Horse profile
Whiskey Pete (IRE)
31 runs · 13 courses · from Jul 2023
As at 1 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
2 wins · Newcastle (AW) & York
Last run 12 Oct 2026 · 10th of 13
Last raced off OR 56
KTB Profile
Whiskey Pete is a gelding who has won two of 31 starts, both over 1m – 1m1f in handicaps, one on soft at York in Oct 2023 and one on standard at Newcastle in Oct 2026. He has recorded one win from six runs at Newcastle and one from three at York but is zero from seven at Doncaster. Typically held up, he finished 10 of 13 at Newcastle in Oct 2026 when last raced off an official rating of 56, 33lb below his highest ever mark.
Based on 31 archived runs · run-style from 23 commented runs since Sep 2024 · updated 1 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 33lb off peak
- 2–31Wins / Runs
- 6.5%Strike rate
- 11 (35.5%)Placed
- −15.25£1 level staken=31 at SP
- 0.51Fair A/E n=31 · 0.43 incl. margin
- 89Highest OR
- 39dAvg 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 rating56↓ 33lb off peak
56
50–89
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 102
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 1 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 7 | 106B | 72 | 3 runs · 72 / 56 |
| Standard (AW) | 6 | 102A | 86 | 4 runs · 102 / 87.5 |
| Good to Firm | 6 | 86A | 75.5 | 3 runs · 84 / 67 |
| Good to Soft | 5 | 105A | 75 | 1 run · — |
| Soft | 5 | 110A | 80 | — |
| Heavy | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 1 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 15 | 110A | 75 | 3 runs · 87 / 67 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 14 | 110A | 79 | 8 runs · 102 / 74.5 |
| 6f – 7f | 1 | — | — | — |
Of 31 runs looked at, 1 has no figure: did not complete (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 30 figures from 31 runs · as at 20 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 23 analysed runs since Sep 2024
- Mid-division 8 (35%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 8 (35%) · 1 win
- Held up 7 (30%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 16.3% of 5,096 runs since Apr 2019 (563 horses).
Weakest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 7% from 158.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 4 | 2 | 50% | +33.7 | — |
| Good to Firm | 831 | 154 | 18.5% | +2.2 | 0 from 6 |
| Good | 1,220 | 199 | 16.3% | 0 | 0 from 8 |
| Good to Soft | 585 | 95 | 16.2% | −0.1 | 0 from 5 |
| Soft | 712 | 120 | 16.9% | +0.6 | 1 from 5 |
| Heavy | 217 | 36 | 16.6% | +0.3 | 0 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 1,527 | 226 | 14.8% | −1.5 | 1 from 6 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 383 | 60 | 15.7% | −0.6 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 2,126 | 377 | 17.7% | +1.4 | 0 from 1 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 1,367 | 206 | 15.1% | −1.2 | 2 from 14 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 1,004 | 172 | 17.1% | +0.8 | 0 from 16 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 158 | 11 | 7% | −9.3 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 47 | 5 | 10.6% | −5.7 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 9 | 1 | 11.1% | −5.2 | — |
| Over 3m | 2 | 0 | 0% | −16.3 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Apr 2019 · as at 31 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
5 siblings in the archive, 3 winners — best of them Candleford (IRE) (6 wins).
The wins came over 1m–1m4f; the highest grade won is Listed (Candleford (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candleford (IRE) | 25 | 6 | 1m2f–1m4f | Listed |
| Atty Persse (IRE) | 11 | 3 | 1m–1m4f | Class 2 |
| Candleford Green (IRE) | 5 | 1 | 1m1½f | — |
| Maman Joon (IRE) | 4 | 0 | — | — |
| Hydraulic (GB) | 4 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Standard (AW) | 6 | 1 | 17% | +6.00 |
| Good to Firm | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Good to Soft | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Soft | 5 | 1 | 20% | −1.25 |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 6 | 8 | 1 | 13% | +4.00 |
| Class 4 | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Class 5 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Class 3 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Class 2 | 3 | 1 | 33% | +0.75 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doncaster | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Newcastle (AW) | 6 | 1 | 17% | +6.00 |
| Redcar | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| York | 3 | 1 | 33% | +0.75 |
| Ayr | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Epsom Downs | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Ascot | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Thirsk | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Musselburgh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Carlisle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sandown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Haydock | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newmarket | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 16 | 0 | 0% | −16.00 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 14 | 2 | 14% | +1.75 |
| 6f – 7f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Jary | 14 | 0 | 0% | −14.00 |
| Hector Crouch | 7 | 1 | 14% | −3.25 |
| Rowan Scott | 4 | 1 | 25% | +8.00 |
| Rob Hornby | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Rossa Ryan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Miss Tilly Evans | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Faye McManoman | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 23 | 1 | 4% | −19.25 |
| Tongue tie | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Tongue tie + visor | 2 | 1 | 50% | +10.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 1 | 9% | +1.00 |
| 2025 | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| 2023 | 4 | 1 | 25% | −0.25 |
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 · 11 runs | ||||||||||
| 12 Oct 26+11d | Newcastle (AW) | Download The Racecourse App Raceday Ready Handicap Stakes Stumbled leaving stalls and settled mid-pack - pushed along and sought to make a bid over 2f out - faded inside final furlong to finish 10th | 10/13 | hd | 9-2 | 56 | 77B | 54A | Alex Jary | 17/2 |
| 01 Oct 26+12d | Newcastle (AW) | Follow @attheraces On X Handicap Stakes Raced prompt behind the pacesetter - sent on 2f out and soon in control - quickened away final furlong to win | 1/8 | 8-13 | 50 | 102A | 86A | Rowan Scott | 11/1 | |
| 19 Sep 26+14d | Newcastle (AW) | Quinnbet.com Handicap Stakes Sat close to pace early - shared front spot under pressure approaching 2f out then gave way 1f out - faded through final furlong to finish seventh | 7/11 | 1 | 9-8 | 54 | 87A | 62A | Rowan Scott | 17/2 |
| 05 Sep 26+14d | Newcastle (AW) | Attheraces.com Handicap Stakes Sat close to the pace early - driven for effort with 2f left - dropped away inside final furlong - finished sixth | 6/9 | 1¾ | 8-11 | 56 | 88A | 58A | Alex Jary | 40/1 |
| 22 Aug 26+21d | Redcar | Bakers Tailoring Handicap Stakes (Div II) Held up towards the back - asked for effort wide of rivals with 3f left - well beaten before final furlong - eventually well held in 8th | 8/8 | 22 | 9-0 | 57 | 56C | 46C | Alex Jary | 22/1 |
| 01 Aug 26+9d | Doncaster | Yates Drywall Ltd Handicap Stakes Missed the break and sluggish into stride - fought for control early before settling into second - asked for effort and three lengths adrift 2f out - surged to the front approaching the last furlong - held on gamely but overtaken close home | 2/6 | ½ | 8-10 | 55 | 67A | 78B | Alex Jary | 7/1 |
| 23 Jul 26+10d | Doncaster | Free Tips On attheraces.com Handicap Stakes tracked the pace tightly in second - went to the front at halfway - asked for effort 2f out - overtaken inside the final furlong and faded fast inside final 110yds | 6/8 | ¾ | 8-13 | 58 | 84A | 62A | Alex Jary | 50/1 |
| 13 Jul 26+29d | Ayr | racingtv.com/freetrial Handicap settled in the pack - driven along over 2f out - soon struggling | 9/9 | 10 | 8-13 | 58 | 62C | 36C | Alex Jary | 28/1 |
| 14 Jun 26+27d | Doncaster | Royal Ascot Tips On attheraces.com Handicap (Rnd) Drifted right at the outset - fighting for the bridle in the pack - dropped rearward after the first furlong - pressed along 2f out - soon dropped away to finish well held | 15/18 | 15 | 9-6 | 60 | 47C | 42C | Alex Jary | 40/1 |
| 18 May 26+38d | Redcar | Marske Fabrication & Engineering Straight Mile Handicap Settled in the pack early - improved into contention over 2f out - pressed for effort inside final furlong then dropped away to finish 11th | 11/12 | 4¾ | 9-0 | 63 | 72C | 46C | Alex Jary | 50/1 |
| 10 Apr 26+179d | Thirsk | Live Streams On Racing TV Extra Handicap Settled at the back - pushed along with 2f left - couldn't land a blow - finished well beaten | 13/13 | 6½ | 9-2 | 66 | 32C | 47C | Alex Jary | 28/1 |
| 2025 · 9 runs | ||||||||||
| 13 Oct 25+13d | Musselburgh | Ray Hawthorne Memorial Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Held up towards rear - unable to build any real presence - finished well beaten in 6th | 6/9 | ½ | 10-11 | 68 | 77A | 63A | Miss Tilly Evans | 13/2 |
| 30 Sep 25+16d | Ayr | Hogmanay Ball At Western House Hotel Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Sluggish start - settled at rear of field - improved into contention wide 3f out - drifted left approaching final 2f before fading | 5/7 | 7 | 9-1 | 70 | 54C | 55C | Alex Jary | 9/2 |
| 14 Sep 25+6d | Doncaster | I Love Julie Parkes Handicap (GBBPlus Race) (Div 2) Sat close up early - roused to challenge over 2f out and hit front briefly inside final furlong - overtaken soon after - weakened in the closing stages to finish fourth | 3/9 | 3 | 9-4 | 71 | 75A | 72A | Alex Jary | 14/1 |
| 08 Sep 25+23d | Newcastle (AW) | Arc All-Weather 1MILLION Bonus Returns Handicap Settled in the pack - pushed along with 2f left - dropped away inside the final furlong to finish 7th | 7/8 | 9½ | 9-5 | 71 | 55C | 53C | Rowan Scott | 15/2 |
| 16 Aug 25+21d | Doncaster | UAndI Renewables With Doncaster Radio Handicap Sat handy behind the front group - moved into second with 2f left - pushed into the advantage inside the final 2f - drifted left approaching the last furlong then collared and held for second | 2/8 | ½ | 9-4 | 70 | 86A | 84A | Rowan Scott | 22/1 |
| 26 Jul 25+21d | Newcastle (AW) | Premium Hospitality At Seat Unique Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Tracked front group from the wide side - urged forward with 3f left - faded steadily to finish 7th | 7/8 | 18 | 9-1 | 75 | 85C | 54C | Alex Jary | 12/1 |
| 05 Jul 25+65d | Carlisle | Caledonia Park 'Jade MacPherson' Handicap (Professional Female Jockeys) Settled in the pack - pressed for effort with 2f left - dropped away inside the final furlong - well held at the finish | 11/11 | 10 | 9-4 | 80 | 78C | 59C | Faye McManoman | 16/1 |
| 01 May 25+32d | Redcar | Racing TV Free Trial Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Settled at the rear early - lost ground on a bend and dropped to the back at halfway - unable to build momentum and finished well beaten | 7/7 | 46 | 9-0 | 84 | 35C | 54C | Alex Jary | 28/1 |
| 30 Mar 25+156d | Doncaster | Weekend Winners On Sky Sports Racing Handicap (GBB Plus Race) Slow to start - settled towards the back - improved position before 2f out under pressure - checked hard on the rails inside the final furlong and unable to continue effort - finished tailed off in 16th | 16/16 | 23 | 8-9 | 84 | 45C | 55C | Alex Jary | 22/1 |
| 2024 · 7 runs | ||||||||||
| 25 Oct 24+26d | Doncaster | William Hill Committed To Top Prices Handicap (Str) Handy in midfield early - moved into the pace 3f out - up to third with 2f left - unable to match leading duo late but stayed on for third | 3/12 | 3½ | 9-3 | 89 | 110A | 98A | Rob Hornby | 7/2F |
| 29 Sep 24+22d | Epsom Downs | Betfred Nifty 50 Handicap Settled midpack early - made strong progress 3f out to hit the front just after 2f out - asked for effort soon after - overtaken approaching final furlong - stayed on at same rate to finish second | 2/9 | 1½ | 9-1 | 87 | 110A | 95A | Hector Crouch | EvensF |
| 07 Sep 24+57d | Ascot | UK Hi-Fi Show Live September 21st-22nd 'Confined' Handicap Settled in the pack early - pushed along and found room to close in on the leader inside the final two furlongs - stayed on at one gait to the line | 2/9 | 4 | 9-3 | 86 | 87A | 93A | Rob Hornby | 9/2 |
| 12 Jul 24+20d | York | Azets Handicap | 4/15 | 5 | 9-8 | 87 | 99C | 82A | Hector Crouch | 13/8F |
| 22 Jun 24+21d | Ascot | Golden Gates Stakes (Handicap) | 5/12 | 2½ | 8-11 | 88 | 86A | 83A | Hector Crouch | 9/1 |
| 01 Jun 24+16d | Epsom Downs | Hong Kong Jockey Club Lester Piggott Handicap | 7/12 | 1½ | 9-6 | 89 | 73A | 83A | Hector Crouch | 15/2 |
| 16 May 24+215d | York | Collective Green Energy Handicap | PU/8 | — | 9-5 | 89 | — | — | Rossa Ryan | 7/2F |
| 2023 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 14 Oct 23+24d | York | Play Coral 'Racing-Super-Series' For Free Nursery | 1/10 | 9-9 | 86 | 80A | 98A | Hector Crouch | 11/4F | |
| 20 Sep 23+40d | Sandown | British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) | 3/10 | 2 | 9-7 | — | 105A | 89A | Rossa Ryan | 8/11F |
| 11 Aug 23+13d | Haydock | oakflooringman.com EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) | 3/8 | hd | 9-7 | — | 106B | 80A | Hector Crouch | 4/5F |
| 29 Jul 23 | Newmarket | British Stallion Studs Ebf Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) | 2/7 | ½ | 9-7 | — | 86B | 93A | Hector Crouch | 5/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Whiskey Pete won?
- Whiskey Pete (IRE) won 2 of 31 archived starts between 2023 and 2026, a strike rate of 6.5%. Placed 11 times in total (35.5% of starts).
- Who trains Whiskey Pete?
- Whiskey Pete (IRE) is trained by Nigel Tinkler, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 12 October 2026.
- Who is Whiskey Pete's sire?
- Whiskey Pete (IRE) is by Night Of Thunder (IRE) out of Dorcas Lane (GB), whose sire is Norse Dancer.
- What going does Whiskey Pete prefer?
- Whiskey Pete (IRE) has the best record on soft going: 1 win from 5 starts (20%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Whiskey Pete's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 56, from the run on 12 October 2026. The highest on record is 89.
- What is Whiskey Pete's sire's record?
- Night Of Thunder (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 16.3% of 5,096 runs since Apr 2019 (563 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 7% from 158.
- Who are Whiskey Pete's siblings?
- Out of Dorcas Lane (GB), Whiskey Pete (IRE) has 5 other produce in our archive, 3 of them winners. Most wins: Candleford (IRE) (6). Highest grade won: Listed (Candleford (IRE)). The wins came over 1m–1m4f. As at Nov 2026.