Kilkenny Race 4 - 525 Yds (A4)
BALLYGUR VERNON (5) goes very well at the course and distance with two wins and a placing from four starts. Scored by 1.5 lengths last time (29.39) in an A3 over 480m at this track. Expected to go close. SUNNY ERNE (1) settled midfield in the run and boxed on to finish there when 4th (29.75) at this track. Returns to a course where she has performed well. Unbeaten from this box in two starts. Must be included in calculations. RATCHIES MARCO (6) missed the frame last time but before three back recorded the quickest win (29.41) on the program at this track in an A5. Has the ability and can find best this time. TWO CHIMNEYS (4) picked up a cheque over this course and distance most recently - in the mix again.
Stats
Comments
Winner two starts back at this track when scoring by 7 lengths in 29.32. Last start finished 4th over 480m at this track beaten 3.5 lengths (29.75) behind Comer Shark in an A3 on February 6. Well placed here and gets chance to bounce back.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | A3 | $569.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.75 | 0:29.52 | 0:29.02 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 30/01/2026 | 42 | A3 | $219.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.32 | 0:29.32 | 0:28.82 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.5L | $3.00 |
| 5/6 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | A4 | $816.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:30.17 | 0:29.69 | 0:29.04 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.9L | $4.00 |
| 5/5 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | A4 | $1,152.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.78 | 0:29.56 | 0:28.79 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.1L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 05/12/2025 | 28 | A7 | $700.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.36 | 0:29.36 | 0:29.05 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
| 6/6 | 07/11/2025 | - | ON2 | $177.00 | Newbridge | 480m | 0:30.34 | 0:29.05 | 0:28.79 | N/A | 5 |
| 18.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/2 | 22/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilkenny | 274m | 0:16.92 | 0:16.92 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 8L | $0.00 |
| 1/2 | 26/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:30.65 | 0:30.65 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Not seen at best last start when he finished last on February 6 over 480m at this track behind Oriental Diamond beaten 21 lengths (30.52) in an A3. Can't recommend him in this.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | A3 | $569.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:30.52 | 0:29.02 | 0:29.02 | N/A | 3 |
| 21.5L | $11.00 |
| 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 |
| 2/2 | 22/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shelbourne | 480m | N/A | 0:29.64 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Below best last start when he finished 4th over 503m at Clonmel beaten 6 lengths (31.15) behind Stripe Jimboy in an A4 on January 30. Happy to risk this time.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 30/01/2026 | 14 | A4 | $175.00 | Clonmel | 503m | 0:31.15 | 0:30.73 | 0:30.38 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/6 | 16/01/2026 | 49 | A5 | $772.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.47 | 0:29.40 | 0:28.86 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/6 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | A4 | $1,528.00 | Shelbourne | 503m | 0:30.82 | 0:30.47 | 0:30.47 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/11/2025 | 14 | A4 | $813.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.63 | 0:29.39 | 0:28.80 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/11/2025 | 14 | A5 | $777.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.41 | 0:29.38 | 0:28.77 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 24/10/2025 | - | ON2 | $814.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.52 | 0:29.47 | 0:28.76 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $1.80 |
| 2/3 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | N/A | 0:29.62 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Unplaced two runs back then made impressive progress last time to be beaten just 0.8 lengths into second over 480m at this track. The recent effort suggests he is a genuine hope.
Last Starts 14 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 | 42 | A5 | $772.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.25 | 0:29.20 | 0:28.82 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |
| 5/6 | 19/12/2025 | 28 | A5 | $780.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:30.19 | 0:29.48 | 0:29.04 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.2L | $2.50 |
| 5/6 | 21/11/2025 | 41 | A4 | $813.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.91 | 0:29.39 | 0:28.80 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/6 | 11/10/2025 | - | ON2 | $177.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.32 | 0:29.11 | 0:28.98 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.0L | $1.67 |
| 1/2 | 27/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Waterford | 480m | 0:29.56 | 0:29.56 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Solid effort after tracking the speed to score in an A3 by 1.5 len at this track over 480m (29.39). Makes plenty of appeal. Go close again.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | A3 | $2,281.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.39 | 0:29.39 | 0:28.82 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/6 | 16/01/2026 | 20 | A3 | $175.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.71 | 0:29.43 | 0:28.86 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/6 | 27/12/2025 | 9 | A3 | $7,447.00 | Shelbourne | 480m | 0:29.41 | 0:28.68 | 0:27.99 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/6 | 18/12/2025 | 8 | A3 | $532.00 | Shelbourne | 480m | 0:29.53 | 0:29.29 | 0:28.97 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.5L | $2.75 |
| 1/6 | 10/12/2025 | 14 | A7 | $1,365.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.20 | 0:29.20 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.0L | $3.25 |
| 4/6 | 26/11/2025 | 215 | A7 | $1,360.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:30.18 | 0:29.80 | 0:29.38 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.5L | $2.75 |
| 1/1 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:30.75 | 0:30.75 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 2/2 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | N/A | 0:30.13 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
In the money two back then disappointed when he finished 5th over 480m at this track beaten 11 lengths (29.87) behind Comer Rover in an A4 on February 6. Look for improvement. Not out of it.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 06/02/2026 | 9 | A4 | $781.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.87 | 0:29.08 | 0:29.02 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 28/01/2026 | 7 | A4 | $807.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.78 | 0:29.40 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.5L | $2.88 |
| 1/6 | 21/01/2026 | 7 | A5 | $781.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.41 | 0:29.41 | 0:29.41 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $3.75 |
| 3/6 | 14/01/2026 | 26 | A4 | $807.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:30.43 | 0:29.42 | 0:29.38 | N/A | 5 |
| 14.5L | $2.75 |
| 6/6 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | A3 | $904.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.85 | 0:29.04 | 0:29.04 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.5L | $3.50 |
| 5/6 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | A4 | $1,152.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.51 | 0:29.19 | 0:28.79 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.6L | $3.00 |
| 1/2 | 20/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.63 | 0:29.63 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/2 | 02/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:30.52 | 0:30.52 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |