Horse profile
Sunlit Sea (GB)
by Mehmas (IRE) out of Starlit Sands (GB) (Oasis Dream)
15 runs · 10 courses · from Oct 2025
As at 20 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
3 wins · Yarmouth, Thirsk & Lingfield
Ran today · 3rd of 6
Last raced off OR 68
KTB Profile
Sunlit Sea (GB) is 3 from 15. All 3 wins have come on turf — 0 from 10 on the all-weather. Each win came on a first visit to the course. All 3 wins have come over trips under 6f. Last raced off a career-high mark of 68.
Based on 15 archived runs · run-style from 12 commented runs · updated 20 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
All wins on turf
OR at career high
- 3–15Wins / Runs
- 20%Strike rate
- 8 (53.3%)Placed
- −2.00£1 level staken=15 at SP
- 1.26Fair A/E n=15 · 1.11 incl. margin
- 68Highest OR
- 27dAvg 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 rating68At career-high mark
68
57–68
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 96
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 →
Flat
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 20 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (AW) | 10 | 102B | 77.5 | 9 · 102 / 79 |
| Good to Firm | 3 | 96B | 84 | 3 · 96 / 84 |
| Good to Soft | 1 | — | — | 1 · — |
| Good | 1 | — | — | 1 · — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 20 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 9 | 102B | 81 | 9 · 102 / 81 |
| 6f – 7f | 6 | 95A | 79.5 | 5 · 95 / 80 |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 15 figures from 15 runs · as at 20 Oct 2026 · 1 recent figure provisional (may move for 7 days) · 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
- Held up 5 (42%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 4 (33%) · 1 win
- Led 3 (25%) · 2 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 11.6% of 8,107 runs since Jan 2008 (747 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 19 | 2 | 10.5% | −1.1 | — |
| Good to Firm | 1,457 | 179 | 12.3% | +0.7 | 2 from 3 |
| Good | 1,957 | 221 | 11.3% | −0.3 | 0 from 1 |
| Good to Soft | 753 | 84 | 11.2% | −0.4 | 1 from 1 |
| Soft | 917 | 96 | 10.5% | −1.1 | — |
| Heavy | 208 | 22 | 10.6% | −1 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 2,796 | 337 | 12.1% | +0.5 | 0 from 10 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 2,090 | 267 | 12.8% | +1.2 | 3 from 9 |
| 6f – 7f | 4,262 | 475 | 11.1% | −0.5 | 0 from 6 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 1,357 | 156 | 11.5% | −0.1 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 361 | 42 | 11.6% | 0 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 30 | 1 | 3.3% | −8.3 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 6 | 0 | 0% | −11.6 | — |
| Over 3m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −11.6 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 19 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Starlit Sands (GB) (Oasis Dream)
9 siblings in the archive, 8 winners — best of them Starfighter (GB) (8 wins).
The wins came over 5f–1m6f; the highest grade won is Class 3 (Seychelloise (GB)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starfighter (GB) | 88 | 8 | 1m1½f–1m4f | Class 4 |
| Optician (GB) | 41 | 6 | 1m4f–1m6f | Class 4 |
| Seychelloise (GB) | 22 | 4 | 6f–7f | Class 3 |
| Jubilee Walk (GB) | 12 | 3 | 5f–6f | Class 3 |
| Sablonne (GB) | 12 | 2 | 6f | — |
| Sidereal (GB) | 7 | 1 | 7f | Class 5 |
| Scottish Strand (GB) | 3 | 1 | 1m | Class 6 |
| Sands Of Time (GB) | 9 | 1 | 5f | Class 5 |
| Saniyaat (GB) | 9 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (AW) | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
| Good to Firm | 3 | 2 | 67% | +2.50 |
| Good to Soft | 1 | 1 | 100% | +6.50 |
| Good | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 6 | 8 | 2 | 25% | −2.50 |
| Class 5 | 7 | 1 | 14% | +0.50 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Chelmsford City (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Yarmouth | 1 | 1 | 100% | +6.50 |
| Windsor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Lingfield (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thirsk | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.25 |
| Lingfield | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.25 |
| Carlisle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newcastle (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Southwell (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 9 | 3 | 33% | +4.00 |
| 6f – 7f | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Morris | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| Poppy Scott | 3 | 1 | 33% | +0.25 |
| Jack Gilligan | 2 | 2 | 100% | +7.75 |
| Paul Mulrennan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blinkers | 7 | 3 | 43% | +6.00 |
| None | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Visor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 3 | 38% | +5.00 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct 26+7d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Book Now At wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk Fillies' Handicap Stakes prominent from the start - pushed along over 1f out - kept on at one speed inside the final furlong to finish 3rd | 3/6 | 1 | 9-6 | 68 | 81A | 73B | Poppy Scott | 9/2 |
| 12 Oct 26+56d | Yarmouth | Quinnbet Handicap Stakes Raced prominent behind the pace-setter - nudged along 2f out - hit the front over 1f out and powered on inside the final furlong - challenged close home but hung on to win | 1/7 | 9-9 | 68 | 95A | 95A | Jack Gilligan | 13/2 | |
| 17 Aug 26+9d | Windsor | Free Digital Racecard At raceday-ready.com Apprentice Handicap Stakes Sat close to the pace - moved left approaching final furlong and knocked into entering it - stayed on for third | 3/9 | 1 | 9-1 | 66 | 96B | 76A | Poppy Scott | 6/1 |
| 08 Aug 26+15d | Lingfield (AW) | Hyatt Inclusive Handicap Stakes Sat close to the pace - driven on with 2f left - stayed on gamely - unable to close on winner inside final furlong | 2/6 | 1¼ | 9-4 | 66 | 102B | 76B | Luke Morris | 6/5F |
| 24 Jul 26+9d | Thirsk | Racing Excellence Apprentice Handicap Stakes (Apprentice Training Race - Part Of The Racing Excellence Series) Went straight to the front - lost the advantage for a stride after 1f then back in front - pushed along 2f out - surrendered the advantage 1f out - fought back close home - got up in the final strides to score | 1/9 | 9-8 | 57 | 84A | 79A | Poppy Scott | 9/4F | |
| 15 Jul 26+17d | Lingfield | Sky Sports Racing Virgin 512 Handicap Stakes In front from the outset and asked for full effort a furlong out - drew off in the final 110 yards | 1/3 | 9-6 | 57 | 66C | 87C | Jack Gilligan | 5/4F | |
| 28 Jun 26+13d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Alfred Cove You Will Always Be A Star Handicap Held second early - dropped back inside final furlong - faded close home to finish 4th | 4/12 | 1¾ | 9-5 | 58 | 95A | 78A | Luke Morris | 8/1 |
| 15 Jun 26+167d | Carlisle | Watch Racing TV Live Handicap (Div 1) Held up towards the back - drifted left with 2f left before losing touch approaching the furlong pole - dropped away inside the closing stages to finish well held | 8/9 | 2¼ | 9-5 | 59 | 80A | 52A | Luke Morris | 10/1 |
| 30 Dec 25+14d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Best Odds Guaranteed At BetMGM Nursery Sat behind front group early - driven up inside final two furlongs and staying on same tempo until knocked sideways 110yds out - unable to quicken again finishing seventh beaten 3 lengths | 7/10 | nse | 9-5 | 60 | 79A | 57A | Luke Morris | 15/2 |
| 16 Dec 25+12d | Newcastle (AW) | Always Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Nursery Sat behind the pace early - urged forward approaching 2f out - made ground inside final furlong - reached front rank close home - held on gamely but touched off by a whisker | 2/5 | shd | 9-8 | 59 | 67C | 66B | Luke Morris | 11/8F |
| 04 Dec 25+12d | Chelmsford City (AW) | Sky Bet For The Fans Nursery Settled just behind the pace - pushed along inside final furlong to move into third - couldn't get on terms with the leading two | 3/7 | ½ | 9-3 | 59 | 76A | 63A | Luke Morris | 13/2 |
| 22 Nov 25+19d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Nursery Set the pace - came under pressure on the home bend and overhauled close home - stuck on without finding more to finish third | 3/9 | nk | 9-8 | 59 | 91C | 72A | Luke Morris | 14/1 |
| 03 Nov 25+11d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Always Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Settled in third - moved up to second and pressed leader from the home turn - kept going but held from the final furlong - finished second | 2/5 | 4¼ | 9-2 | — | 58C | 65B | Luke Morris | 33/1 |
| 23 Oct 25+21d | Southwell (AW) | Win 250,000 With BetMGM's Golden Goals Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Close to the pace early - dropped away inside final 2f - finished 7th | 7/10 | nse | 9-2 | — | 55A | 60A | Paul Mulrennan | 125/1 |
| 02 Oct 25 | Chelmsford City (AW) | Betfair Racing Podcasts Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Held up towards the back - lost touch two furlongs out - never in contention from a furlong out - eventually finished well held in 10th | 10/13 | 1 | 9-2 | — | 64B | 39A | Luke Morris | 14/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Sunlit Sea (GB) won?
- Sunlit Sea (GB) won 3 of 15 archived starts between 2025 and 2026, a strike rate of 20%. Placed 8 times in total (53.3% of starts).
- Who trains Sunlit Sea (GB)?
- Sunlit Sea (GB) is trained by Sir Mark Prescott Bt, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 19 October 2026.
- Who is Sunlit Sea (GB)'s sire?
- Sunlit Sea (GB) is by Mehmas (IRE) out of Starlit Sands (GB), whose sire is Oasis Dream.
- What going does Sunlit Sea (GB) prefer?
- Sunlit Sea (GB) has the best record on good to firm going: 2 wins from 3 starts (66.7%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Sunlit Sea (GB)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 68, from the run on 19 October 2026. That is also the highest on record.
- What is Sunlit Sea (GB)'s sire's record?
- Mehmas (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 11.6% of 8,107 runs since Jan 2008 (747 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Sunlit Sea (GB)'s siblings?
- Out of Starlit Sands (GB), Sunlit Sea (GB) has 9 other produce in our archive, 8 of them winners. Most wins: Starfighter (GB) (8). Highest grade won: Class 3 (Seychelloise (GB)). The wins came over 5f–1m6f. As at Oct 2026.