Horse profile
Hold The Star (GB)
by Red Ransom (USA) out of Sydney Star (GB) (Machiavellian)
44 runs · 11 courses · from Sep 2008
As at 28 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 23 Apr 2015 — 4,205 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Apr 2015 · 6th of 7
Won at Wolverhampton (AW)
Headgear returns LTO
Last raced off OR 39
KTB Profile
Hold The Star (GB) is 1 from 44, the win coming at Class 5 level. Hasn't won since Jun 2012. The win came on the all-weather — 0 from 7 on turf. Last raced off 39, 47lb below the career-high mark.
Based on 44 archived runs · updated 28 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
Won on AW, 0 on turf
Win at Class 5
OR ↓ 47lb off peak
- 1–44Wins / Runs
- 2.3%Strike rate
- 3 (6.8%)Placed
- +57.00£1 level staken=44 at SP
- 0.69Fair A/E n=44 · 0.59 incl. margin
- 86Highest 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.
Official rating39↓ 47lb off peak
39
39–86
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
Red Ransom (USA)
Progeny in our archive have won 9.7% of 3,290 runs since Jan 2008 (303 horses).
Strongest over 1m – 1m1f (all codes): 13% from 687.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 29 | 4 | 13.8% | +4.1 | 0 from 1 |
| Good to Firm | 596 | 61 | 10.2% | +0.5 | 0 from 3 |
| Good | 772 | 71 | 9.2% | −0.5 | 0 from 1 |
| Good to Soft | 383 | 37 | 9.7% | 0 | — |
| Soft | 493 | 39 | 7.9% | −1.8 | 0 from 2 |
| Heavy | 184 | 18 | 9.8% | +0.1 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 833 | 88 | 10.6% | +0.9 | 1 from 37 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 175 | 21 | 12% | +2.3 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 758 | 70 | 9.2% | −0.5 | 1 from 32 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 687 | 89 | 13% | +3.3 | 0 from 10 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 850 | 69 | 8.1% | −1.6 | 0 from 2 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 445 | 37 | 8.3% | −1.4 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 257 | 22 | 8.6% | −1.1 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 97 | 9 | 9.3% | −0.4 | — |
| Over 3m | 21 | 1 | 4.8% | −4.9 | — |
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
Sydney Star (GB) (Machiavellian)
5 siblings in the archive, 0 winners.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beat Sydney (GB) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Asterisk (GB) | 11 | 0 | — | — |
| Isabella Mayson (GB) | 14 | 0 | — | — |
| Sweet Grace (GB) | 12 | 0 | — | — |
| Silver Panther (GB) | 10 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (AW) | 37 | 1 | 3% | +64.00 |
| Good to Firm | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Soft | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Good | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 5 | 19 | 1 | 5% | +82.00 |
| Class 6 | 17 | 0 | 0% | −17.00 |
| Class 7 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Class 4 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 21 | 1 | 5% | +80.00 |
| Southwell (AW) | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Lingfield (AW) | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Kempton (AW) | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Warwick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Carlisle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Leicester | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Haydock | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Brighton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Salisbury | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Folkestone | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 32 | 1 | 3% | +69.00 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Stokell | 35 | 1 | 3% | +66.00 |
| Jamie Spencer | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Tom Queally | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Shirley Teasdale | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Liam Keniry | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Toby Atkinson | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jamie Hamblett | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 41 | 1 | 2% | +60.00 |
| E/SB | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Blinkers | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Visor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2013 | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| 2012 | 12 | 1 | 8% | +89.00 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2009 | 12 | 0 | 0% | −12.00 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 · 2 runs | |||||||||
| 23 Apr 15+31d | Southwell (AW) | Bet Totequadpot Classified Stakes | 6/7 | 23 | 9-1 | 39 | 27C | Ann Stokell | 80/1 |
| 23 Mar 15+322d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Download The Ladbrokes App Handicap (Div 1) | 7/11 | 2¼ | 8-10 | 45 | 40A | Ann Stokell | 100/1 |
| 2014 · 6 runs | |||||||||
| 05 May 14+13d | Warwick | Quantum Manufacturing Fillies' Handicap | 6/7 | 21 | 8-9 | 45 | 32C | Ann Stokell | 100/1 |
| 22 Apr 14+36d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Quicksilverslots More Jackpots More Machines Handicap | 8/9 | 1½ | 8-7 | 45 | 43C | Ann Stokell | 40/1 |
| 17 Mar 14+49d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Download The Ladbrokes App Handicap | 4/9 | 3¼ | 8-2 | 45 | 55A | Shirley Teasdale | 50/1 |
| 27 Jan 14+3d | Wolverhampton (AW) | 32Red Fillies' Handicap | 5/6 | 10 | 8-5 | 45 | 40C | Ann Stokell | 100/1 |
| 24 Jan 14+17d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Download The Ladbrokes App Handicap | 6/10 | 3¾ | 8-11 | 45 | 40A | Ann Stokell | 50/1 |
| 07 Jan 14+272d | Southwell (AW) | Bet On Your Mobile With Ladbrokes Handicap | 7/7 | 3½ | 8-10 | 45 | 27C | Ann Stokell | 25/1 |
| 2013 · 8 runs | |||||||||
| 10 Apr 13+16d | Lingfield (AW) | Your Guide To Lingfield At lingfieldracecoursetips.co.uk Handicap (Div 2) | 9/10 | ½ | 8-7 | 45 | 42A | Ann Stokell | 33/1 |
| 25 Mar 13+8d | Lingfield (AW) | Vines BMW Fillies' Handicap | 6/6 | 1¼ | 8-2 | 45 | 43B | Ann Stokell | 66/1 |
| 17 Mar 13+24d | Lingfield (AW) | Forest Row Fillies' Handicap (Sunday 5k Bonus Race) | 6/6 | 1 | 8-2 | 45 | 38B | Ann Stokell | 66/1 |
| 21 Feb 13+13d | Kempton (AW) | Racing Plus Chase 23.02.2013 Handicap | 8/11 | 1¼ | 8-11 | 45 | 42A | Ann Stokell | 33/1 |
| 08 Feb 13+13d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Pick Today's Winners At bookmakers.co.uk Handicap | 9/11 | ¾ | 8-10 | 46 | 48A | Ann Stokell | 18/1 |
| 26 Jan 13+9d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Horse Racing Free Bets At bookmakers.co.uk Handicap (Div 1) | 5/10 | hd | 8-8 | 47 | 57A | Ann Stokell | 16/1 |
| 17 Jan 13+11d | Wolverhampton (AW) | 50 Free Bet At Coral.co.uk Handicap | 3/11 | 1 | 8-11 | 47 | 56A | Ann Stokell | 20/1 |
| 06 Jan 13+7d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Win More On Betting At bookmakers.co.uk Handicap (Div 2) | 6/10 | 1¾ | 8-11 | 50 | 58A | Ann Stokell | 16/1 |
| 2012 · 12 runs | |||||||||
| 30 Dec 12+11d | Lingfield (AW) | 32Red Supporting British Racing Handicap (Div 2) | 8/12 | nk | 8-11 | 50 | 58A | Ann Stokell | 33/1 |
| 19 Dec 12+7d | Lingfield (AW) | Follow AtTheRaces On Twitter Handicap (Div 1) | 7/11 | nk | 9-0 | 53 | 53A | Ann Stokell | 33/1 |
| 12 Dec 12+135d | Kempton (AW) | MPR Solicitors Classified Stakes | 5/12 | dht | 8-9 | 53 | 64A | Ann Stokell | 25/1 |
| 30 Jul 12+7d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Black Country's Only Racecourse Handicap | 8/11 | hd | 9-1 | 55 | 55A | Ann Stokell | 33/1 |
| 23 Jul 12+13d | Southwell (AW) | 32red Fillies' Handicap | 7/8 | 9 | 8-4 | 55 | 40C | Ann Stokell | 40/1 |
| 10 Jul 12+13d | Southwell (AW) | Totepool.com Sports, Games, Bingo & More Fillies' Handicap | 5/9 | 5 | 8-5 | 57 | 55A | Ann Stokell | 40/1 |
| 27 Jun 12+9d | Carlisle | British Stallion Studs Supporting British Racing E.b.f. Fillies' Handicap | 8/8 | 5 | 8-4 | 59 | 28A | Ann Stokell | 33/1 |
| 18 Jun 12+11d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Follow Us At Ladbrokes News Handicap (Div 2) | 8/12 | 1½ | 8-7 | 59 | 54A | Ann Stokell | 10/1 |
| 07 Jun 12+10d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Book Horizons Restaurant At Wolverhampton Racecourse Maiden Stakes (Div 2) | 1/12 | 9-1 | 50 | 84A | Ann Stokell | 100/1 | |
| 28 May 12+24d | Leicester | Charnwood Forest Fillies' Conditions Stakes | 5/5 | 7 | 8-8 | 50 | 44C | Ann Stokell | 300/1 |
| 04 May 12+6d | Wolverhampton (AW) | wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk Maiden Stakes (Div 2) | 6/10 | 1 | 9-3 | 50 | 61A | Ann Stokell | 66/1 |
| 28 Apr 12+829d | Haydock | Mayor's Appeal For Dementia In St Helens Maiden Fillies' Stakes | 3/7 | 10 | 9-9 | 50 | 61B | Ann Stokell | 100/1 |
| 2010 · 3 runs | |||||||||
| 20 Jan 10+12d | Kempton (AW) | Kempton.co.uk Handicap (Div 2) | 5/12 | 1¾ | 8-6 | 52 | 58A | Ann Stokell | 40/1 |
| 08 Jan 10+3d | Southwell (AW) | Hospitality At Southwell Racecourse Rating Related Maiden Stakes | 4/5 | 6 | 9-5 | 52 | 53B | Ann Stokell | 33/1 |
| 05 Jan 10+8d | Southwell (AW) | Bet In Running - Betdaq Maiden Fillies' Stakes | 6/7 | 1½ | 9-5 | 86 | 45A | Ann Stokell | 40/1 |
| 2009 · 12 runs | |||||||||
| 28 Dec 09+16d | Wolverhampton (AW) | CE Property Services Group Maiden Stakes | 6/11 | 4½ | 8-7 | 55 | 45A | Ann Stokell | 25/1 |
| 12 Dec 09+5d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Majesticare's Luxury Maiden Stakes | 4/9 | ½ | 8-7 | 54 | 63A | Ann Stokell | 66/1 |
| 07 Dec 09+17d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Clean Concierge Maiden Stakes | 7/13 | 2¼ | 8-7 | 57 | 51A | Ann Stokell | 40/1 |
| 20 Nov 09+8d | Wolverhampton (AW) | ladbrokespoker.com Maiden Stakes (Div 1) | 4/10 | 7 | 8-7 | 53 | 49A | Ann Stokell | 100/1 |
| 12 Nov 09+28d | Southwell (AW) | Hospitality At Southwell Racecourse Maiden Stakes | 10/11 | 2½ | 8-7 | 56 | 28C | Ann Stokell | 40/1 |
| 15 Oct 09+17d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Enjoy The Ringside Entertainment After Racing Handicap | 10/10 | 2 | 9-0 | 61 | 50C | Tom Queally | 10/1 |
| 28 Sep 09+41d | Wolverhampton (AW) | William Hill 0800 444040 - Quote Bonus25 Handicap | 6/13 | nk | 9-3 | 64 | 65A | Tom Queally | 50/1 |
| 18 Aug 09+6d | Brighton | betdaq The Betting Exchange Handicap | 10/10 | nk | 9-7 | 63 | 43A | Liam Keniry | 18/1 |
| 12 Aug 09+86d | Salisbury | Axminster Carpets Apprentice Handicap | 9/10 | ½ | 9-9 | 63 | 56A | Toby Atkinson | 13/2 |
| 18 May 09+23d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Bet Uefa Cup - Betdaq Handicap | 2/12 | shd | 9-4 | 60 | 79A | Jamie Spencer | 9/4F |
| 25 Apr 09+16d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Bet With Ladbrokes On 0800 777 888 Maiden Fillies' Stakes | 8/10 | 1¼ | 8-5 | 60 | 38A | Jamie Hamblett | 66/1 |
| 09 Apr 09+199d | Folkestone | Advertise Your Company At racesponsors.co.uk Maiden Fillies' Stakes | 7/13 | 4 | 9-0 | — | 54A | Jamie Spencer | 16/1 |
| 2008 · 1 run | |||||||||
| 22 Sep 08 | Kempton (AW) | Avanta E.B.F. Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Div 2) | 8/14 | ½ | 9-0 | — | 63A | Jamie Spencer | 20/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Hold The Star won?
- Hold The Star (GB) won 1 of 44 archived starts between 2008 and 2015, a strike rate of 2.3%. Placed 3 times in total (6.8% of starts).
- Who trained Hold The Star?
- Hold The Star (GB) was trained by Ann Stokell on the most recent run on record, at Southwell (AW) on 23 April 2015.
- Who is Hold The Star's sire?
- Hold The Star (GB) is by Red Ransom (USA) out of Sydney Star (GB), whose sire is Machiavellian.
- What going does Hold The Star prefer?
- Hold The Star (GB) has the best record on standard (aw) going: 1 win from 37 starts (2.7%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Hold The Star's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 39, from the run on 23 April 2015. The highest on record is 86.
- What is Hold The Star's sire's record?
- Red Ransom (USA)'s progeny in our archive have won 9.7% of 3,290 runs since Jan 2008 (303 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest over 1m – 1m1f (all codes): 13% from 687.
- Who are Hold The Star's siblings?
- Out of Sydney Star (GB), Hold The Star (GB) has 5 other produce in our archive, 0 of them winners. As at Oct 2026.