Horse profile
Nickelforce (IRE)
by Workforce (GB) out of Nickel (IRE) (Presenting)
29 runs · 18 courses · from Nov 2022
As at 20 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
5 wins · 5 courses
Ran today · 4th of 5
Last raced off OR 116
KTB Profile
Nickelforce is a gelding who has five wins from 29 starts on turf, with all five handicap victories coming on good or soft ground over trips between 2m1f and 3m. He won the Class 3 Prince Of Wales Cup Handicap Chase at Fakenham in May 2026 off an official rating of 115 and the Class 3 handicap chase at Wincanton in Nov 2025 off 110. Typically held up, he finished fourth of five at Plumpton in Oct 2026 when last raced off an official rating of 116.
Based on 29 archived runs · run-style from 8 commented runs · updated 20 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
Typically held up
- 5–29Wins / Runs
- 17.2%Strike rate
- 14 (48.3%)Placed
- −3.30£1 level staken=29 at SP
- 1.01Fair A/E n=29 · 0.89 incl. margin
- 119Highest OR
- 51dAvg 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 rating116↓ 3lb off peak
116
91–119
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 113
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 20 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 19 | 132B | 93 | 7 · 118 / 90 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 93A | 89 | — |
| Good to Firm | 2 | 122A | 117 | 1 · — |
| Soft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 20 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 16 | 132B | 99 | 6 · 118 / 105 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 8 | 121B | 91.5 | 2 · 90 / 68 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1 | — | — | — |
Of 29 runs looked at, 4 have no figure: obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (3) · did not complete (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 25 figures from 29 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 8 analysed runs
- Held up 5 (63%) · 1 win
- Prominent 2 (25%) · 1 win
- Midfield 1 (13%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 9.1% of 747 runs since Jan 2008 (100 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 3 | 0 | 0% | −9.1 | 0 from 2 |
| Good | 221 | 22 | 10% | +0.9 | 4 from 21 |
| Good to Soft | 179 | 19 | 10.6% | +1.5 | 0 from 3 |
| Soft | 237 | 18 | 7.6% | −1.5 | 1 from 3 |
| Heavy | 103 | 9 | 8.7% | −0.4 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 4 | 0 | 0% | −9.1 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m – 1m1f | 2 | 0 | 0% | −9.1 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 6 | 0 | 0% | −9.1 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 275 | 22 | 8% | −1.1 | 0 from 2 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 276 | 32 | 11.6% | +2.5 | 3 from 9 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 171 | 13 | 7.6% | −1.5 | 2 from 18 |
| Over 3m | 17 | 1 | 5.9% | −3.2 | — |
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
Nickel (IRE) (Presenting)
2 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Storming George (IRE) (4 wins).
The wins came over 2m½f–2m3f; the highest grade won is Grade 1 (Storming George (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storming George (IRE) | 9 | 4 | 2m½f–2m3f | Grade 1 |
| Workforadime (IRE) | 22 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 21 | 4 | 19% | −1.30 |
| Soft | 3 | 1 | 33% | +3.00 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Good to Firm | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | 13 | 0 | 0% | −13.00 |
| Class 3 | 8 | 2 | 25% | +2.20 |
| Class 5 | 7 | 3 | 43% | +8.50 |
| Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Rasen | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Stratford | 4 | 1 | 25% | +2.50 |
| Doncaster | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Plumpton | 2 | 1 | 50% | +4.00 |
| Fakenham | 2 | 1 | 50% | +1.20 |
| Uttoxeter | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newton Abbot | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wincanton | 1 | 1 | 100% | +6.00 |
| Kelso | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cartmel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Leicester | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ludlow | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.00 |
| Southwell | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ascot | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Hereford | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Worcester | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Warwick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Taunton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 18 | 2 | 11% | −8.30 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 9 | 3 | 33% | +7.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Bannister | 13 | 3 | 23% | +2.70 |
| Jack Quinlan | 10 | 1 | 10% | −3.00 |
| Mr Charlie Case | 3 | 1 | 33% | +0.00 |
| Miss Gina Andrews | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| J M Quinlan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 26 | 5 | 19% | −0.30 |
| Hood | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 1 | 14% | −3.80 |
| 2025 | 8 | 1 | 13% | −1.00 |
| 2024 | 8 | 3 | 38% | +7.50 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 19 | 4 | 21% | +0.70 |
| Hurdle | 10 | 1 | 10% | −4.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct 26+23d | Plumpton | Nick And Valda Embiricos Memorial Handicap Steeple Chase (GBB Race) Raced wide in contact with the pack - struggled for pace 3 out and found nothing under pressure - finished 4th well beaten | 4/5 | 5½ | 11-6 | 116 | 46C | 105B | Jack Quinlan | 9/2 |
| 26 Sep 26+70d | Market Rasen | Summer Plate Ladies Day 2027 On Sale Handicap Steeple Chase (GBB Race) Settled towards the back early - pushed along to close on the front-runners approaching 3 out - stayed on at one speed before the last - finished third | 3/4 | 2¼ | 11-0 | 118 | 118C | 118B | Harry Bannister | 13/8F |
| 18 Jul 26+19d | Market Rasen | Betway Summer Plate Handicap Steeple Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) raced in the pack - travelling comfortably close to the front-runner 3 out - pushed along 2 out - dropped back soon after and never got competitive up the run-in | 5/13 | 1½ | 10-4 | 119 | 113B | 120A | J M Quinlan | 14/1 |
| 29 Jun 26+29d | Stratford | Every Race Live On Racing TV Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled off the leaders early - moved into second three out and challenged approaching two out - lost momentum before the last under pressure - finished second having plugged on steadily | 2/4 | 9½ | 11-13 | 119 | 112C | 128B | Harry Bannister | 6/5F |
| 31 May 26+29d | Fakenham | Prince Of Wales Cup Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled handy early - eased into command 3 out - held a length advantage 2 out - driven out before last to stay on strongly | 1/5 | 11-5 | 115 | 98C | 131B | Harry Bannister | 11/5 | |
| 02 May 26+28d | Uttoxeter | QuinnBet Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Held up early - improved on the outside approaching 9th - up with leaders by 11th - moved into second after the following fence - dropped back 3 out under pressure - stayed on without gaining finishing third | 3/8 | 8 | 11-2 | 116 | 80A | 120B | Mr Charlie Case | 11/1 |
| 04 Apr 26+147d | Newton Abbot | Happy 45th Birthday Andy Hurtley Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled just off the pace early - still handy in fourth 3 out - pressed for effort and dropped away - finished fourth | 4/6 | 19 | 10-13 | 117 | 80B | 98B | Jack Quinlan | 10/1 |
| 08 Nov 25+25d | Wincanton | Read Meg Nicholls' Blog At betmgm.co.uk Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled midpack early - moved up towards front around 4 out - pushed along soon after - shared front spot 3 out - clean leap to break clear 2 out and stayed on strongly to the line | 1/6 | 10-12 | 110 | 90A | 131B | Jack Quinlan | 6/1 | |
| 14 Oct 25+27d | Market Rasen | PricedUp Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled behind the pacesetter early - moved up to dispute front from the 5th - pushed along and lost the advantage nearing 3 out - stayed on from 2 out to finish second beaten 2 lengths | 2/6 | 2 | 10-8 | 110 | 93A | 116B | Jack Quinlan | 3/1F |
| 17 Sep 25+23d | Kelso | RBC Brewin Dolphin Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled midpack early - eased forward to challenge leader approaching 2 out then pressed for effort - stayed on at one gait to finish second | 2/10 | 3 | 11-9 | 110 | 86A | 130A | Jack Quinlan | 11/2 |
| 25 Aug 25+37d | Cartmel | EWGA Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled in the pack - jumped awkwardly 5th - moved through to share top spot 3 out - pressed for effort in the straight but couldn't find more and edged out for 2nd near the line | 3/11 | 5 | 11-0 | 111 | 90B | 124A | Jack Quinlan | 15/2 |
| 19 Jul 25+13d | Market Rasen | Unibet Daily Industry Best Prices Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled towards the back early - improved into midfield around 10th - moved into fourth by four out - pushed along and unable to add to that position from two out | 4/10 | 4½ | 11-8 | 111 | 68A | 117B | Mr Charlie Case | 6/1 |
| 06 Jul 25+36d | Market Rasen | Duckworths Land Rover Dash Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled midpack early - improved into second behind the front-runner by the 8th - moved closer four out then went upfront but skipped a fence three out - pressed again two out and stayed on well - driven out on the run home only to be caught late | 2/8 | 1¼ | 10-8 | 110 | — | 125B | Jack Quinlan | 10/3C |
| 31 May 25+13d | Stratford | Supporting Dogs For Good Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Sat behind the front group early - clouted the 4th and lost fluency at the following obstacle - dropped to 6th but not far off - improved into 9th - driven into 4th after the second-last - held the same gear to the line finishing third | 3/5 | 1 | 11-11 | 111 | 77C | 123B | Harry Bannister | 5/4F |
| 18 May 25+156d | Stratford | Bet With William Hill On Course Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled in the pack - pushed along and hit the front for a moment two out - overtaken before the last and unable to go with the winner | 2/5 | 12 | 11-4 | 112 | 100C | 122B | Harry Bannister | 11/2 |
| 13 Dec 24+12d | Doncaster | Grace And Dotty Handicap Chase Up with the front group early - serious blunder at the 3rd and dropped away - towards the back from the 11th and never threatened | 5/8 | 3¼ | 11-4 | 112 | 93A | 116A | Harry Bannister | 5/2F |
| 01 Dec 24+38d | Leicester | Belvoir Equine Veterinary & Dental Services Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Chase Settled towards the back - still travelling comfortably with plenty in hand - squeezed for space and stumbled on touchdown at the 9th before rider parted company | UR/6 | — | 11-11 | 112 | — | — | Miss Gina Andrews | 3/1 |
| 24 Oct 24+47d | Ludlow | Racing To School Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Chase Settled just behind the pace on the rail - moved up wide with a stumble four out - hit the front soon after and opened daylight when jumping two out - kept finding through the finish to score | 1/10 | 11-9 | 105 | 69A | 128A | Mr Charlie Case | 2/1F | |
| 07 Sep 24+97d | Stratford | Power Utilities Group Handicap Chase Settled in the pack - gradual progress from 3 out and up to 4th at the 2nd last - urged forward on the home turn before moving right to hit the front - launched over the final fence and drew right out on the run-in | 1/11 | 11-10 | 99 | 129B | 127B | Harry Bannister | 11/2 | |
| 02 Jun 24+40d | Fakenham | Fakenham Next Racing Friday 18th October Female Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle | 3/9 | 4¼ | 12-0 | 100 | 121B | 124A | Miss Gina Andrews | 4/1 |
| 23 Apr 24+30d | Southwell | Get Emma's Offers At PlanetSportBet Handicap Hurdle | 4/13 | 1¾ | 11-10 | 101 | — | 120A | Harry Bannister | 6/1 |
| 24 Mar 24+62d | Ascot | Ascot Shop Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) | 3/13 | 9 | 11-5 | 101 | 132B | 111A | Harry Bannister | 4/1F |
| 22 Jan 24+66d | Plumpton | Book Season Finale At Plumpton Now Handicap Hurdle | 1/12 | 11-11 | 95 | 102B | 134A | Harry Bannister | 5/1 | |
| 17 Nov 23+31d | Doncaster | At The Races App Expert Tips Handicap Hurdle | 4/15 | nk | 11-3 | 94 | 116B | 115A | Jack Quinlan | 15/2 |
| 17 Oct 23+35d | Hereford | Follow Vickers.Bet On Facebook Handicap Hurdle | 2/11 | 1¼ | 11-5 | 91 | 122A | 117A | Harry Bannister | 8/1 |
| 12 Sep 23+138d | Worcester | Get Pulling With PJ Nicholls SsangYong Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) | 4/7 | 3 | 10-9 | 92 | 89B | 101A | Harry Bannister | 8/1 |
| 27 Apr 23+45d | Warwick | Coop And Alis 40th Birthday Celebration Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div 1) | 5/9 | ½ | 10-10 | — | 97A | 103A | Harry Bannister | 40/1 |
| 13 Mar 23+108d | Taunton | William Hill Cheltenham Epic Odds Junior 'National Hunt' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 6/9 | 2 | 11-0 | — | 76C | 87C | Jack Quinlan | 18/1 |
| 25 Nov 22 | Doncaster | Kelly's Ice Cream Junior 'National Hunt' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 4/10 | 9½ | 11-0 | — | — | 89C | Jack Quinlan | 11/4 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Nickelforce (IRE) won?
- Nickelforce (IRE) won 5 of 29 archived starts between 2022 and 2026, a strike rate of 17.2%. Placed 14 times in total (48.3% of starts).
- Who trains Nickelforce (IRE)?
- Nickelforce (IRE) is trained by Ben Case, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 19 October 2026.
- Who is Nickelforce (IRE)'s sire?
- Nickelforce (IRE) is by Workforce (GB) out of Nickel (IRE), whose sire is Presenting.
- What going does Nickelforce (IRE) prefer?
- Nickelforce (IRE) has the best record on 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 Nickelforce (IRE)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 116, from the run on 19 October 2026. The highest on record is 119.
- What is Nickelforce (IRE)'s sire's record?
- Workforce (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 9.1% of 747 runs since Jan 2008 (100 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Nickelforce (IRE)'s siblings?
- Out of Nickel (IRE), Nickelforce (IRE) has 2 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Storming George (IRE) (4). Highest grade won: Grade 1 (Storming George (IRE)). The wins came over 2m½f–2m3f. As at Oct 2026.