Horse profile
Royal Vacation (IRE)
by King's Theatre (IRE) out of Summer Break (IRE) (Foxhound)
35 runs · 14 courses · from Feb 2014
As at 28 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 28 Mar 2021 — 2,040 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Mar 2021
7 wins · 6 courses
Last raced off OR 135
KTB Profile
Royal Vacation (IRE) is 7 from 35, including a Grade 1 win. The biggest win we hold: the 32Red Kauto Star Novices' Chase at Kempton (Dec 2016). Hasn't won since Jan 2019. Last raced off 135, 17lb below the career-high mark.
Based on 35 archived runs · updated 28 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 17lb off peak
- 7–35Wins / Runs
- 20%Strike rate
- 13 (37.1%)Placed
- +29.23£1 level staken=35 at SP
- 1.45Fair A/E n=35 · 1.27 incl. margin
- 152Highest OR
- 76dAvg 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 rating135↓ 17lb off peak
135
112–152
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 108
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 28 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 5 | 108A | 92 | — |
| Soft | 4 | 124B | 90 | — |
| Good | 4 | 126B | 103 | — |
| Heavy | 3 | 114A | 88 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 28 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 7 | 124B | 87 | — |
| Over 3m | 6 | 126B | 91.5 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 3 | 114A | 92 | — |
Of 24 runs looked at, 8 have no figure: did not complete (7) · obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 16 figures from 24 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 is derived from in-running commentary, which our data provider does not supply for this horse's races.
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
King's Theatre (IRE)
Progeny in our archive have won 14.4% of 12,129 runs since Jan 2008 (746 horses).
Weakest on standard (aw) going: 4.8% from 125. Weakest over 1m2f – 1m4f (all codes): 7.9% from 203.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 44 | 4 | 9.1% | −5.3 | — |
| Good to Firm | 786 | 120 | 15.3% | +0.9 | — |
| Good | 4,055 | 595 | 14.7% | +0.3 | 1 from 8 |
| Good to Soft | 2,134 | 316 | 14.8% | +0.4 | 2 from 9 |
| Soft | 3,300 | 464 | 14.1% | −0.3 | 2 from 12 |
| Heavy | 1,684 | 246 | 14.6% | +0.2 | 2 from 6 |
| Standard (AW) | 125 | 6 | 4.8% | −9.6 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 4 | 0 | 0% | −14.4 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 17 | 1 | 5.9% | −8.5 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 28 | 0 | 0% | −14.4 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 203 | 16 | 7.9% | −6.5 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 3,344 | 476 | 14.2% | −0.2 | 1 from 5 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 4,314 | 651 | 15.1% | +0.7 | 2 from 10 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 3,308 | 479 | 14.5% | +0.1 | 3 from 10 |
| Over 3m | 911 | 129 | 14.2% | −0.2 | 1 from 10 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 28 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Summer Break (IRE) (Foxhound)
2 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them Ahyaknowyerself (IRE) (7 wins).
The wins came over 2m–2m2f; the highest grade won is Listed (Ahyaknowyerself (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahyaknowyerself (IRE) | 28 | 7 | 2m–2m2f | Listed |
| Delphi Mountain (IRE) | 39 | 3 | 2m–2m1f | Class 5 |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 12 | 2 | 17% | +2.50 |
| Good to Soft | 9 | 2 | 22% | +0.73 |
| Good | 8 | 1 | 13% | +26.00 |
| Heavy | 6 | 2 | 33% | +0.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 14 | 1 | 7% | +20.00 |
| Class 2 | 10 | 3 | 30% | +13.75 |
| Class 4 | 6 | 2 | 33% | −2.77 |
| Class 3 | 4 | 1 | 25% | −0.75 |
| Class 6 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham | 8 | 1 | 13% | +5.00 |
| Sandown | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Newbury | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Ascot | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Taunton | 3 | 2 | 67% | +7.75 |
| Wetherby | 3 | 1 | 33% | −1.27 |
| Wincanton | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Chepstow | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Haydock | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kempton | 1 | 1 | 100% | +33.00 |
| Lingfield | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.25 |
| Fontwell | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Plumpton | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.50 |
| Warwick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 10 | 3 | 30% | +40.25 |
| Over 3m | 10 | 1 | 10% | −2.00 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 10 | 2 | 20% | −6.77 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 5 | 1 | 20% | −2.25 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paddy Brennan | 19 | 6 | 32% | +37.23 |
| Aidan Coleman | 5 | 1 | 20% | +3.00 |
| Harry Cobden | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Daryl Jacob | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Jonjo O'Neill Jr | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Harry Kimber | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tom O'Brien | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Joe Tizzard | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 11 | 1 | 9% | −9.27 |
| Blinkers | 8 | 1 | 13% | +0.00 |
| Tongue tie + blinkers | 8 | 2 | 25% | +39.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 3 | 1 | 33% | −0.25 |
| Tongue tie + cheekpieces | 3 | 1 | 33% | −1.50 |
| Tongue tie | 2 | 1 | 50% | +1.25 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2019 | 5 | 1 | 20% | +3.00 |
| 2018 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2017 | 5 | 1 | 20% | +8.00 |
| 2016 | 9 | 4 | 44% | +32.50 |
| 2015 | 5 | 1 | 20% | −3.27 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 22 | 4 | 18% | +36.25 |
| Hurdle | 10 | 3 | 30% | −4.02 |
| NH Flat | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 28 Mar 21+36d | Ascot | Berkshire Women's Aid Veterans' Handicap Chase | PU/7 | — | 10-11 | 135 | — | — | Paddy Brennan | 17/2 |
| 20 Feb 21+385d | Wincanton | Betway Handicap Chase | 5/6 | 18 | 11-4 | 139 | — | 106C | Harry Kimber | 33/1 |
| 2020 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 01 Feb 20+14d | Sandown | Betway Masters Handicap Chase | PU/10 | — | 11-3 | 145 | — | — | Paddy Brennan | 25/1 |
| 18 Jan 20+70d | Taunton | Weatherbys Portman Cup Chase | 4/6 | 69 | 11-0 | 146 | 88C | 106C | Jonjo O'Neill Jr | 13/2 |
| 2019 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 09 Nov 19+28d | Wincanton | Badger Beers Silver Trophy Handicap Chase (Listed) | 3/13 | 4½ | 11-5 | 146 | 95B | 136A | Paddy Brennan | 16/1 |
| 12 Oct 19+214d | Chepstow | Native River Handicap Chase | 5/7 | 5 | 11-6 | 149 | 93C | 117C | Jonjo O'Neill Jr | 12/1 |
| 12 Mar 19+24d | Cheltenham | Ultima Handicap Chase (Grade 3) | PU/24 | — | 11-8 | 151 | — | — | Aidan Coleman | 33/1 |
| 16 Feb 19+28d | Haydock | William Hill Grand National Trial Handicap Chase (Grade 3) | 4/15 | 28 | 11-8 | 152 | 65B | 120B | Paddy Brennan | 10/1 |
| 19 Jan 19+42d | Taunton | Weatherbys Portman Cup Chase | 1/7 | 10-12 | 146 | 108A | 141B | Aidan Coleman | 7/1 | |
| 2018 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 08 Dec 18+21d | Sandown | Betfair London National Handicap Chase | 6/8 | 11 | 11-11 | 146 | 43C | 113C | Aidan Coleman | 7/2 |
| 17 Nov 18+203d | Cheltenham | BetVictor.com Handicap Chase (Grade 3) | 2/15 | 1¼ | 10-9 | 143 | 126B | 139A | Tom O'Brien | 14/1 |
| 28 Apr 18+45d | Sandown | bet365 Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Grade 3) | PU/20 | — | 10-10 | 145 | — | — | Harry Cobden | 20/1 |
| 14 Mar 18+72d | Cheltenham | Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3) | 18/26 | 2 | 11-1 | 142 | 124B | 115A | Harry Cobden | 22/1 |
| 01 Jan 18+30d | Cheltenham | Dornan Engineering Relkeel Hurdle (Grade 2) | 5/8 | 8 | 11-0 | 147 | 114A | 122A | Harry Cobden | 12/1 |
| 2017 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 02 Dec 17+29d | Newbury | Ladbrokes Trophy Chase (Grade 3 Handicap) | PU/20 | — | 10-10 | 149 | — | — | Paddy Brennan | 20/1 |
| 03 Nov 17+188d | Wetherby | bet365 Handicap Chase (Listed) | 3/6 | 16 | 11-12 | 152 | 71B | 134B | Paddy Brennan | 6/1 |
| 29 Apr 17+45d | Sandown | Bet365 Josh Gifford Novices' Handicap Chase | PU/10 | — | 11-12 | 152 | — | — | Paddy Brennan | 10/1 |
| 15 Mar 17+46d | Cheltenham | RSA Novices' Chase (Grade 1) | PU/12 | — | 11-4 | 152 | — | — | Paddy Brennan | 12/1 |
| 28 Jan 17+33d | Cheltenham | Timeform Novices' Handicap Chase | 1/14 | 11-9 | 143 | 87B | 149A | Paddy Brennan | 12/1 | |
| 2016 · 9 runs | ||||||||||
| 26 Dec 16+10d | Kempton | 32Red Kauto Star Novices' Chase (Grade 1) | 1/10 | 11-7 | 131 | 119B | 144B | Paddy Brennan | 33/1 | |
| 16 Dec 16+24d | Ascot | Mitie Noel Novices' Chase (Grade 2) | 3/4 | 2¾ | 11-4 | 131 | 75C | 127B | Aidan Coleman | 8/1 |
| 22 Nov 16+24d | Lingfield | Injured Jockeys Fund Intermediate Handicap Chase | 1/5 | 11-12 | 129 | 68C | 120C | Paddy Brennan | 9/4J | |
| 29 Oct 16+10d | Wetherby | Bet365 Novices' Chase | 2/4 | 11 | 11-4 | 129 | 87C | 118C | Paddy Brennan | 6/4 |
| 19 Oct 16+179d | Fontwell | Call Star Sports On 08000 521321 Beginners' Chase | 2/6 | 8 | 11-3 | 129 | 92A | 120B | Paddy Brennan | 9/2 |
| 23 Apr 16+27d | Sandown | Bet365 Handicap Hurdle | 10/17 | 5 | 10-11 | 130 | — | 115A | Paddy Brennan | 16/1 |
| 27 Mar 16+33d | Plumpton | Toteplacepot Novices' Hurdle | 1/5 | 11-13 | 130 | — | 124B | Paddy Brennan | 1/2F | |
| 23 Feb 16+24d | Taunton | Bathwick Tyres Handicap Hurdle | 1/6 | 11-1 | 125 | — | 140B | Paddy Brennan | 7/4F | |
| 30 Jan 16+64d | Cheltenham | Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) (Registered As The Classic Novices' Hurdle) | 6/8 | 4½ | 11-9 | 128 | — | 113C | Aidan Coleman | 50/1 |
| 2015 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 27 Nov 15+28d | Newbury | Inkerman London Novices' Hurdle | 4/10 | 15 | 11-3 | 130 | — | 126A | Paddy Brennan | 7/1 |
| 30 Oct 15+245d | Wetherby | Wetherby Whaler Garry Schofield Testimonial 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle | 1/14 | 10-12 | 130 | — | 130A | Paddy Brennan | 8/11F | |
| 27 Feb 15+20d | Newbury | Physicool 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (In Aid Of West Berkshire Mencap) | 2/6 | 7 | 10-12 | — | — | 124B | Daryl Jacob | 7/2 |
| 07 Feb 15+16d | Newbury | Feel The Rush At Betfair Novices' Hurdle | 3/13 | 2½ | 11-2 | — | — | 134A | Daryl Jacob | 8/1 |
| 22 Jan 15+316d | Warwick | TurfTV Intermediate Open NH Flat Race | 2/10 | 4 | 10-12 | 112 | — | 125A | Daryl Jacob | 4/5F |
| 2014 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 12 Mar 14+25d | Cheltenham | Weatherbys Champion Bumper (Grade 1 Standard Open NH Flat Race) | 9/22 | 2¾ | 10-11 | 112 | — | 117A | Paddy Brennan | 50/1 |
| 15 Feb 14 | Ascot | Millgate Standard Open NH Flat Race | 4/9 | 1 | 10-7 | — | — | 113A | Joe Tizzard | 4/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Royal Vacation won?
- Royal Vacation (IRE) won 7 of 35 archived starts between 2014 and 2021, a strike rate of 20%. Placed 13 times in total (37.1% of starts).
- Who trained Royal Vacation?
- Royal Vacation (IRE) was trained by Colin Tizzard on the most recent run on record, at Ascot on 28 March 2021.
- Who is Royal Vacation's sire?
- Royal Vacation (IRE) is by King's Theatre (IRE) out of Summer Break (IRE), whose sire is Foxhound.
- What going does Royal Vacation prefer?
- Royal Vacation (IRE) has the best record on heavy going: 2 wins from 6 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 Royal Vacation's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 135, from the run on 28 March 2021. The highest on record is 152.
- What is Royal Vacation's sire's record?
- King's Theatre (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 14.4% of 12,129 runs since Jan 2008 (746 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on standard (aw) going: 4.8% from 125. Weakest over 1m2f – 1m4f (all codes): 7.9% from 203.
- Who are Royal Vacation's siblings?
- Out of Summer Break (IRE), Royal Vacation (IRE) has 2 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: Ahyaknowyerself (IRE) (7). Highest grade won: Listed (Ahyaknowyerself (IRE)). The wins came over 2m–2m2f. As at Oct 2026.