Very Good Day (FR)
Very Good Day (FR) is 3 from 28. Hasn't won since Jan 2015. Last raced off 81, 24lb below the career-high mark.
- 3–28Wins / Runs
- 10.7%Strike rate
- 8 (28.6%)Placed
- −12.56£1 level staken=28 at SP
- 1.03Fair A/E n=28 · 0.88 incl. margin
- 105Highest OR
- 21dBetween runs (median)longest 492 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.
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 11.3% of 3,410 runs since Jan 2008 (394 horses).
Strongest on good to firm going: 15.2% from 256. Weakest over 6f – 7f (all codes): 5.3% from 132.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 16 | 5 | 31.3% | +20 | — |
| Good to Firm | 256 | 39 | 15.2% | +3.9 | 0 from 6 |
| Good | 818 | 107 | 13.1% | +1.8 | 2 from 8 |
| Good to Soft | 522 | 54 | 10.3% | −1 | 0 from 3 |
| Soft | 884 | 92 | 10.4% | −0.9 | 0 from 4 |
| Heavy | 386 | 39 | 10.1% | −1.2 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 525 | 48 | 9.1% | −2.2 | 1 from 7 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | +3 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 132 | 7 | 5.3% | −6 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 337 | 27 | 8% | −3.3 | 0 from 2 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 895 | 105 | 11.7% | +0.4 | 1 from 9 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 855 | 109 | 12.7% | +1.4 | 2 from 13 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 741 | 89 | 12% | +0.7 | 0 from 4 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 347 | 32 | 9.2% | −2.1 | — |
| Over 3m | 96 | 14 | 14.6% | +3.3 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 5 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
4 siblings in the archive, 4 winners — best of them Fujimoto Flyer (JPN) (2 wins).
The wins came over 1m–2m5½f; the highest grade won is Listed (Fujimoto Flyer (JPN)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fujimoto Flyer (JPN) | 15 | 2 | 2m1f–2m2f | Listed |
| Emerging Artist (FR) | 12 | 2 | 1m2f–1m4f | Class 3 |
| Fashion Week (GB) | 16 | 1 | 2m5½f | Class 5 |
| Perfect Blend (GB) | 5 | 1 | 1m | Class 5 |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 8 | 2 | 25% | +2.44 |
| Standard (AW) | 7 | 1 | 14% | −2.00 |
| Good to Firm | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Soft | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 2 | 12 | 0 | 0% | −12.00 |
| Class 4 | 7 | 1 | 14% | −2.00 |
| Class 3 | 4 | 1 | 25% | +5.00 |
| Class 1 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Class 5 | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.44 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 6 | 1 | 17% | −1.00 |
| Goodwood | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Newmarket | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| York | 3 | 1 | 33% | +6.00 |
| Haydock | 3 | 1 | 33% | −1.56 |
| Doncaster | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Ascot | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Lingfield (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Chester | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sandown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 13 | 2 | 15% | +1.00 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 9 | 1 | 11% | −7.56 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Hamilton | 6 | 1 | 17% | −1.00 |
| Chris Catlin | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Martin Harley | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Neil Callan | 2 | 1 | 50% | +7.00 |
| Richard Hughes | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Sam Hitchcott | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Alan Munro | 2 | 1 | 50% | −0.56 |
| George Chaloner | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| David Nolan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Paul Hanagan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Pat Cosgrave | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kieren Fallon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jamie Spencer | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Hugh Bowman | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ryan Moore | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Darryll Holland | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 23 | 2 | 9% | −12.56 |
| Cheekpieces | 4 | 1 | 25% | +1.00 |
| Visor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4 | 1 | 25% | +1.00 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 2012 | 7 | 1 | 14% | +2.00 |
| 2011 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2010 | 4 | 1 | 25% | −2.56 |
| 2009 | 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 | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 · 4 runs | |||||||||
| 13 Mar 15+27d | Wolverhampton (AW) | 32Red Handicap | 4/5 | shd | 9-12 | 81 | 78B | Tony Hamilton | 9/4F |
| 14 Feb 15+12d | Lingfield (AW) | Coral.co.uk Handicap | 2/8 | 2¾ | 9-6 | 81 | 83A | Tony Hamilton | 4/1 |
| 02 Feb 15+10d | Wolverhampton (AW) | 32red Handicap | 5/7 | 3¼ | 9-1 | 81 | 75A | Tony Hamilton | 9/1 |
| 23 Jan 15+52d | Wolverhampton (AW) | 32red Handicap | 1/5 | 9-7 | 78 | 81B | Tony Hamilton | 4/1 | |
| 2014 · 6 runs | |||||||||
| 02 Dec 14+11d | Wolverhampton (AW) | 32Red Handicap | 2/9 | 2 | 9-11 | 77 | 84A | Tony Hamilton | 9/2 |
| 21 Nov 14+14d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Coral Handicap | 10/12 | 1½ | 9-1 | 79 | 58A | George Chaloner | 12/1 |
| 07 Nov 14+14d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Coral Casino Handicap | 8/12 | ¾ | 9-7 | 82 | 80A | David Nolan | 14/1 |
| 24 Oct 14+13d | Doncaster | Betdaq Betting Exchange 30 Free Bet Handicap | 13/18 | nk | 9-6 | 87 | 75C | Paul Hanagan | 25/1 |
| 11 Oct 14+29d | Newmarket | Betfred Cesarewitch (Heritage Handicap) | 17/33 | shd | 8-10 | 90 | 75C | Pat Cosgrave | 66/1 |
| 12 Sep 14+492d | Doncaster | Socialites Electric Cigarettes Doncaster Cup (British Champions Series) (Group 2) | 12/12 | 8 | 9-3 | 90 | 74C | Tony Hamilton | 100/1 |
| 2013 · 1 run | |||||||||
| 08 May 13+207d | Chester | StanJames.com Chester Cup (Heritage Handicap) | 11/17 | 4½ | 8-9 | 92 | 68C | Kieren Fallon | 16/1 |
| 2012 · 7 runs | |||||||||
| 13 Oct 12+52d | Newmarket | Betfred Cesarewitch (Heritage Handicap) | 13/34 | 1½ | 8-10 | 93 | 79C | Martin Harley | 20/1 |
| 22 Aug 12+18d | York | BetVictor.com Handicap | 2/16 | 1½ | 8-12 | 91 | 92A | Neil Callan | 16/1 |
| 04 Aug 12+21d | Goodwood | Toyo Tires Performance Handicap | 14/14 | nse | 9-1 | 92 | 74C | Richard Hughes | 9/1 |
| 14 Jul 12+31d | York | John Smith's Stayers' Handicap | 1/11 | 8-11 | 85 | 91A | Neil Callan | 8/1 | |
| 13 Jun 12+26d | Haydock | Trust Inns Publicans Handicap | 7/10 | hd | 9-0 | 86 | 80A | Martin Harley | 9/2 |
| 18 May 12+13d | York | Sportingbet Jorvik Handicap | 4/15 | hd | 8-3 | 85 | 83A | Chris Catlin | 14/1 |
| 05 May 12+273d | Goodwood | Betfred Mobile Sports Handicap | 3/7 | 2¾ | 8-13 | 85 | 84A | Chris Catlin | 6/1 |
| 2011 · 5 runs | |||||||||
| 06 Aug 11+15d | Newmarket | Red Lion Foods Handicap | 6/8 | 15 | 9-12 | 87 | 73C | Jamie Spencer | 4/1J |
| 22 Jul 11+20d | Ascot | John Guest Brown Jack Handicap | 5/9 | ½ | 9-5 | 88 | 81A | Hugh Bowman | 20/1 |
| 02 Jul 11+14d | Haydock | bet365 Old Newton Cup Handicap | 11/17 | ½ | 8-7 | 91 | 77A | Sam Hitchcott | 22/1 |
| 18 Jun 11+49d | Ascot | Duke Of Edinburgh Handicap | 11/16 | 1¾ | 9-4 | 95 | 70C | Sam Hitchcott | 33/1 |
| 30 Apr 11+277d | Goodwood | totescoop6 Handicap | 7/10 | 10 | 9-4 | 98 | 71C | Chris Catlin | 7/1 |
| 2010 · 4 runs | |||||||||
| 27 Jul 10+19d | Goodwood | Betfair Gordon Stakes (Group 3) | 7/10 | 4½ | 9-0 | 100 | 73A | Richard Hughes | 33/1 |
| 08 Jul 10+29d | Newmarket | Bahrain Trophy (Group 3) | 5/7 | ½ | 9-0 | 105 | 83A | Ryan Moore | 5/1 |
| 09 Jun 10+21d | Haydock | Phs Washroom Services Maiden Stakes | 1/14 | 8-13 | — | 82A | Alan Munro | 4/9F | |
| 19 May 10+279d | Goodwood | bluesquare.com Cocked Hat Stakes (Listed) | 3/9 | ½ | 9-0 | — | 92A | Alan Munro | 25/1 |
| 2009 · 1 run | |||||||||
| 13 Aug 09 | Sandown | E.B.F. Maiden Stakes | 2/6 | 4½ | 9-3 | — | 77B | Darryll Holland | 14/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Very Good Day won?
- Very Good Day (FR) won 3 of 28 archived starts between 2009 and 2015, a strike rate of 10.7%. Placed 8 times in total (28.6% of starts).
- Who trained Very Good Day?
- Very Good Day (FR) was trained by Richard Fahey on the most recent run on record, at Wolverhampton (AW) on 13 March 2015.
- Who is Very Good Day's sire?
- Very Good Day (FR) is by Sinndar (IRE) out of Picture Princess (GB), whose sire is Sadler's Wells.
- What going does Very Good Day prefer?
- Very Good Day (FR) has the best record on good going: 2 wins from 8 starts (25%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Very Good Day's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 81, from the run on 13 March 2015. The highest on record is 105.
- What is Very Good Day's sire's record?
- Sinndar (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 11.3% of 3,410 runs since Jan 2008 (394 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on good to firm going: 15.2% from 256. Weakest over 6f – 7f (all codes): 5.3% from 132.
- Who are Very Good Day's siblings?
- Out of Picture Princess (GB), Very Good Day (FR) has 4 other produce in our archive, 4 of them winners. Most wins: Fujimoto Flyer (JPN) (2). Highest grade won: Listed (Fujimoto Flyer (JPN)). The wins came over 1m–2m5½f. As at Nov 2026.