Horse profile
Metier (IRE)
31 runs · 21 courses · from Oct 2018
As at 25 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
7 wins · 7 courses
Last run 17 Jan 2026
Last raced off OR 130
KTB Profile
Metier won seven of 31 starts including the Grade 1 Unibet Tolworth Novices' Hurdle at Sandown in Jan 2021. Four of those wins came on heavy ground and three on soft, with two successes over 2m1f – 2m4f and three over 1m5f – 2m. The gelding has not won since the tote Chester Cup in May 2023. He last ran at Ascot in Jan 2026 off an official rating of 130, 18lb below his highest ever mark.
Based on 31 archived runs · run-style from 4 commented runs since Mar 2025 · updated 25 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 18lb off peak
- 7–31Wins / Runs
- 22.6%Strike rate
- 9 (29%)Placed
- +0.75£1 level staken=31 at SP
- 1.86Fair A/E n=31 · 1.56 incl. margin
- 148Highest OR
- 88dAvg 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 rating130↓ 18lb off peak
130
72–148
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 126
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 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 4 | 105B | 89 | 1 run · — |
| Heavy | 2 | 125A | 113 | — |
| Good to Soft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 7 | 125A | 101 | 1 run · — |
Flat
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 7 | 126B | 106 | — |
| Heavy | 5 | 133C | 104 | 1 run · — |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 118A | 113 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 2 | 108A | 101 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 7 | 133C | 104 | 1 run · — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 6 | 126B | 113 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 2 | 123C | 110 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 2 | 106C | 96 | — |
Of 30 runs looked at, 6 have no figure: did not complete (3) · obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (3).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 24 figures from 30 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 4 analysed runs since Mar 2025
- Prominent 2 (50%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 2 (50%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 10.6% of 11,631 runs since Jan 2008 (842 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 23 | 2 | 8.7% | −1.9 | — |
| Good to Firm | 1,345 | 156 | 11.6% | +1 | — |
| Good | 2,974 | 345 | 11.6% | +1 | — |
| Good to Soft | 1,532 | 166 | 10.8% | +0.2 | 0 from 5 |
| Soft | 1,966 | 182 | 9.3% | −1.3 | 3 from 14 |
| Heavy | 660 | 70 | 10.6% | 0 | 4 from 10 |
| Standard (AW) | 3,130 | 310 | 9.9% | −0.7 | 0 from 2 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 54 | 5 | 9.3% | −1.3 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 1,384 | 119 | 8.6% | −2 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 2,332 | 217 | 9.3% | −1.3 | 1 from 2 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 3,815 | 438 | 11.5% | +0.9 | 1 from 7 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2,586 | 285 | 11% | +0.4 | 3 from 18 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 1,086 | 114 | 10.5% | −0.1 | 2 from 4 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 326 | 44 | 13.5% | +2.9 | — |
| Over 3m | 48 | 9 | 18.8% | +8.2 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 24 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
2 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Doctor Parnassus (IRE) (2 wins).
The wins came over 1m7½f–2m3f; the highest grade won is Class 3 (Doctor Parnassus (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor Parnassus (IRE) | 25 | 2 | 1m7½f–2m3f | Class 3 |
| Destination Unkown (IRE) | 12 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 14 | 3 | 21% | +0.50 |
| Heavy | 10 | 4 | 40% | +7.25 |
| Good to Soft | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Standard (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 2 | 13 | 4 | 31% | +6.25 |
| Class 1 | 7 | 1 | 14% | −4.25 |
| Class 4 | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.25 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandown | 6 | 1 | 17% | −3.25 |
| Ascot | 3 | 1 | 33% | −1.00 |
| Doncaster | 2 | 1 | 50% | +5.50 |
| Kempton (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Gowran Park | 2 | 1 | 50% | +4.50 |
| Galway | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newbury | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Longchamp (FR) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Chester | 1 | 1 | 100% | +5.00 |
| Musselburgh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kempton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kelso | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Lingfield | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.75 |
| Cheltenham | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newton Abbot | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.25 |
| Leopardstown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Limerick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Down Royal | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Roscommon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Navan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 18 | 3 | 17% | −9.50 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 7 | 1 | 14% | +0.50 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 4 | 2 | 50% | +5.25 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 2 | 1 | 50% | +4.50 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saffie Osborne | 7 | 2 | 29% | +6.50 |
| Sean Bowen | 7 | 4 | 57% | +4.75 |
| Ben Coen | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Andrew Slattery | 4 | 1 | 25% | +2.50 |
| Bryan Carver | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jonathan Burke | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Nicola Burns | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Miss A B O'Connor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ryan Moore | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Lorcan Murtagh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sam Twiston-Davies | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tongue tie | 18 | 3 | 17% | −0.75 |
| None | 12 | 4 | 33% | +2.50 |
| Tongue tie + cheekpieces | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2023 | 5 | 1 | 20% | +1.00 |
| 2022 | 4 | 2 | 50% | +7.25 |
| 2021 | 4 | 1 | 25% | −1.25 |
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | 100% | +3.25 |
| 2019 | 7 | 1 | 14% | −0.50 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 18 | 3 | 17% | +2.00 |
| Hurdle | 13 | 4 | 31% | −1.25 |
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 · 1 run | ||||||||||
| 17 Jan 26+42d | Ascot | BetMGM Holloway's Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Held a forward position early - urged along and lost touch approaching two out - pulled up before that point | PU/10 | — | 11-4 | 130 | — | — | Bryan Carver | 22/1 |
| 2025 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 06 Dec 25+28d | Sandown | Bet At Your Best With Betfair Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Held up handy in leading group early - under pressure and still involved 2 out - dropped away quickly after - finished 4th well beaten | 4/8 | 12 | 11-2 | 133 | 80A | 130A | Bryan Carver | 28/1 |
| 08 Nov 25+224d | Doncaster | Virgin Bet November Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Held a midfield spot early - driven on the inside with 4f left but had nothing more to give - dropped right out and finished well behind | 17/22 | 3¾ | 8-9 | 95 | 66C | 76C | Nicola Burns | 33/1 |
| 29 Mar 25+243d | Kempton (AW) | Virgin Bet Queen's Prize Handicap (GBB Plus Race) Fought for control early - settled in the pack - urged forward with 3f left - held position briefly before fading well before the finish | 8/9 | 7 | 10-0 | 97 | 94C | 80C | Saffie Osborne | 18/1 |
| 2024 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 29 Jul 24+67d | Galway | Connacht Hotel (Q.R.) Handicap (70-100) (Premier Handicap) | 8/20 | 1½ | 12-2 | 99 | 123C | 93A | Miss A B O'Connor | 12/1 |
| 23 May 24+34d | Sandown | Chasemore Farm Henry II Stakes (Group 3) | 5/6 | 2¾ | 9-4 | 100 | 126B | 76B | Ryan Moore | 14/1 |
| 19 Apr 24+41d | Newbury | Compton Beauchamp Estates Ltd Silver Bar Handicap | 7/9 | 1¾ | 9-8 | 101 | 113A | 86A | Saffie Osborne | 7/2 |
| 09 Mar 24+132d | Sandown | Betfair Imperial Cup Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) | 10/16 | 1¾ | 12-0 | 139 | 94B | 131A | Jonathan Burke | 28/1 |
| 2023 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 29 Oct 23+170d | Longchamp (FR) | Prix Royal-Oak (3yo+) (Grande Course) (Turf) | 7/11 | 1¼ | 9-4 | — | — | — | Saffie Osborne | 10/1 |
| 12 May 23+34d | Chester | tote Chester Cup (Heritage Handicap) | 1/16 | 9-1 | 97 | 97C | 92A | Saffie Osborne | 5/1 | |
| 08 Apr 23+28d | Musselburgh | tote Summer World Pool Queen's Cup (Heritage Handicap) | 2/14 | ½ | 9-1 | 94 | 113C | 94A | Saffie Osborne | 8/1 |
| 11 Mar 23+31d | Sandown | Betfair Imperial Cup Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) | PU/16 | — | 12-0 | 143 | — | — | Sean Bowen | 12/1 |
| 08 Feb 23+44d | Kempton (AW) | Unibet 3 Uniboosts A Day Conditions Stakes (All-Weather Championships Fast-Track Qualifier) | 8/8 | ½ | 9-7 | 94 | 108A | 79A | Saffie Osborne | 13/2 |
| 2022 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 26 Dec 22+51d | Kempton | Ladbrokes Christmas Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) | PU/5 | — | 11-10 | 144 | — | — | Jonathan Burke | 40/1 |
| 05 Nov 22+245d | Doncaster | BetGoodwin November Handicap | 1/21 | 8-10 | 89 | 113C | 104A | Saffie Osborne | 13/2 | |
| 05 Mar 22+43d | Kelso | bet365 Morebattle Hurdle (Handicap) (GBB Race) | 7/11 | 8 | 11-5 | 146 | — | 132A | Sean Bowen | 3/1F |
| 21 Jan 22+34d | Lingfield | Sovereign Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) | 1/12 | 11-10 | 139 | 101B | 158A | Sean Bowen | 11/4F | |
| 2021 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 18 Dec 21+14d | Ascot | Betfair Exchange Trophy (Grade 3 Handicap Hurdle) (GBB Race) | 4/12 | 6 | 10-12 | 142 | 109B | 138A | Lorcan Murtagh | 33/1 |
| 04 Dec 21+263d | Sandown | Betfair Daily Rewards December Handicap Hurdle (Listed) (GBB Race) | PU/11 | — | 11-7 | 144 | — | — | Sam Twiston-Davies | 10/3F |
| 16 Mar 21+73d | Cheltenham | Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) | 7/8 | 1¼ | 11-7 | 148 | 84C | 123C | Sean Bowen | 11/2 |
| 02 Jan 21+43d | Sandown | Unibet Tolworth Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) | 1/7 | 11-7 | 142 | 125A | 156B | Sean Bowen | 7/4F | |
| 2020 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 20 Nov 20+22d | Ascot | Play The Coral 'Racing Super Series' 'Introductory' Hurdle | 1/6 | 11-5 | — | 105B | 143B | Sean Bowen | EvensF | |
| 29 Oct 20+369d | Newton Abbot | Weatherbys E-Passport Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 1/13 | 10-12 | — | — | 135A | Sean Bowen | 9/4F | |
| 2019 · 7 runs | ||||||||||
| 26 Oct 19+14d | Leopardstown | Tote October Handicap (Premier Handicap) | 5/17 | ¾ | 8-7 | 90 | 104C | 86A | Ben Coen | 16/1 |
| 12 Oct 19+19d | Limerick | Martin Molony Stakes (Listed) | 7/8 | 6½ | 9-1 | 90 | 133C | 63C | Andrew Slattery | 4/1 |
| 23 Sep 19+40d | Fairyhouse | Fairyhouse Winter Festival 30th November & 1st December Handicap | 2/12 | 1¾ | 8-9 | 87 | 121A | 94A | Andrew Slattery | 7/2F |
| 14 Aug 19+53d | Gowran Park | Irish EBF Supporting Irish Champions Weekend Maiden | 1/17 | 9-0 | 72 | 106C | 95A | Andrew Slattery | 11/2 | |
| 22 Jun 19+12d | Down Royal | Magners Ulster Derby (Premier Handicap) | 7/11 | ½ | 8-2 | 75 | 96A | 56A | Andrew Slattery | 11/1 |
| 10 Jun 19+9d | Roscommon | Sherry Fitzgerald P. Burke Auctioneers Maiden | 4/13 | ½ | 9-0 | — | 88C | 69A | Ben Coen | 3/1 |
| 01 Jun 19+229d | Navan | Navan Lock And Key Maiden | 4/11 | ½ | 9-0 | — | 118A | 70A | Ben Coen | 12/1 |
| 2018 · 1 run | ||||||||||
| 15 Oct 18 | Gowran Park | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden (Plus 10) | 4/15 | ½ | 8-12 | — | 86C | 80A | Ben Coen | 33/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Metier won?
- Metier (IRE) won 7 of 31 archived starts between 2018 and 2026, a strike rate of 22.6%. Placed 9 times in total (29% of starts).
- Who trains Metier?
- Metier (IRE) is trained by Harry Fry, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 17 January 2026.
- Who is Metier's sire?
- Metier (IRE) is by Mastercraftsman (IRE) out of We'll Go Walking (IRE), whose sire is Authorized.
- What going does Metier prefer?
- Metier (IRE) has the best record on heavy going: 4 wins from 10 starts (40%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Metier's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 130, from the run on 17 January 2026. The highest on record is 148.
- What is Metier's sire's record?
- Mastercraftsman (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 10.6% of 11,631 runs since Jan 2008 (842 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Metier's siblings?
- Out of We'll Go Walking (IRE), Metier (IRE) has 2 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Doctor Parnassus (IRE) (2). Highest grade won: Class 3 (Doctor Parnassus (IRE)). The wins came over 1m7½f–2m3f. As at Oct 2026.