Keel Strand
Foaled 2020 · by Authorized out of Avoca Dancer (Compton Place)
Form 74/511152 (latest on the right) · Hurdle, NH Flat · ran 12 Oct 24 – 16 Sep 25, last for Paul Nicholls · current OR 113
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep 25 | UttoxeterBoots Opticians Uttoxeter Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m7f70y · Good | 2m7f70y | Good | 2/11 | 113 | Jay Tidball |
| 27 Jul 25 | UttoxeterStan Price Memorial Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) · Class 2 · 2m7f70y · Good | 2m7f70y | Good | 5/6 | 113 | Harry Cobden |
| 4 Jul 25 | Newton AbbotWeatherbys Racing Bank Novices' Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m5f122y · Good | 2m5f122y | Good | 1/4 | 103 | Jay Tidball |
| 24 Jun 25 | Newton AbbotEBCS Leisure Giddy Up Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m2f105y · Good | 3m2f105y | Good | 1/10 | 103 | Harry Cobden |
| 4 Jun 25 | Newton AbbotRacing Partnership Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) · Class 4 · 2m5f122y · Good | 2m5f122y | Good | 1/7 | – | Harry Cobden |
| 19 Feb 25 | LudlowLuke Watson Memorial Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) · Class 4 · 2m7f174y · Good To Soft | 2m7f174y | Good To Soft | 5/7 | – | Harry Cobden |
| 17 Dec 24 | WincantonTrustATrader Apply Today Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) · Class 4 · 2m3f179y · Good To Soft | 2m3f179y | Good To Soft | 4/13 | – | Ben Bromley |
| 12 Oct 24 | ChepstowUnibet Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) · Class 4 · 2m11y · Good To Soft | 2m11y | Good To Soft | 7/9 | – | Harry Cobden |
Authorized as a stallion
In our records: 586 runners, 321 winners (55%), 65 black-type winners including 11 at the top level, 57 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2009–2021.
On the track himself: 7 runs, 4 wins — Group 1 winner (Racing Post Trophy (Group 1) (Str)).
His best
I Am Maximus Grade 1 OR 170 · Nichols Canyon Grade 1 OR 164 · Echoes In Rain Grade 1 OR 153 · Readin Tommy Wrong Grade 1 OR 149 · Santiago Group 1 OR 115 · Seal Of Approval Group 1 OR 115
The dam: Avoca Dancer by Compton Place
She ran 45 times and won 4, best OR 72. Dam of 1 winner from 5 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dancing Star (FR) 2018 filly · by Exosphere | 4 | 0 | – |
| Cordey Dancer (FR) 2017 mare · by Authorized (full sibling) | 11 | 1 | OR 85 |
| Rio Dancer (FR) 2016 gelding · by Rio De La Plata | 13 | 0 | – |
| Ginger Ninja (FR) 2013 mare · by Creachadoir | 8 | 0 | – |
| My Bella (FR) 2012 mare · by Hamairi | 9 | 0 | – |
Keel Strand in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Goffs Arkle Sale, Part 1Lot 178 · as a in training | €75,000Joey Logan Bloodstock | Joey Logan Bloodstock | Evergreen Stud |
| 2024 Goffs Punchestown SaleLot 19 · as a in training | €120,000Tom Malone /Paul Nicholls | Tom Malone /Paul Nicholls | Skehanagh Stables (S. Curling) |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Ginger Ninja2013 filly by Creachadoir | 2017 Arqana February SaleLot 281 · in training | €3,500SINE Sylvie |
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.