Vanderpoel (IRE) Horse Profile, Race Record and Form
Vanderpoel’s best going, distance and course
Vanderpoel is at his best over two miles with some cut in the ground: he has won three of his five runs on good to soft or softer. Ascot suits him well, with two wins and two placed finishes from two visits.
Vanderpoel’s latest run
Last time out, Vanderpoel won the Class 2 Sodexo Live! Handicap Steeple Chase at Ascot on 31 October 2026. He started at 4/1J over 2m1f on good ground under Callum Pritchard. He has no race declared for today or tomorrow.
Vanderpoel’s official rating
His official rating is 141. That is up 7lb this year, from 134.
Vanderpoel’s trainer and jockey
Ben Jones has ridden him most often in 2026, two times out of three.
Vanderpoel’s pedigree: what the Sholokhov stock does
Vanderpoel is by Sholokhov out of Dear Songbird, a Millenary mare. In Britain over the last 12 months, Sholokhov’s runners have won 29 times from 179 starts, a 16% strike rate. They are most successful at three miles, with 5 wins, and at Vanderpoel’s trip of two miles they have won four of 28 starts (14%).
★ Vanderpoel career record
★ Vanderpoel: peak ratings achieved
★ Vanderpoel form by course, going and distance
By course
| course | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascot | 2 | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Cheltenham | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Sandown | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Lingfield | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Uttoxeter | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Kelso | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
By going
| going | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 4 | 2 | 3 | 50% |
| Good To Soft | 4 | 2 | 3 | 50% |
| Soft | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
By distance
| distance | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m | 5 | 3 | 4 | 60% |
| 2m1f–2m4f | 4 | 2 | 3 | 50% |
★ Vanderpoel recent form: analyst notes
⏱ Vanderpoel race history and results
★ Vanderpoel breeding and pedigree
Vanderpoel FAQs
How many races has Vanderpoel won?
Five of his nine starts.
What is Vanderpoel’s best distance?
Two miles: three of his five wins have come over 2m, from five runs at the trip.
Who is Vanderpoel’s sire?
Sholokhov. His dam is Dear Songbird, by Millenary.
When does Vanderpoel 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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Raced wide in the pack - veered left over fences - progress at the 7th - went to the front 4 out - firmly in control from 2 out - stayed on to win
Up with the pace and pressing for the front from 4 out - in command 3 out before collared at the 2f mark - dropped away tamely on the run-in to finish 7th
Moved comfortably in third early on - challenged the front-runner with plenty in hand approaching 3 out - hit the front soon after - driven out after 2 out - cleared the last fluently - stayed on to the finish
Settled in the pack - moved to the front 2 out - quickly forged ahead - kept on with minimal pressure to win