Horse profile
Sweet William (IRE)
24 runs · 8 courses · from Sep 2022
As at 25 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
7 wins · 5 courses
Last run 18 Jun 2026 · 3rd of 11
Last raced off OR 117
KTB Profile
Sweet William is 7 from 24 with 21 places overall and has won all four of his pattern races in our archive including two at Group 2 level. His biggest success came in the Betfred Howard Wright Doncaster Cup Stakes at Doncaster in Sep 2025. He has won three of four starts at Doncaster and all seven turf wins have come over 1m2f – 2m4f on good to heavy ground. Typically held up he finished third of 11 in the Gold Cup at Ascot in Jun 2026 when last raced off his career-high mark of 117.
Based on 24 archived runs · run-style from 11 commented runs since Sep 2024 · updated 25 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
OR at career high
- 7–24Wins / Runs
- 29.2%Strike rate
- 21 (87.5%)Placed
- −5.53£1 level staken=24 at SP
- 1.16Fair A/E n=24 · 1.02 incl. margin
- 117Highest OR
- 60dAvg 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 rating117At career-high mark
117
85–117
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 107
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 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 8 | 108A | 97.5 | 2 runs · 107 / 101 |
| Good | 6 | 136A | 111 | 1 run · — |
| Good to Soft | 4 | 132B | 125.5 | — |
| Soft | 3 | 139B | 127 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 2 | 99A | 94 | — |
| Heavy | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 14 | 139B | 109 | 2 runs · 107 / 100.5 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 6 | 129A | 96 | 1 run · — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 4 | 99A | 95 | — |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 24 figures from 24 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 11 analysed runs since Sep 2024
- Held up 5 (45%) · 1 win
- Prominent 4 (36%) · 1 win
- Mid-division 2 (18%) · 1 win
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 15.7% of 9,946 runs since Jan 2008 (1,112 horses).
Strongest on good to firm going: 18.9% from 1,503. Weakest on heavy going: 9.2% from 455. Weakest over 2m5f – 3m (all codes): 11.5% from 139.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 18 | 3 | 16.7% | +1 | — |
| Good to Firm | 1,503 | 284 | 18.9% | +3.2 | 2 from 8 |
| Good | 2,646 | 421 | 15.9% | +0.2 | 1 from 6 |
| Good to Soft | 1,238 | 205 | 16.6% | +0.9 | 2 from 4 |
| Soft | 1,527 | 186 | 12.2% | −3.5 | 1 from 3 |
| Heavy | 455 | 42 | 9.2% | −6.5 | 1 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 2,558 | 423 | 16.5% | +0.8 | 0 from 2 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 27 | 4 | 14.8% | −0.9 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 772 | 113 | 14.6% | −1.1 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 2,100 | 335 | 16% | +0.3 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 4,412 | 757 | 17.2% | +1.5 | 1 from 4 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1,891 | 263 | 13.9% | −1.8 | 4 from 14 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 584 | 73 | 12.5% | −3.2 | 2 from 6 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 139 | 16 | 11.5% | −4.2 | — |
| Over 3m | 21 | 3 | 14.3% | −1.4 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 24 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
3 siblings in the archive, 3 winners — best of them Hurricane Lane (IRE) (7 wins).
The wins came over 1m–1m6½f; the highest grade won is Group 1 (Hurricane Lane (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricane Lane (IRE) | 13 | 7 | 1m–1m6½f | Group 1 |
| Frankel's Storm (GB) | 10 | 2 | 1m–1m4f | Class 3 |
| Tornado Tower (GB) | 2 | 1 | 1m2½f | Class 3 |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 8 | 2 | 25% | −4.44 |
| Good | 6 | 1 | 17% | −2.50 |
| Good to Soft | 4 | 2 | 50% | +0.66 |
| Soft | 3 | 1 | 33% | +0.50 |
| Standard (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Heavy | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.25 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 17 | 4 | 24% | −7.01 |
| Class 2 | 4 | 3 | 75% | +4.48 |
| Class 5 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascot | 9 | 1 | 11% | −7.17 |
| Doncaster | 4 | 3 | 75% | +2.39 |
| York | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Goodwood | 3 | 1 | 33% | +0.25 |
| Sandown | 2 | 1 | 50% | +1.50 |
| Newbury | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.50 |
| Southwell (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kempton (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 14 | 4 | 29% | −1.92 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 6 | 2 | 33% | −1.34 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 4 | 1 | 25% | −2.27 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visor | 14 | 4 | 29% | −4.01 |
| Blinkers | 7 | 3 | 43% | +1.48 |
| Cheekpieces | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 1 | 33% | −1.17 |
| 2025 | 6 | 1 | 17% | −4.09 |
| 2024 | 6 | 2 | 33% | +0.25 |
| 2023 | 7 | 3 | 43% | +1.48 |
| 2022 | 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 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 18 Jun 26+21d | Ascot | Gold Cup (Group 1) Held mid-pack early - lost touch with leading duo 3f out - eased right and pushed along 2f out - rallied to snatch third inside final furlong but no threat to the top two | 3/11 | 9 | 9-4 | 117 | 95A | 91A | Robert Havlin | 11/1 |
| 28 May 26+27d | Sandown | Star Sports Henry II Stakes (Group 3) Urged forward from the off - dropped towards the back - moved into contention behind the front group after 2f - roused once more 3f from home - pressed the winner from 2f out - kept battling to the finish but couldn't get past | 2/7 | nk | 9-9 | 117 | 94A | 97A | Robert Havlin | 8/13F |
| 01 May 26+195d | Ascot | Longines Sagaro Stakes (Group 3) Held up in the pack - made ground under pressure from 3f out - disputed the advantage over 1f out - locked in a prolonged battle through the final furlong - kept on resolutely in the closing stages to get up on the line | 1/8 | 9-9 | 117 | 107A | 103A | Robert Havlin | 5/6F | |
| 2025 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 18 Oct 25+36d | Ascot | Qipco British Champions Long Distance Cup (Group 1) Slow into stride and settled at the back - made progress 3f out - went second 2f out - narrowed the gap inside the final furlong but couldn't reach the leader | 2/5 | 1½ | 9-9 | 115 | 110C | 104B | Robert Havlin | 5/2 |
| 12 Sep 25+21d | Doncaster | Betfred Howard Wright Doncaster Cup Stakes (Group 2) Sluggish start - settled towards the back - improved position after 2f - swung wide entering the straight and made steady progress from 3f out - moved into second 2f out - hit the front a furlong out - pushed out and pulled away inside the final furlong - kept up the effort to the line | 1/8 | 9-7 | 115 | 129A | 99A | Robert Havlin | 10/11F | |
| 22 Aug 25+24d | York | Weatherbys Lonsdale Cup Stakes (Group 2) Sluggish start - tracked the front group - moved into second two out - pressed for effort a furlong out - held safe by winner but stayed on to finish second | 2/6 | 1¼ | 9-5 | 115 | 108A | 101B | Robert Havlin | 3/1 |
| 29 Jul 25+40d | Goodwood | Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup Stakes (Group 1) Sluggish start - race in fits early in 6th - up into 5th 6f out - fourth with 5f left - pushed along wide and drifted right 2f out - stayed on inside final furlong - edged into third close home | 3/8 | 2½ | 9-12 | 116 | 116A | 96A | Robert Havlin | 4/1 |
| 19 Jun 25+34d | Ascot | Gold Cup (Group 1) Tracked the leader - ridden to maintain position over 4f out - dropped to 4th and firmly beaten from over 1f out | 4/8 | 4¾ | 9-4 | 116 | 91C | 86C | Robert Havlin | 7/1 |
| 16 May 25+209d | York | Boodles Yorkshire Cup Stakes (Group 2) Sluggish getaway - settled behind pace before angling right approaching 3f out - pushed along with 2f left - stayed on into 3rd but unable to close final furlong | 3/5 | ¾ | 9-6 | 117 | 73C | 94B | Robert Havlin | 10/3 |
| 2024 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 19 Oct 24+36d | Ascot | Qipco British Champions Long Distance Cup (Group 2) (British Champions Series) Slow to break - driven up to sit behind the front group wide - urged forward before 2f out - moved into second inside final furlongs - stayed on but unable to close on winner | 2/9 | 2¼ | 9-9 | 115 | 127B | 99A | Robert Havlin | 8/1 |
| 13 Sep 24+45d | Doncaster | Betfred Howard Wright Doncaster Cup Stakes (Group 2) (British Champions Series) Slow into stride - settled behind front group - moved through easily 3f out - asked for effort to hit front approaching 2f out - drifted left under pressure inside final furlong - stayed on to assert without being fully extended | 1/6 | 9-7 | 113 | 122A | 97B | Robert Havlin | 7/4F | |
| 30 Jul 24+40d | Goodwood | Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) | 2/6 | 4 | 9-12 | 113 | 136A | 98B | Robert Havlin | 11/2 |
| 20 Jun 24+28d | Ascot | Gold Cup (Group 1) (British Champions Series) | 3/9 | 5 | 9-4 | 109 | 97A | 96A | Robert Havlin | 9/1 |
| 23 May 24+22d | Sandown | Chasemore Farm Henry II Stakes (Group 3) | 1/6 | 9-4 | 108 | 139B | 96B | Robert Havlin | 5/2 | |
| 01 May 24+193d | Ascot | Longines Sagaro Stakes (Group 3) | 3/5 | 1¼ | 9-4 | 108 | 106C | 94B | Robert Havlin | 2/1F |
| 2023 · 7 runs | ||||||||||
| 21 Oct 23+36d | Ascot | Qipco British Champions Long Distance Cup (Group 2) (British Champions Series) | 3/8 | 13 | 9-9 | 108 | 132B | 89A | Robert Havlin | 17/2 |
| 15 Sep 23+20d | Doncaster | Betfred Doncaster Cup Stakes (Group 2) (British Champions Series) | 2/5 | 1¼ | 9-7 | 103 | 92C | 93B | Robert Havlin | 3/1 |
| 26 Aug 23+21d | York | Sky Bet Ebor Handicap (Heritage Handicap) | 2/22 | ½ | 9-2 | 95 | 103C | 95A | Robert Havlin | 5/2F |
| 05 Aug 23+14d | Goodwood | Coral Summer Handicap | 1/11 | 9-6 | 95 | 95C | 99A | Robert Havlin | 9/4F | |
| 22 Jul 23+15d | Newbury | Mettal UK Handicap | 1/13 | 9-2 | 88 | 112C | 92A | Robert Havlin | 5/2F | |
| 07 Jul 23+92d | Doncaster | Jamie Downey Takepayments Novice Stakes (GBB Race) | 1/5 | 10-2 | 85 | 98C | 96B | Robert Havlin | 8/11F | |
| 06 Apr 23+188d | Southwell (AW) | Scu Selects Expert Tips By Betuk Novice Stakes (GBB Race) | 2/7 | ½ | 10-2 | — | 89A | 104A | Robert Havlin | 11/4 |
| 2022 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 30 Sep 22+18d | Ascot | Peroni Nastro Azzurro Novice Stakes (GBB Race) | 2/7 | ½ | 9-4 | — | 92B | 84A | Robert Havlin | 11/8F |
| 12 Sep 22 | Kempton (AW) | Unibet Support Safe Gambling Novice Stakes (GBB Race) | 2/12 | nk | 9-4 | — | 99A | 80A | Robert Havlin | 6/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Sweet William won?
- Sweet William (IRE) won 7 of 24 archived starts between 2022 and 2026, a strike rate of 29.2%. Placed 21 times in total (87.5% of starts).
- Who trains Sweet William?
- Sweet William (IRE) is trained by John & Thady Gosden, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 18 June 2026.
- Who is Sweet William's sire?
- Sweet William (IRE) is by Sea The Stars (IRE) out of Gale Force (GB), whose sire is Shirocco.
- What going does Sweet William prefer?
- Sweet William (IRE) has the best record on good to soft going: 2 wins from 4 starts (50%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Sweet William's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 117, from the run on 18 June 2026. That is also the highest on record.
- What is Sweet William's sire's record?
- Sea The Stars (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 15.7% of 9,946 runs since Jan 2008 (1,112 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on good to firm going: 18.9% from 1,503. Weakest on heavy going: 9.2% from 455. Weakest over 2m5f – 3m (all codes): 11.5% from 139.
- Who are Sweet William's siblings?
- Out of Gale Force (GB), Sweet William (IRE) has 3 other produce in our archive, 3 of them winners. Most wins: Hurricane Lane (IRE) (7). Highest grade won: Group 1 (Hurricane Lane (IRE)). The wins came over 1m–1m6½f. As at Oct 2026.