Photon (IRE) Horse Profile: Record, Form and Odds
Photon’s best going, distance and course
Wolverhampton suits him well, with two placed finishes from five visits. Two runs at Newbury have yet to produce a place.
Photon’s latest run
Last time out, Photon finished second of eight in the Class 6 Midnite: Built For 2025 Not 2005 Handicap at Lingfield (AW) on 2 December 2025, beaten half a length by Bownder. He started at 6/1 over 1m2f on standard ground under Lewis Edmunds. He has no race declared for today or tomorrow.
Photon’s official rating
His official rating is 57. He started 2025 on 68, rose to a peak of 72 and has been dropped 15lb since.
Photon’s trainer and jockey
Paddy Bradley has ridden him most often in 2025, three times out of six.
Photon’s pedigree: what the Shalaa stock does
Photon is by Shalaa out of Alexander Queen, a King's Best mare. In Britain over the last 12 months, Shalaa’s runners have won eight times from 57 starts, a 14% strike rate. They are most successful at five furlongs, with 6 wins.
Photon career record
Photon: peak ratings achieved
Photon form by course, going and distance
By course
| course | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kempton (AW) | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Lingfield (AW) | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Newbury | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Salisbury | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Chelmsford City (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
By going
| going | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 9 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Standard To Slow | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Good | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Good To Firm | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Soft | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
By distance
| distance | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m1f–1m2f | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| 1m | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| 7f | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| 1m3f–1m4f | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Photon recent form: analyst notes
Photon race history and results
Photon breeding and pedigree
Photon FAQs
Has Photon won a race?
Not yet. He has been placed six times from 18 starts.
Who is Photon’s sire?
Shalaa. His dam is Alexander Queen, by King's Best.
When does Photon 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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Tracked front pack from wide - urged forward two out - kept going up the inner approaching the finish - nabbed second close home but no threat to winner
Sat close to the pace early - went on 10f out then pushed along and lost command inside final 2f - dropped away rapidly after finishing 11th
Sat close to the pace early - pushed along with 2f left then lost ground approaching the furlong marker - dropped away near the finish to end sixth
Went straight to front - kept a share of the advantage before being pressed into effort 2f out - held on without further improvement to finish fourth