Horse profile
Sir Galahad (IRE)
by Churchill (IRE) out of Katiyra (IRE) (Peintre Celebre)
17 runs · 15 courses · from Oct 2023
As at 8 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
5 wins · 5 courses
Last run 1 Aug 2026 · 16th of 20
Last raced off OR 136
KTB Profile
Sir Galahad is a gelding who has won five of 17 starts. All five wins came on good ground, four of them over 1m5f – 2m and the latest in the Wrights Centenary Gold Cup Handicap Hurdle at Uttoxeter in May 2026 off a mark of 126. He has never won on good to soft or softer. Aged 5 at his last run in Aug 2026, he finished 16 of 20 in a Class 1 handicap hurdle at Galway off his career-high mark of 136.
Based on 17 archived runs · run-style from 11 commented runs since Mar 2025 · updated 8 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
Wins on good or faster
OR at career high
- 5–17Wins / Runs
- 29.4%Strike rate
- 8 (47.1%)Placed
- +6.16£1 level staken=17 at SP
- 1.39Fair A/E n=17 · 1.19 incl. margin
- 136Highest OR
- 27dBetween runs (median)longest 280 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.
Official rating136At career-high mark
136
68–136
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 114
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 →
Jumps
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 8 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 7 | 135B | 109 | 1 run · — |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 123C | 114 | 2 runs · 123 / 109.5 |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 8 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 7 | 135B | 109 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 2 | 114A | 105 | 2 runs · 114 / 105 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
Flat
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 8 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (AW) | 3 | 90A | 84 | — |
| Good | 1 | — | — | — |
| Good to Soft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Soft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 8 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 3 | 84A | 62 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 3 | 90A | 73 | — |
Of 17 runs looked at, 1 has no figure: obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 16 figures from 17 runs · as at 3 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 11 analysed runs since Mar 2025
- Prominent 5 (45%) · 2 wins
- Mid-division 5 (45%) · 2 wins
- Led 1 (9%) · 1 win
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 11% of 4,851 runs since Apr 2021 (462 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 9 | 1 | 11.1% | +0.1 | — |
| Good to Firm | 648 | 79 | 12.2% | +1.2 | — |
| Good | 1,386 | 166 | 12% | +1 | 5 from 9 |
| Good to Soft | 538 | 51 | 9.5% | −1.5 | 0 from 4 |
| Soft | 724 | 63 | 8.7% | −2.3 | 0 from 1 |
| Heavy | 227 | 20 | 8.8% | −2.2 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 1,319 | 153 | 11.6% | +0.6 | 0 from 3 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 148 | 17 | 11.5% | +0.5 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 1,313 | 148 | 11.3% | +0.3 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 1,129 | 119 | 10.5% | −0.5 | 0 from 3 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 1,307 | 139 | 10.6% | −0.4 | 0 from 3 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 656 | 81 | 12.3% | +1.3 | 4 from 7 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 253 | 28 | 11.1% | +0.1 | 1 from 3 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 45 | 1 | 2.2% | −8.8 | 0 from 1 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Apr 2021 · as at 8 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Katiyra (IRE) (Peintre Celebre)
4 siblings in the archive, 3 winners — best of them Katiymann (IRE) (5 wins).
The wins came over 7f–2m; the highest grade won is Listed (Invite (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katiymann (IRE) | 50 | 5 | 7f–1m½f | — |
| Invite (IRE) | 8 | 3 | 7f–1m4½f | Listed |
| Kottayam (IRE) | 17 | 2 | 2m | — |
| Wartime Leader (IRE) | 6 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 9 | 5 | 56% | +14.16 |
| Good to Soft | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Standard (AW) | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Soft | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | 5 | 4 | 80% | +12.66 |
| Class 5 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Class 1 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Class 2 | 3 | 1 | 33% | +2.50 |
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uttoxeter | 2 | 1 | 50% | +3.50 |
| Market Rasen | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Galway (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Aintree | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cheltenham | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Worcester | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.00 |
| Ffos Las | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.33 |
| Stratford | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.33 |
| Wetherby | 1 | 1 | 100% | +12.00 |
| Newmarket | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Doncaster | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kempton (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Chelmsford City (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Salisbury | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 7 | 4 | 57% | +10.66 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 3 | 1 | 33% | +2.50 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Bowen | 8 | 4 | 50% | +2.16 |
| Lewis Stones | 2 | 1 | 50% | +11.00 |
| Daniel Muscutt | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Stefano Cherchi | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jack Kennedy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Neil Callan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Hector Crouch | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 9 | 4 | 44% | +8.66 |
| Cheekpieces | 8 | 1 | 13% | −2.50 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 1 | 25% | +1.50 |
| 2025 | 7 | 4 | 57% | +10.66 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 11 | 5 | 45% | +12.16 |
| Flat | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
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 Aug 26+69d | Galway (IRE) | BOYLE Sports Handicap Hurdle (Listed) Sat close to the pace - up to 7th at halfway then edged nearer 3 out - driven approaching 2 out and unable to find more before finishing well beaten | 16/20 | 14 | 11-8 | 136 | 123C | 114C | Jack Kennedy | 11/1 |
| 24 May 26+22d | Uttoxeter | Wrights Centenary Gold Cup Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Jumped a shade untidily early - settled in the pack - made ground three out and pressed the front group - took command approaching the final flight - powered clear to win | 1/11 | 11-10 | 126 | — | 153A | Sean Bowen | 9/2 | |
| 02 May 26+22d | Uttoxeter | Pirtek UK & Ireland Handicap Hurdle Sat behind front group - urged forward 3 out - up to second spot 2 out drifting right - stayed on but outpaced by winner | 2/8 | 3 | 12-0 | 125 | 114A | 141A | Sean Bowen | 10/11F |
| 10 Apr 26+168d | Aintree | William Hill Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Settled in the pack - driven and slipped back after 4 out then awkward 3 out under pressure - had nothing left in the closing stages | 16/22 | 1½ | 10-11 | 126 | 96B | 117A | Lewis Stones | 40/1 |
| 2025 · 7 runs | ||||||||||
| 24 Oct 25+27d | Cheltenham | Oddschecker Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) (Registered As The Sharp Novices' Hurdle) (GBB Race) Settled in the pack - lost ground before 4 out - held no threat from there - finished 6th | 6/12 | 1¼ | 11-1 | 127 | 114A | 131A | Sean Bowen | 11/2 |
| 27 Sep 25+70d | Market Rasen | Docks Beers Lincoln Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Settled in the pack early - moved through after a stumble 3 out - went in front 2 out - hit the last and lost the advantage then pressed for effort - stayed on to the line | 2/12 | 1 | 11-7 | 126 | 109B | 139A | Sean Bowen | 11/2 |
| 19 Jul 25+31d | Market Rasen | Unibet Same Race Multi Summer Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Up with the front group - pressure applied and drifted left 2 out dropping back - responded on the run-in and kept on - finished 4th with no real impact on the finish | 4/14 | nk | 10-12 | 125 | 126B | 133A | Sean Bowen | 4/1 |
| 18 Jun 25+27d | Worcester | FBC Manby Bowdler Handicap Hurdle Sat just behind the front group early - urged forward in 4th and moved right approaching 2 out - finished full of running drifting left on the run-in to hit the front late | 1/8 | 11-12 | 120 | 109A | 136A | Sean Bowen | EvensF | |
| 22 May 25+14d | Ffos Las | Welcome To The World Idris Phillips Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Set the pace from the off - untidy over the 4th - lost momentum three out and urged along - clipped the second-last then opened a wide advantage - stayed on unchallenged to the line | 1/6 | 11-8 | 117 | 80B | 137B | Sean Bowen | 1/3F | |
| 08 May 25+41d | Stratford | Agco Ltd Backs British Farming Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Settled second early travelling comfortably - improved to challenge but blundered two out - took command after that final obstacle with plenty in hand - eased away to score unchallenged | 1/7 | 11-4 | — | 135B | 150B | Sean Bowen | 1/3F | |
| 28 Mar 25+280d | Wetherby | Wearahatday Supporting Brain Tumour Awareness Month Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Settled midpack early - travelling strongly three out - asked for effort and made ground before the final fence - hit that obstacle slightly under pressure approaching the last - found front on the run to the line - stayed on strongly to prevail | 1/12 | 10-7 | — | 90A | 126A | Lewis Stones | 12/1 | |
| 2024 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 21 Jun 24+21d | Newmarket | Fizz Cup Classic Handicap | 5/7 | 2¾ | 9-10 | 69 | 62B | 65A | Neil Callan | 4/1 |
| 31 May 24+44d | Doncaster | Hits Radio Fighting Cancer With Wpcc Handicap | 4/10 | ½ | 9-10 | 69 | 49A | 75A | Daniel Muscutt | 11/2 |
| 17 Apr 24+159d | Kempton (AW) | Try Unibet's Improved Bet Builder Handicap | 2/8 | 1 | 9-6 | 68 | 84A | 73A | Daniel Muscutt | 7/4F |
| 2023 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 10 Nov 23+17d | Chelmsford City (AW) | Racing Here Tomorrow Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) | 7/11 | 1¾ | 9-7 | — | 90A | 60A | Stefano Cherchi | 50/1 |
| 24 Oct 23+19d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Win 2,000,000 With BetMGM's Golden Goals Novice Stakes (GBB Race) | 8/11 | ¾ | 9-4 | — | 73A | 65A | Stefano Cherchi | 125/1 |
| 05 Oct 23 | Salisbury | Byerley Stud British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 2) | 8/10 | 5½ | 9-7 | — | 54A | 52A | Hector Crouch | 14/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Sir Galahad won?
- Sir Galahad (IRE) won 5 of 17 archived starts between 2023 and 2026, a strike rate of 29.4%. Placed 8 times in total (47.1% of starts).
- Who trains Sir Galahad?
- Sir Galahad (IRE) is trained by Olly Murphy, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 1 August 2026.
- Who is Sir Galahad's sire?
- Sir Galahad (IRE) is by Churchill (IRE) out of Katiyra (IRE), whose sire is Peintre Celebre.
- What going does Sir Galahad prefer?
- Sir Galahad (IRE) has the best record on good going: 5 wins from 9 starts (55.6%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Sir Galahad's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 136, from the run on 1 August 2026. That is also the highest on record.
- What is Sir Galahad's sire's record?
- Churchill (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 11% of 4,851 runs since Apr 2021 (462 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Sir Galahad's siblings?
- Out of Katiyra (IRE), Sir Galahad (IRE) has 4 other produce in our archive, 3 of them winners. Most wins: Katiymann (IRE) (5). Highest grade won: Listed (Invite (IRE)). The wins came over 7f–2m. As at Nov 2026.