Horse profile
Rafferty's Return (GB)
by Schiaparelli (GER) out of Duchess Theatre (IRE) (King's Theatre)
31 runs · 8 courses · from Mar 2021
As at 18 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
5 wins · Newcastle, Carlisle & Wetherby
Off 209 days · 8th of 10
Last raced off OR 100
KTB Profile
Rafferty's Return is a gelding with five wins from 31 starts on turf, all in handicap or novice hurdles. Four of those wins came at 2m1f – 2m4f, two on heavy ground at Newcastle and Carlisle and two on soft at Wetherby and Newcastle. He has won twice at both Wetherby and Newcastle. Aged 11 at his last run in Mar 2026, he finished 8 of 10 at Carlisle in a Class 4 handicap off an official rating of 100.
Based on 31 archived runs · run-style from 3 commented runs · updated 18 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 29lb off peak
- 5–31Wins / Runs
- 16.1%Strike rate
- 8 (25.8%)Placed
- −2.62£1 level staken=31 at SP
- 0.99Fair A/E n=30 · 1.04 incl. margin
- 129Highest OR
- 61dAvg 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 rating100↓ 29lb off peak
100
100–129
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 128
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 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 12 | 134B | 105.5 | 4 · 128 / 105.5 |
| Soft | 10 | 152B | 95 | 1 · — |
| Heavy | 4 | 140B | 114 | — |
| Good | 3 | 121A | 118 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 21 | 152B | 108 | 4 · 128 / 105.5 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 6 | 134B | 115.5 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2 | 103B | 66.5 | 1 · — |
Of 31 runs looked at, 2 have no figure: obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (2).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 29 figures from 31 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 3 analysed runs
- Held up 2 (67%) · 0 wins
- Led 1 (33%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 12% of 1,827 runs since Jan 2008 (203 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −12 | — |
| Good to Firm | 43 | 8 | 18.6% | +6.6 | — |
| Good | 579 | 67 | 11.6% | −0.4 | 0 from 3 |
| Good to Soft | 479 | 54 | 11.3% | −0.7 | 1 from 13 |
| Soft | 516 | 65 | 12.6% | +0.6 | 2 from 11 |
| Heavy | 172 | 18 | 10.5% | −1.5 | 2 from 4 |
| Standard (AW) | 37 | 8 | 21.6% | +9.6 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 2 | 0 | 0% | −12 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 5 | 0 | 0% | −12 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 24 | 6 | 25% | +13 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 545 | 67 | 12.3% | +0.3 | 0 from 2 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 647 | 66 | 10.2% | −1.8 | 4 from 23 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 470 | 63 | 13.4% | +1.4 | 1 from 6 |
| Over 3m | 134 | 18 | 13.4% | +1.4 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 17 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Duchess Theatre (IRE) (King's Theatre)
1 sibling in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Tigers Moon (GB) (2 wins).
The wins came over 2m; the highest grade won is Class 5 (Tigers Moon (GB)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers Moon (GB) | 9 | 2 | 2m | Class 5 |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 13 | 1 | 8% | −7.50 |
| Soft | 11 | 2 | 18% | +0.88 |
| Heavy | 4 | 2 | 50% | +7.00 |
| Good | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 3 | 15 | 3 | 20% | +1.50 |
| Class 4 | 8 | 2 | 25% | +3.88 |
| Class 2 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Class 5 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wetherby | 10 | 2 | 20% | −1.62 |
| Carlisle | 5 | 1 | 20% | +0.00 |
| Newcastle | 4 | 2 | 50% | +11.00 |
| Kelso | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Ayr | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Doncaster | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Perth | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Uttoxeter | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 23 | 4 | 17% | −0.12 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 6 | 1 | 17% | −0.50 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Chapman | 13 | 1 | 8% | −8.00 |
| Sean Quinlan | 11 | 3 | 27% | +6.38 |
| Nathan Moscrop | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Jamie Hamilton | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Ellis Collier | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Brian Hughes | 1 | 1 | 100% | +5.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 16 | 3 | 19% | +1.38 |
| Tongue tie + cheekpieces | 7 | 1 | 14% | −2.00 |
| Tongue tie + visor | 5 | 1 | 20% | +1.00 |
| Tongue tie | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2024 | 7 | 2 | 29% | +4.00 |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| 2022 | 6 | 3 | 50% | +11.38 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 29 | 5 | 17% | −0.62 |
| NH Flat | 2 | 0 | 0% | −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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Mar 26+23d | Carlisle | Racing Post+ Handicap Hurdle Went straight to front - clipped the fourth-last then driven and lost command nearing two out - dropped away quickly after finishing well held | 8/10 | 5 | 11-4 | 100 | 107C | 95C | Ross Chapman | 10/1 |
| 27 Feb 26+24d | Doncaster | Virgin Bet Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Settled in the pack early - urged along and dropping to the rear before 3 out - well beaten from there to finish 10th | 10/12 | 20 | 11-13 | 104 | 57C | 107C | Ellis Collier | 14/1 |
| 03 Feb 26+54d | Carlisle | Watch Racing TV Handicap Hurdle Settled at the back - eased through from 2 out - stayed on to finish 7th | 7/11 | 1¾ | 11-2 | 108 | 128B | 114A | Ross Chapman | 28/1 |
| 11 Dec 25+23d | Newcastle | Never Ordinary At bet365 Handicap Hurdle Settled at the back - pushed along before 3 out - never a factor - finished well beaten in 8th | 8/13 | 13 | 11-13 | 113 | 104C | 104C | Ross Chapman | 28/1 |
| 18 Nov 25+241d | Kelso | 31 Days Free On RacingTV Handicap Hurdle Set the gallop at a sedate tempo - blundered and lost the advantage 2 out - dropped away tamely to finish sixth | 6/6 | 14 | 11-8 | 114 | 30B | 94B | Nathan Moscrop | 18/1 |
| 22 Mar 25+13d | Kelso | Ladbrokes Go North Cab On Target Handicap Hurdle (Series Final) (GBB Race) Held up towards the back - made no impact on the contest - finished well held in 8th | 8/16 | 2½ | 11-5 | 117 | 96C | 109C | Jamie Hamilton | 40/1 |
| 09 Mar 25+36d | Carlisle | Southwaite Handicap Hurdle Held in the pack early - driven approaching 2 out - unable to find any headway - eventually finished sixth well held | 6/11 | nk | 12-0 | 120 | 104A | 123A | Jamie Hamilton | 16/1 |
| 01 Feb 25+12d | Wetherby | William Hill Bet10, Get10 Handicap Hurdle Clear early advantage after 1st - driven when overtaken and dropped away fast - well beaten in the end | 14/17 | 4¾ | 11-7 | 123 | 83C | 112C | Nathan Moscrop | 33/1 |
| 20 Jan 25+38d | Ayr | racingtv.com/freetrial Handicap Hurdle Set off with plenty of enthusiasm - clear early before company arrived by the 6th - blundered and dropped to second at the 7th - pressed on but slipped back before 3 out - dropped away quickly after and beaten some way home | 6/7 | 10 | 12-0 | 125 | 64C | 107C | Ross Chapman | 10/1 |
| 13 Dec 24+16d | Doncaster | Polypipe Building Products Handicap Hurdle Held up towards the back - jumping awkwardly at points while staying within range - lost ground before 2 out and beaten a distance | 7/8 | ¾ | 11-2 | 127 | 98A | 116A | Ross Chapman | 25/1 |
| 27 Nov 24+216d | Wetherby | Visit racingtv.com Handicap Hurdle Went forward early and set the pace - lost advantage and driven along approaching three out - dropped away before falling two out | F/6 | — | 11-8 | 128 | — | — | Ross Chapman | 17/2 |
| 25 Apr 24+30d | Perth | AK Bets Big Prices Big Limits Handicap Hurdle | 5/7 | 39 | 11-12 | 128 | 77C | 105C | Ross Chapman | 6/1 |
| 26 Mar 24+24d | Newcastle | quinnbet.com Handicap Hurdle | 1/6 | 11-4 | 124 | 140B | 134B | Brian Hughes | 5/1 | |
| 02 Mar 24+12d | Kelso | bet365 Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) | 7/9 | 1¼ | 10-6 | 125 | 134B | 112A | Ross Chapman | 11/1 |
| 19 Feb 24+48d | Carlisle | Book Your Conference And Events Now Handicap Hurdle | 1/4 | 11-4 | 121 | 114C | 137B | Ross Chapman | 4/1 | |
| 02 Jan 24+22d | Ayr | Golf Inn Prestwick Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) | 4/4 | 15 | 10-11 | 123 | 114C | 94B | Ross Chapman | 5/2 |
| 11 Dec 23+23d | Ayr | Coral Racing Bet Bundles Handicap Hurdle | 4/11 | 1½ | 12-0 | 124 | 119A | 127A | Ross Chapman | 3/1 |
| 18 Nov 23+14d | Wetherby | Slingsby Gin Peak Cap & Pearls Handicap Hurdle | 3/10 | 2¼ | 11-9 | 125 | 112A | 130A | Ross Chapman | 6/1 |
| 04 Nov 23+191d | Wetherby | Never Ordinary At bet365 Handicap Hurdle | 5/9 | 1¼ | 11-10 | 126 | — | 120A | Ross Chapman | 11/2 |
| 27 Apr 23+40d | Perth | British Red Cross Ukraine Crisis Appeal Handicap Hurdle | 4/6 | 5 | 11-3 | 127 | 121A | 123B | Sean Quinlan | 7/2 |
| 18 Mar 23+14d | Uttoxeter | Your Dream Holiday With Optimum Experience Handicap Hurdle | 5/10 | 10 | 11-12 | 128 | 108A | 117A | Nathan Moscrop | 9/2 |
| 04 Mar 23+49d | Kelso | bet365 Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) | 4/10 | shd | 11-5 | 128 | 117A | 136A | Sean Quinlan | 9/2 |
| 14 Jan 23+19d | Wetherby | Watch Racing Tv In Stunning Hd Handicap Hurdle | 2/10 | 14 | 11-2 | 128 | 107B | 135A | Sean Quinlan | 5/2 |
| 26 Dec 22+44d | Wetherby | William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap Hurdle | 1/9 | 11-11 | 126 | 123A | 134B | Sean Quinlan | 9/2 | |
| 12 Nov 22+238d | Wetherby | Slingsby Gin Peak Cap & Pearls Handicap Hurdle | 9/12 | ¾ | 11-12 | 128 | 118C | 123A | Sean Quinlan | 9/2 |
| 19 Mar 22+31d | Newcastle | Tanqueray At Leila Lilys Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) | 4/4 | 11 | 11-8 | 129 | 106C | 112B | Sean Quinlan | 8/11F |
| 16 Feb 22+11d | Wetherby | Visit Irish Store Sales With ITM Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 1/12 | 11-7 | 121 | 152B | 140A | Sean Quinlan | 15/8 | |
| 05 Feb 22+28d | Wetherby | William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 2/6 | 1 | 11-5 | — | 121A | 133B | Sean Quinlan | 7/4 |
| 08 Jan 22+286d | Newcastle | QuinnBet Free Bet For Second To The Favourite Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 1/9 | 10-12 | — | 131B | 140A | Sean Quinlan | 8/1 | |
| 28 Mar 21+20d | Carlisle | Baldwinholme Standard Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) | 4/10 | nk | 11-0 | — | 28A | 114A | Sean Quinlan | 15/2 |
| 08 Mar 21 | Wetherby | BoscaSports The Retail Bookmakers Choice Standard Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) | 5/12 | 1¾ | 11-2 | — | 103B | 117A | Sean Quinlan | 50/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Rafferty's Return (GB) won?
- Rafferty's Return (GB) won 5 of 31 archived starts between 2021 and 2026, a strike rate of 16.1%. Placed 8 times in total (25.8% of starts).
- Who trains Rafferty's Return (GB)?
- Rafferty's Return (GB) is trained by Rebecca Menzies, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 22 March 2026.
- Who is Rafferty's Return (GB)'s sire?
- Rafferty's Return (GB) is by Schiaparelli (GER) out of Duchess Theatre (IRE), whose sire is King's Theatre.
- What going does Rafferty's Return (GB) prefer?
- Rafferty's Return (GB) has the best record on heavy going: 2 wins from 4 starts (50%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Rafferty's Return (GB)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 100, from the run on 22 March 2026. The highest on record is 129.
- What is Rafferty's Return (GB)'s sire's record?
- Schiaparelli (GER)'s progeny in our archive have won 12% of 1,827 runs since Jan 2008 (203 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Rafferty's Return (GB)'s siblings?
- Out of Duchess Theatre (IRE), Rafferty's Return (GB) has 1 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Tigers Moon (GB) (2). Highest grade won: Class 5 (Tigers Moon (GB)). The wins came over 2m. As at Oct 2026.