Romeo Coolio (GB)
Romeo Coolio is seven from 13 on turf, with all five wins over 2m1f – 2m4f on soft or good to soft. He took the Goffs Irish Arkle Novice Chase at Leopardstown in Feb 2026 at Grade 1 level, having earlier won the Racing Post Novice Chase and the BAR 1 Betting Drinmore Novice Chase at the same track and trip on soft ground. The gelding, by Kayf Tara out of a Kapgarde mare, was prominent when beaten favourite in first-time headgear at Cheltenham in Mar 2026 off an official rating of 157.
- 7–13Wins / Runs
- 53.8%Strike rate
- 11 (84.6%)Placed
- −0.93£1 level staken=13 at SP
- 1.36Fair A/E n=13 · 1.16 incl. margin
- 158Highest OR
- 66dAvg 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.
KTB Speed and Rating
Best recent Speed 126
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 →
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 7 | 132B | 122 | 3 · 128 / 126 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 120B | 103 | — |
| Good | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 7 | 132B | 120 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 4 | 128C | 114.5 | 3 · 128 / 126 |
Of 13 runs looked at, 2 have no figure: did not complete (1) · obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 11 figures from 13 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 9 analysed runs
- Prominent 4 (44%) · 3 wins
- Held up 4 (44%) · 3 wins
- Led 1 (11%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Progeny in our archive have won 12.6% of 13,738 runs since Jan 2008 (1,148 horses).
Strongest on heavy going: 16.2% from 1,708.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 13 | 0 | 0% | −12.6 | — |
| Good to Firm | 529 | 60 | 11.3% | −1.3 | — |
| Good | 4,489 | 524 | 11.7% | −0.9 | 0 from 1 |
| Good to Soft | 3,048 | 359 | 11.8% | −0.8 | 2 from 5 |
| Soft | 3,758 | 493 | 13.1% | +0.5 | 5 from 7 |
| Heavy | 1,708 | 277 | 16.2% | +3.6 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 193 | 24 | 12.4% | −0.2 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 2 | 0 | 0% | −12.6 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 24 | 0 | 0% | −12.6 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 163 | 18 | 11% | −1.6 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 3,974 | 521 | 13.1% | +0.5 | 2 from 7 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 4,757 | 593 | 12.5% | −0.1 | 5 from 5 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 3,815 | 479 | 12.6% | 0 | — |
| Over 3m | 1,003 | 126 | 12.6% | 0 | 0 from 1 |
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
4 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them Ascending Lark (GB) (6 wins).
The wins came over 1m7f–2m1f; the highest grade won is Listed (Ascending Lark (GB)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascending Lark (GB) | 9 | 6 | 1m7½f–2m1f | Listed |
| Bailly's Comet (GB) | 3 | 1 | 1m7f | Class 4 |
| Butchers Bill (GB) | 14 | 0 | — | — |
| Julio Coolio (GB) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 7 | 5 | 71% | +2.25 |
| Good to Soft | 5 | 2 | 40% | −2.18 |
| Good | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Leopardstown | 3 | 3 | 100% | +2.72 |
| Fairyhouse | 3 | 2 | 67% | +0.53 |
| Down Royal | 2 | 2 | 100% | +0.82 |
| Aintree | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Punchestown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 7 | 2 | 29% | −2.25 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 5 | 5 | 100% | +2.32 |
| Over 3m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Kennedy | 6 | 4 | 67% | +0.17 |
| Sam Ewing | 4 | 2 | 50% | −0.10 |
| Mr H C Swan | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.00 |
| Keith Donoghue | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 12 | 7 | 58% | +0.07 |
| Hood | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | 50% | −0.56 |
| 2025 | 5 | 3 | 60% | −0.27 |
| 2024 | 6 | 3 | 50% | −0.10 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 5 | 4 | 80% | +1.17 |
| Hurdle | 5 | 2 | 40% | −1.10 |
| NH Flat | 3 | 1 | 33% | −1.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar 26+37d | Cheltenham | Brown Advisory Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (Registered As The Broadway Novices' Chase) (GBB Race) Settled midpack early - unbalanced at the 3rd - staying handy through the 6th - blundered at the 12th and the following obstacle - error four out - faded soon after - eased out of contention before three out | PU/14 | — | 11-7 | 157 | — | — | Jack Kennedy | 9/4F |
| 02 Feb 26+38d | Leopardstown | Goffs Irish Arkle Novice Chase (Grade 1) Sat just behind the pace - stumbled a touch at the 7th - driven on after the second-last with no dent made on the front-runner into the straight - moved through to the front early in the run-in and opened up three lengths before hanging on at the finish | 1/3 | 11-12 | 158 | 128C | 154C | Jack Kennedy | 4/9F | |
| 26 Dec 25+26d | Leopardstown | Racing Post Novice Chase (Grade 1) Sat behind the front group early - 4th at halfway then into 3rd approaching two out under a squeeze - moved right to take second before the last - driven out to get up in the closing strides for the win | 1/9 | 11-12 | — | 126A | 153A | Jack Kennedy | 8/15F | |
| 30 Nov 25+30d | Fairyhouse | BAR 1 Betting Drinmore Novice Chase (Grade 1) Settled behind pace early - up to 2nd by halfway - shared front spot before 3 out then went clear 2 out - moved smoothly and pulled away approaching last - stayed on strongly to score comfortably | 1/6 | 11-10 | — | 86A | 157B | Jack Kennedy | 8/15F | |
| 31 Oct 25+210d | Down Royal | BetVictor Beginners Chase Sat second early - moved to front approaching 3f out looking sharp - opened up gap from 2f out for a comfortable win | 1/7 | 11-12 | — | — | 154A | Jack Kennedy | 4/6F | |
| 04 Apr 25+24d | Aintree | TrustATrader Top Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Went straight to front - drifted right over first - scrappy over sixth - driven along and chased hard 2 out - lost advantage and scratchy again at last - unable to close on winner up the run-in | 2/9 | 7 | 11-7 | 150 | 110A | 159A | Sam Ewing | 2/1 |
| 11 Mar 25+74d | Cheltenham | Michael O'Sullivan Supreme Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Sent to the front early before yielding it briefly - moved back in command from the 5th - stayed in front until pressed and driven approaching 2 out - dropped to third around the final turn - unable to find more thereafter - one-paced finish for 3rd | 3/11 | 5½ | 11-7 | 148 | 120B | 161A | Jack Kennedy | 9/2 |
| 27 Dec 24+26d | Leopardstown | Paddy Power Future Champions Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) Handy early - went clear early second - extended advantage approaching last where jumped awkwardly - pushed out on the run to the line - won readily | 1/7 | 11-12 | — | 120A | 155B | Sam Ewing | 7/4F | |
| 01 Dec 24+29d | Fairyhouse | Bar One Racing Royal Bond Novice Hurdle (Grade 2) Held up towards the back early - improved into 4th approaching 4 out - made headway to challenge 2 out - went 2nd before the last - stayed on but couldn't reel in the winner | 2/8 | 2½ | 11-4 | — | 122A | 140A | Sam Ewing | 1/2F |
| 02 Nov 24+185d | Down Royal | Tayto Group Maiden Hurdle Sat handy behind the front pack - third at halfway - improved to second four out and hit the front approaching two out - moved clear soon after - stayed on strongly for a comfortable win | 1/16 | 11-12 | — | 103B | 139A | Sam Ewing | 2/13F | |
| 01 May 24+49d | Punchestown | Race & Stay At Punchestown Champion I.N.H. Flat Race (Grade 1) | 5/12 | 4¾ | 12-0 | 117 | 100A | 139A | Mr H C Swan | 5/1 |
| 13 Mar 24+60d | Cheltenham | Weatherbys Champion Bumper (Standard Open NH Flat Race) (Grade 1) (GBB Race) | 2/19 | 1¾ | 11-7 | 117 | 132B | 160A | Keith Donoghue | 18/1 |
| 13 Jan 24 | Fairyhouse | Sbk (pro/am) Flat Race | 1/5 | 11-9 | — | 87C | 136B | Mr H C Swan | EvensF |
Quick answers
- How many races has Romeo Coolio (GB) won?
- Romeo Coolio (GB) won 7 of 13 archived starts between 2024 and 2026, a strike rate of 53.8%. Placed 11 times in total (84.6% of starts).
- Who trains Romeo Coolio (GB)?
- Romeo Coolio (GB) is trained by Gordon Elliott, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 11 March 2026.
- Who is Romeo Coolio (GB)'s sire?
- Romeo Coolio (GB) is by Kayf Tara (GB) out of Miss Bailly (FR), whose sire is Kapgarde.
- What going does Romeo Coolio (GB) prefer?
- Romeo Coolio (GB) has the best record on soft going: 5 wins from 7 starts (71.4%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Romeo Coolio (GB)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 157, from the run on 11 March 2026. The highest on record is 158.
- What is Romeo Coolio (GB)'s sire's record?
- Kayf Tara (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 12.6% of 13,738 runs since Jan 2008 (1,148 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on heavy going: 16.2% from 1,708.
- Who are Romeo Coolio (GB)'s siblings?
- Out of Miss Bailly (FR), Romeo Coolio (GB) has 4 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: Ascending Lark (GB) (6). Highest grade won: Listed (Ascending Lark (GB)). The wins came over 1m7f–2m1f. As at Oct 2026.