Horse profile
Etalon (IRE)
by Sholokhov (IRE) out of So You Said (IRE) (Definite Article)
26 runs · 17 courses · from Feb 2022
As at 22 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
6 wins · 6 courses
Last run 14 Oct 2026
Last raced off OR 142
KTB Profile
Etalon (IRE) is 6 from 26.
Based on 26 archived runs · run-style from 17 commented runs since Nov 2024 · updated 22 Oct 2026
- 6–26Wins / Runs
- 23.1%Strike rate
- 12 (46.2%)Placed
- +4.99£1 level staken=26 at SP
- 1.15Fair A/E n=26 · 1.00 incl. margin
- 145Highest OR
- 69dAvg 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 rating142↓ 3lb off peak
142
119–145
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 122
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 22 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 10 | 113A | 68 | 4 · 87 / 69.5 |
| Soft | 6 | 144B | 126 | 1 · — |
| Good | 4 | 122B | 95 | 2 · 122 / 109.5 |
| Heavy | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 22 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 12 | 144B | 83.5 | 1 · — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 6 | 113A | 84 | 3 · 87 / 81 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 3 | 122B | 107 | 3 · 122 / 107 |
Of 26 runs looked at, 5 have no figure: obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (3) · did not complete (2).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 21 figures from 26 runs · as at 22 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 17 analysed runs since Nov 2024
- Held up 5 (29%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 5 (29%) · 1 win
- Led 5 (29%) · 1 win
- Mid-division 2 (12%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Sholokhov (IRE)
Progeny in our archive have won 12.5% of 4,258 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 | 1,269 | 146 | 11.5% | −1 | 0 from 4 |
| Good to Soft | 814 | 110 | 13.5% | +1 | 2 from 12 |
| Soft | 1,304 | 169 | 13% | +0.5 | 4 from 8 |
| Heavy | 549 | 69 | 12.6% | +0.1 | 0 from 2 |
| 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 | 1,052 | 127 | 12.1% | −0.4 | 5 from 13 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 1,454 | 192 | 13.2% | +0.7 | 1 from 9 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 991 | 125 | 12.6% | +0.1 | 0 from 4 |
| Over 3m | 239 | 35 | 14.6% | +2.1 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 22 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
So You Said (IRE) (Definite Article)
3 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them Prince Escalus (IRE) (5 wins).
The wins came over 1m7f–2m4½f; the highest grade won is Class 3 (Prince Escalus (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Escalus (IRE) | 26 | 5 | 1m7f–2m4½f | Class 3 |
| Pilgrims King (IRE) | 30 | 5 | 2m–2m3½f | Class 4 |
| Fisherman's Tale (IRE) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 12 | 2 | 17% | +10.75 |
| Soft | 8 | 4 | 50% | +0.24 |
| Good | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Heavy | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 2 | 13 | 1 | 8% | +6.00 |
| Class 3 | 6 | 4 | 67% | +4.59 |
| Class 1 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Class 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% | −0.60 |
| Class 5 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury | 3 | 1 | 33% | +1.00 |
| Sandown | 3 | 1 | 33% | −1.33 |
| Perth | 2 | 1 | 50% | +1.75 |
| Kempton | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Ascot | 2 | 1 | 50% | +17.00 |
| Aintree | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Warwick | 2 | 1 | 50% | −0.83 |
| Ffos Las | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newton Abbot | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fontwell | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Bangor-on-Dee | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ayr | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Windsor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cheltenham | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Exeter | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wetherby | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.40 |
| Chepstow | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 13 | 5 | 38% | −1.01 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 9 | 1 | 11% | +10.00 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Skelton | 24 | 6 | 25% | +6.99 |
| Kielan Woods | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tongue tie | 14 | 4 | 29% | −3.41 |
| None | 8 | 1 | 13% | −6.60 |
| Tongue tie + cheekpieces | 4 | 1 | 25% | +15.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2025 | 9 | 2 | 22% | +13.75 |
| 2024 | 6 | 2 | 33% | −3.16 |
| 2023 | 3 | 2 | 67% | +2.40 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 21 | 5 | 24% | +8.59 |
| Hurdle | 4 | 1 | 25% | −2.60 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 26+21d | Ffos Las | Adept GRP Cabinets Native River Handicap Steeple Chase (GBB Race) Settled at the back early - went backwards before 3 out - eased and pulled up before 2 out | PU/6 | — | 11-12 | 142 | — | — | Harry Skelton | 6/1 |
| 23 Sep 26+140d | Perth | Paul Ferguson's Jumpers To Follow David Whitaker Handicap Steeple Chase (gbb Race) Pulled hard early - settled at back of field - scrappy over 13th - pressed on before 3 out - edged into contention 2 out then lost momentum on run-in | 5/8 | 1¼ | 11-8 | 143 | 97B | 131B | Harry Skelton | 15/2 |
| 06 May 26+74d | Newton Abbot | Kauto The King Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Fought for control early - settled handy - moved onto front-runner 11th - closed in going for lead 3 out - edged ahead before 2 out then overtaken approaching last - held no more late and slipped to third | 3/7 | ½ | 12-0 | 144 | 122B | 141B | Harry Skelton | 3/1F |
| 21 Feb 26+35d | Kempton | 'Join Ladbrokes Bet 5 Get 30' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Set the pace early - lost the advantage at the 4th and pushed along approaching 3 out - dropped away before 2 out to finish well held | 4/9 | 12 | 12-0 | 145 | 81B | 139A | Harry Skelton | 16/1 |
| 17 Jan 26+28d | Ascot | bet365 Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Went straight to front - pegged back for a moment approaching the 4th before regaining command - kicked on before 2 out to open a two length margin - pegged back again nearing the last and put in front - unable to find more once passed and edged out of second in the closing strides - finished third | 3/9 | ½ | 11-4 | 145 | 107A | 141B | Harry Skelton | 8/1 |
| 20 Dec 25+21d | Ascot | Howden Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Fenced neatly early - shared front spot before going in sole command by the second - driven up front approaching two out with a fine leap there - opened up a decisive margin - edge shrank late but stayed in front at the line | 1/9 | 11-7 | 140 | 58B | 148B | Harry Skelton | 18/1 | |
| 29 Nov 25+34d | Newbury | Coral 'Pipped-At-The-Post' Payouts Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled in the pack early - jumped awkwardly around 5th - dropped away 4 out - well beaten at the finish | 9/10 | hd | 12-1 | 141 | 55C | 117C | Kielan Woods | 12/1 |
| 26 Oct 25+162d | Fontwell | Pertemps Network Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Sat second early - urged forward two out - kept going under the whip - finished second best throughout to the winner | 2/7 | 1¾ | 11-13 | 139 | 87A | 149A | Kielan Woods | 12/1 |
| 17 May 25+24d | Bangor-on-Dee | Shropshire County Show Grand Wynnstay Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Set the pace early - clipped 3rd then driven and lost front spot 3 out - faded meekly to finish fifth | 5/5 | 47 | 12-0 | 139 | 62C | 113C | Harry Skelton | 7/4F |
| 23 Apr 25+11d | Perth | Phil Nelson Capercaillie Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Sat close to pace early - hit front travelling strongly 4 out and pulled away from 3 out - won comfortably | 1/7 | 11-12 | 132 | 89A | 161B | Harry Skelton | 11/4 | |
| 12 Apr 25+49d | Ayr | Scotty Brand Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Settled in midfield on the outer - moved up to hit the front after the 4th - fence after that was met askew and a right-hand drift followed - lost fluency 4 out - overtaken 3 out and unable to fight back late | 4/7 | 6 | 10-12 | 135 | 78B | 126B | Harry Skelton | 8/1 |
| 22 Feb 25+21d | Kempton | Ladbrokes 'Get Rewarded With Ladbucks' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled towards the back - nudged into contention approaching 11th before fading 12th - dropped away and pulled up before 3 out | PU/9 | — | 11-4 | 135 | — | — | Harry Skelton | 15/2 |
| 01 Feb 25+13d | Sandown | Virgin Bet Every Saturday Money Back Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled handy on the wide side - moved into contention after the 2nd - hit the front at the 9th - pushed along and passed approaching 2 out then stayed on to finish third | 3/6 | ¾ | 10-13 | 135 | 115B | 135B | Harry Skelton | 2/1J |
| 19 Jan 25+36d | Windsor | Fitzdares Great Park Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Held up early - error and rider dislodged 7th | UR/8 | — | 10-8 | 135 | — | — | Harry Skelton | 5/1 |
| 14 Dec 24+14d | Cheltenham | BetMGM Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Restrained at the back - niggled into contention after 3 out - found nothing and finished a well-beaten 5th | 5/6 | 6 | 10-11 | 137 | 57A | 116B | Harry Skelton | 13/2 |
| 30 Nov 24+22d | Newbury | Coral 'Pipped-At-The-Post' And Win Handicap Chase (For The Jim Joel Memorial Trophy) (GBB Race) Clear in front early to 8th - dropped away approaching 3 out - no impression left and finished a distant last | 9/9 | 39 | 12-0 | 140 | 33C | 111C | Harry Skelton | 8/1 |
| 08 Nov 24+209d | Exeter | BetMGM Haldon Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Grade 2) (Limited Handicap Chase) (GBB Race) Sat close to the front - driven and clipped fence 4 out - lost ground and stumbled at the following fence - unable to regain place - finished well held in 5th | 5/5 | 10 | 11-4 | 141 | 93C | 112B | Harry Skelton | 7/2 |
| 13 Apr 24+58d | Aintree | My Pension Expert Maghull Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) | 7/10 | 4¼ | 11-7 | 142 | 57A | 124A | Harry Skelton | 9/1 |
| 15 Feb 24+33d | Sandown | Team Forces 'Ubique' Handicap Chase | 1/10 | 11-10 | 131 | 138A | 152A | Harry Skelton | 4/6F | |
| 13 Jan 24+24d | Warwick | Unibet Edward Courage Cup Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) | 1/2 | 11-5 | 127 | 66C | 150C | Harry Skelton | 1/6F | |
| 20 Dec 23+284d | Newbury | Hooorrrrraaayyy It's Christmas Queens Arms Handicap Chase | 1/8 | 11-10 | 120 | 136A | 143B | Harry Skelton | 3/1J | |
| 11 Mar 23+44d | Sandown | European Breeders' Fund Betfair 'National Hunt' Novices' Handicap Hurdle Final (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) | 4/16 | 1¼ | 11-1 | 119 | — | 130A | Harry Skelton | 9/1 |
| 26 Jan 23+54d | Wetherby | Try Racing TV For Free Now EBF 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 1/17 | 11-2 | 119 | 144B | 131A | Harry Skelton | 2/5F | |
| 03 Dec 22+32d | Aintree | BoyleSports Best Odds Guaranteed Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 2/9 | 8 | 11-0 | — | 113A | 126A | Harry Skelton | 7/4F |
| 01 Nov 22+270d | Warwick | Jewson Leamington Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 2/12 | 1¼ | 11-0 | — | — | 132A | Harry Skelton | 16/5 |
| 04 Feb 22 | Chepstow | Cazoo Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) | 3/10 | 2 | 11-2 | — | 116A | 138A | Harry Skelton | 10/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Etalon (IRE) won?
- Etalon (IRE) won 6 of 26 archived starts between 2022 and 2026, a strike rate of 23.1%. Placed 12 times in total (46.2% of starts).
- Who trains Etalon (IRE)?
- Etalon (IRE) is trained by Dan Skelton, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 14 October 2026.
- Who is Etalon (IRE)'s sire?
- Etalon (IRE) is by Sholokhov (IRE) out of So You Said (IRE), whose sire is Definite Article.
- What going does Etalon (IRE) prefer?
- Etalon (IRE) has the best record on soft going: 4 wins from 8 starts (50%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Etalon (IRE)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 142, from the run on 14 October 2026. The highest on record is 145.
- What is Etalon (IRE)'s sire's record?
- Sholokhov (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 12.5% of 4,258 runs since Jan 2008 (419 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest over 1m – 1m1f (all codes): 8.9% from 157.
- Who are Etalon (IRE)'s siblings?
- Out of So You Said (IRE), Etalon (IRE) has 3 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: Prince Escalus (IRE) (5). Highest grade won: Class 3 (Prince Escalus (IRE)). The wins came over 1m7f–2m4½f. As at Oct 2026.