Nemean Lion (GER) Horse Profile: Record, Form and Odds
Nemean Lion’s best going, distance and course
Nemean Lion is at his best over two miles with some cut in the ground: he has won eight of his 23 runs on good to soft or softer. Hereford suits him well, with two wins and two placed finishes from two visits.
Nemean Lion’s latest run
Last time out, Nemean Lion finished second of four in the Grade 2 Unibet Hurdle at Cheltenham on 24 January 2026, beaten 1½ lengths by The New Lion. He started at 18/1 over 2m179y on soft ground under Conor O'Farrell. He has no race declared for today or tomorrow.
Nemean Lion’s official rating
His official rating is 151. It has held steady at that mark this year.
Nemean Lion’s trainer and jockey
Conor O'Farrell has ridden Nemean Lion in every start in 2026.
Nemean Lion’s pedigree: what the Golden Horn stock does
Nemean Lion is by Golden Horn out of Ninfea, a Selkirk mare. In Britain over the last 12 months, Golden Horn’s runners have won 42 times from 321 starts, a 13% strike rate. Their most successful distance is Nemean Lion’s trip of two miles, where they have won nine of 64 starts (14%).
Nemean Lion career record
Nemean Lion: peak ratings achieved
Nemean Lion form by course, going and distance
By course
| course | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Longchamp (FR) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33% |
| Deauville (FR) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Windsor | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| Hereford | 2 | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Sandown | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
By going
| going | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good To Soft | 9 | 5 | 7 | 56% |
| Soft | 8 | 2 | 5 | 25% |
| Heavy | 6 | 1 | 4 | 17% |
| Good | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
By distance
| distance | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f–2m4f | 10 | 4 | 6 | 40% |
| 2m | 9 | 3 | 7 | 33% |
| Long distance (2m5f+) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| 1m3f–1m4f | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 1m1f–1m2f | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| 1m | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Nemean Lion recent form: analyst notes
Nemean Lion race history and results
Nemean Lion breeding and pedigree
Nemean Lion FAQs
How many races has Nemean Lion won?
Eight of his last 25 starts.
What is Nemean Lion’s best distance?
Two and a half miles: two of his eight wins have come over 2m 4f, from four runs at the trip.
Who is Nemean Lion’s sire?
Golden Horn. His dam is Ninfea, by Selkirk.
When does Nemean Lion 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 front - controlled unopposed gallop - pressed for effort near the last - lost top spot and slipped to third briefly - fought back close home to retake second
Handy early - hit front 3 out and pushed along - overtaken close to last - unable to find more and edged out in closing strides for 4th
Settled in third - bumped early at the second - urged into contention three out - lost ground and dropped away two out - moved left and found renewed energy before the last then stayed on to finish third
Settled among the pack early - made progress before the 6th - dropped away two out - eased and pulled up before the last