Horse profile
Traveling Soldier (IRE)
by Mahler (GB) out of Asian Alliance (IRE) (Soviet Star)
18 runs · 9 courses · from Apr 2024
As at 8 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
Won at Market Rasen
Last run 26 Sep 2026 · 3rd of 10
Last raced off OR 86
KTB Profile
Traveling Soldier (IRE) is 1 from 18, the win coming at Class 5 level. Hasn't won since Jul 2025. Last raced off 86, 12lb below the career-high mark.
Based on 18 archived runs · run-style from 15 commented runs since Oct 2024 · updated 8 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
Win at Class 5
OR ↓ 12lb off peak
- 1–18Wins / Runs
- 5.6%Strike rate
- 9 (50%)Placed
- −15.90£1 level staken=18 at SP
- 0.28Fair A/E n=18 · 0.24 incl. margin
- 98Highest OR
- 29dBetween runs (median)longest 192 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 rating86↓ 12lb off peak
86
86–98
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 95
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 8 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 8 | 95A | 86 | 4 runs · 95 / 86 |
| Good to Soft | 4 | 89A | 84.5 | — |
| Soft | 2 | 105C | 81.5 | — |
| Heavy | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 8 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 9 | 105C | 89 | 3 runs · 95 / 87 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 5 | 87A | 58 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
Of 18 runs looked at, 3 have no figure: did not complete (3).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 15 figures from 18 runs · as at 4 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 15 analysed runs since Oct 2024
- Mid-division 6 (40%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 6 (40%) · 1 win
- Led 2 (13%) · 0 wins
- Held up 1 (7%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 10.8% of 8,888 runs since Sep 2014 (790 horses).
Strongest on good to firm going: 15.1% from 119.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 119 | 18 | 15.1% | +4.3 | — |
| Good | 2,982 | 381 | 12.8% | +2 | 0 from 9 |
| Good to Soft | 1,821 | 179 | 9.8% | −1 | 0 from 5 |
| Soft | 2,742 | 259 | 9.4% | −1.4 | 1 from 3 |
| Heavy | 1,214 | 124 | 10.2% | −0.6 | 0 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 10 | 1 | 10% | −0.8 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m – 1m1f | 5 | 0 | 0% | −10.8 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 16 | 0 | 0% | −10.8 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2,051 | 199 | 9.7% | −1.1 | 0 from 5 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 3,215 | 326 | 10.1% | −0.7 | 1 from 11 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 2,831 | 342 | 12.1% | +1.3 | 0 from 2 |
| Over 3m | 770 | 95 | 12.3% | +1.5 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Sep 2014 · as at 8 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Asian Alliance (IRE) (Soviet Star)
4 siblings in the archive, 3 winners — best of them Silk Run (IRE) (3 wins).
The wins came over 1m7½f–2m7f; the highest grade won is Class 4 (Silk Run (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silk Run (IRE) | 20 | 3 | 2m3½f–2m7f | Class 4 |
| Empty The Tank (IRE) | 19 | 3 | 1m7½f–2m | Class 5 |
| Asian Prince (IRE) | 13 | 1 | 2m4f | Class 5 |
| Dainty Doris (IRE) | 4 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| Good to Soft | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Soft | 3 | 1 | 33% | −0.90 |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 5 | 15 | 1 | 7% | −12.90 |
| Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Market Rasen | 4 | 1 | 25% | −1.90 |
| Perth | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Southwell | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Plumpton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Leicester | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Stratford | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Uttoxeter | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newcastle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 11 | 1 | 9% | −8.90 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Bowen | 15 | 1 | 7% | −12.90 |
| Kevin Brogan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Lewis Stones | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Dylan Johnston | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Visor | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Tongue tie + cheekpieces | 4 | 1 | 25% | −1.90 |
| Tongue tie + blinkers | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2025 | 7 | 1 | 14% | −4.90 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 10 | 1 | 10% | −7.90 |
| Hurdle | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| 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 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 26 Sep 26+16d | Market Rasen | Agriculture Raceday Returns On 12th November Handicap Hurdle Race Settled in the pack - moved through easily to challenge without needing to switch out approaching 2 out - pushed to close on the front-runner inside the final furlong but couldn't quicken in the last 110yds | 3/10 | 1¼ | 11-2 | 86 | 84A | 106A | Sean Bowen | 100/30 |
| 10 Sep 26+50d | Worcester | CopyBet Bog Now For Doncaster Tomorrow Handicap Hurdle Race (Div II) | 3/9 | 2¾ | 11-3 | 86 | 95A | 108A | Sean Bowen | 5/1 |
| 22 Jul 26+50d | Worcester | Widmer Handicap Steeple Chase (ARC Summer Chase Series Qualifier) close up early but makes a mistake 4 out - soon urged forward - up to second in the run-in but unable to trouble the winner | 2/7 | 3¾ | 10-9 | 86 | 85A | 102B | Sean Bowen | 4/1 |
| 02 Jun 26+19d | Southwell | Book The Bistro In Seasons Restaurant Handicap Chase Shared front-running spot early - moved to front after 2nd - blundered 3 out - overtaken approaching 2 out - stumbled at final fence then faded on the run to the line | 3/6 | 6½ | 11-3 | 88 | 87A | 92C | Sean Bowen | 6/1 |
| 14 May 26+192d | Perth | Edinburgh Cannonball Handicap Chase Settled just off the pace early - pushed for effort after the 8th and lost contact by the 10th - pulled up before four out | PU/6 | — | 10-13 | 90 | — | — | Sean Bowen | 7/1 |
| 2025 · 7 runs | ||||||||||
| 03 Nov 25+38d | Plumpton | Extech Cloud Novices' Handicap Chase Tracked the pace early - clipped a hurdle 2nd - moved up to dispute it 4th - hit the front 7th - lost the advantage soon after and needed a nudge - clouted another obstacle 10th - toiling from 3 out - form draining away before 2 out - eased and withdrawn before the last | PU/7 | — | 11-6 | 90 | — | — | Sean Bowen | 7/4F |
| 26 Sep 25+21d | Worcester | Bob Love King Of The Dirt Novices' Handicap Chase Settled off the pace - pressed for effort with four to jump then made progress from two out - finished strongly to take third | 3/10 | 1 | 11-9 | 91 | 93A | 112A | Sean Bowen | 5/2F |
| 05 Sep 25+61d | Worcester | Step Into Luxury With Purple Granite Handicap Chase Settled midfield early - blundered at the first - dropped towards the back - urged into contention after the eighth - made headway from three out - into third at the last - battled on gamely up the run-in - denied by a narrow margin at the finish | 2/6 | ½ | 11-7 | 89 | 58A | 111B | Sean Bowen | 5/4F |
| 06 Jul 25+24d | Market Rasen | paactfamily.com The Unseen Novices' Handicap Chase Tracked in second early - urged forward before 2 out - closed on pacesetter approaching the last - took over on the run-in and kept going to the finish | 1/5 | 11-10 | 88 | 105C | 107B | Sean Bowen | 11/10F | |
| 12 Jun 25+20d | Worcester | JenningsBet Bromyard Novices' Handicap Chase Sat close to pace on the outside - moved into second after the 10th travelling strongly - hit the second last and again the last under pressure - held on for a distant second without finding more late | 2/8 | 7 | 11-2 | 88 | 82A | 107B | Sean Bowen | 7/2 |
| 23 May 25+122d | Worcester | everytip.com Horseracing Handicap Chase Tracked pace-setter wide - drew level 6th - hit front 4 out - pressed for effort and lost command soon after then found nothing more late | 2/5 | 22 | 11-2 | 88 | 74C | 103B | Sean Bowen | 7/2 |
| 21 Jan 25+26d | Leicester | Racecourse Live Streams On RacingTV Extra Handicap Chase Settled at the rear - never able to get on terms with the pack - dropped away and pulled up before 4 out | PU/10 | — | 11-1 | 92 | — | — | Sean Bowen | 9/1 |
| 2024 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 26 Dec 24+29d | Market Rasen | Rand Farm Park Family Days Out Novices' Handicap Hurdle Settled in the pack - pushed along after the third-last - drew level two out - clipped the last and had nothing left approaching the line | 6/8 | 1¾ | 11-13 | 95 | 89A | 110A | Kevin Brogan | 12/1 |
| 27 Nov 24+27d | Market Rasen | Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle Went straight to front - driven back into 4th before drawing alongside the new leader - lost command approaching 3 out - drifted left at the second-last - held no more under pressure at the finish | 3/3 | 23 | 11-5 | 98 | 58C | 78C | Sean Bowen | 11/8 |
| 31 Oct 24+25d | Stratford | EBF And Charlie Longsdon Racing 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Held up in the pack - unable to land a blow - well held at the finish | 9/14 | 8½ | 10-11 | — | 53C | 91C | Lewis Stones | 80/1 |
| 06 Oct 24+143d | Uttoxeter | Century Racing Club Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Settled in the pack early - hit a flat spot four out then improved to third three out - dropped away fast approaching the last two | 6/11 | 1½ | 11-4 | — | 87C | 100C | Sean Bowen | 7/2 |
| 16 May 24+33d | Perth | Edinburgh Gin Classic Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div 2) | 2/7 | 1 | 11-4 | — | 87A | 122B | Sean Bowen | 9/2 |
| 13 Apr 24 | Newcastle | Newcastle Flooring Company Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) | 4/7 | 3 | 10-12 | — | 103A | 104A | Dylan Johnston | 7/2 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Traveling Soldier won?
- Traveling Soldier (IRE) won 1 of 18 archived starts between 2024 and 2026, a strike rate of 5.6%. Placed 9 times in total (50% of starts).
- Who trains Traveling Soldier?
- Traveling Soldier (IRE) is trained by Olly Murphy, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 26 September 2026.
- Who is Traveling Soldier's sire?
- Traveling Soldier (IRE) is by Mahler (GB) out of Asian Alliance (IRE), whose sire is Soviet Star.
- What going does Traveling Soldier prefer?
- Traveling Soldier (IRE) has the best record on soft going: 1 win from 3 starts (33.3%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Traveling Soldier's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 86, from the run on 26 September 2026. The highest on record is 98.
- What is Traveling Soldier's sire's record?
- Mahler (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 10.8% of 8,888 runs since Sep 2014 (790 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on good to firm going: 15.1% from 119.
- Who are Traveling Soldier's siblings?
- Out of Asian Alliance (IRE), Traveling Soldier (IRE) has 4 other produce in our archive, 3 of them winners. Most wins: Silk Run (IRE) (3). Highest grade won: Class 4 (Silk Run (IRE)). The wins came over 1m7½f–2m7f. As at Nov 2026.