Horse Profile
Keep It Dark
- Age: 8 (Foaled February 28th, 2009)
- Sex: Bay Gelding
- Breeding: Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Tarneem (USA) (Zilzal (USA))
- Trainer: W J Knight
- Owner: Mr A Hetherton
Vital Stats
| Period | Runs | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | £1 stake |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lifetime (Flat) | 71 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 10% | -£16.67 |
Form
2017
22 Jun
7
9 ran
- Weight: 9-7
- Winner: Debonaire David
- Beaten by: 12¾ l
- OR: 58
- Trainer: W J Knight
- Jockey: David Probert
- Race details: Lingfield Park, 6f 1y, Standard, Class 6
8/1
25 May
9
9 ran
- Weight: 8-12
- Winner: Danecase
- Beaten by: 36¼ l
- OR: 58
- Trainer: W J Knight
- Jockey: Abbie Wibrew
- Race details: Goodwood, 6f, Good, Class 5
28/1
2016
05 Dec
9
11 ran
- Weight: 9-2
- Winner: Desert Strike
- Beaten by: 4¼ l
- OR: 58
- Trainer: W J Knight
- Jockey: L Morris
- Race details: Lingfield Park, 6f 1y, Standard, Class 6
5/1
19 Nov
2
9 ran
- Weight: 8-13
- Winner: Swiss Cross
- Beaten by: 2¼ l
- OR: 57
- Trainer: W J Knight
- Jockey: M Harley
- Race details: Lingfield Park, 6f 1y, Standard, Class 6
12/1
05 Nov
8
8 ran
- Weight: 8-11
- Winner: Doctor Parkes
- Beaten by: 8¼ l
- OR: 60
- Trainer: W J Knight
- Jockey: Abbie Wibrew
- Race details: Chelmsford City, 5f, Standard, Class 5
10/1
12 Oct
6
14 ran
- Weight: 9-5
- Winner: Coiste Bodhar (IRE)
- Beaten by: 5 l
- OR: 63
- Trainer: W J Knight
- Jockey: M Harley
- Race details: Nottingham, 5f 13y, Soft, Class 6
14/1
21 Sept
10
10 ran
- Weight: 8-13
- Winner: Stormflower
- Beaten by: 9¾ l
- OR: 65
- Trainer: W J Knight
- Jockey: Abbie Wibrew
- Race details: Goodwood, 5f, Good to Soft, Class 5
16/1
28 Aug
9
10 ran
- Weight: 9-7
- Winner: Babyfact
- Beaten by: 18.50 l
- OR: 67
- Trainer: W J Knight
- Jockey: Edward Greatrex
- Race details: Goodwood, 5f, Good (Good to Firm in places on the round course), Class 5
8/1
19 Aug
7
10 ran
- Weight: 9-4
- Winner: Babyfact
- Beaten by: 5.50 l
- OR: 69
- Trainer: W J Knight
- Jockey: James Doyle
- Race details: Sandown Park, 5f 6y, Good to Firm (Good in Places), Class 5
14/1
22 Jun
4
6 ran
- Weight: 9-3
- Winner: Silverrica (IRE)
- Beaten by: 1¾ l
- OR: 71
- Trainer: W J Knight
- Jockey: M Harley
- Race details: Salisbury, 5f, Soft, Class 4
6/1
11 Jun
12
12 ran
- Weight: 9-3
- Winner: Jaywalker (IRE)
- Beaten by: 9.50 l
- OR: 74
- Trainer: W J Knight
- Jockey: M Harley
- Race details: Sandown Park, 5f 6y, Good to Firm (Good in Places), Class 4
14/1
21 May
9
11 ran
- Weight: 9-4
- Winner: Pettochside
- Beaten by: 10 l
- OR: 77
- Trainer: W J Knight
- Jockey: Jim Crowley
- Race details: Goodwood, 6f, Good to Soft, Class 4
16/1
02 May
10
13 ran
- Weight: 9-1
- Winner: Crew Cut (IRE)
- OR: 79
- Trainer: W J Knight
- Jockey: Jim Crowley
- Race details: Windsor, 6f, Good, Class 4
28/1
18 Apr
12
12 ran
- Weight: 9-2
- Winner: Stake Acclaim (IRE)
- Beaten by: 11.50 l
- OR: 80
- Trainer: W J Knight
- Jockey: G Baker
- Race details: Windsor, 5f 10y, Soft (Heavy in places), Class 4
10/1
01 Jan
7
11 ran
- Weight: 8-13
- Winner: Dungannon
- Beaten by: 9¼ l
- OR: 82
- Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood
- Jockey: Barry McHugh
- Race details: Southwell, 5f, Standard, Class 3
20/1
2015
12 Dec
11
14 ran
- Weight: 8-9
- Winner: Meadway
- Beaten by: 7 l
- OR: 83
- Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood
- Jockey: Barry McHugh
- Race details: Southwell, 5f, Standard, Class 3
10/1
12 Nov
1
10 ran
- Weight: 9-0
- Winner: Keep It Dark
- OR: 78
- Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood
- Jockey: D C Costello
- Race details: Southwell, 5f, Standard, Class 4
14/1
04 Nov
2
13 ran
- Weight: 9-0
- Winner: Rita's Boy (IRE)
- Beaten by: ¾ l
- OR: 78
- Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood
- Jockey: Barry McHugh
- Race details: Nottingham, 5f 13y, Soft (Heavy in places), Class 4
28/1
19 Oct
13
13 ran
- Weight: 9-0
- Winner: Avon Breeze
- Beaten by: 11 l
- OR: 78
- Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood
- Jockey: Barry McHugh
- Race details: Pontefract, 5f, Good to Soft (Soft in places), Class 4
6/1
26 Sept
1
11 ran
- Weight: 8-10
- Winner: Keep It Dark
- OR: 74
- Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood
- Jockey: Barry McHugh
- Race details: Ripon, 5f, Good, Class 4
9/2
23 Sept
2
17 ran
- Weight: 9-12
- Winner: Royal Acquisition
- Beaten by: 1¾ l
- OR: 69
- Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood
- Jockey: Barry McHugh
- Race details: Redcar, 5f, Good to Soft (Soft in places), Class 5
13/2
16 Sept
1
8 ran
- Weight: 9-1
- Winner: Keep It Dark
- OR: 69
- Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood
- Jockey: P Mathers
- Race details: Beverley, 5f, Good (Good to Soft in a few places), Class 5
4/1
12 Sept
2
8 ran
- Weight: 8-10
- Winner: I'll Be Good
- Beaten by: 2.50 l
- OR: 69
- Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood
- Jockey: P Mathers
- Race details: Chester, 5f 16y, Soft, Class 4
12/1
29 Aug
8
11 ran
- Weight: 9-7
- Winner: Cosmic Chatter
- Beaten by: 6¼ l
- OR: 72
- Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood
- Jockey: Barry McHugh
- Race details: Beverley, 5f, Good, Class 5
9/1
26 Aug
7
10 ran
- Weight: 9-10
- Winner: Busy Bimbo (IRE)
- Beaten by: 4 l
- OR: 74
- Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood
- Jockey: Barry McHugh
- Race details: Catterick, 5f, Good to Soft (Soft in places), Class 5
13/2
17 Aug
7
14 ran
- Weight: 9-1
- Winner: Gowanharry (IRE)
- Beaten by: 5 l
- OR: 74
- Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood
- Jockey: Barry McHugh
- Race details: Thirsk, 5f, Good (Good to Soft in places), Class 4
16/1
05 Aug
6
8 ran
- Weight: 9-2
- Winner: Ambitious Icarus
- Beaten by: 9¼ l
- OR: 75
- Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood
- Jockey: Barry McHugh
- Race details: Newcastle, 5f, Good, Class 4
7/1
21 Jul
6
12 ran
- Weight: 9-4
- Winner: Vimy Ridge
- Beaten by: 3¼ l
- OR: 77
- Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood
- Jockey: Barry McHugh
- Race details: Chelmsford City, 5f, Standard, Class 4
16/1
30 May
11
15 ran
- Weight: 11-6
- Winner: Westwood Hoe
- Beaten by: 15.50 l
- OR: 78
- Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood
- Jockey: Mr P Collington
- Race details: York, 7f, Good, Class 4
20/1
18 May
6
8 ran
- Weight: 9-3
- Winner: Invincible Ridge (IRE)
- Beaten by: 3.50 l
- OR: 80
- Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood
- Jockey: Barry McHugh
- Race details: Redcar, 5f, Good to Firm (Watered), Class 3
11/1
24 Apr
6
12 ran
- Weight: 9-4
- Winner: Distant Past
- Beaten by: 4 l
- OR: 80
- Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood
- Jockey: Barry McHugh
- Race details: Doncaster, 5f, Good to Firm (Firm in places), Class 4
16/1
03 Apr
2
12 ran
- Weight: 8-13
- Winner: Distant Past
- Beaten by: hd
- OR: 77
- Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood
- Jockey: Barry McHugh
- Race details: Musselburgh, 5f, Soft, Class 4
20/1
2014
13 Nov
9
10 ran
- Weight: 9-1
- Winner: Meadway
- Beaten by: 9¼ l
- OR: 79
- Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood
- Jockey: Barry McHugh
- Race details: Southwell, 5f, Standard, Class 4
12/1
05 Nov
4
14 ran
- Weight: 9-1
- Winner: It Must Be Faith
- Beaten by: 4 l
- OR: 79
- Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood
- Jockey: Barry McHugh
- Race details: Nottingham, 5f 13y, Good to Soft, Soft in places, Class 4
20/1
20 Oct
6
15 ran
- Weight: 9-3
- Winner: Doc Hay (USA)
- Beaten by: 6 l
- OR: 81
- Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood
- Jockey: Barry McHugh
- Race details: Pontefract, 5f, Soft, Good to Soft in places, Class 4
20/1
15 Oct
10
14 ran
- Weight: 9-3
- Winner: Megaleka
- Beaten by: 14¼ l
- OR: 81
- Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood
- Jockey: Barry McHugh
- Race details: Nottingham, 5f 13y, Soft, Heavy in places, Class 4
12/1
30 Aug
11
17 ran
- Weight: 8-11
- Winner: Chilworth Icon
- Beaten by: 6 l
- OR: 82
- Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood
- Jockey: J Fanning
- Race details: Sandown Park, 5f 6y, Good to Soft (Back straight Good, Sprint: Soft, Good to Soft places), Class 3
20/1
30 May
8
9 ran
- Weight: 10-2
- Winner: Rural Celebration
- Beaten by: 8.50 l
- OR: 78
- Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood
- Jockey: Barry McHugh
- Race details: Catterick, 5f, Soft, Class 4
2/1
27 May
1
9 ran
- Weight: 9-0
- Winner: Keep It Dark
- OR: 78
- Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood
- Jockey: Barry McHugh
- Race details: Redcar, 5f, Good to Soft, Soft in places, Class 4
7/1
19 May
6
11 ran
- Weight: 9-4
- Winner: Another Wise Kid (IRE)
- Beaten by: 2.50 l
- OR: 79
- Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood
- Jockey: Barry McHugh
- Race details: Redcar, 5f, Good to Firm, Good in places (Watered), Class 3
4/1
17 May
11
15 ran
- Weight: 9-1
- Winner: Tumblewind
- Beaten by: 6¼ l
- OR: 79
- Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood
- Jockey: Barry McHugh
- Race details: Thirsk, 5f, Good, Good to Soft in places, Class 4
9/1
06 May
1
11 ran
- Weight: 9-2
- Winner: Keep It Dark
- OR: 70
- Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood
- Jockey: Barry McHugh
- Race details: Catterick, 5f, Good, Good to Soft in places, Class 5
10/3
29 Apr
2
13 ran
- Weight: 9-6
- Winner: Fleurtille
- Beaten by: nk
- OR: 69
- Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood
- Jockey: Barry McHugh
- Race details: Newcastle, 5f, Soft, Class 5
7/2
25 Apr
5
14 ran
- Weight: 8-7
- Winner: Red Baron (IRE)
- Beaten by: 3 l
- OR: 69
- Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood
- Jockey: Barry McHugh
- Race details: Doncaster, 5f, Soft, Class 4
9/1
12 Apr
7
15 ran
- Weight: 9-2
- Winner: Trade Secret
- Beaten by: 8¼ l
- OR: 70
- Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood
- Jockey: Barry McHugh
- Race details: Thirsk, 6f, Good to Soft, Good in places, Class 5
11/1
02 Apr
9
10 ran
- Weight: 9-2
- Winner: Foxy Music
- Beaten by: 9¾ l
- OR: 69
- Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood
- Jockey: Barry McHugh
- Race details: Southwell, 5f, Standard, Class 5
5/2
27 Mar
2
8 ran
- Weight: 9-6
- Winner: Alpha Tauri (USA)
- Beaten by: 1 l
- OR: 69
- Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood
- Jockey: Barry McHugh
- Race details: Southwell, 5f, Standard, Class 5
5/2
2013
30 Oct
3
14 ran
- Weight: 9-1
- Winner: Foxy Music
- Beaten by: 3¼ l
- OR: 69
- Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood
- Jockey: Barry McHugh
- Race details: Nottingham, 5f 13y, Soft, Class 5
3/1
15 Oct
1
9 ran
- Weight: 8-10
- Winner: Keep It Dark
- OR: 64
- Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood
- Jockey: Barry McHugh
- Race details: Newcastle, 6f, Soft, Heavy in places, Class 5
9/2
05 Oct
2
13 ran
- Weight: 8-11
- Winner: Perfect Pasture
- Beaten by: 4 l
- OR: 60
- Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood
- Jockey: Barry McHugh
- Race details: Redcar, 5f, Good to Firm, Good in places, Class 5
10/3
02 Oct
2
13 ran
- Weight: 9-7
- Winner: Windforpower (IRE)
- Beaten by: s.h
- OR: 60
- Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood
- Jockey: Barry McHugh
- Race details: Newcastle, 5f, Good to Firm, Class 6
3/1
06 Sept
4
12 ran
- Weight: 9-1
- Winner: Jupiter Fidius
- Beaten by: 6¾ l
- OR: 61
- Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood
- Jockey: D Nolan
- Race details: Newcastle, 7f, Good to Soft, Class 5
8/1
18 Aug
5
11 ran
- Weight: 9-0
- Winner: Showboating (IRE)
- Beaten by: 8 l
- OR: 63
- Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood
- Jockey: G Lee
- Race details: Pontefract, 6f, Good to Firm, Good in places, Class 5
9/2
07 Aug
6
15 ran
- Weight: 9-11
- Winner: Monakova (IRE)
- Beaten by: 6 l
- OR: 64
- Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood
- Jockey: Jacob Butterfield
- Race details: Newcastle, 6f, Soft, Good to Soft in places, Class 6
11/4
02 Aug
2
11 ran
- Weight: 9-8
- Winner: Gran Canaria Queen
- Beaten by: 4.50 l
- OR: 64
- Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood
- Jockey: Jacob Butterfield
- Race details: Thirsk, 6f, Good, Good to Firm in places, Class 5
9/2
25 Jul
3
10 ran
- Weight: 9-1
- Winner: Clubland (IRE)
- Beaten by: 3 l
- OR: 64
- Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood
- Jockey: G Lee
- Race details: Doncaster, 6f, Good to Firm, Good in places, Class 5
6/1
01 Jul
4
12 ran
- Weight: 9-3
- Winner: Talent Scout (IRE)
- Beaten by: 10¾ l
- OR: 64
- Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood
- Jockey: G Lee
- Race details: Pontefract, 1m 4y, Good, Good to Firm in places, Class 5
10/1
18 Jun
6
11 ran
- Weight: 9-10
- Winner: Just Paul (IRE)
- Beaten by: 2 l
- OR: 65
- Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood
- Jockey: D M Simmonson
- Race details: Thirsk, 7f, Good to Firm (Watered), Class 5
5/1
01 Jun
4
14 ran
- Weight: 9-3
- Winner: Day Of The Eagle (IRE)
- Beaten by: 4¼ l
- OR: 66
- Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood
- Jockey: D M Simmonson
- Race details: Newcastle, 7f, Good, Good to Soft in places, Class 5
14/1
05 May
5
9 ran
- Weight: 9-7
- Winner: Economic Crisis (IRE)
- Beaten by: 4¼ l
- OR: 67
- Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood
- Jockey: D M Simmonson
- Race details: Hamilton Park, 6f 5y, Soft, Good to Soft in places, Class 5
9/4
26 Apr
5
13 ran
- Weight: 9-5
- Winner: Bang Tidy (IRE)
- Beaten by: 2.50 l
- OR: 67
- Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood
- Jockey: D M Simmonson
- Race details: Doncaster, 7f, Good to Firm, Class 5
7/2
06 Apr
1
11 ran
- Weight: 9-6
- Winner: Keep It Dark
- OR: 63
- Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood
- Jockey: D M Simmonson
- Race details: Newcastle, 7f, Good to Soft, Soft in places, Class 6
10/1
31 Mar
2
12 ran
- Weight: 9-7
- Winner: Rise To Glory (IRE)
- Beaten by: 3¼ l
- OR: 64
- Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood
- Jockey: D M Simmonson
- Race details: Musselburgh, 7f 30y, Good to Soft, Soft in places, Class 6
14/1
26 Mar
4
8 ran
- Weight: 9-6
- Winner: Royal Holiday (IRE)
- Beaten by: 9¼ l
- OR: 64
- Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood
- Jockey: D M Simmonson
- Race details: Southwell, 1m, Standard, Class 6
14/1
2012
15 Nov
4
12 ran
- Weight: 9-3
- Winner: Quan (IRE)
- Beaten by: 5.50 l
- OR: 64
- Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood
- Jockey: G Lee
- Race details: Southwell, 7f, Standard, Class 5
3/1
05 Nov
4
12 ran
- Weight: 9-7
- Winner: Dark Lane
- Beaten by: 1.50 l
- OR: 65
- Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood
- Jockey: Barry McHugh
- Race details: Wolverhampton, 5f 216y, Standard, Class 6
8/1
29 Oct
6
17 ran
- Weight: 9-6
- Winner: Half A Crown (IRE)
- Beaten by: 4.50 l
- OR: 65
- Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood
- Jockey: D H Bergin
- Race details: Redcar, 6f, Heavy, Class 6
25/1
03 Oct
12
13 ran
- Weight: 9-2
- Winner: Moheebb (IRE)
- Beaten by: 61.50 l
- OR: 65
- Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood
- Jockey: Barry McHugh
- Race details: Newcastle, 1m 3y, Soft, Heavy in places, Class 5
12/1
18 Sept
3
12 ran
- Weight: 9-3
- Winner: Self Employed
- Beaten by: ¾ l
- Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood
- Jockey: Barry McHugh
- Race details: Thirsk, 1m, Good to Soft, Soft in places, Class 5
20/1
04 Sept
5
9 ran
- Weight: 9-3
- Winner: Centrifugal (IRE)
- Beaten by: 15¼ l
- Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood
- Jockey: Barry McHugh
- Race details: Musselburgh, 7f 30y, Good to Firm, Class 5
20/1
27 Aug
6
12 ran
- Weight: 9-3
- Winner: Star Lahib (IRE)
- Beaten by: 18 l
- Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood
- Jockey: P McDonald
- Race details: Ripon, 1m, Good, Class 5
16/1