Horse profile
Hood Wink (GB)
by Time Test (GB) out of Blinking (GB) (Marju)
15 runs · 9 courses · from Jun 2025
As at 1 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
Won at Wetherby
Beaten favourite LTO
Last run 4 Jul 2026 · 4th of 6
Last raced off OR 48
KTB Profile
Hood Wink is 1 from 15, the win coming at Class 6 level in a handicap at Wetherby over 1m – 1m1f on good to firm in Apr 2026. Typically ridden with patience, he was held up in 7 of 8 analysed runs. The gelding finished 4 of 6 at Beverley in Jul 2026 when beaten favourite last time out off an official rating of 48. All wins at Class 6.
Based on 15 archived runs · run-style from 12 commented runs since Jun 2025 · updated 1 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
Typically held up
Wins on good or faster
Win at Class 6
- 1–15Wins / Runs
- 6.7%Strike rate
- 4 (26.7%)Placed
- −2.00£1 level staken=15 at SP
- 0.74Fair A/E n=15 · 0.64 incl. margin
- 50Highest OR
- 27dAvg 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 rating48↓ 2lb off peak
48
45–50
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 84
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 →
Flat
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 1 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 5 | 87A | 80 | 3 runs · 87 / 84 |
| Good | 5 | 77A | 58 | 4 runs · 77 / 65.5 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 74A | 69 | 1 run · — |
| Standard (AW) | 2 | 60A | 54.5 | 1 run · — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 1 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m – 1m1f | 9 | 87A | 69 | 7 runs · 87 / 60 |
| 6f – 7f | 5 | 84A | 57 | 2 runs · 84 / 80.5 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 1 | — | — | — |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 15 figures from 15 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 12 analysed runs since Jun 2025
- Held up 7 (58%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 4 (33%) · 1 win
- Prominent 1 (8%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 11% of 3,138 runs since May 2021 (337 horses).
Weakest on soft going: 6.9% from 331. Strongest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 14.7% from 319.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 16 | 3 | 18.8% | +7.8 | — |
| Good to Firm | 476 | 61 | 12.8% | +1.8 | 1 from 5 |
| Good | 724 | 86 | 11.9% | +0.9 | 0 from 5 |
| Good to Soft | 314 | 31 | 9.9% | −1.1 | 0 from 3 |
| Soft | 331 | 23 | 6.9% | −4.1 | — |
| Heavy | 88 | 13 | 14.8% | +3.8 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 1,189 | 127 | 10.7% | −0.3 | 0 from 2 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 93 | 10 | 10.8% | −0.2 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 1,059 | 102 | 9.6% | −1.4 | 0 from 5 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 914 | 86 | 9.4% | −1.6 | 1 from 9 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 664 | 86 | 13% | +2 | 0 from 1 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 319 | 47 | 14.7% | +3.7 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 82 | 12 | 14.6% | +3.6 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | +5.7 | — |
| Over 3m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −11 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since May 2021 · as at 31 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Blinking (GB) (Marju)
8 siblings in the archive, 7 winners — best of them Tasfeeq (GB) (3 wins).
The wins came over 5f–1m6f; the highest grade won is Listed (Twitch (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tasfeeq (GB) | 9 | 3 | 1m | Class 4 |
| Twitch (IRE) | 20 | 2 | 1m4f–1m6f | Listed |
| Silent Glance (GB) | 5 | 2 | 1m3f–1m4f | Class 5 |
| Kaloor (GB) | 19 | 1 | 1m | Class 4 |
| Tallulah Rose (GB) | 6 | 1 | 5f | Class 4 |
| Myopic (GB) | 4 | 1 | 1m2f | Class 5 |
| Maracuja (GB) | 11 | 1 | 1m2f | Class 5 |
| Desert Heart (GB) | 8 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 5 | 1 | 20% | +8.00 |
| Good | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Standard (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 6 | 12 | 1 | 8% | +1.00 |
| Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class 2 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripon | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Beverley | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Redcar | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Newcastle (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Catterick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wetherby | 1 | 1 | 100% | +12.00 |
| Musselburgh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thirsk | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Doncaster | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m – 1m1f | 9 | 1 | 11% | +4.00 |
| 6f – 7f | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duran Fentiman | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Sean Kirrane | 4 | 1 | 25% | +9.00 |
| David Allan | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Harry Russell | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| James Sullivan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blinkers | 9 | 1 | 11% | +4.00 |
| Visor | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| None | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 1 | 13% | +5.00 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 8 runs | ||||||||||
| 04 Jul 26+16d | Beverley | Happy Birthday Roy Archer Handicap Settled in the pack - shifted wide and improved position over a furlong out - lost placing inside final furlong and faded to finish fourth | 4/6 | 2 | 9-3 | 48 | 84A | 49B | Sean Kirrane | 5/2F |
| 18 Jun 26+21d | Ripon | Your Harrogate Ladies' Day Handicap Held up towards the back - began closing gradually from 3f out - shifted across and gained ground with under a furlong left - full of promise entering the final furlong - drifted right approaching the last 110yds and lost momentum close home | 3/8 | 1½ | 9-3 | 49 | 73A | 66A | Sean Kirrane | 4/1 |
| 28 May 26+7d | Ripon | Book Now At ripon-races.co.uk Handicap Held up mid-pack - pushed along with 2f left and found extra to third - unable to peg back front-runners late | 3/9 | ¾ | 9-4 | 50 | 58A | 60A | Harry Russell | 6/1 |
| 21 May 26+13d | Catterick | Free Digital Racecard At raceday-ready.com Handicap Held up mid-pack - pushed along inside final furlong - stayed on with little impact - finished sixth | 6/11 | 3 | 9-4 | 50 | 77A | 54A | Sean Kirrane | 11/2 |
| 08 May 26+12d | Ripon | Traditional Family Day Sunday 17th May Handicap Held up at back - made ground into second with 3f left - driven to challenge the pacesetter 2f out but couldn't get on terms - weakened in the final furlong to finish fourth | 4/7 | ½ | 9-0 | 45 | 57B | 57A | David Allan | 8/1 |
| 26 Apr 26+6d | Wetherby | Royal Pigeon Association Handicap Settled in the pack - pushed along and made ground a furlong out - kept on into the last furlong closing on the front-runner - drew level right at the line to score | 1/8 | 9-0 | 45 | 80A | 62A | Sean Kirrane | 12/1 | |
| 20 Apr 26+4d | Redcar | Better Value With Racecourse Bookmakers Handicap Angled left shortly after the off and went to the far rail - settled at the back but pulled hard - niggled into contention from 2f out - no gap available 1f out and moved left again - fell away through the closing stages to finish 7th | 7/12 | 2 | 8-9 | 46 | 87A | 44A | David Allan | 28/1 |
| 16 Apr 26+166d | Ripon | Racing BetBuilder At Spreadex Sports Handicap Handy with front group early - asked for effort over 2f out then lost ground rapidly inside final furlong - trailed home well beaten in 11th | 11/11 | 9 | 8-4 | 46 | 16C | 23C | Duran Fentiman | 28/1 |
| 2025 · 7 runs | ||||||||||
| 01 Nov 25+30d | Newcastle (AW) | Win 250,000 With BetMGM's Golden Goals Nursery Held up towards the back - moved into contention approaching 2f out - battling for third a furlong out but unable to land a blow - weakened late to finish fourth | 4/7 | 1½ | 8-12 | 47 | 60A | 54A | David Allan | 18/1 |
| 02 Oct 25+8d | Newcastle (AW) | Arc All-Weather 1MILLION Bonus Returns Nursery Held in 3rd early - pushed along with 2f left - lost place inside final furlong to finish 5th | 5/5 | 4¼ | 8-8 | 45 | 49C | 26B | James Sullivan | 11/2 |
| 24 Sep 25+10d | Redcar | Celebrating The Pentlands Ruby Wedding Anniversary Nursery Settled apart from rivals early - went to front before halfway - driven approaching 2f out and stayed on well - urged out 1f out - caught in the last strides to be beaten a short head | 2/9 | nk | 9-3 | 47 | 69A | 54A | David Allan | 11/2 |
| 14 Sep 25+30d | Musselburgh | Listen To Heart Scotland Nursery Fought for control early - among the pack into the straight before pressed for effort 2f out - lost momentum in the closing furlong to finish fourth | 4/8 | 5 | 8-10 | 47 | 74A | 48A | Duran Fentiman | 17/2 |
| 15 Aug 25+22d | Thirsk | Irish EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Held up towards back of field early - unable to land a blow - never a factor - well held in 8th | 8/13 | 2¾ | 9-7 | — | 50C | 45A | Duran Fentiman | 200/1 |
| 24 Jul 25+37d | Doncaster | British Stallion Studs EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Slow to break - fought for control early - held up at the rear throughout - well held at the finish | 10/11 | shd | 9-5 | — | 57C | 38C | Duran Fentiman | 100/1 |
| 17 Jun 25 | Beverley | British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Sluggish start - lacked experience and struggled to keep tabs early - well held throughout to finish last of note | 5/5 | 21 | 9-7 | — | 36C | 43C | Duran Fentiman | 25/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Hood Wink won?
- Hood Wink (GB) won 1 of 15 archived starts between 2025 and 2026, a strike rate of 6.7%. Placed 4 times in total (26.7% of starts).
- Who trains Hood Wink?
- Hood Wink (GB) is trained by Tim Easterby, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 4 July 2026.
- Who is Hood Wink's sire?
- Hood Wink (GB) is by Time Test (GB) out of Blinking (GB), whose sire is Marju.
- What going does Hood Wink prefer?
- Hood Wink (GB) has the best record on good to firm 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 Hood Wink's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 48, from the run on 4 July 2026. The highest on record is 50.
- What is Hood Wink's sire's record?
- Time Test (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 11% of 3,138 runs since May 2021 (337 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on soft going: 6.9% from 331. Strongest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 14.7% from 319.
- Who are Hood Wink's siblings?
- Out of Blinking (GB), Hood Wink (GB) has 8 other produce in our archive, 7 of them winners. Most wins: Tasfeeq (GB) (3). Highest grade won: Listed (Twitch (IRE)). The wins came over 5f–1m6f. As at Nov 2026.