HORSE PROFILE

Cornerstone Lad (GB) Horse Profile: Record, Form and Odds

b gelding · by Delegator (GB) out of Chapel Corner (IRE)

Cornerstone Lad’s best going, distance and course

Distance2m · 7 wins, 8 placed from 17
GoingSoft · 5 wins, 10 placed from 27
CourseWetherby · 2 wins, 5 placed from 13

Cornerstone Lad is at his best over two miles with some cut in the ground: he has won 10 of his 48 runs on good to soft or softer. Wetherby suits him well, with two wins and seven placed finishes from 13 visits.

Cornerstone Lad’s latest run

Last time out, Cornerstone Lad failed to complete in the Class 4 Sidgwick Memorial Handicap Chase at Hexham on 7 November 2025. He started at 28/1 over 1m7f133y on good to soft ground under Alice Stevens. He has no race declared for today or tomorrow.

Cornerstone Lad’s official rating

His official rating is 100. He started 2025 on 109, rose to a peak of 116 and has been dropped 16lb since.

Cornerstone Lad’s trainer and jockey

Conor O'Farrell has ridden him most often in 2025, two times out of four.

Cornerstone Lad’s pedigree: what the Delegator stock does

Cornerstone Lad is by Delegator out of Chapel Corner, a Alhaarth mare.

Cornerstone Lad career record

50
Runs
10
Wins
20%
Win %
33
Placed
66%
Place %
£173,011
Earnings
Recent form 2333067P most recent on right

Cornerstone Lad: peak ratings achieved

159
Peak OR
1
Best finish

Cornerstone Lad form by course, going and distance

By course

course Runs Wins Placed Win %
Wetherby 13 2 7 15%
Newcastle 5 2 4 40%
Carlisle 5 0 4 0%
Haydock 5 1 5 20%
Redcar 5 1 2 20%
Hexham 4 1 2 25%

By going

going Runs Wins Placed Win %
Soft 27 5 15 19%
Heavy 13 4 13 31%
Good To Soft 8 1 3 13%
Good 2 0 2 0%

By distance

distance Runs Wins Placed Win %
2m 23 8 18 35%
2m1f–2m4f 21 0 12 0%
1m5f–1m6f 5 1 2 20%
1m3f–1m4f 1 1 1 100%

Cornerstone Lad recent form: analyst notes

  • Pos PU 7 Nov Hexham

    Jumped raggedly early - held up towards rear - pulled up before the 7th

  • Pos 7 7 Jun Hexham

    Settled in the pack early - hit the 12th awkwardly - pushed along and dropped away from the front two out then well held to the line

  • Pos 6 26 Feb Wetherby

    Drifted left at fences - settled at the back of the field - struggling from 4 out and finished a distant 6th

  • Pos 10 1 Feb Wetherby

    Settled towards the back early - unable to land a challenge - well held at the finish

Cornerstone Lad race history and results

PU
7 Nov 2025
1m7f133y · Good To Soft · Class 4 · Alice Stevens
28/1
SP
7
7 Jun 2025
2m4f15y · Good To Soft · Class 5 · Brian Hughes
12/1
SP
6
25/1
SP
10
1 Feb 2025
2m3f85y · Soft · Class 3 · Conor O'Farrell
28/1
SP
3
13 Apr 2024
2m4f19y · Heavy · Class 3 · Conor O'Farrell
10/1
SP
3
30 Mar 2024
1m7f207y · Soft · Class 4 · Conor O'Farrell
5/4
SP
3
9 Mar 2024
2m110y · Good · Class 4 · Conor O'Farrell
15/8
SP
2
9/2
SP
6
25 Jan 2024
2m3f85y · Soft · Class 3 · Emma Smith-Chaston
8/1
SP
3
13 Jan 2024
1m7f36y · Soft · Class 2 · Brian Hughes
5/1
SP
2
18 Nov 2023
2m3f85y · Heavy · Class 3 · Brian Hughes
13/2
SP
3
27 Apr 2023
2m4f20y · Good To Soft · Class 2 · Conor O'Farrell
10/3
SP

Cornerstone Lad breeding and pedigree

Date of birth
12 Apr 2014
Sire
Delegator (GB)
Dam
Chapel Corner (IRE)
Damsire
Alhaarth (IRE)
Breeder
Cranford Bloodstock & Overbury Stallions

Cornerstone Lad FAQs

How many races has Cornerstone Lad won?

10 of his last 50 starts.

What is Cornerstone Lad’s best distance?

Two miles: seven of his 10 wins have come over 2m, from 17 runs at the trip.

Who is Cornerstone Lad’s sire?

Delegator. His dam is Chapel Corner, by Alhaarth.

When does Cornerstone Lad 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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