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Horse profile
Tactician
- TrainerAndrew Balding
- OwnerDenford Stud
- FamilyAlruccaba
- Sex
- colt
- Foaled
- 2021
- Colour
- grey
- Highest OR
- 102
- Record (GB & IRE)
- 2 wins from 9 runs (22%)
- Prize money (GB & IRE)
- £36,852 GB
- Official rating
- 102 (Flat)
- Last run (GB & IRE)
- 10 Oct 2026, Newmarket (24/29)
- Last win (GB & IRE)
- 26 Jul 2024, Ascot
Recent form
5512166324
Tactician has no declared runs or entries in Britain or Ireland at the moment.
Form
Race record
| Date | Course | Pos | SP | Btn | Jockey | Trainer | Race | Class | Type | Dist | Going | Wgt | OR | Headgear | Winner / 2nd | Winner prize | Days | Future form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct 26 | Newmarket | 24/29 | 33/1 | 25 | Charlie Tucker | Andrew Balding | Club Godolphin Cesarewitch Handicap Stakes (Heritage Handicap) | Group 1 | Flat Turf | 2m2f | Good | 9-5 | 102 | - | Alphonse Le Grande (IRE) | £90,195 | 49 | - |
| 22 Aug 26 | Chester | 3/8 | 18/1 | 2¼ | Jason Watson | Andrew Balding | Virgin Bet Chester Stakes | Listed | Flat Turf | 1m6½f | Good to Soft | 9-8 | 88 | - | Midak (FR) | £34,026 | 700 | 0/3 |
| 21 Sep 24 | Newmarket | 6/11 | 15/8F | 10½ | Hayley Turner | Andrew Balding | Turners Cesarewitch Trial Handicap | Class 2 | Flat Turf | 2m2f | Good to Firm | 8-6 | 91 | p | Robert Johnson (GB) | £25,770 | 28 | 0/9 |
| 24 Aug 24 | York | 6/16 | 10/1 | 5¾ | PJ McDonald | Andrew Balding | Sky Bet Melrose Handicap (Heritage Handicap) | Class 2 | Flat Turf | 1m6f | Good to Firm | 8-13 | 91 | - | Tabletalk (IRE) | £87,618 | 29 | 3/13 |
| 26 Jul 24 | Ascot | 1/9 | 10/11F | won ¾ | Oisin Murphy | Andrew Balding | John Guest Racing Brown Jack Handicap | Class 3 | Flat Turf | 2m | Good | 8-11 | 86 | - | Attila The Honey (FR) | £12,885 | 13 | 0/7 |
| 13 Jul 24 | Ascot | 2/11 | 11/8F | hd | Oisin Murphy | Andrew Balding | Ascot Racecourse Supports Sport In Mind Handicap | Class 3 | Flat Turf | 1m6f | Good | 8-9 | 83 | - | Dancing In Paris (FR) | £13,500 | 22 | 2/10 |
| 21 Jun 24 | Goodwood | 1/9 | 7/4 | won 2½ | William Carver | Andrew Balding | William Hill Epic Boost Maiden Stakes | Class 4 | Flat Turf | 1m6f | Good | 8-11 | - | - | Open Secret (GB) | £7,851 | 25 | 1/8 |
| 27 May 24 | Yarmouth | 5/9 | 5/1 | 5 | Oisin Murphy | Andrew Balding | Join Moulton Racing Syndicate Novice Stakes | Class 4 | Flat Turf | 1m3½f | Good to Soft | 9-4 | - | - | Theory Of Tides (GB) | £6,156 | 10 | 1/7 |
| 17 May 24 | Newbury | 5/11 | 14/1 | 6½ | David Probert | Andrew Balding | Coolmore Stud St Mark's Basilica EBF Maiden Stakes (Div I) | Class 4 | Flat Turf | 1m2f | Good | 9-7 | - | - | Hosaamm (GB) | £6,480 | - | 0/10 |
- 24/2910 Oct 26 · Newmarket33/1
Club Godolphin Cesarewitch Handicap Stakes (Heritage Handicap)
Group 12m2fGood
All fields
- Date
- 10 Oct 26
- Course
- Newmarket
- Pos
- 24/29
- SP
- 33/1
- Btn
- 25
- Jockey
- Charlie Tucker
- Trainer
- Andrew Balding
- Race
- Club Godolphin Cesarewitch Handicap Stakes (Heritage Handicap)
- Class
- Group 1
- Type
- Flat Turf
- Dist
- 2m2f
- Going
- Good
- Wgt
- 9-5
- OR
- 102
- Headgear
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Alphonse Le Grande (IRE)
- Winner prize
- £90,195
- Days
- 49
- Future form
- -
Virgin Bet Chester Stakes
Listed1m6½fGood to Soft
All fields
- Date
- 22 Aug 26
- Course
- Chester
- Pos
- 3/8
- SP
- 18/1
- Btn
- 2¼
- Jockey
- Jason Watson
- Trainer
- Andrew Balding
- Race
- Virgin Bet Chester Stakes
- Class
- Listed
- Type
- Flat Turf
- Dist
- 1m6½f
- Going
- Good to Soft
- Wgt
- 9-8
- OR
- 88
- Headgear
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Midak (FR)
- Winner prize
- £34,026
- Days
- 700
- Future form
- 0/3
- 6/1121 Sep 24 · Newmarket15/8F
Turners Cesarewitch Trial Handicap
Class 22m2fGood to Firm
All fields
- Date
- 21 Sep 24
- Course
- Newmarket
- Pos
- 6/11
- SP
- 15/8F
- Btn
- 10½
- Jockey
- Hayley Turner
- Trainer
- Andrew Balding
- Race
- Turners Cesarewitch Trial Handicap
- Class
- Class 2
- Type
- Flat Turf
- Dist
- 2m2f
- Going
- Good to Firm
- Wgt
- 8-6
- OR
- 91
- Headgear
- p
- Winner / 2nd
- Robert Johnson (GB)
- Winner prize
- £25,770
- Days
- 28
- Future form
- 0/9
Sky Bet Melrose Handicap (Heritage Handicap)
Class 21m6fGood to Firm
All fields
- Date
- 24 Aug 24
- Course
- York
- Pos
- 6/16
- SP
- 10/1
- Btn
- 5¾
- Jockey
- PJ McDonald
- Trainer
- Andrew Balding
- Race
- Sky Bet Melrose Handicap (Heritage Handicap)
- Class
- Class 2
- Type
- Flat Turf
- Dist
- 1m6f
- Going
- Good to Firm
- Wgt
- 8-13
- OR
- 91
- Headgear
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Tabletalk (IRE)
- Winner prize
- £87,618
- Days
- 29
- Future form
- 3/13
John Guest Racing Brown Jack Handicap
Class 32mGood
All fields
- Date
- 26 Jul 24
- Course
- Ascot
- Pos
- 1/9
- SP
- 10/11F
- Btn
- won ¾
- Jockey
- Oisin Murphy
- Trainer
- Andrew Balding
- Race
- John Guest Racing Brown Jack Handicap
- Class
- Class 3
- Type
- Flat Turf
- Dist
- 2m
- Going
- Good
- Wgt
- 8-11
- OR
- 86
- Headgear
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Attila The Honey (FR)
- Winner prize
- £12,885
- Days
- 13
- Future form
- 0/7
Ascot Racecourse Supports Sport In Mind Handicap
Class 31m6fGood
All fields
- Date
- 13 Jul 24
- Course
- Ascot
- Pos
- 2/11
- SP
- 11/8F
- Btn
- hd
- Jockey
- Oisin Murphy
- Trainer
- Andrew Balding
- Race
- Ascot Racecourse Supports Sport In Mind Handicap
- Class
- Class 3
- Type
- Flat Turf
- Dist
- 1m6f
- Going
- Good
- Wgt
- 8-9
- OR
- 83
- Headgear
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Dancing In Paris (FR)
- Winner prize
- £13,500
- Days
- 22
- Future form
- 2/10
William Hill Epic Boost Maiden Stakes
Class 41m6fGood
All fields
- Date
- 21 Jun 24
- Course
- Goodwood
- Pos
- 1/9
- SP
- 7/4
- Btn
- won 2½
- Jockey
- William Carver
- Trainer
- Andrew Balding
- Race
- William Hill Epic Boost Maiden Stakes
- Class
- Class 4
- Type
- Flat Turf
- Dist
- 1m6f
- Going
- Good
- Wgt
- 8-11
- OR
- -
- Headgear
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Open Secret (GB)
- Winner prize
- £7,851
- Days
- 25
- Future form
- 1/8
Join Moulton Racing Syndicate Novice Stakes
Class 41m3½fGood to Soft
All fields
- Date
- 27 May 24
- Course
- Yarmouth
- Pos
- 5/9
- SP
- 5/1
- Btn
- 5
- Jockey
- Oisin Murphy
- Trainer
- Andrew Balding
- Race
- Join Moulton Racing Syndicate Novice Stakes
- Class
- Class 4
- Type
- Flat Turf
- Dist
- 1m3½f
- Going
- Good to Soft
- Wgt
- 9-4
- OR
- -
- Headgear
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Theory Of Tides (GB)
- Winner prize
- £6,156
- Days
- 10
- Future form
- 1/7
Coolmore Stud St Mark's Basilica EBF Maiden Stakes (Div I)
Class 41m2fGood
All fields
- Date
- 17 May 24
- Course
- Newbury
- Pos
- 5/11
- SP
- 14/1
- Btn
- 6½
- Jockey
- David Probert
- Trainer
- Andrew Balding
- Race
- Coolmore Stud St Mark's Basilica EBF Maiden Stakes (Div I)
- Class
- Class 4
- Type
- Flat Turf
- Dist
- 1m2f
- Going
- Good
- Wgt
- 9-7
- OR
- -
- Headgear
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Hosaamm (GB)
- Winner prize
- £6,480
- 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
| Date | Course | Race | This horse | Winner next time | Their pos | Won on | At | Race won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug 24 | York | Sky Bet Melrose Handicap (Heritage Handicap) | 6/16 | Master Builder (GB) | 3 | 7 Sep 24 | Haydock | Betfair Plays Different Handicap |
| 24 Aug 24 | York | Sky Bet Melrose Handicap (Heritage Handicap) | 6/16 | Sun God (GB) | 5 | 11 Oct 24 | Newmarket | bet365 Old Rowley Cup Handicap (Heritage Handicap) |
| 24 Aug 24 | York | Sky Bet Melrose Handicap (Heritage Handicap) | 6/16 | Dramatic Star (GB) | 12 | 22 Oct 24 | Newcastle (AW) | Free Bets With BetUK Bet Club Handicap |
| 13 Jul 24 | Ascot | Ascot Racecourse Supports Sport In Mind Handicap | 2/11 | Manxman (IRE) | 3 | 29 Aug 24 | Southwell (AW) | Tote.co.uk It's Not Over Yet Racing League R39 Handicap |
| 13 Jul 24 | Ascot | Ascot Racecourse Supports Sport In Mind Handicap | 2/11 | Coco Royale (GB) | 4 | 7 Sep 24 | Kempton (AW) | Try Unibet's Improved Bet Builder Handicap |
| 21 Jun 24 | Goodwood | William Hill Epic Boost Maiden Stakes | 1/9 | Molten Sea (GB) | 4 | 14 Sep 24 | Musselburgh | Scots Association Cup Handicap |
| 27 May 24 | Yarmouth | Join Moulton Racing Syndicate Novice Stakes | 5/9 | Barafundle Bay (GB) | 7 | 29 Jun 24 | Windsor | Sacha's Birthday Apprentice Handicap |
- 6/1624 Aug 24 · York
Sky Bet Melrose Handicap (Heritage Handicap)
All fields
- Date
- 24 Aug 24
- Course
- York
- Race
- Sky Bet Melrose Handicap (Heritage Handicap)
- This horse
- 6/16
- Winner next time
- Master Builder (GB)
- Their pos
- 3
- Won on
- 7 Sep 24
- At
- Haydock
- Race won
- Betfair Plays Different Handicap
- 6/1624 Aug 24 · York
Sky Bet Melrose Handicap (Heritage Handicap)
All fields
- Date
- 24 Aug 24
- Course
- York
- Race
- Sky Bet Melrose Handicap (Heritage Handicap)
- This horse
- 6/16
- Winner next time
- Sun God (GB)
- Their pos
- 5
- Won on
- 11 Oct 24
- At
- Newmarket
- Race won
- bet365 Old Rowley Cup Handicap (Heritage Handicap)
- 6/1624 Aug 24 · York
Sky Bet Melrose Handicap (Heritage Handicap)
All fields
- Date
- 24 Aug 24
- Course
- York
- Race
- Sky Bet Melrose Handicap (Heritage Handicap)
- This horse
- 6/16
- Winner next time
- Dramatic Star (GB)
- Their pos
- 12
- Won on
- 22 Oct 24
- At
- Newcastle (AW)
- Race won
- Free Bets With BetUK Bet Club Handicap
- 2/1113 Jul 24 · Ascot
Ascot Racecourse Supports Sport In Mind Handicap
All fields
- Date
- 13 Jul 24
- Course
- Ascot
- Race
- Ascot Racecourse Supports Sport In Mind Handicap
- This horse
- 2/11
- Winner next time
- Manxman (IRE)
- Their pos
- 3
- Won on
- 29 Aug 24
- At
- Southwell (AW)
- Race won
- Tote.co.uk It's Not Over Yet Racing League R39 Handicap
- 2/1113 Jul 24 · Ascot
Ascot Racecourse Supports Sport In Mind Handicap
All fields
- Date
- 13 Jul 24
- Course
- Ascot
- Race
- Ascot Racecourse Supports Sport In Mind Handicap
- This horse
- 2/11
- Winner next time
- Coco Royale (GB)
- Their pos
- 4
- Won on
- 7 Sep 24
- At
- Kempton (AW)
- Race won
- Try Unibet's Improved Bet Builder Handicap
- 1/921 Jun 24 · Goodwood
William Hill Epic Boost Maiden Stakes
All fields
- Date
- 21 Jun 24
- Course
- Goodwood
- Race
- William Hill Epic Boost Maiden Stakes
- This horse
- 1/9
- Winner next time
- Molten Sea (GB)
- Their pos
- 4
- Won on
- 14 Sep 24
- Race won
- Scots Association Cup Handicap
- 5/927 May 24 · Yarmouth
Join Moulton Racing Syndicate Novice Stakes
All fields
- Date
- 27 May 24
- Course
- Yarmouth
- Race
- Join Moulton Racing Syndicate Novice Stakes
- This horse
- 5/9
- Winner next time
- Barafundle Bay (GB)
- Their pos
- 7
- Won on
- 29 Jun 24
- At
- Windsor
- Race won
- Sacha's Birthday Apprentice Handicap
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
| Trainer | First run | Last run | First run for yard | OR first run | OR last run | Best OR | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Balding | 17 May 24 | 10 Oct 26 | 5/11 | 83 | 102 | 102 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | £36,852 | €0 |
Andrew Balding
- Trainer
- Andrew Balding
- First run
- 17 May 24
- Last run
- 10 Oct 26
- First run for yard
- 5/11
- OR first run
- 83
- OR last run
- 102
- Best OR
- 102
- Runs
- 9
- Wins
- 2
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £36,852
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Trained by one trainer throughout its British and Irish career.
Stats
Career summary by code (GB & IRE)
| Code | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) | Best OR | First run | Last run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | £36,852 | €0 | 102 | 17 May 24 | 10 Oct 26 |
Flat
- Code
- Flat
- Runs
- 9
- Wins
- 2
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £36,852
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
- Best OR
- 102
- First run
- 17 May 24
- Last run
- 10 Oct 26
Placed = 1st in 2-4 runners, 1st-2nd in 5-7, 1st-3rd in 8+.
By race type
| Race type | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Turf | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | £36,852 | €0 |
Flat Turf
- Race type
- Flat Turf
- Runs
- 9
- Wins
- 2
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £36,852
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By going
| Going | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £3,322 | €0 | ||
| Good | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | £27,074 | €0 | ||
| Good to Soft | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | £6,456 | €0 |
Good to Firm
- Going
- Good to Firm
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £3,322
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Good
- Going
- Good
- Runs
- 5
- Wins
- 2
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £27,074
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Good to Soft
- Going
- Good to Soft
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £6,456
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By distance
| Distance | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9f to 11f | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 12f to 13f | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 14f and over | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | £36,852 | €0 |
9f to 11f
- Distance
- 9f to 11f
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
12f to 13f
- Distance
- 12f to 13f
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
14f and over
- Distance
- 14f and over
- Runs
- 7
- Wins
- 2
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £36,852
- 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
| Course | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascot | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | £19,223 | €0 | ||
| Newmarket | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £755 | €0 | ||
| Goodwood | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £7,851 | €0 | ||
| Chester | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | £6,456 | €0 | ||
| Newbury | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Yarmouth | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| York | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £2,567 | €0 |
Ascot
- Course
- Ascot
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £19,223
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Newmarket
- Course
- Newmarket
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £755
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Goodwood
- Course
- Goodwood
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £7,851
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Chester
- Course
- Chester
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £6,456
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Newbury
- Course
- Newbury
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Yarmouth
- Course
- Yarmouth
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
York
- Course
- York
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £2,567
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By class
| Class | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Listed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | £6,456 | €0 | ||
| Class 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £3,322 | €0 | ||
| Class 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | £19,223 | €0 | ||
| Class 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £7,851 | €0 |
Group 1
- Class
- Group 1
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Listed
- Class
- Listed
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £6,456
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Class 2
- Class
- Class 2
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £3,322
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Class 3
- Class
- Class 3
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £19,223
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Class 4
- Class
- Class 4
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £7,851
- 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
| Runners | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 to 12 runners | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | £27,829 | €0 | ||
| 6 to 8 runners | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | £6,456 | €0 | ||
| 13 to 16 runners | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £2,567 | €0 | ||
| 17+ runners | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
9 to 12 runners
- Runners
- 9 to 12 runners
- Runs
- 6
- Wins
- 2
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £27,829
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
6 to 8 runners
- Runners
- 6 to 8 runners
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £6,456
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
13 to 16 runners
- Runners
- 13 to 16 runners
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £2,567
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
17+ runners
- Runners
- 17+ runners
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By month
| Month | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| June | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £7,851 | €0 | ||
| July | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | £19,223 | €0 | ||
| August | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | £9,023 | €0 | ||
| September | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £755 | €0 | ||
| October | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
May
- Month
- May
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
June
- Month
- June
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £7,851
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
July
- Month
- July
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £19,223
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
August
- Month
- August
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £9,023
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
September
- Month
- September
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £755
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
October
- Month
- October
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By jockey
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oisin Murphy | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | £19,223 | €0 | ||
| William Carver | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £7,851 | €0 | ||
| Charlie Tucker | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| David Probert | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Hayley Turner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £755 | €0 | ||
| Jason Watson | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | £6,456 | €0 | ||
| PJ McDonald | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £2,567 | €0 |
Oisin Murphy
- Jockey
- Oisin Murphy
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £19,223
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
William Carver
- Jockey
- William Carver
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £7,851
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Charlie Tucker
- Jockey
- Charlie Tucker
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
David Probert
- Jockey
- David Probert
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Hayley Turner
- Jockey
- Hayley Turner
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £755
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Jason Watson
- Jockey
- Jason Watson
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £6,456
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
PJ McDonald
- Jockey
- PJ McDonald
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £2,567
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By trainer
| Trainer | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Balding | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | £36,852 | €0 |
Andrew Balding
- Trainer
- Andrew Balding
- Runs
- 9
- Wins
- 2
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £36,852
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By headgear
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No headgear | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | £36,097 | €0 | ||
| p | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £755 | €0 |
No headgear
- Headgear
- No headgear
- Runs
- 8
- Wins
- 2
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £36,097
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
p
- Headgear
- p
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £755
- 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 run | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debut / no previous run | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 8 to 14 days | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £12,885 | €0 | ||
| 15 to 30 days | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | £17,511 | €0 | ||
| 31 to 60 days | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Over a year | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | £6,456 | €0 |
Debut / no previous run
- Days since last run
- Debut / no previous run
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
8 to 14 days
- Days since last run
- 8 to 14 days
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £12,885
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
15 to 30 days
- Days since last run
- 15 to 30 days
- Runs
- 4
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £17,511
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
31 to 60 days
- Days since last run
- 31 to 60 days
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Over a year
- Days since last run
- Over a year
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £6,456
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Counted from the previous run in Britain or Ireland; runs abroad are not seen.
By first-time headgear
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First time in any headgear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £755 | €0 | ||
| First time cheekpieces | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £755 | €0 | ||
| No headgear | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | £36,097 | €0 |
First time in any headgear
- Headgear
- First time in any headgear
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £755
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
First time cheekpieces
- Headgear
- First time cheekpieces
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £755
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
No headgear
- Headgear
- No headgear
- Runs
- 8
- Wins
- 2
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £36,097
- 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 branchLope De Vega (IRE)
Parent · 1
Grandparents · 2
- Sire's sireNot traced
- Sire's damNot traced
Great-grandparents · 4
- Sire's sire's sireNot traced
- Sire's sire's damNot traced
- Sire's dam's sireNot traced
- Sire's dam's damNot traced
Dam branchFly The Flag (GB)
Parent · 1
Grandparents · 2
- Dam's sireAustralia (GB)
- Dam's damApproach (GB)
Great-grandparents · 4
- Dam's sire's sireNot traced
- Dam's sire's damNot traced
- Dam's dam's sireDarshaan (GB)
- Dam's dam's damNot traced
Not traced
Not traced
Approach (GB)
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Darshaan (GB)
Not traced
Breeding card
HorseTactician (GB)
Sexcolt
Foaled2021
SireLope De Vega (IRE)
DamFly The Flag (GB)
DamsireAustralia (GB)
2nd damApproach (GB)
2nd dam's sireDarshaan (GB)
Dam's produce2 winners from 3 runners
Notable siblingDesert Spring (GB)
Female line
- Fly The Flag (GB) · by Australia (GB) · 2 winners from 3 runners
- Approach (GB) · by Darshaan (GB) · 7 winners from 10 runners · Listed winner
- Last Second (IRE) · by Alzao (USA) · 9 winners from 12 runners · Group 2 winner (3 black-type wins)
- Alruccaba (GB) · 8 winners from 11 runners
Sire, dam and damsire
| Sire | Dam | Damsire | Breeder | Foaled | Colour | Sex | Sire's avg winning distance | Damsire's avg winning distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lope De Vega (IRE) | Fly The Flag (GB) | Australia (GB) | Denford Stud Ltd | 5 Mar 21 | grey | colt | Flat 8.6f · NH 2m1f | Flat 7.5f · NH 2m1½f |
Lope De Vega (IRE)
- Damsire
- Australia (GB)
- Breeder
- Denford Stud Ltd
- Foaled
- 5 Mar 21
- Colour
- grey
- Sex
- colt
- Sire's avg winning distance
- Flat 8.6f · NH 2m1f
- Damsire's avg winning distance
- Flat 7.5f · NH 2m1½f
Progeny of Lope De Vega (IRE) in this horse's best conditions
| Condition | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % | Place % | This horse runs | This horse wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat runs | 9,440 | 1,313 | 3,192 | 9 | 2 | ||
| At 14f and over | 482 | 41 | 122 | 7 | 2 | ||
| On Good going | 2,314 | 317 | 783 | 5 | 2 | ||
| At 14f and over on Good going | 114 | 9 | 26 | 4 | 2 |
All Flat runs
- Condition
- All Flat runs
- Runs
- 9,440
- Wins
- 1,313
- Placed
- 3,192
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 9
- This horse wins
- 2
At 14f and over
- Condition
- At 14f and over
- Runs
- 482
- Wins
- 41
- Placed
- 122
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 7
- This horse wins
- 2
On Good going
- Condition
- On Good going
- Runs
- 2,314
- Wins
- 317
- Placed
- 783
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 5
- This horse wins
- 2
At 14f and over on Good going
- Condition
- At 14f and over on Good going
- Runs
- 114
- Wins
- 9
- Placed
- 26
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 4
- This horse wins
- 2
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.
Lope De Vega (IRE) × Australia (GB) mares (the cross)
| Code | Runners | Winners | Winners % | Black-type winners | Runs | Wins | 2nd/3rd | Win % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 3 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 3 | £215,614 | €0 |
Flat
- Code
- Flat
- Runners
- 3
- Winners
- 3
- Winners %
- Black-type winners
- 1
- Runs
- 17
- Wins
- 7
- 2nd/3rd
- 3
- Win %
- Prize GB (£)
- £215,614
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Small sample (under 5 runners): read with care. Includes this horse.
Best of the cross
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Black-type wins | Best win | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Words Of Truth (GB) | 7 | 4 | 2 | Group/Grade 2 | £171,742 | €0 |
| Tactician (GB) | 9 | 2 | 0 | - | £36,852 | €0 |
| Gran Dia (IRE) | 1 | 1 | 0 | - | £7,020 | €0 |
Words Of Truth (GB)
- Horse
- Words Of Truth (GB)
- Runs
- 7
- Wins
- 4
- Black-type wins
- 2
- Best win
- Group/Grade 2
- Prize GB (£)
- £171,742
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Tactician (GB)
- Horse
- Tactician (GB)
- Runs
- 9
- Wins
- 2
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £36,852
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Gran Dia (IRE)
- Horse
- Gran Dia (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 1
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £7,020
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Top 12 by best win level, then wins.
Ratings
Official ratings
| Code | Current OR | Highest OR | Lowest OR | Last winning OR | Last win | Rated runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 102 | 102 | 83 | 86 | 26 Jul 24 | 6 |
Flat
- Code
- Flat
- Current OR
- 102
- Highest OR
- 102
- Lowest OR
- 83
- Last winning OR
- 86
- Last win
- 26 Jul 24
- Rated runs
- 6
Current OR here is the mark carried on the latest run in each code; the page header uses a newer declared mark where one exists.
Official rating by run
| Date | Course | Code | OR | Change | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct 26 | Newmarket | Flat | 102 | 14 | 24/29 |
| 22 Aug 26 | Chester | Flat | 88 | -3 | 3/8 |
| 21 Sep 24 | Newmarket | Flat | 91 | 0 | 6/11 |
| 24 Aug 24 | York | Flat | 91 | 5 | 6/16 |
| 26 Jul 24 | Ascot | Flat | 86 | 3 | 1/9 |
| 13 Jul 24 | Ascot | Flat | 83 | - | 2/11 |
- 24/2910 Oct 26 · Newmarket
All fields
- Date
- 10 Oct 26
- Course
- Newmarket
- Code
- Flat
- OR
- 102
- Change
- 14
- Pos
- 24/29
- 3/822 Aug 26 · Chester
All fields
- Date
- 22 Aug 26
- Course
- Chester
- Code
- Flat
- OR
- 88
- Change
- -3
- Pos
- 3/8
- 6/1121 Sep 24 · Newmarket
All fields
- Date
- 21 Sep 24
- Course
- Newmarket
- Code
- Flat
- OR
- 91
- Change
- 0
- Pos
- 6/11
- 6/1624 Aug 24 · York
All fields
- Date
- 24 Aug 24
- Course
- York
- Code
- Flat
- OR
- 91
- Change
- 5
- Pos
- 6/16
- 1/926 Jul 24 · Ascot
All fields
- Date
- 26 Jul 24
- Course
- Ascot
- Code
- Flat
- OR
- 86
- Change
- 3
- Pos
- 1/9
- 2/1113 Jul 24 · Ascot
All fields
- Date
- 13 Jul 24
- Course
- Ascot
- Code
- Flat
- OR
- 83
- Change
- -
- Pos
- 2/11
Current mark v winning marks
| Code | Current OR | OR last run | Change | Last winning OR | Last win | v last winning | Highest winning OR | v highest winning | Highest OR | v highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 102 | 102 | 0 | 86 | 26 Jul 24 | 16 | 86 | 16 | 102 | 0 |
Flat
- Code
- Flat
- Current OR
- 102
- OR last run
- 102
- Change
- 0
- Last winning OR
- 86
- Last win
- 26 Jul 24
- v last winning
- 16
- Highest winning OR
- 86
- v highest winning
- 16
- Highest OR
- 102
- 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
- G1 winners
- 0
- Produce
- 2 winners from 3 runners
Full siblings
No other foal by Lope De Vega (IRE) out of Fly The Flag (GB) has raced in Britain or Ireland.
Half siblings
By Oasis Dream (GB)
- Desert Spring (GB)1W · 5R
By New Bay (GB)
- Political Resident (GB)0W · 1R
Female line
- 1Fly The Flag (GB) · by Australia (GB)
- 2Approach (GB) · by Darshaan (GB)
- 3Last Second (IRE) · by Alzao (USA)
- 4Alruccaba (GB)
Notable relatives
First cousin twice removed
- Alborada (GB)6W · 10R · 2 G1
- Yesterday (IRE)3W · 10R · 1 G1
- Quarter Moon (IRE)1W · 8R · 1 G1
- Allegretto (IRE)5W · 16R · 4 black-type
- Albanova (GB)4W · 5R · 2 black-type
Second cousin
- Galileo Chrome (IRE)4W · 5R · 1 G1
Second cousin once removed
- Diamondsandrubies (IRE)3W · 7R · 1 G1
- Thomas Chippendale (IRE)4W · 10R · 2 black-type
- Algometer (GB)3W · 13R · 2 black-type
- Midnight Mile (IRE)3W · 7R · 2 black-type
- Cabaletta (GB)3W · 13R · 2 black-type
More · 4
- Alignak (GB)3W · 13R · 1 black-type
- Dragon Dancer (GB)1W · 11R · 1 black-type
- My Nordic Hero (GB)4W · 6R · 1 black-type
- Renew (IRE)3W · 12R · 1 black-type
Third cousin
- Alpinista (GB)5W · 8R · 1 G1
- Alla Speranza (GB)2W · 9R · 1 black-type
- Eminent (IRE)2W · 10R · 1 black-type
- Almeric (GB)3W · 8R · 2 black-type
- Altesse (GB)2W · 9R · 1 black-type
More · 3
- Blue Gardenia (IRE)1W · 11R · 1 black-type
- Minella Study (GB)3W · 11R · 1 black-type
- Pythagoras (IRE)3W · 11R · 1 black-type
Aunt (out of 2nd dam)
- Coronet (GB)4W · 14R · 3 black-type
3rd dam
- Last Second (IRE)4W · 6R · 3 black-type
Uncle (out of 2nd dam)
- Midas Touch (GB)2W · 7R · 1 black-type
Third cousin once removed
- Alyssa (GB)5W · 12R · 2 black-type
- Shine So Bright (GB)5W · 25R · 2 black-type
- Catching The Moon (IRE)2W · 7R · 1 black-type
- Albaflora (GB)2W · 13R · 1 black-type
- Aloe Vera (GB)2W · 3R · 1 black-type
More · 1
- Miss Alpilles (GB)3W · 18R · 1 black-type
Great-uncle (out of 3rd dam)
- Aussie Rules (USA)2W · 6R · 1 black-type
Great-great-aunt (out of 4th dam)
- Alleluia (GB)6W · 11R · 1 black-type
- Alouette (GB)3W · 10R · 1 black-type
- Arrikala (IRE)3W · 13R · 1 black-type
2nd dam
- Approach (GB)2W · 6R · 1 black-type
First cousin once removed
- Michelangelo (GB)2W · 5R · 1 black-type
- Private Secretary (GB)3W · 6R · 1 black-type
Third cousin twice removed
- Allonsy (GB)6W · 16R · 2 black-type
In brief
How old is Tactician?
Tactician (GB) is a 5-year-old grey colt, foaled on 5 March 2021.
Who are the sire and dam of Tactician?
Tactician (GB) is by Lope De Vega (IRE) out of Fly The Flag (GB), a daughter of Australia (GB), and was bred by Denford Stud Ltd.
Who trains Tactician?
Tactician (GB) is trained by Andrew Balding and owned by Denford Stud, and has run for no other trainer in Britain or Ireland.
What is Tactician's race record?
In Britain and Ireland, Tactician (GB) has won 2 of 9 races (22%). Runs abroad (for example in France, Dubai or the USA) are not included.
What is Tactician's biggest win?
Tactician (GB)'s biggest win in Britain or Ireland came in the John Guest Racing Brown Jack Handicap at Ascot on 26 July 2024.
Has Tactician ever been beaten?
Tactician (GB) has been beaten 7 times in 9 runs in Britain and Ireland, the first time on 17 May 2024 at Newbury (5th of 11).
What is Tactician's official rating?
Tactician (GB) is officially rated 102 on the Flat (also the career high).
When did Tactician last run?
Tactician (GB) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 10 October 2026 at Newmarket in the Club Godolphin Cesarewitch Handicap Stakes (Heritage Handicap), finishing 24th of 29.
Is Tactician related to any top horses?
Tactician (GB)'s black-type relatives in Britain and Ireland include Alborada (GB) (first cousin twice removed, Group 1 winner), Alpinista (GB) (third cousin, Group 1 winner) and Yesterday (IRE) (first cousin twice removed, Group 1 winner), from the Alruccaba (GB) family.
What is Tactician's record at Ascot?
Tactician (GB) has run most often at Ascot, with 1 win from 2 runs there.
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