Walks The Talk (2019) Horse
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About
The Gowran Park R3 Surehaul Mercedes‑Benz Novice Hurdle (Grade 3) featured Walks The Talk, a 7yo gelding trained by J C McConnell in Meath. Sired by Walk In The Park out of Ballyknock Hill, the horse has claimed three wins so far. Its most notable victory occurred on 29 Sep 2025 at Roscommon, earning $9,999.00 Mdh. The runner has been profitable for bettors; backing it throughout its career would have produced a 19% return on investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Musselburgh 01-Feb-26 4791m SOFT R4 CL2 NvH $6,075 (of $24,593), Winning Time: 05:53.030, SP: 4.33 1st Absolutely Doyen ( F Gingell 162 ) 2nd Walks The Talk ( A Harvey 155 ) 3.75L 3rd Sleedagh ( D R Fox 154 ) 4.75L See full results | A Harvey 70.3kg 3.75L | 2 (5) |
| Haydock 20-Dec-25 3796m SOFT R6 CL1 NvH $1,206 (of $44,266), Winning Time: 04:39.910, SP: 7.00 1st Supreme Malinas ( T Durrell 154 ) 2nd Park Princess ( B Godfrey 154 ) 0.00L 3rd A Path To Ronda ( G Sheehan 154 ) 1.50L 5th Walks The Talk ( A Harvey 154 ) 5.85L See full results | A Harvey 69.9kg 5.85L | 5 (9) |
| Kelso 08-Nov-25 4560m SOFT R1 CL4 NvH $4,357 (of $7,869), Winning Time: 05:40.850, SP: 2.25 1st Walks The Talk ( J J Slevin 154 ) 2nd Tamarind Bay ( D Mcmenamin 154 ) 6.50L 3rd Humble Jumble ( J Power 154 ) 5.50L See full results | J J Slevin 69.9kg | 1 (7) |
| Roscommon 29-Sep-25 4070m SOFT R3 MdH $6,000 (of $9,999), Winning Time: 04:57.100, SP: 4.50 1st Walks The Talk ( A Harvey 153 ) 2nd Music Of Life ( H C Swan 153 ) 5.50L 3rd Atlantic City ( E Finegan 150 ) 1.50L See full results | A Harvey 69.4kg | 1 (16) |
| Cork 04-Aug-25 3710m GOOD R8 NHF $500 (of $9,999), Winning Time: 04:17.500, SP: 3.50 1st Passenger ( F Maguire 168 ) 2nd St Lawrence's Well ( D L Queally 168 ) 4.25L 3rd Crossroads ( A P Ryan 168 ) 5.00L 4th Walks The Talk ( F R Buckley 161 , Cd 168 ) 9.75L See full results | F R Buckley 73kg, Cd 76.2kg 9.75L | 4 (10) |
| Downpatrick 15-Jul-25 3770m GOOD R7 NHF $2,000 (of $9,999), Winning Time: 04:28.400, SP: 3.00 Handy in 2nd, led halfway, ridden over 2f out, kept on, headed closing stages, no extra 1st Closutton ( P W Mullins 161 ) 2nd Walks The Talk ( F R Buckley 161 ) 0.50L 3rd Passing Diamond ( B O'neill 168 ) 11.00L See full results | F R Buckley 73kg 0.50L | 2 (8) |
| Downpatrick 15-Jun-25 3570m SOFT R7 NHF $1,100 (of $11,002), Winning Time: 04:21.300, SP: 9.00 Led and soon clear, reduced advantage 3f out, ridden and headed 2f out, no impression on winner 1f out, 3rd close home 1st Liadawn ( P W Mullins 165 ) 2nd Beir Bua ( A P Ryan 160 ) 10.00L 3rd Walks The Talk ( F R Buckley 165 ) 11.50L See full results | F R Buckley 74.8kg 11.50L | 3 (9) |
| Dromahane 10-Nov-24 4828m SOFT Md (of $5,455), SP: 2.75 Made all, 3l adv by 7th, 1l ld gng best bef 2out, asserted aftr 2out & 6l adv at last, kow, easily 1st Walks The Talk ( B Dunleavy 165 ) 2nd Honey Come Quick ( J J Walsh 165 ) 9.00L 3rd Thecouncillorswife ( J C Barry 165 ) 28.00L | B Dunleavy 74.8kg | 1 |