Valtteri Its James: horse profile, stats, records and next races
Valtteri Its James is a 5-year-old gelding by Poet's Word, trained by Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore. He has won 0 of 7 starts and placed in 1 more, for £1,398 in prize money. He was last seen finishing third at Kelso on 4 October 2026, and has no declared entry. His best performance rating is 86, which is the figure to judge him against in this grade.
- Runs 7
- Wins 0
- Placed 1
- Strike rate 0%
- Prize money £1,398
- Best rating 86
- Official rating 85
Valtteri Its James form and race record
| Date | Course | Race | Dist | Going | Pos | Beaten | SP | Jockey | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Oct 26 | Kelso | Join Racing Tv Now Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Race Class 5 | 2m 5f | Good To Firm | 3 | 2.5 | 5/1 | Jack Power | 85 |
| 2 May 26 | Hexham | Elizabeth Elliott Birthday Celebration Handicap Chase Class 5 | 2m 4f | Good | PU | - | 17/2 | Patrick Wadge | 86 |
| 11 Apr 26 | Newcastle | John Hanley Forever Lucky Number 7 Handicap Hurdle Class 5 | 2m 4.5f | Good | 4 | 4.5 | 5/2F | Jack Power | 86 |
| 14 Mar 26 | Newcastle | Guinness Draught Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Class 4 | 2m 1f | Good To Soft | 7 | 36.25 | 10/1 | Patrick Wadge | – |
| 21 Feb 26 | Newcastle | Virgin Bet Supports Safe Gambling Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Class 4 | 2m 1f | Good To Soft | 6 | 30.25 | 100/1 | Patrick Wadge | – |
| 29 Jan 26 | Ayr | Coral Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Class 4 | 2m | Soft | 6 | 35.75 | 100/1 | Patrick Wadge | – |
| 15 Jan 26 | Newcastle | Download The Raceday Ready App Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) Class 5 | 2m 1f | Good To Soft | 11 | 52 | 8/1 | Jack Power | – |
Last time out
Finished 3 in the Join Racing Tv Now Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Race at Kelso on 4 October 2026. Pursued the front-runner who bolted off in third - made ground after 2 out - untidy at the last and surrendered second place near the line - finished third.
Valtteri Its James by distance
| Split | Runs | Wins | Strike rate | Level stakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17f | 3 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 21f | 1 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 20f | 1 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 20.5f | 1 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 16f | 1 | 0 | 0% | — |
Valtteri Its James by going
| Split | Runs | Wins | Strike rate | Level stakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good To Soft | 3 | 0 | 0% | — |
| Good | 2 | 0 | 0% | — |
| Good To Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | — |
| Soft | 1 | 0 | 0% | — |
Valtteri Its James by course
| Split | Runs | Wins | Strike rate | Level stakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle | 4 | 0 | 0% | — |
| Kelso | 1 | 0 | 0% | — |
| Hexham | 1 | 0 | 0% | — |
| Ayr | 1 | 0 | 0% | — |
Valtteri Its James breeding
- Sire Poet's Word (IRE)
- Dam Bruens Folly (IRE)
- Damsire Jeremy (USA)
- Breeder Miss Emma Tector
- Foaled 16 February 2021
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