Horse profile
Shannon Royale (IRE)
by Walk In The Park (IRE) out of Shannon Rose (IRE) (Topanoora)
23 runs · 11 courses · from Dec 2022
As at 5 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
4 wins · Punchestown, Thurles & Clonmel
New yard
Headgear returns LTO
Last run 24 Oct 2026
Last raced off OR 130
KTB Profile
Shannon Royale is 4 from 23 on turf with all wins at 2m5f-3m or shorter on soft or heavy ground. He won the Beginners Chase at Punchestown in Dec 2024 and the End Of The Season Hurdle at Thurles in Mar 2024 off an official rating of 132. Typically ridden prominently he last ran at Cheltenham in Oct 2026 in a Class 2 handicap chase off 130, his first start for Martin Keighley with headgear reapplied.
Based on 23 archived runs · run-style from 14 commented runs since Nov 2024 · updated 5 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
Typically prominent
OR ↓ 10lb off peak
- 4–23Wins / Runs
- 17.4%Strike rate
- 9 (39.1%)Placed
- −7.42£1 level staken=23 at SP
- 1.11Fair A/E n=23 · 0.93 incl. margin
- 140Highest OR
- 32dBetween runs (median)longest 237 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 rating130↓ 10lb off peak
130
128–140
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 114
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 | 9 | 130B | 105 | 1 run · — |
| Heavy | 7 | 144C | 102 | 2 runs · 66 / 56.5 |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 114B | 109.5 | 1 run · — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 5 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 9 | 144C | 105 | 1 run · — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 4 | 130B | 105 | — |
| Over 3m | 3 | 114B | 100 | 3 runs · 114 / 100 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2 | 118C | 111.5 | — |
Of 23 runs looked at, 5 have no figure: did not complete (4) · obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 18 figures from 23 runs · as at 1 Nov 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 14 analysed runs since Nov 2024
- Prominent 9 (64%) · 0 wins
- Held up 2 (14%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 2 (14%) · 0 wins
- Led 1 (7%) · 1 win
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 13.4% of 7,030 runs since May 2011 (704 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 50 | 11 | 22% | +8.6 | — |
| Good | 1,892 | 258 | 13.6% | +0.2 | 0 from 1 |
| Good to Soft | 1,590 | 218 | 13.7% | +0.3 | 0 from 3 |
| Soft | 2,463 | 321 | 13% | −0.4 | 2 from 10 |
| Heavy | 998 | 131 | 13.1% | −0.3 | 2 from 9 |
| Standard (AW) | 37 | 1 | 2.7% | −10.7 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −13.4 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 18 | 1 | 5.6% | −7.8 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 26 | 0 | 0% | −13.4 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 75 | 9 | 12% | −1.4 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2,241 | 312 | 13.9% | +0.5 | 1 from 2 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 2,825 | 407 | 14.4% | +1 | 0 from 4 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1,552 | 174 | 11.2% | −2.2 | 3 from 11 |
| Over 3m | 292 | 37 | 12.7% | −0.7 | 0 from 6 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since May 2011 · as at 4 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Shannon Rose (IRE) (Topanoora)
10 siblings in the archive, 7 winners — best of them Sumkindofking (IRE) (6 wins).
The wins came over 1m7½f–3m2½f; the highest grade won is Grade 3 (Minella Foru (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumkindofking (IRE) | 37 | 6 | 1m7½f–3m2½f | Class 3 |
| Penny Jane (IRE) | 15 | 6 | 2m–2m2f | Class 1 |
| Minella Foru (IRE) | 15 | 4 | 2m–3m½f | Grade 3 |
| Stede Bonnet (IRE) | 13 | 4 | 2m–2m1f | Class 4 |
| Minella Hero (IRE) | 19 | 4 | 1m7½f–3m | Class 4 |
| Alexandra Larose (IRE) | 10 | 2 | 2m3½f–2m4½f | Class 5 |
| Lydford Lad (IRE) | 10 | 1 | 2m4f | Class 4 |
| Dandyvic (IRE) | 5 | 0 | — | — |
| Sunshineandshowers (IRE) | 3 | 0 | — | — |
| Shannon West (IRE) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 10 | 2 | 20% | −2.00 |
| Heavy | 9 | 2 | 22% | −1.42 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Good | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 2 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punchestown | 7 | 2 | 29% | +1.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Cheltenham | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Navan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Thurles | 2 | 1 | 50% | +1.25 |
| Downpatrick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Galway | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Limerick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Gowran Park | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tipperary | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Clonmel | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.33 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 11 | 3 | 27% | +0.25 |
| Over 3m | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2 | 1 | 50% | +2.33 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Kennedy | 5 | 2 | 40% | +3.25 |
| Darragh O'Keeffe | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Keith Donoghue | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jordan Gainford | 2 | 1 | 50% | +1.00 |
| Sam Ewing | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Danny Gilligan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Mr J J Codd | 2 | 1 | 50% | +2.33 |
| Freddie Keighley | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sean Bowen | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr R James | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Carl Millar | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mark Walsh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheekpieces | 10 | 2 | 20% | −2.00 |
| None | 6 | 1 | 17% | −1.67 |
| Blinkers | 4 | 1 | 25% | −0.75 |
| Tongue tie + cheekpieces | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Tongue tie | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2024 | 6 | 2 | 33% | +0.25 |
| 2023 | 5 | 2 | 40% | +4.33 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 13 | 1 | 8% | −10.00 |
| Hurdle | 8 | 2 | 25% | +0.25 |
| NH Flat | 2 | 1 | 50% | +2.33 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 24 Oct 26+177d | Cheltenham | William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap Steeple Chase (gbb Race) up with the pace early - dropped back around 5th fence under pressure - tailed off 4 out - eased and pulled up before the second last | PU/9 | — | 11-3 | 130 | — | — | Freddie Keighley | 16/1 |
| 30 Apr 26+32d | Punchestown | Mongey Communications La Touche Cup Cross Country Chase Held up towards the back - improved into the pack by halfway - up to 8th four out then 6th two out - held on for 5th without further improvement | 5/13 | 2 | 11-12 | 128 | 114B | 126A | Keith Donoghue | 11/2 |
| 29 Mar 26+53d | Downpatrick | Randox Ulster National Handicap Chase Settled midfield early - moved up to 3rd approaching 4 out but found nothing more when asked - slipped back to 7th by 2 out - stayed on same gait to finish 5th | 5/15 | 4½ | 11-7 | 130 | 100B | 131A | Darragh O'Keeffe | 22/1 |
| 04 Feb 26+34d | Punchestown | ThatPrizeGuy.co.uk P.P. Hogan Memorial Cross Country Chase Sat close to the front pair - clipped a hurdle in 4th - slipped to 7th by halfway - driven on after the 18th and hit one three out - unable to make headway from there - finished well beaten in 7th | 7/10 | 5½ | 11-11 | 135 | 47B | 113A | Darragh O'Keeffe | 6/1 |
| 01 Jan 26+40d | Cheltenham | Betfair Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Held up in the back group - lacking fluency at the 5th and ridden to maintain position - moved up towards the front by the 7th - lost ground and back in the pack by the 12th - badly checked by a horse that fell at the 15th - pulled up approaching 2 out - not going with any enthusiasm throughout | PU/8 | — | 11-2 | 135 | — | — | Sean Bowen | 4/1J |
| 2025 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 22 Nov 25+28d | Punchestown | Ryans Cleaning Handicap Chase Front rank to start - challenged from 3 out fences back - pressed 2 out - lost position and struck interference 2 out - unable to land a blow on the front pair - 5th | 5/8 | 1 | 10-13 | 136 | 66A | 127A | Darragh O'Keeffe | 8/1 |
| 25 Oct 25+187d | Galway | W.B. Gavin & Co. Handicap Hurdle Handy early in second spot - moved into third after the 7th - up to second two out - slipped to third at the last - lost momentum in the final furlong to finish 7th | 7/15 | shd | 11-12 | 136 | 100B | 136A | Keith Donoghue | 16/1 |
| 21 Apr 25+29d | Fairyhouse | Envirogreen Building Services Handicap Chase Settled in the pack early - needed encouragement following the 5th and 9th - up into 6th by halfway - dropped away after the 13th and pulled up before 5 out | PU/13 | — | 11-5 | 139 | — | — | Mr R James | 20/1 |
| 23 Mar 25+22d | Limerick | Hugh McMahon Memorial Novice Chase (Grade 3) Sat close up early - lost touch after 2nd - 5th at the 3rd - needed encouragement after 4th - improved position at 6th - back in the pack after 7th - lost ground after 9th - well behind before 10th - faded 4 out and finished last of all | 5/5 | 46 | 11-0 | 140 | 17C | 119C | Jordan Gainford | 8/1 |
| 01 Mar 25+37d | Navan | Nas Na Riogh Novice Handicap Chase (Listed) Handy early and stumbled at 1st - settled midfield - faded towards back around 7th - errored two out - urged along 9th - unable to challenge in straight and held to finish | 6/9 | 1¾ | 11-7 | 140 | 102A | 116B | Carl Millar | 6/1 |
| 23 Jan 25+23d | Gowran Park | Goffs Thyestes Handicap Chase (Grade 3) Sat close to the front - shared command from the 7th before losing rhythm and giving it up at the 9th - driven on but soon lost momentum - eased out of contention before 3 out | PU/18 | — | 10-13 | 140 | — | — | Mark Walsh | 9/1 |
| 2024 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 31 Dec 24+21d | Punchestown | Your Free Entry Sponsored By Tote Ireland Beginners Chase Set the pace early and stretched clear by the 4th - margin cut back after the 6th - overtaken at the 12th - edged back in front after 14th - lost that spot two out - fought back to the front approaching the last - kept up the pressure to hold on | 1/7 | 11-12 | — | 105A | 145B | Jordan Gainford | 2/1 | |
| 10 Dec 24+18d | Punchestown | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase Sat close up early - mid-pack around the 6th - up to 4th by the 10th - into 3rd after four out - stayed on for second late but no danger to winner | 2/9 | 1½ | 11-12 | — | 76A | 137A | Sam Ewing | 13/2 |
| 22 Nov 24+237d | Tipperary | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase Settled close up in third early - moved into contention and took over from the 5th - clear in front turning into the straight - asked for effort 2 out - challenged again in the closing strides - kept battling to the line - caught in the final stride for second | 2/6 | shd | 11-12 | — | — | 140B | Sam Ewing | 10/1 |
| 30 Mar 24+14d | Fairyhouse | I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Novice Handicap Hurdle Series Final (Listed) | 5/13 | ½ | 11-7 | 140 | 128B | 137A | Danny Gilligan | 14/1 |
| 16 Mar 24+40d | Thurles | End Of The Season Hurdle | 1/5 | 11-5 | 132 | 144C | 149B | Jack Kennedy | 9/4 | |
| 05 Feb 24+50d | Punchestown | SBK Novice Handicap Hurdle | 2/8 | ½ | 11-7 | 130 | 86A | 134A | Danny Gilligan | 9/2 |
| 2023 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 17 Dec 23+21d | Navan | Download The BetVictor App Tara Handicap Hurdle (Listed) | 8/11 | 1¼ | 11-4 | 130 | 130B | 118A | Jack Kennedy | 3/1J |
| 26 Nov 23+24d | Punchestown | I.N.H. Stallion Owners European Breeders Fund Maiden Hurdle | 1/5 | 11-12 | — | 122C | 143B | Jack Kennedy | 4/1 | |
| 02 Nov 23+31d | Thurles | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Hurdle | 3/9 | 2 | 11-12 | — | 106B | 134A | Jack Kennedy | 9/4 |
| 02 Oct 23+179d | Fairyhouse | Bet Responsibly At Novibet Maiden Hurdle | 2/9 | 7 | 11-12 | — | 108A | 125A | Jack Kennedy | 30/100F |
| 06 Apr 23+124d | Clonmel | Happy Easter To All Our Patrons (Pro/Am) Flat Race | 1/11 | 12-0 | — | 118C | 143A | Mr J J Codd | 10/3 | |
| 2022 · 1 run | ||||||||||
| 03 Dec 22 | Fairyhouse | Willie Elliott Memorial (Pro/Am) Flat Race | 9/11 | hd | 12-0 | — | 105A | 123A | Mr J J Codd | 3/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Shannon Royale won?
- Shannon Royale (IRE) won 4 of 23 archived starts between 2022 and 2026, a strike rate of 17.4%. Placed 9 times in total (39.1% of starts).
- Who trains Shannon Royale?
- Shannon Royale (IRE) is trained by Martin Keighley, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 24 October 2026.
- Who is Shannon Royale's sire?
- Shannon Royale (IRE) is by Walk In The Park (IRE) out of Shannon Rose (IRE), whose sire is Topanoora.
- What going does Shannon Royale prefer?
- Shannon Royale (IRE) has the best record on heavy going: 2 wins from 9 starts (22.2%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Shannon Royale's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 130, from the run on 24 October 2026. The highest on record is 140.
- What is Shannon Royale's sire's record?
- Walk In The Park (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 13.4% of 7,030 runs since May 2011 (704 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Shannon Royale's siblings?
- Out of Shannon Rose (IRE), Shannon Royale (IRE) has 10 other produce in our archive, 7 of them winners. Most wins: Sumkindofking (IRE) (6). Highest grade won: Grade 3 (Minella Foru (IRE)). The wins came over 1m7½f–3m2½f. As at Nov 2026.