Horse profile
L'eau Du Sud (FR)
19 runs · 11 courses · from Feb 2022
As at 5 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
6 wins · 5 courses
Last run 10 Apr 2026
Last raced off OR 163
KTB Profile
L'eau Du Sud won six of 19 starts on turf, including four wins over 1m5f – 2m and two over 2m1f – 2m4f. Four of those wins came on soft ground and the biggest was the Grade 1 Betfair Henry VIII Novices' Chase at Sandown in Dec 2024. He also landed three Grade 2 races and one Listed event in the archive. Last raced off a career-high mark of 163 when he ran in the Class 1 JCB Melling Chase at Aintree in Apr 2026.
Based on 19 archived runs · run-style from 10 commented runs since Oct 2024 · updated 5 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
Typically prominent
OR at career high
- 6–19Wins / Runs
- 31.6%Strike rate
- 12 (63.2%)Placed
- −1.72£1 level staken=19 at SP
- 1.32Fair A/E n=19 · 1.16 incl. margin
- 163Highest OR
- 36dBetween runs (median)longest 260 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 rating163At career-high mark
163
129–163
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 5 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 6 | 141A | 103.5 | 1 run · — |
| Good to Soft | 5 | 124B | 104 | 2 runs · 104 / 82 |
| Good | 2 | 88C | 78.5 | — |
| Heavy | 2 | 141B | 109 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 5 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 12 | 141B | 96 | 3 runs · 104 / 99 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 3 | 141A | 110 | — |
Of 17 runs looked at, 2 have no figure: did not complete (2).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 15 figures from 17 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 Oct 2024
- Prominent 6 (60%) · 3 wins
- Held up 2 (20%) · 0 wins
- Led 2 (20%) · 2 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 8.9% of 1,025 runs since Jun 2011 (115 horses).
Weakest on good to soft going: 4.8% from 146.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 5 | 0 | 0% | −8.9 | — |
| Good | 177 | 15 | 8.5% | −0.4 | 1 from 2 |
| Good to Soft | 146 | 7 | 4.8% | −4.1 | 1 from 6 |
| Soft | 404 | 37 | 9.2% | +0.3 | 4 from 8 |
| Heavy | 283 | 31 | 11% | +2.1 | 0 from 3 |
| Standard (AW) | 9 | 0 | 0% | −8.9 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −8.9 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 10 | 2 | 20% | +11.1 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 13 | 0 | 0% | −8.9 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 29 | 2 | 6.9% | −2 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 186 | 15 | 8.1% | −0.8 | 4 from 13 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 533 | 46 | 8.6% | −0.3 | 2 from 6 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 183 | 19 | 10.4% | +1.5 | — |
| Over 3m | 70 | 7 | 10% | +1.1 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jun 2011 · as at 5 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
3 siblings in the archive, 0 winners.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Araminta (FR) | 4 | 0 | — | — |
| Val D'Ossau (FR) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Alhena (FR) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 8 | 4 | 50% | +5.84 |
| Good to Soft | 6 | 1 | 17% | −4.47 |
| Heavy | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Good | 2 | 1 | 50% | −0.09 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 13 | 4 | 31% | −3.65 |
| Class 3 | 2 | 1 | 50% | −0.47 |
| Class 2 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham | 6 | 2 | 33% | +0.24 |
| Aintree | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Sandown | 2 | 1 | 50% | −0.09 |
| Auteuil (FR) | 2 | 1 | 50% | +4.40 |
| Warwick | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.20 |
| Stratford | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.53 |
| Ayr | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newbury | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kelso | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kempton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Haydock | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 13 | 4 | 31% | −3.65 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 6 | 2 | 33% | +1.93 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Skelton | 16 | 5 | 31% | −5.12 |
| Tristan Durrell | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Pierre Dubourg | 1 | 1 | 100% | +5.40 |
| Mme Cathy Joubert | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tongue tie | 15 | 5 | 33% | −4.12 |
| Hood + tongue tie | 2 | 1 | 50% | +4.40 |
| Tongue tie + cheekpieces | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| None | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2025 | 5 | 2 | 40% | +0.53 |
| 2024 | 6 | 3 | 50% | −0.65 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2022 | 4 | 1 | 25% | +2.40 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 10 | 5 | 50% | +0.88 |
| Hurdle | 9 | 1 | 11% | −2.60 |
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 | ||||||||||
| 10 Apr 26+30d | Aintree | JCB Melling Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Settled towards the back - urged into effort but finding little four out - eased and withdrawn before two out | PU/7 | — | 11-10 | 163 | — | — | Tristan Durrell | 11/1 |
| 11 Mar 26+95d | Cheltenham | BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Up with the front group - dropped back after 4th - recovered to pursue the head of affairs from 9th - close up 3 out - moved to challenge 2 out and stayed on at one speed on the run-in - third at the line beaten 11¾ lengths | 3/10 | 1¾ | 11-10 | 163 | 60A | 148A | Harry Skelton | 13/2 |
| 2025 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 06 Dec 25+22d | Sandown | Betfair Tingle Creek Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Handy early - still close to the pack 3 out then urged forward - stayed on at one gear approaching the last | 3/5 | 9 | 11-10 | 163 | 104C | 144B | Harry Skelton | 7/2 |
| 14 Nov 25+223d | Cheltenham | Shloer Chase (Registered As The Cheltenham Chase) (Grade 2) (GBB Race) Handy in early stages - moved up to share front spot 8th - going strongly and hit the front before 2 out - opened up a big advantage soon after - eased down run-in for a comfortable win | 1/6 | 11-7 | 155 | 99B | 169B | Harry Skelton | 10/3 | |
| 05 Apr 25+25d | Aintree | Rosconn Group Maghull Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Tracked front group early - clipped a fence 4th - moved up into second before 2 out - shifted right and pushed along approaching last but couldn't threaten winner and gave up the spot late | 3/5 | 2 | 11-7 | 156 | 88C | 138B | Harry Skelton | 5/4F |
| 11 Mar 25+31d | Cheltenham | My Pension Expert Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Settled towards rear early - improved into third by the 7th before advancing to second approaching 3 out - briefly clear leader 2 out - drifted right and overtaken after the last - dropped back to finish fourth | 4/5 | ¾ | 11-7 | 156 | 78C | 152B | Harry Skelton | 5/1 |
| 08 Feb 25+63d | Warwick | Unibet Kingmaker Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race) Set the pace from the off - harried in front through the middle stages - opened a healthy advantage four out - roused approaching the last - margin narrowed on the run to the line but held on for the win | 1/4 | 11-7 | 152 | 88C | 154B | Harry Skelton | 1/5F | |
| 2024 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 07 Dec 24+21d | Sandown | Betfair Henry VIII Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Settled behind pace early - up with front group by third then shared second spot - held third from 7th - moved onto the pacesetter's heels after 4 out - a length off the front 3 out - met trouble 2 out and driven forward - hit the front soon after and asserted - kept up strong finish to prevail | 1/4 | 11-7 | 151 | 123C | 150B | Harry Skelton | 10/11F | |
| 16 Nov 24+16d | Cheltenham | Paddy Power Arkle Challenge Trophy Trial Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (Registered As The November) (GBB Race) Settled behind front group moving easily - hit front approaching two out - stretched advantage before final fence - pulled well away up straight without pressure - untroubled win | 1/8 | 11-4 | 148 | 69A | 151A | Harry Skelton | 10/11F | |
| 31 Oct 24+194d | Stratford | Blaze A Trail Stratford Hat-Trick Hero Handicap Chase Set the pace from the off - stumbled at the 4th but recovered to clear obstacles cleanly - cruised through in front to score without pressure | 1/5 | 12-0 | 138 | 110C | 161B | Harry Skelton | 8/15F | |
| 20 Apr 24+36d | Ayr | Coral Scottish Champion Hurdle (Limited Handicap) (Grade 2) (GBB Race) | 5/15 | shd | 11-2 | 138 | 108B | 145A | Harry Skelton | 11/4F |
| 15 Mar 24+34d | Cheltenham | BetMGM County Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) | 2/17 | 1 | 10-7 | 135 | 77B | 140A | Harry Skelton | 7/2F |
| 10 Feb 24+83d | Newbury | Betfair Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) | 2/21 | 2¼ | 11-3 | 129 | 141B | 156A | Harry Skelton | 28/1 |
| 2023 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 19 Nov 23+260d | Cheltenham | Unibet Greatwood Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) | PU/15 | — | 11-4 | 130 | — | — | Harry Skelton | 11/1 |
| 04 Mar 23+67d | Kelso | bet365 Morebattle Hurdle (Handicap) (GBB Race) | 3/16 | 3½ | 11-2 | 131 | 124B | 140A | Harry Skelton | 9/1 |
| 2022 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 27 Dec 22+38d | Kempton | Ladbrokes Fanzone 'Your Team Your Game' Handicap Hurdle | 3/14 | 3 | 11-4 | 130 | 93B | 153A | Harry Skelton | 17/2 |
| 19 Nov 22+230d | Haydock | Extra Places Any Day With Betfair Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) | 4/7 | 14 | 11-4 | 132 | 141A | 129A | Harry Skelton | 3/1 |
| 03 Apr 22+34d | Auteuil (FR) | Prix Virelan (Hurdle) () (4yo) (Turf) | 1/8 | 10-10 | — | — | — | Pierre Dubourg | 54/10 | |
| 28 Feb 22 | Auteuil (FR) | Prix Varaville (Hurdle) (Conditions) (4yo Colts & Geldings) (Turf) | 2/13 | 1¾ | 10-3 | — | — | — | Mme Cathy Joubert | 13/2 |
Quick answers
- How many races has L'eau Du Sud won?
- L'eau Du Sud (FR) won 6 of 19 archived starts between 2022 and 2026, a strike rate of 31.6%. Placed 12 times in total (63.2% of starts).
- Who trains L'eau Du Sud?
- L'eau Du Sud (FR) is trained by Dan Skelton, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 10 April 2026.
- Who is L'eau Du Sud's sire?
- L'eau Du Sud (FR) is by Lord Du Sud (FR) out of Eaux Fortes (FR), whose sire is Walk In The Park.
- What going does L'eau Du Sud prefer?
- L'eau Du Sud (FR) has the best record on soft going: 4 wins from 8 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 L'eau Du Sud's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 163, from the run on 10 April 2026. That is also the highest on record.
- What is L'eau Du Sud's sire's record?
- Lord Du Sud (FR)'s progeny in our archive have won 8.9% of 1,025 runs since Jun 2011 (115 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on good to soft going: 4.8% from 146.
- Who are L'eau Du Sud's siblings?
- Out of Eaux Fortes (FR), L'eau Du Sud (FR) has 3 other produce in our archive, 0 of them winners. As at Nov 2026.