Sporty Jim (IRE)
Sporty Jim won his only race from 21 starts in the Class 4 Heidsieck Monopole Party Has Started Maiden Hurdle at Perth over 2m1f – 2m4f on good to soft in Apr 2022. The gelding, by Flemensfirth out of Ma Belle Amie, has not won since. Typically held up, he finished sixth of nine in mid-division at Worcester in Jul 2025 when last raced off OR 85, 32lb below his highest ever mark of 117.
- 1–21Wins / Runs
- 4.8%Strike rate
- 5 (23.8%)Placed
- −6.00£1 level staken=21 at SP
- 0.57Fair A/E n=21 · 0.49 incl. margin
- 117Highest OR
- 33dBetween runs (median)longest 577 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.
KTB Speed and Rating
Best recent Speed 126
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 5 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 6 | 149A | 120 | — |
| Soft | 4 | 120A | 107 | — |
| Heavy | 4 | 106C | 93.5 | — |
| Good | 3 | 119A | 115 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 5 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 6 | 126A | 107.5 | — |
| Over 3m | 5 | 149A | 120 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 3 | 114A | 105 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 3 | 105B | 75 | — |
Of 21 runs looked at, 4 have no figure: did not complete (4).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 17 figures from 21 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 9 analysed runs since Aug 2024
- Held up 5 (56%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 3 (33%) · 0 wins
- Led 1 (11%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Progeny in our archive have won 11.9% of 17,287 runs since Jan 2008 (1,595 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 38 | 0 | 0% | −11.9 | — |
| Good to Firm | 522 | 50 | 9.6% | −2.3 | — |
| Good | 4,057 | 443 | 10.9% | −1 | 0 from 4 |
| Good to Soft | 2,935 | 354 | 12.1% | +0.2 | 1 from 6 |
| Soft | 5,876 | 751 | 12.8% | +0.9 | 0 from 6 |
| Heavy | 3,817 | 449 | 11.8% | −0.1 | 0 from 5 |
| Standard (AW) | 42 | 2 | 4.8% | −7.1 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m – 1m1f | 2 | 0 | 0% | −11.9 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 25 | 1 | 4% | −7.9 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 4,486 | 548 | 12.2% | +0.3 | 0 from 3 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 6,082 | 724 | 11.9% | 0 | 1 from 4 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 5,260 | 623 | 11.8% | −0.1 | 0 from 9 |
| Over 3m | 1,432 | 153 | 10.7% | −1.2 | 0 from 5 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 5 Nov 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 Nate Of Spades (IRE) (2 wins).
The wins came over 2m–2m3½f; the highest grade won is Class 4 (Nate Of Spades (IRE)).
Family form: Nate Of Spades (IRE) won at Wetherby, 30 Oct 2026.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Of Spades (IRE) | 2 | 2 | 2m–2m3½f | Class 4 |
| Fortunate Soldier (IRE) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 6 | 1 | 17% | +9.00 |
| Soft | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Heavy | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Good | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | 15 | 1 | 7% | +0.00 |
| Class 5 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Class 3 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Worcester | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Uttoxeter | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Market Rasen | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Haydock | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Chepstow | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wincanton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wetherby | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Perth | 1 | 1 | 100% | +14.00 |
| Ayr | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| Over 3m | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 4 | 1 | 25% | +11.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A P Heskin | 5 | 1 | 20% | +10.00 |
| Beau Morgan | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Philip Armson | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Robert Dunne | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Charlie Hammond | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| James Best | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Harry Reed | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sean Bowen | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fergus Gregory | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Lewis Saunders | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Lewis Stones | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheekpieces | 12 | 0 | 0% | −12.00 |
| None | 9 | 1 | 11% | +6.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2024 | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2022 | 3 | 1 | 33% | +12.00 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 17 | 1 | 6% | −2.00 |
| Chase | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| NH Flat | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 07 Jul 25+30d | Worcester | Best Odds Guaranteed On dragonbet.co.uk Handicap Hurdle Settled in midfield early - travelling nicely approaching 3 out then pressed for effort before 2 out - fumbled that fence and faded from there | 6/9 | 2½ | 11-0 | 85 | 92A | 90A | Robert Dunne | 5/1 |
| 07 Jun 25+33d | Worcester | Give Us A Cheer Handicap Hurdle Settled midfield early - improved into contention from 3 out - drifted right 2 out and soon under pressure - jinked left approaching last to move into third - held that spot without extra late progress on the run-in | 3/9 | 12 | 10-5 | 87 | 126A | 100A | Robert Dunne | 7/1 |
| 05 May 25+85d | Warwick | Join Racing TV Now Handicap Hurdle Sent clear at start - fumbled over opening fence - lost command by 8th - pressed along and gave way before two out | 4/5 | 15 | 10-13 | 90 | 115C | 85C | Beau Morgan | 4/1 |
| 09 Feb 25+20d | Chepstow | Join Fitzdares At www.fitzdares.com Handicap Hurdle Held up towards the back - improved into it by the 8th before fading approaching 3 out - well held at the finish | 10/12 | 3¼ | 11-8 | 94 | 33C | 96C | James Best | 16/1 |
| 20 Jan 25+20d | Warwick | Love Warwick Chamber Of Trade Handicap Hurdle Held up at back throughout - never a factor - well beaten in 9th | 9/11 | 17 | 10-5 | 97 | 132C | 83C | Harry Reed | 16/1 |
| 2024 · 9 runs | ||||||||||
| 31 Dec 24+41d | Warwick | Poundland Handicap Hurdle Settled towards the back early - improved onto the pace three out before losing touch two out - dropped away late to finish fifth | 5/10 | 1¼ | 10-1 | 98 | 120A | 103A | Beau Morgan | 9/1 |
| 20 Nov 24+57d | Warwick | Welcombe Hills Vineyard Handicap Hurdle Settled off the pace early - untidy over 8th - made ground into the final stages - drifted right 2 out - stayed on to snatch 3rd near the line | 3/8 | 1¼ | 10-3 | 97 | 111B | 111A | Beau Morgan | 9/1 |
| 24 Sep 24+27d | Warwick | Molson Coors Handicap Hurdle (Div 2) Held up early - made headway from 8th - pushed along home turn - hampered 2 out then stayed on same speed to finish 4th | 4/7 | 1¾ | 11-3 | 100 | 149A | 109A | Philip Armson | 50/1 |
| 28 Aug 24+76d | Worcester | PJ Nicholls KGM Korea Genuinely Made Handicap Hurdle Settled towards rear - pressed for effort from 4th - eased out of contention before 3 out | PU/11 | — | 10-12 | 107 | — | — | Philip Armson | 33/1 |
| 13 Jun 24+18d | Worcester | FBC Manby Bowdler Handicap Hurdle | 6/10 | 13 | 10-0 | 112 | 119A | 96A | Philip Armson | 125/1 |
| 26 May 24+22d | Uttoxeter | QuinnBet Daily Free Bet Handicap Chase | PU/6 | — | 12-2 | 112 | — | — | Charlie Hammond | 66/1 |
| 04 May 24+58d | Uttoxeter | Adept GRP Cabinets Handicap Chase | PU/8 | — | 11-7 | 114 | — | — | Charlie Hammond | 20/1 |
| 07 Mar 24+30d | Wincanton | Wiltshire Air Ambulance Handicap Hurdle | 3/6 | 3¾ | 12-0 | 115 | 106C | 111B | Sean Bowen | 11/2 |
| 06 Feb 24+38d | Market Rasen | Weatherbys Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide Handicap Hurdle | 2/7 | 1½ | 11-7 | 113 | 109A | 122B | Fergus Gregory | 12/1 |
| 2023 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 30 Dec 23+42d | Haydock | Betfred Nifty 50 Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle | PU/6 | — | 11-4 | 115 | — | — | Lewis Saunders | 11/2 |
| 18 Nov 23+577d | Wetherby | Slingsby Gin Peak Cap & Pearls Handicap Hurdle | 5/10 | 2¼ | 10-12 | 117 | 105A | 109A | Lewis Stones | 18/1 |
| 2022 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 20 Apr 22+38d | Perth | Heidsieck Monopole 'Party Has Started' Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) | 1/10 | 11-6 | — | 114A | 133B | A P Heskin | 14/1 | |
| 13 Mar 22+26d | Warwick | Racing TV Profits Returned To Racing Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 3/8 | 1¼ | 11-0 | — | 75A | 113A | A P Heskin | 6/1 |
| 15 Feb 22+47d | Ayr | Virgin Bet Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) | 7/14 | 8 | 11-7 | — | 82C | 107A | A P Heskin | 16/1 |
| 2021 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 30 Dec 21+28d | Haydock | Raglan Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) | 3/7 | 11 | 11-0 | — | 75A | 110A | A P Heskin | 3/1 |
| 02 Dec 21 | Market Rasen | MansionBet Proud To Support British Racing Open Maiden NH Flat Race (GBB Race) | 4/14 | 1 | 11-4 | — | 105B | 120A | A P Heskin | 6/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Sporty Jim won?
- Sporty Jim (IRE) won 1 of 21 archived starts between 2021 and 2025, a strike rate of 4.8%. Placed 5 times in total (23.8% of starts).
- Who trained Sporty Jim?
- Sporty Jim (IRE) was trained by Rob Summers on the most recent run on record, at Worcester on 7 July 2025.
- Who is Sporty Jim's sire?
- Sporty Jim (IRE) is by Flemensfirth (USA) out of Ma Belle Amie (GB), whose sire is Oscar.
- What going does Sporty Jim prefer?
- Sporty Jim (IRE) has the best record on good to soft 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 Sporty Jim's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 85, from the run on 7 July 2025. The highest on record is 117.
- What is Sporty Jim's sire's record?
- Flemensfirth (USA)'s progeny in our archive have won 11.9% of 17,287 runs since Jan 2008 (1,595 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Sporty Jim's siblings?
- Out of Ma Belle Amie (GB), Sporty Jim (IRE) has 2 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Nate Of Spades (IRE) (2). Highest grade won: Class 4 (Nate Of Spades (IRE)). The wins came over 2m–2m3½f. As at Nov 2026.