HORSE PROFILE

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

b gelding · by Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) out of Ukraine (IRE)

Pysanka’s best going, distance and course

Distance1m 4f · 5 wins, 8 placed from 26
GoingStandard · 5 wins, 9 placed from 31
CourseWolverhampton (AW) · 5 wins, 7 placed from 26

Pysanka is at his best over a mile and a half on good ground or quicker: he has won five of his 36 runs on good or firmer. Wolverhampton suits him well, with five wins and 12 placed finishes from 26 visits. Two runs at Kempton and two runs at Lingfield have yet to produce a place.

Pysanka’s latest run

Last time out, Pysanka finished 12th of 12 in the Class 6 Midnite, Building The Future of Betting Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW) on 29 November 2025, beaten 60¼ lengths by So Alex. He started at 50/1 over 1m4f on standard ground under Finley Marsh. He has no race declared for today or tomorrow.

Pysanka’s official rating

His official rating is 59. He started 2025 on 62, rose to a peak of 63 and has been dropped 4lb since.

Pysanka’s trainer and jockey

Edward Greatrex has ridden him most often in 2025, three times out of 10.

Pysanka’s pedigree: what the Holy Roman Emperor stock does

Pysanka is by Holy Roman Emperor out of Ukraine, a Cape Cross mare. In Britain over the last 12 months, Holy Roman Emperor’s runners have won 17 times from 196 starts, a 9% strike rate. They are most successful at six furlongs, with 4 wins, and at Pysanka’s trip of a mile and a half they have won one of 14 starts (7%).

Pysanka career record

38
Runs
5
Wins
13%
Win %
15
Placed
39%
Place %
£34,392
Earnings
Recent form 67125800 most recent on right

Pysanka: peak ratings achieved

65
Peak OR
1
Best finish

Pysanka form by course, going and distance

By course

course Runs Wins Placed Win %
Wolverhampton (AW) 26 5 12 19%
Kempton (AW) 2 0 0 0%
Southwell (AW) 2 0 2 0%
Windsor 2 0 1 0%
Lingfield (AW) 2 0 0 0%
Newcastle (AW) 1 0 0 0%

By going

going Runs Wins Placed Win %
Standard 31 5 14 16%
Good To Firm 3 0 1 0%
Standard To Slow 2 0 0 0%
Good 2 0 0 0%

By distance

distance Runs Wins Placed Win %
1m3f–1m4f 26 5 13 19%
1m 4 0 0 0%
1m5f–1m6f 3 0 0 0%
7f 3 0 2 0%
1m1f–1m2f 2 0 0 0%

Pysanka recent form: analyst notes

  • Pos 12 29 Nov Wolverhampton (AW)

    Hesitant to break from the stalls - dropped well off the pack early - stayed at the back throughout - allowed to drift out of contention final furlong - finished well held in 12th

  • Pos 13 3 Nov Kempton (AW)

    Sluggish leaving the stalls - dropped in behind the field early - remained detached for the rest of the contest - beaten a long way in 13th

  • Pos 8 20 Oct Wolverhampton (AW)

    Sluggish start and eased left early - settled at the rear - unable to land a blow - finished well beaten

  • Pos 5 10 Jun Wolverhampton (AW)

    Sluggish start - settled towards the back - stayed on inside final furlong but not near the pace

Pysanka race history and results

12
50/1
SP
13
3 Nov 2025
1m3f219y · Standard To Slow · Class 6 · Edward Greatrex
50/1
SP
8
20 Oct 2025
1m4f51y · Standard · Class 6 · Daniel Muscutt
10/1
SP
5
7/2
SP
2
9/2
SP
1
21 Apr 2025
1m4f51y · Standard · Class 6 · Edward Greatrex
12/1
SP
7
18 Mar 2025
1m4f51y · Standard · Class 6 · Edward Greatrex
18/1
SP
6
10/1
SP
5
3 Feb 2025
1m4f51y · Standard · Class 6 · Billy Loughnane
7/1
SP
8
25 Jan 2025
1m4f51y · Standard · Class 6 · Mason Paetel
13/2
SP
2
29 Dec 2024
1m4f14y · Standard · Class 6 · Luke Morris
11/1
SP

Pysanka breeding and pedigree

Date of birth
29 Mar 2019
Sire
Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)
Dam
Ukraine (IRE)
Damsire
Cape Cross (IRE)
Breeder
Sarl Baileys Haras Des Trois Chapelles

Pysanka FAQs

How many races has Pysanka won?

Five of his last 38 starts.

What is Pysanka’s best distance?

A mile and a half: all five of his wins have come over 1m 4f, from 26 runs at the trip.

Who is Pysanka’s sire?

Holy Roman Emperor. His dam is Ukraine, by Cape Cross.

When does Pysanka 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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