Galway Race 7 - Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate Mdn Hurdle
DOCTOR ELVIS (4) First up from a break. Didn't finish in a hurdle at Wexford but getting better in recent performances. Honest enough customer who is strongly placed. BULGADEN CASTLE (3) Back from a 33 week break. Honest race when 2nd last start in a hurdle at Gowran Park and going up in trip. Solid career start. Strong chance. THE IRON CHEF (8) Fresh after break of 59 weeks. Ran 4th last start at Kilbeggan. Will be positive in the run early. Worth a ticket. WELL ELIOT (9) 5yo by Eliot having first start for J P Flavin. Keep your eye on the market.
Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a 35 week break. Started $23.00 and disappointing effort when 6th last time in a hurdle at Fairyhouse but fitter for debut run. Hard to entertain.
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 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $20,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 3319m | HEAVY | Jordan Canavan | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 48.25L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Josh Williamson
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and in the money when 3rd first up last preparation at Fairyhouse on a heavy surface. Prefer in something a lot easier.
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 | - | C & G | $20,000.00 | Punchestown | 3300m | YIELDING | F R Buckley | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24L | $67.00 |
| 1/7 | 12/03/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $15,000.00 | Limerick | 3401m | HEAVY | F R Buckley | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.25L | $17.00 |
| 3/4 | 21/02/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 3319m | HEAVY | F R Buckley | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $12.00 |
Jockey: Harry Cobden
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First run back from a break of 33 weeks. Looked good when 2nd last start in a hurdle at Gowran Park on a heavy rated track. Serious contender.
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 | - | 4-5Y MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Gowran Park | 3264m | HEAVY | Simon Torrens | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/16 | 18/02/2026 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Punchestown | 3362m | SOFT | Simon Torrens | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.75L | $4.33 |
| 2/13 | 20/12/2025 | - | Div 1 | $9,999.00 | Thurles | 3242m | SOFT | Simon Torrens | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1L | $19.00 |
| 3/11 | 09/11/2025 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Naas | 3803m | SOFT | Simon Torrens | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17.75L | $51.00 |
| 10/14 | 27/10/2025 | - | 4Y MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Wexford | 3310m | SOFT | Simon Torrens | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 22.85L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Danny Gilligan
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a break. Failed to finish in a hurdle at Wexford but displaying improvement over the past few runs. Major player who should go very 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 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Wexford | 4919m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99L | $1.55 |
| 2/8 | 10/05/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Cork | 4901m | GOOD | Danny Gilligan | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5L | $5.50 |
| 12/20 | 05/04/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $20,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 43.25L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/03/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $13,000.00 | Limerick | 3822m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.77L | $4.33 |
| 2/14 | 08/03/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Naas | 3831m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/16 | 18/02/2026 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Punchestown | 3362m | SOFT | Danny Gilligan | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.55L | $13.00 |
| 6/10 | 25/01/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Naas | 3758m | HEAVY | J M Halford | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 154.5L | $13.00 |
| 3/19 | 25/11/2023 | - | $0.00 | Punchestown | 3902m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 73kg | - | - | 3 |
| 11.5L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Eoin Staples
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a spell. Failed to finish in a hurdle at Galway on July 29th but was on debut last time. Simply cannot have today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/20 | 29/07/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $16,998.00 | Galway | 4425m | GOOD | Alan Osullivan | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Alan King
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Started $301.00 and disappointing run when 15th last time at Roscommon but going over extra ground. Large claim helps. Hard to see it being good enough.
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 | - | 4yo+ | $13,000.00 | Roscommon | 3141m | YIELD(GD PL) | E Mahon | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 87.55L | $301.00 |
| 5/11 | 21/08/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $11,002.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | GOOD/YIELD | T A Halford | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 21.3L | $34.00 |
| 9/13 | 21/07/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $11,002.00 | Ballinrobe | 3126m | GOOD | T A Halford | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 50.25L | $21.00 |
| 7/14 | 15/06/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $11,002.00 | Kilbeggan | 3200m | GOOD | T A Halford | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $81.00 |
| 7/9 | 26/05/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $11,002.00 | Ballinrobe | 3230m | GD(GD/YD PL) | T A Halford | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 27.55L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Philip Byrnes
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $67.00 finished 4th last run in a hurdle at Galway. Yet to make an impression in 9 runs. Might have to make up considerable ground. Leaving right out.
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 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Galway | 3337m | YIELDING TO SOFT | J J Slevin | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.06L | $67.00 |
| 10/13 | 20/09/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $14,001.00 | Listowel | 3219m | GD(GD/YD PL) | K Oneill | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 44.5L | $151.00 |
| 5/6 | 06/07/2026 | - | 5yo+ | $12,000.00 | Roscommon | 3204m | GOOD | Jack G Gilligan | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 37.49L | $51.00 |
| 7/17 | 30/05/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Listowel | 3310m | SOFT | Jack G Gilligan | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 19L | $251.00 |
| 10/11 | 15/05/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $11,002.00 | Kilbeggan | 3730m | GOOD | K Oneill | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 98.55L | $501.00 |
| 99/9 | 16/04/2026 | - | 4UP | $11,002.00 | Limerick | 3877m | SOFT | K Oneill | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $126.00 |
| 8/11 | 29/11/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | E P Obrien | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 47.25L | $81.00 |
| 8/10 | 17/11/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $15,000.00 | Navan | 3264m | SOFT | E P Obrien | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.3L | $101.00 |
| 11/14 | 26/05/2025 | - | 4yo | $9,999.00 | Ballinrobe | 3328m | GOOD | E P Obrien | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 93L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Simon Torrens
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a break of 59 weeks. Was $8.50 and came in 4th last start at Kilbeggan. Has shown early pace in races to date. Very tidy performer.
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 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Kilbeggan | 3913m | GOOD | F R Buckley | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13L | $8.50 |
| 4/14 | 26/05/2025 | - | 4yo | $9,999.00 | Ballinrobe | 3328m | GOOD | F R Buckley | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.25L | $17.00 |
| 5/10 | 05/05/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Down Royal | 3492m | GOOD | J L Gleeson | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $6.00 |
Jockey: John Shinnick
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
J P Flavin trained 5yo by Eliot having first start. Watch the market.
Jockey: Daniel King
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a break. Odds of $51.00 and finished 6th last start in a hurdle at Killarney but having second race start. Hard to recommend with any confidence.
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 | - | 4yo | $12,000.00 | Killarney | 3419m | GOOD | Jack G Gilligan | 64.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 30.5L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Evan Nugent
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
4yo debutant by Telescope for trainer Brian M Mcmahon. The large claim from Evan Nugent helps. Watch betting.
Jockey: Brian Hayes
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $6.00 and ran 6th last start in a hurdle at Fairyhouse but fitter for debut run. William P Mullins yard are having a great run of late. Watch for a sign in the market.
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 | - | 4UP MDN HDL | $15,499.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | GOOD | Brian Hayes | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.12L | $6.00 |
Jockey: R Deegan
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell. At $67.00 below expectations when 9th last time in a hurdle at Ballinrobe but having second race start. Likely to settle back in the field. Will need to find a few more lengths.
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 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Ballinrobe | 4481m | GOOD | J J Slevin | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 65.55L | $67.00 |