General Briar: horse profile, stats, records and next races
General Briar is a 7-year-old gelding by Soldier Of Fortune, trained by Chris Gordon. He has won 2 of 8 starts and placed in 2 more, for £13,034 in prize money. His best trip is 2m, where 1 win from 3 is a 33% strike rate against 20% at every other distance. He runs next in the 2:51 at Newton Abbot on 28 October. His best performance rating is 120, which is the figure to judge him against in this grade.
- Runs 8
- Wins 2
- Placed 4
- Strike rate 25%
- Prize money £13,034
- Best rating 120
- Official rating 118
Where General Briar runs next
| Time | Course | Race | Best price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:51 | Newton Abbot | Passage House Hotel South Devon Gateway Handicap Hurdle Race (Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Qualifier) | — |
General Briar form and race record
Last time out
Finished PU in the BetGoodwin Sussex Champion Hurdle Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) at Plumpton on 5 April 2026. Held up towards the back - clumsy at the opening fence and slipped to last by the 5th - well off the pace when pulled up before 3 out.
General Briar by distance
| Split | Runs | Wins | Strike rate | Level stakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16f | 3 | 1 | 33% | — |
| 17.5f | 2 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 16.5f | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 20.5f | 1 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 21.5f | 1 | 0 | 0% | — |
General Briar by going
| Split | Runs | Wins | Strike rate | Level stakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 3 | 0 | 0% | — |
| Soft | 3 | 1 | 33% | — |
| Good To Soft | 2 | 1 | 50% | — |
General Briar by course
| Split | Runs | Wins | Strike rate | Level stakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumpton | 4 | 1 | 25% | — |
| Sandown | 1 | 0 | 0% | — |
| Newbury | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| Newton Abbot | 1 | 0 | 0% | — |
| Fontwell | 1 | 0 | 0% | — |
General Briar breeding
- Sire Soldier Of Fortune (IRE)
- Dam Shantou Rose (IRE)
- Damsire Shantou (USA)
- Breeder Mrs Deborah Hobson
- Foaled 1 March 2019
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