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Moonbow (FR) Horse Profile: Record, Form and Odds

b gelding · by Spanish Moon (USA) out of Scheme Of The Moon (FR)

Moonbow’s best going, distance and course

Distance2m 4f · 3 wins, 4 placed from 7
GoingGood · 3 wins, 3 placed from 6
CoursePerth · 2 wins, 2 placed from 4

Moonbow is at his best over two and a half miles on good ground or quicker: he has won three of his six runs on good or firmer. Perth suits him well, with two wins and four placed finishes from four visits.

Moonbow’s latest run

Last time out, Moonbow finished third of nine in the Class 3 Virgin Bet A Good Bet Hogmaneigh Handicap Hurdle at Musselburgh on 1 January 2026, beaten 7¼ lengths by Fasol. He started at 7/2 over 2m3f171y on good to soft ground under Brian Hughes. He has no race declared for today or tomorrow.

Moonbow’s official rating

His official rating is 126. It has held steady at that mark this year.

Moonbow’s pedigree: what the Spanish Moon stock does

Moonbow is by Spanish Moon out of Scheme Of The Moon, a Sholokhov mare. In Britain over the last 12 months, Spanish Moon’s runners have won 13 times from 107 starts, a 12% strike rate. They are most successful at two miles, with 4 wins, and at Moonbow’s trip of two and a half miles they have won two of 13 starts (15%).

Moonbow career record

10
Runs
4
Wins
40%
Win %
9
Placed
90%
Place %
£32,978
Earnings
Recent form 93131123 most recent on right

Moonbow: peak ratings achieved

126
Peak OR
1
Best finish

Moonbow form by course, going and distance

By course

course Runs Wins Placed Win %
Perth 4 2 4 50%
Musselburgh 1 0 1 0%
Aintree 1 0 1 0%
Hexham 1 1 1 100%
Ayr 1 0 0 0%
Catterick 1 1 1 100%

By going

going Runs Wins Placed Win %
Good 6 3 6 50%
Good To Soft 4 1 3 25%

By distance

distance Runs Wins Placed Win %
2m1f–2m4f 8 3 8 38%
2m 2 1 1 50%

Moonbow recent form: analyst notes

  • Pos 3 1 Jan Musselburgh

    Settled in the pack early - pressed for effort and holding position two out - responded well approaching the last but unable to match the front-runners near the finish

  • Pos 2 26 Oct Aintree

    Set the pace early - jumped awkwardly 4th - lost front spot 2 out but fought back on the run-in - stayed on well to close but held for 2nd

  • Pos 1 24 Sep Perth

    Settled with the pack early - improved into contention 3 out - hit the front 2 out - asked for effort soon after - clean leap at the last then stayed on strongly to win

  • Pos 1 16 Aug Perth

    Tracked pace-setter along the rail - pushed to get on terms 2 out - edged in front last - kept going to the line to prevail

Moonbow race history and results

3
1 Jan 2026
2m3f171y · Good To Soft · Class 3 · Brian Hughes
7/2
SP
2
26 Oct 2025
2m4f · Good To Soft · Class 2 · Brian Hughes
4/1
SP
1
24 Sep 2025
2m4f35y · Good To Soft · Class 4 · Brian Hughes
7/2F
SP
1
16 Aug 2025
2m4f35y · Good · Class 4 · Brian Hughes
11/2
SP
3
13 Jul 2025
2m4f35y · Good · Class 4 · Lee Edwards
4/1
SP
1
22 Jun 2025
2m4f28y · Good · Class 4 · Brian Hughes
6/5F
SP
3
8 Jun 2025
2m4f35y · Good · Class 4 · Brian Hughes
10/1
SP
9
12 Apr 2025
2m · Good To Soft · Class 2 · Henry Brooke
25/1
SP
1
17 Dec 2024
1m7f156y · Good · Class 5 · Henry Brooke
2/1
SP
2
7/2
SP

Moonbow breeding and pedigree

Date of birth
5 Apr 2020
Sire
Spanish Moon (USA)
Dam
Scheme Of The Moon (FR)
Damsire
Sholokhov (IRE)
Breeder
S C E A Ecurie Haras Des Marais

Moonbow FAQs

How many races has Moonbow won?

Four of his last 10 starts.

What is Moonbow’s best distance?

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

Who is Moonbow’s sire?

Spanish Moon. His dam is Scheme Of The Moon, by Sholokhov.

When does Moonbow 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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