Horse profile
Genois (FR)
by Saddler Maker (IRE) out of La Rousseliere (FR) (April Night)
32 runs · 17 courses · from Nov 2020
As at 28 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
4 wins · Exeter, Wetherby & Naas
Last run 14 Oct 2026
Last raced off OR 125
KTB Profile
Genois won four of 32 starts on turf, three of them in handicaps over 2m1f – 2m4f. He gained his latest success at Exeter in Mar 2026 in a Class 3 handicap chase on good to soft ground off a mark of 121, having previously won twice at Wetherby and once at Naas. The gelding, who is usually held up, last ran at Wetherby in Oct 2026 off an official rating of 125, 9lb below his highest ever mark of 134.
Based on 32 archived runs · run-style from 15 commented runs since Oct 2024 · updated 28 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
Typically held up
OR ↓ 9lb off peak
- 4–32Wins / Runs
- 12.5%Strike rate
- 14 (43.8%)Placed
- −10.29£1 level staken=32 at SP
- 0.86Fair A/E n=32 · 0.73 incl. margin
- 134Highest 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.
Official rating125↓ 9lb off peak
125
117–134
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 108
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 28 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 12 | 125B | 86 | 2 runs · 111 / 93 |
| Good | 7 | 107B | 86 | 2 runs · 86 / 80.5 |
| Good to Soft | 5 | 128A | 67 | 1 run · — |
| Heavy | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 28 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 15 | 128A | 75 | 4 runs · 111 / 91.5 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 7 | 93A | 70 | 1 run · — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 3 | 125B | 99 | — |
Of 32 runs looked at, 7 have no figure: did not complete (3) · obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (3) · not enough races on the card to set the day (under 4) (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 25 figures from 32 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 15 analysed runs since Oct 2024
- Held up 12 (80%) · 3 wins
- Prominent 2 (13%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 1 (7%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Saddler Maker (IRE)
Progeny in our archive have won 16.9% of 2,170 runs since Jan 2008 (181 horses).
Weakest at trips beyond 3m (all codes): 11.3% from 221.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 12 | 2 | 16.7% | −0.2 | 0 from 1 |
| Good | 317 | 53 | 16.7% | −0.2 | 1 from 8 |
| Good to Soft | 385 | 66 | 17.1% | +0.2 | 1 from 6 |
| Soft | 948 | 162 | 17.1% | +0.2 | 2 from 14 |
| Heavy | 505 | 83 | 16.4% | −0.5 | 0 from 3 |
| Standard (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −16.9 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −16.9 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 2 | 0 | 0% | −16.9 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 25 | 3 | 12% | −4.9 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 326 | 59 | 18.1% | +1.2 | 1 from 3 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 926 | 163 | 17.6% | +0.7 | 3 from 20 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 669 | 116 | 17.3% | +0.4 | 0 from 9 |
| Over 3m | 221 | 25 | 11.3% | −5.6 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 28 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
La Rousseliere (FR) (April Night)
2 siblings in the archive, 0 winners.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unegarde (FR) | 6 | 0 | — | — |
| Annevero (FR) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 14 | 2 | 14% | −3.67 |
| Good | 8 | 1 | 13% | −5.12 |
| Good to Soft | 6 | 1 | 17% | +2.50 |
| Heavy | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Good to Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 3 | 12 | 2 | 17% | +2.50 |
| Class 2 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class 1 | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.88 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wetherby | 5 | 2 | 40% | +3.88 |
| Naas | 4 | 1 | 25% | +0.33 |
| Wexford | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Navan | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Market Rasen | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Newcastle | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Newbury | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Punchestown | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Aintree | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Haydock | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Exeter | 1 | 1 | 100% | +7.50 |
| Warwick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tipperary | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Leopardstown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Listowel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ballinrobe | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 20 | 3 | 15% | −2.62 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 3 | 1 | 33% | +1.33 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Walsh | 10 | 1 | 10% | −5.67 |
| Simon Torrens | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Jonjo O'Neill Jr | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Benjamin Macey | 3 | 1 | 33% | +3.00 |
| Richie McLernon | 3 | 1 | 33% | +5.50 |
| Harry Cobden | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Kevin Brogan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jack Hogan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sean Bowen | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.88 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 29 | 4 | 14% | −7.29 |
| Cheekpieces | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 1 | 17% | +2.50 |
| 2025 | 6 | 1 | 17% | +0.00 |
| 2024 | 9 | 1 | 11% | −6.12 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | 50% | +2.33 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 29 | 3 | 10% | −11.62 |
| Hurdle | 3 | 1 | 33% | +1.33 |
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 | ||||||||||
| 14 Oct 26+117d | Wetherby | Bobby Renton Handicap Steeple Chase (GBB Race) Settled well back early - unseated rider at the 6th | UR/4 | — | 10-11 | 125 | — | — | Benjamin Macey | 5/1 |
| 19 Jun 26+35d | Market Rasen | Associated British Ports 'Summer Plate Trial' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled early behind the pace - clipped a fence three out then pushed along soon after - unable to land a blow through the finish | 4/6 | 3¼ | 11-1 | 126 | 86A | 109B | Harry Cobden | 16/1 |
| 15 May 26+41d | Aintree | hameansmore Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled midpack early - hit the 7th awkwardly and slipped towards the back - lost touch approaching 4 out - eased and pulled up shortly after | PU/9 | — | 11-8 | 126 | — | — | Harry Cobden | 13/2 |
| 04 Apr 26+29d | Haydock | Unibet Middle Distance Veterans' Handicap Chase (Series Final) Held up towards the back - urged into contention after the 11th - responded to reach the finish well after 3 out - stayed on well down the straight to take second but couldn't get closer | 2/17 | 4¼ | 10-10 | 125 | 75B | 131A | Jonjo O'Neill Jr | 10/1 |
| 06 Mar 26+43d | Exeter | Unibet Middle Distance Series Veterans' Handicap Chase Settled towards back early - made progress from 4 out to track leaders by 3 out - hit a rough one 2 out - pushed along after the last - stayed on strongly to score close home | 1/9 | 10-10 | 121 | 108A | 129A | Richie McLernon | 15/2 | |
| 22 Jan 26+27d | Wetherby | William Hill Each Way Extra Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled at the back early - needed a lot more when asked for effort after the 12th - stumbled slightly 4 out - improved into contention after 3 out - moved up to second before 2 out - stayed on but couldn't reel in the winner | 2/9 | 3¾ | 11-0 | 120 | 111B | 119B | Benjamin Macey | 9/2 |
| 2025 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 26 Dec 25+173d | Wetherby | William Hill Keep Your Raceday Positive Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Held up early - pushed along four out and improving into contention two out - closed on pacesetter approaching the last - edged ahead and stayed on to win | 1/9 | 10-12 | 117 | 75A | 123A | Benjamin Macey | 5/1 | |
| 06 Jul 25+92d | Market Rasen | Duckworths Land Rover Dash Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Held up towards the back - dropped away with the leaders after 10th - well held at the finish | 5/8 | 43 | 11-6 | 122 | — | 105C | Kevin Brogan | 14/1 |
| 05 Apr 25+15d | Newcastle | Val And Kath Bollado Memorial Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled towards the back early - lost touch and dropped to 11th - well beaten from before the second-last - finished a distant last | 6/7 | 30 | 12-0 | 125 | 37C | 108C | Richie McLernon | 20/1 |
| 21 Mar 25+27d | Newbury | Focus Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (For The Brown Chamberlin Trophy) (GBB Race) Held up at the back from the start - under pressure and losing touch before the 13th - well behind at the finish | 7/7 | 53 | 11-10 | 129 | 13C | 109C | Richie McLernon | 40/1 |
| 22 Feb 25+30d | Newcastle | Virgin Bet Every Saturday Money Back Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Held up towards the back - mistake at the 5th and error again at the 8th - stopped taking part well before four out | PU/5 | — | 11-5 | 131 | — | — | Jack Hogan | 11/4 |
| 23 Jan 25+54d | Wetherby | William Hill B.O.G. Is Back Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Untidy over obstacles towards the back - pushed along and moved into 4th 4 out but unable to close - drifted left 2 out and held on for 4th | 4/8 | 5½ | 11-10 | 133 | 82A | 126B | Jonjo O'Neill Jr | 5/1 |
| 2024 · 9 runs | ||||||||||
| 30 Nov 24+29d | Newbury | Coral Sir Peter O'Sullevan Memorial Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled towards the back early - clipped 5th and losing touch before the 13th - well beaten in 6th | 6/11 | 21 | 11-3 | 134 | 67C | 110C | Jonjo O'Neill Jr | 17/2 |
| 01 Nov 24+29d | Wetherby | Each Way Extra At bet365 Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Settled at rear early - made progress wide but bumped 12th - moved left 3 out - jumped awkwardly 2 out while pressing forward - hit the front before the last and drew clear for the win | 1/4 | 10-2 | 127 | 98C | 126B | Sean Bowen | 15/8F | |
| 03 Oct 24+82d | Warwick | Clarity Wealth Management Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled just off the pace on the inside - pushed along after 3 out - stumbled at the last - moved into 3rd but couldn't close on the two clear ahead | 3/6 | 6½ | 11-7 | 129 | 67A | 126B | Jonjo O'Neill Jr | 18/1 |
| 13 Jul 24+11d | Wexford | Visit Wexford.ie Beginners Chase | 7/14 | 9 | 11-12 | 126 | 107B | 111A | Simon Torrens | 7/1 |
| 02 Jul 24+59d | Tipperary | Tipperary Races Beginners Chase | 3/12 | 4¼ | 11-12 | 126 | 128A | 135A | Simon Torrens | 12/1 |
| 04 May 24+62d | Punchestown | Donohue Marquees Cross Country Chase | 3/11 | 2¾ | 11-7 | 127 | 36A | 123B | Simon Torrens | 10/3 |
| 03 Mar 24+27d | Leopardstown | QuinnBet Handicap Chase (Listed) | 5/10 | ½ | 11-1 | 127 | — | 118A | Simon Torrens | 7/2 |
| 05 Feb 24+24d | Punchestown | SBK P.P. Hogan Memorial Cross Country Chase | 2/10 | 6 | 11-4 | 127 | 70A | 133A | Simon Torrens | 9/2 |
| 12 Jan 24+34d | Naas | Race And Stay Handicap Chase | 8/12 | 6½ | 11-10 | 128 | 91A | 116A | Mark Walsh | 4/1 |
| 2023 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 09 Dec 23+63d | Navan | Foxrock Handicap Chase (0-150) (Listed) | 3/11 | shd | 10-3 | 127 | — | 128A | Simon Torrens | 5/1 |
| 07 Oct 23+17d | Fairyhouse | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase | 6/8 | ½ | 11-12 | 128 | 90B | 114A | Mark Walsh | 4/1 |
| 20 Sep 23+234d | Listowel | Brandon Hotel Beginners Chase | 2/9 | 4 | 11-12 | 128 | 93A | 128B | Mark Walsh | 11/4F |
| 29 Jan 23+212d | Naas | Buy Your Naas 2023 Membership Now Novice Handicap Chase | 5/8 | 1¾ | 11-11 | 129 | 64B | 111B | Simon Torrens | 7/1 |
| 2022 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 01 Jul 22+31d | Wexford | MSK Silversands Ltd Beginners Chase | 6/11 | 9½ | 11-12 | — | 72A | 111A | Mark Walsh | 2/1 |
| 31 May 22+17d | Ballinrobe | McHale Tiger Roll Beginners Chase | 3/10 | 14 | 11-12 | — | 62A | 114A | Mark Walsh | 2/1 |
| 14 May 22+189d | Wexford | Freddie Doyle Memorial Novice Chase | 2/4 | 1½ | 11-6 | — | 99C | 136B | Mark Walsh | 9/4 |
| 2021 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 06 Nov 21+251d | Naas | Mongey Communications Beginners Chase | 4/18 | ¾ | 12-0 | — | 51B | 134A | Mark Walsh | 4/1 |
| 28 Feb 21+85d | Naas | Paddy Power Livestream UK & Irish Racing On The App Maiden Hurdle (Div 2) | 1/20 | 11-13 | — | 125B | 141A | Mark Walsh | 10/3 | |
| 2020 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 05 Dec 20+27d | Navan | Hotel Park St Johann Tirol Austria Maiden Hurdle (Div 2) | 3/18 | 4½ | 11-10 | — | 104B | 127A | Mark Walsh | 3/1 |
| 08 Nov 20 | Navan | Ladbrokes Giving Extra Places Every Day Maiden Hurdle | 3/20 | 1¾ | 11-10 | — | — | 123A | Mark Walsh | 16/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Genois won?
- Genois (FR) won 4 of 32 archived starts between 2020 and 2026, a strike rate of 12.5%. Placed 14 times in total (43.8% of starts).
- Who trains Genois?
- Genois (FR) is trained by Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 14 October 2026.
- Who is Genois's sire?
- Genois (FR) is by Saddler Maker (IRE) out of La Rousseliere (FR), whose sire is April Night.
- What going does Genois prefer?
- Genois (FR) has the best record on good to soft going: 1 win from 6 starts (16.7%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Genois's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 125, from the run on 14 October 2026. The highest on record is 134.
- What is Genois's sire's record?
- Saddler Maker (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 16.9% of 2,170 runs since Jan 2008 (181 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest at trips beyond 3m (all codes): 11.3% from 221.
- Who are Genois's siblings?
- Out of La Rousseliere (FR), Genois (FR) has 2 other produce in our archive, 0 of them winners. As at Oct 2026.