Horse profile
Shantou Show (IRE)
by Shantou (USA) out of Oscar Show (IRE) (Oscar)
21 runs · 13 courses · from Apr 2023
As at 5 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
2 wins · Tipperary & Downpatrick
Last run 31 Oct 2026 · 8th of 12
Last raced off OR 90
KTB Profile
Shantou Show is a gelding who won both his starts in hunter chases in Apr 2023 at Downpatrick on soft ground and the following month at Tipperary on good to soft over 2m5f – 3m. He has two wins from 21 starts overall, both coming over 2m5f – 3m, with one win on soft and one on good to soft. Typically held up, he finished eighth of 12 at Down Royal in Oct 2026 on his last run, off an official rating of 90 which was 30lb below his highest ever mark.
Based on 21 archived runs · run-style from 14 commented runs since Aug 2024 · updated 5 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
Typically held up
OR ↓ 30lb off peak
- 2–21Wins / Runs
- 9.5%Strike rate
- 3 (14.3%)Placed
- −9.75£1 level staken=21 at SP
- 1.03Fair A/E n=21 · 0.85 incl. margin
- 120Highest OR
- 32dBetween runs (median)longest 364 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 rating90↓ 30lb off peak
90
90–120
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 94
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 8 | 124A | 92.5 | 6 runs · 94 / 90.5 |
| Soft | 4 | 102B | 87.5 | 1 run · — |
| Good to Soft | 4 | 117B | 76 | 1 run · — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 5 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 12 | 102B | 84.5 | 7 runs · 95 / 89 |
| Over 3m | 4 | 124A | 113 | 1 run · — |
Of 21 runs looked at, 5 have no figure: did not complete (3) · obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (2).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 16 figures from 21 runs · as at 5 Nov 2026 · 1 recent figure provisional (may move for 7 days) · 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 Aug 2024
- Held up 9 (64%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 2 (14%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 2 (14%) · 0 wins
- Led 1 (7%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Shantou (USA)
Progeny in our archive have won 13.6% of 7,831 runs since Feb 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 | 2,292 | 311 | 13.6% | 0 | 0 from 10 |
| Good to Soft | 1,433 | 176 | 12.3% | −1.3 | 1 from 5 |
| Soft | 2,612 | 363 | 13.9% | +0.3 | 1 from 5 |
| Heavy | 1,283 | 178 | 13.9% | +0.3 | 0 from 1 |
| 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 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 11 | 0 | 0% | −13.6 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 62 | 6 | 9.7% | −3.9 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2,031 | 276 | 13.6% | 0 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 2,713 | 378 | 13.9% | +0.3 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 2,342 | 334 | 14.3% | +0.7 | 2 from 16 |
| Over 3m | 669 | 72 | 10.8% | −2.8 | 0 from 5 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Feb 2008 · as at 5 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Oscar Show (IRE) (Oscar)
1 sibling in the archive, 0 winners.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watty Show (IRE) | 9 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
| Soft | 5 | 1 | 20% | +2.50 |
| Good to Soft | 5 | 1 | 20% | −1.25 |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 5 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downpatrick | 3 | 1 | 33% | +4.50 |
| Down Royal | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Galway | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Downpatrick (IRE) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Down Royal (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Perth | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wexford (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cartmel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thurles | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wexford | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kilbeggan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tipperary | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.75 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 16 | 2 | 13% | −4.75 |
| Over 3m | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conor Stone-Walsh | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Ms E Dunseath | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Mr O McGill | 3 | 1 | 33% | +0.75 |
| Carl Millar | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Donagh Meyler | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Patrick Wadge | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr D McGill | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Rachael Blackmore | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ms C L McGoldrick | 1 | 1 | 100% | +6.50 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tongue tie + cheekpieces | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| Tongue tie | 9 | 1 | 11% | −5.25 |
| None | 2 | 1 | 50% | +5.50 |
| Tongue tie + visor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2023 | 4 | 2 | 50% | +7.25 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 20 | 2 | 10% | −8.75 |
| Hurdle | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 9 runs | ||||||||||
| 31 Oct 26+22d | Down Royal (IRE) | Start Your Racing TV Free Trial Now Handicap Steeplechase Settled at the back from the start - never got into contention - eighth and well beaten at the finish | 8/12 | 3¾ | 9-7 | 90 | 78A | 88A | Ms E Dunseath | 12/1 |
| 09 Oct 26+21d | Downpatrick (IRE) | Northern Ireland On Course Bookmakers Association Handicap Steeplechase Towards back of the pack early - 9th and under urging 3 out - made no dent at the following fence - plodded on up the run-in to finish 6th | 6/14 | 2 | 11-0 | 93 | 93B | 99A | Ms E Dunseath | 11/1 |
| 18 Sep 26+34d | Downpatrick (IRE) | Vianstown Handicap Steeplechase | 5/15 | 2¾ | 10-4 | 95 | 94B | 97A | Ms E Dunseath | 20/1 |
| 15 Aug 26+24d | Perth | Brooks Macdonald Handicap Steeple Chase Held up in the pack early - improved into 13th - pressed for effort after 3 out - lost touch late to finish 5th | 5/7 | 6 | 12-0 | 100 | 80A | 113A | Patrick Wadge | 3/1J |
| 22 Jul 26+24d | Wexford (IRE) | Racing Again Tomorrow 23rd July Family Day Handicap Steeplechase held up at the back - mistake 2nd and needed driving along - down in 14th before 9th - pushed hard after 11th - lost touch after 12th and pulled up before 2 out | PU/15 | — | 11-12 | 98 | — | — | Conor Stone-Walsh | 14/1 |
| 28 Jun 26+15d | Cartmel | Holker Hall & Gardens Handicap Chase Settled towards the back early - improved into contention after the 14th - stumbled three out then bumped rounding the home turn - stayed on into third but couldn't close inside the last furlong | 3/8 | 3 | 11-9 | 100 | 92A | 111B | Mr D McGill | 12/1 |
| 13 Jun 26+112d | Downpatrick | Kevin Ross Bloodstock Handicap Chase (0-100) Shared the lead early - hit the front before the 3rd then lost that spot before the following fence - back in 5th at halfway - pushed along but unable to find more before 3 out and well held at the finish | 7/12 | 6½ | 11-8 | 99 | 89A | 102A | Carl Millar | 9/2J |
| 21 Feb 26+32d | Fairyhouse | Get Your Easter Festival Tickets Now Handicap Chase Held up towards back of pack - stayed 11th after 9th making no headway - dropped away and pulled up before 4 out | PU/13 | — | 11-3 | 101 | — | — | Conor Stone-Walsh | 33/1 |
| 20 Jan 26+54d | Down Royal | William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Chase Sat handy behind pace - pressed for effort 4 out - dropped away - finished 5th | 5/8 | 10 | 10-9 | 103 | 76C | 97C | Conor Stone-Walsh | 10/1 |
| 2025 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 27 Nov 25+32d | Thurles | William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Chase Up with the front group early - dropped back to the pack after 2nd - back up to 3rd halfway and 2nd four out - pushed along 2 out before flattening out approaching the last - well held in 8th | 8/15 | 2¼ | 11-7 | 105 | 95B | 110A | Conor Stone-Walsh | 22/1 |
| 26 Oct 25+15d | Galway | Brasserie On The Corner Handicap Chase Held up towards the back - improved into 7th with 5 to jump - pressed on and dropped away 3 out - stayed on late into 6th before finishing one-paced | 5/15 | 1½ | 11-4 | 107 | 102B | 110A | Carl Millar | 12/1 |
| 11 Oct 25+33d | Fairyhouse | IFM Ltd Supporting Louth GAA Handicap Chase Settled towards back of the pack - stumbled at 1st and needed encouragement - 7th at the midway point - urged forward after 3 out - blundered 2 out - asked for effort before last - faded on the run to the line - always struggling to get involved | 6/12 | 9½ | 11-1 | 109 | 99A | 112A | Conor Stone-Walsh | 9/1 |
| 08 Sep 25+364d | Galway | Galway Races Handicap Chase Settled in the pack - hit a flat spot 6th before being asked for effort from 3f out with driving urged 2f out - couldn't find more and finished on one level to the line | 7/13 | 2¾ | 11-4 | 109 | — | 114A | Conor Stone-Walsh | 25/1 |
| 2024 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 09 Sep 24+33d | Galway | Kenny Developments Handicap Chase (0-123) Held up at the back - clipped the first two fences - urged into action after the 7th - lost touch with the field approaching three out - dropped away and finished well behind | 8/10 | 31 | 11-7 | 116 | 47C | 105C | Donagh Meyler | 9/1 |
| 07 Aug 24+66d | Wexford | Treo Eile Handicap Chase (0-123) Settled towards the back of the pack - caught up in interference five out - niggled into contention after 3 out and found nothing - pulled up before the following fence | PU/15 | — | 11-12 | 120 | — | — | Donagh Meyler | 9/1 |
| 02 Jun 24+27d | Kilbeggan | KilbegganRaces.com Novice Hurdle | 5/6 | 13 | 11-3 | — | 124A | 98B | Rachael Blackmore | 7/1 |
| 06 May 24+132d | Down Royal | Club Mixers Handicap Chase | 5/8 | 6 | 11-4 | 120 | 109A | 111A | Conor Stone-Walsh | 3/1F |
| 2023 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 26 Dec 23+221d | Down Royal | Metcollect Oil Recycling Hunters Chase | 6/10 | 30 | 11-7 | — | 33C | 107C | Mr O McGill | 10/1 |
| 19 May 23+15d | Downpatrick | Down Royal Corporation Of Horse Breeders Hunters Chase | 3/7 | ¾ | 11-7 | — | 117B | 121B | Mr O McGill | 15/2 |
| 04 May 23+32d | Tipperary | Glenview And Rathbarry Stud Novice Hunters Chase | 1/10 | 11-7 | — | 57B | 127A | Mr O McGill | 11/4 | |
| 02 Apr 23 | Downpatrick | Boardsmill Sires Maiden Hunters Chase | 1/9 | 11-7 | — | — | 123B | Ms C L McGoldrick | 13/2 | |
Quick answers
- How many races has Shantou Show won?
- Shantou Show (IRE) won 2 of 21 archived starts between 2023 and 2026, a strike rate of 9.5%. Placed 3 times in total (14.3% of starts).
- Who trains Shantou Show?
- Shantou Show (IRE) is trained by Noel C. Kelly, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 31 October 2026.
- Who is Shantou Show's sire?
- Shantou Show (IRE) is by Shantou (USA) out of Oscar Show (IRE), whose sire is Oscar.
- What going does Shantou Show prefer?
- Shantou Show (IRE) has the best record on soft going: 1 win from 5 starts (20%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Shantou Show's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 90, from the run on 31 October 2026. The highest on record is 120.
- What is Shantou Show's sire's record?
- Shantou (USA)'s progeny in our archive have won 13.6% of 7,831 runs since Feb 2008 (539 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on good to firm going: 20.3% from 158.
- Who are Shantou Show's siblings?
- Out of Oscar Show (IRE), Shantou Show (IRE) has 1 other produce in our archive, 0 of them winners. As at Nov 2026.