Ma Shantou (IRE) Horse Profile: Record, Form and Odds
Ma Shantou’s best going, distance and course
Ma Shantou is at his best over three miles on good ground or quicker: he has won two of his four runs on good or firmer. Cheltenham suits him well, with three wins and three placed finishes from five visits.
Ma Shantou’s latest run
Last time out, Ma Shantou finished eighth of 10 in the Grade 1 Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle at Cheltenham on 12 March 2026, beaten 50¾ lengths by Home By The Lee. He started at 17/2 over 3m on good ground under Harry Cobden. He has no race declared for today or tomorrow.
Ma Shantou’s official rating
His official rating is 154. That is up 16lb this year, from 138.
Ma Shantou’s trainer and jockey
Harry Cobden has ridden him most often in 2026, two times out of three.
Ma Shantou’s pedigree: what the Shantou stock does
Ma Shantou is by Shantou out of Ma Pretention, a Great Pretender mare. In Britain over the last 12 months, Shantou’s runners have won 27 times from 199 starts, a 14% strike rate. They are most successful at 3m 0.5f, with 4 wins, and at Ma Shantou’s trip of three miles they have won three of 23 starts (13%).
Ma Shantou career record
Ma Shantou: peak ratings achieved
Ma Shantou form by course, going and distance
By course
| course | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham | 5 | 3 | 3 | 60% |
| Haydock | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Doncaster | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Windsor | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Warwick | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Wincanton | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
By going
| going | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good To Soft | 6 | 2 | 3 | 33% |
| Good | 4 | 2 | 3 | 50% |
| Soft | 3 | 2 | 3 | 67% |
By distance
| distance | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long distance (2m5f+) | 8 | 4 | 5 | 50% |
| 2m | 3 | 1 | 3 | 33% |
| 2m1f–2m4f | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
Ma Shantou recent form: analyst notes
Ma Shantou race history and results
Ma Shantou breeding and pedigree
Ma Shantou FAQs
How many races has Ma Shantou won?
Six of his last 13 starts.
What is Ma Shantou’s best distance?
Three miles: three of his six wins have come over 3m, from five runs at the trip.
Who is Ma Shantou’s sire?
Shantou. His dam is Ma Pretention, by Great Pretender.
When does Ma Shantou run next?
He has no race declared for today or tomorrow. His next run will appear on this page as soon as he is declared.
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Sat behind pace - pushed along after three out - drifted left and lost momentum approaching last - well beaten at the finish
Up with the front group - moved smoothly into contention after 2 out and took up the running - pushed out approaching the last - powered away on the run in to win
Tracked leading duo - moved into it approaching two out then went on before the final fence - pushed out and held on gamely under pressure up the run-in
Towards the rear on the outside - came under pressure and faded before 3 out - well beaten 12th