Galway Race 7 - Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate Mdn Hurdle
BULGADEN CASTLE (3) reached second position on each of his past three outings last winter. All of those came among similar maiden company at around 3200m. Certainly looks up to taking a prize such as this. DOCTOR ELVIS (4) ran too badly to be true latest appearance at Wexford (4900m) in July. Better judged on previous form. Clear threat to the main selection. Point winning REBEL REBA (12) could only manage a 20L sixth first up representing the Willie Mullins stable at Fairyhouse (4000m) a fortnight ago. Will surely do better in time. THE IRON CHEF (8) showed ability across three flat starts. In good hands so worth considering despite the layoff.

Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation 6 of 7 starters at Fairyhouse February 21 over 3319m, on rain affected going; 48 len behind Eagle's Quest with 71kg at $23. Previous preparation first-up won by 2 len Tinahely P2p January 10 over 4828m slow track defeating Cebu City with 61kg. Has won first-up before but happy to let him go around this time.
Last Starts 246 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 21/02/2026 | 42 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $36,790.00 | Fairyhouse | 3319m | Heavy | J C Canavan | 71kg | 4:37.80 | - | 0 |
| 48.3L | $23.00 |
| 1/10 | 10/01/2026 | 76 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Tinahely P2p | 4828m | Soft | P A King | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/9 | 26/10/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Soft | P A King | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Josh Williamson
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation when last at Punchestown April 30 over 3319m, 24 len behind Adaboy Mushy carrying 73kg at $67. When resuming last campaign 3 in a small field at Fairyhouse February 21 over 3319m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Look Me carrying 73kg at $12. Has ability and worth including.
Last Starts 178 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 30/04/2026 | 49 | FLAT 47 | $35,920.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | Finn Buckley | 73kg | 4:10.70 | - | 0 |
| 24.0L | $67.00 |
| 1/7 | 12/03/2026 | 19 | FLAT SELL 4U | $25,600.00 | Limerick | 3419m | Heavy | Finn Buckley | 72kg | 4:51.10 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $17.00 |
| 3/4 | 21/02/2026 | 364 | FLAT 4U | $17,810.00 | Fairyhouse | 3319m | Heavy | Finn Buckley | 73kg | 4:42.10 | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $12.00 |
| 99/13 | 22/02/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Farmacaffley P2p | 4828m | Heavy | H C Swan | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Harry Cobden
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after eight months. Finished off last preparation 2 of 18 runners at Gowran Park March 7 over 3218m, in the wet; 0.5 len behind Minella Boss carrying 75.5kg at $3.50. When resuming last campaign 10 of 14 runners at Wexford October 27 over 3319m, 22 len behind Sageborough carrying 69.5kg at $41. Top winning chance in this line-up.
Last Starts 232 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/18 | 07/03/2026 | 17 | MHDLE 45 | $20,680.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Heavy | Simon Torrens | 75.5kg | 4:24.70 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/16 | 18/02/2026 | 60 | MHDLE 5U | $18,400.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Soft | Simon Torrens | 71.5kg | 4:24.40 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $4.33 |
| 2/13 | 20/12/2025 | 41 | MHDLE 4U | $18,990.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Y | Simon Torrens | 75.5kg | 4:18.30 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $21.00 |
| 3/11 | 09/11/2025 | 13 | MHDLE 4U | $28,370.00 | Naas | 3822m | SH | Simon Torrens | 75.5kg | 5:06.00 | - | 0 |
| 17.8L | $51.00 |
| 10/14 | 27/10/2025 | 191 | MHDLE 4 | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 3319m | Y | Simon Torrens | 69.5kg | 4:13.40 | - | 0 |
| 22.8L | $41.00 |
| 3/11 | 19/04/2025 | 48 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Loughanmore P2p | 4828m | Good | Eoin Mahon | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $1.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Ballycahane P2p | 4828m | Y | E M Nugent | 58.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Danny Gilligan
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after four months. Finished off last preparation didn't finish the race at Wexford July 3 over 4928m. When resuming last campaign 6 of 10 starters at Naas January 25 over 3721m, on rain affected going; 154 len behind Love Sign D'aunou with 73kg at $13. Has placed fresh and expected to go close.
Last Starts 114 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/11 | 03/07/2026 | 54 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Wexford | 4928m | Good | Jack Kennedy | 71.5kg | 5:52.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.53 |
| 2/8 | 10/05/2026 | 35 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Cork | 4928m | Good | Danny Gilligan | 75.5kg | 6:09.40 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $5.50 |
| 12/20 | 05/04/2026 | 14 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $35,920.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Soft | Jack Kennedy | 75kg | 5:18.80 | - | 0 |
| 43.3L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/03/2026 | 14 | MHDLE 4U | $22,400.00 | Limerick | 3822m | Soft | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 5:16.40 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $4.20 |
| 2/14 | 08/03/2026 | 18 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Naas | 3822m | SH | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 5:13.80 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/16 | 18/02/2026 | 24 | MHDLE 5U | $18,400.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Soft | Danny Gilligan | 71.5kg | 4:24.40 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $13.00 |
| 6/10 | 25/01/2026 | 792 | FLAT 4U | $18,910.00 | Naas | 3721m | Heavy | Josh Halford | 73kg | 4:57.80 | - | 0 |
| 154.5L | $13.00 |
| 3/19 | 25/11/2023 | - | MHDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | Soft | Jack Kennedy | 73kg | 5:06.70 | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Eoin Staples
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after having raced just once last preparation pulled up at this track on July 29 over 4425m. When resuming last campaign finished fourth of 9 starters at Ballindenisk P2p on November 30 over 4828m, on slow going 29 len behind Dancing Soldier with 60kg. Overlooked.
Last Starts 88 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/20 | 29/07/2026 | 241 | MHDLE 4U | $30,480.00 | Galway | 4425m | Good | Alan O'sullivan | 73kg | 5:32.90 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |
| 4/9 | 30/11/2025 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Ballindenisk P2p | 4828m | Soft | A P Ryan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 29.2L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Alan King
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Comments
Last run finished 15th of 16 starters at Roscommon on September 28 over 3118m, 87 len behind Greattobeable with 73kg at $301. Run before finished fifth of 11 starters at Kilbeggan on August 21 over 3218m, 21 len behind Hill Silver carrying 75.5kg at $34. May well do better over the extra ground but needs to.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 28/09/2026 | 38 | FLAT 4U | $22,400.00 | Roscommon | 3118m | GY | E Mahon | 73kg | 3:44.70 | - | 0 |
| 87.5L | $301.00 |
| 5/11 | 21/08/2026 | 31 | FLAT 4U | $18,960.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | GY | T A Halford | 75.5kg | 3:48.20 | - | 0 |
| 21.3L | $34.00 |
| 9/13 | 21/07/2026 | 36 | FLAT 4U | $18,960.00 | Ballinrobe | 3118m | Good | T A Halford | 73kg | 3:45.90 | - | 0 |
| 50.3L | $21.00 |
| 7/14 | 15/06/2026 | 20 | FLAT 4U | $18,960.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | GY | T A Halford | 73kg | 3:34.80 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $81.00 |
| 7/9 | 26/05/2026 | - | FLAT 4U | $18,960.00 | Ballinrobe | 3218m | Good | T A Halford | 73kg | 4:13.40 | - | 0 |
| 27.5L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Philip Byrnes
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished tenth of 13 runners at Listowel on September 20 over 3218m, 44 len behind Green Hint carrying 73kg at $151. Last start finished fourth of 20 starters at this track on October 6 over 3218m, 11 len behind Direct Approach with 75.5kg at $67. Continues to improve. Will be thereabouts.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/20 | 06/10/2026 | 16 | MHDLE 4U | $25,850.00 | Galway | 3218m | Y | J J Slevin | 75.5kg | 4:24.50 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $67.00 |
| 10/13 | 20/09/2026 | 76 | FLAT 4U | $24,130.00 | Listowel | 3218m | Good | K O'neill | 73kg | 3:38.60 | - | 0 |
| 44.5L | $151.00 |
| 5/6 | 06/07/2026 | 37 | NHDLE 5U | $20,480.00 | Roscommon | 3218m | Good | Jack G Gilligan | 68.5kg | 3:47.60 | - | 0 |
| 69.0L | $51.00 |
| 7/17 | 30/05/2026 | 15 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Listowel | 3319m | Good | Jack G Gilligan | 73kg | 4:00.10 | - | 0 |
| 19.0L | $251.00 |
| 10/11 | 15/05/2026 | 29 | FLAT 4U | $18,960.00 | Kilbeggan | 3721m | Good | K O'neill | 73kg | 4:34.40 | - | 0 |
| 98.5L | $401.00 |
| 0/9 | 16/04/2026 | 138 | FLAT 4U | $18,960.00 | Limerick | 3922m | SH | K O'neill | 73kg | 5:31.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $126.00 |
| 8/11 | 29/11/2025 | 12 | FLAT 4U | $18,910.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | YS | E P O'brien | 74kg | 4:06.80 | - | 0 |
| 47.3L | $81.00 |
| 8/10 | 17/11/2025 | 175 | FLAT 4U | $28,370.00 | Navan | 3218m | SH | E P O'brien | 74kg | 4:22.00 | - | 0 |
| 15.3L | $101.00 |
| 11/14 | 26/05/2025 | - | FLAT 4 | $19,620.00 | Ballinrobe | 3319m | Good | E P O'brien | 72kg | 3:50.90 | - | 0 |
| 92.0L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Simon Torrens
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Having raced just once last preparation finished fourth of 12 runners at Kilbeggan on September 5 2025 over 3922m, 13 len behind St Lawrence's Well carrying 71.5kg at $8.50. First up last campaign finished fifth of 10 starters at Down Royal on May 5 2025 over 3520m, 11 len behind Flying Trix carrying 74.5kg at $6. Should feature on his best form.
Last Starts 415 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 05/09/2025 | 102 | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3922m | GY | Finn Buckley | 71.5kg | 4:42.50 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/14 | 26/05/2025 | 21 | FLAT 4 | $19,620.00 | Ballinrobe | 3319m | Good | Finn Buckley | 71kg | 3:50.90 | - | 0 |
| 11.3L | $17.00 |
| 5/10 | 05/05/2025 | - | FLAT 4 | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 3520m | Good | J L Gleeson | 74.5kg | 4:06.30 | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $6.00 |

Jockey: John Shinnick
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign 3 of 12 runners at Ballyknock P2p April 1 over 4828m, slow track; 13 len behind Holshot with 60kg. At debut didn't finish the race at Ballygogue House P2p February 21 over 4828m. Others rate better this time.
Last Starts 207 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 01/04/2026 | 24 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Ballyknock P2p | 4828m | Soft | F P Murphy | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $1.00 |
| 4/6 | 08/03/2026 | 15 | P2P MDN 5U | $0.00 | Lingstown P2p | 4828m | Soft | B Dunleavy | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 27.5L | $1.00 |
| 99/9 | 21/02/2026 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Ballygogue House P2p | 4828m | Soft | A S Malone | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Daniel King
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only had one start last when he was finished sixth of 14 starters at Killarney on May 9 over 3419m, 30 len behind North Shore carrying 67kg at $51. Prefer to see again.
Last Starts 169 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 09/05/2026 | - | MHDLE 4 | $20,680.00 | Killarney | 3419m | GY | Jack G Gilligan | 67kg | 4:19.00 | - | 0 |
| 30.5L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Evan Nugent
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old gelding who is first race starter by Telescope out of Himayna. Doesn't profile as the likely winner.

Jockey: Brian Hayes
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last start finished sixth of 10 runners at Fairyhouse on October 5 over 4023m, 19 len behind Well Bud with 68.5kg at $6. At only start last preparation to post a big 8 len win. Castletown P2p on October 5 2025 over 4828m defeating Kano De Thaix carrying 57.5kg in a jumps. Top chance with upside.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 05/10/2026 | 365 | MHDLE 4U | $26,710.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Good | Brian Hayes | 68.5kg | 4:55.80 | - | 0 |
| 19.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/10 | 05/10/2025 | 161 | P2P MDN M 5 | $0.00 | Castletown P2p | 4828m | Y | L T Turner | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.00 |
| 4/11 | 27/04/2025 | - | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Tullaherin P2p | 4828m | Good | L T Turner | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 39.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: R Deegan
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up. First race start finished third of 9 runners at Bartlemy P2p on May 10 over 4828m, 8 len behind Crystal Bee carrying 57.5kg. Went for a break before returning finished ninth of 12 runners at Ballinrobe on August 24 over 4526m, 65 len behind Amina with 67.5kg at $67. Fitter but others rate better.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 24/08/2026 | 106 | MHDLE M 4U | $20,680.00 | Ballinrobe | 4526m | Good | J J Slevin | 67.5kg | 5:20.10 | - | 0 |
| 65.5L | $67.00 |
| 3/9 | 10/05/2026 | - | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Bartlemy P2p | 4828m | Good | J D Pratt | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $1.00 |