Horse profile
Josh The Boss (GB)
by Yorgunnabelucky (USA) out of Bonsai (IRE) (Woodman)
25 runs · 14 courses · from Dec 2022
As at 7 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
Won last time out
7 wins · 6 courses
Last run 7 Nov 2026 · 1st of 11
Last raced off OR 129
KTB Profile
Typically ridden prominently in 7 of 12 analysed runs — Josh The Boss (GB) is 7 from 25. Won last time out at Aintree (Class 2).
Based on 25 archived runs · run-style from 12 commented runs since Oct 2024 · updated 7 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
Typically prominent
- 7–25Wins / Runs
- 28%Strike rate
- 9 (36%)Placed
- +42.25£1 level staken=24 at SP
- 1.55Fair A/E n=24 · 1.34 incl. margin
- 133Highest OR
- 35dBetween runs (median)longest 210 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.
Official rating129↓ 4lb off peak
129
124–133
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 99
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 7 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 7 | 148B | 123 | — |
| Good to Soft | 4 | 131B | 90 | 2 runs · 99 / 90 |
| Soft | 4 | 125B | 106.5 | 2 runs · 100 / 92 |
| Good to Firm | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 7 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 9 | 131B | 99 | 4 runs · 100 / 97.5 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 4 | 148B | 129.5 | 1 run · — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 3 | 115B | 114 | — |
Of 25 runs looked at, 9 have no figure: did not complete (4) · race clock stored as 0 (stranded; re-scored when it lands) (2) · obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (2) · not enough races on the card to set the day (under 4) (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 16 figures from 25 runs · as at 7 Nov 2026 · 1 recent figure provisional (may move for 7 days) · 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.
The forward record. KTB’s figures on this horse since 14 Oct 2026: fastest on KTB Speed in 1 run (won 0) · to 14 Oct 2026. Each pick was the figure’s choice before the off, settled against the result the next morning; “did not run” is counted apart. GB and Irish races since 5 Oct 2026.
Run style from 12 analysed runs since Oct 2024
- Prominent 7 (58%) · 2 wins
- Led 5 (42%) · 1 win
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 11.2% of 1,083 runs since Jun 2016 (97 horses).
Strongest over 2m1f – 2m4f (all codes): 14.4% from 257.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 2 | 0 | 0% | −11.2 | — |
| Good to Firm | 73 | 4 | 5.5% | −5.7 | 0 from 1 |
| Good | 355 | 44 | 12.4% | +1.2 | 2 from 8 |
| Good to Soft | 218 | 23 | 10.6% | −0.6 | 2 from 8 |
| Soft | 209 | 23 | 11% | −0.2 | 3 from 6 |
| Heavy | 91 | 13 | 14.3% | +3.1 | 0 from 2 |
| Standard (AW) | 135 | 14 | 10.4% | −0.8 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 5 | 0 | 0% | −11.2 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 68 | 5 | 7.4% | −3.8 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 57 | 2 | 3.5% | −7.7 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 127 | 16 | 12.6% | +1.4 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 367 | 41 | 11.2% | 0 | 1 from 5 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 257 | 37 | 14.4% | +3.2 | 5 from 15 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 165 | 16 | 9.7% | −1.5 | 1 from 4 |
| Over 3m | 37 | 4 | 10.8% | −0.4 | 0 from 1 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jun 2016 · as at 7 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Bonsai (IRE) (Woodman)
4 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Royal Bonsai (GB) (4 wins).
The wins came over 2m–2m1f; the highest grade won is Grade 2 (Royal Bonsai (GB)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Bonsai (GB) | 19 | 4 | 2m–2m1f | Grade 2 |
| Bonsai Bay (GB) | 7 | 0 | — | — |
| Notional Demand (GB) | 7 | 0 | — | — |
| Queens Forester (GB) | 4 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 8 | 2 | 25% | +11.50 |
| Good | 8 | 2 | 25% | +0.00 |
| Soft | 6 | 3 | 50% | +33.75 |
| Heavy | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Good to Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 2 | 7 | 2 | 29% | +12.50 |
| Class 3 | 7 | 3 | 43% | −0.25 |
| Class 1 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Class 5 | 3 | 1 | 33% | +31.00 |
| Class 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% | +5.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aintree | 5 | 2 | 40% | +5.00 |
| Newbury | 3 | 1 | 33% | −2.00 |
| Doncaster | 3 | 1 | 33% | +0.25 |
| Warwick | 2 | 1 | 50% | +5.00 |
| Chepstow | 2 | 1 | 50% | +10.00 |
| Kempton | 2 | 1 | 50% | +32.00 |
| Wetherby | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newcastle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Haydock | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ascot | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Exeter | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sandown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Bangor-on-Dee | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wincanton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 15 | 5 | 33% | +11.25 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 5 | 1 | 20% | +29.00 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 4 | 1 | 25% | +3.00 |
| Over 3m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tongue tie | 24 | 7 | 29% | +43.25 |
| None | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 1 | 17% | +1.50 |
| 2025 | 7 | 2 | 29% | −2.75 |
| 2024 | 5 | 1 | 20% | +7.00 |
| 2023 | 6 | 3 | 50% | +37.50 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 11 | 3 | 27% | +10.50 |
| Chase | 10 | 3 | 30% | +1.75 |
| NH Flat | 4 | 1 | 25% | +30.00 |
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 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 07 Nov 26+24d | Aintree | Play Lucky Stable With William Hill Handicap Steeple Chase (GBB Race) Up with the pace early - joined for front spot 3rd - sole front-runner from 11th - a length up 3 out and holding 2 out - pushed along and two lengths in front approaching the last - kept on strongly to win | 1/11 | 10-5 | 129 | 99B | 138A | Mr Jamie Neild | 13/2 | |
| 14 Oct 26+186d | Wetherby | Bobby Renton Handicap Steeple Chase (GBB Race) Made the running - collared by a nose-width margin at the 10th - stayed close to the new front runner - ridden 4 out - found little approaching the last and finished second | 2/4 | 2 | 11-0 | 130 | 96C | 121C | Mr Jamie Neild | 6/4F |
| 11 Apr 26+42d | Aintree | William Hill Handicap Chase (Registered As The Freebooter Handicap Chase) (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Raced close up early - still in touch in fourth - hit a flat spot three out and lost ground soon after - eased and pulled up before the last | PU/13 | — | 10-7 | 131 | — | — | Mr Jamie Neild | 20/1 |
| 28 Feb 26+7d | Newbury | BetVictor Greatwood Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Fought for control early - travelled with the pack before fading after the 11th - eased out of contention approaching four out | PU/11 | — | 10-5 | 132 | — | — | Mr Jamie Neild | 7/1 |
| 21 Feb 26+28d | Newcastle | Virgin Bet Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Shared front spot early - hit the front from the 3rd before losing command approaching 3 out - stayed on strongly from the final flight to finish second | 2/7 | 2 | 10-13 | 132 | 81B | 125B | Mr Jamie Neild | 5/2F |
| 24 Jan 26+29d | Doncaster | Virgin Bet Great Yorkshire Chase (Premier Handicap Chase) (GBB Race) Set the pace early - dropped back after the 4th and again past the 11th - rallied under pressure 4 out - faded once more approaching 3 out to finish sixth | 6/8 | 8 | 10-13 | 133 | 84A | 106B | Mr Jamie Neild | 7/1 |
| 2025 · 7 runs | ||||||||||
| 26 Dec 25+27d | Aintree | William Hill Racing Bet Builder Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Set the pace from the off - asked for effort after 2 out - challenged hard after the last and edged out close home for 2nd | 2/5 | 1½ | 10-6 | 132 | — | 126C | Mr Jamie Neild | 9/4F |
| 29 Nov 25+23d | Doncaster | Alan Wood Plumbing & Heating Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Set the pace from the off - pressed for effort three from home - powered clear to the line | 1/4 | 11-1 | 125 | 100C | 141B | Mr Jamie Neild | 9/4 | |
| 06 Nov 25+2d | Newbury | Cheltenham Festival Specials Live At BetVictor 'Chasing Excellence' Beginners' Chase (GBB Race) Only runner - strode home unchallenged - passed the post alone | 1/1 | 10-12 | 125 | — | 117C | Mr Jamie Neild | — | |
| 04 Nov 25+24d | Warwick | Stan Mellor Memorial 'Chasing Excellence' Beginners' Chase (GBB Race) Sat close to leader - pressed for effort before final two furlongs - stayed on without getting closer - finished second | 2/2 | 1½ | 10-12 | 125 | 55C | 118C | Mr Jamie Neild | 11/10 |
| 11 Oct 25+210d | Chepstow | Wasdell Group Silver Trophy Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Disputed pace early before hitting front 3rd - knocked off stride by a loose horse and lost command before 2 out - dropped away fast approaching last - eventually finished 8th | 8/14 | 3 | 10-2 | 127 | 124B | 116A | Mr Jamie Neild | 9/4F |
| 15 Mar 25+35d | Kempton | Virgin Bet Best Odds Daily Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Sent forward to set the pace - urged on and overtaken approaching the straight - dropped away rapidly before the second-last and beaten well into eighth | 8/10 | 2¾ | 11-0 | 129 | 123A | 106A | Mr Jamie Neild | 15/2 |
| 08 Feb 25+77d | Newbury | William Hill Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Raced close to the pace - jumped awkwardly in 5th three out - lost touch and pulled up | PU/17 | — | 10-8 | 131 | — | — | Mr Jamie Neild | 18/1 |
| 2024 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 23 Nov 24+42d | Haydock | Betfair Racing Podcasts Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Close up with leader until before 3 out - dropped back 2 out - faded quickly late to finish 9th | 9/14 | shd | 11-1 | 131 | 125B | 119A | Mr Jamie Neild | 3/1F |
| 12 Oct 24+182d | Chepstow | Wasdell Group Silver Trophy Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Handy early - hit front before 2nd and stayed there throughout - driven clear approaching last - powered away on the run-in - never troubled - won going away | 1/17 | 10-7 | 124 | 131B | 141A | Mr Jamie Neild | 11/1 | |
| 13 Apr 24+20d | Aintree | Turners Mersey Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) | 8/8 | 24 | 11-7 | 126 | 72C | 116C | Mr Jamie Neild | 80/1 |
| 24 Mar 24+42d | Ascot | Colts And Fillies Handicap Hurdle | 4/8 | 2¼ | 10-11 | 127 | 136A | 116A | Mr Jamie Neild | 17/2 |
| 11 Feb 24+65d | Exeter | TrustATrader Apply Today British Studs EBF 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 5/8 | 9½ | 11-10 | 128 | — | 107A | Mr Jamie Neild | 7/4 |
| 2023 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 08 Dec 23+27d | Sandown | Betfair Beacons Winter Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race) | UR/5 | — | 11-2 | 128 | — | — | Mr Jamie Neild | 15/2 |
| 11 Nov 23+37d | Aintree | BoyleSports Supports Safer Gambling Week EBF 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 1/7 | 10-12 | — | — | 129A | Mr Jamie Neild | 6/4F | |
| 05 Oct 23+166d | Warwick | Hazelton Mountford Insurance Brokers Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) | 1/6 | 10-9 | — | 148B | 126B | Mr Jamie Neild | 6/1 | |
| 22 Apr 23+35d | Bangor-on-Dee | tote 'Wrexham FC Good Luck Tonight' 'Junior' NH Flat Race (GBB Race) (Div 1) | 4/9 | hd | 11-0 | — | 114A | 115A | Mr Jamie Neild | 9/2 |
| 18 Mar 23+49d | Kempton | Virgin Bet 'Junior' NH Flat Race (GBB Race) | 1/17 | 10-7 | — | 113B | 124A | Mr Jamie Neild | 33/1 | |
| 28 Jan 23+58d | Doncaster | Good Luck Beep Beep Burrow Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) | 4/13 | 1½ | 9-10 | — | 115B | 105A | Mr Jamie Neild | 40/1 |
| 2022 · 1 run | ||||||||||
| 01 Dec 22 | Wincanton | Kingwell Farm 24 Sleeps To Go 'Junior' NH Flat Race (GBB Race) | 10/12 | 4½ | 10-7 | — | — | 82A | Mr Jamie Neild | 14/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Josh The Boss won?
- Josh The Boss (GB) won 7 of 25 archived starts between 2022 and 2026, a strike rate of 28%. Placed 9 times in total (36% of starts).
- Who trains Josh The Boss?
- Josh The Boss (GB) is trained by Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 7 November 2026.
- Who is Josh The Boss's sire?
- Josh The Boss (GB) is by Yorgunnabelucky (USA) out of Bonsai (IRE), whose sire is Woodman.
- What going does Josh The Boss prefer?
- Josh The Boss (GB) has the best record on soft going: 3 wins from 6 starts (50%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Josh The Boss's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 129, from the run on 7 November 2026. The highest on record is 133.
- What is Josh The Boss's sire's record?
- Yorgunnabelucky (USA)'s progeny in our archive have won 11.2% of 1,083 runs since Jun 2016 (97 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest over 2m1f – 2m4f (all codes): 14.4% from 257.
- Who are Josh The Boss's siblings?
- Out of Bonsai (IRE), Josh The Boss (GB) has 4 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Royal Bonsai (GB) (4). Highest grade won: Grade 2 (Royal Bonsai (GB)). The wins came over 2m–2m1f. As at Nov 2026.