Knightswood (IRE) Horse Profile: Record, Form and Odds
Knightswood’s best going, distance and course
Knightswood is at his best over a mile and a half on good ground or quicker: he has won six of his 25 runs on good or firmer. Ripon suits him well, with three wins and four placed finishes from four visits. Two runs at Goodwood have yet to produce a place.
Knightswood’s latest run
Last time out, Knightswood finished sixth of six in the Class 2 Midnite: Built For 2025 Not 2005 Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW) on 26 December 2025, beaten 5¾ lengths by Brasil Power. He started at 40/1 over 1m4f51y on standard ground under Oliver Stammers. He has no race declared for today or tomorrow.
Knightswood’s official rating
His official rating is 89. That is up 7lb this year, from 82.
Knightswood’s trainer and jockey
Joe Fanning has ridden him most often in 2025, two times out of six.
Knightswood’s pedigree: what the Decorated Knight stock does
Knightswood is by Decorated Knight out of Neuquen, a Rock Of Gibraltar mare. In Britain over the last 12 months, Decorated Knight’s runners have won 18 times from 112 starts, a 16% strike rate. They are most successful at a mile and three-quarters, with 3 wins, and at Knightswood’s trip of a mile and a half they have won one of 9 starts (11%).
Knightswood career record
Knightswood: peak ratings achieved
Knightswood form by course, going and distance
By course
| course | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newmarket | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Ripon | 4 | 3 | 4 | 75% |
| Pontefract | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| Thirsk | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Haydock | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Goodwood | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
By going
| going | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 13 | 5 | 7 | 38% |
| Good To Firm | 10 | 1 | 4 | 10% |
| Standard | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Soft | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Good To Soft | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Standard To Slow | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
By distance
| distance | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m3f–1m4f | 17 | 5 | 10 | 29% |
| 1m1f–1m2f | 7 | 1 | 2 | 14% |
| 1m5f–1m6f | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| 2m1f–2m4f | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| 1m | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Knightswood recent form: analyst notes
Knightswood race history and results
Knightswood breeding and pedigree
Knightswood FAQs
How many races has Knightswood won?
Six of his last 32 starts.
What is Knightswood’s best distance?
A mile and a half: five of his six wins have come over 1m 4f, from 16 runs at the trip.
Who is Knightswood’s sire?
Decorated Knight. His dam is Neuquen, by Rock Of Gibraltar.
When does Knightswood 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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Went straight to the front - shaken up 3f out then lost the advantage entering the straight - faded out of contention inside the final furlong to finish sixth
Handy early - hit front two out - driven clear and held on gamely to score
Settled at the back early - nudged into contention 3f out - lost touch from 2f out - well beaten at the line
Prominent early - eased back to mid-division before halfway - ridden 2f out - squeezed for space 1f out - stayed on strongly to claim third late on