Percussionist (IRE)
Percussionist (IRE) is 6 from 24, including a Group 2 win. The biggest win we hold: the Emirates Airline Yorkshire Cup at York (May 2006). Hasn't won since Nov 2009. Last raced off 123, 12lb below the career-high mark.
- 6–24Wins / Runs
- 25%Strike rate
- 10 (41.7%)Placed
- +5.79£1 level staken=24 at SP
- 1.25Fair A/E n=24 · 1.11 incl. margin
- 135Highest OR
- 75dAvg 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.
KTB Speed and Rating
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
Progeny in our archive have won 11.3% of 4,636 runs since Jan 2008 (370 horses).
Strongest over 6f – 7f (all codes): 18.7% from 107.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 46 | 7 | 15.2% | +3.9 | — |
| Good to Firm | 644 | 90 | 14% | +2.7 | 1 from 2 |
| Good | 1,248 | 152 | 12.2% | +0.9 | 0 from 4 |
| Good to Soft | 716 | 70 | 9.8% | −1.5 | 0 from 5 |
| Soft | 1,085 | 117 | 10.8% | −0.5 | 4 from 7 |
| Heavy | 513 | 52 | 10.1% | −1.2 | 1 from 6 |
| Standard (AW) | 384 | 36 | 9.4% | −1.9 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −11.3 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 107 | 20 | 18.7% | +7.4 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 286 | 27 | 9.4% | −1.9 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 1,188 | 134 | 11.3% | 0 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1,394 | 176 | 12.6% | +1.3 | 3 from 15 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 961 | 96 | 10% | −1.3 | 3 from 9 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 556 | 53 | 9.5% | −1.8 | — |
| Over 3m | 143 | 18 | 12.6% | +1.3 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 21 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
10 siblings in the archive, 7 winners — best of them Nathaniel (IRE) (4 wins).
The wins came over 1m–1m7f; the highest grade won is Group 1 (Nathaniel (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathaniel (IRE) | 11 | 4 | 1m2f–1m4f | Group 1 |
| Great Heavens (GB) | 7 | 4 | 1m2f–1m4f | Group 1 |
| Petara Bay (IRE) | 29 | 3 | 1m–1m6f | Listed |
| Monterey (IRE) | 7 | 2 | 1m4f–1m7f | Class 4 |
| Playful Act (IRE) | 4 | 1 | 1m4f | Group 2 |
| Changing Skies (IRE) | 9 | 1 | 1m2f | Class 5 |
| Distinctive Look (IRE) | 8 | 1 | 1m1f | Class 5 |
| Silver Horn (GB) | 4 | 0 | — | — |
| Throne Room (GB) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
| Rocksavage (IRE) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 7 | 4 | 57% | +10.79 |
| Heavy | 6 | 1 | 17% | −0.50 |
| Good to Soft | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Good | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Good to Firm | 2 | 1 | 50% | +4.50 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 3 | 8 | 2 | 25% | +4.00 |
| Class 1 | 8 | 1 | 13% | +2.00 |
| Class 4 | 4 | 3 | 75% | +3.79 |
| Class 2 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| York | 6 | 1 | 17% | +4.00 |
| Kelso | 3 | 1 | 33% | +2.50 |
| Newcastle | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Ayr | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Wetherby | 2 | 2 | 100% | +4.50 |
| Catterick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Hexham | 1 | 1 | 100% | +5.50 |
| Doncaster | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newbury | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Curragh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Haydock | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sandown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Carlisle | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.29 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 15 | 3 | 20% | +1.50 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 9 | 3 | 33% | +4.29 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denis O'Regan | 8 | 2 | 25% | +4.00 |
| Graham Lee | 4 | 2 | 50% | +0.29 |
| Paddy Brennan | 3 | 1 | 33% | +0.50 |
| James O'Farrell | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Darryll Holland | 2 | 1 | 50% | +8.00 |
| Robert Winston | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Tom Eaves | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Eddie Ahern | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Declan McDonogh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 2009 | 6 | 2 | 33% | +6.00 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2007 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2006 | 5 | 2 | 40% | +8.50 |
| 2005 | 5 | 2 | 40% | −0.71 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 13 | 4 | 31% | +3.29 |
| Flat | 7 | 1 | 14% | +3.00 |
| Chase | 4 | 1 | 25% | −0.50 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan 10+63d | Catterick | Turftv Handicap Hurdle | 7/13 | 4½ | 11-5 | 123 | 108A | Denis O'Regan | 9/4F |
| 20 Nov 09+189d | Kelso | Scotdisc Handicap Hurdle | 1/8 | 11-12 | 118 | 128B | Denis O'Regan | 9/2 | |
| 15 May 09+40d | York | Emirates Airline Yorkshire Cup (Group 2) | 7/8 | 1¾ | 8-13 | 106 | 77C | Tom Eaves | 40/1 |
| 05 Apr 09+33d | Hexham | Mary Rowell Anniversary Handicap Hurdle | 1/9 | 11-0 | 112 | 128A | Denis O'Regan | 11/2 | |
| 03 Mar 09+10d | Newcastle | Ncfe Qualifications Handicap Hurdle | 3/17 | ½ | 11-12 | 110 | 137A | Denis O'Regan | 7/1 |
| 21 Feb 09+21d | Newcastle | Totescoop6 Handicap Hurdle | 5/9 | 8 | 10-4 | 113 | 102A | James O'Farrell | 10/1 |
| 31 Jan 09+118d | Doncaster | Williamhill.com - Live Casino Games Handicap Hurdle | 8/14 | 3¾ | 9-11 | 115 | 89C | James O'Farrell | 11/1 |
| 05 Oct 08+225d | Kelso | Sunday Mail Handicap Hurdle | 10/12 | 24 | 11-5 | 118 | 104C | Denis O'Regan | 6/1 |
| 23 Feb 08+52d | Newcastle | totescoop6 Handicap Hurdle | 10/16 | 1 | 11-2 | 120 | 106A | Denis O'Regan | 8/1 |
| 02 Jan 08+32d | Ayr | Weddings At Western House Handicap Hurdle | 2/6 | 30 | 10-13 | 122 | 105B | Denis O'Regan | 10/3 |
| 01 Dec 07+102d | Newbury | UK Hygiene Handicap Chase | 4/8 | 9 | 11-4 | 135 | 100C | Denis O'Regan | 9/4F |
| 21 Aug 07+95d | York | Weatherbys Insurance Lonsdale Cup (Gp2) | 6/9 | nk | 9-1 | 114 | 75C | Darryll Holland | 12/1 |
| 18 May 07+76d | York | Emirates Airlines Yorkshire Cup (Grp2) | 4/10 | nk | 8-12 | 115 | 82C | Eddie Ahern | 10/1 |
| 03 Mar 07+94d | Kelso | Cyril Alexander Memorial HBLB Novices' Chase | 2/5 | ½ | 11-7 | — | 123C | Paddy Brennan | 11/10J |
| 29 Nov 06+33d | Ayr | Racing UK For Only 15 Pounds Per Month Novices' Chase | 2/4 | 3 | 11-9 | — | 127C | Paddy Brennan | 4/5F |
| 27 Oct 06+41d | Wetherby | bet365 Beginners' Chase | 1/6 | 11-6 | — | 127C | Paddy Brennan | 5/2 | |
| 16 Sep 06+120d | Curragh | Irish Field St. Leger (Group 1) | 7/8 | 1¼ | 9-10 | 114 | 68C | Declan McDonogh | 12/1 |
| 19 May 06+118d | York | Emirates Airline Yorkshire Cup (Group 2) | 1/7 | 8-12 | 109 | 84C | Darryll Holland | 9/1 | |
| 21 Jan 06+26d | Haydock | Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) | 3/5 | 15 | 11-8 | — | 91C | Graham Lee | 5/2 |
| 26 Dec 05+24d | Wetherby | Rocom Novices' Hurdle | 1/14 | 11-5 | — | 124C | Graham Lee | 2/1F | |
| 02 Dec 05+8d | Sandown | William Hill Winter Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) | PU/4 | — | 11-0 | — | — | Graham Lee | 13/8 |
| 24 Nov 05+161d | Carlisle | Novices' Hurdle (Div 1) | 1/12 | 10-12 | — | 106C | Graham Lee | 2/7F | |
| 16 Jun 05+34d | York | Gold Cup (Group 1) | 12/17 | 1½ | 9-0 | 110 | 70C | Robert Winston | 12/1 |
| 13 May 05 | York | Yorkshire Cup | 2/9 | nk | 8-9 | 109 | 79C | Robert Winston | 13/2 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Percussionist (IRE) won?
- Percussionist (IRE) won 6 of 24 archived starts between 2005 and 2010, a strike rate of 25%. Placed 10 times in total (41.7% of starts).
- Who trained Percussionist (IRE)?
- Percussionist (IRE) was trained by Howard Johnson on the most recent run on record, at Catterick on 22 January 2010.
- Who is Percussionist (IRE)'s sire?
- Percussionist (IRE) is by Sadler's Wells (USA) out of Magnificient Style (USA), whose sire is Silver Hawk.
- What going does Percussionist (IRE) prefer?
- Percussionist (IRE) has the best record on soft going: 4 wins from 7 starts (57.1%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Percussionist (IRE)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 123, from the run on 22 January 2010. The highest on record is 135.
- What is Percussionist (IRE)'s sire's record?
- Sadler's Wells (USA)'s progeny in our archive have won 11.3% of 4,636 runs since Jan 2008 (370 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest over 6f – 7f (all codes): 18.7% from 107.
- Who are Percussionist (IRE)'s siblings?
- Out of Magnificient Style (USA), Percussionist (IRE) has 10 other produce in our archive, 7 of them winners. Most wins: Nathaniel (IRE) (4). Highest grade won: Group 1 (Nathaniel (IRE)). The wins came over 1m–1m7f. As at Oct 2026.