Valentino Swing (IRE)
Valentino Swing (IRE) is 6 from 69. Hasn't won since Feb 2010. All 6 wins have come over 6f – 7f. Last raced off 45, 29lb below the career-high mark.
- 6–69Wins / Runs
- 8.7%Strike rate
- 17 (24.6%)Placed
- −6.50£1 level staken=69 at SP
- 1.26Fair A/E n=69 · 1.05 incl. margin
- 74Highest OR
- 36dAvg 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
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
Progeny in our archive have won 8.3% of 2,080 runs since Jan 2008 (132 horses).
Weakest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 4.5% from 157.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 49 | 4 | 8.2% | −0.1 | 1 from 1 |
| Good to Firm | 404 | 36 | 8.9% | +0.6 | 1 from 10 |
| Good | 436 | 42 | 9.6% | +1.3 | 1 from 9 |
| Good to Soft | 207 | 18 | 8.7% | +0.4 | 0 from 6 |
| Soft | 260 | 17 | 6.5% | −1.8 | 1 from 3 |
| Heavy | 111 | 7 | 6.3% | −2 | 0 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 613 | 48 | 7.8% | −0.5 | 2 from 39 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 411 | 37 | 9% | +0.7 | 0 from 1 |
| 6f – 7f | 702 | 71 | 10.1% | +1.8 | 6 from 63 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 426 | 32 | 7.5% | −0.8 | 0 from 5 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 228 | 17 | 7.5% | −0.8 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 157 | 7 | 4.5% | −3.8 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 130 | 8 | 6.2% | −2.1 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 24 | 0 | 0% | −8.3 | — |
| Over 3m | 2 | 0 | 0% | −8.3 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 28 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
3 siblings in the archive, 3 winners — best of them Northern Dare (IRE) (6 wins).
The wins came over 5f–6f; the highest grade won is Class 3 (Northern Dare (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Dare (IRE) | 49 | 6 | 5f–6f | Class 3 |
| Farmers Wish (IRE) | 18 | 2 | 6f | Class 4 |
| Island Swing (IRE) | 11 | 1 | 6f | Class 5 |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (AW) | 39 | 2 | 5% | −16.00 |
| Good to Firm | 10 | 1 | 10% | −1.00 |
| Good | 9 | 1 | 11% | +8.00 |
| Good to Soft | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Soft | 3 | 1 | 33% | +6.00 |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Firm | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.50 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 6 | 32 | 3 | 9% | −4.50 |
| Class 5 | 31 | 3 | 10% | +4.00 |
| Class 4 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Class 7 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kempton (AW) | 21 | 2 | 10% | +2.00 |
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 14 | 0 | 0% | −14.00 |
| Lingfield | 5 | 1 | 20% | +4.00 |
| Yarmouth | 4 | 1 | 25% | +0.50 |
| Chepstow | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Warwick | 3 | 1 | 33% | +6.00 |
| Lingfield (AW) | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Windsor | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Nottingham | 3 | 1 | 33% | +14.00 |
| Bath | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Hamilton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Carlisle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Southwell (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Leicester | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Salisbury | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newbury | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Goodwood | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ripon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 63 | 6 | 10% | −0.50 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Under 6f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Kirby | 9 | 1 | 11% | +1.00 |
| Neil Chalmers | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Jack Dean | 6 | 1 | 17% | +7.00 |
| Tolley Dean | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Kerrin McEvoy | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Hobie Gill | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Hayley Turner | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Stevie Donohoe | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| James Millman | 3 | 1 | 33% | +6.00 |
| Steve Drowne | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Ian Burns | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| David Probert | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Franny Norton | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Liam Keniry | 2 | 1 | 50% | +15.00 |
| Francis Ferris | 2 | 1 | 50% | +7.00 |
| Ryan Powell | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Noel Garbutt | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jack Duern | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Lee Topliss | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Natasha Eaton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Dane O'Neill | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Liam Jones | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Miss E J Jones | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jim Crowley | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Adrian Nicholls | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Eddie Ahern | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Travis Block | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fergus Sweeney | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Johnny Murtagh | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.50 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 51 | 6 | 12% | +11.50 |
| Cheekpieces | 12 | 0 | 0% | −12.00 |
| Blinkers | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Visor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 2011 | 13 | 0 | 0% | −13.00 |
| 2010 | 9 | 1 | 11% | +1.00 |
| 2009 | 10 | 1 | 10% | +3.00 |
| 2008 | 14 | 0 | 0% | −14.00 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 2006 | 15 | 1 | 7% | −6.00 |
| 2005 | 6 | 3 | 50% | +24.50 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 · 1 run | |||||||||
| 13 Jan 12+23d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Blue Square Winter Carnival iPhone App Handicap (Div 2) | 8/11 | hd | 8-2 | 45 | 32C | Ryan Powell | 20/1 |
| 2011 · 13 runs | |||||||||
| 21 Dec 11+28d | Kempton (AW) | CWB Controls Ltd All Weather 'Hands And Heels' Apprentice Series Handicap | 6/8 | 3 | 8-7 | 45 | 54A | Noel Garbutt | 40/1 |
| 23 Nov 11+86d | Kempton (AW) | Book Your Boxing Day Tickets Now Handicap | 8/11 | 1½ | 8-0 | 45 | 43A | Jack Duern | 100/1 |
| 29 Aug 11+11d | Chepstow | Robert Mottram Memorial Handicap | 13/17 | 1¼ | 8-0 | 46 | 36A | Ian Burns | 25/1 |
| 18 Aug 11+47d | Hamilton | Racing UK 'Hands And Heels' Apprentice Series Handicap (Round Four) | 5/10 | 1¼ | 8-9 | 48 | 62A | Ian Burns | 33/1 |
| 02 Jul 11+33d | Carlisle | Texas In Concert Tonight Apprentice Handicap | 9/10 | 9 | 8-5 | 48 | 28C | Lee Topliss | 25/1 |
| 30 May 11+23d | Chepstow | Get Live Football Stats At totesport.com Handicap (Div 1) | 4/10 | 1¾ | 8-10 | 49 | 72A | Neil Chalmers | 20/1 |
| 07 May 11+72d | Warwick | Ha-Ha Club At Warwick June 17th Handicap | 10/12 | ½ | 8-7 | 51 | 43A | Neil Chalmers | 28/1 |
| 24 Feb 11+4d | Kempton (AW) | Kempton For Outdoor Events Handicap | 10/10 | ½ | 8-8 | 52 | 44A | Hobie Gill | 16/1 |
| 20 Feb 11+18d | Kempton (AW) | Betdaq Handicap | 6/10 | hd | 9-1 | 52 | 57A | Neil Chalmers | 11/2 |
| 02 Feb 11+7d | Kempton (AW) | Name A Race For A Birthday Handicap | 3/12 | nk | 9-3 | 50 | 66A | Neil Chalmers | 8/1 |
| 26 Jan 11+7d | Lingfield (AW) | Blue Square Wish Crawley Town Good Luck Apprentice Handicap | 7/8 | 4½ | 8-13 | 52 | 48A | Natasha Eaton | 14/1 |
| 19 Jan 11+11d | Kempton (AW) | kempton.co.uk Handicap (Div 1) | 8/10 | shd | 8-13 | 52 | 64A | Neil Chalmers | 14/1 |
| 08 Jan 11+9d | Lingfield (AW) | Blue Square Sprint Series Handicap (Round 1) (Qualifier) (Div 1) | 12/12 | 1½ | 8-11 | 55 | 39A | Neil Chalmers | 33/1 |
| 2010 · 9 runs | |||||||||
| 30 Dec 10+26d | Kempton (AW) | greattime.kempton At thejockeyclub.co.uk Handicap | 12/12 | 3 | 8-10 | 59 | 42A | David Probert | 40/1 |
| 04 Dec 10+6d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Stay At The Wolverhampton Holiday Inn Selling Stakes | 8/9 | 3 | 8-13 | 65 | 45A | Hobie Gill | 16/1 |
| 28 Nov 10+221d | Kempton (AW) | digibet.com Handicap | 10/13 | 1½ | 9-0 | 65 | 45A | Hobie Gill | 50/1 |
| 21 Apr 10+5d | Kempton (AW) | Kempton For Conferences Handicap | 5/11 | shd | 8-13 | 68 | 70A | Jack Dean | 12/1 |
| 16 Apr 10+44d | Kempton (AW) | Bet Scottish National - Betdaq Handicap | 4/8 | 2 | 8-13 | 68 | 73A | Jack Dean | 17/2 |
| 03 Mar 10+7d | Kempton (AW) | Digibet Handicap | 7/12 | 1 | 8-12 | 63 | 67A | Adam Kirby | 10/1 |
| 24 Feb 10+31d | Kempton (AW) | Digibet Claiming Stakes | 1/8 | 9-8 | 63 | 85A | Adam Kirby | 9/1 | |
| 24 Jan 10+21d | Kempton (AW) | Try Betdaq For An Exchange Handicap | 9/11 | 1¼ | 8-11 | 63 | 57A | Hayley Turner | 4/1F |
| 03 Jan 10+3d | Kempton (AW) | Bet Multiples - Betdaq Handicap | 2/9 | 2½ | 8-7 | 59 | 67A | Jack Dean | 13/2 |
| 2009 · 10 runs | |||||||||
| 31 Dec 09+10d | Lingfield (AW) | Best Odds Guaranteed At totesport.com Handicap | 2/12 | dht | 9-2 | 61 | 71A | Jack Dean | 12/1 |
| 21 Dec 09+10d | Kempton (AW) | Bistro Prices From 37 Handicap (Div 1) | 1/11 | 9-0 | 55 | 72A | Jack Dean | 12/1 | |
| 11 Dec 09+15d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Bet Live In-play At totesport.com Handicap (Div 1) | 10/10 | 2¾ | 8-10 | 57 | 41A | Hayley Turner | 50/1 |
| 26 Nov 09+22d | Kempton (AW) | Groomed To Perfection, The Kia Soul Claiming Stakes (Div 1) | 3/9 | nk | 8-9 | 57 | 73A | Hayley Turner | 40/1 |
| 04 Nov 09+205d | Kempton (AW) | Champagne Lanson Rose Brut NV Handicap (Div 1) | 11/13 | ¾ | 9-4 | 52 | 53A | Stevie Donohoe | 40/1 |
| 13 Apr 09+21d | Yarmouth | Toteexacta Claiming Stakes | 8/13 | 4½ | 9-1 | 54 | 40C | David Probert | 12/1 |
| 23 Mar 09+24d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Enjoy The Lucky 7 Group Offer Claiming Stakes (Div 1) | 5/9 | ½ | 8-9 | 54 | 64A | Tolley Dean | 12/1 |
| 27 Feb 09+14d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Try Betdaq For An Exchange Handicap | 10/10 | 1¼ | 9-2 | 58 | 38A | Dane O'Neill | 11/2 |
| 13 Feb 09+34d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Stay At The Wolverhampton Holiday Inn Handicap | 4/12 | shd | 9-2 | 58 | 77A | Adam Kirby | 9/2 |
| 10 Jan 09+32d | Kempton (AW) | Williamhill.com Sale - Special Offers! Handicap | 4/11 | ½ | 8-13 | 58 | 68A | Tolley Dean | 14/1 |
| 2008 · 14 runs | |||||||||
| 09 Dec 08+8d | Southwell (AW) | Book Your Tickets On Line At southwell-racecourse.co.uk Handicap | 7/14 | 2½ | 9-3 | 58 | 60A | Adam Kirby | 8/1 |
| 01 Dec 08+14d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk Selling Stakes | 2/12 | hd | 9-3 | 56 | 79A | Adam Kirby | 14/1 |
| 17 Nov 08+10d | Kempton (AW) | Bet Multiples - Betdaq Handicap (Div 2) | 7/13 | ¾ | 9-0 | 60 | 62A | Adam Kirby | 16/1 |
| 07 Nov 08+17d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Horizons Restaurant Overlooks Track Handicap (Div 2) | 8/10 | 4½ | 8-13 | 62 | 48A | James Millman | 9/1 |
| 21 Oct 08+11d | Yarmouth | Gambas Seafood And Grill Restaurant Handicap | 11/14 | 1½ | 9-3 | 64 | 47C | Tolley Dean | 12/1 |
| 10 Oct 08+20d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Parade Restaurant Handicap (Div 1) | 6/10 | 2½ | 9-3 | 65 | 62A | Tolley Dean | 5/1 |
| 20 Sep 08+11d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Open A Hills Account - 0800 44 40 40 Handicap | 3/11 | hd | 9-1 | 62 | 75A | Tolley Dean | 25/1 |
| 09 Sep 08+11d | Leicester | SIS Handicap | 9/13 | 1 | 9-3 | 65 | 56C | Liam Jones | 16/1 |
| 29 Aug 08+51d | Salisbury | Bathwick Tyres Lady Riders' Series Handicap | 11/14 | 5 | 10-10 | 69 | 55C | Miss E J Jones | 20/1 |
| 09 Jul 08+32d | Kempton (AW) | Weatherbys Printing Apprentice Handicap | 8/12 | ½ | 9-7 | 67 | 62A | Jack Dean | 9/1 |
| 07 Jun 08+7d | Lingfield | Premier Pensions Management Administration Handicap | 3/11 | 2¼ | 9-1 | 69 | 72A | Adam Kirby | 15/2 |
| 31 May 08+25d | Lingfield | M & M Mortgage Management Handicap | 2/10 | 1½ | 8-10 | 67 | 82A | Adam Kirby | 12/1 |
| 06 May 08+22d | Chepstow | Dents Gallery At Chepstow Racecourse Handicap | 6/15 | 3½ | 8-12 | 69 | 59A | James Millman | 33/1 |
| 14 Apr 08+301d | Windsor | Monday Night Racing Returns 21st April Handicap | 13/13 | 3½ | 8-13 | 70 | 38C | Jim Crowley | 15/2 |
| 2007 · 1 run | |||||||||
| 18 Jun 07+215d | Warwick | Pricewaterhousecoopers Handicap | 2/8 | 3½ | 8-13 | 70 | 79C | Kerrin McEvoy | 7/1 |
| 2006 · 15 runs | |||||||||
| 15 Nov 06+6d | Kempton (AW) | Follow Your Meeting With Floodlit Racing Handicap | 11/13 | 1¼ | 8-9 | 68 | 49C | Steve Drowne | 9/1 |
| 09 Nov 06+11d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Dine In The Zongalero Restaurant Handicap | 4/12 | nk | 8-11 | 70 | 67C | Adam Kirby | 8/1 |
| 29 Oct 06+16d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Mason Brothers Handicap | 8/12 | 4 | 8-8 | 70 | 50C | Stevie Donohoe | 9/1 |
| 13 Oct 06+18d | Warwick | warwickracecourse.co.uk Handicap | 1/13 | 8-8 | 67 | 66C | James Millman | 8/1 | |
| 25 Sep 06+23d | Bath | MEA Project Management Handicap | 5/15 | hd | 9-3 | 68 | 74C | Steve Drowne | 33/1 |
| 02 Sep 06+17d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Hold Your Conference At Wolverhampton Racecourse Handicap | 4/11 | ½ | 9-1 | 68 | 69C | Stevie Donohoe | 16/1 |
| 16 Aug 06+11d | Yarmouth | Dronsfield Mercedes Handicap | 9/10 | 6 | 9-5 | 68 | 31C | Franny Norton | 10/1 |
| 05 Aug 06+7d | Lingfield | Lingfield Park 0870 2200022 Handicap | 3/11 | 2 | 9-1 | 69 | 59C | Adrian Nicholls | 16/1 |
| 29 Jul 06+5d | Nottingham | Christopher McAndrew's The Big 40 Handicap | 8/8 | ½ | 9-2 | 70 | 46C | Eddie Ahern | 8/1 |
| 24 Jul 06+18d | Windsor | Marketform Handicap | 5/8 | nk | 8-6 | 70 | 68C | Kerrin McEvoy | 15/2 |
| 06 Jul 06+10d | Newbury | stanjamesuk.com Handicap | 10/15 | 1 | 8-13 | 70 | 53C | Franny Norton | 14/1 |
| 26 Jun 06+10d | Windsor | Cheval Property Handicap | 2/11 | ½ | 8-7 | 70 | 71C | Kerrin McEvoy | 16/1 |
| 16 Jun 06+9d | Goodwood | Black Tie Picnic Handicap | 8/11 | ½ | 9-1 | 72 | 58C | Kerrin McEvoy | 8/1 |
| 07 Jun 06+43d | Nottingham | visitnottingham.com Handicap | 4/11 | 1¼ | 9-0 | 72 | 65C | Travis Block | 13/2 |
| 25 Apr 06+221d | Bath | 32redpoker.com Handicap | 17/17 | 1¾ | 9-3 | 74 | 37C | Liam Keniry | 20/1 |
| 2005 · 6 runs | |||||||||
| 16 Sep 05+10d | Nottingham | Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club Nursery Handicap | 1/17 | 8-12 | 66 | 63C | Liam Keniry | 16/1 | |
| 06 Sep 05+19d | Lingfield | EEIBA Centenary Nursery Handicap | 6/14 | 1 | 8-13 | 66 | 63C | Fergus Sweeney | 5/1 |
| 18 Aug 05+33d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Hoys.co.uk Nursery Handicap | 4/12 | ½ | 8-3 | 66 | 62C | Francis Ferris | 5/1 |
| 16 Jul 05+16d | Lingfield | Mel Davies & David Broadbent Nursery Handicap | 1/9 | 7-12 | 62 | 62C | Francis Ferris | 8/1 | |
| 30 Jun 05+46d | Yarmouth | Banham Poultry Selling Stakes | 1/9 | 8-11 | — | 69C | Johnny Murtagh | 7/2 | |
| 15 May 05 | Ripon | Giving For Sight Maiden Stakes | 10/17 | nk | 9-0 | — | 44C | Steve Drowne | 50/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Valentino Swing won?
- Valentino Swing (IRE) won 6 of 69 archived starts between 2005 and 2012, a strike rate of 8.7%. Placed 17 times in total (24.6% of starts).
- Who trained Valentino Swing?
- Valentino Swing (IRE) was trained by Michael Appleby on the most recent run on record, at Wolverhampton (AW) on 13 January 2012.
- Who is Valentino Swing's sire?
- Valentino Swing (IRE) is by Titus Livius (FR) out of Farmers Swing (IRE), whose sire is River Falls.
- What going does Valentino Swing prefer?
- Valentino Swing (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 Valentino Swing's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 45, from the run on 13 January 2012. The highest on record is 74.
- What is Valentino Swing's sire's record?
- Titus Livius (FR)'s progeny in our archive have won 8.3% of 2,080 runs since Jan 2008 (132 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 4.5% from 157.
- Who are Valentino Swing's siblings?
- Out of Farmers Swing (IRE), Valentino Swing (IRE) has 3 other produce in our archive, 3 of them winners. Most wins: Northern Dare (IRE) (6). Highest grade won: Class 3 (Northern Dare (IRE)). The wins came over 5f–6f. As at Oct 2026.