Horse profile
Water Taxi (GB)
9yo gelding (at last run, May 2010) · Last trainer Ferdy Murphy · Last owner G Wilsonr Wheelerkingmchughwade
by Zafonic (USA) out of Trellis Bay (GB) (Sadler's Wells)
35 runs · 17 courses · from Mar 2005
As at 6 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 16 May 2010 — 6,017 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run May 2010 · 9th of 12
3 wins · Market Rasen & Kelso
Last raced off OR 110
KTB Profile
Water Taxi (GB) is 3 from 35. Hasn't won since Aug 2008. Last raced off 110, 25lb below the career-high mark.
Based on 35 archived runs · updated 6 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 25lb off peak
- 3–35Wins / Runs
- 8.6%Strike rate
- 12 (34.3%)Placed
- −19.50£1 level staken=35 at SP
- 0.72Fair A/E n=35 · 0.63 incl. margin
- 135Highest OR
- 21dBetween runs (median)longest 238 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.
Official rating110↓ 25lb off peak
110
101–135
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
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
Sire
Zafonic (USA)
Progeny in our archive have won 9.7% of 658 runs since Jan 2008 (52 horses).
Strongest on standard (aw) going: 14.2% from 190.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 11 | 2 | 18.2% | +8.5 | — |
| Good to Firm | 161 | 15 | 9.3% | −0.4 | 0 from 9 |
| Good | 147 | 10 | 6.8% | −2.9 | 1 from 17 |
| Good to Soft | 62 | 2 | 3.2% | −6.5 | 2 from 3 |
| Soft | 66 | 6 | 9.1% | −0.6 | 0 from 4 |
| Heavy | 21 | 2 | 9.5% | −0.2 | 0 from 2 |
| Standard (AW) | 190 | 27 | 14.2% | +4.5 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 60 | 10 | 16.7% | +7 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 173 | 16 | 9.2% | −0.5 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 67 | 6 | 9% | −0.7 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 108 | 13 | 12% | +2.3 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 145 | 13 | 9% | −0.7 | 1 from 11 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 50 | 4 | 8% | −1.7 | 2 from 15 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 50 | 2 | 4% | −5.7 | 0 from 7 |
| Over 3m | 5 | 0 | 0% | −9.7 | 0 from 2 |
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
Dam
Trellis Bay (GB) (Sadler's Wells)
7 siblings in the archive, 5 winners — best of them Bellamy Cay (GB) (5 wins).
The wins came over 1m–2m4f; the highest grade won is Group 2 (Bellamy Cay (GB)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellamy Cay (GB) | 16 | 5 | 1m2f–1m6f | Group 2 |
| Refer (GB) | 14 | 3 | 1m3½f–2m4f | Class 3 |
| Sa Nau (GB) | 29 | 3 | 1m6f–2m4f | Class 4 |
| Cinnamon Bay (GB) | 5 | 2 | 1m | — |
| Deccan Queen (GB) | 3 | 1 | 1m2½f | — |
| Waypost (GB) | 4 | 0 | — | — |
| Endearing (GB) | 4 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 17 | 1 | 6% | −10.50 |
| Good to Firm | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| Soft | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 2 | 67% | +6.00 |
| Heavy | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 3 | 18 | 1 | 6% | −11.50 |
| Class 4 | 13 | 2 | 15% | −4.00 |
| Class 1 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class 2 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Rasen | 5 | 1 | 20% | +1.50 |
| Kelso | 5 | 2 | 40% | +4.00 |
| Sedgefield | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Wetherby | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Perth | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Ayr | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Aintree | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Carlisle | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Doncaster | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Stratford | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Hereford | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Leicester | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sandown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Towcester | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Huntingdon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Catterick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Musselburgh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 15 | 2 | 13% | −3.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 11 | 1 | 9% | −7.50 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Over 3m | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Lee | 20 | 1 | 5% | −14.50 |
| Keith Mercer | 9 | 1 | 11% | −5.50 |
| Richie McGrath | 2 | 1 | 50% | +4.50 |
| T J Dreaper | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Michael O'Connell | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Brian Harding | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 34 | 3 | 9% | −18.50 |
| Tongue tie | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2008 | 6 | 1 | 17% | +0.50 |
| 2007 | 6 | 1 | 17% | −0.50 |
| 2006 | 8 | 1 | 13% | −4.50 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 24 | 2 | 8% | −12.00 |
| Hurdle | 11 | 1 | 9% | −7.50 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 · 4 runs | |||||||||
| 16 May 10+21d | Market Rasen | Fussey Piling Handicap Chase | 9/12 | 30 | 11-10 | 110 | 90C | Graham Lee | 20/1 |
| 25 Apr 10+43d | Wetherby | Yorkshire Post Ladies Day - 20th May Handicap Chase | 4/4 | 30 | 11-6 | 112 | 90C | Graham Lee | 13/2 |
| 13 Mar 10+8d | Ayr | Pick A Winner With Blue Square iCard Handicap Chase | 4/6 | 19 | 11-2 | 115 | 94B | Graham Lee | 6/1 |
| 05 Mar 10+215d | Doncaster | Sportingbet.com Handicap Chase | 6/10 | 3¾ | 11-3 | 120 | 101A | Michael O'Connell | 40/1 |
| 2009 · 5 runs | |||||||||
| 02 Aug 09+15d | Market Rasen | Don Noble Bookmaker Handicap Chase | 6/8 | 28 | 11-12 | 135 | 106C | Graham Lee | 16/1 |
| 18 Jul 09+17d | Market Rasen | Totesport.com Summer Plate (Listed Handicap Chase) | 10/16 | 1½ | 11-4 | 126 | 92C | Graham Lee | 50/1 |
| 01 Jul 09+31d | Perth | Timothy Hardie Jewellers Handicap Chase | 6/13 | 30 | 11-12 | 128 | 107C | Graham Lee | 33/1 |
| 31 May 09+8d | Perth | Newwave Recruitment Perth Gold Cup Handicap Chase | 8/13 | 20 | 11-2 | 130 | 104C | Keith Mercer | 33/1 |
| 23 May 09+238d | Stratford | Llewellyn Humphreys Handicap Chase | 7/9 | 25 | 11-9 | 132 | 96C | Graham Lee | 16/1 |
| 2008 · 6 runs | |||||||||
| 27 Sep 08+55d | Market Rasen | 32red.com Handicap Chase (Listed) | 12/15 | 12 | 10-12 | 132 | 99C | Richie McGrath | 12/1 |
| 03 Aug 08+31d | Market Rasen | Embers Install Worcester Bosch Solar Panels Handicap Chase | 1/8 | 11-8 | 123 | 131A | Richie McGrath | 11/2 | |
| 03 Jul 08+20d | Perth | Northern Marine Underwriters Scotland Handicap Chase | 2/9 | 1¼ | 11-9 | 119 | 126A | Graham Lee | 9/2 |
| 13 Jun 08+23d | Aintree | Inkerman Handicap Chase | 2/7 | 14 | 11-4 | 119 | 119A | Graham Lee | 11/2 |
| 21 May 08+12d | Kelso | For All Walks Of Life Handicap Chase | 2/4 | hd | 11-12 | 118 | 117B | Graham Lee | 11/4 |
| 09 May 08+168d | Aintree | Cleanevent Handicap Chase | 8/12 | 7 | 11-1 | 119 | 90C | Graham Lee | 16/1 |
| 2007 · 6 runs | |||||||||
| 23 Nov 07+20d | Kelso | Oregon Timber Frame Beginners' Chase | 1/6 | 11-0 | 119 | 111C | Graham Lee | 9/2 | |
| 03 Nov 07+9d | Wetherby | Bet365 Call 08000 322 365 Beginners' Chase | 2/4 | 9 | 11-1 | 119 | 106C | Graham Lee | 10/3 |
| 25 Oct 07+212d | Carlisle | Weatherbys Bloodstock Insurance Novices' Chase | 2/11 | 2 | 11-2 | 110 | 115C | Graham Lee | 16/1 |
| 27 Mar 07+17d | Sedgefield | Join WBX.com For 150 Pounds Free Bets Beginners' Chase | 9/11 | 16 | 11-1 | 112 | 77C | T J Dreaper | 7/1 |
| 10 Mar 07+12d | Ayr | horseracingbreaks.com Handicap Hurdle | 6/7 | 30 | 11-1 | 112 | 105C | Graham Lee | 10/1 |
| 26 Feb 07+105d | Hereford | wbx.com 25 New Account Free Bet Novices' Chase | F/5 | — | 11-1 | 112 | — | Graham Lee | 6/1 |
| 2006 · 8 runs | |||||||||
| 13 Nov 06+9d | Leicester | John O'Gaunt Novices' Chase | F/5 | — | 11-5 | 112 | — | Graham Lee | 3/1 |
| 04 Nov 06+14d | Sandown | Hamptons International Beginners' Chase | 3/4 | shd | 11-5 | 112 | 111C | Graham Lee | 10/1 |
| 21 Oct 06+17d | Kelso | Royal Caledonian Hunt Beginners' Chase | 2/8 | 7 | 11-6 | 112 | 99C | Graham Lee | 4/1 |
| 04 Oct 06+156d | Towcester | Lambert Smith Hampton Beginners' Chase | 3/6 | 2½ | 11-6 | 112 | 121C | Graham Lee | 7/4 |
| 01 May 06+34d | Sedgefield | Gala Casinos Handicap Hurdle | 3/11 | 1 | 11-6 | 109 | 108C | Keith Mercer | 3/1F |
| 28 Mar 06+9d | Sedgefield | John Smith's Extra Smooth Novices' Hurdle | 2/11 | 14 | 11-8 | 109 | 105C | Keith Mercer | 3/1 |
| 19 Mar 06+31d | Kelso | totepool 'A Better Way To Bet' Maiden Hurdle (Div 2) | 1/15 | 11-4 | 110 | 127C | Keith Mercer | 5/2 | |
| 16 Feb 06+52d | Huntingdon | Keech Cottage Children's Hospice Novices' Handicap Hurdle | 2/15 | 2½ | 11-7 | 101 | 120C | Keith Mercer | 15/2 |
| 2005 · 6 runs | |||||||||
| 26 Dec 05+11d | Sedgefield | Happy Birthday Stuart Taylor Conditionals' Handicap Hurdle | 6/13 | ½ | 11-7 | 102 | 102C | T J Dreaper | 6/1 |
| 15 Dec 05+20d | Catterick | Christmas Time Handicap Hurdle | 4/17 | 1¾ | 11-1 | 102 | 91C | Keith Mercer | 13/2J |
| 25 Nov 05+27d | Musselburgh | Racing UK Maiden Hurdle | 2/14 | 2½ | 10-10 | 108 | 123C | Keith Mercer | 7/2F |
| 29 Oct 05+22d | Wetherby | bet365 Novices' Hurdle | 4/14 | 4 | 10-8 | — | 86C | Keith Mercer | 20/1 |
| 07 Oct 05+216d | Carlisle | Cumbria Local Enterprise Agency Network Novices' Hurdle | 5/13 | 1¼ | 10-8 | — | 110C | Keith Mercer | 25/1 |
| 05 Mar 05 | Kelso | Juvenile Novices' Hurdle | 11/12 | 4 | 10-12 | — | 86C | Brian Harding | 15/2 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Water Taxi won?
- Water Taxi (GB) won 3 of 35 archived starts between 2005 and 2010, a strike rate of 8.6%. Placed 12 times in total (34.3% of starts).
- Who trained Water Taxi?
- Water Taxi (GB) was trained by Ferdy Murphy on the most recent run on record, at Market Rasen on 16 May 2010.
- Who is Water Taxi's sire?
- Water Taxi (GB) is by Zafonic (USA) out of Trellis Bay (GB), whose sire is Sadler's Wells.
- What going does Water Taxi prefer?
- Water Taxi (GB) has the best record on good to soft going: 2 wins from 3 starts (66.7%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Water Taxi's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 110, from the run on 16 May 2010. The highest on record is 135.
- What is Water Taxi's sire's record?
- Zafonic (USA)'s progeny in our archive have won 9.7% of 658 runs since Jan 2008 (52 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on standard (aw) going: 14.2% from 190.
- Who are Water Taxi's siblings?
- Out of Trellis Bay (GB), Water Taxi (GB) has 7 other produce in our archive, 5 of them winners. Most wins: Bellamy Cay (GB) (5). Highest grade won: Group 2 (Bellamy Cay (GB)). The wins came over 1m–2m4f. As at Nov 2026.