The Expensive One (IRE) Horse Profile: Record, Form and Odds
The Expensive One’s best going, distance and course
The Expensive One is at his best over 2m 1f on good ground or quicker: he has won one of his two runs on good or firmer. Two runs at Cheltenham have yet to produce a place.
The Expensive One’s latest run
Last time out, The Expensive One finished sixth of eight in the Class 4 Suzuki King Quad Handicap Hurdle at Ludlow on 18 February 2026, beaten 17¼ lengths by Manigod. He started at 13/2 over 2m5f55y on soft ground under Sam Twiston-Davies. He has no race declared for today or tomorrow.
The Expensive One’s official rating
His official rating is 109. He started 2026 on 109, rose to a peak of 111 and has been dropped 2lb since.
The Expensive One’s pedigree: what the Harzand stock does
The Expensive One is by Harzand out of Thuringe, a Turgeon mare. In Britain over the last 12 months, Harzand’s runners have won 21 times from 118 starts, a 18% strike rate. They are most successful at two miles, with 5 wins.
The Expensive One career record
The Expensive One: peak ratings achieved
The Expensive One form by course, going and distance
By course
| course | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Ludlow | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Stratford | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Worcester | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Fakenham | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Newton Abbot | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
By going
| going | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| Good To Soft | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Good | 2 | 1 | 2 | 50% |
By distance
| distance | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f–2m4f | 5 | 2 | 2 | 40% |
| 2m | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Long distance (2m5f+) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
The Expensive One recent form: analyst notes
The Expensive One race history and results
The Expensive One breeding and pedigree
The Expensive One FAQs
How many races has The Expensive One won?
Two of his eight starts.
What is The Expensive One’s best distance?
2m 3f: one of his two wins have come over 2m 3f, from one run at the trip.
Who is The Expensive One’s sire?
Harzand. His dam is Thuringe, by Turgeon.
When does The Expensive One 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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Settled close to the pace early - still in touch three out - lost ground approaching two out - dropped away after the last to finish sixth
Settled close to the front - shared the running from the 5th before a mistake let the front-runner past 3 out - lost touch under pressure approaching the last and beaten a long way home in 10th
Set the pace and opened a big advantage before the 4th - margin shortened soon after - blundered on touchdown three out losing a stirrup and was pulled up before the following fence
Set the pace from the off - driven along at the home turn - challenged strongly inside the final furlong before shaking off the pressure - stayed on strongly to win