Horse profile
Whispering Death (GB)
by Pivotal (GB) out of Lucky Arrow (GB) (Indian Ridge)
36 runs · 22 courses · from Jul 2005
As at 28 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 23 Apr 2011 — 5,667 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Apr 2011
6 wins · 5 courses
Last raced off OR 117
KTB Profile
Whispering Death (GB) is 6 from 36. Hasn't won since Jan 2011. Every win has come on good or faster ground (0 from 10 on softer). Last raced off 117, 28lb below the career-high mark.
Based on 36 archived runs · updated 28 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
Wins on good or faster
OR ↓ 28lb off peak
- 6–36Wins / Runs
- 16.7%Strike rate
- 17 (47.2%)Placed
- −4.40£1 level staken=36 at SP
- 1.09Fair A/E n=36 · 0.92 incl. margin
- 145Highest OR
- 60dAvg 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 rating117↓ 28lb off peak
117
48–145
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
Pivotal (GB)
Progeny in our archive have won 13.6% of 12,788 runs since Jan 2008 (1,019 horses).
Weakest over 2m5f – 3m (all codes): 7.4% from 108.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 82 | 9 | 11% | −2.6 | 1 from 2 |
| Good to Firm | 1,937 | 250 | 12.9% | −0.7 | 3 from 15 |
| Good | 2,836 | 385 | 13.6% | 0 | 2 from 8 |
| Good to Soft | 1,604 | 200 | 12.5% | −1.1 | 0 from 5 |
| Soft | 2,071 | 282 | 13.6% | 0 | 0 from 4 |
| Heavy | 702 | 97 | 13.8% | +0.2 | 0 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 3,556 | 514 | 14.5% | +0.9 | 0 from 1 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 1,164 | 134 | 11.5% | −2.1 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 4,406 | 594 | 13.5% | −0.1 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 3,131 | 495 | 15.8% | +2.2 | 0 from 1 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 2,468 | 340 | 13.8% | +0.2 | 0 from 5 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1,094 | 119 | 10.9% | −2.7 | 5 from 17 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 397 | 45 | 11.3% | −2.3 | 1 from 11 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 108 | 8 | 7.4% | −6.2 | 0 from 1 |
| Over 3m | 20 | 2 | 10% | −3.6 | 0 from 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
Dam
Lucky Arrow (GB) (Indian Ridge)
7 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them Tzora (GB) (7 wins).
The wins came over 6f–2m2½f; the highest grade won is Class 2 (Tzora (GB)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tzora (GB) | 31 | 7 | 1m7½f–2m2½f | Class 2 |
| Fortunes Of Fire (GB) | 1 | 1 | 6f | Class 5 |
| Bouchard (GB) | 20 | 0 | — | — |
| Lucky Gal (GB) | 11 | 0 | — | — |
| Don't Act Up (GB) | 3 | 0 | — | — |
| See It In (GB) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
| Best Time Ever (GB) | 5 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 15 | 3 | 20% | −1.63 |
| Good | 8 | 2 | 25% | +6.73 |
| Good to Soft | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Soft | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Firm | 2 | 1 | 50% | +1.50 |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Standard (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | 10 | 3 | 30% | +14.50 |
| Class 5 | 8 | 1 | 13% | −6.38 |
| Class 2 | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Class 3 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Class 6 | 4 | 2 | 50% | +1.48 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newmarket | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Doncaster | 3 | 1 | 33% | +10.00 |
| York | 3 | 1 | 33% | +5.00 |
| Newcastle | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Redcar | 3 | 2 | 67% | +2.37 |
| Wetherby | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Catterick | 2 | 1 | 50% | −0.27 |
| Warwick | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Kelso | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ayr | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Perth | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ascot | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Hamilton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sedgefield | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Haydock | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Goodwood | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kempton (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Chester | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Yarmouth | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thirsk | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.50 |
| Nottingham | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Folkestone | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 17 | 5 | 29% | +6.60 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 11 | 1 | 9% | −3.00 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Over 3m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liam Jones | 6 | 1 | 17% | +2.00 |
| Denis O'Regan | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Kerrin McEvoy | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Tony Culhane | 5 | 2 | 40% | +0.23 |
| Wilson Renwick | 2 | 1 | 50% | +11.00 |
| Eddie Ahern | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Darryll Holland | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Nicky Mackay | 2 | 1 | 50% | +1.75 |
| Tom Eaves | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Timmy Murphy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Royston Ffrench | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Robert Winston | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Chris Catlin | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.62 |
| Jimmy Quinn | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Alan Daly | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 20 | 4 | 20% | +0.10 |
| Visor | 12 | 2 | 17% | −0.50 |
| Cheekpieces | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Blinkers | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 1 | 50% | +11.00 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2008 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2007 | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| 2006 | 10 | 2 | 20% | +1.50 |
| 2005 | 7 | 3 | 43% | +0.10 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 28 | 5 | 18% | −9.40 |
| Hurdle | 8 | 1 | 13% | +5.00 |
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 | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 · 2 runs | |||||||||
| 23 Apr 11+85d | Kelso | Pharmistice At 20 Handicap Hurdle | PU/10 | — | 11-6 | 117 | — | Wilson Renwick | 11/2 |
| 28 Jan 11+133d | Doncaster | skybet.com Novices' Hurdle (Div 2) | 1/10 | 10-12 | 115 | 116A | Wilson Renwick | 12/1 | |
| 2010 · 1 run | |||||||||
| 17 Sep 10+338d | Ayr | Investec Structured Products Handicap (For The Eglinton & Winton Challenge Cup) | 6/6 | 30 | 9-5 | 80 | 70C | Tom Eaves | 25/1 |
| 2009 · 4 runs | |||||||||
| 14 Oct 09+175d | Wetherby | Call 01937 582035 To Book Raceday Hospitality Maiden Hurdle | 2/10 | 5 | 11-0 | 110 | 116B | Denis O'Regan | 9/4 |
| 22 Apr 09+26d | Perth | Attheraces.com Free Race Replays Maiden Hurdle (Div 1) | 6/14 | 1½ | 11-0 | 114 | 102A | Denis O'Regan | 6/1 |
| 27 Mar 09+13d | Ascot | Value For Valour Maiden Hurdle | 3/6 | 30 | 11-1 | 117 | 98C | Timmy Murphy | 15/2 |
| 14 Mar 09+231d | Wetherby | 26th April Is Family Day Maiden Hurdle | 2/13 | nse | 11-2 | 117 | 126A | Denis O'Regan | 9/2 |
| 2008 · 5 runs | |||||||||
| 26 Jul 08+28d | York | Sky Bet Supporting The Yorkshire Racing Festival Handicap | 7/7 | 21 | 9-5 | 87 | 67C | Eddie Ahern | 7/1 |
| 28 Jun 08+17d | Newcastle | John Smith's Northumberland Plate Heritage Handicap | 16/18 | 9 | 8-5 | 88 | 62C | Royston Ffrench | 25/1 |
| 11 Jun 08+64d | Hamilton | Cash For Kids Lanark Silver Bell Handicap | 5/11 | nk | 9-10 | 88 | 91A | Robert Winston | 20/1 |
| 08 Apr 08+81d | Sedgefield | Gosforth Decorating & Building Services Novices' Hurdle | 5/13 | 8 | 11-0 | 145 | 95A | Denis O'Regan | 7/1 |
| 18 Jan 08+126d | Catterick | Hipswell Novices' Hurdle | 3/12 | 17 | 10-12 | 117 | 86C | Denis O'Regan | 5/1 |
| 2007 · 7 runs | |||||||||
| 14 Sep 07+6d | Doncaster | Ladbrokes Mallard Handicap | 3/8 | ½ | 8-10 | 88 | 75C | Liam Jones | 9/2 |
| 08 Sep 07+22d | Haydock | betfredcasino.com Old Borough Cup Heritage Handicap | 6/15 | ¾ | 8-12 | 88 | 78C | Kerrin McEvoy | 11/1 |
| 17 Aug 07+16d | Doncaster | Merryweathers Celebrating 175 Years Heritage Handicap | 2/12 | ½ | 8-11 | 84 | 78C | Kerrin McEvoy | 7/1 |
| 01 Aug 07+28d | Goodwood | Invesco Perpetual Goodwood Handicap | 14/16 | 1½ | 9-1 | 85 | 73C | Liam Jones | 15/2 |
| 04 Jul 07+56d | Kempton (AW) | Digibet Sports Betting Handicap | 2/9 | 3 | 9-1 | 84 | 78C | Liam Jones | 11/2 |
| 09 May 07+13d | Chester | totesport Chester Cup Heritage Handicap | 6/17 | 1¾ | 8-6 | 83 | 70C | Kerrin McEvoy | 15/2 |
| 26 Apr 07+194d | Yarmouth | Custom Kitchens Handicap | 2/8 | 1¾ | 9-9 | 83 | 79C | Darryll Holland | 3/1 |
| 2006 · 10 runs | |||||||||
| 14 Oct 06+14d | Newmarket | totesport Cesarewitch (Heritage Handicap) | 6/31 | hd | 8-4 | 83 | 68C | Kerrin McEvoy | 14/1 |
| 30 Sep 06+36d | Newmarket | Suffolk Insulation And Renovation Services Handicap | 11/15 | 2 | 9-0 | 83 | 56C | Kerrin McEvoy | 12/1 |
| 25 Aug 06+27d | Newmarket | Breheny Handicap | 4/7 | nk | 8-12 | 84 | 55C | Liam Jones | 4/1 |
| 29 Jul 06+16d | York | Skybet Press Red To Bet On CH4 Handicap | 1/11 | 9-9 | 76 | 81C | Liam Jones | 7/1 | |
| 13 Jul 06+9d | Warwick | Colliers Cre Rating Services Handicap | 2/6 | shd | 9-7 | 65 | 76C | Tony Culhane | 6/4F |
| 04 Jul 06+16d | Thirsk | Ladies Day Handicap | 1/6 | 8-12 | 65 | 77C | Tony Culhane | 5/2F | |
| 18 Jun 06+11d | York | Four High Petergate Hotel Apprentice Handicap | 2/14 | 2 | 9-0 | 64 | 76C | Liam Jones | 15/2 |
| 07 Jun 06+11d | Nottingham | Nottingham Racecourse Conference Centre Handicap | 9/12 | 2½ | 8-12 | 66 | 61C | Nicky Mackay | 9/2 |
| 27 May 06+11d | Newmarket | NGK Spark Plugs Handicap | 9/9 | 1 | 8-4 | 68 | 52C | Eddie Ahern | 12/1 |
| 16 May 06+209d | Newcastle | Motorshow At Herrington Country Park Handicap | 15/15 | 3 | 8-12 | 68 | 52C | Tony Culhane | 7/1 |
| 2005 · 7 runs | |||||||||
| 19 Oct 05+4d | Newcastle | PDS Handicap | 2/16 | ½ | 8-4 | 64 | 69C | Tony Culhane | 5/4F |
| 15 Oct 05+1d | Catterick | Totesportcasino.com Handicap | 1/17 | 8-9 | 62 | 65C | Tony Culhane | 8/11F | |
| 14 Oct 05+13d | Redcar | Racing UK Club Handicap | 1/7 | 8-10 | 56 | 66C | Chris Catlin | 8/13F | |
| 01 Oct 05+30d | Redcar | Don Enrico Incisa Memorial Handicap | 1/14 | 8-4 | 50 | 60C | Nicky Mackay | 11/4F | |
| 01 Sep 05+42d | Redcar | Clam Handicap | 2/13 | nk | 8-3 | 48 | 52C | Jimmy Quinn | 4/1 |
| 21 Jul 05+14d | Folkestone | betfredcasino.com Handicap | 5/13 | hd | 8-13 | 48 | 66C | Darryll Holland | 7/1 |
| 07 Jul 05 | Warwick | Hall Bros Handicap | 7/14 | shd | 8-1 | 50 | 57C | Alan Daly | 10/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Whispering Death won?
- Whispering Death (GB) won 6 of 36 archived starts between 2005 and 2011, a strike rate of 16.7%. Placed 17 times in total (47.2% of starts).
- Who trained Whispering Death?
- Whispering Death (GB) was trained by Howard Johnson on the most recent run on record, at Kelso on 23 April 2011.
- Who is Whispering Death's sire?
- Whispering Death (GB) is by Pivotal (GB) out of Lucky Arrow (GB), whose sire is Indian Ridge.
- What going does Whispering Death prefer?
- Whispering Death (GB) has the best record on good going: 2 wins from 8 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 Whispering Death's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 117, from the run on 23 April 2011. The highest on record is 145.
- What is Whispering Death's sire's record?
- Pivotal (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 13.6% of 12,788 runs since Jan 2008 (1,019 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest over 2m5f – 3m (all codes): 7.4% from 108.
- Who are Whispering Death's siblings?
- Out of Lucky Arrow (GB), Whispering Death (GB) has 7 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: Tzora (GB) (7). Highest grade won: Class 2 (Tzora (GB)). The wins came over 6f–2m2½f. As at Oct 2026.