Horse profile
Rubaud (FR)
by Air Chief Marshal (IRE) out of Fulgence (FR) (Cardoun)
29 runs · 12 courses · from Jul 2021
As at 18 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
12 wins · 5 courses
Off 175 days · 4th of 4
Last raced off OR 145
KTB Profile
Rubaud (FR) is 12 wins from 29 starts on turf, including six Grade 2 wins and three Listed wins in the archive. He gained his biggest success in the Ladbrokes Pendil Novices' Chase at Kempton in Feb 2025. Five of ten starts at Kempton and three of five at Wincanton have produced wins, with all 12 victories coming over 1m5f – 2m or 2m1f – 2m4f. He usually led in the analysed races and finished fourth of four at Sandown in Apr 2026.
Based on 29 archived runs · run-style from 8 commented runs · updated 18 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
Typically led
- 12–29Wins / Runs
- 41.4%Strike rate
- 14 (48.3%)Placed
- +8.80£1 level staken=29 at SP
- 1.77Fair A/E n=29 · 1.57 incl. margin
- 150Highest OR
- 63dAvg 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 rating145↓ 5lb off peak
145
130–150
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 107
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 | 13 | 160A | 109 | 4 · 129 / 112 |
| Good to Soft | 5 | 113C | 92 | — |
| Soft | 4 | 105B | 89.5 | — |
| Heavy | 2 | 135C | 120 | 1 · — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 20 | 160A | 106.5 | 4 · 135 / 118 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 3 | 95A | 92 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1 | — | — | 1 · — |
Of 26 runs looked at, 2 have no figure: did not complete (2).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 24 figures from 26 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 8 analysed runs
- Led 5 (63%) · 4 wins
- Prominent 2 (25%) · 0 wins
- Held up 1 (13%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 8.6% of 1,982 runs since Jan 2008 (190 horses).
Weakest on standard (aw) going: 5.2% from 672. Strongest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 14.3% from 266. Weakest over 1m – 1m1f (all codes): 5.3% from 565.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 19 | 3 | 15.8% | +7.2 | — |
| Good | 386 | 43 | 11.1% | +2.5 | 9 from 15 |
| Good to Soft | 282 | 28 | 9.9% | +1.3 | 3 from 7 |
| Soft | 437 | 42 | 9.6% | +1 | 0 from 5 |
| Heavy | 185 | 19 | 10.3% | +1.7 | 0 from 2 |
| Standard (AW) | 672 | 35 | 5.2% | −3.4 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 41 | 2 | 4.9% | −3.7 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 280 | 19 | 6.8% | −1.8 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 565 | 30 | 5.3% | −3.3 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 609 | 48 | 7.9% | −0.7 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 266 | 38 | 14.3% | +5.7 | 11 from 25 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 154 | 19 | 12.3% | +3.7 | 1 from 3 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 35 | 7 | 20% | +11.4 | 0 from 1 |
| Over 3m | 32 | 7 | 21.9% | +13.3 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 18 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Fulgence (FR) (Cardoun)
2 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Francin (FR) (2 wins).
The wins came over 2m–2m6½f.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francin (FR) | 13 | 2 | 2m–2m6½f | — |
| Gigaro (FR) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 15 | 9 | 60% | +7.75 |
| Good to Soft | 7 | 3 | 43% | +8.05 |
| Soft | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Heavy | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 22 | 9 | 41% | +1.38 |
| Class 4 | 2 | 2 | 100% | +1.12 |
| Class 2 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kempton | 10 | 5 | 50% | +4.16 |
| Wincanton | 5 | 3 | 60% | −0.28 |
| Cheltenham | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Ayr | 2 | 1 | 50% | +2.50 |
| Taunton | 2 | 2 | 100% | +1.12 |
| Saint-Cloud (FR) | 2 | 1 | 50% | +9.30 |
| Sandown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Punchestown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Aintree | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Warwick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newbury | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Longchamp (FR) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 25 | 11 | 44% | +10.55 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 3 | 1 | 33% | −0.75 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Cobden | 22 | 11 | 50% | +4.50 |
| Ronan Thomas | 3 | 1 | 33% | +8.30 |
| Lorcan Williams | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Sam Twiston-Davies | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Bryony Frost | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 25 | 9 | 36% | +1.55 |
| Hood | 3 | 3 | 100% | +8.25 |
| Tongue tie | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2025 | 7 | 3 | 43% | −1.72 |
| 2024 | 6 | 2 | 33% | −0.65 |
| 2023 | 6 | 4 | 67% | +6.75 |
| 2022 | 4 | 2 | 50% | −0.88 |
| 2021 | 3 | 1 | 33% | +8.30 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 20 | 10 | 50% | +4.25 |
| Chase | 6 | 1 | 17% | −3.75 |
| Flat | 3 | 1 | 33% | +8.30 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr 26+45d | Sandown | bet365 Select Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race) Sat close to the front pair - pushed along before two out - dropped away rapidly approaching the last | 4/4 | 19 | 11-10 | 145 | 117C | 119B | Harry Cobden | 5/1 |
| 11 Mar 26+25d | Cheltenham | Debenhams Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Shared the front spot early - lost command at the 4th and lost ground under pressure past 3 out - eased and pulled up before 2 out | PU/20 | — | 11-7 | 148 | — | — | Harry Cobden | 10/1 |
| 14 Feb 26+50d | Wincanton | BetMGM Kingwell Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race) Set the pace early - driven approaching 2 out then overtaken before the last - kept responding but unable to reel leader in closing stages | 2/4 | 1¼ | 11-10 | 149 | 135C | 152B | Sam Twiston-Davies | 16/5 |
| 26 Dec 25+48d | Kempton | Ladbrokes Christmas Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Set the tempo early - overtaken before 3rd but sat close up - asked for effort after 2 out and unable to quicken clear - kept going steadily to the line for third | 3/6 | 3½ | 11-10 | 149 | 107B | 145B | Harry Cobden | 16/1 |
| 08 Nov 25+20d | Wincanton | BetMGM Elite Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race) Set the pace from the off - held a slender advantage 2 furlongs out then had to be pushed along - matched stride for stride approaching the last and briefly lost the advantage - dug in to get back in front close to the line | 1/4 | 11-8 | 149 | 107C | 142B | Harry Cobden | 1/8F | |
| 19 Oct 25+171d | Kempton | CopyBet Hurdle (Listed) (GBB Race) Front to finish - picked up well entering the straight - pressed along and pulled decisively away before the last - ran on powerfully to score without a rival in sight | 1/4 | 11-8 | 148 | 129C | 149B | Harry Cobden | 10/11F | |
| 01 May 25+28d | Punchestown | Barberstown Castle Novice Chase (Grade 1) Went forward early - lost command 3rd - pressed for spot behind runner-up after 3 out - held 3rd 2 out - slipped to 5th at the last and finished held | 5/6 | 3¼ | 11-12 | 148 | 80A | 132B | Harry Cobden | 9/1 |
| 03 Apr 25+40d | Aintree | EBC Group Manifesto Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Shared the front spot until before the 3rd - remained close up through the middle stages before being pressed for effort approaching 2 out - dropped to 5th and found little from there to the last | 5/9 | 12 | 11-7 | 149 | 92A | 137A | Harry Cobden | 16/1 |
| 22 Feb 25+14d | Kempton | Ladbrokes Pendil Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race) Set the pace from the off - clipped the 11th fence - urged forward approaching 3 out - pressed for effort between the final two - edged clear inside the last furlong to prevail | 1/6 | 11-2 | 149 | 95A | 140B | Harry Cobden | 5/4F | |
| 08 Feb 25+43d | Warwick | Unibet Kingmaker Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race) Chased the pace - lost ground four out - driven with two to jump but couldn't close - kept going on the run-in to finish second | 2/4 | 1 | 11-2 | 149 | 87C | 148B | Lorcan Williams | 5/1 |
| 27 Dec 24+48d | Kempton | Ladbrokes Wayward Lad Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race) Shared second spot early - slipped to third then lost touch with pace after halfway - trailed field into the straight - fading badly and fell at the last | F/4 | — | 11-4 | 149 | — | — | Harry Cobden | 12/1 |
| 09 Nov 24+20d | Wincanton | BetMGM Elite Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race) Led throughout at a measured tempo - lifted the stride rounding the home turn - hard ridden approaching 2 out - needed stoking up between the final two - threatened at the last but a superior leap there settled the argument - ran on strongly to win with plenty in hand | 1/3 | 11-8 | 147 | 123C | 152C | Harry Cobden | 11/10F | |
| 20 Oct 24+183d | Kempton | TrustATrader Approved And Reviewed Trades People Hurdle (Listed) (GBB Race) Sent off in front - lost advantage at the 4th - back in command 3 out - pressed and driven along 2 out - broke away after the last to score comfortably | 1/8 | 11-8 | 147 | 160A | 155A | Harry Cobden | 9/4 | |
| 20 Apr 24+63d | Ayr | Coral Scottish Champion Hurdle (Limited Handicap) (Grade 2) (GBB Race) | 6/15 | 2½ | 11-12 | 148 | 105B | 151A | Harry Cobden | 10/1 |
| 17 Feb 24+21d | Wincanton | Jennings Bet Kingwell Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race) | 5/5 | 2 | 11-10 | 149 | 105C | 128B | Lorcan Williams | 4/1 |
| 27 Jan 24+32d | Cheltenham | Unibet Hurdle (Registered As The International Hurdle) (Grade 2) (GBB Race) | 4/5 | nk | 11-10 | 149 | 90C | 141B | Harry Cobden | 8/1 |
| 26 Dec 23+45d | Kempton | Ladbrokes Christmas Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) | 2/5 | 9½ | 11-10 | 149 | 80C | 139B | Harry Cobden | 15/2 |
| 11 Nov 23+20d | Wincanton | JenningsBet Elite Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race) | 1/4 | 11-8 | 150 | 113C | 147B | Harry Cobden | 1/2F | |
| 22 Oct 23+183d | Kempton | TrustATrader Approved And Reviewed Trades People Hurdle (Listed) (GBB Race) | 1/5 | 11-8 | 141 | 129C | 148B | Harry Cobden | 2/1 | |
| 22 Apr 23+56d | Ayr | Coral Scottish Champion Hurdle (Grade 2 Limited Handicap) (GBB Race) | 1/10 | 10-11 | 135 | 124A | 143A | Harry Cobden | 7/2F | |
| 25 Feb 23+14d | Kempton | Sky Bet Dovecote Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race) | 1/7 | 11-5 | 130 | 105A | 142B | Harry Cobden | 11/4 | |
| 11 Feb 23+47d | Newbury | Betfair Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) | 10/16 | 4¼ | 10-10 | 130 | 106B | 112A | Harry Cobden | 8/1 |
| 26 Dec 22+18d | Kempton | Ladbrokes 'We Play Together' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 2/10 | 7 | 11-10 | 130 | 92A | 146A | Harry Cobden | 2/1F |
| 08 Dec 22+28d | Taunton | Taunton Rotary Centenary Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 1/14 | 11-7 | — | 109C | 148A | Harry Cobden | 8/13F | |
| 10 Nov 22+257d | Taunton | Summerfield Developments Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) | 1/7 | 11-4 | — | 98B | 125B | Harry Cobden | 1/2F | |
| 26 Feb 22+148d | Kempton | Coral Adonis Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race) | 8/11 | 19 | 10-12 | — | 60C | 107C | Bryony Frost | 16/1 |
| 01 Oct 21+29d | Saint-Cloud (FR) | Prix Scaramouche () (3yo+) (Turf) | 7/9 | 1¼ | 8-11 | — | — | — | Ronan Thomas | 11/1 |
| 02 Sep 21+55d | Longchamp (FR) | Prix de Lutece (3yo) (Grande Course) (Turf) | 4/5 | 3 | 9-0 | — | — | — | Ronan Thomas | 13/1 |
| 09 Jul 21 | Saint-Cloud (FR) | Prix Margouillat (Maiden) (3yo) (Turf) | 1/8 | 9-2 | — | — | — | Ronan Thomas | 103/10 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Rubaud (FR) won?
- Rubaud (FR) won 12 of 29 archived starts between 2021 and 2026, a strike rate of 41.4%. Placed 14 times in total (48.3% of starts).
- Who trains Rubaud (FR)?
- Rubaud (FR) is trained by Paul Nicholls, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 25 April 2026.
- Who is Rubaud (FR)'s sire?
- Rubaud (FR) is by Air Chief Marshal (IRE) out of Fulgence (FR), whose sire is Cardoun.
- What going does Rubaud (FR) prefer?
- Rubaud (FR) has the best record on good going: 9 wins from 15 starts (60%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Rubaud (FR)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 145, from the run on 25 April 2026. The highest on record is 150.
- What is Rubaud (FR)'s sire's record?
- Air Chief Marshal (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 8.6% of 1,982 runs since Jan 2008 (190 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on standard (aw) going: 5.2% from 672. Strongest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 14.3% from 266. Weakest over 1m – 1m1f (all codes): 5.3% from 565.
- Who are Rubaud (FR)'s siblings?
- Out of Fulgence (FR), Rubaud (FR) has 2 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Francin (FR) (2). The wins came over 2m–2m6½f. As at Oct 2026.