Black Smoke (IRE) Horse Profile: Record, Form and Odds
Black Smoke’s best going, distance and course
Black Smoke is at his best over a mile and three-quarters with some cut in the ground: he has won one of his seven runs on good to soft or softer. Wolverhampton suits him well, with three wins and nine placed finishes from 24 visits. Two runs at Lingfield and two runs at Bellewstown have yet to produce a place.
Black Smoke’s latest run
Last time out, Black Smoke finished eighth of 10 in the Class 6 Midnite A Next Generation Betting App Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW) on 17 February 2026, beaten 6 lengths by Knight Of Magic. He started at 33/1 over 1m6f on standard ground under Jonny Peate. He has no race declared for today or tomorrow.
Black Smoke’s official rating
His official rating is 45. He started 2026 on 46, rose to a peak of 53 and has been dropped 8lb since.
Black Smoke’s pedigree: what the Tale Of Two Cities stock does
Black Smoke is by Tale Of Two Cities out of Miss Forde, a Clodovil mare.
Black Smoke career record
Black Smoke: peak ratings achieved
Black Smoke form by course, going and distance
By course
| course | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 24 | 3 | 9 | 13% |
| Bath | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Lingfield (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Ffos Las | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Lingfield | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| Bellewstown | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
By going
| going | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 27 | 3 | 9 | 11% |
| Good | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Soft | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33% |
| Good To Soft | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Good To Firm | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| Standard To Slow | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
By distance
| distance | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f–1m6f | 25 | 3 | 9 | 12% |
| 1m3f–1m4f | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| 1m1f–1m2f | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| 2m | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33% |
| 1m | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| 2m1f–2m4f | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Black Smoke recent form: analyst notes
Black Smoke race history and results
Black Smoke breeding and pedigree
Black Smoke FAQs
How many races has Black Smoke won?
Five of his last 45 starts.
What is Black Smoke’s best distance?
A mile and three-quarters: three of his five wins have come over 1m 6f, from 23 runs at the trip.
Who is Black Smoke’s sire?
Tale Of Two Cities. His dam is Miss Forde, by Clodovil.
When does Black Smoke 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 behind the front group early - moved into second by the 3f mark - stayed prominent until bumped 2f out and asked for effort - unable to find more in the closing stages
Settled in the pack - crept into contention 2f out before losing that momentum inside the final furlong - dropped away quickly late to finish sixth
Held up towards the back - urged forward approaching the home turn - unable to land a serious blow - finished ninth
Settled in the pack - pushed along with 2f left - lost ground in the closing stages - finished eighth