Horse profile
Pen Gwen (FR)
by Le Balafre (FR) out of Dans Dro (FR) (Spoleto)
35 runs · 19 courses · from Oct 2007
As at 5 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 23 Apr 2014 — 4,579 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Apr 2014 · 10th of 16
Last raced off OR 69
KTB Profile
Pen Gwen (FR) is yet to win from 35 starts, though has placed 7 times. Best effort: 2nd of 12 at Catterick (Dec 2012). Last raced off 69, 46lb below the career-high mark.
Based on 35 archived runs · updated 5 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 46lb off peak
- 0–35Wins / Runs
- 0%Strike rate
- 7 (20%)Placed
- −35.00£1 level staken=35 at SP
- 0.00Fair A/E n=34 · 0.00 incl. margin
- 115Highest OR
- 20dBetween runs (median)longest 556 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 rating69↓ 46lb off peak
69
69–115
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
Le Balafre (FR)
Progeny in our archive have won 13.4% of 411 runs since Jan 2008 (70 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 26 | 3 | 11.5% | −1.9 | 0 from 5 |
| Good | 66 | 12 | 18.2% | +4.8 | 0 from 11 |
| Good to Soft | 59 | 6 | 10.2% | −3.2 | 0 from 8 |
| Soft | 173 | 23 | 13.3% | −0.1 | 0 from 8 |
| Heavy | 79 | 11 | 13.9% | +0.5 | 0 from 3 |
| Standard (AW) | 8 | 0 | 0% | −13.4 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 4 | 0 | 0% | −13.4 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 3 | 0 | 0% | −13.4 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 21 | 6 | 28.6% | +15.2 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 54 | 8 | 14.8% | +1.4 | 0 from 12 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 208 | 27 | 13% | −0.4 | 0 from 16 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 91 | 9 | 9.9% | −3.5 | 0 from 6 |
| Over 3m | 30 | 5 | 16.7% | +3.3 | 0 from 1 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 5 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Dans Dro (FR) (Spoleto)
2 siblings in the archive, 0 winners.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Questell (FR) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Bigodou (FR) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 11 | 0 | 0% | −11.00 |
| Good to Soft | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Soft | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Good to Firm | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Heavy | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | 17 | 0 | 0% | −17.00 |
| Class 5 | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
| Class 6 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Class 3 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hexham | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Sedgefield | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Wetherby | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Catterick | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Carlisle | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Perth | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Southwell | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Musselburgh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Haydock | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Exeter | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Towcester | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Chepstow | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wincanton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newbury | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Huntingdon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Folkestone | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Plumpton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Warwick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Hereford | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 16 | 0 | 0% | −16.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 12 | 0 | 0% | −12.00 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Over 3m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Brockbank | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Paddy Brennan | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Henry Brooke | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Richie McGrath | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Phil Dennis | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| James Robinson | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Wilson Renwick | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| David England | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Kyle James | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Davy Condon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| James Davies | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 23 | 0 | 0% | −23.00 |
| Tongue tie + cheekpieces | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Blinkers | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 2012 | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 2010 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2008 | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 21 | 0 | 0% | −21.00 |
| Hurdle | 14 | 0 | 0% | −14.00 |
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 · 3 runs | |||||||||
| 23 Apr 14+9d | Perth | Fonab Castle Hotel Amateur Riders' Handicap Hurdle | 10/16 | 31 | 9-7 | 69 | 70C | Phil Dennis | 40/1 |
| 14 Apr 14+14d | Hexham | Linnels Bridge Open Hunters' Chase | PU/9 | — | 11-7 | 75 | — | Phil Dennis | 50/1 |
| 31 Mar 14+393d | Hexham | SIS Handicap Chase | PU/10 | — | 10-4 | 77 | — | Kyle James | 22/1 |
| 2013 · 1 run | |||||||||
| 03 Mar 13+88d | Sedgefield | 32Red Casino Handicap Chase | 5/5 | 44 | 10-13 | 77 | 66C | Henry Brooke | 10/3 |
| 2012 · 8 runs | |||||||||
| 05 Dec 12+26d | Catterick | Ann And Brian Everett Golden Wedding Anniversary Handicap Chase | 2/12 | 12 | 9-7 | 77 | 89A | Scott Brockbank | 16/1 |
| 09 Nov 12+15d | Hexham | SIS Handicap Chase | 3/6 | 17 | 10-7 | 84 | 76B | Scott Brockbank | 8/1 |
| 25 Oct 12+20d | Carlisle | Chipping Racing Club Handicap Chase | 5/6 | 1 | 10-3 | 87 | 79B | Scott Brockbank | 33/1 |
| 05 Oct 12+135d | Hexham | Bhest Racing To School Selling Hurdle | 7/8 | hd | 10-4 | 82 | 81C | Scott Brockbank | 20/1 |
| 23 May 12+69d | Sedgefield | Bet365.com Handicap Chase | 7/8 | 28 | 9-5 | 95 | 67C | Scott Brockbank | 11/1 |
| 15 Mar 12+52d | Hexham | SIS Handicap Hurdle | 4/13 | 3¼ | 10-6 | 83 | 92A | Scott Brockbank | 22/1 |
| 23 Jan 12+18d | Wetherby | Betfair Racing Excellence Conditional Jockeys' Training Series Handicap Hurdle | 4/10 | nk | 10-6 | 85 | 87A | James Robinson | 9/1 |
| 05 Jan 12+23d | Sedgefield | Support The Pride Of Cumbria Handicap Hurdle | 5/8 | 2 | 10-3 | 87 | 74A | James Robinson | 16/1 |
| 2011 · 1 run | |||||||||
| 13 Dec 11+556d | Catterick | Wensley Amateur Riders' Handicap Hurdle | 8/17 | 2¼ | 10-9 | 90 | 85C | Scott Brockbank | 18/1 |
| 2010 · 5 runs | |||||||||
| 05 Jun 10+10d | Hexham | Filmnova Hunters' Chase | 3/11 | 8 | 11-5 | 105 | 108B | Henry Brooke | 8/1 |
| 26 May 10+20d | Southwell | Hospitality At Southwell Racecourse Novices' Handicap Hurdle | 8/10 | 3 | 11-4 | 100 | 87A | Henry Brooke | 6/1 |
| 06 May 10+17d | Wetherby | Yorkshire Point-to-point Association Hunters' Chase | 2/5 | 3¾ | 11-7 | 105 | 97C | Henry Brooke | 9/4 |
| 19 Apr 10+7d | Hexham | Hexham Sunshine Hunters' Chase | 2/7 | 2 | 11-7 | 86 | 114A | Henry Brooke | 7/1 |
| 12 Apr 10+345d | Sedgefield | John Hellens Northern Hunts Hunters' Chase | 2/10 | nk | 11-7 | 86 | 107B | Henry Brooke | 11/2 |
| 2009 · 4 runs | |||||||||
| 02 May 09+6d | Hexham | Ian Straker Memorial Trophy (Handicap Chase) | PU/11 | — | 11-2 | 92 | — | Richie McGrath | 16/1 |
| 26 Apr 09+31d | Wetherby | Betfair Handicap Chase | UR/8 | — | 11-9 | 92 | — | Richie McGrath | 16/1 |
| 26 Mar 09+25d | Carlisle | Azure Catering Handicap Chase | 7/11 | 27 | 10-11 | 100 | 87C | Richie McGrath | 33/1 |
| 01 Mar 09+71d | Musselburgh | Subscribe Online At Racinguk.com Handicap Chase | 7/8 | 17 | 11-7 | 105 | 95C | Wilson Renwick | 20/1 |
| 2008 · 10 runs | |||||||||
| 20 Dec 08+14d | Haydock | J Mallinson (Ormskirk) 'Fixed Brush' Handicap Hurdle | 6/12 | shd | 10-3 | 100 | 100A | Wilson Renwick | 25/1 |
| 06 Dec 08+25d | Wetherby | Blue Square Handicap Chase | PU/8 | — | 10-6 | 109 | — | Davy Condon | 14/1 |
| 11 Nov 08+189d | Sedgefield | Weatherbys Bloodstock Insurance Handicap Chase | 5/10 | 5 | 11-12 | 110 | 93B | Richie McGrath | 9/2 |
| 06 May 08+14d | Exeter | Lanson Champagne Handicap Chase | 2/10 | 2 | 11-8 | 104 | 121A | Paddy Brennan | 13/2 |
| 22 Apr 08+17d | Towcester | Gordon Nicol's 'Youth Memorial' Handicap Chase | 5/9 | 8 | 11-9 | 110 | 102A | Paddy Brennan | 10/1 |
| 05 Apr 08+16d | Chepstow | John Smith's Extra Cold Handicap Chase | 4/8 | 4 | 11-12 | 112 | 97C | James Davies | 8/1 |
| 20 Mar 08+19d | Wincanton | Betfredcasino Novices' Handicap Hurdle | 4/8 | 5 | 11-11 | 103 | 102B | Paddy Brennan | 7/1 |
| 01 Mar 08+23d | Newbury | Connaught Environmental Novices' Handicap Hurdle | 11/13 | 1¾ | 10-13 | 107 | 91A | Paddy Brennan | 17/2 |
| 07 Feb 08+17d | Huntingdon | Text Betfred To 83080 For Mobile Betting Handicap Hurdle | 4/12 | 1¾ | 11-1 | 107 | 94A | David England | 7/1 |
| 21 Jan 08+47d | Folkestone | Folkestone Handicap Hurdle | 5/13 | 11 | 11-5 | 108 | 108A | Paddy Brennan | 13/2 |
| 2007 · 3 runs | |||||||||
| 05 Dec 07+14d | Plumpton | Cenkos Fund Managers Novices' Hurdle | 3/14 | 3½ | 10-12 | 108 | 113C | Paddy Brennan | 8/1 |
| 21 Nov 07+31d | Warwick | Banbury Novices' Hurdle | 6/18 | 5 | 10-12 | 110 | 114C | Paddy Brennan | 22/1 |
| 21 Oct 07 | Hereford | Bulmers Novices' Chase | PU/9 | — | 10-2 | 115 | — | David England | 11/4 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Pen Gwen won?
- Pen Gwen (FR) has yet to win, from 35 archived starts between 2007 and 2014. Placed 7 times in total (20% of starts).
- Who trained Pen Gwen?
- Pen Gwen (FR) was trained by Philip Kirby on the most recent run on record, at Perth on 23 April 2014.
- Who is Pen Gwen's sire?
- Pen Gwen (FR) is by Le Balafre (FR) out of Dans Dro (FR), whose sire is Spoleto.
- What is Pen Gwen's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 69, from the run on 23 April 2014. The highest on record is 115.
- What is Pen Gwen's sire's record?
- Le Balafre (FR)'s progeny in our archive have won 13.4% of 411 runs since Jan 2008 (70 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Pen Gwen's siblings?
- Out of Dans Dro (FR), Pen Gwen (FR) has 2 other produce in our archive, 0 of them winners. As at Nov 2026.