Kilkenny Race 8 - 525 Yds (A3)
DA BOULD JOHNJOE (3) was out of placings last time (29.50) at this track in an A4, finishing fifth and beaten 3 lengths. Looks well placed and should feature. ABIGAILS DUKE (2) was in the placings last time but shapes well for this on his quick win the start prior, getting around this track over 480m in 29.19. Expected to feature on best figures. MONROE MISSION (6) is having his first start around this course. In the money last start when third (29.46) at Waterford over 480m. Must be included in calculations. STEPTOTHECOMMONS (1) is not to be discarded.
Stats
Comments
Last start finished last in an A2 on December 20 over 480m at Waterford behind Scrahan Fox beaten 9 lengths (29.56). Not far away last start. Right in the mix again.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 20/12/2025 | 27 | A2 | $1,028.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.56 | 0:28.92 | 0:28.60 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.1L | $6.00 |
| 6/6 | 23/11/2025 | 9 | A2 | $910.00 | Clonmel | 480m | 0:29.86 | 0:28.95 | 0:28.95 | N/A | 2 |
| 13.0L | $4.33 |
| 5/6 | 14/11/2025 | 5 | A2 | $1,025.00 | Clonmel | 480m | 0:29.99 | 0:29.47 | 0:28.76 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/6 | 09/11/2025 | 23 | A1 | $945.00 | Clonmel | 480m | 0:28.98 | 0:28.98 | 0:28.84 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.0L | $1.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/10/2025 | 7 | A2 | $912.00 | Clonmel | 480m | 0:28.89 | 0:28.73 | 0:28.71 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.3L | $6.50 |
| 5/6 | 10/10/2025 | 5 | A2 | $221.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.26 | 0:28.80 | 0:28.80 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.6L | $6.50 |
| 1/1 | 15/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Clonmel | 274m | 0:17.05 | 0:17.05 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 1/2 | 04/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Clonmel | 274m | 0:16.90 | 0:16.90 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Racked up five wins on the trot before finishing third (29.23) in an A3 over 480m at this track last time. Forgive the latest run. Big chance to make amends.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | A3 | $904.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.23 | 0:29.08 | 0:29.04 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.1L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | A4 | $1,152.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.19 | 0:29.19 | 0:28.79 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 05/12/2025 | 16 | A4 | $816.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.52 | 0:29.52 | 0:29.05 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 19/11/2025 | 7 | A4 | $813.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.32 | 0:29.32 | 0:29.32 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.0L | $3.25 |
| 1/6 | 12/11/2025 | 7 | A5 | $786.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.31 | 0:29.31 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.5L | $3.75 |
| 1/6 | 05/11/2025 | 7 | A5 | $786.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.82 | 0:29.82 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/2 | 05/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilkenny | 274m | 0:17.08 | 0:17.08 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 2/2 | 06/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Galway | 480m | N/A | 0:29.94 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Below his best last time over 480m at this track (29.50) in an A4, finishing 3 lengths away in fifth. Strong record at this track and trip with two wins and two placings from five starts. Appeals greatly.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | A4 | $3,972.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.50 | 0:29.30 | 0:28.79 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.25 |
| 1/6 | 05/12/2025 | 7 | A4 | $470.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.16 | 0:29.16 | 0:29.05 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | A4 | $442.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.35 | 0:28.83 | 0:28.83 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/6 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | A4 | $813.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.39 | 0:29.39 | 0:28.80 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/6 | 14/11/2025 | - | A4 | $813.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.85 | 0:29.57 | 0:29.00 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/2 | 10/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilkenny | 274m | 0:16.63 | 0:16.63 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/2 | 16/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.97 | 0:29.97 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Moderate effort last start when he finished 5th in an A3 on December 20 over 480m at Thurles behind Code Twister beaten 14 lengths (30.22). Others preferred.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | A3 | $904.00 | Thurles | 480m | 0:30.22 | 0:29.24 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 5 |
| 14.0L | $4.00 |
| 5/6 | 06/12/2025 | 6 | A3 | $904.00 | Thurles | 480m | 0:30.32 | 0:29.59 | 0:29.27 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/5 | 30/11/2025 | - | ON1 | $1,723.00 | Limerick | 480m | 0:28.95 | 0:28.22 | 0:28.22 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/2 | 06/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | N/A | 0:30.01 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back when racing on pace at this track on August 22 over 480m in 29.28. Sent for a break after missing the frame over 480m at this track in A3. Yet to win but has placed from one first-up up runs. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/2 | 17/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilkenny | 274m | N/A | 0:16.66 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 05/09/2025 | 14 | A3 | $830.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 1:39.99 | 0:29.24 | 0:28.66 | N/A | 5 |
| 46.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 22/08/2025 | 14 | A7 | $933.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.28 | 0:29.28 | 0:28.61 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/6 | 08/08/2025 | 14 | A5 | $746.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:30.55 | 0:29.89 | 0:28.93 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/6 | 25/07/2025 | 28 | A7 | $671.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.72 | 0:29.41 | 0:28.74 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.5L | $2.75 |
| 5/6 | 27/06/2025 | 7 | ON2 | $493.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:30.52 | 0:29.14 | 0:28.84 | N/A | 4 |
| 19.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 20/06/2025 | - | ON2 | $176.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:30.09 | 0:29.39 | 0:28.74 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/2 | 11/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilkenny | 274m | 0:16.82 | 0:16.82 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 8L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished fourth two starts ago then regained form last time out when he found a couple better over 480m in an A3 at Waterford. Racing well enough to feature in the finish.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 20/12/2025 | 8 | A3 | $904.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.46 | 0:28.97 | 0:28.60 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.0L | $3.50 |
| 4/6 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | A3 | $1,152.00 | Waterford | 526m | 0:31.98 | 0:31.67 | 0:31.67 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/5 | 05/12/2025 | 13 | S3 | $585.00 | Waterford | 297m | 0:18.32 | 0:17.87 | 0:17.87 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | A4 | $2,544.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.19 | 0:29.19 | 0:28.97 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 15/11/2025 | 8 | A4 | $177.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.35 | 0:29.35 | 0:28.70 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 4/6 | 07/11/2025 | 6 | A5 | $4,223.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.45 | 0:28.37 | 0:28.37 | N/A | 6 |
| 15.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/2 | 29/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Waterford | 274m | 0:16.71 | 0:16.71 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 1/2 | 15/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Clonmel | 480m | 0:29.59 | 0:29.59 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 8L | $0.00 |