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GoodKnockcroghery Claiming Hurdle
- Prize money: £5130.43
- 2m 7f 180y
- 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
Form: P/P00- D
Last run: 83 days
W: 11st 8lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| 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 |
Form: 1000-P
Last run: 6 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
30th Jun 2026 Good 2m 3f 110y |
11st 12lb |
Out of form over hurdles since winning off 107 at Galway in September; only 10s for Listowel handicap on chase debut the time before, but made no impact; best watched after a break. |
33/1 |
|
11th 14 |
25th Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 5f 200y |
10st 1lb |
Off the mark over C&D earlier this month when coming late for neck success in novice handicap (yielding) on return from chasing; up 4lb but respected off a light weight. |
8/1 |
Form: 11P-10
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 2lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 11 |
8th Jun 2026 Yielding To Soft 3m 1f 24y |
10st 6lb |
1-7 over fences; has won four of last five starts, including his last run in a handicap chase at Limerick in March (2m7f, heavy); just 3lb higher here and advertised well-being with a claiming hurdle win at Clonmel 25 days ago (19.5f, gd-yld); not out of this. |
13/2 |
Form: 138-50 D
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 0lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 15 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 100y |
10st 6lb |
5-35 under rules; three of those wins have come in chases, the latest last August at Tramore (2m6f, good); modest efforts in that sphere the last twice since return from break; no win over hurdles since August 2024 (off 9lb lower); others make more appeal. |
20/1 |
|
5th 1 |
4th May 2026 Good 3m 2f 50y |
11st 12lb |
Record of 3-11 over fences and will enjoy the ground; has a recent comeback run under his belt too, and was second over just a bit shorter than this trip at Wexford last year. |
11/2 |
Form: 2PP-48
Last run: 6 days
W: 10st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 |
30th Jun 2026 Good 2m 3f 110y |
11st 5lb |
Fair hurdler's sole win was over 2m6f and stays 3m; second in a couple of points, but jumping lacked conviction when long way behind Chichester Park at Kilbeggan last month on first outing since August. |
12/1 |
|
4th 4 |
31st May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 80y |
11st 12lb |
Placed in a couple of points; 1-16 over hurdles and rated 119 in that sphere; however, was pulled up in successive races at Galway and Killarney when last seen last August and while there's a good chance he'll make a chaser on breeding, he's tended to need his comeback runs in the past. |
10/1 |
Form: 0P8-97
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 8lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 |
9th Jun 2026 Good 2m 2f 0y |
11st 2lb |
Weak chase form over the past 12 months; has a modest hurdles rating; veteran faces a stiff task in this company. |
25/1 |
|
9th 5 |
8th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
11st 6lb |
Second runner for yard; hurdle and chase winner has been regressive in both those spheres since last autumn; blinkers replace the visor worn last time; needs to turn a corner. |
12/1 |
Form: 62F-09
Last run: 23 days
W: 10st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 6 |
13th Jun 2026 Good 2m 1f 165y |
11st 5lb |
The best of eight hurdle runs came when runner-up in a Clonmel maiden over 2m4f last autumn; beaten when fell next time and was poor on return; blinkers need to work. |
14/1 |
Form: 07P7P-
Last run: 73 days
W: 10st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 50y |
11st 3lb |
Beaten 20l on handicap debut at Clonmel last month (2m3f, soft); improvement needed. |
22/1 |
|
7th 5 |
26th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 2f 188y |
11st 4lb |
Fair run at Limerick in November; pulled up at Punchestown last month; hard to fancy despite the fact that Darragh O'Keeffe sticks with him. |
14/1 |
Betting Forcast
10/1 Getaway Charlie, 15/2 Paul Collins, 13/8 Rockys Howya, 13/2 Tullyveery Lad, 11/4 Howdoyalikeherhome, 20/1 Bocellis Voice, 14/1 Garnetot, 20/1 Live My Dream
Verdict
These races have been bread and butter for ROCKY’S HOWYA this year, winning three claimers and adding a chase win too. He gets the vote to go in again. Best treated at the weights is Howdoyalikeherhome and he’s a big danger if finding his form. Tullyveery Lad is another who has a chance if giving his best. [Denis Harney]
Selections
SPOTLIGHT:
Rocky's HowyaTOPSPEED:
Bocelli's VoiceRP RATINGS (IRE):
Rocky's HowyaPOSTDATA:
Rocky's HowyaThe Irish Sun:
Rocky's Howya