Horse profile
Makes Me Wonder (GB)
by Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) out of Lights On Me (GB) (Kyllachy)
20 runs · 11 courses · from Aug 2024
As at 7 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
Won at Yarmouth
Last run 5 Nov 2026 · 7th of 13
Last raced off OR 52
KTB Profile
Makes Me Wonder is 1 from 20, the win coming at Class 6 level in a Yarmouth handicap over 1m – 1m1f on good ground in Apr 2025. The gelding is held up in his races, doing so in 12 of 18 analysed starts. He has not won since Apr 2025 and showed little on his last run when seventh of 13 at Chelmsford in Nov 2026. The Holy Roman Emperor gelding is 1 from 10 on turf and 0 from 10 on the all-weather.
Based on 20 archived runs · run-style from 18 commented runs since Aug 2024 · updated 7 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
Typically held up
Won on turf, 0 on AW
Win at Class 6
- 1–20Wins / Runs
- 5%Strike rate
- 6 (30%)Placed
- −12.50£1 level staken=20 at SP
- 0.39Fair A/E n=20 · 0.33 incl. margin
- 59Highest OR
- 20dBetween runs (median)longest 274 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 rating52↓ 7lb off peak
52
52–59
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 93
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 7 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (AW) | 10 | 93B | 83 | 4 runs · 93 / 87 |
| Good | 7 | 105B | 85 | 2 runs · 93 / 92.5 |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 95C | 89 | — |
| Good to Firm | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 7 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m – 1m1f | 8 | 105B | 88 | 2 runs · 92 / 91 |
| 6f – 7f | 8 | 88A | 77.5 | 1 run · — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 4 | 93B | 89 | 3 runs · 93 / 93 |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 20 figures from 20 runs · as at 7 Nov 2026 · 1 recent figure provisional (may move for 7 days) · 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 18 analysed runs since Aug 2024
- Held up 12 (67%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 3 (17%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 3 (17%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 10.3% of 11,885 runs since Mar 2010 (949 horses).
Weakest over 2m1f – 2m4f (all codes): 5.9% from 305.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 57 | 11 | 19.3% | +9 | — |
| Good to Firm | 1,622 | 179 | 11% | +0.7 | 0 from 1 |
| Good | 2,605 | 267 | 10.2% | −0.1 | 1 from 7 |
| Good to Soft | 1,172 | 108 | 9.2% | −1.1 | 0 from 2 |
| Soft | 1,728 | 184 | 10.6% | +0.3 | — |
| Heavy | 609 | 51 | 8.4% | −1.9 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 4,091 | 424 | 10.4% | +0.1 | 0 from 10 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 882 | 105 | 11.9% | +1.6 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 4,781 | 499 | 10.4% | +0.1 | 0 from 8 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 3,049 | 338 | 11.1% | +0.8 | 1 from 8 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 2,091 | 195 | 9.3% | −1 | 0 from 4 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 698 | 59 | 8.5% | −1.8 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 305 | 18 | 5.9% | −4.4 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 76 | 11 | 14.5% | +4.2 | — |
| Over 3m | 3 | 0 | 0% | −10.3 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Mar 2010 · as at 7 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Lights On Me (GB) (Kyllachy)
3 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them Light Infantry Man (FR) (2 wins).
The wins came over 6f–1m; the highest grade won is Group 3 (Light Infantry Man (FR)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light Infantry Man (FR) | 11 | 2 | 6f–7f | Group 3 |
| Director's Cut (IRE) | 7 | 1 | 1m | Class 5 |
| Love Henry (IRE) | 7 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (AW) | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
| Good | 7 | 1 | 14% | +0.50 |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Good to Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 6 | 14 | 1 | 7% | −6.50 |
| Class 5 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yarmouth | 5 | 1 | 20% | +2.50 |
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Kempton (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Brighton | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Lingfield (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Chelmsford (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Epsom Downs | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Chepstow | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Windsor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Southwell (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Chelmsford City (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m – 1m1f | 8 | 1 | 13% | −0.50 |
| 6f – 7f | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taryn Langley | 9 | 1 | 11% | −1.50 |
| Hayley Turner | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Georgia Dobie | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jack Dace | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Joey Haynes | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Luke Morris | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jack Nicholls | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Silvestre De Sousa | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Josephine Gordon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 18 | 1 | 6% | −10.50 |
| Cheekpieces | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2025 | 10 | 1 | 10% | −2.50 |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
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 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 05 Nov 26+29d | Chelmsford (AW) | Midnite Built Different Handicap Stakes (Div II) Up with the pace early - pushed along over 2f out - weakened from over 1f out to finish 7th | 7/13 | hd | 9-2 | 52 | 93B | 61A | Taryn Langley | 9/1 |
| 07 Oct 26+20d | Kempton (AW) | Unibet 3 Uniboosts A Day Handicap Stakes Settled at the back early - pushed along 2f out but short of room over 1f out - kept on well final furlong to finish 6th | 6/13 | hd | 9-1 | 54 | 90B | 62A | Taryn Langley | 12/1 |
| 17 Sep 26+16d | Yarmouth | LA Continental Cafe Of Great Yarmouth Handicap Stakes Handy with front group down the far straight - driven up in pursuit approaching final furlong - lost momentum inside final 110 yards | 13/14 | ½ | 8-8 | 55 | 92C | 51A | Jack Dace | 16/1 |
| 01 Sep 26+17d | Brighton | #Matchbooklovesracing "confined" Handicap Stakes (For Horses Who Have Not Won A Race In 2026) Settled in the pack early - urged forward 3f out - checked in stride over 2f out - drifted left approaching the final furlong - baulked once more close home - stayed on nicely to the line but not quite good enough | 2/10 | ¾ | 9-4 | 55 | 93A | 71A | Taryn Langley | 3/1F |
| 15 Aug 26+32d | Lingfield (AW) | Free Bets On attheraces.com Handicap Stakes Dwelt at start - settled last - short of room with two furlongs left and ground to make up - angled out for a gap over 1f out - ran on to grab second inside final 110yds but never threatened the winner | 2/8 | 1½ | 9-0 | 55 | 84B | 70A | Taryn Langley | 18/1 |
| 14 Jul 26+274d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Free Bets On attheraces.com Handicap Stakes (Div II) raced at the back from start to finish | 8/9 | ½ | 9-6 | 56 | 82A | 53A | Joey Haynes | 50/1 |
| 2025 · 10 runs | ||||||||||
| 13 Oct 25+59d | Yarmouth | MCI Celebrating Their 4th Year Anniversary Handicap Held up towards the back on the near flank - made ground into contention 2f out then asked for effort and lost touch - rallied strongly in the closing stages to finish 4th | 4/14 | ¾ | 8-13 | 57 | 95C | 69A | Taryn Langley | 7/1 |
| 15 Aug 25+12d | Epsom Downs | Betfred 'Bet Builder' Handicap Checked and shifted left early - settled at back before improving into 3rd but drifted left approaching final 2f - pressed for effort and faded finishing 4th | 4/5 | 4½ | 8-10 | 57 | 71C | 50B | Luke Morris | 7/2 |
| 03 Aug 25+17d | Yarmouth | Metatarsal Mile Handicap Held up towards the back - progress made two out - shaken up to hit the front approaching the final furlong - overtaken soon after but battled on strongly to finish second | 2/8 | 1 | 8-10 | 57 | 105B | 71A | Taryn Langley | 7/2 |
| 17 Jul 25+19d | Chepstow | Saxon Automobiles Handicap Held up in last - progress wide and drifting left approaching final furlong - kept going to the line but lacked the speed to get closer | 4/5 | ½ | 8-13 | 57 | 85C | 56B | Taryn Langley | 4/1 |
| 28 Jun 25+17d | Windsor | Thames Alfa Romeo Apprentice Handicap Held up in last order eager to go forward - hampered for room and forced left approaching 2f out - pushed along and shifted right into the final furlong - stayed on well - closed on leader but no more to give at the line - beaten half a length in 2nd | 2/6 | ½ | 9-9 | 55 | 19A | 63B | Jack Nicholls | 2/1F |
| 11 Jun 25+15d | Yarmouth | QuinnBet Handicap Settled just behind the pace on the near flank - moved into second at halfway - pushed along over 2f out and faded fast - eventually beaten home in 7th | 7/8 | nse | 9-7 | 56 | 74A | 45A | Silvestre De Sousa | EvensF |
| 27 May 25+35d | Brighton | starsports.bet Handicap Settled at the rear early - shifted towards the far rail with 3f left then found space blocked and moved inside - made progress on the front group 2f out - stayed on late to finish third | 3/8 | 2¾ | 8-8 | 56 | 83B | 58A | Taryn Langley | 11/4J |
| 22 Apr 25+66d | Yarmouth | Download The Raceday Ready App Handicap Positioned over towards one flank early - fighting for control in close order - improved into contention from 2f out - driven to the front inside final furlong - held on strongly for the win | 1/12 | 8-13 | 52 | 82A | 71A | Taryn Langley | 13/2 | |
| 15 Feb 25+12d | Southwell (AW) | Weekly Free Bets With BetMGM Extra Handicap (Div 1) Held up in the pack - asked for effort over 2f out - eased back through the field from the final furlong to finish seventh | 7/8 | ½ | 8-13 | 55 | 86A | 45A | Hayley Turner | 11/1 |
| 03 Feb 25+34d | Wolverhampton (AW) | BetMGM: It's Showtime Handicap (Div 1) Settled in the pack early - improved position with a furlong left - stayed on through the closing stages - never able to reach the front runners | 6/9 | ½ | 9-1 | 57 | 88A | 63A | Hayley Turner | 12/1 |
| 2024 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 31 Dec 24+94d | Lingfield (AW) | Weekly Free Bets With BetMGM Extra Nursery Sluggish start - stayed at the back throughout - well held in 8th | 8/8 | nk | 8-13 | 59 | 62A | 41A | Hayley Turner | 10/3J |
| 28 Sep 24+7d | Chelmsford City (AW) | EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 1) Held up towards the back - short of room approaching final furlong - shifted left seeking a gap - stayed on late but never a threat to front pack | 6/13 | ¾ | 9-2 | — | 72B | 67A | Georgia Dobie | 200/1 |
| 21 Sep 24+40d | Wolverhampton (AW) | At The Races 1M Social Followers EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 2) Settled at back of field - pushed along inside final 2f - made no impact - finished well beaten in 8th | 8/11 | 2 | 9-7 | — | 81A | 56A | Josephine Gordon | 66/1 |
| 12 Aug 24 | Kempton (AW) | Unibet/EBF Newcomers' Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 1) Slow to break and settled last - urged forward with 2f left - unable to challenge - well held in 9th | 9/9 | 2¼ | 9-5 | — | 53A | 48A | Georgia Dobie | 40/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Makes Me Wonder won?
- Makes Me Wonder (GB) won 1 of 20 archived starts between 2024 and 2026, a strike rate of 5%. Placed 6 times in total (30% of starts).
- Who trains Makes Me Wonder?
- Makes Me Wonder (GB) is trained by David Simcock, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 5 November 2026.
- Who is Makes Me Wonder's sire?
- Makes Me Wonder (GB) is by Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) out of Lights On Me (GB), whose sire is Kyllachy.
- What going does Makes Me Wonder prefer?
- Makes Me Wonder (GB) 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 Makes Me Wonder's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 52, from the run on 5 November 2026. The highest on record is 59.
- What is Makes Me Wonder's sire's record?
- Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 10.3% of 11,885 runs since Mar 2010 (949 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest over 2m1f – 2m4f (all codes): 5.9% from 305.
- Who are Makes Me Wonder's siblings?
- Out of Lights On Me (GB), Makes Me Wonder (GB) has 3 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: Light Infantry Man (FR) (2). Highest grade won: Group 3 (Light Infantry Man (FR)). The wins came over 6f–1m. As at Nov 2026.