Independent Jimmy (GB)
Independent Jimmy won the Class 5 Archway Homes Malpas Handicap Hurdle at Bangor-on-Dee in Sep 2025 off an official rating of 92 on good ground. The gelding has one win and seven places from 17 turf starts, with all wins at Class 5 and over 2m1f – 2m4f on good. He has raced three times at Worcester without success. His last run came at Worcester in Jun 2026.
- 1–17Wins / Runs
- 5.9%Strike rate
- 7 (41.2%)Placed
- −13.00£1 level staken=17 at SP
- 0.42Fair A/E n=17 · 0.36 incl. margin
- 97Highest OR
- 36dBetween runs (median)longest 169 d
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.
KTB Speed and Rating
Best recent Speed 95
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 →
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 8 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 8 | 128A | 101 | — |
| Soft | 4 | 125A | 94.5 | — |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 97A | 95 | 1 run · — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 8 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 10 | 128A | 99.5 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 5 | 125A | 95 | 1 run · — |
Of 17 runs looked at, 2 have no figure: did not complete (2).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 15 figures from 17 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 11 analysed runs since Oct 2024
- Led 5 (45%) · 1 win
- Prominent 4 (36%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 2 (18%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Progeny in our archive have won 9.3% of 771 runs since Apr 2021 (112 horses).
Strongest on heavy going: 12.9% from 155. Weakest on good to soft going: 5.5% from 145.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 9 | 3 | 33.3% | +24 | — |
| Good | 210 | 24 | 11.4% | +2.1 | 1 from 10 |
| Good to Soft | 145 | 8 | 5.5% | −3.8 | 0 from 3 |
| Soft | 250 | 17 | 6.8% | −2.5 | 0 from 4 |
| Heavy | 155 | 20 | 12.9% | +3.6 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −9.3 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 6 | 0 | 0% | −9.3 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 228 | 15 | 6.6% | −2.7 | 0 from 6 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 381 | 39 | 10.2% | +0.9 | 1 from 10 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 130 | 14 | 10.8% | +1.5 | 0 from 1 |
| Over 3m | 26 | 4 | 15.4% | +6.1 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Apr 2021 · as at 8 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
7 siblings in the archive, 5 winners — best of them Crystal Glance (GB) (5 wins).
The wins came over 1m6f–2m6½f; the highest grade won is Grade 3 (Harambe (GB)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Glance (GB) | 17 | 5 | 2m–2m5f | Class 4 |
| Harambe (GB) | 16 | 4 | 1m6f–2m2½f | Grade 3 |
| Crystal Gazing (GB) | 18 | 3 | 2m–2m5f | Class 3 |
| Diamond Rock (GB) | 28 | 2 | 2m1½f–2m2½f | Class 3 |
| Reivers Lodge (GB) | 29 | 2 | 2m–2m6½f | Class 4 |
| Dothraki Prince (GB) | 7 | 0 | — | — |
| Kingsand Bay (GB) | 4 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 10 | 1 | 10% | −6.00 |
| Soft | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 5 | 12 | 1 | 8% | −8.00 |
| Class 4 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Bangor-on-Dee | 3 | 1 | 33% | +1.00 |
| Uttoxeter | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Market Rasen | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Carlisle | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Catterick | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Musselburgh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Doncaster | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Hexham | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 10 | 1 | 10% | −6.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theo Gillard | 13 | 1 | 8% | −9.00 |
| William Maggs | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Charlie Maggs | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Peter Kavanagh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 7 | 1 | 14% | −3.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2025 | 8 | 1 | 13% | −4.00 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 10 | 1 | 10% | −6.00 |
| Chase | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| NH Flat | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
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 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 17 Jun 26+32d | Worcester | CopyBet Pay First Past The Post Handicap Chase Sharing front spot when came down at 1st | F/9 | — | 11-7 | 92 | — | — | Theo Gillard | 13/2 |
| 16 May 26+169d | Uttoxeter | QuinnBet Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Chase Went straight to front - lost fluency at 3rd - lost command before 5th then regained it 6th - overtaken before four out - lost touch rapidly before three out - dropped right away and eased out of contest before the last | PU/10 | — | 11-11 | 95 | — | — | William Maggs | 4/1 |
| 2025 · 8 runs | ||||||||||
| 28 Nov 25+45d | Musselburgh | ERMG Insurance Brokers Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Set the pace early - lost command entering the straight then pushed along approaching 4 out - dropped away steadily from 2 out to finish well beaten | 6/8 | 9½ | 10-10 | 96 | 95A | 93A | Charlie Maggs | 85/40F |
| 14 Oct 25+18d | Market Rasen | PricedUp The Jumps Novices' Handicap Chase Sets pace early before serious error drops back to 4th - tucked in behind pacesetter - pushed forward to go clear approaching 2 out - overtaken after that - stumbles at last and fades through the closing stages | 3/8 | 1¾ | 11-10 | 96 | 56A | 121A | Theo Gillard | 2/1J |
| 26 Sep 25+21d | Worcester | Bob Love King Of The Dirt Novices' Handicap Chase Tracked pace early - hit front after 5th - lost that spot 6 out - back in touch with front group - pushed to the front approaching 2 out - shaky jump at the last - opened up a three-length advantage briefly before edging ahead was overhauled close home | 2/10 | 2 | 12-0 | 96 | 93A | 118A | Theo Gillard | 7/2 |
| 05 Sep 25+43d | Bangor-on-Dee | Archway Homes Malpas Handicap Hurdle Sent straight to front - advantage stretched to three lengths by 3rd - margin narrowed by 4th - kicked away once more 3 out - edge cut back approaching last - rival closed on run-in but hung on by a whisker | 1/10 | 11-7 | 92 | 105B | 118A | Theo Gillard | 3/1F | |
| 24 Jul 25+33d | Worcester | Bathroom Studio Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle Pulled hard up with the pace - laboured in 3rd from 4 out with no prospect of troubling the dominant winner - moved into 2nd on the run-in but well held | 2/12 | 20 | 11-9 | 92 | 103A | 108A | Theo Gillard | 17/2 |
| 21 Jun 25+35d | Bangor-on-Dee | Going Is Good Novices' Handicap Hurdle | 2/7 | 6 | 11-8 | 92 | 128A | 113B | Theo Gillard | 9/2 |
| 17 May 25+113d | Bangor-on-Dee | Fyrnwy Equine Clinic Novices' Handicap Hurdle Sat close behind the front group - stumbled 4 out and needed driving to get back into third - dropped a place before 2 out under pressure - stayed on at one gait despite a jump last and finished fourth | 4/9 | 4¼ | 11-9 | 93 | 112A | 104A | William Maggs | 9/4F |
| 24 Jan 25+40d | Doncaster | LiveScore Bet Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle Settled midfield on the rail - blundered at the 5th before losing touch three out - beaten a long way by the second last | 9/16 | 8 | 11-11 | 94 | 92C | 94C | Theo Gillard | 9/1 |
| 2024 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 15 Dec 24+59d | Carlisle | Yvonne Reynolds 60th Birthday Novices' Handicap Hurdle Settled in the pack - improved into contention after the third-last and shared 2nd two out - lost momentum before the last to finish third | 3/9 | 4¾ | 11-11 | 95 | 89A | 109B | Theo Gillard | 11/4F |
| 17 Oct 24+116d | Carlisle | Follow Rhino.Bet On Instagram Handicap Hurdle Sat handy on the rails early - squeezed for space past the 6th - kept battling from 2 out despite clipping the last - moved up into 4th close home | 4/10 | 7 | 11-1 | 97 | 100A | 102A | Theo Gillard | 12/1 |
| 23 Jun 24+31d | Hexham | Tynedale Function Suite Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div 1) | 4/9 | nk | 11-4 | — | 99A | 109A | Theo Gillard | 11/2 |
| 23 May 24+29d | Market Rasen | Nicholsons Centenary Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 2/6 | 5 | 11-2 | — | 81A | 119B | Theo Gillard | 9/1 |
| 24 Apr 24+91d | Uttoxeter | TCS Recruitment Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) | 7/13 | 1¼ | 11-4 | — | 89B | 109A | Peter Kavanagh | 100/1 |
| 24 Jan 24+36d | Catterick | Racing Again 2nd February Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) | 5/10 | 18 | 11-2 | — | 125A | 99A | Theo Gillard | 125/1 |
| 2023 · 1 run | ||||||||||
| 19 Dec 23 | Catterick | Racing Again 28th December Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) | 8/11 | 2½ | 11-2 | — | 97A | 97A | Theo Gillard | 28/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Independent Jimmy won?
- Independent Jimmy (GB) won 1 of 17 archived starts between 2023 and 2026, a strike rate of 5.9%. Placed 7 times in total (41.2% of starts).
- Who trains Independent Jimmy?
- Independent Jimmy (GB) is trained by Donald McCain, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 17 June 2026.
- Who is Independent Jimmy's sire?
- Independent Jimmy (GB) is by Clovis Du Berlais (FR) out of Crystal Princess (IRE), whose sire is Definite Article.
- What going does Independent Jimmy prefer?
- Independent Jimmy (GB) has the best record on good going: 1 win from 10 starts (10%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Independent Jimmy's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 92, from the run on 17 June 2026. The highest on record is 97.
- What is Independent Jimmy's sire's record?
- Clovis Du Berlais (FR)'s progeny in our archive have won 9.3% of 771 runs since Apr 2021 (112 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on heavy going: 12.9% from 155. Weakest on good to soft going: 5.5% from 145.
- Who are Independent Jimmy's siblings?
- Out of Crystal Princess (IRE), Independent Jimmy (GB) has 7 other produce in our archive, 5 of them winners. Most wins: Crystal Glance (GB) (5). Highest grade won: Grade 3 (Harambe (GB)). The wins came over 1m6f–2m6½f. As at Nov 2026.