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Skytastic (FR) silks

Horse profile

Skytastic

Way Of Light (USA) × Verzasca (IRE) (Sadler's Wells (USA))
Sex
gelding
Foaled
2016
Colour
bay
Highest OR
134
Record (GB & IRE)
4 wins from 11 runs (36%)
Prize money (GB & IRE)
£24,978 GB
Last official rating
117 (Jumps)
Last run (GB & IRE)
2 Mar 2024, Doncaster (12/12)
Last win (GB & IRE)
19 Feb 2022, Ascot
Recent form
1111104PU4161212

Form

Race record

DateCoursePosSPBtnJockeyTrainerRaceClassTypeDistGoingWgtORHeadgearWinner / 2ndWinner prizeDaysFuture form
2 Mar 24Doncaster12/1228/1distKevin BroganBen PaulingGet Raceday Ready Handicap HurdleClass 4Hurdle2m½fHeavy11-11117-Densworth (IRE)£5,387781/10
15 Dec 23Cheltenham12/1233/1distBen JonesBen PaulingCatesby Estates Handicap HurdleClass 3Hurdle2m1fSoft11-1121-Go Dante (GB)£13,203283/11
17 Nov 23Cheltenham16/2022/1distBeau MorganBen PaulingLycetts Insurance Brokers Conditional Jockeys' Handicap HurdleClass 3Hurdle2m5fGood to Soft11-8124-American Sniper (IRE)£10,5622333/17
29 Mar 23Market Rasen4/53/120Sam Twiston-DaviesSam ThomasDownload The Rhino.Bet App Handicap ChaseClass 3Chase2m3fSoft12-0128-Grandads Cottage (IRE)£7,922780/4
10 Jan 23DoncasterPU/59/2-Sam Twiston-DaviesSam ThomasSky Bet Novices' Limited Handicap ChaseClass 3Chase2m4½fGood to Soft11-3132tBold Endeavour (GB)£11,142701/4
1 Nov 22Warwick4/44/1distSam Twiston-DaviesSam ThomasJewson Stratford-Upon-Avon Stan Mellor Memorial Novices' ChaseClass 3Chase2m4fGood to Soft11-2134tStage Star (IRE)£9,2422070/3
8 Apr 22Aintree10/1411/2distSam Twiston-DaviesSam ThomasCavani Menswear Sefton Novices' HurdleGrade 1Hurdle3m½fGood to Soft11-7134-Gelino Bello (FR)£56,270483/13
19 Feb 22Ascot1/86/5Fwon nkCharlie DeutschSam ThomasJoin Kim Bailey Racing Novices' HurdleClass 2Hurdle2m3½fSoft11-5--Scarface (IRE)£13,008222/7
28 Jan 22Doncaster1/811/8Fwon 3¾Charlie DeutschSam ThomasRob Burrow Helping To Fight Mnd EBF "National Hunt" Maiden HurdleClass 4Hurdle2m3½fGood11-8--Godrevy Point (FR)£5,4463383/7
24 Feb 21Doncaster1/109/4Fwon 1¼Tom ScudamoreSam ThomasVirgin Bet Standard Open National Hunt Flat RaceClass 5NH Flat2m½fGood to Soft11-9--Conceroe (IRE)£2,2741110/9
5 Nov 20Newbury1/126/1won 1¼Sam Twiston-DaviesSam Thomastote.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (Div II)Class 5NH Flat2m½fGood11-0--Orbys Legend (IRE)£2,274-3/11
  • 12/122 Mar 24 · Doncaster28/1

    Get Raceday Ready Handicap Hurdle

    Class 42m½fHeavy

    All fields
    Date
    2 Mar 24
    Course
    Doncaster
    Pos
    12/12
    SP
    28/1
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    Get Raceday Ready Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Class 4
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m½f
    Going
    Heavy
    Wgt
    11-11
    OR
    117
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Densworth (IRE)
    Winner prize
    £5,387
    Days
    78
    Future form
    1/10
  • 12/1215 Dec 23 · Cheltenham33/1

    Catesby Estates Handicap Hurdle

    Class 32m1fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    15 Dec 23
    Pos
    12/12
    SP
    33/1
    Btn
    dist
    Jockey
    Ben Jones
    Race
    Catesby Estates Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Class 3
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m1f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-1
    OR
    121
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Go Dante (GB)
    Winner prize
    £13,203
    Days
    28
    Future form
    3/11
  • 16/2017 Nov 23 · Cheltenham22/1

    Lycetts Insurance Brokers Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle

    Class 32m5fGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    17 Nov 23
    Pos
    16/20
    SP
    22/1
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    Lycetts Insurance Brokers Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Class 3
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m5f
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    11-8
    OR
    124
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    £10,562
    Days
    233
    Future form
    3/17
  • 4/529 Mar 23 · Market Rasen3/1

    Download The Rhino.Bet App Handicap Chase

    Class 32m3fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    29 Mar 23
    Pos
    4/5
    SP
    3/1
    Btn
    20
    Trainer
    Sam Thomas
    Race
    Download The Rhino.Bet App Handicap Chase
    Class
    Class 3
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m3f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    12-0
    OR
    128
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    £7,922
    Days
    78
    Future form
    0/4
  • PU/510 Jan 23 · Doncaster9/2

    Sky Bet Novices' Limited Handicap Chase

    Class 32m4½fGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    10 Jan 23
    Course
    Doncaster
    Pos
    PU/5
    SP
    9/2
    Btn
    -
    Trainer
    Sam Thomas
    Race
    Sky Bet Novices' Limited Handicap Chase
    Class
    Class 3
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m4½f
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    11-3
    OR
    132
    Headgear
    t
    Winner prize
    £11,142
    Days
    70
    Future form
    1/4
  • 4/41 Nov 22 · Warwick4/1

    Jewson Stratford-Upon-Avon Stan Mellor Memorial Novices' Chase

    Class 32m4fGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    1 Nov 22
    Course
    Warwick
    Pos
    4/4
    SP
    4/1
    Btn
    dist
    Trainer
    Sam Thomas
    Race
    Jewson Stratford-Upon-Avon Stan Mellor Memorial Novices' Chase
    Class
    Class 3
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m4f
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    11-2
    OR
    134
    Headgear
    t
    Winner / 2nd
    Stage Star (IRE)
    Winner prize
    £9,242
    Days
    207
    Future form
    0/3
  • 10/148 Apr 22 · Aintree11/2

    Cavani Menswear Sefton Novices' Hurdle

    Grade 13m½fGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    8 Apr 22
    Course
    Aintree
    Pos
    10/14
    SP
    11/2
    Btn
    dist
    Trainer
    Sam Thomas
    Race
    Cavani Menswear Sefton Novices' Hurdle
    Class
    Grade 1
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    3m½f
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    11-7
    OR
    134
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Gelino Bello (FR)
    Winner prize
    £56,270
    Days
    48
    Future form
    3/13
  • 1/819 Feb 22 · Ascot6/5F

    Join Kim Bailey Racing Novices' Hurdle

    Class 22m3½fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    19 Feb 22
    Course
    Ascot
    Pos
    1/8
    SP
    6/5F
    Btn
    won nk
    Trainer
    Sam Thomas
    Race
    Join Kim Bailey Racing Novices' Hurdle
    Class
    Class 2
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m3½f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-5
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Scarface (IRE)
    Winner prize
    £13,008
    Days
    22
    Future form
    2/7
  • 1/828 Jan 22 · Doncaster11/8F

    Rob Burrow Helping To Fight Mnd EBF "National Hunt" Maiden Hurdle

    Class 42m3½fGood

    All fields
    Date
    28 Jan 22
    Course
    Doncaster
    Pos
    1/8
    SP
    11/8F
    Btn
    won 3¾
    Trainer
    Sam Thomas
    Race
    Rob Burrow Helping To Fight Mnd EBF "National Hunt" Maiden Hurdle
    Class
    Class 4
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m3½f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-8
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Godrevy Point (FR)
    Winner prize
    £5,446
    Days
    338
    Future form
    3/7
  • 1/1024 Feb 21 · Doncaster9/4F

    Virgin Bet Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race

    Class 52m½fGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    24 Feb 21
    Course
    Doncaster
    Pos
    1/10
    SP
    9/4F
    Btn
    won 1¼
    Trainer
    Sam Thomas
    Race
    Virgin Bet Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race
    Class
    Class 5
    Type
    NH Flat
    Dist
    2m½f
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    11-9
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Conceroe (IRE)
    Winner prize
    £2,274
    Days
    111
    Future form
    0/9
  • 1/125 Nov 20 · Newbury6/1

    tote.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (Div II)

    Class 52m½fGood

    All fields
    Date
    5 Nov 20
    Course
    Newbury
    Pos
    1/12
    SP
    6/1
    Btn
    won 1¼
    Trainer
    Sam Thomas
    Race
    tote.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (Div II)
    Class
    Class 5
    Type
    NH Flat
    Dist
    2m½f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-0
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Orbys Legend (IRE)
    Winner prize
    £2,274
    Days
    -
    Future form
    3/11

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
2 Mar 24DoncasterGet Raceday Ready Handicap Hurdle12/12Getaway Drumlee (IRE)228 Mar 24Fontwellyeeehaaa.bet Handicap Hurdle
15 Dec 23CheltenhamCatesby Estates Handicap Hurdle12/12Donnacha (IRE)313 Jan 24WarwickMichael Costello Memorial Handicap Hurdle
15 Dec 23CheltenhamCatesby Estates Handicap Hurdle12/12Wonderful Eagle (GER)828 Mar 24Southwell (AW)BetUK. It's Where The UK Bets Handicap
15 Dec 23CheltenhamCatesby Estates Handicap Hurdle12/12Ginger Mail (FR)1114 Jan 24KelsoKelso Betting Ring Bookmakers Handicap Hurdle
17 Nov 23CheltenhamLycetts Insurance Brokers Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle16/20White Rhino (IRE)215 Dec 23CheltenhamCitipost Handicap Hurdle
17 Nov 23CheltenhamLycetts Insurance Brokers Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle16/20Whatsupwithyou (IRE)920 Dec 23LudlowAlpha Aggregates Handicap Hurdle (For Female Amateur Jockeys)
17 Nov 23CheltenhamLycetts Insurance Brokers Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle16/20Hauraki Gulf (GB)1512 Jan 24SedgefieldVickers.Bet Novices' Handicap Chase
10 Jan 23DoncasterSky Bet Novices' Limited Handicap ChasePU/5Baron De Midleton (IRE)225 Feb 23NewcastleVertem - Very Different Stockbrokers Handicap Chase
8 Apr 22AintreeCavani Menswear Sefton Novices' Hurdle10/14Gelino Bello (FR)128 Oct 22Wetherbybet365 Novices' Chase
8 Apr 22AintreeCavani Menswear Sefton Novices' Hurdle10/14Crystal Glory (GB)416 Nov 22HexhamWeatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Novices' Chase
8 Apr 22AintreeCavani Menswear Sefton Novices' Hurdle10/14Banbridge (IRE)121 Oct 22Gowran Park (IRE)Join Gowran Park Racing Club Beginners Chase
19 Feb 22AscotJoin Kim Bailey Racing Novices' Hurdle1/8Unanswered Prayers (IRE)414 Mar 22PlumptonBetting.Bet "National Hunt" Novices' Hurdle
19 Feb 22AscotJoin Kim Bailey Racing Novices' Hurdle1/8Kap Auteuil (FR)726 Mar 22StratfordPaul Diblasio Memorial Handicap Chase
28 Jan 22DoncasterRob Burrow Helping To Fight Mnd EBF "National Hunt" Maiden Hurdle1/8Godrevy Point (FR)216 Feb 22HerefordRoyal Equestrian Bedding Maiden Hurdle
28 Jan 22DoncasterRob Burrow Helping To Fight Mnd EBF "National Hunt" Maiden Hurdle1/8Hyland (FR)313 Mar 22WarwickWatch On Racing TV Handicap Hurdle
28 Jan 22DoncasterRob Burrow Helping To Fight Mnd EBF "National Hunt" Maiden Hurdle1/8Shighness (GB)67 Mar 22WetherbyRacing TV Live On Sky 426 Mares' Maiden Hurdle
5 Nov 20Newburytote.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (Div II)1/12Orbys Legend (IRE)24 Dec 20Exetertote.co.uk British Stallion Studs EBF "National Hunt" Novices' Hurdle
5 Nov 20Newburytote.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (Div II)1/12Mr Glass (IRE)327 Dec 20WetherbyWilliam Hill Racing Radio Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race
5 Nov 20Newburytote.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (Div II)1/12Becky The Boo (GB)48 Jan 21NewcastleEBF/QuinnBet Mares' Standard National Hunt Flat Race (Conditionals/Amateurs) …
  • 12/122 Mar 24 · Doncaster

    Get Raceday Ready Handicap Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    2 Mar 24
    Course
    Doncaster
    Race
    Get Raceday Ready Handicap Hurdle
    This horse
    12/12
    Winner next time
    Getaway Drumlee (IRE)
    Their pos
    2
    Won on
    28 Mar 24
    Race won
    yeeehaaa.bet Handicap Hurdle
  • 12/1215 Dec 23 · Cheltenham

    Catesby Estates Handicap Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    15 Dec 23
    Race
    Catesby Estates Handicap Hurdle
    This horse
    12/12
    Winner next time
    Donnacha (IRE)
    Their pos
    3
    Won on
    13 Jan 24
    Race won
    Michael Costello Memorial Handicap Hurdle
  • 12/1215 Dec 23 · Cheltenham

    Catesby Estates Handicap Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    15 Dec 23
    Race
    Catesby Estates Handicap Hurdle
    This horse
    12/12
    Winner next time
    Wonderful Eagle (GER)
    Their pos
    8
    Won on
    28 Mar 24
    At
    Southwell (AW)
    Race won
    BetUK. It's Where The UK Bets Handicap
  • 12/1215 Dec 23 · Cheltenham

    Catesby Estates Handicap Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    15 Dec 23
    Race
    Catesby Estates Handicap Hurdle
    This horse
    12/12
    Winner next time
    Ginger Mail (FR)
    Their pos
    11
    Won on
    14 Jan 24
    Race won
    Kelso Betting Ring Bookmakers Handicap Hurdle
  • 16/2017 Nov 23 · Cheltenham

    Lycetts Insurance Brokers Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    17 Nov 23
    Race
    Lycetts Insurance Brokers Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle
    This horse
    16/20
    Winner next time
    White Rhino (IRE)
    Their pos
    2
    Won on
    15 Dec 23
    Race won
    Citipost Handicap Hurdle
  • 16/2017 Nov 23 · Cheltenham

    Lycetts Insurance Brokers Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    17 Nov 23
    Race
    Lycetts Insurance Brokers Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle
    This horse
    16/20
    Winner next time
    Whatsupwithyou (IRE)
    Their pos
    9
    Won on
    20 Dec 23
    Race won
    Alpha Aggregates Handicap Hurdle (For Female Amateur Jockeys)
  • 16/2017 Nov 23 · Cheltenham

    Lycetts Insurance Brokers Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    17 Nov 23
    Race
    Lycetts Insurance Brokers Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle
    This horse
    16/20
    Winner next time
    Hauraki Gulf (GB)
    Their pos
    15
    Won on
    12 Jan 24
    Race won
    Vickers.Bet Novices' Handicap Chase
  • PU/510 Jan 23 · Doncaster

    Sky Bet Novices' Limited Handicap Chase

    All fields
    Date
    10 Jan 23
    Course
    Doncaster
    Race
    Sky Bet Novices' Limited Handicap Chase
    This horse
    PU/5
    Winner next time
    Baron De Midleton (IRE)
    Their pos
    2
    Won on
    25 Feb 23
    Race won
    Vertem - Very Different Stockbrokers Handicap Chase
  • 10/148 Apr 22 · Aintree

    Cavani Menswear Sefton Novices' Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    8 Apr 22
    Course
    Aintree
    Race
    Cavani Menswear Sefton Novices' Hurdle
    This horse
    10/14
    Winner next time
    Gelino Bello (FR)
    Their pos
    1
    Won on
    28 Oct 22
    Race won
    bet365 Novices' Chase
  • 10/148 Apr 22 · Aintree

    Cavani Menswear Sefton Novices' Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    8 Apr 22
    Course
    Aintree
    Race
    Cavani Menswear Sefton Novices' Hurdle
    This horse
    10/14
    Winner next time
    Crystal Glory (GB)
    Their pos
    4
    Won on
    16 Nov 22
    Race won
    Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Novices' Chase
  • 10/148 Apr 22 · Aintree

    Cavani Menswear Sefton Novices' Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    8 Apr 22
    Course
    Aintree
    Race
    Cavani Menswear Sefton Novices' Hurdle
    This horse
    10/14
    Winner next time
    Banbridge (IRE)
    Their pos
    12
    Won on
    1 Oct 22
    Race won
    Join Gowran Park Racing Club Beginners Chase
  • 1/819 Feb 22 · Ascot

    Join Kim Bailey Racing Novices' Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    19 Feb 22
    Course
    Ascot
    Race
    Join Kim Bailey Racing Novices' Hurdle
    This horse
    1/8
    Winner next time
    Unanswered Prayers (IRE)
    Their pos
    4
    Won on
    14 Mar 22
    Race won
    Betting.Bet "National Hunt" Novices' Hurdle
  • 1/819 Feb 22 · Ascot

    Join Kim Bailey Racing Novices' Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    19 Feb 22
    Course
    Ascot
    Race
    Join Kim Bailey Racing Novices' Hurdle
    This horse
    1/8
    Winner next time
    Kap Auteuil (FR)
    Their pos
    7
    Won on
    26 Mar 22
    Race won
    Paul Diblasio Memorial Handicap Chase
  • 1/828 Jan 22 · Doncaster

    Rob Burrow Helping To Fight Mnd EBF "National Hunt" Maiden Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    28 Jan 22
    Course
    Doncaster
    Race
    Rob Burrow Helping To Fight Mnd EBF "National Hunt" Maiden Hurdle
    This horse
    1/8
    Winner next time
    Godrevy Point (FR)
    Their pos
    2
    Won on
    16 Feb 22
    Race won
    Royal Equestrian Bedding Maiden Hurdle
  • 1/828 Jan 22 · Doncaster

    Rob Burrow Helping To Fight Mnd EBF "National Hunt" Maiden Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    28 Jan 22
    Course
    Doncaster
    Race
    Rob Burrow Helping To Fight Mnd EBF "National Hunt" Maiden Hurdle
    This horse
    1/8
    Winner next time
    Hyland (FR)
    Their pos
    3
    Won on
    13 Mar 22
    Race won
    Watch On Racing TV Handicap Hurdle
  • 1/828 Jan 22 · Doncaster

    Rob Burrow Helping To Fight Mnd EBF "National Hunt" Maiden Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    28 Jan 22
    Course
    Doncaster
    Race
    Rob Burrow Helping To Fight Mnd EBF "National Hunt" Maiden Hurdle
    This horse
    1/8
    Winner next time
    Shighness (GB)
    Their pos
    6
    Won on
    7 Mar 22
    Race won
    Racing TV Live On Sky 426 Mares' Maiden Hurdle
  • 1/125 Nov 20 · Newbury

    tote.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (Div II)

    All fields
    Date
    5 Nov 20
    Course
    Newbury
    Race
    tote.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (Div II)
    This horse
    1/12
    Winner next time
    Orbys Legend (IRE)
    Their pos
    2
    Won on
    4 Dec 20
    Race won
    tote.co.uk British Stallion Studs EBF "National Hunt" Novices' Hurdle
  • 1/125 Nov 20 · Newbury

    tote.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (Div II)

    All fields
    Date
    5 Nov 20
    Course
    Newbury
    Race
    tote.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (Div II)
    This horse
    1/12
    Winner next time
    Mr Glass (IRE)
    Their pos
    3
    Won on
    27 Dec 20
    Race won
    William Hill Racing Radio Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race
  • 1/125 Nov 20 · Newbury

    tote.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (Div II)

    All fields
    Date
    5 Nov 20
    Course
    Newbury
    Race
    tote.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (Div II)
    This horse
    1/12
    Winner next time
    Becky The Boo (GB)
    Their pos
    4
    Won on
    8 Jan 21
    Race won
    EBF/QuinnBet Mares' Standard National Hunt Flat Race (Conditionals/Amateurs) …

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

TrainerMoved fromFirst runLast runFirst run for yardOR first runOR last runBest ORRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Ben PaulingSam Thomas17 Nov 232 Mar 2416/2012411712430000.0%0.0%£0€0
Sam Thomas-5 Nov 2029 Mar 231/12134128134840050.0%50.0%£24,978€0
Ben Pauling
Moved from
Sam Thomas
First run
17 Nov 23
Last run
2 Mar 24
First run for yard
16/20
OR first run
124
OR last run
117
Best OR
124
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Sam Thomas
Trainer
Sam Thomas
First run
5 Nov 20
Last run
29 Mar 23
First run for yard
1/12
OR first run
134
OR last run
128
Best OR
134
Runs
8
Wins
4
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£24,978
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Spells with each trainer in race order, latest first (a horse that returns to a trainer shows a new spell). From British and Irish runs since 1990.

Stats

Career summary by code (GB & IRE)

CodeRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)Best ORFirst runLast run
National Hunt1140036.4%36.4%£24,978€01345 Nov 202 Mar 24
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runs
11
Wins
4
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
36.4%
Place %
36.4%
Prize GB (£)
£24,978
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Best OR
134
First run
5 Nov 20
Last run
2 Mar 24

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 (€)
Hurdle620033.3%33.3%£18,454€0
Chase30000.0%0.0%£1,976€0
NH Flat2200100.0%100.0%£4,549€0
Hurdle
Race type
Hurdle
Runs
6
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£18,454
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Chase
Race type
Chase
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£1,976
Prize IRE (€)
€0
NH Flat
Race type
NH Flat
Runs
2
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£4,549
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By going

GoingRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Good2200100.0%100.0%£7,720€0
Good to Soft510020.0%20.0%£3,338€0
Soft310033.3%33.3%£13,920€0
Heavy10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Good
Going
Good
Runs
2
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£7,720
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Good to Soft
Going
Good to Soft
Runs
5
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
20.0%
Place %
20.0%
Prize GB (£)
£3,338
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Soft
Going
Soft
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£13,920
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Heavy
Going
Heavy
Runs
1
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 (€)
2m to 2m1f420050.0%50.0%£4,549€0
2m2f to 2m5f620033.3%33.3%£20,430€0
2m6f to 3m1f10000.0%0.0%£0€0
2m to 2m1f
Distance
2m to 2m1f
Runs
4
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£4,549
Prize IRE (€)
€0
2m2f to 2m5f
Distance
2m2f to 2m5f
Runs
6
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£20,430
Prize IRE (€)
€0
2m6f to 3m1f
Distance
2m6f to 3m1f
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 (€)
Doncaster420050.0%50.0%£7,720€0
Cheltenham20000.0%0.0%£0€0
Ascot1100100.0%100.0%£13,008€0
Newbury1100100.0%100.0%£2,274€0
Aintree10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Market Rasen10000.0%0.0%£912€0
Warwick10000.0%0.0%£1,064€0
Doncaster
Course
Doncaster
Runs
4
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£7,720
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Cheltenham
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Ascot
Course
Ascot
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£13,008
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Newbury
Course
Newbury
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,274
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Aintree
Course
Aintree
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Market Rasen
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£912
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Warwick
Course
Warwick
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£1,064
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By class

ClassRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Grade 110000.0%0.0%£0€0
Class 21100100.0%100.0%£13,008€0
Class 350000.0%0.0%£1,976€0
Class 4210050.0%50.0%£5,446€0
Class 52200100.0%100.0%£4,549€0
Grade 1
Class
Grade 1
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Class 2
Class
Class 2
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£13,008
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Class 3
Class
Class 3
Runs
5
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£1,976
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Class 4
Class
Class 4
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£5,446
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Class 5
Class
Class 5
Runs
2
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£4,549
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 runners30000.0%0.0%£1,976€0
9 to 12 runners420050.0%50.0%£4,549€0
6 to 8 runners2200100.0%100.0%£18,454€0
13 to 16 runners10000.0%0.0%£0€0
17+ runners10000.0%0.0%£0€0
2 to 5 runners
Runners
2 to 5 runners
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£1,976
Prize IRE (€)
€0
9 to 12 runners
Runners
9 to 12 runners
Runs
4
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£4,549
Prize IRE (€)
€0
6 to 8 runners
Runners
6 to 8 runners
Runs
2
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£18,454
Prize IRE (€)
€0
13 to 16 runners
Runners
13 to 16 runners
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
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 (€)
January210050.0%50.0%£5,446€0
February2200100.0%100.0%£15,282€0
March20000.0%0.0%£912€0
April10000.0%0.0%£0€0
November310033.3%33.3%£3,338€0
December10000.0%0.0%£0€0
January
Month
January
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£5,446
Prize IRE (€)
€0
February
Month
February
Runs
2
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£15,282
Prize IRE (€)
€0
March
Month
March
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£912
Prize IRE (€)
€0
April
Month
April
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
November
Month
November
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£3,338
Prize IRE (€)
€0
December
Month
December
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 (€)
Sam Twiston-Davies510020.0%20.0%£4,250€0
Charlie Deutsch2200100.0%100.0%£18,454€0
Tom Scudamore1100100.0%100.0%£2,274€0
Beau Morgan10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Ben Jones10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Kevin Brogan10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Sam Twiston-Davies
Runs
5
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
20.0%
Place %
20.0%
Prize GB (£)
£4,250
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Charlie Deutsch
Runs
2
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£18,454
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Tom Scudamore
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,274
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Beau Morgan
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Ben Jones
Jockey
Ben Jones
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Kevin Brogan
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 (€)
Sam Thomas840050.0%50.0%£24,978€0
Ben Pauling30000.0%0.0%£0€0
Sam Thomas
Trainer
Sam Thomas
Runs
8
Wins
4
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£24,978
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Ben Pauling
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By headgear

HeadgearRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
No headgear940044.4%44.4%£23,914€0
t20000.0%0.0%£1,064€0
No headgear
Headgear
No headgear
Runs
9
Wins
4
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
44.4%
Place %
44.4%
Prize GB (£)
£23,914
Prize IRE (€)
€0
t
Headgear
t
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£1,064
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%£2,274€0
15 to 30 days210050.0%50.0%£13,008€0
31 to 60 days10000.0%0.0%£0€0
61 to 120 days410025.0%25.0%£3,186€0
121 to 365 days310033.3%33.3%£6,510€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 (£)
£2,274
Prize IRE (€)
€0
15 to 30 days
Days since last run
15 to 30 days
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£13,008
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 (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
61 to 120 days
Days since last run
61 to 120 days
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
25.0%
Place %
25.0%
Prize GB (£)
£3,186
Prize IRE (€)
€0
121 to 365 days
Days since last run
121 to 365 days
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£6,510
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%£1,064€0
First time tongue strap10000.0%0.0%£1,064€0
Headgear, all items worn before10000.0%0.0%£0€0
No headgear940044.4%44.4%£23,914€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 (£)
£1,064
Prize IRE (€)
€0
First time tongue strap
Headgear
First time tongue strap
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£1,064
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Headgear, all items worn before
Headgear
Headgear, all items worn before
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
No headgear
Headgear
No headgear
Runs
9
Wins
4
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
44.4%
Place %
44.4%
Prize GB (£)
£23,914
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 branchWay Of Light (USA)

Parent · 1

  1. SireWay Of Light (USA)

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 branchVerzasca (IRE)

Parent · 1

  1. DamVerzasca (IRE)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Dam's sireSadler's Wells (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
Way Of Light (USA)
Verzasca (IRE)
Not traced
Not traced
Sadler's Wells (USA)
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced

Breeding card

HorseSkytastic (FR)
Sexgelding
Foaled2016
SireWay Of Light (USA)
DamVerzasca (IRE)
DamsireSadler's Wells (USA)
Dam's produce1 winners from 1 runners

Female line

  1. Verzasca (IRE) · 1 winners from 1 runners

Sire, dam and damsire

SireDamDamsireBreederFoaledColourSexSire's avg winning distanceDamsire's avg winning distance
Way Of Light (USA)Verzasca (IRE)Sadler's Wells (USA)Mme Atoinette Tamagni-Bodmer Et Al19 Feb 16baygeldingFlat 8.0f · NH 2m2fFlat 9.6f · NH 2m2½f
Way Of Light (USA)
Breeder
Mme Atoinette Tamagni-Bodmer Et Al
Foaled
19 Feb 16
Colour
bay
Sex
gelding
Sire's avg winning distance
Flat 8.0f · NH 2m2f
Damsire's avg winning distance
Flat 9.6f · NH 2m2½f

Progeny of Way Of Light (USA) in this horse's best conditions

ConditionRunsWinsPlacedWin %Place %This horse runsThis horse wins
All National Hunt runs314412.9%12.9%114
At 2m2f to 2m5f142214.3%14.3%62
On Good going42250.0%50.0%22
At 2m2f to 2m5f on Good going111100.0%100.0%11
All National Hunt runs
Condition
All National Hunt runs
Runs
31
Wins
4
Placed
4
Win %
12.9%
Place %
12.9%
This horse runs
11
This horse wins
4
At 2m2f to 2m5f
Condition
At 2m2f to 2m5f
Runs
14
Wins
2
Placed
2
Win %
14.3%
Place %
14.3%
This horse runs
6
This horse wins
2
On Good going
Condition
On Good going
Runs
4
Wins
2
Placed
2
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
This horse runs
2
This horse wins
2
At 2m2f to 2m5f on Good going
Condition
At 2m2f to 2m5f on Good going
Runs
1
Wins
1
Placed
1
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
This horse runs
1
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.

Way Of Light (USA) × Sadler's Wells (USA) mares (the cross)

CodeRunnersWinnersWinners %Black-type winnersRunsWins2nd/3rdWin %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
National Hunt11100.0%0114036.4%£24,978€0
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runners
1
Winners
1
Winners %
100.0%
Black-type winners
0
Runs
11
Wins
4
2nd/3rd
0
Win %
36.4%
Prize GB (£)
£24,978
Prize IRE (€)
€0

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

Best of the cross

HorseRunsWinsBlack-type winsPrize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Skytastic (FR)1140£24,978€0
Skytastic (FR)
Runs
11
Wins
4
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£24,978
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Top 12 by best win level, then wins.

Ratings

Official ratings

CodeCurrent ORHighest ORLowest ORRated runs
National Hunt1171341177
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Current OR
117
Highest OR
134
Lowest OR
117
Rated runs
7

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
2 Mar 24DoncasterNH117-412/12
15 Dec 23CheltenhamNH121-312/12
17 Nov 23CheltenhamNH124-416/20
29 Mar 23Market RasenNH128-44/5
10 Jan 23DoncasterNH132-2PU/5
1 Nov 22WarwickNH13404/4
8 Apr 22AintreeNH134-10/14

Current mark v winning marks

CodeCurrent OROR last runChangeHighest ORv highest
National Hunt1171170134-17
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Current OR
117
OR last run
117
Change
0
Highest OR
134
v highest
-17

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

Verzasca (IRE)

G1 winners
0
Produce
1 winners from 1 runners

Full siblings

Skytastic is the only foal out of Verzasca (IRE) to have raced in Britain or Ireland.

Half siblings

Skytastic is the only foal out of Verzasca (IRE) to have raced in Britain or Ireland.

Female line

  1. 1Verzasca (IRE)

Notable relatives

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

In brief

How old is Skytastic?

Skytastic (FR), a bay racehorse, was foaled on 19 February 2016 and is 10 years old.

Who are the sire and dam of Skytastic?

Skytastic (FR) is by Way Of Light (USA) out of Verzasca (IRE), a daughter of Sadler's Wells (USA), and was bred by Mme Atoinette Tamagni-Bodmer Et Al.

Who trained Skytastic?

Skytastic (FR) was trained by Ben Pauling and owned by Presumption In Favour Partnership at the time of the last run in Britain or Ireland, having also run for Sam Thomas.

What is Skytastic's race record?

In Britain and Ireland, Skytastic (FR) won 4 of 11 races (36%). Runs abroad (for example in France, Dubai or the USA) are not included.

What is Skytastic's biggest win?

Skytastic (FR)'s biggest win in Britain or Ireland came in the Join Kim Bailey Racing Novices' Hurdle at Ascot on 19 February 2022.

Has Skytastic ever been beaten?

Skytastic (FR) was beaten 7 times in 11 runs in Britain and Ireland, the first time on 8 April 2022 at Aintree (10th of 14).

What was Skytastic's official rating?

Skytastic (FR) was last officially rated 117 over jumps (career high 134).

Is Skytastic still racing?

Skytastic (FR) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 2 March 2024 at Doncaster in the Get Raceday Ready Handicap Hurdle, finishing 12th of 12, and has not run there since.

What is Skytastic's record at Doncaster?

Skytastic (FR) ran most often at Doncaster, with 2 wins from 4 runs there.

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