Horse profile
Shirls Son Sam (GB)
by Rambling Bear (GB) out of Shirl (GB) (Shirley Heights)
44 runs · 10 courses · from Jul 2011
As at 28 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 19 Feb 2016 — 3,904 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Feb 2016 · 7th of 7
Last raced off OR 49
KTB Profile
Shirls Son Sam (GB) is yet to win from 44 starts, though has placed 9 times. Best effort: 2nd of 7 at Wolverhampton (AW) (Oct 2015).
Based on 44 archived runs · updated 28 Oct 2026
- 0–44Wins / Runs
- 0%Strike rate
- 9 (20.5%)Placed
- −44.00£1 level staken=44 at SP
- 0.00Fair A/E n=44 · 0.00 incl. margin
- 53Highest OR
- 39dAvg 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 rating49↓ 4lb off peak
49
43–53
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
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
Sire
Rambling Bear (GB)
Progeny in our archive have won 6.6% of 362 runs since Jan 2008 (21 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 3 | 0 | 0% | −6.6 | — |
| Good to Firm | 74 | 2 | 2.7% | −3.9 | 0 from 8 |
| Good | 76 | 5 | 6.6% | 0 | 0 from 5 |
| Good to Soft | 51 | 5 | 9.8% | +3.2 | 0 from 6 |
| Soft | 45 | 3 | 6.7% | +0.1 | 0 from 6 |
| Heavy | 27 | 4 | 14.8% | +8.2 | 0 from 4 |
| Standard (AW) | 86 | 5 | 5.8% | −0.8 | 0 from 15 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 115 | 8 | 7% | +0.4 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 104 | 9 | 8.7% | +2.1 | 0 from 1 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 15 | 0 | 0% | −6.6 | 0 from 1 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 14 | 0 | 0% | −6.6 | 0 from 7 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 77 | 5 | 6.5% | −0.1 | 0 from 30 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 32 | 2 | 6.3% | −0.3 | 0 from 5 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 5 | 0 | 0% | −6.6 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 28 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Shirl (GB) (Shirley Heights)
5 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them Who's Shirl (GB) (7 wins).
The wins came over 6f–2m5f; the highest grade won is Class 3 (Who's Shirl (GB)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Who's Shirl (GB) | 69 | 7 | 6f–7f | Class 3 |
| Gielgud (GB) | 10 | 1 | 2m5f | Class 6 |
| Princess Shirl (GB) | 7 | 0 | — | — |
| Cats In The Cradle (GB) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
| Dancing Shirl (GB) | 6 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (AW) | 15 | 0 | 0% | −15.00 |
| Good to Firm | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Soft | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Good to Soft | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Good | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Heavy | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 6 | 30 | 0 | 0% | −30.00 |
| Class 5 | 12 | 0 | 0% | −12.00 |
| Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwell (AW) | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| Catterick | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Newcastle | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Redcar | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Carlisle | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Pontefract | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Doncaster | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Hexham | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thirsk | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 30 | 0 | 0% | −30.00 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 6f – 7f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Harrison | 13 | 0 | 0% | −13.00 |
| Michael Stainton | 11 | 0 | 0% | −11.00 |
| Duran Fentiman | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Barry Keniry | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Joey Haynes | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| L McNiff | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Joe Fanning | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Paul Mulrennan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Phil Dennis | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Miss Becky Smith | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jamie Hamilton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Barry McHugh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jimmy Quinn | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Patrick Donaghy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2015 | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2013 | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
| 2012 | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
| 2011 | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 41 | 0 | 0% | −41.00 |
| Hurdle | 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 | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 · 3 runs | |||||||||
| 19 Feb 16+22d | Wolverhampton (AW) | 32redsport.com Handicap | 7/7 | 11 | 8-10 | 49 | 43C | Joey Haynes | 20/1 |
| 28 Jan 16+13d | Southwell (AW) | Coral Handicap | 5/14 | ¾ | 9-5 | 50 | 64A | Joey Haynes | 12/1 |
| 15 Jan 16+77d | Wolverhampton (AW) | 32red.com Handicap | 6/10 | 1½ | 8-11 | 50 | 53A | Joe Fanning | 10/1 |
| 2015 · 10 runs | |||||||||
| 30 Oct 15+24d | Wolverhampton (AW) | 32red On The App Store Handicap | 2/7 | 2¼ | 9-4 | 49 | 60A | Paul Mulrennan | 8/1 |
| 06 Oct 15+32d | Catterick | Skyram Handicap | 6/14 | 1½ | 9-4 | 50 | 53C | Michael Stainton | 9/1 |
| 04 Sep 15+9d | Newcastle | Gowland & Dawson Handicap | 2/15 | nk | 9-0 | 45 | 69A | Michael Stainton | 25/1 |
| 26 Aug 15+134d | Catterick | Barriesices.co.uk Handicap | 5/12 | nk | 8-9 | 45 | 61A | Michael Stainton | 100/1 |
| 14 Apr 15+8d | Southwell (AW) | Totepool Racing's Biggest Supporter Apprentice Handicap | 6/6 | 4½ | 8-5 | 45 | 56C | Phil Dennis | 16/1 |
| 06 Apr 15+12d | Redcar | Redcar Racecourse Supporting Walking The Courses Handicap | 12/13 | 1 | 8-9 | 45 | 45C | Michael Stainton | 16/1 |
| 25 Mar 15+40d | Southwell (AW) | 32Red Casino Amateur Riders' Handicap | 4/10 | ½ | 9-4 | 45 | 53A | Miss Becky Smith | 7/1 |
| 13 Feb 15+17d | Wolverhampton (AW) | 32red On The App Store Handicap | 3/5 | 7 | 8-8 | 46 | 49B | Michael Stainton | 11/2 |
| 27 Jan 15+21d | Southwell (AW) | 32red.com Handicap | 4/8 | ½ | 8-7 | 45 | 55A | Michael Stainton | 20/1 |
| 06 Jan 15+19d | Southwell (AW) | 32red.com Handicap | 3/13 | 1 | 8-13 | 45 | 69A | Duran Fentiman | 10/1 |
| 2014 · 4 runs | |||||||||
| 18 Dec 14+30d | Southwell (AW) | Racing Specials At 32RedSport.com Handicap | 3/11 | 1¾ | 8-10 | 45 | 69A | Duran Fentiman | 20/1 |
| 18 Nov 14+286d | Southwell (AW) | coral.co.uk Best Odds Guaranteed On Racing Handicap | 5/12 | 1¾ | 8-13 | 47 | 68A | Michael Stainton | 80/1 |
| 05 Feb 14+29d | Carlisle | 32red Novices' Hurdle | 6/7 | 32 | 11-3 | — | 89C | Barry Keniry | 200/1 |
| 07 Jan 14+57d | Southwell (AW) | 32red.com Handicap | 6/9 | 25 | 9-2 | 50 | 54C | Duran Fentiman | 14/1 |
| 2013 · 10 runs | |||||||||
| 11 Nov 13+38d | Carlisle | Christmas Parties At Carlisle Racecourse Novices' Hurdle | UR/10 | — | 10-12 | — | — | Barry Keniry | 50/1 |
| 04 Oct 13+39d | Hexham | Ray Hawkey Memorial Maiden Hurdle | F/11 | — | 11-0 | — | — | Barry Keniry | 25/1 |
| 26 Aug 13+8d | Newcastle | Betfred Bundles Handicap | 4/15 | 1½ | 9-0 | 50 | 74A | Michael Stainton | 33/1 |
| 18 Aug 13+11d | Pontefract | St. John Ambulance Handicap | 9/14 | 2 | 8-9 | 50 | 54C | Michael Stainton | 25/1 |
| 07 Aug 13+27d | Newcastle | Straightline Construction Handicap | 4/10 | ½ | 8-11 | 45 | 64A | Michael Stainton | 28/1 |
| 11 Jul 13+19d | Doncaster | Amateur Jockeys' Association Handicap (Amateur Riders) | 7/13 | nk | 9-6 | 46 | 51A | Jamie Hamilton | 25/1 |
| 22 Jun 13+21d | Redcar | Teesside Hospice Fashion Show Handicap (Div 2) | 10/12 | 1 | 8-6 | 47 | 47C | Barry McHugh | 7/1 |
| 01 Jun 13+12d | Newcastle | Betfred Mobile Sports Handicap | 4/9 | 1½ | 8-6 | 47 | 59A | Duran Fentiman | 16/1 |
| 20 May 13+16d | Southwell (AW) | 25 Free Bet At Betvictor.com Handicap | 8/14 | 1½ | 8-7 | 50 | 52C | Jimmy Quinn | 25/1 |
| 04 May 13+179d | Thirsk | More Football Than Ever At totepool.com Maiden Stakes | 7/10 | nk | 10-0 | 43 | 64C | Michael Stainton | 80/1 |
| 2012 · 10 runs | |||||||||
| 06 Nov 12+17d | Redcar | Redcarracing On Facebook & Twitter Handicap | 8/12 | 3¼ | 8-9 | 45 | 51C | Kelly Harrison | 9/1 |
| 20 Oct 12+11d | Wolverhampton (AW) | 32Red Casino Handicap | 6/10 | ½ | 9-6 | 46 | 55A | Kelly Harrison | 10/3 |
| 09 Oct 12+10d | Catterick | Skyram Handicap | 8/15 | hd | 9-4 | 48 | 53C | Kelly Harrison | 14/1 |
| 29 Sep 12+31d | Wolverhampton (AW) | 32Red Supporting British Racing Handicap | 4/13 | 2¾ | 8-11 | 48 | 65A | Kelly Harrison | 28/1 |
| 29 Aug 12+10d | Catterick | Free Racing Post Form At totepool.com Handicap | 8/9 | 4 | 9-1 | 50 | 52C | Kelly Harrison | 13/2 |
| 19 Aug 12+13d | Pontefract | Tannies Raceday Handicap | 6/9 | 1½ | 8-12 | 50 | 56A | Kelly Harrison | 12/1 |
| 06 Aug 12+44d | Carlisle | Lloyd Mini Handicap (Pro-Am Lady Riders' Race) | 3/16 | ¾ | 9-5 | 49 | 70A | Kelly Harrison | 12/1 |
| 23 Jun 12+23d | Redcar | Kate Fearnley & Chic Hats Fashion Show Handicap | 3/10 | 3 | 8-11 | 50 | 62A | Kelly Harrison | 5/1 |
| 31 May 12+23d | Newcastle | Booker Cash & Carry Handicap | 3/9 | shd | 8-10 | 50 | 56A | Kelly Harrison | 6/1 |
| 08 May 12+206d | Catterick | Go Racing In Yorkshire Handicap | 6/12 | 3¼ | 8-7 | 51 | 48C | Kelly Harrison | 20/1 |
| 2011 · 7 runs | |||||||||
| 15 Oct 11+28d | Catterick | totequickpick Apprentice Handicap | 5/15 | 1¼ | 8-12 | 52 | 53C | L McNiff | 13/2 |
| 17 Sep 11+16d | Catterick | Happy Retirement Iris Handicap | 3/10 | 2 | 8-9 | 52 | 57A | Kelly Harrison | 8/1 |
| 01 Sep 11+8d | Redcar | Hold Your Christmas Party At Redcar Racecourse Handicap (Div 2) | 3/10 | nk | 8-6 | 53 | 57A | Duran Fentiman | 20/1 |
| 24 Aug 11+12d | Catterick | Go Racing At Redcar On Saturday Handicap | 6/9 | 2½ | 8-9 | 53 | 52A | L McNiff | 33/1 |
| 12 Aug 11+19d | Newcastle | Tabitha Grace Bentley Is 16 Maiden Stakes | 5/7 | 6 | 9-3 | — | 56C | Kelly Harrison | 100/1 |
| 24 Jul 11+23d | Carlisle | Get Free Bets At Freebetting.co.uk Maiden Stakes | 8/10 | nk | 9-0 | — | 42C | Patrick Donaghy | 100/1 |
| 01 Jul 11 | Doncaster | Michael Stothard And Charlotte Boczkariw Cardsave Maiden Stakes | 8/8 | 3½ | 9-3 | — | 45A | Kelly Harrison | 50/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Shirls Son Sam won?
- Shirls Son Sam (GB) has yet to win, from 44 archived starts between 2011 and 2016. Placed 9 times in total (20.5% of starts).
- Who trained Shirls Son Sam?
- Shirls Son Sam (GB) was trained by Chris Fairhurst on the most recent run on record, at Wolverhampton (AW) on 19 February 2016.
- Who is Shirls Son Sam's sire?
- Shirls Son Sam (GB) is by Rambling Bear (GB) out of Shirl (GB), whose sire is Shirley Heights.
- What is Shirls Son Sam's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 49, from the run on 19 February 2016. The highest on record is 53.
- What is Shirls Son Sam's sire's record?
- Rambling Bear (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 6.6% of 362 runs since Jan 2008 (21 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Shirls Son Sam's siblings?
- Out of Shirl (GB), Shirls Son Sam (GB) has 5 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: Who's Shirl (GB) (7). Highest grade won: Class 3 (Who's Shirl (GB)). The wins came over 6f–2m5f. As at Oct 2026.