Horse profile
Port Darwin (IRE)
by Australia (GB) out of Porthilly (FR) (Pivotal)
20 runs · 15 courses · from May 2025
As at 1 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
3 wins · Brighton, Hamilton & Musselburgh
Last run 15 Oct 2026 · 6th of 11
Last raced off OR 59
KTB Profile
Port Darwin (IRE) is 3 from 20, all wins coming at Class 6 level. All 3 wins have come on turf — 0 from 5 on the all-weather. Last raced off 59, 10lb below the career-high mark.
Based on 20 archived runs · run-style from 20 commented runs since May 2025 · updated 1 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
All wins on turf
All wins at Class 6
OR ↓ 10lb off peak
- 3–20Wins / Runs
- 15%Strike rate
- 4 (20%)Placed
- −4.50£1 level staken=20 at SP
- 1.31Fair A/E n=20 · 1.14 incl. margin
- 69Highest OR
- 27dAvg 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.
Official rating59↓ 10lb off peak
59
58–69
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 90
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 1 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 9 | 98A | 72 | 6 runs · 98 / 78.5 |
| Standard (AW) | 5 | 84A | 70 | 4 runs · 84 / 76.5 |
| Good to Firm | 4 | 86B | 75.5 | 2 runs · 86 / 83.5 |
| Heavy | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
| Good to Soft | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 1 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 10 | 90A | 76.5 | 10 runs · 90 / 76.5 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 7 | 98A | 78 | 4 runs · 98 / 80.5 |
| 6f – 7f | 3 | 70A | 64 | — |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 20 figures from 20 runs · as at 23 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.
The forward record. KTB’s figures on this horse since 15 Oct 2026: the KTB Selection in 1 run (won 0) · to 15 Oct 2026. Each pick was the figure’s choice before the off, settled against the result the next morning; “did not run” is counted apart. GB and Irish races since 5 Oct 2026.
Run style from 20 analysed runs since May 2025
- Prominent 9 (45%) · 2 wins
- Held up 5 (25%) · 1 win
- Led 4 (20%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 2 (10%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 11.2% of 5,664 runs since May 2018 (565 horses).
Weakest over 2m5f – 3m (all codes): 6.5% from 108.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 13 | 3 | 23.1% | +11.9 | — |
| Good to Firm | 665 | 81 | 12.2% | +1 | 1 from 4 |
| Good | 1,506 | 165 | 11% | −0.2 | 1 from 9 |
| Good to Soft | 660 | 67 | 10.2% | −1 | 1 from 1 |
| Soft | 966 | 121 | 12.5% | +1.3 | — |
| Heavy | 324 | 29 | 9% | −2.2 | 0 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 1,530 | 166 | 10.8% | −0.4 | 0 from 5 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 33 | 2 | 6.1% | −5.1 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 643 | 63 | 9.8% | −1.4 | 0 from 3 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 1,250 | 136 | 10.9% | −0.3 | 2 from 7 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 2,090 | 268 | 12.8% | +1.6 | 1 from 10 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1,174 | 129 | 11% | −0.2 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 355 | 26 | 7.3% | −3.9 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 108 | 7 | 6.5% | −4.7 | — |
| Over 3m | 11 | 1 | 9.1% | −2.1 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since May 2018 · as at 31 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Porthilly (FR) (Pivotal)
2 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Lex Victoria (IRE) (2 wins).
The wins came over 7f; the highest grade won is Class 2 (Lex Victoria (IRE)).
Family form: Lex Victoria (IRE) finished 2nd of 15 at Newmarket, 31 Oct 2026.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lex Victoria (IRE) | 4 | 2 | 7f | Class 2 |
| Crunchie (IRE) | 7 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 9 | 1 | 11% | −5.50 |
| Standard (AW) | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Good to Firm | 4 | 1 | 25% | +3.00 |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Good to Soft | 1 | 1 | 100% | +4.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 5 | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
| Class 6 | 7 | 3 | 43% | +8.50 |
| Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 3 | 1 | 33% | +2.00 |
| Brighton | 2 | 1 | 50% | +5.00 |
| Musselburgh | 2 | 1 | 50% | +1.50 |
| Kempton (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Redcar | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newmarket (July) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ripon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Nottingham | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Chelmsford City (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Southwell (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thirsk | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Beverley | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Chester | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Haydock | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 10 | 1 | 10% | −3.00 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 7 | 2 | 29% | +1.50 |
| 6f – 7f | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Hornby | 4 | 1 | 25% | +3.00 |
| Callum Shepherd | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Connor Beasley | 2 | 1 | 50% | +1.50 |
| Connor Planas | 2 | 1 | 50% | +3.00 |
| Oliver Stammers | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Joe Fanning | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Rowan Scott | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Billy Garritty | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jack Callan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jason Hart | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tom Marquand | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 16 | 3 | 19% | −0.50 |
| Blinkers | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 2 | 14% | −2.00 |
| 2025 | 6 | 1 | 17% | −2.50 |
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 · 14 runs | ||||||||||
| 15 Oct 26+25d | Brighton | Bet Boost At bet365 Handicap Stakes (Div II) held up in last group - improved 2f out - urged along over 1f out and lacked speed to get involved - finished 6th | 6/11 | 1 | 9-5 | 59 | 90A | 67A | Rob Hornby | 7/1 |
| 20 Sep 26+11d | Hamilton | Every Race Live On Racing Tv Handicap Stakes Held up towards the back from the off - unable to challenge the front group - finished sixth well beaten | 6/9 | 4½ | 9-1 | 61 | 78C | 45C | Rowan Scott | 25/1 |
| 09 Sep 26+19d | Redcar | Constant Security Services Handicap Stakes (Div I) Sluggish break - held up at the back - made no impression in the closing stages - finished 8th | 8/9 | nk | 9-3 | 62 | 62A | 56A | Callum Shepherd | 12/1 |
| 21 Aug 26+16d | Newmarket (July) | Racing TV Handicap Stakes Held up in the pack - pushed along 3f out - lost touch with leading group 2f out - stayed on in closing stages to finish 4th | 4/5 | 1¼ | 9-1 | 62 | 81C | 55B | Callum Shepherd | 13/2 |
| 05 Aug 26+25d | Brighton | Monty Bennetts 18th Birthday Handicap Stakes Settled just behind the pace early - asked for effort with much ground to make up two out - closing steadily inside the final furlong and drifting slightly left - got up in the last strides to score | 1/6 | 9-4 | 60 | 86B | 71B | Rob Hornby | 6/1 | |
| 11 Jul 26+19d | Hamilton | Follow Us On X At HamiltonParkRC Handicap Tracked the pace early - urged three furlongs out - never got competitive | 5/6 | nse | 8-11 | 61 | 72A | 58B | Connor Beasley | 3/1 |
| 22 Jun 26+5d | Musselburgh | Stand In What You Stand For Handicap Held up towards the back and pushed early - urged with 2f left - finished without threatening - beaten 3 lengths in 5th | 5/6 | 1 | 8-2 | 58 | 98A | 57B | Connor Planas | 9/2 |
| 17 Jun 26+15d | Hamilton | racingtv.com Apprentice Handicap Settled fourth early - roused with two furlongs left - moved up and hit front inside final furlong - kept going strongly to the line | 1/6 | 9-4 | 58 | 71A | 71B | Connor Planas | 4/1 | |
| 02 Jun 26+25d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Cavani Signature Style Handicap Held in the pack throughout - unable to land a blow - finished sixth beaten just under six lengths | 6/8 | ¾ | 9-9 | 60 | 84A | 56A | Rob Hornby | 18/1 |
| 08 May 26+8d | Ripon | Ripon Races Ladies Day 18th June Handicap Sat close behind the front pack - pressed for effort 2f out then lost momentum steadily - eventually well held in 7th | 7/8 | 2¾ | 9-9 | 60 | 59C | 45C | Billy Garritty | 9/4J |
| 30 Apr 26+22d | Kempton (AW) | Try Unibet's Superboosts Handicap Sat behind front group early - driven into second spot with 2f remaining - kept going late but couldn't match the winner's stride - finished second beaten 2.5 lengths | 2/9 | 2½ | 9-6 | 60 | 62A | 65A | Rob Hornby | 10/1 |
| 08 Apr 26+13d | Nottingham | Family Funday 31st May Handicap Set the pace early - pressed for effort when overtaken 2f out - dropped away fast in the closing stages - finished 7th beaten 14 lengths | 7/9 | 6 | 8-11 | 63 | 85A | 41A | Jack Callan | 22/1 |
| 26 Mar 26+36d | Chelmsford City (AW) | Injured Jockeys Fund Handicap Handy early - nudged for effort with over 2f left - weakened approaching final furlong to finish sixth | 6/6 | 1¼ | 9-4 | 65 | 70A | 57B | Callum Shepherd | 5/1 |
| 18 Feb 26+148d | Kempton (AW) | Bet 20 Get 20 With Unibet Handicap (Rider Restricted Race) Prominent early - urged for effort 3f out - driven approaching 2f out with little response - lost place inside final furlong to finish fifth | 5/8 | 2½ | 9-2 | 67 | 83A | 67A | Oliver Stammers | 22/1 |
| 2025 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 23 Sep 25+17d | Southwell (AW) | Join Southwell Golf Club Nursery Set the pace early - pushed along with 2f to run then overtaken - kept battling to the line for third | 3/6 | 1¾ | 9-5 | 68 | 70A | 69B | Joe Fanning | 6/1 |
| 06 Sep 25+11d | Thirsk | Rowland Family Day Out Nursery Sat in 3rd early - driven approaching halfway and dropped back - held no chance from there - well held in 5th | 5/5 | 7½ | 9-5 | 69 | 68C | 47B | Oliver Stammers | 13/2 |
| 26 Aug 25+13d | Musselburgh | Celebrate National Racehorse Week Nursery Slow to break - travelled wide early on - towards the back - lost touch and drifted off a true line with 2f left before responding to urging and closing on the outside inside the final furlong - hit the front close home then edged left - stayed on strongly to prevail | 1/7 | 9-9 | 64 | 81B | 79A | Connor Beasley | 5/2 | |
| 13 Aug 25+18d | Beverley | Clearanswer Call Centres EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Went straight to the front early - held second spot behind the winner until past the 2f marker - lost touch inside the final furlong - came home fifth | 5/8 | 1¾ | 9-7 | — | 70A | 55A | Jason Hart | 11/1 |
| 26 Jul 25+64d | Chester | John Smith's Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Set the pace early and fought for control - under pressure two out then lost the advantage after drifting left into the rail on the turn - couldn't find more inside the closing furlong - finished seventh beaten 4 lengths | 7/8 | 1¼ | 9-7 | — | 64A | 69A | Joe Fanning | 12/1 |
| 23 May 25 | Haydock | Betfred Supports Jack Berry House Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Tracked front group early inside - urged forward and travelling badly then drifted left 3f from home - soon under pressure and outpaced - finished fifth well behind | 5/5 | 7 | 9-7 | — | 42C | 51B | Tom Marquand | 20/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Port Darwin won?
- Port Darwin (IRE) won 3 of 20 archived starts between 2025 and 2026, a strike rate of 15%. Placed 4 times in total (20% of starts).
- Who trains Port Darwin?
- Port Darwin (IRE) is trained by Charlie Johnston, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 15 October 2026.
- Who is Port Darwin's sire?
- Port Darwin (IRE) is by Australia (GB) out of Porthilly (FR), whose sire is Pivotal.
- What going does Port Darwin prefer?
- Port Darwin (IRE) has the best record on good to firm 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 Port Darwin's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 59, from the run on 15 October 2026. The highest on record is 69.
- What is Port Darwin's sire's record?
- Australia (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 11.2% of 5,664 runs since May 2018 (565 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest over 2m5f – 3m (all codes): 6.5% from 108.
- Who are Port Darwin's siblings?
- Out of Porthilly (FR), Port Darwin (IRE) has 2 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Lex Victoria (IRE) (2). Highest grade won: Class 2 (Lex Victoria (IRE)). The wins came over 7f. As at Nov 2026.