The Doyen Chief (IRE)
The Doyen Chief is a gelding who has won six of 18 starts on turf. Four of his five starts on good or faster ground have ended in wins, with three of those coming in handicaps over 2m5f – 3m on good. He also won twice over 2m1f – 2m4f. His last run, at Market Rasen in Oct 2026, was his first for the yard and saw him finish second of four off an official rating of 139.
- 6–18Wins / Runs
- 33.3%Strike rate
- 10 (55.6%)Placed
- −2.71£1 level staken=18 at SP
- 1.38Fair A/E n=18 · 1.21 incl. margin
- 142Highest OR
- 42dBetween runs (median)longest 252 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.
KTB Speed and Rating
Best recent Speed 108
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 →
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 7 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 5 | 137A | 108 | 3 runs · 108 / 96 |
| Good | 5 | 119A | 99 | 1 run · — |
| Soft | 4 | 123B | 113 | 1 run · — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 7 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 8 | 137A | 99.5 | 3 runs · 108 / 94 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 3 | 119A | 115 | — |
| Over 3m | 2 | 96A | 92 | 2 runs · 96 / 92 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1 | — | — | — |
Of 18 runs looked at, 4 have no figure: did not complete (3) · no race clock stored (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 14 figures from 18 runs · as at 2 Nov 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.
The forward record. KTB’s figures on this horse since 25 Oct 2026: the KTB Selection in 1 run (won 0) · top-rated on KTB Rating in 1 run (won 0) · to 25 Oct 2026. Each pick was the figure’s choice before the off, settled against the result the next morning; “did not run” is counted apart. GB and Irish races since 5 Oct 2026.
Run style from 12 analysed runs since Oct 2024
- Mid-division 5 (42%) · 1 win
- Held up 4 (33%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 3 (25%) · 2 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Progeny in our archive have won 11.6% of 7,381 runs since Jul 2009 (606 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 22 | 2 | 9.1% | −2.5 | — |
| Good to Firm | 351 | 42 | 12% | +0.4 | — |
| Good | 2,251 | 278 | 12.4% | +0.8 | 4 from 5 |
| Good to Soft | 1,442 | 194 | 13.5% | +1.9 | 1 from 7 |
| Soft | 2,008 | 215 | 10.7% | −0.9 | 1 from 6 |
| Heavy | 761 | 66 | 8.7% | −2.9 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 546 | 57 | 10.4% | −1.2 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 76 | 6 | 7.9% | −3.7 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 360 | 36 | 10% | −1.6 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 411 | 45 | 10.9% | −0.7 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 584 | 60 | 10.3% | −1.3 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2,187 | 253 | 11.6% | 0 | 1 from 1 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 2,207 | 267 | 12.1% | +0.5 | 2 from 4 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1,289 | 158 | 12.3% | +0.7 | 3 from 9 |
| Over 3m | 267 | 29 | 10.9% | −0.7 | 0 from 4 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jul 2009 · as at 7 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
3 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Arctic Angel (IRE) (1 win).
The wins came over 3m2½f; the highest grade won is Class 5 (Arctic Angel (IRE)).
Family form: How Decc (IRE) finished 4th of 17 at Punchestown (IRE), 13 Oct 2026.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arctic Angel (IRE) | 11 | 1 | 3m2½f | Class 5 |
| How Decc (IRE) | 21 | 0 | — | — |
| Friars Park (IRE) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 7 | 1 | 14% | −3.00 |
| Soft | 6 | 1 | 17% | −4.50 |
| Good | 5 | 4 | 80% | +4.79 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 3 | 6 | 1 | 17% | −4.09 |
| Class 1 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Class 2 | 4 | 2 | 50% | +1.50 |
| Class 4 | 2 | 2 | 100% | +1.88 |
| Class 5 | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Rasen | 3 | 1 | 33% | −1.50 |
| Kempton | 3 | 2 | 67% | +1.16 |
| Cheltenham | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Taunton | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.38 |
| Punchestown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newbury | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Bangor-on-Dee | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Warwick | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.25 |
| Exeter | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Lingfield | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ludlow | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Hereford | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 9 | 3 | 33% | −1.59 |
| Over 3m | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 4 | 2 | 50% | −0.12 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Bellamy | 10 | 2 | 20% | −5.84 |
| Tom Cannon | 8 | 4 | 50% | +3.13 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 1 | 20% | −2.75 |
| 2025 | 6 | 2 | 33% | −0.84 |
| 2024 | 4 | 1 | 25% | −1.62 |
| 2023 | 3 | 2 | 67% | +2.50 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 13 | 3 | 23% | −5.59 |
| Hurdle | 4 | 2 | 50% | −0.12 |
| NH Flat | 1 | 1 | 100% | +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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 25 Oct 26+176d | Market Rasen | Christmas Jumper & Student Raceday 3rd December Handicap Steeple Chase (gbb Race) settled at the back but never far off the pace - crept into contention 3 out - hit the front 2 out - driven after the last - collared inside the final 110yds - stayed on for 2nd | 2/4 | 4½ | 12-0 | 139 | — | 143B | Tom Cannon | 5/1 |
| 02 May 26+53d | Punchestown | Palmerstown House Estate Pat Taaffe Handicap Chase (0-150) (Listed) Held up towards the back - driven with no response after 5 out - dropped away and pulled up before 2 out | PU/21 | — | 11-3 | 141 | — | — | Tom Bellamy | 14/1 |
| 10 Mar 26+17d | Cheltenham | Trustmarque Ultima Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Settled midpack early - improved into contention by the 13th - close to the front around the 15th - pushed along 3 out then faded to finish ninth | 9/22 | 3¾ | 10-13 | 142 | 88B | 121A | Tom Bellamy | 33/1 |
| 21 Feb 26+42d | Kempton | Ladbrokes Trophy Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Settled midfield early - pressed forward after 4 out but boxed in - eased right for room before 3 out - moved into second before the last - kept on but outpaced by winner | 2/13 | 2 | 11-2 | 139 | 108B | 141A | Tom Bellamy | 14/1 |
| 10 Jan 26+29d | Kempton | Coral 'New' Horse Racing Bet Builder Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled behind pace early - serious error 6th - pressed for effort before two out - hit front two out - lost advantage nearing final fence - fine leap to regain command at last - battled to prevail in final strides | 1/5 | 11-9 | 138 | 91C | 134B | Tom Bellamy | 5/4F | |
| 2025 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 12 Dec 25+13d | Cheltenham | Turners Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Held up at the back - into the pack by the 5th - improved position by the 16th - moved into third and pressed the front-runner approaching two out - lost momentum under pressure on the run to the line | 5/9 | 2 | 10-6 | 140 | 96A | 132A | Tom Bellamy | 12/1 |
| 29 Nov 25+17d | Newbury | Coral Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Ducked right early and refused to settle into stride - eased and pulled up shortly after the off | PU/24 | — | 10-6 | 137 | — | — | Tom Bellamy | 14/1 |
| 12 Nov 25+230d | Bangor-on-Dee | Weatherbys And Birdie Calendars Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled midpack early - improved into 3rd by the 5th - stumbled 4 out - closed on the front pair 2 out - sent along to hit the front but hit the last untidily - overtaken close home and unable to find more | 2/7 | 2¼ | 11-9 | 137 | 94A | 142B | Tom Bellamy | 7/4F |
| 27 Mar 25+12d | Warwick | eventmasters.co.uk Challenger Staying Chase Series Final Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled midfield tracking rail - hit front approaching home turn - pushed along two out and clipped last flustered - kept finding more to score | 1/6 | 12-0 | 132 | 98B | 143B | Tom Cannon | 9/4F | |
| 15 Mar 25+39d | Kempton | Virgin Bet Every Saturday Money Back Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Sat just behind the pace early - moved into second turning for home at the 9th - clipped an obstacle soon after - hit the front four out and quickly opened a advantage - kept finding more to the line | 1/6 | 11-11 | 127 | 99A | 133B | Tom Bellamy | 10/11F | |
| 04 Feb 25+60d | Taunton | Arthur & Peggy White Memorial Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Sat close to pace on the inner - moved into second by the 12th - pressed for advantage from 3 out - driven out and edged out narrowly at the finish | 2/9 | nk | 11-8 | 124 | 123B | 140B | Tom Bellamy | 11/8F |
| 2024 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 06 Dec 24+52d | Exeter | Southwest Rail Solutions Handicap Chase Settled off the pace early - driven up to share third approaching 4 out - kept on under pressure - flattened out nearing the last | 3/7 | 3¾ | 11-4 | 125 | 111A | 133B | Tom Cannon | 10/3 |
| 15 Oct 24+252d | Market Rasen | Boxing Day At Market Rasen Racecourse Handicap Chase Settled towards the back on the inner - made progress into 5th - lost rhythm at 7th - checked stride before 8th - short of space 4 out - moved left with a push before 3 out - up to 3rd approaching last and stayed on to the finish | 3/6 | 1¼ | 11-6 | 125 | 100A | 129B | Tom Cannon | 11/10F |
| 06 Feb 24+16d | Taunton | Racing TV Club Day Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div 1) | 1/9 | 11-9 | 123 | 119A | 138A | Tom Cannon | 11/8F | |
| 21 Jan 24+45d | Lingfield | Winter Million Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) | UR/11 | — | 11-12 | 123 | — | — | Tom Cannon | 5/1 |
| 2023 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 07 Dec 23+28d | Market Rasen | Daily Charged Up Offers At Rhino.Bet Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 1/5 | 11-0 | — | 115C | 140B | Tom Cannon | 1/2F | |
| 09 Nov 23+217d | Ludlow | Templar Medical 'Introductory' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 2/6 | shd | 11-2 | — | 137A | 138B | Tom Bellamy | 10/3 |
| 06 Apr 23 | Hereford | Cazoo Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) | 1/9 | 11-2 | — | 126C | 136A | Tom Cannon | 3/1 | |
Quick answers
- How many races has The Doyen Chief won?
- The Doyen Chief (IRE) won 6 of 18 archived starts between 2023 and 2026, a strike rate of 33.3%. Placed 10 times in total (55.6% of starts).
- Who trains The Doyen Chief?
- The Doyen Chief (IRE) is trained by Nick Scholfield, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 25 October 2026.
- Who is The Doyen Chief's sire?
- The Doyen Chief (IRE) is by Doyen (IRE) out of Mandarli (IRE), whose sire is Darsi.
- What going does The Doyen Chief prefer?
- The Doyen Chief (IRE) has the best record on good going: 4 wins from 5 starts (80%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is The Doyen Chief's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 139, from the run on 25 October 2026. The highest on record is 142.
- What is The Doyen Chief's sire's record?
- Doyen (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 11.6% of 7,381 runs since Jul 2009 (606 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are The Doyen Chief's siblings?
- Out of Mandarli (IRE), The Doyen Chief (IRE) has 3 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Arctic Angel (IRE) (1). Highest grade won: Class 5 (Arctic Angel (IRE)). The wins came over 3m2½f. As at Nov 2026.