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Rebel Empire (FR) Horse Profile: Record, Form and Odds

br gelding · by Goken (FR) out of Alzahra (GB)

Rebel Empire’s best going, distance and course

Distance6f · 3 wins, 4 placed from 18
GoingStandard · 2 wins, 3 placed from 11
CourseSouthwell (AW) · 1 win, 1 placed from 4

Rebel Empire is at his best over six furlongs on good ground or quicker: he has won two of his 15 runs on good or firmer. Southwell suits him well, with one win and two placed finishes from four visits. Three runs at Kempton and two runs at Ascot have yet to produce a place.

Rebel Empire’s latest run

Last time out, Rebel Empire finished eighth of 11 in the Class 5 'Timeform Sprint Series Qualifier' Handicap at Chelmsford City (AW) on 26 November 2025, beaten 7¼ lengths by Justcallmepete. He was sent off the 100/30 favourite over 6f on standard ground under Edward Greatrex. He has no race declared for today or tomorrow.

Rebel Empire’s official rating

His official rating is 72. That is down 10lb this year, from 82.

Rebel Empire’s trainer and jockey

Joe Leavy has ridden him most often in 2025, seven times out of 11.

Rebel Empire’s pedigree: what the Goken stock does

Rebel Empire is by Goken out of Alzahra, a Exceed And Excel mare. In Britain over the last 12 months, Goken’s runners have won five times from 56 starts, a 9% strike rate. At Rebel Empire’s trip of six furlongs they have won one of 6 starts (17%).

Rebel Empire career record

20
Runs
3
Wins
15%
Win %
7
Placed
35%
Place %
£32,945
Earnings
Recent form 35730098 most recent on right

Rebel Empire: peak ratings achieved

82
Peak OR
1
Best finish

Rebel Empire form by course, going and distance

By course

course Runs Wins Placed Win %
Southwell (AW) 4 1 2 25%
Chelmsford City (AW) 3 1 1 33%
Lingfield (AW) 3 1 2 33%
Kempton (AW) 3 0 0 0%
Ascot 2 0 0 0%
Ripon 2 0 0 0%

By going

going Runs Wins Placed Win %
Standard 11 2 5 18%
Standard To Slow 4 1 1 25%
Good To Firm 3 0 1 0%
Good 1 0 0 0%
Soft 1 0 0 0%

By distance

distance Runs Wins Placed Win %
6f 18 3 7 17%
5f 2 0 0 0%

Rebel Empire recent form: analyst notes

  • Pos 8 26 Nov Chelmsford City (AW)

    Settled at the back - pushed along 2f out and squeezed for space inside the final furlong - never threatened

  • Pos 9 27 Sep Southwell (AW)

    Settled towards the back early - unable to land a challenge through the race - finished well adrift in 9th

  • Pos 13 31 Jul Wolverhampton (AW)

    Settled at back of field - urged to go 2f out but unable to respond - always behind and beaten well clear - finished 13th

  • Pos 13 11 Jul Ascot

    Held up towards the back - pushed along with 3f left - allowed to drop away inside the final furlong - well beaten in the end

Rebel Empire race history and results

8
100/30F
SP
9
27 Sep 2025
6f16y · Standard · Class 5 · John Fahy
18/1
SP
13
31 Jul 2025
6f20y · Standard · Class 4 · Joe Leavy
20/1
SP
13
11 Jul 2025
6f · Good To Firm · Class 3 · Joe Leavy
33/1
SP
3
5 Jun 2025
6f1y · Standard · Class 4 · Joe Leavy
6/1
SP
7
9 May 2025
6f · Good · Class 4 · P J McDonald
14/1
SP
5
30 Apr 2025
5f · Good To Firm · Class 4 · Joe Leavy
14/1
SP
3
13 Mar 2025
6f · Standard · Class 4 · Joe Leavy
4/1
SP
11
5 Mar 2025
6f · Standard To Slow · Class 4 · Joe Leavy
9/1
SP
1
11 Jan 2025
6f · Standard To Slow · Class 3 · Joe Leavy
20/1
SP
6
4 Jan 2025
6f16y · Standard · Class 4 · Tyrese Cameron
2/1F
SP
1
31 Dec 2024
6f1y · Standard · Class 4 · Tyrese Cameron
4/1
SP

Rebel Empire breeding and pedigree

Date of birth
16 Mar 2021
Sire
Goken (FR)
Dam
Alzahra (GB)
Damsire
Exceed And Excel (AUS)
Breeder
David Curran

Rebel Empire FAQs

How many races has Rebel Empire won?

Three of his last 20 starts.

What is Rebel Empire’s best distance?

Six furlongs: all three of his wins have come over 6f, from 18 runs at the trip.

Who is Rebel Empire’s sire?

Goken. His dam is Alzahra, by Exceed And Excel.

When does Rebel Empire 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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