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Blue Hercules (IRE) silks

Horse profile

Blue Hercules

Ghaiyyath (IRE) × Sousmain (GB) (Shamardal (USA))
Sex
colt
Foaled
2023
Colour
bay
Highest OR
86
Record (GB & IRE)
0 wins from 9 runs (0%)
Prize money (GB & IRE)
£24,563 GB
Official rating
84 (Flat)
Last run (GB & IRE)
3 Oct 2026, Newmarket (8/8)
Last win (GB & IRE)
Yet to win
Recent form
8421825238

Blue Hercules has no declared runs or entries in Britain or Ireland at the moment.

Form

Race record

DateCoursePosSPBtnJockeyTrainerRaceClassTypeDistGoingWgtORWinner / 2ndWinner prizeDaysFuture form
3 Oct 26Newmarket8/822/128¾Kieran O'NeillWilliam Muir & Chris GrassickHkjc World Pool Handicap StakesClass 2Flat Turf1m4fGood to Firm8-384Arqoob (IRE)£25,77024-
9 Sep 26Carlisle3/12100/3010Daniel TudhopeWilliam Muir & Chris GrassickLpd Maiden StakesClass 3Flat Turf1m3fGood9-785Harper Violet (IRE)£6,480131/7
27 Aug 26Ffos Las2/56/5F6Lewis EdmundsWilliam Muir & Chris GrassickBni Elli Maiden StakesClass 3Flat Turf1m4fGood9-786Winday (FR)£6,480191/3
8 Aug 26Ascot5/1010/14¼Jamie MelhamWilliam Muir & Chris GrassickDubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Classic (Class 3 Handicap)Class 3Flat Turf1m4fGood to Firm9-1086Archers Bay (IRE)£41,803284/9
11 Jul 26Ascot2/818/1nkKieran O'NeillWilliam Muir & Chris GrassickSide Glance Story Book Launch HandicapClass 2Flat Turf1m4fGood to Firm8-283Tryfan (GB)£24,300230/7
18 Jun 26Ascot18/1980/1distLewis EdmundsWilliam Muir & Chris GrassickKing George V Stakes (Heritage Handicap)Class 2Flat Turf1m4fGood to Firm8-885Enceladus (IRE)£61,848207/18
29 May 26Chepstow2/814/12¼Lewis EdmundsWilliam Muir & Chris GrassickBill Lewtons 80th Birthday Novice StakesClass 3Flat Turf1m2fGood to Firm9-2-Echo Of Stars (IRE)£6,480141/6
15 May 26Newbury4/9125/13Lewis EdmundsWilliam Muir & Chris GrassickCoolmore City Of Troy EBF Maiden Stakes (Div I)Class 3Flat Turf1m2fGood9-7-Point Of Law (GB)£8,100271/6
18 Apr 26Newbury8/833/120Lewis EdmundsWilliam Muir & Chris GrassickToo Darn Hot Darley "Confined" EBF Maiden Stakes (No More Than 2 Runs)Class 2Flat Turf1m3fGood9-7-Water To Wine (FR)£21,600-1/7
  • 8/83 Oct 26 · Newmarket22/1

    Hkjc World Pool Handicap Stakes

    Class 21m4fGood to Firm

    All fields
    Date
    3 Oct 26
    Course
    Newmarket
    Pos
    8/8
    SP
    22/1
    Btn
    28¾
    Race
    Hkjc World Pool Handicap Stakes
    Class
    Class 2
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    1m4f
    Going
    Good to Firm
    Wgt
    8-3
    OR
    84
    Winner / 2nd
    Arqoob (IRE)
    Winner prize
    £25,770
    Days
    24
    Future form
    -
  • 3/129 Sep 26 · Carlisle100/30

    Lpd Maiden Stakes

    Class 31m3fGood

    All fields
    Date
    9 Sep 26
    Course
    Carlisle
    Pos
    3/12
    SP
    100/30
    Btn
    10
    Race
    Lpd Maiden Stakes
    Class
    Class 3
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    1m3f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    9-7
    OR
    85
    Winner prize
    £6,480
    Days
    13
    Future form
    1/7
  • 2/527 Aug 26 · Ffos Las6/5F

    Bni Elli Maiden Stakes

    Class 31m4fGood

    All fields
    Date
    27 Aug 26
    Course
    Ffos Las
    Pos
    2/5
    SP
    6/5F
    Btn
    6
    Race
    Bni Elli Maiden Stakes
    Class
    Class 3
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    1m4f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    9-7
    OR
    86
    Winner / 2nd
    Winday (FR)
    Winner prize
    £6,480
    Days
    19
    Future form
    1/3
  • 5/108 Aug 26 · Ascot10/1

    Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Classic (Class 3 Handicap)

    Class 31m4fGood to Firm

    All fields
    Date
    8 Aug 26
    Course
    Ascot
    Pos
    5/10
    SP
    10/1
    Btn
    4¼
    Race
    Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Classic (Class 3 Handicap)
    Class
    Class 3
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    1m4f
    Going
    Good to Firm
    Wgt
    9-10
    OR
    86
    Winner / 2nd
    Archers Bay (IRE)
    Winner prize
    £41,803
    Days
    28
    Future form
    4/9
  • 2/811 Jul 26 · Ascot18/1

    Side Glance Story Book Launch Handicap

    Class 21m4fGood to Firm

    All fields
    Date
    11 Jul 26
    Course
    Ascot
    Pos
    2/8
    SP
    18/1
    Btn
    nk
    Race
    Side Glance Story Book Launch Handicap
    Class
    Class 2
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    1m4f
    Going
    Good to Firm
    Wgt
    8-2
    OR
    83
    Winner / 2nd
    Tryfan (GB)
    Winner prize
    £24,300
    Days
    23
    Future form
    0/7
  • 18/1918 Jun 26 · Ascot80/1

    King George V Stakes (Heritage Handicap)

    Class 21m4fGood to Firm

    All fields
    Date
    18 Jun 26
    Course
    Ascot
    Pos
    18/19
    SP
    80/1
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    King George V Stakes (Heritage Handicap)
    Class
    Class 2
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    1m4f
    Going
    Good to Firm
    Wgt
    8-8
    OR
    85
    Winner / 2nd
    Enceladus (IRE)
    Winner prize
    £61,848
    Days
    20
    Future form
    7/18
  • 2/829 May 26 · Chepstow14/1

    Bill Lewtons 80th Birthday Novice Stakes

    Class 31m2fGood to Firm

    All fields
    Date
    29 May 26
    Course
    Chepstow
    Pos
    2/8
    SP
    14/1
    Btn
    2¼
    Race
    Bill Lewtons 80th Birthday Novice Stakes
    Class
    Class 3
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    1m2f
    Going
    Good to Firm
    Wgt
    9-2
    OR
    -
    Winner prize
    £6,480
    Days
    14
    Future form
    1/6
  • 4/915 May 26 · Newbury125/1

    Coolmore City Of Troy EBF Maiden Stakes (Div I)

    Class 31m2fGood

    All fields
    Date
    15 May 26
    Course
    Newbury
    Pos
    4/9
    SP
    125/1
    Btn
    3
    Race
    Coolmore City Of Troy EBF Maiden Stakes (Div I)
    Class
    Class 3
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    1m2f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    9-7
    OR
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Point Of Law (GB)
    Winner prize
    £8,100
    Days
    27
    Future form
    1/6
  • 8/818 Apr 26 · Newbury33/1

    Too Darn Hot Darley "Confined" EBF Maiden Stakes (No More Than 2 Runs)

    Class 21m3fGood

    All fields
    Date
    18 Apr 26
    Course
    Newbury
    Pos
    8/8
    SP
    33/1
    Btn
    20
    Race
    Too Darn Hot Darley "Confined" EBF Maiden Stakes (No More Than 2 Runs)
    Class
    Class 2
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    1m3f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    9-7
    OR
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Water To Wine (FR)
    Winner prize
    £21,600
    Days
    -
    Future form
    1/7

Every British and Irish run since 1990, latest first. Btn is the overall distance beaten (lengths). Where the horse won, the runner-up and winning margin are shown.

Future form: next-time-out winners from this horse's races

DateCourseRaceThis horseWinner next timeTheir posWon onAtRace won
9 Sep 26CarlisleLpd Maiden Stakes3/12Harper Violet (IRE)19 Oct 26YorkWilliam Hill Finale Handicap Stakes
27 Aug 26Ffos LasBni Elli Maiden Stakes2/5Pacific Storm (FR)58 Oct 26BathYour Elite Club Handicap Stakes
8 Aug 26AscotDubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Classic (Class 3 Handicap)5/10King Of Berkshire (IRE)214 Sep 26WindsorBet £20 Get £40 In Free Bets At matchbook.com Handicap Stakes
8 Aug 26AscotDubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Classic (Class 3 Handicap)5/10Hoseki (IRE)43 Sep 26HaydockReprocolor Premier EBF Fillies' Handicap Stakes
8 Aug 26AscotDubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Classic (Class 3 Handicap)5/10Level Look (GB)67 Sep 26Wolverhampton (AW)Follow @AtTheRaces On Instagram Handicap Stakes
8 Aug 26AscotDubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Classic (Class 3 Handicap)5/10Last Verse (IRE)922 Aug 26Lingfield (AW)Advance Online Digital Media Group Handicap Stakes
18 Jun 26AscotKing George V Stakes (Heritage Handicap)18/19Enceladus (IRE)130 Jul 26GoodwoodMaison Perrier Gordon Stakes (Group 3)
18 Jun 26AscotKing George V Stakes (Heritage Handicap)18/19Al Azd (IRE)224 Jul 26AscotSodexo Live! Handicap Stakes
18 Jun 26AscotKing George V Stakes (Heritage Handicap)18/19Galilean Quality (IRE)611 Jul 26AscotAscot Hospitality Handicap
18 Jun 26AscotKing George V Stakes (Heritage Handicap)18/19Into The Light (GB)1131 Jul 26GoodwoodWorld Pool Bet With The Tote Handicap Stakes
18 Jun 26AscotKing George V Stakes (Heritage Handicap)18/19Golden Knight (IRE)1210 Jul 26AscotLong Harbour Handicap
18 Jun 26AscotKing George V Stakes (Heritage Handicap)18/19Atomic City (IRE)1511 Oct 26Cork (IRE)Co-Op Superstores 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle
18 Jun 26AscotKing George V Stakes (Heritage Handicap)18/19Genchev (GB)1718 Jul 26Curragh (IRE)Hill Of Allen Stud Handicap
29 May 26ChepstowBill Lewtons 80th Birthday Novice Stakes2/8Alfaraz (GB)520 Jun 26Newmarket (July)JCB Fastrac EBF Novice Stakes
15 May 26NewburyCoolmore City Of Troy EBF Maiden Stakes (Div I)4/9Hatteen (IRE)29 Jul 26DoncasterBetfred St Leger Trial Novice Stakes
18 Apr 26NewburyToo Darn Hot Darley "Confined" EBF Maiden Stakes (No More Than 2 Runs)8/8Water To Wine (FR)127 May 26Kempton (AW)Unibet Novice Stakes
  • 3/129 Sep 26 · Carlisle

    Lpd Maiden Stakes

    All fields
    Date
    9 Sep 26
    Course
    Carlisle
    Race
    Lpd Maiden Stakes
    This horse
    3/12
    Winner next time
    Harper Violet (IRE)
    Their pos
    1
    Won on
    9 Oct 26
    Race won
    William Hill Finale Handicap Stakes
  • 2/527 Aug 26 · Ffos Las

    Bni Elli Maiden Stakes

    All fields
    Date
    27 Aug 26
    Course
    Ffos Las
    Race
    Bni Elli Maiden Stakes
    This horse
    2/5
    Winner next time
    Pacific Storm (FR)
    Their pos
    5
    Won on
    8 Oct 26
    Race won
    Your Elite Club Handicap Stakes
  • 5/108 Aug 26 · Ascot

    Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Classic (Class 3 Handicap)

    All fields
    Date
    8 Aug 26
    Course
    Ascot
    Race
    Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Classic (Class 3 Handicap)
    This horse
    5/10
    Winner next time
    King Of Berkshire (IRE)
    Their pos
    2
    Won on
    14 Sep 26
    Race won
    Bet £20 Get £40 In Free Bets At matchbook.com Handicap Stakes
  • 5/108 Aug 26 · Ascot

    Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Classic (Class 3 Handicap)

    All fields
    Date
    8 Aug 26
    Course
    Ascot
    Race
    Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Classic (Class 3 Handicap)
    This horse
    5/10
    Winner next time
    Hoseki (IRE)
    Their pos
    4
    Won on
    3 Sep 26
    Race won
    Reprocolor Premier EBF Fillies' Handicap Stakes
  • 5/108 Aug 26 · Ascot

    Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Classic (Class 3 Handicap)

    All fields
    Date
    8 Aug 26
    Course
    Ascot
    Race
    Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Classic (Class 3 Handicap)
    This horse
    5/10
    Winner next time
    Level Look (GB)
    Their pos
    6
    Won on
    7 Sep 26
    At
    Wolverhampton (AW)
    Race won
    Follow @AtTheRaces On Instagram Handicap Stakes
  • 5/108 Aug 26 · Ascot

    Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Classic (Class 3 Handicap)

    All fields
    Date
    8 Aug 26
    Course
    Ascot
    Race
    Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Classic (Class 3 Handicap)
    This horse
    5/10
    Winner next time
    Last Verse (IRE)
    Their pos
    9
    Won on
    22 Aug 26
    At
    Lingfield (AW)
    Race won
    Advance Online Digital Media Group Handicap Stakes
  • 18/1918 Jun 26 · Ascot

    King George V Stakes (Heritage Handicap)

    All fields
    Date
    18 Jun 26
    Course
    Ascot
    Race
    King George V Stakes (Heritage Handicap)
    This horse
    18/19
    Winner next time
    Enceladus (IRE)
    Their pos
    1
    Won on
    30 Jul 26
    Race won
    Maison Perrier Gordon Stakes (Group 3)
  • 18/1918 Jun 26 · Ascot

    King George V Stakes (Heritage Handicap)

    All fields
    Date
    18 Jun 26
    Course
    Ascot
    Race
    King George V Stakes (Heritage Handicap)
    This horse
    18/19
    Winner next time
    Al Azd (IRE)
    Their pos
    2
    Won on
    24 Jul 26
    Race won
    Sodexo Live! Handicap Stakes
  • 18/1918 Jun 26 · Ascot

    King George V Stakes (Heritage Handicap)

    All fields
    Date
    18 Jun 26
    Course
    Ascot
    Race
    King George V Stakes (Heritage Handicap)
    This horse
    18/19
    Winner next time
    Galilean Quality (IRE)
    Their pos
    6
    Won on
    11 Jul 26
    Race won
    Ascot Hospitality Handicap
  • 18/1918 Jun 26 · Ascot

    King George V Stakes (Heritage Handicap)

    All fields
    Date
    18 Jun 26
    Course
    Ascot
    Race
    King George V Stakes (Heritage Handicap)
    This horse
    18/19
    Winner next time
    Into The Light (GB)
    Their pos
    11
    Won on
    31 Jul 26
    Race won
    World Pool Bet With The Tote Handicap Stakes
  • 18/1918 Jun 26 · Ascot

    King George V Stakes (Heritage Handicap)

    All fields
    Date
    18 Jun 26
    Course
    Ascot
    Race
    King George V Stakes (Heritage Handicap)
    This horse
    18/19
    Winner next time
    Golden Knight (IRE)
    Their pos
    12
    Won on
    10 Jul 26
    Race won
    Long Harbour Handicap
  • 18/1918 Jun 26 · Ascot

    King George V Stakes (Heritage Handicap)

    All fields
    Date
    18 Jun 26
    Course
    Ascot
    Race
    King George V Stakes (Heritage Handicap)
    This horse
    18/19
    Winner next time
    Atomic City (IRE)
    Their pos
    15
    Won on
    11 Oct 26
    Race won
    Co-Op Superstores 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle
  • 18/1918 Jun 26 · Ascot

    King George V Stakes (Heritage Handicap)

    All fields
    Date
    18 Jun 26
    Course
    Ascot
    Race
    King George V Stakes (Heritage Handicap)
    This horse
    18/19
    Winner next time
    Genchev (GB)
    Their pos
    17
    Won on
    18 Jul 26
    At
    Curragh (IRE)
    Race won
    Hill Of Allen Stud Handicap
  • 2/829 May 26 · Chepstow

    Bill Lewtons 80th Birthday Novice Stakes

    All fields
    Date
    29 May 26
    Course
    Chepstow
    Race
    Bill Lewtons 80th Birthday Novice Stakes
    This horse
    2/8
    Winner next time
    Alfaraz (GB)
    Their pos
    5
    Won on
    20 Jun 26
    At
    Newmarket (July)
    Race won
    JCB Fastrac EBF Novice Stakes
  • 4/915 May 26 · Newbury

    Coolmore City Of Troy EBF Maiden Stakes (Div I)

    All fields
    Date
    15 May 26
    Course
    Newbury
    Race
    Coolmore City Of Troy EBF Maiden Stakes (Div I)
    This horse
    4/9
    Winner next time
    Hatteen (IRE)
    Their pos
    2
    Won on
    9 Jul 26
    Race won
    Betfred St Leger Trial Novice Stakes
  • 8/818 Apr 26 · Newbury

    Too Darn Hot Darley "Confined" EBF Maiden Stakes (No More Than 2 Runs)

    All fields
    Date
    18 Apr 26
    Course
    Newbury
    Race
    Too Darn Hot Darley "Confined" EBF Maiden Stakes (No More Than 2 Runs)
    This horse
    8/8
    Winner next time
    Water To Wine (FR)
    Their pos
    1
    Won on
    27 May 26
    At
    Kempton (AW)
    Race won
    Unibet Novice Stakes

Other runners from this horse's races (latest 20 races with a next-time-out winner, up to 40 rows) that won on their next start in Britain or Ireland. FF on the race record = next-time-out winners / runners that have run again (this horse excluded).

Trainer changes

TrainerFirst runLast runFirst run for yardOR first runOR last runBest ORRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
William Muir & Chris Grassick18 Apr 263 Oct 268/885848690310.0%44.4%£24,563€0
William Muir & Chris Grassick
First run
18 Apr 26
Last run
3 Oct 26
First run for yard
8/8
OR first run
85
OR last run
84
Best OR
86
Runs
9
Wins
0
2nd
3
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
44.4%
Prize GB (£)
£24,563
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Trained by one trainer throughout its British and Irish career.

Stats

Career summary by code (GB & IRE)

CodeRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)Best ORFirst runLast run
Flat90310.0%44.4%£24,563€08618 Apr 263 Oct 26
Flat
Code
Flat
Runs
9
Wins
0
2nd
3
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
44.4%
Prize GB (£)
£24,563
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Best OR
86
First run
18 Apr 26
Last run
3 Oct 26

Placed = 1st in 2-4 runners, 1st-2nd in 5-7, 1st-3rd in 8+.

By race type

Race typeRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Flat Turf90310.0%44.4%£24,563€0
Flat Turf
Race type
Flat Turf
Runs
9
Wins
0
2nd
3
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
44.4%
Prize GB (£)
£24,563
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By going

GoingRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Good to Firm50200.0%40.0%£19,048€0
Good40110.0%50.0%£5,515€0
Good to Firm
Going
Good to Firm
Runs
5
Wins
0
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
40.0%
Prize GB (£)
£19,048
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Good
Going
Good
Runs
4
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£5,515
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By distance

DistanceRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
9f to 11f40110.0%50.0%£5,515€0
12f to 13f50200.0%40.0%£19,048€0
9f to 11f
Distance
9f to 11f
Runs
4
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£5,515
Prize IRE (€)
€0
12f to 13f
Distance
12f to 13f
Runs
5
Wins
0
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
40.0%
Prize GB (£)
£19,048
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Flat bands: 5f-6f, 7f-1m, 9f-11f, 12f-13f, 14f+. NH bands: 2m-2m1f, 2m2f-2m5f, 2m6f-3m1f, 3m2f+.

By course

CourseRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Ascot30100.0%33.3%£16,006€0
Newbury20000.0%0.0%£951€0
Carlisle10010.0%100.0%£1,522€0
Chepstow10100.0%100.0%£3,042€0
Ffos Las10100.0%100.0%£3,042€0
Newmarket10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Ascot
Course
Ascot
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£16,006
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Newbury
Course
Newbury
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£951
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Carlisle
Course
Carlisle
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£1,522
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Chepstow
Course
Chepstow
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£3,042
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Ffos Las
Course
Ffos Las
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£3,042
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Newmarket
Course
Newmarket
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By class

ClassRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Class 240100.0%25.0%£11,408€0
Class 350210.0%60.0%£13,155€0
Class 2
Class
Class 2
Runs
4
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
25.0%
Prize GB (£)
£11,408
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Class 3
Class
Class 3
Runs
5
Wins
0
2nd
2
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
60.0%
Prize GB (£)
£13,155
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Pattern (Group/Grade/Listed) shown ahead of class. Irish races carry no class, so they are grouped as handicap or non-handicap.

By field size

RunnersRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
2 to 5 runners10100.0%100.0%£3,042€0
6 to 8 runners40200.0%50.0%£14,450€0
9 to 12 runners30010.0%33.3%£7,071€0
17+ runners10000.0%0.0%£0€0
2 to 5 runners
Runners
2 to 5 runners
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£3,042
Prize IRE (€)
€0
6 to 8 runners
Runners
6 to 8 runners
Runs
4
Wins
0
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£14,450
Prize IRE (€)
€0
9 to 12 runners
Runners
9 to 12 runners
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£7,071
Prize IRE (€)
€0
17+ runners
Runners
17+ runners
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By month

MonthRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
April10000.0%0.0%£0€0
May20100.0%50.0%£3,993€0
June10000.0%0.0%£0€0
July10100.0%100.0%£11,408€0
August20100.0%50.0%£7,640€0
September10010.0%100.0%£1,522€0
October10000.0%0.0%£0€0
April
Month
April
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
May
Month
May
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£3,993
Prize IRE (€)
€0
June
Month
June
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
July
Month
July
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£11,408
Prize IRE (€)
€0
August
Month
August
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£7,640
Prize IRE (€)
€0
September
Month
September
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£1,522
Prize IRE (€)
€0
October
Month
October
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By jockey

JockeyRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Lewis Edmunds50200.0%40.0%£7,035€0
Kieran O'Neill20100.0%50.0%£11,408€0
Daniel Tudhope10010.0%100.0%£1,522€0
Jamie Melham10000.0%0.0%£4,598€0
Lewis Edmunds
Runs
5
Wins
0
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
40.0%
Prize GB (£)
£7,035
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Kieran O'Neill
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£11,408
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Daniel Tudhope
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£1,522
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Jamie Melham
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£4,598
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By trainer

TrainerRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
William Muir & Chris Grassick90310.0%44.4%£24,563€0
William Muir & Chris Grassick
Runs
9
Wins
0
2nd
3
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
44.4%
Prize GB (£)
£24,563
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By headgear

HeadgearRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
No headgear90310.0%44.4%£24,563€0
No headgear
Headgear
No headgear
Runs
9
Wins
0
2nd
3
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
44.4%
Prize GB (£)
£24,563
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Headgear codes as declared: b blinkers, v visor, p cheekpieces, t tongue strap, h hood, e/s eyeshield.

By days since last run

Days since last runRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Debut / no previous run10000.0%0.0%£0€0
8 to 14 days20110.0%100.0%£4,564€0
15 to 30 days60200.0%33.3%£19,999€0
Debut / no previous run
Days since last run
Debut / no previous run
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
8 to 14 days
Days since last run
8 to 14 days
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£4,564
Prize IRE (€)
€0
15 to 30 days
Days since last run
15 to 30 days
Runs
6
Wins
0
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£19,999
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Counted from the previous run in Britain or Ireland; runs abroad are not seen.

Pedigree

Pedigree

Sire branchGhaiyyath (IRE)

Parent · 1

  1. SireGhaiyyath (IRE)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Sire's sireDubawi (IRE)
  2. Sire's damNightime (IRE)

Great-grandparents · 4

  1. Sire's sire's sireNot traced
  2. Sire's sire's damNot traced
  3. Sire's dam's sireNot traced
  4. Sire's dam's damNot traced
Dam branchSousmain (GB)

Parent · 1

  1. DamSousmain (GB)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Dam's sireShamardal (USA)
  2. Dam's damNot traced

Great-grandparents · 4

  1. Dam's sire's sireNot traced
  2. Dam's sire's damNot traced
  3. Dam's dam's sireNot traced
  4. Dam's dam's damNot traced
Ghaiyyath (IRE)
Sousmain (GB)
Dubawi (IRE)
Nightime (IRE)
Shamardal (USA)
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced

Breeding card

HorseBlue Hercules (IRE)
Sexcolt
Foaled2023
SireGhaiyyath (IRE)
DamSousmain (GB)
DamsireShamardal (USA)
Sire's sireDubawi (IRE)
Sire's damNightime (IRE)
Dam's produce1 winners from 2 runners
Notable siblingHerecomesthebear (IRE)

Female line

  1. Sousmain (GB) · 1 winners from 2 runners

Sire, dam and damsire

SireDamDamsireBreederFoaledColourSexSire's avg winning distanceDamsire's avg winning distance
Ghaiyyath (IRE)Sousmain (GB)Shamardal (USA)Mrs Louise Lyons17 Mar 23baycoltFlat 9.1f · NH 2m1fFlat 7.7f · NH 2m1f
Ghaiyyath (IRE)
Breeder
Mrs Louise Lyons
Foaled
17 Mar 23
Colour
bay
Sex
colt
Sire's avg winning distance
Flat 9.1f · NH 2m1f
Damsire's avg winning distance
Flat 7.7f · NH 2m1f

Progeny of Ghaiyyath (IRE) in this horse's best conditions

ConditionRunsWinsPlacedWin %Place %This horse runsThis horse wins
All Flat runs96714934515.4%35.7%90
At 12f to 13f145195013.1%34.5%50
On Good to firm or firmer going216407918.5%36.6%50
At 12f to 13f on Good to firm or firmer going3581422.9%40.0%40
All Flat runs
Condition
All Flat runs
Runs
967
Wins
149
Placed
345
Win %
15.4%
Place %
35.7%
This horse runs
9
This horse wins
0
At 12f to 13f
Condition
At 12f to 13f
Runs
145
Wins
19
Placed
50
Win %
13.1%
Place %
34.5%
This horse runs
5
This horse wins
0
On Good to firm or firmer going
Condition
On Good to firm or firmer going
Runs
216
Wins
40
Placed
79
Win %
18.5%
Place %
36.6%
This horse runs
5
This horse wins
0
At 12f to 13f on Good to firm or firmer going
Condition
At 12f to 13f on Good to firm or firmer going
Runs
35
Wins
8
Placed
14
Win %
22.9%
Place %
40.0%
This horse runs
4
This horse wins
0

Best distance band and going band are where this horse has most wins (then places, then runs) in its main code. Sire figures: all British and Irish runs by the sire's progeny since 1990.

Ghaiyyath (IRE) × Shamardal (USA) mares (the cross)

CodeRunnersWinnersWinners %Black-type winnersRunsWins2nd/3rdWin %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Flat7457.1%04391720.9%£149,048€0
Flat
Code
Flat
Runners
7
Winners
4
Winners %
57.1%
Black-type winners
0
Runs
43
Wins
9
2nd/3rd
17
Win %
20.9%
Prize GB (£)
£149,048
Prize IRE (€)
€0

All British and Irish runners by this sire out of mares by this damsire, since 1990 (includes this horse). Black type = Group/Grade 1-3 or Listed winner.

Best of the cross

HorseRunsWinsBlack-type winsPrize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
City Of Poets (IRE)1350£63,754€0
Bedouin Prince (IRE)520£35,236€0
Enchanted Queen (GB)410£10,947€0
Winter Flower (IRE)710£10,917€0
Medaali (IRE)100£306€0
Native Spirit (GB)400£3,325€0
Blue Hercules (IRE)900£24,563€0
City Of Poets (IRE)
Runs
13
Wins
5
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£63,754
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Bedouin Prince (IRE)
Runs
5
Wins
2
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£35,236
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Enchanted Queen (GB)
Runs
4
Wins
1
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£10,947
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Winter Flower (IRE)
Runs
7
Wins
1
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£10,917
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Medaali (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£306
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Native Spirit (GB)
Runs
4
Wins
0
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£3,325
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Blue Hercules (IRE)
Runs
9
Wins
0
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£24,563
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Top 12 by best win level, then wins.

Ratings

Official ratings

CodeCurrent ORHighest ORLowest ORRated runs
Flat8486836
Flat
Code
Flat
Current OR
84
Highest OR
86
Lowest OR
83
Rated runs
6

Current OR here is the mark carried on the latest run in each code; the page header uses a newer declared mark where one exists.

Official rating by run

DateCourseCodeORChangePos
3 Oct 26NewmarketFlat84-18/8
9 Sep 26CarlisleFlat85-13/12
27 Aug 26Ffos LasFlat8602/5
8 Aug 26AscotFlat8635/10
11 Jul 26AscotFlat83-22/8
18 Jun 26AscotFlat85-18/19
  • 8/83 Oct 26 · Newmarket
    All fields
    Date
    3 Oct 26
    Course
    Newmarket
    Code
    Flat
    OR
    84
    Change
    -1
    Pos
    8/8
  • 3/129 Sep 26 · Carlisle
    All fields
    Date
    9 Sep 26
    Course
    Carlisle
    Code
    Flat
    OR
    85
    Change
    -1
    Pos
    3/12
  • 2/527 Aug 26 · Ffos Las
    All fields
    Date
    27 Aug 26
    Course
    Ffos Las
    Code
    Flat
    OR
    86
    Change
    0
    Pos
    2/5
  • 5/108 Aug 26 · Ascot
    All fields
    Date
    8 Aug 26
    Course
    Ascot
    Code
    Flat
    OR
    86
    Change
    3
    Pos
    5/10
  • 2/811 Jul 26 · Ascot
    All fields
    Date
    11 Jul 26
    Course
    Ascot
    Code
    Flat
    OR
    83
    Change
    -2
    Pos
    2/8
  • 18/1918 Jun 26 · Ascot
    All fields
    Date
    18 Jun 26
    Course
    Ascot
    Code
    Flat
    OR
    85
    Change
    -
    Pos
    18/19

Current mark v winning marks

CodeCurrent OROR last runChangeHighest ORv highest
Flat8484086-2
Flat
Code
Flat
Current OR
84
OR last run
84
Change
0
Highest OR
86
v highest
-2

Differences are current OR minus the mark shown (positive = higher now). Current OR in the main code uses a newer declared or published mark where one exists.

Family

Dam summary

Sousmain (GB)

G1 winners
0
Produce
1 winners from 2 runners

Full siblings

No other foal by Ghaiyyath (IRE) out of Sousmain (GB) has raced in Britain or Ireland.

Half siblings

By Kodi Bear (IRE)

Female line

  1. 1Sousmain (GB)

Notable relatives

No black-type winners in this female family in GB or IRE since 1990.

In brief

How old is Blue Hercules?

Blue Hercules (IRE) is a 3-year-old bay colt, foaled on 17 March 2023.

Who are the sire and dam of Blue Hercules?

Blue Hercules (IRE) is by Ghaiyyath (IRE) out of Sousmain (GB), a daughter of Shamardal (USA), and was bred by Mrs Louise Lyons.

Who trains Blue Hercules?

Blue Hercules (IRE) is trained by William Muir & Chris Grassick and owned by Perspicacious Punters Racing Club, and has run for no other trainer in Britain or Ireland.

What is Blue Hercules' race record?

In Britain and Ireland, Blue Hercules (IRE) has run 9 times and is yet to win.

What is Blue Hercules' official rating?

Blue Hercules (IRE) is officially rated 84 on the Flat (career high 86).

When did Blue Hercules last run?

Blue Hercules (IRE) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 3 October 2026 at Newmarket in the Hkjc World Pool Handicap Stakes, finishing 8th of 8.

What is Blue Hercules' record at Ascot?

Blue Hercules (IRE) has run most often at Ascot, with no wins from 3 runs there.

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