Horse profile
Shuil Ceoil (IRE)
by Mount Nelson (GB) out of Shuil Bob (IRE) (Bob Back)
24 runs · 14 courses · from Dec 2022
As at 5 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
2 wins · Fontwell & Exeter
Last run 4 Feb 2026 · 6th of 12
Last raced off OR 98
KTB Profile
Shuil Ceoil is 2 from 24 on turf, both wins in Class 5 handicaps over 2m5f – 3m on soft ground at Fontwell in Jan 2025 and Exeter in Dec 2023. He has never scored on good to soft or faster. The gelding finished 6 of 12 at Ludlow in Feb 2026 when last seen.
Based on 24 archived runs · run-style from 12 commented runs since Oct 2024 · updated 5 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
All wins at Class 5
- 2–24Wins / Runs
- 8.3%Strike rate
- 7 (29.2%)Placed
- −14.00£1 level staken=24 at SP
- 0.60Fair A/E n=24 · 0.51 incl. margin
- 103Highest OR
- 28dBetween runs (median)longest 256 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 rating98↓ 5lb off peak
98
94–103
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 118
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 to Soft | 8 | 115B | 73.5 | — |
| Good | 5 | 123B | 89 | — |
| Soft | 4 | 138B | 118 | 1 run · — |
| Heavy | 2 | 118B | 90 | 1 run · — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 5 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 9 | 118B | 89 | 1 run · — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 7 | 138B | 117 | 1 run · — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 3 | 105B | 68 | — |
Of 24 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 · 19 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 from 12 analysed runs since Oct 2024
- Held up 6 (50%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 3 (25%) · 1 win
- Prominent 2 (17%) · 0 wins
- Led 1 (8%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 9.9% of 6,280 runs since May 2012 (538 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 30 | 2 | 6.7% | −3.2 | — |
| Good to Firm | 643 | 73 | 11.4% | +1.5 | — |
| Good | 1,682 | 150 | 8.9% | −1 | 0 from 5 |
| Good to Soft | 1,044 | 111 | 10.6% | +0.7 | 0 from 10 |
| Soft | 1,253 | 124 | 9.9% | 0 | 2 from 7 |
| Heavy | 453 | 51 | 11.3% | +1.4 | 0 from 2 |
| Standard (AW) | 1,175 | 113 | 9.6% | −0.3 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 98 | 8 | 8.2% | −1.7 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 864 | 85 | 9.8% | −0.1 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 678 | 49 | 7.2% | −2.7 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 1,223 | 148 | 12.1% | +2.2 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1,595 | 155 | 9.7% | −0.2 | 0 from 4 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 1,204 | 119 | 9.9% | 0 | 0 from 9 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 537 | 52 | 9.7% | −0.2 | 2 from 11 |
| Over 3m | 81 | 8 | 9.9% | 0 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since May 2012 · as at 5 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Shuil Bob (IRE) (Bob Back)
2 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Time And Times (IRE) (1 win).
The wins came over 2m4f.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time And Times (IRE) | 33 | 1 | 2m4f | — |
| Gurteen Flyer (IRE) | 8 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
| Soft | 7 | 2 | 29% | +3.00 |
| Good | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Heavy | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 5 | 19 | 2 | 11% | −9.00 |
| Class 4 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fontwell | 4 | 1 | 25% | −1.50 |
| Wincanton | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Ludlow | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Exeter | 2 | 1 | 50% | +5.50 |
| Chepstow | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Worcester | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Uttoxeter | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Perth | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Huntingdon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Taunton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ffos Las | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Warwick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Bangor-on-Dee | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newcastle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 11 | 2 | 18% | −1.00 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richie McLernon | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Bradley Harris | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Conor O'Farrell | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Sam Twiston-Davies | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Joe Anderson | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Mr S Connor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Benjamin Macey | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| James Bowen | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.50 |
| Brendan Powell | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr A P Ryan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Miss Thomasina Eyston | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Harry Cobden | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr Tommie M O'Brien | 1 | 1 | 100% | +6.50 |
| Danny Gilligan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Danny McMenamin | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jamie Moore | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| James Best | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheekpieces | 10 | 1 | 10% | −7.50 |
| None | 9 | 1 | 11% | −1.50 |
| Visor | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Hood + cheekpieces | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Hood | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2025 | 6 | 1 | 17% | −3.50 |
| 2024 | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
| 2023 | 5 | 1 | 20% | +2.50 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 18 | 2 | 11% | −8.00 |
| Chase | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| NH Flat | 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 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 04 Feb 26+26d | Ludlow | Watch RacingTV Handicap Hurdle Settled towards the back early - improved into contention by the 6th - pressed for effort then dropped away 3 out | 6/12 | 11 | 11-9 | 98 | 117B | 92A | Bradley Harris | 11/2 |
| 09 Jan 26+55d | Exeter | Bet On PricedUp Handicap Hurdle Settled in the pack early after fighting for control - still involved with three furlongs left - closed on the front group two out - stayed on into the run-in but unable to reel in the winner - finished second | 2/14 | 11 | 11-9 | 98 | — | 114A | Bradley Harris | 6/1 |
| 2025 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 15 Nov 25+36d | Uttoxeter | QuinnBet Handicap Hurdle Settled at the back early - dropped away under pressure before 5th - unable to go with the pace 3 out - moved into third approaching the last | 3/7 | 20 | 11-10 | 100 | 118B | 104B | Conor O'Farrell | 17/2 |
| 10 Oct 25+170d | Chepstow | David Pipe Racing Handicap Hurdle Held up towards the back - dropped away from the pack before 3 out - finished well beaten in 15th | 15/16 | 12 | 11-3 | 101 | 42C | 92C | Conor O'Farrell | 28/1 |
| 23 Apr 25+26d | Perth | Bedmax Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle (Div 1) Fought for control early - settled handy on the rail - pressed for effort and gave way from 2 out - eventually finished fifth | 5/11 | 8 | 11-11 | 102 | 52A | 109A | Mr S Connor | 9/2 |
| 28 Mar 25+61d | Fontwell | James Place 'Hands And Heels' Handicap Hurdle (Conditionals/Amateurs) Settled at the back early - roused before two out and closed on the leader approaching the last - stayed on at one speed to finish second | 2/6 | 8 | 12-0 | 102 | 123B | 117B | Benjamin Macey | 11/4F |
| 26 Jan 25+24d | Fontwell | Southern Cranes & Access Ltd Handicap Hurdle Settled midpack early - improved into contention 3 out - shared advantage 2 out - shaken up to edge clear approaching last - battled on well when pressed in the run-in to prevail | 1/10 | 11-6 | 96 | 138B | 120A | James Bowen | 6/4F | |
| 02 Jan 25+16d | Huntingdon | Huntingdon Racecourse 2025 Fixtures On Sale Now Handicap Chase Settled just off the pace on the rail - crept into contention approaching the home turn before fading under pressure - kept plodding from the back to finish fourth | 4/7 | nk | 11-8 | 94 | 44A | 102B | Richie McLernon | 2/1F |
| 2024 · 10 runs | ||||||||||
| 17 Dec 24+19d | Wincanton | TrustATrader Approved And Reviewed Trades People Novices' Handicap Chase Settled towards the back early - made progress on the inner 5 out - lost ground from 2 out - finished 5th | 5/8 | hd | 11-13 | 96 | 68A | 111A | Richie McLernon | 15/2 |
| 28 Nov 24+20d | Taunton | Mike Trickey And Geoff White Memorial Handicap Chase Held a midfield berth early - dropped back after a blunder at the 7th - rallied approaching 4 out but erred again 3 out - unable to threaten those in front finishing well held | 5/13 | 5½ | 12-0 | 98 | 25B | 115A | Richie McLernon | 14/1 |
| 08 Nov 24+23d | Fontwell | Nationwide Concreting Supporting The Rockbourne Partnership Handicap Chase Shared front spot early - dropped back with a heavy error before the 10th - pushed along before 3 out with no real threat - stumbled at the last and finished well beaten in 5th | 5/8 | 4 | 11-10 | 101 | 56B | 100B | Richie McLernon | 10/1 |
| 16 Oct 24+112d | Worcester | Visit Sri Lanka Handicap Chase Towards the back from the off - serious error at the 1st and rider dropped the stirrups - managed to regroup - off the bridle after the 12th - detached from the field - dismounted before 4 out | PU/14 | — | 11-9 | 102 | — | — | Brendan Powell | 8/1 |
| 26 Jun 24+42d | Worcester | FBC Manby Bowdler Handicap Hurdle | 4/13 | 1¼ | 11-12 | 103 | 94B | 124A | Sam Twiston-Davies | 4/1F |
| 15 May 24+32d | Ffos Las | AK Bets Watch All UK Racing Handicap Hurdle | 4/15 | nk | 11-5 | 103 | 89B | 117A | Mr A P Ryan | 11/2 |
| 13 Apr 24+34d | Chepstow | On Course Values Online With DragonBet Novices' Handicap Hurdle | 2/13 | 2½ | 11-8 | 99 | 115B | 117A | Joe Anderson | 15/2 |
| 10 Mar 24+22d | Warwick | Hazelton Mountford Insurance Brokers Handicap Hurdle | PU/13 | — | 11-5 | 101 | — | — | Sam Twiston-Davies | 10/1 |
| 17 Feb 24+20d | Wincanton | Phil Harris Memorial Handicap Hurdle | 4/7 | 3¾ | 10-11 | 102 | 62C | 98C | Miss Thomasina Eyston | 9/4 |
| 28 Jan 24+38d | Fontwell | Best Odds Guaranteed Daily At Vickers.Bet Handicap Hurdle (Div 2) | 2/9 | 5½ | 11-12 | 100 | 119A | 121B | Harry Cobden | EvensF |
| 2023 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 21 Dec 23+15d | Exeter | Merry Christmas Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle | 1/15 | 11-11 | 97 | 105B | 130A | Mr Tommie M O'Brien | 13/2 | |
| 06 Dec 23+256d | Ludlow | G.C.Rickards Ltd Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle | UR/9 | — | 11-6 | 97 | — | — | Joe Anderson | 11/4 |
| 25 Mar 23+28d | Bangor-on-Dee | Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Gateway To Quality Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) | 3/14 | 21 | 11-0 | — | 111B | 105A | Danny Gilligan | 125/1 |
| 25 Feb 23+23d | Newcastle | Think Smart At Vertem Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) | 7/8 | 4¼ | 11-7 | — | 79C | 98C | Danny McMenamin | 14/1 |
| 02 Feb 23+38d | Wincanton | JenningsBet Christchurch Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | F/18 | — | 11-2 | — | — | — | Jamie Moore | 50/1 |
| 2022 · 1 run | ||||||||||
| 26 Dec 22 | Wincanton | Wincanton Racing, Events, Golf And Footgolf Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) | 7/17 | nk | 11-0 | — | 105B | 114A | James Best | 20/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Shuil Ceoil won?
- Shuil Ceoil (IRE) won 2 of 24 archived starts between 2022 and 2026, a strike rate of 8.3%. Placed 7 times in total (29.2% of starts).
- Who trains Shuil Ceoil?
- Shuil Ceoil (IRE) is trained by Neil Mulholland, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 4 February 2026.
- Who is Shuil Ceoil's sire?
- Shuil Ceoil (IRE) is by Mount Nelson (GB) out of Shuil Bob (IRE), whose sire is Bob Back.
- What going does Shuil Ceoil prefer?
- Shuil Ceoil (IRE) has the best record on soft going: 2 wins from 7 starts (28.6%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Shuil Ceoil's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 98, from the run on 4 February 2026. The highest on record is 103.
- What is Shuil Ceoil's sire's record?
- Mount Nelson (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 9.9% of 6,280 runs since May 2012 (538 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Shuil Ceoil's siblings?
- Out of Shuil Bob (IRE), Shuil Ceoil (IRE) has 2 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Time And Times (IRE) (1). The wins came over 2m4f. As at Nov 2026.