Waterford Race 9 - 525 Yds (A4)
GIDDYUP BONNIE (3) has a fair record and proved too classy last time to win by a nose at this track in a handy 29.45 beating Fiery Jack. Great chance to get the job done again. BALLYGUR MICHAEL (4) missed the frame latest (29.71) when fifth over 480m at Kilkenny in an A4. Loves this trap, having won three of five starts. Can feature in the finish. SLANEYSIDE LUKE (2) trailed the lead and fought on well to be beaten 2 lengths into third (29.60) at this track in an A4 over 480m. Expected to feature again. DARK FAIRY (6) was strongly supported last start but missed the frame when fourth (29.67), beaten 3 lengths.
Stats
Comments
Below best last start when she finished last over 480m at this track beaten 8 lengths (30.35) behind Slaneyside Tegan in an A3 on July 17. Can't recommend against this lot.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 17/07/2026 | 20 | A3 | $803.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:30.35 | 0:29.74 | 0:29.15 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.8L | $3.50 |
| 3/6 | 27/06/2026 | 28 | A3 | $828.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.68 | 0:29.23 | 0:28.68 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.5L | $4.00 |
| 6/6 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | A3 | $1,209.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.55 | 0:29.19 | 0:28.61 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.1L | $5.00 |
| 2/5 | 16/05/2026 | 16 | S3 | $541.00 | Waterford | 297m | 0:18.11 | 0:17.66 | 0:17.66 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/6 | 30/04/2026 | 12 | A3 | $811.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.60 | 0:29.49 | 0:29.37 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.6L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | A4 | $1,246.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.29 | 0:29.01 | 0:28.50 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/1 | 19/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Waterford | 274m | 0:17.05 | 0:17.05 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 1/2 | 24/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Waterford | 274m | 0:16.66 | 0:16.66 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Had won two on end but missed the hat-trick last start when third and beaten 2 lengths (29.60) in an A4 over 480m at this track. No surprise if he was back in the winners' list.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 23/07/2026 | 6 | A4 | $762.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.60 | 0:29.45 | 0:29.17 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.1L | $3.75 |
| 1/6 | 17/07/2026 | 15 | A4 | $762.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.31 | 0:29.31 | 0:29.15 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $1.00 |
| 1/6 | 02/07/2026 | 14 | A5 | $737.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.33 | 0:29.33 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
| 4/6 | 18/06/2026 | 7 | A4 | $747.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.60 | 0:29.17 | 0:29.17 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.1L | $4.33 |
| 2/6 | 11/06/2026 | 14 | A5 | $737.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.54 | 0:29.47 | 0:29.03 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 6/6 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | A3 | $795.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:30.17 | 0:29.56 | 0:29.22 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/2 | 01/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Clonmel | 274m | N/A | 0:18.09 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |
| 1/2 | 25/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Clonmel | 480m | 0:30.36 | 0:30.36 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good win last start as odds-on favourite by a nose over 480m at this track in a handy 29.45, beating Fiery Jack. Has run slick time here with a 29.04 PB at the distance. Go close.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 23/07/2026 | 6 | A4 | $762.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.45 | 0:29.45 | 0:29.17 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/07/2026 | 13 | A3 | $803.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.77 | 0:29.74 | 0:29.15 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 6/6 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | A2 | $397.00 | Thurles | 480m | 0:30.22 | 0:29.42 | 0:28.95 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.5L | $8.50 |
| 3/6 | 27/06/2026 | 9 | A2 | $0.00 | Thurles | 480m | 0:29.55 | 0:28.99 | 0:28.31 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.0L | $1.00 |
| 5/6 | 18/06/2026 | 7 | A2 | $836.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.85 | 0:29.47 | 0:29.17 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 11/06/2026 | 7 | A3 | $803.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.04 | 0:29.03 | 0:29.03 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 1/2 | 19/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:30.73 | 0:30.73 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
In the money two back then disappointed when he finished 5th in an A4 on July 24 over 480m at Kilkenny behind Kiltegan Lucy beaten 5 lengths (29.71). Excellent record from this draw, including three wins. Go well.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | A4 | $762.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.71 | 0:29.36 | 0:28.70 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.1L | $2.75 |
| 3/6 | 17/07/2026 | 15 | A3 | $803.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.79 | 0:29.74 | 0:29.15 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 5/6 | 02/07/2026 | 5 | A3 | $803.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.68 | 0:29.31 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.3L | $4.33 |
| 2/6 | 27/06/2026 | 9 | A3 | $828.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.47 | 0:29.23 | 0:28.68 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 18/06/2026 | 7 | A2 | $836.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.47 | 0:29.47 | 0:29.17 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/6 | 11/06/2026 | 6 | A3 | $803.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.39 | 0:29.03 | 0:29.03 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.1L | $4.33 |
| 2/2 | 22/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | N/A | 0:30.54 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/2 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilkenny | 274m | N/A | 0:16.95 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Moderate effort last start when he finished 5th in an A4 on July 2 over 480m at Enniscorthy behind Esmonde Bucks beaten 9 lengths (29.62). Prepared to risk on this occasion.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 02/07/2026 | 19 | A4 | $762.00 | Enniscorthy | 480m | 0:29.62 | 0:28.96 | 0:28.75 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/6 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | ON2 | $406.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.57 | 0:29.23 | 0:28.53 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.9L | $1.00 |
| 3/5 | 06/06/2026 | - | ON2 | $162.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.27 | 0:28.78 | 0:28.78 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/2 | 11/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilkenny | 274m | N/A | 0:17.80 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
In the money two back then disappointed when she finished 4th over 480m at this track beaten 3 lengths (29.67) behind Giddyup Bonnie in an A4 on July 23. Has ability and looks a winning hope.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 23/07/2026 | 19 | A4 | $762.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.67 | 0:29.45 | 0:29.17 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.1L | $3.50 |
| 2/6 | 04/07/2026 | 35 | A4 | $762.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.47 | 0:29.33 | 0:28.82 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/6 | 30/05/2026 | 21 | A4 | $747.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.19 | 0:29.02 | 0:28.61 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 |
| 6/6 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | A4 | $754.00 | Waterford | 480m | 1:39.99 | 0:29.37 | 0:28.57 | N/A | 4 |
| 48.0L | $5.00 |
| 5/6 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | A3 | $543.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.38 | 0:28.60 | 0:28.26 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.1L | $7.00 |
| 3/6 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | A3 | $334.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.11 | 0:28.55 | 0:28.50 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.0L | $15.00 |
| 1/1 | 11/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Enniscorthy | 320m | 0:19.43 | 0:19.43 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 2/3 | 03/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Enniscorthy | 320m | N/A | 0:19.32 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 2L | $0.00 |