Horse profile
Northern Ruler (GB)
by Kingman (GB) out of Time Saver (GB) (Frankel)
18 runs · 14 courses · from Jul 2024
As at 1 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
Won at Newcastle (AW)
Last run 11 Oct 2026 · 8th of 12
Last raced off OR 68
KTB Profile
Northern Ruler is 1 from 18, the win coming at Class 5 level in the Extra Winnings With BetUK Acca Club Novice Stakes at Newcastle over 1m2f – 1m4f on Standard going in Jan 2025. Typically held up, he has been 0 from 14 on turf and 1 from 4 on all-weather. He last ran at Naas in Oct 2026 when finishing 8 of 12 off an official rating of 68, 28lb below his highest ever mark.
Based on 18 archived runs · run-style from 17 commented runs since Aug 2024 · updated 1 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
Won on AW, 0 on turf
Win at Class 5
OR ↓ 28lb off peak
- 1–18Wins / Runs
- 5.6%Strike rate
- 3 (16.7%)Placed
- −16.00£1 level staken=18 at SP
- 0.43Fair A/E n=18 · 0.37 incl. margin
- 96Highest OR
- 48dAvg 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 rating68↓ 28lb off peak
68
68–96
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 81
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 1 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (AW) | 4 | 122A | 99 | — |
| Soft | 3 | 104C | 79 | 1 run · — |
| Heavy | 2 | 73C | 68.5 | — |
| Good to Firm | 2 | 105B | 99.5 | — |
| Good to Soft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Good | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 1 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 12 | 122A | 83.5 | 1 run · — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 1 | — | — | — |
Jumps
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 1 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy | 2 | 58B | 44 | 2 runs · 58 / 44 |
| Good | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
| Soft | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 1 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 4 | 71C | 44 | 4 runs · 71 / 44 |
Of 18 runs looked at, 1 has no figure: did not complete (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 17 figures from 18 runs · as at 19 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 17 analysed runs since Aug 2024
- Held up 8 (47%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 5 (29%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 3 (18%) · 1 win
- Led 1 (6%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 14.6% of 7,510 runs since May 2018 (777 horses).
Weakest on soft going: 11.1% from 965. Weakest over 2m1f – 2m4f (all codes): 9% from 122.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 13 | 1 | 7.7% | −6.9 | — |
| Good to Firm | 1,201 | 201 | 16.7% | +2.1 | 0 from 2 |
| Good | 1,686 | 240 | 14.2% | −0.4 | 0 from 3 |
| Good to Soft | 916 | 125 | 13.6% | −1 | 0 from 1 |
| Soft | 965 | 107 | 11.1% | −3.5 | 0 from 4 |
| Heavy | 295 | 36 | 12.2% | −2.4 | 0 from 4 |
| Standard (AW) | 2,434 | 383 | 15.7% | +1.1 | 1 from 4 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 277 | 40 | 14.4% | −0.2 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 2,637 | 387 | 14.7% | +0.1 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 2,580 | 398 | 15.4% | +0.8 | 0 from 1 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 1,496 | 219 | 14.6% | 0 | 1 from 12 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 363 | 36 | 9.9% | −4.7 | 0 from 4 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 122 | 11 | 9% | −5.6 | 0 from 1 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 33 | 2 | 6.1% | −8.5 | — |
| Over 3m | 2 | 0 | 0% | −14.6 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since May 2018 · as at 31 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Time Saver (GB) (Frankel)
1 sibling in the archive, 0 winners.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wise Times (GB) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Heavy | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Standard (AW) | 4 | 1 | 25% | −2.00 |
| Good | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Good to Firm | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Good to Soft | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 5 | 3 | 1 | 33% | −1.00 |
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class 2 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle (AW) | 3 | 1 | 33% | −1.00 |
| Naas | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Roscommon | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Naas (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cork | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Limerick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thurles | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Galway | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Gowran Park | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tramore | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Leopardstown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Lingfield (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Yarmouth | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Windsor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 12 | 1 | 8% | −10.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricky Doyle | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Jamie Powell | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Conor Smithers | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Leigh Roche | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Clifford Lee | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.00 |
| Daniel Tudhope | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Gabriella Hill | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Danny Mullins | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sam James | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tom Marquand | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tongue tie | 11 | 0 | 0% | −11.00 |
| None | 5 | 1 | 20% | −3.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2025 | 9 | 1 | 11% | −7.00 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 13 | 1 | 8% | −11.00 |
| Hurdle | 5 | 0 | 0% | −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 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 11 Oct 26+93d | Naas (IRE) | TRM Calphormin - Strong Foundation, Strong Future Apprentice Handicap Raced among the backmarkers - urged and adrift turning for home - made modest ground 1 1/2f out then stayed on inside the final furlong - finished 8th without ever threatening | 8/12 | nk | 10-0 | 68 | 57A | 69A | Gabriella Hill | 25/1 |
| 10 Jul 26+8d | Cork | Kelkab Ltd. Handicap Hurdle (0-100) settled in the pack early - needed encouragement at the 5th - soon faded from contention - further back before 4f out without ever threatening - was eased and pulled up approaching 3 out | PU/23 | — | 11-8 | 94 | — | — | Ricky Doyle | 40/1 |
| 02 Jul 26+120d | Limerick | Cappawhite Civil Engineering Handicap Hurdle Held up at the back throughout - no impression made on leaders - well beaten in 10th | 10/11 | 8 | 10-12 | 96 | 71C | 93C | Ricky Doyle | 33/1 |
| 04 Mar 26+10d | Naas | William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Maiden Hurdle Settled in the pack early - urged forward turning for home - 7th approaching final two furlongs and 6th at the last - unable to close through the finish | 6/20 | 4 | 11-5 | — | 58B | 97A | Conor Smithers | 250/1 |
| 22 Feb 26+17d | Naas | William Hill Ireland Bet10 Get5 Maiden Hurdle Held up towards the back of the pack - unable to make headway from 3 out - well beaten in 12th | 12/21 | 4¼ | 11-5 | — | 30C | 100C | Conor Smithers | 200/1 |
| 05 Feb 26+101d | Thurles | Holycross Maiden Hurdle Held up in the pack early - lost touch with the front through the middle stages - no response found approaching 3 out - finished well held in 17th | 17/17 | 13 | 11-12 | — | 26C | 110C | Ricky Doyle | 125/1 |
| 2025 · 9 runs | ||||||||||
| 27 Oct 25+7d | Galway | Domino's Handicap Held up at the back throughout - never involved - well beaten in 14th | 14/16 | 2 | 8-9 | 71 | 73C | 56C | Leigh Roche | 80/1 |
| 20 Oct 25+7d | Gowran Park | Racing Again November 8th Handicap Settled at back of field - pressed for effort with 3f left but found nothing more - well held at finish | 14/15 | 3¾ | 9-8 | 74 | 64C | 69C | Leigh Roche | 40/1 |
| 13 Oct 25+42d | Roscommon | On-Course Vets Handicap Held up towards the back - urged into action but made no headway approaching the straight - asked for more effort with a furlong and a half left - stayed on at one speed to finish ninth beaten 6 3/4 lengths | 9/13 | nk | 9-10 | 76 | 104C | 81A | Jamie Powell | 40/1 |
| 01 Sep 25+16d | Roscommon | Oran Handicap Slow to break - held up at the rear throughout - no impression made - finished well beaten in 11th | 11/16 | 1¼ | 9-12 | 81 | 79C | 73C | Jamie Powell | 40/1 |
| 16 Aug 25+97d | Tramore | Perennial Freight Handicap Settled in the pack early - still 5th at halfway before slipping backwards 3f out under pressure - held no more late to finish 7th | 7/9 | 4¾ | 10-7 | 83 | 81A | 74A | Danny Mullins | 20/1 |
| 11 May 25+92d | Leopardstown | Leopardstown Golf And Driving Range Handicap Slow to break - settled towards the back and still 10th at halfway - unable to make headway in 9th with a furlong and a half left - faded late to finish 9th | 9/10 | 2¾ | 9-6 | 85 | 85A | 64A | Jamie Powell | 4/1 |
| 08 Feb 25+22d | Newcastle (AW) | BetUK: It's Where The UK Bets Handicap (GBB Plus Race) Held up in the pack towards the outer - urged forward with 3f remaining - dropped away inside the final furlong - eventually finished fifth | 5/7 | 5 | 9-12 | 88 | 103A | 74A | Sam James | 11/2 |
| 17 Jan 25+9d | Newcastle (AW) | Extra Winnings With BetUK Acca Club Handicap (GBB Race) Pulling hard early - went in front before settling just behind the front group - dropped away rapidly in the closing two furlongs to finish well beaten | 8/9 | 4 | 9-4 | 88 | 95A | 71A | Clifford Lee | 4/1 |
| 08 Jan 25+126d | Newcastle (AW) | Extra Winnings With BetUK Acca Club Novice Stakes Sat behind pace early - moved into second three furlongs out - pressed for effort with two to run - hit the front inside the final furlong and kept finding more | 1/7 | 9-4 | 88 | 122A | 92A | Clifford Lee | EvensF | |
| 2024 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 04 Sep 24+28d | Lingfield (AW) | Get Raceday Ready / Ebf Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Settled 4th early - dropped to rear grouping past halfway - lost ground 2f out - rallied inside final furlong to move into 3rd - couldn't get on terms with leading two | 3/6 | 1 | 9-4 | — | 82A | 74B | Daniel Tudhope | 30/100F |
| 07 Aug 24+23d | Yarmouth | Download The Raceday Ready App Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Held a forward position - pressed for effort a furlong out but unable to close on leader in final stages - stayed on to finish second beaten a length and a quarter | 2/6 | 1¼ | 9-7 | — | 105B | 92B | Daniel Tudhope | 10/11F |
| 15 Jul 24 | Windsor | Thames Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 2) | 2/8 | 2¾ | 9-7 | — | 94A | 88A | Tom Marquand | 15/2 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Northern Ruler won?
- Northern Ruler (GB) won 1 of 18 archived starts between 2024 and 2026, a strike rate of 5.6%. Placed 3 times in total (16.7% of starts).
- Who trains Northern Ruler?
- Northern Ruler (GB) is trained by M D O'Callaghan, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 11 October 2026.
- Who is Northern Ruler's sire?
- Northern Ruler (GB) is by Kingman (GB) out of Time Saver (GB), whose sire is Frankel.
- What going does Northern Ruler prefer?
- Northern Ruler (GB) has the best record on standard (aw) 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 Northern Ruler's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 68, from the run on 11 October 2026. The highest on record is 96.
- What is Northern Ruler's sire's record?
- Kingman (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 14.6% of 7,510 runs since May 2018 (777 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on soft going: 11.1% from 965. Weakest over 2m1f – 2m4f (all codes): 9% from 122.
- Who are Northern Ruler's siblings?
- Out of Time Saver (GB), Northern Ruler (GB) has 1 other produce in our archive, 0 of them winners. As at Nov 2026.