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Rock N Roll Champ (IRE)

8yo gelding · Trainer Sandy Forster · Owner Dave Skeldon Sandy Forster
by Champs Elysees (GB) out of Another Pet (IRE) (Un Desperado)
15 runs · 6 courses · from Apr 2024
As at 8 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
Last run 4 Apr 2026 Last raced off OR 73
KTB Profile

Rock N Roll Champ is a maiden who has shown one placed effort from 15 starts on turf. He finished third of 10 at Newcastle in Jan 2026. The gelding, by Champs Elysees out of Another Pet, is usually ridden prominently. His last run, at Carlisle in Apr 2026, came off an official rating of 73, 14lb below his highest ever mark.

Based on 15 archived runs · run-style from 12 commented runs since Mar 2025 · updated 8 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance OR ↓ 14lb off peak
Official rating73↓ 14lb off peak
73 73–87

KTB Speed and Rating

KTB Speed

Best recent Speed 84 the best of the last 3 graded (A or B) runs · Ayr, 1 Dec 2025

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 12 figures · best 107A · median 78.5
GoingRunsBestMedianSince 8 Nov 2025
Good to Soft4107A811 run · —
Soft489A633 runs · 89 / 70
Heavy284A732 runs · 84 / 73
Good287C84—
DistanceRunsBestMedianSince 8 Nov 2025
2m1f – 2m4f8107A775 runs · 89 / 73
2m5f – 3m287C49.51 run · —
1m5f – 2m286B81—

Of 15 runs looked at, 3 have no figure: did not complete (3).

KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 12 figures from 15 runs · as at 3 Oct 2026 · a record, not a forecast

KTB Rating

Best recent KTB Rating 95A the best of the last 3 rated runs · Newcastle, 27 Jan 2026 Official rating 73 at the last run, 4 Apr 2026

What the horse achieved in each race, in pounds on the official-rating scale, from the weight carried, the lengths beaten and the race's own level solved across the archive — never the market, never the official rating as a starting point. The headline is the best of the horse's last three rated runs on that code — its best recent day. The KTB Rating on a racecard is a different reading of the same figures: the level the horse has been running to, an average of up to its last six runs with the latest counting most, so the two can differ. A, B or C on a run is how much known form was in that race. What this means →

Jumps 12 figures · best 103A · median 90.5
GoingRunsBestMedianSince 8 Nov 2025
Good to Soft4103A901 run · —
Soft491C86.53 runs · 90 / 83
Heavy295A89.52 runs · 95 / 89.5
Good291A91—
DistanceRunsBestMedianSince 8 Nov 2025
2m1f – 2m4f895A875 runs · 95 / 84
2m5f – 3m291C79.51 run · —
1m5f – 2m2103A99.5—

Of 15 runs looked at, 3 have no figure: did not complete (or a non-runner row) (3).

KTB Rating v1 · batch 3 Oct 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 12 figures from 15 runs · as at 4 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 12 analysed runs since Mar 2025

  • Prominent 5 (42%) · 0 wins
  • Held up 4 (33%) · 0 wins
  • Led 2 (17%) · 0 wins
  • Mid-division 1 (8%) · 0 wins

Pedigree intelligence

Sire
Champs Elysees (GB)

Progeny in our archive have won 11.5% of 7,128 runs since May 2013 (521 horses).

Weakest on heavy going: 7.9% from 391. Weakest over 6f – 7f (all codes): 7.5% from 387.

GoingRunsWinsSRvs sireThis horse
Firm531324.5%+13—
Good to Firm83812014.3%+2.8—
Good1,84619510.6%−0.90 from 3
Good to Soft1,08611810.9%−0.60 from 6
Soft1,15211610.1%−1.40 from 4
Heavy391317.9%−3.60 from 2
Standard (AW)1,76222412.7%+1.2—
Distance (all codes)RunsWinsSRvs sireThis horse
Under 6f1119.1%−2.4—
6f – 7f387297.5%−4—
1m – 1m1f8829210.4%−1.1—
1m2f – 1m4f1,99626213.1%+1.6—
1m5f – 2m2,03723811.7%+0.20 from 2
2m1f – 2m4f1,07212111.3%−0.20 from 11
2m5f – 3m602599.8%−1.70 from 2
Over 3m1411510.6%−0.9—

Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since May 2013 · as at 8 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast

Dam
Another Pet (IRE) (Un Desperado)

9 siblings in the archive, 4 winners — best of them Sholokjack (IRE) (3 wins).

The wins came over 1m7½f–3m; the highest grade won is Class 3 (Sholokjack (IRE)).

ProduceRunsWinsWin tripsBest grade
Sholokjack (IRE)1631m7½f–2m4fClass 3
Another Stowaway (IRE)2722m6½f–3mClass 3
Joshua Chamberlain (IRE)1712m5f—
Aurora's Dream (IRE)2512m2f—
Killshallago (IRE)100——
Trim To Milan (IRE)170——
Rapid Fritz (IRE)450——
Jurassic Pet (IRE)40——
Athronan (IRE)120——

Record by conditions

GoingRunsWinsSR£1
Good to Soft 6 0 0% −6.00
Soft 4 0 0% −4.00
Good 3 0 0% −3.00
Heavy 2 0 0% −2.00

ClassRunsWinsSR£1
Class 5 12 0 0% −12.00
Class 4 3 0 0% −3.00

CourseRunsWinsSR£1
Hexham 4 0 0% −4.00
Carlisle 3 0 0% −3.00
Newcastle 3 0 0% −3.00
Kelso 3 0 0% −3.00
Sedgefield 1 0 0% −1.00
Ayr 1 0 0% −1.00

DistanceRunsWinsSR£1
2m1f – 2m4f 11 0 0% −11.00
2m5f – 3m 2 0 0% −2.00
1m5f – 2m 2 0 0% −2.00

JockeyRunsWinsSR£1
Edward Austin 7 0 0% −7.00
Craig Nichol 7 0 0% −7.00
Henry Brooke 1 0 0% −1.00

HeadgearRunsWinsSR£1
None 10 0 0% −10.00
Cheekpieces 5 0 0% −5.00

SeasonRunsWinsSR£1
2026 4 0 0% −4.00
2025 8 0 0% −8.00
2024 3 0 0% −3.00

TypeRunsWinsSR£1
Hurdle 12 0 0% −12.00
Chase 3 0 0% −3.00

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

DateCourseRace PosBtn Wgt ORSpdKTB Jockey SP
2026 · 4 runs
04 Apr 26+4d Carlisle Ladies Night 4th July Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle (Div 1) Class 5 · 2m3½f · Good To Soft · 9 ran Held mid-pack towards the wide side - clipped the first and slipped back after the 7th - pressed for effort 3 out - dropped away and eased out of contention before 2 out PU/9 — 10-0 73—— Edward Austin 11/2
31 Mar 26+40d Newcastle Follow AtTheRaces On X Handicap Hurdle Class 5 · 2m4½f · Good To Soft · 9 ran Settled second early - hit front before the 5th - driven and lost lead 3 out then pressed for effort 2 out - dropped away rapidly after the last to finish fifth 5/9 7 9-13 7373A82A Edward Austin 20/1
19 Feb 26+23d Sedgefield Paxtons No1 CaseIH Dealer Handicap Chase Class 5 · 2m5f · Soft · 5 ran Held up at the back - crept into fourth on the run-in - well held at the finish 4/5 2¾ 9-11 7412C68C Edward Austin 8/1
27 Jan 26+44d Newcastle Border Minstrel Sunday Lunch Conditional Jockeys' Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle Class 5 · 2m4½f · Heavy · 10 ran Shared front spot early - lost it 5th before nudging back up for a share 7th - urged along and blundered 3 out - slipped back again then down to fourth near the last - found renewed effort to reclaim third on the run-in - couldn't quicken with the front pair - held on for third 3/10 11 10-5 7462C95A Edward Austin 13/2
2025 · 8 runs
14 Dec 25+13d Carlisle Racing Blogger Handicap Hurdle Class 5 · 2m1f · Soft · 10 ran Sat close to the front pack - pushed along after three out - hit the front two out but soon overtaken - couldn't find more before the last and finished fourth 4/10 1¾ 10-0 7570B90A Edward Austin 13/2
01 Dec 25+21d Ayr Festive Dining At Western House Hotel Handicap Hurdle (Div 1) Class 5 · 2m3½f · Heavy · 8 ran Handy early - shared front spot before shifting back before the 2nd - scrappy jump 8th - pushed along and lost command before 2 out then dropped away approaching the last 5/8 3¼ 10-0 7784A84A Edward Austin 12/1
10 Nov 25+156d Carlisle Fatty Renshaw Memorial Novices' Handicap Hurdle Class 5 · 2m4f · Soft · 11 ran Went straight to the front - pressed for effort after 3 out then lost command 2 out - dropped away quickly to finish 8th 8/11 1¾ 9-11 7889A83A Edward Austin 11/1
07 Jun 25+18d Hexham Marrill Group Racing Ahead Handicap Chase Class 5 · 2m4f · Good To Soft · 12 ran Sat close up early - drifted left over the opening fence - scratchy jump second - fell away from the pack after the 9th - well back by the 10th - isolated at the back by the 12th - soon well beaten and taken out of contention PU/12 — 10-8 82—— Craig Nichol 12/1
20 May 25+56d Hexham Port Of Blyth Novices' Handicap Chase Class 5 · 2m4f · Good · 7 ran Sat close to pace early - urged forward approaching two out - dropped away from the leading duo before the final fence and met it flat-footed - well held at the finish 4/7 hd 11-5 8381B91A Craig Nichol 6/1
25 Mar 25+12d Hexham Racing To School Handicap Hurdle (Div 2) Class 5 · 2m4f · Good To Soft · 10 ran Settled at rear early - made no impression on leaders - well beaten in 5th 5/10 6½ 10-11 86107A84A Craig Nichol 14/1
13 Mar 25+10d Hexham Welcome To Britain's Most Scenic Racecourse Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle Class 5 · 2m · Good To Soft · 13 ran Held up in rear - improved over closing stages - stayed on without threatening leaders - finished fourth 4/13 5½ 11-6 8786B103A Craig Nichol 40/1
03 Mar 25+281d Newcastle Michael Knox Memorial Equine Products Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle (Div 1) Class 5 · 2m4½f · Good · 12 ran Settled towards the back - eased and pulled up before the 5th PU/12 — 11-4 87—— Craig Nichol 16/1
2024 · 3 runs
26 May 24+18d Kelso J.A. Wilson Contractors Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Class 4 · 2m · Good To Soft · 10 ran 6/10 2¾ 11-1 —76A96A Henry Brooke 50/1
08 May 24+23d Kelso Howden Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Class 4 · 2m5f · Good · 13 ran 8/13 1 11-1 —87C91C Craig Nichol 150/1
15 Apr 24 Kelso Belhaven Brewery Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Class 4 · 2m2f · Soft · 12 ran 6/12 ¾ 11-5 —56C91C Craig Nichol 125/1

Quick answers

How many races has Rock N Roll Champ won?
Rock N Roll Champ (IRE) has yet to win, from 15 archived starts between 2024 and 2026. Placed 1 time in total (6.7% of starts).
Who trains Rock N Roll Champ?
Rock N Roll Champ (IRE) is trained by Sandy Forster, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 4 April 2026.
Who is Rock N Roll Champ's sire?
Rock N Roll Champ (IRE) is by Champs Elysees (GB) out of Another Pet (IRE), whose sire is Un Desperado.
What is Rock N Roll Champ's official rating?
The most recent official rating on record is 73, from the run on 4 April 2026. The highest on record is 87.
What is Rock N Roll Champ's sire's record?
Champs Elysees (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 11.5% of 7,128 runs since May 2013 (521 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on heavy going: 7.9% from 391. Weakest over 6f – 7f (all codes): 7.5% from 387.
Who are Rock N Roll Champ's siblings?
Out of Another Pet (IRE), Rock N Roll Champ (IRE) has 9 other produce in our archive, 4 of them winners. Most wins: Sholokjack (IRE) (3). Highest grade won: Class 3 (Sholokjack (IRE)). The wins came over 1m7½f–3m. As at Nov 2026.

Record shown from April 2024. Our archive holds racing in Great Britain, Ireland and France from January 2005. Any runs before that, or in other countries, are not in it. In-running comments are available from 2024 onward.