1 |
| 30 Oct 24+204d | Newton Abbot | Celebrating David Freeman's 35 Years Service Handicap Hurdle Settled in the pack - clipped obstacle three out then pushed along - lost touch before the final fence and finished well held | 6/9 | ¾ | 11-4 | 120 | 75C | 121A | Richard Patrick | 7/1 |
| 09 Apr 24+13d | Hereford | Hereford Motor Group Handicap Hurdle | 1/5 | 12-0 | 114 | 116C | 136B | Stan Sheppard | 4/9F | |
| 27 Mar 24+18d | Hereford | Best Odds Guaranteed At PlanetSportBet 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) | 1/12 | 11-7 | 114 | 107B | 132A | Richard Patrick | 4/9F | |
| 09 Mar 24+38d | Hereford | Betting.Bet Horse Racing Tips Aggregator Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) | 2/13 | nk | 11-7 | 114 | — | 136A | Richard Patrick | 9/4F |
| 31 Jan 24+47d | Exeter | Kennford Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) | 2/16 | 12 | 11-10 | — | 86B | 124A | Richard Patrick | 11/1 |
| 2023 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 15 Dec 23+55d | Doncaster | At The Races App Form Study Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 2/17 | 13 | 10-11 | — | 107B | 124A | Mr Tommie M O'Brien | 40/1 |
| 21 Oct 23 | Newton Abbot | William Hill Betting TV Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) | 4/9 | hd | 11-1 | — | 74C | 118A | Nico de Boinville | 9/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has El Granjero won?
- El Granjero (IRE) won 3 of 17 archived starts between 2023 and 2026, a strike rate of 17.6%. Placed 11 times in total (64.7% of starts).
- Who trains El Granjero?
- El Granjero (IRE) is trained by Clive Boultbee-Brooks, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 24 April 2026.
- Who is El Granjero's sire?
- El Granjero (IRE) is by Youmzain (IRE) out of Mexican Sky (IRE), whose sire is Yeats.
- What going does El Granjero prefer?
- El Granjero (IRE) has the best record on soft going: 2 wins from 6 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 El Granjero's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 124, from the run on 24 April 2026. The highest on record is 125.
- What is El Granjero's sire's record?
- Youmzain (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 8.6% of 1,741 runs since May 2014 (211 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are El Granjero's siblings?
- Out of Mexican Sky (IRE), El Granjero (IRE) has 3 other produce in our archive, 3 of them winners. Most wins: Piccolo Player (IRE) (1). The wins came over 2m–2m½f. As at Nov 2026.