Horse profile
The Thrifty Bear (GB)
by Rambling Bear (GB) out of Prudent Pet (GB) (Distant Relative)
25 runs · 11 courses · from Jun 2005
As at 5 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 13 Feb 2009 — 6,474 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Feb 2009 · 10th of 10
Won at Thirsk
Headgear returns LTO
Last raced off OR 45
KTB Profile
The Thrifty Bear (GB) is 1 from 25, the win coming at Class 4 level. Hasn't won since Aug 2005. The win came on good or faster ground (0 from 7 on softer). Last raced off 45, 36lb below the career-high mark.
Based on 25 archived runs · updated 5 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
Wins on good or faster
Win at Class 4
OR ↓ 36lb off peak
- 1–25Wins / Runs
- 4%Strike rate
- 1 (4%)Placed
- −10.00£1 level staken=25 at SP
- 1.51Fair A/E n=25 · 1.26 incl. margin
- 81Highest OR
- 25dBetween runs (median)longest 245 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 rating45↓ 36lb off peak
45
45–81
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
No KTB Speed figures for this horse. The engine scores GB and Irish racing from Oct 2016; runs elsewhere, or earlier, have no figure.
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 0 figures from 0 runs · 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 is derived from in-running commentary, which our data provider does not supply for this horse's races.
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Rambling Bear (GB)
Progeny in our archive have won 6.6% of 362 runs since Jan 2008 (21 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 3 | 0 | 0% | −6.6 | 0 from 1 |
| Good to Firm | 74 | 2 | 2.7% | −3.9 | 1 from 10 |
| Good | 76 | 5 | 6.6% | 0 | 0 from 5 |
| Good to Soft | 51 | 5 | 9.8% | +3.2 | 0 from 4 |
| Soft | 45 | 3 | 6.7% | +0.1 | 0 from 1 |
| Heavy | 27 | 4 | 14.8% | +8.2 | 0 from 2 |
| Standard (AW) | 86 | 5 | 5.8% | −0.8 | 0 from 2 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 115 | 8 | 7% | +0.4 | 0 from 10 |
| 6f – 7f | 104 | 9 | 8.7% | +2.1 | 1 from 13 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 15 | 0 | 0% | −6.6 | 0 from 1 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 14 | 0 | 0% | −6.6 | 0 from 1 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 77 | 5 | 6.5% | −0.1 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 32 | 2 | 6.3% | −0.3 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 5 | 0 | 0% | −6.6 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 5 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Prudent Pet (GB) (Distant Relative)
1 sibling in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Lady Anne Nevill (GB) (1 win).
The wins came over 2m; the highest grade won is Class 4 (Lady Anne Nevill (GB)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Anne Nevill (GB) | 24 | 1 | 2m | Class 4 |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 10 | 1 | 10% | +5.00 |
| Good | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Good to Soft | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Standard (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Heavy | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Soft | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 5 | 12 | 0 | 0% | −12.00 |
| Class 6 | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Class 4 | 3 | 1 | 33% | +12.00 |
| Class 7 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thirsk | 4 | 1 | 25% | +11.00 |
| Ayr | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Redcar | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Newcastle | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Carlisle | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Beverley | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Musselburgh | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Ripon | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Hamilton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Catterick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 13 | 1 | 8% | +2.00 |
| Under 6f | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Harrison | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| Paul Eddery | 4 | 1 | 25% | +11.00 |
| Lee Enstone | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Andrew Elliott | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Paul Fessey | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Dean McKeown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Bradley Roper | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Silvestre De Sousa | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| David Nolan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jamie Mackay | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 17 | 1 | 6% | −2.00 |
| Blinkers | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 2008 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2007 | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| 2006 | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| 2005 | 3 | 1 | 33% | +12.00 |
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 | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 · 1 run | |||||||||
| 13 Feb 09+134d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Come To 80's Party Night Tomorrow Handicap | 10/10 | ½ | 8-4 | 45 | 20A | Andrew Elliott | 125/1 |
| 2008 · 4 runs | |||||||||
| 02 Oct 08+64d | Ayr | Racing UK Setanta Sports Handicap | 10/11 | 1¼ | 8-5 | 45 | 27A | Paul Fessey | 80/1 |
| 30 Jul 08+44d | Redcar | Commitments Are Here 23rd August Handicap | 18/19 | 3¼ | 8-10 | 45 | 18C | Dean McKeown | 33/1 |
| 16 Jun 08+11d | Carlisle | Lakeland Willow Water Handicap | 15/15 | 2½ | 8-3 | 45 | 6C | Kelly Harrison | 50/1 |
| 05 Jun 08+245d | Hamilton | Sam Collingwood-Cameron Handicap | 16/16 | 2½ | 7-11 | 45 | 9C | Kelly Harrison | 50/1 |
| 2007 · 8 runs | |||||||||
| 04 Oct 07+8d | Ayr | Weddings At Western House Hotel Linfern Handicap | 8/17 | ½ | 8-2 | 45 | 30C | Kelly Harrison | 25/1 |
| 26 Sep 07+15d | Redcar | Pertemps Employment Alliance Handicap | 8/10 | ¾ | 8-0 | 45 | 28C | Kelly Harrison | 80/1 |
| 11 Sep 07+25d | Beverley | Racing Again Next Wednesday Handicap | 9/14 | nk | 8-3 | 45 | 31C | Kelly Harrison | 80/1 |
| 17 Aug 07+14d | Newcastle | EC Harris Handicap | 13/15 | 5 | 8-6 | 46 | 14C | Paul Eddery | 33/1 |
| 03 Aug 07+28d | Thirsk | Helmsley Apprentice Handicap | 7/18 | 1¼ | 8-9 | 45 | 49C | Bradley Roper | 66/1 |
| 06 Jul 07+14d | Beverley | Westbridge Homes Classic Handicap | 8/12 | 5 | 8-0 | 45 | 3C | Kelly Harrison | 40/1 |
| 22 Jun 07+33d | Musselburgh | TPS Handicap | 10/11 | 3 | 8-2 | 45 | 25C | Silvestre De Sousa | 33/1 |
| 20 May 07+224d | Ripon | Middleham Trainers Association Handicap | 13/13 | 7 | 8-1 | 45 | 35C | Andrew Elliott | 100/1 |
| 2006 · 9 runs | |||||||||
| 08 Oct 06+27d | Musselburgh | Racing UK And Setanta For £15 Banded Stakes | 7/12 | nk | 8-9 | 50 | 40C | Kelly Harrison | 20/1 |
| 11 Sep 06+14d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Stay At The Holiday Inn Wolverhampton Handicap | 12/12 | 2½ | 8-4 | 54 | 7C | Paul Eddery | 25/1 |
| 28 Aug 06+25d | Newcastle | James Fletcher Marquee Handicap | 4/7 | 6 | 7-9 | 56 | 18C | Kelly Harrison | 16/1 |
| 03 Aug 06+22d | Carlisle | News & Star Handicap | 7/11 | ¾ | 9-0 | 60 | 20C | Kelly Harrison | 12/1 |
| 12 Jul 06+12d | Catterick | Paddock Suite Handicap | 8/8 | ½ | 8-9 | 62 | 36C | Lee Enstone | 33/1 |
| 30 Jun 06+31d | Newcastle | Weatherbys Insurance Handicap | 7/10 | shd | 8-12 | 64 | 44C | Lee Enstone | 22/1 |
| 30 May 06+24d | Redcar | Hot Chocolate Here In August Handicap | 8/13 | hd | 8-12 | 67 | 29C | David Nolan | 25/1 |
| 06 May 06+16d | Thirsk | Angela Holt's Special Birthday Handicap | 12/12 | 1 | 9-1 | 72 | 23C | Lee Enstone | 14/1 |
| 20 Apr 06+216d | Ripon | Copt Hewick Handicap | 9/17 | 1¾ | 8-12 | 73 | 61C | Lee Enstone | 33/1 |
| 2005 · 3 runs | |||||||||
| 16 Sep 05+21d | Ayr | Scottish Daily Mirror Harry Rosebery Stakes (Listed) | 10/10 | 5 | 8-11 | 81 | 11C | Paul Eddery | 50/1 |
| 26 Aug 05+64d | Thirsk | E.B.F. Maiden Stakes (Div 1) | 1/11 | 9-0 | — | 55C | Paul Eddery | 14/1 | |
| 23 Jun 05 | Thirsk | Peter Tingey 50th Birthday Median Auction Maiden Stakes | 4/10 | 3½ | 9-0 | — | 43C | Jamie Mackay | 50/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has The Thrifty Bear won?
- The Thrifty Bear (GB) won 1 of 25 archived starts between 2005 and 2009, a strike rate of 4%. Placed 1 time in total (4% of starts).
- Who trained The Thrifty Bear?
- The Thrifty Bear (GB) was trained by Chris Fairhurst on the most recent run on record, at Wolverhampton (AW) on 13 February 2009.
- Who is The Thrifty Bear's sire?
- The Thrifty Bear (GB) is by Rambling Bear (GB) out of Prudent Pet (GB), whose sire is Distant Relative.
- What going does The Thrifty Bear prefer?
- The Thrifty Bear (GB) has the best record on good to firm 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 The Thrifty Bear's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 45, from the run on 13 February 2009. The highest on record is 81.
- What is The Thrifty Bear's sire's record?
- Rambling Bear (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 6.6% of 362 runs since Jan 2008 (21 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are The Thrifty Bear's siblings?
- Out of Prudent Pet (GB), The Thrifty Bear (GB) has 1 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Lady Anne Nevill (GB) (1). Highest grade won: Class 4 (Lady Anne Nevill (GB)). The wins came over 2m. As at Nov 2026.