Flying Fortress

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

Total races
18
Win rate
11.1%
Sex: gelding Age: 5 Colour: Bay Born 26/09/2020
Snapshot Best speed: 93 @ 8.5f Avg position (last 3): 6.3 Average class: N/A

Performance Pulse Win and place momentum

Form tuned
Wins
2
Places (1-3)
6
Win rate
11.1%
Place rate
33.3%
Best speed
93 @ 8.5f
Avg pos last 3
6.3
Class & pace Average class: N/A Place pace: 33.3% Win conversion: 11.1%

Pedigree Breeding anchors

Sire

Shamexpress

Dam

Starguru

Damsire

Ishiguru

Breeder: G & Mrs J E Thomas-Long

Profile Details

Region Unknown
Foaled 26/09/2020
Colour Bay
Age 5

Distance Expertise Pace by distance

Distance Expertise
Moderate (54/100) Best: 7-9f (Short Mile)

Race Distribution by Distance

5-7f Sprint: 7 races (46.7%)7-9f Short Mile: 8 races (53.3%)Total15
5-7f Sprint
7 races (46.7%) • Avg pos: 7.7
7-9f Short Mile
8 races (53.3%) • Avg pos: 3.1

5-7f (Sprint)

Races: 7
Avg Position: 7.7
Win Rate: 14.3%
Place Rate: 14.3%
Best Finish: 🏆 1

7-9f (Short Mile)

Strongest
Races: 8
Avg Position: 3.1
Win Rate: 12.5%
Place Rate: 62.5%
Best Finish: 🏆 1

Analysis: Flying Fortress has raced across 2 different distance ranges, showing moderate versatility but with clear preferences. Best performance comes at 7-9f (short mile) with a 12.5% win rate from 8 races.

Upcoming Races Next opportunities

Upcoming Races

No upcoming races scheduled

Flying Fortress has no confirmed future race entries

Past Performances Recent race log
Feb 11 (34d ago)
7th
Happy Valley
8.5f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good
Class:
Headgear:
Result: In touch with leaders - eased inside final 110yds
1:39.02
SP: 66/10
Trainer:
Speed: 93
Feb 8 (37d ago)
DNR
Sha Tin
9f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good
Class:
Headgear:
Reason:
Trainer:
Jan 18 (58d ago)
10th
Sha Tin
7f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good To Firm
Class:
Headgear:
Result: In touch with leaders on inner - weakened gradually inside final furlong
1:22.35
SP: 17/1
Trainer:
Speed: 92
Jan 14 (62d ago)
DNR
Happy Valley
8.5f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good
Class:
Headgear:
Reason:
Trainer:
Dec 10 (97d ago)
2nd
Happy Valley
8.5f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good
Class:
Headgear:
1:40.08
SP: 41/10
Trainer:
Speed: 92
Nov 19 (118d ago)
2nd
Happy Valley
8.5f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good
Class:
Headgear:
Result: Midfield - driven just under 2f out - ridden and progress entering final furlong - led briefly final 75yds - headed close home
1:39.48
SP: 89/10
Trainer:
Speed: 92
Oct 19 (149d ago)
10th
Sha Tin
7f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good To Firm
Class:
Headgear:
Result: Midfield - ridden and no impression from under 2f out
1:21.66
SP: 13/2
Trainer:
Speed: 92
Sep 28 (170d ago)
11th
Sha Tin
7f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good
Class:
Headgear:
Result: In touch in midfield - ridden 2f out - driven and effort over 1f out - weakened final furlong
1:22.35
SP: 15/2
Trainer:
Speed: 92
Jun 22 (268d ago)
1st
Sha Tin
7f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good
Class:
Headgear:
Result: Midfield - ridden under 3f out - headway from under 2f out - driven and pressed leader 1f out - kept on well to lead narrowly 75yds out - driven out
1:21.10
SP: 33/1
Trainer:
Speed: 93
May 28 (293d ago)
5th
Happy Valley
8.5f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good To Firm
Class:
Headgear:
Result: Took keen hold - raced prominently - shaken up and pressed leader 1 1/2f out - ridden along 1f out - lost position well inside final furlong
1:39.21
SP: 21/10F
Trainer:
Speed: 87
Apr 30 (321d ago)
2nd
Happy Valley
8.5f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good To Firm
Class:
Headgear:
Result: Prominent on inner - switched out and ridden 1 1/2f out - ran on well - led just inside final furlong - kept on - headed near finish
1:38.96
SP: 74/10
Trainer:
Speed: 92
Apr 9 (342d ago)
1st
Happy Valley
8.5f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good To Firm
Class:
Headgear:
Result: Tracked leaders - chased leader over 2f out - ridden to lead over 1f out - kept on strongly final furlong - eased close home
1:39.26
SP: 6/4F
Trainer:
Speed: 91
Mar 19 (363d ago)
4th
Happy Valley
8.5f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good To Firm
Class:
Headgear:
Result: Prominent on inner - pushed along over 2f out - ridden over 1f out - kept on inside final furlong - never going pace to challenge
1:39.20
SP: 5/2F
Trainer:
Speed: 91
Feb 19 (391d ago)
2nd
Happy Valley
8.5f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good
Class:
Headgear:
Result: Waited with in rear - driven 1 1/2f out - switched left over 1f out - ran on strongly inside final furlong - just denied
1:39.94
SP: 17/1
Trainer:
Speed: 92
Jan 15 (426d ago)
8th
Happy Valley
6f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good
Class:
Headgear:
Result: Towards rear of midfield - ridden under 2f out - kept on final furlong - never dangerous
1:10.61
SP: 8/1
Trainer:
Speed: 91
Dec 26 (446d ago)
6th
Happy Valley
6f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good
Class:
Headgear:
Result: Started slowly - towards rear - wide entering straight - ridden 1 1/2f out - kept on well final furlong - never dangerous
1:9.82
SP: 43/1
Trainer:
Speed: 92
Dec 8 (464d ago)
DNR
Sha Tin
6f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good
Class:
Headgear:
Reason:
Trainer:
Nov 9 (493d ago)
8th
Sha Tin
6f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good To Firm
Class:
Headgear:
Result: Chased leader - ridden under 2f out - weakened gradually final furlong
1:9.13
SP: 26/1
Trainer:
Speed: 93