Horse profile
Whatacracker (GB)
by Cracksman (GB) out of Isa (GB) (Approve)
27 runs · 13 courses · from Jul 2022
As at 18 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
Won at Carlisle
Headgear returns LTO
Off 270 days · 6th of 12
Last raced off OR 53
KTB Profile
Whatacracker is 1 from 27, the win coming in the Class 5 Lake District Handicap at Carlisle in Jul 2023 over 1m2f – 1m4f on good to soft. All wins at Class 5. The gelding has not won since Jul 2023 and last ran when sixth of 12 in a Class 6 handicap at Southwell (AW) in Jan 2026. He usually races held up. Headgear returns LTO.
Based on 27 archived runs · run-style from 7 commented runs · updated 18 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
Typically held up
Won on turf, 0 on AW
Win at Class 5
OR ↓ 18lb off peak
- 1–27Wins / Runs
- 3.7%Strike rate
- 6 (22.2%)Placed
- −22.67£1 level staken=27 at SP
- 0.37Fair A/E n=27 · 0.31 incl. margin
- 71Highest OR
- 50dAvg 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 rating53↓ 18lb off peak
53
53–71
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 98
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 9 | 110A | 80 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 5 | 98A | 85 | 4 · 98 / 91.5 |
| Good to Firm | 5 | 91A | 82 | — |
| Soft | 4 | 99B | 85.5 | — |
| Good to Soft | 4 | 106B | 80.5 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 20 | 110A | 85.5 | 3 · 98 / 85 |
| 6f – 7f | 3 | 82A | 82 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 2 | 98A | 88 | 1 · — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1 | — | — | — |
| Under 6f | 1 | — | — | — |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 27 figures from 27 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 7 analysed runs
- Held up 5 (71%) · 0 wins
- Led 1 (14%) · 0 wins
- Midfield 1 (14%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 11.7% of 1,784 runs since Jan 2008 (231 horses).
Strongest on heavy going: 16.5% from 103. Strongest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 16.3% from 264. Weakest over 6f – 7f (all codes): 8.7% from 379.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 230 | 26 | 11.3% | −0.4 | 0 from 5 |
| Good | 415 | 48 | 11.6% | −0.1 | 0 from 9 |
| Good to Soft | 215 | 32 | 14.9% | +3.2 | 1 from 4 |
| Soft | 249 | 28 | 11.2% | −0.5 | 0 from 4 |
| Heavy | 103 | 17 | 16.5% | +4.8 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 572 | 57 | 10% | −1.7 | 0 from 5 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 47 | 6 | 12.8% | +1.1 | 0 from 1 |
| 6f – 7f | 379 | 33 | 8.7% | −3 | 0 from 3 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 425 | 41 | 9.6% | −2.1 | 0 from 2 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 608 | 73 | 12% | +0.3 | 1 from 20 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 264 | 43 | 16.3% | +4.6 | 0 from 1 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 54 | 9 | 16.7% | +5 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 7 | 3 | 42.9% | +31.2 | — |
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
Isa (GB) (Approve)
3 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them Financer (GB) (5 wins).
The wins came over 1m½f–1m2f; the highest grade won is Class 2 (Financer (GB)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financer (GB) | 35 | 5 | 1m½f–1m2f | Class 2 |
| Quirke On Parole (GB) | 17 | 1 | 1m2f | Class 6 |
| Zahrisa (GB) | 4 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| Standard (AW) | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Good to Firm | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Soft | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Good to Soft | 4 | 1 | 25% | +0.33 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 5 | 17 | 1 | 6% | −12.67 |
| Class 6 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Class 4 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beverley | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Southwell (AW) | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Carlisle | 4 | 1 | 25% | +0.33 |
| Leicester | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Ayr | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| York | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Newcastle (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Nottingham | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Doncaster | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Pontefract | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newmarket | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Haydock | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Redcar | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 20 | 1 | 5% | −15.67 |
| 6f – 7f | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Under 6f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Garritty | 12 | 0 | 0% | −12.00 |
| Rhys Elliott | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Ryan Sexton | 2 | 1 | 50% | +2.33 |
| Zak Wheatley | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Joanna Mason | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Warren Fentiman | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Amie Waugh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Dougie Costello | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Alex Jary | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Richard Oliver | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Luke Morris | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ben Curtis | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Harrison Shaw | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 16 | 1 | 6% | −11.67 |
| Cheekpieces | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Hood | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Tongue tie | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Visor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 2025 | 14 | 0 | 0% | −14.00 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2023 | 6 | 1 | 17% | −1.67 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jan 26+23d | Southwell (AW) | Bet 10 Get 40 With BetMGM Handicap Set the pace early - pressed into overhaul approaching 2f out then lost touch in the final furlong - dropped away close to home | 6/12 | 1½ | 9-7 | 53 | 98A | 67A | Jack Garritty | 14/1 |
| 28 Dec 25+19d | Southwell (AW) | Midnite: Built For 2025 Not 2005 Handicap Held up towards rear from the start - never a factor - finished 7th | 7/12 | 1¼ | 9-4 | 55 | 85A | 66A | Joanna Mason | 9/2 |
| 09 Dec 25+18d | Newcastle (AW) | Midnite Ain't Your Grandad's Bookie Handicap Held up in the pack - improved position with 2f left but boxed in - stayed on same gait late to finish 6th | 6/12 | ½ | 9-8 | 56 | 98A | 72A | Jack Garritty | 4/1J |
| 21 Nov 25+38d | Southwell (AW) | Make The Move To Midnite Handicap Settled at the back early - moved smoothly into contention over 2f out - briefly denied room and pushed along - stayed on inside the closing furlong to finish fifth | 5/14 | nk | 9-6 | 57 | 79B | 73A | Jack Garritty | 25/1 |
| 14 Oct 25+27d | Leicester | racingtv.com Handicap Held up towards back of pack - improved into contention 2f out and closed on front pair approaching final furlong - couldn't find extra pace but stayed on to finish fifth | 5/15 | 2¼ | 9-7 | 58 | 97C | 75A | Jack Garritty | 9/1 |
| 17 Sep 25+39d | Beverley | Season Finale Is Next Tuesday Handicap Sluggish start - settled towards the back - crept into it approaching 2f out before fading inside the final furlong to finish 10th | 10/11 | 6½ | 8-13 | 60 | 77C | 44C | Warren Fentiman | 7/2F |
| 09 Aug 25+19d | Ayr | Celebration Of Les Dodds Handicap Settled midpack early - urged forward but lost touch with 3f left - under pressure and unable to quicken 2f out - finished eighth beaten 6.5 lengths | 8/12 | nk | 8-12 | 61 | 99A | 60A | Rhys Elliott | 11/1 |
| 21 Jul 25+16d | Beverley | Racing Again Next Tuesday Handicap Slow into stride - needed urging early and fighting for control - settled towards back - made ground into contention 2f out - driven to challenge front pair 1f out - stayed on to go down by a short head | 2/7 | ½ | 9-4 | 60 | 99B | 76A | Jack Garritty | 11/4 |
| 05 Jul 25+38d | Carlisle | PricedUp Daily Sports Boosts Handicap (Pro-Am Female Jockeys) Settled midfield early - moved through pack to challenge the front pair with 2f left - driven approaching final furlong but held on for third | 3/12 | 4¼ | 10-1 | 61 | 94A | 81A | Amie Waugh | 7/1 |
| 28 May 25+18d | Beverley | Dr Eddie Moll Handicap Settled towards the back - improved though squeezed for room approaching final furlong - finished strongly to take third close home | 3/9 | 1½ | 8-9 | 61 | 110A | 66A | Rhys Elliott | 4/1 |
| 10 May 25+11d | Leicester | Dark Horse Ladies' Day 5th July Handicap Settled at the back early - moved through steadily to reach the front group 2f out - unable to find more once asked from over 1f out - finished fourth | 4/5 | 2¼ | 9-4 | 63 | 86C | 62B | Jack Garritty | 7/2 |
| 29 Apr 25+13d | Nottingham | Download The PricedUp App Handicap Settled towards the back early - began to make progress into contention from 3f out and pressed for effort with 2f left - nabbed third right on the line | 3/9 | ¾ | 9-4 | 63 | 82A | 76A | Jack Garritty | 8/1 |
| 16 Apr 25+18d | Beverley | Diony Where Creativity Meets Performance Handicap Settled towards the back early - made progress wide to join the front group 3f out then edged right to move up into second inside the final furlong - dropped back again and faded to finish third | 3/7 | 1 | 9-5 | 63 | 46A | 71A | Dougie Costello | 10/1 |
| 29 Mar 25+36d | Doncaster | William Hill NRMB On The Grand National Apprentice Handicap (Div 1) Held up at the back - driven and moved left approaching 2f out - kept on late without threatening | 6/19 | nk | 9-7 | 63 | 79C | 78A | Alex Jary | 40/1 |
| 21 Feb 25+249d | Southwell (AW) | Weekly 5 Free Bet With BetUK Handicap (Rider Restricted Race) Settled behind the front two - made ground into contention by halfway - urged for effort then dropped away inside final 2f - finished ninth well beaten | 9/9 | 5½ | 9-5 | 66 | 66C | 47C | Jack Garritty | 9/1 |
| 17 Jun 24+24d | Carlisle | Daily Charged Up Offers At Rhino.Bet Handicap | 7/7 | 5½ | 9-8 | 69 | 73C | 65C | Jack Garritty | 17/2 |
| 24 May 24+9d | Pontefract | Martin Perrins Memorial - Part 2 Handicap | 4/9 | 1 | 9-10 | 71 | 103B | 85A | Ryan Sexton | 11/2 |
| 15 May 24+291d | York | Stuey Weston & Friends Getting Out Handicap | 12/20 | nk | 8-9 | 71 | 76C | 66A | Richard Oliver | 66/1 |
| 29 Jul 23+16d | York | Betting Better With Sky Bet Handicap | 6/9 | 3 | 8-5 | 71 | 80A | 53A | Luke Morris | 4/1 |
| 13 Jul 23+14d | Carlisle | Lake District Handicap | 1/9 | 8-11 | 65 | 106B | 82A | Ryan Sexton | 10/3 | |
| 29 Jun 23+16d | Newmarket | Discover Newmarket Handicap | 3/7 | 4 | 8-11 | 65 | 76A | 66A | Ben Curtis | 4/1 |
| 13 Jun 23+18d | Ayr | Make Memories At Western House Hotel Handicap | 2/9 | 2¾ | 9-6 | 64 | 91A | 76A | Jack Garritty | 10/1 |
| 26 May 23+37d | Haydock | Boodles Supports Macmillan Raceday Handicap | 5/9 | 2¼ | 9-7 | 66 | 78A | 67A | Jack Garritty | 14/1 |
| 19 Apr 23+237d | Beverley | Racing Again Next Thursday Handicap | 8/12 | 2¼ | 9-8 | 69 | 82A | 61A | Jack Garritty | 18/1 |
| 25 Aug 22+29d | Carlisle | Watch Racing TV Now EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 1) | 10/11 | nse | 9-2 | — | 60A | 41A | Zak Wheatley | 28/1 |
| 27 Jul 22+25d | Redcar | Best Flat Races Live On Racing TV British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) | 6/14 | ¾ | 9-4 | — | 82C | 74A | Harrison Shaw | 50/1 |
| 02 Jul 22 | Beverley | William Hill Lengthen Your Odds EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) | 8/12 | ½ | 9-2 | — | 57A | 61A | Zak Wheatley | 25/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Whatacracker (GB) won?
- Whatacracker (GB) won 1 of 27 archived starts between 2022 and 2026, a strike rate of 3.7%. Placed 6 times in total (22.2% of starts).
- Who trains Whatacracker (GB)?
- Whatacracker (GB) is trained by Mark Walford, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 20 January 2026.
- Who is Whatacracker (GB)'s sire?
- Whatacracker (GB) is by Cracksman (GB) out of Isa (GB), whose sire is Approve.
- What going does Whatacracker (GB) prefer?
- Whatacracker (GB) has the best record on good to soft going: 1 win from 4 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 Whatacracker (GB)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 53, from the run on 20 January 2026. The highest on record is 71.
- What is Whatacracker (GB)'s sire's record?
- Cracksman (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 11.7% of 1,784 runs since Jan 2008 (231 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on heavy going: 16.5% from 103. Strongest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 16.3% from 264. Weakest over 6f – 7f (all codes): 8.7% from 379.
- Who are Whatacracker (GB)'s siblings?
- Out of Isa (GB), Whatacracker (GB) has 3 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: Financer (GB) (5). Highest grade won: Class 2 (Financer (GB)). The wins came over 1m½f–1m2f. As at Oct 2026.