Venetian Lion (GB)
Venetian Lion is a 4 from 10 gelding who won last time out at Nottingham in Nov 2026. All four wins have come over 1m – 1m1f on turf, including two at Nottingham, one at Pontefract and one at Newmarket (July). He won the Class 4 Watch Racing TV Now Handicap Stakes at Nottingham in Nov 2026 off an official rating of 81, having previously scored off marks of 76, 72 and 65. He is usually held up.
- 4–10Wins / Runs
- 40%Strike rate
- 6 (60%)Placed
- +1.08£1 level staken=10 at SP
- 1.82Fair A/E n=10 · 1.50 incl. margin
- 81Highest OR
- 17dBetween runs (median)
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 101
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 11 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 4 | 108B | 84.5 | 4 runs · 108 / 84.5 |
| Standard (AW) | 3 | 97B | 91 | 3 runs · 97 / 91 |
| Soft | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
| Heavy | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
| Good | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 11 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m – 1m1f | 10 | 108B | 83.5 | 10 runs · 108 / 83.5 |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 10 figures from 10 runs · as at 11 Nov 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 10 analysed runs since Apr 2026
- Held up 7 (70%) · 4 wins
- Mid-division 2 (20%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 1 (10%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Progeny in our archive have won 14.5% of 664 runs since Apr 2025 (148 horses).
Weakest on good going: 9.2% from 152. Strongest over 1m – 1m1f (all codes): 17.7% from 231.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 2 | 0 | 0% | −14.5 | — |
| Good to Firm | 102 | 17 | 16.7% | +2.2 | 2 from 4 |
| Good | 152 | 14 | 9.2% | −5.3 | 1 from 1 |
| Good to Soft | 76 | 19 | 25% | +10.5 | — |
| Soft | 111 | 18 | 16.2% | +1.7 | 1 from 1 |
| Heavy | 20 | 3 | 15% | +0.5 | 0 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 201 | 25 | 12.4% | −2.1 | 0 from 3 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 32 | 3 | 9.4% | −5.1 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 283 | 36 | 12.7% | −1.8 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 231 | 41 | 17.7% | +3.2 | 4 from 10 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 107 | 14 | 13.1% | −1.4 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 8 | 2 | 25% | +10.5 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 3 | 0 | 0% | −14.5 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Apr 2025 · as at 10 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
9 siblings in the archive, 9 winners — best of them Forest Of Dean (GB) (6 wins).
The wins came over 7f–1m2½f; the highest grade won is Group 3 (Forest Of Dean (GB)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Of Dean (GB) | 23 | 6 | 1m2f–1m2½f | Group 3 |
| State Occasion (GB) | 19 | 5 | 7f–1m2½f | Listed |
| Crowning Glory (FR) | 17 | 5 | 7f–1m½f | Class 3 |
| English Oak (GB) | 23 | 3 | 7f–1m | Class 2 |
| Crown Of Oaks (GB) | 12 | 3 | 1m–1m2f | Class 2 |
| Considered Opinion (GB) | 12 | 3 | 7f–1m½f | Class 4 |
| Rionach (GB) | 16 | 2 | 7½f–1m | — |
| Forest Caper (GB) | 23 | 1 | 7f | Class 5 |
| Golden Crown (GB) | 8 | 1 | 7½f | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 4 | 2 | 50% | +1.08 |
| Standard (AW) | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Soft | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.25 |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Good | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.75 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | 6 | 2 | 33% | +0.00 |
| Class 5 | 2 | 2 | 100% | +3.08 |
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class 6 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham | 2 | 2 | 100% | +2.08 |
| Haydock | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kempton (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Pontefract | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.75 |
| Newmarket (July) | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.25 |
| Southwell (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Redcar | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Yarmouth | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Marquand | 5 | 1 | 20% | −3.17 |
| Cieren Fallon | 3 | 2 | 67% | +3.00 |
| Harry Davies | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.25 |
| Harry Burns | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tongue tie | 7 | 4 | 57% | +4.08 |
| None | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
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 · 10 runs | ||||||||||
| 04 Nov 26+19d | Nottingham | Watch Racing TV Now Handicap Stakes missed the break - held up at back - pushed along over 2f out then made smooth progress to hit front over 1f out - stretched clear inside final furlong - winning with plenty in hand after shut down near line | 1/14 | 9-8 | 81 | 76C | 104A | Cieren Fallon | 5/4F | |
| 16 Oct 26+16d | Haydock | M6Toll Road To Victory Handicap Stakes (Div II) Prominent in the pack early - progress over 2f out but short of racing room - denied a gap until moved right over 1f out - ran on strongly inside the final furlong to finish 4th | 4/10 | ½ | 9-4 | 81 | 63A | 85A | Tom Marquand | 100/30 |
| 30 Sep 26+13d | Kempton (AW) | Industry Leading In-play Markets At Unibet Handicap Stakes (London Mile Series Qualifier) Raced in the pack - urged over 1f out and kept on - grabbed third late without threatening the front pair | 3/13 | ½ | 9-5 | 81 | 91B | 85A | Tom Marquand | 6/5F |
| 17 Sep 26+28d | Pontefract | Matty Bown Handicap Stakes Settled towards back of the pack - travelling strongly with 2f left - moved through gap to the outside and gained ground - hit the front a furlong out - opened a advantage and idled home in front | 1/10 | 9-6 | 76 | 101A | 89A | Cieren Fallon | 11/4F | |
| 20 Aug 26+17d | Newmarket (July) | #Come Racing Handicap Stakes Sluggish start - travelled strongly on the bridle - close up with the front group - pushed into contention 2f out - locked in a fight with the second - stuck on to get up in the closing strides | 1/7 | 9-7 | 72 | 108B | 81A | Harry Davies | 9/4J | |
| 03 Aug 26+7d | Nottingham | Weatherbys Racing Bank Handicap Stakes Sluggish start before quickly settling into second - shaken up to close in 2f out - driven to the front inside the final furlong - stayed on strongly to the line | 1/5 | 9-5 | 65 | 57C | 78B | Tom Marquand | 5/6F | |
| 27 Jul 26+56d | Southwell (AW) | Prestige Safety Fire Risk Assessments Handicap Stakes slow into stride and settled towards the back of the pack - driven to make progress 3f out - driven again 2f out - kept on strongly over 1f out and angled left - narrowed the gap on the pace late but denied by a whisker | 2/13 | ½ | 9-9 | 65 | 97B | 85A | Tom Marquand | 100/30 |
| 01 Jun 26+7d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Race And Rest At The Holiday Inn Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 1) Sluggish start - settled towards the back and needed urging with 2f left - nudged closer inside final furlong but finished sixth | 6/9 | nk | 9-4 | — | 47A | 64A | Tom Marquand | 18/1 |
| 25 May 26+25d | Redcar | Watch Racing TV In HD Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Held up in the pack early - unable to improve into contention - finished well held in 9th | 9/10 | nk | 9-4 | — | 74C | 53C | Harry Burns | 22/1 |
| 30 Apr 26 | Yarmouth | Gold & Silver Exchange Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Settled towards back - made ground approaching final furlong - plugged on without threatening | 7/9 | hd | 9-2 | — | 95A | 66A | Cieren Fallon | 11/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Venetian Lion won?
- Venetian Lion (GB) won 4 of 10 archived starts in 2026, a strike rate of 40%. Placed 6 times in total (60% of starts).
- Who trains Venetian Lion?
- Venetian Lion (GB) is trained by William Haggas, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 4 November 2026.
- Who is Venetian Lion's sire?
- Venetian Lion (GB) is by St Mark's Basilica (FR) out of Forest Crown (GB), whose sire is Royal Applause.
- What going does Venetian Lion prefer?
- Venetian Lion (GB) has the best record on good to firm going: 2 wins from 4 starts (50%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Venetian Lion's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 81, from the run on 4 November 2026. That is also the highest on record.
- What is Venetian Lion's sire's record?
- St Mark's Basilica (FR)'s progeny in our archive have won 14.5% of 664 runs since Apr 2025 (148 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on good going: 9.2% from 152. Strongest over 1m – 1m1f (all codes): 17.7% from 231.
- Who are Venetian Lion's siblings?
- Out of Forest Crown (GB), Venetian Lion (GB) has 9 other produce in our archive, 9 of them winners. Most wins: Forest Of Dean (GB) (6). Highest grade won: Group 3 (Forest Of Dean (GB)). The wins came over 7f–1m2½f. As at Nov 2026.