Kilkenny Race 7 - 525 Yds (A3)
BALLYGUR JIM (1) was a last start winner (29.37) at this track who is building a strong winning record. Well placed and will be tough to beat. NOIRS BEN (2) boasts a strong record this course with four wins and five minors from 12 tries. Placed last time (29.33) at this track in an A3, finishing third and beaten 5 lengths. Looks well placed here and among the chances. ORIENTAL DIAMOND (5) goes very well this trip starting six times for two wins and three minors. In the money last time at this track (29.30) in an A3, finishing a 1.5 lengths second. Looks well placed here and among the chances. BIRCHFIELD PA (4) was well fancied in betting last start but could only manage 5.5 lengths away in third (29.75). Well placed and gets his chance.
Stats
Comments
Good win last start as odds-on favourite by 3 lengths over 480m at this track in a handy 29.37, beating Comer Storm. Has hit winning form and can measure up again.
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 | 30/01/2026 | 42 | A3 | $219.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.37 | 0:29.37 | 0:28.82 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |
| 5/6 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | A3 | $904.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.61 | 0:29.42 | 0:29.04 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.7L | $2.50 |
| 6/6 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | A3 | $1,152.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.85 | 0:29.12 | 0:28.79 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.5L | $7.00 |
| 6/6 | 05/12/2025 | 7 | A3 | $904.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:30.46 | 0:29.34 | 0:29.05 | N/A | 1 |
| 16.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | A2 | $1,237.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.26 | 0:29.26 | 0:28.83 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $1.00 |
| 1/6 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | A3 | $901.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.28 | 0:29.28 | 0:28.80 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/2 | 20/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilkenny | 274m | 0:17.20 | 0:17.20 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished third last time at this track (29.33) in an A3, beaten 5 lengths. Strong record at this track and trip with four wins and five placings from 12 starts. Likely to be in the finish.
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 | 30/01/2026 | 32 | A3 | $219.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.33 | 0:29.00 | 0:28.82 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.8L | $3.50 |
| 2/6 | 29/12/2025 | 24 | A3 | $904.00 | Newbridge | 480m | 0:30.01 | 0:29.99 | 0:28.85 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $1.67 |
| 6/6 | 05/12/2025 | 7 | A2 | $7,447.00 | Shelbourne | 549m | 0:35.59 | 0:33.07 | 0:33.07 | N/A | 5 |
| 36.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 28/11/2025 | 14 | A2 | $1,148.00 | Shelbourne | 526m | 0:31.74 | 0:31.39 | 0:31.39 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.0L | $4.00 |
| 5/6 | 14/11/2025 | 7 | A3 | $265.00 | Newbridge | 480m | 0:29.77 | 0:29.34 | 0:28.70 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.2L | $3.00 |
| 5/6 | 07/11/2025 | 21 | A2 | $1,007.00 | Newbridge | 480m | 0:29.75 | 0:29.12 | 0:28.79 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/1 | 02/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newbridge | 297m | 0:17.84 | 0:17.84 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 1/1 | 25/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shelbourne | 320m | 0:19.34 | 0:19.34 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished second last time (29.84) over 480m at this track. Coming off a solid run but has won just one of 18 starts. Prefer others.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 30/01/2026 | 14 | A3 | $219.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.84 | 0:29.32 | 0:28.82 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/6 | 16/01/2026 | 18 | A3 | $175.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:30.20 | 0:29.75 | 0:28.86 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.5L | $7.00 |
| 5/6 | 29/12/2025 | 31 | A3 | $904.00 | Newbridge | 480m | 0:30.32 | 0:29.99 | 0:28.85 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.8L | $4.00 |
| 4/5 | 28/11/2025 | 18 | S0 | $1,723.00 | Shelbourne | 320m | 0:19.20 | 0:18.78 | 0:18.78 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/5 | 10/11/2025 | 17 | S5 | $557.00 | Newbridge | 297m | 0:17.66 | 0:17.66 | 0:17.66 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/6 | 24/10/2025 | 7 | A5 | $2,814.00 | Newbridge | 480m | 0:29.41 | 0:29.38 | 0:28.89 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/2 | 22/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shelbourne | 480m | N/A | 0:29.64 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
In the money at this track at his last couple of starts, most recently finishing third over 480m. Won't find this much harder. Definite contender.
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 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | A3 | $219.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.75 | 0:29.37 | 0:28.82 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/6 | 23/01/2026 | 42 | A2 | $1,018.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.54 | 0:29.47 | 0:28.82 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/6 | 12/12/2025 | 14 | A4 | $1,152.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.29 | 0:29.19 | 0:28.79 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 5/6 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | A3 | $4,178.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.93 | 0:29.00 | 0:28.83 | N/A | 5 |
| 13.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/6 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | A3 | $455.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.20 | 0:29.10 | 0:28.80 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 14/11/2025 | 7 | A3 | $177.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.52 | 0:29.08 | 0:29.00 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.3L | $4.50 |
Stats
Comments
Form has been sound without winning, placing at her last three starts, the latest when second (29.30) over 480m at this track. Has ability and among the chances.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 30/01/2026 | 76 | A3 | $219.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.30 | 0:29.20 | 0:28.82 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/6 | 15/11/2025 | 7 | A4 | $3,816.00 | Thurles | 521m | 0:31.94 | 0:31.77 | 0:31.77 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/5 | 08/11/2025 | 7 | A4 | $477.00 | Thurles | 480m | 0:29.52 | 0:29.17 | 0:28.85 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.0L | $2.25 |
| 1/5 | 01/11/2025 | 35 | A4 | $212.00 | Thurles | 480m | 0:29.21 | 0:29.21 | 0:29.14 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.50 |
| 6/6 | 27/09/2025 | 7 | ON2 | $429.00 | Thurles | 480m | 0:30.75 | 0:29.81 | 0:28.91 | N/A | 5 |
| 13.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/6 | 20/09/2025 | - | ON2 | $268.00 | Thurles | 480m | 0:29.34 | 0:29.34 | 0:29.09 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/2 | 19/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Thurles | 480m | 0:29.76 | 0:29.76 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 8L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Form of late has been fair. Unplaced two starts back at Thurles then finished runner-up at her latest appearance in an A3 at this track over 480m (29.31), beaten 4.5 lengths. Facing a difficult assignment.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 30/01/2026 | 6 | A3 | $219.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.31 | 0:29.00 | 0:28.82 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/5 | 24/01/2026 | 14 | A2 | $904.00 | Thurles | 480m | 0:29.91 | 0:29.41 | 0:29.30 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.2L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 10/01/2026 | 35 | A4 | $807.00 | Thurles | 480m | 0:29.28 | 0:28.97 | 0:28.97 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.5L | $1.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/12/2025 | 105 | A4 | $816.00 | Thurles | 480m | 0:29.86 | 0:29.65 | 0:29.27 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/1 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilkenny | 274m | 0:16.60 | 0:16.60 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 23/08/2025 | 14 | A6 | $719.00 | Thurles | 480m | 0:30.39 | 0:29.26 | 0:29.17 | N/A | 3 |
| 16.2L | $4.00 |
| 4/6 | 09/08/2025 | 8 | A6 | $719.00 | Thurles | 480m | 0:30.43 | 0:29.84 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/2 | 10/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Thurles | 302m | 0:18.78 | 0:18.78 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 2L | $0.00 |