Horse profile
Miss Gitana (IRE)
by Nathaniel (IRE) out of Miss Celestial (IRE) (Exceed And Excel)
37 runs · 27 courses · from Aug 2023
As at 20 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
3 wins · Tramore, Bath & Doncaster
Ran 4 days ago · 21st of 21
Last raced off OR 63
KTB Profile
Typically ridden with patience — held up in 9 of 16 analysed runs — Miss Gitana (IRE) is 3 from 37. Hasn't won since Jul 2025. Every win has come on good or faster ground (0 from 16 on softer). All 3 wins have come over 1m5f – 2m. Last raced off 63, 34lb below the career-high mark.
Based on 37 archived runs · run-style from 16 commented runs · updated 20 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
Typically held up
Wins on good or faster
OR ↓ 34lb off peak
- 3–37Wins / Runs
- 8.1%Strike rate
- 10 (27%)Placed
- −25.50£1 level staken=37 at SP
- 0.76Fair A/E n=37 · 0.63 incl. margin
- 97Highest OR
- 33dAvg 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 rating63↓ 34lb off peak
63
62–97
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 117
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 20 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 10 | 105A | 84.5 | 3 · 101 / 85 |
| Soft | 6 | 103C | 85.5 | 4 · 103 / 76.5 |
| Good to Soft | 4 | 117A | 109 | 3 · 117 / 108 |
| Good to Firm | 4 | 126A | 77 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 2 | 111B | 85.5 | — |
| Heavy | 1 | — | — | 1 · — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 20 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 18 | 126A | 90 | 9 · 117 / 85 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 4 | 87C | 67.5 | 1 · — |
| 6f – 7f | 4 | 110B | 70 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 1 | — | — | 1 · — |
Jumps
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 20 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 5 | 108B | 92 | 1 · — |
| Soft | 3 | 159C | 43 | — |
| Good to Soft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 20 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 6 | 113B | 95 | 1 · — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 3 | 159C | 43 | — |
Of 37 runs looked at, 1 has no figure: did not complete (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 36 figures from 37 runs · as at 20 Oct 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 16 analysed runs
- Held up 9 (56%) · 0 wins
- Led 4 (25%) · 1 win
- Midfield 2 (13%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 1 (6%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 11.6% of 7,062 runs since Jan 2008 (634 horses).
Weakest over 6f – 7f (all codes): 6.2% from 324.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 21 | 4 | 19% | +7.4 | — |
| Good to Firm | 784 | 102 | 13% | +1.4 | 1 from 4 |
| Good | 1,866 | 232 | 12.4% | +0.8 | 2 from 15 |
| Good to Soft | 1,003 | 114 | 11.4% | −0.2 | 0 from 5 |
| Soft | 1,222 | 140 | 11.5% | −0.1 | 0 from 10 |
| Heavy | 405 | 47 | 11.6% | 0 | 0 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 1,759 | 183 | 10.4% | −1.2 | 0 from 2 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 4 | 0 | 0% | −11.6 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 324 | 20 | 6.2% | −5.4 | 0 from 4 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 877 | 78 | 8.9% | −2.7 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 2,495 | 332 | 13.3% | +1.7 | 0 from 4 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2,138 | 252 | 11.8% | +0.2 | 3 from 22 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 818 | 91 | 11.1% | −0.5 | 0 from 7 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 337 | 32 | 9.5% | −2.1 | — |
| Over 3m | 69 | 17 | 24.6% | +13 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 20 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Miss Celestial (IRE) (Exceed And Excel)
1 sibling in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Miss El Fundi (GB) (1 win).
The wins came over 6f; the highest grade won is Class 4 (Miss El Fundi (GB)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miss El Fundi (GB) | 5 | 1 | 6f | Class 4 |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 15 | 2 | 13% | −6.75 |
| Soft | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
| Good to Soft | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Good to Firm | 4 | 1 | 25% | −0.75 |
| Standard (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 5 | 5 | 1 | 20% | −1.75 |
| Class 6 | 4 | 1 | 25% | −1.75 |
| Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navan | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Beverley | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Cork | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Gowran Park | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Downpatrick | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Bath | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.25 |
| Curragh (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thurles (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Bellewstown (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Clonmel (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Navan (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tramore (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Leopardstown (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ballinrobe | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Listowel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Bellewstown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sligo | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Galway | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tramore | 1 | 1 | 100% | +5.00 |
| Down Royal | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Leopardstown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Punchestown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Doncaster | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.25 |
| Yarmouth | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kempton (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Lingfield | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 22 | 3 | 14% | −10.50 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 6f – 7f | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Morris | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Chris Hayes | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Rory Mulligan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Mr J R Martin | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jack Kennedy | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Kevin Sexton | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jake Coen | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jack Gilligan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Thore Hammer Hansen | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Orla Tynan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Julian Pietropaolo | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Robbie Colgan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Liam McKenna | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Dylan Browne McMonagle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ben Coen | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Donagh O'Connor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Keithen Kennedy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Leigh Roche | 1 | 1 | 100% | +5.00 |
| Declan McDonogh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jordan Gainford | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jody McGarvey | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sam Ewing | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Shane Kelly | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.25 |
| Daniel Muscutt | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.25 |
| Darragh Keenan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 27 | 3 | 11% | −15.50 |
| Tongue tie | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 0 | 0% | −12.00 |
| 2025 | 10 | 1 | 10% | −4.00 |
| 2024 | 11 | 2 | 18% | −5.50 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 27 | 3 | 11% | −15.50 |
| Hurdle | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 26+7d | Curragh (IRE) | Isuzu Ireland Handicap Showed in front initially - overtaken after 2f - under pressure 3f out and faded tamely - finished 21st and well beaten | 21/21 | 16 | 9-2 | 63 | 45C | 58C | Rory Mulligan | 66/1 |
| 08 Oct 26+8d | Thurles (IRE) | Racing Here On The 12th November Handicap Towards the back of the main pack - urged on turning for home - made no inroads over 1f out then faded tamely to finish 8th | 8/13 | 3½ | 9-2 | 63 | 103C | 56C | Rory Mulligan | 20/1 |
| 30 Sep 26+14d | Bellewstown (IRE) | Paddy Woods Memorial Apprentice Series Final Apprentice Handicap Raced wide just behind the front pair - pulled hard early - upsides for the front spot after 2f - pressed along and passed 2 1/2f out - faded tamely to finish 11th | 11/12 | 3¾ | 9-8 | 64 | 87C | 55C | Orla Tynan | 33/1 |
| 16 Sep 26+14d | Clonmel (IRE) | John Thomas McNamara Series (Q.R.) Handicap Set the pace - opened a two length advantage by halfway - driven up and overtaken 2f out then unable to find more late finishing 6th | 6/7 | shd | 12-0 | 65 | 88A | 69A | Mr J R Martin | 11/1 |
| 02 Sep 26+18d | Navan (IRE) | Kilberry (Q.R.) Handicap Sat close to pace early - second at halfway - dropped away under pressure inside final 2f and unable to find more late | 15/16 | 2½ | 10-9 | 66 | 101C | 58C | Mr J R Martin | 20/1 |
| 15 Aug 26+23d | Tramore (IRE) | Brennan's Pharmacy Handicap Sent to the front early - lost command inside final furlong when pushed along - held on without finding more to finish second | 2/8 | 4 | 8-2 | 63 | 117A | 63A | Julian Pietropaolo | 11/2 |
| 23 Jul 26+13d | Leopardstown (IRE) | Turkish Jockey Club Handicap sent to the front early - caught after a furlong - back in front after 3f - shaken up entering the straight - driven hard over 1f out but overtaken by a whisker - found nothing more inside the final furlong - no more to offer late - 3rd at the finish | 3/9 | nse | 9-6 | 62 | 80A | 75A | Robbie Colgan | 33/1 |
| 10 Jul 26+18d | Cork | Kelkab Ltd. Handicap Hurdle (0-100) towards the back of the pack early - made headway 4f out - mistake at the following fence and unable to find more before 2 out | 9/23 | hd | 11-5 | 94 | 108B | 105A | Liam McKenna | 28/1 |
| 22 Jun 26+22d | Ballinrobe | GAIN The Advantage Series Handicap Held up at the back - lost touch with 3f left to race - no impact thereafter - finished well beaten in 13th | 13/13 | 22 | 9-8 | 63 | 65C | 61C | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 13/2 |
| 31 May 26+11d | Listowel | Lane Family Memorial Handicap Sat just behind the pace in 4th - up to 3rd by halfway then briefly 2nd 6f out - dropped back to 3rd and pushed along early in the straight - unable to find more inside the final two furlongs and finished 8th | 8/11 | nk | 9-9 | 65 | 85A | 73A | Chris Hayes | 20/1 |
| 20 May 26+25d | Gowran Park | Family Fun Day June 1st Handicap Sat behind the front group in 4th - pushed into contention entering the straight and disputed 3rd 2f out - had nothing more to give - dropped away inside the final furlong to finish 9th | 9/13 | 6 | 9-13 | 67 | 108C | 63A | Ben Coen | 18/1 |
| 25 Apr 26+241d | Navan | Cusack Hotel Group Family Day July 11th Handicap Settled at the back - off the bridle approaching 2f out - met traffic inside the final furlong - finished 16th with no impact on proceedings | 16/20 | ¾ | 9-11 | 67 | 69C | 68A | Donagh O'Connor | 40/1 |
| 27 Aug 25+20d | Bellewstown | Tote, Never Beaten By SP Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Struck by another runner pre-off - settled in midfield - 5th three out - driven but making no headway in 8th nearing the following fence and unable to find more | 8/15 | 2¼ | 11-6 | 97 | 92C | 92C | Jack Kennedy | 9/2 |
| 07 Aug 25+6d | Sligo | Sports Information Service Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Sat close to pace early - stumbled at the opening fence - 4th at halfway - slipped back through the field from 2 out and finished with nothing left | 8/14 | 1¼ | 11-8 | 97 | 98B | 106A | Jack Kennedy | 4/1 |
| 01 Aug 25+17d | Galway | Hop House 13 Handicap Sat behind the front group early - up to 2nd by halfway - driven on turning into the straight - 3rd with a furlong left and unable to find more - held on for 6th | 6/16 | 2 | 9-7 | 68 | 89C | 70A | Keithen Kennedy | 18/1 |
| 15 Jul 25+7d | Downpatrick | Download The Tote App Mares Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Settled close up early and briefly in front 2nd - lost the advantage after 4th before shadowing the pace - hit the front 2 out then edged behind close home - asked for effort and outpaced inside final furlong - drifted left but battled on to the line - no answer to winner | 2/10 | 6 | 11-5 | 94 | 84A | 117A | Kevin Sexton | 11/8F |
| 08 Jul 25+31d | Tramore | Tote Never Beaten By SP Handicap Led throughout - challenged hard inside final two furlongs - pushed along and found more to prevail | 1/8 | 9-3 | 65 | 84A | 72A | Leigh Roche | 5/1 | |
| 07 Jun 25+17d | Navan | Balreask Bar, Catering At Navan Racecourse Handicap Sat close to the front group along the rail - pushed along in 4th spot with 2f left - unable to close the gap - finished well held in 9th | 9/21 | 2¾ | 9-1 | 67 | 98C | 67A | Declan McDonogh | 25/1 |
| 21 May 25+12d | Gowran Park | Robert Grace Live After Racing June 2nd Handicap Tracked the pace group - pushed along with 2f left - unable to find more in the closing stages - held on for sixth | 6/11 | 2 | 9-13 | 69 | 105A | 74A | Chris Hayes | 5/1 |
| 09 May 25+13d | Downpatrick | Download The Tote App Mares Handicap Hurdle Sat close behind the front group early - stumbled at 1st and again 4 out - down to 5th and driven after mistake 2 out - improved to 4th by the last - into 3rd in the closing stages and stayed on at one speed | 3/11 | 3 | 10-7 | 94 | 90B | 112A | Jordan Gainford | 7/2J |
| 26 Apr 25+95d | Navan | Navan Racecourse Handicap Settled midfield early - boxed in on the rail 2f out with no gap over 1f out then squeezed for space inside the final furlong - stayed on same speed to finish 8th | 8/18 | ¾ | 9-13 | 69 | 83C | 77A | Chris Hayes | 28/1 |
| 21 Jan 25+25d | Down Royal | Coors Mares Handicap Hurdle Settled in the pack early - lost a bit of jumping fluency and slipped back towards the tail 4th - moved forward again to sit 6th turning for home - made ground but blundered 3 out - pushed along soon after - fourth and driven approaching two out - couldn't reach the front-runners in third at the last - stayed on at one gear for third | 3/9 | 9 | 9-13 | 95 | 113B | 93A | Jake Coen | 8/1 |
| 27 Dec 24+19d | Leopardstown | Paddy Power I Have No Idea What Day It Is 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle Held up towards the back - nudged into contention approaching 2 out - unable to threaten and well held at the finish | 10/16 | 1 | 10-7 | — | 26C | 93C | Jody McGarvey | 150/1 |
| 08 Dec 24+15d | Cork | Bar One Racing 'Bet 10 Euros Get 50 Euros Sign Up Offer' 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle Held up at the back - unable to make ground before 3 out - stayed on steadily from 2 out but always held | 11/20 | ½ | 10-7 | — | 159C | 88C | Kevin Sexton | 100/1 |
| 23 Nov 24+6d | Punchestown | Total Event Rental 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle Stayed at the rear from the outset - bobbled at the opening fence - down at the final obstacle having posed no threat | F/21 | — | 10-4 | — | — | — | Jake Coen | 80/1 |
| 17 Nov 24+74d | Navan | Bar One Racing 'Price Boosts Across All Channels' 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle Settled towards the back - small error at the 2nd - 9th passing three out - pushed along but unable to close and beaten well home | 7/11 | 1¾ | 10-7 | — | 43A | 86A | Sam Ewing | 18/1 |
| 04 Sep 24+19d | Bath | Harrow Inn At Wanborough Handicap Held up in the lead group - urged to find space with 3f left - asked for effort 2f out but couldn't land a blow - dropped away inside the final furlong | 7/10 | 3¼ | 9-7 | 70 | 82C | 58C | Luke Morris | 5/4F |
| 16 Aug 24+30d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap Went straight to front - shaken up before losing the advantage 2f out amid tight quarters - stayed on at one tempo to finish third | 3/6 | 1 | 9-8 | 70 | 111B | 72B | Jack Gilligan | 5/2 |
| 17 Jul 24+19d | Bath | DragonBet - Born From The Betting Ring Handicap | 1/12 | 9-6 | 67 | 91A | 70A | Shane Kelly | 5/4F | |
| 28 Jun 24+20d | Doncaster | Jade Markham And The TPC Trailblazers Handicap | 1/6 | 9-0 | 65 | 126A | 67B | Daniel Muscutt | 9/4F | |
| 08 Jun 24+25d | Beverley | Never Ordinary At bet365 Handicap | 2/6 | 2½ | 9-9 | 65 | 61A | 71B | Luke Morris | 11/10F |
| 14 May 24+14d | Beverley | All-New Lexus LBX Self-Charging Hybrid Handicap | 2/9 | nse | 9-8 | 63 | 74A | 80A | Luke Morris | 9/2 |
| 30 Apr 24+241d | Yarmouth | Get Raceday Ready Handicap | 4/9 | ½ | 9-7 | 63 | 55A | 68A | Jack Gilligan | 11/2 |
| 02 Sep 23+10d | Beverley | Ire-Incentive, It Pays To Buy Irish EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race) | 7/7 | 4¼ | 9-2 | — | 59C | 42C | Luke Morris | 100/1 |
| 23 Aug 23+11d | Kempton (AW) | Unibet/British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 1) | 9/11 | ¾ | 8-13 | — | 60A | 51A | Thore Hammer Hansen | 100/1 |
| 12 Aug 23+11d | Lingfield | At The Races App Market Movers Ebf Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race) | 8/10 | 2¼ | 9-2 | — | 80B | 54A | Darragh Keenan | 40/1 |
| 01 Aug 23 | Beverley | Keith Walker Never Change Your Mind Memorial EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) | 4/8 | 4¼ | 9-2 | — | 110B | 59A | Thore Hammer Hansen | 28/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Miss Gitana (IRE) won?
- Miss Gitana (IRE) won 3 of 37 archived starts between 2023 and 2026, a strike rate of 8.1%. Placed 10 times in total (27% of starts).
- Who trains Miss Gitana (IRE)?
- Miss Gitana (IRE) is trained by Joseph Anthony Murray, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 15 October 2026.
- Who is Miss Gitana (IRE)'s sire?
- Miss Gitana (IRE) is by Nathaniel (IRE) out of Miss Celestial (IRE), whose sire is Exceed And Excel.
- What going does Miss Gitana (IRE) prefer?
- Miss Gitana (IRE) has the best record on good to firm going: 1 win from 4 starts (25%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Miss Gitana (IRE)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 63, from the run on 15 October 2026. The highest on record is 97.
- What is Miss Gitana (IRE)'s sire's record?
- Nathaniel (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 11.6% of 7,062 runs since Jan 2008 (634 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest over 6f – 7f (all codes): 6.2% from 324.
- Who are Miss Gitana (IRE)'s siblings?
- Out of Miss Celestial (IRE), Miss Gitana (IRE) has 1 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Miss El Fundi (GB) (1). Highest grade won: Class 4 (Miss El Fundi (GB)). The wins came over 6f. As at Oct 2026.