Horse profile
R P Mcmurphy (GB)
by Expert Eye (GB) out of Danzanora (GB) (Groom Dancer)
18 runs · 4 courses · from May 2025
As at 4 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
Won last time out
4 wins · Wolverhampton (AW)
Last run 23 Oct 2026 · 1st of 10
Last raced off OR 65
KTB Profile
R P Mcmurphy is 4 from 18 with all wins at Class 6 level. All four wins have come over 1m – 1m1f on Standard (AW) at Wolverhampton (AW), where he has four wins from nine runs. He won last time out at Wolverhampton (AW) in Oct 2026 when prominent in the Midnite Aint Your Grandads Bookie Selling Handicap Stakes off an official rating of 65, which was also his career-high mark. He has never won on turf from three starts.
Based on 18 archived runs · run-style from 17 commented runs since May 2025 · updated 4 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
All wins at Class 6
OR at career high
- 4–18Wins / Runs
- 22.2%Strike rate
- 11 (61.1%)Placed
- −3.62£1 level staken=18 at SP
- 1.46Fair A/E n=18 · 1.19 incl. margin
- 65Highest OR
- 14dBetween runs (median)longest 144 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 rating65At career-high mark
65
50–65
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 98
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 4 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (AW) | 15 | 105A | 86 | 14 runs · 105 / 86 |
| Good to Firm | 2 | 107A | 80 | — |
| Good | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 4 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m – 1m1f | 15 | 105A | 86 | 13 runs · 105 / 86 |
| 6f – 7f | 3 | 107A | 87 | 1 run · — |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 18 figures from 18 runs · as at 31 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 17 analysed runs since May 2025
- Held up 8 (47%) · 1 win
- Prominent 5 (29%) · 1 win
- Mid-division 3 (18%) · 1 win
- Led 1 (6%) · 1 win
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 10.1% of 2,207 runs since Mar 2022 (197 horses).
Strongest over 1m2f – 1m4f (all codes): 13.1% from 404.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 3 | 0 | 0% | −10.1 | — |
| Good to Firm | 380 | 34 | 8.9% | −1.2 | 0 from 2 |
| Good | 500 | 50 | 10% | −0.1 | 0 from 1 |
| Good to Soft | 225 | 19 | 8.4% | −1.7 | — |
| Soft | 238 | 24 | 10.1% | 0 | — |
| Heavy | 80 | 14 | 17.5% | +7.4 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 781 | 83 | 10.6% | +0.5 | 4 from 15 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 133 | 14 | 10.5% | +0.4 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 913 | 77 | 8.4% | −1.7 | 0 from 3 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 540 | 57 | 10.6% | +0.5 | 4 from 15 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 404 | 53 | 13.1% | +3 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 163 | 18 | 11% | +0.9 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 49 | 3 | 6.1% | −4 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 5 | 2 | 40% | +29.9 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Mar 2022 · as at 4 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Danzanora (GB) (Groom Dancer)
6 siblings in the archive, 3 winners — best of them Danzeno (GB) (10 wins).
The wins came over 5f–7f; the highest grade won is Group 3 (Danzeno (GB)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danzeno (GB) | 60 | 10 | 5f–6f | Group 3 |
| Demora (GB) | 33 | 8 | 5f | Listed |
| Dansepo (GB) | 5 | 1 | 7f | Class 5 |
| Primanora (GB) | 7 | 0 | — | — |
| Danzena (GB) | 3 | 0 | — | — |
| Sepora (GB) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (AW) | 15 | 4 | 27% | −0.62 |
| Good to Firm | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Good | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 6 | 13 | 4 | 31% | +1.38 |
| Class 5 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 9 | 4 | 44% | +5.38 |
| Southwell (AW) | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Doncaster | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Wetherby | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m – 1m1f | 15 | 4 | 27% | −0.62 |
| 6f – 7f | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Greatrex | 8 | 2 | 25% | −2.12 |
| Jude Maher | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Frederick Larson | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jason Watson | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.50 |
| Oisin Murphy | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.00 |
| Kevin Stott | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jack Dace | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Lewis Edmunds | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Shane Gray | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheekpieces | 10 | 3 | 30% | +1.50 |
| None | 8 | 1 | 13% | −5.12 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 3 | 30% | +1.50 |
| 2025 | 8 | 1 | 13% | −5.12 |
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 · 10 runs | ||||||||||
| 23 Oct 26+13d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Midnite Aint Your Grandads Bookie Selling Handicap Stakes Up with the pace early - bumped after 2f - moved to front 2f out - pushed along 1f out - kept going to win comfortably | 1/10 | 10-0 | 65 | 98A | 90A | Jason Watson | 7/2 | |
| 10 Oct 26+14d | Southwell (AW) | Erdinger Weissbier Stein Selling Handicap Stakes Up with the pace early - pushed along 3f out - faded 1f out to finish 8th | 8/12 | 2½ | 9-4 | 65 | 66C | 56C | Edward Greatrex | 4/1 |
| 26 Sep 26+11d | Southwell (AW) | Book The Bistro In Seasons Restaurant Apprentice Handicap Stakes Dwelt at the start - settled towards the back of the pack - angled right and made progress 2f out to challenge with 1f left - denied by winner inside final 110 yards | 2/14 | ¾ | 9-5 | 63 | 94B | 83A | Jude Maher | 8/1 |
| 15 Sep 26+14d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Book Hotel And Conferencing At Wolverhampton Handicap Stakes Set out in front from a wide starting position - clear of rivals through the middle stages - kicked clear again 2f out - driven along a furlong out - eased through final stages to hold advantage - won going away | 1/12 | 9-12 | 58 | 77A | 83A | Oisin Murphy | 3/1J | |
| 01 Sep 26+33d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Book Hotel & Conferencing At Wolverhampton Racecourse Apprentice Handicap Stakes Sluggish start - trailed at rear - roused with two furlongs left - responded before finding a rewarding surge in the final furlong - couldn't get on terms - finished fourth a length down | 4/9 | nse | 9-0 | 58 | 87A | 72A | Jude Maher | 12/1 |
| 30 Jul 26+23d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap Stakes Slow into stride - settled towards the back - shaken up and made headway from off the pace over 2f out - kept on under pressure inside the final furlong - finished third but not a threat to the front two | 3/11 | shd | 9-4 | 59 | 75A | 75A | Kevin Stott | 11/1 |
| 07 Jul 26+144d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Get Raceday Ready Handicap Stumbled at the start - never featured | 12/12 | ¾ | 9-0 | 61 | 61A | 58A | Edward Greatrex | 12/1 |
| 13 Feb 26+32d | Wolverhampton (AW) | BetMGM Supports Safer Gambling Apprentice Handicap Held up at the back - urged forward with 3f remaining - toiling by 2f out - drifted left and dropped away inside the final furlong | 8/8 | ½ | 9-10 | 61 | 78A | 64A | Jack Dace | 9/5F |
| 12 Jan 26+6d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Always Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Handicap Settled at the back early - moved through the field quickly from 2f out - shifted towards the middle of the track approaching the final furlong - hit the front close home and pulled clear to win | 1/11 | 9-8 | 55 | 105A | 88A | Edward Greatrex | 2/1F | |
| 06 Jan 26+10d | Southwell (AW) | Bet 10 Get 40 With BetMGM Handicap (Div 1) Sat behind the pace early - driven approaching 2f out - hit the front briefly inside the final furlong before being overtaken - fought back gamely to finish third by a short margin | 3/9 | hd | 9-9 | 55 | 96A | 77A | Edward Greatrex | 9/4 |
| 2025 · 8 runs | ||||||||||
| 27 Dec 25+8d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Always Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Handicap Slow to break - held up towards the back - driven into contention approaching 2f out - kept responding to reach third close home | 3/11 | nk | 9-2 | 55 | 81A | 73A | Edward Greatrex | 11/4 |
| 19 Dec 25+13d | Southwell (AW) | Read Meg Nicholls' Blog At betmgm.co.uk Handicap (Div 1) Raced handy on the wide side - given a squeeze with over 2f left and asked to close in the final furlong - unable to find more late and held for third | 3/10 | 1½ | 9-9 | 55 | 86A | 77A | Lewis Edmunds | 6/4F |
| 06 Dec 25+16d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Best Odds Guaranteed At BetMGM Handicap Settled midpack early - moved through into contention 2f out and pushed to challenge inside final furlong - edged ahead and stayed on strongly to win | 1/13 | 9-5 | 50 | 92B | 85A | Edward Greatrex | 15/8F | |
| 20 Nov 25+27d | Southwell (AW) | Set Deposit Limits At BetMGM Handicap (Div 1) Close up early - pressed for effort over 2f out then finding more inside final furlong - kept on to finish third beaten a length | 3/13 | ½ | 8-11 | 50 | 86B | 72A | Edward Greatrex | 9/2 |
| 24 Oct 25+127d | Southwell (AW) | Bet 10 Get 40 With BetMGM Handicap (Div 1) Settled towards back early - progress on the far flank inside final two furlongs - pushed along and stayed on close home - lacked the speed to challenge the winner | 3/11 | ¾ | 9-4 | 50 | 89A | 72A | Edward Greatrex | 15/2 |
| 19 Jun 25+13d | Wetherby | Hold Your Next Event Here Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Held up at the back - lost touch before halfway - well off the pace inside final furlong - finished last | 12/12 | 1 | 9-4 | — | 53C | 49C | Shane Gray | 200/1 |
| 06 Jun 25+34d | Doncaster | Hits Radio Proudly Supports WPCC Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Str) Sluggish start - stayed off the pace throughout - well held at the finish | 13/16 | 5½ | 9-4 | — | 68C | 60C | Frederick Larson | 250/1 |
| 03 May 25 | Doncaster | Solar Xpress Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Settled with the pack early - pushed for effort with 2f left - unable to threaten leading pair - finished fifth well beaten | 5/7 | nk | 9-4 | — | 107A | 58A | Frederick Larson | 66/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has R P Mcmurphy won?
- R P Mcmurphy (GB) won 4 of 18 archived starts between 2025 and 2026, a strike rate of 22.2%. Placed 11 times in total (61.1% of starts).
- Who trains R P Mcmurphy?
- R P Mcmurphy (GB) is trained by Michael Appleby, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 23 October 2026.
- Who is R P Mcmurphy's sire?
- R P Mcmurphy (GB) is by Expert Eye (GB) out of Danzanora (GB), whose sire is Groom Dancer.
- What going does R P Mcmurphy prefer?
- R P Mcmurphy (GB) has the best record on standard (aw) going: 4 wins from 15 starts (26.7%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is R P Mcmurphy's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 65, from the run on 23 October 2026. That is also the highest on record.
- What is R P Mcmurphy's sire's record?
- Expert Eye (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 10.1% of 2,207 runs since Mar 2022 (197 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest over 1m2f – 1m4f (all codes): 13.1% from 404.
- Who are R P Mcmurphy's siblings?
- Out of Danzanora (GB), R P Mcmurphy (GB) has 6 other produce in our archive, 3 of them winners. Most wins: Danzeno (GB) (10). Highest grade won: Group 3 (Danzeno (GB)). The wins came over 5f–7f. As at Nov 2026.