Village Master (IRE) Horse Profile: Record, Form and Odds
Village Master’s best going, distance and course
Village Master is at his best over 2m 5f on good ground or quicker: he has won seven of his 10 runs on good or firmer. Stratford suits him well, with two wins and two placed finishes from two visits. Two runs at Uttoxeter have yet to produce a place.
Village Master’s latest run
Last time out, Village Master failed to complete in the Class 3 Oddschecker 'Challenger' Stayers' Handicap Chase at Exeter on 7 November 2025. He started at 11/2 over 3m54y on good ground under Sean Bowen. He has no race declared for today or tomorrow.
Village Master’s official rating
His official rating is 127. That is up 17lb this year, from 110.
Village Master’s trainer and jockey
James Bowen has ridden him most often in 2025, five times out of seven.
Village Master’s pedigree: what the Mastercraftsman stock does
Village Master is by Mastercraftsman out of Village Queen, a King's Theatre mare. In Britain over the last 12 months, Mastercraftsman’s runners have won 31 times from 301 starts, a 10% strike rate. They are most successful at a mile and a half, with 8 wins.
Village Master career record
Village Master: peak ratings achieved
Village Master form by course, going and distance
By course
| course | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uttoxeter | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Stratford | 2 | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Fontwell | 2 | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Hereford | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| Exeter | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Kempton | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
By going
| going | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 10 | 7 | 7 | 70% |
| Good To Soft | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
| Soft | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
By distance
| distance | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long distance (2m5f+) | 16 | 9 | 9 | 56% |
| 2m1f–2m4f | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Village Master recent form: analyst notes
Village Master race history and results
Village Master breeding and pedigree
Village Master FAQs
How many races has Village Master won?
Nine of his last 17 starts.
What is Village Master’s best distance?
2m 5f: three of his nine wins have come over 2m 5f, from four runs at the trip.
Who is Village Master’s sire?
Mastercraftsman. His dam is Village Queen, by King's Theatre.
When does Village Master 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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Untidy over early obstacles and slipped to the back - blundered at the 11th and faded from contention after 5 out - pulled up after the 12th
Led from the outset - driven approaching 3 out - clear from 2 out - kept going strongly to the line unopposed
Settled behind pacesetter who moved ahead early - hit front 11th before drifting right and being passed - lost touch 3 out to finish 4th
Up with the front group - under pressure approaching 3 out and still 3rd before 2 out - dropped away and had nothing left from the last