Horse profile
Sommelier (GB)
25 runs · 15 courses · from Apr 2023
As at 18 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
3 wins · Curragh, Kempton (AW) & Chelmsford City (AW)
Ran 13 days ago · 16th of 22
Last raced off OR 77
KTB Profile
Sommelier is a gelding with three wins from 25 starts, all over 6f – 7f. He won the Sky Bet Build A Bet Handicap at the Curragh in Jun 2026 on soft ground off an official rating of 72, having earlier taken two Class 5 races on the all-weather at Kempton and Chelmsford City in Nov 2023. He has one win from four runs at the Curragh and has raced on turf 16 times for one success. He last ran at Curragh in Oct 2026, finishing 16 of 22 in the Business Plus Handicap off an official rating of 77.
Based on 25 archived runs · run-style from 7 commented runs · updated 18 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 22lb off peak
- 3–25Wins / Runs
- 12%Strike rate
- 6 (24%)Placed
- +2.67£1 level staken=25 at SP
- 1.25Fair A/E n=25 · 1.00 incl. margin
- 99Highest OR
- 53dAvg 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 rating77↓ 22lb off peak
77
72–99
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 92
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 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (AW) | 9 | 109A | 93 | — |
| Soft | 7 | 117C | 66 | 7 · 117 / 66 |
| Good | 5 | 97A | 80 | 3 · 95 / 80 |
| Good to Firm | 3 | 74C | 72 | 1 · — |
| Heavy | 1 | — | — | 1 · — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 14 | 108A | 82.5 | 7 · 95 / 68 |
| Under 6f | 11 | 117C | 89 | 5 · 117 / 89 |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 25 figures from 25 runs · as at 12 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 7 analysed runs
- Held up 3 (43%) · 0 wins
- Midfield 2 (29%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 1 (14%) · 0 wins
- Led 1 (14%) · 1 win
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 10.3% of 2,543 runs since Jan 2008 (193 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 11 | 1 | 9.1% | −1.2 | — |
| Good to Firm | 413 | 47 | 11.4% | +1.1 | 0 from 3 |
| Good | 528 | 51 | 9.7% | −0.6 | 0 from 5 |
| Good to Soft | 216 | 24 | 11.1% | +0.8 | — |
| Soft | 202 | 24 | 11.9% | +1.6 | 1 from 7 |
| Heavy | 52 | 5 | 9.6% | −0.7 | 0 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 1,121 | 110 | 9.8% | −0.5 | 2 from 9 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 482 | 58 | 12% | +1.7 | 0 from 11 |
| 6f – 7f | 1,375 | 150 | 10.9% | +0.6 | 3 from 14 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 440 | 35 | 8% | −2.3 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 223 | 19 | 8.5% | −1.8 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 16 | 0 | 0% | −10.3 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 7 | 0 | 0% | −10.3 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 17 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (AW) | 9 | 2 | 22% | −2.33 |
| Soft | 7 | 1 | 14% | +14.00 |
| Good | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Good to Firm | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 2 | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Class 5 | 3 | 2 | 67% | +3.67 |
| Class 3 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curragh | 4 | 1 | 25% | +17.00 |
| Curragh (IRE) | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Kempton (AW) | 3 | 1 | 33% | −1.83 |
| Newcastle (AW) | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Navan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Cork (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Galway (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Naas | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Windsor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thirsk | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Lingfield (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ascot | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| York | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Chelmsford City (AW) | 1 | 1 | 100% | +4.50 |
| Southwell (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 14 | 3 | 21% | +13.67 |
| Under 6f | 11 | 0 | 0% | −11.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Ghiani | 6 | 2 | 33% | +0.67 |
| Paddy Harnett | 4 | 1 | 25% | +17.00 |
| Nathan Crosse | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Declan McDonogh | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Gavin Ryan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Rossa Ryan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Robyn Donaghue-Leahy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Joseph Harnett | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Hollie Doyle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tom Marquand | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ryan Moore | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Oisin Murphy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Neil Callan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 10 | 2 | 20% | −3.33 |
| Tongue tie + blinkers | 6 | 1 | 17% | +15.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Tongue tie + visor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tongue tie + cheekpieces | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tongue tie | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 1 | 8% | +9.00 |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| 2023 | 3 | 2 | 67% | +3.67 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Oct 26+8d | Curragh (IRE) | Business Plus Handicap Up with the front pair early - pushed along and found nothing 2f out - weakened to finish 16th | 16/22 | 1¾ | 9-13 | 77 | 55C | 75A | Nathan Crosse | 14/1 |
| 26 Sep 26+13d | Curragh (IRE) | Kwiff Supercharged Joe McGrath Handicap Settled midpack early - found extra pace inside final furlong and a half - finished strongly to take 4th late | 4/20 | hd | 8-7 | 75 | 117C | 96A | Nathan Crosse | 40/1 |
| 13 Sep 26+4d | Curragh (IRE) | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Bold Lad Sprint Handicap | 19/24 | nk | 8-0 | 78 | 50C | 61A | Robyn Donaghue-Leahy | 100/1 |
| 09 Sep 26+43d | Cork (IRE) | Follow Us On Instagram Handicap Sat close to the pace on the far flank - pressed for effort with 2f left but found little - eventually held in 15th | 15/22 | shd | 9-11 | 78 | 80C | 77A | Paddy Harnett | 25/1 |
| 28 Jul 26+31d | Galway (IRE) | caulfieldindustrial.com Handicap Handy early - 3rd nearing halfway - pushed along over 2f out but dropped back into straight - faded late finishing 15th | 15/15 | ¾ | 9-11 | 82 | 55C | 64A | Paddy Harnett | 40/1 |
| 27 Jun 26+20d | Curragh | Fitzpatrick's Garage Group Handicap Slow to begin - settled around midfield towards the far rail - pressed for effort with 2f left but couldn't quicken - finished well beaten in 14th | 14/14 | 3½ | 9-3 | 83 | 68C | 57C | Paddy Harnett | 14/1 |
| 07 Jun 26+4d | Navan | Book Your Hospitality Now For Navan Racing Festival Handicap Sat close to front group early - pushed along in 5th approaching final two furlongs - stayed on at one speed to the line - finished 5th beaten under three lengths | 5/21 | hd | 10-2 | 72 | 76C | 102A | Joseph Harnett | 7/2F |
| 03 Jun 26+18d | Curragh | Sky Bet Build A Bet Handicap Quick to stride out in front - stayed in command throughout - opened daylight approaching final two furlongs and battled on strongly - gap narrowed slightly near the line but held on to score | 1/20 | 9-11 | 72 | 89C | 111A | Paddy Harnett | 20/1 | |
| 16 May 26+7d | Navan | Round O Handicap Settled just behind the front runners early - dropped into the pack soon after - still in touch around 7th at halfway - denied a proper run and made no headway a furlong out - unable to find more under pressure and well held at the line | 7/10 | shd | 9-7 | 78 | 66A | 71A | Declan McDonogh | 9/1 |
| 09 May 26+20d | Naas | Coonan Cawley LLP In Support Of McAuley Place Handicap Held up handy in the middle of the pack - 4th and asked for effort with 2f left - dropped to 7th inside final furlong and unable to close - finished 8th | 8/13 | ½ | 10-1 | 81 | 95C | 83A | Declan McDonogh | 20/1 |
| 19 Apr 26+22d | Curragh | SIS Supporting Irish Racing Handicap Sat just behind the front group early - pushed along in 4th with 2f left but couldn't close the gap - stayed on at an unchanged clip late to finish 4th | 4/10 | 3 | 9-8 | 83 | 92A | 83A | Gavin Ryan | 40/1 |
| 28 Mar 26+306d | Curragh | Your Game. Your Odds. Your 1xBet.ie Handicap Settled midpack early - pressed for effort with 2f to go - dropped away steadily to finish 11th | 11/14 | nse | 8-12 | 84 | 89C | 68A | Gavin Ryan | 50/1 |
| 26 May 25+23d | Windsor | Blackmore Design And Build Handicap Sluggish start - settled at back of field - pushed along 2f out but unable to close - finished well held in 10th | 10/10 | 7½ | 9-9 | 88 | 74C | 56C | Hollie Doyle | 22/1 |
| 03 May 25+80d | Thirsk | Ladbrokes 'Boost Your Bet Builder' Sprint Handicap Driven early to keep in touch - dropped towards back of field - no impression made through the finish - eventually well held in 10th | 10/13 | ½ | 9-9 | 90 | 77C | 88A | Marco Ghiani | 14/1 |
| 12 Feb 25+43d | Kempton (AW) | Free Bet With Unibet's Betbuilder Rebound Handicap Settled off the pace towards the back - made ground wide over 3f out - dropped away inside final furlong - finished 10th | 10/10 | 1½ | 9-2 | 93 | 79A | 76A | Tom Marquand | 18/1 |
| 31 Dec 24+13d | Lingfield (AW) | Extra Winnings With BetUK Acca Club Handicap Sluggish start - settled midpack - squeezed for space with 2f left - pushed along inside final furlong but couldn't land a blow | 8/8 | 1½ | 9-4 | 95 | 105A | 74A | Marco Ghiani | 9/1 |
| 18 Dec 24+26d | Kempton (AW) | Try Unibet's Improved Bet Builder Handicap Checked and eased across early - settled at back of field - never got involved with pace - beaten 7.25 lengths in 8th | 8/10 | ½ | 9-9 | 96 | 93A | 79A | Rossa Ryan | 15/2 |
| 22 Nov 24+154d | Newcastle (AW) | Always Gamble Responsibly With BetUK Handicap Pulled hard in the early stages - up with the front group and niggled into contention from halfway - hit the front over 1f out - collared inside the final furlong - held on at one speed briefly before dropping away to finish 4th | 4/10 | ½ | 9-7 | 98 | 109A | 98A | Marco Ghiani | 15/2 |
| 21 Jun 24+36d | Ascot | Palace Of Holyroodhouse Stakes (Handicap) | 23/28 | 1 | 9-8 | 99 | 72C | 73A | Ryan Moore | 14/1 |
| 16 May 24+48d | York | British Stallion Studs EBF Westow Stakes (Listed) | 2/7 | 1½ | 9-4 | 98 | 97A | 100A | Oisin Murphy | 12/1 |
| 29 Mar 24+88d | Newcastle (AW) | BetMGM All-Weather 3 Year Old Championships Handicap | 9/11 | nk | 9-9 | 98 | 85A | 82A | Rossa Ryan | 7/2 |
| 01 Jan 24+42d | Newcastle (AW) | Best Racing Odds Guaranteed At BetMGM Handicap | 2/10 | ½ | 9-9 | 96 | 91A | 96A | Marco Ghiani | 3/1 |
| 20 Nov 23+18d | Kempton (AW) | Unibet/ British Stallion Studs EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) | 1/8 | 9-9 | — | 104A | 102A | Marco Ghiani | 1/6F | |
| 02 Nov 23+207d | Chelmsford City (AW) | Buy Chelmsford City Racecourse Membership Now Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) | 1/10 | 9-7 | — | 108A | 100A | Marco Ghiani | 9/2 | |
| 09 Apr 23 | Southwell (AW) | Download The At The Races App Ebf Novice Stakes (GBB Race) | 4/9 | ½ | 9-7 | — | 80A | 74A | Neil Callan | 6/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Sommelier (GB) won?
- Sommelier (GB) won 3 of 25 archived starts between 2023 and 2026, a strike rate of 12%. Placed 6 times in total (24% of starts).
- Who trains Sommelier (GB)?
- Sommelier (GB) is trained by Kieran P Cotter, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 4 October 2026.
- Who is Sommelier (GB)'s sire?
- Sommelier (GB) is by Due Diligence (USA) out of Champagne Queen (GB), whose sire is Showcasing.
- What going does Sommelier (GB) prefer?
- Sommelier (GB) has the best record on standard (aw) going: 2 wins from 9 starts (22.2%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Sommelier (GB)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 77, from the run on 4 October 2026. The highest on record is 99.
- What is Sommelier (GB)'s sire's record?
- Due Diligence (USA)'s progeny in our archive have won 10.3% of 2,543 runs since Jan 2008 (193 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Sommelier (GB)'s siblings?
- Out of Champagne Queen (GB), Sommelier (GB) has 1 other produce in our archive, 0 of them winners. As at Oct 2026.