13:45 Gowran Park

Thursday 22 January 2026

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John Mulhern Galmoy Hurdle (Grade 2)

  • 5YO plus  |   Class 1  |   2m 7f 110y  |   Heavy  |   6 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 13:45  |   Winning time: 6m 52.70s
1st
Horse silk
1
3/1
T: J P O'BrienJ: J J Slevin
Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along before 2 out where not fluent, headway to dispute lead approaching last, ridden and led run-in, kept on well closing stages op 7/2
2nd
Horse silk
½
5
9/4f
T: G ElliottJ: Danny Gilligan
Led, 1 length advantage halfway, strongly pressed after 2 out and joined approaching last, ridden and headed run-in, no impression on winner closing stages op 2/1
3rd
Horse silk
18
4
11/2
T: G ElliottJ: Jack Kennedy
Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, headway to challenge 2 out, soon pushed along, 3rd and no impression before last, no extra run-in op 13/2
4th
Horse silk
2
6
12/1
T: H De BromheadJ: Darragh O'Keeffe
Held up towards rear, pushed along entering straight, ridden and no impression after 2 out, moderate 5th before last, kept on one pace run-in op 11/1 tchd 10/1
5th
Horse silk
1 ¾
3
14/1
T: M F MorrisJ: Gavin Brouder
Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along entering straight, ridden after 2 out and no impression approaching last, no extra op 16/1 tchd 18/1
6th
Horse silk
11
2
11/4
T: D QueallyJ: Mr D L Queally
Always towards rear, pushed along after 3 out and no extra after next op 5/2 tchd 9/4
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Non-Runners

7
Horse silk
Mozzies Sister60
Weight: 10-10|  Age: 7
T: D Queally  J: Alex Harvey
NR

Betting Breakdown

Tote Win:€4.00Pl:€1.70, €1.60EX:€11.10Trifecta:€41.00SF:€10.45

Forecasts

Staffordshire Knot (9/4), Rocky's Diamond (11/4), Home By The Lee (3/1), Gerri Colombe (11/2), Lantry Lady (12/1), Franciscan Rock (14/1), Mozzies Sister (16/1)

Verdict

STAFFORDSHIRE KNOT has overcome temperament issues with commanding recent victories, including a 10-length romp at Clonmel seven weeks ago. Though stepping up in class, he's clearly in top form. Rocky's Diamond, last year's winner, and Home By The Lee, a former Grade 1 winner are obvious threats, though it will be fascinating to see what Gerri Colombe can do back hurdling.

  1. STAFFORDSHIRE KNOT (IRE)
  2. ROCKY'S DIAMOND (IRE)
  3. HOME BY THE LEE (IRE)

Previous Winners

2025
Rocky's Diamond
Weight: 11-3  |Age: 5
5/1

Prize Money

1st: €27,000.002nd: €9,000.003rd: €4,500.004th: €2,251.005th: €1,350.006th: €900.00

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