Herculeus (GB)
Herculeus is a gelding with two wins from 14 starts. Both wins came in handicaps over 1m – 1m1f on good or faster ground, at Newbury in the Class 4 Venture Handicap off 77 in Aug 2025 and at Nottingham in the Class 5 Watch On Racing TV Handicap off 73 in May 2025. He has raced seven times at Newbury and Nottingham combined. His last run, at Southwell (AW) in Sep 2026, was held and finished 8 of 9 off an official rating of 70.
- 2–14Wins / Runs
- 14.3%Strike rate
- 3 (21.4%)Placed
- +4.50£1 level staken=14 at SP
- 1.35Fair A/E n=14 · 1.14 incl. margin
- 85Highest OR
- 56dAvg 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.
KTB Speed and Rating
Best recent Speed 92
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 →
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 6 | 98B | 84.5 | 3 · 93 / 78 |
| Standard (AW) | 4 | 92A | 82 | 4 · 92 / 82 |
| Heavy | 2 | 66C | 64 | — |
| Good to Soft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Good | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m – 1m1f | 11 | 102A | 84 | 5 · 93 / 84 |
| 6f – 7f | 3 | 80A | 67 | 2 · 80 / 73.5 |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 14 figures from 14 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
- Held up 3 (38%) · 1 win
- Prominent 3 (38%) · 0 wins
- Led 1 (13%) · 0 wins
- Midfield 1 (13%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Progeny in our archive have won 10% of 2,183 runs since Jan 2008 (196 horses).
Strongest over 1m2f – 1m4f (all codes): 13% from 401.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 3 | 0 | 0% | −10 | — |
| Good to Firm | 380 | 34 | 8.9% | −1.1 | 1 from 6 |
| Good | 494 | 50 | 10.1% | +0.1 | 1 from 1 |
| Good to Soft | 222 | 19 | 8.6% | −1.4 | 0 from 1 |
| Soft | 235 | 24 | 10.2% | +0.2 | — |
| Heavy | 77 | 13 | 16.9% | +6.9 | 0 from 2 |
| Standard (AW) | 772 | 79 | 10.2% | +0.2 | 0 from 4 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 133 | 14 | 10.5% | +0.5 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 906 | 75 | 8.3% | −1.7 | 0 from 3 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 535 | 55 | 10.3% | +0.3 | 2 from 11 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 401 | 52 | 13% | +3 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 157 | 18 | 11.5% | +1.5 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 46 | 3 | 6.5% | −3.5 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 5 | 2 | 40% | +30 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 18 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
1 sibling in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Saffredi (GB) (2 wins).
The wins came over 6f; the highest grade won is Class 6 (Saffredi (GB)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saffredi (GB) | 24 | 2 | 6f | Class 6 |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 6 | 1 | 17% | +6.00 |
| Standard (AW) | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Heavy | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Good to Soft | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Good | 1 | 1 | 100% | +5.50 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | 7 | 1 | 14% | −0.50 |
| Class 5 | 5 | 1 | 20% | +7.00 |
| Class 3 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury | 5 | 1 | 20% | +1.50 |
| Kempton (AW) | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Nottingham | 2 | 1 | 50% | +10.00 |
| Southwell (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ascot | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Goodwood | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Windsor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m – 1m1f | 11 | 2 | 18% | +7.50 |
| 6f – 7f | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Edmunds | 13 | 2 | 15% | +5.50 |
| Ryan Kavanagh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 8 | 1 | 13% | +4.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 6 | 1 | 17% | +0.50 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2025 | 6 | 2 | 33% | +12.50 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sep 26+15d | Southwell (AW) | Download The At The Races App Handicap Stakes (Div II) Held up at the back - made no impression - finished well held in 8th | 8/9 | 1 | 10-0 | 70 | 80A | 71A | Lewis Edmunds | 6/1 |
| 09 Sep 26+21d | Kempton (AW) | Unibet 40,000+ Live Streamed Events Handicap Stakes Went straight to front early - pushed along approaching final quarter mile - lost command inside final furlong and faded to finish | 10/13 | hd | 9-7 | 73 | 84B | 70A | Lewis Edmunds | 15/2 |
| 19 Aug 26+48d | Kempton (AW) | Unibet 40,000+ Live Streamed Events Handicap Stakes (London Mile Series Qualifier) (Div II) Up with the pace - dropped back and off the bridle approaching the final furlong - stayed on to recover some of that deficit late | 6/9 | 1¼ | 9-8 | 77 | 92A | 79A | Lewis Edmunds | 40/1 |
| 02 Jul 26+31d | Newbury | World Cup Super Boosts At BetVictor Handicap Pulled hard early travelling wide - stayed in range of the pace - pressed for effort 2f out - faded from there | 13/14 | ½ | 10-2 | 80 | 67C | 59C | Lewis Edmunds | 11/1 |
| 01 Jun 26+31d | Newbury | BetVictor Backing England To Win Handicap Handy early - driven to stay with leader with 2f left - lost place inside final furlong and dropped away close home | 5/12 | 1¾ | 9-6 | 82 | 93B | 86A | Lewis Edmunds | 9/1 |
| 01 May 26+191d | Ascot | Ascot Racecourse Supports Debra Manny Mercer Apprentice Handicap (Str) Set the pace early - pushed along before losing command 2f out - dropped away quickly through the final furlong | 9/11 | 3 | 9-3 | 84 | 78A | 66A | Ryan Kavanagh | 25/1 |
| 22 Oct 25+32d | Kempton (AW) | Try Unibet's New Smartview Racecards Handicap Sat close to the front pack early - dropped away with over 2f left - trailed home in 10th | 10/11 | 2 | 9-1 | 85 | 60C | 53C | Lewis Edmunds | 14/1 |
| 20 Sep 25+23d | Newbury | Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise Handicap (Str) Sat handy behind front group - pushed along with 2f left - faded softly through closing stages - finished 13th | 13/15 | 5½ | 9-9 | 85 | 19C | 73C | Lewis Edmunds | 4/1 |
| 28 Aug 25+69d | Newbury | Venture Handicap Sat behind pace on outside of field - moved to front and quickening 2f out - driven and holding sizeable advantage but wandered under pressure final furlong - held on to win | 1/9 | 9-7 | 77 | 102A | 94A | Lewis Edmunds | 11/2 | |
| 20 Jun 25+31d | Goodwood | BetGoodwin Top UK Online Bookie Handicap Pulled hard up with the pace - driven inside 2f out - dropped to 3rd over 1f out before drifting left and fading through the final furlong - 4th at the line | 4/5 | ¾ | 9-1 | 77 | 82C | 74B | Lewis Edmunds | 7/4F |
| 20 May 25+22d | Nottingham | Watch On Racing TV Handicap Slow to begin - travelled strongly at the back early - stuck for space 4f out - made progress up the outside from 3f out - drifted left inside the final furlong - pushed on to hit the front - held on by a whisker | 1/9 | 9-7 | 73 | 98B | 96A | Lewis Edmunds | 11/1 | |
| 28 Apr 25+194d | Windsor | British Stallion Studs EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 2) Held a midfield spot wide of rivals - asked for effort with 2f left - progress out wide in the closing furlong - stayed on to go down by a length | 2/11 | 1 | 8-12 | — | 87A | 78A | Lewis Edmunds | 5/2 |
| 16 Oct 24+25d | Nottingham | British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Handy early - lost touch approaching 2f out - stayed on at a steady rate to finish 5th | 5/8 | 5½ | 9-7 | — | 66C | 68C | Lewis Edmunds | 40/1 |
| 21 Sep 24 | Newbury | Etcetera Construction 40th Anniversary EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 2) Sluggish start - settled behind the front group before pressed for effort 3f out - lost touch and unable to quicken final furlong | 5/7 | ½ | 9-7 | — | 62A | 81A | Lewis Edmunds | 12/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Herculeus (GB) won?
- Herculeus (GB) won 2 of 14 archived starts between 2024 and 2026, a strike rate of 14.3%. Placed 3 times in total (21.4% of starts).
- Who trains Herculeus (GB)?
- Herculeus (GB) is trained by William Muir & Chris Grassick, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 24 September 2026.
- Who is Herculeus (GB)'s sire?
- Herculeus (GB) is by Expert Eye (GB) out of Prodigious (GB), whose sire is Intello.
- What going does Herculeus (GB) prefer?
- Herculeus (GB) has the best record on good to firm going: 1 win from 6 starts (16.7%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Herculeus (GB)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 70, from the run on 24 September 2026. The highest on record is 85.
- What is Herculeus (GB)'s sire's record?
- Expert Eye (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 10% of 2,183 runs since Jan 2008 (196 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest over 1m2f – 1m4f (all codes): 13% from 401.
- Who are Herculeus (GB)'s siblings?
- Out of Prodigious (GB), Herculeus (GB) has 1 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Saffredi (GB) (2). Highest grade won: Class 6 (Saffredi (GB)). The wins came over 6f. As at Oct 2026.