Waterford Race 5 - 525 Yds (A3)
NANS STARLING (2) has a strong overall record having nine wins and 16 places from 36 starts including a last start success (29.19) over 480m at this track. Goes well from this trap. Has the ability and expected to prove tough to beat again. SALTEES ROYAL (1) was a sharp 29.16 winner of an A3 at this track last start. In form and looks a leading player again. BALLYGUR POOKIE (5) boasts a strong record this journey here with 17 wins and 16 minors from 47 tries. Scored by a nose last time (29.22) in an A3 over 480m at this track. Among the main chances. SLANEYSIDE BUD (6) placed here at this trip last start - cannot be ignored.
Stats
Comments
Good win last start as odds-on favourite by half a length over 480m at this track in a handy 29.16, beating Pimlico Princess. Strong form emerging from the that last run. Leading chance.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 27/12/2025 | 16 | A3 | $904.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.16 | 0:29.16 | 0:29.00 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $1.67 |
| 4/6 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | A3 | $1,365.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.42 | 0:29.21 | 0:28.84 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.1L | $2.63 |
| 2/6 | 04/12/2025 | 5 | A3 | $860.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.32 | 0:29.11 | 0:29.11 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.0L | $3.75 |
| 4/6 | 29/11/2025 | 14 | A2 | $1,237.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.36 | 0:28.87 | 0:28.65 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.0L | $4.00 |
| 5/6 | 15/11/2025 | 14 | A2 | $1,025.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.52 | 0:28.89 | 0:28.70 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.0L | $5.00 |
| 5/6 | 01/11/2025 | 9 | A2 | $1,025.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:30.32 | 0:28.92 | 0:28.67 | N/A | 1 |
| 20.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/2 | 04/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Waterford | 274m | 0:16.49 | 0:16.49 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 1/2 | 21/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shelbourne | 350m | 0:18.87 | 0:18.87 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good win last start as odds-on favourite by one length over 480m at this track in a handy 29.19, beating Poulldarrig Jet. The last win was in one of the quickest times on the card. Stick with her.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 15/01/2026 | 26 | A3 | $851.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.19 | 0:29.19 | 0:29.17 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $1.00 |
| 4/6 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | A4 | $3,298.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.18 | 0:29.16 | 0:28.60 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 13/12/2025 | 7 | A4 | $532.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.41 | 0:29.34 | 0:28.72 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/5 | 06/12/2025 | 30 | A3 | $177.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.63 | 0:29.48 | 0:28.60 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.2L | $5.00 |
| 5/6 | 06/11/2025 | 14 | A3 | $857.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.62 | 0:29.10 | 0:28.96 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/6 | 23/10/2025 | 12 | A3 | $858.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.35 | 0:29.11 | 0:29.11 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $2.88 |
| 1/1 | 23/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Waterford | 274m | 0:16.52 | 0:16.52 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 1/2 | 21/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Waterford | 274m | 0:16.60 | 0:16.60 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Unplaced two runs back then made impressive progress last time to be beaten just 1.3 lengths into third over 480m at this track. Faces a tough assignment this time.
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 | 08/01/2026 | 26 | A3 | $851.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.98 | 0:29.89 | 0:28.97 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |
| 6/6 | 13/12/2025 | 7 | A3 | $1,152.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.81 | 0:29.15 | 0:28.72 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 06/12/2025 | 21 | A4 | $816.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.16 | 0:29.16 | 0:28.60 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/6 | 15/11/2025 | 16 | A6 | $751.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.39 | 0:29.39 | 0:28.70 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.2L | $2.00 |
| 2/6 | 30/10/2025 | 7 | A5 | $788.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.65 | 0:29.62 | 0:29.07 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 23/10/2025 | 7 | A5 | $788.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.90 | 0:29.69 | 0:29.11 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/1 | 22/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Waterford | 274m | 0:16.74 | 0:16.74 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 2/2 | 15/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Waterford | 274m | N/A | 0:16.58 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Winner two starts back at this track over 480m in 29.18. Last start hit the frame over 480m at this track in A3. Fair run last start but needs to improve further.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | A3 | $851.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.47 | 0:29.19 | 0:29.17 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.0L | $1.00 |
| 1/6 | 08/01/2026 | 19 | A4 | $807.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.18 | 0:29.18 | 0:28.97 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/6 | 20/12/2025 | 16 | DD0 | $1,028.00 | Waterford | 668m | 0:42.32 | 0:41.86 | 0:41.86 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.6L | $4.00 |
| 3/6 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | A4 | $816.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.51 | 0:29.30 | 0:29.11 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 27/11/2025 | 7 | A4 | $1,360.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.33 | 0:29.33 | 0:29.08 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/6 | 20/11/2025 | 14 | A4 | $813.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.54 | 0:29.40 | 0:29.16 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/2 | 14/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:30.56 | 0:30.56 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/2 | 02/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:30.44 | 0:30.44 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the placings three back but unbeaten in two runs since, the latest claiming an A3 in 29.22 over 480m at this track. Among the chances and worth following up.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | A3 | $851.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.22 | 0:29.22 | 0:29.03 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | A3 | $851.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.39 | 0:29.39 | 0:29.17 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $1.00 |
| 5/6 | 08/01/2026 | 12 | A3 | $851.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:30.01 | 0:29.89 | 0:28.97 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.7L | $5.00 |
| 1/5 | 27/12/2025 | 15 | A5 | $780.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.29 | 0:29.29 | 0:29.00 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.5L | $2.00 |
| 3/6 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | A4 | $3,972.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.47 | 0:29.30 | 0:28.79 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $9.00 |
| 3/6 | 05/12/2025 | 7 | A4 | $470.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.56 | 0:29.05 | 0:29.05 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/2 | 20/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilkenny | 300m | N/A | 0:17.04 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 1/2 | 23/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilkenny | 525m | 0:30.36 | 0:30.36 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 7L | $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 this track. The recent effort suggests he is a genuine hope.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | A3 | $851.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.30 | 0:29.22 | 0:29.03 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.1L | $8.50 |
| 4/6 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | A3 | $851.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.61 | 0:29.19 | 0:29.17 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.0L | $1.00 |
| 1/6 | 08/01/2026 | 19 | A3 | $851.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.89 | 0:29.89 | 0:28.97 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 5/6 | 20/12/2025 | 12 | A3 | $904.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.55 | 0:28.97 | 0:28.60 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 08/12/2025 | 7 | A5 | $1,365.00 | Youghal | 480m | 0:29.29 | 0:29.29 | 0:29.17 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 6/6 | 01/12/2025 | 7 | A5 | $789.00 | Youghal | 480m | 0:30.40 | 0:29.52 | 0:28.87 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.7L | $3.75 |
| 1/2 | 03/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Youghal | 480m | 0:29.11 | 0:29.11 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 36L | $0.00 |
| 1/2 | 20/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.93 | 0:29.93 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 4L | $0.00 |