Horse profile
Secret Beach (IRE)
by Footstepsinthesand (GB) out of Dubai (IRE) (Galileo)
24 runs · 15 courses · from Jun 2023
As at 25 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
2 wins · Newmarket & York
Last run 30 Sep 2026 · 5th of 7
Last raced off OR 78
KTB Profile
Secret Beach is 2 from 24 with both wins at Class 4 level. Both successes came over 1m2f – 1m4f on good or faster ground, at Newmarket in Sep 2025 off an official rating of 79 and at York in Jul 2025 off 70. The gelding, by Footstepsinthesand out of a Galileo mare, usually races prominently. He finished 5 of 7 at Catterick in Sep 2026 off an official rating of 78.
Based on 24 archived runs · run-style from 16 commented runs since Aug 2024 · updated 25 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
Wins on good or faster
All wins at Class 4
- 2–24Wins / Runs
- 8.3%Strike rate
- 8 (33.3%)Placed
- −13.67£1 level staken=24 at SP
- 0.85Fair A/E n=23 · 0.71 incl. margin
- 81Highest OR
- 52dAvg 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 rating78↓ 3lb off peak
78
67–81
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 97
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 →
Flat
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 10 | 97B | 75.5 | 5 runs · 97 / 91 |
| Good to Firm | 7 | 119A | 82 | 2 runs · 106 / 90.5 |
| Soft | 2 | 58A | 53 | — |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 115C | 93.5 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 18 | 119A | 75.5 | 7 runs · 106 / 91 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 2 | 71A | 59.5 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 2 | 82A | 76.5 | — |
Jumps
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
| Good to Soft | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 2 | 92B | 83 | 2 runs · 92 / 83 |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 24 figures from 24 runs · as at 8 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 16 analysed runs since Aug 2024
- Held up 8 (50%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 5 (31%) · 1 win
- Mid-division 3 (19%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 10.2% of 12,790 runs since Jan 2008 (937 horses).
Weakest over 2m1f – 2m4f (all codes): 6.9% from 320.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 72 | 16 | 22.2% | +12 | — |
| Good to Firm | 1,911 | 220 | 11.5% | +1.3 | 1 from 7 |
| Good | 2,945 | 268 | 9.1% | −1.1 | 1 from 11 |
| Good to Soft | 1,240 | 108 | 8.7% | −1.5 | 0 from 3 |
| Soft | 1,773 | 144 | 8.1% | −2.1 | 0 from 2 |
| Heavy | 542 | 62 | 11.4% | +1.2 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 4,305 | 486 | 11.3% | +1.1 | 0 from 1 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 1,127 | 142 | 12.6% | +2.4 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 5,040 | 528 | 10.5% | +0.3 | 0 from 2 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 3,329 | 336 | 10.1% | −0.1 | 0 from 2 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 2,102 | 196 | 9.3% | −0.9 | 2 from 18 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 838 | 80 | 9.5% | −0.7 | 0 from 2 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 320 | 22 | 6.9% | −3.3 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 31 | 1 | 3.2% | −7 | — |
| Over 3m | 3 | 0 | 0% | −10.2 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 24 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Dubai (IRE) (Galileo)
8 siblings in the archive, 5 winners — best of them Dariya (USA) (4 wins).
The wins came over 7f–2m4½f; the highest grade won is Listed (Alakhana (FR)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dariya (USA) | 33 | 4 | 2m–2m4½f | Class 5 |
| Alakhana (FR) | 9 | 3 | 7f–1m4f | Listed |
| Esna (IRE) | 8 | 2 | 7f–1m2f | Listed |
| Wadirum (IRE) | 15 | 1 | 1m4f | — |
| Persian (FR) | 15 | 1 | 1m | — |
| The Eventmaster (IRE) | 4 | 0 | — | — |
| Arkaig Treasure (IRE) | 4 | 0 | — | — |
| Donavita (USA) | 5 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 11 | 1 | 9% | −5.00 |
| Good to Firm | 7 | 1 | 14% | −2.67 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Soft | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Standard (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | 14 | 2 | 14% | −3.67 |
| Class 5 | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Class 3 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| York | 2 | 1 | 50% | +2.33 |
| Nottingham | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Newbury | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Newmarket | 2 | 1 | 50% | +4.00 |
| Yarmouth | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Doncaster | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Catterick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Bangor-on-Dee | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Carlisle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Windsor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Brighton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newcastle (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Epsom Downs | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Goodwood | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 18 | 2 | 11% | −7.67 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 6f – 7f | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Gilligan | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| David Nolan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Alistair Rawlinson | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Theo Gillard | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Toby Moore | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Luke Morris | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Warren Fentiman | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jack Dace | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Dougie Costello | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Brian Hughes | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| J F Egan | 1 | 1 | 100% | +5.00 |
| Jack Quinlan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Alec Voikhansky | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.33 |
| Ryan Kavanagh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| George Wood | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Bridget Andrews | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sean Levey | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sean D Bowen | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kieran O'Neill | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Harry Davies | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tongue tie | 20 | 2 | 10% | −9.67 |
| None | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| 2025 | 8 | 2 | 25% | +2.33 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 22 | 2 | 9% | −11.67 |
| Hurdle | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
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 | ||||||||||
| 30 Sep 26+22d | Catterick | Amstel Gallop Handicap Stakes (gbbplus Race) Raced freely at the back - pushed along over 2f out - kept on at one speed from 1f out to finish 5th | 5/7 | nk | 10-1 | 78 | 86A | 79A | David Nolan | 18/1 |
| 08 Sep 26+37d | Bangor-on-Dee | Paul Ferguson's Jumpers To Follow Novices' Hurdle Race (gbb Race) Settled in the pack early - nudged closer to the front markers 3 out - dropped away fast before 2 out - well held at the finish | 6/8 | 9 | 11-0 | — | 74C | 85C | Theo Gillard | 4/1 |
| 02 Aug 26+8d | Chester | Tom Jones Live At Chester Racecourse Handicap Stakes (gbbplus Race) Disputed pace early before hitting front after 2f - pushed along a furlong out then lost advantage - faded inside final 110 yards | 4/9 | nk | 9-9 | 79 | 97B | 83A | Toby Moore | 4/1 |
| 25 Jul 26+15d | Chester | John Smith's Handicap Stakes (GBBPlus Race) Asked for early effort - handy with the front pair - dropped to mid-division before halfway - driven to close the gap from over 1f out and looked a threat entering final furlong - grabbed second inside final 110yds but found nothing more towards finish | 2/7 | ½ | 9-9 | 78 | 95A | 87A | Luke Morris | 15/2 |
| 10 Jul 26+16d | York | William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Apprentice Handicap (GBBPlus Race) close up in the early stages - roused to challenge for the front over 1f out - found more inside the final furlong before fading in the closing stages - dropped out of third close home | 4/10 | nse | 10-0 | 79 | 75A | 88A | Warren Fentiman | 28/1 |
| 24 Jun 26+47d | Carlisle | Stablemate By AGMA Cumberland Plate Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Slow to begin - settled towards back - pushed along wide 3f out before fading inside final furlong | 7/10 | 1 | 9-12 | 80 | 106C | 77C | David Nolan | 33/1 |
| 08 May 26+30d | Chester | Chester Roman Day On 30th May Apprentice Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Settled in the pack - pushed along approaching final 2f and found a bit under pressure into fourth - edged out of that spot close home to finish fifth | 5/15 | nse | 9-9 | 80 | 76C | 88A | Jack Dace | 25/1 |
| 08 Apr 26+112d | Nottingham | Watch Racing TV Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Settled at back of field - lost touch with rivals over 2f out - dropped away final furlong - finished well beaten in 9th | 9/10 | 7 | 9-5 | 81 | 91C | 67C | Dougie Costello | 33/1 |
| 2025 · 8 runs | ||||||||||
| 17 Dec 25+83d | Newbury | Best Odds Guaranteed Still At BetVictor Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Settled in the pack - made ground on the inside 3 out to share fourth 2 out - then found nothing under pressure and dropped away | 8/13 | 1½ | 11-4 | — | 92B | 97A | Brian Hughes | 22/1 |
| 25 Sep 25+12d | Newmarket | Budds Horseracing Memorabilia Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Settled back early fighting for control - strong late run wide with a furlong left - hit front close home to score under maximum pressure | 1/8 | 9-10 | 79 | 69A | 96A | J F Egan | 5/1 | |
| 13 Sep 25+30d | Chester | John Smith's Jump Jockeys Challenge Handicap (Professional Jump Jockeys) (GBBPlus Race) (Div 2) Held up towards the back - progress made two out - into 3rd and drifted left approaching the final furlong - stayed on for second beaten 3 1/4 lengths | 2/9 | 3¼ | 11-9 | 77 | 61A | 86A | Jack Quinlan | 4/1 |
| 14 Aug 25+21d | Windsor | Racing League Race 27 Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Sluggish start with little space - settled towards the rear - made ground wide to close on the pace over 2f out - squeezed for room again - stayed on same pace inside final furlong to finish 4th narrowly denied 3rd | 4/9 | nse | 8-11 | 77 | 100A | 77A | Alistair Rawlinson | 15/2 |
| 24 Jul 25+13d | Yarmouth | Racing League Race 1 Handicap (Trainers Registered to Racing League) (GBBPlus Race) Handy early - pushed along with 3f left then asked for more approaching 2f out - unable to quicken and dropped away inside final furlong to finish 10th | 10/12 | 1¼ | 9-4 | 77 | 58A | 70A | Alistair Rawlinson | 10/1 |
| 11 Jul 25+17d | York | William Hill Bet In Running Apprentice Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Sat handy on the inner behind the front pack - moved to front approaching 2f out - pushed out to hold on under pressure inside the final furlong for the win | 1/8 | 9-4 | 70 | 75A | 87A | Alec Voikhansky | 10/3F | |
| 24 Jun 25+25d | Newbury | Racehorse Ownership From 25 At racingclub.com Apprentice Handicap Dwelt at the break - settled towards the back - urged into contention 2f out but hampered for room - flew home to loom up in the last 100 yards - stayed on strongly to just fail | 2/7 | shd | 9-12 | 68 | 119A | 85A | Ryan Kavanagh | 3/1J |
| 30 May 25+257d | Brighton | Star Sports 'Confined' Handicap Settled at back early - moved into contention from 2f out and shifted left inside the final furlong to take third - couldn't close on the leading two in the closing stages | 3/9 | 2¾ | 9-5 | 68 | 75A | 85A | George Wood | 11/1 |
| 2024 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 15 Sep 24+24d | Doncaster | Graham Lee Vickers.Bet Leger Legends Classified Stakes (Str) Held up towards rear - moved left approaching 2f out - unable to close - well held at the finish | 11/16 | 2 | 11-2 | 70 | 48C | 60A | Bridget Andrews | 9/1 |
| 22 Aug 24+42d | Newcastle (AW) | Tote.co.uk Alreet Pet Racing League Race 30 Handicap (Trainers Registered To Racing League) Close to the pace early - pressed for effort with 2f left and drifted off a straight line - lost ground inside final furlong to finish 7th | 7/11 | 1½ | 8-12 | 71 | 74A | 67A | Sean Levey | 13/2 |
| 11 Jul 24+14d | Epsom Downs | Betfred Nifty 50 Handicap | 2/5 | 2½ | 9-8 | 70 | 115C | 86B | Jack Gilligan | 7/2 |
| 27 Jun 24+13d | Newmarket | TrustaTrader Handicap | 2/5 | ½ | 9-0 | 67 | 68C | 71B | Jack Gilligan | 10/3 |
| 14 Jun 24+45d | Goodwood | William Hill Extra Place Races Handicap | 4/13 | nk | 9-1 | 67 | 72C | 67A | Sean D Bowen | 28/1 |
| 30 Apr 24+305d | Yarmouth | QuinnBet Best Odds Guaranteed Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) | 10/11 | nse | 9-2 | — | 71A | 64A | Jack Gilligan | 66/1 |
| 2023 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 30 Jun 23+15d | Doncaster | Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) | 4/8 | 1¼ | 9-7 | — | 71A | 75A | Kieran O'Neill | 11/1 |
| 15 Jun 23 | Nottingham | British Stallion Studs Ebf Novice Stakes (GBB Race) | 4/8 | 1 | 9-4 | — | 82A | 75A | Harry Davies | 9/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Secret Beach won?
- Secret Beach (IRE) won 2 of 24 archived starts between 2023 and 2026, a strike rate of 8.3%. Placed 8 times in total (33.3% of starts).
- Who trains Secret Beach?
- Secret Beach (IRE) is trained by Donald McCain, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 30 September 2026.
- Who is Secret Beach's sire?
- Secret Beach (IRE) is by Footstepsinthesand (GB) out of Dubai (IRE), whose sire is Galileo.
- What going does Secret Beach prefer?
- Secret Beach (IRE) has the best record on good to firm going: 1 win from 7 starts (14.3%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Secret Beach's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 78, from the run on 30 September 2026. The highest on record is 81.
- What is Secret Beach's sire's record?
- Footstepsinthesand (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 10.2% of 12,790 runs since Jan 2008 (937 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest over 2m1f – 2m4f (all codes): 6.9% from 320.
- Who are Secret Beach's siblings?
- Out of Dubai (IRE), Secret Beach (IRE) has 8 other produce in our archive, 5 of them winners. Most wins: Dariya (USA) (4). Highest grade won: Listed (Alakhana (FR)). The wins came over 7f–2m4½f. As at Oct 2026.