Criminal Shore
- Sire: Kodiac Dam: Ceist Eile
Criminal Shore is a four-year-old bay gelding by Kodiac, bought for 13,000gns at the Tattersalls Horses-in-Training Sale (Lot 160) by renowned racing investor Patrick Veitch, who felt that he was a real bargain for the price paid.
He is a smashing type, a lovely, straight mover with plenty of substance to match his good looks. A proven, tough and sound horse, he looks just the type to provide regular action on the racecourse at a very affordable share price.
Criminal Shore was already in the care of David O'Meara, who is a new addition to the RaceShare training roster. He has a long standing reputation as one of the country's shrewdest handlers and we are very excited to have him on board. David would have bought Criminal Shore to stay in the yard regardless of our involvement, as he was very keen on the horse’s future prospects.
Following a number of promising runs since joining RaceShare, he got his head in front really impressively at Newcastle at the beginning of June. He was well on top at the finish, having waited for the gaps to appear under Paul Mulrennan. He takes his racing really well and looks set to give his owners some tremendous days out in valuable handicaps.
This is a 100 share syndicate with an initial share price of £150, with a monthly fee starting on July 31st, 2026 of £48 payable by direct debit (reductions available for multiple shares - see 'cost breakdown' below for full details) until June 30th, 2027.
There are many benefits to owning with RaceShare, but they include:
- Very strong prospects of an owner's badge, with a ballot required on fewer than 10% of occasions to date
- Guaranteed place for you at each stable visit
- Direct contact with your own Racing Manager
- Calls with your trainer
- Invitation to a Zoom Q&A with Patrick Veitch
- Invitation to a day at the races in a private facility each year with Patrick Veitch in attendance
- If you purchase a 25% stake in a horse, you have the option to be included on the racecard as a co-owner.
- Trainer David O'Meara
- Location Upper Helmsley, York
- Purchased Tattersalls Horses-in-Training Sale, Newmarket
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Cost breakdown- The share price and monthly fees are inclusive of all costs until 30 Jun 27
Gallery
Race record
| Result | Trainer | Jockey | Race Course | Race Date | Race Replay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penny Car Washes Handicap (1m) | |||||
| 1st | David O'Meara | Paul Mulrennan | Newcastle | 02 Jun 26 | Watch replay |
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| 4th | David O'Meara | tbc | Newcastle | 19 May 26 | - |
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| 4th | David O'Meara | Daniel Tudhope | Newcastle | 21 Mar 26 | - |
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| 4th | David O'Meara | Mark Winn | Wolverhampton | 02 Mar 26 | - |
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| 4th | David O'Meara | Ben Robinson | Newcastle | 13 Jan 26 | - |
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| 5th | David O'Meara | Danny Tudhope | Newcastle | 20 Apr 26 | - |
| Virgin Bet A Good Bet Handicap | |||||
| 8th | David O'Meara | Mark Winn | Musselburgh | 29 Apr 26 | Watch replay |
| Sky Bet Supporting Macmillan Handicap (7f) | |||||
| 17th | David O'Meara | Harry Vigors | York | 13 Jun 26 | - |
News stories
Criminal Shore and Robusto both put in cracking performances yesterday, with the former making his RaceShare debut and finishing fourth and the latter adding another runner-up medal.
Criminal Shore was first up in the 3.40pm at Newcastle and he looked a real threat entering the closing stages, but as trainer David O’Meara predicted, just found the lack of a recent run against him. However, he showed himself to be in terrific heart and we have little doubt he will come on for this and be very competitive next time out.
Robusto was second yet again with another brave performance in the 8pm at Southwell. Harry Vigors and Rob led at a fairly steady gallop, and for a moment in the straight it looked like he might be swallowed up, but he battled on gamely to be narrowly denied, while looking to be coming back strongly at the line.
He has now finished second in his last two starts over course and distance, so hopefully another win in the RaceShare silks is just around the corner.
Tonight, Buccabay aims to keep his good run of form going in the 8pm at Kempton.
The plan
Criminal Shore won impressively on the all-weather at Newcastle in June and is expected to be running regularly through 2026.
Trainer: David O'Meara
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