Western Knight (IRE)
Western Knight is 4 from 12 on turf, with all four wins between 2m1f and 3m. He won the Class 3 Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places Chasing Excellence Novices Chase at Doncaster in Jan 2026 on soft ground off 136, and the Class 3 Safer Gambling With CopyBet Beginners Chase at Haydock the previous month on good to soft. He also landed two novices hurdles in Nov 2024. Ridden prominently, he finished 13 of 18 at Cheltenham in Mar 2026 when last raced off his career-high mark of 136.
- 4–12Wins / Runs
- 33.3%Strike rate
- 6 (50%)Placed
- +24.38£1 level staken=12 at SP
- 2.15Fair A/E n=12 · 1.94 incl. margin
- 136Highest OR
- 97dAvg 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
Best recent Speed 138
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 1 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 5 | 120B | 96 | 2 runs · 96 / 76.5 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 138A | 68 | 2 runs · 68 / 63.5 |
| Soft | 3 | 115C | 80 | 1 run · — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 1 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 6 | 138A | 89.5 | 3 runs · 96 / 68 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 4 | 120B | 94.5 | 2 runs · 74 / 65.5 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1 | — | — | — |
Of 12 runs looked at, 1 has no figure: did not complete (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 11 figures from 12 runs · as at 3 Oct 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 9 analysed runs since Nov 2024
- Prominent 5 (56%) · 3 wins
- Mid-division 2 (22%) · 0 wins
- Led 1 (11%) · 1 win
- Held up 1 (11%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Progeny in our archive have won 12.1% of 11,846 runs since Jul 2009 (942 horses).
Weakest on standard (aw) going: 8.5% from 188.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | +2.2 | — |
| Good to Firm | 234 | 27 | 11.5% | −0.6 | — |
| Good | 3,413 | 431 | 12.6% | +0.5 | 2 from 5 |
| Good to Soft | 2,114 | 253 | 12% | −0.1 | 1 from 4 |
| Soft | 3,781 | 452 | 12% | −0.1 | 1 from 3 |
| Heavy | 2,109 | 259 | 12.3% | +0.2 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 188 | 16 | 8.5% | −3.6 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 49 | 4 | 8.2% | −3.9 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 124 | 13 | 10.5% | −1.6 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 267 | 25 | 9.4% | −2.7 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 3,370 | 396 | 11.8% | −0.3 | 0 from 1 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 4,289 | 538 | 12.5% | +0.4 | 2 from 4 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 2,980 | 375 | 12.6% | +0.5 | 2 from 7 |
| Over 3m | 767 | 88 | 11.5% | −0.6 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jul 2009 · as at 31 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
5 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Ballybawn Belter (IRE) (6 wins).
The wins came over 1m3f–2m6f; the highest grade won is Listed (Ballybawn Belter (IRE)).
Family form: Ballybawn Belter (IRE) won at Killarney (IRE), 5 Oct 2026.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballybawn Belter (IRE) | 30 | 6 | 1m3f–2m6f | Listed |
| Electoral Lady (IRE) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Can't Say No (IRE) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
| An Capall Liath (IRE) | 5 | 0 | — | — |
| Maggie's Banter (IRE) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 5 | 2 | 40% | +25.00 |
| Good to Soft | 4 | 1 | 25% | −1.12 |
| Soft | 3 | 1 | 33% | +0.50 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Class 3 | 2 | 2 | 100% | +4.38 |
| Class 2 | 2 | 1 | 50% | +5.00 |
| Class 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% | +21.00 |
| Class 5 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Ascot | 2 | 1 | 50% | +5.00 |
| Doncaster | 2 | 1 | 50% | +1.50 |
| Haydock | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.88 |
| Exeter | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Aintree | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Uttoxeter | 1 | 1 | 100% | +22.00 |
| Taunton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Plumpton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 7 | 2 | 29% | +2.88 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 4 | 2 | 50% | +22.50 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Powell | 10 | 4 | 40% | +26.38 |
| Harry Cobden | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jack Tudor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 9 | 3 | 33% | +23.88 |
| Tongue tie | 3 | 1 | 33% | +0.50 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 1 | 33% | +0.50 |
| 2025 | 4 | 1 | 25% | −1.12 |
| 2024 | 4 | 2 | 50% | +26.00 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 5 | 2 | 40% | +1.38 |
| Hurdle | 5 | 2 | 40% | +25.00 |
| NH Flat | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 12 Mar 26+26d | Cheltenham | Jack Richards Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (Grade 2) (Registered As The Golden Miller) (GBB Race) Settled in the pack early - jumped awkwardly and dropped back at the 13th - dropped away 3 out to finish well beaten | 13/18 | nk | 10-10 | 136 | 57C | 119C | Brendan Powell | 20/1 |
| 14 Feb 26+22d | Ascot | Injured Jockeys Fund Ambassadors Programme Reynoldstown Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race) Handy in the pack early - untidy at the 10th - pushed along before two out and stayed on at one level to the last | 2/3 | 5½ | 11-2 | 136 | 68C | 132C | Harry Cobden | 9/2 |
| 23 Jan 26+51d | Doncaster | Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places 'Chasing Excellence' Novices' Chase (GBB Race) Settled in second early - clipped heels at the first - a bit awkward 6th and 8th - shared front spot 3 out - clear 2 out - driven when pressed approaching the last - fought back to win | 1/4 | 11-8 | 136 | 74C | 130C | Brendan Powell | 5/2 | |
| 2025 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 03 Dec 25+26d | Haydock | Safer Gambling With CopyBet 'Chasing Excellence' Beginners' Chase (GBB Race) Set the pace from the off - fenced cleanly early and stayed clear - had company at the 9th - edged back in front by the 13th - driven out after two out and again on the run-in - held on under pressure to score | 1/3 | 11-5 | 130 | 59C | 131C | Brendan Powell | 15/8 | |
| 07 Nov 25+217d | Exeter | ICL Conscious Of Our Impact 'Future Stars' Silver Bowl Novices' Chase (GBB Race) Settled in third off the front group early - dropped away from the pair in front after 5 out under pressure - gave up third spot approaching 2 out and finished well beaten in 4th | 4/4 | 5½ | 11-2 | 132 | 96C | 109B | Brendan Powell | 4/1 |
| 04 Apr 25+69d | Aintree | Oddschecker Sefton Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Settled towards back early - nudged into contention 3 out but couldn't threaten leaders - dropped away steadily from 2 out | 8/13 | 3 | 11-8 | 132 | 83B | 114A | Brendan Powell | 25/1 |
| 25 Jan 25+42d | Doncaster | Pertemps Network River Don Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race) Settled just off the pack early - clipped fences 1st and 7th and drifted left approaching 3 out - dropped away in 5th before a blunder saw departure of the saddle 2 out | UR/6 | — | 11-3 | 132 | — | — | Brendan Powell | 10/3 |
| 2024 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 14 Dec 24+21d | Cheltenham | Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (Registered As The Bristol Novices' Hurdle) (Grade 2) (GBB Race) Settled in the pack early - hampered around 6th - rallied approaching 2 furlongs out to join the leading duo - moved into second before the last then kept on without troubling the winner | 2/6 | 6½ | 11-3 | 128 | 138A | 133B | Brendan Powell | 9/2 |
| 23 Nov 24+22d | Ascot | Restorations UK Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Settled in 4th early - improved to 3rd from the outside after 3 out - pressed leader and racing wide approaching 2 out - locked in tight behind winner soon after - head raised alongside rival at the last - driven in front on the run-in and edged clear near the finish | 1/5 | 11-5 | — | 96C | 136B | Brendan Powell | 6/1 | |
| 01 Nov 24+204d | Uttoxeter | Walton Homes 40th Anniversary Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Settled just off the pace - stumbled at the 5th - made progress from 3 out - pressed to close in on the front-runner after 2 out - powered clear on the run-in to score | 1/11 | 11-0 | — | 120B | 139A | Brendan Powell | 22/1 | |
| 11 Apr 24+367d | Taunton | Ladies Evening Meeting Wednesday 24th April Open Maiden NH Flat Race (GBB Race) (Div 1) | 7/8 | 27 | 11-4 | — | 80C | 90C | Jack Tudor | 9/2 |
| 2023 · 1 run | ||||||||||
| 10 Apr 23 | Plumpton | Extech Cloud - Humanising I.T. Open Maiden NH Flat Race (GBB Race) | 2/9 | 1¼ | 10-10 | — | 115C | 112A | Brendan Powell | 9/2 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Western Knight won?
- Western Knight (IRE) won 4 of 12 archived starts between 2023 and 2026, a strike rate of 33.3%. Placed 6 times in total (50% of starts).
- Who trains Western Knight?
- Western Knight (IRE) is trained by Joe Tizzard, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 12 March 2026.
- Who is Western Knight's sire?
- Western Knight (IRE) is by Westerner (GB) out of Milford Maggie (IRE), whose sire is Milan.
- What going does Western Knight prefer?
- Western Knight (IRE) has the best record on good going: 2 wins from 5 starts (40%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Western Knight's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 136, from the run on 12 March 2026. That is also the highest on record.
- What is Western Knight's sire's record?
- Westerner (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 12.1% of 11,846 runs since Jul 2009 (942 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on standard (aw) going: 8.5% from 188.
- Who are Western Knight's siblings?
- Out of Milford Maggie (IRE), Western Knight (IRE) has 5 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Ballybawn Belter (IRE) (6). Highest grade won: Listed (Ballybawn Belter (IRE)). The wins came over 1m3f–2m6f. As at Nov 2026.