Horse profile
Potters Charm (IRE)
by Valirann (FR) out of Autumn In New York (IRE) (Shantou)
14 runs · 8 courses · from Mar 2024
As at 26 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
Won last time out
8 wins · 6 courses
Last run 12 Oct 2026 · 1st of 3
Last raced off OR 153
KTB Profile
Potters Charm is 8 from 14 on turf, with wins on good to soft, soft, good and heavy. He won the Grade 1 William Hill Formby Novices Hurdle at Aintree in Dec 2024 and has two further Grade 1 or 2 wins in the archive. Five of his wins came over 2m1f to 2m4f and two over 2m5f to 3m. Aged 7 at his last run in Oct 2026, he won the Class 3 Paul Fergusons Jumpers To Follow Novices Steeple Chase at Worcester.
Based on 14 archived runs · run-style from 13 commented runs since Sep 2024 · updated 26 Oct 2026
- 8–14Wins / Runs
- 57.1%Strike rate
- 10 (71.4%)Placed
- +3.27£1 level staken=14 at SP
- 1.62Fair A/E n=14 · 1.44 incl. margin
- 154Highest OR
- 71dAvg 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 rating153↓ 1lb off peak
153
139–154
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 153
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 →
Jumps
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 26 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 5 | 153B | 123 | 4 runs · 153 / 117.5 |
| Soft | 4 | 128B | 123 | 1 run · — |
| Heavy | 2 | 128C | 121.5 | 1 run · — |
| Good | 2 | 154C | 144.5 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 26 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 8 | 135A | 121 | 4 runs · 123 / 113.5 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 4 | 154C | 146 | 2 runs · 153 / 115 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1 | — | — | — |
Of 14 runs looked at, 1 has no figure: did not complete (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 13 figures from 14 runs · as at 20 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 Sep 2024
- Led 5 (38%) · 2 wins
- Prominent 4 (31%) · 3 wins
- Mid-division 3 (23%) · 2 wins
- Held up 1 (8%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 10.2% of 1,439 runs since Jan 2008 (157 horses).
Weakest on good to soft going: 7% from 342.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 12 | 4 | 33.3% | +23.1 | — |
| Good | 453 | 49 | 10.8% | +0.6 | 2 from 3 |
| Good to Soft | 342 | 24 | 7% | −3.2 | 1 from 5 |
| Soft | 448 | 56 | 12.5% | +2.3 | 3 from 4 |
| Heavy | 170 | 12 | 7.1% | −3.1 | 2 from 2 |
| Standard (AW) | 14 | 2 | 14.3% | +4.1 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 4 | 1 | 25% | +14.8 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 14 | 2 | 14.3% | +4.1 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 16 | 0 | 0% | −10.2 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 28 | 4 | 14.3% | +4.1 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 475 | 40 | 8.4% | −1.8 | 1 from 1 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 555 | 54 | 9.7% | −0.5 | 5 from 8 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 282 | 35 | 12.4% | +2.2 | 2 from 5 |
| Over 3m | 65 | 11 | 16.9% | +6.7 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 25 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Autumn In New York (IRE) (Shantou)
1 sibling in the archive, 0 winners.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| On Deadly Ground (IRE) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 5 | 1 | 20% | −3.80 |
| Soft | 4 | 3 | 75% | +2.62 |
| Good | 3 | 2 | 67% | +1.95 |
| Heavy | 2 | 2 | 100% | +2.50 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 9 | 3 | 33% | −2.75 |
| Class 2 | 2 | 2 | 100% | +3.20 |
| Class 3 | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.20 |
| Class 4 | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.62 |
| Class 5 | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham | 4 | 2 | 50% | +0.95 |
| Worcester | 2 | 2 | 100% | +0.82 |
| Aintree | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.00 |
| Ascot | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Fontwell | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.50 |
| Windsor | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.00 |
| Wetherby | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ffos Las | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 8 | 5 | 63% | +2.32 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 5 | 2 | 40% | −1.05 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 13 | 8 | 62% | +4.27 |
| Tongue tie | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 3 | 75% | +1.70 |
| 2025 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2024 | 5 | 5 | 100% | +6.57 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 12 | 6 | 50% | +1.07 |
| Chase | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.20 |
| NH Flat | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 12 Oct 26+186d | Worcester | Paul Ferguson's Jumpers To Follow Novices' Steeple Chase (GBB Race) Front from the start - safe over fences but occasionally wary - challenged at the last and urged along - kept second at bay inside the final 110 yards to win | 1/3 | 11-2 | 153 | 77C | 142C | Sam Twiston-Davies | 1/5F | |
| 09 Apr 26+46d | Aintree | William Hill Aintree Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Sent into an early advantage - jumped awkwardly at the 6th - overtaken shortly after - stayed in touch for a spell - dropped away following 3 out - faded from 2 out to finish fifth | 5/6 | 12 | 11-10 | 154 | 112A | 137B | Sam Twiston-Davies | 18/1 |
| 22 Feb 26+37d | Fontwell | Star Sports National Spirit Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race) Settled midpack early - close order behind pace and stumbled 3 out - moved through effortlessly to hit front 2 out - opened up a big advantage - driven out to stay on strongly and win | 1/5 | 11-7 | 154 | 115C | 152B | Sam Twiston-Davies | 1/2F | |
| 16 Jan 26+27d | Windsor | Weatherbys Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide Hurdle (GBB Race) Set the pace early - lost the advantage 3 out and pressed on - regained front nearing last - stayed on well to prevail | 1/5 | 11-8 | 149 | 86C | 146B | Sam Twiston-Davies | 2/1 | |
| 2025 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 20 Dec 25+28d | Ascot | Howden Long Walk Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Settled in the pack early - moved into third 3 out and pressed on - dropped back from that spot 2 out - weakened before the last to finish fourth | 4/11 | 7 | 11-7 | 145 | 153B | 144A | Sam Twiston-Davies | 9/2 |
| 22 Nov 25+21d | Ascot | Ladbrokes Ascot Hurdle (Grade 2) (Registered As The Ascot Hurdle) (GBB Race) Went straight to front - matched at the 7th before being pressed approaching 2 out - slipped to third soon after - weakened on the run to the line | 3/8 | 5½ | 11-3 | 145 | 123A | 147A | Sam Twiston-Davies | 9/1 |
| 01 Nov 25+234d | Wetherby | bet365 Hurdle (Grade 2) (Registered As The West Yorkshire Hurdle) (GBB Race) Held up in rear - mistake at the 4th - lost footing and came down | F/5 | — | 11-5 | 145 | — | — | Sam Twiston-Davies | 13/8F |
| 12 Mar 25+46d | Cheltenham | Turners Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (Registered As The Baring Bingham Novices' Hurdle) (GBB Race) Set the pace early before yielding it approaching the 1st - sat close up through the middle stages - went back in front after 3 out - overtaken soon after 2 out - held 4th but weakening before the last - dropped a place in the closing stages finishing well held | 5/11 | 2¾ | 11-7 | 145 | 139A | 139A | Sam Twiston-Davies | 12/1 |
| 25 Jan 25+30d | Cheltenham | AIS Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) (Registered As The Classic Novices' Hurdle) (GBB Race) Sat close to front two early - urged forward into the home turn - moved into second approaching the last - kept on at one gear under pressure to finish clear second | 2/7 | 8½ | 11-10 | 146 | 119A | 144A | Sam Twiston-Davies | 8/15F |
| 2024 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 26 Dec 24+41d | Aintree | William Hill Formby Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Tracked the pace - hit front approaching 2 out - pushed clear on the run-in - kept finding under pressure to score | 1/7 | 11-8 | 146 | 127A | 151B | Sam Twiston-Davies | EvensF | |
| 15 Nov 24+21d | Cheltenham | Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) (Registered As The Hyde Novices' Hurdle) (GBB Race) Sat close to pace early - edged in front two out - opened daylight approaching the straight - kept finding to win going away | 1/5 | 11-5 | 139 | 154C | 146C | Sam Twiston-Davies | 7/4 | |
| 25 Oct 24+28d | Cheltenham | Alastair Down Press Room Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Tracked front group on inner - hit a flat spot 4th - urged forward approaching 3 out - hit front there - well ahead when clipping last then kept on to win | 1/8 | 11-5 | — | 135A | 145A | Sam Twiston-Davies | 6/5F | |
| 27 Sep 24+180d | Worcester | Caremark Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Settled in the pack early - improved into contention by the 6th - moved up to second and edged left 3 out - hit the front approaching the last - drew clear for a comfortable win | 1/10 | 11-4 | — | 128B | 138A | Sam Twiston-Davies | 8/13F | |
| 31 Mar 24 | Ffos Las | Watch Races On The Racing App Open Maiden NH Flat Race (GBB Race) | 1/6 | 11-6 | — | 128C | 142B | Sam Twiston-Davies | 2/1F | |
Quick answers
- How many races has Potters Charm won?
- Potters Charm (IRE) won 8 of 14 archived starts between 2024 and 2026, a strike rate of 57.1%. Placed 10 times in total (71.4% of starts).
- Who trains Potters Charm?
- Potters Charm (IRE) is trained by Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 12 October 2026.
- Who is Potters Charm's sire?
- Potters Charm (IRE) is by Valirann (FR) out of Autumn In New York (IRE), whose sire is Shantou.
- What going does Potters Charm prefer?
- Potters Charm (IRE) has the best record on soft going: 3 wins from 4 starts (75%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Potters Charm's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 153, from the run on 12 October 2026. The highest on record is 154.
- What is Potters Charm's sire's record?
- Valirann (FR)'s progeny in our archive have won 10.2% of 1,439 runs since Jan 2008 (157 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on good to soft going: 7% from 342.
- Who are Potters Charm's siblings?
- Out of Autumn In New York (IRE), Potters Charm (IRE) has 1 other produce in our archive, 0 of them winners. As at Oct 2026.