Horse profile
Sons And Lovers (GB)
by Study Of Man (IRE) out of So In Love (GB) (Smart Strike)
17 runs · 11 courses · from Oct 2023
As at 25 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
3 wins · Longchamp (FR), Leopardstown & Newmarket
Last run 12 Sep 2026 · 2nd of 10
Last raced off OR 114
KTB Profile
Sons And Lovers (GB) is 3 from 17, including a Group 2 win. The biggest win we hold: the Radio FG - Prix Maurice de Nieuil at Longchamp (FR) (Jul 2026). Last raced off a career-high mark of 114.
Based on 17 archived runs · run-style from 10 commented runs since Sep 2024 · updated 25 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
OR at career high
- 3–17Wins / Runs
- 17.6%Strike rate
- 6 (35.3%)Placed
- +21.70£1 level staken=17 at SP
- 1.76Fair A/E n=17 · 1.55 incl. margin
- 114Highest OR
- 67dAvg 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 rating114At career-high mark
114
99–114
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 106
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 | 6 | 109A | 93.5 | 2 runs · 106 / 97 |
| Good to Firm | 6 | 105A | 74 | 1 run · — |
| Soft | 2 | 97C | 89.5 | — |
| Good to Soft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 11 | 109A | 88 | 2 runs · 105 / 96.5 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 2 | 96A | 89 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
| 6f – 7f | 1 | — | — | — |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 15 figures from 15 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 10 analysed runs since Sep 2024
- Led 4 (40%) · 1 win
- Prominent 2 (20%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 2 (20%) · 0 wins
- Held up 2 (20%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 14.5% of 1,161 runs since Jan 2008 (147 horses).
Strongest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 19.5% from 128. Weakest over 6f – 7f (all codes): 9.3% from 248.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | +52.2 | — |
| Good to Firm | 182 | 28 | 15.4% | +0.9 | 1 from 6 |
| Good | 276 | 43 | 15.6% | +1.1 | 1 from 7 |
| Good to Soft | 143 | 22 | 15.4% | +0.9 | 1 from 2 |
| Soft | 139 | 23 | 16.5% | +2 | 0 from 2 |
| Heavy | 46 | 4 | 8.7% | −5.8 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 372 | 46 | 12.4% | −2.1 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 18 | 3 | 16.7% | +2.2 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 248 | 23 | 9.3% | −5.2 | 1 from 1 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 331 | 51 | 15.4% | +0.9 | 0 from 2 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 399 | 58 | 14.5% | 0 | 1 from 12 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 128 | 25 | 19.5% | +5 | 1 from 2 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 31 | 8 | 25.8% | +11.3 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 6 | 0 | 0% | −14.5 | — |
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
So In Love (GB) (Smart Strike)
5 siblings in the archive, 3 winners — best of them Secret Of Love (GB) (1 win).
The wins came over 6f–1m6f; the highest grade won is Class 5 (Secret Of Love (GB)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secret Of Love (GB) | 9 | 1 | 1m | Class 5 |
| Stagiaire (GB) | 9 | 1 | 1m6f | Class 5 |
| Spring Day (GB) | 8 | 1 | 6f | Class 5 |
| Aeroplane Mode (GB) | 16 | 0 | — | — |
| Spice Of Life (GB) | 5 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 7 | 1 | 14% | −4.80 |
| Good to Firm | 6 | 1 | 17% | +28.00 |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.50 |
| Soft | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
| Class 4 | 1 | 1 | 100% | +33.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascot | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Newmarket | 3 | 1 | 33% | +31.00 |
| Leopardstown | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.20 |
| Curragh | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Leopardstown (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Longchamp (FR) | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.50 |
| Chester | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ayr | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Deauville (FR) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newbury | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sandown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 12 | 1 | 8% | −9.80 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.50 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 6f – 7f | 1 | 1 | 100% | +33.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Browne McMonagle | 4 | 2 | 50% | +0.70 |
| David Egan | 3 | 1 | 33% | +31.00 |
| Chris Hayes | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Hollie Doyle | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Oisin Murphy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Pierre-Charles Boudot | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ryan Moore | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Joe Fanning | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tom Marquand | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Luke Morris | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 15 | 2 | 13% | +21.20 |
| Tongue tie | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.50 |
| Cheekpieces | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 1 | 25% | −1.50 |
| 2025 | 5 | 1 | 20% | −2.80 |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 100% | +33.00 |
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 | ||||||||||
| 12 Sep 26+60d | Leopardstown (IRE) | World Pool Bet With The Tote Kilternan Stakes (Group 3) Sat handy behind front group - 4th at halfway - asked for effort in early straight - up to 3rd and driven a furlong out - moved into 2nd but only stayed on same speed to finish and held by winner | 2/10 | 2¼ | 10-0 | 114 | 88A | 103A | Oisin Murphy | 14/1 |
| 14 Jul 26+24d | Longchamp (FR) | Radio FG - Prix Maurice de Nieuil (Group 2) | 1/6 | 9-3 | 112 | — | — | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 6/4F | |
| 20 Jun 26+44d | Ascot | Hardwicke Stakes (Group 2) Handy early - slipped back through the pack before 2f gone - driven approaching final two furlongs and kept on same gear to finish 5th | 5/12 | 1½ | 9-3 | 111 | 105A | 101A | Pierre-Charles Boudot | 50/1 |
| 07 May 26+236d | Chester | Ladbrokes Ormonde Stakes (Group 3) Settled in the pack - closed on the front-runner with 2f left before needing urging - slipped to fourth into the last furlong - stayed on at one speed to finish fourth | 4/7 | 2½ | 9-7 | 112 | 106A | 97A | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 16/1 |
| 2025 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 13 Sep 25+37d | Leopardstown | CMG Group Stakes (Group 3) Set the early gallop - pressed for effort turning in - lost command with a furlong left - dropped to third and stayed on at one speed to finish | 3/9 | ½ | 9-12 | 110 | 77A | 104A | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 11/1 |
| 07 Aug 25+51d | Leopardstown | Tote Ballyroan Stakes (Group 3) Set the pace from the off - urged forward with two furlongs remaining - challenged hard inside the final furlong - kept finding more to win | 1/6 | 9-9 | 110 | 66A | 98B | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 6/5F | |
| 17 Jun 25+43d | Ascot | Wolferton Stakes (Listed) Set the pace - pressed after 1f and soon in front alone - collared over 2f out - dropped away towards finish to finish 5th | 5/16 | ½ | 9-5 | 110 | 96C | 97A | Ryan Moore | 11/2 |
| 05 May 25+23d | Curragh | Coolmore Stud City Of Troy Irish European Breeders Fund Mooresbridge Stakes (Group 2) Held up in 5th - driven early in the straight but unable to threaten leaders over a furlong out - stayed on steadily late to snatch 4th near the line | 4/6 | hd | 9-5 | 105 | 109A | 97B | Chris Hayes | 33/1 |
| 12 Apr 25+161d | Curragh | Tote.ie Alleged Stakes (Group 3) Held a midfield spot early - 5th at halfway before angling left and being asked for effort 2f out - stayed on strongly in the last furlong to claim 3rd | 3/7 | 3 | 9-5 | 105 | 91A | 92A | Chris Hayes | 20/1 |
| 2024 · 7 runs | ||||||||||
| 02 Nov 24+42d | Newmarket | German Group One Racecourses James Seymour Stakes (Listed) Settled just off the back markers - pushed along with over 2f to go - kept responding but outpaced inside the final furlong - finished fourth | 4/5 | nk | 9-3 | 105 | 97C | 91B | David Egan | 16/1 |
| 21 Sep 24+41d | Ayr | LiveScore Bet Doonside Cup Stakes (Listed) Went straight to the front - lost the advantage 9f out and stayed on the heels of the front pair - driven and faded fast with 2f left | 8/9 | 8 | 9-0 | 105 | 66C | 69C | Joe Fanning | 13/2 |
| 11 Aug 24+22d | Deauville (FR) | Prix Nureyev () (3yo) (Round Course) (Turf) | 2/9 | 3½ | 9-1 | — | — | — | Hollie Doyle | 11/1 |
| 20 Jul 24+30d | Newbury | Get Best Odds Guaranteed At BetVictor Stakes (Listed) (Registered As The Steventon Stakes) | 3/5 | hd | 8-13 | 103 | 60C | 88B | Hollie Doyle | 13/2 |
| 20 Jun 24+28d | Ascot | Hampton Court Stakes (Group 3) | 6/12 | 1¾ | 9-2 | 103 | 82A | 91A | Tom Marquand | 18/1 |
| 23 May 24+35d | Sandown | Chasemore Farm Stud Staff Heron Stakes (Listed) | 3/6 | ½ | 9-2 | 99 | 82B | 98B | David Egan | 9/1 |
| 18 Apr 24+194d | Newmarket | Bet365 Craven Stakes (Group 3) | 3/7 | 2¼ | 9-2 | — | 96A | 95A | Luke Morris | 28/1 |
| 2023 · 1 run | ||||||||||
| 07 Oct 23 | Newmarket | Virgin Bet Daily Price Boost Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) | 1/8 | 9-7 | — | 64A | 95A | David Egan | 33/1 | |
Quick answers
- How many races has Sons And Lovers won?
- Sons And Lovers (GB) won 3 of 17 archived starts between 2023 and 2026, a strike rate of 17.6%. Placed 6 times in total (35.3% of starts).
- Who trains Sons And Lovers?
- Sons And Lovers (GB) is trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 12 September 2026.
- Who is Sons And Lovers's sire?
- Sons And Lovers (GB) is by Study Of Man (IRE) out of So In Love (GB), whose sire is Smart Strike.
- What going does Sons And Lovers prefer?
- Sons And Lovers (GB) has the best record on good to firm going: 1 win from 6 starts (16.7%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Sons And Lovers's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 114, from the run on 12 September 2026. That is also the highest on record.
- What is Sons And Lovers's sire's record?
- Study Of Man (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 14.5% of 1,161 runs since Jan 2008 (147 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 19.5% from 128. Weakest over 6f – 7f (all codes): 9.3% from 248.
- Who are Sons And Lovers's siblings?
- Out of So In Love (GB), Sons And Lovers (GB) has 5 other produce in our archive, 3 of them winners. Most wins: Secret Of Love (GB) (1). Highest grade won: Class 5 (Secret Of Love (GB)). The wins came over 6f–1m6f. As at Oct 2026.