Horse profile
Montassib (GB)
by Exceed And Excel (AUS) out of Felwah (GB) (Aqlaam)
26 runs · 12 courses · from Sep 2020
As at 25 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
8 wins · 7 courses
Last run 30 Sep 2026 · 3rd of 6
Last raced off OR 105
KTB Profile
Montassib is eight wins from 26 starts including a Group 1 success in the Betfair Sprint Cup Stakes at Haydock in Sep 2024. All eight wins have come over 6f – 7f, three of them on soft ground. The gelding was third of six at Kempton (AW) in Sep 2026, last raced off an official rating of 105 which is 10lb below his highest ever mark.
Based on 26 archived runs · run-style from 8 commented runs since Sep 2024 · updated 25 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
Typically held up
OR ↓ 10lb off peak
- 8–26Wins / Runs
- 30.8%Strike rate
- 11 (42.3%)Placed
- +33.19£1 level staken=26 at SP
- 1.79Fair A/E n=26 · 1.49 incl. margin
- 115Highest OR
- 89dAvg 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 rating105↓ 10lb off peak
105
87–115
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 112
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 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 7 | 126C | 102 | 1 run · — |
| Good to Soft | 5 | 118A | 101 | 1 run · — |
| Good to Firm | 5 | 109C | 92 | — |
| Soft | 4 | 112C | 94 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 3 | 108A | 103 | 1 run · — |
| Heavy | 2 | 92C | 87 | 1 run · — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 22 | 126C | 96.5 | 4 runs · 112 / 106 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 3 | 92A | 88 | — |
| Under 6f | 1 | — | — | — |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 26 figures from 26 runs · as at 8 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 8 analysed runs since Sep 2024
- Held up 7 (88%) · 1 win
- Mid-division 1 (13%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Exceed And Excel (AUS)
Progeny in our archive have won 11.9% of 16,028 runs since Jan 2008 (1,161 horses).
Strongest on firm going: 20.7% from 198. Weakest on soft going: 7.9% from 1,194.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 198 | 41 | 20.7% | +8.8 | — |
| Good to Firm | 3,251 | 399 | 12.3% | +0.4 | 1 from 5 |
| Good | 3,146 | 328 | 10.4% | −1.5 | 2 from 7 |
| Good to Soft | 1,310 | 130 | 9.9% | −2 | 0 from 5 |
| Soft | 1,194 | 94 | 7.9% | −4 | 3 from 4 |
| Heavy | 273 | 25 | 9.2% | −2.7 | 0 from 2 |
| Standard (AW) | 6,656 | 883 | 13.3% | +1.4 | 2 from 3 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 3,860 | 521 | 13.5% | +1.6 | 0 from 1 |
| 6f – 7f | 8,006 | 951 | 11.9% | 0 | 8 from 22 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 2,753 | 289 | 10.5% | −1.4 | 0 from 3 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 1,025 | 102 | 10% | −1.9 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 273 | 26 | 9.5% | −2.4 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 102 | 10 | 9.8% | −2.1 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 9 | 1 | 11.1% | −0.8 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 25 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
3 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them Five Zeros (IRE) (3 wins).
The wins came over 7f–1m5f; the highest grade won is Class 6 (Five Diamonds (GB)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Zeros (IRE) | 18 | 3 | 1m2f–1m5f | — |
| Five Diamonds (GB) | 9 | 2 | 7f–1m2f | Class 6 |
| Jacks Inn (IRE) | 8 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 7 | 2 | 29% | +21.50 |
| Good to Soft | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Good to Firm | 5 | 1 | 20% | −3.56 |
| Soft | 4 | 3 | 75% | +14.75 |
| Standard (AW) | 3 | 2 | 67% | +7.50 |
| Heavy | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 2 | 14 | 3 | 21% | +2.25 |
| Class 1 | 9 | 3 | 33% | +26.50 |
| Class 5 | 2 | 2 | 100% | +5.44 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascot | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Doncaster | 4 | 1 | 25% | +1.00 |
| Haydock | 3 | 1 | 33% | +23.00 |
| Newmarket | 3 | 1 | 33% | −0.50 |
| Newcastle (AW) | 2 | 2 | 100% | +8.50 |
| York | 2 | 1 | 50% | +9.00 |
| Kempton (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Curragh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newbury | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ayr | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Goodwood | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.75 |
| Wetherby | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.44 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 22 | 8 | 36% | +37.19 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Under 6f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cieren Fallon | 15 | 5 | 33% | +34.00 |
| Tom Marquand | 4 | 2 | 50% | +0.19 |
| William Buick | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Daniel Tudhope | 2 | 1 | 50% | +4.00 |
| Billy Loughnane | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| James Doyle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Stevie Donohoe | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 25 | 8 | 32% | +34.19 |
| Tongue tie | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2024 | 5 | 3 | 60% | +30.50 |
| 2023 | 8 | 2 | 25% | +5.50 |
| 2022 | 6 | 2 | 33% | −1.81 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 100% | +5.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 30 Sep 26+130d | Kempton (AW) | Ebfstallions.com Conditions Stakes (gbb Race) Raced in the pack's middle - urged over 2f out - moved into third inside 2f out - kept on at steady speed to finish third | 3/6 | nk | 9-5 | 105 | 108A | 101B | Cieren Fallon | 17/2 |
| 23 May 26+56d | Curragh | Weatherbys Ireland Greenlands Stakes (Group 2) Held up towards the back - still 8th at halfway - driven approaching last two furlongs - finished with running to snatch 5th late | 5/10 | ½ | 9-5 | 107 | 104A | 101A | Billy Loughnane | 9/2 |
| 28 Mar 26+140d | Doncaster | William Hill Price Boosts Every Day Cammidge Trophy Stakes (Listed) Settled towards the back early - still short of room approaching 2f out - pushed along and faded a furlong out - responded to move up into fourth inside the final furlong - finished without threatening the leaders | 4/12 | 2 | 9-10 | 109 | 112A | 103A | Cieren Fallon | 11/4F |
| 2025 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 08 Nov 25+21d | Doncaster | Virgin Bet Supports Safe Gambling Wentworth Stakes (Listed) Sprang alertly from the stalls - settled towards the back of the pack - 8th with 2f remaining and asked for effort - into 5th early in the last furlong without threatening to close - stayed on at one gear to finish 5th | 5/13 | 1¼ | 9-5 | 112 | 92C | 105A | James Doyle | 9/4F |
| 18 Oct 25+28d | Ascot | Qipco British Champions Sprint Stakes (Group 1) Settled at the back on the far flank - pushed along with two furlongs left and stayed on - unable to reach the leading pack | 7/19 | 1 | 9-4 | 114 | 93C | 105A | Cieren Fallon | 9/1 |
| 20 Sep 25+336d | Newbury | Dubai International Airport World Trophy Stakes (Group 3) Slow to break - settled at the back and isolated on one flank - urged into contention before halfway - had much ground to make up but stayed on well from a furlong out - grabbed 3rd near the line - flying at the end | 3/11 | 2 | 9-3 | 114 | 118A | 114A | Cieren Fallon | 11/2 |
| 2024 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 19 Oct 24+42d | Ascot | Qipco British Champions Sprint Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) Held up towards the back - urged into contention with 2f left - stayed on well - closing best at the finish | 5/20 | 1¼ | 9-4 | 115 | 57C | 119A | Cieren Fallon | 7/1 |
| 07 Sep 24+70d | Haydock | Betfair Sprint Cup Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) Settled towards the back early - began to close from over a furlong out - surged clear inside the final furlong to score under pressure | 1/16 | 9-5 | 110 | 126C | 122A | Cieren Fallon | 25/1 | |
| 29 Jun 24+45d | Newcastle (AW) | JenningsBet Nun Street Newcastle Open Now Chipchase Stakes (Group 3) | 1/11 | 9-5 | 108 | 103A | 112A | Cieren Fallon | 7/2 | |
| 15 May 24+53d | York | 1895 Duke Of York Clipper Stakes (Group 2) | 6/14 | 1¾ | 9-10 | 108 | 104C | 97A | Cieren Fallon | 17/2 |
| 23 Mar 24+161d | Doncaster | William Hill Cammidge Trophy Stakes (Listed) | 1/7 | 9-10 | 108 | 98A | 107A | Cieren Fallon | 4/1 | |
| 2023 · 8 runs | ||||||||||
| 14 Oct 23+21d | York | Coral Sprint Trophy Handicap (Heritage Handicap) | 1/22 | 9-9 | 101 | 112C | 131A | Cieren Fallon | 10/1 | |
| 23 Sep 23+56d | Ayr | Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup Handicap (Heritage Handicap) | 5/24 | ½ | 9-9 | 101 | 101C | 102A | Cieren Fallon | 10/1 |
| 29 Jul 23+14d | Ascot | Moet & Chandon International Stakes (Heritage Handicap) | 8/25 | 1¾ | 9-7 | 102 | 90C | 102A | William Buick | 12/1 |
| 15 Jul 23+23d | Newmarket | bet365 Bunbury Cup (Heritage Handicap) | 10/15 | hd | 9-5 | 102 | 89C | 93A | William Buick | 7/1 |
| 22 Jun 23+33d | Ascot | Buckingham Palace Stakes (Handicap) | 15/29 | nse | 9-9 | 102 | 66C | 95A | Tom Marquand | 7/1 |
| 20 May 23+21d | Newmarket | Aspall Blush Cyder Handicap | 1/7 | 9-7 | 98 | 81A | 104A | Cieren Fallon | 6/4F | |
| 29 Apr 23+28d | Haydock | Join Racing TV Now Handicap | 4/11 | ½ | 9-2 | 98 | 102A | 99A | Cieren Fallon | 3/1F |
| 01 Apr 23+189d | Doncaster | Pertemps Network Lincoln (Heritage Handicap) (Str) | 19/22 | 1¼ | 9-3 | 98 | 82C | 74C | Cieren Fallon | 11/1 |
| 2022 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 24 Sep 22+49d | Haydock | Old Boston Handicap | 2/12 | ¾ | 9-10 | 97 | 88A | 101A | Stevie Donohoe | 9/2 |
| 06 Aug 22+28d | Ascot | Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Mile (Handicap) (Rnd) | 4/10 | hd | 9-11 | 97 | 92A | 93A | Daniel Tudhope | EvensF |
| 09 Jul 22+23d | Newmarket | bet365 Bunbury Cup (Heritage Handicap) | 4/18 | nk | 8-13 | 97 | 109C | 108A | Cieren Fallon | 4/1J |
| 16 Jun 22+27d | Ascot | Buckingham Palace Stakes (Handicap) | 5/29 | hd | 9-4 | 97 | 95C | 105A | Tom Marquand | 7/2F |
| 20 May 22+26d | Goodwood | William Hill Pick Your Places Handicap | 1/8 | 8-11 | 87 | 90A | 100A | Tom Marquand | 7/4F | |
| 24 Apr 22+598d | Wetherby | Watch Racing TV In Stunning HD Novice Stakes | 1/4 | 9-9 | — | 84C | 97B | Tom Marquand | 4/9F | |
| 2020 · 1 run | ||||||||||
| 03 Sep 20 | Newcastle (AW) | attheraces.com/EBF Novice Stakes (Div 1) | 1/11 | 9-2 | — | 68A | 88A | Daniel Tudhope | 5/1 | |
Quick answers
- How many races has Montassib won?
- Montassib (GB) won 8 of 26 archived starts between 2020 and 2026, a strike rate of 30.8%. Placed 11 times in total (42.3% of starts).
- Who trains Montassib?
- Montassib (GB) is trained by William Haggas, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 30 September 2026.
- Who is Montassib's sire?
- Montassib (GB) is by Exceed And Excel (AUS) out of Felwah (GB), whose sire is Aqlaam.
- What going does Montassib prefer?
- Montassib (GB) has the best record on soft going: 3 wins from 4 starts (75%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Montassib's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 105, from the run on 30 September 2026. The highest on record is 115.
- What is Montassib's sire's record?
- Exceed And Excel (AUS)'s progeny in our archive have won 11.9% of 16,028 runs since Jan 2008 (1,161 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on firm going: 20.7% from 198. Weakest on soft going: 7.9% from 1,194.
- Who are Montassib's siblings?
- Out of Felwah (GB), Montassib (GB) has 3 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: Five Zeros (IRE) (3). Highest grade won: Class 6 (Five Diamonds (GB)). The wins came over 7f–1m5f. As at Oct 2026.