Kilkenny Race 3 - 525 Yds (A3)
DROOPYS GALLANT (1) is a progressive dog who scored his 3rd career win last time at this track, scoring by one length (29.14). Can make it back-to-back wins. GORTKELLY JOHN (4) has a strong record here with nine wins and seven placings from 21 starts. Recorded a 4 length win (28.96) in an A3 last time at this track. With even luck and a clean start can sneak into the finish. MYSTICAL RANGER (6) is rarely out of the finish, recording 10 places from 19 starts. Hit the board with a minor placing last time when second (29.21) at this track. Leading chance. DROOPYS YETI (5) is worth including after a top-three finish at this track and distance most recently.
Stats
Comments
Good effort after taking an early lead to score in an A3 by 1.0 len at this track over 480m (29.14). Has hit winning form and can measure up again.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 17/04/2026 | 11 | A3 | $209.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.14 | 0:29.14 | 0:28.58 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.0L | $2.50 |
| 6/6 | 06/04/2026 | 7 | ON1 | $12,759.00 | Enniscorthy | 480m | 0:29.78 | 0:29.01 | 0:29.01 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/6 | 30/03/2026 | 7 | ON1 | $663.00 | Enniscorthy | 480m | 0:29.25 | 0:29.25 | 0:28.91 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/6 | 23/03/2026 | 7 | ON1 | $332.00 | Enniscorthy | 480m | 0:29.46 | 0:29.46 | 0:29.17 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.5L | $1.80 |
| 3/6 | 16/03/2026 | - | ON1 | $166.00 | Enniscorthy | 480m | 0:29.95 | 0:29.04 | 0:29.04 | N/A | 4 |
| 13.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/2 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | N/A | 0:29.42 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 15L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Winner two starts back at this track over 480m in 29.22. Last start hit the frame over 480m at this track in A3. Happy enough to avoid.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | A3 | $209.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.25 | 0:28.96 | 0:28.58 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.1L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 10/04/2026 | 14 | A2 | $970.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.22 | 0:29.22 | 0:28.64 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.0L | $3.50 |
| 6/6 | 27/03/2026 | 21 | A3 | $166.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.99 | 0:28.85 | 0:28.85 | N/A | 4 |
| 16.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 06/03/2026 | 28 | A5 | $730.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.18 | 0:29.18 | 0:28.76 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.5L | $4.00 |
| 6/6 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | A3 | $569.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:30.27 | 0:29.52 | 0:29.02 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | A3 | $219.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.58 | 0:29.37 | 0:28.82 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/2 | 04/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilkenny | 274m | N/A | 0:17.35 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished sixth two starts ago then regained form last time out when he found a couple better over 480m in an A3 at this track. Better last time but not convinced this is his race.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | A3 | $209.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.24 | 0:29.14 | 0:28.58 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 6/6 | 10/04/2026 | 41 | A2 | $970.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:30.20 | 0:29.22 | 0:28.64 | N/A | 4 |
| 14.0L | $7.00 |
| 6/6 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | A2 | $962.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.58 | 0:28.97 | 0:28.60 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.8L | $3.00 |
| 6/6 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | A2 | $985.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:30.89 | 0:30.23 | 0:29.15 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/6 | 31/01/2026 | 35 | A3 | $866.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.09 | 0:29.09 | 0:28.53 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 27/12/2025 | 22 | A7 | $700.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.11 | 0:29.11 | 0:29.00 | N/A | 1 |
| 15.0L | $2.00 |
| 2/2 | 29/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Waterford | 274m | N/A | 0:16.68 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good win last start as odds-on favourite by 4 lengths over 480m at this track in a handy 28.96, beating Droopys Yeti. Has clocked a scorching 28.64 here at this trip. Leading player.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 17/04/2026 | 42 | A3 | $209.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:28.96 | 0:28.96 | 0:28.58 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.0L | $3.50 |
| 5/6 | 06/03/2026 | 6 | A3 | $199.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.74 | 0:29.25 | 0:28.76 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.0L | $3.50 |
| 3/5 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | A2 | $962.00 | Thurles | 480m | 0:29.62 | 0:29.16 | 0:29.16 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.7L | $2.50 |
| 2/6 | 21/02/2026 | 49 | A1 | $985.00 | Thurles | 480m | 0:29.60 | 0:29.39 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/1 | 05/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Limerick | 320m | 0:19.10 | 0:19.10 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 03/01/2026 | 14 | A2 | $456.00 | Shelbourne | 480m | 0:29.31 | 0:28.37 | 0:28.37 | N/A | 3 |
| 13.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/6 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | A1 | $931.00 | Limerick | 480m | 0:29.03 | 0:28.51 | 0:28.51 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/1 | 16/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Thurles | 302m | 0:17.69 | 0:17.69 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Turned in a better effort over 480m at this track last start, finishing second behind Gortkelly John in an A3. Has the early speed to land on the pace and can stick on. Holds top-three claims.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | A3 | $209.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.24 | 0:28.96 | 0:28.58 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.0L | $3.00 |
| 5/6 | 10/04/2026 | 7 | ON1 | $753.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.21 | 0:28.64 | 0:28.64 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.1L | $9.00 |
| 3/5 | 03/04/2026 | - | ON1 | $251.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.17 | 0:28.51 | 0:28.51 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/2 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilkenny | 274m | 0:16.31 | 0:16.31 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 8L | $0.00 |
| 1/3 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilkenny | 274m | 0:16.55 | 0:16.55 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished fifth two starts ago then regained form last time out when he found one better over 480m in an A3 at this track. Looks to have turned things around so follow him up.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 17/04/2026 | 14 | A3 | $209.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.21 | 0:29.14 | 0:28.58 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |
| 5/6 | 03/04/2026 | 7 | A3 | $443.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.36 | 0:28.85 | 0:28.51 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 27/03/2026 | 6 | A3 | $166.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.34 | 0:29.27 | 0:28.85 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/6 | 21/03/2026 | 8 | A3 | $846.00 | Waterford | 526m | 0:31.86 | 0:31.86 | 0:31.86 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/6 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | A0 | $962.00 | Clonmel | 480m | 0:29.04 | 0:29.03 | 0:28.81 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/03/2026 | 13 | A2 | $1,128.00 | Clonmel | 526m | 0:32.12 | 0:31.82 | 0:31.82 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/2 | 29/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Clonmel | 480m | 0:29.08 | 0:29.08 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 36L | $0.00 |
| 1/1 | 18/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shelbourne | 480m | 0:28.71 | 0:28.71 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 0L | $0.00 |