Steel Blue (GB)
Steel Blue (GB) is 6 from 78. Hasn't won since Aug 2009. All 6 wins have come on turf — 0 from 7 on the all-weather. Last raced off 48, 48lb below the career-high mark.
- 6–78Wins / Runs
- 7.7%Strike rate
- 17 (21.8%)Placed
- −42.12£1 level staken=78 at SP
- 0.98Fair A/E n=78 · 0.82 incl. margin
- 96Highest OR
- 14dBetween runs (median)longest 187 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
No KTB Speed figures for this horse. The engine scores GB and Irish racing from Oct 2016; runs elsewhere, or earlier, have no figure.
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 0 figures from 0 runs · 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 6.9% of 1,220 runs since Jan 2008 (86 horses).
Strongest on standard (aw) going: 11% from 317. Weakest on good to firm going: 3.9% from 204. Strongest over 1m2f – 1m4f (all codes): 10.4% from 135. Weakest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 3.1% from 293.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 34 | 3 | 8.8% | +1.9 | — |
| Good to Firm | 204 | 8 | 3.9% | −3 | 2 from 24 |
| Good | 281 | 18 | 6.4% | −0.5 | 1 from 19 |
| Good to Soft | 124 | 6 | 4.8% | −2.1 | 1 from 14 |
| Soft | 168 | 9 | 5.4% | −1.5 | 2 from 8 |
| Heavy | 92 | 5 | 5.4% | −1.5 | 0 from 6 |
| Standard (AW) | 317 | 35 | 11% | +4.1 | 0 from 7 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 70 | 6 | 8.6% | +1.7 | 1 from 9 |
| 6f – 7f | 335 | 31 | 9.3% | +2.4 | 5 from 69 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 130 | 6 | 4.6% | −2.3 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 135 | 14 | 10.4% | +3.5 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 293 | 9 | 3.1% | −3.8 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 156 | 10 | 6.4% | −0.5 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 89 | 6 | 6.7% | −0.2 | — |
| Over 3m | 12 | 2 | 16.7% | +9.8 | — |
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
8 siblings in the archive, 8 winners — best of them Memphis Man (GB) (14 wins).
The wins came over 5f–7f; the highest grade won is Group 3 (Mood Music (GB)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Man (GB) | 181 | 14 | 5f–7f | Class 4 |
| Yorkshire Blue (GB) | 68 | 8 | 6f–7f | Class 4 |
| Mood Music (GB) | 31 | 2 | 5f | Group 3 |
| Reqaaba (GB) | 7 | 2 | 5f–6f | Class 4 |
| The Long Game (GB) | 4 | 1 | 6f | Class 3 |
| Latch Onto Blue (GB) | 5 | 1 | 5f | Class 5 |
| Angel Song (GB) | 5 | 1 | 6f | Class 5 |
| Essential (GB) | 35 | 1 | 7f | Class 6 |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 24 | 2 | 8% | −10.50 |
| Good | 19 | 1 | 5% | −12.00 |
| Good to Soft | 14 | 1 | 7% | −11.62 |
| Soft | 8 | 2 | 25% | +5.00 |
| Standard (AW) | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Heavy | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 5 | 25 | 1 | 4% | −19.50 |
| Class 4 | 22 | 3 | 14% | −2.62 |
| Class 3 | 13 | 1 | 8% | −6.00 |
| Class 2 | 13 | 0 | 0% | −13.00 |
| Class 6 | 5 | 1 | 20% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thirsk | 9 | 2 | 22% | +1.38 |
| Ripon | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Ayr | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Beverley | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| York | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Haydock | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Newmarket | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Hamilton | 4 | 1 | 25% | +0.00 |
| Newcastle | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Doncaster | 4 | 1 | 25% | +1.50 |
| Southwell (AW) | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Epsom Downs | 3 | 2 | 67% | +13.00 |
| Pontefract | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Redcar | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Nottingham | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Newmarket (July) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Carlisle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Southwell | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Catterick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 69 | 5 | 7% | −37.12 |
| Under 6f | 9 | 1 | 11% | −5.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayley Turner | 16 | 3 | 19% | +8.00 |
| Michael Stainton | 14 | 0 | 0% | −14.00 |
| Tony Culhane | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Amy Ryan | 7 | 1 | 14% | −3.00 |
| Paul Mulrennan | 5 | 2 | 40% | +2.88 |
| J-P Guillambert | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Dean McKeown | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Alan Munro | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| K Shea | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Kelly Harrison | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Natalia Gemelova | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Michael Hills | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jimmy Quinn | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Royston Ffrench | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| William Buick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| David Probert | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Seb Sanders | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Dale Gibson | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Brian Reilly | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Shane Kelly | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 57 | 3 | 5% | −33.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 20 | 3 | 15% | −8.12 |
| Visor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 15 | 1 | 7% | −11.00 |
| 2008 | 16 | 2 | 13% | −8.12 |
| 2007 | 15 | 1 | 7% | −7.00 |
| 2006 | 15 | 1 | 7% | −8.00 |
| 2005 | 17 | 1 | 6% | −8.00 |
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 | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 · 15 runs | |||||||||
| 17 Nov 09+5d | Southwell (AW) | Play At pokerinvenice.com Handicap (Div 1) | 8/12 | 4½ | 8-1 | 48 | 44A | Amy Ryan | 11/1 |
| 12 Nov 09+42d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Wolverhampton Hospitality - A Pleasure Claiming Stakes | 7/8 | nk | 8-6 | 48 | 50C | Michael Stainton | 40/1 |
| 01 Oct 09+21d | Ayr | Victor Chandler Casino Handicap | 11/17 | ½ | 8-3 | 58 | 51A | Amy Ryan | 28/1 |
| 10 Sep 09+5d | Epsom Downs | Richmond Handicap | 5/8 | 2¼ | 8-4 | 59 | 61A | Jimmy Quinn | 16/1 |
| 05 Sep 09+8d | Thirsk | See You Next Year Handicap | 4/11 | ½ | 8-2 | 59 | 69A | Amy Ryan | 11/2 |
| 28 Aug 09+9d | Thirsk | Gormire Selling Stakes | 2/11 | 4 | 9-0 | 59 | 78A | Amy Ryan | 28/1 |
| 19 Aug 09+14d | Hamilton | Donald Storrie Group Selling Stakes | 1/9 | 8-6 | 53 | 81A | Amy Ryan | 3/1 | |
| 05 Aug 09+8d | Newcastle | Eaga Heat Selling Stakes | 6/13 | 2 | 8-11 | 53 | 60A | Amy Ryan | 18/1 |
| 28 Jul 09+4d | Beverley | 'I Do' Wedding Fair 9th August Handicap | 7/12 | 1¼ | 8-10 | 57 | 58A | J-P Guillambert | 28/1 |
| 24 Jul 09+13d | York | Symphony Group Handicap | 7/16 | 1¼ | 8-2 | 57 | 65A | Royston Ffrench | 50/1 |
| 11 Jul 09+15d | Hamilton | freebets.co.uk Free Football Betting Apprentice Riders' Handicap (Round 2) | 6/10 | nk | 9-11 | 60 | 69A | Amy Ryan | 8/1 |
| 26 Jun 09+8d | Newcastle | Sendrig Construction Handicap | 13/14 | 1 | 9-1 | 66 | 46C | Tony Culhane | 33/1 |
| 18 Jun 09+26d | Ripon | James Brindley Of Harrogate Claiming Stakes | 7/12 | 1¾ | 9-0 | 63 | 61A | J-P Guillambert | 20/1 |
| 23 May 09+15d | Haydock | Betfredbingo Handicap | 11/17 | 8 | 8-6 | 68 | 47C | William Buick | 33/1 |
| 08 May 09+187d | Ripon | Sis Picture Services Handicap | 10/13 | ½ | 8-1 | 69 | 49A | Kelly Harrison | 50/1 |
| 2008 · 16 runs | |||||||||
| 02 Nov 08+19d | Southwell (AW) | Play Cleopatra At Coral.co.uk Handicap | 4/7 | ¾ | 7-13 | 59 | 57A | David Probert | 3/1 |
| 14 Oct 08+40d | Newcastle | Northumbrian Water Handicap | 9/17 | 1½ | 9-0 | 70 | 67A | J-P Guillambert | 20/1 |
| 04 Sep 08+12d | Redcar | Weddings At Redcar Handicap | 8/13 | hd | 9-5 | 71 | 69A | Paul Mulrennan | 11/1 |
| 23 Aug 08+8d | Beverley | totesport 0800 221 221 Handicap | 4/14 | hd | 9-7 | 71 | 94A | J-P Guillambert | 8/1 |
| 15 Aug 08+14d | Newmarket | NGK Spark Plugs Handicap | 12/13 | ½ | 8-12 | 71 | 54A | Alan Munro | 10/1 |
| 01 Aug 08+8d | Thirsk | Peter Bell Memorial Handicap | 1/5 | 8-6 | 60 | 74B | Paul Mulrennan | 11/8F | |
| 24 Jul 08+11d | Doncaster | Donny Mod Gods September 2008 Handicap | 1/14 | 9-0 | 60 | 83A | Paul Mulrennan | 9/2 | |
| 13 Jul 08+16d | Haydock | Jobsmine Handicap | 6/9 | 2¼ | 7-11 | 60 | 49A | Natalia Gemelova | 15/2 |
| 27 Jun 08+6d | Newcastle | Kevin Lee Memorial Handicap | 4/16 | 1 | 9-2 | 61 | 79A | Dean McKeown | 11/1 |
| 21 Jun 08+9d | Newmarket (July) | £800 Free At intercasino.co.uk Handicap | 6/13 | nk | 8-10 | 61 | 68A | K Shea | 9/2F |
| 12 Jun 08+3d | Haydock | Gallagher Ltd Handicap | 2/13 | 3½ | 8-9 | 61 | 79A | K Shea | 15/2 |
| 09 Jun 08+31d | Pontefract | Smiths Of Peterborough Renault Handicap | 6/14 | ½ | 9-7 | 61 | 68A | K Shea | 12/1 |
| 09 May 08+20d | Hamilton | Sharles Chartered Accountants Handicap | 9/14 | 4½ | 9-4 | 64 | 54A | Michael Stainton | 16/1 |
| 19 Apr 08+11d | Thirsk | Pinder Dale Handicap | 11/17 | hd | 8-7 | 67 | 58A | Michael Stainton | 12/1 |
| 08 Apr 08+14d | Southwell (AW) | Book Your Tickets Online Handicap | 6/8 | ½ | 7-13 | 57 | 52A | Kelly Harrison | 22/1 |
| 25 Mar 08+143d | Pontefract | Annual Badge Holders Handicap | 13/16 | nse | 8-13 | 68 | 44C | Michael Stainton | 16/1 |
| 2007 · 15 runs | |||||||||
| 03 Nov 07+16d | Ayr | John Smith's No Nonsense Handicap | 13/16 | 2 | 8-10 | 70 | 40C | Dean McKeown | 14/1 |
| 18 Oct 07+8d | Nottingham | Oval Handicap | 3/14 | hd | 9-3 | 68 | 83C | Seb Sanders | 4/1J |
| 10 Oct 07+32d | Nottingham | John Smith's Handicap | 2/12 | ¾ | 9-3 | 68 | 85C | Hayley Turner | 5/1F |
| 08 Sep 07+8d | Thirsk | Race Again On 18th September Handicap | 7/12 | 3 | 9-2 | 70 | 67C | Hayley Turner | 7/2J |
| 31 Aug 07+14d | Hamilton | Weatherbys Bank Handicap | 8/11 | shd | 9-5 | 72 | 64C | Paul Mulrennan | 7/1 |
| 17 Aug 07+11d | Newmarket | newmarketracecourses.co.uk Handicap | 7/14 | shd | 8-12 | 72 | 63C | Hayley Turner | 12/1 |
| 06 Aug 07+3d | Ripon | Armstrong Memorial Handicap | 7/9 | 1¾ | 8-8 | 69 | 58C | Hayley Turner | 11/2 |
| 03 Aug 07+5d | Thirsk | Peter Bell Memorial Handicap | 1/10 | 8-11 | 69 | 73C | Hayley Turner | 7/1 | |
| 29 Jul 07+13d | Carlisle | Cumbria Community Foundation Handicap | 2/12 | 2 | 8-6 | 69 | 77C | Michael Stainton | 14/1 |
| 16 Jul 07+9d | Ayr | Giles Insurance Corporate Handicap | 9/11 | 2½ | 8-13 | 72 | 45C | Michael Stainton | 16/1 |
| 07 Jul 07+18d | Beverley | Hall Construction Handicap | 11/11 | 2½ | 9-1 | 75 | 35C | Dean McKeown | 12/1 |
| 19 Jun 07+14d | Thirsk | Ladies Day On 3rd July Handicap | 12/17 | nk | 9-0 | 77 | 62C | Michael Stainton | 16/1 |
| 05 Jun 07+17d | Ripon | Nick Wilmot-Smith Memorial Handicap | 9/9 | 1 | 8-13 | 78 | 45C | Michael Stainton | 13/2 |
| 19 May 07+31d | Thirsk | P K F Handicap | 4/13 | shd | 8-6 | 78 | 74C | Paul Mulrennan | 11/2 |
| 18 Apr 07+152d | Beverley | Music On Meadows Here 16 June Handicap | 9/18 | ¾ | 7-13 | 81 | 62C | Natalia Gemelova | 66/1 |
| 2006 · 15 runs | |||||||||
| 17 Nov 06+14d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Stay At The Wolverhampton Holiday Inn Handicap | 4/13 | nk | 9-0 | 67 | 66C | Tony Culhane | 8/1 |
| 03 Nov 06+21d | Wolverhampton (AW) | World Bet Exchange Wbx.com Handicap | 9/12 | nk | 8-12 | 69 | 60C | Michael Stainton | 11/2 |
| 13 Oct 06+20d | Newmarket | Special Events Handicap | 18/19 | 2½ | 8-6 | 80 | 42C | Hayley Turner | 66/1 |
| 23 Sep 06+8d | Haydock | Lester Piggott Start To Finish Handicap | 8/16 | ½ | 8-5 | 81 | 64C | Hayley Turner | 16/1 |
| 15 Sep 06+9d | Ayr | Totesport.Com Ayr Silver Cup (Handicap) | 8/26 | ½ | 8-9 | 82 | 71C | Michael Stainton | 33/1 |
| 06 Sep 06+15d | Southwell | Steve Nellis Handicap | 12/12 | 1 | 9-5 | 82 | 53C | Hayley Turner | 7/2F |
| 22 Aug 06+6d | York | Patrington Haven Leisure Park Handicap | 5/17 | ¾ | 8-5 | 79 | 71C | Hayley Turner | 9/1 |
| 16 Aug 06+18d | Beverley | Corporate Sport You Wear It Well Handicap | 2/15 | shd | 9-0 | 79 | 78C | Michael Stainton | 9/2J |
| 29 Jul 06+23d | York | Skybet Dash (Heritage Handicap) | 9/12 | 1¾ | 8-0 | 79 | 60C | Hayley Turner | 10/1 |
| 06 Jul 06+19d | Epsom Downs | Nikon Handicap | 1/9 | 8-10 | 76 | 69C | Hayley Turner | 6/1 | |
| 17 Jun 06+21d | York | Charles Henry Memorial Handicap | 4/20 | 1¼ | 9-4 | 77 | 71C | Michael Stainton | 12/1 |
| 27 May 06+17d | Catterick | totequadpot Handicap | 6/11 | ½ | 8-5 | 79 | 51C | Dale Gibson | 25/1 |
| 10 May 06+2d | Ripon | Nick Wilmot-Smith Memorial Handicap | 14/14 | 1¼ | 8-9 | 80 | 27C | Tony Culhane | 5/1F |
| 08 May 06+21d | Ayr | Horseracing Breaks Handicap | 5/14 | nk | 8-11 | 80 | 71C | Tony Culhane | 16/1 |
| 17 Apr 06+163d | Redcar | Easter Bunny Handicap | 12/17 | ½ | 8-7 | 81 | 58C | Michael Stainton | 9/1 |
| 2005 · 17 runs | |||||||||
| 05 Nov 05+7d | Doncaster | Apprentice Handicap | 7/22 | 1¼ | 8-5 | 82 | 61C | Michael Stainton | 16/1 |
| 29 Oct 05+7d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Ladbrokes In Quinton Handicap | 9/13 | 1¼ | 9-3 | 73 | 43C | Hayley Turner | 13/2 |
| 22 Oct 05+8d | Doncaster | Whitetobrown Handicap | 3/21 | 1 | 8-5 | 84 | 82C | Hayley Turner | 25/1 |
| 14 Oct 05+13d | Newmarket | Sporting Index Handicap | 13/23 | ¾ | 8-6 | 85 | 59C | Michael Hills | 20/1 |
| 01 Oct 05+15d | Epsom Downs | 32redpoker.com Classified Stakes | 1/10 | 9-0 | 79 | 78C | Hayley Turner | 8/1 | |
| 16 Sep 05+20d | Ayr | Totesport Ayr Silver Cup Handicap | 20/28 | 1 | 8-12 | 79 | 46C | Dean McKeown | 16/1 |
| 27 Aug 05+14d | York | Charles Henry Memorial Handicap | 4/20 | 1½ | 9-5 | 79 | 86C | Alan Munro | 14/1 |
| 13 Aug 05+2d | Ripon | William Hill Great St Wilfrid Heritage Handicap | 12/23 | ½ | 8-7 | 80 | 58C | Brian Reilly | 28/1 |
| 11 Aug 05+10d | Haydock | Northwestracingclub.info Handicap | 10/10 | hd | 9-7 | 81 | 51C | Tony Culhane | 11/2 |
| 01 Aug 05+9d | Ripon | Armstrong Memorial Handicap | 4/15 | 1½ | 8-13 | 81 | 77C | Tony Culhane | 16/1 |
| 23 Jul 05+18d | York | Skybet Dash (Heritage Handicap) | 10/15 | 2 | 8-1 | 85 | 51C | Hayley Turner | 50/1 |
| 05 Jul 05+33d | Pontefract | King Richard III Handicap | 10/14 | 2½ | 9-9 | 89 | 61C | Tony Culhane | 20/1 |
| 02 Jun 05+33d | Haydock | E.B.F. D.Kitchen Ltd Handicap | 7/16 | 1 | 9-9 | 92 | 70C | Alan Munro | 16/1 |
| 30 Apr 05+14d | Newmarket | Ladbrokes Heritage Handicap | 23/30 | ½ | 8-13 | 95 | 52C | Michael Hills | 33/1 |
| 16 Apr 05+3d | Thirsk | Conditions Stakes | 3/9 | nk | 9-1 | 95 | 87C | Shane Kelly | 14/1 |
| 13 Apr 05+13d | Beverley | Flying Five Handicap | 12/20 | ½ | 9-3 | 95 | 60C | Hayley Turner | 80/1 |
| 31 Mar 05 | Doncaster | doncaster-racecourse.com Handicap | 10/15 | 2½ | 9-7 | 96 | 54C | Tony Culhane | 14/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Steel Blue won?
- Steel Blue (GB) won 6 of 78 archived starts between 2005 and 2009, a strike rate of 7.7%. Placed 17 times in total (21.8% of starts).
- Who trained Steel Blue?
- Steel Blue (GB) was trained by Richard Whitaker on the most recent run on record, at Southwell (AW) on 17 November 2009.
- Who is Steel Blue's sire?
- Steel Blue (GB) is by Atraf (GB) out of Something Blue (GB), whose sire is Petong.
- What going does Steel Blue prefer?
- Steel Blue (GB) has the best record on soft going: 2 wins from 8 starts (25%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Steel Blue's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 48, from the run on 17 November 2009. The highest on record is 96.
- What is Steel Blue's sire's record?
- Atraf (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 6.9% of 1,220 runs since Jan 2008 (86 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on standard (aw) going: 11% from 317. Weakest on good to firm going: 3.9% from 204. Strongest over 1m2f – 1m4f (all codes): 10.4% from 135. Weakest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 3.1% from 293.
- Who are Steel Blue's siblings?
- Out of Something Blue (GB), Steel Blue (GB) has 8 other produce in our archive, 8 of them winners. Most wins: Memphis Man (GB) (14). Highest grade won: Group 3 (Mood Music (GB)). The wins came over 5f–7f. As at Nov 2026.