Nestled in the heart of County Kerry, KILLARNEY RACECOURSE staged a memorable seven-race card on October 6, running from 1:38 pm to 5:08 pm. This meeting serves as part of Killarney’s final racing weekend of the season, adding emotional weight to every contest. With soft turf underfoot and field sizes testing judgment, each race offered both drama and a fitting send-off to the 2025 campaign.
Race 1: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden (1:38 pm, 1m30yds)
As opening gambits go, ALPHECCA STRUCK in 1m 46.15s, executing the race perfectly under jockey GARY CARROLL. Trainer JOSEPH G MURPHY had the horse primed, breeder MR GERARD KERVICK saw pedigree rewarded, and owners GERARD KERVICK & CRAMPSCASTLE BLOODSTOCK LTD had reason to smile. HONOURAMONGTHIEVES stayed on nicely, while JUST A CITY BOY battled gamely to complete the frame.
Race 2: Muckross Lake Median Auction Maiden (2:13pm, 1m30yds)
In a closely contested second race, LADY LILAC edged ahead to claim victory in 1m 47.93s. The ride from GARY CARROLL was decisive, backing up JOSEPH G MURPHY’s set-up, with breeders ROBERT RYAN, BRENDAN QUINN & JOAN QUINN and owner B QUINN celebrating accordingly. GREEN KITE pressed till the line, and SIGLIOSA kept on for a well-deserved third.
Race 3: Lough Leane Handicap (2:48pm, 1m30yds)
The third contest demanded strength and resolve, and SPANISH TEMPTRESS showed both to cross first in 1m 46.30s. W J LEE judged it well, RICHARD JOHN O’BRIEN’s plan came off, breeder ROSSENARRA BLOODSTOCK LTD saw a good return, and owner PHOENIX RISING SYNDICATE rejoiced. SKIPPINANDAJUMPIN responded late, while RIBEE held on for the minor placing.
Race 4: Ross Castle Handicap (3:23pm, 1m30yds)
Mid-card and stakes rising: DRAIOCHT produced a standout display in 1m 46.69s. Under a controlled ride by KILLIAN LEONARD and through strategic work by T J O’MARA, this one clicked. Breeder WHITEBARN FARMING LTD and owner MISS R HICKEY will cherish this result. SWISS ARMY OFFICER ran a bold race, while SUPER EXCEED kept its challenge alive to round off the three.
Race 5: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies & Mares Maiden (3:58pm, 1m3f50yds)
This was among the day’s feature events. GIFTED stamped authority in 2m 29.92s, delivering when it mattered most. WAYNE LORDAN navigated the pressure adeptly, A P O’BRIEN’s conditioning showed through, breeder COOLMORE saw the pedigree make the difference, and owners DERRICK SMITH, MRS JOHN MAGNIER & MICHAEL TABOR savoured a flagship success. FORTHILL pushed hard to the finish, while MARAZION gave a strong closing effort.
Race 6: Killarney Apprentice Handicap (4:33pm, 1m3f50yds)
As the afternoon unfolded, BLUE MOON BOY powered clear to win in 2m 38.49s under cool hands by JULIAN PIETROPAOLO. Trainer ANDREW KINIRONS’s work paid dividends, breeder GERHARD MATTE enjoyed a good return, and owner G MATTE shared the moment. CHICA GUERRERA continued to press, while SAYIDAH NEW BAY stayed on well for third.
Race 7: Killarney Races Final Farewell To 2025 Maiden (5:08pm, 1m3f50yds)
The finale delivered the emotional close: SEO LINN surged home in 2m 30.42s. W J LEE held composure in the final stages, P TWOMEY’s preparation delivered, breeder GLASHARE HOUSE STUD had one last highlight, and owner MRS A PHELAN & MRS BRIDGET BECKETT left with pride. FACTUAL FACT ran valiantly for silver, while ICARE DESBOIS ended the day with a solid third.
Killarney’s final weekend proved a fitting farewell to the 2025 season — poised, competitive, and rich in emotion. With the October 5–6 festival looming as the ultimate curtain call for the year, today’s performers gave the crowd plenty to remember. As the turf rests for now, we already look forward to next year’s revival in the scenic Kingdom.
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