Horse profile
James Du Berlais (FR)
by Muhtathir (GB) out of King's Daughter (FR) (King's Theatre)
34 runs · 10 courses · from May 2019
As at 1 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
Won last time out
7 wins · 4 courses
Last run 28 Feb 2026 · 1st of 4
Last raced off OR 156
KTB Profile
James Du Berlais (FR) is 7 from 34, including a Grade 2 win. All seven wins came over 2m1f–2m4f, with three on heavy ground and four on soft. He won last time out in the BOYLE Sports Webster Cup Chase at Navan off an official rating of 156.
Based on 34 archived runs · run-style from 9 commented runs since Dec 2024 · updated 1 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
Typically held up
- 7–34Wins / Runs
- 20.6%Strike rate
- 17 (50%)Placed
- −1.15£1 level staken=34 at SP
- 1.22Fair A/E n=34 · 1.02 incl. margin
- 160Highest OR
- 75dAvg 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 rating156↓ 4lb off peak
156
148–160
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 119
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 1 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 13 | 119B | 89 | — |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 59B | 55 | 1 run · — |
| Heavy | 2 | 112C | 102 | 2 runs · 112 / 102 |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 1 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 11 | 119B | 84 | 1 run · — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 6 | 112C | 86 | 2 runs · 112 / 102 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1 | — | — | — |
Of 22 runs looked at, 4 have no figure: obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (3) · did not complete (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 18 figures from 22 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 9 analysed runs since Dec 2024
- Held up 5 (56%) · 1 win
- Prominent 3 (33%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 1 (11%) · 1 win
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Muhtathir (GB)
Progeny in our archive have won 11.3% of 4,714 runs since Jan 2008 (494 horses).
Weakest on standard (aw) going: 7.9% from 967.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −11.3 | — |
| Good to Firm | 129 | 13 | 10.1% | −1.2 | — |
| Good | 901 | 117 | 13% | +1.7 | — |
| Good to Soft | 657 | 62 | 9.4% | −1.9 | 0 from 4 |
| Soft | 1,396 | 179 | 12.8% | +1.5 | 4 from 22 |
| Heavy | 659 | 83 | 12.6% | +1.3 | 3 from 8 |
| Standard (AW) | 967 | 76 | 7.9% | −3.4 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 34 | 3 | 8.8% | −2.5 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 505 | 43 | 8.5% | −2.8 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 950 | 90 | 9.5% | −1.8 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 949 | 86 | 9.1% | −2.2 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 725 | 97 | 13.4% | +2.1 | 0 from 1 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 1,167 | 155 | 13.3% | +2 | 6 from 20 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 319 | 43 | 13.5% | +2.2 | 1 from 13 |
| Over 3m | 65 | 14 | 21.5% | +10.2 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 31 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
King's Daughter (FR) (King's Theatre)
9 siblings in the archive, 6 winners — best of them Goliath Du Berlais (FR) (7 wins).
The wins came over 2m–2m7f; the highest grade won is Grade 1 (Goliath Du Berlais (FR)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goliath Du Berlais (FR) | 12 | 7 | 2m1½f–2m6f | Grade 1 |
| William Du Berlais (FR) | 29 | 5 | 2m–2m7f | — |
| Brother Du Berlais (FR) | 5 | 2 | 2m2f–2m5½f | Class 2 |
| Son Du Berlais (FR) | 4 | 2 | 2m1½f–2m2½f | Class 4 |
| Queen Du Berlais (FR) | 10 | 2 | 2m1½f–2m6f | Grade 3 |
| David Du Berlais (FR) | 3 | 1 | 2m2f | Listed |
| Sister Du Berlais (FR) | 3 | 0 | — | — |
| Hercule Du Berlais (FR) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Ragnar Du Berlais (FR) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 22 | 4 | 18% | −6.45 |
| Heavy | 8 | 3 | 38% | +9.30 |
| Good to Soft | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Class 2 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auteuil (FR) | 11 | 4 | 36% | +0.60 |
| Punchestown | 5 | 1 | 20% | +3.00 |
| Leopardstown | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Cheltenham | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Thurles | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Ascot | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Aintree | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 2 | 1 | 50% | −0.75 |
| Navan | 1 | 1 | 100% | +11.00 |
| Compiegne (FR) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 20 | 6 | 30% | +11.60 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 13 | 1 | 8% | −11.75 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daryl Jacob | 11 | 1 | 9% | −9.75 |
| Ludovic Philipperon | 10 | 4 | 40% | +1.60 |
| J J Slevin | 6 | 2 | 33% | +14.00 |
| Paul Townend | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Danny Mullins | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Danny Gilligan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Brian Hayes | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Alain De Chitray | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Geoffrey Re | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 20 | 5 | 25% | −7.15 |
| Tongue tie | 13 | 2 | 15% | +7.00 |
| Hood + tongue tie | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | 50% | +10.00 |
| 2025 | 6 | 1 | 17% | +2.00 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2023 | 7 | 1 | 14% | −5.75 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2020 | 7 | 3 | 43% | +1.80 |
| 2019 | 5 | 1 | 20% | −2.20 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 20 | 3 | 15% | +1.25 |
| Hurdle | 14 | 4 | 29% | −2.40 |
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 | ||||||||||
| 28 Feb 26+41d | Navan | BOYLE Sports Webster Cup Chase (Grade 2) Settled in mid-division early - made progress into contention 3 out - moved smoothly to dispute the lead 2 out - hit the front approaching the last - pushed clear to assert and stay on strongly for the win | 1/4 | 11-3 | 156 | 112C | 146B | J J Slevin | 11/1 | |
| 18 Jan 26+29d | Thurles | Horse & Jockey Hotel Chase (Grade 2) Held up towards the back - up to 4th 4 out then found space to move into 2nd early in the straight - driven approaching the last but unable to threaten the winner - stayed on same stride to finish second | 2/5 | 12 | 11-3 | 158 | — | 144B | Danny Mullins | 9/4 |
| 2025 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 20 Dec 25+27d | Ascot | Howden Graduation Chase (GBB Race) Held up at the back - pushed along and made progress 2 out - unable to quicken after the last - finished third | 3/3 | 1¾ | 11-10 | 160 | 55C | 139C | J J Slevin | 15/2 |
| 23 Nov 25+207d | Punchestown | John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase (Grade 1) Held up at back - crept into midfield past the 11th - unable to make headway 4 out - finished off the pace over the last two | 6/10 | 2¼ | 11-12 | 159 | 92C | 136C | Danny Gilligan | 50/1 |
| 30 Apr 25+26d | Punchestown | Colm Quinn BMW Handicap Chase (Grade 3) Settled towards the back early - made ground into contention approaching 3 out - up into 4th and going smoothly before 2 out then hit the front at the last - stayed on strongly to the line without any pressure | 1/14 | 11-11 | 150 | 97B | 160A | J J Slevin | 7/1 | |
| 04 Apr 25+33d | Aintree | Randox Supporting Prostate Cancer UK Topham Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Held up early - improved from 14th - moved up to challenge front group before 2 out - pressed approaching the turn but couldn't quicken in the final 110yds | 5/30 | 1¼ | 11-8 | 152 | 59B | 151A | J J Slevin | 10/1 |
| 02 Mar 25+28d | Leopardstown | QuinnBet Handicap Chase (Listed) Handy early - hit front at 2nd - jumped awkwardly at 5th and lost lead - regained advantage after 6th but surrendered it before last - slipped to third late on - soon lost touch and beaten well | 5/13 | ½ | 11-12 | 151 | 119B | 145A | J J Slevin | 14/1 |
| 02 Feb 25+43d | Leopardstown | O'Driscolls Irish Whiskey Leopardstown Handicap Chase (Grade 3) Racing handy early - poor error 1st - clipped by rival 8th - driven along in 5th before fading late | 11/16 | 5½ | 11-12 | 152 | 91C | 129C | J J Slevin | 11/1 |
| 2024 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 21 Dec 24+234d | Ascot | Howden Graduation Chase (GBB Race) Settled with strong grip early - tracked leader in second - driven up before final two furlongs - held that position but couldn't threaten and stayed on same pace to finish third | 3/4 | 3½ | 11-7 | 155 | 44C | 129C | Daryl Jacob | 2/1 |
| 01 May 24+19d | Punchestown | HSS Hire Handicap Chase (Grade 3) | F/17 | — | 11-12 | 152 | — | — | Paul Townend | 7/2 |
| 12 Apr 24+29d | Aintree | Randox Supports Race Against Dementia Topham Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) | 2/24 | 1 | 11-10 | 151 | 71B | 161A | Paul Townend | 6/1 |
| 14 Mar 24+39d | Cheltenham | TrustATrader Plate Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) | 7/21 | 1 | 12-0 | 152 | 68B | 145A | Daryl Jacob | 12/1 |
| 04 Feb 24+39d | Leopardstown | O'Driscolls Irish Whiskey Leopardstown Handicap Chase (Grade 3) | 3/25 | 2¼ | 11-0 | 149 | 110B | 148A | Daryl Jacob | 4/1F |
| 2023 · 7 runs | ||||||||||
| 27 Dec 23+27d | Leopardstown | Paddy Power Chase (Extended Handicap Chase) (0-150) (Listed) | 4/27 | ¾ | 11-11 | 148 | — | 145A | Daryl Jacob | 12/1 |
| 30 Nov 23+219d | Thurles | Make Your Best Bet At BetVictor Chase (Listed) | 4/6 | 8½ | 11-4 | 148 | 84B | 133B | Daryl Jacob | 6/1 |
| 25 Apr 23+16d | Punchestown | Dooley Insurance Group Champion Novice Chase (Grade 1) | 3/6 | 6½ | 11-10 | 148 | 89B | 136B | Daryl Jacob | 12/1 |
| 09 Apr 23+24d | Fairyhouse | WilllowWarm Gold Cup Novice Chase (Grade 1) | 4/8 | 18 | 11-10 | 149 | 66A | 128B | Daryl Jacob | 12/1 |
| 16 Mar 23+39d | Cheltenham | Turners Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (Registered As The Golden Miller) (GBB Race) | 6/7 | ½ | 11-7 | 151 | 80A | 137A | Daryl Jacob | 16/1 |
| 05 Feb 23+35d | Leopardstown | Ladbrokes Novice Chase (grade 1) | 6/6 | 16 | 11-10 | — | 77C | 120C | Daryl Jacob | 7/2 |
| 01 Jan 23+612d | Fairyhouse | McInerney Beginners Chase | 1/6 | 11-12 | — | 101A | 148B | Daryl Jacob | 1/4F | |
| 2021 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 29 Apr 21+44d | Punchestown | Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle (Grade 1) | 2/14 | 9 | 11-11 | 155 | — | 146A | Brian Hayes | 16/1 |
| 16 Mar 21+121d | Cheltenham | Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy (Grade 1) (GBB Race) | 9/10 | 6 | 11-10 | 160 | 95C | 115C | Daryl Jacob | 14/1 |
| 2020 · 7 runs | ||||||||||
| 15 Nov 20+28d | Auteuil (FR) | Prix Renaud du Vivier (Hurdle) (4yo) (Turf) | 2/7 | shd | 10-8 | — | — | — | Ludovic Philipperon | 2/5F |
| 18 Oct 20+22d | Auteuil (FR) | Prix Pierre de Lassus (Hurdle) (4yo) (Turf) | 1/10 | 10-8 | — | — | — | Ludovic Philipperon | 6/4F | |
| 26 Sep 20+75d | Auteuil (FR) | Prix de Maisons-Laffitte (Hurdle) (4yo) (Turf) | 2/7 | 1 | 10-8 | — | — | — | Ludovic Philipperon | 6/5F |
| 13 Jul 20+30d | Auteuil (FR) | Prix Questarabad (Hurdle) (4yo) (Turf) | 1/7 | 10-4 | — | — | — | Ludovic Philipperon | 3/1 | |
| 13 Jun 20+28d | Compiegne (FR) | Prix Alain du Breil - Course de Haies de Printemps des Quatre (Hurdle) (4yo) (Turf) | 2/5 | hd | 10-8 | — | — | — | Ludovic Philipperon | 13/5 |
| 16 May 20+70d | Auteuil (FR) | Prix le Guales de Mezaubran (Hurdle) (Listed Handicap) (4yo) (Turf) | 1/17 | 10-10 | — | — | — | Ludovic Philipperon | 13/10F | |
| 07 Mar 20+104d | Auteuil (FR) | Prix Univers II (Hurdle) (Listed Handicap) (4yo) (Turf) | 2/16 | 3 | 11-0 | — | — | — | Ludovic Philipperon | 5/2F |
| 2019 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 24 Nov 19+22d | Auteuil (FR) | Prix Fifrelet (Hurdle) (Listed Handicap) (3yo) (Turf) | 1/8 | 9-13 | — | — | — | Ludovic Philipperon | 9/5F | |
| 02 Nov 19+20d | Auteuil (FR) | Prix Robert Weill (Hurdle) (Listed Handicap) (3yo) (Turf) | 2/11 | 1½ | 9-13 | — | — | — | Ludovic Philipperon | 22/1 |
| 13 Oct 19+103d | Auteuil (FR) | Prix le Parisien (Hurdle) (Handicap) (3yo) (Turf) | 6/15 | 4½ | 9-11 | — | — | — | Ludovic Philipperon | 21/1 |
| 02 Jul 19+53d | Auteuil (FR) | Prix Frascati (Hurdle) (Conditions) (3yo Colts & Geldings) (Turf) | 9/9 | 12 | 10-6 | — | — | — | Alain De Chitray | 13/1 |
| 10 May 19 | Auteuil (FR) | Prix de Pouilly (Hurdle) (Conditions) (3yo Colts & Geldings) (Turf) | F/15 | — | 10-6 | — | — | — | Geoffrey Re | 12/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has James Du Berlais won?
- James Du Berlais (FR) won 7 of 34 archived starts between 2019 and 2026, a strike rate of 20.6%. Placed 17 times in total (50% of starts).
- Who trains James Du Berlais?
- James Du Berlais (FR) is trained by W P Mullins, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 28 February 2026.
- Who is James Du Berlais's sire?
- James Du Berlais (FR) is by Muhtathir (GB) out of King's Daughter (FR), whose sire is King's Theatre.
- What going does James Du Berlais prefer?
- James Du Berlais (FR) has the best record on heavy going: 3 wins from 8 starts (37.5%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is James Du Berlais's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 156, from the run on 28 February 2026. The highest on record is 160.
- What is James Du Berlais's sire's record?
- Muhtathir (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 11.3% of 4,714 runs since Jan 2008 (494 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on standard (aw) going: 7.9% from 967.
- Who are James Du Berlais's siblings?
- Out of King's Daughter (FR), James Du Berlais (FR) has 9 other produce in our archive, 6 of them winners. Most wins: Goliath Du Berlais (FR) (7). Highest grade won: Grade 1 (Goliath Du Berlais (FR)). The wins came over 2m–2m7f. As at Nov 2026.