Horse profile
Graphite (FR)
by Shamardal (USA) out of Fairly Grey (FR) (Linamix)
35 runs · 16 courses · from Sep 2016
As at 21 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 28 Sep 2024 — 753 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Sep 2024 · 7th of 7
4 wins · 4 courses
Last raced off OR 81
KTB Profile
Graphite won four of 35 starts including the Group 3 Prix Quincey Barriere at Deauville in Aug 2018 and the Prix La Force at Chantilly in Apr 2017. All four wins came on turf with three over 1m – 1m1f and one over 1m2f – 1m4f on good to soft. The gelding was last seen finishing 7 of 7 in a Class 4 handicap at Haydock in Sep 2024 off an official rating of 81, 19lb below his highest ever mark. He has not won since Aug 2021.
Based on 35 archived runs · run-style from 3 commented runs since Aug 2024 · updated 21 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
All wins on turf
OR ↓ 19lb off peak
- 4–35Wins / Runs
- 11.4%Strike rate
- 15 (42.9%)Placed
- +0.70£1 level staken=35 at SP
- 1.07Fair A/E n=35 · 0.89 incl. margin
- 100Highest OR
- 86dAvg 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 rating81↓ 19lb off peak
81
81–100
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 →
Flat
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 21 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (AW) | 8 | 112A | 100 | — |
| Soft | 4 | 115C | 71.5 | — |
| Good | 4 | 112A | 78.5 | — |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 116B | 81 | — |
| Good to Firm | 2 | 87A | 82.5 | — |
| Heavy | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 21 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 16 | 116B | 87.5 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 4 | 108A | 90.5 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 2 | 87A | 78 | — |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 22 figures from 22 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 3 analysed runs since Aug 2024
- Held up 3 (100%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 14.8% of 10,411 runs since Jan 2008 (1,008 horses).
Weakest on soft going: 11.7% from 1,287. Weakest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 9.3% from 475.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 57 | 11 | 19.3% | +4.5 | — |
| Good to Firm | 1,981 | 306 | 15.4% | +0.6 | 0 from 2 |
| Good | 2,387 | 335 | 14% | −0.8 | 1 from 12 |
| Good to Soft | 1,013 | 124 | 12.2% | −2.6 | 1 from 4 |
| Soft | 1,287 | 151 | 11.7% | −3.1 | 2 from 7 |
| Heavy | 370 | 45 | 12.2% | −2.6 | 0 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 3,315 | 564 | 17% | +2.2 | 0 from 9 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 583 | 87 | 14.9% | +0.1 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 4,073 | 593 | 14.6% | −0.2 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 2,985 | 476 | 15.9% | +1.1 | 3 from 15 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 2,073 | 313 | 15.1% | +0.3 | 1 from 16 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 475 | 44 | 9.3% | −5.5 | 0 from 4 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 180 | 21 | 11.7% | −3.1 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 38 | 2 | 5.3% | −9.5 | — |
| Over 3m | 4 | 0 | 0% | −14.8 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 21 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Fairly Grey (FR) (Linamix)
2 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them Fairly Fair (FR) (2 wins).
The wins came over 1m–1m4f; the highest grade won is Listed (Fairly Fair (FR)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairly Fair (FR) | 5 | 2 | 1m–1m1f | Listed |
| Irish Heroes (IRE) | 2 | 1 | 1m4f | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 12 | 1 | 8% | −5.00 |
| Standard (AW) | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| Soft | 7 | 2 | 29% | +2.70 |
| Good to Soft | 4 | 1 | 25% | +15.00 |
| Good to Firm | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 3 | 11 | 1 | 9% | +8.00 |
| Class 2 | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
| Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newmarket | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Kempton (AW) | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Doncaster | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Maisons-Laffitte (FR) | 3 | 1 | 33% | −0.30 |
| Saint-Cloud (FR) | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Chantilly (FR) | 3 | 1 | 33% | +4.00 |
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Longchamp (FR) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Deauville (FR) | 2 | 1 | 50% | +5.00 |
| Haydock | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Southwell (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Windsor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newcastle (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| York | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Goodwood | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ascot | 1 | 1 | 100% | +18.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 16 | 1 | 6% | +3.00 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 15 | 3 | 20% | +1.70 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mickael Barzalona | 9 | 2 | 22% | +0.70 |
| David Egan | 7 | 1 | 14% | +12.00 |
| Ray Dawson | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Pierre-Charles Boudot | 4 | 1 | 25% | +3.00 |
| Louis Steward | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Luke Morris | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Daniel Muscutt | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Joe Leavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Connor Planas | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Billy Loughnane | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Harry Davies | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jim Crowley | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tongue tie | 20 | 1 | 5% | −1.00 |
| None | 15 | 3 | 20% | +1.70 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2021 | 7 | 1 | 14% | +12.00 |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2018 | 4 | 1 | 25% | +3.00 |
| 2017 | 2 | 1 | 50% | +5.00 |
| 2016 | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.70 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sep 24+16d | Haydock | Watch On Racing Tv Handicap Settled towards the back early - drifted wide on the run down the far side then linked up with others by halfway - dropped away with 3f left and well held at the finish | 7/7 | 23 | 9-13 | 81 | 64C | 72C | Luke Morris | 10/1 |
| 12 Sep 24+42d | Doncaster | Winners Wear Skopes Menswear Handicap Sluggish start - settled towards the back - unable to challenge - finished well beaten in 11th | 11/13 | ¾ | 9-10 | 84 | 71C | 78A | Ray Dawson | 40/1 |
| 01 Aug 24+19d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Tote.co.uk G'Wed Mick Quinn Racing Racing League Race 13 Handicap (Trainers Registered To Racing League) Held up at the back - driven into contention approaching final furlong - stayed on late but no match for the leader - finished second beaten 7.5 lengths | 2/11 | 7½ | 9-6 | 84 | 100A | 84A | Daniel Muscutt | 28/1 |
| 13 Jul 24+161d | Newmarket | Trust A Trader Handicap | 7/11 | 1¾ | 9-7 | 86 | 53A | 73A | Joe Leavy | 50/1 |
| 03 Feb 24+36d | Kempton (AW) | Unibet Zero% Mission Handicap | 6/11 | hd | 9-1 | 88 | 108A | 73A | Connor Planas | 12/1 |
| 29 Dec 23+20d | Southwell (AW) | Always Gamble Responsibly With BetUK Handicap | 3/10 | 3 | 9-4 | 88 | 109A | 84A | Billy Loughnane | 9/2 |
| 09 Dec 23+24d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Always Gamble Responsibly With BetUK Handicap | 2/7 | 1 | 9-7 | 87 | 100A | 84A | David Egan | 17/2 |
| 15 Nov 23+12d | Kempton (AW) | Try Unibet's New Acca Boosts Handicap | 2/14 | 1½ | 9-6 | 86 | 87B | 87A | David Egan | 14/1 |
| 03 Nov 23+111d | Newmarket | Betfred Play Fred's 5 Million Handicap | 11/11 | 3 | 9-6 | 87 | 30C | 67C | David Egan | 25/1 |
| 15 Jul 23+38d | Newmarket | TrustATrader For Tradespeople You Can Trust Handicap | 5/6 | 3½ | 10-2 | 90 | 81A | 87B | Ray Dawson | 18/1 |
| 07 Jun 23+247d | Kempton (AW) | Unibet 3 Uniboosts Per Day Handicap | 8/14 | ½ | 9-3 | 92 | 89B | 83A | Harry Davies | 50/1 |
| 03 Oct 22+100d | Windsor | Hippodrome Handicap | 8/11 | hd | 10-0 | 94 | 112A | 86A | David Egan | 25/1 |
| 25 Jun 22+24d | Newcastle (AW) | JenningsBet Northumberland Plate Handicap (Heritage Handicap) | 17/20 | 1½ | 8-10 | 94 | 81C | 70C | Ray Dawson | 33/1 |
| 01 Jun 22+21d | Kempton (AW) | Unibet 3 Uniboosts A Day Handicap | 3/8 | nse | 9-9 | 94 | 112A | 94A | David Egan | 16/1 |
| 11 May 22+186d | York | Sky Bet Race To The Ebor Jorvik Handicap | 8/11 | 1 | 9-1 | 95 | 88A | 78A | David Egan | 33/1 |
| 06 Nov 21+27d | Doncaster | Virgin Bet November Handicap | 6/23 | 2¼ | 9-2 | 95 | 115C | 92A | Jim Crowley | 40/1 |
| 10 Oct 21+64d | Goodwood | Goodwood Horse Racing Club Supporters Handicap | 9/12 | 4½ | 9-3 | 96 | 73C | 70C | Ray Dawson | 28/1 |
| 07 Aug 21+28d | Ascot | Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Challenge (Handicap) | 1/10 | 9-5 | 92 | 116B | 101A | David Egan | 18/1 | |
| 10 Jul 21+49d | Newmarket | Price Promise At bet365 Handicap | 2/8 | 1½ | 9-11 | 90 | 78A | 96A | Ray Dawson | 33/1 |
| 22 May 21+21d | Newmarket | Dawn Saunders Birthday Celebration Handicap | 4/6 | hd | 9-2 | 90 | 70A | 82B | Louis Steward | 28/1 |
| 01 May 21+35d | Newmarket | 'My Oddsboost' On Betfair Suffolk Stakes (Handicap) | 8/10 | shd | 9-1 | 95 | 87A | 81A | Louis Steward | 80/1 |
| 27 Mar 21+543d | Doncaster | Unibet Lincoln (Heritage Handicap) (Str) | 17/18 | 4¾ | 9-5 | 100 | 69C | 71C | Louis Steward | 50/1 |
| 01 Oct 19+19d | Maisons-Laffitte (FR) | Prix Flying Dutchman (Conditions) (4yo+) (Turf) | 2/7 | ¾ | 9-0 | — | — | — | Mickael Barzalona | EvensF |
| 12 Sep 19+134d | Longchamp (FR) | Prix Shandrani Beachcomber Resort & Spa (Conditions) (4yo+) (Moyenne Course) (Turf) | 2/8 | 1½ | 9-6 | — | — | — | Pierre-Charles Boudot | 11/5F |
| 01 May 19+32d | Saint-Cloud (FR) | Prix du Muguet (4yo+) (Turf) | 5/7 | hd | 9-0 | — | — | — | Mickael Barzalona | 5/1 |
| 30 Mar 19+25d | Saint-Cloud (FR) | Prix Edmond Blanc (4yo+) (Turf) | 2/6 | hd | 9-2 | — | — | — | Pierre-Charles Boudot | 9/5F |
| 05 Mar 19+129d | Chantilly (FR) | Prix Montjeu (Conditions) (4yo+) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) | 3/7 | ¾ | 9-1 | — | — | — | Mickael Barzalona | 11/5 |
| 27 Oct 18+21d | Saint-Cloud (FR) | Prix Perth (3yo+) (Turf) | 2/7 | ½ | 9-4 | — | — | — | Pierre-Charles Boudot | 4/1 |
| 06 Oct 18+41d | Longchamp (FR) | Qatar Prix Daniel Wildenstein (3yo+) (Turf) | 5/9 | nk | 9-2 | — | — | — | Mickael Barzalona | 56/10 |
| 26 Aug 18+30d | Deauville (FR) | Prix Quincey Barriere (4yo+) (Turf) | 1/8 | 8-11 | — | — | — | Mickael Barzalona | 6/1 | |
| 27 Jul 18+334d | Chantilly (FR) | Prix du Champ d'Alouettes (Conditions) (4yo+) (Turf) | 2/5 | 3 | 8-13 | — | — | — | Mickael Barzalona | 21/10 |
| 27 Aug 17+140d | Deauville (FR) | Prix Quincey Barriere (3yo+) (Straight) (Turf) | 5/5 | hd | 9-1 | — | — | — | Mickael Barzalona | 33/10 |
| 09 Apr 17+164d | Chantilly (FR) | Prix La Force (3yo Colts & Geldings) (Turf) | 1/11 | 9-2 | — | — | — | Pierre-Charles Boudot | 6/1 | |
| 27 Oct 16+31d | Maisons-Laffitte (FR) | Prix Commandeur (Maiden) (2yo Colts & Geldings) (Round) (Turf) | 1/9 | 9-2 | — | — | — | Mickael Barzalona | 17/10 | |
| 26 Sep 16 | Maisons-Laffitte (FR) | Prix Joyeux Drille (Maiden) (Unraced 2yo Colts & Geldings) (Straight) (Turf) | 4/11 | hd | 9-2 | — | — | — | Mickael Barzalona | 22/5 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Graphite (FR) won?
- Graphite (FR) won 4 of 35 archived starts between 2016 and 2024, a strike rate of 11.4%. Placed 15 times in total (42.9% of starts).
- Who trained Graphite (FR)?
- Graphite (FR) was trained by T J Kent on the most recent run on record, at Haydock on 28 September 2024.
- Who is Graphite (FR)'s sire?
- Graphite (FR) is by Shamardal (USA) out of Fairly Grey (FR), whose sire is Linamix.
- What going does Graphite (FR) prefer?
- Graphite (FR) has the best record on soft going: 2 wins from 7 starts (28.6%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Graphite (FR)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 81, from the run on 28 September 2024. The highest on record is 100.
- What is Graphite (FR)'s sire's record?
- Shamardal (USA)'s progeny in our archive have won 14.8% of 10,411 runs since Jan 2008 (1,008 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on soft going: 11.7% from 1,287. Weakest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 9.3% from 475.
- Who are Graphite (FR)'s siblings?
- Out of Fairly Grey (FR), Graphite (FR) has 2 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: Fairly Fair (FR) (2). Highest grade won: Listed (Fairly Fair (FR)). The wins came over 1m–1m4f. As at Oct 2026.