Horse profile
Drop The Anchor (IRE)
by Shantou (USA) out of Close To Shore (IRE) (Bob Back)
49 runs · 19 courses · from Apr 2018
As at 27 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 12 Sep 2025 — 410 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Sep 2025 · 8th of 12
6 wins · 5 courses
Last raced off OR 104
KTB Profile
Drop The Anchor is a gelding who won six of 49 starts on turf between Apr 2018 and Apr 2025. Five of those wins came over 1m5f – 2m, three on heavy ground and three on soft, with the biggest success at Leopardstown in the Ladbrokes Hurdle off a mark of 131 in Feb 2021. He also won twice at Listowel. Aged 11 at his last run in Sep 2025, he finished eighth of 12 at Ballinrobe in the Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Chase.
Based on 49 archived runs · run-style from 11 commented runs since Oct 2024 · updated 27 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
Typically held up
OR ↓ 42lb off peak
- 6–49Wins / Runs
- 12.2%Strike rate
- 11 (22.4%)Placed
- +7.00£1 level staken=49 at SP
- 1.77Fair A/E n=49 · 1.39 incl. margin
- 146Highest OR
- 56dAvg between runs
A/E compares actual wins with what starting prices implied. "Fair" strips the bookmaker margin from the expectation, so favourites and longshots are judged on the same footing — figures near 1.00 mean the market priced this horse about right.
Official rating104↓ 42lb off peak
104
80–146
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 117
How fast the horse ran, as points against the day-corrected standard time for its course and distance: 100 is the median GB Class 4 handicap winner on that code; one point is 0.1% of the standard time. A, B or C is how much the day's card could tell us, not how good the run was. What this means →
Jumps
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 27 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 17 | 143B | 111 | — |
| Heavy | 6 | 122C | 91.5 | — |
| Good to Soft | 6 | 117B | 79.5 | — |
| Good | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 27 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 15 | 133B | 112 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 11 | 143B | 104 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 3 | 106C | 86 | — |
| Over 3m | 1 | — | — | — |
Flat
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 27 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 7 | 137C | 91 | — |
| Good | 2 | 115C | 95.5 | — |
| Heavy | 2 | 146C | 126.5 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 27 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 5 | 146C | 107 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 3 | 115C | 93 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 2 | 110C | 93.5 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 1 | — | — | — |
Of 49 runs looked at, 8 have no figure: did not complete (3) · obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (3) · not enough races on the card to set the day (under 4) (2).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 41 figures from 49 runs · as at 3 Oct 2026 · a record, not a forecast
Both figures are KTB's own, computed from the archive; no vendor rating enters either. Every run's figure is on its form line below with its grade. Grades measure how much the archive could see, never the merit of the run.
Run style from 11 analysed runs since Oct 2024
- Held up 10 (91%) · 1 win
- Mid-division 1 (9%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Shantou (USA)
Progeny in our archive have won 13.6% of 7,823 runs since Jan 2008 (539 horses).
Strongest on good to firm going: 20.3% from 158.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 2 | 1 | 50% | +36.4 | — |
| Good to Firm | 158 | 32 | 20.3% | +6.7 | — |
| Good | 2,288 | 311 | 13.6% | 0 | 0 from 3 |
| Good to Soft | 1,430 | 176 | 12.3% | −1.3 | 0 from 6 |
| Soft | 2,611 | 363 | 13.9% | +0.3 | 3 from 31 |
| Heavy | 1,283 | 178 | 13.9% | +0.3 | 3 from 9 |
| Standard (AW) | 51 | 5 | 9.8% | −3.8 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 3 | 0 | 0% | −13.6 | 0 from 1 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 11 | 0 | 0% | −13.6 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 62 | 6 | 9.7% | −3.9 | 0 from 3 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2,030 | 276 | 13.6% | 0 | 5 from 21 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 2,710 | 378 | 13.9% | +0.3 | 1 from 18 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 2,339 | 334 | 14.3% | +0.7 | 0 from 4 |
| Over 3m | 668 | 72 | 10.8% | −2.8 | 0 from 2 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 27 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Close To Shore (IRE) (Bob Back)
7 siblings in the archive, 4 winners — best of them Lake Takapuna (IRE) (6 wins).
The wins came over 1m7½f–3m2f; the highest grade won is Class 3 (Lake Takapuna (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Takapuna (IRE) | 42 | 6 | 2m–2m1½f | Class 3 |
| Mr Shantu (IRE) | 37 | 5 | 2m2½f–3m2f | Class 3 |
| Henrietta Bell (IRE) | 18 | 3 | 1m7½f–2m7f | Class 3 |
| Shore Shanty (IRE) | 10 | 1 | 2m | Class 4 |
| Caliach Point (IRE) | 7 | 0 | — | — |
| Shanlaylin (IRE) | 9 | 0 | — | — |
| Threesheetstodwind (IRE) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 31 | 3 | 10% | −14.00 |
| Heavy | 9 | 3 | 33% | +30.00 |
| Good to Soft | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Good | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naas | 7 | 1 | 14% | +10.00 |
| Navan | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Listowel | 4 | 2 | 50% | +10.00 |
| Punchestown | 4 | 1 | 25% | −1.00 |
| Galway | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 3 | 1 | 33% | +10.00 |
| Limerick | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Gowran Park | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Curragh | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Leopardstown | 3 | 1 | 33% | +6.00 |
| Tipperary | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Cheltenham | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Ballinrobe | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tramore | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Clonmel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wexford | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kilbeggan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ascot | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Down Royal | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 21 | 5 | 24% | +22.00 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 18 | 1 | 6% | −5.00 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Over 3m | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 6f – 7f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Torrens | 14 | 2 | 14% | +4.50 |
| Mark Walsh | 9 | 1 | 11% | −6.00 |
| Harry Sexton | 6 | 1 | 17% | +7.00 |
| N G McCullagh | 5 | 1 | 20% | +12.00 |
| Jody McGarvey | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Aidan Kelly | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Sam Coen | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Miss Charlotte Butler | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr J H Williamson | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Peter Smithers | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Charlie O'Dwyer | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kevin Manning | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Gavin Brouder | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Richard Deegan | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.50 |
| Mr R O Harding | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 40 | 5 | 13% | +3.00 |
| Visor | 7 | 1 | 14% | +6.00 |
| Blinkers | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Hood | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 1 | 14% | +6.00 |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| 2022 | 7 | 1 | 14% | +10.00 |
| 2021 | 5 | 1 | 20% | +4.00 |
| 2020 | 5 | 1 | 20% | +4.50 |
| 2019 | 7 | 1 | 14% | −4.00 |
| 2018 | 3 | 1 | 33% | +1.50 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 29 | 4 | 14% | +5.50 |
| Flat | 13 | 2 | 15% | +8.50 |
| Chase | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| NH Flat | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
Splits include every sample, however small — muted rows are under 3 runs. A one-from-one record is a fact, not a trend: read the Runs column before the strike rate.
Form
| Date | Course | Race | Pos | Btn | Wgt | OR | Spd | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 · 7 runs | ||||||||||
| 12 Sep 25+44d | Ballinrobe | Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Chase Settled midpack early - clipped the 4th and unbalanced briefly after - dropped to 7th before slipping to 8th by four out - lost touch three out - trailed home well beaten | 8/12 | 36 | 11-2 | 104 | -32C | 89C | Harry Sexton | 9/2 |
| 30 Jul 25+22d | Galway | Tote, Never Beaten By SP Handicap Held up towards the back - nudged into contention around 2f out - unable to threaten leaders and faded to finish tenth | 10/18 | 1 | 9-7 | 80 | — | 66C | Sam Coen | 50/1 |
| 08 Jul 25+79d | Tramore | Tote Never Beaten By SP Handicap Held up at the back - no impression made - well held throughout - finished eighth | 8/8 | 1¾ | 10-0 | 83 | 76A | 68A | Harry Sexton | 22/1 |
| 20 Apr 25+28d | Fairyhouse | Paddy Kehoe Suspended Ceilings Handicap Hurdle Held up at the back - moved through from 4 out into 6th by two out - shifted to the right and advanced before the last to lie second - hit the front late on and stayed strong to the line | 1/20 | 11-1 | 105 | 117B | 126A | Harry Sexton | 12/1 | |
| 23 Mar 25+15d | Limerick | Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle Settled towards the back of the pack - 10th after 3rd and improved slightly to 9th by 3 out - unable to find further gain approaching 2 out and finished well held | 8/13 | ¾ | 11-10 | 108 | 116B | 113A | Harry Sexton | 10/1 |
| 08 Mar 25+44d | Gowran Park | BoyleSports Money Back On Every Race At Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle Held up early - drifted right at 5th - made progress from 3 out - unable to threaten leaders in 5th before flattening out to finish 5th | 5/16 | 5 | 11-5 | 110 | 66B | 119A | Harry Sexton | 20/1 |
| 23 Jan 25+25d | Gowran Park | Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle Held up towards the back - pressed for effort before 3 out - still in 7th approaching 2 out and unable to close | 7/18 | 11 | 11-2 | 114 | 86C | 101C | Harry Sexton | 66/1 |
| 2024 · 7 runs | ||||||||||
| 29 Dec 24+26d | Limerick | Limerick Racecourse Vets Novice Handicap Chase (0-109) Held up towards the back - untidy over fences with urging needed after the 7th - dropped away in 12th from 5 out and pulled up | PU/12 | — | 12-0 | 107 | — | — | Jody McGarvey | 28/1 |
| 03 Dec 24+36d | Clonmel | Next Race Meeting January 9th Novice Handicap Chase Held up towards the back throughout - blundered 6 out then made a shocking error 4 out - pushed along soon after but unable to make headway finishing 9th | 9/12 | 1¼ | 11-5 | 109 | 58A | 103A | Jody McGarvey | 10/1 |
| 28 Oct 24+23d | Wexford | Wexford Racecourse Members Supporters Club Beginners Chase Held up at the back - clumsy 3 out then unable to progress - dropped away 2 out and beaten well home | 12/13 | 1 | 11-12 | — | — | 116C | Jody McGarvey | 125/1 |
| 05 Oct 24+68d | Curragh | Newbridge Silverware Ladies Trophy (Q.R.) Handicap Slow to break - settled towards back of field - pushed along inside final two furlongs - stayed on late but held to finish 8th | 8/15 | ½ | 11-0 | 85 | 115C | 86A | Miss Charlotte Butler | 33/1 |
| 29 Jul 24+17d | Galway | Connacht Hotel (Q.R.) Handicap (70-100) (Premier Handicap) | 13/20 | 1¾ | 10-13 | 89 | 110C | 71C | Mr J H Williamson | 100/1 |
| 12 Jul 24+10d | Kilbeggan | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase | 5/11 | 40 | 11-12 | — | 77C | 104C | Simon Torrens | 40/1 |
| 02 Jul 24+206d | Tipperary | Tipperary Races Beginners Chase | 6/12 | 20 | 11-7 | — | 79C | 105C | Aidan Kelly | 100/1 |
| 2023 · 8 runs | ||||||||||
| 09 Dec 23+27d | Navan | Bective Stud, Tea Rooms & Apartments Handicap Hurdle (Listed) | PU/16 | — | 10-5 | 128 | — | — | Peter Smithers | 40/1 |
| 12 Nov 23+28d | Naas | Brown Lad Handicap Hurdle (Listed) | 10/19 | 2¾ | 10-7 | 130 | 133B | 115A | Aidan Kelly | 33/1 |
| 15 Oct 23+21d | Naas | Colm White Bookmaker November Handicap (Premier Handicap) | 12/16 | 4¼ | 9-8 | 92 | 137C | 76A | N G McCullagh | 33/1 |
| 24 Sep 23+21d | Curragh | Friends Of The Curragh Irish Cesarewitch (0-110) (Premier Handicap) | 24/30 | 4½ | 9-4 | 93 | 77C | 77C | N G McCullagh | 40/1 |
| 03 Sep 23+146d | Tipperary | Meadowview Stables Race | 4/6 | 5 | 9-9 | 93 | 73A | 79B | N G McCullagh | 66/1 |
| 10 Apr 23+29d | Fairyhouse | Fairyhouse Steel Handicap Hurdle (0-140) | 10/19 | 12 | 11-0 | 133 | 65B | 111A | Charlie O'Dwyer | 33/1 |
| 12 Mar 23+50d | Naas | Bar One Racing 'Mobile Betting At Cheltenham' Handicap Hurdle | 10/11 | 7 | 11-7 | 135 | 112A | 113A | Simon Torrens | 14/1 |
| 21 Jan 23+76d | Navan | Navan Handicap Hurdle (Grade B) | 7/13 | 1¼ | 10-10 | 135 | 114B | 125A | Aidan Kelly | 10/1 |
| 2022 · 7 runs | ||||||||||
| 06 Nov 22+18d | Naas | Colm White Bookmaker November Handicap (Premier Handicap) | 1/20 | 8-7 | 80 | 146C | 92A | N G McCullagh | 16/1 | |
| 19 Oct 22+6d | Navan | Safer Gambling Navan Maiden | 5/12 | ½ | 9-12 | — | 107A | 69A | Simon Torrens | 5/1 |
| 13 Oct 22+21d | Curragh | Hollywoodbets Live In Ireland Maiden | 7/15 | 6½ | 10-0 | — | 76C | 61C | Kevin Manning | 16/1 |
| 22 Sep 22+145d | Listowel | Behans Horseshoe Bar, Restaurant & Townhouse Maiden | 6/15 | 2 | 9-12 | — | 93C | 78A | Simon Torrens | 13/2 |
| 30 Apr 22+45d | Punchestown | Tote Always SP Or Better Handicap Hurdle (Grade B) | 12/24 | 2¾ | 11-7 | 140 | 119B | 128A | Simon Torrens | 25/1 |
| 16 Mar 22+38d | Cheltenham | Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3) (GBB Race) | 14/23 | ¾ | 10-12 | 143 | 106C | 115C | Simon Torrens | 15/2 |
| 06 Feb 22+50d | Leopardstown | Liffey Handicap Hurdle (0-150) (Grade B) | 5/27 | 1¾ | 11-7 | 141 | — | 148A | Simon Torrens | 33/1 |
| 2021 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 18 Dec 21+59d | Ascot | Betfair Exchange Trophy (Grade 3 Handicap Hurdle) (GBB Race) | 9/12 | 11 | 11-2 | 146 | 80C | 110C | Simon Torrens | 25/1 |
| 20 Oct 21+172d | Navan | Flower Hill Maiden | 3/13 | 2¼ | 10-0 | — | 91C | 82A | N G McCullagh | 12/1 |
| 01 May 21+43d | Punchestown | BARONERACING.COM Handicap Hurdle (Grade B) | 17/24 | 2 | 11-6 | 143 | 117B | 115A | Simon Torrens | 16/1 |
| 19 Mar 21+41d | Cheltenham | McCoy Contractors County Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3) (GBB Race) | 7/25 | nk | 11-0 | 146 | 112B | 141A | Simon Torrens | 33/1 |
| 06 Feb 21+69d | Leopardstown | Ladbrokes Hurdle (Extended Handicap Hurdle) (0-150) (Grade B) | 1/22 | 10-5 | 131 | 97B | 143A | Simon Torrens | 8/1 | |
| 2020 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 29 Nov 20+29d | Fairyhouse | Bar One Racing Extra Places Handicap Hurdle (Grade A) | 3/13 | nk | 10-5 | 129 | 115C | 127A | Simon Torrens | 4/1F |
| 31 Oct 20+36d | Down Royal | WKD Handicap Hurdle (0-150) (Grade B) | BD/17 | — | 10-6 | 129 | — | — | Simon Torrens | 5/1 |
| 25 Sep 20+201d | Listowel | Ladbrokes 'Where The Nation Plays' Handicap Hurdle (Grade B) | 1/14 | 9-8 | 122 | 143B | 135A | Simon Torrens | 17/2 | |
| 08 Mar 20+50d | Naas | Celebrating Women In Racing On International Women's Day Handicap Hurdle | F/13 | — | 10-6 | 122 | — | — | Mark Walsh | 6/1 |
| 18 Jan 20+20d | Navan | Navan Handicap Hurdle (Grade B) | 6/12 | 6½ | 9-11 | 123 | 122C | 100C | Gavin Brouder | 9/2J |
| 2019 · 7 runs | ||||||||||
| 29 Dec 19+42d | Leopardstown | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Novice Handicap Hurdle (80-130) | 7/11 | 11 | 11-8 | 124 | 81B | 119A | Mark Walsh | 5/1 |
| 17 Nov 19+40d | Punchestown | Irish Daily Mirror Handicap Hurdle (0-140) | 1/9 | 10-3 | 116 | 104B | 123A | Mark Walsh | 2/1J | |
| 08 Oct 19+28d | Galway | Faber Audiovisuals Rated Novice Hurdle | 2/7 | 11 | 11-3 | 116 | 78A | 123A | Mark Walsh | 10/3 |
| 10 Sep 19+131d | Listowel | Listowel Handicap Hurdle (80-116) | 3/17 | 2½ | 11-12 | 115 | 111B | 127A | Mark Walsh | 8/1 |
| 02 May 19+54d | Punchestown | Jlt Handicap Hurdle (88-123) | 18/25 | 5½ | 11-6 | 116 | 77C | 92C | Mark Walsh | 8/1 |
| 09 Mar 19+28d | Gowran Park | Philip Ireland Tyres Maiden Hurdle | 3/20 | 4¼ | 11-12 | — | 107B | 132A | Mark Walsh | 4/1 |
| 09 Feb 19+53d | Naas | Cavan Developments Maiden Hurdle (Div 1) | 4/25 | 7 | 11-11 | — | 107B | 111A | Mark Walsh | 8/1 |
| 2018 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 18 Dec 18+98d | Naas | 2019 Naas Membership Maiden Hurdle | 6/20 | 7 | 11-7 | — | 115B | 102A | Mark Walsh | 10/1 |
| 11 Sep 18+152d | Listowel | Kerry Petroleum Flat Race | 1/17 | 11-2 | — | — | 81A | Richard Deegan | 7/2F | |
| 12 Apr 18 | Limerick | Kevin McManus Bookmaker Champion (Pro/Am) Flat Race (Listed) | 5/6 | 4¾ | 11-2 | — | 73A | 114B | Mr R O Harding | 25/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Drop The Anchor won?
- Drop The Anchor (IRE) won 6 of 49 archived starts between 2018 and 2025, a strike rate of 12.2%. Placed 11 times in total (22.4% of starts).
- Who trained Drop The Anchor?
- Drop The Anchor (IRE) was trained by P A Fahy on the most recent run on record, at Ballinrobe on 12 September 2025.
- Who is Drop The Anchor's sire?
- Drop The Anchor (IRE) is by Shantou (USA) out of Close To Shore (IRE), whose sire is Bob Back.
- What going does Drop The Anchor prefer?
- Drop The Anchor (IRE) has the best record on heavy going: 3 wins from 9 starts (33.3%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Drop The Anchor's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 104, from the run on 12 September 2025. The highest on record is 146.
- What is Drop The Anchor's sire's record?
- Shantou (USA)'s progeny in our archive have won 13.6% of 7,823 runs since Jan 2008 (539 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on good to firm going: 20.3% from 158.
- Who are Drop The Anchor's siblings?
- Out of Close To Shore (IRE), Drop The Anchor (IRE) has 7 other produce in our archive, 4 of them winners. Most wins: Lake Takapuna (IRE) (6). Highest grade won: Class 3 (Lake Takapuna (IRE)). The wins came over 1m7½f–3m2f. As at Oct 2026.