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Royal Player (GB) silks

Horse profile

Royal Player

King's Theatre (IRE) × Kaydee Queen (IRE) (Bob's Return (IRE))
Sex
gelding
Foaled
2009
Highest OR
147
Record (GB & IRE)
4 wins from 10 runs (40%)
Prize money (GB & IRE)
£35,112 GB
Last official rating
147 (Jumps)
Last run (GB & IRE)
31 Oct 2015, Ascot (PU/15)
Last win (GB & IRE)
5 Jan 2015, Musselburgh
Recent form
1144511PUPUPU

Form

Race record

DateCoursePosSPBtnJockeyTrainerRaceClassTypeDistGoingWgtORWinner / 2ndWinner prizeDaysFuture form
31 Oct 15AscotPU/1525/1-Tom O'BrienPhilip HobbsSodexo Gold Cup Handicap ChaseGrade 3Chase3mGood11-0147Pendra (IRE)£56,9501960/14
18 Apr 15AyrPU/2922/1-Richard JohnsonPhilip HobbsCoral Scottish Grand National Handicap ChaseGrade 3Chase4mGood10-11147Wayward Prince (GB)£119,595841/26
24 Jan 15DoncasterPU/1411/2-Richard JohnsonPhilip HobbsSkybet Chase (formerly The Great Yorkshire Chase)ListedChase3mGood to Soft11-5147If In Doubt (IRE)£42,713192/12
5 Jan 15Musselburgh1/610/11Fwon 3¾Richard JohnsonPhilip HobbsWilliam Hill Kilmany Cup (Handicap Chase)Class 3Chase3mGood to Soft11-12137Island Heights (IRE)£7,798190/5
17 Dec 14Ludlow1/1011/2won 1¾Richard JohnsonPhilip HobbsTanners Wines Handicap ChaseClass 3Chase3mGood to Soft11-1128Gorsky Island (GB)£17,870661/9
12 Oct 14Ffos Las5/62/1FdistRichard JohnsonPhilip HobbsWeatherbys Stallion Book Novices' Limited Handicap ChaseClass 3Chase3mSoft11-2129Doing Fine (IRE)£6,4981802/5
15 Apr 14Exeter4/177/112¼Ciaran GethingsPhilip HobbsCity of Exeter Challenge Cup Handicap HurdleClass 3Hurdle2m7fGood11-5130Billy Dutton (GB)£5,523522/13
22 Feb 14Kempton4/89/4F24¼Richard JohnsonPhilip HobbsJockey Club Handicap HurdleClass 3Hurdle2m5fSoft11-12130Full Shift (FR)£5,848142/7
8 Feb 14Warwick1/511/4won 10Tom O'BrienPhilip HobbsFollow Us On Twitter @starsports_bet Novices' HurdleClass 3Hurdle2m5fSoft11-11-Algernon Pazham (IRE)£6,498252/4
14 Jan 14Exeter1/155/1won 3Richard JohnsonPhilip Hobbs32Red.com Maiden HurdleClass 5Hurdle2m5½fSoft11-0-Tinker Time (IRE)£2,112-0/10
  • PU/1531 Oct 15 · Ascot25/1

    Sodexo Gold Cup Handicap Chase

    Grade 33mGood

    All fields
    Date
    31 Oct 15
    Course
    Ascot
    Pos
    PU/15
    SP
    25/1
    Btn
    -
    Race
    Sodexo Gold Cup Handicap Chase
    Class
    Grade 3
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    3m
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-0
    OR
    147
    Winner / 2nd
    Pendra (IRE)
    Winner prize
    £56,950
    Days
    196
    Future form
    0/14
  • PU/2918 Apr 15 · Ayr22/1

    Coral Scottish Grand National Handicap Chase

    Grade 34mGood

    All fields
    Date
    18 Apr 15
    Course
    Ayr
    Pos
    PU/29
    SP
    22/1
    Btn
    -
    Race
    Coral Scottish Grand National Handicap Chase
    Class
    Grade 3
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    4m
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    10-11
    OR
    147
    Winner prize
    £119,595
    Days
    84
    Future form
    1/26
  • PU/1424 Jan 15 · Doncaster11/2

    Skybet Chase (formerly The Great Yorkshire Chase)

    Listed3mGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    24 Jan 15
    Course
    Doncaster
    Pos
    PU/14
    SP
    11/2
    Btn
    -
    Race
    Skybet Chase (formerly The Great Yorkshire Chase)
    Class
    Listed
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    3m
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    11-5
    OR
    147
    Winner / 2nd
    If In Doubt (IRE)
    Winner prize
    £42,713
    Days
    19
    Future form
    2/12
  • 1/65 Jan 15 · Musselburgh10/11F

    William Hill Kilmany Cup (Handicap Chase)

    Class 33mGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    5 Jan 15
    Pos
    1/6
    SP
    10/11F
    Btn
    won 3¾
    Race
    William Hill Kilmany Cup (Handicap Chase)
    Class
    Class 3
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    3m
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    11-12
    OR
    137
    Winner prize
    £7,798
    Days
    19
    Future form
    0/5
  • 1/1017 Dec 14 · Ludlow11/2

    Tanners Wines Handicap Chase

    Class 33mGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    17 Dec 14
    Course
    Ludlow
    Pos
    1/10
    SP
    11/2
    Btn
    won 1¾
    Race
    Tanners Wines Handicap Chase
    Class
    Class 3
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    3m
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    11-1
    OR
    128
    Winner / 2nd
    Gorsky Island (GB)
    Winner prize
    £17,870
    Days
    66
    Future form
    1/9
  • 5/612 Oct 14 · Ffos Las2/1F

    Weatherbys Stallion Book Novices' Limited Handicap Chase

    Class 33mSoft

    All fields
    Date
    12 Oct 14
    Course
    Ffos Las
    Pos
    5/6
    SP
    2/1F
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    Weatherbys Stallion Book Novices' Limited Handicap Chase
    Class
    Class 3
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    3m
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-2
    OR
    129
    Winner / 2nd
    Doing Fine (IRE)
    Winner prize
    £6,498
    Days
    180
    Future form
    2/5
  • 4/1715 Apr 14 · Exeter7/1

    City of Exeter Challenge Cup Handicap Hurdle

    Class 32m7fGood

    All fields
    Date
    15 Apr 14
    Course
    Exeter
    Pos
    4/17
    SP
    7/1
    Btn
    12¼
    Race
    City of Exeter Challenge Cup Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Class 3
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m7f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-5
    OR
    130
    Winner / 2nd
    Billy Dutton (GB)
    Winner prize
    £5,523
    Days
    52
    Future form
    2/13
  • 4/822 Feb 14 · Kempton9/4F

    Jockey Club Handicap Hurdle

    Class 32m5fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    22 Feb 14
    Course
    Kempton
    Pos
    4/8
    SP
    9/4F
    Btn
    24¼
    Race
    Jockey Club Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Class 3
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m5f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-12
    OR
    130
    Winner / 2nd
    Full Shift (FR)
    Winner prize
    £5,848
    Days
    14
    Future form
    2/7
  • 1/58 Feb 14 · Warwick11/4

    Follow Us On Twitter @starsports_bet Novices' Hurdle

    Class 32m5fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    8 Feb 14
    Course
    Warwick
    Pos
    1/5
    SP
    11/4
    Btn
    won 10
    Race
    Follow Us On Twitter @starsports_bet Novices' Hurdle
    Class
    Class 3
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m5f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-11
    OR
    -
    Winner prize
    £6,498
    Days
    25
    Future form
    2/4
  • 1/1514 Jan 14 · Exeter5/1

    32Red.com Maiden Hurdle

    Class 52m5½fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    14 Jan 14
    Course
    Exeter
    Pos
    1/15
    SP
    5/1
    Btn
    won 3
    Race
    32Red.com Maiden Hurdle
    Class
    Class 5
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m5½f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-0
    OR
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Tinker Time (IRE)
    Winner prize
    £2,112
    Days
    -
    Future form
    0/10

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
18 Apr 15AyrCoral Scottish Grand National Handicap ChasePU/29Vintage Star (IRE)-1 Nov 15CarlisleCumberland Handicap Chase (Sponsored by ApolloBet)
24 Jan 15DoncasterSkybet Chase (formerly The Great Yorkshire Chase)PU/14Yes Tom (IRE)-10 Feb 15AyrBest Prices For 4 Seasons BetVictor Handicap Chase
24 Jan 15DoncasterSkybet Chase (formerly The Great Yorkshire Chase)PU/14Mr Moonshine (IRE)-20 Feb 16HaydockPertemps Network Handicap Hurdle
17 Dec 14LudlowTanners Wines Handicap Chase1/10Five Star Wilsham (IRE)415 Jan 15WincantonHigos Insurance Services Platinum Handicap Chase
12 Oct 14Ffos LasWeatherbys Stallion Book Novices' Limited Handicap Chase5/6Carole's Destrier (GB)24 Nov 14ExeterBathwick Tyres Novices' Chase
12 Oct 14Ffos LasWeatherbys Stallion Book Novices' Limited Handicap Chase5/6Lamps (GB)610 Nov 14Southwell£20 Golf & Racing At Southwell Claiming Hurdle
15 Apr 14ExeterCity of Exeter Challenge Cup Handicap Hurdle4/17Rydon Pynes (GB)325 Apr 14ChepstowDunraven Windows Handicap Hurdle
15 Apr 14ExeterCity of Exeter Challenge Cup Handicap Hurdle4/17Barton Stacey (IRE)-18 May 14Stratfordstratfordcaravans.co.uk Novices' Handicap Chase
22 Feb 14KemptonJockey Club Handicap Hurdle4/8Minella On Line (IRE)38 Mar 14ChepstowCheltenham 2014 NRNB At BetVictor.com Handicap Hurdle
22 Feb 14KemptonJockey Club Handicap Hurdle4/8Hidden Justice (IRE)719 Mar 14Haydock32Red Burning Desire Slot Handicap Hurdle
8 Feb 14WarwickFollow Us On Twitter @starsports_bet Novices' Hurdle1/5Algernon Pazham (IRE)29 Mar 14Warwick32Red Casino Novices' Hurdle
8 Feb 14WarwickFollow Us On Twitter @starsports_bet Novices' Hurdle1/5Vivaldi Collonges (FR)311 Apr 14AyrNewton Arms Bistro Handicap Hurdle
  • PU/2918 Apr 15 · Ayr

    Coral Scottish Grand National Handicap Chase

    All fields
    Date
    18 Apr 15
    Course
    Ayr
    Race
    Coral Scottish Grand National Handicap Chase
    This horse
    PU/29
    Winner next time
    Vintage Star (IRE)
    Their pos
    -
    Won on
    1 Nov 15
    Race won
    Cumberland Handicap Chase (Sponsored by ApolloBet)
  • PU/1424 Jan 15 · Doncaster

    Skybet Chase (formerly The Great Yorkshire Chase)

    All fields
    Date
    24 Jan 15
    Course
    Doncaster
    Race
    Skybet Chase (formerly The Great Yorkshire Chase)
    This horse
    PU/14
    Winner next time
    Yes Tom (IRE)
    Their pos
    -
    Won on
    10 Feb 15
    At
    Ayr
    Race won
    Best Prices For 4 Seasons BetVictor Handicap Chase
  • PU/1424 Jan 15 · Doncaster

    Skybet Chase (formerly The Great Yorkshire Chase)

    All fields
    Date
    24 Jan 15
    Course
    Doncaster
    Race
    Skybet Chase (formerly The Great Yorkshire Chase)
    This horse
    PU/14
    Winner next time
    Mr Moonshine (IRE)
    Their pos
    -
    Won on
    20 Feb 16
    Race won
    Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle
  • 1/1017 Dec 14 · Ludlow

    Tanners Wines Handicap Chase

    All fields
    Date
    17 Dec 14
    Course
    Ludlow
    Race
    Tanners Wines Handicap Chase
    This horse
    1/10
    Winner next time
    Five Star Wilsham (IRE)
    Their pos
    4
    Won on
    15 Jan 15
    Race won
    Higos Insurance Services Platinum Handicap Chase
  • 5/612 Oct 14 · Ffos Las

    Weatherbys Stallion Book Novices' Limited Handicap Chase

    All fields
    Date
    12 Oct 14
    Course
    Ffos Las
    Race
    Weatherbys Stallion Book Novices' Limited Handicap Chase
    This horse
    5/6
    Winner next time
    Carole's Destrier (GB)
    Their pos
    2
    Won on
    4 Nov 14
    Race won
    Bathwick Tyres Novices' Chase
  • 5/612 Oct 14 · Ffos Las

    Weatherbys Stallion Book Novices' Limited Handicap Chase

    All fields
    Date
    12 Oct 14
    Course
    Ffos Las
    Race
    Weatherbys Stallion Book Novices' Limited Handicap Chase
    This horse
    5/6
    Winner next time
    Lamps (GB)
    Their pos
    6
    Won on
    10 Nov 14
    Race won
    £20 Golf & Racing At Southwell Claiming Hurdle
  • 4/1715 Apr 14 · Exeter

    City of Exeter Challenge Cup Handicap Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    15 Apr 14
    Course
    Exeter
    Race
    City of Exeter Challenge Cup Handicap Hurdle
    This horse
    4/17
    Winner next time
    Rydon Pynes (GB)
    Their pos
    3
    Won on
    25 Apr 14
    Race won
    Dunraven Windows Handicap Hurdle
  • 4/1715 Apr 14 · Exeter

    City of Exeter Challenge Cup Handicap Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    15 Apr 14
    Course
    Exeter
    Race
    City of Exeter Challenge Cup Handicap Hurdle
    This horse
    4/17
    Winner next time
    Barton Stacey (IRE)
    Their pos
    -
    Won on
    18 May 14
    Race won
    stratfordcaravans.co.uk Novices' Handicap Chase
  • 4/822 Feb 14 · Kempton

    Jockey Club Handicap Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    22 Feb 14
    Course
    Kempton
    Race
    Jockey Club Handicap Hurdle
    This horse
    4/8
    Winner next time
    Minella On Line (IRE)
    Their pos
    3
    Won on
    8 Mar 14
    Race won
    Cheltenham 2014 NRNB At BetVictor.com Handicap Hurdle
  • 4/822 Feb 14 · Kempton

    Jockey Club Handicap Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    22 Feb 14
    Course
    Kempton
    Race
    Jockey Club Handicap Hurdle
    This horse
    4/8
    Winner next time
    Hidden Justice (IRE)
    Their pos
    7
    Won on
    19 Mar 14
    Race won
    32Red Burning Desire Slot Handicap Hurdle
  • 1/58 Feb 14 · Warwick

    Follow Us On Twitter @starsports_bet Novices' Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    8 Feb 14
    Course
    Warwick
    Race
    Follow Us On Twitter @starsports_bet Novices' Hurdle
    This horse
    1/5
    Winner next time
    Algernon Pazham (IRE)
    Their pos
    2
    Won on
    9 Mar 14
    Race won
    32Red Casino Novices' Hurdle
  • 1/58 Feb 14 · Warwick

    Follow Us On Twitter @starsports_bet Novices' Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    8 Feb 14
    Course
    Warwick
    Race
    Follow Us On Twitter @starsports_bet Novices' Hurdle
    This horse
    1/5
    Winner next time
    Vivaldi Collonges (FR)
    Their pos
    3
    Won on
    11 Apr 14
    At
    Ayr
    Race won
    Newton Arms Bistro Handicap Hurdle

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 (€)
Philip Hobbs14 Jan 1431 Oct 151/151301471471040040.0%40.0%£35,112€0
Philip Hobbs
First run
14 Jan 14
Last run
31 Oct 15
First run for yard
1/15
OR first run
130
OR last run
147
Best OR
147
Runs
10
Wins
4
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
40.0%
Place %
40.0%
Prize GB (£)
£35,112
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
National Hunt1040040.0%40.0%£35,112€014714 Jan 1431 Oct 15
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runs
10
Wins
4
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
40.0%
Place %
40.0%
Prize GB (£)
£35,112
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Best OR
147
First run
14 Jan 14
Last run
31 Oct 15

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 (€)
Hurdle420050.0%50.0%£9,445€0
Chase620033.3%33.3%£25,667€0
Hurdle
Race type
Hurdle
Runs
4
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£9,445
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Chase
Race type
Chase
Runs
6
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£25,667
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By going

GoingRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Good30000.0%0.0%£405€0
Good to Soft320066.7%66.7%£25,667€0
Soft420050.0%50.0%£9,039€0
Good
Going
Good
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£405
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Good to Soft
Going
Good to Soft
Runs
3
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
66.7%
Place %
66.7%
Prize GB (£)
£25,667
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Soft
Going
Soft
Runs
4
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£9,039
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By distance

DistanceRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
2m2f to 2m5f210050.0%50.0%£6,927€0
2m6f to 3m1f730042.9%42.9%£28,184€0
3m2f and over10000.0%0.0%£0€0
2m2f to 2m5f
Distance
2m2f to 2m5f
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£6,927
Prize IRE (€)
€0
2m6f to 3m1f
Distance
2m6f to 3m1f
Runs
7
Wins
3
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
42.9%
Place %
42.9%
Prize GB (£)
£28,184
Prize IRE (€)
€0
3m2f and over
Distance
3m2f and over
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
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 (€)
Exeter210050.0%50.0%£2,517€0
Ludlow1100100.0%100.0%£17,870€0
Musselburgh1100100.0%100.0%£7,798€0
Warwick1100100.0%100.0%£6,498€0
Ascot10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Ayr10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Doncaster10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Ffos Las10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Kempton10000.0%0.0%£429€0
Exeter
Course
Exeter
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,517
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Ludlow
Course
Ludlow
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£17,870
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Musselburgh
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£7,798
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Warwick
Course
Warwick
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£6,498
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Ascot
Course
Ascot
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Ayr
Course
Ayr
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Doncaster
Course
Doncaster
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Ffos Las
Course
Ffos Las
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Kempton
Course
Kempton
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£429
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By class

ClassRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Grade 320000.0%0.0%£0€0
Listed10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Class 3630050.0%50.0%£33,000€0
Class 51100100.0%100.0%£2,112€0
Grade 3
Class
Grade 3
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Listed
Class
Listed
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Class 3
Class
Class 3
Runs
6
Wins
3
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£33,000
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Class 5
Class
Class 5
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,112
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 runners310033.3%33.3%£8,227€0
2 to 5 runners1100100.0%100.0%£6,498€0
9 to 12 runners1100100.0%100.0%£17,870€0
13 to 16 runners310033.3%33.3%£2,112€0
17+ runners20000.0%0.0%£405€0
6 to 8 runners
Runners
6 to 8 runners
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£8,227
Prize IRE (€)
€0
2 to 5 runners
Runners
2 to 5 runners
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£6,498
Prize IRE (€)
€0
9 to 12 runners
Runners
9 to 12 runners
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£17,870
Prize IRE (€)
€0
13 to 16 runners
Runners
13 to 16 runners
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£2,112
Prize IRE (€)
€0
17+ runners
Runners
17+ runners
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£405
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By month

MonthRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
January320066.7%66.7%£9,909€0
February210050.0%50.0%£6,927€0
April20000.0%0.0%£405€0
October20000.0%0.0%£0€0
December1100100.0%100.0%£17,870€0
January
Month
January
Runs
3
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
66.7%
Place %
66.7%
Prize GB (£)
£9,909
Prize IRE (€)
€0
February
Month
February
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£6,927
Prize IRE (€)
€0
April
Month
April
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£405
Prize IRE (€)
€0
October
Month
October
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
December
Month
December
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£17,870
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By jockey

JockeyRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Richard Johnson730042.9%42.9%£28,208€0
Tom O'Brien210050.0%50.0%£6,498€0
Ciaran Gethings10000.0%0.0%£405€0
Richard Johnson
Runs
7
Wins
3
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
42.9%
Place %
42.9%
Prize GB (£)
£28,208
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Tom O'Brien
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£6,498
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Ciaran Gethings
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£405
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By trainer

TrainerRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Philip Hobbs1040040.0%40.0%£35,112€0
Philip Hobbs
Runs
10
Wins
4
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
40.0%
Place %
40.0%
Prize GB (£)
£35,112
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By headgear

HeadgearRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
No headgear1040040.0%40.0%£35,112€0
No headgear
Headgear
No headgear
Runs
10
Wins
4
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
40.0%
Place %
40.0%
Prize GB (£)
£35,112
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 run1100100.0%100.0%£2,112€0
8 to 14 days10000.0%0.0%£429€0
15 to 30 days320066.7%66.7%£14,296€0
31 to 60 days10000.0%0.0%£405€0
61 to 120 days210050.0%50.0%£17,870€0
121 to 365 days20000.0%0.0%£0€0
Debut / no previous run
Days since last run
Debut / no previous run
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,112
Prize IRE (€)
€0
8 to 14 days
Days since last run
8 to 14 days
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£429
Prize IRE (€)
€0
15 to 30 days
Days since last run
15 to 30 days
Runs
3
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
66.7%
Place %
66.7%
Prize GB (£)
£14,296
Prize IRE (€)
€0
31 to 60 days
Days since last run
31 to 60 days
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£405
Prize IRE (€)
€0
61 to 120 days
Days since last run
61 to 120 days
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£17,870
Prize IRE (€)
€0
121 to 365 days
Days since last run
121 to 365 days
Runs
2
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.

Pedigree

Pedigree

Sire branchKing's Theatre (IRE)

Parent · 1

  1. SireKing's Theatre (IRE)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Sire's sireSadler's Wells (USA)
  2. Sire's damRegal Beauty II (USA)

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 branchKaydee Queen (IRE)

Parent · 1

  1. DamKaydee Queen (IRE)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Dam's sireBob's Return (IRE)
  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's Theatre (IRE)
Kaydee Queen (IRE)
Sadler's Wells (USA)
Regal Beauty II (USA)
Bob's Return (IRE)
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced

Breeding card

HorseRoyal Player (GB)
Sexgelding
Foaled2009
SireKing's Theatre (IRE)
DamKaydee Queen (IRE)
DamsireBob's Return (IRE)
Sire's sireSadler's Wells (USA)
Sire's damRegal Beauty II (USA)
Dam's produce3 winners from 6 runners
Notable siblingTara Queen (GB)

Female line

  1. Kaydee Queen (IRE) · 3 winners from 6 runners

Sire, dam and damsire

SireDamDamsireSexSire's avg winning distanceDamsire's avg winning distance
King's Theatre (IRE)Kaydee Queen (IRE)Bob's Return (IRE)geldingFlat 11.2f · NH 2m3½fFlat 9.8f · NH 2m3½f
King's Theatre (IRE)
Sex
gelding
Sire's avg winning distance
Flat 11.2f · NH 2m3½f
Damsire's avg winning distance
Flat 9.8f · NH 2m3½f

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

ConditionRunsWinsPlacedWin %Place %This horse runsThis horse wins
All National Hunt runs12,5791,8444,18014.7%33.2%104
At 2m6f to 3m1f3,03741197213.5%32.0%73
On Soft going2,97942199514.1%33.4%42
At 2m6f to 3m1f on Soft going6868322212.1%32.4%21
All National Hunt runs
Condition
All National Hunt runs
Runs
12,579
Wins
1,844
Placed
4,180
Win %
14.7%
Place %
33.2%
This horse runs
10
This horse wins
4
At 2m6f to 3m1f
Condition
At 2m6f to 3m1f
Runs
3,037
Wins
411
Placed
972
Win %
13.5%
Place %
32.0%
This horse runs
7
This horse wins
3
On Soft going
Condition
On Soft going
Runs
2,979
Wins
421
Placed
995
Win %
14.1%
Place %
33.4%
This horse runs
4
This horse wins
2
At 2m6f to 3m1f on Soft going
Condition
At 2m6f to 3m1f on Soft going
Runs
686
Wins
83
Placed
222
Win %
12.1%
Place %
32.4%
This horse runs
2
This horse wins
1

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's Theatre (IRE) × Bob's Return mares (the cross)

CodeRunnersWinnersWinners %Black-type winnersRunsWins2nd/3rdWin %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
National Hunt11100.0%0104040.0%£35,112€0
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runners
1
Winners
1
Winners %
100.0%
Black-type winners
0
Runs
10
Wins
4
2nd/3rd
0
Win %
40.0%
Prize GB (£)
£35,112
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Small sample (under 5 runners): read with care. Includes this horse.

Best of the cross

HorseRunsWinsBlack-type winsPrize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Royal Player (GB)1040£35,112€0
Royal Player (GB)
Runs
10
Wins
4
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£35,112
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Top 12 by best win level, then wins.

Ratings

Official ratings

CodeCurrent ORHighest ORLowest ORLast winning ORLast winRated runs
National Hunt1471471281375 Jan 158
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Current OR
147
Highest OR
147
Lowest OR
128
Last winning OR
137
Last win
5 Jan 15
Rated runs
8

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
31 Oct 15AscotNH1470PU/15
18 Apr 15AyrNH1470PU/29
24 Jan 15DoncasterNH14710PU/14
5 Jan 15MusselburghNH13791/6
17 Dec 14LudlowNH128-11/10
12 Oct 14Ffos LasNH129-15/6
15 Apr 14ExeterNH13004/17
22 Feb 14KemptonNH130-4/8
  • PU/1531 Oct 15 · Ascot
    All fields
    Date
    31 Oct 15
    Course
    Ascot
    Code
    NH
    OR
    147
    Change
    0
    Pos
    PU/15
  • PU/2918 Apr 15 · Ayr
    All fields
    Date
    18 Apr 15
    Course
    Ayr
    Code
    NH
    OR
    147
    Change
    0
    Pos
    PU/29
  • PU/1424 Jan 15 · Doncaster
    All fields
    Date
    24 Jan 15
    Course
    Doncaster
    Code
    NH
    OR
    147
    Change
    10
    Pos
    PU/14
  • 1/65 Jan 15 · Musselburgh
    All fields
    Date
    5 Jan 15
    Code
    NH
    OR
    137
    Change
    9
    Pos
    1/6
  • 1/1017 Dec 14 · Ludlow
    All fields
    Date
    17 Dec 14
    Course
    Ludlow
    Code
    NH
    OR
    128
    Change
    -1
    Pos
    1/10
  • 5/612 Oct 14 · Ffos Las
    All fields
    Date
    12 Oct 14
    Course
    Ffos Las
    Code
    NH
    OR
    129
    Change
    -1
    Pos
    5/6
  • 4/1715 Apr 14 · Exeter
    All fields
    Date
    15 Apr 14
    Course
    Exeter
    Code
    NH
    OR
    130
    Change
    0
    Pos
    4/17
  • 4/822 Feb 14 · Kempton
    All fields
    Date
    22 Feb 14
    Course
    Kempton
    Code
    NH
    OR
    130
    Change
    -
    Pos
    4/8

Current mark v winning marks

CodeCurrent OROR last runChangeLast winning ORLast winv last winningHighest winning ORv highest winningHighest ORv highest
National Hunt14714701375 Jan 1510137101470
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Current OR
147
OR last run
147
Change
0
Last winning OR
137
Last win
5 Jan 15
v last winning
10
Highest winning OR
137
v highest winning
10
Highest OR
147
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

Kaydee Queen (IRE)

G1 winners
0
Produce
3 winners from 6 runners

Full siblings

No other foal by King's Theatre (IRE) out of Kaydee Queen (IRE) has raced in Britain or Ireland.

Half siblings

By Kayf Tara (GB)

By Generous (IRE)

By Groom Dancer (USA)

By Milan (GB)

By Shirocco (GER)

Female line

  1. 1Kaydee Queen (IRE)

Notable relatives

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

View full Kaydee Queen family

In brief

When was Royal Player foaled?

Royal Player (GB) was foaled in 2009.

Who are the sire and dam of Royal Player?

Royal Player (GB) is by King's Theatre (IRE) out of Kaydee Queen (IRE), a daughter of Bob's Return (IRE).

Who trained Royal Player?

Royal Player (GB) was trained by Philip Hobbs and owned by Mrs Diana L Whateley at the time of the last run in Britain or Ireland.

What is Royal Player's race record?

In Britain and Ireland, Royal Player (GB) won 4 of 10 races (40%). Runs abroad (for example in France, Dubai or the USA) are not included.

What is Royal Player's biggest win?

Royal Player (GB)'s biggest wins in Britain and Ireland were 3 Class 3 victories, most recently the William Hill Kilmany Cup (Handicap Chase) at Musselburgh on 5 January 2015.

Has Royal Player ever been beaten?

Royal Player (GB) was beaten 6 times in 10 runs in Britain and Ireland, the first time on 22 February 2014 at Kempton (4th of 8).

What was Royal Player's official rating?

Royal Player (GB) was last officially rated 147 over jumps (also the career high).

Is Royal Player still racing?

Royal Player (GB) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 31 October 2015 at Ascot in the Sodexo Gold Cup Handicap Chase (result: pulled up, 15 ran), and has not run there since.

What is Royal Player's record at Exeter?

Royal Player (GB) ran most often at Exeter, with 1 win from 2 runs there.

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