Horse profile
Star Of Guiting (IRE)
by Vadamos (FR) out of Innisfree Dawn (IRE) (Yeats (IRE))
18 runs · 12 courses · from Oct 2024
As at 15 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
4 wins · Musselburgh, Market Rasen & Exeter
Last run 6 Nov 2026 · 5th of 7
Last raced off OR 117
KTB Profile
Star Of Guiting is a gelding who has won four of 18 starts on turf, all over 1m5f – 2m. He won the bet365 Scottish County Handicap Hurdle at Musselburgh in Jan 2026 off an official rating of 115 and the Virgin Bet Supports Safe Gambling Handicap Hurdle at the same course and trip later that month off 109, having earlier scored at Market Rasen and Exeter in novice company. He has won three times on good to soft ground. Aged 5 at his last run in Nov 2026, he finished fifth of seven at Aintree off an official rating of 117.
Based on 18 archived runs · run-style from 18 commented runs since Oct 2024 · updated 15 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
Typically held up
- 4–18Wins / Runs
- 22.2%Strike rate
- 7 (38.9%)Placed
- +7.50£1 level staken=18 at SP
- 1.58Fair A/E n=18 · 1.38 incl. margin
- 122Highest OR
- 30dBetween runs (median)longest 167 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 rating117↓ 5lb off peak
117
108–122
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 111
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 8 | 124C | 109 | 6 runs · 124 / 109 |
| Good | 4 | 128B | 101.5 | — |
| Soft | 3 | 101A | 93 | 1 run · — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 15 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 12 | 128B | 98 | 5 runs · 114 / 101 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 3 | 124C | 111 | 2 runs · 124 / 117.5 |
Of 18 runs looked at, 3 have no figure: did not complete (2) · not enough races on the card to set the day (under 4) (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 15 figures from 18 runs · as at 14 Nov 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 18 analysed runs since Oct 2024
- Held up 10 (56%) · 2 wins
- Mid-division 6 (33%) · 1 win
- Prominent 2 (11%) · 1 win
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 9.6% of 2,128 runs since May 2020 (227 horses).
Weakest on heavy going: 5.6% from 160.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −9.6 | — |
| Good to Firm | 137 | 15 | 10.9% | +1.3 | — |
| Good | 572 | 55 | 9.6% | 0 | 1 from 6 |
| Good to Soft | 357 | 39 | 10.9% | +1.3 | 3 from 8 |
| Soft | 474 | 44 | 9.3% | −0.3 | 0 from 4 |
| Heavy | 160 | 9 | 5.6% | −4 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 427 | 42 | 9.8% | +0.2 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 69 | 8 | 11.6% | +2 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 331 | 32 | 9.7% | +0.1 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 385 | 34 | 8.8% | −0.8 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 274 | 22 | 8% | −1.6 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 639 | 63 | 9.9% | +0.3 | 4 from 15 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 373 | 36 | 9.7% | +0.1 | 0 from 3 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 54 | 9 | 16.7% | +7.1 | — |
| Over 3m | 3 | 0 | 0% | −9.6 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since May 2020 · as at 14 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Innisfree Dawn (IRE) (Yeats (IRE))
3 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them Realistic Optimism (IRE) (2 wins).
The wins came over 2m–2m2½f; the highest grade won is Class 5 (Realistic Optimism (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Realistic Optimism (IRE) | 13 | 2 | 2m–2m2½f | Class 5 |
| Petrossian (IRE) | 5 | 1 | 2m½f | Class 5 |
| Fiery Robin (IRE) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 8 | 3 | 38% | +16.00 |
| Good | 6 | 1 | 17% | −4.50 |
| Soft | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | 8 | 2 | 25% | +0.00 |
| Class 2 | 5 | 1 | 20% | +4.00 |
| Class 3 | 3 | 1 | 33% | +5.50 |
| Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class 5 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musselburgh | 4 | 2 | 50% | +13.50 |
| Aintree | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Exeter | 2 | 1 | 50% | +4.50 |
| Perth | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Haydock | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sandown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kelso | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ludlow | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ascot | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Market Rasen | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.50 |
| Hereford | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newbury | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 15 | 4 | 27% | +10.50 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Nichol | 7 | 1 | 14% | +1.50 |
| Jamie Brace | 5 | 2 | 40% | +3.00 |
| Sam Twiston-Davies | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Theo Gillard | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| William Maggs | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sean Quinlan | 1 | 1 | 100% | +8.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 16 | 4 | 25% | +9.50 |
| Hood | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tongue tie | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 2 | 25% | +9.50 |
| 2025 | 7 | 1 | 14% | −5.50 |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | 33% | +3.50 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 16 | 4 | 25% | +9.50 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 8 runs | ||||||||||
| 06 Nov 26+22d | Aintree | Read Meg Nicholls' Blog At betmgm.co.uk Handicap Hurdle Race settled at the back but within reach - urged 2 out and found little after the last - faded close home to finish 5th | 5/7 | 2½ | 10-10 | 117 | 111A | 124B | Craig Nichol | 7/1 |
| 15 Oct 26+159d | Perth | Every Irish Race Live On RacingTV Handicap Hurdle Race Settled at the back and quickly three lengths adrift - clumsy jumping at the 2nd - made a little ground 3 out - struggled to keep up after 2 out and finished well behind after the last | 6/9 | 11 | 11-13 | 119 | 101A | 119A | Craig Nichol | 11/2 |
| 09 May 26+29d | Haydock | Pertemps Network Swinton Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Held up in the pack early - improved place approaching four out then driven from three out - unable to close from there | 7/16 | 3½ | 10-8 | 121 | — | 126A | Theo Gillard | 20/1 |
| 10 Apr 26+21d | Aintree | Debenhams Handicap Hurdle (Conditional Jockeys/Amateur Riders) (GBB Race) Hesitant break from the stalls - held towards the back - made steady headway 3 out - pressed for effort after 2 out - kept to a single gear on the run-in - eighth at the line | 8/21 | nse | 11-0 | 121 | 78B | 128A | William Maggs | 22/1 |
| 20 Mar 26+13d | Musselburgh | Racing Post+ Subscription Go North Sea Pigeon Hurdle Series Final (Handicap Hurdle) (GBB Race) Settled at the back - moved into contention after 3 out - hit the front at the last before immediately giving way - faded in the run-in to finish 5th | 5/14 | 2¾ | 12-0 | 121 | 124C | 133A | Craig Nichol | 4/1F |
| 07 Mar 26+35d | Sandown | Betfair Imperial Cup Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Held up towards the back - urged forward approaching 2 out - faded rapidly and was pulled up | PU/18 | — | 10-11 | 122 | — | — | Craig Nichol | 25/1 |
| 31 Jan 26+30d | Musselburgh | bet365 Scottish County Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Settled off the pace early - made smooth progress from three out - moved into third approaching two out looking comfortable - hit the front close to the last - stayed on to score | 1/10 | 10-2 | 115 | 95B | 129A | Sean Quinlan | 8/1 | |
| 01 Jan 26+34d | Musselburgh | Virgin Bet Supports Safe Gambling Handicap Hurdle Settled towards the back early - still travelling nicely into contention 2 out - pushed through the gap to draw level approaching last then asserted and stayed on strongly to win | 1/9 | 11-0 | 109 | 114B | 124A | Craig Nichol | 15/2 | |
| 2025 · 7 runs | ||||||||||
| 28 Nov 25+34d | Musselburgh | Badachro Hydro Handicap Hurdle Settled at the back early - moved through the field after 3 out - forced into second before 2 out - pressed the front-runner up the straight but couldn't get on terms | 2/9 | 4¾ | 11-12 | 108 | 107A | 130A | Craig Nichol | 25/1 |
| 25 Oct 25+167d | Kelso | Midburn Construction Ltd Handicap Hurdle Settled off the pace early - lost jockey at 3rd | UR/11 | — | 11-11 | 108 | — | — | Craig Nichol | 22/1 |
| 11 May 25+42d | Ludlow | Welsh Guards Association Handicap Hurdle Settled midfield in the early stages - moved into third four out - driven out after two out and stayed on same gait to finish third | 3/8 | 2 | 12-0 | 110 | 128B | 127A | Sam Twiston-Davies | 7/1 |
| 30 Mar 25+14d | Ascot | Sodexo Live! Juvenile Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Settled towards the back early - moved through nicely on the outer approaching 3 out before being pressed and losing ground 2 out - stayed on at one speed from the final fence to finish fourth | 4/8 | nk | 10-7 | 112 | 109B | 114A | Jamie Brace | 17/2 |
| 16 Mar 25+21d | Market Rasen | Join Racing TV Now EBF Junior 'National Hunt' Hurdle (GBB Race) Sat close up behind the pacesetter early and pulling hard - shared the front three out - went clear two out travelling strongly - held a slim advantage under hands and heels - stayed on well to score | 1/3 | 11-2 | 112 | 66C | 112C | Jamie Brace | 1/2F | |
| 23 Feb 25+39d | Hereford | Download The Star Sports App EBF Junior 'National Hunt' Hurdle (GBB Race) Settled off the pace mid-pack - close to the front group two out and going nicely approaching the last - pressed for effort but faded on the run-in to finish third | 3/5 | ½ | 11-2 | 112 | 93C | 129B | Jamie Brace | 7/4F |
| 15 Jan 25+27d | Newbury | Grosvenor Sport Win Rewards Every Day EBF Junior 'National Hunt' Hurdle (GBB Race) Settled off the pace early - made smooth progress from the 5th - shared the advantage 2 out - moved in front before the last - pressed again inside the final furlong and stayed on to finish 2nd | 2/7 | 2¼ | 11-2 | — | 85B | 133B | Jamie Brace | 9/2 |
| 2024 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 19 Dec 24+40d | Exeter | Southwest Rail Solutions EBF Junior 'National Hunt' Hurdle (GBB Race) Held up early - clumsy at the second - moved through steadily to loom up outside 3 out - went to front soon after and opened up despite a slight stumble over the last - kept on under driving to win | 1/5 | 10-7 | — | 75C | 126B | Jamie Brace | 11/2 | |
| 09 Nov 24+18d | Aintree | BoyleSports Lengthen The Odds 'Junior' NH Flat Race (GBB Race) Held up at the back - roused over 2f out and edged into 4th before the final furlong - unable to close on the front pack | 4/8 | 3¼ | 11-0 | — | 94A | 108A | Sam Twiston-Davies | 12/1 |
| 22 Oct 24 | Exeter | South West '3 Yrs Old' 'Junior' NH Flat Race (GBB Race) Sat handy behind the front group - lost ground with two furlongs left - dropped away steadily to finish well behind in 12th | 12/12 | hd | 11-0 | — | 118A | 102A | Sam Twiston-Davies | 9/4F |
Quick answers
- How many races has Star Of Guiting won?
- Star Of Guiting (IRE) won 4 of 18 archived starts between 2024 and 2026, a strike rate of 22.2%. Placed 7 times in total (38.9% of starts).
- Who trains Star Of Guiting?
- Star Of Guiting (IRE) is trained by Ewan Whillans, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 6 November 2026.
- Who is Star Of Guiting's sire?
- Star Of Guiting (IRE) is by Vadamos (FR) out of Innisfree Dawn (IRE), whose sire is Yeats (IRE).
- What going does Star Of Guiting prefer?
- Star Of Guiting (IRE) has the best record on good to soft going: 3 wins from 8 starts (37.5%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Star Of Guiting's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 117, from the run on 6 November 2026. The highest on record is 122.
- What is Star Of Guiting's sire's record?
- Vadamos (FR)'s progeny in our archive have won 9.6% of 2,128 runs since May 2020 (227 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on heavy going: 5.6% from 160.
- Who are Star Of Guiting's siblings?
- Out of Innisfree Dawn (IRE), Star Of Guiting (IRE) has 3 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: Realistic Optimism (IRE) (2). Highest grade won: Class 5 (Realistic Optimism (IRE)). The wins came over 2m–2m2½f. As at Nov 2026.