Horse profile
Staffordshire Knot (IRE)
by Shantou (USA) out of Ned's Joy (IRE) (Oscar)
19 runs · 13 courses · from Nov 2023
As at 15 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
5 wins · 5 courses
Beaten favourite LTO
Last run 4 May 2026 · 6th of 6
KTB Profile
Staffordshire Knot is a gelding who has won five of 19 starts on turf. He gained his biggest success in the Grade 2 William Hill Boyne Hurdle at Navan in Feb 2026 over 2m5f – 3m on heavy ground, one of four wins on heavy. Three of those wins came over 2m5f – 3m. Typically held up, he finished sixth of six as beaten favourite at Down Royal in May 2026 in the Club Orange Beginners Chase.
Based on 19 archived runs · run-style from 12 commented runs since Nov 2024 · updated 15 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
Typically prominent
OR at career high
- 5–19Wins / Runs
- 26.3%Strike rate
- 11 (57.9%)Placed
- −4.00£1 level staken=19 at SP
- 1.33Fair A/E n=19 · 1.14 incl. margin
- 152Highest OR
- 30dBetween runs (median)longest 211 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.
Official rating152At career-high mark
152
137–152
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 123
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 15 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy | 7 | 152C | 117 | 4 runs · 152 / 121.5 |
| Soft | 7 | 142A | 101 | — |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 142B | 121.5 | — |
| Good | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 15 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 8 | 152C | 121.5 | 4 runs · 152 / 121.5 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 6 | 123B | 100 | 1 run · — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2 | 76B | 65 | — |
| Over 3m | 1 | — | — | — |
Of 19 runs looked at, 2 have no figure: did not complete (2).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 17 figures from 19 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 12 analysed runs since Nov 2024
- Prominent 8 (67%) · 3 wins
- Held up 2 (17%) · 0 wins
- Led 1 (8%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 1 (8%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Shantou (USA)
Progeny in our archive have won 13.6% of 7,849 runs since Feb 2008 (539 horses).
Strongest on good to firm going: 20.3% from 158.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 2 | 1 | 50% | +36.4 | — |
| Good to Firm | 158 | 32 | 20.3% | +6.7 | — |
| Good | 2,302 | 313 | 13.6% | 0 | 0 from 2 |
| Good to Soft | 1,441 | 177 | 12.3% | −1.3 | 0 from 2 |
| Soft | 2,612 | 363 | 13.9% | +0.3 | 1 from 8 |
| Heavy | 1,283 | 178 | 13.9% | +0.3 | 4 from 7 |
| Standard (AW) | 51 | 5 | 9.8% | −3.8 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 3 | 0 | 0% | −13.6 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 11 | 0 | 0% | −13.6 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 62 | 6 | 9.7% | −3.9 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2,031 | 276 | 13.6% | 0 | 1 from 2 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 2,721 | 380 | 14% | +0.4 | 1 from 7 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 2,351 | 335 | 14.2% | +0.6 | 3 from 9 |
| Over 3m | 670 | 72 | 10.7% | −2.9 | 0 from 1 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Feb 2008 · as at 14 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Ned's Joy (IRE) (Oscar)
3 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Panhandle Slim (IRE) (1 win).
The wins came over 2m4f; the highest grade won is Class 4 (Panhandle Slim (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panhandle Slim (IRE) | 8 | 1 | 2m4f | Class 4 |
| Spice Diva (IRE) | 9 | 0 | — | — |
| Ned's Escape (IRE) | 5 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 8 | 1 | 13% | −6.47 |
| Heavy | 7 | 4 | 57% | +6.47 |
| Good | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Class 2 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairyhouse | 3 | 1 | 33% | +0.25 |
| Down Royal | 2 | 1 | 50% | −0.47 |
| Cheltenham | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Punchestown | 2 | 1 | 50% | +4.50 |
| Naas | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Navan | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.10 |
| Gowran Park | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Clonmel | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.62 |
| Huntingdon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Leopardstown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Aintree | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thurles | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cork | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 9 | 3 | 33% | +1.22 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 7 | 1 | 14% | −5.47 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2 | 1 | 50% | +1.25 |
| Over 3m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Kennedy | 5 | 2 | 40% | −1.37 |
| Sam Ewing | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Carl Millar | 4 | 2 | 50% | +4.12 |
| James Smith | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Danny Gilligan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jack Tudor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr H C Swan | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.25 |
| Jordan Gainford | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blinkers | 9 | 3 | 33% | +1.22 |
| Cheekpieces | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| None | 4 | 2 | 50% | +0.78 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 1 | 25% | −1.90 |
| 2025 | 6 | 2 | 33% | +2.12 |
| 2024 | 8 | 2 | 25% | −3.22 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 15 | 4 | 27% | −3.25 |
| Chase | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| NH Flat | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.25 |
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 May 26+53d | Down Royal | Club Orange Beginners Chase Nudged into contention early and soon up with the pace - shared the front 1st - drifted right - error and lost the advantage 3rd - untidy at the fences thereafter - blundered 6th and quickly back to 3rd - driven and fell away to the back 3 out - well held in 6th | 6/6 | 5½ | 11-7 | — | 91C | 103C | James Smith | 4/5F |
| 12 Mar 26+32d | Cheltenham | Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Drifted right at the obstacles from the off - travelled with the front group - veered markedly off line 3 out and fell behind - under pressure before 2 out and eased away before last as chances faded | PU/24 | — | 12-0 | 152 | — | — | Jack Kennedy | 14/1 |
| 08 Feb 26+17d | Navan | William Hill Boyne Hurdle (Grade 2) Settled in second early - small error 7th - clean leap to share the front 3 out - back to second and lost momentum briefly 2 out - driven up to challenge before last - edged in front near the line and stayed on strongly to win | 1/6 | 11-3 | 147 | 117B | 141B | Jack Kennedy | 11/10F | |
| 22 Jan 26+51d | Gowran Park | John Mulhern Galmoy Hurdle (Grade 2) Went straight to front - held a length in hand at halfway - challenged hard from 2 out and drawn level approaching final fence - shaken up but overtaken on run-in and couldn't fight back | 2/6 | ½ | 11-3 | 147 | 94B | 147B | Danny Gilligan | 9/4F |
| 2025 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 02 Dec 25+9d | Clonmel | Jim Strang & Sons Kilsheelan (Peugeot) Hurdle Held 2nd behind the prominent front runner - moved up before the 9th - hit the front approaching the straight and pulled away - stayed on strongly on the run-in to win with plenty in hand | 1/5 | 10-9 | 147 | 126C | 139B | Carl Millar | 8/13F | |
| 23 Nov 25+14d | Punchestown | Pertemps Network Group Handicap Hurdle (Qualifier) Sat close to pace early - slipped to 3rd then 4th - couldn't get on terms from 7th - moved into 2nd 3 out - improved position 2 out - hit front before last and kept on strongly to win | 1/9 | 11-7 | 140 | 152C | 152B | Carl Millar | 11/2 | |
| 09 Nov 25+202d | Naas | SIS Brown Lad Handicap Hurdle (Listed) Handy early - moved into second before fading to sixth - hit front before 4 out - challenged 2 out - shaken off soon after - slipped to third before last but stayed on well to finish | 3/14 | nk | 11-7 | 137 | 123B | 146A | Carl Millar | 22/1 |
| 21 Apr 25+40d | Fairyhouse | Rathbarry & Glenview Studs Hurdle (Grade 2) Driven up early behind the pacesetter - disputing second at halfway - fourth and pressed for effort approaching the straight - lost touch with two out after an untidy jump and had nothing left to offer | 9/10 | 7 | 11-3 | 139 | 99A | 118A | Sam Ewing | 25/1 |
| 12 Mar 25+48d | Cheltenham | Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Sluggish leaving stalls - stumbled at 1st and struggling from the back - error and driven along 5th - kept trying but always held | 9/26 | ¾ | 11-4 | 143 | 142B | 143A | Sam Ewing | 40/1 |
| 23 Jan 25+26d | Huntingdon | Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Drifted right at fences early - held up at the back of the field - dropped away 4 out and finished well beaten | 10/10 | 3¼ | 12-0 | 143 | 116C | 123C | Jack Tudor | 7/1 |
| 2024 · 8 runs | ||||||||||
| 28 Dec 24+12d | Leopardstown | Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle (Qualifier) Settled midfield early - hit the 7th and again two out under pressure - unable to close in seventh approaching the last - stayed on same gear to finish fifth | 5/20 | ½ | 11-4 | 140 | 101B | 145A | Carl Millar | 14/1 |
| 16 Dec 24+16d | Naas | Bar One Racing '100% Acca Boost On Self Service Terminals' Beginners Chase Shared the running early and drifted right at the fences - lost top spot to sit third from halfway to 3 out - pressed for effort but couldn't close - well held late finishing sixth | 6/12 | 2¾ | 11-12 | — | 32B | 127A | Sam Ewing | 8/1 |
| 30 Nov 24+211d | Fairyhouse | SIS Beginners Chase Sat close to the front pair - drifted right at the opening fence - untidy over the 9th - up in 4th 3 out - pushed along and lost touch with the leading pair - left in second at the last but unable to threaten the winner - stayed on without finding extra | 2/13 | 12 | 11-12 | — | 77B | 133A | Sam Ewing | 17/2 |
| 03 May 24+20d | Punchestown | Alanna Homes Champion Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) | PU/6 | — | 11-12 | 140 | — | — | Jack Kennedy | 25/1 |
| 13 Apr 24+51d | Aintree | Turners Mersey Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) | 2/8 | 7½ | 11-7 | — | 101A | 142A | Sam Ewing | 20/1 |
| 22 Feb 24+30d | Thurles | BoyleSports Michael Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle (Grade 3) | 2/6 | 4 | 11-0 | — | 142A | 134B | Jack Kennedy | 8/11F |
| 23 Jan 24+22d | Down Royal | Molson Coors Beverage Company Maiden Hurdle | 1/11 | 11-12 | — | 115A | 144A | Jack Kennedy | 8/15F | |
| 01 Jan 24+36d | Fairyhouse | Jump Into January At Fairyhouse (Pro/Am) Flat Race | 1/7 | 11-9 | — | 54A | 127B | Mr H C Swan | 9/4 | |
| 2023 · 1 run | ||||||||||
| 26 Nov 23 | Cork | I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Maiden Hurdle | 3/17 | 2¼ | 11-12 | — | 76B | 138A | Jordan Gainford | 12/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Staffordshire Knot won?
- Staffordshire Knot (IRE) won 5 of 19 archived starts between 2023 and 2026, a strike rate of 26.3%. Placed 11 times in total (57.9% of starts).
- Who trains Staffordshire Knot?
- Staffordshire Knot (IRE) is trained by Gordon Elliott, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 4 May 2026.
- Who is Staffordshire Knot's sire?
- Staffordshire Knot (IRE) is by Shantou (USA) out of Ned's Joy (IRE), whose sire is Oscar.
- What going does Staffordshire Knot prefer?
- Staffordshire Knot (IRE) has the best record on heavy going: 4 wins from 7 starts (57.1%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Staffordshire Knot's official rating?
- Staffordshire Knot (IRE)'s highest official rating on record is 152.
- What is Staffordshire Knot's sire's record?
- Shantou (USA)'s progeny in our archive have won 13.6% of 7,849 runs since Feb 2008 (539 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on good to firm going: 20.3% from 158.
- Who are Staffordshire Knot's siblings?
- Out of Ned's Joy (IRE), Staffordshire Knot (IRE) has 3 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Panhandle Slim (IRE) (1). Highest grade won: Class 4 (Panhandle Slim (IRE)). The wins came over 2m4f. As at Nov 2026.