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Horse profile

King Optimist

King Persian (IRE) × Misoptimist (GB) (Blakeney (GB))
Sex
gelding
Foaled
1989
Highest OR
91
Record (GB & IRE)
1 win from 21 runs (5%)
Prize money (GB & IRE)
£1,190 GB
Last run (GB & IRE)
8 Apr 1995, Beverley (9/9)
Last win (GB & IRE)
15 Sep 1992, Sedgefield
Recent form
54665910813117691936161179

Form

Race record

DateCoursePosSPBtnJockeyTrainerRaceClassTypeDistGoingWgtORHeadgearWinner / 2ndWinner prizeDaysFuture form
8 Apr 95Beverley9/933/1distM BirchA SmithValentines Selling Stakes Class GClass 6Flat Turf1m4fGood to Firm8-13--Kimberley Boy I (GB)£2,425291/8
10 Mar 95Market Rasen17/2020/1distS TurnerA SmithCranwell Selling Handicap Hurdle Class GClass 5Hurdle2m1½fGood to Soft11-1091-Tough Deal (IRE)£2,1609060/17
15 Sep 92Sedgefield1/1016/1won 1½S TurnerA SmithWinter Wheat Novices' HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m1½fFirm10-12--Split Second (GB)£875221/9
24 Aug 92Nottingham16/2220/127¾Jimmy QuinnA SmithAlverton Selling Handicap Class EClass 5Flat Turf1m2fGood7-1335bBo Knows Best (IRE)£3,015103/18
14 Aug 92Southwell (AW)6/1216/17¾Allan MackayA SmithSottrici Binda UK Handicap Class FClass 6Flat AW1m6fStandard7-837-Witches Coven (GB)£2,616230/10
22 Jul 92Doncaster3/710/110S WebsterA SmithDoncaster Exhibition Centre Sunday Racing Selling Stakes Class FClass 6Flat Turf1m4fGood8-9--Iron Baron (IRE)£2,385430/5
9 Jun 92Pontefract19/2216/119½S MaloneyA SmithGrove Selling Handicap Class FClass 6Flat Turf1mGood to Firm7-1141-Crown Reserve (GB)£2,579141/20
26 May 92Redcar9/1714/16¼S WebsterA SmithWilton Selling Handicap Class FClass 6Flat Turf1m2fFirm8-645-Gay Ming (GB)£2,442170/14
9 May 92Beverley6/1725/14¾S WebsterA SmithKiplingcote Selling Stakes Class FClass 6Flat Turf7½fFirm8-7--Katie's Dream (IRE)£2,598240/14
15 Apr 92Pontefract7/2025/124½S WoodA SmithOssett Selling Stakes Class FClass 6Flat Turf1mSoft8-0--Tynron Doon (GB)£1,8841771/16
21 Oct 91Nottingham11/1250/122½S WebsterA SmithWoodborough Maiden Stakes (Div I) Class FClass 6Flat Turf1m2fGood to Firm9-0-bCastillet (GB)£2,070241/11
27 Sep 91Redcar13/2150/111S WebsterA SmithScarborough Selling Stakes Class FClass 6Flat Turf6fGood to Firm8-11-bQueen's Tickle (GB)£2,85490/14
18 Sep 91Beverley8/1820/17½S WebsterA SmithHumber Estuary Nursery Selling Handicap Class FClass 6Flat Turf7½fFirm8-447bKentucky Rain (GB)£2,826191/12
30 Aug 91Thirsk10/1625/116¼S WebsterA SmithDavid Chapman Selling Stakes Class FClass 6Flat Turf7fFirm8-11--Kick On Majestic (IRE)£2,772550/13
6 Jul 91Beverley9/1825/17½S WebsterA SmithLair Gate Selling Stakes Class FClass 6Flat Turf7½fFirm8-11--Between Two Fires (GB)£2,590140/16
22 Jun 91Redcar5/1733/18¾S WebsterA SmithLiverton Selling Stakes Class FClass 6Flat Turf7fGood to Firm8-11-bConned Again (GB)£2,825150/16
7 Jun 91Southwell (AW)6/1512/111½R FoxA SmithBelgrave Selling Stakes Class FClass 6Flat AW6fStandard8-11--Rowan Grey (GB)£2,71772/13
31 May 91Nottingham6/1316/19S WebsterA SmithBagthorpe Selling Stakes Class FClass 6Flat Turf6fGood to Firm8-11--Ready To Draw (IRE)£2,858170/12
14 May 91Nottingham4/1233/112S WebsterA SmithEBF Netherfield Maiden Stakes Class FClass 6Flat Turf6fGood to Firm9-0--CombinationI (GB)£2,723323/11
12 Apr 91Beverley5/158/16½S WebsterA SmithScarborough Spa Selling Stakes Class FClass 6Flat Turf5fGood to Firm8-11--Peniscola Star (GB)£2,803210/12
22 Mar 91Doncaster5/1425/112S WebsterA SmithSouth Yorkshire Maiden Selling Stakes Class FClass 6Flat Turf5fSoft9-0--Certain Risk (GB)£2,243-2/12
  • 9/98 Apr 95 · Beverley33/1

    Valentines Selling Stakes Class G

    Class 61m4fGood to Firm

    All fields
    Date
    8 Apr 95
    Course
    Beverley
    Pos
    9/9
    SP
    33/1
    Btn
    dist
    Jockey
    M Birch
    Trainer
    A Smith
    Race
    Valentines Selling Stakes Class G
    Class
    Class 6
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    1m4f
    Going
    Good to Firm
    Wgt
    8-13
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    £2,425
    Days
    29
    Future form
    1/8
  • 17/2010 Mar 95 · Market Rasen20/1

    Cranwell Selling Handicap Hurdle Class G

    Class 52m1½fGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    10 Mar 95
    Pos
    17/20
    SP
    20/1
    Btn
    dist
    Jockey
    S Turner
    Trainer
    A Smith
    Race
    Cranwell Selling Handicap Hurdle Class G
    Class
    Class 5
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m1½f
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    11-10
    OR
    91
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Tough Deal (IRE)
    Winner prize
    £2,160
    Days
    906
    Future form
    0/17
  • 1/1015 Sep 92 · Sedgefield16/1

    Winter Wheat Novices' Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m1½fFirm

    All fields
    Date
    15 Sep 92
    Pos
    1/10
    SP
    16/1
    Btn
    won 1½
    Jockey
    S Turner
    Trainer
    A Smith
    Race
    Winter Wheat Novices' Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m1½f
    Going
    Firm
    Wgt
    10-12
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Split Second (GB)
    Winner prize
    £875
    Days
    22
    Future form
    1/9
  • 16/2224 Aug 92 · Nottingham20/1

    Alverton Selling Handicap Class E

    Class 51m2fGood

    All fields
    Date
    24 Aug 92
    Pos
    16/22
    SP
    20/1
    Btn
    27¾
    Trainer
    A Smith
    Race
    Alverton Selling Handicap Class E
    Class
    Class 5
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    1m2f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    7-13
    OR
    35
    Headgear
    b
    Winner prize
    £3,015
    Days
    10
    Future form
    3/18
  • 6/1214 Aug 92 · Southwell (AW)16/1

    Sottrici Binda UK Handicap Class F

    Class 61m6fStandard

    All fields
    Date
    14 Aug 92
    Course
    Southwell (AW)
    Pos
    6/12
    SP
    16/1
    Btn
    7¾
    Trainer
    A Smith
    Race
    Sottrici Binda UK Handicap Class F
    Class
    Class 6
    Type
    Flat AW
    Dist
    1m6f
    Going
    Standard
    Wgt
    7-8
    OR
    37
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Witches Coven (GB)
    Winner prize
    £2,616
    Days
    23
    Future form
    0/10
  • 3/722 Jul 92 · Doncaster10/1

    Doncaster Exhibition Centre Sunday Racing Selling Stakes Class F

    Class 61m4fGood

    All fields
    Date
    22 Jul 92
    Course
    Doncaster
    Pos
    3/7
    SP
    10/1
    Btn
    10
    Jockey
    S Webster
    Trainer
    A Smith
    Race
    Doncaster Exhibition Centre Sunday Racing Selling Stakes Class F
    Class
    Class 6
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    1m4f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    8-9
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Iron Baron (IRE)
    Winner prize
    £2,385
    Days
    43
    Future form
    0/5
  • 19/229 Jun 92 · Pontefract16/1

    Grove Selling Handicap Class F

    Class 61mGood to Firm

    All fields
    Date
    9 Jun 92
    Pos
    19/22
    SP
    16/1
    Btn
    19½
    Jockey
    S Maloney
    Trainer
    A Smith
    Race
    Grove Selling Handicap Class F
    Class
    Class 6
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    1m
    Going
    Good to Firm
    Wgt
    7-11
    OR
    41
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Crown Reserve (GB)
    Winner prize
    £2,579
    Days
    14
    Future form
    1/20
  • 9/1726 May 92 · Redcar14/1

    Wilton Selling Handicap Class F

    Class 61m2fFirm

    All fields
    Date
    26 May 92
    Course
    Redcar
    Pos
    9/17
    SP
    14/1
    Btn
    6¼
    Jockey
    S Webster
    Trainer
    A Smith
    Race
    Wilton Selling Handicap Class F
    Class
    Class 6
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    1m2f
    Going
    Firm
    Wgt
    8-6
    OR
    45
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Gay Ming (GB)
    Winner prize
    £2,442
    Days
    17
    Future form
    0/14
  • 6/179 May 92 · Beverley25/1

    Kiplingcote Selling Stakes Class F

    Class 67½fFirm

    All fields
    Date
    9 May 92
    Course
    Beverley
    Pos
    6/17
    SP
    25/1
    Btn
    4¾
    Jockey
    S Webster
    Trainer
    A Smith
    Race
    Kiplingcote Selling Stakes Class F
    Class
    Class 6
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    7½f
    Going
    Firm
    Wgt
    8-7
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    £2,598
    Days
    24
    Future form
    0/14
  • 7/2015 Apr 92 · Pontefract25/1

    Ossett Selling Stakes Class F

    Class 61mSoft

    All fields
    Date
    15 Apr 92
    Pos
    7/20
    SP
    25/1
    Btn
    24½
    Jockey
    S Wood
    Trainer
    A Smith
    Race
    Ossett Selling Stakes Class F
    Class
    Class 6
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    1m
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    8-0
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Tynron Doon (GB)
    Winner prize
    £1,884
    Days
    177
    Future form
    1/16
  • 11/1221 Oct 91 · Nottingham50/1

    Woodborough Maiden Stakes (Div I) Class F

    Class 61m2fGood to Firm

    All fields
    Date
    21 Oct 91
    Pos
    11/12
    SP
    50/1
    Btn
    22½
    Jockey
    S Webster
    Trainer
    A Smith
    Race
    Woodborough Maiden Stakes (Div I) Class F
    Class
    Class 6
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    1m2f
    Going
    Good to Firm
    Wgt
    9-0
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    b
    Winner / 2nd
    Castillet (GB)
    Winner prize
    £2,070
    Days
    24
    Future form
    1/11
  • 13/2127 Sep 91 · Redcar50/1

    Scarborough Selling Stakes Class F

    Class 66fGood to Firm

    All fields
    Date
    27 Sep 91
    Course
    Redcar
    Pos
    13/21
    SP
    50/1
    Btn
    11
    Jockey
    S Webster
    Trainer
    A Smith
    Race
    Scarborough Selling Stakes Class F
    Class
    Class 6
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    6f
    Going
    Good to Firm
    Wgt
    8-11
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    b
    Winner prize
    £2,854
    Days
    9
    Future form
    0/14
  • 8/1818 Sep 91 · Beverley20/1

    Humber Estuary Nursery Selling Handicap Class F

    Class 67½fFirm

    All fields
    Date
    18 Sep 91
    Course
    Beverley
    Pos
    8/18
    SP
    20/1
    Btn
    7½
    Jockey
    S Webster
    Trainer
    A Smith
    Race
    Humber Estuary Nursery Selling Handicap Class F
    Class
    Class 6
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    7½f
    Going
    Firm
    Wgt
    8-4
    OR
    47
    Headgear
    b
    Winner / 2nd
    Kentucky Rain (GB)
    Winner prize
    £2,826
    Days
    19
    Future form
    1/12
  • 10/1630 Aug 91 · Thirsk25/1

    David Chapman Selling Stakes Class F

    Class 67fFirm

    All fields
    Date
    30 Aug 91
    Course
    Thirsk
    Pos
    10/16
    SP
    25/1
    Btn
    16¼
    Jockey
    S Webster
    Trainer
    A Smith
    Race
    David Chapman Selling Stakes Class F
    Class
    Class 6
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    7f
    Going
    Firm
    Wgt
    8-11
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    £2,772
    Days
    55
    Future form
    0/13
  • 9/186 Jul 91 · Beverley25/1

    Lair Gate Selling Stakes Class F

    Class 67½fFirm

    All fields
    Date
    6 Jul 91
    Course
    Beverley
    Pos
    9/18
    SP
    25/1
    Btn
    7½
    Jockey
    S Webster
    Trainer
    A Smith
    Race
    Lair Gate Selling Stakes Class F
    Class
    Class 6
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    7½f
    Going
    Firm
    Wgt
    8-11
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    £2,590
    Days
    14
    Future form
    0/16
  • 5/1722 Jun 91 · Redcar33/1

    Liverton Selling Stakes Class F

    Class 67fGood to Firm

    All fields
    Date
    22 Jun 91
    Course
    Redcar
    Pos
    5/17
    SP
    33/1
    Btn
    8¾
    Jockey
    S Webster
    Trainer
    A Smith
    Race
    Liverton Selling Stakes Class F
    Class
    Class 6
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    7f
    Going
    Good to Firm
    Wgt
    8-11
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    b
    Winner / 2nd
    Conned Again (GB)
    Winner prize
    £2,825
    Days
    15
    Future form
    0/16
  • 6/157 Jun 91 · Southwell (AW)12/1

    Belgrave Selling Stakes Class F

    Class 66fStandard

    All fields
    Date
    7 Jun 91
    Course
    Southwell (AW)
    Pos
    6/15
    SP
    12/1
    Btn
    11½
    Jockey
    R Fox
    Trainer
    A Smith
    Race
    Belgrave Selling Stakes Class F
    Class
    Class 6
    Type
    Flat AW
    Dist
    6f
    Going
    Standard
    Wgt
    8-11
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Rowan Grey (GB)
    Winner prize
    £2,717
    Days
    7
    Future form
    2/13
  • 6/1331 May 91 · Nottingham16/1

    Bagthorpe Selling Stakes Class F

    Class 66fGood to Firm

    All fields
    Date
    31 May 91
    Pos
    6/13
    SP
    16/1
    Btn
    9
    Jockey
    S Webster
    Trainer
    A Smith
    Race
    Bagthorpe Selling Stakes Class F
    Class
    Class 6
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    6f
    Going
    Good to Firm
    Wgt
    8-11
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    £2,858
    Days
    17
    Future form
    0/12
  • 4/1214 May 91 · Nottingham33/1

    EBF Netherfield Maiden Stakes Class F

    Class 66fGood to Firm

    All fields
    Date
    14 May 91
    Pos
    4/12
    SP
    33/1
    Btn
    12
    Jockey
    S Webster
    Trainer
    A Smith
    Race
    EBF Netherfield Maiden Stakes Class F
    Class
    Class 6
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    6f
    Going
    Good to Firm
    Wgt
    9-0
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    CombinationI (GB)
    Winner prize
    £2,723
    Days
    32
    Future form
    3/11
  • 5/1512 Apr 91 · Beverley8/1

    Scarborough Spa Selling Stakes Class F

    Class 65fGood to Firm

    All fields
    Date
    12 Apr 91
    Course
    Beverley
    Pos
    5/15
    SP
    8/1
    Btn
    6½
    Jockey
    S Webster
    Trainer
    A Smith
    Race
    Scarborough Spa Selling Stakes Class F
    Class
    Class 6
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    5f
    Going
    Good to Firm
    Wgt
    8-11
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    £2,803
    Days
    21
    Future form
    0/12
  • 5/1422 Mar 91 · Doncaster25/1

    South Yorkshire Maiden Selling Stakes Class F

    Class 65fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    22 Mar 91
    Course
    Doncaster
    Pos
    5/14
    SP
    25/1
    Btn
    12
    Jockey
    S Webster
    Trainer
    A Smith
    Race
    South Yorkshire Maiden Selling Stakes Class F
    Class
    Class 6
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    5f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    9-0
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Certain Risk (GB)
    Winner prize
    £2,243
    Days
    -
    Future form
    2/12

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
8 Apr 95BeverleyValentines Selling Stakes Class G9/9Tropical Jungle (USA)229 Apr 95RiponAldborough Selling Stakes Class F
15 Sep 92SedgefieldWinter Wheat Novices' Hurdle1/10Valkyrie Reef (GB)530 Sep 92SedgefieldStonegrave Aggregates Novices' Selling Hurdle
24 Aug 92NottinghamAlverton Selling Handicap Class E16/22Bo Knows Best (IRE)128 Aug 92GoodwoodSt Roches Claiming Handicap Class F
24 Aug 92NottinghamAlverton Selling Handicap Class E16/22Broughton's Tango (IRE)710 Sep 92FolkestoneDeal Apprentices' Handicap Class F
24 Aug 92NottinghamAlverton Selling Handicap Class E16/22Nomadic Rose (GB)82 Sep 92FontwellFons Selling Hurdle
9 Jun 92PontefractGrove Selling Handicap Class F19/22Akura (IRE)1118 Jun 92RiponWindhill Selling Handicap Class F
15 Apr 92PontefractOssett Selling Stakes Class F7/20Ready To Draw (IRE)225 Apr 92RiponForgetMeNot Appeal Selling Stakes Class F
21 Oct 91NottinghamWoodborough Maiden Stakes (Div I) Class F11/12Jack Button (IRE)423 Mar 92FolkestoneKingsnorth Handicap Class F
18 Sep 91BeverleyHumber Estuary Nursery Selling Handicap Class F8/18Military Expert (GB)181 Oct 91Wolverhampton'go All Weather' Selling Stakes Class F
7 Jun 91Southwell (AW)Belgrave Selling Stakes Class F6/15Meltonby (GB)319 Jun 91RiponDishforth Selling Stakes Class F
7 Jun 91Southwell (AW)Belgrave Selling Stakes Class F6/15Ambitious Venture (IRE)418 Jun 91ThirskBBC Radio York Latest News Greatest Music Selling Stakes Class F
14 May 91NottinghamEBF Netherfield Maiden Stakes Class F4/12CombinationI (GB)110 Jun 91PontefractSimpson Coulson Youngsters Stakes Class D
14 May 91NottinghamEBF Netherfield Maiden Stakes Class F4/12Night Duty I (IRE)23 Jun 91LeicesterWolvey Maiden Stakes Class F
14 May 91NottinghamEBF Netherfield Maiden Stakes Class F4/12Gabes (GB)34 Jun 91YarmouthHopton Maiden Auction Stakes Class F
22 Mar 91DoncasterSouth Yorkshire Maiden Selling Stakes Class F5/14Certain Risk (GB)111 Apr 91RiponRoecliffe Stakes Class E
22 Mar 91DoncasterSouth Yorkshire Maiden Selling Stakes Class F5/14Peniscola Star (GB)412 Apr 91BeverleyScarborough Spa Selling Stakes Class F
  • 9/98 Apr 95 · Beverley

    Valentines Selling Stakes Class G

    All fields
    Date
    8 Apr 95
    Course
    Beverley
    Race
    Valentines Selling Stakes Class G
    This horse
    9/9
    Winner next time
    Tropical Jungle (USA)
    Their pos
    2
    Won on
    29 Apr 95
    Race won
    Aldborough Selling Stakes Class F
  • 1/1015 Sep 92 · Sedgefield

    Winter Wheat Novices' Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    15 Sep 92
    Race
    Winter Wheat Novices' Hurdle
    This horse
    1/10
    Winner next time
    Valkyrie Reef (GB)
    Their pos
    5
    Won on
    30 Sep 92
    Race won
    Stonegrave Aggregates Novices' Selling Hurdle
  • 16/2224 Aug 92 · Nottingham

    Alverton Selling Handicap Class E

    All fields
    Date
    24 Aug 92
    Race
    Alverton Selling Handicap Class E
    This horse
    16/22
    Winner next time
    Bo Knows Best (IRE)
    Their pos
    1
    Won on
    28 Aug 92
    Race won
    St Roches Claiming Handicap Class F
  • 16/2224 Aug 92 · Nottingham

    Alverton Selling Handicap Class E

    All fields
    Date
    24 Aug 92
    Race
    Alverton Selling Handicap Class E
    This horse
    16/22
    Winner next time
    Broughton's Tango (IRE)
    Their pos
    7
    Won on
    10 Sep 92
    At
    Folkestone
    Race won
    Deal Apprentices' Handicap Class F
  • 16/2224 Aug 92 · Nottingham

    Alverton Selling Handicap Class E

    All fields
    Date
    24 Aug 92
    Race
    Alverton Selling Handicap Class E
    This horse
    16/22
    Winner next time
    Nomadic Rose (GB)
    Their pos
    8
    Won on
    2 Sep 92
    Race won
    Fons Selling Hurdle
  • 19/229 Jun 92 · Pontefract

    Grove Selling Handicap Class F

    All fields
    Date
    9 Jun 92
    Race
    Grove Selling Handicap Class F
    This horse
    19/22
    Winner next time
    Akura (IRE)
    Their pos
    11
    Won on
    18 Jun 92
    Race won
    Windhill Selling Handicap Class F
  • 7/2015 Apr 92 · Pontefract

    Ossett Selling Stakes Class F

    All fields
    Date
    15 Apr 92
    Race
    Ossett Selling Stakes Class F
    This horse
    7/20
    Winner next time
    Ready To Draw (IRE)
    Their pos
    2
    Won on
    25 Apr 92
    Race won
    ForgetMeNot Appeal Selling Stakes Class F
  • 11/1221 Oct 91 · Nottingham

    Woodborough Maiden Stakes (Div I) Class F

    All fields
    Date
    21 Oct 91
    Race
    Woodborough Maiden Stakes (Div I) Class F
    This horse
    11/12
    Winner next time
    Jack Button (IRE)
    Their pos
    4
    Won on
    23 Mar 92
    At
    Folkestone
    Race won
    Kingsnorth Handicap Class F
  • 8/1818 Sep 91 · Beverley

    Humber Estuary Nursery Selling Handicap Class F

    All fields
    Date
    18 Sep 91
    Course
    Beverley
    Race
    Humber Estuary Nursery Selling Handicap Class F
    This horse
    8/18
    Winner next time
    Military Expert (GB)
    Their pos
    18
    Won on
    1 Oct 91
    Race won
    'go All Weather' Selling Stakes Class F
  • 6/157 Jun 91 · Southwell (AW)

    Belgrave Selling Stakes Class F

    All fields
    Date
    7 Jun 91
    Course
    Southwell (AW)
    Race
    Belgrave Selling Stakes Class F
    This horse
    6/15
    Winner next time
    Meltonby (GB)
    Their pos
    3
    Won on
    19 Jun 91
    Race won
    Dishforth Selling Stakes Class F
  • 6/157 Jun 91 · Southwell (AW)

    Belgrave Selling Stakes Class F

    All fields
    Date
    7 Jun 91
    Course
    Southwell (AW)
    Race
    Belgrave Selling Stakes Class F
    This horse
    6/15
    Winner next time
    Ambitious Venture (IRE)
    Their pos
    4
    Won on
    18 Jun 91
    Race won
    BBC Radio York Latest News Greatest Music Selling Stakes Class F
  • 4/1214 May 91 · Nottingham

    EBF Netherfield Maiden Stakes Class F

    All fields
    Date
    14 May 91
    Race
    EBF Netherfield Maiden Stakes Class F
    This horse
    4/12
    Winner next time
    CombinationI (GB)
    Their pos
    1
    Won on
    10 Jun 91
    Race won
    Simpson Coulson Youngsters Stakes Class D
  • 4/1214 May 91 · Nottingham

    EBF Netherfield Maiden Stakes Class F

    All fields
    Date
    14 May 91
    Race
    EBF Netherfield Maiden Stakes Class F
    This horse
    4/12
    Winner next time
    Night Duty I (IRE)
    Their pos
    2
    Won on
    3 Jun 91
    Race won
    Wolvey Maiden Stakes Class F
  • 4/1214 May 91 · Nottingham

    EBF Netherfield Maiden Stakes Class F

    All fields
    Date
    14 May 91
    Race
    EBF Netherfield Maiden Stakes Class F
    This horse
    4/12
    Winner next time
    Gabes (GB)
    Their pos
    3
    Won on
    4 Jun 91
    Race won
    Hopton Maiden Auction Stakes Class F
  • 5/1422 Mar 91 · Doncaster

    South Yorkshire Maiden Selling Stakes Class F

    All fields
    Date
    22 Mar 91
    Course
    Doncaster
    Race
    South Yorkshire Maiden Selling Stakes Class F
    This horse
    5/14
    Winner next time
    Certain Risk (GB)
    Their pos
    1
    Won on
    11 Apr 91
    Race won
    Roecliffe Stakes Class E
  • 5/1422 Mar 91 · Doncaster

    South Yorkshire Maiden Selling Stakes Class F

    All fields
    Date
    22 Mar 91
    Course
    Doncaster
    Race
    South Yorkshire Maiden Selling Stakes Class F
    This horse
    5/14
    Winner next time
    Peniscola Star (GB)
    Their pos
    4
    Won on
    12 Apr 91
    Race won
    Scarborough Spa Selling Stakes Class F

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 (€)
A Smith22 Mar 918 Apr 955/14479191211014.8%4.8%£1,190€0
A Smith
Trainer
A Smith
First run
22 Mar 91
Last run
8 Apr 95
First run for yard
5/14
OR first run
47
OR last run
91
Best OR
91
Runs
21
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
4.8%
Place %
4.8%
Prize GB (£)
£1,190
Prize IRE (€)
€0

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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
Flat190010.0%0.0%£315€04722 Mar 918 Apr 95
National Hunt210050.0%50.0%£875€09115 Sep 9210 Mar 95
All runs211014.8%4.8%£1,190€09122 Mar 918 Apr 95
Flat
Code
Flat
Runs
19
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£315
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Best OR
47
First run
22 Mar 91
Last run
8 Apr 95
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£875
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Best OR
91
First run
15 Sep 92
Last run
10 Mar 95
All runs
Code
All runs
Runs
21
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
4.8%
Place %
4.8%
Prize GB (£)
£1,190
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Best OR
91
First run
22 Mar 91
Last run
8 Apr 95

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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 Turf170010.0%0.0%£315€0
Flat AW20000.0%0.0%£0€0
Hurdle210050.0%50.0%£875€0
Flat Turf
Race type
Flat Turf
Runs
17
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£315
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Flat AW
Race type
Flat AW
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Hurdle
Race type
Hurdle
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£875
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By going

GoingRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Firm610016.7%16.7%£875€0
Good to Firm80000.0%0.0%£0€0
Good20010.0%0.0%£315€0
Good to Soft10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Soft20000.0%0.0%£0€0
Standard20000.0%0.0%£0€0
Firm
Going
Firm
Runs
6
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
16.7%
Place %
16.7%
Prize GB (£)
£875
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Good to Firm
Going
Good to Firm
Runs
8
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Good
Going
Good
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£315
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Good to Soft
Going
Good to Soft
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Soft
Going
Soft
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Standard
Going
Standard
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By distance

DistanceRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
5f to 6f60000.0%0.0%£0€0
7f to 1m70000.0%0.0%£0€0
9f to 11f30000.0%0.0%£0€0
12f to 13f20010.0%0.0%£315€0
14f and over10000.0%0.0%£0€0
2m2f to 2m5f210050.0%50.0%£875€0
5f to 6f
Distance
5f to 6f
Runs
6
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
7f to 1m
Distance
7f to 1m
Runs
7
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
9f to 11f
Distance
9f to 11f
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
12f to 13f
Distance
12f to 13f
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£315
Prize IRE (€)
€0
14f and over
Distance
14f and over
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
2m2f to 2m5f
Distance
2m2f to 2m5f
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£875
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 (€)
Beverley50000.0%0.0%£0€0
Nottingham40000.0%0.0%£0€0
Redcar30000.0%0.0%£0€0
Doncaster20010.0%0.0%£315€0
Pontefract20000.0%0.0%£0€0
Southwell (AW)20000.0%0.0%£0€0
Sedgefield1100100.0%100.0%£875€0
Market Rasen10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Thirsk10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Beverley
Course
Beverley
Runs
5
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Nottingham
Runs
4
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Redcar
Course
Redcar
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Doncaster
Course
Doncaster
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£315
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Pontefract
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Southwell (AW)
Course
Southwell (AW)
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Sedgefield
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£875
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Market Rasen
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Thirsk
Course
Thirsk
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 520000.0%0.0%£0€0
Class 6180010.0%0.0%£315€0
Non-handicap (unclassified)1100100.0%100.0%£875€0
Class 5
Class
Class 5
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Class 6
Class
Class 6
Runs
18
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£315
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Non-handicap (unclassified)
Class
Non-handicap (unclassified)
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£875
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 (€)
6 to 8 runners10010.0%0.0%£315€0
9 to 12 runners510020.0%20.0%£875€0
13 to 16 runners50000.0%0.0%£0€0
17+ runners100000.0%0.0%£0€0
6 to 8 runners
Runners
6 to 8 runners
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£315
Prize IRE (€)
€0
9 to 12 runners
Runners
9 to 12 runners
Runs
5
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
20.0%
Place %
20.0%
Prize GB (£)
£875
Prize IRE (€)
€0
13 to 16 runners
Runners
13 to 16 runners
Runs
5
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
17+ runners
Runners
17+ runners
Runs
10
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 (€)
March20000.0%0.0%£0€0
April30000.0%0.0%£0€0
May40000.0%0.0%£0€0
June30000.0%0.0%£0€0
July20010.0%0.0%£315€0
August30000.0%0.0%£0€0
September310033.3%33.3%£875€0
October10000.0%0.0%£0€0
March
Month
March
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
April
Month
April
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
May
Month
May
Runs
4
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
June
Month
June
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
July
Month
July
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£315
Prize IRE (€)
€0
August
Month
August
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
September
Month
September
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£875
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 (€)
S Webster130010.0%0.0%£315€0
S Turner210050.0%50.0%£875€0
Allan Mackay10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Jimmy Quinn10000.0%0.0%£0€0
M Birch10000.0%0.0%£0€0
R Fox10000.0%0.0%£0€0
S Maloney10000.0%0.0%£0€0
S Wood10000.0%0.0%£0€0
S Webster
Jockey
S Webster
Runs
13
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£315
Prize IRE (€)
€0
S Turner
Jockey
S Turner
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£875
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Allan Mackay
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Jimmy Quinn
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
M Birch
Jockey
M Birch
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
R Fox
Jockey
R Fox
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
S Maloney
Jockey
S Maloney
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
S Wood
Jockey
S Wood
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By trainer

TrainerRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
A Smith211014.8%4.8%£1,190€0
A Smith
Trainer
A Smith
Runs
21
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
4.8%
Place %
4.8%
Prize GB (£)
£1,190
Prize IRE (€)
€0

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By headgear

HeadgearRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
No headgear161016.3%6.3%£1,190€0
b50000.0%0.0%£0€0
No headgear
Headgear
No headgear
Runs
16
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
6.3%
Place %
6.3%
Prize GB (£)
£1,190
Prize IRE (€)
€0
b
Headgear
b
Runs
5
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
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
1 to 7 days10000.0%0.0%£0€0
8 to 14 days40000.0%0.0%£0€0
15 to 30 days1010010.0%10.0%£875€0
31 to 60 days30010.0%0.0%£315€0
121 to 365 days10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Over a year10000.0%0.0%£0€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
1 to 7 days
Days since last run
1 to 7 days
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
4
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
15 to 30 days
Days since last run
15 to 30 days
Runs
10
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
10.0%
Place %
10.0%
Prize GB (£)
£875
Prize IRE (€)
€0
31 to 60 days
Days since last run
31 to 60 days
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£315
Prize IRE (€)
€0
121 to 365 days
Days since last run
121 to 365 days
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Over a year
Days since last run
Over a year
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

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

By first-time headgear

HeadgearRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
First time in any headgear10000.0%0.0%£0€0
First time blinkers10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Headgear, all items worn before40000.0%0.0%£0€0
No headgear161016.3%6.3%£1,190€0
First time in any headgear
Headgear
First time in any headgear
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
First time blinkers
Headgear
First time blinkers
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Headgear, all items worn before
Headgear
Headgear, all items worn before
Runs
4
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
No headgear
Headgear
No headgear
Runs
16
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
6.3%
Place %
6.3%
Prize GB (£)
£1,190
Prize IRE (€)
€0

A run can count in more than one "first time" row (e.g. first-time blinkers and first headgear of any kind). First time is judged against earlier British and Irish runs only.

Pedigree

Pedigree

Sire branchKing Persian (IRE)

Parent · 1

  1. SireKing Persian (IRE)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Sire's sireNot traced
  2. Sire's damNot traced

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 branchMisoptimist (GB)

Parent · 1

  1. DamMisoptimist (GB)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Dam's sireBlakeney (GB)
  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
King Persian (IRE)
Misoptimist (GB)
Not traced
Not traced
Blakeney (GB)
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced

Breeding card

HorseKing Optimist (GB)
Sexgelding
Foaled1989
SireKing Persian (IRE)
DamMisoptimist (GB)
DamsireBlakeney (GB)
Dam's produce3 winners from 4 runners
Notable siblingFight Again (GB)

Female line

  1. Misoptimist (GB) · 3 winners from 4 runners

Sire, dam and damsire

SireDamDamsireSexSire's avg winning distanceDamsire's avg winning distance
King Persian (IRE)Misoptimist (GB)Blakeney (GB)geldingFlat 8.5f · NH 2m2½fFlat 10.5f · NH 2m3f
King Persian (IRE)
Sex
gelding
Sire's avg winning distance
Flat 8.5f · NH 2m2½f
Damsire's avg winning distance
Flat 10.5f · NH 2m3f

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

ConditionRunsWinsPlacedWin %Place %This horse runsThis horse wins
All Flat runs28710383.5%13.2%190
At 7f to 1m1135164.4%14.2%70
On Good to firm or firmer going1205164.2%13.3%130
At 7f to 1m on Good to firm or firmer going53171.9%13.2%60
All Flat runs
Condition
All Flat runs
Runs
287
Wins
10
Placed
38
Win %
3.5%
Place %
13.2%
This horse runs
19
This horse wins
0
At 7f to 1m
Condition
At 7f to 1m
Runs
113
Wins
5
Placed
16
Win %
4.4%
Place %
14.2%
This horse runs
7
This horse wins
0
On Good to firm or firmer going
Condition
On Good to firm or firmer going
Runs
120
Wins
5
Placed
16
Win %
4.2%
Place %
13.3%
This horse runs
13
This horse wins
0
At 7f to 1m on Good to firm or firmer going
Condition
At 7f to 1m on Good to firm or firmer going
Runs
53
Wins
1
Placed
7
Win %
1.9%
Place %
13.2%
This horse runs
6
This horse wins
0

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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.

King Persian (IRE) × Blakeney mares (the cross)

CodeRunnersWinnersWinners %Black-type winnersRunsWins2nd/3rdWin %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Flat100.0%019010.0%£315€0
National Hunt11100.0%021050.0%£875€0
All runs11100.0%021114.8%£1,190€0
Flat
Code
Flat
Runners
1
Winners
0
Winners %
0.0%
Black-type winners
0
Runs
19
Wins
0
2nd/3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£315
Prize IRE (€)
€0
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runners
1
Winners
1
Winners %
100.0%
Black-type winners
0
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd/3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£875
Prize IRE (€)
€0
All runs
Code
All runs
Runners
1
Winners
1
Winners %
100.0%
Black-type winners
0
Runs
21
Wins
1
2nd/3rd
1
Win %
4.8%
Prize GB (£)
£1,190
Prize IRE (€)
€0

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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 (€)
King Optimist (GB)2110£1,190€0
King Optimist (GB)
Runs
21
Wins
1
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£1,190
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Top 12 by best win level, then wins.

Ratings

Official ratings

CodeCurrent ORHighest ORLowest ORRated runs
Flat3547355
National Hunt9191911
Flat
Code
Flat
Current OR
35
Highest OR
47
Lowest OR
35
Rated runs
5
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Current OR
91
Highest OR
91
Lowest OR
91
Rated runs
1

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
10 Mar 95Market RasenNH91-17/20
24 Aug 92NottinghamFlat35-216/22
14 Aug 92Southwell (AW)Flat37-46/12
9 Jun 92PontefractFlat41-419/22
26 May 92RedcarFlat45-29/17
18 Sep 91BeverleyFlat47-8/18
  • 17/2010 Mar 95 · Market Rasen
    All fields
    Date
    10 Mar 95
    Code
    NH
    OR
    91
    Change
    -
    Pos
    17/20
  • 16/2224 Aug 92 · Nottingham
    All fields
    Date
    24 Aug 92
    Code
    Flat
    OR
    35
    Change
    -2
    Pos
    16/22
  • 6/1214 Aug 92 · Southwell (AW)
    All fields
    Date
    14 Aug 92
    Course
    Southwell (AW)
    Code
    Flat
    OR
    37
    Change
    -4
    Pos
    6/12
  • 19/229 Jun 92 · Pontefract
    All fields
    Date
    9 Jun 92
    Code
    Flat
    OR
    41
    Change
    -4
    Pos
    19/22
  • 9/1726 May 92 · Redcar
    All fields
    Date
    26 May 92
    Course
    Redcar
    Code
    Flat
    OR
    45
    Change
    -2
    Pos
    9/17
  • 8/1818 Sep 91 · Beverley
    All fields
    Date
    18 Sep 91
    Course
    Beverley
    Code
    Flat
    OR
    47
    Change
    -
    Pos
    8/18

Current mark v winning marks

CodeCurrent OROR last runChangeHighest ORv highest
Flat3535047-12
National Hunt91910910
Flat
Code
Flat
Current OR
35
OR last run
35
Change
0
Highest OR
47
v highest
-12
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Current OR
91
OR last run
91
Change
0
Highest OR
91
v highest
0

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

Misoptimist (GB)

G1 winners
0
Produce
3 winners from 4 runners

Full siblings

No other foal by King Persian (IRE) out of Misoptimist (GB) has raced in Britain or Ireland.

Half siblings

By Hard Fought (GB)

By Bold Owl (GB)

Female line

  1. 1Misoptimist (GB)

Notable relatives

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

In brief

When was King Optimist foaled?

King Optimist (GB) was foaled in 1989.

Who are the sire and dam of King Optimist?

King Optimist (GB) is by King Persian (IRE) out of Misoptimist (GB), a daughter of Blakeney (GB).

Who trained King Optimist?

King Optimist (GB) was trained by A Smith and owned by David Tate at the time of the last run in Britain or Ireland.

What is King Optimist's race record?

In Britain and Ireland, King Optimist (GB) won 1 of 21 races (5%): 0 of 19 on the Flat and 1 of 2 over jumps.

What is King Optimist's biggest win?

King Optimist (GB)'s only win in Britain or Ireland came in the Winter Wheat Novices' Hurdle at Sedgefield on 15 September 1992.

How much prize money has King Optimist won?

King Optimist (GB) earned £1,190 in Britain in prize money.

Has King Optimist ever been beaten?

King Optimist (GB) was beaten 20 times in 21 runs in Britain and Ireland, the first time on 22 March 1991 at Doncaster (5th of 14).

What was King Optimist's official rating?

King Optimist (GB) was last officially rated 91 over jumps (also the career high) and 35 on the Flat (career high 47).

Is King Optimist still racing?

King Optimist (GB) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 8 April 1995 at Beverley in the Valentines Selling Stakes Class G, finishing 9th of 9, and has not run there since.

What is King Optimist's record at Beverley?

King Optimist (GB) ran most often at Beverley, with no wins from 5 runs there.

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