Horse profile
Jack The Giant (IRE)
by Giant's Causeway (USA) out of State Crystal (IRE) (High Estate)
24 runs · 19 courses · from May 2005
As at 28 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 9 Apr 2010 — 6,045 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Apr 2010 · 8th of 11
9 wins · 8 courses
Last raced off OR 153
KTB Profile
Jack The Giant (IRE) is 9 from 24, including a Grade 2 win. The biggest win we hold: the Stan James Wayward Lad Novices' Chase at Kempton (Dec 2006). Hasn't won since Nov 2008.
Based on 24 archived runs · updated 28 Oct 2026
- 9–24Wins / Runs
- 37.5%Strike rate
- 15 (62.5%)Placed
- +7.62£1 level staken=24 at SP
- 1.70Fair A/E n=24 · 1.48 incl. margin
- 156Highest OR
- 78dAvg 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 rating153↓ 3lb off peak
153
69–156
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
Giant's Causeway (USA)
Progeny in our archive have won 11.6% of 3,018 runs since Jan 2008 (320 horses).
Weakest on soft going: 7.1% from 394. Weakest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 8.3% from 422.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 39 | 3 | 7.7% | −3.9 | — |
| Good to Firm | 605 | 83 | 13.7% | +2.1 | 2 from 8 |
| Good | 655 | 67 | 10.2% | −1.4 | 5 from 12 |
| Good to Soft | 290 | 22 | 7.6% | −4 | 2 from 3 |
| Soft | 394 | 28 | 7.1% | −4.5 | 0 from 1 |
| Heavy | 158 | 20 | 12.7% | +1.1 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 877 | 126 | 14.4% | +2.8 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 27 | 5 | 18.5% | +6.9 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 595 | 73 | 12.3% | +0.7 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 736 | 89 | 12.1% | +0.5 | 1 from 7 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 846 | 107 | 12.6% | +1 | 0 from 2 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 422 | 35 | 8.3% | −3.3 | 4 from 9 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 202 | 19 | 9.4% | −2.2 | 4 from 5 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 123 | 11 | 8.9% | −2.7 | 0 from 1 |
| Over 3m | 67 | 10 | 14.9% | +3.3 | — |
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
State Crystal (IRE) (High Estate)
8 siblings in the archive, 5 winners — best of them Malakiya (IRE) (5 wins).
The wins came over 1m2f–3m1½f; the highest grade won is Class 3 (Malakiya (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malakiya (IRE) | 33 | 5 | 2m–3m1½f | Class 3 |
| Crystal Rock (IRE) | 29 | 2 | 1m2f–2m | Class 4 |
| Angels Guard Thee (IRE) | 5 | 1 | 1m4f | — |
| Mount Crystal (IRE) | 4 | 1 | 1m4f | Class 5 |
| No Truth (IRE) | 4 | 1 | 1m4f | Class 5 |
| Ripped (IRE) | 16 | 0 | — | — |
| Crystal Plum (IRE) | 5 | 0 | — | — |
| Napoleons Mistress (IRE) | 3 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 12 | 5 | 42% | +4.66 |
| Good to Firm | 8 | 2 | 25% | −2.95 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 2 | 67% | +6.91 |
| Soft | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 7 | 2 | 29% | +4.25 |
| Class 5 | 7 | 1 | 14% | −3.50 |
| Class 3 | 5 | 3 | 60% | +2.96 |
| Class 2 | 2 | 2 | 100% | +1.91 |
| Class 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% | +3.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aintree | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Cheltenham | 3 | 1 | 33% | +1.33 |
| Ascot | 2 | 2 | 100% | +3.25 |
| Leicester | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.91 |
| Kempton | 1 | 1 | 100% | +7.00 |
| Warwick | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.83 |
| Sandown | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.80 |
| Punchestown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newbury | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Market Rasen | 1 | 1 | 100% | +4.00 |
| Beverley | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Epsom Downs | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.50 |
| Redcar | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Haydock | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Pontefract | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Nottingham | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newmarket | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Doncaster | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Chester | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 9 | 4 | 44% | +5.88 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 7 | 1 | 14% | −3.50 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 5 | 4 | 80% | +8.24 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mick Fitzgerald | 10 | 6 | 60% | +8.12 |
| Tony Culhane | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Michael Hills | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Barry Geraghty | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.00 |
| Andrew Tinkler | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tom Doyle | 1 | 1 | 100% | +7.00 |
| Marcus Foley | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Willie Supple | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.50 |
| Oscar Urbina | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Dane O'Neill | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2008 | 2 | 2 | 100% | +1.91 |
| 2007 | 4 | 2 | 50% | +3.58 |
| 2006 | 7 | 4 | 57% | +9.63 |
| 2005 | 9 | 1 | 11% | −5.50 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 9 | 5 | 56% | +6.54 |
| Flat | 9 | 1 | 11% | −5.50 |
| Hurdle | 6 | 3 | 50% | +6.58 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 · 2 runs | |||||||||
| 09 Apr 10+22d | Aintree | John Smith's Melling Chase (Grade 1) | 8/11 | 30 | 11-10 | 153 | 110C | Barry Geraghty | 12/1 |
| 18 Mar 10+481d | Cheltenham | Ryanair Chase (Registered As The Festival Trophy Chase) (Grade 1) | 8/13 | 5 | 11-10 | 156 | 120A | Andrew Tinkler | 25/1 |
| 2008 · 2 runs | |||||||||
| 22 Nov 08+319d | Ascot | Carey Group Handicap Chase | 1/8 | 11-1 | 151 | 147B | Barry Geraghty | EvensF | |
| 08 Jan 08+17d | Leicester | Jelson Homes Quality House Builders Since 1889 Chase | 1/5 | 10-12 | 151 | 130B | Mick Fitzgerald | 10/11F | |
| 2007 · 4 runs | |||||||||
| 22 Dec 07+8d | Ascot | Ladbroke Handicap Hurdle (Listed) | 1/17 | 11-0 | 121 | 134C | Mick Fitzgerald | 9/4F | |
| 14 Dec 07+244d | Cheltenham | Cfr Group (Electrical & Mechanical Services) Handicap Hurdle | 1/11 | 11-1 | 121 | 129C | Mick Fitzgerald | 10/3 | |
| 14 Apr 07+32d | Aintree | John Smith's Maghull Novices' Chase (Grade 1) | 6/6 | 30 | 11-1 | 151 | 104C | Mick Fitzgerald | 6/1 |
| 13 Mar 07+76d | Cheltenham | Irish Independent Arkle Challenge Trophy Chase (Grade 1) | 3/13 | 1 | 11-2 | 147 | 131C | Mick Fitzgerald | 14/1 |
| 2006 · 7 runs | |||||||||
| 27 Dec 06+42d | Kempton | Stan James Wayward Lad Novices' Chase (Grade 2) | 1/6 | 10-13 | 147 | 136C | Tom Doyle | 7/1 | |
| 15 Nov 06+11d | Warwick | Highflyer Bloodstock Four Years Old Novices' Chase | 1/4 | 11-1 | 129 | 135C | Mick Fitzgerald | 5/6F | |
| 04 Nov 06+169d | Sandown | Hamptons International Beginners' Chase | 1/4 | 10-7 | 121 | 107C | Mick Fitzgerald | 4/5F | |
| 19 May 06+23d | Aintree | Intersky Bloodstock Handicap Hurdle | 2/10 | 6 | 10-12 | 120 | 114C | Marcus Foley | 4/1F |
| 26 Apr 06+53d | Punchestown | Aon/Barrett Bloodstock Insurances Hurdle | 3/25 | 2 | 11-7 | 120 | 125C | Mick Fitzgerald | 11/10F |
| 04 Mar 06+25d | Newbury | Vodafone Novices' Handicap Hurdle | 2/14 | shd | 10-13 | 108 | 136C | Mick Fitzgerald | 2/1F |
| 07 Feb 06+140d | Market Rasen | Justin Bounds' Juvenile Novices' Hurdle (Div 1) | 1/14 | 10-12 | 108 | 118C | Mick Fitzgerald | 4/1 | |
| 2005 · 9 runs | |||||||||
| 20 Sep 05+12d | Beverley | See You Again In 2006 Handicap | 4/9 | hd | 9-1 | 72 | 82C | Tony Culhane | 3/1 |
| 08 Sep 05+7d | Epsom Downs | Main Maiden Stakes | 1/6 | 9-0 | 69 | — | Willie Supple | 5/2 | |
| 01 Sep 05+21d | Redcar | Crab Maiden Stakes | 2/8 | 1¾ | 9-0 | 69 | — | Tony Culhane | 7/2 |
| 11 Aug 05+8d | Haydock | Lapwing Maiden Stakes | 2/8 | 2½ | 9-0 | 70 | — | Tony Culhane | 9/4 |
| 03 Aug 05+11d | Pontefract | Matty Bown Memorial Maiden Stakes | 4/10 | hd | 9-0 | 70 | 66C | Michael Hills | 4/1 |
| 23 Jul 05+35d | Nottingham | Rotary Club Of Wortley Centenary Classified Stakes | 3/7 | 1 | 9-0 | 70 | 78C | Oscar Urbina | 11/2 |
| 18 Jun 05+21d | Newmarket | Stanjamesuk.com Maiden Stakes | 4/11 | ½ | 9-0 | 72 | 78C | Dane O'Neill | 7/2 |
| 28 May 05+22d | Doncaster | Book Now For The St. Leger Handicap | 5/12 | nk | 8-7 | 74 | 59C | Michael Hills | 9/1 |
| 06 May 05 | Chester | Dee Stakes (Group 3) | 9/9 | 3 | 8-8 | — | 54C | Michael Hills | 33/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Jack The Giant won?
- Jack The Giant (IRE) won 9 of 24 archived starts between 2005 and 2010, a strike rate of 37.5%. Placed 15 times in total (62.5% of starts).
- Who trained Jack The Giant?
- Jack The Giant (IRE) was trained by Nicky Henderson on the most recent run on record, at Aintree on 9 April 2010.
- Who is Jack The Giant's sire?
- Jack The Giant (IRE) is by Giant's Causeway (USA) out of State Crystal (IRE), whose sire is High Estate.
- What going does Jack The Giant prefer?
- Jack The Giant (IRE) has the best record on good to soft going: 2 wins from 3 starts (66.7%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Jack The Giant's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 153, from the run on 9 April 2010. The highest on record is 156.
- What is Jack The Giant's sire's record?
- Giant's Causeway (USA)'s progeny in our archive have won 11.6% of 3,018 runs since Jan 2008 (320 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on soft going: 7.1% from 394. Weakest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 8.3% from 422.
- Who are Jack The Giant's siblings?
- Out of State Crystal (IRE), Jack The Giant (IRE) has 8 other produce in our archive, 5 of them winners. Most wins: Malakiya (IRE) (5). Highest grade won: Class 3 (Malakiya (IRE)). The wins came over 1m2f–3m1½f. As at Oct 2026.