Royal Reel
Foaled 2013 · by Shirocco out of Close Harmony (Bustino)
Form 653 (latest on the right) · Hurdle, NH Flat · ran 3 Apr 19 – 30 Jun 19, last for Nicky Henderson
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 19 | UttoxeterBet365 Maiden Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m3f207y · Good | 2m3f207y | Good | 3/10 | – | Jeremiah McGrath |
| 18 May 19 | UttoxeterBelway Homes Doveridge Novices' Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m3f207y · Good | 2m3f207y | Good | 5/6 | – | Nico de Boinville |
| 3 Apr 19 | Market RasenDownload The Star Sports App Now! Maiden Open NH Flat Race · Class 5 · 2m148y · Good | 2m148y | Good | 6/8 | – | Nico de Boinville |
Shirocco as a stallion
In our records: 973 runners, 394 winners (40%), 54 black-type winners including 8 at the top level, 34 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2008–2023.
On the track himself: 7 runs, 4 wins — Group 1 winner (John Deere Breeders' Cup Turf).
His best
Annie Power Grade 1 OR 165 · Lac Fontana Grade 1 OR 151 · Brown Panther Group 1 OR 118 · Windstoss Group 1 OR 117 · Pateo Do Batel Group 1 · Some In Tieme Group 1
The dam: Close Harmony by Bustino
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 6 winners from 8 other runners.
Barbers Shop Listed half-sibling, by Saddlers' Hall
Heather Royal bt half-sibling, by Medicean
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Ruby (GB) 2012 gelding · by Yeats | 19 | 4 | OR 121 |
| Minstrel Royal (GB) 2010 gelding · by Kayf Tara | 23 | 1 | OR 123 |
| Maestro Royal (GB) 2009 gelding · by Doyen | 19 | 5 | OR 135 |
| Heather Royal (GB) bt 2006 mare · by Medicean | 8 | 3 | OR 129 |
| Ceilidh Royal (GB) 2005 mare · by Erhaab | 2 | 0 | – |
| Piper Royal (GB) 2004 gelding · by Erhaab | 3 | 0 | – |
| Busker Royal (GB) 2003 gelding · by Shahrastani | 28 | 3 | OR 130 |
| Barbers Shop (GB) Listed 2002 gelding · by Saddlers' Hall | 24 | 8 | OR 156 |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 10 gelding by Kayf Tara | 2017 Goffs UK August SaleLot 144 · in training | £5,000Philip Kirby |
| Piper Royal2004 colt by Erhaab | 2005 Tattersalls October, Book 3Lot 1603 · yearling | Bought back |
From our racing database: every British and Irish result since 2005, and every Goffs, Tattersalls, Tattersalls Ireland and Arqana sale 2005 – 2026. Linked by the seller — always check the passport matches.