Horse profile
Political Power (IRE)
by Wooded (IRE) out of Orayda (IRE) (New Approach)
18 runs · 11 courses · from Apr 2024
As at 8 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
Won at Newmarket
Last run 9 Dec 2025 · 3rd of 8
Last raced off OR 72
KTB Profile
Political Power is 1 from 18, the win coming at Class 5 level in the Win With Zyn Handicap at Newmarket in Jun 2025 over 1m – 1m1f on good going off an official rating of 70. The gelding has not won since. He has nine runs on turf and nine on the all-weather, with the sole success on the former. His last run, at Newcastle in Dec 2025, was a third of eight in a Class 5 handicap off an official rating of 72.
Based on 18 archived runs · run-style from 13 commented runs since Jan 2025 · updated 8 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
Won on turf, 0 on AW
Win at Class 5
- 1–18Wins / Runs
- 5.6%Strike rate
- 7 (38.9%)Placed
- −1.00£1 level staken=18 at SP
- 0.39Fair A/E n=18 · 0.33 incl. margin
- 76Highest OR
- 18dBetween runs (median)longest 195 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 rating72↓ 4lb off peak
72
70–76
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 105
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 →
Flat
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 8 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (AW) | 9 | 121A | 97 | 1 run · — |
| Good | 4 | 85A | 63.5 | — |
| Good to Firm | 3 | 84C | 70 | — |
| Soft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 8 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m – 1m1f | 8 | 109B | 86 | 1 run · — |
| 6f – 7f | 7 | 121A | 89 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 1 | — | — | — |
| Under 6f | 1 | — | — | — |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 17 figures from 17 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 from 13 analysed runs since Jan 2025
- Prominent 6 (46%) · 0 wins
- Held up 3 (23%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 3 (23%) · 1 win
- Led 1 (8%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 7.5% of 523 runs since Apr 2024 (116 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −7.5 | — |
| Good to Firm | 9 | 0 | 0% | −7.5 | 0 from 3 |
| Good | 79 | 5 | 6.3% | −1.2 | 1 from 4 |
| Good to Soft | 98 | 5 | 5.1% | −2.4 | — |
| Soft | 112 | 8 | 7.1% | −0.4 | 0 from 1 |
| Heavy | 34 | 2 | 5.9% | −1.6 | 0 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 190 | 19 | 10% | +2.5 | 0 from 9 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 21 | 1 | 4.8% | −2.7 | 0 from 2 |
| 6f – 7f | 201 | 16 | 8% | +0.5 | 0 from 7 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 194 | 14 | 7.2% | −0.3 | 1 from 8 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 80 | 6 | 7.5% | 0 | 0 from 1 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 19 | 2 | 10.5% | +3 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 8 | 0 | 0% | −7.5 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Apr 2024 · as at 7 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Orayda (IRE) (New Approach)
5 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them Barsham (FR) (2 wins).
The wins came over 6f–1m1½f.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barsham (FR) | 24 | 2 | 1m–1m1½f | — |
| Waggad (FR) | 3 | 1 | 6f | — |
| Gazwah (FR) | 3 | 0 | — | — |
| Salt Lake (FR) | 8 | 0 | — | — |
| Le Cacoin (FR) | 5 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (AW) | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| Good | 4 | 1 | 25% | +13.00 |
| Good to Firm | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Soft | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 5 | 12 | 1 | 8% | +5.00 |
| Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle (AW) | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Newmarket | 2 | 1 | 50% | +15.00 |
| Salisbury | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Kempton (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Epsom Downs | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Southwell (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Curragh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Bellewstown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tipperary | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Chantilly (FR) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m – 1m1f | 8 | 1 | 13% | +9.00 |
| 6f – 7f | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Under 6f | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Egan | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| Darragh Keenan | 5 | 1 | 20% | +12.00 |
| Sean Levey | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Paddy Bradley | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jim Crowley | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| James Ryan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 11 | 0 | 0% | −11.00 |
| Tongue tie | 6 | 1 | 17% | +11.00 |
| Hood | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | 1 | 7% | +3.00 |
| 2024 | 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 | Spd | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 · 14 runs | ||||||||||
| 09 Dec 25+35d | Newcastle (AW) | Bet 10 Get 40 With BetMGM Handicap Sat behind the front group early - driven forward past two furlongs out and found more approaching the final furlong to move into second - couldn't find more inside the closing stages and gave way close home to finish third | 3/8 | 1¼ | 9-6 | 72 | 95A | 88A | Darragh Keenan | 9/4J |
| 04 Nov 25+18d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Always Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Handicap Sluggish start - swift advance from outside to sit close up 7f out - moved into second shortly after - eased back out of that spot over 2f out under pressure - faded in the last furlong to finish 5th | 5/9 | 2 | 9-10 | 73 | 97A | 83A | Darragh Keenan | 11/4F |
| 17 Oct 25+70d | Newcastle (AW) | Happy Birthday Phil From Probio-Energy Handicap Settled midfield - moved through strongly wide of rivals a furlong out - closed into second inside final furlong but narrowly denied | 2/12 | hd | 9-6 | 71 | 105A | 91A | David Egan | 7/2 |
| 08 Aug 25+16d | Newmarket | Maritime Cargo Services Container Gallop Handicap Sluggish start and unbalanced break - settled towards the back of the field throughout - never able to threaten leaders - finished 9th | 9/9 | 1¼ | 9-6 | 72 | 84C | 53C | David Egan | 9/1 |
| 23 Jul 25+13d | Salisbury | Highclere Castle Gin Handicap Slow to get going - settled off the pace early before moving into a forward position - fighting for its head - asked for effort 2f out - lost ground quickly - finished off well in the closing stages to grab fourth | 4/5 | ¾ | 9-8 | 73 | 59C | 74B | Sean Levey | 9/2 |
| 10 Jul 25+20d | Epsom Downs | Betfred Nifty 50 Handicap Hampered at the break - settled behind the front group wide - pushed along to challenge the winner 2f out then found nothing final furlong | 5/10 | 1½ | 9-4 | 73 | 73B | 71A | Paddy Bradley | 11/2 |
| 20 Jun 25+27d | Newmarket | Win With Zyn Handicap Settled in the pack - roused along 2f out - held up for a gap inside the final furlong then burst through - forged to the front close home to win | 1/9 | 9-9 | 70 | 85A | 84A | Darragh Keenan | 16/1 | |
| 24 May 25+52d | Salisbury | MPS Services Group Handicap Sluggish start - settled towards the back on the outside - no impression inside final 2f - eventually finished 9th | 9/10 | 1 | 9-9 | 72 | 70A | 58A | Jim Crowley | 7/1 |
| 02 Apr 25+16d | Southwell (AW) | BetMGM: It's Showtime Handicap Settled off the leaders early - asked for effort with 2f left and stayed on at one tempo - nudged ahead marginally close home to finish 7th | 7/13 | hd | 9-7 | 73 | 109B | 81A | David Egan | 12/1 |
| 17 Mar 25+12d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 1) Set the pace early - pressed for effort a furlong out and lost command inside final stages - battled on but couldn't get past winner | 2/7 | 1¼ | 9-1 | 73 | 110A | 86A | David Egan | 15/8 |
| 05 Mar 25+9d | Kempton (AW) | Unibet More Extra Place Races Handicap (Div 2) Sat close to the pace early - pushed to the front approaching final furlong before being overhauled inside it - couldn't find more late and finished 4th | 4/9 | 1 | 9-8 | 74 | 89A | 80A | David Egan | 3/1F |
| 24 Feb 25+12d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Win 1M With BetMGM's Golden Goals Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Settled in 5th early - moved up wide with two furlongs left and took second - held that effort to the line but no match for the winner | 2/12 | 1¾ | 8-13 | 74 | 121A | 78A | David Egan | 5/1 |
| 12 Feb 25+12d | Kempton (AW) | Unibet More Extra Place Races Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Settled just off the pace - angled right approaching 2f out and pushed along - flattened out inside the last - finished fourth beaten just over three lengths | 4/12 | 1 | 8-11 | 76 | 87A | 78A | Darragh Keenan | 5/1 |
| 31 Jan 25+195d | Newcastle (AW) | Best Odds Guaranteed At BetMGM Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Went eagerly early on - tracked the front-runner - pushed along to close in inside the final 2f - stayed on to finish second beaten half a length | 2/8 | ½ | 8-12 | 76 | 72A | 84A | Darragh Keenan | 18/1 |
| 2024 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 20 Jul 24+15d | Curragh | Juddmonte Chaldean Irish European Breeders Fund (C & G) Maiden | 8/12 | 2¼ | 9-5 | — | 54C | 55C | David Egan | 40/1 |
| 05 Jul 24+37d | Bellewstown | Irish EBF Median Sires Series (C & G) Maiden | 3/9 | hd | 8-12 | — | 49A | 72A | James Ryan | 12/1 |
| 29 May 24+55d | Tipperary | Tipperary (C & G) Maiden | 7/7 | 16 | 9-5 | — | 71C | 35C | David Egan | 4/1 |
| 04 Apr 24 | Chantilly (FR) | Prix du Premier Pas (Maiden) (Unraced 2yo) (Turf) | 4/7 | hd | 9-2 | — | — | — | David Egan | 29/10 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Political Power won?
- Political Power (IRE) won 1 of 18 archived starts between 2024 and 2025, a strike rate of 5.6%. Placed 7 times in total (38.9% of starts).
- Who trains Political Power?
- Political Power (IRE) is trained by Charlie Clover, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 9 December 2025.
- Who is Political Power's sire?
- Political Power (IRE) is by Wooded (IRE) out of Orayda (IRE), whose sire is New Approach.
- What going does Political Power prefer?
- Political Power (IRE) has the best record on good going: 1 win from 4 starts (25%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Political Power's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 72, from the run on 9 December 2025. The highest on record is 76.
- What is Political Power's sire's record?
- Wooded (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 7.5% of 523 runs since Apr 2024 (116 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Political Power's siblings?
- Out of Orayda (IRE), Political Power (IRE) has 5 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: Barsham (FR) (2). The wins came over 6f–1m1½f. As at Nov 2026.