Horse profile
Stinginhisstep (GB)
by Scorpion (IRE) out of Model Girl (GB) (Classic Cliche)
16 runs · 5 courses · from Nov 2024
As at 18 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
2 wins · Newton Abbot
Off 157 days · 3rd of 5
Last raced off OR 93
KTB Profile
Stinginhisstep is a gelding who has won two of 16 starts on turf, both at Class 5 level. Both wins came at Newton Abbot over 2m1f – 2m4f on good ground, off marks of 80 in May 2025 and 88 in Jul 2025. He has raced exclusively over hurdles for Sue Gardner, with his last run at Newton Abbot in May 2026 when he finished 3 of 5 off an official rating of 93. He has never won on ground softer than good.
Based on 16 archived runs · run-style from 10 commented runs · updated 18 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
Wins on good or faster
All wins at Class 5
- 2–16Wins / Runs
- 12.5%Strike rate
- 4 (25%)Placed
- −0.50£1 level staken=16 at SP
- 1.57Fair A/E n=16 · 1.37 incl. margin
- 97Highest OR
- 37dAvg between runs
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 rating93↓ 4lb off peak
93
80–97
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 119
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 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 9 | 132B | 95 | 1 · — |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 119A | 71 | 1 · — |
| Soft | 2 | 58C | 49 | — |
| Heavy | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 6 | 132B | 99.5 | 1 · — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 6 | 71C | 52 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 3 | 119A | 106 | 1 · — |
Of 16 runs looked at, 1 has no figure: did not complete (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 15 figures from 16 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
- Held up 4 (40%) · 0 wins
- Led 3 (30%) · 2 wins
- Midfield 2 (20%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 1 (10%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 9.2% of 6,313 runs since Jan 2008 (609 horses).
Strongest on good to firm going: 14.2% from 141.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 141 | 20 | 14.2% | +5 | — |
| Good | 2,303 | 239 | 10.4% | +1.2 | 2 from 10 |
| Good to Soft | 1,116 | 100 | 9% | −0.2 | 0 from 3 |
| Soft | 1,830 | 139 | 7.6% | −1.6 | 0 from 2 |
| Heavy | 898 | 77 | 8.6% | −0.6 | 0 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 25 | 3 | 12% | +2.8 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 3 | 0 | 0% | −9.2 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 14 | 0 | 0% | −9.2 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 38 | 4 | 10.5% | +1.3 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1,853 | 142 | 7.7% | −1.5 | 0 from 6 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 2,297 | 224 | 9.8% | +0.6 | 2 from 7 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1,776 | 182 | 10.2% | +1 | 0 from 3 |
| Over 3m | 332 | 26 | 7.8% | −1.4 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 17 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Model Girl (GB) (Classic Cliche)
6 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them Spider's Bite (IRE) (2 wins).
The wins came over 2m–3m; the highest grade won is Class 4 (Spider's Bite (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spider's Bite (IRE) | 29 | 2 | 2m–3m | Class 4 |
| Model Cloud (IRE) | 24 | 1 | 2m5½f | — |
| Ledecka (GB) | 3 | 0 | — | — |
| Madam Cloud (IRE) | 5 | 0 | — | — |
| Misty Lass (IRE) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Habton Cup (GB) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 10 | 2 | 20% | +5.50 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Soft | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 5 | 9 | 2 | 22% | +6.50 |
| Class 4 | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Abbot | 8 | 2 | 25% | +7.50 |
| Exeter | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Chepstow | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Fontwell | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Taunton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 7 | 2 | 29% | +8.50 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Houlihan | 11 | 2 | 18% | +4.50 |
| James Best | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Lucy Gardner | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2025 | 11 | 2 | 18% | +4.50 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 13 | 2 | 15% | +2.50 |
| NH Flat | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May 26+26d | Newton Abbot | Come Racing On 27th May Handicap Hurdle Went straight to front - pressed for effort and lost command before 2 out - unable to match front pack near the last | 3/5 | 8½ | 10-13 | 93 | 116C | 99B | Sean Houlihan | 8/1 |
| 17 Apr 26+181d | Exeter | New Inn, Alphington, Exeter Handicap Hurdle Settled midfield early - error at 4th cost ground and slipped backwards by 5th - eased out of contention before 3 out | PU/10 | — | 11-8 | 94 | — | — | Sean Houlihan | 13/2 |
| 18 Oct 25+19d | Newton Abbot | Remembering Len & Pam Cartwright Handicap Hurdle Sent to front early - clipped 4th fence - driven up to dispute lead entering straight - overtaken shortly after - tracked leader for remainder - fought back approaching final two flights - outpaced for second spot at last - unable to find more on run-in finishing third | 3/9 | 2¼ | 10-4 | 94 | 119A | 111A | Sean Houlihan | 11/2 |
| 29 Sep 25+22d | Newton Abbot | Visit Our Antiques Fair 25th October Handicap Hurdle Held up in the pack fighting for its head early - moved through to hit the front approaching the 4th then asked for effort and overtaken before 2 out losing second there - drifted right but battled on to the line finishing third | 3/5 | ½ | 10-8 | 94 | 93C | 100B | Sean Houlihan | 9/2 |
| 07 Sep 25+17d | Fontwell | Bet Clever BetGoodwin Handicap Hurdle Fought for control early - stayed at the back of the field throughout - pushed along but unable to close before 2 out - well held at the finish in 4th | 4/5 | 15 | 11-0 | 96 | 93C | 91B | Sean Houlihan | 13/2 |
| 21 Aug 25+32d | Newton Abbot | South West Rail Solutions Ltd. Handicap Hurdle Sent to front early - urged forward before giving up top spot approaching the home bend - faded steadily from there - finished seventh | 7/13 | ½ | 11-11 | 97 | 95B | 107A | Sean Houlihan | 9/2 |
| 20 Jul 25+16d | Newton Abbot | Jack Challis Turns 12 Handicap Hurdle Set the pace early - pressed and drawn level before two out after a superior leap - edged back in front soon after - kicked away nearing the last and held on to score | 1/9 | 11-6 | 88 | 88B | 121A | Sean Houlihan | 13/2 | |
| 04 Jul 25+37d | Newton Abbot | Weatherbys Racing Bank Novices' Handicap Hurdle Sent forward early and travelled with plenty of enthusiasm - opened up a four length advantage after the 2nd - clipped the 6th - advantage narrowed by the 7th - overtaken 3 out - found little from that point - unable to match the front-runner before 2 out - dropped away soon after - held on for third but well beaten | 3/4 | 23 | 10-10 | 86 | 106C | 77C | Sean Houlihan | 3/1 |
| 28 May 25+14d | Newton Abbot | Amber Stevens Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle Set the pace from the start - given encouragement approaching two out - opened a advantage between the last two and kept finding more - crossed the line without pressure | 1/11 | 11-1 | 80 | 132B | 114A | Sean Houlihan | 7/1 | |
| 14 May 25+68d | Newton Abbot | Terry Wheeler Birthday Novices' Handicap Hurdle Pulled hard early - in touch before hitting front before the 2nd - lost lead and jumped awkwardly 3 out - unable to match winner but found renewed effort to regain second on the run-in | 2/10 | 4¾ | 10-3 | 80 | 104A | 104A | Sean Houlihan | 40/1 |
| 07 Mar 25+14d | Exeter | CRS Building Supplies 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Held up eagerly early holding front spot before being overtaken and slipping to 3rd 4 out - driven approaching the home turn - surrendered that position soon after - faded rapidly and finished well adrift | 9/10 | 12 | 11-5 | — | 66C | 83C | James Best | 125/1 |
| 21 Feb 25+12d | Exeter | South West Rail Solutions Ltd Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Went straight to front - overtaken and dropped away after 3rd - held up at rear from before 3 out - well held at finish | 6/7 | 7½ | 11-5 | — | 24C | 94C | James Best | 250/1 |
| 09 Feb 25+65d | Chepstow | Let's Bet Personal With Fitzdares Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Raced eagerly early - hit the front after the 1st then clipped 5th - lost the advantage before 2 out - dropped away rapidly after finishing 6th | 6/12 | 6 | 11-2 | — | 40C | 95C | James Best | 250/1 |
| 06 Dec 24+8d | Exeter | Southwest Rail Solutions Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) Held up at the back - improved to hit the front approaching halfway - driven and lost command 3f out then dropped away meekly | 11/12 | 22 | 11-2 | — | 58C | 87C | Sean Houlihan | 150/1 |
| 28 Nov 24+22d | Taunton | Festive Fixture 12th December Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) Fought for control at the back early - improved into contention after three furlongs - moved in front after five - lost the advantage two out and soon dropped away | 6/8 | 9 | 11-2 | — | 46A | 98A | Lucy Gardner | 150/1 |
| 06 Nov 24 | Chepstow | Ukraine Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) Sat close to the front pack early - dropped away with 4f remaining - well held at the finish | 8/10 | ¾ | 11-2 | — | 71C | 97C | Lucy Gardner | 150/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Stinginhisstep (GB) won?
- Stinginhisstep (GB) won 2 of 16 archived starts between 2024 and 2026, a strike rate of 12.5%. Placed 4 times in total (25% of starts).
- Who trains Stinginhisstep (GB)?
- Stinginhisstep (GB) is trained by Sue Gardner, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 13 May 2026.
- Who is Stinginhisstep (GB)'s sire?
- Stinginhisstep (GB) is by Scorpion (IRE) out of Model Girl (GB), whose sire is Classic Cliche.
- What going does Stinginhisstep (GB) prefer?
- Stinginhisstep (GB) has the best record on good going: 2 wins from 10 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 Stinginhisstep (GB)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 93, from the run on 13 May 2026. The highest on record is 97.
- What is Stinginhisstep (GB)'s sire's record?
- Scorpion (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 9.2% of 6,313 runs since Jan 2008 (609 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on good to firm going: 14.2% from 141.
- Who are Stinginhisstep (GB)'s siblings?
- Out of Model Girl (GB), Stinginhisstep (GB) has 6 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: Spider's Bite (IRE) (2). Highest grade won: Class 4 (Spider's Bite (IRE)). The wins came over 2m–3m. As at Oct 2026.