Special John Horse Racing Form

Odds: 3.25Current form: ImprovingRisk: Low
Age7
Weight12-2
TrainerS Thomas
JockeyMatt Griffiths
OwnerLuggs
SexGelding
BreederJ. Lenihan
ColourB
Foaling date2019-03-26
SireSoldier Of Fortune
DamRoyal Choice

Market Rasen

Completed

16:40 - Betway Boosts Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Race typeChase Turf
Class4
ClassificationsChase, Handicap
Runners7
Distance3m
Ground ConditionGood
Prize money£10,000
79%

Pre-race suitability · Strong fit

How well this race suited the horse, from going, distance, class, course and race type

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Suitability breakdown

  • Going match12 races
    81%
  • Distance match12 races
    77%
  • Class match3 races
    77%
  • Course historyNo previous runs
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  • Race type match6 races
    91%

Is this horse improving?

3002001000

Special John

18 Jul 26
Speed figure268
17 Mar
12 Apr
16 May
10 Jun
18 Jul

Horse stats

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Win %

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Recent races summary

A detailed breakdown of the horse’s latest performances.

Date
Course
Class
Distance
Type
Prize
Classifications
Going
Finish Position
2026-07-18
Market Rasen
4
3m
Chase Turf
£10,000
Chase, Handicap
Good
7th
2026-06-10
Fontwell
4
3m2f
Chase Turf
£8,900
Chase, Handicap
Good
2nd
2026-05-16
Bangor-on-Dee
5
3m
Chase Turf
£10,000
Chase, Handicap
Good
1st
2026-04-12
Wincanton
4
3m1f
Chase Turf
£9,750
Chase, Handicap
Good
2nd
2026-03-17
Exeter
5
2m7f
Hurdle Turf
£9,000
Handicap, Hurdle
Good To Soft
5th
2026-01-18
Windsor
3
3m5f
Chase Turf
£30,000
Chase, Handicap
Soft
5th
2025-12-04
Wincanton
5
3m3f
Chase Turf
£7,500
Chase, Handicap
Good To Soft
1st
2025-11-17
Exeter
5
3m
Chase Turf
£7,250
Chase, Handicap, Novice
Good To Soft
1st
2025-05-08
Stratford
5
2m6f
Hurdle Turf
£7,650
Handicap, Hurdle, Limited, Novice
Good
2nd
2025-03-23
Exeter
5
2m7f
Hurdle Turf
£7,000
Handicap, Hurdle
Good To Firm
2nd
2025-03-17
Southwell
5
3m
Hurdle Turf
£6,150
Condition, Handicap, Hurdle, Limited, Novice
Good To Soft
2nd
2025-03-01
Doncaster
3
2m3f
Hurdle Turf
£10,700
Hurdle, Maiden
Good To Soft
4th
2025-02-08
Uttoxeter
4
2m7f
Hurdle Turf
£7,700
Hurdle, Novice
Soft
4th

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