Horse profile
Sanibel Island (IRE)
11yo gelding (at last run, May 2023) · Last trainer Michael Hourigan · Last owner Mrs Michael Hourigan
by Scorpion (IRE) out of Topanberry (IRE) (Topanoora)
55 runs · 20 courses · from Feb 2016
As at 5 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 25 May 2023 — 1,260 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run May 2023 · 4th of 16
5 wins · 5 courses
Last raced off OR 86
KTB Profile
Sanibel Island won five of 55 starts on turf between May 2016 and Oct 2022. Three of those wins came over 1m5f to 2m, including a maiden hurdle at Wexford on good ground, while both chase successes arrived over 2m5f to 3m in Oct 2022 at Downpatrick on soft and at Killarney on good. The gelding, aged 11 at his last run in May 2023, finished fourth of 16 in a handicap chase at Limerick off a mark of 86.
Based on 55 archived runs · updated 5 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 41lb off peak
- 5–55Wins / Runs
- 9.1%Strike rate
- 14 (25.5%)Placed
- −35.37£1 level staken=55 at SP
- 1.00Fair A/E n=55 · 0.81 incl. margin
- 127Highest OR
- 31dBetween runs (median)longest 305 d
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 rating86↓ 41lb off peak
86
69–127
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 102
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 5 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 17 | 145C | 79 | — |
| Good | 14 | 139B | 77.5 | — |
| Heavy | 6 | 116B | 88.5 | — |
| Good to Soft | 4 | 138B | 118 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 5 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 14 | 135B | 72 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 12 | 116C | 78 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 12 | 145C | 95.5 | — |
| Over 3m | 3 | 139B | 120 | — |
Of 53 runs looked at, 12 have no figure: obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (7) · did not complete (5).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 41 figures from 53 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
Progeny in our archive have won 9.2% of 6,324 runs since Sep 2011 (609 horses).
Strongest on good to firm going: 14.1% from 142.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 142 | 20 | 14.1% | +4.9 | — |
| Good | 2,309 | 240 | 10.4% | +1.2 | 3 from 18 |
| Good to Soft | 1,119 | 100 | 8.9% | −0.3 | 0 from 7 |
| Soft | 1,830 | 139 | 7.6% | −1.6 | 1 from 20 |
| Heavy | 899 | 77 | 8.6% | −0.6 | 1 from 10 |
| Standard (AW) | 25 | 3 | 12% | +2.8 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 3 | 0 | 0% | −9.2 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 14 | 0 | 0% | −9.2 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 38 | 4 | 10.5% | +1.3 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1,855 | 142 | 7.7% | −1.5 | 3 from 16 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 2,303 | 225 | 9.8% | +0.6 | 0 from 17 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1,778 | 182 | 10.2% | +1 | 2 from 19 |
| Over 3m | 333 | 26 | 7.8% | −1.4 | 0 from 3 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Sep 2011 · as at 5 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Topanberry (IRE) (Topanoora)
5 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them Ailie Rose (IRE) (4 wins).
The wins came over 2m–3m½f; the highest grade won is Class 2 (Ailie Rose (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ailie Rose (IRE) | 19 | 4 | 2m4½f–3m½f | Class 2 |
| Kilinakin (IRE) | 15 | 1 | 2m | Class 4 |
| Ballymacahillcross (IRE) | 5 | 0 | — | — |
| Poppy Rose (IRE) | 14 | 0 | — | — |
| Zhenya (IRE) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 20 | 1 | 5% | −15.67 |
| Good | 18 | 3 | 17% | −7.70 |
| Heavy | 10 | 1 | 10% | −5.00 |
| Good to Soft | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punchestown | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Ballinrobe | 6 | 1 | 17% | −3.50 |
| Limerick | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Clonmel | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Tipperary | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Sligo | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Thurles | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Navan | 2 | 1 | 50% | +3.00 |
| Downpatrick | 2 | 1 | 50% | +2.33 |
| Killarney | 2 | 1 | 50% | +4.00 |
| Down Royal | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Galway | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Wexford | 2 | 1 | 50% | −0.20 |
| Naas | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Kilbeggan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fairyhouse (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Leopardstown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Gowran Park | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Listowel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 19 | 2 | 11% | −8.67 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 17 | 0 | 0% | −17.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 16 | 3 | 19% | −6.70 |
| Over 3m | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Kennedy | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Darragh O'Keeffe | 7 | 2 | 29% | +3.33 |
| Adam Short | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Kevin Brouder | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| J J Slevin | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Denis O'Regan | 4 | 1 | 25% | +1.00 |
| Gearoid Brouder | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Sean O'Keeffe | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Hugh Morgan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Robbie Colgan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Davy Russell | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| T J Kelly | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Simon Torrens | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tom Kelly | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Philip Donovan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Peter Carberry | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Liam Quinlan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Danny Mullins | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Robert Dunne | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cian Collins | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| R Walsh | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.80 |
| B J Cooper | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ms N Carberry | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.50 |
| Mr J J Codd | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 46 | 5 | 11% | −26.37 |
| Cheekpieces | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Blinkers | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2022 | 8 | 2 | 25% | +2.33 |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2019 | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
| 2018 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2017 | 10 | 1 | 10% | −5.00 |
| 2016 | 7 | 2 | 29% | −2.70 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 37 | 2 | 5% | −26.67 |
| Hurdle | 16 | 2 | 13% | −9.20 |
| NH Flat | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.50 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 25 May 23+74d | Limerick | Springfort Hall Hotel Handicap Chase (0-102) | 4/16 | 8½ | 10-12 | 86 | 90B | 111A | Darragh O'Keeffe | 18/1 |
| 12 Mar 23+10d | Limerick | Agritech Handicap Chase | 4/12 | 17 | 9-7 | 87 | 36C | 80C | T J Kelly | 14/1 |
| 02 Mar 23+40d | Clonmel | Clonmel Handicap Chase (0-95) | 6/14 | ¾ | 11-6 | 87 | 102B | 104A | Darragh O'Keeffe | 17/2 |
| 21 Jan 23+53d | Navan | Gormanlough Handicap Chase (0-102) | 2/13 | hd | 10-12 | 84 | 62B | 110A | Darragh O'Keeffe | 11/2 |
| 2022 · 8 runs | ||||||||||
| 29 Nov 22+53d | Punchestown | William Hill Pick Your Places Handicap Chase (0-102) | 3/13 | 6 | 11-3 | 84 | 59B | 109A | Darragh O'Keeffe | 9/2 |
| 07 Oct 22+5d | Downpatrick | Downpatrick End Of Season Handicap Chase (0-95) | 1/13 | 10-13 | 78 | 99B | 112A | Darragh O'Keeffe | 10/3 | |
| 02 Oct 22+18d | Killarney | Tote.ie Never Beaten By SP Handicap Chase (0-102) | 1/12 | 10-0 | 69 | 76A | 107A | Darragh O'Keeffe | 5/1 | |
| 14 Sep 22+5d | Sligo | Riverstown Handicap Chase (0-95) | 3/11 | 1½ | 10-2 | 69 | 120A | 88A | Simon Torrens | 5/1 |
| 09 Sep 22+127d | Ballinrobe | John Rochford Memorial Handicap Chase (0-95) | 8/16 | 1¼ | 9-11 | 69 | 79B | 81A | Tom Kelly | 16/1 |
| 05 May 22+100d | Tipperary | Ryans Cleaning Event Specialists Handicap Hurdle (80-109) | PU/20 | — | 10-12 | 97 | — | — | Gearoid Brouder | 50/1 |
| 25 Jan 22+9d | Down Royal | Molson Coors Handicap Chase (0-95) | 13/16 | 12 | 10-2 | 74 | 91C | 70C | Gearoid Brouder | 33/1 |
| 16 Jan 22+66d | Punchestown | Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Chase (0-102) | 6/15 | 8 | 10-5 | 76 | 56C | 80C | Gearoid Brouder | 9/1 |
| 2021 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 11 Nov 21+18d | Clonmel | Prior Park Service Station Clonmel Handicap Chase (0-102) | 3/16 | 12 | 10-2 | 76 | 57B | 93A | Darragh O'Keeffe | 5/1 |
| 24 Oct 21+14d | Galway | Glenman Corporation Handicap Chase (0-109) | 3/13 | 12 | 9-12 | 76 | 73B | 91A | Adam Short | 11/1 |
| 10 Oct 21+25d | Limerick | Follow Limerick Racecourse On Instagram Handicap Chase (0-109) | 4/12 | ½ | 9-12 | 76 | 74A | 90A | Adam Short | 66/1 |
| 15 Sep 21+5d | Sligo | Riverstown Handicap Chase (0-95) | 5/15 | 8 | 10-13 | 80 | 139B | 89A | Adam Short | 66/1 |
| 10 Sep 21+56d | Ballinrobe | Good Luck To Mayo Handicap Chase (0-95) | PU/14 | — | 10-13 | 80 | — | — | Sean O'Keeffe | 33/1 |
| 16 Jul 21+305d | Kilbeggan | Follow Kilbeggan On Instagram Handicap Chase (0-95) | 11/14 | 4 | 10-8 | 82 | 66C | 76C | Philip Donovan | 18/1 |
| 2020 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 14 Sep 20+57d | Sligo | Supper Club At Lola Montez Handicap Chase (0-102) | 6/12 | ½ | 10-12 | 86 | 88A | 96A | Peter Carberry | 28/1 |
| 19 Jul 20+18d | Tipperary | Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Chase (0-116) | 10/12 | 5½ | 10-3 | 89 | 116C | 83C | Adam Short | 14/1 |
| 01 Jul 20+119d | Tipperary | Emly Handicap Chase (0-102) | 7/14 | ¾ | 11-3 | 91 | 70C | 89C | Kevin Brouder | 8/1 |
| 04 Mar 20+50d | Clonmel | Microdog ID Handicap Chase (0-102) | 7/13 | 3 | 11-5 | 93 | — | 90C | Kevin Brouder | 9/1 |
| 14 Jan 20+40d | Fairyhouse | Easter Tickets Now On Sale Handicap Chase (0-102) | 5/10 | 1½ | 10-13 | 94 | — | 94B | Sean O'Keeffe | 20/1 |
| 2019 · 10 runs | ||||||||||
| 05 Dec 19+16d | Clonmel | Club Stand Restaurant Handicap Chase | 4/12 | 25 | 10-3 | 95 | 70A | 82A | Liam Quinlan | 16/1 |
| 19 Nov 19+23d | Fairyhouse | Sponsorship Opportunities At Fairyhouse Handicap Chase (0-102) | 5/16 | 18 | 11-2 | 97 | 77C | 85A | Hugh Morgan | 25/1 |
| 27 Oct 19+66d | Galway | Glenman Corporation Handicap Chase (0-102) | 9/15 | 5½ | 11-4 | 100 | — | 91A | Hugh Morgan | 33/1 |
| 22 Aug 19+32d | Killarney | Kelly Foley O'connor Pyne Handicap Chase (0-109) | 11/14 | ½ | 11-5 | 102 | — | 93C | J J Slevin | 33/1 |
| 21 Jul 19+16d | Tipperary | Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Chase (0-116) | 5/11 | shd | 10-11 | 103 | 114A | 94A | Kevin Brouder | 25/1 |
| 05 Jul 19+36d | Wexford | Crown Bar Handicap Chase (0-109) | 7/11 | 12 | 11-9 | 106 | 67C | 94C | Danny Mullins | 20/1 |
| 30 May 19+84d | Limerick | Bet With Tote At Limerick Racecourse Handicap Chase (0-109) | 6/10 | 3¼ | 11-4 | 106 | 60A | 102A | Kevin Brouder | 25/1 |
| 07 Mar 19+28d | Thurles | Urlingford Rated Chase | PU/9 | — | 11-1 | 109 | — | — | Robbie Colgan | 40/1 |
| 07 Feb 19+18d | Thurles | Templemore Beginners Chase | 11/12 | 71 | 11-12 | 112 | -19C | 98C | Robbie Colgan | 66/1 |
| 20 Jan 19+36d | Thurles | Watch Racing TV With Free Trial Now Handicap Chase | F/7 | — | 10-10 | 115 | — | — | J J Slevin | 25/1 |
| 2018 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 15 Dec 18+31d | Fairyhouse (IRE) | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase | PU/8 | — | 11-12 | 116 | — | — | J J Slevin | 20/1 |
| 14 Nov 18+169d | Fairyhouse | Winter Festival December 1st & 2nd Rated Novice Chase | 6/8 | 30 | 11-3 | 118 | 46C | 79C | J J Slevin | 20/1 |
| 29 May 18+9d | Ballinrobe | McHale Fusion 3 Plus Beginners Chase | 7/15 | 11 | 11-12 | — | 91B | 105A | Robert Dunne | 20/1 |
| 20 May 18+19d | Limerick | Book Online At www.limerickracecourse.ie For Twilight Racing Beginners Chase | 6/15 | 2¾ | 11-12 | — | 70B | 120A | Denis O'Regan | 25/1 |
| 01 May 18+125d | Ballinrobe | Supermac's Beginners Chase | 4/10 | 1½ | 11-12 | — | — | 109A | Denis O'Regan | 12/1 |
| 2017 · 10 runs | ||||||||||
| 27 Dec 17+25d | Leopardstown | Paddy Power 'You Beauty' Handicap Hurdle | 5/13 | 6½ | 10-2 | 122 | 67B | 116A | Jack Kennedy | 16/1 |
| 02 Dec 17+13d | Fairyhouse | Kettles Country House Hotel Supporting Fingal Ravens Gaa Handicap Hurdle (81-130) | 11/14 | 9½ | 11-11 | 124 | 100C | 104C | Jack Kennedy | 12/1 |
| 19 Nov 17+31d | Punchestown | Irish Daily Mirror Handicap Hurdle (0-140) | 7/10 | 4¾ | 11-3 | 125 | 100A | 114A | Davy Russell | 7/1 |
| 19 Oct 17+142d | Punchestown | Punchestown November Festival Handicap Hurdle | 13/22 | 4½ | 11-3 | 126 | 108C | 112C | Jack Kennedy | 20/1 |
| 30 May 17+35d | Ballinrobe | Mchale Coranna Handicap Hurdle | 7/12 | 4¼ | 11-0 | 127 | — | 115A | Denis O'Regan | 10/1 |
| 25 Apr 17+30d | Punchestown | Killashee Handicap Hurdle (Grade B) | 5/11 | ½ | 11-1 | 127 | 138B | 121A | Jack Kennedy | 20/1 |
| 26 Mar 17+7d | Downpatrick | Guinness Rated Hurdle | 6/7 | 4 | 11-9 | 127 | 135B | 106A | Jack Kennedy | 2/1F |
| 19 Mar 17+21d | Navan | Kilberry Handicap Hurdle | 1/9 | 10-13 | 119 | 116B | 128A | Denis O'Regan | 4/1 | |
| 26 Feb 17+15d | Naas | Paddy Power Betting Shops Handicap Hurdle | 4/13 | 1 | 11-4 | 118 | 116B | 136A | Jack Kennedy | 10/1 |
| 11 Feb 17+62d | Naas | Jordan's Centra Supporting Kill GAA Rated Novice Hurdle | 4/6 | 12 | 11-11 | 120 | 145C | 105C | Davy Russell | 7/1 |
| 2016 · 7 runs | ||||||||||
| 11 Dec 16+24d | Punchestown | Ladies Free Admission On New Years Eve Rated Novice Hurdle | 6/8 | 1¾ | 10-5 | 121 | 79B | 92A | Cian Collins | 10/1 |
| 17 Nov 16+17d | Clonmel | Clonmel Oil Slan Abhaile Hurdle | 2/8 | 3¼ | 11-9 | 118 | 91A | 130A | Jack Kennedy | 6/1 |
| 31 Oct 16+31d | Wexford | Peter Nolan Bloodstock Maiden Hurdle | 1/13 | 11-7 | — | 90B | 121A | R Walsh | 4/5F | |
| 30 Sep 16+13d | Gowran Park | Thomastown Maiden Hurdle | F/20 | — | 11-7 | — | — | — | B J Cooper | 8/11F |
| 17 Sep 16+109d | Listowel | John Lynch Memorial Maiden Hurdle | 2/9 | ¾ | 11-7 | — | 102A | 119A | Jack Kennedy | 5/2 |
| 31 May 16+118d | Ballinrobe | Mchale Bale Wrappers Flat Race | 1/13 | 11-7 | — | — | 122A | Ms N Carberry | 6/4F | |
| 03 Feb 16 | Down Royal | Dark Horse Wine Bar At Down Royal Flat Race | 2/7 | 5 | 11-7 | — | — | 113B | Mr J J Codd | 3/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Sanibel Island won?
- Sanibel Island (IRE) won 5 of 55 archived starts between 2016 and 2023, a strike rate of 9.1%. Placed 14 times in total (25.5% of starts).
- Who trained Sanibel Island?
- Sanibel Island (IRE) was trained by Michael Hourigan on the most recent run on record, at Limerick on 25 May 2023.
- Who is Sanibel Island's sire?
- Sanibel Island (IRE) is by Scorpion (IRE) out of Topanberry (IRE), whose sire is Topanoora.
- What going does Sanibel Island prefer?
- Sanibel Island (IRE) has the best record on good going: 3 wins from 18 starts (16.7%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Sanibel Island's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 86, from the run on 25 May 2023. The highest on record is 127.
- What is Sanibel Island's sire's record?
- Scorpion (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 9.2% of 6,324 runs since Sep 2011 (609 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on good to firm going: 14.1% from 142.
- Who are Sanibel Island's siblings?
- Out of Topanberry (IRE), Sanibel Island (IRE) has 5 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: Ailie Rose (IRE) (4). Highest grade won: Class 2 (Ailie Rose (IRE)). The wins came over 2m–3m½f. As at Nov 2026.