HORSE PROFILE

Masaccio (IRE) Horse Profile: Record, Form and Odds

gr gelding · by Mastercraftsman (IRE) out of Ange Bleu (USA)

Masaccio next race: Newbury, Sat 28 Nov

Masaccio is entered in the Coral Newbury Gold Cup Handicap Chase at Newbury on Saturday 28 November, off at 3:00, one of 37 entries. Entries are not final: the field is confirmed when runners are declared, a day or two before the race, so connections can still change plans.

Masaccio’s best going, distance and course

Distance2m 4f · 2 wins, 2 placed from 4
GoingGood to soft · 4 wins, 3 placed from 8
CourseNewbury · 2 wins, 3 placed from 6

Masaccio is at his best over two and a half miles with some cut in the ground: he has won five of his 13 runs on good to soft or softer. Newbury suits him well, with two wins and five placed finishes from six visits.

Masaccio’s latest run

Last time out, Masaccio won the Class 2 Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle Race at Newbury on 5 November 2026. He started at 33/1 over 3m½f on good to soft ground under Tom Bellamy. He has no race declared for today or tomorrow.

Masaccio’s official rating

His official rating is 140. He started 2026 on 140, rose to a peak of 146 and has been dropped 6lb since.

Masaccio’s pedigree: what the Mastercraftsman stock does

Masaccio is by Mastercraftsman out of Ange Bleu, a Alleged mare. In Britain over the last 12 months, Mastercraftsman’s runners have won 32 times from 292 starts, a 11% strike rate. They are most successful at a mile and a half, with 8 wins.

Masaccio career record

18
Runs
6
Wins
33%
Win %
15
Placed
83%
Place %
£126,923
Earnings
Recent form 21233311 most recent on right

Masaccio: peak ratings achieved

146
Peak OR
1
Best finish

Masaccio form by course, going and distance

By course

course Runs Wins Placed Win %
Newbury 6 2 5 33%
Ayr 3 1 2 33%
Cheltenham 2 0 2 0%
Kempton 2 1 2 50%
Aintree 2 0 1 0%
Chepstow 1 1 1 100%

By going

going Runs Wins Placed Win %
Good To Soft 8 4 7 50%
Soft 5 1 3 20%
Good 5 1 5 20%

By distance

distance Runs Wins Placed Win %
Long distance (2m5f+) 9 3 7 33%
2m1f–2m4f 6 2 5 33%
2m 2 0 2 0%
1m5f–1m6f 1 1 1 100%

Masaccio recent form: analyst notes

  • Pos 1 5 Nov Newbury

    n the pack early - crept closer before 2 out - pushed along after 2 out and went in pursuit of the front one on the run to the line - hit the front on the run-in - kept finding just sufficient to win

  • Pos 1 12 Apr Ayr

    Prominent early then settled midfield - scrappy jump 7th - urged into contention 14th - made ground into second before 3 out - hit front last - kept going strongly on the run-in

  • Pos 3 13 Mar Cheltenham

    Erratic pace early in mid-pack - urged forward before 8th - closed on front group 4 out - driven before 2 out - stayed on from the last - edged out for third at the line

  • Pos 3 25 Jan Cheltenham

    Sat close up early before slipping to third by the 7th - moved back into second heading to the 12th - hit the following obstacle awkwardly - dropped to third 2 out - kept going at an even effort to finish third

Masaccio race history and results

1
33/1
SP
1
12 Apr 2025
Ayr — CPMS Novices' Champion Handicap Chase
3m20y · Good To Soft · Class 2 · Tom Cannon
10/1
SP
3
13 Mar 2025
Cheltenham — TrustATrader Plate Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap)
2m4f127y · Good To Soft · Class 1 · Tom Cannon
11/1
SP
3
25 Jan 2025
Cheltenham — Timeform Novices' Handicap Chase
2m4f127y · Soft · Class 2 · Tom Cannon
11/1
SP
3
26 Dec 2024
Kempton — Ladbrokes Kauto Star Novices' Chase (In Memory Of Nigel Clark) (Grade 1)
3m · Good · Class 1 · Tom Cannon
11/2
SP
2
29 Nov 2024
Newbury — Coral John Francome Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (Formerly Known As The Berkshire)
2m3f187y · Good To Soft · Class 1 · Tom Cannon
6/1
SP
1
7 Nov 2024
Newbury — Get A Run For Your Money At BetVictor Handicap Chase
2m3f187y · Good · Class 3 · Tom Cannon
2/1F
SP
2
17 May 2024
Aintree — Positive Futures Liverpool Handicap Hurdle
2m4f · Good · Class 2 · Tom Cannon
15/2
SP
10
20 Apr 2024
Ayr — Let Good Times Roll With Stagecoach Novices' Handicap Hurdle
3m70y · Soft · Class 3 · Tom Cannon
11/2
SP
1
9 Feb 2024
Kempton — Racing TV Profits Returned To Racing Novices' Hurdle
2m5f · Soft · Class 4 · Tom Cannon
1/6F
SP
5
30 Dec 2023
Newbury — Coral Challow Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1)
2m4f118y · Soft · Class 1 · Tom Cannon
8/1
SP
2
2 Dec 2023
Newbury — Coral Committed To Safer Gambling Novices' Hurdle
2m4f118y · Good To Soft · Class 3 · Tom Cannon
7/4J
SP

Masaccio breeding and pedigree

Date of birth
2 Feb 2017
Sire
Mastercraftsman (IRE)
Dam
Ange Bleu (USA)
Damsire
Alleged (USA)
Breeder
Bjorn Nielsen

Masaccio FAQs

How many races has Masaccio won?

Six of his last 18 starts.

What is Masaccio’s best distance?

Two and a half miles: two of his six wins have come over 2m 4f, from four runs at the trip.

Who is Masaccio’s sire?

Mastercraftsman. His dam is Ange Bleu, by Alleged.

When does Masaccio run next?

He is entered in the Coral Newbury Gold Cup Handicap Chase at Newbury on Saturday 28 November. Entries are not final until runners are declared, a day or two before the race.

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