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Horse profile

The Hardest Geezer (IRE)

7yo gelding · Trainer Philip Hobbs & Johnson White · Owner Gals And Geezers
by Malinas (GER) out of Lis Goold (IRE) (Stowaway)
12 runs · 10 courses · from Nov 2023
As at 8 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
2 wins · Taunton & Ayr Headgear returns LTO Last run 23 Oct 2026 · 2nd of 11 Last raced off OR 121
KTB Profile

The Hardest Geezer is 2 from 12 on turf, both wins at Class 4. He won the newcomers NH Flat race at Ayr on good to soft in Nov 2023 and a maiden hurdle at Taunton on soft in Jan 2025, each on his first visit to the course. All wins came over 1m5f – 2m. He finished second of 11 at Cheltenham in Oct 2026, last raced off OR 121, with headgear returning.

Based on 12 archived runs · run-style from 10 commented runs since Nov 2024 · updated 8 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance All wins at Class 4
Official rating121↓ 1lb off peak
121 117–122

KTB Speed and Rating

KTB Speed

Best recent Speed 124 the best of the last 3 graded (A or B) runs · Windsor, 16 Jan 2026

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 10 figures · best 124B · median 102.5
GoingRunsBestMedianSince 8 Nov 2025
Good to Soft5111A1002 runs · 111 / 108
Soft3124B1112 runs · 124 / 106.5
Good2110A101—
DistanceRunsBestMedianSince 8 Nov 2025
1m5f – 2m9124B1054 runs · 124 / 108
2m1f – 2m4f1———

Of 12 runs looked at, 2 have no figure: did not complete (1) · obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (1).

KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 10 figures from 12 runs · as at 31 Oct 2026 · a record, not a forecast

KTB Rating

Best recent KTB Rating 140A the best of the last 3 rated runs · Windsor, 16 Jan 2026 Official rating 121 at the last run, 23 Oct 2026

What the horse achieved in each race, in pounds on the official-rating scale, from the weight carried, the lengths beaten and the race's own level solved across the archive — never the market, never the official rating as a starting point. The headline is the best of the horse's last three rated runs on that code — its best recent day. The KTB Rating on a racecard is a different reading of the same figures: the level the horse has been running to, an average of up to its last six runs with the latest counting most, so the two can differ. A, B or C on a run is how much known form was in that race. What this means →

Jumps 11 figures · best 144A · median 130
GoingRunsBestMedianSince 8 Nov 2025
Good to Soft5144A1302 runs · 144 / 137
Soft4140A1362 runs · 140 / 140
Good2125A119—
DistanceRunsBestMedianSince 8 Nov 2025
1m5f – 2m10144A1284 runs · 144 / 140
2m1f – 2m4f1———

Of 12 runs looked at, 1 has no figure: did not complete (or a non-runner row) (1).

KTB Rating v1 · batch 3 Oct 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 11 figures from 12 runs · as at 31 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.

The forward record. KTB’s figures on this horse since 23 Oct 2026: top-rated on KTB Rating in 1 run (won 0) · to 23 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 10 analysed runs since Nov 2024

  • Held up 5 (50%) · 0 wins
  • Mid-division 4 (40%) · 0 wins
  • Prominent 1 (10%) · 1 win

Pedigree intelligence

Sire
Malinas (GER)

Progeny in our archive have won 14.1% of 3,960 runs since Apr 2010 (419 horses).

GoingRunsWinsSRvs sireThis horse
Firm100%−14.1—
Good to Firm37616.2%+2.1—
Good1,19217014.3%+0.20 from 2
Good to Soft92214115.3%+1.21 from 5
Soft1,23816613.4%−0.71 from 4
Heavy5357514%−0.10 from 1
Standard (AW)3412.9%−11.2—
Distance (all codes)RunsWinsSRvs sireThis horse
6f – 7f200%−14.1—
1m – 1m1f1218.3%−5.8—
1m2f – 1m4f50510%−4.1—
1m5f – 2m1,10515313.8%−0.32 from 11
2m1f – 2m4f1,37218213.3%−0.80 from 1
2m5f – 3m1,08717816.4%+2.3—
Over 3m3324112.3%−1.8—

Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Apr 2010 · as at 8 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast

Dam
Lis Goold (IRE) (Stowaway)

2 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Lady Of Tarsus (IRE) (1 win).

The wins came over 2m; the highest grade won is Class 5 (Lady Of Tarsus (IRE)).

ProduceRunsWinsWin tripsBest grade
Lady Of Tarsus (IRE)112mClass 5
Ballard Prince (IRE)80——

Record by conditions

GoingRunsWinsSR£1
Good to Soft 5 1 20% +14.00
Soft 4 1 25% −1.75
Good 2 0 0% −2.00
Heavy 1 0 0% −1.00

ClassRunsWinsSR£1
Class 4 7 2 29% +14.25
Class 3 2 0 0% −2.00
Class 1 1 0 0% −1.00
Class 2 1 0 0% −1.00
Class 5 1 0 0% −1.00

CourseRunsWinsSR£1
Windsor 2 0 0% −2.00
Huntingdon 2 0 0% −2.00
Cheltenham 1 0 0% −1.00
Newbury 1 0 0% −1.00
Ascot 1 0 0% −1.00
Newton Abbot 1 0 0% −1.00
Ludlow 1 0 0% −1.00
Taunton 1 1 100% +1.25
Chepstow 1 0 0% −1.00
Ayr 1 1 100% +18.00

DistanceRunsWinsSR£1
1m5f – 2m 11 2 18% +10.25
2m1f – 2m4f 1 0 0% −1.00

JockeyRunsWinsSR£1
Sean Houlihan 7 1 14% −4.75
Callum Pritchard 3 0 0% −3.00
Jack Stenhouse 1 0 0% −1.00
Craig Nichol 1 1 100% +18.00

HeadgearRunsWinsSR£1
Hood 7 1 14% −4.75
None 5 1 20% +14.00

SeasonRunsWinsSR£1
2026 3 0 0% −3.00
2025 5 1 20% −2.75
2024 3 0 0% −3.00
2023 1 1 100% +18.00

TypeRunsWinsSR£1
Hurdle 10 1 10% −7.75
NH Flat 2 1 50% +17.00

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

DateCourseRace PosBtn Wgt ORSpdKTB Jockey SP
2026 · 3 runs
23 Oct 26+258d Cheltenham Foundation Developments Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Race (Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Qualifier) Class 3 · 2m½f · Good To Soft · 11 ran settled out the back of the pack - improved to 5th - moved into runner-up spot after 2 out - stayed on but unable to threaten winner after the last - finished 2nd 2/11 4½ 10-7 121105A130A Jack Stenhouse 9/2
07 Feb 26+22d Newbury William Hill Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Class 1 · 2m½f · Heavy · 15 ran Held up towards the back - travelling comfortably - clipped heels and came down on the turn before 3 out F/15 — 10-12 122—— Sean Houlihan 20/1
16 Jan 26+28d Windsor Fitzdares Sovereign Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Class 2 · 2m · Soft · 14 ran Settled in the pack - pushed along and closed on the front group two out - edged off a straight line under pressure - held no more late and dropped to fourth on the line 4/14 nse 10-8 122124B140A Sean Houlihan 12/1
2025 · 5 runs
19 Dec 25+26d Ascot Ascot Shop Handicap Hurdle Class 4 · 1m7½f · Soft · 15 ran Settled midpack early - still within range of front group 2 out - pushed along with a shot approaching the last - continued at a similar rate to the line - edged out of third close home 4/15 ½ 11-12 12189B140A Callum Pritchard 9/1
23 Nov 25+25d Windsor Call Fitzdares For Top Prices Handicap Hurdle Class 3 · 2m · Good To Soft · 9 ran Hesitant leaving stalls - settled towards back of pack - made progress 4 out - moved into 3rd after 3 out - clipped last but one and closed on pacesetter - asked for effort soon after - shaken up and in with a shout at final flight where lost footing a touch - kept responding but edged out in final 110 yards 2/9 ½ 10-13 118111A144A Callum Pritchard 11/5F
29 Oct 25+252d Newton Abbot ITUS Events, Safety And Security Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Class 4 · 2m1f · Good To Soft · 9 ran Settled towards the back and keen early - blundered 3 out - made ground into contention around the home turn - then asked for effort and lost momentum - stumbled at the last while in second - stayed on to the line 2/9 1½ 11-11 11789B133A Callum Pritchard 10/3
19 Feb 25+42d Ludlow Michael Lumsden Memorial Handicap Hurdle Class 4 · 2m · Good To Soft · 9 ran Held up towards the back - driven approaching the home turn to fight for third spot two out - weakened on the run to the line 5/9 1¾ 12-0 11899A126A Sean Houlihan 11/2
08 Jan 25+31d Taunton Meet Allaho On Saturday 18th January Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Class 4 · 2m½f · Soft · 12 ran Settled in behind on the rail - travelling strongly into the home turn - sent forward to hit the front 2 out - challenged strongly approaching the last - broke away in the final furlong and kept on to win 1/12 11-8 —111B132A Sean Houlihan 5/4F
2024 · 3 runs
08 Dec 24+32d Huntingdon TrustATrader Approved And Reviewed Trades People Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Class 4 · 2m · Soft · 10 ran Settled midfield - jumped a touch untidily in 4th - improved into 4th after three out - driven approaching two out then lost ground and passed near the last finishing 5th 5/10 2 11-2 ——126A Sean Houlihan 17/2
06 Nov 24+219d Chepstow Spectra Group 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div 1) Class 4 · 2m · Good · 9 ran Held a midfield position - asked for effort 3 out but couldn't find extra gear - stayed on at one speed for 4th 4/9 1¼ 11-4 —92A125A Sean Houlihan 28/1
01 Apr 24+149d Huntingdon Follow Rhino.Bet On Instagram Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) Class 5 · 2m · Good · 12 ran 7/12 3½ 11-10 —110A113A Sean Houlihan 6/1
2023 · 1 run
04 Nov 23 Ayr Bet With Paddock Bookmakers On Course 'Newcomers' NH Flat Race (GBB Race) Class 4 · 2m · Good To Soft · 15 ran 1/15 11-2 —100B119A Craig Nichol 18/1

Quick answers

How many races has The Hardest Geezer won?
The Hardest Geezer (IRE) won 2 of 12 archived starts between 2023 and 2026, a strike rate of 16.7%. Placed 5 times in total (41.7% of starts).
Who trains The Hardest Geezer?
The Hardest Geezer (IRE) is trained by Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 23 October 2026.
Who is The Hardest Geezer's sire?
The Hardest Geezer (IRE) is by Malinas (GER) out of Lis Goold (IRE), whose sire is Stowaway.
What going does The Hardest Geezer prefer?
The Hardest Geezer (IRE) has the best record on soft going: 1 win from 4 starts (25%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
What is The Hardest Geezer's official rating?
The most recent official rating on record is 121, from the run on 23 October 2026. The highest on record is 122.
What is The Hardest Geezer's sire's record?
Malinas (GER)'s progeny in our archive have won 14.1% of 3,960 runs since Apr 2010 (419 horses), Flat and jumps together.
Who are The Hardest Geezer's siblings?
Out of Lis Goold (IRE), The Hardest Geezer (IRE) has 2 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Lady Of Tarsus (IRE) (1). Highest grade won: Class 5 (Lady Of Tarsus (IRE)). The wins came over 2m. As at Nov 2026.

Record shown from November 2023. Our archive holds racing in Great Britain, Ireland and France from January 2005. Any runs before that, or in other countries, are not in it. In-running comments are available from 2024 onward.