HORSE PROFILE

Captain Nigel (IRE) Horse Profile: Record, Form and Odds

b gelding · by Shaman (IRE) out of Ciao Francesca (IRE)

Captain Nigel’s latest run

Last time out, Captain Nigel failed to complete in the Class 4 Congratulations Farmer Sams Walk of Hope EBF Junior 'National Hunt' Hurdle at Hereford on 22 February 2026. He started at 33/1 over 2m53y on soft ground under Beau Morgan. He has no race declared for today or tomorrow.

Captain Nigel’s official rating

Captain Nigel has not yet been given an official rating.

Captain Nigel’s pedigree: what the Shaman stock does

Captain Nigel is by Shaman out of Ciao Francesca, a Holy Roman Emperor mare. In Britain over the last 12 months, Shaman’s runners have won six times from 103 starts, a 6% strike rate. At Captain Nigel’s trip of two miles they have won one of 6 starts (17%).

Captain Nigel career record

1
Runs
0
Wins
0%
Win %
0
Placed
0%
Place %
Recent form P most recent on right

Captain Nigel form by course, going and distance

By course

course Runs Wins Placed Win %
Hereford 1 0 0 0%

By going

going Runs Wins Placed Win %
Soft 1 0 0 0%

By distance

distance Runs Wins Placed Win %
2m 1 0 0 0%

Captain Nigel recent form: analyst notes

  • Pos PU 22 Feb Hereford

    Sat close to the pace early - urged forward before fading softly 3 out - eased and pulled up after 2 out

Per-race notes from official racing analyst commentary.

Captain Nigel race history and results

PU
22 Feb 2026
Hereford — Congratulations Farmer Sams Walk Of Hope EBF Junior 'National Hunt' Hurdle
2m53y · Soft · Class 4 · Beau Morgan
33/1
SP

Captain Nigel breeding and pedigree

Date of birth
10 Feb 2022
Sire
Shaman (IRE)
Dam
Ciao Francesca (IRE)
Damsire
Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)
Breeder
Mrs Vanessa Hutch

Captain Nigel FAQs

Has Captain Nigel won a race?

Not yet. He has run once.

Who is Captain Nigel’s sire?

Shaman. His dam is Ciao Francesca, by Holy Roman Emperor.

When does Captain Nigel 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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