Horse profile
Stick With Me Sam (FR)
by Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) out of Wendy Du Berlais (FR) (Loup Solitaire)
15 runs · 12 courses · from Dec 2023
As at 8 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
3 wins · Catterick, Warwick & Hexham
Last run 21 Mar 2026 · 8th of 10
Last raced off OR 105
KTB Profile
Stick With Me Sam (FR) is 3 from 15 on turf, with all wins at Class 5 over 1m5f – 2m. He won three handicaps in soft, good to soft and heavy going between Dec 2025 and Jan 2026, at Hexham, Warwick and Catterick. Typically held up, he last ran at Kelso in Mar 2026, finishing 8 of 10 off an official rating of 105.
Based on 15 archived runs · run-style from 10 commented runs since Oct 2024 · updated 8 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
All wins at Class 5
- 3–15Wins / Runs
- 20%Strike rate
- 5 (33.3%)Placed
- −6.61£1 level staken=15 at SP
- 1.27Fair A/E n=15 · 1.11 incl. margin
- 106Highest OR
- 30dBetween runs (median)longest 242 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 rating105↓ 1lb off peak
105
84–106
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 51
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 8 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 6 | 97A | 72 | 3 runs · 63 / 40 |
| Soft | 5 | 80A | 71 | 2 runs · 71 / 51.5 |
| Heavy | 2 | 69C | 60 | 1 run · — |
| Good | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 8 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 10 | 92C | 60 | 5 runs · 71 / 40 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 3 | 97A | 81 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
Of 15 runs looked at, 1 has no figure: did not complete (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 14 figures from 15 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 10 analysed runs since Oct 2024
- Held up 5 (50%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 3 (30%) · 1 win
- Mid-division 2 (20%) · 2 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Black Sam Bellamy (IRE)
Progeny in our archive have won 10.3% of 4,688 runs since Mar 2008 (466 horses).
Weakest over 1m2f – 1m4f (all codes): 5.5% from 145.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 4 | 0 | 0% | −10.3 | — |
| Good to Firm | 112 | 10 | 8.9% | −1.4 | — |
| Good | 1,335 | 113 | 8.5% | −1.8 | 0 from 2 |
| Good to Soft | 1,076 | 98 | 9.1% | −1.2 | 1 from 6 |
| Soft | 1,408 | 168 | 11.9% | +1.6 | 1 from 5 |
| Heavy | 627 | 83 | 13.2% | +2.9 | 1 from 2 |
| Standard (AW) | 126 | 11 | 8.7% | −1.6 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 14 | 1 | 7.1% | −3.2 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 29 | 2 | 6.9% | −3.4 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 145 | 8 | 5.5% | −4.8 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1,308 | 152 | 11.6% | +1.3 | 3 from 10 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 1,499 | 142 | 9.5% | −0.8 | 0 from 4 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1,321 | 141 | 10.7% | +0.4 | 0 from 1 |
| Over 3m | 372 | 37 | 9.9% | −0.4 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Mar 2008 · as at 8 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Wendy Du Berlais (FR) (Loup Solitaire)
6 siblings in the archive, 4 winners — best of them Athena Du Berlais (FR) (2 wins).
The wins came over 2m–2m4½f; the highest grade won is Class 4 (Dinofromberlais (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athena Du Berlais (FR) | 5 | 2 | 2m1f–2m3f | — |
| Ladybank (GB) | 7 | 1 | 2m4½f | — |
| Dinofromberlais (IRE) | 7 | 1 | 2m | Class 4 |
| Going On (IRE) | 2 | 1 | 2m | Class 4 |
| Deesse Du Berlais (FR) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Hemera Du Berlais (FR) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 6 | 1 | 17% | −3.38 |
| Soft | 5 | 1 | 20% | −3.43 |
| Heavy | 2 | 1 | 50% | +2.20 |
| Good | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 5 | 9 | 3 | 33% | −0.61 |
| Class 4 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Class 2 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick | 3 | 1 | 33% | −0.38 |
| Catterick | 2 | 1 | 50% | −0.43 |
| Kelso | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newcastle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Hexham | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.20 |
| Bangor-on-Dee | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Lingfield | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Stratford | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Uttoxeter | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Southwell | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Doncaster | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Plumpton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 10 | 3 | 30% | −1.61 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Noonan | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Brian Hughes | 3 | 2 | 67% | +2.77 |
| Robert Dunne | 3 | 1 | 33% | −0.38 |
| Conor O'Farrell | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Gavin Sheehan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sean Bowen | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Lee Edwards | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hood + tongue tie | 6 | 3 | 50% | +2.39 |
| None | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Tongue tie | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Hood | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 1 | 33% | −1.43 |
| 2025 | 5 | 2 | 40% | +1.82 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 10 | 3 | 30% | −1.61 |
| Hurdle | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
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 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 21 Mar 26+28d | Kelso | BetWright Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Jumped raggedly early - fighting for control - settled at back of field - error at 2nd - off the pace by 4 out - well beaten come the finish | 8/10 | 43 | 10-13 | 105 | 63C | 87C | Gavin Sheehan | 20/1 |
| 21 Feb 26+22d | Newcastle | Jimmy Hunter 60th Birthday Celebration Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Sat up with the front group early - slipped towards the back but not far off before the 4th - untidy over the 6th and put under pressure after a serious blunder 4 out - faded from there to finish sixth | 6/6 | 15 | 11-4 | 106 | 40C | 84C | Brian Hughes | 8/1 |
| 30 Jan 26+30d | Catterick | racingtv.com/freetrial Novices' Handicap Chase Settled in third early - moving smoothly under restraint - made ground on the pace 3 out - hit the front 2 out - pulled away after the last for an easy win | 1/5 | 11-12 | 98 | 71C | 119B | Brian Hughes | 4/7F | |
| 2025 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 31 Dec 25+21d | Warwick | pricedup.bet Handicap Chase Settled midpack early - jumped awkwardly with five to jump - moved up towards the pace three out - hit the front approaching the last and pushed out to score comfortably | 1/6 | 11-8 | 93 | 27A | 120B | Robert Dunne | 13/8F | |
| 10 Dec 25+21d | Hexham | Tant Pis Handicap Chase Settled midpack early - made ground into contention before the 9th - cruising in second after the second last - hit the front before the last - pulled clear on the run-in for a comfortable success | 1/8 | 11-3 | 85 | 51B | 120B | Brian Hughes | 16/5 | |
| 19 Nov 25+242d | Warwick | PricedUp Daily Sports Boosts Handicap Chase Settled towards the back - pushed along before 2 out - weakened on the run-in - finished 7th | 7/8 | 3¼ | 11-1 | 87 | 32B | 92A | Robert Dunne | 4/1 |
| 22 Mar 25+50d | Bangor-on-Dee | Excel Signs Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Held up towards the back early travelling with enthusiasm - moved into second after the 3rd - dropped back down the order by the 8th - blundered and parted company at the following fence | UR/8 | — | 10-11 | 87 | — | — | Sean Bowen | 5/4F |
| 31 Jan 25+31d | Catterick | Join Racing TV Now Novices' Handicap Chase Settled towards the back early - errors at the 2nd and again 9th - made progress 3 out - in touch entering the final stretch - unable to challenge the winner - stayed on for second | 2/7 | 3 | 11-5 | 86 | 80A | 110A | Conor O'Farrell | 3/1 |
| 2024 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 31 Dec 24+33d | Warwick | Poundland - Proud To Support Warwick Racecourse Handicap Chase Tracked the pace early - improved from the 7th - moved into third approaching 2 out - boxed in and edged right before the last - pressed the leader up the straight but unable to get on terms | 2/10 | 3 | 10-13 | 84 | 51A | 123A | Conor O'Farrell | 14/1 |
| 28 Nov 24+28d | Lingfield | Free Tips Daily On attheraces.com Handicap Chase Held up towards the back - clouted 6th and 8th after a poor error - dropped away 4 out - wandered left at the last | 6/8 | 6½ | 10-10 | 87 | 73C | 76B | Lee Edwards | 9/2 |
| 31 Oct 24+166d | Stratford | Jumps Season Free Trial On Racing TV Handicap Hurdle Held up towards the back - stayed on steadily - moved into a distant 4th before the last - well held at the finish | 4/12 | 2½ | 11-3 | 88 | 97A | 93A | Robert Dunne | 18/1 |
| 18 May 24+90d | Uttoxeter | Debbie Kent Handicap Hurdle | 7/13 | 2¾ | 11-7 | 92 | 81B | 108A | David Noonan | 28/1 |
| 18 Feb 24+21d | Southwell | Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 6/9 | 8 | 11-5 | — | 69C | 75A | David Noonan | 28/1 |
| 28 Jan 24+41d | Doncaster | SBK 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) | 8/11 | 15 | 11-10 | — | 66C | 97C | David Noonan | 150/1 |
| 2023 · 1 run | ||||||||||
| 18 Dec 23 | Plumpton | Revived Inn Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 6/13 | 2¾ | 11-3 | — | 92C | 95C | David Noonan | 150/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Stick With Me Sam won?
- Stick With Me Sam (FR) won 3 of 15 archived starts between 2023 and 2026, a strike rate of 20%. Placed 5 times in total (33.3% of starts).
- Who trains Stick With Me Sam?
- Stick With Me Sam (FR) is trained by Tom Gretton, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 21 March 2026.
- Who is Stick With Me Sam's sire?
- Stick With Me Sam (FR) is by Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) out of Wendy Du Berlais (FR), whose sire is Loup Solitaire.
- What going does Stick With Me Sam prefer?
- Stick With Me Sam (FR) has the best record on soft going: 1 win from 5 starts (20%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Stick With Me Sam's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 105, from the run on 21 March 2026. The highest on record is 106.
- What is Stick With Me Sam's sire's record?
- Black Sam Bellamy (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 10.3% of 4,688 runs since Mar 2008 (466 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest over 1m2f – 1m4f (all codes): 5.5% from 145.
- Who are Stick With Me Sam's siblings?
- Out of Wendy Du Berlais (FR), Stick With Me Sam (FR) has 6 other produce in our archive, 4 of them winners. Most wins: Athena Du Berlais (FR) (2). Highest grade won: Class 4 (Dinofromberlais (IRE)). The wins came over 2m–2m4½f. As at Nov 2026.