Horse profile
Major Jon (IRE)
7yo gelding (at last run, May 2007) · Last trainer Lawney Hill · Last owner The Sunday Night Partnership
by Shardari (GB) out of Slyguff Lord (IRE) (Lord Americo)
27 runs · 20 courses · from Jun 2005
As at 28 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 9 May 2007 — 7,111 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run May 2007 · 7th of 11
Won at Clonmel
Last raced off OR 87
KTB Profile
Major Jon (IRE) is 1 from 27. Hasn't won since Dec 2005. Last raced off 87, 18lb below the career-high mark.
Based on 27 archived runs · updated 28 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 18lb off peak
- 1–27Wins / Runs
- 3.7%Strike rate
- 4 (14.8%)Placed
- −16.00£1 level staken=27 at SP
- 0.54Fair A/E n=27 · 0.41 incl. margin
- 105Highest OR
- 27dAvg 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 rating87↓ 18lb off peak
87
84–105
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
No KTB Speed figures for this horse. The engine scores GB and Irish racing from Oct 2016; runs elsewhere, or earlier, have no figure.
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 0 figures from 0 runs · 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 is derived from in-running commentary, which our data provider does not supply for this horse's races.
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Shardari (GB)
Progeny in our archive have won 10.4% of 67 runs since Jan 2008 (13 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −10.4 | 0 from 3 |
| Good to Firm | 14 | 2 | 14.3% | +3.9 | 0 from 6 |
| Good | 18 | 2 | 11.1% | +0.7 | 0 from 4 |
| Good to Soft | 10 | 1 | 10% | −0.4 | 0 from 4 |
| Soft | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | +2.1 | 0 from 6 |
| Heavy | 4 | 0 | 0% | −10.4 | 1 from 4 |
| Standard (AW) | 12 | 1 | 8.3% | −2.1 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 2 | 0 | 0% | −10.4 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 25 | 3 | 12% | +1.6 | 1 from 17 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 18 | 3 | 16.7% | +6.3 | 0 from 9 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 19 | 1 | 5.3% | −5.1 | 0 from 1 |
| Over 3m | 3 | 0 | 0% | −10.4 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 28 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Slyguff Lord (IRE) (Lord Americo)
2 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them West End Rocker (IRE) (6 wins).
The wins came over 2m7½f–3m5f; the highest grade won is Grade 3 (West End Rocker (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West End Rocker (IRE) | 30 | 6 | 2m7½f–3m5f | Grade 3 |
| Away Up North (IRE) | 3 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Soft | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Good to Soft | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Heavy | 4 | 1 | 25% | +7.00 |
| Good | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Firm | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 5 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Class 4 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Fakenham | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Taunton | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Towcester | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Wexford | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Clonmel | 2 | 1 | 50% | +9.00 |
| Huntingdon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Folkestone | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wincanton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Plumpton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Killarney | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ballinrobe | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tramore | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Limerick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thurles | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tipperary | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tralee | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cork | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Gowran Park | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 17 | 1 | 6% | −6.00 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S P Walsh | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Mr J E Tudor | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| B M Cash | 3 | 1 | 33% | +8.00 |
| Davy Russell | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Mr C J Sweeney | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Tom Messenger | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sam Thomas | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| D G Hogan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Denis O'Regan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Martin Mooney | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Martin Ferris | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Timmy Murphy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Davy Condon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr R O Harding | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 14 | 0 | 0% | −14.00 |
| Blinkers | 13 | 1 | 8% | −2.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2006 | 11 | 0 | 0% | −11.00 |
| 2005 | 11 | 1 | 9% | +0.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 21 | 1 | 5% | −10.00 |
| Chase | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| NH Flat | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
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 | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 · 5 runs | |||||||||
| 09 May 07+30d | Fakenham | Rock At The Racecourse 1st June Selling Hurdle | 7/11 | 10 | 11-0 | 87 | 58C | S P Walsh | 7/1 |
| 09 Apr 07+39d | Huntingdon | Betfredbingo Selling Handicap Hurdle | 6/10 | 14 | 11-7 | 84 | 60C | S P Walsh | 6/1 |
| 01 Mar 07+13d | Taunton | southwest-racing.com Selling Handicap Hurdle | 5/12 | 16 | 11-1 | 89 | 72C | S P Walsh | 5/1 |
| 16 Feb 07+16d | Fakenham | West Norfolk Sporting Trust Selling Handicap Hurdle | 4/14 | 4 | 11-7 | 89 | 106C | S P Walsh | 8/1 |
| 31 Jan 07+34d | Leicester | Coalville Amateur Riders' Handicap Hdl | 13/14 | 3½ | 10-12 | 89 | 66C | Mr J E Tudor | 11/2 |
| 2006 · 11 runs | |||||||||
| 28 Dec 06+16d | Leicester | ladbrokes.com Hoby Selling Hurdle | 2/15 | 4 | 10-12 | 89 | 115C | Tom Messenger | 16/1 |
| 12 Dec 06+6d | Folkestone | Ladbrokes Charitable Trust Selling Handicap Hurdle | 4/9 | 12 | 11-4 | 92 | 89C | S P Walsh | 4/1 |
| 06 Dec 06+34d | Leicester | CPL Interiors Ltd Selling Hurdle | 3/8 | 5 | 10-12 | 89 | 60C | S P Walsh | 12/1 |
| 02 Nov 06+11d | Towcester | gg.Com Selling Hurdle | 8/11 | ½ | 10-12 | 92 | 72C | S P Walsh | 20/1 |
| 22 Oct 06+17d | Towcester | gg.com Amateur Riders' Handicap Hurdle | 12/17 | 1 | 11-9 | 100 | 59C | Mr J E Tudor | 25/1 |
| 05 Oct 06+18d | Wincanton | Fireworks Here 4th November Handicap Hurdle | PU/8 | — | 11-4 | 105 | — | Mr J E Tudor | 28/1 |
| 17 Sep 06+60d | Plumpton | Cantor Index Handicap Hurdle | F/7 | — | 11-0 | 105 | — | Sam Thomas | 20/1 |
| 19 Jul 06+12d | Killarney | Cellar One At The Ross Beginners Chase | PU/14 | — | 11-12 | — | — | B M Cash | 14/1 |
| 07 Jul 06+18d | Wexford | Carlsberg Lager Handicap Hurdle (74-102) | 9/16 | 25 | 11-5 | 95 | 88C | D G Hogan | 12/1 |
| 19 Jun 06+169d | Ballinrobe | Murphys Newsagents & Jewellers Beginners Chase | F/15 | — | 11-12 | — | — | Denis O'Regan | 14/1 |
| 01 Jan 06+3d | Tramore | Kent Bros Beginners Chase | 10/15 | 2 | 11-9 | — | 81C | Martin Mooney | 12/1 |
| 2005 · 11 runs | |||||||||
| 29 Dec 05+22d | Limerick | O'Kelly Bros. Demolition Handicap Hurdle (74-102) | PU/17 | — | 11-11 | 97 | — | B M Cash | 4/1F |
| 07 Dec 05+13d | Clonmel | Cahir Maiden Hurdle | 1/18 | 11-4 | 88 | 132C | B M Cash | 10/1 | |
| 24 Nov 05+15d | Thurles | Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (74-95) | 7/17 | 10 | 11-0 | 89 | 75C | Martin Ferris | 7/1 |
| 09 Nov 05+13d | Fairyhouse | Culmullin Handicap Hurdle (74-95) | 3/16 | 4 | 11-9 | 88 | 106C | Davy Russell | 10/1 |
| 27 Oct 05+42d | Taunton | Handicap Hurdle | 4/11 | 3 | 11-3 | 90 | 90C | Timmy Murphy | 12/1 |
| 15 Sep 05+22d | Tipperary | Premier County Maiden Hurdle | 9/20 | 2 | 11-12 | — | 94C | Davy Russell | 25/1 |
| 24 Aug 05+19d | Tralee | Tom McGiff Plumbing Maiden Hurdle | 16/20 | 2 | 11-4 | — | 75C | Davy Condon | 25/1 |
| 05 Aug 05+4d | Wexford | Nick O'Donnell Memorial Maiden Hurdle | 9/16 | shd | 11-4 | — | 80C | Davy Russell | 16/1 |
| 01 Aug 05+25d | Cork | Glantane INH Flat Race | 4/12 | 9 | 11-9 | — | 67C | Mr C J Sweeney | 10/1 |
| 07 Jul 05+21d | Gowran Park | Blackstairs INH Flat Race | 9/19 | nk | 11-8 | — | — | Mr C J Sweeney | 10/1 |
| 16 Jun 05 | Clonmel | Nore Valley INH Flat Race | 8/20 | shd | 11-8 | — | 104C | Mr R O Harding | 16/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Major Jon won?
- Major Jon (IRE) won 1 of 27 archived starts between 2005 and 2007, a strike rate of 3.7%. Placed 4 times in total (14.8% of starts).
- Who trained Major Jon?
- Major Jon (IRE) was trained by Lawney Hill on the most recent run on record, at Fakenham on 9 May 2007.
- Who is Major Jon's sire?
- Major Jon (IRE) is by Shardari (GB) out of Slyguff Lord (IRE), whose sire is Lord Americo.
- What going does Major Jon prefer?
- Major Jon (IRE) has the best record on heavy going: 1 win from 4 starts (25%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Major Jon's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 87, from the run on 9 May 2007. The highest on record is 105.
- What is Major Jon's sire's record?
- Shardari (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 10.4% of 67 runs since Jan 2008 (13 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Major Jon's siblings?
- Out of Slyguff Lord (IRE), Major Jon (IRE) has 2 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: West End Rocker (IRE) (6). Highest grade won: Grade 3 (West End Rocker (IRE)). The wins came over 2m7½f–3m5f. As at Oct 2026.