Horse profile
Leader Wing (IRE)
by Wings Of Eagles (FR) out of Reconsider Baby (IRE) (Refuse To Bend)
18 runs · 9 courses · from Apr 2024
As at 18 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
Won at Sedgefield
New yard
Beaten favourite LTO
Off 132 days · 2nd of 13
Last raced off OR 85
KTB Profile
Leader Wing is 1 from 18 with the win at Class 5 level in the AK Bets Chat To A Trader Open NH Flat Race at Sedgefield in May 2024 over 2m1f – 2m4f on good going. All six places have come on turf. His last run, at Perth in Jun 2026, was his first for Dan Skelton, where he finished second of 13 as favourite in a Class 5 handicap hurdle off an official rating of 85, 8lb below his highest ever mark of 93.
Based on 18 archived runs · run-style from 4 commented runs · updated 18 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
Wins on good or faster
Win at Class 5
OR ↓ 8lb off peak
- 1–18Wins / Runs
- 5.6%Strike rate
- 6 (33.3%)Placed
- −12.50£1 level staken=18 at SP
- 0.48Fair A/E n=18 · 0.40 incl. margin
- 93Highest OR
- 46dAvg 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 rating85↓ 8lb off peak
85
83–93
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 109
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 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 8 | 125C | 94 | 4 · 125 / 99 |
| Good | 6 | 111A | 102.5 | 1 · — |
| Soft | 2 | 133B | 111.5 | 1 · — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 9 | 111A | 94 | 1 · — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 6 | 133B | 107 | 5 · 133 / 109 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1 | — | — | — |
Of 18 runs looked at, 2 have no figure: obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (1) · did not complete (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 16 figures from 18 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 4 analysed runs
- Led 2 (50%) · 0 wins
- Held up 1 (25%) · 0 wins
- Midfield 1 (25%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 10.1% of 1,006 runs since Jan 2008 (156 horses).
Strongest on good going: 13.5% from 289. Weakest on standard (aw) going: 4.5% from 134.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 14 | 3 | 21.4% | +11.3 | — |
| Good | 289 | 39 | 13.5% | +3.4 | 1 from 7 |
| Good to Soft | 250 | 23 | 9.2% | −0.9 | 0 from 9 |
| Soft | 230 | 20 | 8.7% | −1.4 | 0 from 2 |
| Heavy | 89 | 11 | 12.4% | +2.3 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 134 | 6 | 4.5% | −5.6 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −10.1 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 91 | 8 | 8.8% | −1.3 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 105 | 9 | 8.6% | −1.5 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 96 | 5 | 5.2% | −4.9 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 328 | 27 | 8.2% | −1.9 | 0 from 1 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 284 | 37 | 13% | +2.9 | 1 from 10 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 87 | 12 | 13.8% | +3.7 | 0 from 6 |
| Over 3m | 14 | 4 | 28.6% | +18.5 | 0 from 1 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 18 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Reconsider Baby (IRE) (Refuse To Bend)
1 sibling in the archive, 0 winners.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightsider (IRE) | 18 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| Good | 7 | 1 | 14% | −1.50 |
| Soft | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 5 | 15 | 1 | 7% | −9.50 |
| Class 4 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Sedgefield | 4 | 1 | 25% | +1.50 |
| Musselburgh | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Kelso | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Perth | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Uttoxeter | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Southwell | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Doncaster | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Market Rasen | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 10 | 1 | 10% | −4.50 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Over 3m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Hamilton | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Sam Coltherd | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Nathan Moscrop | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Harry Skelton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Joe Williamson | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Henry Brooke | 1 | 1 | 100% | +4.50 |
| Ben Jones | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blinkers | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| None | 6 | 1 | 17% | −0.50 |
| Cheekpieces | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Visor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2025 | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| 2024 | 6 | 1 | 17% | −0.50 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 16 | 0 | 0% | −16.00 |
| NH Flat | 2 | 1 | 50% | +3.50 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Jun 26+79d | Perth | IM Group Handicap Hurdle Towards the back - made ground from 4 out - joined fourth spot after 3 out - moved up to challenge 2 out and locked in a prolonged battle up the run-in - had all to play for in the straight but could not peg back the winner by half a length - far ahead of the remainder | 2/13 | ½ | 10-13 | 85 | 109B | 120A | Harry Skelton | 8/11F |
| 20 Mar 26+17d | Musselburgh | Heritage Portfolio Never Standing Still Novices' Handicap Hurdle Settled third early - given encouragement approaching 3 out then dropped a spot after 2 out - moved left and closed on the front group before the last - retook third close home | 3/6 | ¾ | 10-13 | 85 | 125C | 102B | Jamie Hamilton | 3/1 |
| 03 Mar 26+71d | Newcastle | Border Minstrel Sunday Lunch Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle Settled in the pack early - improved into contention by the 5th - driven up into second before 3 out - jumped awkwardly at the last - dropped back to third on the run-in with nothing more to give | 3/12 | 7½ | 11-3 | 86 | 94B | 107A | Jamie Hamilton | 9/2 |
| 22 Dec 25+14d | Musselburgh | Virgin Bet Handicap Hurdle Sat close to the pace early - pushed along and dropped back before 3 out - unable to close from 2 out - finished 5th | 5/13 | ¾ | 10-11 | 86 | 104B | 100A | Jamie Hamilton | 7/2J |
| 08 Dec 25+30d | Musselburgh | Nairns Oatcakes Handicap Hurdle Settled in the pack - urged into contention approaching 3 out - found room to reach the front pair by 2 out and edged in front - locked in a tussle with the winner up the run-in - overtaken close home - fought back but narrowly denied on the line | 2/7 | shd | 10-8 | 83 | 133B | 103B | Jamie Hamilton | 6/1 |
| 08 Nov 25+175d | Kelso | Graeme Todd Memorial Handicap Hurdle (Div 2) Settled midpack early - clipped heels at the 5th - up with the pace and edged into third rounding the home bend - lost momentum before 2 out - dropped away approaching the last | 6/9 | 1½ | 10-12 | 84 | 87A | 94A | Jamie Hamilton | 13/2 |
| 17 May 25+10d | Uttoxeter | Pump House 25th Anniversary Conditional Jockeys' Novices' Handicap Hurdle Sat just behind the front group early - pushed along by the 9th and dropped away - unable to close from 3 out | 4/6 | 7 | 10-10 | 85 | 105C | 88B | Joe Williamson | 9/2 |
| 07 May 25+32d | Kelso | Every Race Live On RacingTV Handicap Hurdle Tracked front pack early - jumping a little untidy - shared 2nd from second fence - in with a shout in the straight but denied by a short margin at the line | 4/6 | nk | 11-1 | 85 | — | 103B | Jamie Hamilton | 9/2 |
| 05 Apr 25+33d | Newcastle | Acorn Catering Equipment Handicap Hurdle Held third spot for most of the way - still well placed with two to jump - hit the last awkwardly - pushed along and edged into second on the run-in before fading back to third close home | 3/10 | hd | 10-12 | 84 | 95A | 111A | Jamie Hamilton | 15/2 |
| 03 Mar 25+14d | Newcastle | Michael Knox Memorial Equine Products Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle (Div 1) Tracked the pace - awkward 6th - pressed for the lead 2 out - went in front briefly - overtaken near the line but battled on to finish 2nd | 2/12 | 2 | 11-1 | 84 | 111A | 99A | Sam Coltherd | 10/1 |
| 17 Feb 25+24d | Southwell | Southwell Racecourse Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle Tracked the inner - held around midfield without threatening - dropped away 3 out and finished well adrift | 6/11 | 15 | 11-4 | 87 | 94C | 86C | Jamie Hamilton | 66/1 |
| 24 Jan 25+29d | Doncaster | LiveScore Bet Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle Settled towards the back - jumped awkwardly early - lost touch with the pack by mid-race - dropped away well before 4 out and pulled up | PU/16 | — | 11-8 | 91 | — | — | Sam Coltherd | 66/1 |
| 26 Dec 24+20d | Sedgefield | Casino And Sports At Vickers.Bet Handicap Hurdle Near the head of affairs early - slipped towards the back after the 2nd - toiling from 4 out and faded steadily to finish well beaten | 8/13 | 10 | 11-7 | 93 | 84C | 96C | Sam Coltherd | 22/1 |
| 06 Dec 24+36d | Sedgefield | Vickers.Bet Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Settled just off the pace on the outer - pushed along 3 out then blundered and dropped back 2 out - beaten a long way before the last | 5/8 | 6½ | 11-4 | — | 90B | 102A | Nathan Moscrop | 50/1 |
| 31 Oct 24+22d | Newcastle | Dunes Bowling Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Settled midpack early - jumped awkwardly around 4th/5th before losing touch in 6th - dropped away and beaten a long way at the finish | 5/8 | 16 | 11-3 | — | 88C | 93C | Nathan Moscrop | 14/1 |
| 09 Oct 24+152d | Sedgefield | Fairlight Studios Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Settled in the pack - improved into contention from the 5th - lost touch before 2 out and faded late | 6/10 | 4 | 11-3 | — | 84C | 90C | Nathan Moscrop | 16/1 |
| 10 May 24+30d | Sedgefield | AK Bets Chat To A Trader Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) | 1/10 | 10-10 | — | 100B | 104A | Henry Brooke | 9/2 | |
| 10 Apr 24 | Market Rasen | Family Extravaganza Raceday Sunday 7th July Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) (Div 1) | 5/11 | 8 | 10-8 | — | 96A | 100A | Ben Jones | 22/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Leader Wing (IRE) won?
- Leader Wing (IRE) won 1 of 18 archived starts between 2024 and 2026, a strike rate of 5.6%. Placed 6 times in total (33.3% of starts).
- Who trains Leader Wing (IRE)?
- Leader Wing (IRE) is trained by Dan Skelton, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 7 June 2026.
- Who is Leader Wing (IRE)'s sire?
- Leader Wing (IRE) is by Wings Of Eagles (FR) out of Reconsider Baby (IRE), whose sire is Refuse To Bend.
- What going does Leader Wing (IRE) prefer?
- Leader Wing (IRE) has the best record on good going: 1 win from 7 starts (14.3%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Leader Wing (IRE)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 85, from the run on 7 June 2026. The highest on record is 93.
- What is Leader Wing (IRE)'s sire's record?
- Wings Of Eagles (FR)'s progeny in our archive have won 10.1% of 1,006 runs since Jan 2008 (156 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on good going: 13.5% from 289. Weakest on standard (aw) going: 4.5% from 134.
- Who are Leader Wing (IRE)'s siblings?
- Out of Reconsider Baby (IRE), Leader Wing (IRE) has 1 other produce in our archive, 0 of them winners. As at Oct 2026.