Horse profile
Francisco's Piece (GB)
22 runs · 17 courses · from May 2024
As at 4 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
3 wins · Musselburgh, Chantilly (FR) & Pontefract
Last run 28 Sep 2026 · 8th of 9
Last raced off OR 84
KTB Profile
Francisco's Piece is 3 from 22 on turf with all wins at under 6f. He gained a Listed success in the Prix la Fleche at Chantilly in Jun 2024 on heavy ground and added a Class 4 handicap at Musselburgh in Jul 2026 on good. Each of his three wins came on a first visit to the course. Typically held up, he finished 8 of 9 at Hamilton in Sep 2026 when last raced off an official rating of 84, 15lb below his highest ever mark.
Based on 22 archived runs · run-style from 16 commented runs since Sep 2024 · updated 4 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 15lb off peak
- 3–22Wins / Runs
- 13.6%Strike rate
- 8 (36.4%)Placed
- −7.45£1 level staken=22 at SP
- 1.38Fair A/E n=22 · 1.17 incl. margin
- 99Highest OR
- 20dBetween runs (median)longest 223 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.
Official rating84↓ 15lb off peak
84
81–99
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 124
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 →
Flat
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 4 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 9 | 121B | 87 | 3 runs · 121 / 103 |
| Good | 5 | 112C | 88 | 2 runs · 112 / 97.5 |
| Good to Firm | 3 | 109C | 89 | — |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 124B | 92 | 1 run · — |
| Heavy | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 4 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 10 | 124B | 89.5 | 4 runs · 124 / 116.5 |
| 6f – 7f | 10 | 112C | 86 | 2 runs · 103 / 93 |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 20 figures from 20 runs · as at 6 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 16 analysed runs since Sep 2024
- Prominent 6 (38%) · 1 win
- Mid-division 6 (38%) · 0 wins
- Held up 4 (25%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 10.7% of 7,388 runs since Apr 2016 (442 horses).
Strongest at trips under 6f (all codes): 13.7% from 1,731. Weakest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 2.8% from 106.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 22 | 6 | 27.3% | +16.6 | — |
| Good to Firm | 1,023 | 121 | 11.8% | +1.1 | 0 from 3 |
| Good | 1,370 | 139 | 10.1% | −0.6 | 1 from 5 |
| Good to Soft | 807 | 92 | 11.4% | +0.7 | 0 from 2 |
| Soft | 974 | 115 | 11.8% | +1.1 | 1 from 9 |
| Heavy | 324 | 34 | 10.5% | −0.2 | 1 from 3 |
| Standard (AW) | 2,868 | 286 | 10% | −0.7 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 1,731 | 238 | 13.7% | +3 | 3 from 12 |
| 6f – 7f | 3,915 | 401 | 10.2% | −0.5 | 0 from 10 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 1,147 | 112 | 9.8% | −0.9 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 453 | 37 | 8.2% | −2.5 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 106 | 3 | 2.8% | −7.9 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 30 | 1 | 3.3% | −7.4 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | +6 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Apr 2016 · as at 4 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
5 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them Azahara Palace (GB) (6 wins).
The wins came over 1m–2m; the highest grade won is Class 4 (Azahara Palace (GB)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azahara Palace (GB) | 31 | 6 | 1m–2m | Class 4 |
| Treaty Of Dingle (GB) | 26 | 2 | 1m½f–1m1f | Class 6 |
| Knowwhentorun (GB) | 23 | 0 | — | — |
| Baandee (GB) | 4 | 0 | — | — |
| The Sky Is Blue (GB) | 3 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 9 | 1 | 11% | −5.25 |
| Good | 5 | 1 | 20% | +2.50 |
| Heavy | 3 | 1 | 33% | +0.30 |
| Good to Firm | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 2 | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Class 1 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Class 4 | 4 | 2 | 50% | +7.25 |
| Class 3 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| York | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Ayr | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Doncaster | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Ascot | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Hamilton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Beverley | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Musselburgh | 1 | 1 | 100% | +6.50 |
| Carlisle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Catterick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Curragh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Epsom Downs | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Deauville (FR) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Redcar | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Haydock | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Goodwood | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Chantilly (FR) | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.30 |
| Pontefract | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.75 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 12 | 3 | 25% | +2.55 |
| 6f – 7f | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Beasley | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| M. P. Sheehy | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Oisin McSweeney | 3 | 1 | 33% | +4.50 |
| Tom Marquand | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Paul Mulrennan | 2 | 1 | 50% | +1.75 |
| Mikey Sheehy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Barry McHugh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Oisin Orr | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Rowan Scott | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Karis Teetan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Hollie Doyle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Oisin Murphy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| James Doyle | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.30 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 16 | 3 | 19% | −1.45 |
| Cheekpieces | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Visor | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 1 | 17% | +1.50 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| 2024 | 9 | 2 | 22% | −1.95 |
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 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 28 Sep 26+10d | Hamilton | Barbara Ann Letham And Son Johnathan Memorial Handicap Stakes Settled in behind the pace - pushed along over 2f out and edged closer inside final furlong - unable to threaten leaders | 8/9 | ½ | 9-6 | 84 | 72A | 68A | M. P. Sheehy | 3/1 |
| 18 Sep 26+20d | Ayr | Ladbrokes Ayr Bronze Cup Handicap Stakes Settled in the pack near the stands rail - boxed in with 2f left - eased across left and pushed along inside final furlong - stayed on without threatening - finished sixth beaten 4¼ lengths | 6/24 | shd | 9-7 | 83 | 103C | 101A | M. P. Sheehy | 18/1 |
| 29 Aug 26+29d | Beverley | Blink And You Miss It Sprint Handicap Stakes Settled in the pack early - pushed along to edge in front approaching final furlong - soon overtaken - stayed on strongly to finish second by three quarters of a length | 2/9 | ¾ | 9-2 | 83 | 121B | 104A | M. P. Sheehy | 9/1 |
| 31 Jul 26+52d | Musselburgh | Bernard Hunter Metal Recycling Handicap Stakes Tracked the front runner early - urged forward approaching final 2f - hit the front inside last furlong under pressure - had to fend off a rival close home - stayed on strongly in the closing stages to prevail | 1/5 | 9-9 | 81 | 112C | 98B | Oisin McSweeney | 13/2 | |
| 09 Jun 26+62d | Carlisle | racingtv.com Handicap Settled towards the back - urged into contention approaching the final furlong - kept on late but never a factor - finished 5th beaten 4 lengths | 5/11 | ¾ | 10-1 | 83 | 124B | 97A | Mikey Sheehy | 13/2 |
| 08 Apr 26+165d | Catterick | racingtv.com Handicap Pulled hard early - sat in the pack - lost touch 3f out - driven from 2f out but finished well held | 7/9 | nk | 9-9 | 85 | 83A | 86A | Oisin McSweeney | 12/1 |
| 2025 · 7 runs | ||||||||||
| 25 Oct 25+15d | Doncaster | Skill Step Group Handicap Settled in the pack early - given encouragement and lost touch with the front around halfway - finished strongly from inside the final furlong but held for fifth | 5/12 | 1¼ | 8-13 | 87 | 91A | 95A | Barry McHugh | 14/1 |
| 10 Oct 25+20d | York | Copper Knight Winning-Most Horse Handicap Settled towards the far flank early - never involved with the front group - eventually finished 15th | 15/18 | hd | 9-5 | 89 | 80C | 76A | Oisin Orr | 16/1 |
| 20 Sep 25+6d | Ayr | Ladbrokes Ayr Silver Cup Handicap Held up towards the back on the wide flank - made some progress inside the final furlong - always held - finished 12th | 12/25 | ½ | 9-10 | 92 | 112C | 92A | Rowan Scott | 22/1 |
| 14 Sep 25+36d | Curragh | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Bold Lad Sprint Handicap (Premier Handicap) Settled around midfield - pushed along to make ground into contention with a furlong and a half left - up to 5th approaching the final furlong but found nothing more late | 13/23 | 1 | 9-0 | 92 | 34C | 91A | Oisin McSweeney | 25/1 |
| 09 Aug 25+14d | Ascot | Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Sprint (Handicap) Settled at the back - pushed along inside final furlong - made no real impression - finished fifth | 5/10 | 1 | 9-10 | 94 | 89B | 103A | Karis Teetan | 40/1 |
| 26 Jul 25+50d | York | Sky Bet Dash Handicap Settled in midfield down the middle - close to the front group early - lost touch inside the final furlong - eventually held in 10th | 10/19 | ½ | 9-0 | 96 | 93C | 92A | Connor Beasley | 50/1 |
| 06 Jun 25+223d | Epsom Downs | Nyetimber Surrey Stakes (Listed) Held up towards the back - squeezed for space and lost momentum approaching final 2f then pushed along - dropped away inside closing furlong | 8/8 | 1 | 9-2 | 97 | 60A | 76A | Tom Marquand | 33/1 |
| 2024 · 9 runs | ||||||||||
| 26 Oct 24+5d | Doncaster | William Hill Prospect Stakes (Registered As The Doncaster Stakes) (Listed) Held up handy on the far flank - moved into second turning for the final quarter mile after being asked for effort at halfway - surrendered that spot with 2f left - faded and dropped away - down into fourth close home | 4/8 | 5 | 9-6 | 97 | 73A | 89A | Hollie Doyle | 16/1 |
| 21 Oct 24+16d | Deauville (FR) | Criterium de Vitesse () (2yo) (Straight Course) (Turf) | 3/12 | 1¼ | 9-3 | — | — | — | Connor Beasley | 43/10 |
| 05 Oct 24+8d | Redcar | William Hill Two Year Old Trophy (Listed) Sat close to the pace - pushed along with 2f left - finished well through the last furlong - snatched second on the line but couldn't get past the winner | 2/19 | ¾ | 9-0 | 97 | 94C | 109A | Connor Beasley | 11/2 |
| 27 Sep 24+58d | Haydock | Sky Bet Prize Drop Nursery Settled fourth early - moved up strongly and drifted left approaching the final furlong - took second briefly after - kept responding to the line but narrowly denied | 2/5 | nk | 9-9 | 97 | 81C | 108B | Connor Beasley | 15/8F |
| 31 Jul 24+43d | Goodwood | Jaeger-Lecoultre Molecomb Stakes (Group 3) | 10/15 | 1 | 9-3 | 99 | 109C | 83A | Oisin Murphy | 20/1 |
| 18 Jun 24+16d | Ascot | Coventry Stakes (Group 2) | 19/22 | ¾ | 9-3 | — | 50C | 65A | Paul Mulrennan | 25/1 |
| 02 Jun 24+18d | Chantilly (FR) | Prix la Fleche () (2yo) (Turf) | 1/8 | 9-0 | — | — | — | James Doyle | 23/10F | |
| 15 May 24+14d | York | British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) | 2/11 | shd | 9-7 | — | 88A | 109A | Tom Marquand | 6/1 |
| 01 May 24 | Pontefract | Northern Commercials New Buy From Stock EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) | 1/5 | 9-7 | — | 87C | 87B | Paul Mulrennan | 11/4 | |
Quick answers
- How many races has Francisco's Piece won?
- Francisco's Piece (GB) won 3 of 22 archived starts between 2024 and 2026, a strike rate of 13.6%. Placed 8 times in total (36.4% of starts).
- Who trains Francisco's Piece?
- Francisco's Piece (GB) is trained by Adrian Keatley, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 28 September 2026.
- Who is Francisco's Piece's sire?
- Francisco's Piece (GB) is by Mayson (GB) out of Josefa Goya (GB), whose sire is Sakhee's Secret.
- What going does Francisco's Piece prefer?
- Francisco's Piece (GB) has the best record on heavy going: 1 win from 3 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 Francisco's Piece's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 84, from the run on 28 September 2026. The highest on record is 99.
- What is Francisco's Piece's sire's record?
- Mayson (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 10.7% of 7,388 runs since Apr 2016 (442 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest at trips under 6f (all codes): 13.7% from 1,731. Weakest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 2.8% from 106.
- Who are Francisco's Piece's siblings?
- Out of Josefa Goya (GB), Francisco's Piece (GB) has 5 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: Azahara Palace (GB) (6). Highest grade won: Class 4 (Azahara Palace (GB)). The wins came over 1m–2m. As at Nov 2026.