Horse profile
Hardy Bloke (FR)
8yo gelding (at last run, Aug 2025) · Last trainer Brian Ellison · Last owner Brian Ellison Racing Club
by Rail Link (GB) out of Vie Sa Vie (FR) (Robin Des Champs)
30 runs · 16 courses · from Sep 2021
As at 27 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 28 Aug 2025 — 425 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Aug 2025 · 8th of 9
3 wins · Southwell (AW), Nottingham & Wexford
Last raced off OR 73
KTB Profile
Hardy Bloke won three of 30 starts. Two of those wins came in Class 5 handicaps over 1m5f – 2m, on soft at Nottingham in Oct 2024 and on standard at Southwell in Apr 2025, while the third was in a rated novice hurdle over 2m5f – 3m on heavy at Wexford in Mar 2023. The gelding, aged 8 at his last run in Aug 2025, finished eighth of nine in a Class 3 handicap at Southwell. He last raced off an official rating of 73, 50lb below his highest ever mark.
Based on 30 archived runs · run-style from 8 commented runs since Sep 2024 · updated 27 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 50lb off peak
- 3–30Wins / Runs
- 10%Strike rate
- 7 (23.3%)Placed
- −12.67£1 level staken=30 at SP
- 1.19Fair A/E n=30 · 0.99 incl. margin
- 123Highest OR
- 49dAvg 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 rating73↓ 50lb off peak
73
63–123
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 118
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 27 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (AW) | 4 | 118A | 88 | — |
| Soft | 4 | 106A | 100 | — |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 96A | 56 | — |
| Heavy | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 27 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 7 | 118A | 98 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 3 | 96A | 90 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 1 | — | — | — |
Jumps
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 27 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 10 | 118A | 80.5 | — |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 138A | 61 | — |
| Heavy | 1 | — | — | — |
| Good | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 27 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 6 | 138A | 94.5 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 5 | 106C | 74 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 3 | 87A | 61 | — |
| Over 3m | 1 | — | — | — |
Of 30 runs looked at, 4 have no figure: did not complete (4).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 26 figures from 30 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 Sep 2024
- Held up 4 (50%) · 1 win
- Mid-division 2 (25%) · 1 win
- Prominent 2 (25%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 10.5% of 2,918 runs since Jan 2008 (285 horses).
Strongest on good to firm going: 13.5% from 341. Weakest on heavy going: 7.2% from 237. Weakest over 6f – 7f (all codes): 5.7% from 228.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 11 | 1 | 9.1% | −1.4 | — |
| Good to Firm | 341 | 46 | 13.5% | +3 | — |
| Good | 619 | 65 | 10.5% | 0 | 0 from 1 |
| Good to Soft | 390 | 34 | 8.7% | −1.8 | 0 from 6 |
| Soft | 573 | 47 | 8.2% | −2.3 | 1 from 16 |
| Heavy | 237 | 17 | 7.2% | −3.3 | 1 from 3 |
| Standard (AW) | 747 | 97 | 13% | +2.5 | 1 from 4 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 27 | 3 | 11.1% | +0.6 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 228 | 13 | 5.7% | −4.8 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 429 | 48 | 11.2% | +0.7 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 933 | 123 | 13.2% | +2.7 | 0 from 3 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 676 | 67 | 9.9% | −0.6 | 2 from 11 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 462 | 37 | 8% | −2.5 | 0 from 7 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 141 | 15 | 10.6% | +0.1 | 1 from 7 |
| Over 3m | 22 | 1 | 4.5% | −6 | 0 from 2 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 27 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Vie Sa Vie (FR) (Robin Des Champs)
2 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them Gateau De Miel (FR) (4 wins).
The wins came over 2m4f–3m; the highest grade won is Class 2 (Knomorediamonds (FR)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateau De Miel (FR) | 29 | 4 | 2m5f–3m | Class 4 |
| Knomorediamonds (FR) | 16 | 2 | 2m4f–2m5½f | Class 2 |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 16 | 1 | 6% | −10.50 |
| Good to Soft | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Standard (AW) | 4 | 1 | 25% | +3.50 |
| Heavy | 3 | 1 | 33% | +1.33 |
| Good | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 5 | 8 | 2 | 25% | +5.00 |
| Class 2 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haydock | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Southwell (AW) | 3 | 1 | 33% | +4.50 |
| Fairyhouse | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Leopardstown | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Nottingham | 2 | 1 | 50% | +3.50 |
| Pontefract | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Wexford | 2 | 1 | 50% | +2.33 |
| Cork | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Gowran Park | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Newcastle (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Doncaster | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Aintree | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Down Royal | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Navan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Clonmel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Listowel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 11 | 2 | 18% | +2.00 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 7 | 1 | 14% | −2.67 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Over 3m | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Robinson | 9 | 1 | 11% | −3.50 |
| Conor Clarke | 6 | 1 | 17% | −1.67 |
| Dylan Cleere | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Donagh Meyler | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Shay Farmer | 2 | 1 | 50% | +5.50 |
| Henry Brooke | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Simon Torrens | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Brian Hayes | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Danny Mullins | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 17 | 0 | 0% | −17.00 |
| Visor | 5 | 2 | 40% | +8.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 5 | 1 | 20% | −0.67 |
| Tongue tie + cheekpieces | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Tongue tie | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 1 | 33% | +4.50 |
| 2024 | 8 | 1 | 13% | −2.50 |
| 2023 | 8 | 1 | 13% | −3.67 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2021 | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 11 | 2 | 18% | +2.00 |
| Hurdle | 11 | 1 | 9% | −6.67 |
| Chase | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
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 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 28 Aug 25+61d | Southwell (AW) | Racing League Race 39 Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Sluggish start - settled in the pack through the middle stages - drifted left with two furlongs left before fading out of contention finishing eighth | 8/9 | hd | 7-11 | 73 | 70A | 58A | Shay Farmer | 5/1 |
| 28 Jun 25+59d | Newcastle (AW) | JenningsBet Festival Northumberland Vase Handicap (Consolation Race For The Northumberland Plate) (GBBPlus Race) Settled just off the pace - dropped away steadily inside the final furlong - finished 13th | 13/19 | 1½ | 8-12 | 73 | 86B | 64A | Ben Robinson | 11/1 |
| 30 Apr 25+175d | Southwell (AW) | Weekend Winners On Sky Sports Racing Handicap Sluggish start - settled towards the back - made progress from wide position approaching the home turn - moved into second inside the final two furlongs - driven to the front a furlong out and kept going strongly to the line | 1/7 | 8-9 | 68 | 118A | 75A | Shay Farmer | 13/2 | |
| 2024 · 8 runs | ||||||||||
| 06 Nov 24+13d | Nottingham | Goodbye And Thank You Ed Player Handicap Sluggish start - held up towards the back - made progress from over 4f out - went after leader 3f out but couldn't reach - stayed on to finish second beaten three-quarters of a length | 2/10 | ¾ | 9-3 | 67 | 100A | 78A | Ben Robinson | 4/1 |
| 24 Oct 24+17d | Nottingham | Celebrate At Nottingham Racecourse In Hospitality Handicap Slow to break - held midfield spot wide - made progress into contention 4f out - pressed for effort 2f out - hit front a furlong out and pulled clear to score | 1/14 | 9-4 | 63 | 100C | 78A | Ben Robinson | 9/2F | |
| 07 Oct 24+10d | Pontefract | racingtv.com Bluff Cove Handicap Held up towards the back - made progress on the outside 3f out - driven up to challenge in front approaching 2f out - drew level a furlong out - overtaken in the closing stages - stayed on gamely without quite getting there | 2/8 | 4 | 9-4 | 63 | 106A | 72A | Ben Robinson | 9/2 |
| 27 Sep 24+21d | Haydock | Sky Bet Request A Bet Handicap Urged on early - sat just behind pace-setters - asked for effort entering the bend - held middle course down the straight - lost touch 3f out then battled home for third | 3/6 | 7½ | 8-13 | 65 | 98A | 66B | Ben Robinson | 28/1 |
| 06 Sep 24+39d | Haydock | Best Odds On The Betfair Exchange Handicap Hesitant start - dropped towards the back - lost touch approaching the final 4f and never threatened to close | 11/11 | 33 | 9-11 | 70 | 16C | 62C | Ben Robinson | 10/1 |
| 29 Jul 24+20d | Southwell (AW) | Golf And Gallop Package Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 1) | 9/13 | 2¾ | 10-0 | — | 90C | 67C | Ben Robinson | 66/1 |
| 09 Jul 24+23d | Pontefract | Remembering Paul 'Stan' Stansfield Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) | 6/11 | 5½ | 10-2 | — | 73A | 67A | Ben Robinson | 66/1 |
| 16 Jun 24+190d | Doncaster | Summer Saturday Series 'Confined' Novice Stakes (GBB Race) | 7/12 | 1¾ | 10-2 | — | 96A | 82A | Ben Robinson | 125/1 |
| 2023 · 8 runs | ||||||||||
| 09 Dec 23+14d | Aintree | BoyleSports Best Odds Guaranteed On Racing Beginners' Chase (GBB Race) | PU/4 | — | 11-8 | 122 | — | — | Henry Brooke | 9/1 |
| 25 Nov 23+189d | Haydock | Betfair Exchange Graduation Chase (GBB Race) | 4/5 | 1½ | 11-0 | 122 | 47C | 122B | Henry Brooke | 50/1 |
| 20 May 23+19d | Wexford | Ambrex Switchgear Handicap Chase (0-109) | UR/11 | — | 11-7 | 107 | — | — | Conor Clarke | 11/4F |
| 01 May 23+23d | Down Royal | Club Mixers Handicap Chase | 4/12 | nk | 10-7 | 107 | 118A | 112A | Conor Clarke | 5/2F |
| 08 Apr 23+8d | Fairyhouse | I.n.h. Stallion Owners Ebf Novice Handicap Hurdle Series Final (grade B) | 6/12 | 11 | 10-5 | 123 | 111A | 112A | Conor Clarke | 9/1 |
| 31 Mar 23+41d | Wexford | Brendan Cullimore Electrical Contractors Rated Novice Hurdle | 1/6 | 11-5 | 114 | 92A | 118B | Conor Clarke | 10/3 | |
| 18 Feb 23+14d | Haydock | Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) | 4/9 | nse | 10-10 | 121 | 138A | 120A | Donagh Meyler | 9/2 |
| 04 Feb 23+38d | Leopardstown | Race And Stay At Leopardstown Handicap Hurdle (0-150) (Grade B) | 3/17 | 3¼ | 9-7 | 109 | 97B | 108A | Conor Clarke | 28/1 |
| 2022 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 28 Dec 22+17d | Leopardstown | Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle (Qualifier) | UR/27 | — | 9-7 | 109 | — | — | Conor Clarke | 33/1 |
| 11 Dec 22+72d | Cork | Bar One Racing Handicap Hurdle | 4/15 | 4 | 11-9 | 109 | 105B | 122A | Donagh Meyler | 6/4F |
| 30 Sep 22+258d | Gowran Park | Golf Societies At Gowran Park Handicap Hurdle | 5/12 | 3¼ | 10-5 | 109 | 74A | 101A | Donagh Meyler | 20/1 |
| 15 Jan 22+19d | Fairyhouse | Follow Fairyhouse On Social Media Handicap Chase (0-116) | 13/15 | 23 | 11-1 | 109 | 50C | 94C | Brian Hayes | 16/1 |
| 2021 · 7 runs | ||||||||||
| 27 Dec 21+16d | Leopardstown | Paddy Power Games Beginners Chase | 4/7 | 35 | 11-8 | — | 60C | 106C | Danny Mullins | 150/1 |
| 11 Dec 21+7d | Fairyhouse | Irish Stallion Farms Ebf Beginners Chase | 6/14 | 33 | 11-8 | — | 26C | 99C | Simon Torrens | 200/1 |
| 04 Dec 21+23d | Navan | Navan Racecourse Beginners Chase | 11/18 | 19 | 11-6 | — | 17C | 104C | Simon Torrens | 80/1 |
| 11 Nov 21+25d | Clonmel | Connolly's RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle | 3/9 | 1 | 11-3 | — | 87A | 122A | Dylan Cleere | 125/1 |
| 17 Oct 21+16d | Cork | Connolly's RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle | 9/14 | 19 | 11-1 | — | 106C | 89C | Dylan Cleere | 80/1 |
| 01 Oct 21+6d | Gowran Park | BetVictor Joe Bollard Memorial Maiden Hurdle (Div 2) | 11/13 | 1¼ | 11-2 | — | 61C | 92C | Dylan Cleere | 16/1 |
| 25 Sep 21 | Listowel | John Lynch Memorial Maiden Hurdle | PU/18 | — | 11-2 | — | — | — | Dylan Cleere | 12/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Hardy Bloke won?
- Hardy Bloke (FR) won 3 of 30 archived starts between 2021 and 2025, a strike rate of 10%. Placed 7 times in total (23.3% of starts).
- Who trained Hardy Bloke?
- Hardy Bloke (FR) was trained by Brian Ellison on the most recent run on record, at Southwell (AW) on 28 August 2025.
- Who is Hardy Bloke's sire?
- Hardy Bloke (FR) is by Rail Link (GB) out of Vie Sa Vie (FR), whose sire is Robin Des Champs.
- What going does Hardy Bloke prefer?
- Hardy Bloke (FR) 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 Hardy Bloke's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 73, from the run on 28 August 2025. The highest on record is 123.
- What is Hardy Bloke's sire's record?
- Rail Link (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 10.5% of 2,918 runs since Jan 2008 (285 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on good to firm going: 13.5% from 341. Weakest on heavy going: 7.2% from 237. Weakest over 6f – 7f (all codes): 5.7% from 228.
- Who are Hardy Bloke's siblings?
- Out of Vie Sa Vie (FR), Hardy Bloke (FR) has 2 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: Gateau De Miel (FR) (4). Highest grade won: Class 2 (Knomorediamonds (FR)). The wins came over 2m4f–3m. As at Oct 2026.