Horse profile
Menelaus (GB)
by Machiavellian (USA) out of Mezzogiorno (GB) (Unfuwain)
39 runs · 24 courses · from Jan 2005
As at 28 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 17 Oct 2009 — 6,219 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Oct 2009 · 8th of 12
2 wins · Towcester
Last raced off OR 48
KTB Profile
Menelaus (GB) is 2 from 39. Hasn't won since Nov 2007. Last raced off 48, 59lb below the career-high mark.
Based on 39 archived runs · updated 28 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 59lb off peak
- 2–39Wins / Runs
- 5.1%Strike rate
- 7 (17.9%)Placed
- −27.50£1 level staken=39 at SP
- 0.74Fair A/E n=39 · 0.58 incl. margin
- 107Highest OR
- 45dAvg 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 rating48↓ 59lb off peak
48
48–107
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
Machiavellian (USA)
Progeny in our archive have won 8% of 1,598 runs since Jan 2008 (74 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 13 | 2 | 15.4% | +7.4 | 0 from 3 |
| Good to Firm | 292 | 21 | 7.2% | −0.8 | 1 from 8 |
| Good | 370 | 24 | 6.5% | −1.5 | 0 from 10 |
| Good to Soft | 170 | 12 | 7.1% | −0.9 | 0 from 4 |
| Soft | 221 | 18 | 8.1% | +0.1 | 1 from 6 |
| Heavy | 68 | 9 | 13.2% | +5.2 | 0 from 6 |
| Standard (AW) | 464 | 42 | 9.1% | +1.1 | 0 from 2 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 63 | 4 | 6.3% | −1.7 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 368 | 34 | 9.2% | +1.2 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 264 | 15 | 5.7% | −2.3 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 310 | 28 | 9% | +1 | 0 from 1 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 337 | 28 | 8.3% | +0.3 | 0 from 9 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 206 | 16 | 7.8% | −0.2 | 0 from 7 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 46 | 3 | 6.5% | −1.5 | 2 from 15 |
| Over 3m | 4 | 0 | 0% | −8 | 0 from 7 |
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
Mezzogiorno (GB) (Unfuwain)
8 siblings in the archive, 5 winners — best of them Mezuzah (GB) (4 wins).
The wins came over 7f–2m1½f; the highest grade won is Listed (Mill Springs (GB)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mezuzah (GB) | 46 | 4 | 7f–1m1f | Class 2 |
| Monterrico (GB) | 9 | 2 | 1m2f–2m1½f | Class 4 |
| Mill Springs (GB) | 12 | 2 | 1m4f–1m6f | Listed |
| Suhaili (GB) | 6 | 2 | 1m4f | Class 4 |
| Morganza (GB) | 6 | 1 | 1m2f | — |
| Thorax (GB) | 10 | 0 | — | — |
| Martagon Lily (GB) | 4 | 0 | — | — |
| Middle Creek (GB) | 3 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
| Good to Firm | 8 | 1 | 13% | −4.00 |
| Soft | 6 | 1 | 17% | +1.50 |
| Heavy | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Good to Soft | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Firm | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Standard (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | 11 | 1 | 9% | −3.50 |
| Class 6 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Class 5 | 4 | 1 | 25% | +0.00 |
| Class 3 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towcester | 5 | 2 | 40% | +6.50 |
| Huntingdon | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Kilbeggan | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Chepstow | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Exeter | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Punchestown | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Naas | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Bellewstown | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Down Royal | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Southwell | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Worcester | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Catterick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fakenham | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Haydock | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ascot | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kempton (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newton Abbot | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Hexham | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Downpatrick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tramore | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sligo | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Galway | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 15 | 2 | 13% | −3.50 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| Over 3m | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J P Elliott | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| Seamus Durack | 6 | 1 | 17% | −2.00 |
| James Diment | 4 | 1 | 25% | +3.50 |
| Rhys Flint | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Leighton Aspell | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| James Doyle | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Ross Geraghty | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jimmy Quinn | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Neil Chalmers | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Aidan Coleman | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr Byron Moorcroft | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Graham Lee | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tom Molloy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Stephen Gray | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr K H Clarke | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Robbie Colgan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Davy Condon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Adrian Lane | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheekpieces | 22 | 2 | 9% | −10.50 |
| None | 13 | 0 | 0% | −13.00 |
| Hood + visor | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Blinkers | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| 2008 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2007 | 13 | 2 | 15% | −1.50 |
| 2006 | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| 2005 | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 28 | 2 | 7% | −16.50 |
| Flat | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Chase | 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 | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 · 8 runs | |||||||||
| 17 Oct 09+85d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Bet After The Off At ladbrokes.com Handicap | 8/12 | ¾ | 9-3 | 48 | 52A | Jimmy Quinn | 12/1 |
| 24 Jul 09+12d | Chepstow | Watts Truck And Van Claiming Stakes | 4/9 | 3¾ | 9-10 | 48 | 66A | Neil Chalmers | 13/2 |
| 12 Jul 09+25d | Southwell | totetrifecta Handicap Hurdle | 11/16 | 7 | 11-12 | 90 | 84C | Leighton Aspell | 16/1 |
| 17 Jun 09+51d | Worcester | Bms Contracts Ltd Handicap Hurdle | 9/14 | 6 | 10-11 | 95 | 83C | Leighton Aspell | 16/1 |
| 27 Apr 09+32d | Towcester | McIntyre Hudson Claiming Hurdle | 5/14 | 2¾ | 11-5 | 95 | 98A | Aidan Coleman | 4/1 |
| 26 Mar 09+32d | Towcester | hire2jags.com Don & Delia's Golen Anniversary Handicap Hurdle | PU/17 | — | 10-5 | 100 | — | Rhys Flint | 11/1 |
| 22 Feb 09+23d | Towcester | Gg.com Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle | 10/17 | 6 | 11-4 | 100 | 88C | Mr Byron Moorcroft | 12/1 |
| 30 Jan 09+50d | Catterick | catterickbridge.co.uk Handicap Hurdle | 3/13 | nk | 10-2 | 100 | 103A | Rhys Flint | 16/1 |
| 2008 · 4 runs | |||||||||
| 11 Dec 08+19d | Huntingdon | Bet Totepool At Totesport.com Novices' Handicap Chase | 10/15 | 7 | 10-11 | 92 | 84C | Graham Lee | 10/1 |
| 22 Nov 08+249d | Huntingdon | totescoop6 Millionaire Maker Handicap Hurdle | 5/15 | 4 | 11-4 | 104 | 93C | Rhys Flint | 12/1 |
| 18 Mar 08+32d | Exeter | Tozers Solicitors Novices' Handicap Chase | 7/9 | shd | 10-12 | 99 | 91C | James Diment | 25/1 |
| 15 Feb 08+47d | Fakenham | Andy Don Memorial Beginners' Chase | 4/7 | 29 | 10-11 | 99 | 88C | James Diment | 9/1 |
| 2007 · 13 runs | |||||||||
| 30 Dec 07+9d | Haydock | Sports 360 Supports St Mary's Langho Handicap Hurdle | 6/11 | 11 | 10-8 | 105 | 85C | James Diment | 12/1 |
| 21 Dec 07+26d | Ascot | Ascot Annual Badgeholders' Handicap Hurdle | 8/17 | 1 | 10-3 | 107 | 96C | Tom Molloy | 12/1 |
| 25 Nov 07+25d | Towcester | gg.com Tipzone Handicap Hurdle | 1/17 | 11-0 | 98 | 125C | James Diment | 13/2 | |
| 31 Oct 07+15d | Huntingdon | Goings Good Speedy Hi-Lights 01284829895 Handicap Hurdle | 5/13 | 1¼ | 10-8 | 97 | 101C | Seamus Durack | 8/1 |
| 16 Oct 07+12d | Huntingdon | WBX.COM 25 Free Bet For New Accounts Handicap Hurdle | 3/13 | hd | 11-2 | 96 | 109C | Seamus Durack | 14/1 |
| 04 Oct 07+33d | Kempton (AW) | Afternoon Racing Here Saturday Handicap | 11/14 | 1 | 9-5 | 56 | 54C | James Doyle | 33/1 |
| 01 Sep 07+16d | Newton Abbot | totesport.com Handicap Hurdle | 4/14 | 7 | 11-12 | 98 | 96C | Seamus Durack | 12/1 |
| 16 Aug 07+96d | Chepstow | Dragon Truck And Van Maiden Handicap | 8/12 | nk | 9-10 | 59 | 66C | James Doyle | 33/1 |
| 12 May 07+12d | Hexham | New Hexham Website Handicap Hurdle | 2/13 | 1¼ | 11-2 | 90 | 96C | Seamus Durack | 5/1 |
| 30 Apr 07+19d | Towcester | Jenkinsons Caterers Novices' Sell Hurdle | 1/8 | 11-2 | 85 | 90C | Seamus Durack | 3/1 | |
| 11 Apr 07+49d | Exeter | gg.com Novices' Selling Hurdle | 4/6 | 3 | 11-0 | 85 | 101C | Seamus Durack | 11/2 |
| 21 Feb 07+10d | Punchestown | Festival Shopping Village Handicap Hurdle (74-109) | 16/22 | 2 | 10-4 | 81 | 85C | J P Elliott | 25/1 |
| 11 Feb 07+156d | Naas | Handicap Hurdle (74-109) | 8/24 | 2½ | 10-2 | 83 | 91C | J P Elliott | 20/1 |
| 2006 · 7 runs | |||||||||
| 08 Sep 06+14d | Kilbeggan | Innkeepers Maiden Hurdle | 7/16 | 9 | 11-4 | 85 | 82C | J P Elliott | 10/1 |
| 25 Aug 06+13d | Kilbeggan | www.hacketts.ie Beginners Chase | 5/10 | 20 | 11-5 | — | 89C | J P Elliott | 9/1 |
| 12 Aug 06+38d | Kilbeggan | E.Hamill & Sons Kia Handicap Hurdle (74-109) | 7/12 | ½ | 10-9 | 86 | 86C | J P Elliott | 10/1 |
| 05 Jul 06+10d | Bellewstown | Bluegrass Handicap Hurdle (81-109) | 9/16 | 2 | 10-6 | 87 | 82C | Ross Geraghty | 4/1F |
| 25 Jun 06+44d | Down Royal | Handicap Hurdle (74-116) | 2/10 | 2 | 9-10 | 86 | 95C | Ross Geraghty | 10/1 |
| 12 May 06+13d | Downpatrick | Derrinstown Stud Apprentice Handicap (40-70) | 8/13 | 4½ | 9-4 | 62 | 50C | Stephen Gray | 12/1 |
| 29 Apr 06+258d | Punchestown | Martinstown Opportunity Series Final Handicap Hdle (74-123) | 18/22 | 4 | 9-6 | 92 | 71C | Mr K H Clarke | 33/1 |
| 2005 · 7 runs | |||||||||
| 14 Aug 05+10d | Tramore | Queally Group Maiden | 7/8 | 7 | 10-0 | — | 52C | Robbie Colgan | 9/1 |
| 04 Aug 05+10d | Sligo | Anglo Irish Bank Sligo Handicap Hurdle (70-88) | 6/16 | 1 | 11-5 | 86 | 77C | J P Elliott | 12/1 |
| 25 Jul 05+24d | Galway | G.P.T. Dublin Handicap Hurdle (81-123) | 12/19 | 3 | 9-10 | 87 | 69C | J P Elliott | 25/1 |
| 01 Jul 05+135d | Bellewstown | Murphy Sand And Gravel Maiden | 3/16 | 3 | 9-12 | — | 61C | Davy Condon | 20/1 |
| 16 Feb 05+11d | Down Royal | Bank Of Ireland Business & Corporate Banking Maiden Hurdle | 12/18 | 5 | 10-13 | — | 86C | Adrian Lane | 20/1 |
| 05 Feb 05+7d | Naas | New Facilities On Offer At Naas Maiden Hurdle | 8/25 | 1 | 10-9 | — | 84C | J P Elliott | 14/1 |
| 29 Jan 05 | Fairyhouse | Group Hospitality At Fairyhouse Hurdle | 5/12 | 4 | 10-11 | — | 86C | J P Elliott | 16/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Menelaus won?
- Menelaus (GB) won 2 of 39 archived starts between 2005 and 2009, a strike rate of 5.1%. Placed 7 times in total (17.9% of starts).
- Who trained Menelaus?
- Menelaus (GB) was trained by Kevin Morgan on the most recent run on record, at Wolverhampton (AW) on 17 October 2009.
- Who is Menelaus's sire?
- Menelaus (GB) is by Machiavellian (USA) out of Mezzogiorno (GB), whose sire is Unfuwain.
- What going does Menelaus prefer?
- Menelaus (GB) has the best record on soft going: 1 win from 6 starts (16.7%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Menelaus's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 48, from the run on 17 October 2009. The highest on record is 107.
- What is Menelaus's sire's record?
- Machiavellian (USA)'s progeny in our archive have won 8% of 1,598 runs since Jan 2008 (74 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Menelaus's siblings?
- Out of Mezzogiorno (GB), Menelaus (GB) has 8 other produce in our archive, 5 of them winners. Most wins: Mezuzah (GB) (4). Highest grade won: Listed (Mill Springs (GB)). The wins came over 7f–2m1½f. As at Oct 2026.