Butch (GB) Horse Profile: Record, Form and Odds
Butch’s best going, distance and course
Butch is at his best over two and a half miles with some cut in the ground: he has won four of his 12 runs on good to soft or softer. Cheltenham suits him well, with two wins and two placed finishes from two visits.
Butch’s latest run
Last time out, Butch failed to complete in the Class 1 William Hill Rowland Meyrick Handicap Chase at Wetherby on 26 December 2025. He started at 8/1 over 3m45y on soft ground under Charlie Todd. He has no race declared for today or tomorrow.
Butch’s official rating
His official rating is 138. That is down 3lb this year, from 141.
Butch’s trainer and jockey
Sean Bowen has ridden him most often in 2025, two times out of three.
Butch’s pedigree: what the Kayf Tara stock does
Butch is by Kayf Tara out of Leading On, a Presenting mare. In Britain over the last 12 months, Kayf Tara’s runners have won 23 times from 315 starts, a 7% strike rate. They are most successful at two miles, with 6 wins, and at Butch’s trip of two and a half miles they have won no of 32 starts (0%).
Butch career record
Butch: peak ratings achieved
Butch form by course, going and distance
By course
| course | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wetherby | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Haydock | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Cheltenham | 2 | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Huntingdon | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Carlisle | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Leicester | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
By going
| going | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good To Soft | 6 | 1 | 4 | 17% |
| Soft | 4 | 2 | 3 | 50% |
| Heavy | 2 | 1 | 2 | 50% |
| Good | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
By distance
| distance | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long distance (2m5f+) | 7 | 3 | 5 | 43% |
| 2m1f–2m4f | 4 | 2 | 4 | 50% |
| 2m | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Butch recent form: analyst notes
Butch race history and results
Butch breeding and pedigree
Butch FAQs
How many races has Butch won?
Five of his last 13 starts.
What is Butch’s best distance?
Two and a half miles: two of his five wins have come over 2m 4f, from four runs at the trip.
Who is Butch’s sire?
Kayf Tara. His dam is Leading On, by Presenting.
When does Butch 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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Held up towards the back - pushed along six out before fading five out - eased and pulled up soon after
Settled at the back of the field - staying within range early - hit the fourth-last awkwardly and lost momentum from there - well held at the finish
Handy early - went in front 2nd then yielded it 3rd - stumbled 11th - moved left approaching 4 out - urged forward before 3 out - closed up 2 out and hit the front again - dropped back at the last - unable to get on terms with winner in closing stages - edged out of second near the line
Tracked pace-setter along rail - hit front 4th - travelling strongly at 4 out - drew away 2 out to win comfortably