17.25
GoodBallagh INH Flat Race
- Prize money: £5221.24
- 2m 0f 98y
- 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners
Type: NH Flat
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain and snow
Abandoned
Form: 4-7
Last run: 73 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4 |
20th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 3f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Chase winner is 0-8 over hurdles and rated 6lb lower in this sphere; best form is on good ground so the forecast rain is a big concern; others preferred. |
16/1 |
|
11th 3 |
23rd Jul 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
12st 0lb |
Confirmed the promise of a placed effort at Tramore when getting off the mark over fences at Limerick in May (2m2f, good); struggled from the front at Tipperary since after being raised 7lb; can't be discounted. |
9/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 580-27
Last run: 105 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 5 |
14th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 7f 0y |
11st 9lb |
On long losing run; pulled up on final start of last season and again on seasonal return at Fairyhouse in November; heavy defeat on his return from a 127-day break at Cork nine days ago; others appeal more. |
40/1 |
|
13th 3 |
5th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 15y |
11st 6lb |
No win since October 2023; pulled up on final start of last season over C&D (soft) and similar outcome on seasonal reappearance at Fairyhouse in November; off since and best watched for now. |
28/1 |
|
3 |
20th Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 80y |
11st 9lb |
1-14 over hurdles, the win coming over 2m7f in October 2023 off 109; bounced back to form when a 4.75l second on latest over C&D good ground; that wasn't his first good run here but the forecast rain is a worry, place chance again if it misses. |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 0/0
Last run: 71 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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13th 12 (6) |
22nd Oct 2023 Heavy 1m 2f 0y |
9st 6lb |
7yo who has raced only six times; beaten 12l in a Curragh handicap over this far only ten days ago. |
25/1 |
|
8th 3 (2) |
12th Oct 2023 Yielding To Soft 1m 2f 0y |
10st 11lb |
midfield |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: 73 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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14th 15 |
13th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y |
10st 9lb |
Tailed off in three 2024 handicaps for Peter Fahey; can only be watched back from such a long absence; makes stable debut in first-time tongue tie. |
33/1 |
|
12th 9 |
28th Aug 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 40y |
11st 6lb |
Placed in maidens early last season for his previous trainer, blinkered now after two poor runs for this stable |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 200y |
11st 12lb |
Breakthrough win at the eighth attempt over hurdles in Clonmel maiden on latest (19.5f, gd-yld); respected on handicap debut off what could be a workable mark. |
5/2 |
|
1st 2 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 116y |
11st 12lb |
Bumper winner in 2023 ran his best race over hurdles when second at Fairyhouse in November having returned after an absence; some decent runs since but was poor back at the same track last time and has to return to best. |
6/1 |
|
6th 14 |
4th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Bumper winner and second on hurdling debut in 2023; has come back from a two-year layoff; good second to 114-rated rival in a 2m maiden at this venue, fell here next start; fourth in a Limerick novice face last time; would get 12lb from He Can't Dance in a handicap. |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8 |
11th Jun 2023 Good 2m 7f 140y |
11st 12lb |
Made all and it was never really in doubt when taking a good-ground bumper at Killarney; open to plenty of improvement now hurdling for his top yard. |
11/8 |
|
1st 4 |
15th May 2023 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 0y |
12st 0lb |
Beaten 18l on debut in a soft ground Thurles bumper in March over this trip; started 2-1 then so better was expected; still, is entitled to have improved and this sounder surface could suit more, so still highly respected from this yard. |
7/4 |
|
3rd 5 |
13th Mar 2023 Yielding 2m 0f 98y |
12st 0lb |
towards rear |
11/10 |
Abandoned
Form: 65090
Last run: 67 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 16 |
11th May 2024 Good 1m 7f 144y Class 1 |
10st 12lb |
Made it three wins from four starts for this yard when scoring at Huntingdon (2m, good) a fortnight ago; he's up in grade today but he was clear with a thriving runner-up last time and could take a 6lb rise in his stride. |
20/1 |
|
1st 16 |
11th May 2024 Good 1m 7f 144y Class 1 |
10st 12lb |
Made it three wins from four starts for this yard when scoring at Huntingdon (2m, good) a fortnight ago; he's up in grade today but he was clear with a thriving runner-up last time and could take a 6lb rise in his stride. |
20/1 |
|
1st 1 |
25th Apr 2024 Good 1m 7f 171y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Effectively a 0-135 Bangor handicap (2m3f, soft) in which his winning streak for Olly Murphy ended last time; likely his prospects depend on whether he can carry his recent improvement back to a sounder surface. |
6/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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14th 18 (10) |
25th Apr 2026 Yielding 1m 5f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Won a 1m4f Cork handicap on return last year and some good runs off higher marks after; won over hurdles in November but disqualified after a positive sample; failed to run to market expectations at Gowran on seasonal debut, capable of better. |
10/1 |
|
7th 10 (1) |
8th Apr 2026 Soft To Heavy 1m 5f 180y |
8st 12lb |
Won a 1m4f Cork handicap on return last year and some good runs off higher marks after; won over hurdles in November but disqualified for a positive sample; could run well. |
8/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 8
Last run: 18 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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11th 4 |
23rd May 2023 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 80y |
11st 10lb |
Beaten a long way in two bumpers and can't be seriously fancied. |
100/1 |
|
8th 7 |
13th Mar 2023 Yielding 2m 0f 98y |
12st 0lb |
towards rear of midfield, in rear and became detached over 5f out |
50/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: 311 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8 |
13th Mar 2023 Yielding 2m 0f 98y |
12st 0lb |
Second foal; dam French maiden jumper, half-sister to Listed-placed jumps winner; not without support on Down Royal debut last May but never counted, ultimately tailed off; absent since and may need this. |
16/1 |
|
4th 6 |
11th Mar 2023 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
took keen hold, held up in rear, rapid headway to lead and increased tempo after 3f, pushed along and ran green 3f out, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out |
8/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: 28 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
21st Apr 2025 Soft To Heavy 3m 5f 37y |
11st 1lb |
Easy winner of 3m handicap chase at Leopardstown in December; ran well off revised mark when second over 2m5f at same track at DRF; failed to make any impression in the Ultima at Cheltenham; up against it. |
25/1 |
|
9 |
21st Apr 2025 Soft To Heavy 3m 5f 37y |
11st 1lb |
Easy winner of 3m handicap chase at Leopardstown in December; ran well off revised mark when second over 2m5f at same track at DRF; failed to make any impression in the Ultima at Cheltenham; up against it. |
25/1 |
|
10th 9 |
11th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
Irish-trained novice who has improved the last twice, easily winning big-field handicap at Leopardstown (extended 3m, good to yielding) in December then second of 16 at same track (2m5f, yielding); could do with jumping better than last time but this progressive 7yo may have more left in the tank. |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 2
Last run: 114 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
16th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Point and bumper winner who also showed promise in maiden hurdles for Gordon Elliott; it's possible he'll be suited by the switch to fences on today's handicap and stable debut, but he's been absent since January and no chances have been taken with his mark; may be best watched. |
20/1 |
|
7 |
16th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Point and bumper winner who also showed promise in maiden hurdles for Gordon Elliott; it's possible he'll be suited by the switch to fences on today's handicap and stable debut, but he's been absent since January and no chances have been taken with his mark; may be best watched. |
20/1 |
|
6th 10 |
6th Jan 2024 Heavy 3m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Point and bumper winner; has gone close in a couple of maiden hurdles over 2m4f; sets the standard on form but he didn't seem to appreciate the step up to this sort of trip at Fairyhouse three weeks ago so has stamina to prove. |
2/1 |
Abandoned
Form: P
Last run: 51 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
21st May 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 150y |
11st 12lb |
Handicap chase debutante; 2-10 over hurdles (both wins on good ground) and rated 4lb higher in that sphere; not many positives to take from three beginners' chase runs on soft at 15.5f-2m2f; this trip more suitable but needs the forecast rain to miss. |
16/1 |
|
7th 8 |
14th Apr 2026 Yielding 1m 7f 131y |
11st 5lb |
Two-time winning hurdler (rated 119); always near the back in first two beginners' chases at Thurles (both 2m2f, soft); best form on good ground so needs the track to dry out. |
14/1 |
|
5th 8 |
5th Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 2f 22y |
11st 7lb |
Back-to-back hurdle wins at Cork last year in maiden/handicap company (3m/2m4f; good); tailed off behind Salvator Mundi on C&D chase debut last month; more required to figure. |
8/1 |
Verdict
None too original but the Willie Mullins-trained newcomer NARUTO is taken to make a winning debut, chiefly at the expense of Zaidi, with Get It Right and Getaway Charlie solid place options. [Alan Hewison]