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Valgrand (FR) silks

Horse profile

Valgrand

Bathyrhon (GER) × Valaway (FR) (Gold Away (IRE))
Sex
gelding
Foaled
2019
Colour
bay
Highest OR
140
Record (GB & IRE)
3 wins from 10 runs (30%)
Prize money (GB & IRE)
£59,258 GB
Last official rating
132 (Jumps)
Last run (GB & IRE)
12 Apr 2025, Ayr (F/12)
Last win (GB & IRE)
25 Oct 2024, Cheltenham
Recent form
24111210715F

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

Form

Race record

DateCoursePosSPBtnJockeyTrainerRaceClassTypeDistGoingWgtORWinner / 2ndWinner prizeDaysFuture form
12 Apr 25AyrF/1210/1-Harry SkeltonDan SkeltonCoral Scottish Champion HurdleGrade 2Hurdle2mGood to Soft11-0132Cracking Rhapsody (IRE)£56,270294/10
14 Mar 25Cheltenham15/168/110Harry SkeltonDan SkeltonWilliam Hill County Handicap HurdleClass 1Hurdle2m1fGood to Soft10-10134Kargese (FR)£61,897773/15
27 Dec 24Kempton7/815/228¾Fergus GillardDan SkeltonLadbrokes 'Gaffer Of All Accas' Handicap HurdleClass 3Hurdle2mGood to Soft11-11137Ooh Betty (IRE)£11,618140/6
13 Dec 24Cheltenham10/149/219¾Harry SkeltonDan SkeltonCatesby Estates Handicap HurdleClass 3Hurdle2m1fGood to Soft12-0139Mirabad (FR)£11,882281/13
15 Nov 24Cheltenham2/55/6F11Harry SkeltonDan SkeltonAlbert Bartlett Novices' HurdleGrade 2Hurdle2m5fGood11-7140Potters Charm (IRE)£32,791211/4
25 Oct 24Cheltenham1/63/1won 17Harry SkeltonDan SkeltonSky Bet Novices' HurdleGrade 2Hurdle2m½fGood11-2118Gale Mahler (IRE)£31,3231500/5
28 May 24Bangor-on-Dee1/71/4Fwon 3¼Harry SkeltonDan SkeltonMinimum £50,000 tote Placepot Everyday Novices' HurdleClass 4Hurdle2m3½fGood11-10-Speed Davis (FR)£4,225240/6
4 May 24Uttoxeter1/104/9Fwon 3Harry SkeltonDan SkeltonCarlsberg Danish Pilsner "National Hunt" Maiden HurdleClass 4Hurdle2mSoft11-6-Kap Ouest (FR)£4,193211/8
13 Apr 24Aintree4/1815/23¾Harry SkeltonDan SkeltonWeatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat RaceGrade 2NH Flat2m1fGood to Soft11-4-Horaces Pearl (FR)£28,1351684/17
28 Oct 23Cheltenham2/1510/12¼Harry SkeltonDan SkeltonCheltenham & South West Racing Club Open National Hunt Flat RaceClass 2NH Flat2m½fGood to Soft11-1-The Kemble Brewery (GB)£7,922-2/14
  • F/1212 Apr 25 · Ayr10/1

    Coral Scottish Champion Hurdle

    Grade 22mGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    12 Apr 25
    Course
    Ayr
    Pos
    F/12
    SP
    10/1
    Btn
    -
    Race
    Coral Scottish Champion Hurdle
    Class
    Grade 2
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    11-0
    OR
    132
    Winner prize
    £56,270
    Days
    29
    Future form
    4/10
  • 15/1614 Mar 25 · Cheltenham8/1

    William Hill County Handicap Hurdle

    Class 12m1fGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    14 Mar 25
    Pos
    15/16
    SP
    8/1
    Btn
    10
    Race
    William Hill County Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Class 1
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m1f
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    10-10
    OR
    134
    Winner / 2nd
    Kargese (FR)
    Winner prize
    £61,897
    Days
    77
    Future form
    3/15
  • 7/827 Dec 24 · Kempton15/2

    Ladbrokes 'Gaffer Of All Accas' Handicap Hurdle

    Class 32mGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    27 Dec 24
    Course
    Kempton
    Pos
    7/8
    SP
    15/2
    Btn
    28¾
    Race
    Ladbrokes 'Gaffer Of All Accas' Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Class 3
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    11-11
    OR
    137
    Winner / 2nd
    Ooh Betty (IRE)
    Winner prize
    £11,618
    Days
    14
    Future form
    0/6
  • 10/1413 Dec 24 · Cheltenham9/2

    Catesby Estates Handicap Hurdle

    Class 32m1fGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    13 Dec 24
    Pos
    10/14
    SP
    9/2
    Btn
    19¾
    Race
    Catesby Estates Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Class 3
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m1f
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    12-0
    OR
    139
    Winner / 2nd
    Mirabad (FR)
    Winner prize
    £11,882
    Days
    28
    Future form
    1/13
  • 2/515 Nov 24 · Cheltenham5/6F

    Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle

    Grade 22m5fGood

    All fields
    Date
    15 Nov 24
    Pos
    2/5
    SP
    5/6F
    Btn
    11
    Race
    Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle
    Class
    Grade 2
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m5f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-7
    OR
    140
    Winner prize
    £32,791
    Days
    21
    Future form
    1/4
  • 1/625 Oct 24 · Cheltenham3/1

    Sky Bet Novices' Hurdle

    Grade 22m½fGood

    All fields
    Date
    25 Oct 24
    Pos
    1/6
    SP
    3/1
    Btn
    won 17
    Race
    Sky Bet Novices' Hurdle
    Class
    Grade 2
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m½f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-2
    OR
    118
    Winner / 2nd
    Gale Mahler (IRE)
    Winner prize
    £31,323
    Days
    150
    Future form
    0/5
  • 1/728 May 24 · Bangor-on-Dee1/4F

    Minimum £50,000 tote Placepot Everyday Novices' Hurdle

    Class 42m3½fGood

    All fields
    Date
    28 May 24
    Pos
    1/7
    SP
    1/4F
    Btn
    won 3¼
    Race
    Minimum £50,000 tote Placepot Everyday Novices' Hurdle
    Class
    Class 4
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m3½f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-10
    OR
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Speed Davis (FR)
    Winner prize
    £4,225
    Days
    24
    Future form
    0/6
  • 1/104 May 24 · Uttoxeter4/9F

    Carlsberg Danish Pilsner "National Hunt" Maiden Hurdle

    Class 42mSoft

    All fields
    Date
    4 May 24
    Course
    Uttoxeter
    Pos
    1/10
    SP
    4/9F
    Btn
    won 3
    Race
    Carlsberg Danish Pilsner "National Hunt" Maiden Hurdle
    Class
    Class 4
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-6
    OR
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Kap Ouest (FR)
    Winner prize
    £4,193
    Days
    21
    Future form
    1/8
  • 4/1813 Apr 24 · Aintree15/2

    Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race

    Grade 22m1fGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    13 Apr 24
    Course
    Aintree
    Pos
    4/18
    SP
    15/2
    Btn
    3¾
    Race
    Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race
    Class
    Grade 2
    Type
    NH Flat
    Dist
    2m1f
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    11-4
    OR
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Horaces Pearl (FR)
    Winner prize
    £28,135
    Days
    168
    Future form
    4/17
  • 2/1528 Oct 23 · Cheltenham10/1

    Cheltenham & South West Racing Club Open National Hunt Flat Race

    Class 22m½fGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    28 Oct 23
    Pos
    2/15
    SP
    10/1
    Btn
    2¼
    Race
    Cheltenham & South West Racing Club Open National Hunt Flat Race
    Class
    Class 2
    Type
    NH Flat
    Dist
    2m½f
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    11-1
    OR
    -
    Winner prize
    £7,922
    Days
    -
    Future form
    2/14

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
12 Apr 25AyrCoral Scottish Champion HurdleF/12Kabral Du Mathan (FR)222 Nov 25HaydockBetfair Racing Podcasts Handicap Hurdle
12 Apr 25AyrCoral Scottish Champion HurdleF/12Ethical Diamond (IRE)720 Jun 25AscotDuke Of Edinburgh Stakes (Handicap)
12 Apr 25AyrCoral Scottish Champion HurdleF/12Batman Girac (FR)811 May 25Killarney (IRE)Michael J. Doyle Memorial Handicap Hurdle
12 Apr 25AyrCoral Scottish Champion HurdleF/12Kihavah (GB)919 Apr 25MusselburghVirgin Bet Queen's Cup (Heritage Handicap)
14 Mar 25CheltenhamWilliam Hill County Handicap Hurdle15/16Ndaawi (GB)231 Jul 25Galway (IRE)Guinness Galway Hurdle Handicap
14 Mar 25CheltenhamWilliam Hill County Handicap Hurdle15/16Absurde (FR)320 Apr 25PlumptonBetGoodwin Sussex Champion Hurdle Handicap Hurdle
14 Mar 25CheltenhamWilliam Hill County Handicap Hurdle15/16Cracking Rhapsody (IRE)712 Apr 25AyrCoral Scottish Champion Hurdle
13 Dec 24CheltenhamCatesby Estates Handicap Hurdle10/14Cavern Club (IRE)71 Mar 25DoncasterVirgin Bet Handicap Hurdle
15 Nov 24CheltenhamAlbert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle2/5Potters Charm (IRE)126 Dec 24AintreeWilliam Hill Formby Novices' Hurdle
4 May 24UttoxeterCarlsberg Danish Pilsner "National Hunt" Maiden Hurdle1/10Illegal d'Ainay (FR)-12 May 24PlumptonJ H Builders Joinery Maiden Hurdle
13 Apr 24AintreeWeatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race4/18Horaces Pearl (FR)123 Nov 24HuntingdonBet Builder Boosts At Rhino.Bet Maiden Hurdle
13 Apr 24AintreeWeatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race4/18No Questions Asked (IRE)611 Nov 24CarlisleStart Your RacingTV Free Trial Now Maiden Hurdle (Div I)
13 Apr 24AintreeWeatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race4/18Mister Meggit (IRE)149 Nov 24AintreeBoyleSports Daily Money Back Meetings EBF 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle
13 Apr 24AintreeWeatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race4/18Castle Ivers (IRE)1621 Nov 24WarwickTattersalls Cheltenham Supporting Breeders' Day "National Hunt" Maiden Hurdle
28 Oct 23CheltenhamCheltenham & South West Racing Club Open National Hunt Flat Race2/15Stay If U Want To (IRE)823 Nov 23Market RasenPertemps Network Open National Hunt Flat Race
28 Oct 23CheltenhamCheltenham & South West Racing Club Open National Hunt Flat Race2/15Jackson Lamb (IRE)1415 Jun 24Downpatrick (IRE)Download The New Tote App (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race
  • F/1212 Apr 25 · Ayr

    Coral Scottish Champion Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    12 Apr 25
    Course
    Ayr
    Race
    Coral Scottish Champion Hurdle
    This horse
    F/12
    Winner next time
    Kabral Du Mathan (FR)
    Their pos
    2
    Won on
    22 Nov 25
    Race won
    Betfair Racing Podcasts Handicap Hurdle
  • F/1212 Apr 25 · Ayr

    Coral Scottish Champion Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    12 Apr 25
    Course
    Ayr
    Race
    Coral Scottish Champion Hurdle
    This horse
    F/12
    Winner next time
    Ethical Diamond (IRE)
    Their pos
    7
    Won on
    20 Jun 25
    Race won
    Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes (Handicap)
  • F/1212 Apr 25 · Ayr

    Coral Scottish Champion Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    12 Apr 25
    Course
    Ayr
    Race
    Coral Scottish Champion Hurdle
    This horse
    F/12
    Winner next time
    Batman Girac (FR)
    Their pos
    8
    Won on
    11 May 25
    Race won
    Michael J. Doyle Memorial Handicap Hurdle
  • F/1212 Apr 25 · Ayr

    Coral Scottish Champion Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    12 Apr 25
    Course
    Ayr
    Race
    Coral Scottish Champion Hurdle
    This horse
    F/12
    Winner next time
    Kihavah (GB)
    Their pos
    9
    Won on
    19 Apr 25
    Race won
    Virgin Bet Queen's Cup (Heritage Handicap)
  • 15/1614 Mar 25 · Cheltenham

    William Hill County Handicap Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    14 Mar 25
    Race
    William Hill County Handicap Hurdle
    This horse
    15/16
    Winner next time
    Ndaawi (GB)
    Their pos
    2
    Won on
    31 Jul 25
    Race won
    Guinness Galway Hurdle Handicap
  • 15/1614 Mar 25 · Cheltenham

    William Hill County Handicap Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    14 Mar 25
    Race
    William Hill County Handicap Hurdle
    This horse
    15/16
    Winner next time
    Absurde (FR)
    Their pos
    3
    Won on
    20 Apr 25
    Race won
    BetGoodwin Sussex Champion Hurdle Handicap Hurdle
  • 15/1614 Mar 25 · Cheltenham

    William Hill County Handicap Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    14 Mar 25
    Race
    William Hill County Handicap Hurdle
    This horse
    15/16
    Winner next time
    Cracking Rhapsody (IRE)
    Their pos
    7
    Won on
    12 Apr 25
    At
    Ayr
    Race won
    Coral Scottish Champion Hurdle
  • 10/1413 Dec 24 · Cheltenham

    Catesby Estates Handicap Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    13 Dec 24
    Race
    Catesby Estates Handicap Hurdle
    This horse
    10/14
    Winner next time
    Cavern Club (IRE)
    Their pos
    7
    Won on
    1 Mar 25
    Race won
    Virgin Bet Handicap Hurdle
  • 2/515 Nov 24 · Cheltenham

    Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    15 Nov 24
    Race
    Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle
    This horse
    2/5
    Winner next time
    Potters Charm (IRE)
    Their pos
    1
    Won on
    26 Dec 24
    Race won
    William Hill Formby Novices' Hurdle
  • 1/104 May 24 · Uttoxeter

    Carlsberg Danish Pilsner "National Hunt" Maiden Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    4 May 24
    Course
    Uttoxeter
    Race
    Carlsberg Danish Pilsner "National Hunt" Maiden Hurdle
    This horse
    1/10
    Winner next time
    Illegal d'Ainay (FR)
    Their pos
    -
    Won on
    12 May 24
    Race won
    J H Builders Joinery Maiden Hurdle
  • 4/1813 Apr 24 · Aintree

    Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race

    All fields
    Date
    13 Apr 24
    Course
    Aintree
    Race
    Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race
    This horse
    4/18
    Winner next time
    Horaces Pearl (FR)
    Their pos
    1
    Won on
    23 Nov 24
    Race won
    Bet Builder Boosts At Rhino.Bet Maiden Hurdle
  • 4/1813 Apr 24 · Aintree

    Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race

    All fields
    Date
    13 Apr 24
    Course
    Aintree
    Race
    Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race
    This horse
    4/18
    Winner next time
    No Questions Asked (IRE)
    Their pos
    6
    Won on
    11 Nov 24
    Race won
    Start Your RacingTV Free Trial Now Maiden Hurdle (Div I)
  • 4/1813 Apr 24 · Aintree

    Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race

    All fields
    Date
    13 Apr 24
    Course
    Aintree
    Race
    Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race
    This horse
    4/18
    Winner next time
    Mister Meggit (IRE)
    Their pos
    14
    Won on
    9 Nov 24
    Race won
    BoyleSports Daily Money Back Meetings EBF 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle
  • 4/1813 Apr 24 · Aintree

    Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race

    All fields
    Date
    13 Apr 24
    Course
    Aintree
    Race
    Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race
    This horse
    4/18
    Winner next time
    Castle Ivers (IRE)
    Their pos
    16
    Won on
    21 Nov 24
    Race won
    Tattersalls Cheltenham Supporting Breeders' Day "National Hunt" Maiden Hurdle
  • 2/1528 Oct 23 · Cheltenham

    Cheltenham & South West Racing Club Open National Hunt Flat Race

    All fields
    Date
    28 Oct 23
    Race
    Cheltenham & South West Racing Club Open National Hunt Flat Race
    This horse
    2/15
    Winner next time
    Stay If U Want To (IRE)
    Their pos
    8
    Won on
    23 Nov 23
    Race won
    Pertemps Network Open National Hunt Flat Race
  • 2/1528 Oct 23 · Cheltenham

    Cheltenham & South West Racing Club Open National Hunt Flat Race

    All fields
    Date
    28 Oct 23
    Race
    Cheltenham & South West Racing Club Open National Hunt Flat Race
    This horse
    2/15
    Winner next time
    Jackson Lamb (IRE)
    Their pos
    14
    Won on
    15 Jun 24
    Race won
    Download The New Tote App (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race

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 (€)
Dan Skelton28 Oct 2312 Apr 252/151181321401032030.0%50.0%£59,258€0
Dan Skelton
First run
28 Oct 23
Last run
12 Apr 25
First run for yard
2/15
OR first run
118
OR last run
132
Best OR
140
Runs
10
Wins
3
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
30.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£59,258
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 Hunt1032030.0%50.0%£59,258€014028 Oct 2312 Apr 25
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runs
10
Wins
3
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
30.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£59,258
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Best OR
140
First run
28 Oct 23
Last run
12 Apr 25

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 (€)
Hurdle831037.5%50.0%£52,963€0
NH Flat20100.0%50.0%£6,295€0
Hurdle
Race type
Hurdle
Runs
8
Wins
3
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
37.5%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£52,963
Prize IRE (€)
€0
NH Flat
Race type
NH Flat
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£6,295
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By going

GoingRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Good321066.7%100.0%£48,769€0
Good to Soft60100.0%16.7%£6,295€0
Soft1100100.0%100.0%£4,193€0
Good
Going
Good
Runs
3
Wins
2
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
66.7%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£48,769
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Good to Soft
Going
Good to Soft
Runs
6
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
16.7%
Prize GB (£)
£6,295
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Soft
Going
Soft
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£4,193
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By distance

DistanceRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
2m to 2m1f821025.0%37.5%£41,811€0
2m2f to 2m5f211050.0%100.0%£17,447€0
2m to 2m1f
Distance
2m to 2m1f
Runs
8
Wins
2
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
25.0%
Place %
37.5%
Prize GB (£)
£41,811
Prize IRE (€)
€0
2m2f to 2m5f
Distance
2m2f to 2m5f
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£17,447
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 (€)
Cheltenham512020.0%60.0%£48,190€0
Bangor-on-Dee1100100.0%100.0%£4,225€0
Uttoxeter1100100.0%100.0%£4,193€0
Aintree10000.0%0.0%£2,650€0
Ayr10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Kempton10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Cheltenham
Runs
5
Wins
1
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
20.0%
Place %
60.0%
Prize GB (£)
£48,190
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Bangor-on-Dee
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£4,225
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Uttoxeter
Course
Uttoxeter
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£4,193
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Aintree
Course
Aintree
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,650
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
Kempton
Course
Kempton
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By class

ClassRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Grade 2411025.0%50.0%£47,195€0
Class 110000.0%0.0%£0€0
Class 210100.0%100.0%£3,645€0
Class 320000.0%0.0%£0€0
Class 42200100.0%100.0%£8,418€0
Grade 2
Class
Grade 2
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
25.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£47,195
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Class 1
Class
Class 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
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£3,645
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Class 3
Class
Class 3
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Class 4
Class
Class 4
Runs
2
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£8,418
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 runners320066.7%66.7%£35,547€0
2 to 5 runners10100.0%100.0%£13,222€0
9 to 12 runners210050.0%50.0%£4,193€0
13 to 16 runners30100.0%33.3%£3,645€0
17+ runners10000.0%0.0%£2,650€0
6 to 8 runners
Runners
6 to 8 runners
Runs
3
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
66.7%
Place %
66.7%
Prize GB (£)
£35,547
Prize IRE (€)
€0
2 to 5 runners
Runners
2 to 5 runners
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£13,222
Prize IRE (€)
€0
9 to 12 runners
Runners
9 to 12 runners
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£4,193
Prize IRE (€)
€0
13 to 16 runners
Runners
13 to 16 runners
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£3,645
Prize IRE (€)
€0
17+ runners
Runners
17+ runners
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,650
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By month

MonthRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
March10000.0%0.0%£0€0
April20000.0%0.0%£2,650€0
May2200100.0%100.0%£8,418€0
October211050.0%100.0%£34,968€0
November10100.0%100.0%£13,222€0
December20000.0%0.0%£0€0
March
Month
March
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
April
Month
April
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,650
Prize IRE (€)
€0
May
Month
May
Runs
2
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£8,418
Prize IRE (€)
€0
October
Month
October
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£34,968
Prize IRE (€)
€0
November
Month
November
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£13,222
Prize IRE (€)
€0
December
Month
December
Runs
2
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 (€)
Harry Skelton932033.3%55.6%£59,258€0
Fergus Gillard10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Harry Skelton
Runs
9
Wins
3
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
55.6%
Prize GB (£)
£59,258
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Fergus Gillard
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 (€)
Dan Skelton1032030.0%50.0%£59,258€0
Dan Skelton
Runs
10
Wins
3
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
30.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£59,258
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By headgear

HeadgearRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
No headgear1032030.0%50.0%£59,258€0
No headgear
Headgear
No headgear
Runs
10
Wins
3
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
30.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£59,258
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 run10100.0%100.0%£3,645€0
8 to 14 days10000.0%0.0%£0€0
15 to 30 days521040.0%60.0%£21,640€0
61 to 120 days10000.0%0.0%£0€0
121 to 365 days210050.0%50.0%£33,973€0
Debut / no previous run
Days since last run
Debut / no previous run
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£3,645
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 (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
15 to 30 days
Days since last run
15 to 30 days
Runs
5
Wins
2
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
40.0%
Place %
60.0%
Prize GB (£)
£21,640
Prize IRE (€)
€0
61 to 120 days
Days since last run
61 to 120 days
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
121 to 365 days
Days since last run
121 to 365 days
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£33,973
Prize IRE (€)
€0

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

Pedigree

Pedigree

Sire branchBathyrhon (GER)

Parent · 1

  1. SireBathyrhon (GER)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Sire's sireMonsun (GER)
  2. Sire's damBe My Lady (GER)

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 branchValaway (FR)

Parent · 1

  1. DamValaway (FR)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Dam's sireGold Away (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
Bathyrhon (GER)
Valaway (FR)
Monsun (GER)
Be My Lady (GER)
Gold Away (IRE)
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced

Breeding card

HorseValgrand (FR)
Sexgelding
Foaled2019
SireBathyrhon (GER)
DamValaway (FR)
DamsireGold Away (IRE)
Sire's sireMonsun (GER)
Sire's damBe My Lady (GER)
Dam's produce1 winners from 1 runners

Female line

  1. Valaway (FR) · 1 winners from 1 runners

Sire, dam and damsire

SireDamDamsireBreederFoaledColourSexSire's avg winning distanceDamsire's avg winning distance
Bathyrhon (GER)Valaway (FR)Gold Away (IRE)P Rouxel, H Bellentani & G Mousnier18 Apr 19baygeldingNH 2m2½fFlat 7.5f · NH 2m1f
Bathyrhon (GER)
Breeder
P Rouxel, H Bellentani & G Mousnier
Foaled
18 Apr 19
Colour
bay
Sex
gelding
Sire's avg winning distance
NH 2m2½f
Damsire's avg winning distance
Flat 7.5f · NH 2m1f

Progeny of Bathyrhon (GER) in this horse's best conditions

ConditionRunsWinsPlacedWin %Place %This horse runsThis horse wins
All National Hunt runs4836014412.4%29.8%103
At 2m to 2m1f230317213.5%31.3%82
On Good going219226310.0%28.8%32
At 2m to 2m1f on Good going105143313.3%31.4%11
All National Hunt runs
Condition
All National Hunt runs
Runs
483
Wins
60
Placed
144
Win %
12.4%
Place %
29.8%
This horse runs
10
This horse wins
3
At 2m to 2m1f
Condition
At 2m to 2m1f
Runs
230
Wins
31
Placed
72
Win %
13.5%
Place %
31.3%
This horse runs
8
This horse wins
2
On Good going
Condition
On Good going
Runs
219
Wins
22
Placed
63
Win %
10.0%
Place %
28.8%
This horse runs
3
This horse wins
2
At 2m to 2m1f on Good going
Condition
At 2m to 2m1f on Good going
Runs
105
Wins
14
Placed
33
Win %
13.3%
Place %
31.4%
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.

Bathyrhon (GER) × Gold Away (IRE) mares (the cross)

CodeRunnersWinnersWinners %Black-type winnersRunsWins2nd/3rdWin %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
National Hunt11100.0%1103230.0%£59,258€0
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runners
1
Winners
1
Winners %
100.0%
Black-type winners
1
Runs
10
Wins
3
2nd/3rd
2
Win %
30.0%
Prize GB (£)
£59,258
Prize IRE (€)
€0

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

Best of the cross

HorseRunsWinsBlack-type winsBest winPrize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Valgrand (FR)1031Group/Grade 2£59,258€0
Valgrand (FR)
Runs
10
Wins
3
Black-type wins
1
Best win
Group/Grade 2
Prize GB (£)
£59,258
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Top 12 by best win level, then wins.

Ratings

Official ratings

CodeCurrent ORHighest ORLowest ORLast winning ORLast winRated runs
National Hunt13214011811825 Oct 246
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Current OR
132
Highest OR
140
Lowest OR
118
Last winning OR
118
Last win
25 Oct 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

DateCourseCodeORChangePos
12 Apr 25AyrNH132-2F/12
14 Mar 25CheltenhamNH134-315/16
27 Dec 24KemptonNH137-27/8
13 Dec 24CheltenhamNH139-110/14
15 Nov 24CheltenhamNH140222/5
25 Oct 24CheltenhamNH118-1/6
  • F/1212 Apr 25 · Ayr
    All fields
    Date
    12 Apr 25
    Course
    Ayr
    Code
    NH
    OR
    132
    Change
    -2
    Pos
    F/12
  • 15/1614 Mar 25 · Cheltenham
    All fields
    Date
    14 Mar 25
    Code
    NH
    OR
    134
    Change
    -3
    Pos
    15/16
  • 7/827 Dec 24 · Kempton
    All fields
    Date
    27 Dec 24
    Course
    Kempton
    Code
    NH
    OR
    137
    Change
    -2
    Pos
    7/8
  • 10/1413 Dec 24 · Cheltenham
    All fields
    Date
    13 Dec 24
    Code
    NH
    OR
    139
    Change
    -1
    Pos
    10/14
  • 2/515 Nov 24 · Cheltenham
    All fields
    Date
    15 Nov 24
    Code
    NH
    OR
    140
    Change
    22
    Pos
    2/5
  • 1/625 Oct 24 · Cheltenham
    All fields
    Date
    25 Oct 24
    Code
    NH
    OR
    118
    Change
    -
    Pos
    1/6

Current mark v winning marks

CodeCurrent OROR last runChangeLast winning ORLast winv last winningHighest winning ORv highest winningHighest ORv highest
National Hunt132132011825 Oct 241411814140-8
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Current OR
132
OR last run
132
Change
0
Last winning OR
118
Last win
25 Oct 24
v last winning
14
Highest winning OR
118
v highest winning
14
Highest OR
140
v highest
-8

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

Valaway (FR)

G1 winners
0
Produce
1 winners from 1 runners

Full siblings

Valgrand is the only foal out of Valaway (FR) to have raced in Britain or Ireland.

Half siblings

Valgrand is the only foal out of Valaway (FR) to have raced in Britain or Ireland.

Female line

  1. 1Valaway (FR)

Notable relatives

Valgrand is the only black-type winner in this female family in Britain or Ireland since 1990.

In brief

How old is Valgrand?

Valgrand (FR), a bay racehorse, was foaled on 18 April 2019 and is 7 years old.

Who are the sire and dam of Valgrand?

Valgrand (FR) is by Bathyrhon (GER) out of Valaway (FR), a daughter of Gold Away (IRE), and was bred by P Rouxel, H Bellentani & G Mousnier.

Who trained Valgrand?

Valgrand (FR) was trained by Dan Skelton and owned by Highclere Thoroughbred Racing - Grand at the time of the last run in Britain or Ireland.

What is Valgrand's race record?

In Britain and Ireland, Valgrand (FR) won 3 of 10 races (30%). Runs abroad (for example in France, Dubai or the USA) are not included.

What is Valgrand's biggest win?

Valgrand (FR)'s biggest win in Britain or Ireland came in the Sky Bet Novices' Hurdle (Registered As The Sharp Novices' Hurdle) (Grade 2) at Cheltenham on 25 October 2024.

Has Valgrand ever been beaten?

Valgrand (FR) was beaten 7 times in 10 runs in Britain and Ireland, the first time on 28 October 2023 at Cheltenham (2nd of 15).

What was Valgrand's official rating?

Valgrand (FR) was last officially rated 132 over jumps (career high 140).

Is Valgrand still racing?

Valgrand (FR) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 12 April 2025 at Ayr in the Coral Scottish Champion Hurdle (A Limited Handicap) (result: fell, 12 ran), and has not run there since.

What is Valgrand's record at Cheltenham?

Valgrand (FR) ran most often at Cheltenham, with 1 win from 5 runs there.

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