Horse profile
King's Threshold (IRE)
by Yeats (IRE) out of Pearl Buttons (GB) (Alflora)
23 runs · 12 courses · from Dec 2021
As at 25 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
6 wins · 5 courses
Last run 2 May 2026 · 4th of 6
Last raced off OR 136
KTB Profile
King's Threshold is a gelding with six wins from 23 starts on turf, four of them over 2m5f – 3m. He won the Coral Mandarin Handicap Chase at Newbury over 3m on good ground off 131 in Dec 2025 and has also scored at Warwick, Huntingdon and Ascot. Ridden with patience in most of his races, he finished fourth of six in the Class 2 Staffordshire Plate Handicap Chase at Uttoxeter in May 2026 off an official rating of 136.
Based on 23 archived runs · run-style from 11 commented runs since Nov 2024 · updated 25 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
Typically held up
- 6–23Wins / Runs
- 26.1%Strike rate
- 11 (47.8%)Placed
- +7.87£1 level staken=23 at SP
- 1.72Fair A/E n=23 · 1.48 incl. margin
- 137Highest OR
- 72dAvg 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 rating136↓ 1lb off peak
136
114–137
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
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 →
Jumps
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 12 | 128B | 86 | 4 runs · 95 / 76.5 |
| Good to Soft | 5 | 130A | 88 | 1 run · — |
| Soft | 3 | 115A | 102 | — |
| Heavy | 2 | 176C | 132.5 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 11 | 130A | 88 | 2 runs · 95 / 91.5 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 6 | 128B | 95.5 | — |
| Over 3m | 3 | 87B | 66 | 3 runs · 87 / 66 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2 | 176C | 132.5 | — |
Of 23 runs looked at, 1 has no figure: did not complete (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 22 figures from 23 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 Nov 2024
- Held up 8 (73%) · 3 wins
- Mid-division 3 (27%) · 1 win
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 11.9% of 9,817 runs since Jan 2008 (705 horses).
Weakest on standard (aw) going: 6.9% from 203. Strongest at trips beyond 3m (all codes): 15.3% from 818.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 5 | 0 | 0% | −11.9 | — |
| Good to Firm | 222 | 28 | 12.6% | +0.7 | — |
| Good | 3,435 | 476 | 13.9% | +2 | 3 from 13 |
| Good to Soft | 1,958 | 212 | 10.8% | −1.1 | 2 from 5 |
| Soft | 2,839 | 305 | 10.7% | −1.2 | 1 from 3 |
| Heavy | 1,155 | 136 | 11.8% | −0.1 | 0 from 2 |
| Standard (AW) | 203 | 14 | 6.9% | −5 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 28 | 1 | 3.6% | −8.3 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 86 | 6 | 7% | −4.9 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 263 | 26 | 9.9% | −2 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2,434 | 274 | 11.3% | −0.6 | 0 from 2 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 3,285 | 352 | 10.7% | −1.2 | 1 from 6 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 2,903 | 387 | 13.3% | +1.4 | 4 from 11 |
| Over 3m | 818 | 125 | 15.3% | +3.4 | 1 from 4 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 24 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Pearl Buttons (GB) (Alflora)
7 siblings in the archive, 3 winners — best of them Captain Cattistock (GB) (9 wins).
The wins came over 2m4f–4m½f; the highest grade won is Class 2 (Captain Cattistock (GB)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Cattistock (GB) | 32 | 9 | 2m4f–4m½f | Class 2 |
| Bretney (IRE) | 40 | 6 | 3m–4m½f | Class 3 |
| Pearlita (GB) | 13 | 3 | 2m6f–3m | Class 5 |
| Zip Pearl (IRE) | 10 | 0 | — | — |
| Syfonic Sam (GB) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
| Apache Pearl (IRE) | 5 | 0 | — | — |
| Captain Trigger (GB) | 6 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 13 | 3 | 23% | −1.63 |
| Good to Soft | 5 | 2 | 40% | +7.00 |
| Soft | 3 | 1 | 33% | +4.50 |
| Heavy | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | 10 | 3 | 30% | +7.00 |
| Class 2 | 5 | 1 | 20% | −1.75 |
| Class 3 | 5 | 2 | 40% | +5.62 |
| Class 5 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury | 4 | 2 | 50% | +2.37 |
| Kempton | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Warwick | 3 | 1 | 33% | +4.50 |
| Uttoxeter | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Cheltenham | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Sandown | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Huntingdon | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.50 |
| Wetherby | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ascot | 1 | 1 | 100% | +4.00 |
| Wincanton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Bangor-on-Dee | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Exeter | 1 | 1 | 100% | +7.50 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 11 | 4 | 36% | +9.12 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 6 | 1 | 17% | +1.50 |
| Over 3m | 4 | 1 | 25% | −0.75 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Bellamy | 13 | 3 | 23% | +8.00 |
| Ben Jones | 6 | 3 | 50% | +3.87 |
| Gavin Sheehan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Mr H C Swan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Harry Cobden | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 14 | 2 | 14% | −0.50 |
| Tongue tie | 8 | 4 | 50% | +9.37 |
| Tongue tie + cheekpieces | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2025 | 7 | 4 | 57% | +10.37 |
| 2024 | 6 | 1 | 17% | −1.00 |
| 2023 | 5 | 1 | 20% | +3.50 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 16 | 5 | 31% | +6.37 |
| Hurdle | 5 | 1 | 20% | +3.50 |
| 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 | ||||||||||
| 02 May 26+51d | Uttoxeter | Staffordshire Chamber Of Commerce Staffordshire Plate Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled at the back early - improved into midfield then up with the leading group by the far side - met trouble at the fourth-last and pushed along - one-paced from two out to finish fourth | 4/6 | 1½ | 11-0 | 136 | 95A | 131B | Gavin Sheehan | 9/2 |
| 12 Mar 26+73d | Cheltenham | Rosconn Group Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled in the pack - blundered at the 18th - dropped away before 2 out - well beaten in 16th | 16/23 | 4 | 11-6 | 137 | 39C | 115C | Mr H C Swan | 25/1 |
| 2025 · 7 runs | ||||||||||
| 29 Dec 25+30d | Newbury | Coral Mandarin Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Held a midpack spot early - hit the 7th untidily - close enough to the pace 4 out - shared front spot soon after and travelling strongly - clear on own 2 out - driven out and kept finding more to the line | 1/6 | 11-5 | 131 | 87B | 142B | Ben Jones | 9/4J | |
| 29 Nov 25+35d | Newbury | Coral Sir Peter O'Sullevan Memorial Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Held up towards back of field - urged forward at the home turn - made progress from 4 out and met trouble 2 out to move into fourth - stuck on same gait to finish | 4/12 | 1¾ | 11-7 | 132 | 88A | 133A | Gavin Sheehan | 14/1 |
| 25 Oct 25+182d | Cheltenham | William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Held up in the pack - checked 4 out - eased into contention around the home turn - stumbled 2 out and unable to find more late finished 11th | 11/18 | 4¼ | 10-12 | 134 | 66B | 115A | Ben Jones | 20/1 |
| 26 Apr 25+35d | Sandown | bet365 Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Held up at the rear throughout - errors at the 20th and 4 out - pulled up soon after | PU/19 | — | 10-2 | 134 | — | — | Ben Jones | 22/1 |
| 22 Mar 25+29d | Newbury | BetVictor A Run For Your Money Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled towards the back early - began to make progress from four out - hit the front two out - kept on well to win going away | 1/6 | 11-6 | 127 | 85A | 143B | Ben Jones | 85/40 | |
| 21 Feb 25+50d | Warwick | JCB Fastrac Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled towards back early - improved into contention around 7th - moved up to second three out - disputed the lead approaching last - kicked away from there for a comfortable win | 1/8 | 11-11 | 122 | 102A | 141B | Tom Bellamy | 13/2 | |
| 02 Jan 25+27d | Huntingdon | Join The 20 Club At Huntingdon Handicap Chase Settled towards rear on outside early - improved into second at the 11th - pushed along entering home turn - drew level two out - poised to strike last - took command soon after - drifted right on the run-in and stayed on strongly | 1/5 | 12-0 | 119 | 88C | 139B | Ben Jones | 5/2F | |
| 2024 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 06 Dec 24+34d | Sandown | Bet At Your Best With Betfair Handicap Chase Settled at the back - clumsy at the 1st - off the bridle 3 out and unable to make any ground - well beaten in 5th | 5/6 | 9½ | 11-5 | 121 | 88B | 106B | Ben Jones | 15/2 |
| 02 Nov 24+194d | Wetherby | Bet Boost At bet365 Handicap Chase Held up towards the back - lost touch after the 12th - no threat and dropped away steadily from 4 out | 6/7 | 4¼ | 11-13 | 123 | 56C | 109C | Harry Cobden | 4/1 |
| 22 Apr 24+29d | Kempton | Sri Lanka Paradise Island Handicap Chase | 4/11 | 15 | 11-2 | 123 | 89A | 118A | Tom Bellamy | 6/4F |
| 24 Mar 24+36d | Ascot | Ascot Racecourse Supports Achieving For Children Handicap Chase | 1/11 | 11-11 | 119 | 70A | 132A | Tom Bellamy | 4/1 | |
| 17 Feb 24+25d | Wincanton | JenningsBet Chippenham Handicap Chase | 2/7 | 5 | 12-0 | 120 | 89A | 129B | Tom Bellamy | 5/2F |
| 23 Jan 24+71d | Newbury | Remembering Bob Olney Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) | 3/13 | 1 | 12-0 | 120 | 72B | 136A | Tom Bellamy | 7/2F |
| 2023 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 13 Nov 23+40d | Kempton | Racingtv.Com Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) | 2/11 | 4¾ | 11-11 | 117 | 82A | 139B | Tom Bellamy | 4/1F |
| 04 Oct 23+156d | Bangor-on-Dee | tote.co.uk Never Beaten By SP Handicap Hurdle | 4/9 | 4¼ | 11-12 | 118 | 115A | 127B | Tom Bellamy | 5/1 |
| 01 May 23+20d | Kempton | Racing TV Handicap Hurdle | 4/8 | 2 | 11-12 | 118 | 116A | 125A | Tom Bellamy | 6/4F |
| 11 Apr 23+46d | Exeter | Dr Peter Hennis 1833 Haldon Duel Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) | 1/12 | 11-13 | 114 | 130A | 128A | Tom Bellamy | 15/2 | |
| 24 Feb 23+119d | Warwick | Oakman Racing Club EBF 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 4/15 | 9½ | 11-2 | — | 128B | 116A | Tom Bellamy | 20/1 |
| 2022 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 28 Oct 22+259d | Uttoxeter | QuinnBet Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 3/11 | 3 | 11-0 | — | 116A | 127A | Tom Bellamy | 14/1 |
| 11 Feb 22+42d | Kempton | Racing TV Open Maiden NH Flat Race (GBB Race) | 8/13 | ½ | 11-5 | — | 89B | 105A | Tom Bellamy | 8/1 |
| 2021 · 1 run | ||||||||||
| 31 Dec 21 | Warwick | Happy New Year From Poundland Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) | 3/9 | 13 | 11-0 | — | 176C | 112A | Tom Bellamy | 9/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has King's Threshold won?
- King's Threshold (IRE) won 6 of 23 archived starts between 2021 and 2026, a strike rate of 26.1%. Placed 11 times in total (47.8% of starts).
- Who trains King's Threshold?
- King's Threshold (IRE) is trained by Emma Lavelle, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 2 May 2026.
- Who is King's Threshold's sire?
- King's Threshold (IRE) is by Yeats (IRE) out of Pearl Buttons (GB), whose sire is Alflora.
- What going does King's Threshold prefer?
- King's Threshold (IRE) has the best record on good to soft going: 2 wins from 5 starts (40%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is King's Threshold's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 136, from the run on 2 May 2026. The highest on record is 137.
- What is King's Threshold's sire's record?
- Yeats (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 11.9% of 9,817 runs since Jan 2008 (705 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on standard (aw) going: 6.9% from 203. Strongest at trips beyond 3m (all codes): 15.3% from 818.
- Who are King's Threshold's siblings?
- Out of Pearl Buttons (GB), King's Threshold (IRE) has 7 other produce in our archive, 3 of them winners. Most wins: Captain Cattistock (GB) (9). Highest grade won: Class 2 (Captain Cattistock (GB)). The wins came over 2m4f–4m½f. As at Oct 2026.