Go To War (IRE)
Go To War is a gelding who has won four of 15 starts on turf. He gained all his wins on soft or good going, three of them at 1m5f to 2m and one at 2m5f to 3m. His most recent success came in the Weatherbys Racing Bank Handicap Hurdle at Windsor in Jan 2026 off a mark of 120. He last ran when third of 12 in a Class 3 handicap hurdle at Perth in Apr 2026 off an official rating of 126.
- 4–15Wins / Runs
- 26.7%Strike rate
- 8 (53.3%)Placed
- +12.99£1 level staken=15 at SP
- 1.09Fair A/E n=15 · 0.92 incl. margin
- 126Highest OR
- 91dAvg 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.
KTB Speed and Rating
Best recent Speed 139
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 →
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 1 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 5 | 142B | 134 | 1 run · — |
| Good | 4 | 131A | 114.5 | 2 runs · 113 / 95 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 106C | 103 | 1 run · — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 1 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 5 | 142B | 131 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 3 | 139B | 106 | 3 runs · 139 / 106 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 3 | 103A | 103 | — |
| Over 3m | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
Of 15 runs looked at, 3 have no figure: did not complete (3).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 12 figures from 15 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 8 analysed runs since Dec 2024
- Prominent 4 (50%) · 1 win
- Held up 2 (25%) · 0 wins
- Led 2 (25%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Progeny in our archive have won 11.3% of 5,859 runs since May 2013 (682 horses).
Weakest on standard (aw) going: 6.5% from 336. Weakest over 1m – 1m1f (all codes): 3.2% from 249.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 1 | 1 | 100% | +88.7 | — |
| Good to Firm | 80 | 16 | 20% | +8.7 | — |
| Good | 1,538 | 189 | 12.3% | +1 | 1 from 5 |
| Good to Soft | 1,227 | 136 | 11.1% | −0.2 | 0 from 5 |
| Soft | 1,897 | 214 | 11.3% | 0 | 3 from 5 |
| Heavy | 780 | 86 | 11% | −0.3 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 336 | 22 | 6.5% | −4.8 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 3 | 0 | 0% | −11.3 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 71 | 8 | 11.3% | 0 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 249 | 8 | 3.2% | −8.1 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 493 | 64 | 13% | +1.7 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1,579 | 193 | 12.2% | +0.9 | 3 from 5 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 1,986 | 203 | 10.2% | −1.1 | 0 from 4 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1,239 | 155 | 12.5% | +1.2 | 1 from 4 |
| Over 3m | 239 | 33 | 13.8% | +2.5 | 0 from 2 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since May 2013 · as at 31 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
1 sibling in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Flight Deck (IRE) (5 wins).
The wins came over 2m3½f–3m1f; the highest grade won is Class 2 (Flight Deck (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight Deck (IRE) | 24 | 5 | 2m3½f–3m1f | Class 2 |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 5 | 1 | 20% | −1.25 |
| Good to Soft | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Soft | 5 | 3 | 60% | +19.24 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 3 | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Class 4 | 4 | 2 | 50% | −0.76 |
| Class 2 | 2 | 1 | 50% | +19.00 |
| Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class 5 | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.75 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Ludlow | 2 | 2 | 100% | +1.24 |
| Perth | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Haydock | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Windsor | 1 | 1 | 100% | +20.00 |
| Wincanton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kempton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Huntingdon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Taunton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Exeter | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Aintree | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Uttoxeter | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.75 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 5 | 3 | 60% | +1.99 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 4 | 1 | 25% | +17.00 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Over 3m | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico de Boinville | 6 | 1 | 17% | +15.00 |
| Paddy Brennan | 6 | 3 | 50% | +0.99 |
| James Bowen | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Brian Hughes | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Paddy Hanlon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 10 | 3 | 30% | +16.42 |
| Tongue tie | 4 | 1 | 25% | −2.43 |
| Cheekpieces | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 1 | 33% | +18.00 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | 33% | −1.43 |
| 2023 | 4 | 1 | 25% | −2.33 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.75 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 11 | 3 | 27% | +13.24 |
| Chase | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| NH Flat | 2 | 1 | 50% | +1.75 |
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 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 24 Apr 26+69d | Perth | Perth Racecourse Racing & Events Handicap Hurdle Settled towards rear - jumped untidily at the 2nd - pushed along and moved up to press for the front approaching 2 out - dropped back before the last and plugged on at one speed to finish 3rd | 3/12 | 3¼ | 11-11 | 126 | 113A | 142A | James Bowen | 10/1 |
| 14 Feb 26+27d | Haydock | Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Set the pace early - matched up by the 3rd then overtaken under pressure before 3 out - dropped away rapidly approaching 2 out to finish well beaten | 7/13 | 12 | 11-0 | 126 | 106C | 109C | Brian Hughes | 9/1 |
| 18 Jan 26+23d | Windsor | Weatherbys Racing Bank Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Settled close up early - hit front after 2nd - pushed along before 2 out - clipped the final fence - pressed in the closing stages and briefly lost command inside the final 50 yards - rallied gamely to get back up on the line | 1/15 | 10-4 | 120 | 139B | 136A | Nico de Boinville | 20/1 | |
| 2025 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 26 Dec 25+32d | Wincanton | Happy Birthday Racing Blogger Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Raced close to the front rank early - back in the pack by the 4th - untidy at the 5th - serious error at the 6th where the rider was briefly unbalanced - towards the back from the 8th with repeated jumping errors - pecked at the 17th and pulled up before 3 out | PU/7 | — | 11-6 | 122 | — | — | Paddy Hanlon | 13/2 |
| 24 Nov 25+248d | Kempton | CopyBet Acca Boost Up To 100% Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled just off the pace early - lost ground before 3 out and pushed along - unable to close the gap thereafter - finished well beaten in 5th | 5/7 | 16 | 11-3 | 124 | 77A | 111B | Nico de Boinville | 11/2 |
| 21 Mar 25+20d | Newbury | Ultimate Travel Company Handicap Hurdle Wide route from the off - up behind the front two early on and clipped fences 1st and 6th - lost touch 3 out - dropped right away and eased before the last | PU/6 | — | 11-1 | 124 | — | — | Nico de Boinville | 6/4F |
| 01 Mar 25+63d | Newbury | Football Betbuilder Boosts At BetVictor Handicap Hurdle Handy early but scratchy over third - hit the front three out - lost that advantage and scrappy again two out - drifted left at the final fence - stayed on at an even effort for third | 3/11 | 2¾ | 11-12 | 124 | 91A | 141A | Nico de Boinville | 11/2 |
| 2024 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 28 Dec 24+20d | Newbury | Coral Racing Club Join For Free Handicap Hurdle Novice jumper with sluggish leaps - up with the front rank before a blunder at the 2nd cost position - faded well before 2 out and finished a well-beaten 8th | 8/11 | 5 | 11-7 | 124 | 103A | 117A | Nico de Boinville | 7/2F |
| 08 Dec 24+262d | Huntingdon | TrustATrader You Can Trust Our Traders Handicap Hurdle Set the pace early - jumped awkwardly 4th and driven approaching the home bend - overtaken after 2 out under pressure - stumbled at the last and held to the line finishing 2nd beaten 4 1/4 lengths | 2/6 | 4¼ | 11-7 | 123 | 134B | 133B | Nico de Boinville | 8/11F |
| 21 Mar 24+92d | Ludlow | Balfours LLP And Lycetts Insurance Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 1/7 | 11-12 | 123 | 142B | 142A | Paddy Brennan | 4/7F | |
| 2023 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 20 Dec 23+20d | Ludlow | Tanners Cava EBF 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 1/15 | 11-0 | — | 120B | 138A | Paddy Brennan | 4/6F | |
| 30 Nov 23+37d | Taunton | Taunton Racecourse Business Club 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 3/14 | nk | 11-0 | — | 116B | 138A | Paddy Brennan | 9/4 |
| 24 Oct 23+192d | Exeter | Molson Coors Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) | UR/12 | — | 11-4 | — | — | — | Paddy Brennan | 5/6F |
| 15 Apr 23+169d | Aintree | Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Standard Open NH Flat Race (Grade 2) (GBB Race) | 8/20 | 1¾ | 11-6 | — | 103B | 136A | Paddy Brennan | 10/1 |
| 2022 · 1 run | ||||||||||
| 28 Oct 22 | Uttoxeter | QuinnBet Daily Free Bet Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) | 1/11 | 10-13 | — | 131A | 134A | Paddy Brennan | 11/4 | |
Quick answers
- How many races has Go To War won?
- Go To War (IRE) won 4 of 15 archived starts between 2022 and 2026, a strike rate of 26.7%. Placed 8 times in total (53.3% of starts).
- Who trains Go To War?
- Go To War (IRE) is trained by Nicky Henderson, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 24 April 2026.
- Who is Go To War's sire?
- Go To War (IRE) is by Soldier of Fortune (IRE) out of Rate of Knots (IRE), whose sire is Saddlers' Hall.
- What going does Go To War prefer?
- Go To War (IRE) has the best record on soft going: 3 wins from 5 starts (60%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Go To War's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 126, from the run on 24 April 2026. That is also the highest on record.
- What is Go To War's sire's record?
- Soldier of Fortune (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 11.3% of 5,859 runs since May 2013 (682 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on standard (aw) going: 6.5% from 336. Weakest over 1m – 1m1f (all codes): 3.2% from 249.
- Who are Go To War's siblings?
- Out of Rate of Knots (IRE), Go To War (IRE) has 1 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Flight Deck (IRE) (5). Highest grade won: Class 2 (Flight Deck (IRE)). The wins came over 2m3½f–3m1f. As at Nov 2026.