Spanish Optimist (IRE)
Spanish Optimist (IRE) is 2 from 22. Hasn't won since Jul 2014. Both wins came on good or faster ground (0 from 3 on softer). Last raced off 44, 71lb below the career-high mark.
- 2–22Wins / Runs
- 9.1%Strike rate
- 3 (13.6%)Placed
- −6.12£1 level staken=22 at SP
- 1.19Fair A/E n=22 · 1.06 incl. margin
- 115Highest OR
- 114dAvg 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.
KTB Speed and Rating
Best recent Speed —
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 →
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 28 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 2 | 95C | 77.5 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 28 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 2 | 95C | 77.5 | — |
Of 10 runs looked at, 8 have no figure: obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (5) · did not complete (3).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 2 figures from 10 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 is derived from in-running commentary, which our data provider does not supply for this horse's races.
Pedigree intelligence
Progeny in our archive have won 8.6% of 2,742 runs since Jan 2008 (216 horses).
Strongest at trips beyond 3m (all codes): 11.9% from 143.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 21 | 3 | 14.3% | +5.7 | — |
| Good to Firm | 271 | 25 | 9.2% | +0.6 | 0 from 1 |
| Good | 843 | 78 | 9.3% | +0.7 | 2 from 18 |
| Good to Soft | 402 | 34 | 8.5% | −0.1 | 0 from 1 |
| Soft | 619 | 40 | 6.5% | −2.1 | 0 from 2 |
| Heavy | 301 | 30 | 10% | +1.4 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 285 | 25 | 8.8% | +0.2 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 76 | 7 | 9.2% | +0.6 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 185 | 12 | 6.5% | −2.1 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 259 | 16 | 6.2% | −2.4 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 169 | 16 | 9.5% | +0.9 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 641 | 49 | 7.6% | −1 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 729 | 67 | 9.2% | +0.6 | 1 from 5 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 540 | 51 | 9.4% | +0.8 | 1 from 16 |
| Over 3m | 143 | 17 | 11.9% | +3.3 | 0 from 1 |
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
2 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Rockys Choice (IRE) (5 wins).
The wins came over 7f–2m1f; the highest grade won is Class 5 (Rockys Choice (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockys Choice (IRE) | 35 | 5 | 7f–2m1f | Class 5 |
| Alright Jock (IRE) | 9 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 18 | 2 | 11% | −2.12 |
| Soft | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Good to Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Good to Soft | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 5 | 15 | 1 | 7% | −12.12 |
| Class 4 | 6 | 1 | 17% | +7.00 |
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uttoxeter | 7 | 2 | 29% | +8.88 |
| Fontwell | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Worcester | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Ffos Las | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Stratford | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Market Rasen | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Newton Abbot | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Exeter | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Taunton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 16 | 1 | 6% | −3.00 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 5 | 1 | 20% | −2.12 |
| Over 3m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Johnson | 5 | 2 | 40% | +10.88 |
| Lee Edwards | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Ian Popham | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Michael Byrne | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Daryl Jacob | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Dave Crosse | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Sean Houlihan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| James Best | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Conor O'Farrell | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Richard Killoran | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Tongue tie | 7 | 2 | 29% | +8.88 |
| Visor | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Blinkers | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2014 | 5 | 1 | 20% | −2.12 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2012 | 2 | 1 | 50% | +11.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 18 | 1 | 6% | −15.12 |
| Hurdle | 4 | 1 | 25% | +9.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 07 Oct 18+46d | Uttoxeter | Marston's Kaltenberg Handicap Chase | UR/11 | — | 10-0 | 44 | — | — | Lee Edwards | 100/1 |
| 22 Aug 18+47d | Worcester | All Weather Pool Handicap Hurdle | 11/15 | 7 | 10-0 | 44 | 95C | 70C | Lee Edwards | 200/1 |
| 06 Jul 18+62d | Newton Abbot | Betfair Thank You Racing Staff Selling Handicap Hurdle | 9/16 | nk | 10-0 | 44 | — | 74A | Lee Edwards | 100/1 |
| 05 May 18+198d | Uttoxeter | bet365 Handicap Chase | PU/11 | — | 9-9 | 60 | — | — | Sean Houlihan | 40/1 |
| 2017 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 19 Oct 17+31d | Uttoxeter | Marston's Saddle Tank Handicap Chase | 5/9 | 26 | 10-0 | 60 | — | 63C | James Best | 100/1 |
| 18 Sep 17+95d | Worcester | R & A Mason Electrical And Heating Handicap Chase (Div 1) | 8/10 | 5 | 10-0 | 67 | 60C | 69C | Conor O'Farrell | 100/1 |
| 15 Jun 17+18d | Fontwell | Liberty Leasing SME Finance Handicap Chase | PU/9 | — | 10-1 | 75 | — | — | Ian Popham | 22/1 |
| 28 May 17+49d | Fontwell | RaceBets.com Racing From 40 Countries Handicap Chase | PU/7 | — | 10-8 | 79 | — | — | Ian Popham | 25/1 |
| 09 Apr 17+176d | Ffos Las | Trustmark Design & Print Selling Chase | PU/5 | — | 11-2 | 79 | — | — | Ian Popham | 50/1 |
| 2016 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 15 Oct 16+97d | Stratford | Toteswinger Three Ways To Win Handicap Chase | PU/8 | — | 11-1 | 86 | — | — | Daryl Jacob | 10/1 |
| 10 Jul 16+33d | Stratford | Peugeot Citroen Handicap Chase | PU/16 | — | 11-0 | 88 | — | — | Dave Crosse | 22/1 |
| 07 Jun 16+47d | Fontwell | Rabbit And Dowling Plant Hire Handicap Chase | 4/9 | 4½ | 11-5 | 91 | — | 101B | Dave Crosse | 12/1 |
| 21 Apr 16+608d | Exeter | Otter Brewery 25 Years Handicap Chase | 5/12 | 7 | 11-6 | 94 | — | 97A | Daryl Jacob | 20/1 |
| 2014 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 22 Aug 14+37d | Ffos Las | CP Hire Handicap Chase | PU/7 | — | 11-4 | 102 | — | — | Richard Johnson | 7/4F |
| 16 Jul 14+8d | Uttoxeter | 32Red Novices' Handicap Chase | 3/11 | 1 | 11-13 | 93 | — | 112A | Richard Johnson | 4/1 |
| 08 Jul 14+78d | Uttoxeter | 32Red.com Novices' Handicap Chase | 1/7 | 11-7 | 93 | — | 119B | Richard Johnson | 15/8F | |
| 21 Apr 14+28d | Market Rasen | Keith Sharpe Memorial Handicap Chase | 4/4 | 32 | 11-0 | 102 | — | 80C | Michael Byrne | 9/2 |
| 24 Mar 14+109d | Taunton | Bathwick Tyres Novices' Handicap Chase | PU/7 | — | 11-11 | 108 | — | — | Richard Johnson | 9/2 |
| 2013 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 05 Dec 13+60d | Market Rasen | Emerald Green Feeds Novices' Limited Handicap Chase | PU/7 | — | 10-11 | 115 | — | — | Michael Byrne | 25/1 |
| 06 Oct 13+511d | Uttoxeter | Kalahari King Beginners' Chase | 6/6 | 47 | 11-1 | — | — | 99C | Michael Byrne | 40/1 |
| 2012 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 13 May 12+52d | Uttoxeter | Banner Marquees 'national Hunt' Novices' Hurdle | 1/6 | 10-13 | — | — | 116B | Richard Johnson | 12/1 | |
| 22 Mar 12 | Fontwell | Rossetts Mercedes-benz Commercials Novices' Hurdle | 4/9 | 51 | 11-1 | — | — | 91C | Richard Killoran | 20/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Spanish Optimist won?
- Spanish Optimist (IRE) won 2 of 22 archived starts between 2012 and 2018, a strike rate of 9.1%. Placed 3 times in total (13.6% of starts).
- Who trained Spanish Optimist?
- Spanish Optimist (IRE) was trained by Sarah Robinson on the most recent run on record, at Uttoxeter on 7 October 2018.
- Who is Spanish Optimist's sire?
- Spanish Optimist (IRE) is by Indian Danehill (IRE) out of La Traviata (GB), whose sire is Spectrum.
- What going does Spanish Optimist prefer?
- Spanish Optimist (IRE) has the best record on good going: 2 wins from 18 starts (11.1%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Spanish Optimist's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 44, from the run on 7 October 2018. The highest on record is 115.
- What is Spanish Optimist's sire's record?
- Indian Danehill (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 8.6% of 2,742 runs since Jan 2008 (216 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest at trips beyond 3m (all codes): 11.9% from 143.
- Who are Spanish Optimist's siblings?
- Out of La Traviata (GB), Spanish Optimist (IRE) has 2 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Rockys Choice (IRE) (5). Highest grade won: Class 5 (Rockys Choice (IRE)). The wins came over 7f–2m1f. As at Oct 2026.