Horse profile
Hecouldbetheone (IRE)
by Shirocco (GER) out of Shecouldbetheone (IRE) (Beneficial)
27 runs · 11 courses · from Dec 2021
As at 18 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
7 wins · Uttoxeter, Plumpton & Fontwell
Beaten favourite LTO
Off 181 days · 2nd of 5
Last raced off OR 115
KTB Profile
Hecouldbetheone is a gelding who has won seven of 27 starts on turf. Six of those wins came at 2m1f – 2m4f and one at 2m5f – 3m, all in handicaps apart from his first two novice hurdle successes. He has won twice at Uttoxeter, twice at Plumpton and three times at Fontwell, with four of his wins on good ground. Last ran at Plumpton in Apr 2026 when beaten favourite, finishing 2 of 5 off an official rating of 115.
Based on 27 archived runs · run-style from 9 commented runs · updated 18 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 8lb off peak
- 7–27Wins / Runs
- 25.9%Strike rate
- 15 (55.6%)Placed
- −5.79£1 level staken=27 at SP
- 1.03Fair A/E n=27 · 0.92 incl. margin
- 123Highest OR
- 61dAvg 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 rating115↓ 8lb off peak
115
109–123
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 136
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 →
Jumps
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 10 | 136A | 125 | 3 · 126 / 125 |
| Good to Soft | 10 | 122A | 89.5 | 1 · — |
| Soft | 4 | 120B | 86.5 | 1 · — |
| Good to Firm | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 18 | 136A | 119.5 | 5 · 126 / 89 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 5 | 103C | 90 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 2 | 75C | 70 | — |
Of 27 runs looked at, 2 have no figure: obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (1) · not enough races on the card to set the day (under 4) (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 25 figures from 27 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 9 analysed runs
- Prominent 4 (44%) · 1 win
- Led 4 (44%) · 1 win
- Midfield 1 (11%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 11.2% of 9,160 runs since Jan 2008 (920 horses).
Weakest over 6f – 7f (all codes): 7.4% from 203.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 15 | 3 | 20% | +8.8 | — |
| Good to Firm | 343 | 30 | 8.7% | −2.5 | 0 from 1 |
| Good | 2,727 | 315 | 11.6% | +0.4 | 4 from 12 |
| Good to Soft | 1,807 | 217 | 12% | +0.8 | 2 from 10 |
| Soft | 2,472 | 258 | 10.4% | −0.8 | 1 from 4 |
| Heavy | 1,030 | 123 | 11.9% | +0.7 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 766 | 76 | 9.9% | −1.3 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 20 | 0 | 0% | −11.2 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 203 | 15 | 7.4% | −3.8 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 401 | 34 | 8.5% | −2.7 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 1,091 | 107 | 9.8% | −1.4 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2,696 | 283 | 10.5% | −0.7 | 0 from 5 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 2,685 | 315 | 11.7% | +0.5 | 6 from 20 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1,660 | 223 | 13.4% | +2.2 | 1 from 2 |
| Over 3m | 404 | 45 | 11.1% | −0.1 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 17 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Shecouldbetheone (IRE) (Beneficial)
No other produce in our archive. It holds racing in Great Britain, Ireland and France from 2005, so siblings racing elsewhere won’t appear here.
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 12 | 4 | 33% | −0.07 |
| Good to Soft | 10 | 2 | 20% | −4.92 |
| Soft | 4 | 1 | 25% | +0.20 |
| Good to Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | 15 | 6 | 40% | +2.21 |
| Class 3 | 9 | 1 | 11% | −5.00 |
| Class 2 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class 5 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumpton | 7 | 2 | 29% | −3.40 |
| Fontwell | 6 | 3 | 50% | +4.73 |
| Newbury | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Stratford | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Uttoxeter | 2 | 2 | 100% | +4.88 |
| Leicester | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Doncaster | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Warwick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Taunton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Market Rasen | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ascot | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 20 | 6 | 30% | −1.67 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.88 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Twiston-Davies | 5 | 2 | 40% | +1.88 |
| Jamie Moore | 5 | 2 | 40% | +0.42 |
| Alex Chadwick | 4 | 2 | 50% | +0.58 |
| Rex Dingle | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Sean Bowen | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Harry Cobden | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Gavin Sheehan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jonjo O'Neill Jr | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cameron Iles | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ben Bromley | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tom Bellamy | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.33 |
| Niall Houlihan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheekpieces | 12 | 4 | 33% | +1.41 |
| None | 10 | 2 | 20% | −4.58 |
| Visor | 5 | 1 | 20% | −2.62 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2025 | 10 | 3 | 30% | −0.74 |
| 2024 | 6 | 2 | 33% | +0.53 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2022 | 5 | 1 | 20% | −3.78 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.20 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 19 | 5 | 26% | −4.67 |
| Chase | 8 | 2 | 25% | −1.12 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr 26+22d | Plumpton | Kalm Club Keep Calm & Gallop On Handicap Hurdle Went straight to front - challenged approaching 3 out - driven along before 2 out - overtaken on run-in and edged out for the runner-up spot near the line | 2/5 | 2¾ | 11-9 | 115 | 126C | 131B | Sean Bowen | 9/4F |
| 28 Mar 26+90d | Stratford | Luke And Michaela's 1st Wedding Anniversary Selling Hurdle Sat close to the front group early - driven up approaching 3 out and kept going at one speed - moved into second on the run home but never troubled the winner | 2/6 | 8½ | 11-10 | 117 | 125C | 135B | Sam Twiston-Davies | 9/4F |
| 28 Dec 25+29d | Leicester | Aspall Cyder Leicestershire Silver Fox Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Shared front spot at 1st - went clear soon after before blundering and losing spot at 3rd - fought back to front only to be passed by 5th - slipped through the pack to mid-division by 6th - lost touch with pace 4 out - veered left 3 out - well beaten from 2 out home | 6/6 | 31 | 12-0 | 123 | 89C | 106C | Gavin Sheehan | 18/1 |
| 29 Nov 25+40d | Doncaster | Alan Wood Plumbing & Heating Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Sat close up early - pressed for effort 5 out - dropped away 3 out - held on for third | 3/4 | 28 | 11-6 | 123 | 66C | 113C | Jonjo O'Neill Jr | 6/1 |
| 20 Oct 25+17d | Plumpton | Sir Christopher Wates Memorial Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Sat close up early - moved ahead approaching final two furlongs before being overtaken - kept battling but couldn't gain ground between the last two markers - held on for second without troubling the winner | 2/5 | 6 | 12-0 | 123 | 35C | 132B | Sam Twiston-Davies | 3/1 |
| 03 Oct 25+82d | Fontwell | Prachee Indian Restaurant, Westergate Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Went straight to front early - lost the advantage after 4 out - unable to close on leader from the final fence - held on for second | 2/5 | 7½ | 11-10 | 123 | 71C | 132B | Sean Bowen | 15/8F |
| 13 Jul 25+14d | Stratford | Barry The Butcher Raise The Steaks Handicap Hurdle Set the pace early - urged on when overtaken approaching two out - lost touch before the last - fought back under pressure on the run-in but edged out for second close home | 3/3 | 1½ | 12-0 | 122 | 132C | 124C | Sam Twiston-Davies | 7/4 |
| 29 Jun 25+24d | Uttoxeter | bet365 Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Went straight to the front - knocked slightly off stride when left in command after the 2nd - stayed handy before a serious blunder at the 5th nearly unseated partner - rallied well to regain the advantage by the 7th - edged in front only to be nosed ahead approaching 2 out - back in command soon after - kept on strongly after the last for a clear-cut win | 1/6 | 10-13 | 121 | — | 120B | Sam Twiston-Davies | 3/1 | |
| 05 Jun 25+25d | Uttoxeter | Grace & Dotty Country Clothing Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Set the pace from the outset - urged forward three out - came under pressure and was met by a determined rival approaching the final two furlongs - dug in through the closing stages to edge back on top right at the line | 1/6 | 11-12 | 118 | 65A | 132B | Sam Twiston-Davies | 15/8F | |
| 11 May 25+17d | Plumpton | J H Builders Conditional Jockeys' Training Series Handicap Hurdle Went straight to front and dictated a modest gallop - injected speed approaching 4 out - lost balance as rivals came alongside on the home turn - pressed for the lead 2 out - drifted right nearing the last - driven along once overtaken on the run-in - stayed on but never got back level with the winner | 2/5 | 3½ | 12-1 | 121 | 119C | 134B | Cameron Iles | 5/4F |
| 24 Apr 25+21d | Warwick | Hazelton Mountford Insurance Brokers Handicap Hurdle Handy early - went in front approaching 3rd and driven when overtaken 2f out - lost touch and dropped away before the last | 5/9 | ½ | 11-12 | 121 | 136A | 128A | Alex Chadwick | 9/2 |
| 03 Apr 25+126d | Plumpton | LGT Wealth Management Handicap Hurdle Fluent early - moved to front and stretched clear after 3 out - battled on strongly to the line - in charge throughout | 1/3 | 11-7 | 120 | 125C | 127C | Alex Chadwick | 11/8 | |
| 28 Nov 24+11d | Taunton | Trucksmith Tipper Handicap Hurdle Broke left-handed at the start - went clear in front before being overtaken approaching 2 out - unable to find more before the finish | 5/11 | 1¾ | 11-9 | 120 | 122A | 124A | Alex Chadwick | 9/4J |
| 17 Nov 24+163d | Fontwell | BetGoodwin Service Is King Salmon Spray Handicap Hurdle Set the pace from the off - driven approaching last and stayed on well - lost front spot close to home with a furlong to run - unable to find more finishing second | 2/6 | 1¼ | 11-9 | 120 | 126A | 139B | Ben Bromley | 85/40F |
| 07 Jun 24+22d | Market Rasen | Symphony Group Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) | 10/11 | hd | 10-13 | 120 | 101C | 102C | Harry Cobden | 7/2F |
| 16 May 24+27d | Fontwell | Star Sports Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap Hurdle | 1/4 | 11-7 | 116 | 110C | 129B | Alex Chadwick | 6/5F | |
| 19 Apr 24+28d | Fontwell | Download The Yeeehaaa.bet App Handicap Hurdle | 1/11 | 11-8 | 109 | 128B | 135A | Tom Bellamy | 10/3J | |
| 22 Mar 24+93d | Newbury | Daily Racing Specials At BetVictor Handicap Hurdle | 9/14 | 10 | 11-2 | 113 | 103C | 104C | Harry Cobden | 15/2 |
| 20 Dec 23+19d | Newbury | Hooorrrrraaayyy It's Christmas Queens Arms Handicap Chase | 6/8 | 25 | 11-6 | 116 | 90C | 94C | Rex Dingle | 13/2 |
| 01 Dec 23+25d | Newbury | Coral Racing Club Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (For The Fulke Walwyn Trophy) (GBB Race) | 5/6 | 2 | 10-7 | 118 | 69A | 113B | Rex Dingle | 18/1 |
| 06 Nov 23+577d | Plumpton | SCA 26 Year Anniversary Handicap Hurdle | 5/7 | 1½ | 12-2 | 122 | 90A | 125A | Rex Dingle | 18/1 |
| 08 Apr 22+25d | Fontwell | Download The At The Races App Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 2/3 | 8½ | 12-0 | 122 | 75C | 118C | Jamie Moore | 8/11F |
| 14 Mar 22+23d | Plumpton | Betting.Bet 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 2/5 | hd | 11-12 | 122 | 107C | 137B | Jamie Moore | 10/3 |
| 19 Feb 22+19d | Ascot | Join Kim Bailey Racing Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 6/8 | 19 | 11-8 | 122 | 83C | 110C | Niall Houlihan | 7/1 |
| 31 Jan 22+12d | Plumpton | Southern Events Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 1/6 | 11-11 | 122 | — | 128B | Jamie Moore | 2/9F | |
| 19 Jan 22+24d | Newbury | Start Your RacingTV Free Trial Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 2/12 | 13 | 11-7 | — | 80A | 130A | Jamie Moore | 2/1 |
| 26 Dec 21 | Fontwell | Cazoo Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 1/8 | 10-12 | — | 120B | 136A | Jamie Moore | 16/5 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Hecouldbetheone (IRE) won?
- Hecouldbetheone (IRE) won 7 of 27 archived starts between 2021 and 2026, a strike rate of 25.9%. Placed 15 times in total (55.6% of starts).
- Who trains Hecouldbetheone (IRE)?
- Hecouldbetheone (IRE) is trained by James Owen, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 19 April 2026.
- Who is Hecouldbetheone (IRE)'s sire?
- Hecouldbetheone (IRE) is by Shirocco (GER) out of Shecouldbetheone (IRE), whose sire is Beneficial.
- What going does Hecouldbetheone (IRE) prefer?
- Hecouldbetheone (IRE) has the best record on good going: 4 wins from 12 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 Hecouldbetheone (IRE)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 115, from the run on 19 April 2026. The highest on record is 123.
- What is Hecouldbetheone (IRE)'s sire's record?
- Shirocco (GER)'s progeny in our archive have won 11.2% of 9,160 runs since Jan 2008 (920 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest over 6f – 7f (all codes): 7.4% from 203.