Western Knight (IRE) Horse Profile: Record, Form and Odds
Western Knight’s best going, distance and course
Western Knight is at his best over 2m 6f on good ground or quicker: he has won two of his five runs on good or firmer. Ascot suits him well, with one win and two placed finishes from two visits.
Western Knight’s latest run
Last time out, Western Knight finished 13th of 18 in the Grade 2 Jack Richards Novices' Limited Handicap Chase at Cheltenham on 12 March 2026, beaten 34½ lengths by Meetmebythesea. He started at 20/1 over 2m5f on good ground under Brendan Powell. He has no race declared for today or tomorrow.
Western Knight’s official rating
His official rating is 136. It has held steady at that mark this year.
Western Knight’s trainer and jockey
Brendan Powell has ridden him most often in 2026, two times out of three.
Western Knight’s pedigree: what the Westerner stock does
Western Knight is by Westerner out of Milford Maggie, a Milan mare. In Britain over the last 12 months, Westerner’s runners have won 44 times from 358 starts, a 12% strike rate. They are most successful at two and a half miles, with 7 wins, and at Western Knight’s trip of three miles they have won three of 30 starts (10%).
Western Knight career record
Western Knight: peak ratings achieved
Western Knight form by course, going and distance
By course
| course | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Ascot | 2 | 1 | 2 | 50% |
| Doncaster | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| Haydock | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Exeter | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Aintree | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
By going
| going | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 5 | 2 | 2 | 40% |
| Good To Soft | 4 | 1 | 3 | 25% |
| Soft | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33% |
By distance
| distance | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long distance (2m5f+) | 8 | 2 | 4 | 25% |
| 2m1f–2m4f | 4 | 2 | 3 | 50% |
Western Knight recent form: analyst notes
Western Knight race history and results
Western Knight breeding and pedigree
Western Knight FAQs
How many races has Western Knight won?
Four of his last 12 starts.
What is Western Knight’s best distance?
2m 6f: two of his four wins have come over 2m 6f, from two runs at the trip.
Who is Western Knight’s sire?
Westerner. His dam is Milford Maggie, by Milan.
When does Western Knight 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 in the pack early - jumped awkwardly and dropped back at the 13th - dropped away 3 out to finish well beaten
Handy in the pack early - untidy at the 10th - pushed along before two out and stayed on at one level to the last
Settled in second early - clipped heels at the first - a bit awkward 6th and 8th - shared front spot 3 out - clear 2 out - driven when pressed approaching the last - fought back to win
Set the pace from the off - fenced cleanly early and stayed clear - had company at the 9th - edged back in front by the 13th - driven out after two out and again on the run-in - held on under pressure to score