Baikal (GB) Horse Profile: Record, Form and Odds
Baikal’s best going, distance and course
Baikal is at his best over two miles on good ground or quicker: he has won six of his 29 runs on good or firmer. Ffos Las suits him well, with one win and three placed finishes from four visits. Three runs at Chepstow and two runs at Hereford have yet to produce a place.
Baikal’s latest run
Last time out, Baikal finished sixth of 12 in the Class 5 Hereford Quarries Handicap Hurdle at Hereford on 11 November 2025, beaten 33 lengths by Across Earth. He started at 11/1 over 2m53y on good ground under Conor Ring. He has no race declared for today or tomorrow.
Baikal’s official rating
His official rating is 93. That is up 40lb this year, from 53.
Baikal’s trainer and jockey
Joe Anderson has ridden him most often in 2025, six times out of 14.
Baikal’s pedigree: what the No Nay Never stock does
Baikal is by No Nay Never out of Foreign Assignment, a Mastercraftsman mare. In Britain over the last 12 months, No Nay Never’s runners have won 84 times from 689 starts, a 12% strike rate. They are most successful at six furlongs, with 27 wins, and at Baikal’s trip of two miles they have won no of 7 starts (0%).
Baikal career record
Baikal: peak ratings achieved
Baikal form by course, going and distance
By course
| course | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
| Ffos Las | 4 | 1 | 3 | 25% |
| Chepstow | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Lingfield (AW) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33% |
| Hereford | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Bath | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
By going
| going | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 18 | 4 | 5 | 22% |
| Good To Firm | 6 | 1 | 1 | 17% |
| Good To Soft | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Soft | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Standard | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
By distance
| distance | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m | 11 | 3 | 5 | 27% |
| 1m1f–1m2f | 9 | 1 | 2 | 11% |
| 2m1f–2m4f | 8 | 2 | 2 | 25% |
| 1m | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| 7f | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| 1m3f–1m4f | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Baikal recent form: analyst notes
Baikal race history and results
Baikal breeding and pedigree
Baikal FAQs
How many races has Baikal won?
Six of his last 41 starts.
What is Baikal’s best distance?
Two miles: three of his six wins have come over 2m, from 11 runs at the trip.
Who is Baikal’s sire?
No Nay Never. His dam is Foreign Assignment, by Mastercraftsman.
When does Baikal run next?
He has no race declared for today or tomorrow. His next run will appear on this page as soon as he is declared.
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Settled at the back early - improved into fourth after two out - lost ground before the final fence and finished sixth
Settled just behind the front group - driven into contention after 3 out - went for the lead 2 out - kept up the effort but edged out of second close home
Held up in 5th early - made progress into 3rd after 4 out - moved up to 2nd before 2 out - took over between the last two and pushed out to win
Settled at back of field - made progress from two out but hit the last in stride under pressure - lost ground on the run to the line