Horse profile
Hiccups (GB)
by Polar Prince (IRE) out of Simmie's Special (GB) (Precocious)
47 runs · 16 courses · from Apr 2005
As at 27 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 5 Aug 2009 — 6,292 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Aug 2009 · 5th of 13
5 wins · 4 courses
Beaten favourite LTO
Last raced off OR 72
KTB Profile
Hiccups (GB) is 5 from 47. Hasn't won since Apr 2007. All 5 wins have come over 6f – 7f. Last raced off 72, 14lb below the career-high mark.
Based on 47 archived runs · updated 27 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 14lb off peak
- 5–47Wins / Runs
- 10.6%Strike rate
- 12 (25.5%)Placed
- +29.50£1 level staken=47 at SP
- 1.08Fair A/E n=47 · 0.91 incl. margin
- 86Highest OR
- 34dAvg 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 rating72↓ 14lb off peak
72
69–86
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
No KTB Speed figures for this horse. The engine scores GB and Irish racing from Oct 2016; runs elsewhere, or earlier, have no figure.
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 0 figures from 0 runs · 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 is derived from in-running commentary, which our data provider does not supply for this horse's races.
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Polar Prince (IRE)
Progeny in our archive have won 9% of 200 runs since Jan 2008 (23 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 5 | 1 | 20% | +11 | 1 from 2 |
| Good to Firm | 40 | 5 | 12.5% | +3.5 | 0 from 14 |
| Good | 40 | 2 | 5% | −4 | 3 from 17 |
| Good to Soft | 15 | 1 | 6.7% | −2.3 | 0 from 7 |
| Soft | 7 | 0 | 0% | −9 | 1 from 7 |
| Heavy | 10 | 1 | 10% | +1 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 83 | 8 | 9.6% | +0.6 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 31 | 3 | 9.7% | +0.7 | 0 from 1 |
| 6f – 7f | 63 | 3 | 4.8% | −4.2 | 5 from 45 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 24 | 1 | 4.2% | −4.8 | 0 from 1 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 14 | 3 | 21.4% | +12.4 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 31 | 5 | 16.1% | +7.1 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 20 | 2 | 10% | +1 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 15 | 1 | 6.7% | −2.3 | — |
| Over 3m | 2 | 0 | 0% | −9 | — |
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
Simmie's Special (GB) (Precocious)
1 sibling in the archive, 0 winners.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childish Thoughts (GB) | 9 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 17 | 3 | 18% | +43.00 |
| Good to Firm | 14 | 0 | 0% | −14.00 |
| Good to Soft | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Soft | 7 | 1 | 14% | +5.00 |
| Firm | 2 | 1 | 50% | +2.50 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | 28 | 4 | 14% | +22.50 |
| Class 5 | 9 | 1 | 11% | +17.00 |
| Class 3 | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Class 6 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class 2 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catterick | 12 | 2 | 17% | +4.50 |
| Thirsk | 9 | 1 | 11% | +17.00 |
| Warwick | 4 | 1 | 25% | +17.00 |
| Newcastle | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Doncaster | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Carlisle | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Ayr | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Chester | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Haydock | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Ripon | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Southwell | 1 | 1 | 100% | +12.00 |
| Musselburgh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Windsor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Yarmouth | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| York | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newmarket | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 45 | 5 | 11% | +31.50 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Under 6f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillip Makin | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
| Adrian Nicholls | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Darryll Holland | 5 | 2 | 40% | +29.00 |
| Tom Eaves | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Jimmy Quinn | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Franny Norton | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Robert Winston | 2 | 1 | 50% | +24.00 |
| Paul Hanagan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Daniel Tudhope | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fergal Lynch | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Philip Robinson | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Neil Callan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Steve Drowne | 1 | 1 | 100% | +11.00 |
| Stevie Donohoe | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Royston Ffrench | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kevin Darley | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| P J Benson | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Paul Quinn | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Silvestre De Sousa | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| David McCabe | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Paul Doe | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jamie Spencer | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.50 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 45 | 5 | 11% | +31.50 |
| Visor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| 2008 | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| 2007 | 9 | 1 | 11% | +4.00 |
| 2006 | 13 | 3 | 23% | +46.00 |
| 2005 | 9 | 1 | 11% | −4.50 |
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 | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 · 8 runs | |||||||||
| 05 Aug 09+2d | Newcastle | Eaga Heat Selling Stakes | 5/13 | 1½ | 9-2 | 72 | 73A | Phillip Makin | 3/1F |
| 03 Aug 09+8d | Carlisle | Beadle & Hill Handicap | 8/9 | 1¾ | 8-11 | 74 | 57C | Phillip Makin | 9/1 |
| 26 Jul 09+26d | Carlisle | Pes Claiming Stakes | 4/10 | 2¼ | 9-5 | 74 | 73A | Phillip Makin | 3/1 |
| 30 Jun 09+14d | Thirsk | Hares Of Snape Handicap | 7/10 | 1¾ | 9-13 | 74 | 70A | Darryll Holland | 11/2 |
| 16 Jun 09+24d | Thirsk | Ramada York And Wetherby Hotels Handicap | 2/14 | 2 | 9-12 | 73 | 88A | Phillip Makin | 20/1 |
| 23 May 09+18d | Catterick | Totetrifecta Handicap | 11/11 | hd | 9-4 | 75 | 65A | Phillip Makin | 9/2F |
| 05 May 09+37d | Catterick | Why Not Try A Summer Package Handicap | 4/10 | 1 | 8-13 | 75 | 80A | Phillip Makin | 13/2 |
| 29 Mar 09+152d | Doncaster | Williamhill.com - Play Blackjack Handicap | 10/20 | ¾ | 8-10 | 77 | 70A | Phillip Makin | 20/1 |
| 2008 · 8 runs | |||||||||
| 28 Oct 08+51d | Catterick | Turftv.co.uk Handicap | 8/12 | 1¼ | 8-12 | 78 | 68A | Tom Eaves | 17/2 |
| 07 Sep 08+67d | Thirsk | Calverts Carpets Handicap | 2/9 | 1½ | 9-0 | 77 | 87A | Daniel Tudhope | 9/2 |
| 02 Jul 08+1d | Catterick | 5th Regiment Royal Artillery Handicap | 4/13 | shd | 9-11 | 75 | 85A | Tom Eaves | 5/1F |
| 01 Jul 08+15d | Thirsk | Hares Of Snape Handicap | 4/12 | 1¾ | 10-0 | 75 | 89A | Tom Eaves | 12/1 |
| 16 Jun 08+41d | Warwick | Pricewaterhousecoopers Handicap | 8/8 | 2½ | 9-2 | 75 | 60A | Fergal Lynch | 13/2 |
| 06 May 08+18d | Catterick | Why Not Try A Punters Package Handicap | 2/12 | ½ | 8-11 | 73 | 89A | Phillip Makin | 7/2F |
| 18 Apr 08+20d | Thirsk | Hawnby Handicap | 4/15 | ¾ | 9-4 | 74 | 84A | Tom Eaves | 7/1 |
| 29 Mar 08+151d | Doncaster | coral.co.uk Handicap | 5/12 | 2 | 8-9 | 76 | 63A | Phillip Makin | 8/1 |
| 2007 · 9 runs | |||||||||
| 30 Oct 07+38d | Catterick | Turftv.co.uk Handicap | 14/14 | ¾ | 9-1 | 78 | 37C | Phillip Makin | 7/1 |
| 22 Sep 07+22d | Ayr | Kelvin KBB Handicap | 9/12 | nk | 9-0 | 80 | 56C | Philip Robinson | 8/1 |
| 31 Aug 07+14d | Chester | Triton Holidays Handicap | 7/14 | 1 | 9-1 | 81 | 70C | Jimmy Quinn | 11/1 |
| 17 Aug 07+43d | Newcastle | Northumbrian Water Handicap | 4/17 | ½ | 9-9 | 81 | 81C | Jimmy Quinn | 14/1 |
| 05 Jul 07+23d | Warwick | Hewden - Need It? You Got It Handicap | 3/5 | 5 | 10-0 | 82 | 73C | Darryll Holland | 10/3 |
| 12 Jun 07+17d | Chester | High Street Vouchers Handicap | 10/13 | shd | 8-12 | 83 | 60C | Neil Callan | 10/1 |
| 26 May 07+14d | Catterick | totesport.com Handicap | 6/7 | 1¾ | 8-4 | 86 | 63C | Franny Norton | 6/1 |
| 12 May 07+18d | Warwick | Entertain Clients At Warwick Handicap | 3/8 | 1¼ | 9-3 | 84 | 69C | Darryll Holland | 2/1F |
| 24 Apr 07+175d | Southwell | Experience The Thrill Of skybetvegas.com Handicap | 1/13 | 9-4 | 80 | 93C | Darryll Holland | 12/1 | |
| 2006 · 13 runs | |||||||||
| 31 Oct 06+7d | Catterick | Book On-line Handicap | 1/12 | 9-0 | 75 | 95C | Steve Drowne | 11/1 | |
| 24 Oct 06+21d | Catterick | John Layfield's 41 Years At William Hill Handicap | 4/14 | 1 | 8-10 | 75 | 79C | Stevie Donohoe | 14/1 |
| 03 Oct 06+17d | Catterick | Subscribe To Racing UK 08700 506957 Handicap | 11/13 | 1½ | 8-9 | 76 | 48C | Royston Ffrench | 11/1 |
| 16 Sep 06+12d | Ayr | Toteplacepot Handicap | 9/13 | nk | 8-7 | 76 | 53C | Kevin Darley | 8/1 |
| 04 Sep 06+18d | Warwick | Bott Founders Handicap | 1/13 | 8-10 | 72 | 74C | Darryll Holland | 20/1 | |
| 17 Aug 06+13d | Musselburgh | Champagne Pommery Handicap | 5/9 | 3 | 8-9 | 73 | 57C | P J Benson | 11/1 |
| 04 Aug 06+45d | Thirsk | Weatherbys Bank Handicap | 1/15 | 9-12 | 69 | 83C | Robert Winston | 25/1 | |
| 20 Jun 06+12d | Thirsk | Dove Handicap | 9/10 | nk | 9-0 | 71 | 54C | Paul Hanagan | 25/1 |
| 08 Jun 06+29d | Haydock | Louis Tussaud's Blackpool Waxworks Handicap | 14/16 | shd | 9-7 | 74 | 34C | Paul Quinn | 12/1 |
| 10 May 06+9d | Ripon | Nick Wilmot-Smith Memorial Handicap | 13/14 | 1¼ | 8-5 | 76 | 25C | Paul Hanagan | 12/1 |
| 01 May 06+19d | Windsor | Come Racing Here Every Monday Evening Handicap | 12/14 | 1½ | 8-9 | 76 | 45C | Adrian Nicholls | 7/1 |
| 12 Apr 06+14d | Catterick | Gods Solution Handicap | 2/16 | 2½ | 9-3 | 74 | 85C | Robert Winston | 11/1 |
| 29 Mar 06+214d | Yarmouth | Peggy Farley Memorial Handicap | 4/11 | 3 | 8-7 | 74 | 60C | Silvestre De Sousa | 20/1 |
| 2005 · 9 runs | |||||||||
| 27 Aug 05+16d | York | Charles Henry Memorial Handicap | 20/20 | 2½ | 9-1 | 75 | 34C | Adrian Nicholls | 20/1 |
| 11 Aug 05+13d | Haydock | Northwestracingclub.info Handicap | 5/10 | shd | 9-2 | 76 | 68C | Franny Norton | 14/1 |
| 29 Jul 05+7d | Thirsk | Peter Bell Memorial Handicap | 14/15 | ½ | 9-5 | 76 | 42C | David McCabe | 14/1 |
| 22 Jul 05+15d | Newmarket | Turftours.com 'Come To The Prix De L'arc' Handicap | 6/12 | ¾ | 9-0 | 76 | 66C | Paul Doe | 12/1 |
| 07 Jul 05+8d | Doncaster | Jimmy Adams Memorial Handicap | 7/10 | 5 | 10-0 | 77 | 66C | Adrian Nicholls | 7/2F |
| 29 Jun 05+28d | Catterick | Gala Casinos Handicap | 1/8 | 9-1 | 71 | 70C | Jamie Spencer | 7/2 | |
| 01 Jun 05+39d | Newcastle | Reg Vardy Stoneygate Renault Handicap | 4/15 | 1¼ | 8-13 | 72 | 67C | Adrian Nicholls | 15/2 |
| 23 Apr 05+8d | Ripon | Eura Audit Handicap | 4/17 | 2½ | 8-11 | 73 | 79C | Adrian Nicholls | 18/1 |
| 15 Apr 05 | Thirsk | Classified Stakes | 11/12 | 3 | 9-4 | 76 | 38C | Adrian Nicholls | 9/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Hiccups won?
- Hiccups (GB) won 5 of 47 archived starts between 2005 and 2009, a strike rate of 10.6%. Placed 12 times in total (25.5% of starts).
- Who trained Hiccups?
- Hiccups (GB) was trained by Michael Dods on the most recent run on record, at Newcastle on 5 August 2009.
- Who is Hiccups's sire?
- Hiccups (GB) is by Polar Prince (IRE) out of Simmie's Special (GB), whose sire is Precocious.
- What going does Hiccups prefer?
- Hiccups (GB) has the best record on good going: 3 wins from 17 starts (17.6%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Hiccups's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 72, from the run on 5 August 2009. The highest on record is 86.
- What is Hiccups's sire's record?
- Polar Prince (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 9% of 200 runs since Jan 2008 (23 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Hiccups's siblings?
- Out of Simmie's Special (GB), Hiccups (GB) has 1 other produce in our archive, 0 of them winners. As at Oct 2026.