HORSE PROFILE

Union Avenue (IRE) Horse Profile: Record, Form and Odds

b gelding · by Shantou (USA) out of Mrs Mac Veale (IRE)

Union Avenue’s best going, distance and course

Distance2m 1f · 1 win from 3
GoingSoft · 1 win from 3
CourseAintree · 1 win from 1

Union Avenue is at his best over 2m 1f with some cut in the ground: he has won two of his six runs on good to soft or softer.

Union Avenue’s latest run

Last time out, Union Avenue failed to complete in the Class 4 Watch On Racing TV Maiden Hurdle at Ayr on 23 February 2026. He started at 12/1 over 2m3f110y on soft ground under Alan Doyle. He has no race declared for today or tomorrow.

Union Avenue’s official rating

His official rating is 118.

Union Avenue’s pedigree: what the Shantou stock does

Union Avenue is by Shantou out of Mrs Mac Veale, a Karinga Bay 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.

Union Avenue career record

6
Runs
2
Wins
33%
Win %
2
Placed
33%
Place %
£8,140
Earnings
Recent form 1149PP most recent on right

Union Avenue: peak ratings achieved

118
Peak OR
1
Best finish

Union Avenue form by course, going and distance

By course

course Runs Wins Placed Win %
Ayr 1 0 0 0%
Hexham 1 0 0 0%
Cheltenham 1 0 0 0%
Newbury 1 0 0 0%
Aintree 1 1 1 100%
Kelso 1 1 1 100%

By going

going Runs Wins Placed Win %
Soft 3 1 1 33%
Heavy 2 0 0 0%
Good To Soft 1 1 1 100%

By distance

distance Runs Wins Placed Win %
2m1f–2m4f 5 1 1 20%
2m 1 1 1 100%

Union Avenue recent form: analyst notes

  • Pos PU 23 Feb Ayr

    Held a forward spot early - hit the 7th and needed encouragement before the next - then slipped to the rear and fell away from the pack - pulled up before 3 out

  • Pos PU 10 Dec Hexham

    Sent clear early - stumbled at the 5th and lost command two out - dropped away in a hurry then eased out of contention before the final fence

Union Avenue race history and results

PU
23 Feb 2026
2m3f110y · Soft · Class 4 · Alan Doyle
12/1
SP
PU
10 Dec 2025
2m4f28y · Heavy · Class 4 · Charlotte Jones
EvensF
SP
1
26 Dec 2023
2m209y · Soft · Class 4 · Charlotte Jones
6/1
SP
1
11 Nov 2023
2m51y · Good To Soft · Class 4 · Charlotte Jones
2/1F
SP

Union Avenue breeding and pedigree

Date of birth
4 May 2019
Sire
Shantou (USA)
Dam
Mrs Mac Veale (IRE)
Damsire
Karinga Bay (GB)
Breeder
P Corkery

Union Avenue FAQs

How many races has Union Avenue won?

Two of his six starts.

What is Union Avenue’s best distance?

2m 1f: one of his two wins have come over 2m 1f, from three runs at the trip.

Who is Union Avenue’s sire?

Shantou. His dam is Mrs Mac Veale, by Karinga Bay.

When does Union Avenue 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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