Welcome Aboard (2020) Horse
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Welcome Aboard is a 6yo bay colt trained by A A Howard in Kildare, sired by Mahler out of Kivalina. The horse has not yet broken its maiden, having failed to win in six starts. In its latest outing at Punchestown on 27 Jan 2026, ridden by Simon Torrens, it finished seventh behind winner Nettuno Italia.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Punchestown 27-Jan-26 4627m HEAVY R7 HcpH (of $9,999), SP: 7.50 1st Nettuno Italia ( D Gilligan 159 ) 2nd Aine's Lad ( J Smith 161 , Cd 156 ) 7.50L 3rd Roccabaker ( C Quirke 164 ) 10.25L 7th Welcome Aboard ( S Torrens 165 ) 24.85L See full results | S Torrens 74.8kg 24.85L | 7 (14) |
| Punchestown 13-Nov-25 4170m SOFT R8 HcpH (of $9,999), SP: 7.50 1st It's Never Simple ( R Doyle 157 ) 2nd My Good Pal ( B M Coonan 158 , Cd 151 ) 7.00L 3rd Yoursimplythebest ( D Gilligan 143 ) 9.25L 9th Welcome Aboard ( S Torrens 163 ) 21.75L See full results | S Torrens 73.9kg 21.75L | 9 (22) |
| Punchestown 07-Jun-25 4790m GOOD R6 HcpH $999 (of $9,999), Winning Time: 05:54.100, SP: 15.00 1st Smackwater Jack ( E Walsh 160 ) 2nd Barryroe Madam ( J Smith 161 , Cd 156 ) 0.50L 3rd Welcome Aboard ( P T Smithers 161 , Cd 154 ) 2.00L See full results | P T Smithers 73kg, Cd 69.9kg 2.00L | 3 (20) |
| Gowran Park 09-Mar-25 3250m SOFT R1 MdH (of $12,000), Winning Time: 07:15.600, SP: 151.00 Mid-division, 9th before 4th, no impression before 2 out, no extra after 2 out 1st Grimaud ( J Kennedy 166 ) 2nd Captain Ryan Matt ( D O'keeffe 166 ) 4.00L 3rd Can Happen ( R Doyle 166 ) 8.50L 10th Welcome Aboard ( S Torrens 166 ) 44.05L See full results | S Torrens 75.3kg 44.05L | 10 (20) |
| Naas 24-Feb-25 3120m HEAVY R1 MdH (of $12,000), Winning Time: 07:04.000, SP: 151.00 Mid-division best, ridden and no impression entering straight 1st Kalix Delabarriere ( P Townend 166 ) 2nd Walk On The Beach ( J L Gleeson 166 ) 1.50L 3rd Road To Home ( B Hayes 166 ) 1.50L 10th Welcome Aboard ( J S Mcgarvey 166 ) 33.80L See full results | J S Mcgarvey 75.3kg 33.80L | 10 (20) |
| Naas 27-Jan-25 3760m HEAVY R5 MdH (of $15,000), Winning Time: 08:24.900, SP: 151.00 Towards rear, moderate 9th 3 out, no impression straight, never a factor 1st Ballybow ( S Ewing 166 ) 2nd Kalix Delabarriere ( P Townend 166 ) 9.00L 3rd Krak ( J J Slevin 166 ) 2.50L 9th Welcome Aboard ( S Torrens 166 ) 37.85L See full results | S Torrens 75.3kg 37.85L | 9 (14) |