Horse profile
Oriental Cavalier (GB)
8yo gelding (at last run, Jan 2014) · Last trainer Mark Buckley · Last owner X8 Racing Partnership 2
by Ishiguru (USA) out of Gurleigh (IRE) (Pivotal)
41 runs · 13 courses · from Aug 2008
As at 28 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 20 Jan 2014 — 4,663 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Jan 2014 · 8th of 10
3 wins · Doncaster, Chester & Wolverhampton (AW)
Last raced off OR 45
KTB Profile
Oriental Cavalier (GB) is 3 from 41. Hasn't won since Jun 2011. Last raced off 45, 35lb below the career-high mark.
Based on 41 archived runs · updated 28 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 35lb off peak
- 3–41Wins / Runs
- 7.3%Strike rate
- 13 (31.7%)Placed
- −25.27£1 level staken=41 at SP
- 0.62Fair A/E n=41 · 0.53 incl. margin
- 80Highest OR
- 49dAvg 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 rating45↓ 35lb off peak
45
45–80
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
Ishiguru (USA)
Progeny in our archive have won 10.4% of 3,199 runs since Jan 2008 (156 horses).
Weakest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 6.5% from 155.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 70 | 8 | 11.4% | +1 | — |
| Good to Firm | 655 | 67 | 10.2% | −0.2 | 2 from 18 |
| Good | 586 | 60 | 10.2% | −0.2 | 0 from 6 |
| Good to Soft | 298 | 33 | 11.1% | +0.7 | 0 from 3 |
| Soft | 310 | 33 | 10.6% | +0.2 | 0 from 3 |
| Heavy | 89 | 15 | 16.9% | +6.5 | 0 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 1,191 | 117 | 9.8% | −0.6 | 1 from 10 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 727 | 84 | 11.6% | +1.2 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 1,393 | 131 | 9.4% | −1 | 0 from 3 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 487 | 57 | 11.7% | +1.3 | 1 from 10 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 321 | 40 | 12.5% | +2.1 | 2 from 28 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 155 | 10 | 6.5% | −3.9 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 67 | 5 | 7.5% | −2.9 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 42 | 5 | 11.9% | +1.5 | — |
| Over 3m | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | +3.9 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 28 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Gurleigh (IRE) (Pivotal)
2 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them Bodega (GB) (6 wins).
The wins came over 2m–3m2f; the highest grade won is Class 3 (Bodega (GB)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodega (GB) | 28 | 6 | 2m–3m2f | Class 3 |
| Leanna Ban (GB) | 31 | 2 | 2m4f–2m7½f | Class 4 |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 18 | 2 | 11% | −4.00 |
| Standard (AW) | 10 | 1 | 10% | −8.27 |
| Good | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Soft | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 5 | 21 | 1 | 5% | −14.50 |
| Class 4 | 14 | 1 | 7% | −6.50 |
| Class 6 | 5 | 1 | 20% | −3.27 |
| Class 7 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 9 | 1 | 11% | −7.27 |
| Haydock | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| Chester | 6 | 1 | 17% | +0.50 |
| Doncaster | 3 | 1 | 33% | +4.50 |
| Warwick | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| York | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Pontefract | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Beverley | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Southwell (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Yarmouth | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Leicester | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ascot | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Nottingham | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 28 | 2 | 7% | −14.00 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 10 | 1 | 10% | −8.27 |
| 6f – 7f | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Gibbons | 10 | 2 | 20% | −1.77 |
| Russ Kennemore | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Robert Winston | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Martin Lane | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Royston Ffrench | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Jim Crowley | 2 | 1 | 50% | +5.50 |
| Hayley Turner | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Ted Durcan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Richard Mullen | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tom Queally | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Graham Lee | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| David Allan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cathy Gannon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Paul Hanagan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Seb Sanders | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr M Seston | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Micky Fenton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| David Kenny | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visor | 21 | 2 | 10% | −7.00 |
| None | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 9 | 1 | 11% | −7.27 |
| Blinkers | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2011 | 8 | 1 | 13% | −0.50 |
| 2010 | 10 | 1 | 10% | −3.50 |
| 2009 | 11 | 1 | 9% | −9.27 |
| 2008 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −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 | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 · 2 runs | |||||||||
| 20 Jan 14+17d | Southwell (AW) | Coral Mobile 'Just Three Clicks To Bet' Handicap | 8/10 | 9 | 8-8 | 45 | 40C | Martin Lane | 25/1 |
| 03 Jan 14+45d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Coral Mobile 'Just Three Clicks To Bet' Handicap | 7/10 | 2¾ | 9-6 | 49 | 56A | Martin Lane | 25/1 |
| 2013 · 3 runs | |||||||||
| 19 Nov 13+103d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Coral Mobile 'Just Three Clicks To Bet' Handicap (Div 1) | 8/13 | 2¼ | 9-7 | 52 | 54A | Martin Lane | 16/1 |
| 08 Aug 13+35d | Yarmouth | Hoofbeats Racing Club Handicap | 8/9 | 8 | 9-4 | 55 | 45C | Richard Mullen | 33/1 |
| 04 Jul 13+329d | Haydock | Ritec 'Good Glass Campaign' Handicap | 12/13 | 1½ | 9-4 | 60 | 49C | Jim Crowley | 18/1 |
| 2012 · 3 runs | |||||||||
| 09 Aug 12+14d | Haydock | Jockey Club Supports The Thoroughbred Rehabilitation Centre Handicap (Betfair 10F Flat Series Qualifier) | 9/9 | 5 | 9-9 | 65 | 49C | Tom Queally | 40/1 |
| 26 Jul 12+63d | Doncaster | Tyregiant.com Handicap | 12/12 | ¾ | 9-11 | 72 | 63C | Graham Gibbons | 25/1 |
| 24 May 12+269d | Haydock | Chill Out Spa Handicap | 15/15 | 3 | 9-6 | 74 | 66C | Graham Lee | 14/1 |
| 2011 · 8 runs | |||||||||
| 29 Aug 11+29d | Warwick | Stratford Handicap | 13/13 | 29 | 9-10 | 76 | 59C | Royston Ffrench | 25/1 |
| 31 Jul 11+17d | Chester | M&s Travel Money Handicap | 6/7 | 2¾ | 9-7 | 77 | 64A | Royston Ffrench | 4/1 |
| 14 Jul 11+14d | Doncaster | Lilywhites Handicap | 5/11 | 4 | 9-2 | 79 | 78A | Royston Ffrench | 14/1 |
| 30 Jun 11+26d | Haydock | Ritec 30th Anniversary Handicap | 6/9 | ¾ | 9-3 | 80 | 68A | David Allan | 6/1 |
| 04 Jun 11+14d | Doncaster | Close Building Services Ltd Handicap | 1/10 | 8-11 | 74 | 89A | Jim Crowley | 13/2 | |
| 21 May 11+15d | Chester | Lambrini Original Handicap | 2/10 | dht | 8-10 | 74 | 81A | Cathy Gannon | 9/1 |
| 06 May 11+20d | Chester | Cruise Nightspot Handicap | 6/11 | hd | 8-11 | 75 | 73A | Paul Hanagan | 7/2F |
| 16 Apr 11+152d | Haydock | Tom Jones Live On 18th June Handicap | 2/14 | 2 | 8-13 | 72 | 84A | Seb Sanders | 25/1 |
| 2010 · 10 runs | |||||||||
| 15 Nov 10+34d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Bet Multiples - Betdaq Handicap | 6/6 | 6 | 9-6 | 74 | 55B | Russ Kennemore | 3/1 |
| 12 Oct 10+18d | Leicester | Stewards Handicap | 6/15 | 1 | 9-7 | 75 | 79A | Russ Kennemore | 9/2 |
| 24 Sep 10+19d | Ascot | Bollinger Champagne Challenge Series Final Handicap (For Gentleman Amateur Riders) | 6/15 | 1¾ | 11-10 | 77 | 78C | Mr M Seston | 14/1 |
| 05 Sep 10+58d | York | Future Cleaning Services Apprentice Handicap | 5/14 | shd | 9-5 | 78 | 90A | Russ Kennemore | 16/1 |
| 09 Jul 10+28d | Chester | Go-style.co.uk Handicap | 1/10 | 9-11 | 72 | 93A | Graham Gibbons | 11/2 | |
| 11 Jun 10+22d | York | sportingbet.com World Cup Betting Handicap | 14/19 | 3 | 9-2 | 73 | 61A | Robert Winston | 9/1 |
| 20 May 10+13d | Haydock | Classic Lodges Handicap | 3/7 | 6 | 9-4 | 73 | 76A | Graham Gibbons | 9/4F |
| 07 May 10+13d | Nottingham | Racing Uk Handicap | 2/14 | hd | 9-0 | 70 | 92A | Graham Gibbons | 8/1 |
| 24 Apr 10+14d | Haydock | Debra Millar's 40th Handicap | 5/12 | 1¼ | 8-9 | 71 | 77A | Micky Fenton | 11/1 |
| 10 Apr 10+105d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Freebets.co.uk Grand National Best Odds Handicap | 4/11 | shd | 9-3 | 72 | 84A | Graham Gibbons | 10/1 |
| 2009 · 11 runs | |||||||||
| 26 Dec 09+12d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Bigger 'win Only' Odds At Totesport.com Handicap | 4/7 | hd | 9-5 | 72 | 79A | Graham Gibbons | 4/1 |
| 14 Dec 09+11d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Wolverhampton Holiday Inn All Weather 'Hands And Heels' Apprentice Series Handicap | 4/10 | 1¾ | 9-7 | 72 | 82A | David Kenny | 7/2 |
| 03 Dec 09+21d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Totepool A Better Way To Bet Handicap | 2/7 | 1¼ | 8-8 | 70 | 77A | Graham Gibbons | 11/2 |
| 12 Nov 09+12d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Betdaq On 0870 178 1221 Median Auction Maiden Stakes | 1/12 | 9-3 | 70 | 83A | Graham Gibbons | 8/11F | |
| 31 Oct 09+26d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Ce Property Services Group Maiden Stakes | 2/11 | 2 | 9-3 | 68 | 79A | Hayley Turner | 10/1 |
| 05 Oct 09+10d | Pontefract | Dem Window Solutions Handicap | 7/9 | 1¼ | 9-4 | 70 | 69A | Robert Winston | 7/2 |
| 25 Sep 09+13d | Haydock | Vale Uk Selling Stakes | 4/7 | ½ | 9-0 | 70 | 72A | Graham Gibbons | 15/8 |
| 12 Sep 09+95d | Chester | Heathcotes Handicap | 3/9 | nse | 8-13 | 69 | 79A | Graham Gibbons | 7/1 |
| 09 Jun 09+18d | Chester | Doubletree By Hilton Chester Handicap | 3/11 | ½ | 9-9 | 69 | 73A | Robert Winston | 11/8F |
| 22 May 09+29d | Haydock | Charlatans Here On 20th June Handicap | 5/9 | ¾ | 8-12 | 69 | 67A | Ted Durcan | 4/1 |
| 23 Apr 09+185d | Beverley | Vera Green Celebration Handicap | 2/13 | 3¾ | 9-3 | 67 | 81A | Robert Winston | 5/1 |
| 2008 · 4 runs | |||||||||
| 20 Oct 08+14d | Pontefract | toteplacepot Nursery Handicap | 4/16 | shd | 8-12 | 66 | 77A | Hayley Turner | 11/1 |
| 06 Oct 08+19d | Warwick | Turftv Maiden Auction Stakes (Div 2) | 2/11 | 7 | 8-10 | 66 | 69A | Ted Durcan | 14/1 |
| 17 Sep 08+23d | Beverley | Beverley Racecourse Maiden Auction Stakes (Div 2) | 6/10 | nse | 8-8 | 67 | 55A | Russ Kennemore | 14/1 |
| 25 Aug 08 | Warwick | Racing UK Maiden Auction Stakes (Div 1) | 7/11 | 4 | 8-8 | 67 | 49A | Russ Kennemore | 33/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Oriental Cavalier won?
- Oriental Cavalier (GB) won 3 of 41 archived starts between 2008 and 2014, a strike rate of 7.3%. Placed 13 times in total (31.7% of starts).
- Who trained Oriental Cavalier?
- Oriental Cavalier (GB) was trained by Mark Buckley on the most recent run on record, at Southwell (AW) on 20 January 2014.
- Who is Oriental Cavalier's sire?
- Oriental Cavalier (GB) is by Ishiguru (USA) out of Gurleigh (IRE), whose sire is Pivotal.
- What going does Oriental Cavalier prefer?
- Oriental Cavalier (GB) has the best record on good to firm going: 2 wins from 18 starts (11.1%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Oriental Cavalier's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 45, from the run on 20 January 2014. The highest on record is 80.
- What is Oriental Cavalier's sire's record?
- Ishiguru (USA)'s progeny in our archive have won 10.4% of 3,199 runs since Jan 2008 (156 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 6.5% from 155.
- Who are Oriental Cavalier's siblings?
- Out of Gurleigh (IRE), Oriental Cavalier (GB) has 2 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: Bodega (GB) (6). Highest grade won: Class 3 (Bodega (GB)). The wins came over 2m–3m2f. As at Oct 2026.