Samarkand (IRE)
Samarkand (IRE) is 1 from 16, the win coming at Class 4 level. Hasn't won since Jun 2011. The win came on the all-weather — 0 from 10 on turf.
- 1–16Wins / Runs
- 6.3%Strike rate
- 4 (25%)Placed
- −6.00£1 level staken=16 at SP
- 0.38Fair A/E n=16 · 0.33 incl. margin
- 86Highest OR
- 62dAvg 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
No KTB Speed figures for this horse. The engine scores GB and Irish racing from Oct 2016; runs elsewhere, or earlier, have no figure.
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 0 figures from 0 runs · 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 is derived from in-running commentary, which our data provider does not supply for this horse's races.
Pedigree intelligence
Progeny in our archive have won 11.3% of 4,636 runs since Jan 2008 (370 horses).
Strongest over 6f – 7f (all codes): 18.7% from 107.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 46 | 7 | 15.2% | +3.9 | — |
| Good to Firm | 644 | 90 | 14% | +2.7 | 0 from 2 |
| Good | 1,248 | 152 | 12.2% | +0.9 | 0 from 2 |
| Good to Soft | 716 | 70 | 9.8% | −1.5 | 0 from 2 |
| Soft | 1,085 | 117 | 10.8% | −0.5 | 0 from 2 |
| Heavy | 513 | 52 | 10.1% | −1.2 | 0 from 2 |
| Standard (AW) | 384 | 36 | 9.4% | −1.9 | 1 from 6 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −11.3 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 107 | 20 | 18.7% | +7.4 | 0 from 1 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 286 | 27 | 9.4% | −1.9 | 0 from 2 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 1,188 | 134 | 11.3% | 0 | 1 from 7 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1,394 | 176 | 12.6% | +1.3 | 0 from 4 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 961 | 96 | 10% | −1.3 | 0 from 2 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 556 | 53 | 9.5% | −1.8 | — |
| Over 3m | 143 | 18 | 12.6% | +1.3 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 22 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
4 siblings in the archive, 3 winners — best of them Fictional Account (IRE) (6 wins).
The wins came over 6f–2m1f; the highest grade won is Group 1 (Romanised (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fictional Account (IRE) | 23 | 6 | 1m–2m1f | Listed |
| Romanised (IRE) | 19 | 5 | 6f–1m | Group 1 |
| Rock Of Romance (IRE) | 5 | 1 | 1m4½f | — |
| Lifetime Journey (USA) | 5 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (AW) | 6 | 1 | 17% | +4.00 |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Soft | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Heavy | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Good to Firm | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Good | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | 10 | 1 | 10% | +0.00 |
| Class 5 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Class 3 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yarmouth | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Newcastle | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Kempton (AW) | 2 | 1 | 50% | +8.00 |
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Fontwell | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Lingfield (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Leicester | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Lingfield | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Carlisle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Pontefract | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ripon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Southwell (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 7 | 1 | 14% | +3.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 6f – 7f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seb Sanders | 4 | 1 | 25% | +6.00 |
| Alex Merriam | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Luke Morris | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Paul Mulrennan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Stevie Donohoe | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Trevor Whelan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Chris Catlin | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2012 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2011 | 4 | 1 | 25% | +6.00 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 12 | 1 | 8% | −2.00 |
| Hurdle | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| NH Flat | 1 | 0 | 0% | −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 | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 13+106d | Fontwell | 32Red.com Maiden Hurdle (Div 2) | 7/8 | 20 | 11-0 | — | 70C | Alex Merriam | 3/1 |
| 29 Jan 13+21d | Lingfield (AW) | Hammerwood 'Jumpers' Bumper' NH Flat Race | 6/9 | 6 | 11-5 | — | 96A | Alex Merriam | 7/4F |
| 08 Jan 13+24d | Leicester | Aquafield Training And Event Cover Novices' Hurdle (Div 1) | 8/12 | 1 | 11-5 | — | 89C | Alex Merriam | 20/1 |
| 15 Dec 12+71d | Lingfield | Lingfieldpark.co.uk Novices' Hurdle | PU/7 | — | 10-7 | — | — | Trevor Whelan | 13/2 |
| 05 Oct 12+17d | Yarmouth | Injured Jockeys Fund Handicap | 2/8 | 1¼ | 9-2 | 82 | 90A | Luke Morris | 15/2 |
| 18 Sep 12+20d | Yarmouth | 'Moulton Nurseries' Handicap | 4/11 | nk | 9-12 | 82 | 90A | Luke Morris | 9/1 |
| 29 Aug 12+5d | Carlisle | Pes Security Handicap | 5/7 | 8 | 9-9 | 80 | 74A | Chris Catlin | 2/1F |
| 24 Aug 12+16d | Newcastle | 'Have A Heart' Trophy Handicap | 5/14 | nk | 9-7 | 80 | 88A | Paul Mulrennan | 7/2F |
| 08 Aug 12+300d | Pontefract | Family Day On Sunday 19th August Handicap | 7/8 | 10 | 9-11 | 86 | 66C | Paul Mulrennan | 11/1 |
| 13 Oct 11+119d | Kempton (AW) | Bet At bluesq.com On Your Mobile Handicap | 3/14 | nse | 9-4 | 82 | 88A | Seb Sanders | 9/2F |
| 16 Jun 11+8d | Ripon | Bet On Royal Ascot At totesport.com Handicap | 7/7 | 3¾ | 9-4 | 72 | 58C | Stevie Donohoe | 5/4F |
| 08 Jun 11+13d | Kempton (AW) | Betdaq Mobile Apps Handicap | 1/13 | 8-8 | 72 | 92A | Seb Sanders | 9/1 | |
| 26 May 11+173d | Newcastle | totepool Handicap | 3/5 | 3 | 8-11 | 73 | 70B | Seb Sanders | 13/8F |
| 04 Dec 10+21d | Southwell (AW) | European Breeders' Fund Maiden Stakes | 2/7 | 6 | 9-3 | — | 80A | Luke Morris | 8/1 |
| 13 Nov 10+12d | Wolverhampton (AW) | European Breeders' Fund Maiden Stakes | 6/12 | 2¼ | 9-3 | — | 68A | Stevie Donohoe | 12/1 |
| 01 Nov 10 | Wolverhampton (AW) | wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk Maiden Stakes | 5/10 | 1 | 9-3 | — | 69A | Seb Sanders | 16/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Samarkand (IRE) won?
- Samarkand (IRE) won 1 of 16 archived starts between 2010 and 2013, a strike rate of 6.3%. Placed 4 times in total (25% of starts).
- Who trained Samarkand (IRE)?
- Samarkand (IRE) was trained by Neil King on the most recent run on record, at Fontwell on 15 May 2013.
- Who is Samarkand (IRE)'s sire?
- Samarkand (IRE) is by Sadler's Wells (USA) out of Romantic Venture (IRE), whose sire is Indian Ridge.
- What going does Samarkand (IRE) prefer?
- Samarkand (IRE) has the best record on standard (aw) going: 1 win from 6 starts (16.7%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Samarkand (IRE)'s official rating?
- Samarkand (IRE)'s highest official rating on record is 86.
- What is Samarkand (IRE)'s sire's record?
- Sadler's Wells (USA)'s progeny in our archive have won 11.3% of 4,636 runs since Jan 2008 (370 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest over 6f – 7f (all codes): 18.7% from 107.
- Who are Samarkand (IRE)'s siblings?
- Out of Romantic Venture (IRE), Samarkand (IRE) has 4 other produce in our archive, 3 of them winners. Most wins: Fictional Account (IRE) (6). Highest grade won: Group 1 (Romanised (IRE)). The wins came over 6f–2m1f. As at Oct 2026.