Horse profile
General Medrano (IRE)
by Ocovango (GB) out of Talween (GB) (Nayef)
24 runs · 17 courses · from Mar 2021
As at 25 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
4 wins · 4 courses
Last run 20 Dec 2025
Last raced off OR 136
KTB Profile
General Medrano is a gelding who has won four of 24 starts on turf. Three of those wins came in handicaps over 1m5f – 2m on good to soft, including a Class 2 success at Newbury in Nov 2024 off an official rating of 131, while his sole hurdle win came at Fontwell in Feb 2023. He has also scored at Huntingdon and Uttoxeter. His last run came at Ascot in Dec 2025 off an official rating of 136.
Based on 24 archived runs · run-style from 9 commented runs since Nov 2024 · updated 25 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
Typically held up
- 4–24Wins / Runs
- 16.7%Strike rate
- 9 (37.5%)Placed
- −3.89£1 level staken=24 at SP
- 0.96Fair A/E n=24 · 0.84 incl. margin
- 143Highest OR
- 76dAvg 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 rating136↓ 7lb off peak
136
116–143
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 104
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 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 11 | 128C | 94 | 1 run · — |
| Good | 6 | 109B | 103 | 1 run · — |
| Soft | 3 | 113B | 100 | — |
| Heavy | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 14 | 128C | 96 | 1 run · — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 7 | 113B | 104 | 1 run · — |
Of 24 runs looked at, 3 have no figure: obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (2) · did not complete (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 21 figures from 24 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 9 analysed runs since Nov 2024
- Held up 5 (56%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 4 (44%) · 1 win
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 9.5% of 2,990 runs since Jan 2008 (304 horses).
Strongest at trips beyond 3m (all codes): 14% from 193.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 27 | 8 | 29.6% | +20.1 | — |
| Good | 937 | 93 | 9.9% | +0.4 | 1 from 7 |
| Good to Soft | 703 | 70 | 10% | +0.5 | 3 from 12 |
| Soft | 914 | 75 | 8.2% | −1.3 | 0 from 4 |
| Heavy | 393 | 37 | 9.4% | −0.1 | 0 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 16 | 0 | 0% | −9.5 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m – 1m1f | 6 | 0 | 0% | −9.5 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 11 | 0 | 0% | −9.5 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 788 | 64 | 8.1% | −1.4 | 3 from 15 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 1,095 | 98 | 8.9% | −0.6 | 1 from 9 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 897 | 94 | 10.5% | +1 | — |
| Over 3m | 193 | 27 | 14% | +4.5 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 25 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Talween (GB) (Nayef)
1 sibling in the archive, 0 winners.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Shanghai (IRE) | 5 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 12 | 3 | 25% | +1.11 |
| Good | 7 | 1 | 14% | +0.00 |
| Soft | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 3 | 10 | 1 | 10% | −8.27 |
| Class 4 | 5 | 2 | 40% | +4.38 |
| Class 2 | 4 | 1 | 25% | +5.00 |
| Class 1 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Class 5 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury | 3 | 1 | 33% | +6.00 |
| Ascot | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Kempton | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Huntingdon | 2 | 1 | 50% | −0.27 |
| Sandown | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Fontwell | 2 | 1 | 50% | +5.00 |
| Aintree | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cheltenham | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Doncaster | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Haydock | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Plumpton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Uttoxeter | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.38 |
| Exeter | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Leicester | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Chepstow | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Worcester | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Punchestown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 15 | 3 | 20% | −1.89 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 9 | 1 | 11% | −2.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Bellamy | 15 | 3 | 20% | −3.89 |
| Ben Jones | 7 | 1 | 14% | +2.00 |
| Sean Bowen | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr J J Codd | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2024 | 6 | 1 | 17% | +3.00 |
| 2023 | 8 | 3 | 38% | +3.11 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 16 | 3 | 19% | −2.89 |
| Hurdle | 6 | 1 | 17% | +1.00 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 20 Dec 25+21d | Ascot | Howden Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled off the pace - came down at the 8th | F/9 | — | 11-3 | 136 | — | — | Sean Bowen | 13/2 |
| 29 Nov 25+28d | Newbury | Coral 'Pipped-At-The-Post' Payouts Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled towards the back - improved position after the 8th - unable to close from 3 out - finished sixth | 6/10 | 3 | 11-13 | 139 | 76A | 131A | Ben Jones | 4/1 |
| 01 Nov 25+212d | Ascot | Grundon Waste Management Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Settled around midfield wide of rivals early - dropped back by 7th - rallied into contention approaching two out and up to 4th at the last - held for a share of minor honours in 4th | 4/10 | 2 | 10-11 | 140 | 104A | 135A | Ben Jones | 11/2 |
| 03 Apr 25+22d | Aintree | Close Brothers Red Rum Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Settled towards the back of the field - nudged into contention on the outer with three to jump - lost ground from the following fence - eventually beaten a long way home in 10th | 10/14 | 11 | 11-5 | 143 | 64C | 114C | Ben Jones | 14/1 |
| 12 Mar 25+46d | Cheltenham | Debenhams Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Restrained at back of field - made ground wide after 3 out before fading on the bend | 8/20 | 1¼ | 11-1 | 143 | 68B | 133A | Ben Jones | 10/1 |
| 25 Jan 25+38d | Doncaster | Virgin Bet Every Saturday Money Back Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled last early - made progress from 4 out - moved up to challenge 3 out and went in front - overtaken in the straight - unable to reclaim advantage close home | 2/7 | 1¾ | 11-6 | 141 | 102B | 146B | Ben Jones | 9/2 |
| 2024 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 18 Dec 24+18d | Newbury | Hooorrrrraaayyy It's Christmas Queens Arms Handicap Chase Jumping untidy early - held up towards back - blundered 8th - progress wide to move third 4 out - lost place before 2 out - beaten into 4th | 4/5 | 12 | 12-1 | 141 | 128C | 120B | Ben Jones | 11/8F |
| 30 Nov 24+7d | Newbury | Coral 'Pipped-At-The-Post' And Win Handicap Chase (For The Jim Joel Memorial Trophy) (GBB Race) Settled off the pace early - moved into contention 8th - took command 3 out - drifted left approaching 2 out - drew away to score comfortably | 1/9 | 11-5 | 131 | 89A | 147A | Ben Jones | 8/1 | |
| 23 Nov 24+215d | Haydock | Bet At Your Best With Betfair Handicap Chase Settled off the pace early - made ground on the inner from the 6th - stayed on into contention after the second-last - shifted right in the straight but could not get on terms | 2/7 | 1¼ | 12-0 | 129 | 94A | 146B | Tom Bellamy | 4/1 |
| 22 Apr 24+50d | Kempton | Amazing Sri Lanka Handicap Chase | 7/11 | 2 | 11-12 | 131 | 93A | 129A | Tom Bellamy | 5/1 |
| 03 Mar 24+37d | Huntingdon | John Bigg ''Oxo'' Handicap Chase | 3/8 | 5 | 11-12 | 132 | 113B | 126B | Tom Bellamy | 7/2 |
| 26 Jan 24+31d | Sandown | Long Water Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) | 4/6 | ¾ | 11-9 | 134 | — | 126B | Tom Bellamy | 13/2 |
| 2023 · 8 runs | ||||||||||
| 26 Dec 23+36d | Kempton | Ladbrokes Boost Your Odds On Racing Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) | 5/8 | 15 | 11-10 | 135 | 92B | 122A | Tom Bellamy | 15/2 |
| 20 Nov 23+21d | Plumpton | Mik Tubb 'Uncle Eli' Memorial Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) | 2/5 | 2½ | 11-10 | 134 | 107C | 141B | Tom Bellamy | 5/2F |
| 30 Oct 23+22d | Huntingdon | Macer Gifford Handicap Chase | 1/6 | 12-0 | 125 | 86A | 142B | Tom Bellamy | 8/11F | |
| 08 Oct 23+162d | Uttoxeter | Sandicliffe INEOS Grenadier Handicap Chase | 1/4 | 11-5 | 118 | 107C | 141C | Tom Bellamy | 11/8 | |
| 29 Apr 23+18d | Sandown | Bet365 Novices' Championship Final Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) | 4/15 | nk | 11-3 | 118 | 100B | 132A | Tom Bellamy | 20/1 |
| 11 Apr 23+44d | Exeter | City Of Exeter Challenge Cup Handicap Hurdle | 2/13 | 1 | 11-11 | 116 | 107B | 143A | Tom Bellamy | 9/1 |
| 26 Feb 23+20d | Fontwell | Free Bet Nose Losers At BetGoodwin 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 3/7 | 7 | 12-0 | 118 | — | 121A | Tom Bellamy | 5/2 |
| 06 Feb 23+67d | Fontwell | South Coast Skips Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) | 1/8 | 11-7 | — | 109B | 135A | Tom Bellamy | 6/1 | |
| 2022 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 01 Dec 22+29d | Leicester | Watch On Racing TV Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 4/7 | 4¾ | 11-0 | — | 94A | 112A | Tom Bellamy | 11/1 |
| 02 Nov 22+151d | Chepstow | Download The Vickers.Bet App 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div 2) | 8/15 | 4 | 11-4 | — | 98B | 115A | Tom Bellamy | 50/1 |
| 04 Jun 22+446d | Worcester | Bepartofit Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) | 3/6 | 2¾ | 11-2 | — | 105A | 105B | Tom Bellamy | 6/4 |
| 2021 · 1 run | ||||||||||
| 15 Mar 21 | Punchestown | Punchestown (C & G) Point-To-Point Flat Race | 3/6 | 3½ | 11-9 | — | 104A | 115B | Mr J J Codd | 9/2 |
Quick answers
- How many races has General Medrano won?
- General Medrano (IRE) won 4 of 24 archived starts between 2021 and 2025, a strike rate of 16.7%. Placed 9 times in total (37.5% of starts).
- Who trains General Medrano?
- General Medrano (IRE) is trained by Emma Lavelle, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 20 December 2025.
- Who is General Medrano's sire?
- General Medrano (IRE) is by Ocovango (GB) out of Talween (GB), whose sire is Nayef.
- What going does General Medrano prefer?
- General Medrano (IRE) has the best record on good to soft going: 3 wins from 12 starts (25%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is General Medrano's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 136, from the run on 20 December 2025. The highest on record is 143.
- What is General Medrano's sire's record?
- Ocovango (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 9.5% of 2,990 runs since Jan 2008 (304 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest at trips beyond 3m (all codes): 14% from 193.
- Who are General Medrano's siblings?
- Out of Talween (GB), General Medrano (IRE) has 1 other produce in our archive, 0 of them winners. As at Oct 2026.