Horse profile
Solar System (FR)
by Pastorius (GER) out of Solar Wind (FR) (Peer Gynt)
17 runs · 11 courses · from Mar 2023
As at 25 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
4 wins · 4 courses
Headgear returns LTO
Last run 4 Apr 2026 · 6th of 11
Last raced off OR 115
KTB Profile
Solar System is a 4-17 gelding who won four handicaps over hurdles between Apr 2024 and Jan 2025. All four wins came in Class 4 or 5 events on good to soft or softer ground, two at 2m5f-3m and two at 2m1f-2m4f. He has won at Haydock, Ludlow, Warwick and Fontwell. His last run, at Haydock in Apr 2026, was a 6 of 11 finish in the JCB Handicap Chase when he raced held up off an official rating of 115 and headgear returned.
Based on 17 archived runs · run-style from 11 commented runs since Oct 2024 · updated 25 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
Typically held up
- 4–17Wins / Runs
- 23.5%Strike rate
- 7 (41.2%)Placed
- −3.52£1 level staken=17 at SP
- 1.10Fair A/E n=17 · 0.94 incl. margin
- 118Highest OR
- 69dAvg 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 rating115↓ 3lb off peak
115
95–118
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 104
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 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 6 | 102A | 91.5 | — |
| Good | 5 | 136A | 113 | 1 run · — |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 121A | 105 | 2 runs · 105 / 104.5 |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 5 | 121A | 105 | 2 runs · 105 / 104.5 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 5 | 136A | 94 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 3 | 95C | 88 | — |
| Over 3m | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
Of 17 runs looked at, 3 have no figure: obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (3).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 14 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 Oct 2024
- Held up 8 (73%) · 3 wins
- Mid-division 2 (18%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 1 (9%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 12.6% of 749 runs since Jan 2008 (118 horses).
Strongest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 17.8% from 107.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 14 | 1 | 7.1% | −5.5 | — |
| Good | 85 | 12 | 14.1% | +1.5 | 1 from 6 |
| Good to Soft | 90 | 17 | 18.9% | +6.3 | 2 from 4 |
| Soft | 260 | 28 | 10.8% | −1.8 | 1 from 7 |
| Heavy | 217 | 31 | 14.3% | +1.7 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 81 | 5 | 6.2% | −6.4 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −12.6 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 24 | 2 | 8.3% | −4.3 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 68 | 5 | 7.4% | −5.2 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 174 | 18 | 10.3% | −2.3 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 107 | 19 | 17.8% | +5.2 | 0 from 3 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 304 | 41 | 13.5% | +0.9 | 2 from 7 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 67 | 9 | 13.4% | +0.8 | 2 from 6 |
| Over 3m | 4 | 0 | 0% | −12.6 | 0 from 1 |
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
Solar Wind (FR) (Peer Gynt)
2 siblings in the archive, 0 winners.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar Dust (FR) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Solar Symbol (FR) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 7 | 1 | 14% | −2.50 |
| Good | 6 | 1 | 17% | −2.00 |
| Good to Soft | 4 | 2 | 50% | +0.98 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | 8 | 3 | 38% | +1.48 |
| Class 3 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Class 5 | 4 | 1 | 25% | +0.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haydock | 3 | 1 | 33% | +1.50 |
| Southwell | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Warwick | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.88 |
| Taunton | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Ascot | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Bangor-on-Dee | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newbury | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ludlow | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.10 |
| Chepstow | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fontwell | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.00 |
| Worcester | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 7 | 2 | 29% | −0.12 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 6 | 2 | 33% | +0.60 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Over 3m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micheal Nolan | 8 | 1 | 13% | −3.50 |
| Callum Pritchard | 4 | 1 | 25% | −1.12 |
| Harry Cobden | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Ben Jones | 2 | 1 | 50% | +2.00 |
| Miss Thomasina Eyston | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.10 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 13 | 3 | 23% | −3.52 |
| Hood | 3 | 1 | 33% | +1.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2025 | 3 | 1 | 33% | +1.50 |
| 2024 | 8 | 3 | 38% | +0.98 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 14 | 4 | 29% | −0.52 |
| 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 | ||||||||||
| 04 Apr 26+33d | Haydock | JCB Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Held up towards the back - pushed along at the 15th - kept battling on but not a factor - finished sixth | 6/11 | 8½ | 11-4 | 115 | 62A | 112A | Harry Cobden | 9/2 |
| 02 Mar 26+16d | Southwell | Grace And Dotty Fedora's And Feathers Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Held up towards the back - jumped untidily 4th - lost touch after 12th - pressed for effort after 3 out then unable to match front two after 2 out - stayed on without threatening the front-runners | 3/6 | 3 | 11-11 | 116 | — | 128B | Callum Pritchard | 2/1 |
| 14 Feb 26+28d | Ascot | Betfair Handicap Hurdle Settled in the pack early - pushed along with no headway made before 2 out - beaten a long way at the finish | 15/18 | 2¾ | 11-5 | 116 | 105C | 107C | Harry Cobden | 11/2 |
| 17 Jan 26+301d | Haydock | Sky Bet Acca Freeze Handicap Hurdle Settled at the back early - improved into fifth after the 10th before being pushed along - couldn't find extra to close | 5/10 | ¾ | 10-6 | 117 | 104A | 109A | Callum Pritchard | 4/1 |
| 2025 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 22 Mar 25+21d | Bangor-on-Dee | Voyager Camper Conversions Handicap Hurdle Settled towards the back of the field - jumped poorly three out and slipped to the tail - unable to regain lost ground thereafter - finished a well-beaten fourth | 4/5 | 7 | 11-13 | 118 | 113C | 113B | Micheal Nolan | 9/4F |
| 01 Mar 25+42d | Newbury | Football Betbuilder Boosts At BetVictor Handicap Hurdle Settled midfield early - jumped awkwardly six out and lost touch after the following obstacle - rallied approaching two out with driving urged on - stayed on same tempo late without threatening the front and finished fifth | 5/11 | ¾ | 11-6 | 118 | 89A | 131A | Micheal Nolan | 6/1 |
| 18 Jan 25+31d | Haydock | Sky Bet Club Handicap Hurdle Held up towards back - made progress into contention before 4 out - up to 4th 3 out - driven approaching 2 out - edged ahead before the last - stayed on strongly to hold rivals close home | 1/11 | 11-5 | 112 | 102A | 134A | Micheal Nolan | 7/2F | |
| 2024 · 8 runs | ||||||||||
| 18 Dec 24+22d | Ludlow | Tanners Wines Handicap Hurdle (Female Amateur Jockeys) Held up in the back half - moved into contention approaching 4 out - tracking 4th into the home straight - produced to go on at the last - kept on under pressure to win | 1/8 | 11-9 | 108 | 121A | 124A | Miss Thomasina Eyston | 11/10F | |
| 26 Nov 24+6d | Southwell | Watch Unbridled On attheraces.com Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Sat close to the pace - pushed to challenge nearing 2 out then hit last fence lightly - stayed on for second but unable to peg back winner | 2/8 | 3 | 11-2 | 103 | 136A | 122B | Callum Pritchard | 8/13F |
| 20 Nov 24+22d | Warwick | Join The Warwick Racecourse Business Club Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Settled towards the back early - moved right and picked up after the turn - into second two out - in front at the last and powered clear to win | 1/7 | 10-6 | 103 | — | 126A | Callum Pritchard | 15/8F | |
| 29 Oct 24+175d | Chepstow | ColourFence Newport Free No Obligation Quote Handicap Hurdle Settled at back early - made steady progress before 3 out - upsides the front-runner between the last two flights - asked for effort soon after - a touch untidy at the last - stayed on strongly to finish but nabbed for 2nd close home | 3/15 | hd | 11-10 | 101 | 94B | 133A | Micheal Nolan | 10/3F |
| 07 May 24+18d | Southwell | Get The Inside Track With raceday-ready.com Handicap Hurdle | 5/11 | ½ | 11-5 | 101 | — | 120A | Micheal Nolan | 11/4F |
| 19 Apr 24+39d | Fontwell | Yeeehaaa.bet Handicap Hurdle | 1/15 | 11-4 | 95 | 116B | 123A | Ben Jones | 3/1F | |
| 11 Mar 24+20d | Taunton | William Hill Daily Bet Boost Handicap Hurdle | 3/14 | 3¾ | 11-10 | 95 | 84B | 113A | Micheal Nolan | 7/2J |
| 20 Feb 24+288d | Taunton | Royal Bath & West Of England Society Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) | 4/12 | 6½ | 11-7 | — | 81B | 113A | Micheal Nolan | 16/1 |
| 2023 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 08 May 23+39d | Worcester | Best Odds Guaranteed At Vickers.Bet Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div 1) | 4/12 | 14 | 10-12 | — | 88A | 106A | Micheal Nolan | 80/1 |
| 30 Mar 23 | Warwick | Racing TV Profits Returned To Racing 'Newcomers' NH Flat Race (GBB Race) (Div 1) | 7/7 | 21 | 10-10 | — | 95C | 83C | Ben Jones | 3/1F |
Quick answers
- How many races has Solar System won?
- Solar System (FR) won 4 of 17 archived starts between 2023 and 2026, a strike rate of 23.5%. Placed 7 times in total (41.2% of starts).
- Who trains Solar System?
- Solar System (FR) is trained by Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 4 April 2026.
- Who is Solar System's sire?
- Solar System (FR) is by Pastorius (GER) out of Solar Wind (FR), whose sire is Peer Gynt.
- What going does Solar System prefer?
- Solar System (FR) 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 Solar System's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 115, from the run on 4 April 2026. The highest on record is 118.
- What is Solar System's sire's record?
- Pastorius (GER)'s progeny in our archive have won 12.6% of 749 runs since Jan 2008 (118 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 17.8% from 107.
- Who are Solar System's siblings?
- Out of Solar Wind (FR), Solar System (FR) has 2 other produce in our archive, 0 of them winners. As at Oct 2026.