Forcing Bull (FR) Horse Profile: Record, Form and Odds
Forcing Bull’s best going, distance and course
Forcing Bull is at his best over 2m 1f with some cut in the ground: he has won three of his 10 runs on good to soft or softer. Sedgefield suits him well, with two wins and two placed finishes from two visits. Two runs at Haydock have yet to produce a place.
Forcing Bull’s latest run
Last time out, Forcing Bull failed to complete in the Class 4 Sidgwick Memorial Handicap Chase at Hexham on 7 November 2025. He started at 9/1 over 1m7f133y on good to soft ground under Shane Fenelon. He has no race declared for today or tomorrow.
Forcing Bull’s official rating
His official rating is 108. He started 2025 on 108, rose to a peak of 123 and has been dropped 15lb since.
Forcing Bull’s pedigree: what the Papal Bull stock does
Forcing Bull is by Papal Bull out of Florice, a Lord Of England mare.
Forcing Bull career record
Forcing Bull: peak ratings achieved
Forcing Bull form by course, going and distance
By course
| course | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cartmel | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Haydock | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Sedgefield | 2 | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Hexham | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Uttoxeter | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Bangor-on-Dee | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
By going
| going | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 6 | 3 | 3 | 50% |
| Good To Soft | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Good | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
By distance
| distance | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f–2m4f | 6 | 3 | 4 | 50% |
| 2m | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Forcing Bull recent form: analyst notes
Forcing Bull race history and results
Forcing Bull breeding and pedigree
Forcing Bull FAQs
How many races has Forcing Bull won?
Three of his last 11 starts.
What is Forcing Bull’s best distance?
2m 1f: two of his three wins have come over 2m 1f, from three runs at the trip.
Who is Forcing Bull’s sire?
Papal Bull. His dam is Florice, by Lord Of England.
When does Forcing Bull 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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Handy early - hit the front after the 1st - surrendered advantage before the 6th and dropped away - pulled up before the 8th
Front early before giving way at the 4th - rallied to challenge at the last but hit it - swiftly seen off once winner quickened clear - weakened again near the finish to trail in well beaten