Horse profile
Winds Of Fire (USA)
by Kitten's Joy (USA) out of Laureldean Gale (USA) (Grand Slam)
32 runs · 22 courses · from Dec 2017
As at 6 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 29 Oct 2024 — 737 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Oct 2024
5 wins · 5 courses
Last raced off OR 93
KTB Profile
Winds Of Fire won five of 32 starts between Dec 2017 and Jul 2024. Each win came on a first visit to the course, including a Class 5 handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter over 2m1f – 2m4f on soft ground off 90 in Jul 2024 and a Class 3 handicap chase at Newcastle over 2m5f – 3m on good to soft off 120 in Nov 2021. The gelding, aged 9 at his last run in Oct 2024, led in a Class 5 handicap hurdle at Chepstow off an official rating of 93, 31lb below his highest ever mark of 124.
Based on 32 archived runs · run-style from 2 commented runs since Sep 2024 · updated 6 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 31lb off peak
- 5–32Wins / Runs
- 15.6%Strike rate
- 14 (43.8%)Placed
- +11.04£1 level staken=32 at SP
- 1.08Fair A/E n=32 · 0.95 incl. margin
- 124Highest OR
- 43dBetween runs (median)longest 413 d
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 rating93↓ 31lb off peak
93
82–124
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 115
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 6 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 6 | 132A | 104 | — |
| Good to Soft | 5 | 115B | 92 | — |
| Soft | 4 | 127B | 87.5 | — |
| Good to Firm | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 6 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 7 | 132A | 106 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 6 | 115B | 83 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 3 | 127B | 111 | — |
Flat
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 6 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 3 | 116A | 91 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 3 | 94A | 81 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 6 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 3 | 116A | 91 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 2 | 94A | 68.5 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 1 | — | — | — |
Of 32 runs looked at, 10 have no figure: obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (5) · did not complete (4) · not enough races on the card to set the day (under 4) (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 22 figures from 32 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.
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Kitten's Joy (USA)
Progeny in our archive have won 10.6% of 2,079 runs since Jun 2009 (212 horses).
Weakest on good going: 6.6% from 411. Weakest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 7.5% from 253.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 14 | 4 | 28.6% | +18 | — |
| Good to Firm | 322 | 38 | 11.8% | +1.2 | 0 from 1 |
| Good | 411 | 27 | 6.6% | −4 | 0 from 8 |
| Good to Soft | 191 | 19 | 9.9% | −0.7 | 2 from 10 |
| Soft | 240 | 26 | 10.8% | +0.2 | 2 from 10 |
| Heavy | 66 | 7 | 10.6% | 0 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 835 | 99 | 11.9% | +1.3 | 1 from 3 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 38 | 4 | 10.5% | −0.1 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 472 | 45 | 9.5% | −1.1 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 564 | 67 | 11.9% | +1.3 | 0 from 2 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 632 | 79 | 12.5% | +1.9 | 1 from 1 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 253 | 19 | 7.5% | −3.1 | 1 from 8 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 68 | 4 | 5.9% | −4.7 | 2 from 10 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 48 | 2 | 4.2% | −6.4 | 1 from 9 |
| Over 3m | 4 | 0 | 0% | −10.6 | 0 from 2 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jun 2009 · as at 5 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Laureldean Gale (USA) (Grand Slam)
2 siblings in the archive, 0 winners.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gentle Breeze (IRE) | 10 | 0 | — | — |
| Clear Leader (USA) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 10 | 2 | 20% | +18.62 |
| Good to Soft | 10 | 2 | 20% | +2.80 |
| Good | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Standard (AW) | 3 | 1 | 33% | −1.38 |
| Good to Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | 15 | 2 | 13% | −10.58 |
| Class 3 | 8 | 1 | 13% | +3.00 |
| Class 5 | 7 | 2 | 29% | +20.62 |
| Class 2 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Chepstow | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Ludlow | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Taunton | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Worcester | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Uttoxeter | 1 | 1 | 100% | +25.00 |
| Cartmel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Warwick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Market Rasen | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Catterick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ascot | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newcastle | 1 | 1 | 100% | +10.00 |
| Cheltenham | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fakenham | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sedgefield | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.62 |
| Carlisle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Doncaster | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Salisbury | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.80 |
| Haydock | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newcastle (AW) | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.62 |
| Chelmsford City (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 10 | 2 | 20% | +18.62 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 9 | 1 | 11% | +2.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 8 | 1 | 13% | −6.20 |
| Over 3m | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.62 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Wedge | 17 | 3 | 18% | +22.62 |
| Isabel Williams | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Tom O'Brien | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| William Buick | 2 | 1 | 50% | −0.20 |
| Adam Kirby | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Miss Eleanor Williams | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Conor Ring | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jamie Spencer | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tom Marquand | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.62 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 22 | 3 | 14% | −6.76 |
| Cheekpieces | 5 | 1 | 20% | −3.20 |
| Visor | 3 | 1 | 33% | +23.00 |
| Blinkers | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 1 | 25% | +22.00 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| 2021 | 6 | 1 | 17% | +5.00 |
| 2020 | 4 | 1 | 25% | −1.38 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2018 | 4 | 2 | 50% | −0.58 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 21 | 2 | 10% | +7.62 |
| Flat | 6 | 2 | 33% | −2.58 |
| Chase | 5 | 1 | 20% | +6.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 29 Oct 24+58d | Chepstow | ColourFence Newport Free No Obligation Quote Handicap Hurdle Set the pace early - clipped a fence 3rd - drew alongside soon after and was overtaken - urged along from 4 out - lost ground before the following fence - eased down and pulled up | PU/15 | — | 11-2 | 93 | — | — | Adam Wedge | 16/1 |
| 01 Sep 24+46d | Worcester | Neu-Servo Supports Rees Foundation Handicap Hurdle Held clear early advantage - lost command nearing 3 out - dropped away soon after - eventually well held in 7th | 7/11 | 10 | 11-12 | 93 | 75A | 93A | Adam Wedge | 14/1 |
| 17 Jul 24+51d | Uttoxeter | Uttoxeter Racecourse Caravan And Motorhome Site Handicap Hurdle (Div 2) | 1/9 | 11-4 | 90 | — | 116A | Adam Wedge | 25/1 | |
| 27 May 24+413d | Cartmel | Lakes Luxury Loos Handicap Hurdle | PU/13 | — | 11-9 | 94 | — | — | Adam Wedge | 25/1 |
| 2023 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 10 Apr 23+43d | Chepstow | Visit Irish Store Sales With ITM Handicap Hurdle | 7/11 | 2¾ | 10-12 | 99 | 110A | 94A | Adam Wedge | 9/1 |
| 26 Feb 23+53d | Hereford | Vickers.Bet Handicap Hurdle | 2/4 | ¾ | 10-12 | 99 | 106C | 121B | Adam Wedge | 11/2 |
| 04 Jan 23+15d | Hereford | Cazoo Handicap Hurdle | PU/10 | — | 10-12 | 102 | — | — | Isabel Williams | 33/1 |
| 2022 · 7 runs | ||||||||||
| 20 Dec 22+17d | Ludlow | Alpha Aggregates Handicap Hurdle (Female Amateur Jockeys) | 7/14 | 5½ | 10-5 | 104 | 115B | 100A | Miss Eleanor Williams | 14/1 |
| 03 Dec 22+15d | Chepstow | Happy Birthday To John Maisey Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle | 9/12 | 3½ | 10-7 | 109 | 74C | 99C | Conor Ring | 33/1 |
| 18 Nov 22+195d | Chepstow | Watkins And Gunn Solicitors Handicap Hurdle | 7/9 | 20 | 11-9 | 113 | — | 97C | Isabel Williams | 20/1 |
| 07 May 22+38d | Warwick | Racing Tv Profits Returned To Racing Handicap Hurdle | 6/6 | 16 | 10-11 | 117 | 110C | 98C | Isabel Williams | 22/1 |
| 30 Mar 22+44d | Market Rasen | racingtv.com Handicap Hurdle | 6/8 | 2¾ | 11-11 | 121 | 92B | 109A | Isabel Williams | 12/1 |
| 14 Feb 22+23d | Catterick | Racing TV Profits Returned To Racing Handicap Chase (GBB Race) | PU/6 | — | 10-9 | 122 | — | — | Adam Wedge | 7/1 |
| 22 Jan 22+44d | Ascot | Sbk Handicap Chase | 7/10 | 1 | 11-0 | 124 | 30C | 103C | Adam Wedge | 3/1F |
| 2021 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 09 Dec 21+12d | Taunton | Dave Criddle Travel With Swifta Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) | 3/4 | shd | 10-12 | 123 | 98C | 112B | Adam Wedge | 16/5 |
| 27 Nov 21+26d | Newcastle | Betfair Daily Rewards Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) | 1/4 | 10-10 | 120 | 72C | 122C | Adam Wedge | 10/1 | |
| 01 Nov 21+201d | Hereford | Cazoo Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) | F/5 | — | 11-8 | 120 | — | — | Adam Wedge | 15/2 |
| 14 Apr 21+54d | Cheltenham | Kingston Stud Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) | 2/12 | 6½ | 9-12 | 117 | 132A | 120A | Isabel Williams | 9/1 |
| 19 Feb 21+39d | Fakenham | Helhoughton Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) | 2/5 | 2¼ | 11-2 | 116 | — | 118C | Adam Wedge | 9/2 |
| 11 Jan 21+20d | Hereford | foxtrotracing.com Great Value Red Caps Syndicate Handicap Hurdle | 2/7 | 2¾ | 11-4 | 112 | — | 134B | Tom O'Brien | 3/1J |
| 2020 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 22 Dec 20+42d | Sedgefield | starsports.bet 20k Owners Club Guarantee Handicap Hurdle | 1/5 | 11-0 | 108 | 96C | 118B | Adam Wedge | 13/8F | |
| 10 Nov 20+13d | Hereford | Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle (Div 2) | 2/12 | 2½ | 11-13 | 106 | — | 135A | Tom O'Brien | 16/5 |
| 28 Oct 20+268d | Taunton | Invest Southwest Handicap Hurdle | 6/8 | 3¼ | 10-6 | 109 | 111A | 100A | Adam Wedge | 10/1 |
| 03 Feb 20+70d | Carlisle | Newbiggin Handicap Hurdle | 8/12 | 7 | 11-8 | 113 | 79C | 102C | Adam Wedge | 5/1J |
| 2019 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 25 Nov 19+21d | Ludlow | David And Phillippa Taylor 30th Wedding Anniversary Maiden Hurdle | 3/16 | 6 | 11-0 | — | 127B | 123A | Adam Wedge | 6/1 |
| 04 Nov 19+374d | Hereford | Cotswold Hereford Mini Novices' Hurdle | 3/16 | 14 | 11-0 | — | 102B | 109A | Adam Wedge | 16/1 |
| 2018 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 26 Oct 18+71d | Doncaster | Move Over To Matchbook Handicap | 3/8 | 5 | 9-1 | 88 | 116A | 77A | Jamie Spencer | 7/2 |
| 16 Aug 18+27d | Salisbury | Kevin Hall & Pat Boakes Memorial Handicap | 1/3 | 9-7 | 85 | 78C | 78C | William Buick | 4/5F | |
| 20 Jul 18+197d | Haydock | Bet On Horse Racing With Smarkets Handicap | 2/5 | 1½ | 9-5 | 82 | 91C | 83B | William Buick | 8/1 |
| 04 Jan 18+14d | Newcastle (AW) | 32Red.com Novice Stakes | 1/4 | 9-2 | — | 81C | 76B | Tom Marquand | 8/13F | |
| 2017 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 21 Dec 17+12d | Chelmsford City (AW) | Weatherbys General Stud Book Online British EBF Maiden Stakes (Plus 10) (Sire/Dam Restricted) | 3/9 | hd | 9-5 | — | 94A | 82A | Adam Kirby | 3/1F |
| 09 Dec 17 | Wolverhampton (AW) | 32Red.com EBF Novice Stakes (Div 1) | 7/9 | 4½ | 9-2 | — | 43A | 50A | Adam Kirby | 9/4F |
Quick answers
- How many races has Winds Of Fire won?
- Winds Of Fire (USA) won 5 of 32 archived starts between 2017 and 2024, a strike rate of 15.6%. Placed 14 times in total (43.8% of starts).
- Who trained Winds Of Fire?
- Winds Of Fire (USA) was trained by Evan Williams on the most recent run on record, at Chepstow on 29 October 2024.
- Who is Winds Of Fire's sire?
- Winds Of Fire (USA) is by Kitten's Joy (USA) out of Laureldean Gale (USA), whose sire is Grand Slam.
- What going does Winds Of Fire prefer?
- Winds Of Fire (USA) has the best record on standard (aw) going: 1 win from 3 starts (33.3%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Winds Of Fire's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 93, from the run on 29 October 2024. The highest on record is 124.
- What is Winds Of Fire's sire's record?
- Kitten's Joy (USA)'s progeny in our archive have won 10.6% of 2,079 runs since Jun 2009 (212 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on good going: 6.6% from 411. Weakest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 7.5% from 253.
- Who are Winds Of Fire's siblings?
- Out of Laureldean Gale (USA), Winds Of Fire (USA) has 2 other produce in our archive, 0 of them winners. As at Nov 2026.