Watch My Back (GB)
Watch My Back (GB) is 6 from 22. Hasn't won since Apr 2011. Every win has come on good or faster ground (0 from 6 on softer). Last raced off a career-high mark of 145.
- 6–22Wins / Runs
- 27.3%Strike rate
- 9 (40.9%)Placed
- +11.00£1 level staken=22 at SP
- 1.84Fair A/E n=22 · 1.59 incl. margin
- 145Highest OR
- 86dAvg 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 11.8% of 3,724 runs since Jan 2008 (338 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 24 | 4 | 16.7% | +4.9 | — |
| Good to Firm | 268 | 37 | 13.8% | +2 | 2 from 4 |
| Good | 976 | 100 | 10.2% | −1.6 | 4 from 12 |
| Good to Soft | 572 | 58 | 10.1% | −1.7 | 0 from 2 |
| Soft | 1,066 | 130 | 12.2% | +0.4 | 0 from 4 |
| Heavy | 794 | 106 | 13.4% | +1.6 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 24 | 4 | 16.7% | +4.9 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −11.8 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 12 | 0 | 0% | −11.8 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 30 | 1 | 3.3% | −8.5 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 863 | 110 | 12.7% | +0.9 | 2 from 5 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 1,319 | 166 | 12.6% | +0.8 | 4 from 13 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1,199 | 133 | 11.1% | −0.7 | 0 from 4 |
| Over 3m | 300 | 29 | 9.7% | −2.1 | — |
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
1 sibling in the archive, 1 winner — best of them I'm Delilah (GB) (4 wins).
The wins came over 1m7½f–2m1f; the highest grade won is Class 3 (I'm Delilah (GB)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I'm Delilah (GB) | 21 | 4 | 1m7½f–2m1f | Class 3 |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 12 | 4 | 33% | +15.83 |
| Good to Firm | 4 | 2 | 50% | +1.17 |
| Soft | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 3 | 7 | 2 | 29% | +1.83 |
| Class 2 | 6 | 2 | 33% | +13.00 |
| Class 4 | 5 | 1 | 20% | −1.50 |
| Class 1 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Class 6 | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.67 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelso | 6 | 1 | 17% | −4.33 |
| Aintree | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Haydock | 2 | 1 | 50% | +2.33 |
| Ayr | 2 | 1 | 50% | +10.00 |
| Cheltenham | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Musselburgh | 2 | 1 | 50% | +2.50 |
| Doncaster | 1 | 1 | 100% | +6.00 |
| Southwell | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sedgefield | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Catterick | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.50 |
| Newcastle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 13 | 4 | 31% | +13.83 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 5 | 2 | 40% | +1.17 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Lee | 14 | 4 | 29% | +13.83 |
| Tony Dobbin | 5 | 2 | 40% | +0.17 |
| Richie McGrath | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jason Maguire | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Brian Harding | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3 | 1 | 33% | +9.00 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2009 | 6 | 2 | 33% | +5.33 |
| 2008 | 6 | 1 | 17% | −1.50 |
| 2007 | 3 | 1 | 33% | +0.50 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.67 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 15 | 4 | 27% | +12.83 |
| Hurdle | 6 | 1 | 17% | −2.50 |
| NH Flat | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.67 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 · 3 runs | |||||||||
| 23 Apr 11+8d | Haydock | betfair.com/paulnicholls Handicap Chase | 2/7 | 1 | 11-12 | 145 | 146B | Graham Lee | 3/1J |
| 15 Apr 11+41d | Ayr | Hillhouse Quarry Handicap Chase | 1/10 | 11-6 | 137 | 144A | Graham Lee | 11/1 | |
| 05 Mar 11+133d | Kelso | Totesport.com Premier Chase | 4/5 | 9 | 10-12 | 142 | 107B | Richie McGrath | 18/1 |
| 2010 · 3 runs | |||||||||
| 23 Oct 10+198d | Aintree | totetentofollow Old Roan Chase (Limited Grade 2 Handicap) | 5/6 | 12 | 10-4 | 142 | 105C | Graham Lee | 18/1 |
| 08 Apr 10+21d | Aintree | Alder Hey Imagine Appeal Red Rum Handicap Chase (Grade 3) | UR/16 | — | 11-4 | 142 | — | Graham Lee | 12/1 |
| 18 Mar 10+96d | Cheltenham | Byrne Group Plate (Handicap Chase) (Grade 3) | 10/24 | 12 | 10-11 | 142 | 115C | Graham Lee | 9/1 |
| 2009 · 6 runs | |||||||||
| 12 Dec 09+56d | Doncaster | Bet Multiples - Betdaq Handicap Chase | 1/15 | 11-4 | 132 | 146A | Graham Lee | 6/1 | |
| 17 Oct 09+160d | Cheltenham | Zeturf.com Handicap Chase | 5/13 | shd | 11-5 | 132 | 123A | Graham Lee | 20/1 |
| 10 May 09+23d | Southwell | Betdaq Poker Handicap Chase | 2/11 | hd | 11-10 | 127 | 129A | Graham Lee | 7/1 |
| 17 Apr 09+27d | Ayr | Hillhouse Quarry Handicap Chase | PU/9 | — | 10-8 | 127 | — | Jason Maguire | 11/4F |
| 21 Mar 09+29d | Haydock | Judith Foden Memorial Novices' Chase | 1/5 | 10-12 | 127 | 123B | Graham Lee | 10/3 | |
| 20 Feb 09+53d | Musselburgh | Turftv Novices' Chase | 4/5 | shd | 11-4 | 112 | 122B | Graham Lee | 7/2 |
| 2008 · 6 runs | |||||||||
| 29 Dec 08+20d | Musselburgh | Toteswinger Handicap Chase | 1/10 | 11-2 | 103 | 132A | Graham Lee | 7/2F | |
| 09 Dec 08+18d | Sedgefield | Hardwick Arms Hotel Handicap Chase | 5/13 | 17 | 11-12 | 104 | 100A | Graham Lee | 9/2F |
| 21 Nov 08+13d | Kelso | Ashleybank Investments Reg Tweedie Novices' Handicap Chase | 5/10 | 3¼ | 10-10 | 105 | 101A | Graham Lee | 28/1 |
| 08 Nov 08+183d | Kelso | Graeme Todd Haulage And Friends Handicap Hurdle | 8/13 | 30 | 10-9 | 108 | 101C | Graham Lee | 12/1 |
| 09 May 08+85d | Aintree | Lanson Champagne Handicap Hurdle | 11/15 | 2 | 11-1 | 109 | 92C | Brian Harding | 8/1 |
| 14 Feb 08+58d | Kelso | Greenvale AP Handicap Hurdle | 6/10 | ¾ | 11-12 | 109 | 109A | Tony Dobbin | 9/2 |
| 2007 · 3 runs | |||||||||
| 18 Dec 07+32d | Catterick | Subscribe To Racing UK For Christmas Novices' Hurdle | 1/12 | 10-12 | 109 | 113C | Tony Dobbin | 5/2 | |
| 16 Nov 07+27d | Newcastle | Blackberry Novices' Hurdle | 5/14 | shd | 10-12 | — | 108C | Tony Dobbin | 5/2F |
| 20 Oct 07+528d | Kelso | Clifford Firth Memorial 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle | 3/16 | 2½ | 11-0 | — | 114C | Tony Dobbin | 13/2 |
| 2006 · 1 run | |||||||||
| 10 May 06 | Kelso | R.P.Adam Carnival Standard Open NH Flat Race | 1/7 | 11-0 | — | 111C | Tony Dobbin | 4/6F | |
Quick answers
- How many races has Watch My Back won?
- Watch My Back (GB) won 6 of 22 archived starts between 2006 and 2011, a strike rate of 27.3%. Placed 9 times in total (40.9% of starts).
- Who trained Watch My Back?
- Watch My Back (GB) was trained by Ferdy Murphy on the most recent run on record, at Haydock on 23 April 2011.
- Who is Watch My Back's sire?
- Watch My Back (GB) is by Bob Back (USA) out of Gallants Delight (GB), whose sire is Idiots Delight.
- What going does Watch My Back prefer?
- Watch My Back (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 Watch My Back's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 145, from the run on 23 April 2011. That is also the highest on record.
- What is Watch My Back's sire's record?
- Bob Back (USA)'s progeny in our archive have won 11.8% of 3,724 runs since Jan 2008 (338 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Watch My Back's siblings?
- Out of Gallants Delight (GB), Watch My Back (GB) has 1 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: I'm Delilah (GB) (4). Highest grade won: Class 3 (I'm Delilah (GB)). The wins came over 1m7½f–2m1f. As at Oct 2026.