Tullyveery Lad

Trained by R P Cody out of Dunnamaggin in County Kilkenny, Tullyveery Lad is part of a yard that has been in decent form this season, sending out 6 winners already. The partnership with jockey Donagh Meyler is worth noting in particular — when those two combine, the results are sharp. Meyler has ridden this horse 11 times and come away with 3 wins, a win rate of 27%, or just over 1 in every 4 rides together. That is a meaningful connection between horse and jockey, and when Meyler is in the saddle, it is usually worth paying attention.

The most striking entry in Tullyveery Lad's record is Downpatrick. Two wins from just 3 races at that track is a remarkable return — that is winning 2 out of every 3 times it has gone there. Some horses simply suit certain tracks, whether it is the shape of the course, the layout of the bends, or the type of ground that tends to come up there. Whatever the reason, Downpatrick brings out something extra in this horse, and that is exactly the kind of detail a seasoned race-goer files away.

The most recent win came at Tramore in August 2025, which was about nine months ago now, but the recent form suggests Tullyveery Lad is far from finished. A win last time in that run of six, followed by a second and a third, points to a horse in decent nick and still competitive at this level. It raced just yesterday, which means the team are keeping this horse active and clearly think there is more to come. At 10, the career started at Gowran Park back in October 2021, and there have been 5 wins since. Not a superstar, but a genuine, reliable competitor — and that counts for plenty.