Horse profile
Needwood Spirit (GB)
by Rolfe (USA) out of Needwood Nymph (GB) (Bold Owl)
26 runs · 13 courses · from Jan 2005
As at 5 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 15 Mar 2007 — 7,174 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Mar 2007 · 9th of 12
2 wins · Catterick & Fakenham
Last raced off OR 79
KTB Profile
Needwood Spirit (GB) is 2 from 26, both wins coming at Class 5 level. Hasn't won since Jan 2007.
Based on 26 archived runs · updated 5 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
All wins at Class 5
- 2–26Wins / Runs
- 7.7%Strike rate
- 4 (15.4%)Placed
- −0.50£1 level staken=26 at SP
- 1.15Fair A/E n=26 · 0.98 incl. margin
- 85Highest OR
- 15dBetween runs (median)longest 218 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 rating79↓ 6lb off peak
79
69–85
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
Rolfe (USA)
Progeny in our archive have won 9.4% of 32 runs since Jan 2005 (2 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −9.4 | — |
| Good to Firm | 5 | 1 | 20% | +10.6 | 0 from 1 |
| Good | 7 | 0 | 0% | −9.4 | 0 from 6 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | +23.9 | 1 from 3 |
| Soft | 13 | 1 | 7.7% | −1.7 | 1 from 13 |
| Heavy | 3 | 0 | 0% | −9.4 | 0 from 3 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 9 | 1 | 11.1% | +1.7 | 1 from 9 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 14 | 1 | 7.1% | −2.3 | 1 from 14 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 3 | 0 | 0% | −9.4 | 0 from 3 |
| Over 3m | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | +7.3 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2005 · as at 5 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Needwood Nymph (GB) (Bold Owl)
1 sibling in the archive, 0 winners.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Needwood Scot (GB) | 5 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 13 | 1 | 8% | +6.00 |
| Good | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 1 | 33% | +3.50 |
| Heavy | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Good to Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | 15 | 0 | 0% | −15.00 |
| Class 5 | 11 | 2 | 18% | +14.50 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catterick | 5 | 1 | 20% | +14.00 |
| Carlisle | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Leicester | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Fakenham | 2 | 1 | 50% | +4.50 |
| Kelso | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Musselburgh | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Hexham | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wetherby | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Haydock | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Towcester | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newcastle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Perth | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Doncaster | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 14 | 1 | 7% | +5.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 9 | 1 | 11% | −2.50 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Declan McGann | 5 | 1 | 20% | +14.00 |
| Padge Whelan | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Owyn Nelmes | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| David Cullinane | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Mr T J Burrows | 2 | 1 | 50% | +4.50 |
| Richard Killoran | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Gerry Supple | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jenny Riding | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Richard Tierney | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Phil Kinsella | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tom Messenger | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Gino Carenza | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 6 | 1 | 17% | +13.00 |
| 2006 | 9 | 1 | 11% | −2.50 |
| 2005 | 11 | 0 | 0% | −11.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 · 6 runs | |||||||||
| 15 Mar 07+8d | Hexham | Hadrian's Wall Handicap Hurdle | 9/12 | 11 | 10-3 | 79 | 70C | David Cullinane | 20/1 |
| 07 Mar 07+19d | Catterick | Rennisons Handicap Hurdle | UR/11 | — | 10-9 | 79 | — | Declan McGann | 14/1 |
| 16 Feb 07+14d | Fakenham | West Norfolk Sporting Trust Selling Handicap Hurdle | 6/14 | 3½ | 10-12 | 80 | 85C | Declan McGann | 8/1 |
| 02 Feb 07+20d | Catterick | Dinsdale Conditional Jockeys' Selling Handicap Hurdle | 9/12 | 10 | 11-4 | 82 | 72C | Declan McGann | 16/1 |
| 13 Jan 07+12d | Wetherby | Racing Post 'Hands And Heels' Jumps Series Handicap Hurdle | 6/14 | 6 | 10-0 | 84 | 72C | Richard Killoran | 14/1 |
| 01 Jan 07+32d | Catterick | Cinderella Selling Handicap Hurdle | 1/9 | 10-7 | 75 | 90C | Declan McGann | 18/1 | |
| 2006 · 9 runs | |||||||||
| 30 Nov 06+24d | Leicester | Barkby Selling Handicap Hurdle | 6/14 | nk | 11-1 | 75 | 62C | Gerry Supple | 14/1 |
| 06 Nov 06+18d | Carlisle | Wbx.com World Bet Exchange Conditionals' Handicap Hurdle | 5/6 | 3½ | 9-9 | 75 | 57C | Declan McGann | 14/1 |
| 19 Oct 06+13d | Haydock | Racing Post 'Hands And Heels' Conditionals' Handicap Hurdle | 10/14 | 4 | 10-1 | 77 | 53C | David Cullinane | 25/1 |
| 06 Oct 06+211d | Carlisle | Penrith Community Networking Conditionals' Handicap Hurdle | 4/9 | ¾ | 9-11 | 78 | 52C | David Cullinane | 16/1 |
| 09 Mar 06+20d | Towcester | Conditionals' Handicap Hurdle | REF/17 | — | 10-4 | 78 | — | Mr T J Burrows | 12/1 |
| 17 Feb 06+16d | Fakenham | Keep Tail Docking For Working Dogs Selling Handicap Hurdle | 1/10 | 9-13 | 69 | 102C | Mr T J Burrows | 11/2 | |
| 01 Feb 06+14d | Leicester | Helen Of Troy Lady Riders' Handicap Hurdle | UR/9 | — | 9-11 | 69 | — | Jenny Riding | 12/1 |
| 18 Jan 06+8d | Newcastle | Gosforth Decorating Conditionals' Selling Handicap Hurdle | 4/8 | 14 | 10-7 | 71 | 67C | Owyn Nelmes | 4/1 |
| 10 Jan 06+41d | Leicester | Dove Selling Handicap Hurdle | 4/12 | 2½ | 10-7 | 71 | 82C | Owyn Nelmes | 7/1 |
| 2005 · 11 runs | |||||||||
| 30 Nov 05+6d | Catterick | Skeeby Selling Handicap Hurdle | 11/18 | 6 | 10-6 | 75 | 77C | Padge Whelan | 14/1 |
| 24 Nov 05+218d | Carlisle | Amateurs' Handicap Hurdle | 10/15 | 9 | 9-0 | 79 | 80C | Richard Tierney | 16/1 |
| 20 Apr 05+9d | Perth | Amateurs' Handicap Hurdle | 5/16 | 1 | 9-5 | 79 | 64C | Phil Kinsella | 25/1 |
| 11 Apr 05+22d | Kelso | Handicap Hurdle | 11/22 | 1 | 9-0 | 79 | 57C | Tom Messenger | 50/1 |
| 20 Mar 05+15d | Carlisle | Burnswark Handicap Hurdle | 4/7 | 7 | 9-10 | 81 | — | Padge Whelan | 9/2 |
| 05 Mar 05+6d | Kelso | Toteexacta Handicap Hurdle | 13/15 | 9-8 | 84 | — | Padge Whelan | 14/1 | |
| 27 Feb 05+18d | Musselburgh | Handicap Hurdle | 8/13 | nk | 9-10 | 81 | 33C | Padge Whelan | 7/1 |
| 09 Feb 05+3d | Carlisle | Handicap Hurdle | 2/9 | ½ | 9-8 | 78 | 88C | Padge Whelan | 8/1 |
| 06 Feb 05+9d | Musselburgh | Handicap Hurdle | 4/17 | 2 | 9-7 | 77 | 78C | Owyn Nelmes | 33/1 |
| 28 Jan 05+15d | Doncaster | Conditionals' Handicap Hurdle | 14/20 | 2 | 10-9 | 81 | 52C | Gino Carenza | 33/1 |
| 13 Jan 05 | Catterick | Handicap Hurdle | 12/17 | 5 | 9-5 | 85 | 70C | Owyn Nelmes | 20/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Needwood Spirit won?
- Needwood Spirit (GB) won 2 of 26 archived starts between 2005 and 2007, a strike rate of 7.7%. Placed 4 times in total (15.4% of starts).
- Who trained Needwood Spirit?
- Needwood Spirit (GB) was trained by Muriel Naughton on the most recent run on record, at Hexham on 15 March 2007.
- Who is Needwood Spirit's sire?
- Needwood Spirit (GB) is by Rolfe (USA) out of Needwood Nymph (GB), whose sire is Bold Owl.
- What going does Needwood Spirit prefer?
- Needwood Spirit (GB) has the best record on good to soft going: 1 win from 3 starts (33.3%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Needwood Spirit's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 79, from the run on 15 March 2007. The highest on record is 85.
- What is Needwood Spirit's sire's record?
- Rolfe (USA)'s progeny in our archive have won 9.4% of 32 runs since Jan 2005 (2 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Needwood Spirit's siblings?
- Out of Needwood Nymph (GB), Needwood Spirit (GB) has 1 other produce in our archive, 0 of them winners. As at Nov 2026.