Pop Dancer: horse profile, stats, records and next races
Pop Dancer is a 9-year-old gelding by Kodiac, trained by Tony Carroll. He has won 7 of 50 starts and placed in 14 more, for £61,115 in prize money. His best trip is 5.5f, where 3 wins from 13 is a 23% strike rate against 11% at every other distance. He runs next in the 8:15 at Kempton (AW) on 12 October. His best performance rating is 82, which is the figure to judge him against in this grade.
- Runs 50
- Wins 7
- Placed 21
- Strike rate 14%
- Prize money £61,115
- Best rating 82
- Official rating 59
Where Pop Dancer runs next
| Time | Course | Race | Best price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:15 | Kempton (AW) | Unibet More Extra Place Races Handicap Stakes | — |
Pop Dancer form and race record
| Date | Course | Race | Dist | Going | Pos | Beaten | SP | Jockey | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sep 26 | Brighton | Streamline Taxis - Always Going The Distance Handicap Stakes Class 5 | 5.5f | Good | 5 | 10.75 | 33/1 | Silvestre De Sousa | 59 |
| 5 Aug 26 | Brighton | Free Race Replays On Attheraces.com Handicap Stakes (Brighton Summer Sprint Series Qualifier) Class 6 | 5.5f | Good To Firm | 6 | 28.75 | 7/1 | Jack Doughty | 61 |
| 31 Aug 25 | Brighton | Brighton Sprint Series Final Handicap Class 2 | 6f | Good | 13 | 12 | 16/1 | Tyrese Cameron | 65 |
| 6 Aug 25 | Brighton | Star Sports We Believe In Bookmaking Handicap Class 6 | 5.5f | Good | 10 | 10.25 | 4/1F | Jack Doughty | 65 |
| 9 Jun 25 | Brighton | Star Sports Brighton Owners Series Handicap Class 6 | 5.5f | Good To Firm | 2 | — | 11/4 | David Egan | 64 |
| 27 May 25 | Brighton | 'Real Johnny G' Gallagher Birthday Handicap Class 6 | 5.5f | Good To Soft | 1 | — | 6/5F | Jack Doughty | 59 |
| 21 May 25 | Brighton | starsports.bet Handicap Class 6 | 5.5f | Good | 2 | .75 | 11/4 | Jack Doughty | 59 |
| 3 May 25 | Goodwood | VIP Racehorse Ownership At racingclub.com Handicap Class 5 | 5f | Good | 1 | — | 15/2 | Jack Doughty | 56 |
| 28 Mar 25 | Lingfield (AW) | BetUK: It's Where The UK Bets Handicap Class 6 | 5f | Standard | 3 | 2.75 | 7/2 | Ray Dawson | 55 |
| 25 Mar 25 | Newcastle (AW) | Weekly 5 Free Bet With BetUK Handicap Class 6 | 5f | Standard | 2 | .25 | 9/2 | Jack Doughty | 55 |
| 11 Mar 25 | Wolverhampton (AW) | Free Bets With BetUK Bet Club Handicap Class 6 | 5f | Standard | 4 | 1 | 12/1 | Jack Doughty | 56 |
| 16 Feb 25 | Lingfield (AW) | Free Bets With BetUK Bet Club Handicap Class 5 | 5f | Standard | 9 | 8.25 | 17/2 | Luke Morris | 58 |
| 3 Feb 25 | Wolverhampton (AW) | Extra Winnings With BetUK Acca Club Handicap Class 6 | 5f | Standard | 4 | 2.25 | 20/1 | William Carson | 59 |
| 3 Jan 25 | Lingfield (AW) | Weekly 5 Free Bet With BetUK Handicap Class 5 | 5f | Standard To Slow | 5 | 3.25 | 28/1 | Luke Morris | 62 |
| 14 Dec 24 | Wolverhampton (AW) | Gamble Responsibly At BetUK Handicap Class 6 | 5f | Standard | 9 | 8.5 | 6/1 | Jack Doughty | 65 |
| 21 Nov 24 | Lingfield (AW) | 30 In Free Bets With BetUK Handicap Class 5 | 5f | Standard | 7 | 3.5 | 15/2 | Neil Callan | 67 |
| 17 Oct 24 | Chelmsford City (AW) | Betfair Exchange Beacons Handicap Class 5 | 5f | Standard | 3 | 1.5 | 9/2 | Ray Dawson | 68 |
| 30 Sep 24 | Wolverhampton (AW) | Arc Weekend On Sky Sports Racing Handicap Class 5 | 5f | Standard | 3 | 2.25 | 25/1 | Tom Marquand | 69 |
| 2 Sep 24 | Brighton | attheraces.com/marketmovers Handicap Class 5 | 5.5f | Good To Firm | 2 | 4.5 | 13/2 | Hollie Doyle | 70 |
| 16 Aug 24 | Wolverhampton (AW) | Tips For Every Race At raceday-ready.com Handicap Class 5 | 5f | Standard | 4 | 5.25 | 9/1 | Hollie Doyle | 72 |
| 13 May 24 | Wolverhampton (AW) | Download The Racing App Raceday Ready Handicap Class 5 | 5f | Standard | 6 | 4 | 16/1 | Silvestre De Sousa | 74 |
| 20 Apr 24 | Brighton | Bet Boost At bet365 Handicap Class 4 | 5.5f | Good | 7 | 20.75 | 18/1 | Pat Cosgrave | 76 |
| 23 Feb 24 | Wolverhampton (AW) | Boost Your Acca-Fenwa With BetUK Handicap Class 4 | 5f | Standard | 9 | 11.25 | 12/1 | Tom Eaves | 77 |
| 1 Feb 24 | Chelmsford City (AW) | Happy Birthday PC Handicap Class 4 | 5f | Standard | 6 | 3.5 | 10/1 | Tom Eaves | 77 |
| 13 Jan 24 | Chelmsford City (AW) | Biology By Clare Handicap Class 4 | 5f | Standard | 2 | .75 | 11/2 | Clifford Lee | 77 |
| 22 Dec 23 | Southwell (AW) | Boost Your Acca-Fenwa With BetUK Handicap Class 4 | 5f | Standard | 5 | 2.5 | 20/1 | Tom Eaves | 77 |
| 18 Nov 23 | Wolverhampton (AW) | BetUK Take Time Out During SGWeek23! Handicap Class 5 | 5f | Standard | 1 | — | 25/1 | Tom Eaves | 75 |
| 1 Nov 23 | Lingfield (AW) | BetUK. It's Where The UK Bets Handicap Class 4 | 6f | Standard | 9 | 11.75 | 66/1 | William Carson | 76 |
| 2 Oct 23 | Bath | Vickers.Bet Weekly Free Bet Club Handicap Class 4 | 5f | Heavy | 4 | 6 | 16/1 | Luke Morris | 76 |
| 4 Sep 23 | Brighton | Racing League On Sky Sports Racing Handicap Class 5 | 5.5f | Good | 1 | — | 4/1 | Luke Morris | 73 |
| 9 Aug 23 | Brighton | Star Sports Festival Of Racing Handicap Class 4 | 5.5f | Good | 6 | 5 | 22/1 | Jim Crowley | 76 |
| 7 Mar 23 | Lingfield (AW) | Huge Daily Boosts Only At BetUK Handicap Class 4 | 5f | Standard | 4 | 2 | 28/1 | Luke Morris | 77 |
| 23 Feb 23 | Southwell (AW) | Betuk Over 40,000 Live Streamed Races Handicap Class 4 | 5f | Standard | 7 | 3.5 | 18/1 | Clifford Lee | 79 |
| 2 Feb 23 | Chelmsford City (AW) | Captain Ivy's Handicap Class 4 | 5f | Standard | 3 | 2 | 13/2 | Rossa Ryan | 79 |
| 21 Jan 23 | Lingfield (AW) | BetUK Over 40,000 Live Streamed Races Handicap Class 3 | 5f | Standard | 8 | 7 | 12/1 | Luke Morris | 80 |
| 9 Jan 23 | Wolverhampton (AW) | Betuk Over 40,000 Live Streamed Races Handicap Class 4 | 5f | Standard | 4 | 2 | 4/1 | Clifford Lee | 81 |
| 12 Dec 22 | Lingfield (AW) | Top Odds Every Day With BetUK Handicap Class 4 | 5f | Standard To Slow | 4 | 2.25 | 5/1 | Luke Morris | 81 |
| 19 Nov 22 | Lingfield (AW) | BetUK's Acca Club 5 Pounds Free Bet Handicap Class 4 | 5f | Standard | 1 | — | 17/2 | Luke Morris | 79 |
| 13 Oct 22 | Brighton | Cazoo Search Drive Smile Handicap Class 5 | 5.5f | Soft | 1 | — | 5/1 | Clifford Lee | 69 |
| 3 Oct 22 | Wolverhampton (AW) | At The Races App Expert Tips Handicap Class 5 | 5f | Standard | 1 | — | 5/2F | Clifford Lee | 69 |
| 14 Sep 22 | Sandown | Whatton Manor Stud Handicap Class 5 | 5f | Heavy | 2 | 1 | 16/1 | David Probert | 68 |
| 22 Aug 22 | Brighton | Follow AtTheRaces On Twitter Apprentice Handicap Class 5 | 5.5f | Good To Firm | 2 | .25 | 6/1 | Aidan Keeley | 66 |
| 22 Jul 22 | Chepstow | Estuary Oils Handicap Class 5 | 5f | Good To Firm | 6 | 3.5 | 6/1 | Luke Morris | 67 |
| 22 Jun 22 | Bath | Cazoo Handicap Class 5 | 5f | Firm | 2 | .5 | 4/1 | Luke Morris | 65 |
| 24 May 22 | Bath | At The Races App Market Movers Handicap Class 6 | 5f | Good To Soft | 2 | 3.25 | 10/1 | Luke Morris | 66 |
| 9 May 22 | Wolverhampton (AW) | At The Races App Expert Tips Handicap Class 5 | 5f | Standard | 3 | 2.5 | 13/2 | Luke Morris | 67 |
| 19 Apr 22 | Epsom Downs | Indigenous Handicap Class 3 | 5f | Good To Firm | 9 | 5 | 40/1 | Aidan Keeley | 69 |
| 14 Oct 21 | Brighton | Cazoo Search Drive Smile Handicap Class 5 | 5.5f | Good To Firm | 7 | 14 | 16/1 | Robert Winston | 73 |
| 30 Sep 21 | Chelmsford City (AW) | Kingswood Group Handicap Class 4 | 5f | Standard | 10 | 7.75 | 28/1 | Robert Winston | 76 |
| 7 Sep 21 | Windsor | Cappagh Supporting The Forgotten Irish Handicap Class 4 | 5f | Good To Firm | 5 | 13.75 | 18/1 | Cieren Fallon | 79 |
Last time out
Finished 5 in the Streamline Taxis - Always Going The Distance Handicap Stakes at Brighton on 1 September 2026. Travelled keenly early - sat close to the pace - pressed for effort with over 2f left - found nothing and lost place inside final 2f - slipped to rear approaching the line.
Pop Dancer by distance
| Split | Runs | Wins | Strike rate | Level stakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5f | 35 | 4 | 11% | — |
| 5.5f | 13 | 3 | 23% | — |
| 6f | 2 | 0 | 0% | — |
Pop Dancer by going
| Split | Runs | Wins | Strike rate | Level stakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 26 | 3 | 12% | — |
| Good | 8 | 2 | 25% | — |
| Good To Firm | 8 | 0 | 0% | — |
| Good To Soft | 2 | 1 | 50% | — |
| Standard To Slow | 2 | 0 | 0% | — |
| Heavy | 2 | 0 | 0% | — |
| Soft | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | — |
Pop Dancer by course
| Split | Runs | Wins | Strike rate | Level stakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton | 14 | 3 | 21% | — |
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 11 | 2 | 18% | — |
| Lingfield (AW) | 9 | 1 | 11% | — |
| Chelmsford City (AW) | 5 | 0 | 0% | — |
| Bath | 3 | 0 | 0% | — |
| Southwell (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0% | — |
| Goodwood | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| Newcastle (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | — |
| Sandown | 1 | 0 | 0% | — |
| Chepstow | 1 | 0 | 0% | — |
Pop Dancer breeding
- Sire Kodiac (GB)
- Dam Pop Art (IRE)
- Damsire Excellent Art (GB)
- Breeder Marston Stud
- Foaled 1 May 2017
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