Horse profile
Hebridean Nomad (GB)
by Ulysses (IRE) out of Scots Fern (GB) (Selkirk)
17 runs · 7 courses · from Sep 2023
As at 1 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
Won last time out
3 wins · Bath, Lingfield (AW) & Kempton (AW)
Last run 29 Sep 2026 · 1st of 13
Last raced off OR 67
KTB Profile
Hebridean Nomad (GB) is 3 from 17. Won last time out at Bath (Class 5).
Based on 17 archived runs · run-style from 15 commented runs since Dec 2024 · updated 1 Nov 2026
- 3–17Wins / Runs
- 17.6%Strike rate
- 8 (47.1%)Placed
- −1.75£1 level staken=17 at SP
- 1.17Fair A/E n=17 · 0.99 incl. margin
- 74Highest OR
- 70dAvg 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 rating67↓ 7lb off peak
67
63–74
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 106
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 1 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (AW) | 14 | 112A | 92.5 | 7 runs · 112 / 98 |
| Good to Firm | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
| Heavy | 1 | — | — | — |
| Good | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 1 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 8 | 120A | 91 | 4 runs · 98 / 82.5 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 7 | 112A | 99 | 4 runs · 112 / 102.5 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 2 | 81A | 72.5 | — |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 17 figures from 17 runs · as at 7 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 15 analysed runs since Dec 2024
- Prominent 7 (47%) · 0 wins
- Held up 3 (20%) · 2 wins
- Led 3 (20%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 2 (13%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 10.5% of 2,992 runs since May 2021 (295 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 8 | 0 | 0% | −10.5 | — |
| Good to Firm | 497 | 57 | 11.5% | +1 | 1 from 1 |
| Good | 754 | 79 | 10.5% | 0 | 0 from 1 |
| Good to Soft | 260 | 25 | 9.6% | −0.9 | — |
| Soft | 316 | 36 | 11.4% | +0.9 | — |
| Heavy | 89 | 10 | 11.2% | +0.7 | 0 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 1,068 | 108 | 10.1% | −0.4 | 2 from 14 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 22 | 2 | 9.1% | −1.4 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 535 | 45 | 8.4% | −2.1 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 835 | 89 | 10.7% | +0.2 | 1 from 2 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 1,065 | 129 | 12.1% | +1.6 | 1 from 7 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 435 | 38 | 8.7% | −1.8 | 1 from 8 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 86 | 12 | 14% | +3.5 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 11 | 0 | 0% | −10.5 | — |
| Over 3m | 3 | 0 | 0% | −10.5 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since May 2021 · as at 1 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Scots Fern (GB) (Selkirk)
4 siblings in the archive, 0 winners.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect Heir (GB) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
| Sea Fern (GB) | 14 | 0 | — | — |
| Teddy Be Good (IRE) | 3 | 0 | — | — |
| Giava Dream (GB) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (AW) | 14 | 2 | 14% | −5.75 |
| Good to Firm | 1 | 1 | 100% | +6.00 |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Good | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 5 | 9 | 2 | 22% | +2.50 |
| Class 4 | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Class 6 | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.75 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lingfield (AW) | 6 | 1 | 17% | −2.25 |
| Kempton (AW) | 5 | 1 | 20% | −0.50 |
| Southwell (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Bath | 1 | 1 | 100% | +6.00 |
| Chelmsford City (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Nottingham | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Salisbury | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 8 | 1 | 13% | −1.00 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 7 | 1 | 14% | −3.25 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 2 | 1 | 50% | +2.50 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Watson | 5 | 1 | 20% | −1.25 |
| Charlie Tucker | 3 | 1 | 33% | +4.00 |
| Callum Hutchinson | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Oisin Murphy | 3 | 1 | 33% | +1.50 |
| David Probert | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Alfie Redman | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 2 | 33% | +4.75 |
| 2025 | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 50% | +2.50 |
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 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 29 Sep 26+17d | Bath | Mj Church Handicap Stakes Settled in rear division within striking range - improved 3f out and hit front over 1f out - pushed along and stayed on strongly inside final furlong to win | 1/13 | 9-6 | 67 | 75C | 73A | Charlie Tucker | 6/1 | |
| 12 Sep 26+21d | Lingfield (AW) | Sky Sports Racing Virgin 512 Handicap Stakes Sat close up early - hit front approaching 2f - driven clear inside final furlong - collared late and unable to fight back finishing 4th | 4/9 | nk | 9-1 | 67 | 106A | 75A | Charlie Tucker | 13/2 |
| 22 Aug 26+182d | Lingfield (AW) | Advance Online Digital Media Group Handicap Stakes Hesitant break - settled just off the pace on the rail - pushed along approaching the final furlong - found extra to move into second close home - no match for a clear-cut winner | 2/6 | 6 | 9-4 | 68 | 98B | 65B | Alfie Redman | 6/1 |
| 21 Feb 26+28d | Lingfield (AW) | Make The Move To Midnite Handicap Went forward early holding a strong grip - tracked the pace just off the front - asked for effort with over 2f left - hit the front approaching the last furlong under pressure - kept responding but caught in the final strides - finished second by a short margin | 2/12 | hd | 9-4 | 67 | 44A | 77A | Jason Watson | 3/1 |
| 24 Jan 26+22d | Lingfield (AW) | Midnite Aint Your Grandads Bookie Handicap Towards the rear of the field - moving smoothly and closing on the front group 3f out - held up for a gap at the furlong pole - surged through between horses late to hit the front near the line | 1/12 | 9-10 | 63 | 112A | 91A | Jason Watson | 11/4 | |
| 02 Jan 26+16d | Chelmsford City (AW) | CCR Handicap Settled just behind the pace - squeezed for space with over two furlongs left - found room and driven out - moved up into third a furlong out but no match for the leading pair | 3/7 | 10 | 9-5 | 65 | 90C | 63C | Callum Hutchinson | 4/1 |
| 2025 · 8 runs | ||||||||||
| 17 Dec 25+28d | Kempton (AW) | Try Unibet's New Smartview Racecards Apprentice Handicap Settled in the pack - asked for effort with 2f remaining - kept trying but outpaced in the closing stages | 6/11 | 1¾ | 9-6 | 67 | 93A | 69A | Charlie Tucker | 5/2 |
| 19 Nov 25+27d | Kempton (AW) | Unibet 3 Uniboosts A Day Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Settled at the back - short of room when asked to quicken over 2f out - much to find inside the final furlong but kept on powerfully - grabbed third near the line | 3/13 | 1½ | 8-12 | 67 | 99B | 79A | Callum Hutchinson | 11/1 |
| 23 Oct 25+21d | Nottingham | PricedUp Handicap (Div 1) Went to front early - settled just off pace before easing back with 11f left - asked for effort straightening up - lost touch 4f out and dropped away - finished well adrift | 8/8 | 38 | 9-11 | 70 | 3C | 61C | Jason Watson | 15/2 |
| 02 Oct 25+178d | Salisbury | Madar Corporation 'Season Finale' Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Settled in the pack early - urged forward with 3f left - kept trying to the line without reaching contention | 4/11 | ½ | 9-7 | 71 | 120A | 75A | Oisin Murphy | 5/1 |
| 07 Apr 25+37d | Kempton (AW) | Unibet Zero% Mission Handicap (GBB Plus Race) Sat close up early - still in contention approaching final furlong - unable to find more inside closing stages - held for 4th | 4/6 | 2¼ | 9-4 | 72 | 92A | 68B | Oisin Murphy | 5/2F |
| 01 Mar 25+30d | Southwell (AW) | Extra Winnings With BetUK Acca Club Handicap Went clear early - pressed for effort when overtaken inside final furlong - held level through to the line without finding more | 6/9 | ¾ | 9-11 | 73 | 109A | 73A | David Probert | 11/4F |
| 30 Jan 25+27d | Southwell (AW) | Weekly 5 Free Bet With BetUK Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Handy in the pack early - pushed to the front just past a furlong out then lost that edge and dropped away - finished 3rd rallying in the closing stages | 3/9 | 1¾ | 9-6 | 73 | 86A | 75A | Callum Hutchinson | 4/1 |
| 03 Jan 25+31d | Lingfield (AW) | Free Bets With BetUK Bet Club Handicap Sat behind the pace early - moved up to second entering the straight - pushed into the front with a furlong left - overtaken and unable to find more close home to finish second | 2/9 | 2½ | 9-4 | 73 | 108A | 83A | Jason Watson | 7/1 |
| 2024 · 1 run | ||||||||||
| 03 Dec 24+433d | Lingfield (AW) | Extra Winnings With BetUK Acca Club Handicap Went straight to front - lost lead soon after - driven and dropped away 2f out - fought back approaching final furlong - stuck on same effort to finish 4th | 4/11 | nk | 9-6 | 74 | 87A | 76A | Jason Watson | 14/1 |
| 2023 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 27 Sep 23+19d | Kempton (AW) | Unibet Horserace Betting-Operator Of The Year/EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) | 1/11 | 9-7 | — | 81A | 82A | Oisin Murphy | 7/2 | |
| 08 Sep 23 | Kempton (AW) | Filon Heritage Valley Trough/EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) | 4/9 | 1 | 9-4 | — | 64A | 68A | David Probert | 12/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Hebridean Nomad won?
- Hebridean Nomad (GB) won 3 of 17 archived starts between 2023 and 2026, a strike rate of 17.6%. Placed 8 times in total (47.1% of starts).
- Who trains Hebridean Nomad?
- Hebridean Nomad (GB) is trained by Andrew Balding, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 29 September 2026.
- Who is Hebridean Nomad's sire?
- Hebridean Nomad (GB) is by Ulysses (IRE) out of Scots Fern (GB), whose sire is Selkirk.
- What going does Hebridean Nomad prefer?
- Hebridean Nomad (GB) has the best record on standard (aw) going: 2 wins from 14 starts (14.3%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Hebridean Nomad's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 67, from the run on 29 September 2026. The highest on record is 74.
- What is Hebridean Nomad's sire's record?
- Ulysses (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 10.5% of 2,992 runs since May 2021 (295 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Hebridean Nomad's siblings?
- Out of Scots Fern (GB), Hebridean Nomad (GB) has 4 other produce in our archive, 0 of them winners. As at Nov 2026.