Starmount (IRE) Horse Profile: Record, Form and Odds
Starmount’s best going, distance and course
Starmount is at his best over two miles with some cut in the ground: he has won two of his four runs on good to soft or softer. Wetherby suits him well, with two wins and two placed finishes from two visits.
Starmount’s latest run
Last time out, Starmount failed to complete in the Grade 2 bet365 Premier Novices' Hurdle at Kelso on 28 February 2026. He was sent off the 2/1 favourite over 2m2f on good to soft ground under Ben Jones. He has no race declared for today or tomorrow.
Starmount’s official rating
His official rating is 134. That is up 11lb this year, from 123.
Starmount’s trainer and jockey
Ben Jones has ridden Starmount in every start in 2026, winning once.
Starmount’s pedigree: what the Mount Nelson stock does
Starmount is by Mount Nelson out of Sparky May, a Midnight Legend mare. In Britain over the last 12 months, Mount Nelson’s runners have won 42 times from 310 starts, a 14% strike rate. Their most successful distance is Starmount’s trip of two miles, where they have won six of 48 starts (13%).
Starmount career record
Starmount: peak ratings achieved
Starmount form by course, going and distance
By course
| course | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wetherby | 2 | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Kelso | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Aintree | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
By going
| going | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good To Soft | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Soft | 2 | 2 | 2 | 100% |
By distance
| distance | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f–2m4f | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| 2m | 2 | 2 | 2 | 100% |
Starmount recent form: analyst notes
Starmount race history and results
Starmount breeding and pedigree
Starmount FAQs
How many races has Starmount won?
Two of his four starts.
What is Starmount’s best distance?
Two miles: all two of his wins have come over 2m, from two runs at the trip.
Who is Starmount’s sire?
Mount Nelson. His dam is Sparky May, by Midnight Legend.
When does Starmount 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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Set the pace early - urged on when overtaken 3 out - dropped away fast and eased before 2 out
Set the pace from the off - given a squeeze after 3 out - opened up a big advantage from 2 out - strolled home unchallenged
Went straight to front - roused early in straight before losing command - dropped away tamely - finished fourth
Set the pace from the off - clear of rivals throughout and fencing neatly - pushed on to boost advantage after 3 out - stayed in charge to the finish - won with plenty in hand