Horse profile
War Hawk (IRE)
by Mehmas (IRE) out of Wrood (USA) (Invasor)
14 runs · 12 courses · from Oct 2024
As at 18 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
Won last time out
4 wins · 4 courses
Ran 3 days ago · 1st of 13
Last raced off OR 83
KTB Profile
War Hawk (IRE) is 4 from 14. Won last time out at Kempton (AW) (Class 4). Each win came on a first visit to the course. All 4 wins have come over 1m2f – 1m4f.
Based on 14 archived runs · run-style from 3 commented runs · updated 18 Oct 2026
- 4–14Wins / Runs
- 28.6%Strike rate
- 7 (50%)Placed
- +3.67£1 level staken=14 at SP
- 1.84Fair A/E n=14 · 1.58 incl. margin
- 89Highest OR
- 56dAvg 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.
Official rating83↓ 6lb off peak
83
71–89
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 97
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 →
Flat
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (AW) | 7 | 99A | 89 | 1 · — |
| Good to Firm | 2 | 86A | 86 | 1 · — |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 67C | 61 | — |
| Good | 2 | 91A | 84.5 | — |
| Soft | 1 | — | — | 1 · — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 10 | 99A | 82 | 3 · 97 / 86 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 2 | 89A | 89 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 2 | 88A | 87 | — |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 14 figures from 14 runs · as at 18 Oct 2026 · 1 recent figure provisional (may move for 7 days) · 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 3 analysed runs
- Held up 2 (67%) · 1 win
- Prominent 1 (33%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 11.6% of 8,086 runs since Jan 2008 (746 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 19 | 2 | 10.5% | −1.1 | — |
| Good to Firm | 1,457 | 179 | 12.3% | +0.7 | 0 from 2 |
| Good | 1,957 | 221 | 11.3% | −0.3 | 1 from 2 |
| Good to Soft | 749 | 84 | 11.2% | −0.4 | 1 from 2 |
| Soft | 912 | 96 | 10.5% | −1.1 | 0 from 1 |
| Heavy | 208 | 22 | 10.6% | −1 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 2,784 | 337 | 12.1% | +0.5 | 2 from 7 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 2,085 | 267 | 12.8% | +1.2 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 4,250 | 475 | 11.2% | −0.4 | 0 from 2 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 1,353 | 156 | 11.5% | −0.1 | 0 from 2 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 361 | 42 | 11.6% | 0 | 4 from 10 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 30 | 1 | 3.3% | −8.3 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 6 | 0 | 0% | −11.6 | — |
| Over 3m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −11.6 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 18 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Wrood (USA) (Invasor)
5 siblings in the archive, 5 winners — best of them Mitbaahy (IRE) (6 wins).
The wins came over 5f–1m5½f; the highest grade won is Group 2 (Mitbaahy (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitbaahy (IRE) | 30 | 6 | 5f–6f | Group 2 |
| Finans Bay (IRE) | 23 | 2 | 1m1f–1m2½f | — |
| Foxtrot Zulu (IRE) | 7 | 2 | 1m4½f–1m5½f | — |
| Canadiansmokeshow (IRE) | 11 | 1 | 1m | Class 5 |
| Going Global (IRE) | 4 | 1 | 7f | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (AW) | 7 | 2 | 29% | +1.17 |
| Good to Firm | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 1 | 50% | +3.50 |
| Good | 2 | 1 | 50% | +2.00 |
| Soft | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 5 | 5 | 1 | 20% | −3.33 |
| Class 4 | 4 | 2 | 50% | +6.50 |
| Class 3 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Class 2 | 2 | 1 | 50% | +3.50 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwood | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Newcastle (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Kempton (AW) | 1 | 1 | 100% | +5.50 |
| Newmarket (July) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newmarket | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Epsom Downs | 1 | 1 | 100% | +4.50 |
| Chester | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.00 |
| Nottingham | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Lingfield (AW) | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.67 |
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Southwell (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Chelmsford City (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 10 | 4 | 40% | +7.67 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 6f – 7f | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Davies | 4 | 1 | 25% | −2.33 |
| Jack Mitchell | 3 | 3 | 100% | +13.00 |
| Callum Rodriguez | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mason Paetel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Oisin Murphy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ryan Moore | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sean D Bowen | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Josephine Gordon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cieren Fallon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 11 | 3 | 27% | +0.17 |
| Tongue tie | 3 | 1 | 33% | +3.50 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 1 | 33% | +3.50 |
| 2025 | 9 | 3 | 33% | +2.17 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 26+45d | Kempton (AW) | Try Unibet's New Smartview Racecards Handicap Stakes (London Middle Distance Qualifier) (GBBPlus Race) Held up behind the main group - pushed along and made ground over 2f out - finished with a powerful run inside the final furlong - went to the front 110yds out and won comfortably | 1/13 | 9-7 | 83 | 97B | 98A | Jack Mitchell | 11/2 | |
| 30 Aug 26+44d | Goodwood | Virgin Bet Supports Safe Gambling Handicap Stakes Settled just off the pace early - moved into contention after 4f and steered left 2f out under pressure - soon well beaten in 6th | 6/10 | 7½ | 10-2 | 85 | 65A | 74A | Callum Rodriguez | 10/1 |
| 17 Jul 26+350d | Newmarket (July) | National Stud Handicap Stakes (GBBPlus Race) settled at the back - was driven for a shade of progress over 1f out before fading fast inside the final furlong to finish fifth beaten ten and three-quarter lengths | 5/6 | 3¼ | 9-8 | 87 | 86A | 71B | Mason Paetel | 14/1 |
| 01 Aug 25+21d | Goodwood | Coral Pipped At The Post Winners Handicap (GBBPlus) Tardy start - dropped in towards the back and made progress after being squeezed for space over 2f out - drifted right and faded from over 1f out to finish 7th | 7/13 | 2 | 9-8 | 89 | 67C | 89A | Oisin Murphy | 8/1 |
| 11 Jul 25+34d | Newmarket | bet365 Handicap (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race) Settled towards the back of the pack - pushed along but unable to close 2f out - dropped away steadily in the closing stages to finish sixth | 6/8 | 1 | 9-6 | 89 | 86A | 81A | Ryan Moore | 12/1 |
| 07 Jun 25+7d | Epsom Downs | Hong Kong Jockey Club World Pool Lester Piggott Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Slow to begin - settled towards the rear - made strong progress into contention over 2f out - found a gap approaching the final furlong to move into second - rallied late to get up close home | 1/9 | 9-4 | 84 | 55A | 90A | Jack Mitchell | 9/2 | |
| 31 May 25+20d | Chester | Going Is Good Handicap (GBBPlus Race) (Div 1) Tracked the front pack - nudged into 3rd with 2f left - hit the front inside the last furlong and driven out to assert late | 1/9 | 9-10 | 79 | 91A | 87A | Jack Mitchell | 3/1 | |
| 11 May 25+32d | Newcastle (AW) | Michael John Hrycko Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Settled at the back of the field - pushed along with a furlong left - finished strongly to snatch second close home | 2/6 | ¾ | 9-1 | 77 | 69A | 82B | Harry Davies | 5/1 |
| 09 Apr 25+8d | Nottingham | Pete Bennett's Memorial Handicap (GBB Plus Race) Settled midpack near rail - improved to chase front group with 2f left before drifting left under pressure - fourth into final furlong and unable to quicken | 4/9 | 1¼ | 9-8 | 71 | 78A | 80A | Sean D Bowen | 7/2 |
| 01 Apr 25+18d | Lingfield (AW) | Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Handicap Sluggish start - settled towards the rear - made progress from 2f out - angled to the right for room - hit the front inside the final furlong - powered clear to the finish | 1/7 | 9-5 | 71 | 99A | 83A | Harry Davies | 4/6F | |
| 14 Mar 25+56d | Wolverhampton (AW) | BetMGM: It's Showtime Handicap Settled towards the back - pushed along with over 2f left - flew home wide in the closing stages - finished 4th beaten 2 lengths | 4/8 | ½ | 9-6 | 72 | 89A | 74A | Josephine Gordon | 4/1 |
| 17 Jan 25+78d | Southwell (AW) | Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Handy in third early - moved into second with 5f left - driven approaching the straight and kept on late - lacked the speed to get up | 2/10 | ¾ | 8-10 | — | 89A | 87A | Cieren Fallon | 3/1 |
| 31 Oct 24+16d | Chelmsford City (AW) | Complimentary Remembrance Tickets For Armed Forces EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Settled at back of field - pushed along with 2f left - unable to make an impression - finished 7th | 7/11 | 1¼ | 9-7 | — | 86A | 72A | Harry Davies | 9/1 |
| 15 Oct 24 | Newcastle (AW) | Download The Raceday Ready App Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Settled just behind the pace - pushed along between rivals inside final furlong - kept on to take 3rd but never troubled the leading two | 3/9 | 1 | 9-4 | — | 88A | 74A | Harry Davies | 14/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has War Hawk (IRE) won?
- War Hawk (IRE) won 4 of 14 archived starts between 2024 and 2026, a strike rate of 28.6%. Placed 7 times in total (50% of starts).
- Who trains War Hawk (IRE)?
- War Hawk (IRE) is trained by Simon & Ed Crisford, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 14 October 2026.
- Who is War Hawk (IRE)'s sire?
- War Hawk (IRE) is by Mehmas (IRE) out of Wrood (USA), whose sire is Invasor.
- What going does War Hawk (IRE) prefer?
- War Hawk (IRE) has the best record on standard (aw) going: 2 wins from 7 starts (28.6%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is War Hawk (IRE)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 83, from the run on 14 October 2026. The highest on record is 89.
- What is War Hawk (IRE)'s sire's record?
- Mehmas (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 11.6% of 8,086 runs since Jan 2008 (746 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are War Hawk (IRE)'s siblings?
- Out of Wrood (USA), War Hawk (IRE) has 5 other produce in our archive, 5 of them winners. Most wins: Mitbaahy (IRE) (6). Highest grade won: Group 2 (Mitbaahy (IRE)). The wins came over 5f–1m5½f. As at Oct 2026.