Thistle Ask (IRE)
Thistle Ask is 6 from 15 on turf, with all wins in handicaps between 1m5f and 2m4f. He won the BetMGM Haldon Gold Cup Handicap Chase at Exeter in Nov 2025, which is his biggest win in our archive. Five of his six wins came on good ground. He led when last seen in the bet365 Celebration Chase at Sandown in Apr 2026, racing off a career-high mark of 160.
- 6–15Wins / Runs
- 40%Strike rate
- 9 (60%)Placed
- +8.04£1 level staken=15 at SP
- 2.10Fair A/E n=15 · 1.85 incl. margin
- 160Highest OR
- 114dAvg 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.
KTB Speed and Rating
Best recent Speed 115
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 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 4 | 112C | 85 | 1 run · — |
| Good | 4 | 117B | 113 | 3 runs · 115 / 111 |
| Good to Soft | 4 | 110B | 105 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 9 | 117B | 100 | 1 run · — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 3 | 115A | 112 | 3 runs · 115 / 112 |
Of 15 runs looked at, 3 have no figure: did not complete (1) · obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (1) · not enough races on the card to set the day (under 4) (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 12 figures from 15 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 Oct 2024
- Led 6 (86%) · 3 wins
- Prominent 1 (14%) · 1 win
Pedigree intelligence
Progeny in our archive have won 10.6% of 3,215 runs since Jan 2008 (283 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 72 | 7 | 9.7% | −0.9 | — |
| Good | 1,068 | 137 | 12.8% | +2.2 | 5 from 6 |
| Good to Soft | 625 | 60 | 9.6% | −1 | 1 from 4 |
| Soft | 947 | 87 | 9.2% | −1.4 | 0 from 5 |
| Heavy | 427 | 44 | 10.3% | −0.3 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 76 | 5 | 6.6% | −4 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 14 | 1 | 7.1% | −3.5 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 39 | 2 | 5.1% | −5.5 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 147 | 19 | 12.9% | +2.3 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 712 | 65 | 9.1% | −1.5 | 3 from 10 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 1,054 | 112 | 10.6% | 0 | 3 from 5 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1,023 | 116 | 11.3% | +0.7 | — |
| Over 3m | 226 | 25 | 11.1% | +0.5 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 24 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
No other produce in our archive. It holds racing in Great Britain, Ireland and France from 2005, so siblings racing elsewhere won’t appear here.
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 6 | 5 | 83% | +7.54 |
| Soft | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Good to Soft | 4 | 1 | 25% | +5.50 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 5 | 3 | 60% | +4.38 |
| Class 4 | 5 | 1 | 20% | −3.09 |
| Class 3 | 2 | 2 | 100% | +9.75 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayr | 4 | 1 | 25% | −2.09 |
| Naas | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Sandown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ascot | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kempton | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.88 |
| Exeter | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.00 |
| Wetherby | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.50 |
| Kelso | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.25 |
| Musselburgh | 1 | 1 | 100% | +8.50 |
| Newcastle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Down Royal | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 10 | 3 | 30% | +4.29 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 5 | 3 | 60% | +3.75 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Skelton | 4 | 2 | 50% | +2.88 |
| Danny McMenamin | 3 | 1 | 33% | −1.09 |
| Tristan Durrell | 2 | 2 | 100% | +2.75 |
| Brian Hughes | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Ryan Mania | 1 | 1 | 100% | +8.50 |
| Sam Ewing | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr S Connor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr B G Crawford | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hood + tongue tie | 11 | 6 | 55% | +12.04 |
| Tongue tie | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Hood | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| None | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2025 | 5 | 5 | 100% | +16.13 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 50% | −0.09 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 8 | 5 | 63% | +13.13 |
| Hurdle | 5 | 1 | 20% | −3.09 |
| Flat | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 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 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 25 Apr 26+98d | Sandown | bet365 Celebration Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Set the pace early holding a keen grip - fenced cleanly until an error at the 7th - lost momentum and parted company with rider soon after | UR/6 | — | 11-10 | 160 | — | — | Harry Skelton | 2/1 |
| 17 Jan 26+21d | Ascot | BetMGM Clarence House Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Sharing the front early - moved into sole command before the 2nd - travelling well until asked for effort 2 out - challenged approaching the last and pressed hard - found no more near the line to finish second | 2/4 | 3 | 11-10 | 158 | 112C | 137C | Harry Skelton | 9/1 |
| 2025 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 27 Dec 25+50d | Kempton | Ladbrokes Desert Orchid Handicap Chase (Grade 2 Limited Handicap) (GBB Race) Sent straight to front - lost advantage for a moment approaching 3rd then regained it before 4th - opened a two length margin before 6th - stretched that advantage approaching 3 out - firmly in charge despite stumbling at the last - kept finding under pressure to score comfortably | 1/7 | 11-3 | 146 | 102B | 154B | Harry Skelton | 15/8 | |
| 07 Nov 25+7d | Exeter | BetMGM Haldon Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Grade 2) (Limited Handicap Chase) (GBB Race) Made the running from the off - fenced with confidence in front - eased clear under a nudge after 5 out - kept up to the task from 3 out - shaken up in the closing stages - won in comfortable style | 1/6 | 10-6 | 123 | 115A | 144B | Harry Skelton | 3/1 | |
| 31 Oct 25+6d | Wetherby | Bet Boost At bet365 Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Settled handy early - hit front after 1st before giving it up after 3rd - stayed in pursuit from 5th - regained command 4 out - opened daylight 2 out - strolled home unchallenged | 1/6 | 10-0 | 115 | 111B | 127B | Tristan Durrell | 6/4F | |
| 25 Oct 25+265d | Kelso | Nuts Well Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Travelled with enthusiasm early and drifted rightward in the air - set the pace throughout and driven out approaching the line - allowed to coast home unchallenged | 1/5 | 10-5 | 115 | — | 128B | Tristan Durrell | 5/4F | |
| 02 Feb 25+97d | Musselburgh | bet365 Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Took up the running - held a strong advantage from the 2nd - pressed the field from 3 out - headed briefly at the last before pulling away to score | 1/10 | 10-12 | 108 | 69B | 134A | Ryan Mania | 17/2 | |
| 2024 · 1 run | ||||||||||
| 28 Oct 24+598d | Ayr | LiveScore Bet Handicap Chase Went straight to front - stumbled 6th and again 9th - lost advantage 4 out - unable to close before last and held for second | 2/7 | 11 | 11-2 | 108 | 100B | 129A | Brian Hughes | 10/1 |
| 2023 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 10 Mar 23+37d | Ayr | Good Luck Killie In Scottish Cup Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) | 1/9 | 11-6 | 110 | 117B | 139B | Danny McMenamin | 10/11F | |
| 01 Feb 23+41d | Ayr | weatherbysshop.co.uk Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) | 7/9 | 9½ | 12-2 | 112 | 68C | 104C | Brian Hughes | 11/4 |
| 2022 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 22 Dec 22+26d | Ayr | Coral First For Racing 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) | 2/14 | 7½ | 11-4 | — | 110B | 131A | Danny McMenamin | 13/2 |
| 26 Nov 22+287d | Newcastle | Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 EBF 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (Qualifier) (GBB Race) | 4/8 | 10 | 11-4 | — | 110A | 108A | Danny McMenamin | 13/2 |
| 12 Feb 22+48d | Naas | Cavan Developments Supporting Kill GAA Maiden Hurdle (Div 2) | 2/24 | 8½ | 11-12 | — | 97B | 134A | Sam Ewing | 50/1 |
| 2021 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 26 Dec 21+10d | Down Royal | Metcollect Oil Recycling (Pro/Am) Flat Race | 6/14 | 6 | 11-9 | — | — | 66C | Mr S Connor | 33/1 |
| 16 Dec 21 | Naas | BetVictor Proud To Support Irish Racing Flat Race | 8/14 | 1 | 11-9 | — | 73B | 108A | Mr B G Crawford | 14/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Thistle Ask won?
- Thistle Ask (IRE) won 6 of 15 archived starts between 2021 and 2026, a strike rate of 40%. Placed 9 times in total (60% of starts).
- Who trains Thistle Ask?
- Thistle Ask (IRE) is trained by Dan Skelton, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 25 April 2026.
- Who is Thistle Ask's sire?
- Thistle Ask (IRE) is by Ask (GB) out of Thistle Lane (IRE), whose sire is Exit To Nowhere.
- What going does Thistle Ask prefer?
- Thistle Ask (IRE) has the best record on good going: 5 wins from 6 starts (83.3%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Thistle Ask's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 160, from the run on 25 April 2026. That is also the highest on record.
- What is Thistle Ask's sire's record?
- Ask (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 10.6% of 3,215 runs since Jan 2008 (283 horses), Flat and jumps together.