Point Of Principle (IRE)
Point Of Principle was a gelding who won two of 24 starts on turf, both on soft ground. He took a Class 6 bumper at Warwick in Jan 2017 and a Class 2 novices hurdle at Ascot over 2m1f – 2m4f in Feb 2018. He raced 14 times over 2m1f – 2m4f for that one success and never won over further. Aged 9 at his last run in May 2022, he finished 5 of 6 in a Class 4 handicap hurdle at Bangor-on-Dee off an official rating of 113, 28lb below his highest ever mark.
- 2–24Wins / Runs
- 8.3%Strike rate
- 8 (33.3%)Placed
- +40.00£1 level staken=24 at SP
- 0.87Fair A/E n=24 · 0.74 incl. margin
- 141Highest OR
- 41dBetween runs (median)longest 310 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.
KTB Speed and Rating
Best recent Speed 121
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 5 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 8 | 119B | 102.5 | — |
| Good to Soft | 5 | 132A | 118 | — |
| Good | 4 | 136B | 111.5 | — |
| Heavy | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 5 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 12 | 136B | 105.5 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 3 | 121A | 86 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2 | 116B | 103.5 | — |
| Over 3m | 1 | — | — | — |
Of 24 runs looked at, 6 have no figure: did not complete (3) · obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (2) · not enough races on the card to set the day (under 4) (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 18 figures from 24 runs · as at 3 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 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 10.1% of 3,947 runs since Apr 2014 (324 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 19 | 2 | 10.5% | +0.4 | — |
| Good to Firm | 499 | 49 | 9.8% | −0.3 | — |
| Good | 901 | 82 | 9.1% | −1 | 0 from 6 |
| Good to Soft | 440 | 35 | 8% | −2.1 | 0 from 6 |
| Soft | 541 | 54 | 10% | −0.1 | 2 from 9 |
| Heavy | 182 | 20 | 11% | +0.9 | 0 from 3 |
| Standard (AW) | 1,363 | 157 | 11.5% | +1.4 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 127 | 15 | 11.8% | +1.7 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 902 | 101 | 11.2% | +1.1 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 976 | 89 | 9.1% | −1 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 990 | 98 | 9.9% | −0.2 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 636 | 66 | 10.4% | +0.3 | 1 from 2 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 258 | 23 | 8.9% | −1.2 | 1 from 14 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 57 | 7 | 12.3% | +2.2 | 0 from 7 |
| Over 3m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −10.1 | 0 from 1 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Apr 2014 · as at 5 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
9 siblings in the archive, 7 winners — best of them Master Of Reality (IRE) (5 wins).
The wins came over 1m–2m1f; the highest grade won is Group 2 (Sibila Spain (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master Of Reality (IRE) | 24 | 5 | 1m4f–1m6f | Group 3 |
| Frankenstella (IRE) | 15 | 4 | 2m–2m1f | Class 2 |
| Chamonix (IRE) | 15 | 3 | 1m4f–1m6f | Listed |
| Sibila Spain (IRE) | 9 | 3 | 1m–1m2½f | Group 2 |
| Light Well (IRE) | 9 | 1 | 1m7½f | Class 5 |
| Eminent Authority (IRE) | 6 | 1 | 1m3f | — |
| Allez Y (IRE) | 6 | 1 | 1m4f | — |
| Waltz (IRE) | 7 | 0 | — | — |
| Sail Boat (IRE) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 9 | 2 | 22% | +55.00 |
| Good to Soft | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Good | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Heavy | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 2 | 8 | 1 | 13% | +5.00 |
| Class 4 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Class 1 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Class 3 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Class 6 | 2 | 1 | 50% | +49.00 |
| Class 5 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chepstow | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Aintree | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Warwick | 2 | 1 | 50% | +49.00 |
| Ascot | 2 | 1 | 50% | +11.00 |
| Newton Abbot | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Uttoxeter | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Cheltenham | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Bangor-on-Dee | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sandown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newbury | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Musselburgh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Carlisle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 14 | 1 | 7% | −1.00 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2 | 1 | 50% | +49.00 |
| Over 3m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Johns | 17 | 2 | 12% | +47.00 |
| Charlie Price | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 18 | 2 | 11% | +46.00 |
| Tongue tie + visor | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Tongue tie + cheekpieces | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2018 | 5 | 1 | 20% | +8.00 |
| 2017 | 6 | 1 | 17% | +45.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 19 | 1 | 5% | −6.00 |
| NH Flat | 4 | 1 | 25% | +47.00 |
| Chase | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 24 May 22+72d | Bangor-on-Dee | Goose Island Handicap Hurdle | 5/6 | 19 | 11-6 | 113 | 86C | 95C | Charlie Price | 7/1 |
| 13 Mar 22+37d | Warwick | Watch On Racing TV Handicap Hurdle | 4/10 | 8 | 11-9 | 114 | 121A | 117B | Charlie Price | 11/1 |
| 04 Feb 22+29d | Chepstow | Cazoo Handicap Hurdle | 3/10 | 8 | 11-6 | 117 | 101A | 129A | Charlie Price | 16/1 |
| 06 Jan 22+33d | Chepstow | Peter Michael Dixon Handicap Hurdle | 4/11 | 11 | 11-12 | 121 | 95A | 119A | Charlie Price | 50/1 |
| 2021 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 04 Dec 21+14d | Chepstow | Martyn & Orsi Support The Injured Jockeys Fund Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle | PU/11 | — | 11-4 | 125 | — | — | Charlie Price | 40/1 |
| 20 Nov 21+41d | Ascot | Ebony Horse Club Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) | PU/3 | — | 10-13 | 126 | — | — | Alan Johns | 4/1 |
| 10 Oct 21+310d | Newton Abbot | William Hill Leading Racecourse Bookmaker Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) | 4/8 | 6½ | 10-9 | 130 | 118C | 109C | Alan Johns | 14/1 |
| 2020 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 04 Dec 20+40d | Sandown | Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) | PU/10 | — | 11-9 | 136 | — | — | Alan Johns | 28/1 |
| 25 Oct 20+274d | Aintree | arenagroup.com Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) | 7/14 | 4¾ | 11-1 | 137 | 104B | 122A | Alan Johns | 11/1 |
| 25 Jan 20+28d | Uttoxeter | ninescollection.com January Hurdle (Handicap) | 4/5 | ½ | 11-0 | 140 | — | 121B | Charlie Price | 3/1 |
| 2019 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 28 Dec 19+267d | Newbury | Betway Heed Your Hunch Handicap Hurdle | 7/12 | 6 | 11-6 | 141 | 107A | 129A | Alan Johns | 25/1 |
| 05 Apr 19+69d | Aintree | Merseyrail Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3) | 2/21 | 1¾ | 10-2 | 136 | 119B | 137A | Charlie Price | 25/1 |
| 26 Jan 19+70d | Uttoxeter | Moorland Racing January Handicap Hurdle | 9/12 | 11 | 11-7 | 137 | 70C | 115C | Alan Johns | 9/2 |
| 2018 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 17 Nov 18+35d | Cheltenham | BetVictor Intermediate Handicap Hurdle | 5/14 | ½ | 11-12 | 137 | — | 137A | Alan Johns | 11/1 |
| 13 Oct 18+169d | Chepstow | Chepstow Contract Rentals 10 Year Anniversary Silver Trophy Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3) | 2/18 | 1¾ | 11-3 | 135 | 136B | 135A | Alan Johns | 25/1 |
| 27 Apr 18+14d | Chepstow | Sun Trade Windows Novices' Hurdle | 5/13 | 11 | 11-6 | 136 | — | 112A | Alan Johns | 5/2F |
| 13 Apr 18+55d | Aintree | Doom Bar Sefton Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) | 7/13 | 14 | 11-4 | 136 | 80C | 111C | Alan Johns | 66/1 |
| 17 Feb 18+79d | Ascot | Ascot Schools Art Competition Novices' Hurdle | 1/5 | 11-0 | 125 | 89C | 128B | Alan Johns | 12/1 | |
| 2017 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 30 Nov 17+34d | Musselburgh | Isn't It Wiser To Bet At racinguk.com Maiden Hurdle | 2/10 | 6 | 11-0 | — | 103A | 127A | Alan Johns | 11/4 |
| 27 Oct 17+35d | Cheltenham | Foundation Developments Ltd Maiden Hurdle | 4/8 | 7 | 11-0 | — | 91A | 115A | Alan Johns | 8/1 |
| 22 Sep 17+168d | Newton Abbot | SIS Trading Services Standard Open NH Flat Race | 2/6 | 15 | 11-5 | — | 110A | 122B | Alan Johns | 5/4F |
| 07 Apr 17+46d | Aintree | Weatherbys Private Bank Standard Open NH Flat Race (Grade 2) | 7/19 | 1¾ | 10-12 | 113 | 120B | 127A | Alan Johns | 66/1 |
| 20 Feb 17+37d | Carlisle | Penrith Standard Open NH Flat Race | 2/8 | ¾ | 10-11 | — | 132A | 125A | Alan Johns | 7/1 |
| 14 Jan 17 | Warwick | Betfred TV "Newcomers" Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race | 1/14 | 10-4 | — | 116B | 128A | Alan Johns | 50/1 | |
Quick answers
- How many races has Point Of Principle won?
- Point Of Principle (IRE) won 2 of 24 archived starts between 2017 and 2022, a strike rate of 8.3%. Placed 8 times in total (33.3% of starts).
- Who trained Point Of Principle?
- Point Of Principle (IRE) was trained by Tim Vaughan on the most recent run on record, at Bangor-on-Dee on 24 May 2022.
- Who is Point Of Principle's sire?
- Point Of Principle (IRE) is by Rip Van Winkle (IRE) out of L'Ancresse (IRE), whose sire is Darshaan.
- What going does Point Of Principle prefer?
- Point Of Principle (IRE) has the best record on soft going: 2 wins from 9 starts (22.2%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Point Of Principle's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 113, from the run on 24 May 2022. The highest on record is 141.
- What is Point Of Principle's sire's record?
- Rip Van Winkle (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 10.1% of 3,947 runs since Apr 2014 (324 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Point Of Principle's siblings?
- Out of L'Ancresse (IRE), Point Of Principle (IRE) has 9 other produce in our archive, 7 of them winners. Most wins: Master Of Reality (IRE) (5). Highest grade won: Group 2 (Sibila Spain (IRE)). The wins came over 1m–2m1f. As at Nov 2026.