Horse profile
Sycamore Gap (GB)
20 runs · 9 courses · from Dec 2023
As at 18 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
Won at Newcastle (AW)
Off 171 days · 9th of 9
Last raced off OR 56
KTB Profile
Sycamore Gap is 1 from 20, the win coming at Class 6 level in a handicap at Newcastle over 1m2f – 1m4f on Standard going in Sep 2024. The gelding is 0 from 10 on turf. He last ran at Musselburgh in Apr 2026, finishing 9 of 9 off an official rating of 56, which was 12lb below his highest ever mark. Aged 6 at his last run in Apr 2026.
Based on 20 archived runs · run-style from 2 commented runs · updated 18 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
Won on AW, 0 on turf
Win at Class 6
OR ↓ 12lb off peak
- 1–20Wins / Runs
- 5%Strike rate
- 5 (25%)Placed
- −18.67£1 level staken=20 at SP
- 0.42Fair A/E n=20 · 0.36 incl. margin
- 68Highest OR
- 45dAvg 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 rating56↓ 12lb off peak
56
55–68
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 103
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 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (AW) | 10 | 104C | 77 | 2 · 103 / 79 |
| Good | 5 | 104B | 80 | 1 · — |
| Soft | 2 | 87A | 71.5 | — |
| Heavy | 1 | — | — | — |
| Good to Soft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 11 | 104C | 78 | 2 · 103 / 67 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 3 | 87A | 83 | 1 · — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 3 | 83A | 68 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 2 | 76A | 61.5 | — |
Jumps
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 20 figures from 20 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.
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 15.7% of 9,926 runs since Jan 2008 (1,107 horses).
Strongest on good to firm going: 18.9% from 1,503. Weakest on heavy going: 9.3% from 452. 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 | — |
| Good | 2,644 | 421 | 15.9% | +0.2 | 0 from 6 |
| Good to Soft | 1,235 | 205 | 16.6% | +0.9 | 0 from 1 |
| Soft | 1,524 | 186 | 12.2% | −3.5 | 0 from 2 |
| Heavy | 452 | 42 | 9.3% | −6.4 | 0 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 2,549 | 420 | 16.5% | +0.8 | 1 from 10 |
| 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 | 0 from 2 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 2,088 | 333 | 15.9% | +0.2 | 0 from 3 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 4,408 | 757 | 17.2% | +1.5 | 1 from 11 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1,888 | 262 | 13.9% | −1.8 | 0 from 4 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 583 | 73 | 12.5% | −3.2 | — |
| 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 18 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
5 siblings in the archive, 3 winners — best of them Tashan (GB) (3 wins).
The wins came over 1m2f–2m½f; the highest grade won is Class 4 (Tashan (GB)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tashan (GB) | 7 | 3 | 2m–2m½f | Class 4 |
| Just A Tad (IRE) | 9 | 2 | 1m2f | Class 5 |
| Super Proud (GB) | 21 | 1 | 1m2f | Class 6 |
| Howizeegeezer (GB) | 6 | 0 | — | — |
| Ribbit (GB) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (AW) | 10 | 1 | 10% | −8.67 |
| Good | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Soft | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Good to Soft | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 6 | 11 | 1 | 9% | −9.67 |
| Class 5 | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle (AW) | 7 | 1 | 14% | −5.67 |
| Hamilton | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Musselburgh | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Southwell (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Carlisle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Nottingham | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ayr | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newcastle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 11 | 1 | 9% | −9.67 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 6f – 7f | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Mullen | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Clifford Lee | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Oliver Stammers | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jack Callan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jason Hart | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kaiya Fraser | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.33 |
| Jamie Spencer | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Joe Fanning | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Connor Beasley | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mark Winn | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr Simon Walker | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sam Feilden | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Hollie Doyle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Billy Loughnane | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Paul Mulrennan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Nathan Moscrop | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 11 | 0 | 0% | −11.00 |
| Tongue tie | 4 | 1 | 25% | −2.67 |
| Tongue tie + cheekpieces | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Tongue tie + visor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2024 | 16 | 1 | 6% | −14.67 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 19 | 1 | 5% | −17.67 |
| NH Flat | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr 26+14d | Musselburgh | Edinburgh Rugby Handicap Close to the front early - pressed for effort with 4f remaining - dropped away 2f out - finished well beaten in 9th | 9/9 | ½ | 9-2 | 56 | 31C | 48C | Oliver Stammers | 11/1 |
| 15 Apr 26+10d | Southwell (AW) | Book The Bistro In Sherwood Restaurant Handicap Settled in the pack early - dropped away with 3f left - faded out of contention - eventually well held in 8th | 8/8 | 1½ | 8-7 | 58 | 55C | 47C | Jack Callan | 13/2 |
| 05 Apr 26+558d | Southwell (AW) | Celebrate With Sponsorship At Southwell Racecourse Handicap Settled at back of field - urged forward approaching 2f out then lost touch with leaders inside final 2f - eased over to inner and finished 5th | 5/10 | 1¾ | 9-7 | 58 | 103A | 66A | Jason Hart | 13/2 |
| 24 Sep 24+7d | Newcastle (AW) | QuinnBet Handicap Settled with the pack early - moved through on the outside 3f out - hit the front 2f out - asked for effort and stayed on inside the final furlong to win | 1/5 | 9-6 | 57 | 104C | 75B | Kaiya Fraser | 1/3F | |
| 17 Sep 24+13d | Newcastle (AW) | Download The Raceday Ready App Handicap Fought for control early - settled towards the back - made ground into contention with 2f left - pushed into second inside the last furlong - kept on to the line but couldn't reel in the winner | 2/8 | nk | 9-9 | 57 | 102A | 83A | Jamie Spencer | 3/1 |
| 04 Sep 24+8d | Hamilton | Book Your Events At Hamilton Park Handicap Sat close to the pace - pushed along with 2f left - moved into second inside the final furlong - kept on but denied by a short head | 2/7 | hd | 9-6 | 55 | 52A | 73A | Clifford Lee | 13/2 |
| 27 Aug 24+14d | Musselburgh | Join Racing TV Now Handicap Held up at the back - began to make progress from 3f out - hampered for room after moving across 2f out - kept on strongly in the closing stages - up into third close home | 3/10 | 1 | 9-9 | 55 | 80A | 71A | Joe Fanning | 12/1 |
| 13 Aug 24+26d | Hamilton | Brien 'Scooby' Ross Memorial Handicap Jumped awkwardly at the off and almost lost rider - travelled with enthusiasm to reach front pack - hit the front approaching 4f out - pushed along and overtaken 3f out then dropped away fast in finish | 12/13 | 3½ | 9-13 | 56 | 56C | 53C | Connor Beasley | 6/1 |
| 18 Jul 24+5d | Hamilton | Follow RacingTV On X Handicap | 2/7 | 1 | 9-0 | 56 | 104B | 73A | Clifford Lee | 9/1 |
| 13 Jul 24+15d | Hamilton | Follow Us On X at hamiltonparkrc Handicap | 7/9 | ¾ | 9-9 | 56 | 76A | 60A | Mark Winn | 15/2 |
| 28 Jun 24+11d | Newcastle (AW) | JenningsBet In Goole Amateur Jockeys' Handicap | 5/11 | ¾ | 11-1 | 59 | 78A | 80A | Mr Simon Walker | 17/2 |
| 17 Jun 24+37d | Carlisle | Daily Charged Up Offers At Rhino.Bet Handicap | 4/7 | 1¾ | 8-12 | 59 | 87A | 63A | Andrew Mullen | 40/1 |
| 11 May 24+9d | Nottingham | Experience Hospitality At Nottingham Racecourse Apprentice Handicap | 5/7 | ½ | 9-4 | 62 | 83A | 63A | Sam Feilden | 20/1 |
| 02 May 24+54d | Ayr | Enjoy Whyte & Mackay Handicap | 4/5 | 9½ | 9-7 | 65 | 62C | 53B | Hollie Doyle | 4/1 |
| 09 Mar 24+8d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Build Your Acca With BetUK Handicap (Div 1) | 6/8 | 1 | 9-5 | 66 | 68A | 70A | Billy Loughnane | 9/1 |
| 01 Mar 24+10d | Newcastle (AW) | Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Novice Stakes | 6/9 | 1 | 9-7 | 68 | 76A | 67A | Andrew Mullen | 22/1 |
| 20 Feb 24+16d | Newcastle (AW) | Win 2,000,000 With BetMGM's Golden Goals Novice Stakes (GBB Race) | 6/10 | 4½ | 10-2 | — | 83A | 73A | Andrew Mullen | 28/1 |
| 04 Feb 24+13d | Newcastle (AW) | Bet 10 Get 40 At BetMGM Novice Stakes (GBB Race) | 4/11 | 2 | 10-2 | — | 60A | 86A | Andrew Mullen | 125/1 |
| 22 Jan 24+30d | Newcastle (AW) | Boost Your Acca At Betmgm Novice Stakes (GBB Race) | 7/9 | 2¼ | 10-2 | — | 47A | 69A | Paul Mulrennan | 40/1 |
| 23 Dec 23 | Newcastle | bet365 'Junior' NH Flat Race (GBB Race) | 7/14 | 1¼ | 11-0 | — | 102B | 103A | Nathan Moscrop | 3/1F |
Quick answers
- How many races has Sycamore Gap (GB) won?
- Sycamore Gap (GB) won 1 of 20 archived starts between 2023 and 2026, a strike rate of 5%. Placed 5 times in total (25% of starts).
- Who trains Sycamore Gap (GB)?
- Sycamore Gap (GB) is trained by Stephen Hanlon, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 29 April 2026.
- Who is Sycamore Gap (GB)'s sire?
- Sycamore Gap (GB) is by Sea The Stars (IRE) out of Tadpole (GB), whose sire is Sir Percy.
- What going does Sycamore Gap (GB) prefer?
- Sycamore Gap (GB) has the best record on standard (aw) going: 1 win from 10 starts (10%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Sycamore Gap (GB)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 56, from the run on 29 April 2026. The highest on record is 68.
- What is Sycamore Gap (GB)'s sire's record?
- Sea The Stars (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 15.7% of 9,926 runs since Jan 2008 (1,107 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on good to firm going: 18.9% from 1,503. Weakest on heavy going: 9.3% from 452. Weakest over 2m5f – 3m (all codes): 11.5% from 139.
- Who are Sycamore Gap (GB)'s siblings?
- Out of Tadpole (GB), Sycamore Gap (GB) has 5 other produce in our archive, 3 of them winners. Most wins: Tashan (GB) (3). Highest grade won: Class 4 (Tashan (GB)). The wins came over 1m2f–2m½f. As at Oct 2026.