Horse profile
Il Ridoto (FR)
by Kapgarde (FR) out of L'exploratrice (FR) (Trempolino)
30 runs · 10 courses · from Mar 2021
As at 25 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
3 wins · Cheltenham & Newbury
Last run 17 Apr 2026
Last raced off OR 136
KTB Profile
Il Ridoto won three of 30 starts all on turf. Two of those wins came in Class 1 handicaps at Cheltenham over 2m1f – 2m4f, one on good ground in Nov 2024 and one on soft ground in Jan 2023, while the third success was in a Class 2 handicap at Newbury over 1m5f – 2m on good to soft in Nov 2021. He has run 19 times at Cheltenham for two wins. His last run, at Ayr in Apr 2026, was off an official rating of 136, 13lb below his highest ever mark.
Based on 30 archived runs · run-style from 12 commented runs since Oct 2024 · updated 25 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
Typically prominent
OR ↓ 13lb off peak
- 3–30Wins / Runs
- 10%Strike rate
- 8 (26.7%)Placed
- −8.50£1 level staken=30 at SP
- 0.91Fair A/E n=30 · 0.77 incl. margin
- 149Highest OR
- 64dAvg 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 rating136↓ 13lb off peak
136
130–149
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 85
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 →
Jumps
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 8 | 113A | 82.5 | — |
| Good to Soft | 7 | 96C | 85 | 1 run · — |
| Good | 6 | 119B | 96.5 | 2 runs · 75 / 58 |
| Heavy | 2 | 25C | 19.5 | — |
| Good to Firm | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 18 | 119B | 87 | 2 runs · 75 / 72.5 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 4 | 96C | 55 | — |
| Over 3m | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1 | — | — | — |
Of 29 runs looked at, 5 have no figure: did not complete (4) · obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 24 figures from 29 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 Oct 2024
- Prominent 8 (67%) · 1 win
- Led 2 (17%) · 0 wins
- Held up 1 (8%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 1 (8%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Kapgarde (FR)
Progeny in our archive have won 12.5% of 6,613 runs since Jan 2008 (723 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 2 | 0 | 0% | −12.5 | — |
| Good to Firm | 98 | 13 | 13.3% | +0.8 | 0 from 1 |
| Good | 1,272 | 186 | 14.6% | +2.1 | 1 from 7 |
| Good to Soft | 1,030 | 150 | 14.6% | +2.1 | 1 from 8 |
| Soft | 2,706 | 322 | 11.9% | −0.6 | 1 from 12 |
| Heavy | 1,458 | 152 | 10.4% | −2.1 | 0 from 2 |
| Standard (AW) | 40 | 3 | 7.5% | −5 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −12.5 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 8 | 0 | 0% | −12.5 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 32 | 7 | 21.9% | +9.4 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1,355 | 207 | 15.3% | +2.8 | 1 from 5 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 3,206 | 374 | 11.7% | −0.8 | 2 from 22 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1,624 | 197 | 12.1% | −0.4 | 0 from 2 |
| Over 3m | 387 | 41 | 10.6% | −1.9 | 0 from 1 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 24 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
L'exploratrice (FR) (Trempolino)
3 siblings in the archive, 0 winners.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L'Indiscrete (FR) | 15 | 0 | — | — |
| Yard Bird (FR) | 12 | 0 | — | — |
| Her Him (FR) | 3 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 12 | 1 | 8% | −6.50 |
| Good to Soft | 8 | 1 | 13% | −3.00 |
| Good | 7 | 1 | 14% | +4.00 |
| Heavy | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Good to Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 22 | 2 | 9% | −5.50 |
| Class 2 | 6 | 1 | 17% | −1.00 |
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham | 19 | 2 | 11% | −2.50 |
| Ayr | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Chepstow | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Kempton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Aintree | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Lingfield | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sandown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newbury | 1 | 1 | 100% | +4.00 |
| Newton Abbot | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Auteuil (FR) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 22 | 2 | 9% | −5.50 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 5 | 1 | 20% | +0.00 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Over 3m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Cobden | 18 | 2 | 11% | −7.50 |
| Freddie Gingell | 6 | 1 | 17% | +5.00 |
| Miss Olive Nicholls | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Bryony Frost | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Freddie Keighley | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Baptiste Le Clerc | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tongue tie + cheekpieces | 18 | 2 | 11% | −1.50 |
| Tongue tie | 9 | 1 | 11% | −4.00 |
| Tongue tie + blinkers | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| None | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2024 | 7 | 1 | 14% | +4.00 |
| 2023 | 6 | 1 | 17% | −0.50 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2021 | 4 | 1 | 25% | +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 | Spd | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 17 Apr 26+36d | Ayr | Hillhouse Quarry Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Handy early - jumped awkwardly 2nd - slipped back through field after 4th - urged to keep up 12th - fell further behind 14th - eased down and pulled up before 3 out | PU/9 | — | 11-2 | 136 | — | — | Harry Cobden | 22/1 |
| 12 Mar 26+70d | Cheltenham | Rosconn Group Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled just behind pace - clipped the third obstacle - error at the 10th - knocked sideways at the crossing fence 14th - dropped away from the pack by the 18th - already toiling before another knock three out - well beaten at the finish in 15th | 15/23 | 11 | 11-7 | 138 | 41C | 116C | Miss Olive Nicholls | 40/1 |
| 01 Jan 26+19d | Cheltenham | Betfair Exchange Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Settled behind pace early - fumbled 5th fence - moved into second at 10th - dropped back before 3 out - urged to keep tempo - responded before 2 out to close on eventual winner - driven but unable to bridge gap approaching last - stayed on for second | 2/9 | 9½ | 10-4 | 139 | 75A | 126A | Freddie Keighley | 6/1 |
| 2025 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 13 Dec 25+28d | Cheltenham | Support The Hunt Family Fund December Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Sat close to the front group early - urged forward approaching 2 out - lost touch and dropped away before the last | 7/10 | 10 | 11-1 | 141 | 70A | 124A | Harry Cobden | 12/1 |
| 15 Nov 25+34d | Cheltenham | Paddy Power Gold Cup Handicap Chase (In Memory Of Edward O'Grady) (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Set the pace early - handed up in 5th when overtaken - still travelling nicely with two furlongs left - driven and holding a real shot approaching the home bend - found nothing more and dropped away from the last | 8/12 | 4¼ | 11-8 | 142 | — | 125A | Harry Cobden | 8/1 |
| 12 Oct 25+179d | Chepstow | DragonBet John Ayres Memorial Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Sat close to the leading duo early - moved into second entering the straight - driven approaching final two furlongs - slightly awkward at the last - unable to match the winner throughout - finished second | 2/4 | 4¾ | 11-7 | 142 | 109C | 140C | Harry Cobden | 3/1 |
| 16 Apr 25+34d | Cheltenham | Matt Hampson Foundation Silver Trophy Handicap Chase (Grade 2 Limited Handicap) (GBB Race) Sent to the front early - lost command approaching two out - dropped away steadily to the line | 7/10 | 4¼ | 10-13 | 144 | 85B | 126A | Freddie Gingell | 12/1 |
| 13 Mar 25+47d | Cheltenham | TrustATrader Plate Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Settled towards rear - dropped back and driven before 3 out - weakened from 2 out - well beaten in 12th | 12/20 | 2 | 10-13 | 145 | 64B | 123A | Freddie Gingell | 25/1 |
| 25 Jan 25+42d | Cheltenham | Betfair Exchange Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Up with the front group - error 2 out and immediately under pressure - dropped away to finish eighth | 8/11 | nk | 11-6 | 147 | 66A | 120A | Freddie Gingell | 12/1 |
| 2024 · 7 runs | ||||||||||
| 14 Dec 24+28d | Cheltenham | Nyetimber December Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Settled early in touch with pace - dropped away before 4 out - driven when asked before 3 out - eased back through the field to finish sixth | 6/11 | 4 | 10-8 | 149 | 90A | 124A | Miss Olive Nicholls | 8/1 |
| 16 Nov 24+35d | Cheltenham | Paddy Power Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Up with the front group - challenging the pacesetter 3 out - took it up approaching 2 out - driven before the last where a fine leap gave a decisive advantage - kept on strongly on the run-in - drifted right close home | 1/15 | 9-13 | 138 | 109B | 138A | Freddie Gingell | 10/1 | |
| 12 Oct 24+178d | Chepstow | John Ayres Memorial Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled midpack early - urged into 5th four out - unable to improve position - finished well held | 5/10 | 4¼ | 10-10 | 140 | 108A | 124A | Harry Cobden | 7/2 |
| 17 Apr 24+34d | Cheltenham | Matt Hampson Foundation Silver Trophy Handicap Chase (Grade 2 Limited Handicap) (GBB Race) | PU/12 | — | 11-4 | 143 | — | — | Harry Cobden | 11/2 |
| 14 Mar 24+19d | Cheltenham | TrustATrader Plate Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) | 8/21 | 1¼ | 11-3 | 146 | 67B | 133A | Freddie Gingell | 14/1 |
| 24 Feb 24+28d | Kempton | Coral Trophy Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) | 10/12 | 2¾ | 11-9 | 147 | 86A | 124A | Harry Cobden | 15/2 |
| 27 Jan 24+42d | Cheltenham | Paddy Power Cheltenham Countdown Podcast Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) | 3/13 | 4¾ | 11-6 | 148 | 89B | 148A | Harry Cobden | 4/1F |
| 2023 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 16 Dec 23+28d | Cheltenham | Virgin Bet December Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) | 2/12 | shd | 10-9 | 143 | 113A | 140A | Bryony Frost | 17/2 |
| 18 Nov 23+218d | Cheltenham | Paddy Power Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) | 3/14 | 8 | 10-5 | 144 | 113B | 130A | Freddie Gingell | 12/1 |
| 14 Apr 23+29d | Aintree | Randox Supports Race Against Dementia Topham Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (National Course) | PU/29 | — | 11-3 | 146 | — | — | Harry Cobden | 16/1 |
| 16 Mar 23+47d | Cheltenham | Magners Plate Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) | 6/23 | 3½ | 11-3 | 146 | 79B | 137A | Harry Cobden | 7/1 |
| 28 Jan 23+27d | Cheltenham | Paddy Power Cheltenham Countdown Podcast Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) | 1/16 | 10-12 | 138 | 109B | 149A | Harry Cobden | 9/2 | |
| 01 Jan 23+50d | Cheltenham | Paddy Power New Year's Day Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) | 4/16 | 4½ | 10-12 | 139 | 79B | 131A | Harry Cobden | 8/1 |
| 2022 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 12 Nov 22+224d | Cheltenham | Paddy Power Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) | 4/14 | 1¼ | 10-12 | 140 | 119B | 135A | Harry Cobden | 8/1 |
| 02 Apr 22+17d | Ayr | Jordan Electrics Ltd Future Champion Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race) | 3/5 | nk | 11-0 | 141 | 84C | 123B | Bryony Frost | 7/1 |
| 16 Mar 22+52d | Cheltenham | Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Chase (Grade 3) (GBB Race) | 8/16 | 12 | 10-13 | 143 | 14C | 106C | Harry Cobden | 18/1 |
| 23 Jan 22+50d | Lingfield | Cazoo Novices' Chase (GBB Race) | 3/4 | 1 | 11-4 | 143 | 25C | 129B | Harry Cobden | 3/1 |
| 2021 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 04 Dec 21+7d | Sandown | Close Brothers Henry VIII Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) | PU/7 | — | 10-10 | 143 | — | — | Harry Cobden | 6/1 |
| 27 Nov 21+48d | Newbury | Watch Racing Free Online At Ladbrokes Handicap Chase (For The Jim Joel Memorial Trophy) (GBB Race) | 1/12 | 10-4 | 131 | 85A | 142A | Harry Cobden | 4/1C | |
| 10 Oct 21+217d | Newton Abbot | Follow WillHillRacing On Twitter Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) | 3/4 | 6½ | 10-11 | 130 | 96C | 122B | Harry Cobden | 5/2 |
| 07 Mar 21 | Auteuil (FR) | Prix Agitato (Chase) (Conditions) (4yo) (Turf) | F/8 | — | 10-8 | — | — | — | Baptiste Le Clerc | 29/10 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Il Ridoto won?
- Il Ridoto (FR) won 3 of 30 archived starts between 2021 and 2026, a strike rate of 10%. Placed 8 times in total (26.7% of starts).
- Who trains Il Ridoto?
- Il Ridoto (FR) is trained by Paul Nicholls, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 17 April 2026.
- Who is Il Ridoto's sire?
- Il Ridoto (FR) is by Kapgarde (FR) out of L'exploratrice (FR), whose sire is Trempolino.
- What going does Il Ridoto prefer?
- Il Ridoto (FR) has the best record on good going: 1 win from 7 starts (14.3%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Il Ridoto's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 136, from the run on 17 April 2026. The highest on record is 149.
- What is Il Ridoto's sire's record?
- Kapgarde (FR)'s progeny in our archive have won 12.5% of 6,613 runs since Jan 2008 (723 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Il Ridoto's siblings?
- Out of L'exploratrice (FR), Il Ridoto (FR) has 3 other produce in our archive, 0 of them winners. As at Oct 2026.