Universal Story (IRE) Horse Profile: Record, Form and Odds
Universal Story’s best going, distance and course
Universal Story is at her best over 2m 1f on good ground or quicker: she has won two of her nine runs on good or firmer. Southwell suits her well, with one win and two placed finishes from three visits.
Universal Story’s latest run
Last time out, Universal Story finished fourth of 11 in the Class 5 Midnite, Building The Future of Betting Handicap at Lingfield (AW) on 20 November 2025, beaten 4¾ lengths by Crackalackin. She started at 16/1 over 1m4f on standard ground under Darragh Keenan. She has no race declared for today or tomorrow.
Universal Story’s official rating
Her official rating is 70. That is up 4lb this year, from 66.
Universal Story’s trainer and jockey
Richard Kingscote has ridden her most often in 2025, three times out of eight.
Universal Story’s pedigree: what the Sea The Stars stock does
Universal Story is by Sea The Stars out of Narrative, a Archipenko mare. In Britain over the last 12 months, Sea The Stars’s runners have won 115 times from 675 starts, a 17% strike rate. They are most successful at a mile and a half, with 24 wins, and at Universal Story’s trip of a mile and a quarter they have won 17 of 105 starts (16%).
Universal Story career record
Universal Story: peak ratings achieved
Universal Story form by course, going and distance
By course
| course | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwell (AW) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33% |
| Lingfield (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Newcastle (AW) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Catterick | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Nottingham | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Yarmouth | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
By going
| going | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 6 | 2 | 4 | 33% |
| Good | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Standard To Slow | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
By distance
| distance | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m1f–1m2f | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| 1m3f–1m4f | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| 1m5f–1m6f | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| 2m1f–2m4f | 2 | 2 | 2 | 100% |
Universal Story recent form: analyst notes
Universal Story race history and results
Universal Story breeding and pedigree
Universal Story FAQs
How many races has Universal Story won?
Two of her last 10 starts.
What is Universal Story’s best distance?
2m 1f: all two of her wins have come over 2m 1f, from two runs at the trip.
Who is Universal Story’s sire?
Sea The Stars. Her dam is Narrative, by Archipenko.
When does Universal Story run next?
She has no race declared for today or tomorrow. Her next run will appear on this page as soon as she is declared.
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Held up in the pack near the rail - shaping nicely but boxed in with 2f left - pushed along and lost momentum inside the final furlong to finish fourth
Settled at the back early - improved into contention around the 4-furlong marker - closed on the leader inside the final furlong without getting to grips - stayed on to the line for second
Settled in the pack - progress under urging 2f out to hit the front - shaken up entering the last furlong - drew away comfortably to win
Settled with a firm grip on the bridle early - travelling well in the pack - crept through to challenge with over two furlongs left - pushed to the front a furlong out - overtaken soon after - drifted left approaching the final furlong - fought back in the last 150 yards to prevail