Horse profile
Knightswood (IRE)
by Decorated Knight (GB) out of Neuquen (IRE) (Rock Of Gibraltar)
32 runs · 19 courses · from Dec 2021
As at 25 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
6 wins · 4 courses
Last run 26 Dec 2025 · 6th of 6
Last raced off OR 89
KTB Profile
Knightswood is 6 from 32 with all wins over 1m2f – 1m4f. He has won three of four starts at Ripon and all six turf wins have come on good or faster ground. The gelding, usually ridden prominently, won a Class 2 handicap at Ripon in Apr 2025 off a mark of 82 and a Class 4 handicap at Pontefract in Jun 2025 off 86. He last ran at Wolverhampton in Dec 2025, finishing sixth of six off a career-high mark of 89.
Based on 32 archived runs · run-style from 10 commented runs since Aug 2024 · updated 25 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
All wins on turf
Wins on good or faster
OR at career high
- 6–32Wins / Runs
- 18.8%Strike rate
- 13 (40.6%)Placed
- −10.15£1 level staken=32 at SP
- 1.21Fair A/E n=32 · 1.06 incl. margin
- 89Highest OR
- 47dAvg 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 rating89At career-high mark
89
74–89
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 84
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 | 13 | 104A | 87 | — |
| Good to Firm | 10 | 98C | 82.5 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 4 | 110C | 86 | 1 run · — |
| Soft | 2 | 111A | 69.5 | — |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 58A | 51.5 | — |
| Heavy | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 25 | 111A | 85 | 1 run · — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 6 | 99A | 82 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 1 | — | — | — |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 32 figures from 32 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 10 analysed runs since Aug 2024
- Prominent 5 (50%) · 2 wins
- Held up 3 (30%) · 0 wins
- Led 1 (10%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 1 (10%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 9.8% of 972 runs since Jan 2008 (84 horses).
Strongest on good going: 13.3% from 286. Weakest on soft going: 5.7% from 141.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 2 | 0 | 0% | −9.8 | — |
| Good to Firm | 106 | 11 | 10.4% | +0.6 | 1 from 10 |
| Good | 286 | 38 | 13.3% | +3.5 | 5 from 13 |
| Good to Soft | 113 | 9 | 8% | −1.8 | 0 from 2 |
| Soft | 141 | 8 | 5.7% | −4.1 | 0 from 2 |
| Heavy | 71 | 3 | 4.2% | −5.6 | 0 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 253 | 26 | 10.3% | +0.5 | 0 from 4 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 11 | 1 | 9.1% | −0.7 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 183 | 16 | 8.7% | −1.1 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 214 | 17 | 7.9% | −1.9 | 0 from 1 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 267 | 26 | 9.7% | −0.1 | 6 from 25 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 187 | 19 | 10.2% | +0.4 | 0 from 6 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 89 | 10 | 11.2% | +1.4 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 20 | 6 | 30% | +20.2 | — |
| Over 3m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −9.8 | — |
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
Neuquen (IRE) (Rock Of Gibraltar)
3 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them Nylon Speed (IRE) (4 wins).
The wins came over 7f–2m; the highest grade won is Class 4 (Nylon Speed (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nylon Speed (IRE) | 10 | 4 | 1m4f–2m | Class 4 |
| Noble Dawn (GER) | 10 | 1 | 7f | Class 5 |
| Spanish Princess (IRE) | 9 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 13 | 5 | 38% | +6.10 |
| Good to Firm | 10 | 1 | 10% | −7.25 |
| Standard (AW) | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Soft | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 2 | 14 | 1 | 7% | −10.25 |
| Class 4 | 8 | 2 | 25% | −0.25 |
| Class 3 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Class 5 | 5 | 3 | 60% | +5.35 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newmarket | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Ripon | 4 | 3 | 75% | +6.25 |
| Pontefract | 2 | 1 | 50% | +2.00 |
| Thirsk | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Haydock | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Goodwood | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Kempton (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Redcar | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.10 |
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Catterick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newbury | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| York | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Doncaster | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ayr | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Musselburgh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Chelmsford City (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Beverley | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ascot | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Chepstow | 1 | 1 | 100% | +4.50 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 25 | 6 | 24% | −3.15 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Fanning | 12 | 2 | 17% | −5.50 |
| Jason Hart | 9 | 2 | 22% | −2.90 |
| Franny Norton | 2 | 2 | 100% | +7.25 |
| Oliver Stammers | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jamie Spencer | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Callum Shepherd | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Silvestre De Sousa | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Rossa Ryan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jack Mitchell | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Richard Kingscote | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Andrew Breslin | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Frankie Dettori | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 2 | 33% | +1.75 |
| 2024 | 11 | 0 | 0% | −11.00 |
| 2023 | 5 | 2 | 40% | +1.50 |
| 2022 | 9 | 2 | 22% | −1.40 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 26 Dec 25+200d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Midnite: Built For 2025 Not 2005 Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Went straight to the front - shaken up 3f out then lost the advantage entering the straight - faded out of contention inside the final furlong to finish sixth | 6/6 | ¾ | 9-4 | 89 | 68A | 71B | Oliver Stammers | 40/1 |
| 09 Jun 25+24d | Pontefract | Racing For Everyone Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Handy early - hit front two out - driven clear and held on gamely to score | 1/5 | 9-10 | 86 | 85C | 88B | Jason Hart | 3/1 | |
| 16 May 25+12d | Newmarket | TrustATrader Approved And Reviewed Trades People Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Settled at the back early - nudged into contention 3f out - lost touch from 2f out - well beaten at the line | 4/5 | 20 | 9-0 | 85 | 65C | 62C | Jamie Spencer | 2/1 |
| 04 May 25+8d | Newmarket | Betfred Handicap (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race) Prominent early - eased back to mid-division before halfway - ridden 2f out - squeezed for space 1f out - stayed on strongly to claim third late on | 3/10 | 1¾ | 8-12 | 82 | 84A | 79A | Callum Shepherd | 10/1 |
| 26 Apr 25+14d | Ripon | M.C.H. Hutchinson Memorial Trophy Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Handy up with pace - asked for effort 2f out and closed on front-runner - went ahead inside final furlong - stayed on well - challenged again close home - lasted for the win | 1/7 | 9-0 | 82 | 83A | 86A | Joe Fanning | 11/4 | |
| 12 Apr 25+175d | Thirsk | JW4x4 Northallerton Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Tracked leading group - pushed along inside final furlong and stayed on same gear - unable to challenge winner | 2/9 | 4¼ | 9-2 | 82 | 104A | 86A | Joe Fanning | 5/1 |
| 2024 · 11 runs | ||||||||||
| 19 Oct 24+28d | Catterick | Download The Raceday Ready App Handicap Settled off the leaders in the pack on the inner - urged forward but losing touch with the field turning into the closing stages - well held at the finish | 9/9 | 1 | 10-2 | 85 | 28C | 70C | Joe Fanning | 15/2 |
| 21 Sep 24+14d | Newbury | Dubai Duty Free Autumn Cup Handicap Hesitant start - settled with the pack early - pushed along with 3f left before dropping away to finish 11th | 11/11 | 4¾ | 8-10 | 87 | 60C | 66C | Silvestre De Sousa | 18/1 |
| 07 Sep 24+17d | Haydock | Betfair Exchange Old Borough Cup Handicap Settled in close order early - pushed along with three to go and asked for more inside the final two - kept on at an unchanged tempo to the line finishing fourth | 4/15 | 4 | 8-9 | 88 | 80C | 80A | Joe Fanning | 8/1 |
| 21 Aug 24+18d | York | Sky Bet Stayers Handicap (Heritage Handicap) Settled rear - driven and making ground wide from 2f out - one-paced to finish 7th | 7/16 | 1¼ | 8-12 | 88 | 76C | 81A | Joe Fanning | 7/1 |
| 03 Aug 24+22d | Goodwood | Coral Summer Handicap Held up at the back - niggled forward and made progress nearing the last furlong - kept on into 5th | 5/13 | nk | 8-12 | 88 | 98C | 80A | Jason Hart | 14/1 |
| 12 Jul 24+19d | Newmarket | bet365 Trophy (Heritage Handicap) | 4/12 | ½ | 8-13 | 89 | 99A | 85A | Rossa Ryan | 14/1 |
| 23 Jun 24+15d | Pontefract | Tribute Bands Family Day Sunday 28th July Handicap | 4/5 | 5 | 9-9 | 89 | 89C | 74B | Joe Fanning | 3/1 |
| 08 Jun 24+8d | Haydock | Betfred 'Play Fred's 5 Million' Handicap | 2/8 | 1 | 8-7 | 86 | 87A | 82A | Joe Fanning | 11/2 |
| 31 May 24+27d | Doncaster | Weston Park Cancer Support On 01145533330 Handicap | 3/9 | ¾ | 9-10 | 86 | 58A | 88A | Jack Mitchell | 17/2 |
| 04 May 24+7d | Newmarket | William Hill Epic Boost Handicap | 8/9 | 3¾ | 8-11 | 88 | 58C | 64C | Joe Fanning | 15/2 |
| 27 Apr 24+311d | Ripon | M.C.H. Hutchinson Memorial Trophy Handicap | 2/8 | ½ | 8-12 | 86 | 111A | 83A | Jason Hart | 11/1 |
| 2023 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 21 Jun 23+12d | Ripon | Ripon Summer Season Ticket Just 80 Handicap | 1/7 | 9-7 | 80 | 95A | 93B | Franny Norton | 11/4F | |
| 09 Jun 23+8d | Thirsk | Vickers.Bet Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap | 3/6 | 1 | 10-0 | 74 | 81A | 88B | Joe Fanning | 8/13F |
| 01 Jun 23+8d | Ripon | Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap | 1/5 | 9-10 | 76 | 92C | 85B | Joe Fanning | 7/4F | |
| 24 May 23+24d | Ayr | Absolut Vodka Handicap | 4/8 | ¾ | 9-5 | 76 | 88A | 75A | Joe Fanning | 12/1 |
| 30 Apr 23+150d | Musselburgh | Sky Bet Sunday Series Middle Distance Handicap | 13/14 | 9½ | 9-11 | 79 | 45C | 67C | Joe Fanning | 8/1 |
| 2022 · 9 runs | ||||||||||
| 01 Dec 22+36d | Chelmsford City (AW) | Betsi Handicap | 7/9 | 3 | 9-8 | 81 | 86A | 70A | Jason Hart | 17/2 |
| 26 Oct 22+35d | Kempton (AW) | Unibet 3 Uniboosts A Day Handicap | 4/5 | 3½ | 9-0 | 82 | 110C | 68B | Richard Kingscote | 11/4 |
| 21 Sep 22+25d | Redcar | Watch RacingTV For Free For 31 Days Handicap | 2/8 | 1 | 9-8 | 82 | 85A | 78A | Jason Hart | 9/4F |
| 27 Aug 22+29d | Beverley | William Hill Silver Cup Handicap | 5/5 | ¾ | 8-12 | 84 | 90C | 71B | Andrew Breslin | 11/2 |
| 29 Jul 22+21d | Goodwood | Oliver Brown Handicap | 6/12 | nse | 9-6 | 86 | 70A | 83A | Jason Hart | 7/1 |
| 08 Jul 22+20d | Newmarket | bet365 Handicap (Heritage Handicap) | 8/12 | 1¼ | 8-9 | 88 | 81A | 72A | Frankie Dettori | 17/2 |
| 18 Jun 22+8d | Ascot | Golden Gates Stakes (Handicap) | 6/13 | nse | 8-10 | 88 | 81C | 86A | Jason Hart | 25/1 |
| 10 Jun 22+11d | Chepstow | Dragon TV/Film Studios Supports BTR Novice Stakes (GBB Race) | 1/8 | 9-6 | — | 58A | 90A | Franny Norton | 9/2 | |
| 30 May 22+162d | Redcar | Watch Irish Racing On RacingTV Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) | 1/5 | 9-2 | — | 103C | 87B | Jason Hart | 11/10F | |
| 2021 · 1 run | ||||||||||
| 19 Dec 21 | Kempton (AW) | Sunbury Park Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) | 3/13 | shd | 9-1 | — | 86B | 76A | Jason Hart | 16/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Knightswood won?
- Knightswood (IRE) won 6 of 32 archived starts between 2021 and 2025, a strike rate of 18.8%. Placed 13 times in total (40.6% of starts).
- Who trains Knightswood?
- Knightswood (IRE) is trained by Charlie Johnston, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 26 December 2025.
- Who is Knightswood's sire?
- Knightswood (IRE) is by Decorated Knight (GB) out of Neuquen (IRE), whose sire is Rock Of Gibraltar.
- What going does Knightswood prefer?
- Knightswood (IRE) has the best record on good going: 5 wins from 13 starts (38.5%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Knightswood's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 89, from the run on 26 December 2025. That is also the highest on record.
- What is Knightswood's sire's record?
- Decorated Knight (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 9.8% of 972 runs since Jan 2008 (84 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on good going: 13.3% from 286. Weakest on soft going: 5.7% from 141.
- Who are Knightswood's siblings?
- Out of Neuquen (IRE), Knightswood (IRE) has 3 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: Nylon Speed (IRE) (4). Highest grade won: Class 4 (Nylon Speed (IRE)). The wins came over 7f–2m. As at Oct 2026.