HORSE PROFILE

Bavaria Iron (FR) Horse Profile: Record, Form and Odds

ch gelding · by Shamalgan (FR) out of Blue Fleur (IRE)

Bavaria Iron’s best going, distance and course

Two runs at Newcastle have yet to produce a place.

Bavaria Iron’s latest run

Last time out, Bavaria Iron finished ninth of 12 in the Class 6 Midnite A Next Generation Betting App Handicap at Newcastle (AW) on 15 February 2026, beaten 20¼ lengths by Staffordshire. He started at 22/1 over 1m2f42y on standard ground under Elle-May Croot. He has no race declared for today or tomorrow.

Bavaria Iron’s official rating

His official rating is 55. He started 2026 on 64, rose to a peak of 76 and has been dropped 21lb since.

Bavaria Iron’s trainer and jockey

Elle-May Croot has ridden Bavaria Iron in every start in 2026.

Bavaria Iron’s pedigree: what the Shamalgan stock does

Bavaria Iron is by Shamalgan out of Blue Fleur, a Shamardal mare.

Bavaria Iron career record

8
Runs
0
Wins
0%
Win %
0
Placed
0%
Place %
£1,652
Earnings
Recent form 04888009 most recent on right

Bavaria Iron: peak ratings achieved

76
Peak OR
4
Best finish

Bavaria Iron form by course, going and distance

By course

course Runs Wins Placed Win %
Newcastle (AW) 2 0 0 0%
Southwell (AW) 1 0 0 0%
Wolverhampton (AW) 1 0 0 0%
Musselburgh 1 0 0 0%
Pontefract 1 0 0 0%
Deauville (FR) 1 0 0 0%

By going

going Runs Wins Placed Win %
Standard 6 0 0 0%
Soft 2 0 0 0%

By distance

distance Runs Wins Placed Win %
1m1f–1m2f 4 0 0 0%
7f 2 0 0 0%
1m 2 0 0 0%

Bavaria Iron recent form: analyst notes

  • Pos 9 15 Feb Newcastle (AW)

    Slow into stride - travelled keenly at back of field - pressed for effort 2f out but found nothing - well held in 9th

  • Pos 11 24 Jan Newcastle (AW)

    Went straight to the front - pressed for effort and lost command approaching 2f out - dropped away inside the final furlong

  • Pos 12 4 Jan Southwell (AW)

    Held up at the back throughout - never landed a threat - finished well held in 12th

  • Pos 8 24 Nov Wolverhampton (AW)

    Set the pace early - driven approaching 2f out - outpaced once overtaken inside the final furlong - dropped away rapidly to finish well back in 8th

Bavaria Iron race history and results

11
24 Jan 2026
1m2f42y · Standard · Class 6 · Elle-May Croot
40/1
SP
12
4 Jan 2026
7f14y · Standard · Class 6 · Elle-May Croot
100/1
SP
8
12/1
SP
8
5 Nov 2025
1m2y · Soft · Class 5 · Jason Hart
18/1
SP
8
22/1
SP

Bavaria Iron breeding and pedigree

Date of birth
10 Apr 2019
Sire
Shamalgan (FR)
Dam
Blue Fleur (IRE)
Damsire
Shamardal (USA)
Breeder
Ecurie Normandie Pur Sang

Bavaria Iron FAQs

Has Bavaria Iron won a race?

Not yet. He has run eight times.

Who is Bavaria Iron’s sire?

Shamalgan. His dam is Blue Fleur, by Shamardal.

When does Bavaria Iron 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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