Saracen Beau (IRE)
Saracen Beau is 2 from 9 on turf, both wins at Class 4, one at Doncaster over 2m5f-3m on good to soft in Mar 2026 and one at Ayr over 1m5f-2m on good to soft in Nov 2024. He has placed on seven of his nine starts. His last run, at Worcester in Nov 2026, was his first for Dan Skelton and came when second of 13 in a Class 3 handicap chase while ridden held up off his career-high mark of 127.
- 2–9Wins / Runs
- 22.2%Strike rate
- 7 (77.8%)Placed
- +7.50£1 level staken=9 at SP
- 1.49Fair A/E n=9 · 1.25 incl. margin
- 127Highest OR
- 117dBetween runs (median)longest 238 d
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 6 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 4 | 130B | 114 | 3 runs · 126 / 102 |
| Good | 3 | 117A | 107 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 6 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 4 | 126B | 104.5 | 2 runs · 126 / 114 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2 | 130B | 123.5 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
Of 9 runs looked at, 2 have no figure: did not complete (2).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 7 figures from 9 runs · as at 6 Nov 2026 · 1 recent figure provisional (may move for 7 days) · 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.
The forward record. KTB’s figures on this horse since 1 Nov 2026: top-rated on KTB Rating in 1 run (won 0) · to 1 Nov 2026. Each pick was the figure’s choice before the off, settled against the result the next morning; “did not run” is counted apart. GB and Irish races since 5 Oct 2026.
Run style from 8 analysed runs since Nov 2024
- Held up 5 (63%) · 1 win
- Mid-division 2 (25%) · 1 win
- Prominent 1 (13%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Progeny in our archive have won 9.9% of 6,281 runs since May 2012 (538 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 30 | 2 | 6.7% | −3.2 | — |
| Good to Firm | 643 | 73 | 11.4% | +1.5 | — |
| Good | 1,683 | 150 | 8.9% | −1 | 0 from 3 |
| Good to Soft | 1,044 | 111 | 10.6% | +0.7 | 2 from 4 |
| Soft | 1,253 | 124 | 9.9% | 0 | 0 from 2 |
| Heavy | 453 | 51 | 11.3% | +1.4 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 1,175 | 113 | 9.6% | −0.3 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 98 | 8 | 8.2% | −1.7 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 864 | 85 | 9.8% | −0.1 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 678 | 49 | 7.2% | −2.7 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 1,223 | 148 | 12.1% | +2.2 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1,595 | 155 | 9.7% | −0.2 | 1 from 3 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 1,204 | 119 | 9.9% | 0 | 0 from 5 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 538 | 52 | 9.7% | −0.2 | 1 from 1 |
| Over 3m | 81 | 8 | 9.9% | 0 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since May 2012 · as at 6 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
5 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them Dreamsoftheatre (IRE) (10 wins).
The wins came over 2m4½f–3m2½f; the highest grade won is Class 2 (Dreamsoftheatre (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dreamsoftheatre (IRE) | 53 | 10 | 2m6f–3m2½f | Class 2 |
| Definitly Grey (IRE) | 21 | 2 | 2m4½f–2m7½f | Class 4 |
| Mrsgrey (IRE) | 13 | 0 | — | — |
| Gipsy Rhyme (IRE) | 3 | 0 | — | — |
| Sadie's Word (IRE) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 4 | 2 | 50% | +12.50 |
| Good | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Soft | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | 4 | 2 | 50% | +12.50 |
| Class 3 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class 5 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayr | 2 | 1 | 50% | +11.00 |
| Worcester | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Hexham | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Doncaster | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.50 |
| Newcastle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Bangor-on-Dee | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kelso | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Haydock | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 3 | 1 | 33% | +10.00 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.50 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny McMenamin | 3 | 1 | 33% | +0.50 |
| Sean Quinlan | 3 | 1 | 33% | +10.00 |
| Kielan Woods | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Derek Fox | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jack Power | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 1 | 25% | −0.50 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | 33% | +10.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 6 | 2 | 33% | +10.50 |
| Chase | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 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 | Spd | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 01 Nov 26+176d | Worcester | Copybet Support Safer Gambling Handicap Steeple Chase (GBB Race) held up in last group - improved before 4 out - third 2 out and urged on - stayed on run-in to finish second but outpaced by winner | 2/13 | 3 | 11-12 | 127 | 126B | 150A | Kielan Woods | 10/1 |
| 09 May 26+57d | Hexham | Paxtons Number 1 For Case IH Handicap Hurdle Settled towards the back - losing touch beyond three from home - eased and pulled up after the next | PU/12 | — | 11-12 | 127 | — | — | Danny McMenamin | 15/8F |
| 13 Mar 26+20d | Doncaster | Virgin Bet Handicap Hurdle Settled towards the back early - made progress into contention approaching two out - moving strongly to challenge before the last - hit the front soon after - driven out up the run-in - drew clear for a comfortable success | 1/7 | 12-0 | 120 | 100A | 144A | Danny McMenamin | 5/2F | |
| 21 Feb 26+117d | Newcastle | Virgin Bet A Good Bet Handicap Hurdle Settled in the pack early - moved through to press the front-runners approaching 3 out - drifted left before the following fence - driven out in the closing stages to finish strongly | 3/9 | 2 | 12-0 | 120 | 102B | 137A | Danny McMenamin | 13/2 |
| 2025 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 27 Oct 25+203d | Bangor-on-Dee | Paul Ferguson Jumpers To Follow Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled towards the back - hampered by a horse that fell 4 out - made ground after 3 out and moved into 3rd 2 out - up with the front runner approaching the last - stayed on but unable to close on the winner | 2/11 | 6 | 11-13 | 119 | 95B | 139A | Derek Fox | 13/2 |
| 07 Apr 25+135d | Kelso | Join Racing TV Now Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Sat close to pace on rail - moved into 3rd two out - drifted left at final fence - unable to threaten but stayed on to finish third | 3/9 | 2½ | 11-5 | — | 107A | 124A | Jack Power | 5/2 |
| 2024 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 23 Nov 24+21d | Haydock | Betfair Supports Safer Gambling Week Newton Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race) Settled towards the back - jumping awkwardly and dropping away rapidly around the 4th - pulled up before the 6th | PU/6 | — | 11-2 | — | — | — | Sean Quinlan | 11/2 |
| 02 Nov 24+238d | Ayr | Eriskyne Bar 50th Birthday Celebration EBF 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Held up in the pack - steady progress from 3 out - hit the front between rivals after 2 out travelling easily - fluent leap at the last - ran on with authority on the run-in to score | 1/12 | 11-0 | — | 130B | 141A | Sean Quinlan | 12/1 | |
| 09 Mar 24 | Ayr | Virgin Bet Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) | 3/8 | nk | 11-4 | — | 117A | 119A | Sean Quinlan | 10/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Saracen Beau won?
- Saracen Beau (IRE) won 2 of 9 archived starts between 2024 and 2026, a strike rate of 22.2%. Placed 7 times in total (77.8% of starts).
- Who trains Saracen Beau?
- Saracen Beau (IRE) is trained by Dan Skelton, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 1 November 2026.
- Who is Saracen Beau's sire?
- Saracen Beau (IRE) is by Mount Nelson (GB) out of Caroline Fontenail (IRE), whose sire is Kaldounevees.
- What going does Saracen Beau prefer?
- Saracen Beau (IRE) has the best record on good to soft 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 Saracen Beau's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 127, from the run on 1 November 2026. That is also the highest on record.
- What is Saracen Beau's sire's record?
- Mount Nelson (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 9.9% of 6,281 runs since May 2012 (538 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Saracen Beau's siblings?
- Out of Caroline Fontenail (IRE), Saracen Beau (IRE) has 5 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: Dreamsoftheatre (IRE) (10). Highest grade won: Class 2 (Dreamsoftheatre (IRE)). The wins came over 2m4½f–3m2½f. As at Nov 2026.