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Baikal (USA) Horse Profile: Record, Form and Odds

b filly · by More Than Ready (USA) out of Orrery (USA)

Baikal’s best going, distance and course

Distance1m 2f · 1 win, 1 placed from 3
GoingStandard · 1 win, 2 placed from 5
CourseWolverhampton (AW) · 1 win, 1 placed from 2

Baikal is at her best over a mile and a quarter on good ground or quicker: she has won one of her five runs on good or firmer. Wolverhampton suits her well, with one win and two placed finishes from two visits. Two runs at Lingfield and two runs at Kempton have yet to produce a place.

Baikal’s latest run

Last time out, Baikal finished eighth of eight in the Class 5 Midnite: Built For 2025 Not 2005 Handicap at Lingfield (AW) on 25 November 2025, beaten 24¾ lengths by Wyld Bill. She started at 7/2 over 1m2f on standard ground under Luke Morris. She has no race declared for today or tomorrow.

Baikal’s official rating

Her official rating is 75. She started 2025 on 70, rose to a peak of 76 and has been dropped 1lb since.

Baikal’s trainer and jockey

Luke Morris has ridden Baikal in every start in 2025, winning once.

Baikal’s pedigree: what the More Than Ready stock does

Baikal is by More Than Ready out of Orrery, a Smart Strike mare.

Baikal career record

7
Runs
1
Wins
14%
Win %
3
Placed
43%
Place %
£6,602
Earnings
Recent form 5331568 most recent on right

Baikal: peak ratings achieved

76
Peak OR
1
Best finish

Baikal form by course, going and distance

By course

course Runs Wins Placed Win %
Lingfield (AW) 2 0 0 0%
Kempton (AW) 2 0 0 0%
Wolverhampton (AW) 2 1 2 50%
Newcastle (AW) 1 0 1 0%

By going

going Runs Wins Placed Win %
Standard 5 1 3 20%
Standard To Slow 2 0 0 0%

By distance

distance Runs Wins Placed Win %
1m1f–1m2f 3 1 2 33%
1m 3 0 1 0%
1m3f–1m4f 1 0 0 0%

Baikal recent form: analyst notes

  • Pos 8 25 Nov Lingfield (AW)

    Settled off the pace in the pack - pushed along with 2f left - dropped away inside the final furlong - eventually finished eighth

  • Pos 6 14 Oct Lingfield (AW)

    Settled towards the back - crept closer approaching the final furlong but couldn't land a blow - stayed on same pace to finish sixth

  • Pos 5 24 Sep Kempton (AW)

    Handy early - settled third and cruising to 2f out - pressed for effort with a furlong left - lost place inside final 110 yards but stayed on to finish fifth

  • Pos 1 2 Sep Wolverhampton (AW)

    Sluggish start - settled midpack early on - made ground 2f out - moved right approaching final furlong - hit front close home and kept driving to the line

Baikal race history and results

8
25 Nov 2025
1m2f · Standard · Class 5 · Luke Morris
7/2
SP
6
14 Oct 2025
1m1y · Standard · Class 4 · Luke Morris
7/1
SP
5
24 Sep 2025
1m2f219y · Standard To Slow · Class 4 · Luke Morris
5/1
SP
1
13/2
SP
3
3 Feb 2025
1m1f104y · Standard · Class 4 · Luke Morris
18/1
SP
3
4/5F
SP
5
11 Dec 2024
1m · Standard To Slow · Class 5 · Luke Morris
13/8F
SP

Baikal breeding and pedigree

Date of birth
11 Apr 2022
Sire
More Than Ready (USA)
Dam
Orrery (USA)
Damsire
Smart Strike (CAN)
Breeder
Mary Ann Charlston

Baikal FAQs

How many races has Baikal won?

One of her seven starts.

What is Baikal’s best distance?

A mile and a quarter: her only win came over 1m 2f, from three runs at the trip.

Who is Baikal’s sire?

More Than Ready. Her dam is Orrery, by Smart Strike.

When does Baikal run next?

She has no race declared for today or tomorrow. Her next run will appear on this page as soon as she is declared.

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