Saxophonist (IRE)
Saxophonist is a gelding who has won one of 11 starts at Class 5 level. The win came at Wolverhampton (AW) in Oct 2026 over 1m2f – 1m4f on Standard (AW) when he carried an official rating of 70. He has recorded all five of his placed efforts from six runs over 1m2f – 1m4f. Aged 3 at his last run in Oct 2026, he won last time out at Wolverhampton (AW).
- 1–11Wins / Runs
- 9.1%Strike rate
- 5 (45.5%)Placed
- −8.90£1 level staken=11 at SP
- 0.47Fair A/E n=11 · 0.42 incl. margin
- 74Highest OR
- 33dBetween runs (median)longest 185 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 101
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 2 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (AW) | 4 | 98C | 87 | 2 runs · 98 / 89 |
| Good | 4 | 101A | 92 | 3 runs · 101 / 99 |
| Good to Firm | 3 | 96A | 76 | 3 runs · 96 / 76 |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 2 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 6 | 101A | 91.5 | 6 runs · 101 / 91.5 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 3 | 96A | 63 | 2 runs · 96 / 79 |
| 6f – 7f | 2 | 94A | 86 | — |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 11 figures from 11 runs · as at 31 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.
The forward record. KTB’s figures on this horse since 16 Oct 2026: the KTB Selection in 2 runs (won 1) · top-rated on KTB Rating in 1 run (won 1) · fastest on KTB Speed in 1 run (won 1) · to 23 Oct 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 11 analysed runs since Jul 2025
- Held up 6 (55%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 2 (18%) · 1 win
- Mid-division 2 (18%) · 0 wins
- Led 1 (9%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Progeny in our archive have won 11.5% of 2,923 runs since Apr 2022 (365 horses).
Strongest on standard (aw) going: 14.9% from 946. Weakest on heavy going: 5.6% from 142.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 5 | 2 | 40% | +28.5 | — |
| Good to Firm | 373 | 47 | 12.6% | +1.1 | 0 from 3 |
| Good | 693 | 65 | 9.4% | −2.1 | 0 from 4 |
| Good to Soft | 339 | 35 | 10.3% | −1.2 | — |
| Soft | 425 | 39 | 9.2% | −2.3 | — |
| Heavy | 142 | 8 | 5.6% | −5.9 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 946 | 141 | 14.9% | +3.4 | 1 from 4 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 70 | 3 | 4.3% | −7.2 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 892 | 96 | 10.8% | −0.7 | 0 from 2 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 898 | 106 | 11.8% | +0.3 | 0 from 3 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 802 | 104 | 13% | +1.5 | 1 from 6 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 194 | 23 | 11.9% | +0.4 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 66 | 5 | 7.6% | −3.9 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −11.5 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Apr 2022 · as at 1 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
7 siblings in the archive, 6 winners — best of them Dream Today (IRE) (9 wins).
The wins came over 6f–1m; the highest grade won is Group 1 (Al Wukair (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dream Today (IRE) | 77 | 9 | 6f–7f | Class 2 |
| Al Wukair (IRE) | 7 | 4 | 7f–1m | Group 1 |
| Ballyorban (IRE) | 21 | 2 | 6f–7f | — |
| Witches Brew (IRE) | 8 | 1 | 7f | — |
| Fernao (IRE) | 6 | 1 | 1m | — |
| Kamiyah (IRE) | 7 | 1 | 1m | — |
| Casimia (IRE) | 4 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (AW) | 4 | 1 | 25% | −1.90 |
| Good | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Good to Firm | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 5 | 9 | 1 | 11% | −6.90 |
| Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle (AW) | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Doncaster | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.10 |
| Redcar | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Haydock | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ripon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Hamilton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thirsk | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 6 | 1 | 17% | −3.90 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 6f – 7f | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Tudhope | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Billy Loughnane | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.10 |
| Callum Rodriguez | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mark Winn | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| David Nolan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Luke Morris | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 1 | 13% | −5.90 |
| 2025 | 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
| Date | Course | Race | Pos | Btn | Wgt | OR | Spd | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 8 runs | ||||||||||
| 23 Oct 26+7d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Midnite: Built For 2026 Not 2006 Handicap Stakes Sat just behind the three pacemakers - went second 2f out and quickly shoved into the advantage over 1f out - kept up the effort to win cleanly | 1/5 | 9-9 | 70 | 98C | 86B | Billy Loughnane | 11/10F | |
| 16 Oct 26+23d | Newcastle (AW) | quinnbet.com Handicap Stakes Out the back early - made smooth progress over 2f out - short of room soon after - niggled then ran on strongly - closed on the front runner inside the final 110yds - denied by half a length in second | 2/12 | ½ | 9-10 | 70 | 80A | 83A | Daniel Tudhope | 5/2F |
| 23 Sep 26+46d | Redcar | Weatherbys & Birdie Calendars Handicap Stakes (gbbplus Race) Settled towards the back of the pack - roused along with two furlongs left and made progress into the last furlong - held on without further improvement to finish 7th | 7/12 | nse | 9-1 | 72 | 101A | 69A | Daniel Tudhope | 6/1 |
| 08 Aug 26+16d | Haydock | Betway Leigh Handicap Stakes Dwelt start - held up towards back - pushed along 2f out then angled right closing on pace-setters with a furlong left - stayed on into second close home - beaten just over a length at the finish | 2/5 | nk | 9-6 | 72 | 85C | 74B | Daniel Tudhope | 4/1 |
| 23 Jul 26+35d | Doncaster | Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap Stakes settled towards the back - made smooth progress through the middle from 2f out - went in front over 1f out - drifted left inside the final furlong and was overtaken close home | 2/6 | ½ | 9-6 | 71 | 76A | 75B | Callum Rodriguez | 3/1 |
| 18 Jun 26+22d | Ripon | Grantley Hall Handicap Settled in the pack - drifted left and blocked with 2f left - found some late progress inside the final furlong though squeezed for space near the line | 5/7 | 1 | 9-1 | 72 | 99A | 73A | Mark Winn | 18/1 |
| 27 May 26+33d | Hamilton | Fixing Point Cladding Fasteners Handicap Sat behind leader - moved up to challenge with 4f left - driven approaching final 2f - couldn't find another gear and drifted right inside last furlong - held no threat in closing stages to finish third | 3/3 | ½ | 9-8 | 73 | 62C | 66C | David Nolan | 11/8F |
| 24 Apr 26+185d | Doncaster | Free Bets On attheraces.com Handicap (Rnd) Held up towards the back - pushed along with 2f left - finished with running on late but held for third | 3/7 | 1¼ | 9-9 | 74 | 96A | 82A | Daniel Tudhope | 11/1 |
| 2025 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 21 Oct 25+53d | Newcastle (AW) | Bet 10 Get 40 With BetMGM EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Disputed early lead - overhauled after 2f - driven to press over 1f out - boxed in late and took third beaten 2 lengths | 3/4 | 1¾ | 9-7 | — | 78C | 69B | Daniel Tudhope | 7/2 |
| 29 Aug 25+34d | Thirsk | British EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Handy behind the front group early - pushed along with 3f left then drifted left approaching 2f out - dropped away quickly after finishing eighth | 8/11 | 2½ | 9-4 | — | 63B | 55A | Daniel Tudhope | 5/1 |
| 26 Jul 25 | Newcastle (AW) | Rio EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Settled in the pack - made ground into contention over 2f out under pressure - kept on nearest the rail late - finished third without threatening the front two | 3/10 | 2¾ | 9-7 | — | 94A | 76A | Luke Morris | 11/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Saxophonist won?
- Saxophonist (IRE) won 1 of 11 archived starts between 2025 and 2026, a strike rate of 9.1%. Placed 5 times in total (45.5% of starts).
- Who trains Saxophonist?
- Saxophonist (IRE) is trained by David O'Meara, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 23 October 2026.
- Who is Saxophonist's sire?
- Saxophonist (IRE) is by Saxon Warrior (JPN) out of Macheera (IRE), whose sire is Machiavellian.
- What going does Saxophonist prefer?
- Saxophonist (IRE) has the best record on standard (aw) going: 1 win from 4 starts (25%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Saxophonist's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 70, from the run on 23 October 2026. The highest on record is 74.
- What is Saxophonist's sire's record?
- Saxon Warrior (JPN)'s progeny in our archive have won 11.5% of 2,923 runs since Apr 2022 (365 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on standard (aw) going: 14.9% from 946. Weakest on heavy going: 5.6% from 142.
- Who are Saxophonist's siblings?
- Out of Macheera (IRE), Saxophonist (IRE) has 7 other produce in our archive, 6 of them winners. Most wins: Dream Today (IRE) (9). Highest grade won: Group 1 (Al Wukair (IRE)). The wins came over 6f–1m. As at Nov 2026.