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Arizona Cardinal (GB) Horse Profile: Record, Form and Odds

b gelding · by Kayf Tara (GB) out of Mathine (FR)

Arizona Cardinal next race: Aintree, Sat 5 Dec

Arizona Cardinal is entered in the William Hill Half A Mill Becher Handicap Chase at Aintree on Saturday 5 December, off at 12:55, one of 39 entries. Entries are not final: the field is confirmed when runners are declared, a day or two before the race, so connections can still change plans.

Arizona Cardinal’s best going, distance and course

Distance3m · 3 wins from 6
GoingSoft · 3 wins, 1 placed from 11
CourseUttoxeter · 2 wins from 4

Arizona Cardinal is at his best over three miles with some cut in the ground: he has won six of his 16 runs on good to soft or softer. Uttoxeter suits him well, with two wins and two placed finishes from four visits.

Arizona Cardinal’s latest run

Last time out, Arizona Cardinal failed to complete in the Class 2 Weatherbys & Birdie Calendars Handicap Steeple Chase at Bangor-on-Dee on 11 November 2026. He started at 8/1 over 3m on good ground under Charlie Hammond. He has no race declared for today or tomorrow.

Arizona Cardinal’s official rating

His official rating is 132. He started 2026 on 132, rose to a peak of 142 and has been dropped 10lb since.

Arizona Cardinal’s pedigree: what the Kayf Tara stock does

Arizona Cardinal is by Kayf Tara out of Mathine, a Malinas mare. In Britain over the last 12 months, Kayf Tara’s runners have won 23 times from 311 starts, a 7% strike rate. They are most successful at two miles, with 5 wins, and at Arizona Cardinal’s trip of three miles they have won no of 31 starts (0%).

Arizona Cardinal career record

20
Runs
7
Wins
35%
Win %
9
Placed
45%
Place %
£140,346
Earnings
Recent form P111P80P most recent on right

Arizona Cardinal: peak ratings achieved

142
Peak OR
1
Best finish

Arizona Cardinal form by course, going and distance

By course

course Runs Wins Placed Win %
Uttoxeter 4 2 2 50%
Warwick 3 1 2 33%
Bangor-on-Dee 2 1 1 50%
Musselburgh 1 0 0 0%
Cheltenham 1 0 0 0%
Chepstow 1 0 0 0%

By going

going Runs Wins Placed Win %
Soft 11 3 4 27%
Good 4 1 1 25%
Good To Soft 4 2 3 50%
Heavy 1 1 1 100%

By distance

distance Runs Wins Placed Win %
Long distance (2m5f+) 16 6 8 38%
2m1f–2m4f 3 1 1 33%
2m 1 0 0 0%

Arizona Cardinal recent form: analyst notes

  • Pos PU 11 Nov Bangor-on-Dee

    Jumping lacked polish early - up with the pace before sinking to last of the pack by the 6th - under pressure before the 12th - sluggish at the 13th and soon detached - eased and pulled up before the fourth last

  • Pos 10 1 Feb Musselburgh

    Settled at the back of the field - began losing touch approaching 5 out - no threat to the leaders thereafter - finished well beaten in 10th

  • Pos 8 13 Dec Cheltenham

    Settled behind front pair - clipped fence 26th - losing ground and brushed against rail approaching 2 out - well held at the finish

  • Pos PU 12 Oct Chepstow

    Sat close to the front group early - urged for effort but faded without fight before 5 out - eased and taken out of contention

Arizona Cardinal race history and results

PU
8/1
SP
10
1 Feb 2025
Musselburgh — bet365 Scottish Champion Chase (Handicap)
2m4f68y · Good To Soft · Class 2 · Ciaran Gethings
22/1
SP
8
13 Dec 2024
Cheltenham — Glenfarclas Crystal Cup Cross Country Handicap Chase
3m5f56y · Soft · Class 2 · Ciaran Gethings
18/1
SP
PU
12 Oct 2024
Chepstow — Native River Handicap Chase
2m7f131y · Good · Class 2 · Ciaran Gethings
12/1
SP
1
12 Apr 2024
Aintree — Randox Supports Race Against Dementia Topham Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap)
2m5f19y · Soft · Class 1 · Ciaran Gethings
20/1
SP
1
29 Feb 2024
Ludlow — Forbra Gold Cup (Sponsored By Flowfit) Handicap Chase
2m7f171y · Soft · Class 3 · Ciaran Gethings
11/4J
SP
1
23 Jan 2024
Leicester — Kube - Leicester's Premier Events Venue Handicap Chase
2m6f151y · Soft · Class 3 · Ciaran Gethings
14/1
SP
PU
21 Dec 2023
Exeter — Join Us On New Year's Day At Exeter Handicap Chase
3m54y · Soft · Class 3 · Ciaran Gethings
20/1
SP
PU
8 Nov 2023
Warwick — Ignite Incentives Handicap Chase
3m1f100y · Soft · Class 3 · Ciaran Gethings
5/2F
SP
1
6 May 2023
Uttoxeter — Marston's Pedigree Staffordshire Plate Handicap Chase
3m · Good To Soft · Class 2 · Ciaran Gethings
10/3F
SP
3
12 Apr 2023
Southwell — Cazoo Handicap Chase
3m60y · Good To Soft · Class 4 · Ciaran Gethings
10/3
SP
6
26 Dec 2022
Kempton — Ladbrokes Get Your 1 Free Bet Novices' Limited Handicap Chase
2m4f110y · Soft · Class 3 · Ciaran Gethings
9/1
SP

Arizona Cardinal breeding and pedigree

Date of birth
4 Apr 2016
Sire
Kayf Tara (GB)
Dam
Mathine (FR)
Damsire
Malinas (GER)
Breeder
J L Lightfoot

Arizona Cardinal FAQs

How many races has Arizona Cardinal won?

Seven of his last 20 starts.

What is Arizona Cardinal’s best distance?

Three miles: three of his seven wins have come over 3m, from six runs at the trip.

Who is Arizona Cardinal’s sire?

Kayf Tara. His dam is Mathine, by Malinas.

When does Arizona Cardinal run next?

He is entered in the William Hill Half A Mill Becher Handicap Chase at Aintree on Saturday 5 December. Entries are not final until runners are declared, a day or two before the race.

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