Horse profile
Metal Guru (GB)
by Ishiguru (USA) out of Gemtastic (GB) (Tagula)
35 runs · 12 courses · from Sep 2006
As at 5 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 3 Mar 2010 — 6,090 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Mar 2010 · 8th of 11
4 wins · Wolverhampton (AW) & Beverley
Last raced off OR 57
KTB Profile
Metal Guru (GB) is 4 from 35, all wins coming at Class 6 level. Hasn't won since Oct 2009. Last raced off 57, 11lb below the career-high mark.
Based on 35 archived runs · updated 5 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
All wins at Class 6
OR ↓ 11lb off peak
- 4–35Wins / Runs
- 11.4%Strike rate
- 10 (28.6%)Placed
- +20.75£1 level staken=35 at SP
- 1.46Fair A/E n=35 · 1.23 incl. margin
- 68Highest OR
- 23dBetween runs (median)longest 211 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 rating57↓ 11lb off peak
57
55–68
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
Ishiguru (USA)
Progeny in our archive have won 10.4% of 3,199 runs since Jan 2008 (156 horses).
Weakest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 6.5% from 155.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 70 | 8 | 11.4% | +1 | 0 from 2 |
| Good to Firm | 655 | 67 | 10.2% | −0.2 | 1 from 6 |
| Good | 586 | 60 | 10.2% | −0.2 | 0 from 5 |
| Good to Soft | 298 | 33 | 11.1% | +0.7 | 0 from 3 |
| Soft | 310 | 33 | 10.6% | +0.2 | 0 from 2 |
| Heavy | 89 | 15 | 16.9% | +6.5 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 1,191 | 117 | 9.8% | −0.6 | 3 from 17 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 727 | 84 | 11.6% | +1.2 | 3 from 28 |
| 6f – 7f | 1,393 | 131 | 9.4% | −1 | 1 from 7 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 487 | 57 | 11.7% | +1.3 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 321 | 40 | 12.5% | +2.1 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 155 | 10 | 6.5% | −3.9 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 67 | 5 | 7.5% | −2.9 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 42 | 5 | 11.9% | +1.5 | — |
| Over 3m | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | +3.9 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 5 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Gemtastic (GB) (Tagula)
2 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Stash (GB) (1 win).
The wins came over 5f; the highest grade won is Class 5 (Stash (GB)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stash (GB) | 11 | 1 | 5f | Class 5 |
| Miss Bronte (GB) | 6 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (AW) | 17 | 3 | 18% | +25.75 |
| Good to Firm | 6 | 1 | 17% | +7.00 |
| Good | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Firm | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Soft | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 6 | 20 | 4 | 20% | +35.75 |
| Class 5 | 15 | 0 | 0% | −15.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 14 | 3 | 21% | +28.75 |
| Bath | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Southwell (AW) | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Beverley | 3 | 1 | 33% | +10.00 |
| Catterick | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Brighton | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Chepstow | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Warwick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Haydock | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thirsk | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Nottingham | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Leicester | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 28 | 3 | 11% | +1.75 |
| 6f – 7f | 7 | 1 | 14% | +19.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russ Kennemore | 28 | 4 | 14% | +27.75 |
| Tom Queally | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Chris Catlin | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Matthew Lawson | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| David Kenny | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Neil Callan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Steve Drowne | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Hayley Turner | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheekpieces | 21 | 3 | 14% | +8.75 |
| None | 14 | 1 | 7% | +12.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2009 | 9 | 2 | 22% | +7.75 |
| 2008 | 11 | 1 | 9% | +2.00 |
| 2007 | 10 | 1 | 10% | +16.00 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 · 3 runs | |||||||||
| 03 Mar 10+19d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Stay At The Wolverhampton Holiday Inn Handicap | 8/11 | 1¼ | 8-12 | 57 | 48A | Russ Kennemore | 25/1 |
| 12 Feb 10+22d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Free Horse Racing Tips At bigtips.co.uk Handicap | 5/11 | ¾ | 9-2 | 58 | 66A | Tom Queally | 10/1 |
| 21 Jan 10+25d | Southwell (AW) | Bet FA Cup - Betdaq Handicap | 8/9 | 6 | 9-3 | 59 | 26A | Chris Catlin | 10/1 |
| 2009 · 9 runs | |||||||||
| 27 Dec 09+5d | Southwell (AW) | Bet On Today's Football At Totesport.com Claiming Stakes | 6/9 | 2¼ | 7-7 | 59 | 52A | Matthew Lawson | 5/1 |
| 22 Dec 09+22d | Southwell (AW) | Totepool Our Profits Stay In Racing Handicap (Div 2) | 2/11 | 1½ | 9-0 | 59 | 81A | Russ Kennemore | 15/2 |
| 30 Nov 09+24d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Betdaq The Betting Exchange Handicap (Div 2) | 3/11 | 1¾ | 8-11 | 59 | 74A | Russ Kennemore | 8/1 |
| 06 Nov 09+35d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Ladbrokescasino.com Handicap | 12/13 | hd | 8-10 | 59 | 46A | David Kenny | 8/1 |
| 02 Oct 09+29d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Great Offers At Wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk Handicap | 1/11 | 8-11 | 56 | 71A | Russ Kennemore | 11/4F | |
| 03 Sep 09+21d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Williamhill.com/Bonus25 - Get 25 Free Bet Handicap | 1/10 | 8-11 | 55 | 79A | Russ Kennemore | 12/1 | |
| 13 Aug 09+38d | Beverley | John Bottomley 'Lifetime In Racing' Fillies' Handicap | 12/13 | ¾ | 8-10 | 59 | 46A | Russ Kennemore | 9/1 |
| 06 Jul 09+185d | Brighton | Juice Fm Handicap | 5/11 | 1 | 9-5 | 61 | 68A | Russ Kennemore | 8/1 |
| 02 Jan 09+32d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Stay At Wolverhampton Holiday Inn Handicap | 10/13 | 2½ | 8-13 | 63 | 47A | Russ Kennemore | 10/1 |
| 2008 · 11 runs | |||||||||
| 01 Dec 08+34d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Ringside Conference Suite Handicap | 5/10 | hd | 9-3 | 64 | 69A | Neil Callan | 8/1 |
| 28 Oct 08+15d | Catterick | Come Racing Again Next Tuesday Handicap | 7/14 | ½ | 9-0 | 64 | 76A | Russ Kennemore | 11/1 |
| 13 Oct 08+14d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Toteswinger Handicap | 2/13 | ½ | 8-10 | 60 | 84A | Russ Kennemore | 13/2 |
| 29 Sep 08+33d | Brighton | friday-ad.co.uk Handicap | 5/16 | nse | 8-13 | 60 | 71A | Russ Kennemore | 8/1 |
| 27 Aug 08+33d | Catterick | catterickbridge.co.Uk Handicap | 2/15 | 3¾ | 9-1 | 60 | 69A | Russ Kennemore | 16/1 |
| 25 Jul 08+21d | Chepstow | betinternet.com Handicap | 7/13 | ¾ | 9-4 | 63 | 64A | Russ Kennemore | 20/1 |
| 04 Jul 08+13d | Warwick | warwickracecourse.co.uk Fillies' Handicap | 7/10 | 1½ | 9-8 | 65 | 59A | Steve Drowne | 11/2 |
| 21 Jun 08+10d | Haydock | Lambrini Fillies' Handicap | 7/13 | 3 | 9-0 | 64 | 58A | Russ Kennemore | 9/1 |
| 11 Jun 08+9d | Beverley | Beverley Annual Badgeholders Fillies' Handicap | 1/15 | 9-6 | 59 | 83A | Russ Kennemore | 12/1 | |
| 02 Jun 08+134d | Thirsk | Yorkshire Moors & Coast Tourism Fillies' Handicap | 9/16 | 1¾ | 8-13 | 59 | 51A | Russ Kennemore | 20/1 |
| 20 Jan 08+31d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Do The Crocodile Rock At Pontin's Handicap | 8/8 | 17 | 8-11 | 62 | 19C | Hayley Turner | 9/1 |
| 2007 · 10 runs | |||||||||
| 20 Dec 07+23d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Pontin's Short Breaks Handicap | 8/13 | 1¼ | 8-12 | 64 | 60C | Russ Kennemore | 14/1 |
| 27 Nov 07+18d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Go Pontin's Holidays Fillies' Handicap | 6/13 | nk | 8-8 | 65 | 59C | Russ Kennemore | 13/2 |
| 09 Nov 07+22d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Mace Racing At Wolverhampton Apprentice Handicap | 4/13 | nk | 8-13 | 65 | 83C | Russ Kennemore | 16/1 |
| 18 Oct 07+9d | Nottingham | Oval Handicap | 9/14 | nk | 8-9 | 66 | 57C | Russ Kennemore | 22/1 |
| 09 Oct 07+46d | Leicester | ladbrokescasino.com Fillies' Handicap | 3/11 | 1¼ | 8-9 | 66 | 75C | Russ Kennemore | 14/1 |
| 24 Aug 07+8d | Bath | Bath Ales Gem Handicap | 8/12 | nk | 9-0 | 68 | 59C | Russ Kennemore | 13/2 |
| 16 Aug 07+45d | Beverley | Marks And Spencer Hull Fillies' Handicap | 7/17 | shd | 9-2 | 68 | 59C | Russ Kennemore | 14/1 |
| 02 Jul 07+31d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Worldwide Sports Betting Knowledge punterslounge.com Hcp | 1/13 | 9-1 | 64 | 63C | Russ Kennemore | 25/1 | |
| 01 Jun 07+38d | Bath | ATI Stellram Fillies' Handicap | 5/7 | 1 | 8-11 | 65 | 59C | Russ Kennemore | 7/1 |
| 24 Apr 07+211d | Bath | Kent Building Plastics And K2 Roof Systems Maiden Stakes | 2/10 | 3 | 8-4 | — | 66C | Russ Kennemore | 14/1 |
| 2006 · 2 runs | |||||||||
| 25 Sep 06+20d | Bath | E.B.F. Maiden Stakes | 4/15 | ½ | 8-5 | — | 63C | Russ Kennemore | 50/1 |
| 05 Sep 06 | Catterick | Geordie Charlton Median Auction Maiden Stakes | 5/11 | 2½ | 8-5 | — | 45C | Russ Kennemore | 25/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Metal Guru won?
- Metal Guru (GB) won 4 of 35 archived starts between 2006 and 2010, a strike rate of 11.4%. Placed 10 times in total (28.6% of starts).
- Who trained Metal Guru?
- Metal Guru (GB) was trained by Reg Hollinshead on the most recent run on record, at Wolverhampton (AW) on 3 March 2010.
- Who is Metal Guru's sire?
- Metal Guru (GB) is by Ishiguru (USA) out of Gemtastic (GB), whose sire is Tagula.
- What going does Metal Guru prefer?
- Metal Guru (GB) has the best record on standard (aw) going: 3 wins from 17 starts (17.6%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Metal Guru's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 57, from the run on 3 March 2010. The highest on record is 68.
- What is Metal Guru's sire's record?
- Ishiguru (USA)'s progeny in our archive have won 10.4% of 3,199 runs since Jan 2008 (156 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 6.5% from 155.
- Who are Metal Guru's siblings?
- Out of Gemtastic (GB), Metal Guru (GB) has 2 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Stash (GB) (1). Highest grade won: Class 5 (Stash (GB)). The wins came over 5f. As at Nov 2026.