Horse profile
Zubaru (GB)
by Zoustar (AUS) out of Dozy (IRE) (Exceed And Excel)
14 runs · 9 courses · from Nov 2024
As at 1 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
3 wins · Doncaster & Leicester
Last run 15 Aug 2026 · 5th of 10
Last raced off OR 86
KTB Profile
Zubaru is a gelding with three wins from 14 starts, all over 6f – 7f on good to firm. He won three handicaps in quick succession in May and June 2026, two at Doncaster and one at Leicester. His last run, at Doncaster in Aug 2026, was off a career-high mark of 86 when he finished fifth of 10. He is by Zoustar out of a daughter of Exceed And Excel.
Based on 14 archived runs · run-style from 13 commented runs since Nov 2024 · updated 1 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
Typically held up
OR at career high
- 3–14Wins / Runs
- 21.4%Strike rate
- 7 (50%)Placed
- −4.04£1 level staken=14 at SP
- 1.06Fair A/E n=14 · 0.90 incl. margin
- 86Highest 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 rating86At career-high mark
86
69–86
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 108
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 to Firm | 7 | 129A | 99 | 6 runs · 129 / 103.5 |
| Good | 4 | 100A | 87 | 1 run · — |
| Standard (AW) | 2 | 117A | 101.5 | 1 run · — |
| Soft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 1 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 12 | 129A | 98.5 | 7 runs · 129 / 99 |
| Under 6f | 2 | 108A | 88 | 1 run · — |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 14 figures from 14 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 13 analysed runs since Nov 2024
- Held up 8 (62%) · 2 wins
- Prominent 4 (31%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 1 (8%) · 1 win
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Zoustar (AUS)
Progeny in our archive have won 10.8% of 2,758 runs since Mar 2022 (315 horses).
Strongest at trips under 6f (all codes): 14.2% from 330. Weakest over 1m2f – 1m4f (all codes): 3.6% from 194.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 14 | 3 | 21.4% | +10.6 | — |
| Good to Firm | 440 | 43 | 9.8% | −1 | 3 from 7 |
| Good | 592 | 52 | 8.8% | −2 | 0 from 4 |
| Good to Soft | 248 | 21 | 8.5% | −2.3 | — |
| Soft | 264 | 29 | 11% | +0.2 | 0 from 1 |
| Heavy | 87 | 14 | 16.1% | +5.3 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 1,113 | 136 | 12.2% | +1.4 | 0 from 2 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 330 | 47 | 14.2% | +3.4 | 0 from 2 |
| 6f – 7f | 1,431 | 154 | 10.8% | 0 | 3 from 12 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 676 | 84 | 12.4% | +1.6 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 194 | 7 | 3.6% | −7.2 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 62 | 1 | 1.6% | −9.2 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 49 | 4 | 8.2% | −2.6 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 14 | 1 | 7.1% | −3.7 | — |
| Over 3m | 2 | 0 | 0% | −10.8 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Mar 2022 · as at 31 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Dozy (IRE) (Exceed And Excel)
7 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them Emilia James (GB) (2 wins).
The wins came over 5f–1m2½f; the highest grade won is Class 4 (Emilia James (GB)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emilia James (GB) | 10 | 2 | 5f | Class 4 |
| Together Aclaim (GB) | 44 | 2 | 1m2½f | — |
| Twilight Man (GB) | 11 | 0 | — | — |
| Belle Island (GB) | 8 | 0 | — | — |
| La Boo (GB) | 17 | 0 | — | — |
| Opening Time (GB) | 7 | 0 | — | — |
| Loz (GB) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 7 | 3 | 43% | +2.96 |
| Good | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Standard (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Soft | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 5 | 7 | 2 | 29% | −1.37 |
| Class 4 | 6 | 1 | 17% | −1.67 |
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doncaster | 5 | 2 | 40% | +2.08 |
| Newmarket | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Musselburgh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Yarmouth | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Leicester | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.88 |
| Lingfield (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Windsor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newcastle (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Catterick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 12 | 3 | 25% | −2.04 |
| Under 6f | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darragh Keenan | 8 | 2 | 25% | −0.79 |
| Callum Shepherd | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Callum Rodriguez | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.75 |
| Jack Dace | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tongue tie | 10 | 3 | 30% | −0.04 |
| Tongue tie + cheekpieces | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Tongue tie + visor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| None | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 3 | 38% | +1.96 |
| 2025 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2024 | 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 · 8 runs | ||||||||||
| 15 Aug 26+42d | Doncaster | French Connection At Meadowhall Handicap Stakes Held up towards the back - pushed along with a furlong left - stayed on well to finish closest of all at the line | 5/10 | ½ | 10-1 | 86 | 108A | 96A | Darragh Keenan | 3/1 |
| 04 Jul 26+8d | Newmarket | Betway Bet The Responsible Way Handicap Settled back off the pack early - made ground steadily approaching the final furlong - driven but unable to threaten leaders - finished off in similar fashion for 5th | 5/10 | 1¼ | 10-1 | 86 | 78A | 91A | Darragh Keenan | 9/2 |
| 26 Jun 26+20d | Doncaster | MW Window Systems Handicap Checked early and settled towards the back - tracked wide through midfield - moved across left with 2f left - began closing in a furlong out - hit the front close home - stayed on strongly to score | 1/8 | 9-6 | 82 | 99A | 96A | Darragh Keenan | 10/3 | |
| 06 Jun 26+9d | Musselburgh | Edinburgh Gin Classic Handicap Pulled hard early - up with the front group - moved forward travelling well 2f out - shifted right under pressure 1f out - weakened inside the final furlong | 4/9 | hd | 9-12 | 83 | 81A | 101A | Callum Rodriguez | 7/4F |
| 28 May 26+19d | Yarmouth | Download The At The Races App Handicap Settled at the back early - progress from 2f out - pushed into contention to briefly edge in front inside the final furlong - caught close home | 2/7 | hd | 9-11 | 82 | 98B | 94A | Darragh Keenan | 11/4F |
| 09 May 26+7d | Leicester | Heather Small Plays Leicester Races 4th July Handicap Settled with the field early - made ground steadily into contention over 2f out - asked for effort soon after - went in front approaching the final furlong drifting right - held on well to score | 1/9 | 10-3 | 78 | 122A | 113A | Darragh Keenan | 15/8F | |
| 02 May 26+18d | Doncaster | attheraces.com/marketmovers Handicap Slow to begin - settled towards the back - moved right and asked for more with 2f left - hit the front approaching the last furlong - stayed on well for the win | 1/10 | 9-8 | 69 | 129A | 101A | Callum Rodriguez | 7/4F | |
| 14 Apr 26+225d | Lingfield (AW) | attheraces.com/marketmovers Handicap Handy early - took keen hold then eased back into the pack - drifted wide rounding the turn two out - pushed along and needed a lot late but rallied inside the final furlong to grab third close home | 3/11 | 1 | 9-9 | 70 | 117A | 81A | Darragh Keenan | 10/3 |
| 2025 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 01 Sep 25+11d | Windsor | Bugler Group Handicap Sluggish start - urged into rhythm near back of field - made progress into contention 2f out - driven but couldn't find extra and held final position | 5/9 | shd | 9-6 | 72 | 107A | 87A | Callum Shepherd | 8/1 |
| 21 Aug 25+28d | Newcastle (AW) | Racing League Race 35 Handicap Held up towards the back - pushed along with 2f to run - stayed on late but unable to close on the front pack | 8/14 | hd | 8-1 | 73 | 86B | 68A | Jack Dace | 20/1 |
| 24 Jul 25+61d | Doncaster | Download The Raceday Ready App Handicap Slow to break - held up towards back - made progress from 3f out - stayed on but edged out of third close home | 4/10 | nse | 9-8 | 74 | 100A | 91A | Callum Shepherd | 10/1 |
| 24 May 25+7d | Catterick | Download The Raceday Ready App Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Towards the back early - made ground approaching halfway - lost touch 2f out - struggled to respond and faded tamely inside the final furlong | 5/5 | 3 | 9-7 | — | 68C | 54B | Darragh Keenan | 11/10F |
| 17 May 25+197d | Doncaster | Harrison College Your Future Your Choice Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Sat behind pace - hit front two out then drifted wide and lost advantage inside final furlong - eased off when unable to reel in winner finishing second | 2/10 | 2¾ | 9-4 | — | 97A | 83A | Callum Shepherd | 15/8 |
| 2024 · 1 run | ||||||||||
| 01 Nov 24 | Newmarket | Westminster-135th Grosser Preis Von Berlin Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Held position along the far rail early - tracking the front group in the opening stages - closed to challenge the top two with 2f left before moving into second inside the final furlong - stayed on well but unable to reach the winner and beaten four lengths in second | 2/11 | 4 | 9-7 | — | 93A | 94A | Darragh Keenan | 33/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Zubaru won?
- Zubaru (GB) won 3 of 14 archived starts between 2024 and 2026, a strike rate of 21.4%. Placed 7 times in total (50% of starts).
- Who trains Zubaru?
- Zubaru (GB) is trained by George Scott, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 15 August 2026.
- Who is Zubaru's sire?
- Zubaru (GB) is by Zoustar (AUS) out of Dozy (IRE), whose sire is Exceed And Excel.
- What going does Zubaru prefer?
- Zubaru (GB) has the best record on good to firm going: 3 wins from 7 starts (42.9%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Zubaru's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 86, from the run on 15 August 2026. That is also the highest on record.
- What is Zubaru's sire's record?
- Zoustar (AUS)'s progeny in our archive have won 10.8% of 2,758 runs since Mar 2022 (315 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest at trips under 6f (all codes): 14.2% from 330. Weakest over 1m2f – 1m4f (all codes): 3.6% from 194.
- Who are Zubaru's siblings?
- Out of Dozy (IRE), Zubaru (GB) has 7 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: Emilia James (GB) (2). Highest grade won: Class 4 (Emilia James (GB)). The wins came over 5f–1m2½f. As at Nov 2026.