Horse profile
George The Best (IRE)
by Imperial Ballet (IRE) out of En Retard (IRE) (Petardia)
40 runs · 10 courses · from Apr 2005
As at 4 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 24 Aug 2009 — 6,281 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Aug 2009 · 9th of 12
4 wins · Ayr & Hamilton
Last raced off OR 50
KTB Profile
George The Best (IRE) is 4 from 40. Hasn't won since Oct 2006. All 4 wins have come on turf — 0 from 10 on the all-weather. Last raced off 50, 14lb below the career-high mark.
Based on 40 archived runs · updated 4 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
All wins on turf
OR ↓ 14lb off peak
- 4–40Wins / Runs
- 10%Strike rate
- 6 (15%)Placed
- +7.00£1 level staken=40 at SP
- 1.39Fair A/E n=40 · 1.17 incl. margin
- 64Highest OR
- 16dBetween runs (median)longest 332 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 rating50↓ 14lb off peak
50
42–64
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
No KTB Speed figures for this horse. The engine scores GB and Irish racing from Oct 2016; runs elsewhere, or earlier, have no figure.
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 0 figures from 0 runs · 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 is derived from in-running commentary, which our data provider does not supply for this horse's races.
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Imperial Ballet (IRE)
Progeny in our archive have won 7.2% of 1,342 runs since Jan 2008 (99 horses).
Strongest on standard (aw) going: 10.2% from 245. Strongest at trips under 6f (all codes): 12% from 150.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 16 | 1 | 6.3% | −0.9 | — |
| Good to Firm | 200 | 9 | 4.5% | −2.7 | 0 from 5 |
| Good | 300 | 18 | 6% | −1.2 | 1 from 7 |
| Good to Soft | 141 | 7 | 5% | −2.2 | 2 from 7 |
| Soft | 261 | 24 | 9.2% | +2 | 0 from 8 |
| Heavy | 179 | 13 | 7.3% | +0.1 | 1 from 3 |
| Standard (AW) | 245 | 25 | 10.2% | +3 | 0 from 10 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 150 | 18 | 12% | +4.8 | 1 from 11 |
| 6f – 7f | 210 | 14 | 6.7% | −0.5 | 3 from 29 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 188 | 15 | 8% | +0.8 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 131 | 8 | 6.1% | −1.1 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 321 | 17 | 5.3% | −1.9 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 251 | 16 | 6.4% | −0.8 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 75 | 9 | 12% | +4.8 | — |
| Over 3m | 16 | 0 | 0% | −7.2 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 4 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
En Retard (IRE) (Petardia)
2 siblings in the archive, 0 winners.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noddledoddle (IRE) | 22 | 0 | — | — |
| Leahness (IRE) | 14 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (AW) | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
| Soft | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Good to Soft | 7 | 2 | 29% | +12.00 |
| Good | 7 | 1 | 14% | +8.00 |
| Good to Firm | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Heavy | 3 | 1 | 33% | +10.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 5 | 20 | 3 | 15% | +14.00 |
| Class 6 | 17 | 1 | 6% | −4.00 |
| Class 7 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 14 | 3 | 21% | +20.00 |
| Southwell (AW) | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Ripon | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Ayr | 4 | 1 | 25% | +9.00 |
| Nottingham | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Carlisle | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Newcastle | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Redcar | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Catterick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 29 | 3 | 10% | +10.00 |
| Under 6f | 11 | 1 | 9% | −3.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Hanagan | 12 | 2 | 17% | +9.00 |
| Dean McKeown | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| Greg Fairley | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Tony Culhane | 4 | 1 | 25% | +7.00 |
| Thomas O'Brien | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Frederik Tylicki | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Lance Betts | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Paul Fessey | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mrs G Hogg | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| P J McDonald | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jimmy Quinn | 1 | 1 | 100% | +14.00 |
| Joe Fanning | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Frankie Dettori | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tony Hamilton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 39 | 4 | 10% | +8.00 |
| Visor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2008 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2007 | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| 2006 | 15 | 3 | 20% | +21.00 |
| 2005 | 9 | 1 | 11% | +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 | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 · 3 runs | |||||||||
| 24 Aug 09+130d | Hamilton | Howard And Nancy McDowall Memorial Handicap | 9/12 | nse | 8-8 | 50 | 37A | Frederik Tylicki | 22/1 |
| 16 Apr 09+86d | Ripon | Betfair Apprentice Training Series Handicap | 13/13 | ¾ | 8-5 | 54 | 31A | Lance Betts | 50/1 |
| 20 Jan 09+332d | Southwell (AW) | Play Bingo at williamhill.com Handicap | 12/12 | 11 | 8-5 | 45 | 13C | Paul Hanagan | 100/1 |
| 2008 · 4 runs | |||||||||
| 23 Feb 08+9d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Sutton Coldfield Audi Classified Stakes | 8/11 | 1 | 9-0 | 42 | 36A | Dean McKeown | 22/1 |
| 14 Feb 08+26d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Will You Marry Me Richard Classified Stakes | 7/8 | 1½ | 9-0 | 45 | 24A | Dean McKeown | 11/1 |
| 19 Jan 08+13d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Take A Break At Pontin's Handicap | 8/8 | 1¾ | 8-6 | 45 | 23C | Dean McKeown | 25/1 |
| 06 Jan 08+60d | Southwell (AW) | Captain Croc Makes Pontin's Rock Claiming Stakes | 9/9 | 3 | 9-11 | 46 | 36C | Paul Fessey | 33/1 |
| 2007 · 9 runs | |||||||||
| 07 Nov 07+44d | Nottingham | Eventmasters For Horseracing Hospitality Handicap | 2/16 | nk | 8-13 | 51 | 60C | Paul Hanagan | 11/1 |
| 24 Sep 07+33d | Hamilton | Prestige Scotland Handicap | 5/11 | 3½ | 8-10 | 53 | 43C | Paul Hanagan | 5/1 |
| 22 Aug 07+34d | Carlisle | CBS Outdoor Amateur Riders' Handicap | 7/17 | ½ | 10-11 | 55 | 50C | Mrs G Hogg | 10/1 |
| 19 Jul 07+5d | Hamilton | Dorothy And Arthur Balding Handicap | 4/8 | 1¼ | 8-11 | 57 | 46C | Paul Hanagan | 13/2 |
| 14 Jul 07+11d | Hamilton | Lord Advocate Apprentice Riders' Handicap | 8/12 | shd | 9-12 | 57 | 56C | Thomas O'Brien | 4/1F |
| 03 Jul 07+5d | Hamilton | Bet Now At WBX.com Handicap | 3/13 | 1 | 9-3 | 58 | 56C | P J McDonald | 10/1 |
| 28 Jun 07+10d | Hamilton | Scottish Racing Handicap | 12/14 | 2½ | 9-2 | 60 | 31C | Paul Hanagan | 11/2 |
| 18 Jun 07+51d | Carlisle | Architects Plus Handicap | 7/17 | 2 | 9-9 | 60 | 48C | Paul Hanagan | 8/1 |
| 28 Apr 07+185d | Ripon | Graham Stowe Bateson Supporting XIII Heroes Handicap | 13/14 | nk | 8-5 | 62 | 36C | Paul Hanagan | 14/1 |
| 2006 · 15 runs | |||||||||
| 25 Oct 06+16d | Nottingham | Will You Marry Me Lucy Beardsall Hndcp | 4/15 | 3 | 8-10 | 62 | 61C | Paul Hanagan | 9/1 |
| 09 Oct 06+11d | Ayr | Dawn Homes Handicap | 1/22 | 8-12 | 58 | 78C | Paul Hanagan | 12/1 | |
| 28 Sep 06+3d | Ayr | West Sound Cash For Kids Handicap | 17/17 | 1 | 8-8 | 53 | 27C | Greg Fairley | 7/1 |
| 25 Sep 06+32d | Hamilton | Hamilton Park Handicap | 1/15 | 8-5 | 53 | 62C | Paul Hanagan | 7/1 | |
| 24 Aug 06+6d | Redcar | Best Dressed Lady Handicap | 13/16 | ½ | 9-0 | 56 | 41C | Greg Fairley | 14/1 |
| 18 Aug 06+9d | Newcastle | Nalco Handicap | 5/15 | shd | 9-8 | 58 | 68C | Dean McKeown | 20/1 |
| 09 Aug 06+31d | Newcastle | Tarmac Handicap | 8/14 | ½ | 8-6 | 58 | 47C | Greg Fairley | 25/1 |
| 09 Jul 06+10d | Ayr | West Sound Handicap | 6/12 | 2 | 9-4 | 60 | 35C | Paul Hanagan | 9/1 |
| 29 Jun 06+28d | Hamilton | Tony Scholes 40th Birthday Handicap | 7/11 | 2½ | 9-2 | 62 | 29C | Greg Fairley | 5/1 |
| 01 Jun 06+13d | Ayr | Macdonalds Solicitors Handicap | 6/9 | ¾ | 8-10 | 62 | 57C | Tony Culhane | 20/1 |
| 19 May 06+12d | Hamilton | Brandon Homes Handicap | 7/8 | 1¼ | 8-4 | 48 | 16C | Dean McKeown | 5/2J |
| 07 May 06+17d | Hamilton | Howard Mcdowall Memorial Handicap | 1/16 | 9-0 | 48 | 77C | Jimmy Quinn | 14/1 | |
| 20 Apr 06+30d | Ripon | Newby Apprentice Handicap | 5/18 | 1½ | 8-4 | 48 | 51C | Thomas O'Brien | 14/1 |
| 21 Mar 06+14d | Southwell (AW) | Experience Nottinghamshire Banded Stakes | 12/14 | 2 | 8-11 | 48 | 11C | Paul Hanagan | 15/2 |
| 07 Mar 06+112d | Southwell (AW) | Betdirect Freephone 0800 211 222 Handicap | 10/14 | nk | 8-8 | 50 | 36C | Dean McKeown | 40/1 |
| 2005 · 9 runs | |||||||||
| 15 Nov 05+14d | Southwell (AW) | Betdirect Freephone 0800 211 222 Handicap | 7/14 | 1¼ | 9-0 | 55 | 63C | Dean McKeown | 25/1 |
| 01 Nov 05+99d | Catterick | Go Racing At Doncaster This Saturday Claiming Stakes | 10/17 | nk | 8-10 | 60 | 33C | Dean McKeown | 22/1 |
| 25 Jul 05+32d | Southwell (AW) | Marchants Solicitors Handicap | 11/12 | 1¼ | 8-8 | 61 | 15C | Tony Culhane | 14/1 |
| 23 Jun 05+8d | Hamilton | Flowerscene Handicap | 7/14 | ¾ | 9-8 | 63 | 58C | Tony Culhane | 20/1 |
| 15 Jun 05+7d | Hamilton | Raeburn Brick Handicap | 4/10 | 1 | 9-9 | 64 | 46C | Dean McKeown | 16/1 |
| 08 Jun 05+12d | Hamilton | Famous Grouse Handicap | 14/14 | ¾ | 9-4 | 64 | 6C | Joe Fanning | 25/1 |
| 27 May 05+26d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Burmatex Infinity Handicap | 10/12 | 1¼ | 9-2 | 64 | 37C | Frankie Dettori | 9/2 |
| 01 May 05+8d | Hamilton | David Cooper Handicap | 1/15 | 9-0 | 58 | 63C | Tony Culhane | 10/1 | |
| 23 Apr 05 | Ripon | Radio York Handicap | 11/18 | 5 | 8-8 | 61 | 39C | Tony Hamilton | 20/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has George The Best won?
- George The Best (IRE) won 4 of 40 archived starts between 2005 and 2009, a strike rate of 10%. Placed 6 times in total (15% of starts).
- Who trained George The Best?
- George The Best (IRE) was trained by Micky Hammond on the most recent run on record, at Hamilton on 24 August 2009.
- Who is George The Best's sire?
- George The Best (IRE) is by Imperial Ballet (IRE) out of En Retard (IRE), whose sire is Petardia.
- What going does George The Best prefer?
- George The Best (IRE) 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 George The Best's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 50, from the run on 24 August 2009. The highest on record is 64.
- What is George The Best's sire's record?
- Imperial Ballet (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 7.2% of 1,342 runs since Jan 2008 (99 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on standard (aw) going: 10.2% from 245. Strongest at trips under 6f (all codes): 12% from 150.
- Who are George The Best's siblings?
- Out of En Retard (IRE), George The Best (IRE) has 2 other produce in our archive, 0 of them winners. As at Nov 2026.