Classy Al

Profile overview with recent form, pace, and pedigree anchors for smarter selections.

Total races
49
Win rate
14.3%
Sex: gelding Age: 7 Colour: Bay Born 03/04/2018
Snapshot Best speed: 97 @ 5f Avg position (last 3): 9.0 Average class: Class 4

Performance Pulse Win and place momentum

Form tuned
Wins
7
Places (1-3)
14
Win rate
14.3%
Place rate
28.6%
Best speed
97 @ 5f
Avg pos last 3
9.0
Class & pace Average class: Class 4 Place pace: 28.6% Win conversion: 14.3%

Pedigree Breeding anchors

Sire

Fountain Of Youth

Dam

Classy Anne

Damsire

Orientor

Breeder: John McGrandles

Profile Details

Region Unknown
Foaled 03/04/2018
Colour Bay
Age 7

Distance Expertise Pace by distance

Distance Expertise
Moderate (48/100) Best: 5-7f (Sprint)

Race Distribution by Distance

5-7f Sprint: 47 races (97.9%)7-9f Short Mile: 1 races (2.1%)Total48
5-7f Sprint
47 races (97.9%) • Avg pos: 5.5
7-9f Short Mile
1 races (2.1%) • Avg pos: 6.0

5-7f (Sprint)

Strongest
Races: 47
Avg Position: 5.5
Win Rate: 14.9%
Place Rate: 29.8%
Best Finish: 🏆 1

7-9f (Short Mile)

Races: 1
Avg Position: 6.0
Win Rate: 0%
Place Rate: 0%
Best Finish: 6

Analysis: Classy Al has raced across 2 different distance ranges, showing moderate versatility but with clear preferences. Best performance comes at 5-7f (sprint) with a 14.9% win rate from 47 races.

Upcoming Races Next opportunities

Upcoming Races

No upcoming races scheduled

Classy Al has no confirmed future race entries

Past Performances Recent race log
Oct 1 (162d ago)
DNR
Musselburgh
5f
Surface: Turf
Going: Soft
Class: Class 4
Reason:
Trainer:
Sep 30 (163d ago)
13th
Ayr
6f
Surface: Turf
Going: Soft
Class: Class 4
Result: Dwelt start - took keen hold - soon in touch with leaders towards near side - prominent halfway - weakened quickly from under 2f out(op 33/1)
1:18.14
SP: 66/1
Trainer:
Speed: 81
Aug 10 (214d ago)
10th
Haydock
5f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good To Firm
Class: Class 4
Result: Raced near side - in rear - raced awkwardly throughout - no impression from over 1f out - 4th of 4 in group(op 12/1 and tchd 14/1)
1:0.07
SP: 11/1
Trainer:
Speed: 89
Aug 2 (222d ago)
4th
Hamilton
5f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good
Class: Class 2
Result: Slowly away - raced in last - detached and raced awkwardly halfway - rallied and headway up the centre over 1f out - weakened final 110yds(op 7/4)
0:57.77
SP: 5/2
Trainer:
Speed: 97
Jul 18 (237d ago)
1st
Hamilton
5f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good
Class: Class 4
0:58.59
SP: 2/1F
Trainer:
Speed: 93
Jul 14 (241d ago)
1st
Ayr
5f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good
Class: Class 5
0:57.71
SP: 6/1
Trainer:
Speed: 92
Jun 26 (259d ago)
4th
Hamilton
5f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good
Class: Class 3
Result: Slowly away - raced in last - headway against near rail final furlong - went fourth final strides (kicked rail in chute; having been checked by vet - gelding was deemed fit to race)(op 12/1 tchd 16/1)
0:58.72
SP: 14/1
Trainer:
Speed: 94
Jun 21 (264d ago)
5th
Ayr
5f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good
Class: Class 4
Result: Slowly away - in rear - switched right and raced awkwardly halfway - headway when hung left over 1f out - raced awkwardly but kept on inside final 110yds - nearest finish(op 15/2 tchd 13/2)
0:57.78
SP: 7/1
Trainer:
Speed: 94
Jun 11 (274d ago)
1st
Hamilton
5f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good
Class: Class 5
Result: Bumped start - took keen hold - held up in rear but in touch with leaders - headway on outer from over 2f out - led over 1f out - pushed along when drifted left inside final furlong - soon against near rail and kept on (trainer could offer no explanation for the apparent improvement in form)(tchd 11/2)
0:58.18
SP: 6/1
Trainer:
Speed: 91
May 30 (286d ago)
5th
Carlisle
5f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good To Soft
Class: Class 6
Result: Slowly away - raced in last - headway over 1f out - never dangerous(tchd 17/2)
1:3.45
SP: 9/1
Trainer:
Speed: 80
May 21 (295d ago)
5th
Ayr
5f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good To Firm
Class: Class 5
Headgear:
Result: Dwelt start - pulled hard - soon prominent up the centre - pressed leader over 2f out - no extra final 110yds(op 15/2)
0:59.28
SP: 10/1
Trainer:
Speed: 89
Apr 19 (327d ago)
11th
Musselburgh
5f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good To Soft
Class: Class 4
Headgear:
Result: In rear - headway over 2f out - weakened over 1f out(op 40/1)
1:1.53
SP: 33/1
Trainer:
Speed: 87
Apr 13 (333d ago)
13th
Musselburgh
5f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good
Class: Class 4
Result: Raced wide early - pressed leader - led after 1f - headed over 1f out - weakened inside final furlong(Mkt1: tchd 16/1 and tchd 22/1)
1:2.18
SP: 20/1
Trainer:
Speed: 85
Oct 14 (514d ago)
5th
Musselburgh
5f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good To Soft
Class: Class 5
Result: Slowly into stride - towards rear - switched left over 1f out - carried head awkwardly and kept on inside final furlong - never dangerous(op 17/2 tchd 8/1)
1:1.32
SP: 11/1
Trainer:
Speed: 86
Sep 20 (538d ago)
20th
Ayr
6f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good
Class: Class 2
Headgear: Visor
Result: Pulled hard - in rear towards far side - hung badly left over 1f out - never on terms - 14th of 16 in group(op 33/1)
1:10.62
SP: 25/1
Trainer:
Speed: 96
Sep 15 (543d ago)
7th
Musselburgh
5f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good
Class: Class 5
Result: Slowly into stride - in rear - short of room against rail inside final furlong - never on terms(op 13/2)
1:0.24
SP: 17/2
Trainer:
Speed: 87
Aug 23 (566d ago)
9th
Hamilton
5f
Surface: Turf
Going: Heavy
Class: Class 3
Result: Dwelt start - pulled hard - in rear but in touch with leaders - headway when on near side of group over 3f out - weakened from over 1f out(op 11/1)
1:2.19
SP: 12/1
Trainer:
Speed: 90
Aug 9 (580d ago)
3rd
Musselburgh
5f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good
Class: Class 5
Result: Took keen hold - in touch with leaders in centre of group - going easily 2f out - not clear run repeatedly from over 1f out - kept on when in the clear final 110yds - did well in the circumstances(op 5/2)
1:0.26
SP: 9/4F
Trainer:
Speed: 88
Aug 3 (586d ago)
4th
Hamilton
5f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good To Firm
Class: Class 4
Headgear:
Result: Dwelt start - raced in fourth - headway over 1f out - raced awkwardly and weakened inside final furlong (jockey said gelding was slowly away)(op 13/8)
0:58.49
SP: 15/8F
Trainer:
Speed: 92
Jul 23 (597d ago)
4th
Musselburgh
5f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good
Class: Class 5
Result: Slowly away - raced awkwardly throughout - raced in last - ran on when cajoled along and switched right inside final furlong - nearest finish (jockey said gelding was slowly away and denied a clear run inside final 110yds)(op 7/1)
0:58.19
SP: 5/1
Trainer:
Speed: 91
Jul 8 (612d ago)
4th
Ayr
6f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good To Firm
Class: Class 3
Result: Slowly away - took keen hold - hung badly left throughout - in touch with leaders on far side of group - weakened gradually inside final furlong - carried head high towards finish
1:10.83
SP: 2/1F
Trainer:
Speed: 93
Jun 22 (628d ago)
3rd
Ayr
6f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good To Firm
Class: Class 5
Result: Took keen hold - in rear - going easily up the centre over 2f out - hung badly left but headway over 1f out - ridden and ran on inside final furlong - challenging final 110yds - soon hung left and no extra(op 4/1)
1:10.44
SP: 3/1F
Trainer:
Speed: 91
May 22 (659d ago)
1st
Ayr
5f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good
Class: Class 5
Result: Slowly away - raced in last - switched left over 2f out - good headway but hung badly left over 1f out - ridden to lead inside final 110yds - ran on well(tchd 5/2)
0:58.16
SP: 9/4F
Trainer:
Speed: 91
May 14 (667d ago)
6th
Ayr
7f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good
Class: Class 6
Headgear: Hood
Result: Took keen hold - towards rear - steady headway when not clear run over 2f out - edged left and carried head high inside final furlong - soon no extra
1:31.12
SP: 5/1
Trainer:
Speed: 76
Apr 29 (682d ago)
6th
Ayr
7f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good
Class: Class 5
Headgear:
Result: Slowly away - took keen hold - raced in last - hung left but headway towards near side 2f out - no extra and nudged out final 110yds (jockey said gelding was slow away)
1:33.20
SP: 100/30
Trainer:
Speed: 74
Apr 21 (690d ago)
3rd
Musselburgh
5f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good To Soft
Class: Class 4
Headgear:
Result: Slowly away - towards rear - switched right halfway - headway over 1f out - pressed leaders inside final furlong - kept on(op 12/1)
1:0.66
SP: 18/1
Trainer:
Speed: 88
Aug 12 (943d ago)
4th
Ayr
7f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good
Class: Class 5
Headgear:
Result: Slowly away - held up in last - still plenty to do 3f out - headway 2f out - soon switched right - kept on inside final furlong - went fourth towards finish - not pace to challenge(op 9/2 tchd 10/3)
1:31.61
SP: 7/2F
Trainer:
Speed: 78
Jul 31 (955d ago)
4th
Ayr
7f
Surface: Turf
Going: Soft
Class: Class 4
Headgear: Hood
Result: Took keen hold - prominent in chasing group - switched to near side and chased clear leader over 2f out - weakened over 1f out(op 16/5 tchd 11/4)
1:36.45
SP: 7/2
Trainer:
Speed: 74
Jul 10 (976d ago)
11th
Ayr
7f
Surface: Turf
Going: Soft
Class: Class 5
Headgear: Hood
Result: Lost many lengths start - raced in last - still plenty to do when switched right 2f out - soon carried head awkwardly - never on terms (trainer could offer no explanation for the poor form shown)(op 4/1)
1:32.95
SP: 100/30F
Trainer:
Speed: 77
Jun 13 (1003d ago)
2nd
Ayr
7f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good To Firm
Class: Class 5
Headgear: Hood
Result: Slowly into stride - took keen hold - held up in midfield - pushed along and headway on inner 2f out - challenging over 1f out - ridden and led narrowly 1f out - headed final strides(op 7/2)
1:28.45
SP: 100/30F
Trainer:
Speed: 82
May 23 (1024d ago)
8th
Ayr
7f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good
Class: Class 4
Headgear: Hood
Result: Slowly away - towards rear - pushed along over 2f out - ridden over 1f out - never on terms (jockey said gelding was slowly away)(tchd 10/3 and tchd 18/5)
1:30.22
SP: 7/2F
Trainer:
Speed: 80
May 4 (1043d ago)
3rd
Ayr
7f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good To Firm
Class: Class 5
Headgear: Hood
Result: Slowly into stride - took keen hold - held up in rear - pushed along and headway over 1f out - ridden and edged left inside final furlong - disputing second inside final 110yds - kept on(op 7/2 tchd 10/3)
1:27.86
SP: 9/2
Trainer:
Speed: 82
Oct 6 (1253d ago)
2nd
Ayr
6f
Surface: Turf
Going: Heavy
Class: Class 4
Headgear: Hood
Result: Slowly into stride - took keen hold - held up in last - pushed along and headway when raced awkwardly 2f out - keeping on when short of room against near rail over 1f out - soon switched left - ridden and kept on well inside final furlong - just held(op 13/2 tchd 6/1)
1:17.68
SP: 9/1
Trainer:
Speed: 82
Sep 27 (1262d ago)
1st
Ayr
7f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good To Soft
Class: Class 6
Headgear: Hood
Result: Slowly away - took keen hold - raced in last - pushed along briefly and headway from 3f out - cruising 2f out - pushed along again and pressed leader over 1f out - ridden to lead inside final 110yds - kept on
1:33.37
SP: 5/2F
Trainer:
Speed: 74
Sep 15 (1274d ago)
5th
Newcastle (AW)
7f
Surface: AW
Going: Standard
Class: Class 3
Headgear: Hood
Result: Dwelt start and slightly awkward start - held up in last - cajoled along and still plenty to do from over 2f out - pushed along and headway from over 1f out - kept on but drifted left inside final furlong - not pace to challenge(Mkt1: op 40/1 tchd 25/1)
1:27.59
SP: 22/1
Trainer:
Speed: 85
Aug 27 (1293d ago)
4th
Redcar
6f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good To Firm
Class: Class 5
Headgear: Hood
Result: Slowly into stride - switched left soon after start - in rear - switched right 2f out - headway and hung left from 1f out - went fourth and kept on inside final furlong(op 13/2)
1:9.40
SP: 5/1
Trainer:
Speed: 92
Jul 25 (1326d ago)
3rd
Ayr
7f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good
Class: Class 4
Headgear: Hood
Result: Slowly into stride - in rear - still plenty to do 2f out - nudged along and short of room over 1f out - switched right and in the clear inside final furlong - soon ridden - ran on and went third towards finish - nearest finish(tchd 11/1)
1:31.83
SP: 10/1
Trainer:
Speed: 78
Jul 18 (1333d ago)
4th
Ayr
6f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good
Class: Class 6
Headgear: Hood
Result: Slowly away - in rear - some headway over 2f out - pushed along and good headway but hung left from over 1f out - stayed on inside final furlong(op 11/2)
1:12.00
SP: 4/1
Trainer:
Speed: 87
Jul 4 (1347d ago)
1st
Ayr
6f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good
Class: Class 6
Headgear: Hood
Result: Slowly away - raced freely - held up in rear - pushed along and headway on far side of group from over 1f out - ridden and led narrowly final 110yds - kept on(tchd 10/3)
1:13.46
SP: 7/2
Trainer:
Speed: 84
Jun 2 (1379d ago)
4th
Hamilton
6f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good
Class: Class 5
Headgear: Hood
Result: Slowly away - in rear - ridden and headway over 1f out - ran on - not reach leaders(tchd 8/1)
1:12.21
SP: 15/2
Trainer:
Speed: 87
May 18 (1394d ago)
8th
Ayr
6f
Surface: Turf
Going: Soft
Class: Class 6
Headgear: Hood
Result: Ducked right start - raced freely - prominent on outer - going okay when led 2f out - soon shaken up - pushed along when headed over 1f out - soon ridden - weakened and lost position inside final furlong (jockey said gelding ran too free; vet said a post-race examination failed to reveal any abnormalities)(op 7/2 tchd 4/1)
1:19.34
SP: 100/30J
Trainer:
Speed: 75
Apr 25 (1417d ago)
1st
Ayr
6f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good
Class: Class 6
Headgear: Hood
Result: Midfield on far side of group - pushed along before halfway - ridden and headway over 1f out - led 1f out - kept on (trainer said - regarding improvement in form - gelding benefited from better ground on this occasion - which was officially described as Good - Good to firm in places)(op 20/1)
1:12.37
SP: 22/1
Trainer:
Speed: 85
Apr 9 (1433d ago)
13th
Thirsk
6f
Surface: Turf
Going: Soft
Class: Class 6
Headgear: Hood
Result: Got loose beforehand - raced freely - midfield - pushed along halfway - ridden and no impression over 1f out(op 14/1)
1:20.25
SP: 18/1
Trainer:
Speed: 73
Aug 7 (1678d ago)
7th
Ayr
6f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good
Class: Class 5
Headgear: Hood
Result: Slowly away - in rear - pushed along over 2f out - soon ridden - made no impression (jockey said gelding was slowly away)(tchd 25/1)
1:12.58
SP: 33/1
Trainer:
Speed: 86
Jul 26 (1690d ago)
5th
Ayr
6f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good To Firm
Class: Class 6
Headgear: Hood
Result: Raced freely - in rear - niggled along over 2f out - nudged along when midfield under 2f out - prominent 1f out - pushed along final 110yds - nearest finish(tchd 28/1)
1:13.12
SP: 25/1
Trainer:
Speed: 84
Jul 5 (1711d ago)
9th
Ayr
7f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good To Soft
Class: Class 5
Result: Slowly away - always towards rear - ridden over 2f out - soon well held (jockey said gelding ran too free)(op 22/1)
1:34.71
SP: 50/1
Trainer:
Speed: 72
Jun 19 (1727d ago)
4th
Redcar
6f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good To Firm
Class: Class 5
Result: Close up - shaken up and led narrowly 2f out - ridden and wandered around over 1f out - headed by winner inside final furlong - weakened towards finish(op 14/1)
1:12.00
SP: 16/1
Trainer:
Speed: 87
Jun 8 (1738d ago)
6th
Ayr
8f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good To Firm
Class: Class 5
Result: In rear - pushed along 3f out - switched right and on outer over 1f out - kept on - never near to challenge (jockey said gelding was denied a clear run approaching 2f out)(op 16/1)
1:41.07
SP: 33/1
Trainer:
Speed: 81
May 31 (1746d ago)
9th
Redcar
6f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good
Class: Class 5
Result: Slowly into stride - soon pushed along - outpaced in rear - detached after 2f - raced in last 2f out - stayed on from over 1f out - nearest finish(tchd 80/1 and tchd 125/1)
1:12.26
SP: 100/1
Trainer:
Speed: 87