Percy Shelley (GB)
Percy Shelley is 5 from 41 with wins on four different courses. He won a Class 4 novices hurdle at Ludlow over 2m5f – 3m on good to firm in Oct 2025 and a Class 4 maiden hurdle at Uttoxeter over 2m1f – 2m4f on good the previous month. Three earlier wins came on turf in France between 1m and 1m4f on good to soft. Usually held up, he finished 15 of 29 at Newmarket in the Class 2 Club Godolphin Cesarewitch Handicap Stakes in Oct 2026, racing off an official rating of 84 which was 39lb below his highest ever mark.
- 5–41Wins / Runs
- 12.2%Strike rate
- 20 (48.8%)Placed
- −29.40£1 level staken=40 at SP
- 0.64Fair A/E n=40 · 0.54 incl. margin
- 123Highest OR
- 41dAvg 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
Best recent Speed 131
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 →
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 1 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 16 | 123B | 91.5 | 4 runs · 123 / 98 |
| Good to Soft | 4 | 108A | 90.5 | 1 run · — |
| Good to Firm | 4 | 115C | 87.5 | 1 run · — |
| Soft | 2 | 90A | 81 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 1 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 16 | 123B | 91.5 | 4 runs · 123 / 105 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 9 | 111B | 80 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 2 | 105A | 98 | 2 runs · 105 / 98 |
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 1 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 3 | 135A | 131 | 2 runs · 135 / 133 |
| Good to Soft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 1 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 4 | 135A | 124 | 2 runs · 135 / 133 |
Of 34 runs looked at, 3 have no figure: obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (1) · did not complete (1) · race clock stored as 0 (stranded; re-scored when it lands) (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 31 figures from 34 runs · as at 18 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 25 analysed runs since Aug 2024
- Held up 16 (64%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 5 (20%) · 1 win
- Mid-division 4 (16%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Progeny in our archive have won 11.1% of 7,150 runs since May 2011 (473 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 52 | 8 | 15.4% | +4.3 | — |
| Good to Firm | 1,176 | 149 | 12.7% | +1.6 | 1 from 5 |
| Good | 1,734 | 190 | 11% | −0.1 | 1 from 21 |
| Good to Soft | 908 | 85 | 9.4% | −1.7 | 3 from 9 |
| Soft | 859 | 86 | 10% | −1.1 | 0 from 5 |
| Heavy | 205 | 27 | 13.2% | +2.1 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 2,216 | 252 | 11.4% | +0.3 | 0 from 1 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 90 | 9 | 10% | −1.1 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 967 | 84 | 8.7% | −2.4 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 1,152 | 116 | 10.1% | −1 | 1 from 2 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 2,519 | 299 | 11.9% | +0.8 | 2 from 14 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1,591 | 190 | 11.9% | +0.8 | 0 from 16 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 513 | 61 | 11.9% | +0.8 | 1 from 7 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 248 | 28 | 11.3% | +0.2 | 1 from 2 |
| Over 3m | 70 | 10 | 14.3% | +3.2 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since May 2011 · as at 31 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
3 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Sir Edward Lear (GB) (2 wins).
The wins came over 1m2f; the highest grade won is Class 5 (Sir Edward Lear (GB)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Edward Lear (GB) | 15 | 2 | 1m2f | Class 5 |
| Reine Du Bal (GB) | 4 | 0 | — | — |
| Sea Of Tranquility (GB) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 21 | 1 | 5% | −18.50 |
| Good to Soft | 9 | 3 | 33% | −0.90 |
| Good to Firm | 5 | 1 | 20% | −4.00 |
| Soft | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Standard (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | 16 | 2 | 13% | −12.50 |
| Class 2 | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| Class 3 | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newmarket | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Goodwood | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| York | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Chester | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Haydock | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Longchamp (FR) | 3 | 2 | 67% | +2.90 |
| Uttoxeter | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.50 |
| Doncaster | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Epsom Downs | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Saint-Cloud (FR) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Chantilly (FR) | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.20 |
| Newmarket (July) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cartmel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sandown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Plumpton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ascot | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cheltenham | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ludlow | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| Newbury | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ripon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Hamilton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Southwell (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 16 | 0 | 0% | −16.00 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 14 | 2 | 14% | −9.00 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 7 | 1 | 14% | −4.50 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 2 | 1 | 50% | −1.00 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 2 | 1 | 50% | +1.10 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Tudhope | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Jason Watson | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| George Wood | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Maxime Guyon | 3 | 2 | 67% | +2.30 |
| Theo Bachelot | 3 | 1 | 33% | −0.20 |
| Callum Shepherd | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jonathan Burke | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Sean Bowen | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.50 |
| Rossa Ryan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| David Nolan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Nicola Currie | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Lilly Pinchin | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Oisin Murphy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cieren Fallon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Harry Cobden | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sam Twiston-Davies | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| Warren Fentiman | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mason Paetel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Silvestre De Sousa | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Hector Crouch | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Laura Pearson | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Daniel Muscutt | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Stephane Pasquier | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visor | 20 | 0 | 0% | −20.00 |
| None | 17 | 5 | 29% | −5.40 |
| Cheekpieces | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| 2025 | 13 | 2 | 15% | −9.50 |
| 2024 | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2022 | 6 | 3 | 50% | +2.10 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 34 | 3 | 9% | −25.90 |
| Hurdle | 7 | 2 | 29% | −3.50 |
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 | Spd | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 9 runs | ||||||||||
| 10 Oct 26+21d | Newmarket | Club Godolphin Cesarewitch Handicap Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race) Held up in the last few - pushed along and made ground over 3f out - kept on inside the final furlong without threatening - finished 15th | 15/29 | 2½ | 8-8 | 84 | 91C | 75C | Nicola Currie | 50/1 |
| 19 Sep 26+13d | Newmarket | Turners Cesarewitch Trial Handicap Stakes (gbbplus Race) Settled in fourth - pushed along 3f out - made progress inside final furlong - stayed on strongly to snatch second late | 2/6 | 6½ | 9-7 | 84 | 105A | 83B | Callum Shepherd | 5/2 |
| 06 Sep 26+31d | York | Hanson Springs Stayers Handicap Stakes (gbbplus Race) Held up towards back of pack - progress from 3f out - pushed along with 2f left - up into fourth inside final furlong - kept on same speed to finish 4th | 4/12 | nse | 10-1 | 84 | 95A | 92A | George Wood | 11/1 |
| 06 Aug 26+19d | Newmarket (July) | Knight Frank Eastern Counties Handicap Stakes (GBBPlus Race) Settled towards the back early - pushed along with 3f left - moved onto the front group's heels 2f out - into second a furlong out - stayed on but unable to overhaul winner through the closing stages | 2/5 | 1¼ | 10-1 | 82 | 115C | 95B | George Wood | 8/1 |
| 18 Jul 26+35d | Cartmel | RF Miller & Co Female Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Race (Female Professional Jockeys And Amateur Riders' Race) raced in the pack - untidy two out - found nothing more after blundering the last | 6/11 | 1¾ | 11-11 | 122 | 131A | 132A | Lilly Pinchin | 7/1 |
| 13 Jun 26+20d | Sandown | Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Sluggish start and pulling hard early - pushed along to make progress over 2f out - maintained effort inside final furlong to finish 6th | 6/9 | nk | 9-8 | 84 | 91A | 81A | Oisin Murphy | 16/5 |
| 24 May 26+22d | Uttoxeter | Wrights Centenary Gold Cup Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) mid-pack early - progress 3 out - pushed into front 2 out - overtaken and unsteady jumping last - faded quickly after - clung on for second | 2/11 | 11 | 11-6 | 122 | — | 137A | Jonathan Burke | 7/1 |
| 02 May 26+26d | Goodwood | Munro UK Equity Income Fund Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Settled at rear early - driven into contention over 2f out to move up to third - edged out of that spot close home to finish 4th | 4/7 | 1¼ | 9-12 | 85 | 123B | 86A | Cieren Fallon | 5/2J |
| 06 Apr 26+135d | Plumpton | Southern Cranes & Access Ltd Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Handy early - moved through to hit the front 3 out then lost that spot before 2 out - held on for third late | 3/12 | 10 | 12-0 | 123 | 135A | 139A | Jonathan Burke | 33/1 |
| 2025 · 13 runs | ||||||||||
| 22 Nov 25+29d | Ascot | Restorations UK Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Held up towards the back - improved into contention 3 out - lost touch under pressure and eased down before the last | PU/5 | — | 11-5 | 123 | — | — | Harry Cobden | 13/2 |
| 24 Oct 25+16d | Cheltenham | Champions: Full Gallop Streaming On ITVX Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Settled in 4th racing wide - moved into 2nd approaching 3 out - hit the front straightening for home - pushed along before the last then drifted right on the run-in - caught close home to finish second | 2/7 | nk | 11-5 | — | 117A | 140A | Sean Bowen | 11/2 |
| 08 Oct 25+22d | Ludlow | Ludlow Brewing Company Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Ran unopposed - completed alone to the line - won as expected | 1/1 | 11-7 | — | — | 133C | Sam Twiston-Davies | — | |
| 16 Sep 25+17d | Uttoxeter | Gem Property Solutions Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Sat close to the pace early - stumbled at the first two fences - moved into second by the 6th - hit the front two out - drew away approaching the last - won without being extended | 1/10 | 11-5 | — | 94A | 122A | Sean Bowen | 6/4 | |
| 30 Aug 25+7d | Chester | Powells Jewellery Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Sat close behind front group - urged forward with 2f left - moved right entering straight - kept responding under pressure inside final furlong - closed but couldn't get past in second | 2/8 | ½ | 9-9 | 83 | 86A | 88A | Warren Fentiman | 16/5 |
| 23 Aug 25+18d | Newmarket | JenningsBet Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Settled towards the back early - lost a little ground two out then found renewed energy under pressure to move into second inside the final furlong - stayed on well but unable to peg back the leader | 2/5 | 3½ | 9-6 | 83 | 62C | 82B | Jason Watson | 7/4F |
| 05 Aug 25+24d | Newbury | Gold Scaffolders Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Settled in the pack early - upsides for 3rd approaching halfway - moved into 2nd and driven on with 3f remaining - urged out inside the last furlong chasing the front-runner - stayed on for a comfortable 2nd | 2/7 | ¾ | 9-12 | 81 | 89B | 88B | Rossa Ryan | 3/1 |
| 12 Jul 25+14d | Chester | Absolut Vodka Apprentice Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Settled towards the back - pressed for effort 2f out - made progress inside final furlong - finished full of running but narrowly denied | 2/6 | ½ | 9-12 | 79 | 92B | 90B | Mason Paetel | 4/1 |
| 28 Jun 25+15d | York | Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Fought for control early - settled towards rear - moved left approaching 2f out - made ground inside final furlong to take 2nd - unable to trouble winner | 2/6 | 7½ | 9-10 | 79 | 84A | 84B | Callum Shepherd | 8/1 |
| 13 Jun 25+13d | Goodwood | Goodwood Horseracing Club Membership Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Sluggish start - settled towards back - boxed in briefly as effort built approaching final two furlongs - found room to move into 3rd inside the last and kept responding to finish | 3/11 | ½ | 9-10 | 79 | 110B | 86A | George Wood | 12/1 |
| 31 May 25+28d | Chester | King Kabs Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Held up towards the back - improved on the wide side approaching 3f out - pressed for effort inside the final furlong and stayed on without quickening | 6/12 | 2 | 9-12 | 80 | 100A | 85A | Silvestre De Sousa | 7/2F |
| 03 May 25+7d | Goodwood | Elston Consulting Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Held up in the pack early - stayed off the tempo until 12f out - made progress from 3f out to take 3rd inside the final furlong - unable to close on the winner | 3/6 | 1¾ | 9-11 | 82 | 107A | 81B | Hector Crouch | 5/2 |
| 26 Apr 25+210d | Ripon | M.C.H. Hutchinson Memorial Trophy Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Settled towards the back - improved into contention 3f out then asked for effort - dropped away final furlong | 7/7 | 2¼ | 9-1 | 83 | 74A | 68A | Laura Pearson | 10/1 |
| 2024 · 10 runs | ||||||||||
| 28 Sep 24+16d | Haydock | Watch On Racing Tv Handicap Sluggish start - settled at the back - pushed along with over 2f left but couldn't find any more - held on for 5th | 5/7 | 1 | 10-2 | 84 | 90A | 80A | David Nolan | 11/4F |
| 12 Sep 24+18d | Doncaster | Winners Wear Skopes Menswear Handicap Sluggish start - settled towards rear of field - moved up and angled left approaching final furlong - pushed along and kept going close home - claimed second on line but no match for winner | 2/13 | 1¼ | 9-8 | 82 | 80C | 93A | Rossa Ryan | 11/1 |
| 25 Aug 24+21d | Goodwood | Chichester Observer Handyapp Handicap Poor start - held up rear - boxed in with options limited over 2f out - found a gap and made progress 1f out then shifted right - lost momentum in the final 100 yards and held on for sixth | 6/8 | 3¾ | 9-10 | 84 | 108A | 76A | Daniel Tudhope | 7/1 |
| 04 Aug 24+16d | Haydock | Sky Bet Acca Freeze Handicap Settled towards the back - moved right and made progress into contention over 2f out - pushed along and closed on the front pair 1f out - stayed on but outpaced in the closing stages to finish 3rd | 3/9 | 1¾ | 9-12 | 84 | 90A | 88A | Daniel Tudhope | 11/1 |
| 19 Jul 24+17d | Haydock | Join Racing TV Now Handicap | 5/8 | shd | 9-9 | 85 | 88B | 84A | Jason Watson | 10/1 |
| 02 Jul 24+31d | Hamilton | John Armstrong Memorial Celebration' Handicap | 3/6 | 2¾ | 10-4 | 87 | 111B | 89B | Daniel Tudhope | 7/2 |
| 01 Jun 24+17d | Epsom Downs | Long Shot Northern Dancer Handicap | 7/14 | 5½ | 8-10 | 89 | 86C | 73A | Jason Watson | 25/1 |
| 15 May 24+11d | York | Sky Bet Race To The Ebor Jorvik Handicap | 6/13 | 1¾ | 8-13 | 90 | 92C | 79A | Daniel Tudhope | 33/1 |
| 04 May 24+41d | Newmarket | William Hill Epic Boost Handicap | 9/9 | ¾ | 9-4 | 95 | 57C | 71C | Daniel Tudhope | 28/1 |
| 24 Mar 24+175d | Doncaster | Injured Jockeys Fund Handicap | 6/10 | nk | 9-9 | 95 | 72A | 92A | David Nolan | 50/1 |
| 2023 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 01 Oct 23+18d | Epsom Downs | Stanley Wootton Handicap | 6/6 | 4¾ | 10-2 | 97 | 70C | 72C | Jason Watson | 8/1 |
| 13 Sep 23+169d | Southwell (AW) | William Hill Epic Value Racing League Race 42 Handicap | 10/12 | 1 | 9-7 | 100 | 92A | 86A | Daniel Muscutt | 33/1 |
| 28 Mar 23+149d | Saint-Cloud (FR) | Prix Sassafras (Conditions) (4yo+) (Turf) | 6/6 | 4 | 9-3 | — | — | — | Maxime Guyon | 7/5F |
| 2022 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 30 Oct 22+39d | Chantilly (FR) | Grand Prix du Nord () (3yo) (Turf) | 3/7 | 2 | 9-0 | — | — | — | Stephane Pasquier | 9/2 |
| 21 Sep 22+69d | Chantilly (FR) | Prix de Mours (Conditions) (3yo) (Turf) | 1/7 | 9-0 | — | — | — | Maxime Guyon | 6/5F | |
| 14 Jul 22+46d | Longchamp (FR) | Prix du Champ de Mars (Conditions) (3yo) (Grande Course) (Turf) | 2/7 | 1¼ | 9-1 | — | — | — | Theo Bachelot | 4/5F |
| 29 May 22+38d | Longchamp (FR) | Prix de Nanterre (Conditions) (3yo Colts & Geldings) (Moyenne Course) (Turf) | 1/6 | 9-0 | — | — | — | Theo Bachelot | 9/5 | |
| 21 Apr 22+19d | Longchamp (FR) | Prix de Viroflay (Maiden) (3yo Colts & Geldings) (Grande Course) (Turf) | 1/7 | 9-2 | — | — | — | Maxime Guyon | 21/10 | |
| 02 Apr 22 | Saint-Cloud (FR) | Prix Bruleur (Maiden) (3yo Colts & Geldings) (Turf) | 3/9 | ¾ | 9-2 | — | — | — | Theo Bachelot | 17/2 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Percy Shelley won?
- Percy Shelley (GB) won 5 of 41 archived starts between 2022 and 2026, a strike rate of 12.2%. Placed 20 times in total (48.8% of starts).
- Who trains Percy Shelley?
- Percy Shelley (GB) is trained by James Owen, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 10 October 2026.
- Who is Percy Shelley's sire?
- Percy Shelley (GB) is by Sir Percy (GB) out of She's Gorgeous (IRE), whose sire is Acclamation.
- What going does Percy Shelley prefer?
- Percy Shelley (GB) has the best record on good to soft going: 3 wins from 9 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 Percy Shelley's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 84, from the run on 10 October 2026. The highest on record is 123.
- What is Percy Shelley's sire's record?
- Sir Percy (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 11.1% of 7,150 runs since May 2011 (473 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Percy Shelley's siblings?
- Out of She's Gorgeous (IRE), Percy Shelley (GB) has 3 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Sir Edward Lear (GB) (2). Highest grade won: Class 5 (Sir Edward Lear (GB)). The wins came over 1m2f. As at Nov 2026.