Horse profile
The Widdow Maker (GB)
by Arvico (FR) out of Countess Point (GB) (Karinga Bay)
25 runs · 13 courses · from Dec 2019
As at 25 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
5 wins · Exeter, Wincanton & Taunton
Last run 4 Apr 2026 · 9th of 17
Last raced off OR 120
KTB Profile
The Widdow Maker is a 5 from 25 gelding with two wins from four starts at both Exeter and Taunton. All five wins came in Class 3 or 4 events, three over 1m5f to 2m and two over 2m1f to 2m4f, on good, soft or heavy ground. He won the Unibet Middle Distance Series Veterans Handicap Chase at Exeter in Mar 2025 off an official rating of 120. Last ran at Haydock in Apr 2026, finishing 9 of 17.
Based on 25 archived runs · run-style from 7 commented runs since Feb 2025 · updated 25 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 20lb off peak
- 5–25Wins / Runs
- 20%Strike rate
- 10 (40%)Placed
- +15.25£1 level staken=25 at SP
- 1.56Fair A/E n=25 · 1.38 incl. margin
- 140Highest OR
- 96dAvg 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 rating120↓ 20lb off peak
120
118–140
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 96
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 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 7 | 134A | 79 | 1 run · — |
| Good to Soft | 7 | 106C | 89 | 1 run · — |
| Soft | 6 | 116B | 95 | 1 run · — |
| Heavy | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 11 | 116B | 89 | 3 runs · 111 / 96 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 10 | 134A | 80 | — |
Of 25 runs looked at, 4 have no figure: did not complete (2) · obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (2).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 21 figures from 25 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 7 analysed runs since Feb 2025
- Mid-division 3 (43%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 2 (29%) · 0 wins
- Held up 2 (29%) · 1 win
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Arvico (FR)
Progeny in our archive have won 7.4% of 659 runs since Jan 2008 (80 horses).
Strongest on soft going: 10.9% from 202. Weakest on good to soft going: 2.7% from 110.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 23 | 0 | 0% | −7.4 | — |
| Good | 206 | 16 | 7.8% | +0.4 | 2 from 8 |
| Good to Soft | 110 | 3 | 2.7% | −4.7 | 0 from 8 |
| Soft | 202 | 22 | 10.9% | +3.5 | 2 from 7 |
| Heavy | 103 | 7 | 6.8% | −0.6 | 1 from 2 |
| Standard (AW) | 14 | 1 | 7.1% | −0.3 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 2 | 0 | 0% | −7.4 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.4 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 21 | 3 | 14.3% | +6.9 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 229 | 17 | 7.4% | 0 | 3 from 12 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 284 | 21 | 7.4% | 0 | 2 from 13 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 110 | 8 | 7.3% | −0.1 | — |
| Over 3m | 6 | 0 | 0% | −7.4 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 25 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Countess Point (GB) (Karinga Bay)
5 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them Muffins For Tea (GB) (2 wins).
The wins came over 2m1f–2m7f; the highest grade won is Class 4 (Muffins For Tea (GB)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muffins For Tea (GB) | 28 | 2 | 2m1f–2m7f | Class 4 |
| Actlikeacountess (GB) | 7 | 1 | 2m4½f | Class 5 |
| Per Vino Veritas (GB) | 14 | 0 | — | — |
| Wee Saxon (GB) | 5 | 0 | — | — |
| Burn Valley (GB) | 3 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 8 | 2 | 25% | +20.88 |
| Good to Soft | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Soft | 7 | 2 | 29% | +1.75 |
| Heavy | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.62 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 3 | 9 | 3 | 33% | +25.38 |
| Class 2 | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Class 4 | 6 | 2 | 33% | −0.13 |
| Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class 5 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter | 4 | 2 | 50% | +4.38 |
| Taunton | 4 | 2 | 50% | +1.87 |
| Wincanton | 4 | 1 | 25% | +22.00 |
| Haydock | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Cheltenham | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Aintree | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Carlisle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Stratford | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sandown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ludlow | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newbury | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Chepstow | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kempton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 13 | 2 | 15% | −4.62 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 12 | 3 | 25% | +19.87 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Powell | 7 | 2 | 29% | +24.50 |
| Freddie Gingell | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Harry Kimber | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Jack Tudor | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.88 |
| Jonjo O'Neill Jr | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Harry Cobden | 2 | 2 | 100% | +3.87 |
| Dylan Johnston | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Adam Wedge | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tom Cannon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Rex Dingle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Daryl Jacob | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tom Scudamore | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tongue tie | 11 | 1 | 9% | −8.12 |
| Hood + tongue tie | 9 | 3 | 33% | +25.75 |
| None | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Hood | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.62 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 2025 | 6 | 1 | 17% | −3.12 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2022 | 7 | 1 | 14% | −1.50 |
| 2021 | 7 | 3 | 43% | +24.87 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 13 | 2 | 15% | −4.62 |
| Hurdle | 11 | 3 | 27% | +20.87 |
| NH Flat | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
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 · 1 run | ||||||||||
| 04 Apr 26+145d | Haydock | Unibet Middle Distance Veterans' Handicap Chase (Series Final) Held up in the pack early - driven approaching 4 out - lost touch with the field - eventually well beaten in 9th | 9/17 | 7½ | 10-5 | 120 | 58C | 97C | Dylan Johnston | 22/1 |
| 2025 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 10 Nov 25+11d | Carlisle | Unibet Middle Distance Chase Series Veterans' Handicap Chase Settled in 3rd early - pushed along after the second-last - moved into 2nd on the run-in but held for the win | 2/5 | 8 | 11-2 | 121 | 111C | 117B | Freddie Gingell | 13/8F |
| 30 Oct 25+194d | Stratford | Happy Birthday Samantha Borland Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled in the pack early - untidy jump 4th and hampered when rival came down 10th promoting to 4th - driven and kept going into the straight to briefly loom up behind the leader before the last - unable to find more and edged back in the closing stages to finish 3rd | 3/8 | nk | 10-11 | 121 | 96A | 131B | Freddie Gingell | 28/1 |
| 19 Apr 25+32d | Haydock | Unibet Middle Distance Veterans' Handicap Chase Settled towards the back early - squeezed for space at the 1st and awkward at the 2nd - knocked sideways after the 6th - pushed along four out - drifted left with little room three out - unable to threaten leaders approaching two out and beaten home in 6th | 6/9 | 1¼ | 10-7 | 122 | 77A | 107B | Jack Tudor | 10/1 |
| 18 Mar 25+28d | Exeter | Unibet Middle Distance Series Veterans' Handicap Chase Held up towards the back - jumped awkwardly 8th - made progress smoothly 4 out - edged in front 3 out - pressed for effort 2 out - just in advance approaching last - kept responding to the line | 1/4 | 10-8 | 120 | 88C | 117B | Jack Tudor | 15/8 | |
| 18 Feb 25+14d | Taunton | South West Rail Solutions Ltd Handicap Hurdle Sat behind the front group early - hit the second obstacle awkwardly - lost momentum by the fifth - dropped away before the last two furlongs and held on for sixth | 6/6 | 5½ | 10-4 | 118 | 75B | 106B | Freddie Gingell | 9/1 |
| 04 Feb 25+706d | Taunton | Gold Cup Lunch 14th March Handicap Hurdle Settled in the pack - urged forward after three from home - kept battling but couldn't close the gap - trailed home in 6th | 6/14 | 8 | 12-0 | 120 | 77B | 123A | Harry Kimber | 50/1 |
| 2023 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 01 Mar 23+25d | Wincanton | John Romans Park Homes Handicap Chase | PU/3 | — | 11-11 | 132 | — | — | Brendan Powell | 85/40 |
| 04 Feb 23+46d | Sandown | Virgin Bet Dolos Handicap Chase (GBB Race) | F/8 | — | 11-2 | 134 | — | — | Adam Wedge | 9/1 |
| 2022 · 7 runs | ||||||||||
| 20 Dec 22+25d | Ludlow | Tanners Champagne Handicap Chase (GBB Race) | 3/9 | 2¾ | 11-10 | 135 | 56A | 135B | Brendan Powell | 3/1 |
| 25 Nov 22+34d | Newbury | Coral Bet Bundles Handicap Chase (GBB Race) | 2/5 | 14 | 10-12 | 138 | 79C | 125B | Tom Cannon | 11/2 |
| 22 Oct 22+198d | Cheltenham | 888Sport Handicap Chase (GBB Race) | 4/7 | 5 | 11-1 | 140 | 66C | 114B | Brendan Powell | 6/1 |
| 07 Apr 22+18d | Aintree | SSS Super Alloys Manifesto Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) | 3/6 | 5 | 11-4 | 140 | 89A | 121B | Jonjo O'Neill Jr | 28/1 |
| 20 Mar 22+35d | Chepstow | Promo Code Get20 At Vickers Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) | 2/4 | 4¼ | 11-8 | 140 | 106C | 131C | Brendan Powell | 2/1 |
| 13 Feb 22+15d | Exeter | Virgin Bet Novices' Chase (GBB Race) | 1/7 | 11-0 | 133 | — | 140B | Brendan Powell | 9/2 | |
| 29 Jan 22+33d | Cheltenham | SSS Super Alloys Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) | 6/12 | nk | 11-10 | 134 | 97A | 129A | Brendan Powell | 18/1 |
| 2021 · 7 runs | ||||||||||
| 27 Dec 21+25d | Kempton | Ladbrokes Committed To Safer Gambling Handicap Hurdle | 5/10 | 1¾ | 11-11 | 135 | 83B | 133A | Rex Dingle | 11/1 |
| 02 Dec 21+237d | Wincanton | Dorset Blue Vinny Cheese Handicap Hurdle | 1/9 | 11-12 | 128 | 134A | 145A | Brendan Powell | 25/1 | |
| 09 Apr 21+25d | Aintree | Pinsent Masons Handicap Hurdle (Conditional Jockeys' And Amateur Riders') (GBB Race) | 12/22 | ¾ | 10-2 | 130 | 47C | 108C | Harry Kimber | 25/1 |
| 15 Mar 21+20d | Taunton | London Racing Club - 'All Are Welcome' Handicap Hurdle | 1/7 | 11-12 | 118 | 106A | 142B | Harry Cobden | 9/4F | |
| 23 Feb 21+33d | Taunton | Aspen Waite Complete Business Growth Service Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) | 1/14 | 11-2 | 118 | 92B | 131A | Harry Cobden | 13/8F | |
| 21 Jan 21+12d | Wincanton | Timeform Premium Ratings Available At racingtv.com 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) | 3/13 | 2¼ | 11-4 | — | — | 126A | Daryl Jacob | 10/1 |
| 09 Jan 21+36d | Wincanton | Download The MansionBet App Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) | 8/16 | hd | 11-5 | — | 96B | 102A | Jonjo O'Neill Jr | 50/1 |
| 2020 · 1 run | ||||||||||
| 04 Dec 20+364d | Exeter | tote.co.uk British Stallion Studs EBF 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 7/15 | 1¾ | 10-5 | — | 116B | 102A | Harry Kimber | 66/1 |
| 2019 · 1 run | ||||||||||
| 06 Dec 19 | Exeter | Jockey Club Catering Standard Open NH Flat Race | 9/16 | 1 | 10-12 | — | 84B | 103A | Tom Scudamore | 16/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has The Widdow Maker won?
- The Widdow Maker (GB) won 5 of 25 archived starts between 2019 and 2026, a strike rate of 20%. Placed 10 times in total (40% of starts).
- Who trains The Widdow Maker?
- The Widdow Maker (GB) is trained by Joe Tizzard, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 4 April 2026.
- Who is The Widdow Maker's sire?
- The Widdow Maker (GB) is by Arvico (FR) out of Countess Point (GB), whose sire is Karinga Bay.
- What going does The Widdow Maker prefer?
- The Widdow Maker (GB) has the best record on soft going: 2 wins from 7 starts (28.6%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is The Widdow Maker's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 120, from the run on 4 April 2026. The highest on record is 140.
- What is The Widdow Maker's sire's record?
- Arvico (FR)'s progeny in our archive have won 7.4% of 659 runs since Jan 2008 (80 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on soft going: 10.9% from 202. Weakest on good to soft going: 2.7% from 110.
- Who are The Widdow Maker's siblings?
- Out of Countess Point (GB), The Widdow Maker (GB) has 5 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: Muffins For Tea (GB) (2). Highest grade won: Class 4 (Muffins For Tea (GB)). The wins came over 2m1f–2m7f. As at Oct 2026.