Tullybeg

The real story with Tullybeg is ground. On wet or muddy ground, he finds another gear entirely — he has won 2 of his 6 races on soft going, a 33% win rate that stands out sharply against his overall record. When conditions are right, he transforms into a genuine threat. His trainer Brian M McMahon, based at Scarriff in County Galway, has spoken about Tullybeg's potential in staying races and his ability to jump smoothly under saddle. Jockey Danny Gilligan, who has ridden him eight times, noted that Tullybeg gets into a rhythm mid-race and responds well when given room to settle into his stride. However, Tullybeg struggles against top-class opposition — he has never won at the highest grade (0 from 3 races) — but that does not diminish what he does well in the races pitched at his level. At 11 years old, and with his last win now well over two years past, he is approaching the twilight of his racing career, but his presence on the card last week proves he is still game to race.