Metropolitan Man (GB)
Metropolitan Man (GB) is 2 from 18. Hasn't won since Jul 2006. Both wins came on good or faster ground (0 from 3 on softer).
- 2–18Wins / Runs
- 11.1%Strike rate
- 8 (44.4%)Placed
- −13.25£1 level staken=18 at SP
- 0.83Fair A/E n=18 · 0.75 incl. margin
- 110Highest 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.
KTB Speed and Rating
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
Progeny in our archive have won 9.4% of 4,593 runs since Jan 2008 (350 horses).
Weakest over 2m5f – 3m (all codes): 5.1% from 158.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 47 | 3 | 6.4% | −3 | — |
| Good to Firm | 825 | 82 | 9.9% | +0.5 | 2 from 10 |
| Good | 1,113 | 99 | 8.9% | −0.5 | 0 from 4 |
| Good to Soft | 553 | 48 | 8.7% | −0.7 | 0 from 1 |
| Soft | 648 | 60 | 9.3% | −0.1 | 0 from 2 |
| Heavy | 227 | 22 | 9.7% | +0.3 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 1,179 | 119 | 10.1% | +0.7 | 0 from 1 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 153 | 16 | 10.5% | +1.1 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 915 | 86 | 9.4% | 0 | 1 from 4 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 890 | 79 | 8.9% | −0.5 | 1 from 14 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 1,090 | 104 | 9.5% | +0.1 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 960 | 97 | 10.1% | +0.7 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 399 | 40 | 10% | +0.6 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 158 | 8 | 5.1% | −4.3 | — |
| Over 3m | 28 | 3 | 10.7% | +1.3 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 27 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
4 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Commanding Officer (GB) (1 win).
The wins came over 7f; the highest grade won is Class 2 (Commanding Officer (GB)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officer (GB) | 3 | 1 | 7f | Class 2 |
| Precinct (GB) | 3 | 0 | — | — |
| Precast (GB) | 7 | 0 | — | — |
| Colonel Ali (GB) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 10 | 2 | 20% | −5.25 |
| Good | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Soft | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Standard (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Good to Soft | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 11 | 0 | 0% | −11.00 |
| Class 3 | 2 | 1 | 50% | −0.75 |
| Class 2 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% | +1.50 |
| Class 5 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newmarket | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| York | 2 | 1 | 50% | +1.50 |
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Epsom Downs | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Windsor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sandown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Doncaster | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Haydock | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Goodwood | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Hamilton | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.25 |
| Ascot | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m – 1m1f | 14 | 1 | 7% | −12.75 |
| 6f – 7f | 4 | 1 | 25% | −0.50 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Dwyer | 5 | 1 | 20% | −3.75 |
| Richard Mullen | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| George Baker | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Kerrin McEvoy | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Fergus Sweeney | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Joe Fanning | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Richard Hughes | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Eddie Ahern | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ryan Moore | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Steve Drowne | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.50 |
| Jimmy Quinn | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2006 | 6 | 1 | 17% | −4.75 |
| 2005 | 3 | 1 | 33% | +0.50 |
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 · 1 run | |||||||||
| 17 Sep 09+468d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Williamhill.com/bonus25 - Play Vegas Games Conditions Stakes | 7/11 | 1½ | 9-0 | 104 | 81A | Fergus Sweeney | 40/1 |
| 2008 · 3 runs | |||||||||
| 06 Jun 08+25d | Epsom Downs | Juddmonte Diomed Stakes (Group 3) | 8/8 | 17 | 9-4 | 108 | 58C | Richard Mullen | 10/1 |
| 12 May 08+16d | Windsor | extrabet Stakes | 3/7 | 1¾ | 9-2 | 110 | 79A | Richard Mullen | 15/8F |
| 26 Apr 08+203d | Sandown | Bet365 Mile (Group 2) | 3/8 | shd | 9-0 | 108 | 96A | Joe Fanning | 33/1 |
| 2007 · 5 runs | |||||||||
| 06 Oct 07+21d | Newmarket | Countrywide Steel And Tubes Joel Stakes (Group 3) | 6/10 | 2 | 9-0 | 108 | 93C | George Baker | 20/1 |
| 15 Sep 07+7d | Doncaster | 1stsecuritysolutions.co.uk Handicap (Str) | 2/8 | hd | 9-5 | 104 | 92C | George Baker | 16/1 |
| 08 Sep 07+35d | Haydock | Betfredpoker Superior Mile (Listed) | 4/9 | shd | 9-2 | 102 | 78C | Martin Dwyer | 16/1 |
| 04 Aug 07+35d | Newmarket | hss.com E.B.F. Conditions Stakes | 2/5 | 2 | 8-9 | 104 | 77C | Richard Hughes | 15/8 |
| 30 Jun 07+294d | Newmarket | Cheveley Park Stud Criterion Stakes (Group 3) | 9/10 | 1 | 9-3 | 108 | 77C | Eddie Ahern | 66/1 |
| 2006 · 6 runs | |||||||||
| 09 Sep 06+35d | York | Grahame Stowe Bateson Family Law Strensall Stakes (Group 3) | 4/8 | 2½ | 8-12 | 108 | 77C | Martin Dwyer | 14/1 |
| 05 Aug 06+16d | Goodwood | Vodafone Thoroughbred Stakes (Listed) | 2/8 | ¾ | 9-0 | 108 | 82C | Martin Dwyer | 15/2 |
| 20 Jul 06+30d | Hamilton | Weatherbys Bank Conditions Stakes | 1/3 | 8-12 | 108 | 79C | Martin Dwyer | 1/4F | |
| 20 Jun 06+25d | Ascot | St James's Palace Stakes (Entire Colts) | 5/11 | 1½ | 9-0 | 103 | 92C | Kerrin McEvoy | 40/1 |
| 26 May 06+36d | Newmarket | unicornam.Com Conditions Stakes | 2/7 | 1¾ | 8-12 | 103 | 72C | Kerrin McEvoy | 7/2F |
| 20 Apr 06+203d | Newmarket | Craven Stakes (Group 3) | 2/9 | 3½ | 8-12 | 108 | 82C | Ryan Moore | 16/1 |
| 2005 · 3 runs | |||||||||
| 29 Sep 05+25d | Newmarket | Somerville Tattersall Stakes (Group 3) | 5/9 | shd | 8-9 | 86 | 91C | Martin Dwyer | 25/1 |
| 04 Sep 05+22d | York | DRS For Sony Maiden Auction Stakes | 1/10 | 8-7 | — | 94C | Steve Drowne | 5/2 | |
| 13 Aug 05 | Newmarket | Thoroughbred Breeders' Assoc Golf Day E.B.F. Maiden Stakes | 3/7 | shd | 9-0 | — | 75C | Jimmy Quinn | 20/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Metropolitan Man won?
- Metropolitan Man (GB) won 2 of 18 archived starts between 2005 and 2009, a strike rate of 11.1%. Placed 8 times in total (44.4% of starts).
- Who trained Metropolitan Man?
- Metropolitan Man (GB) was trained by David Simcock on the most recent run on record, at Wolverhampton (AW) on 17 September 2009.
- Who is Metropolitan Man's sire?
- Metropolitan Man (GB) is by Dr Fong (USA) out of Preceder (GB), whose sire is Polish Precedent.
- What going does Metropolitan Man prefer?
- Metropolitan Man (GB) has the best record on good to firm going: 2 wins from 10 starts (20%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Metropolitan Man's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 104, from the run on 17 September 2009. The highest on record is 110.
- What is Metropolitan Man's sire's record?
- Dr Fong (USA)'s progeny in our archive have won 9.4% of 4,593 runs since Jan 2008 (350 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest over 2m5f – 3m (all codes): 5.1% from 158.
- Who are Metropolitan Man's siblings?
- Out of Preceder (GB), Metropolitan Man (GB) has 4 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Commanding Officer (GB) (1). Highest grade won: Class 2 (Commanding Officer (GB)). The wins came over 7f. As at Oct 2026.