Horse profile
Taste The Fear (IRE)
9yo gelding (at last run, Nov 2024) · Last trainer Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole · Last owner In It For Fun Partnership Partner
by Mores Wells (GB) out of No Complaints But (IRE) (Supreme Leader)
34 runs · 18 courses · from Sep 2019
As at 5 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 30 Nov 2024 — 705 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Nov 2024 · 3rd of 5
7 wins · 5 courses
Last raced off OR 115
KTB Profile
Taste The Fear won seven of 34 starts on turf between Sep 2019 and Nov 2024. Five of those wins came over 2m5f – 3m on good ground, including two Class 4 handicap chases at Southwell in Apr 2024 and May 2024. He also landed a Class 2 handicap hurdle at Market Rasen off a mark of 123 in Jul 2021. The gelding, aged 9 at his last run in Nov 2024, finished third of five in a Class 4 handicap chase at Doncaster.
Based on 34 archived runs · run-style from 3 commented runs since Sep 2024 · updated 5 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 13lb off peak
- 7–34Wins / Runs
- 20.6%Strike rate
- 15 (44.1%)Placed
- +4.83£1 level staken=34 at SP
- 1.45Fair A/E n=34 · 1.28 incl. margin
- 128Highest OR
- 29dBetween runs (median)longest 406 d
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 rating115↓ 13lb off peak
115
108–128
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 111
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 5 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 16 | 129A | 91 | — |
| Soft | 4 | 101C | 74.5 | — |
| Heavy | 4 | 112C | 82.5 | — |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 121A | 71 | — |
| Good to Firm | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 5 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 17 | 129A | 89 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 7 | 102A | 84 | — |
| Over 3m | 3 | 86C | 71 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1 | — | — | — |
Of 34 runs looked at, 6 have no figure: did not complete (3) · not enough races on the card to set the day (under 4) (2) · obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 28 figures from 34 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 3 analysed runs since Sep 2024
- Prominent 2 (67%) · 0 wins
- Led 1 (33%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 13.1% of 221 runs since Jun 2019 (18 horses).
Strongest over 2m5f – 3m (all codes): 17.8% from 101.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 5 | 1 | 20% | +6.9 | 0 from 1 |
| Good | 83 | 12 | 14.5% | +1.4 | 5 from 19 |
| Good to Soft | 35 | 5 | 14.3% | +1.2 | 0 from 5 |
| Soft | 74 | 9 | 12.2% | −0.9 | 1 from 5 |
| Heavy | 24 | 2 | 8.3% | −4.8 | 1 from 4 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 32 | 4 | 12.5% | −0.6 | 1 from 3 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 71 | 7 | 9.9% | −3.2 | 1 from 8 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 101 | 18 | 17.8% | +4.7 | 5 from 19 |
| Over 3m | 17 | 0 | 0% | −13.1 | 0 from 4 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jun 2019 · as at 5 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
No Complaints But (IRE) (Supreme Leader)
3 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Jurys Out (IRE) (1 win).
The wins came over 2m3½f; the highest grade won is Class 5 (Jurys Out (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jurys Out (IRE) | 18 | 1 | 2m3½f | Class 5 |
| Rockonjade (IRE) | 3 | 0 | — | — |
| More Complaints (IRE) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 19 | 5 | 26% | +12.08 |
| Good to Soft | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Soft | 5 | 1 | 20% | −2.25 |
| Heavy | 4 | 1 | 25% | +1.00 |
| Good to Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | 23 | 5 | 22% | +6.50 |
| Class 3 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Class 2 | 2 | 1 | 50% | +2.33 |
| Class 5 | 1 | 1 | 100% | +4.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Doncaster | 4 | 1 | 25% | +7.00 |
| Southwell | 3 | 2 | 67% | +10.00 |
| Uttoxeter | 3 | 2 | 67% | +4.75 |
| Wetherby | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Carlisle | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Hereford | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Hexham | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.75 |
| Ludlow | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Bangor-on-Dee | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Huntingdon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Stratford | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Taunton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Market Rasen | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.33 |
| Sedgefield | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Exeter | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Navan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ballinrobe | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 19 | 5 | 26% | +12.08 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 8 | 1 | 13% | −5.25 |
| Over 3m | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 3 | 1 | 33% | +2.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Twiston-Davies | 21 | 5 | 24% | +11.08 |
| Charlie Hammond | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Luke Scott | 4 | 1 | 25% | +0.00 |
| Cillin Leonard | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.75 |
| Mr D Kiely | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheekpieces | 14 | 1 | 7% | −3.00 |
| None | 14 | 4 | 29% | +0.83 |
| Blinkers | 6 | 2 | 33% | +7.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 | 2 | 22% | +4.00 |
| 2023 | 6 | 1 | 17% | +5.00 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2021 | 12 | 3 | 25% | −2.17 |
| 2019 | 3 | 1 | 33% | +2.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 17 | 3 | 18% | +7.00 |
| Hurdle | 14 | 3 | 21% | −4.17 |
| Flat | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| NH Flat | 1 | 1 | 100% | +4.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · 9 runs | ||||||||||
| 30 Nov 24+28d | Doncaster | Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap Chase Headed the field to 1st but jumped untidily there - soon in pursuit of the front runners - serious blunder 5th - fell back to last after 6th - clumsy at 8th - some lengths adrift before 9th - back in contention after 12th - under pressure after 15th - moved into third before 3 out and plugged on without threatening the principals | 3/5 | 19 | 11-6 | 115 | 86C | 107B | Luke Scott | 6/1 |
| 02 Nov 24+47d | Wetherby | bet365 Handicap Chase Bumped and shared front spot early - travelled just behind pace and hit the deck a bit at 9th - lost touch and unable to threaten from 3 out home | 4/9 | 7 | 11-6 | 117 | 72A | 117A | Luke Scott | 17/2 |
| 16 Sep 24+104d | Worcester | eventmasters.co.uk Handicap Hurdle Sat close to the front pack early - pressed for effort two out - couldn't find more approaching the finish - well held in 9th | 9/14 | 3½ | 11-12 | 118 | 111B | 109A | Sam Twiston-Davies | 25/1 |
| 04 Jun 24+28d | Southwell | Prestige Safety First Aid Training Handicap Chase | F/6 | — | 11-7 | 118 | — | — | Luke Scott | 3/1 |
| 07 May 24+14d | Southwell | Enjoy A Free Digital Racecard At raceday-ready.com Handicap Chase | 1/6 | 11-3 | 112 | 93B | 134B | Luke Scott | 3/1 | |
| 23 Apr 24+26d | Southwell | Best Odds Guaranteed At PlanetSportBet Handicap Chase | 1/13 | 11-12 | 108 | 93B | 129A | Sam Twiston-Davies | 8/1 | |
| 28 Mar 24+38d | Wetherby | Best Odds Guaranteed Daily At Vickers.Bet Handicap Chase | 3/6 | 15 | 12-1 | 111 | 32A | 108B | Charlie Hammond | 6/1 |
| 19 Feb 24+35d | Carlisle | 'Syki's 60th' David Sykes 60th Birthday Handicap Chase | 6/7 | 36 | 11-13 | 114 | 67C | 101C | Sam Twiston-Davies | 11/2 |
| 15 Jan 24+40d | Hereford | Read Harry Cobden's Blog At Planetsportbet Handicap Chase | 3/9 | 9 | 11-12 | 117 | 76A | 119A | Sam Twiston-Davies | 11/1 |
| 2023 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 06 Dec 23+228d | Ludlow | Corrie Cup Handicap Chase | REF/7 | — | 11-2 | 118 | — | — | Charlie Hammond | 17/2 |
| 22 Apr 23+23d | Bangor-on-Dee | Stella Artois Handicap Chase | 3/9 | 8 | 11-12 | 120 | 81A | 126A | Charlie Hammond | 7/1 |
| 30 Mar 23+27d | Hexham | Join Our Bet Club At Vickers.Bet Handicap Chase | 2/7 | ½ | 11-13 | 118 | 66A | 135B | Charlie Hammond | 5/1 |
| 03 Mar 23+34d | Doncaster | Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) | 3/6 | 3½ | 12-0 | 118 | 85A | 124B | Sam Twiston-Davies | 6/1 |
| 28 Jan 23+18d | Doncaster | Sky Bet Extra Places Every Day Handicap Chase | 1/11 | 11-8 | 114 | 77A | 129A | Sam Twiston-Davies | 10/1 | |
| 10 Jan 23+37d | Doncaster | Sky Bet UKs No.1 Betting App Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) | 3/6 | 31 | 11-12 | 114 | 71C | 104C | Sam Twiston-Davies | 15/2 |
| 2022 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 04 Dec 22+54d | Huntingdon | Fitzdares Wishes Everyone A Merry Christmas Handicap Chase | 2/8 | 1¾ | 12-2 | 112 | 85A | 124B | Sam Twiston-Davies | 18/1 |
| 11 Oct 22+29d | Hereford | Tarmac & MS Shaw Groundworks Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) | 3/3 | 11 | 11-12 | 118 | 65C | 109C | Sam Twiston-Davies | 11/2 |
| 12 Sep 22+21d | Worcester | Worthington's Pre-Training Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) | 4/4 | nk | 11-9 | 119 | 71C | 106B | Sam Twiston-Davies | 9/1 |
| 22 Aug 22+235d | Stratford | Dominic Chapman Memorial Handicap Hurdle | 3/4 | 4¾ | 11-6 | 122 | 89C | 109B | Sam Twiston-Davies | 7/2 |
| 2021 · 12 runs | ||||||||||
| 30 Dec 21+39d | Taunton | Thatchers Cider Handicap Hurdle | 6/11 | 1 | 11-8 | 125 | 121A | 122A | Charlie Hammond | 25/1 |
| 21 Nov 21+32d | Uttoxeter | National Hunt Racing Enthusiasts Club Handicap Hurdle | 3/6 | 21 | 11-10 | 127 | 115B | 114B | Sam Twiston-Davies | 5/2 |
| 20 Oct 21+95d | Worcester | Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Fixed Brush Hurdle Series Final Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) | 6/9 | 12 | 11-12 | 128 | 65A | 117A | Sam Twiston-Davies | 11/2 |
| 17 Jul 21+17d | Market Rasen | Heed Your Hunch At Betway Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) | 1/6 | 11-3 | 123 | 125A | 124B | Sam Twiston-Davies | 10/3 | |
| 30 Jun 21+27d | Worcester | Visit attheraces.com/marketmovers Handicap Hurdle | 2/10 | ¾ | 11-3 | 120 | 127A | 127A | Sam Twiston-Davies | 3/1F |
| 03 Jun 21+13d | Uttoxeter | Sky Sports Racing HD Virgin 535 Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 1/6 | 11-8 | 120 | 129A | 129B | Sam Twiston-Davies | 7/4 | |
| 21 May 21+28d | Worcester | Follow MansionBet Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 2/8 | 4¼ | 11-8 | 121 | — | 126A | Sam Twiston-Davies | 9/2 |
| 23 Apr 21+14d | Worcester | Dr Richard Newland Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 3/9 | 13 | 11-6 | 122 | 102A | 109A | Sam Twiston-Davies | 7/2 |
| 09 Apr 21+22d | Sedgefield | In Memory Of Brian Irvine 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | F/8 | — | 11-0 | 126 | — | — | Cillin Leonard | 15/8 |
| 18 Mar 21+30d | Hexham | Download The N-E Bet App Today Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) | 1/9 | 10-9 | — | 101C | 123A | Cillin Leonard | 7/4F | |
| 16 Feb 21+28d | Carlisle | Watch Irish Racing On Racing TV Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div 1) | 3/11 | 15 | 11-2 | — | 98A | 112A | Sam Twiston-Davies | 7/1 |
| 19 Jan 21+406d | Exeter | Follow RacingTV On Twitter Now Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) | 5/18 | 8½ | 11-4 | — | 84B | 106A | Sam Twiston-Davies | 10/1 |
| 2019 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 10 Dec 19+73d | Uttoxeter | Compare Bookmaker Sites At bonuscodebets.co.uk Standard Open NH Flat Race | 1/5 | 11-0 | — | 112C | 123B | Sam Twiston-Davies | 4/1 | |
| 28 Sep 19+8d | Navan | Navan Racecourse (Pro/Am) Flat Race | 4/18 | ¾ | 11-3 | — | — | 71A | Mr D Kiely | 25/1 |
| 20 Sep 19 | Ballinrobe | racingtv.com Flat Race | 6/12 | 1 | 11-0 | — | — | 62A | Mr D Kiely | 25/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Taste The Fear won?
- Taste The Fear (IRE) won 7 of 34 archived starts between 2019 and 2024, a strike rate of 20.6%. Placed 15 times in total (44.1% of starts).
- Who trained Taste The Fear?
- Taste The Fear (IRE) was trained by Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole on the most recent run on record, at Doncaster on 30 November 2024.
- Who is Taste The Fear's sire?
- Taste The Fear (IRE) is by Mores Wells (GB) out of No Complaints But (IRE), whose sire is Supreme Leader.
- What going does Taste The Fear prefer?
- Taste The Fear (IRE) has the best record on good going: 5 wins from 19 starts (26.3%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Taste The Fear's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 115, from the run on 30 November 2024. The highest on record is 128.
- What is Taste The Fear's sire's record?
- Mores Wells (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 13.1% of 221 runs since Jun 2019 (18 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest over 2m5f – 3m (all codes): 17.8% from 101.
- Who are Taste The Fear's siblings?
- Out of No Complaints But (IRE), Taste The Fear (IRE) has 3 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Jurys Out (IRE) (1). Highest grade won: Class 5 (Jurys Out (IRE)). The wins came over 2m3½f. As at Nov 2026.