Horse profile
Havana Blue (GB)
by Havana Grey (GB) out of Exrating (GB) (Exceed And Excel)
32 runs · 14 courses · from Jun 2022
As at 8 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
5 wins · 4 courses
Last run 19 Sep 2026 · 8th of 23
Last raced off OR 85
KTB Profile
Havana Blue is a gelding with five wins from 32 starts, all over 6f – 7f on good or faster ground. He has won at four different courses including two at Newmarket and one at Ascot. His most recent success came in a Class 2 handicap at Ascot in Sep 2026 off an official rating of 85 on good to firm going. Aged 6 at his last run in Sep 2026 he finished eighth of 23 at Ayr in a Class 2 handicap off the same mark after being held up.
Based on 32 archived runs · run-style from 18 commented runs since Aug 2024 · updated 8 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
Wins on good or faster
OR ↓ 8lb off peak
- 5–32Wins / Runs
- 15.6%Strike rate
- 13 (40.6%)Placed
- −0.09£1 level staken=32 at SP
- 1.27Fair A/E n=32 · 1.08 incl. margin
- 93Highest OR
- 22dBetween runs (median)longest 266 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 rating85↓ 8lb off peak
85
77–93
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 123
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 8 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 12 | 123B | 105.5 | 6 runs · 123 / 115.5 |
| Good | 12 | 106C | 95.5 | 1 run · — |
| Soft | 3 | 89C | 71 | 1 run · — |
| Standard (AW) | 3 | 109A | 106 | 2 runs · 109 / 107.5 |
| Heavy | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
| Good to Soft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 8 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 29 | 123B | 96 | 10 runs · 123 / 110 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 3 | 83B | 71 | 1 run · — |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 32 figures from 32 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 18 analysed runs since Aug 2024
- Led 6 (33%) · 1 win
- Prominent 6 (33%) · 2 wins
- Mid-division 4 (22%) · 0 wins
- Held up 2 (11%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 13.2% of 4,611 runs since Mar 2022 (420 horses).
Strongest over 1m2f – 1m4f (all codes): 16.2% from 105. Weakest over 1m – 1m1f (all codes): 9.9% from 424.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 22 | 6 | 27.3% | +14.1 | — |
| Good to Firm | 924 | 144 | 15.6% | +2.4 | 3 from 12 |
| Good | 1,103 | 148 | 13.4% | +0.2 | 2 from 12 |
| Good to Soft | 422 | 44 | 10.4% | −2.8 | 0 from 1 |
| Soft | 443 | 55 | 12.4% | −0.8 | 0 from 3 |
| Heavy | 93 | 7 | 7.5% | −5.7 | 0 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 1,604 | 205 | 12.8% | −0.4 | 0 from 3 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 1,380 | 219 | 15.9% | +2.7 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 2,691 | 331 | 12.3% | −0.9 | 5 from 29 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 424 | 42 | 9.9% | −3.3 | 0 from 3 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 105 | 17 | 16.2% | +3 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 8 | 0 | 0% | −13.2 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 3 | 0 | 0% | −13.2 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Mar 2022 · as at 8 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Exrating (GB) (Exceed And Excel)
3 siblings in the archive, 3 winners — best of them Ehraz (GB) (2 wins).
The wins came over 6f–7f; the highest grade won is Class 3 (Ehraz (GB)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ehraz (GB) | 13 | 2 | 6f | Class 3 |
| Exponista (GB) | 16 | 1 | 6f | Class 5 |
| Exposay (GB) | 9 | 1 | 7f | Class 5 |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 12 | 3 | 25% | +7.00 |
| Good | 12 | 2 | 17% | +0.91 |
| Soft | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Standard (AW) | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Good to Soft | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | 16 | 3 | 19% | −1.59 |
| Class 3 | 9 | 1 | 11% | +2.00 |
| Class 2 | 5 | 1 | 20% | +1.50 |
| Class 5 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newmarket | 7 | 2 | 29% | +5.91 |
| Ascot | 4 | 1 | 25% | +2.50 |
| Goodwood | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Doncaster | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Newmarket (July) | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.50 |
| Beverley | 2 | 1 | 50% | +8.00 |
| Newcastle (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Sandown | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Salisbury | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Ayr | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Haydock | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kempton (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Pontefract | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Leopardstown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 29 | 5 | 17% | +2.91 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Sexton | 15 | 3 | 20% | +4.00 |
| John Fahy | 7 | 2 | 29% | +5.91 |
| David Egan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| James Doyle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Callum Rodriguez | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr Lewis Kent | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Rowan Scott | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Oisin McSweeney | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Daniel Muscutt | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Hollie Doyle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Rossa Ryan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| William Buick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 29 | 5 | 17% | +2.91 |
| Hood | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 2 | 22% | +0.00 |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2024 | 8 | 1 | 13% | +2.00 |
| 2023 | 6 | 2 | 33% | +6.91 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 9 runs | ||||||||||
| 19 Sep 26+14d | Ayr | Ladbrokes Ayr Silver Cup Handicap Stakes Held up in the pack away from the rail - improved position with two furlongs left - flattened out approaching the closing stages - finished 8th beaten 2¾ lengths | 8/23 | nk | 9-7 | 85 | 94C | 103A | David Egan | 14/1 |
| 05 Sep 26+21d | Ascot | Club26 Handicap Stakes Set the pace early - lost front spot but stayed close after the first furlong - pushed back to the front inside the final furlong - kept up the effort to score | 1/13 | 9-0 | 85 | 117C | 108A | Ryan Sexton | 11/2 | |
| 15 Aug 26+8d | Newmarket (July) | Betway Grey Horse Handicap Stakes Settled handy in the pack early - pushed along to hit the front a furlong out - kept finding under pressure to the line - won going away | 1/10 | 9-12 | 80 | 114A | 112A | Ryan Sexton | 6/4F | |
| 07 Aug 26+14d | Newmarket (July) | Molson Coors Beverage Company Handicap Stakes Disputed the lead on the far rail - pressed 2f out - stayed on through the final furlong but collared in the closing strides to finish second by half a length | 2/10 | ½ | 10-0 | 80 | 123B | 105A | James Doyle | 11/4F |
| 24 Jul 26+13d | Ascot | Chapel Down Handicap Stakes Pulling hard early - up with the pace - sent into the front 1f out - caught final 110yds - stayed on gamely | 2/11 | 1½ | 10-2 | 80 | 85B | 94A | Callum Rodriguez | 9/4F |
| 11 Jul 26+29d | Ascot | Thames Hospice Trunks Across The Thames Handicap in front of the main pack before edging clear under pressure 2f out - stayed on into the furlong marker - overtaken entering the final 110yds - battled on to the line | 2/17 | nk | 9-13 | 77 | 111C | 98A | Ryan Sexton | 7/1 |
| 12 Jun 26+13d | Goodwood | Download The Track Radio App Amateur Jockeys' Handicap settled in the pack early - pushed along with 2f left - moved into fourth inside the final furlong - kept going late but couldn't land a blow finishing fourth beaten 7.5 lengths | 4/8 | 1 | 10-7 | 79 | 71B | 80A | Mr Lewis Kent | 7/1 |
| 30 May 26+21d | Beverley | Happy Birthday Colin 'Spud' Stamford Handicap Settled in the pack early - improved position over a furlong out - pushed along approaching the final furlong - closed on the front group inside the last 110 yards - lost momentum near the line to finish fifth | 5/11 | ¾ | 9-4 | 80 | 123A | 90A | Ryan Sexton | 9/1 |
| 09 May 26+155d | Haydock | Pertemps Handicap Settled just off the pace early - lost touch with leaders two out despite urging - unable to challenge finishing sixth | 6/10 | ¾ | 9-5 | 81 | 77C | 84A | Ryan Sexton | 12/1 |
| 2025 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 05 Dec 25+17d | Newcastle (AW) | Win 250,000 With BetMGM's Golden Goals Handicap Sat close to pace early - pushed along a furlong out and edged closer inside final furlong - then weakened to finish fourth | 4/10 | 1¼ | 9-6 | 82 | 106A | 88A | Rowan Scott | 15/2 |
| 18 Nov 25+74d | Newcastle (AW) | Take Time Out During SGWEEK25! Handicap Settled towards back early - moved through field over a furlong out - pushed along in closing stages to reach fourth - edged out of that spot in the last strides | 5/11 | nk | 9-6 | 83 | 109A | 92A | John Fahy | 33/1 |
| 05 Sep 25+37d | Kempton (AW) | Try Unibet's New Improved Acca Boosts Handicap Sat close to the pace early - well placed in 3rd - asked for effort over 2f out - dropped away in a hurry approaching the final furlong | 12/12 | 3 | 9-9 | 85 | 76A | 62A | Ryan Sexton | 11/1 |
| 30 Jul 25+38d | Goodwood | World Pool Bet With The Tote Handicap Settled towards the back of the field - pushed along and losing touch over 2f out - trailed home in 19th | 19/20 | 6½ | 9-4 | 87 | 53C | 61C | Ryan Sexton | 33/1 |
| 22 Jun 25+15d | Pontefract | Sunpak Potatoes Handicap Set the pace early - driven for effort approaching 2f out - overtaken with a furlong left - dropped away rapidly to finish seventh | 7/7 | 7½ | 10-3 | 89 | 82C | 61C | Ryan Sexton | 11/2 |
| 07 Jun 25+266d | Doncaster | Happy Birthday Nigel Kirby Handicap Edged in front early - driven approaching final furlong before giving up advantage - dropped away late to finish sixth | 6/14 | 1¼ | 9-6 | 90 | 106C | 94A | Ryan Sexton | 18/1 |
| 2024 · 8 runs | ||||||||||
| 14 Sep 24+14d | Leopardstown | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Sovereign Path Handicap (Premier Handicap) Settled in the pack - urged forward to make gains inside final 2f and up to 3rd 150 yards out - held no further sway at the finish | 4/17 | ½ | 9-4 | 90 | 103C | 100A | Ryan Sexton | 16/1 |
| 31 Aug 24+17d | Sandown | Sky Bet Extra Places Every Day Handicap Set the pace early - pushed along a furlong out and battled on gamely under pressure - caught close home and could not find more in the closing strides | 2/10 | nk | 9-7 | 88 | 102A | 104A | Ryan Sexton | 10/1 |
| 14 Aug 24+14d | Beverley | Jill Willows Handicap Sat close to the pace throughout - pushed along with two furlongs left before hitting the front inside the final furlong - finished strongly to score | 1/7 | 9-11 | 84 | 119A | 97A | Ryan Sexton | 9/1 | |
| 31 Jul 24+11d | Sandown | Trustatrader Apply Today Apprentice Handicap | 5/6 | 5 | 10-3 | 86 | 83B | 76B | Oisin McSweeney | 17/2 |
| 20 Jul 24+23d | Newmarket | Adnams Longshore Vodka Handicap | 6/7 | hd | 10-2 | 88 | 93B | 80A | Ryan Sexton | 13/2 |
| 27 Jun 24+26d | Newmarket | Boodles Handicap | 7/10 | ½ | 9-7 | 89 | 100A | 79A | Daniel Muscutt | 5/1 |
| 01 Jun 24+44d | Doncaster | Get The Inside Track With raceday-ready.com Handicap | 6/13 | 1 | 9-6 | 90 | 98C | 91A | Ryan Sexton | 10/1 |
| 18 Apr 24+222d | Newmarket | Consign With The National Stud Handicap | 8/15 | shd | 8-11 | 92 | 96C | 87A | Ryan Sexton | 28/1 |
| 2023 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 09 Sep 23+49d | Ascot | bet365 Handicap | 14/14 | ¾ | 9-0 | 93 | 65C | 60C | John Fahy | 18/1 |
| 22 Jul 23+22d | Newmarket | Lettergold Handicap | 10/12 | nk | 9-2 | 93 | 70C | 63C | John Fahy | 6/1 |
| 30 Jun 23+41d | Newmarket | Indie Angel Bred At Ringfort Stud Handicap | 1/5 | 9-11 | 87 | 78C | 96B | John Fahy | 10/11F | |
| 20 May 23+14d | Newmarket | Aspall Premier Cru Handicap | 1/13 | 9-3 | 83 | 102C | 98A | John Fahy | 10/1 | |
| 06 May 23+16d | Goodwood | William Hill Extra Places Every Day Handicap | 8/8 | 1¼ | 9-2 | 83 | 47A | 59A | Hollie Doyle | 7/2 |
| 20 Apr 23+181d | Newmarket | Best Odds Guaranteed At Bet365 Handicap | 2/17 | 1 | 9-11 | 82 | 95C | 102A | Rossa Ryan | 9/2F |
| 2022 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 21 Oct 22+22d | Doncaster | British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) | 3/13 | nk | 9-7 | — | 89C | 89A | William Buick | 15/8F |
| 29 Sep 22+109d | Salisbury | Radcliffe & Co British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 2) | 2/12 | nk | 9-7 | — | 71A | 91A | John Fahy | 9/1 |
| 12 Jun 22 | Salisbury | Byerley Stud Peter & Virginia Walwyn Memorial Novice Stakes (GBB Race) | 6/8 | hd | 9-7 | — | 76A | 74A | John Fahy | 8/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Havana Blue won?
- Havana Blue (GB) won 5 of 32 archived starts between 2022 and 2026, a strike rate of 15.6%. Placed 13 times in total (40.6% of starts).
- Who trains Havana Blue?
- Havana Blue (GB) is trained by Julie Camacho, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 19 September 2026.
- Who is Havana Blue's sire?
- Havana Blue (GB) is by Havana Grey (GB) out of Exrating (GB), whose sire is Exceed And Excel.
- What going does Havana Blue prefer?
- Havana Blue (GB) has the best record on good to firm going: 3 wins from 12 starts (25%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Havana Blue's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 85, from the run on 19 September 2026. The highest on record is 93.
- What is Havana Blue's sire's record?
- Havana Grey (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 13.2% of 4,611 runs since Mar 2022 (420 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest over 1m2f – 1m4f (all codes): 16.2% from 105. Weakest over 1m – 1m1f (all codes): 9.9% from 424.
- Who are Havana Blue's siblings?
- Out of Exrating (GB), Havana Blue (GB) has 3 other produce in our archive, 3 of them winners. Most wins: Ehraz (GB) (2). Highest grade won: Class 3 (Ehraz (GB)). The wins came over 6f–7f. As at Nov 2026.