Horse profile
Willie Shake Hands (IRE)
by Mount Nelson (GB) out of Lady Olivia (IRE) (Yeats)
16 runs · 9 courses · from Apr 2024
As at 1 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
Won at Hexham
Last run 16 Feb 2026 · 4th of 7
Last raced off OR 109
KTB Profile
Willie Shake Hands is 1 from 16 over jumps with the win gained in a Class 4 handicap chase at Hexham in May 2025. All nine starts at 1m5f to 2m have come on turf, where he recorded that sole success on good ground. Typically held up, he finished fourth of seven at Carlisle in a Class 3 handicap in Feb 2026 off an official rating of 109. He has raced off a highest ever mark of 112.
Based on 16 archived runs · run-style from 14 commented runs since Nov 2024 · updated 1 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
Wins on good or faster
Win at Class 4
- 1–16Wins / Runs
- 6.3%Strike rate
- 5 (31.3%)Placed
- −11.00£1 level staken=16 at SP
- 0.38Fair A/E n=16 · 0.34 incl. margin
- 112Highest OR
- 46dAvg 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 rating109↓ 3lb off peak
109
101–112
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 88
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 →
Jumps
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 1 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 7 | 106B | 83 | — |
| Good to Soft | 6 | 102A | 87.5 | 3 runs · 88 / 87 |
| Soft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Heavy | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 1 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 9 | 94B | 83 | 3 runs · 88 / 87 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 6 | 106B | 101.5 | — |
Of 16 runs looked at, 1 has no figure: did not complete (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 15 figures from 16 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 14 analysed runs since Nov 2024
- Prominent 6 (43%) · 1 win
- Held up 5 (36%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 2 (14%) · 0 wins
- Led 1 (7%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 9.9% of 6,271 runs since May 2012 (538 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 30 | 2 | 6.7% | −3.2 | — |
| Good to Firm | 643 | 73 | 11.4% | +1.5 | — |
| Good | 1,676 | 150 | 8.9% | −1 | 1 from 8 |
| Good to Soft | 1,041 | 110 | 10.6% | +0.7 | 0 from 6 |
| Soft | 1,253 | 124 | 9.9% | 0 | 0 from 1 |
| Heavy | 453 | 51 | 11.3% | +1.4 | 0 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 1,175 | 113 | 9.6% | −0.3 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 98 | 8 | 8.2% | −1.7 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 864 | 85 | 9.8% | −0.1 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 678 | 49 | 7.2% | −2.7 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 1,223 | 148 | 12.1% | +2.2 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1,594 | 155 | 9.7% | −0.2 | 1 from 9 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 1,199 | 118 | 9.8% | −0.1 | 0 from 7 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 534 | 52 | 9.7% | −0.2 | — |
| Over 3m | 81 | 8 | 9.9% | 0 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since May 2012 · as at 31 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Lady Olivia (IRE) (Yeats)
1 sibling in the archive, 0 winners.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catch Me Quick (IRE) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 8 | 1 | 13% | −3.00 |
| Good to Soft | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Soft | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | 8 | 1 | 13% | −3.00 |
| Class 3 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Class 5 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class 2 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doncaster | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Newcastle | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Carlisle | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Hexham | 2 | 1 | 50% | +3.00 |
| Sedgefield | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Haydock | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cartmel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Uttoxeter | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Naas | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 9 | 1 | 11% | −4.00 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan England | 12 | 1 | 8% | −7.00 |
| Tom Midgley | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Callum Bewley | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr T Hamilton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tongue tie | 10 | 1 | 10% | −5.00 |
| Hood + tongue tie | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| None | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2025 | 8 | 1 | 13% | −3.00 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Chase | 7 | 1 | 14% | −2.00 |
| NH Flat | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
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 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 16 Feb 26+30d | Carlisle | Racing TV Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled towards the back early - made progress 3 out but ragged over the obstacle - pushed along soon after - closed on the front group 2 out - stayed on at one gear through the run-in but dropped a place near the finish | 4/7 | 3¼ | 10-8 | 109 | 88A | 105A | Jonathan England | 9/2 |
| 17 Jan 26+35d | Haydock | Sky Bet, For The Fans Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled in behind the pace - urged forward before 4 out - weakened from that point - finished well back in 5th | 5/10 | 13 | 10-8 | 110 | 73A | 104A | Callum Bewley | 7/1 |
| 2025 · 8 runs | ||||||||||
| 13 Dec 25+145d | Doncaster | Position Payout At bet365 Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled just behind the pace - moved into third 3 out - up to second before the final furlong marker - pressed on approaching the finish - edged out for third close home | 3/6 | nk | 11-4 | 110 | 87A | 122B | Tom Midgley | 14/1 |
| 21 Jul 25+37d | Cartmel | Weatherbys Hamilton Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Drifted right at times early - sat behind pace-setter - went up front 4th - lost advantage after final flight then eased off under pressure on run-in | 4/7 | 1¼ | 10-8 | 112 | 76A | 108B | Jonathan England | 4/1 |
| 14 Jun 25+25d | Uttoxeter | Excloosive Event Hire Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Sat close to front and eager early - urged forward after 3 out and unable to match winner's move - dropped to third at the last | 3/4 | 1½ | 10-9 | 112 | 83C | 108C | Jonathan England | 5/2 |
| 20 May 25+10d | Hexham | Port Of Blyth Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Held up in the pack - nudged for momentum 4 out after dropping back - moved into 3rd from 3 out - up with the front runner on the home turn - plugged on but unable to reel in the winner - finished 2nd | 2/6 | 3 | 12-2 | 112 | 94B | 126B | Jonathan England | 15/8F |
| 10 May 25+29d | Hexham | oddsnow.com Your Home Of Betting Insight Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Sat close to the pace - hit the front three out - pushed out after the final fence to assert late | 1/6 | 11-1 | 107 | 65B | 132B | Jonathan England | 4/1 | |
| 11 Apr 25+11d | Sedgefield | Download The betvickers.com App Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Shared third spot travelling smoothly before two out - driven up to press leaders approaching last - urged out but couldn't match front pair's speed - held for third | 3/5 | ½ | 11-5 | 107 | 104C | 117B | Jonathan England | 4/6F |
| 31 Mar 25+46d | Newcastle | Grand National At Fleet Street Newcastle Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Held up towards the back early - made steady progress to be third approaching 4 out - upped alongside the pace-setter on the home turn - went clear before 3 out - given a squeeze after 2 out - hit the last and driven out on the run-in - just caught in the final strides to finish second | 2/9 | nse | 11-11 | 105 | 106B | 131A | Tom Midgley | 10/3J |
| 13 Feb 25+46d | Newcastle | Al Dousari Qatar Equine Products UK Novices' Handicap Hurdle Settled midfield early - fighting for control against the bridle - made progress from the third - hit the front at the sixth - drifted left in the straight - caught in the final strides to go down by a short margin | 2/13 | nk | 11-11 | 102 | 101B | 125A | Jonathan England | 12/1 |
| 2024 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 29 Dec 24+16d | Doncaster | attheraces.com/marketmovers Handicap Hurdle Held up towards the back - improved on the outside after four out - hit three out and soon off the pace - well held at the finish | 6/8 | hd | 11-6 | 102 | 71C | 95C | Jonathan England | 2/1F |
| 13 Dec 24+13d | Doncaster | 2025 Annual Membership Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Held up towards the back - made progress into contention before 3 out - nudged into a slender advantage 2 out looking full of running - pushed along on the run-in and overtaken close to home - unable to quicken again and finished third | 3/8 | 2½ | 11-0 | 101 | 102A | 120A | Jonathan England | 18/1 |
| 30 Nov 24+19d | Newcastle | BetMGM EBF 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Held up early - clumsy first fence - improved position approaching 3 out - finished 4th on the run-in without threatening the front | 4/9 | 6 | 11-4 | — | 79B | 111A | Jonathan England | 25/1 |
| 11 Nov 24+22d | Carlisle | Start Your RacingTV Free Trial Now Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div 1) Sent to the front early before yielding it - regained command and opened a healthy advantage - margin narrowed approaching four out - caught three out - driven and overtaken before the second-last - slipped back to third between the final two flights - faltered and blundered at the last | 6/9 | 1¾ | 11-4 | — | 79A | 107A | Jonathan England | 11/1 |
| 20 Oct 24+199d | Sedgefield | bet365 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Ran with a right-hand deviation early - held the front until soon after 3 out - then faltered badly and was withdrawn from the contest | PU/9 | — | 11-4 | — | — | — | Jonathan England | 15/2 |
| 04 Apr 24 | Naas | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Auction (Pro/Am) Flat Race | 3/7 | 4¾ | 12-0 | — | 87A | 131A | Mr T Hamilton | 25/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Willie Shake Hands won?
- Willie Shake Hands (IRE) won 1 of 16 archived starts between 2024 and 2026, a strike rate of 6.3%. Placed 5 times in total (31.3% of starts).
- Who trains Willie Shake Hands?
- Willie Shake Hands (IRE) is trained by Sam England, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 16 February 2026.
- Who is Willie Shake Hands's sire?
- Willie Shake Hands (IRE) is by Mount Nelson (GB) out of Lady Olivia (IRE), whose sire is Yeats.
- What going does Willie Shake Hands prefer?
- Willie Shake Hands (IRE) has the best record on good going: 1 win from 8 starts (12.5%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Willie Shake Hands's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 109, from the run on 16 February 2026. The highest on record is 112.
- What is Willie Shake Hands's sire's record?
- Mount Nelson (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 9.9% of 6,271 runs since May 2012 (538 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Willie Shake Hands's siblings?
- Out of Lady Olivia (IRE), Willie Shake Hands (IRE) has 1 other produce in our archive, 0 of them winners. As at Nov 2026.