Horse profile
Tarlac (IRE)
by Pinatubo (IRE) out of Sharja Queen (GB) (Pivotal)
24 runs · 10 courses · from May 2024
As at 18 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
Won at Ripon
Beaten favourite LTO
Ran 71 days ago · 8th of 9
Last raced off OR 48
KTB Profile
Tarlac is 1 from 24, the win coming at Class 5 level in the North East Gunners Cup Handicap at Ripon in May 2025 over 6f to 7f on good to soft. The gelding has not won since. He has raced 19 times on turf for that sole success and is 0 from 5 on the all-weather. His last run, at Thirsk in Aug 2026, was eighth of nine in a Class 6 race off an official rating of 48, which is 23lb below his highest ever mark.
Based on 24 archived runs · run-style from 5 commented runs · updated 18 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
Won on turf, 0 on AW
Win at Class 5
OR ↓ 23lb off peak
- 1–24Wins / Runs
- 4.2%Strike rate
- 3 (12.5%)Placed
- −17.50£1 level staken=24 at SP
- 0.43Fair A/E n=24 · 0.37 incl. margin
- 71Highest OR
- 35dAvg 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 rating48↓ 23lb off peak
48
47–71
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 109
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 7 | 103B | 80 | 4 · 97 / 83 |
| Good to Firm | 7 | 116A | 97 | 3 · 109 / 102 |
| Standard (AW) | 5 | 86A | 79 | 1 · — |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 108A | 103 | — |
| Soft | 2 | 85A | 84 | 1 · — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 23 | 116A | 86 | 8 · 109 / 91.5 |
| Under 6f | 1 | — | — | 1 · — |
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 5 analysed runs
- Held up 2 (40%) · 0 wins
- Midfield 2 (40%) · 1 win
- Prominent 1 (20%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 13.8% of 1,070 runs since Jan 2008 (180 horses).
Weakest on soft going: 10% from 110.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −13.8 | — |
| Good to Firm | 194 | 28 | 14.4% | +0.6 | 0 from 7 |
| Good | 278 | 38 | 13.7% | −0.1 | 0 from 7 |
| Good to Soft | 118 | 19 | 16.1% | +2.3 | 1 from 3 |
| Soft | 110 | 11 | 10% | −3.8 | 0 from 2 |
| Heavy | 34 | 5 | 14.7% | +0.9 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 334 | 47 | 14.1% | +0.3 | 0 from 5 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 73 | 11 | 15.1% | +1.3 | 0 from 1 |
| 6f – 7f | 541 | 75 | 13.9% | +0.1 | 1 from 23 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 282 | 39 | 13.8% | 0 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 143 | 22 | 15.4% | +1.6 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 28 | 1 | 3.6% | −10.2 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 3 | 0 | 0% | −13.8 | — |
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
Sharja Queen (GB) (Pivotal)
4 siblings in the archive, 3 winners — best of them King Sharja (GB) (7 wins).
The wins came over 6f–1m1½f; the highest grade won is Class 4 (Master Of Combat (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Sharja (GB) | 41 | 7 | 7f–1m | Class 5 |
| Master Of Combat (IRE) | 40 | 5 | 1m–1m1½f | Class 4 |
| Vencedora (IRE) | 4 | 1 | 6f | Class 5 |
| Society Ball (GB) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Good to Firm | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Standard (AW) | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 1 | 33% | +3.50 |
| Soft | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 6 | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
| Class 5 | 10 | 1 | 10% | −3.50 |
| Class 4 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Class 2 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Newcastle (AW) | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Ayr | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Thirsk | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Carlisle | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Ripon | 2 | 1 | 50% | +4.50 |
| Doncaster | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Catterick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Southwell (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| York | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 23 | 1 | 4% | −16.50 |
| Under 6f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Hart | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Joanna Mason | 3 | 1 | 33% | +3.50 |
| Paul Mulrennan | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Tom Eaves | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Greg Fairley | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Olivia Haines | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sam James | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ray Dawson | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kyle McHugh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jake Dickson | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Alfie Redman | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Harrison Shaw | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Joe Fanning | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Billy Loughnane | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 19 | 1 | 5% | −12.50 |
| Cheekpieces | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Visor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Blinkers | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| 2025 | 12 | 1 | 8% | −5.50 |
| 2024 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Aug 26+22d | Thirsk | goracing.co.uk Future Stars Apprentice Classified Stakes Settled in close order early - pushed along with 2f left - couldn't land a blow through to the line | 8/9 | hd | 9-6 | 48 | 80B | 54A | Olivia Haines | 5/2F |
| 16 Jul 26+21d | Hamilton | Cubeglassladiesnight@hamiltonpark Handicap Stakes up with the pace early - driven along over 2f out and made ground to hit the front inside the final furlong - stayed on but overtaken in the final strides | 2/7 | shd | 9-5 | 47 | 109A | 74A | Sam James | 9/2 |
| 25 Jun 26+17d | Hamilton | Hamilton Park Construction Race Day Handicap Raced handy - pushed along with 2f left and squeezed for space inside final furlong - stayed on to finish fourth beaten 2¾ lengths | 4/7 | nk | 8-13 | 48 | 102A | 60A | Ray Dawson | 17/2 |
| 08 Jun 26+11d | Carlisle | Join Racing TV Now Handicap Held on tight early settled around mid-pack - pushed along with 2f left - failed to close and held for 7th | 7/10 | 1 | 9-0 | 51 | 83A | 63A | Greg Fairley | 14/1 |
| 28 May 26+13d | Ripon | Sky Sports Racing Virgin 519 Handicap Settled just off the pace - pushed along with 2f left then eased right a furlong out - unable to find further headway finishing 7th | 7/8 | ½ | 9-1 | 53 | 86A | 55A | Kyle McHugh | 11/1 |
| 15 May 26+10d | Hamilton | Huws Gray Apprentice Handicap Settled in the pack early - urged forward with 2f to go - lost ground inside final furlong - finished eighth | 8/10 | shd | 8-12 | 56 | 76A | 53A | Jake Dickson | 9/1 |
| 05 May 26+27d | Ayr | Ayr Racecourse Racing Club Handicap Settled just off the pace - pushed along a furlong out and moved into third - edged out of that spot inside the final 110yds - faded to finish fifth beaten 2.5 lengths | 5/7 | nse | 9-3 | 56 | 97A | 66B | Jason Hart | 11/2 |
| 08 Apr 26+18d | Catterick | Bet At Racing TV Handicap Settled in the pack - lost touch approaching 3f out - work needed under pressure inside final 2f - finished with late renewed effort but only held 6th | 6/12 | nk | 8-11 | 58 | 97A | 66A | Greg Fairley | 25/1 |
| 21 Mar 26+180d | Newcastle (AW) | Midnite A Next Generation Betting App Apprentice Handicap Held up handy in the pack - pressed for effort with 2f left - dropped away inside final furlong - eventually well held in 7th | 7/8 | 3¾ | 9-6 | 60 | 69A | 48A | Alfie Redman | 25/1 |
| 22 Sep 25+11d | Hamilton | Book Your Christmas Parties Here Handicap Slow to break - settled towards the back of the pack - pushed along with 2f left but made no headway - dropped away inside final furlong to finish 6th | 6/9 | ½ | 9-1 | 62 | 85A | 62A | Jason Hart | 5/1 |
| 11 Sep 25+22d | Newcastle (AW) | Sky Sports Racing Virgin 519 Handicap Went forward through midfield early - shared second spot into the race - lost ground inside final furlong - finished well held in 7th | 7/10 | 3¼ | 9-3 | 64 | 79A | 61A | Jason Hart | 11/1 |
| 20 Aug 25+18d | Carlisle | Armstrong Watson Handicap Settled towards the rear early - driven approaching 2f out and edged left approaching the furlong marker with modest progress - lost momentum inside the closing stages to finish fourth | 4/7 | ¾ | 9-4 | 66 | 93B | 71A | Joanna Mason | 10/1 |
| 02 Aug 25+26d | Doncaster | Cliff Williams Memorial Handicap Held up in midfield near the stands rail - driven with two furlongs left but unable to gain ground - finished ninth beaten 5½ lengths | 9/10 | ½ | 9-8 | 68 | 81A | 66A | Harrison Shaw | 9/1 |
| 07 Jul 25+22d | Ayr | Start Your Racing TV Free Trial Handicap (Div 2) Settled with the pack - pushed along inside final furlong - drifted left and dropped away - finished eighth | 8/11 | 3½ | 8-13 | 69 | 108A | 57A | Joanna Mason | 11/2 |
| 15 Jun 25+17d | Hamilton | Sky Bet Extra Places Every Day Handicap Tracked the front group early - pushed along and stayed on inside the final furlong - finished 5th beaten 2 lengths | 5/14 | shd | 8-8 | 70 | 101C | 76A | Joe Fanning | 11/1 |
| 29 May 25+25d | Ripon | North East Gunners Cup Handicap Settled midfield early - began to close 2f out and closed on front pair under pressure inside final furlong - kept going to hit the front close home | 1/8 | 9-4 | 64 | 103A | 86A | Joanna Mason | 11/2 | |
| 04 May 25+8d | Hamilton | Racing TV Handicap Tracked pace-setter from outside - pressed for effort 2f out and briefly lost touch - responded in closing stages - held on for second | 2/6 | ¾ | 9-7 | 63 | 116A | 73B | Paul Mulrennan | 10/3 |
| 26 Apr 25+28d | Doncaster | Watch Unbridled On attheraces.com Handicap Settled in the pack early - asked for effort approaching 2f out and edged into contention for second inside the final furlong - stayed on to finish fifth beaten 3.25 lengths | 5/13 | ½ | 9-9 | 65 | 83C | 75A | Paul Mulrennan | 13/2 |
| 29 Mar 25+9d | Newcastle (AW) | BetMGM: It's Showtime Handicap Settled towards the back early - made progress on the outside approaching the furlong marker - stayed on to finish fourth | 4/9 | ¾ | 9-1 | 66 | 86A | 75A | Paul Mulrennan | 40/1 |
| 20 Mar 25+19d | Newcastle (AW) | Weekly Free Bets With BetMGM Extra Handicap Tracked the pace - pressed for effort with 2f left - lost ground inside final furlong - finished 6th | 6/7 | 1¾ | 9-7 | 68 | 70A | 56A | Jason Hart | 5/1 |
| 01 Mar 25+197d | Southwell (AW) | Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Handicap Settled towards back - pushed along and drifted left inside final furlong - unable to close - finished 8th beaten 4 lengths | 8/10 | shd | 9-8 | 71 | 80A | 65A | Billy Loughnane | 14/1 |
| 16 Aug 24+40d | Thirsk | New Vickers Bet App Coming Soon! Irish EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Held a forward spot down the middle early - drifted wide and slipped back 4f out - pressed for effort 2f out but found little inside the final furlong - faded late to finish seventh | 7/10 | nk | 9-7 | — | 62A | 71A | Tom Eaves | 11/1 |
| 07 Jul 24+52d | Ayr | Armour Home Improvements EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) | 4/6 | 1¾ | 9-7 | — | 103B | 76B | Tom Eaves | 11/1 |
| 16 May 24 | York | Frank Whittle Partnership ebfstallions.com Novice Stakes (gbb Race) | 10/11 | 2¾ | 9-7 | — | 49A | 54A | Tom Eaves | 18/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Tarlac (IRE) won?
- Tarlac (IRE) won 1 of 24 archived starts between 2024 and 2026, a strike rate of 4.2%. Placed 3 times in total (12.5% of starts).
- Who trains Tarlac (IRE)?
- Tarlac (IRE) is trained by Katie Scott, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 7 August 2026.
- Who is Tarlac (IRE)'s sire?
- Tarlac (IRE) is by Pinatubo (IRE) out of Sharja Queen (GB), whose sire is Pivotal.
- What going does Tarlac (IRE) prefer?
- Tarlac (IRE) has the best record on good to soft going: 1 win from 3 starts (33.3%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Tarlac (IRE)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 48, from the run on 7 August 2026. The highest on record is 71.
- What is Tarlac (IRE)'s sire's record?
- Pinatubo (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 13.8% of 1,070 runs since Jan 2008 (180 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on soft going: 10% from 110.
- Who are Tarlac (IRE)'s siblings?
- Out of Sharja Queen (GB), Tarlac (IRE) has 4 other produce in our archive, 3 of them winners. Most wins: King Sharja (GB) (7). Highest grade won: Class 4 (Master Of Combat (IRE)). The wins came over 6f–1m1½f. As at Oct 2026.