HORSE PROFILE

Castel Gandolfo (IRE) Horse Profile: Record, Form and Odds

gr gelding · by Dark Angel (IRE) out of Capulet Monteque (IRE)

Castel Gandolfo’s best going, distance and course

Distance2m · 3 wins, 7 placed from 15
GoingGood · 3 wins, 12 placed from 31
CourseMarket Rasen · 2 wins, 4 placed from 10

Castel Gandolfo is at his best over two miles on good ground or quicker: he has won four of his 36 runs on good or firmer. Market Rasen suits him well, with two wins and six placed finishes from 10 visits. Three runs at Newbury and two runs at Cartmel have yet to produce a place.

Castel Gandolfo’s latest run

Last time out, Castel Gandolfo finished eighth of eight in the Class 4 PricedUp Supports British Racing Handicap Hurdle at Huntingdon on 11 November 2025, beaten 31½ lengths by Kingston Sunflower. He started at 33/1 over 1m7f171y on good ground under Jack Hogan. He has no race declared for today or tomorrow.

Castel Gandolfo’s official rating

His official rating is 115. He started 2025 on 120, rose to a peak of 122 and has been dropped 7lb since.

Castel Gandolfo’s trainer and jockey

Jonathan Burke has ridden him most often in 2025, six times out of eight.

Castel Gandolfo’s pedigree: what the Dark Angel stock does

Castel Gandolfo is by Dark Angel out of Capulet Monteque, a Camacho mare. In Britain over the last 12 months, Dark Angel’s runners have won 143 times from 1,327 starts, a 11% strike rate. They are most successful at six furlongs, with 44 wins, and at Castel Gandolfo’s trip of 2m 1f they have won no of 6 starts (0%).

Castel Gandolfo career record

46
Runs
5
Wins
11%
Win %
21
Placed
46%
Place %
£138,373
Earnings
Recent form 95188808 most recent on right

Castel Gandolfo: peak ratings achieved

127
Peak OR
1
Best finish

Castel Gandolfo form by course, going and distance

By course

course Runs Wins Placed Win %
Market Rasen 10 2 6 20%
Cheltenham 7 0 1 0%
Worcester 4 1 3 25%
Haydock 3 0 2 0%
Newbury 3 0 0 0%
Cartmel 2 0 0 0%

By going

going Runs Wins Placed Win %
Good 31 3 15 10%
Good To Soft 6 1 2 17%
Good To Firm 4 1 2 25%
Soft 2 0 2 0%
Standard 1 0 0 0%
Standard To Slow 1 0 0 0%

By distance

distance Runs Wins Placed Win %
2m1f–2m4f 26 2 9 8%
2m 15 3 10 20%
1m3f–1m4f 2 0 0 0%
1m1f–1m2f 2 0 1 0%
1m 1 0 1 0%

Castel Gandolfo recent form: analyst notes

  • Pos 8 11 Nov Huntingdon

    Settled just behind the leader early - dropped away 3 out under pressure and soon toiling - faded fast before 2 out to finish well beaten

  • Pos 11 27 Sep Market Rasen

    Fought for control early - settled near the back then edged into contention 3 out - dropped away 2 out to finish well beaten

  • Pos 8 5 Sep Worcester

    Held up towards the back - urged forward before 3 out - unable to close - finished 8th

  • Pos 8 23 Aug Cartmel

    Held up in the pack - pushed along and lost ground before the final fence - finished eighth

Castel Gandolfo race history and results

8
11 Nov 2025
1m7f171y · Good · Class 4 · Jack Hogan
33/1
SP
11
27 Sep 2025
2m125y · Good · Class 2 · Jonathan Burke
33/1
SP
8
5 Sep 2025
2m4f · Good · Class 4 · Jonathan Burke
12/1
SP
8
23 Aug 2025
2m1f · Good · Class 3 · Jonathan Burke
16/1
SP
8
19 Jul 2025
2m125y · Good · Class 2 · Jonathan Burke
14/1
SP
1
13 Jun 2025
2m125y · Good · Class 4 · Jonathan Burke
3/1
SP
5
17 May 2025
2m145y · Good · Class 4 · Jonathan Burke
17/2
SP
9
16/1
SP
7
28 Sep 2024
2m125y · Good · Class 2 · Jonathan Burke
9/1
SP
6
17 Aug 2024
2m47y · Good · Class 2 · Jonathan Burke
4/1F
SP
1
11/1
SP

Castel Gandolfo breeding and pedigree

Date of birth
25 Apr 2017
Sire
Dark Angel (IRE)
Dam
Capulet Monteque (IRE)
Damsire
Camacho (GB)
Breeder
Yeomanstown Stud

Castel Gandolfo FAQs

How many races has Castel Gandolfo won?

Five of his last 46 starts.

What is Castel Gandolfo’s best distance?

Two miles: three of his five wins have come over 2m, from 15 runs at the trip.

Who is Castel Gandolfo’s sire?

Dark Angel. His dam is Capulet Monteque, by Camacho.

When does Castel Gandolfo 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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