Horse profile
Shaool (IRE)
by Belardo (IRE) out of Imtidaad (USA) (Lemon Drop Kid)
18 runs · 11 courses · from Oct 2024
As at 19 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
3 wins · Leopardstown & Curragh
Ran 7 days ago · 8th of 14
Last raced off OR 99
KTB Profile
Typically ridden with patience — held up in 8 of 12 analysed runs — Shaool (IRE) is 3 from 18, including a Listed win. The biggest win we hold: the Trigo Stakes at Leopardstown (Oct 2025). Last raced off 99, 9lb below the career-high mark.
Based on 18 archived runs · run-style from 12 commented runs · updated 19 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
Typically held up
OR ↓ 9lb off peak
- 3–18Wins / Runs
- 16.7%Strike rate
- 8 (44.4%)Placed
- −1.00£1 level staken=18 at SP
- 1.08Fair A/E n=18 · 0.89 incl. margin
- 108Highest OR
- 43dAvg 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 rating99↓ 9lb off peak
99
73–108
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 105
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 →
Flat
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 19 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 7 | 143C | 110 | 3 · 143 / 93 |
| Good | 5 | 105A | 98 | 3 · 105 / 98 |
| Heavy | 2 | 107A | 106.5 | 1 · — |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 124C | 115 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 2 | 109A | 92.5 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 19 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 14 | 143C | 103.5 | 7 · 143 / 98 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 3 | 113C | 109 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1 | — | — | — |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 18 figures from 18 runs · as at 19 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 12 analysed runs
- Held up 8 (67%) · 2 wins
- Midfield 2 (17%) · 1 win
- Prominent 2 (17%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 10.2% of 3,690 runs since Jan 2008 (279 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 6 | 0 | 0% | −10.2 | — |
| Good to Firm | 344 | 42 | 12.2% | +2 | — |
| Good | 877 | 87 | 9.9% | −0.3 | 0 from 5 |
| Good to Soft | 389 | 38 | 9.8% | −0.4 | 1 from 2 |
| Soft | 626 | 58 | 9.3% | −0.9 | 1 from 7 |
| Heavy | 214 | 25 | 11.7% | +1.5 | 1 from 2 |
| Standard (AW) | 1,233 | 127 | 10.3% | +0.1 | 0 from 2 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 219 | 20 | 9.1% | −1.1 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 1,314 | 130 | 9.9% | −0.3 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 961 | 96 | 10% | −0.2 | 1 from 3 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 846 | 104 | 12.3% | +2.1 | 2 from 14 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 260 | 21 | 8.1% | −2.1 | 0 from 1 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 84 | 5 | 6% | −4.2 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | +6.5 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 19 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Imtidaad (USA) (Lemon Drop Kid)
3 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Dr T J Eckleburg (IRE) (8 wins).
The wins came over 1m2f–2m½f; the highest grade won is Class 2 (Dr T J Eckleburg (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr T J Eckleburg (IRE) | 51 | 8 | 1m2f–2m½f | Class 2 |
| Humtaza (IRE) | 10 | 0 | — | — |
| Mr Rusty (IRE) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 7 | 1 | 14% | +1.00 |
| Good | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Heavy | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.50 |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 1 | 50% | +4.50 |
| Standard (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curragh | 4 | 1 | 25% | +2.50 |
| Roscommon | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Leopardstown | 2 | 2 | 100% | +8.50 |
| Killarney | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Dundalk (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Naas (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Curragh (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Galway (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Naas | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ballinrobe | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Limerick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 14 | 2 | 14% | −5.00 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 3 | 1 | 33% | +5.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Coen | 12 | 2 | 17% | −3.00 |
| Cian Horgan | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Yudish Geerdharry | 2 | 1 | 50% | +6.00 |
| Rory Mulligan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 12 | 2 | 17% | −3.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 6 | 1 | 17% | +2.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2025 | 9 | 3 | 33% | +8.00 |
| 2024 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct 26+28d | Naas (IRE) | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Bluebell Stakes (Listed) held up in last group - nudged into a few places 2f out then 9th and urged 1f out - plugged on at same speed inside the final furlong to finish 8th | 8/14 | 1 | 9-7 | 99 | 143C | 92A | Ben Coen | 10/1 |
| 13 Sep 26+44d | Curragh (IRE) | Moyglare ''Jewels'' Blandford Stakes (Group 2) Sluggish start - settled towards the back and still 9th with two furlongs left - stayed on steadily to finish 7th | 7/10 | 3¾ | 9-8 | 99 | 105A | 85A | Ben Coen | 28/1 |
| 31 Jul 26+31d | Galway (IRE) | Guinness Handicap Sluggish start - settled towards the back - improved into 12th 2f out under pressure - progress to 7th inside final furlong - stayed on at one effort to finish sixth | 6/18 | 1¼ | 9-9 | 100 | 93C | 95A | Rory Mulligan | 10/1 |
| 30 Jun 26+57d | Roscommon | Watch Racing TV Irish EBF Lenebane Stakes (Listed) Slow to begin - held up rearward and last by halfway - unable to close from 2f out | 7/8 | ½ | 9-9 | 104 | 98A | 77A | Ben Coen | 9/1 |
| 04 May 26+43d | Curragh | Clem Murphy Memorial Irish European Breeders Fund Mooresbridge Stakes (Group 2) Sluggish start - settled towards rear of the pack pulling hard - pushed along and beaten into last with 2f left - faded to finish sixth | 6/6 | 2½ | 9-2 | 107 | 79A | 73B | Ben Coen | 7/1 |
| 22 Mar 26+154d | Naas | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Devoy Stakes (Listed) Hesitant start - held up towards the back - urged into effort with over 3f left - got no response to the finish | 6/8 | 6 | 9-5 | 108 | 93A | 73A | Ben Coen | 5/4F |
| 19 Oct 25+35d | Leopardstown | Trigo Stakes (Listed) Held up towards the back - still 8th at the midpoint - improved on the inner turning in - hit the front with a furlong left and stayed on strongly to prevail | 1/10 | 9-2 | 97 | 107A | 108A | Ben Coen | 6/4F | |
| 14 Sep 25+22d | Curragh | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Northfields Handicap (Premier Handicap) Held up at the back - angled left and pushed along with 2 1/2f left - moved through into contention approaching the furlong pole - hit the front a furlong out and stayed on well to score | 1/21 | 9-0 | 85 | 124C | 107A | Ben Coen | 11/2 | |
| 23 Aug 25+33d | Curragh | Neville O'Byrne Memorial Irish European Breeders Fund Fillies Handicap Held up towards back of the pack - still 6th at halfway - pushed along with 2f left - moved into 3rd inside final furlong - couldn't reel in winner but held on for 2nd | 2/9 | 3¾ | 10-0 | 86 | 96A | 97A | Ben Coen | 5/2F |
| 21 Jul 25+6d | Ballinrobe | Download The Tote App Handicap Slow to break - settled towards the back and ninth at halfway - improved on the outside approaching 2f out - up to 4th turning for home - kept on into 3rd inside the final furlong - held that spot at the line | 3/10 | 1¼ | 9-0 | 85 | 106A | 86A | Ben Coen | 13/8F |
| 15 Jul 25+33d | Killarney | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap Settled midpack early - travelling keenly in 5th at halfway - pushed for effort with 2f remaining - finished strongly to be third by half a length | 3/10 | nk | 9-4 | 84 | 117A | 91A | Yudish Geerdharry | 6/1 |
| 12 Jun 25+31d | Leopardstown | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap Settled midfield early - pushed into contention approaching 2f out and up to 4th with a furlong left - hit the front close home - powered on to win going away | 1/15 | 9-0 | 73 | 113C | 101A | Yudish Geerdharry | 7/1 | |
| 12 May 25+17d | Roscommon | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden Drifted right leaving stalls - settled in 4th before moving into 3rd 3f out under pressure - slipped back to 4th inside final 2f - held on without finding more late to finish 4th | 4/7 | 1¾ | 9-4 | 75 | 102A | 76B | Ben Coen | 5/2 |
| 25 Apr 25+28d | Limerick | Sinbin Events Maiden Handy on the outside early - 5th at halfway - moved into contention 3f out - edged in front 1 1/2f out - relinquished advantage over 1f out - faded to 3rd but plugged on at one speed | 3/12 | ½ | 9-4 | 78 | 99A | 89A | Ben Coen | 10/11F |
| 28 Mar 25+121d | Dundalk (AW) | Willie Buckley Memorial Maiden Sat just behind the front group early - dropped to 5th and urged on with 2f left - into 3rd inside final furlong but unable to threaten winner - stayed on to snatch second late | 2/9 | 1½ | 9-4 | 74 | 109A | 88A | Ben Coen | 15/2 |
| 27 Nov 24+36d | Dundalk (AW) | Now Racing Every Wednesday At Dundalk Maiden Sat close up early - moved through to hit the front after 4f - overtaken and pressed turning into the straight - unable to find more from a furlong out and finished 4th one-paced | 4/8 | 2¼ | 8-10 | — | 76A | 63A | Cian Horgan | 20/1 |
| 22 Oct 24+15d | Curragh | Bill Hanlon Memorial Fillies Maiden Slow to break - settled midfield before pushed into 4th 2f out - unable to threaten leaders and well held in 6th | 6/13 | ¾ | 8-10 | — | 110C | 67A | Cian Horgan | 200/1 |
| 07 Oct 24 | Killarney | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden Slow to break - settled towards the back - urged forward entering the straight - stayed on steadily late to finish 7th | 7/10 | ½ | 8-10 | — | 106A | 53A | Cian Horgan | 200/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Shaool (IRE) won?
- Shaool (IRE) won 3 of 18 archived starts between 2024 and 2026, a strike rate of 16.7%. Placed 8 times in total (44.4% of starts).
- Who trains Shaool (IRE)?
- Shaool (IRE) is trained by J. P. Murtagh, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 11 October 2026.
- Who is Shaool (IRE)'s sire?
- Shaool (IRE) is by Belardo (IRE) out of Imtidaad (USA), whose sire is Lemon Drop Kid.
- What going does Shaool (IRE) prefer?
- Shaool (IRE) has the best record on soft going: 1 win from 7 starts (14.3%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Shaool (IRE)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 99, from the run on 11 October 2026. The highest on record is 108.
- What is Shaool (IRE)'s sire's record?
- Belardo (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 10.2% of 3,690 runs since Jan 2008 (279 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Shaool (IRE)'s siblings?
- Out of Imtidaad (USA), Shaool (IRE) has 3 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Dr T J Eckleburg (IRE) (8). Highest grade won: Class 2 (Dr T J Eckleburg (IRE)). The wins came over 1m2f–2m½f. As at Oct 2026.