Horse profile
High Style (GB)
by Desert Style (IRE) out of Gracious Gift (GB) (Cadeaux Genereux)
26 runs · 19 courses · from May 2006
As at 14 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 3 Sep 2010 — 5,884 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Sep 2010
Won at Kempton (AW)
KTB Profile
High Style (GB) is 1 from 26, the win coming at Class 4 level. Hasn't won since Aug 2006. The win came on the all-weather — 0 from 21 on turf.
Based on 26 archived runs · updated 14 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
Won on AW, 0 on turf
Win at Class 4
OR ↓ 43lb off peak
- 1–26Wins / Runs
- 3.8%Strike rate
- 5 (19.2%)Placed
- −21.50£1 level staken=26 at SP
- 0.58Fair A/E n=26 · 0.48 incl. margin
- 88Highest OR
- 63dAvg 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 rating45↓ 43lb off peak
45
45–88
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
No KTB Speed figures for this horse. The engine scores GB and Irish racing from Sep 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
Desert Style (IRE)
Progeny in our archive have won 8.6% of 2,544 runs since Jan 2008 (247 horses).
Weakest on soft going: 4.7% from 339. Weakest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 4.7% from 232.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 28 | 5 | 17.9% | +9.3 | 0 from 1 |
| Good to Firm | 403 | 45 | 11.2% | +2.6 | 0 from 5 |
| Good | 526 | 44 | 8.4% | −0.2 | 0 from 2 |
| Good to Soft | 219 | 19 | 8.7% | +0.1 | 0 from 2 |
| Soft | 339 | 16 | 4.7% | −3.9 | 0 from 8 |
| Heavy | 129 | 9 | 7% | −1.6 | 0 from 3 |
| Standard (AW) | 900 | 82 | 9.1% | +0.5 | 1 from 5 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 274 | 31 | 11.3% | +2.7 | 0 from 5 |
| 6f – 7f | 774 | 65 | 8.4% | −0.2 | 1 from 12 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 607 | 56 | 9.2% | +0.6 | 0 from 1 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 451 | 40 | 8.9% | +0.3 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 232 | 11 | 4.7% | −3.9 | 0 from 8 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 151 | 9 | 6% | −2.6 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 47 | 7 | 14.9% | +6.3 | — |
| Over 3m | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | +3.9 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 13 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Gracious Gift (GB) (Cadeaux Genereux)
6 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them Danz Gift (IRE) (7 wins).
The wins came over 5f–7f.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danz Gift (IRE) | 64 | 7 | 5f | — |
| Dinky Inty (IRE) | 18 | 3 | 6f–7f | — |
| Natmana (GB) | 9 | 0 | — | — |
| Clodagh Baby (IRE) | 3 | 0 | — | — |
| Good Turn (GB) | 4 | 0 | — | — |
| Instinct (GB) | 13 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Good to Firm | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Standard (AW) | 5 | 1 | 20% | −0.50 |
| Heavy | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Good | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | 4 | 1 | 25% | +0.50 |
| Class 5 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class 6 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Down Royal | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Lingfield (AW) | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Naas | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Navan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Kilbeggan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Gowran Park | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Clonmel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Dundalk (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Punchestown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ballinrobe | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Curragh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newmarket | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Catterick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kempton (AW) | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.50 |
| Windsor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sandown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Brighton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Redcar | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 12 | 1 | 8% | −7.50 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Under 6f | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Moore | 8 | 1 | 13% | −3.50 |
| John Cullen | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Niki O'Shea | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| David McCabe | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Matthew Bowes | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sean Levey | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| M A Phillips | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tommy Treacy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mark Walsh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Conor Maxwell | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr J J Gerrard | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Chris Hayes | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Seamie Heffernan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kevin Manning | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Seb Sanders | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Robert Winston | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 13 | 1 | 8% | −8.50 |
| Tongue tie | 11 | 0 | 0% | −11.00 |
| Blinkers | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 2008 | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| 2007 | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| 2006 | 10 | 1 | 10% | −5.50 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 18 | 1 | 6% | −13.50 |
| Hurdle | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
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 | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Sep 10+700d | Kilbeggan | Kilbeggan Maiden Hurdle | PU/13 | — | 11-5 | — | — | Matthew Bowes | 40/1 |
| 03 Oct 08+5d | Gowran Park | Knocktopher Maiden Hurdle | 17/20 | 1¾ | 11-8 | — | 94C | John Cullen | 66/1 |
| 28 Sep 08+98d | Clonmel | Laganore Maiden Hurdle | 17/18 | 2½ | 11-7 | — | 84C | John Cullen | 50/1 |
| 22 Jun 08+2d | Down Royal | Club Tonic Hurdle | 5/5 | 30 | 10-6 | — | 79C | Niki O'Shea | 33/1 |
| 20 Jun 08+112d | Down Royal | Sign Flair Handicap (45-60) | 10/12 | 3 | 8-6 | 45 | 18A | Sean Levey | 20/1 |
| 29 Feb 08+23d | Dundalk (AW) | McNamees Bakery Handicap (45-60) | 13/14 | 5½ | 8-13 | 45 | 24C | M A Phillips | 25/1 |
| 06 Feb 08+4d | Down Royal | Bank Of Ireland Business Banking Maiden Hurdle | 20/20 | 28 | 11-7 | — | 96C | Tommy Treacy | 40/1 |
| 02 Feb 08+27d | Fairyhouse | Corporate Hospitality At Fairyhouse Hurdle | 15/16 | 30 | 10-11 | — | 91C | Niki O'Shea | 50/1 |
| 06 Jan 08+6d | Naas | Panoramic Restaurant At Naas Maiden Hurdle | 22/23 | 30 | 10-9 | — | 85C | Mark Walsh | 33/1 |
| 31 Dec 07+98d | Punchestown | Celebrate New Year's Eve At Punchestown 3-y-o Maiden Hurdle | SU/22 | — | 10-7 | — | — | Conor Maxwell | 33/1 |
| 24 Sep 07+59d | Ballinrobe | Tote Placepot Races 1 To 6 H'cap (rated 42-60) (Div 2) | 16/16 | 16 | 8-7 | 54 | 19C | Mr J J Gerrard | 25/1 |
| 27 Jul 07+28d | Fairyhouse | Course Signage At Fairyhouse Handicap (47-70) | 12/13 | 1½ | 9-2 | 60 | 38C | Chris Hayes | 12/1 |
| 29 Jun 07+14d | Curragh | Silken Thomas Handicap (60-90) | 15/16 | 8 | 8-7 | 70 | 8C | David McCabe | 33/1 |
| 15 Jun 07+12d | Navan | Country Allstars Handicap | 14/14 | 10 | 8-9 | 75 | 23C | Seamie Heffernan | 20/1 |
| 03 Jun 07+18d | Navan | Sean Shields Bookmakers Family Day Handicap (60-95) | 13/13 | 24 | 9-0 | 85 | 21C | David McCabe | 16/1 |
| 16 May 07+207d | Naas | Berney Bros. Saddlers Handicap (60-100) | 17/19 | ¾ | 8-11 | 84 | 44C | Kevin Manning | 12/1 |
| 21 Oct 06+10d | Lingfield (AW) | ladbrokes.com Doncaster Stakes (Listed) | 11/11 | 9 | 9-1 | 84 | 26C | Seb Sanders | 16/1 |
| 11 Oct 06+22d | Lingfield (AW) | Sun Conditions Stakes | 2/8 | 1½ | 8-11 | 84 | 47C | Ryan Moore | 9/2 |
| 19 Sep 06+32d | Newmarket | Natwest Different View Of Your Business Nursery Handicap | 9/9 | 12 | 8-13 | 88 | 27C | Ryan Moore | 5/1 |
| 18 Aug 06+9d | Catterick | Cemex Materials Nursery Handicap | 2/10 | 1¼ | 9-6 | 78 | 79C | Robert Winston | 3/1F |
| 09 Aug 06+25d | Kempton (AW) | Betbrokers Open An Account Nursery Handicap | 1/10 | 9-2 | 78 | 69C | Ryan Moore | 7/2 | |
| 15 Jul 06+13d | Lingfield (AW) | play Backgammon At ladbrokes.com Nursery Handicap | 2/8 | 3 | 8-8 | 82 | 59C | Ryan Moore | 6/1 |
| 02 Jul 06+16d | Windsor | Totejackpot Nursery Handicap | 4/13 | hd | 9-3 | 78 | 61C | Ryan Moore | 8/1 |
| 16 Jun 06+16d | Sandown | Bank Of Ireland E.B.F. Maiden Stakes | 6/10 | 1¼ | 9-3 | 78 | 56C | Ryan Moore | 13/2 |
| 31 May 06+16d | Brighton | E.B.F. Tattersalls Maiden Stakes | 3/8 | 1½ | 9-3 | — | 58C | Ryan Moore | 12/1 |
| 15 May 06 | Redcar | Middlesbrough Super Casino Bid Median Auction Maiden Stakes | 8/10 | 1 | 9-3 | — | 29C | Ryan Moore | 13/2 |
Quick answers
- How many races has High Style (GB) won?
- High Style (GB) won 1 of 26 archived starts between 2006 and 2010, a strike rate of 3.8%. Placed 5 times in total (19.2% of starts).
- Who trained High Style (GB)?
- High Style (GB) was trained by Patrick O Brady on the most recent run on record, at Kilbeggan on 3 September 2010.
- Who is High Style (GB)'s sire?
- High Style (GB) is by Desert Style (IRE) out of Gracious Gift (GB), whose sire is Cadeaux Genereux.
- What going does High Style (GB) prefer?
- High Style (GB) has the best record on standard (aw) going: 1 win from 5 starts (20%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is High Style (GB)'s official rating?
- High Style (GB)'s highest official rating on record is 88.
- What is High Style (GB)'s sire's record?
- Desert Style (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 8.6% of 2,544 runs since Jan 2008 (247 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on soft going: 4.7% from 339. Weakest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 4.7% from 232.
- Who are High Style (GB)'s siblings?
- Out of Gracious Gift (GB), High Style (GB) has 6 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: Danz Gift (IRE) (7). The wins came over 5f–7f. As at Oct 2026.