Horse profile
Into Battle (IRE)
by Churchill (IRE) out of Madam Baroque (GB) (Royal Applause)
20 runs · 12 courses · from Oct 2023
As at 25 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
4 wins · 4 courses
Last run 4 Sep 2026 · 8th of 8
Last raced off OR 75
KTB Profile
Into Battle is a gelding with four wins from 20 starts on four different courses. He won a Class 4 handicap hurdle at Bangor-on-Dee over 1m5f – 2m on good ground off a mark of 105 in Jun 2026, having earlier taken a Class 4 handicap at Salisbury over 1m2f – 1m4f on good off 73 in Oct 2025. All three turf wins came on good going. He finished 8 of 8 at Kempton (AW) in Sep 2026 when last raced off OR 75, 30lb below the career-high mark. Typically ridden with patience, he was held up in three of five analysed runs.
Based on 20 archived runs · run-style from 15 commented runs since Aug 2024 · updated 25 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 30lb off peak
- 4–20Wins / Runs
- 20%Strike rate
- 6 (30%)Placed
- +7.50£1 level staken=20 at SP
- 1.46Fair A/E n=20 · 1.27 incl. margin
- 105Highest OR
- 55dAvg 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 rating75↓ 30lb off peak
75
73–105
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 100
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 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 8 | 100C | 93 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 3 | 99A | 89 | 1 run · — |
| Good to Firm | 3 | 95C | 91 | 1 run · — |
| Heavy | 1 | — | — | — |
| Soft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 9 | 100C | 95 | 1 run · — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 5 | 92B | 80 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
| 6f – 7f | 1 | — | — | — |
Jumps
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 3 | 110C | 100 | 3 runs · 110 / 100 |
| Good to Soft | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 3 | 110C | 100 | 3 runs · 110 / 100 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 20 figures from 20 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 15 analysed runs since Aug 2024
- Held up 8 (53%) · 1 win
- Prominent 4 (27%) · 0 wins
- Led 2 (13%) · 1 win
- Mid-division 1 (7%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 11% of 4,802 runs since Jan 2008 (459 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 9 | 1 | 11.1% | +0.1 | — |
| Good to Firm | 644 | 79 | 12.3% | +1.3 | 0 from 3 |
| Good | 1,376 | 165 | 12% | +1 | 3 from 11 |
| Good to Soft | 533 | 51 | 9.6% | −1.4 | 0 from 1 |
| Soft | 712 | 63 | 8.8% | −2.2 | 0 from 1 |
| Heavy | 225 | 19 | 8.4% | −2.6 | 0 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 1,303 | 150 | 11.5% | +0.5 | 1 from 3 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 146 | 17 | 11.6% | +0.6 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 1,301 | 145 | 11.1% | +0.1 | 0 from 1 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 1,121 | 119 | 10.6% | −0.4 | 2 from 5 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 1,301 | 138 | 10.6% | −0.4 | 1 from 9 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 644 | 80 | 12.4% | +1.4 | 1 from 4 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 245 | 28 | 11.4% | +0.4 | 0 from 1 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 44 | 1 | 2.3% | −8.7 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 25 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Madam Baroque (GB) (Royal Applause)
5 siblings in the archive, 0 winners.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parvenue Star (IRE) | 3 | 0 | — | — |
| Report (IRE) | 3 | 0 | — | — |
| Admiraloftheblue (IRE) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
| Sovereign Class (IRE) | 18 | 0 | — | — |
| Summer Sparkle (IRE) | 3 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 11 | 3 | 27% | +8.50 |
| Standard (AW) | 3 | 1 | 33% | +5.00 |
| Good to Firm | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Good to Soft | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Soft | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | 11 | 3 | 27% | +8.50 |
| Class 5 | 4 | 1 | 25% | +4.00 |
| Class 3 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Class 2 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Kempton (AW) | 3 | 1 | 33% | +5.00 |
| Haydock | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Epsom Downs | 2 | 1 | 50% | +7.00 |
| Bangor-on-Dee | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.50 |
| Aintree | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kempton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Salisbury | 1 | 1 | 100% | +6.00 |
| Pontefract | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Goodwood | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sandown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newmarket | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 9 | 1 | 11% | −2.00 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 5 | 2 | 40% | +12.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 4 | 1 | 25% | −0.50 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 6f – 7f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Dunne | 3 | 1 | 33% | +0.50 |
| Tom Marquand | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Luke Morris | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Kieran Shoemark | 2 | 1 | 50% | +5.00 |
| George Downing | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Saffie Osborne | 2 | 1 | 50% | +7.00 |
| Mason Paetel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ciaran Gethings | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Hector Crouch | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Hollie Doyle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Billy Loughnane | 1 | 1 | 100% | +7.00 |
| Ross Coakley | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 19 | 3 | 16% | +1.50 |
| Blinkers | 1 | 1 | 100% | +6.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 1 | 17% | −2.50 |
| 2025 | 6 | 1 | 17% | +1.00 |
| 2024 | 6 | 1 | 17% | +3.00 |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 50% | +6.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 16 | 3 | 19% | +8.00 |
| Hurdle | 4 | 1 | 25% | −0.50 |
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 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 04 Sep 26+43d | Kempton (AW) | Industry Leading In-play Markets At Unibet Handicap Stakes (London Stayers' Qualifier) Sluggish start - stayed at the back throughout - well held in 8th | 8/8 | 3¾ | 9-6 | 75 | 89A | 63A | Mason Paetel | 6/1 |
| 23 Jul 26+27d | Newbury | Rayner Bosch Car Service Handicap Stakes sluggish start - tracked the front pair - moved into second by halfway - driven approaching 3f out - roused but slipped back 2f out and dropped away | 3/4 | 3½ | 9-9 | 75 | 95C | 75B | Luke Morris | 9/4 |
| 26 Jun 26+42d | Bangor-on-Dee | Rachel Jones Memorial Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Set the pace from the off - pushed along after the second-last - allowed to coast home clear | 1/4 | 12-0 | 105 | 110C | 138B | Robert Dunne | 5/2 | |
| 15 May 26+53d | Aintree | Inkerman London Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Up with the front group - clipped heels at the opening fence - moved into third 5th - driven after 2 out and in trouble when blundered at the last - dropped away on the run-in to finish third | 3/6 | 10 | 11-2 | — | 95A | 117B | Ciaran Gethings | 16/1 |
| 23 Mar 26+68d | Kempton | Virgin Bet Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Settled towards the back early - moved into contention after 3 out - pushed along approaching 2 out and moved into second - stayed on to the line but unable to trouble winner | 2/10 | 6 | 11-6 | — | 100A | 120A | Robert Dunne | 25/1 |
| 14 Jan 26+104d | Newbury | BOYLE Sports Home Of Early Payout Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div 1) Took strong hold early - settled at back of field - pressed for effort before 3 out and dropped away well beaten | 10/11 | 36 | 11-2 | — | 34C | 103C | Robert Dunne | 40/1 |
| 2025 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 02 Oct 25+27d | Salisbury | PKF Francis Clark Handicap Settled at back early - made ground into contention 3f out - driven up to second 2f out - challenged the front-runner approaching the last furlong and edged right into opponent - got up close home to win | 1/6 | 9-4 | 73 | 99A | 83B | Kieran Shoemark | 6/1 | |
| 05 Sep 25+49d | Haydock | Betfair Exchange Handicap Settled at the back early - nudged into contention 3f out then pushed along - stayed on inside the final furlong but never a threat - finished fourth | 4/11 | 5½ | 10-2 | 75 | 94A | 79A | Kieran Shoemark | 18/5 |
| 18 Jul 25+27d | Pontefract | Pontefract Ladies Day Wednesday 6th August Handicap Slow to stride - held up in the back half of the field - nudged forward from 2f out but always beyond reach | 6/8 | hd | 9-8 | 77 | 92B | 77A | George Downing | 11/1 |
| 21 Jun 25+36d | Haydock | Watch On Racing TV Grassroots Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Held up at back - moved to outside approaching 3f out and asked for effort - failed to make headway to finish sixth | 6/8 | 3½ | 9-3 | 79 | 96B | 70A | George Downing | 10/3F |
| 16 May 25+20d | Newbury | Titan Wealth Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Checked hard and steered left at the off - settled towards the back - made ground under pressure with 2f remaining and drifted left - moved through wide inside the final furlong - fifth at the line making no further progress | 5/14 | 1¾ | 9-1 | 80 | 100C | 81A | Hector Crouch | 8/1 |
| 26 Apr 25+209d | Haydock | Free Bet With Unibet Betbuilder Rebound Handicap (GBBPlus Race) (Div 1) Settled midfield early - asked for effort with over 2f left and drifted left as others went by - kept drifting left but ran on inside the final furlong - lacked the speed to get involved in the finish | 4/9 | ½ | 9-9 | 80 | 88A | 88A | Tom Marquand | 11/5F |
| 2024 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 29 Sep 24+32d | Epsom Downs | Betfred Farewell Tom Sammes Handicap Sat close to pace early - driven and dropped back 3f out - faded from 2f out - finished sixth | 6/8 | 2¾ | 9-5 | 81 | 80A | 77A | Tom Marquand | 7/2 |
| 28 Aug 24+27d | Kempton (AW) | Try Unibet's New Acca Boosts Handicap Went straight to the front - lost the advantage after 3f - driven up to challenge into the last two furlongs - stayed on but couldn't quicken close home finishing third | 3/8 | 2 | 9-6 | 82 | 99A | 83A | Tom Marquand | 10/3 |
| 01 Aug 24+47d | Goodwood | Coral Kincsem Handicap Went forward eagerly early holding a spot behind the front group - dropped away and settled towards the back - unable to challenge thereafter - finished ninth well beaten | 9/10 | 1¼ | 8-5 | 83 | 82A | 65A | Hollie Doyle | 7/1 |
| 15 Jun 24+28d | Sandown | Download The BetMGM App Handicap | 3/7 | shd | 9-7 | 82 | 91A | 83A | Saffie Osborne | 2/1F |
| 18 May 24+25d | Newbury | Trade Nation London Gold Cup Handicap (Heritage Handicap) | 5/13 | ½ | 8-6 | 82 | 72C | 87A | Luke Morris | 40/1 |
| 23 Apr 24+167d | Epsom Downs | Weatherbys Digital Solutions Novice Stakes (GBB Race) | 1/8 | 9-5 | — | 28B | 87A | Saffie Osborne | 8/1 | |
| 2023 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 08 Nov 23+14d | Kempton (AW) | Unibet Horserace Betting Operator Of The Year Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 1) | 1/14 | 9-7 | — | 65B | 80A | Billy Loughnane | 7/1 | |
| 25 Oct 23 | Newmarket | Join Racing TV Now Novice Stakes | 5/12 | ½ | 9-2 | — | 81A | 71A | Ross Coakley | 50/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Into Battle won?
- Into Battle (IRE) won 4 of 20 archived starts between 2023 and 2026, a strike rate of 20%. Placed 6 times in total (30% of starts).
- Who trains Into Battle?
- Into Battle (IRE) is trained by Robert Stephens, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 4 September 2026.
- Who is Into Battle's sire?
- Into Battle (IRE) is by Churchill (IRE) out of Madam Baroque (GB), whose sire is Royal Applause.
- What going does Into Battle prefer?
- Into Battle (IRE) has the best record on standard (aw) going: 1 win from 3 starts (33.3%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Into Battle's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 75, from the run on 4 September 2026. The highest on record is 105.
- What is Into Battle's sire's record?
- Churchill (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 11% of 4,802 runs since Jan 2008 (459 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Into Battle's siblings?
- Out of Madam Baroque (GB), Into Battle (IRE) has 5 other produce in our archive, 0 of them winners. As at Oct 2026.