Talking Tough (2017) Horse
About
Talking Tough is a 8yo b unknown from trained by S M Duffy, who is based at Laois. It is sired by the stallion Tough As Nails out of the dam Granny On Fire. Talking Tough has managed to win 2 races in its career so far. On 28th Jul 2020 at Galway, Talking Tough scored its most significant win to date, getting the money in the $11000.00 Claytonhotelgalway.ie Handicap (50-80).
Raced At
Galway
• Listowel
• Clonmel
• Curragh
• Leopardstown
• Tipperary
• Killarney
• Gowran Park
• Bellewstown
• Cork
• Fairyhouse
• Dundalk
• Sligo
• Roscommon
• Limerick
• Laytown
• Navan
• NaasRace Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Galway 27-Oct-25 2380m HEAVY R8 Hcp (of $9,999) Barrier 21, Winning Time: 02:52.570, SP: 101.00 1st You Make Me Smile ( C Hayes 128 ) 2nd Cafe Con Leche ( J Kearney 142 , Cd 139 ) 4.50L 3rd Daymer Bay ( W Hassett 125 ) 5.50L 15th Talking Tough ( A Casey 125 , Cd 135 ) 35.20L See full results | A Casey 56.7kg, Cd 61.2kg 35.20L | 15 (19) |
| Listowel 26-Sep-25 2820m SOFT R8 Listowel Races Supporters Club Failte Abhaile (Q.R.) Race (In Memory Of Pat Scanlon) (of $15,499), Winning Time: 03:30.300, SP: 301.00 1st Lark In The Mornin ( J L Gleeson 158 ) 2nd Jetara ( H C Swan 153 ) 0.20L 3rd Olympic Man ( E Ohgren 154 ) 3.00L 11th Talking Tough ( S Hunter 154 , Cd 161 ) 34.15L See full results | S Hunter 69.9kg, Cd 73kg 34.15L | 11 (11) |
| Clonmel 12-Sep-25 3350m SOFT R8 Hcp (of $12,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 03:59.430, SP: 67.00 1st Make Good ( J R Martin 166 ) 2nd No Big Deal ( J H Williamson 164 ) 4.75L 3rd Dream Escape ( C Mullins 159 ) 1.25L 11th Talking Tough ( S Hunter 147 ) 67.75L See full results | S Hunter 66.7kg 67.8kgL | 11 (11) |
| Listowel 01-Jun-25 2690m GOOD R7 Acro Fire & Safety (Q.R.) Race (of $14,501) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 03:04.420, SP: 151.00 Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened 1st Gentleman Joe ( J L Gleeson 154 ) 2nd Sorrentino ( J Townend 154 ) 0.50L 3rd Lark In The Mornin ( A B O'connor 154 ) 0.30L 7th Talking Tough ( K Gillespie 154 , Cd 161 ) 11.80L See full results | K Gillespie 69.9kg, Cd 73kg 11.80L | 7 (9) |
| Galway 28-Oct-24 2380m HEAVY R8 Hcp (of $10,501) Barrier 16, Winning Time: 02:51.120, SP: 81.00 Rear of mid-division, pushed along approaching straight, kept on one pace from over 1f out, never a factor 1st Nans View ( R Whelan 143 ) 2nd Cafe Con Leche ( C Keane 136 ) 1.50L 3rd Carried With Love ( D B Mcmonagle 133 ) 4.75L 8th Talking Tough ( J Dalton 124 , Cd 134 ) 22.50L See full results | J Dalton 56.2kg, Cd 60.8kg 22.50L | 8 (18) |
| Curragh 22-Oct-24 2010m SOFT R6 Hcp (of $20,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 02:10.830, SP: 101.00 Mid-division, ridden 2f out, 12th 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong 1st Nans View ( D B Mcmonagle 132 ) 2nd Thatwilldoso ( C Hayes 127 ) 1.50L 3rd Party Dress ( D Mcdonogh 142 ) 0.50L 9th Talking Tough ( J Dalton 119 , Cd 129 ) 5.90L See full results | J Dalton 54kg, Cd 58.5kg 5.90L | 9 (20) |
| Leopardstown 20-Oct-24 1430m HEAVY R7 Hcp (of $15,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:38.380, SP: 126.00 Always towards rear, never a factor 1st Pimstrel ( R Mulligan 124 ) 2nd Speckled Meadow ( M W Hassett 140 ) 1.50L 3rd Selective Power ( J Ryan 138 ) 0.50L 10th Talking Tough ( N Crosse 119 ) 12.85L See full results | N Crosse 54kg 12.85L | 10 (10) |
| Curragh 17-Aug-24 1410m GOOD R7 Hcp (of $20,000) Barrier 17, Winning Time: 01:23.960, SP: 101.00 Mid-division, no impression from 2f out, weakened 1st Goldmoyne ( M W Hassett 124 ) 2nd I Bid You Ajou ( R P Whelan 135 ) 2.75L 3rd Shamrock Sprig ( C T Keane 131 ) 0.50L 25th Talking Tough ( N Crosse 124 ) 17.50L See full results | N Crosse 56.2kg 17.50L | 25 (28) |
| Tipperary 29-May-24 1810m SOFT R5 Hcp (of $10,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 02:09.760, SP: 67.00 Mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, plugged on one pace 1st Status Green ( G F Carroll 131 ) 2nd Venetian ( C T Keane 135 ) 2.75L 3rd Adhuil ( R Parsons 127 ) 0.50L 8th Talking Tough ( N Crosse 124 ) 7.00L See full results | N Crosse 56.2kg 7.00L | 8 (13) |
| Killarney 15-May-24 1640m SOFT R5 Hcp $210 (of $10,501) Barrier 14, Winning Time: 01:52.370, SP: 81.00 Awkward from stalls and dwelt, towards rear, ridden towards outer 3f out, kept on one pace final furlong 1st Passionate ( A J Slattery 140 ) 2nd Status Green ( G F Carroll 131 ) 6.00L 3rd Kodiac Prince ( R P Cleary 142 ) 0.75L 6th Talking Tough ( N Crosse 124 ) 9.25L See full results | N Crosse 56.2kg 9.25L | 6 (14) |
| Gowran Park 25-Apr-24 1410m HEAVY R3 Hcp (of $10,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:35.050, SP: 67.00 Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened 1st Summer Snow ( C T Keane 127 ) 2nd Adhuil ( R Parsons 127 ) 2.75L 3rd Manhattan Dandy ( J J G Ryan 137 ) 0.20L 9th Talking Tough ( N Crosse 124 ) 10.50L See full results | N Crosse 56.2kg 10.50L | 9 (16) |
| Galway 30-Oct-23 1410m HEAVY R5 Hcp (of $11,501) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:36.700, SP: 67.00 Very slowly away and detached, closer in rear approaching straight, ridden and kept on one pace from over 1f out 1st Kinda Tiny ( M W Hassett 123 ) 2nd Clear Quartz ( R P Whelan 142 ) 0.75L 3rd Conversant ( C T Keane 127 ) 0.50L 12th Talking Tough ( L F Roche 119 ) 9.75L See full results | L F Roche 54kg 9.75L | 12 (16) |
| Gowran Park 16-Oct-23 1900m HEAVY R6 Hcp (of $9,998) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 02:13.690, SP: 41.00 Rear of mid-division, progress into 7th 3f out, ridden and no impression on outer 2f out, soon no extra 1st Lisabetta ( M W Hassett 125 ) 2nd Patrick Street ( J Kearney 137 ) 1.75L 3rd Lisamaria ( C T Keane 125 ) 0.20L 15th Talking Tough ( C Hayes 125 ) 34.75L See full results | C Hayes 56.7kg 34.75L | 15 (16) |
| Listowel 21-Sep-23 1610m HEAVY R2 CLHcp (of $11,999) Barrier 14, Winning Time: 01:45.830, SP: 41.00 Always towards rear, never a factor 1st Drop The Dip ( G M Ryan 127 ) 2nd Wrist Art ( M W Hassett 128 ) 2.75L 3rd Coolree ( L F Roche 140 ) 1.75L 15th Talking Tough ( C Hayes 119 ) 16.75L See full results | C Hayes 54kg 16.75L | 15 (19) |
| Listowel 19-Sep-23 1420m SOFT R2 CLHcp (of $11,500) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:34.580, SP: 29.00 Towards rear for most, ridden and no impression 3f out, kept on one pace 1st Racing Royalty ( W J Lee 138 ) 2nd Zephron ( O Murphy 135 ) 0.50L 3rd Lisieux ( A Caffrey 126 ) 0.50L 8th Talking Tough ( C Hayes 125 ) 6.25L See full results | C Hayes 56.7kg 6.25L | 8 (18) |
| Galway 13-Sep-23 1430m SOFT R5 Hcp $1,050 (of $10,500) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:31.540, SP: 19.00 Towards rear and 7th halfway, pushed along over 2f out and soon improved into 5th, ridden over 1f out and kept on into 3rd inside final furlong 1st Purring Along ( N M Crosse 119 ) 2nd Mercurial ( S D Bowen 140 ) 5.00L 3rd Talking Tough ( C D Hayes 119 ) 5.25L See full results | C D Hayes 54kg 5.25L | 3 (9) |
| Killarney 25-Aug-23 1640m SOFT R5 CLHcp (of $15,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:44.170, SP: 41.00 Mid division, 8th halfway, pushed along over 3f out, soon ridden and no extra from over 2f out 1st Ano Manna ( L F Roche 128 ) 2nd Skontonovski ( R P Whelan 131 ) 0.50L 3rd Well Suited ( T Marshall 119 ) 0.75L 12th Talking Tough ( A C Persse 121 , Cd 128 ) 10.25L See full results | A C Persse 54.9kg, Cd 58.1kg 10.25L | 12 (16) |
| Gowran Park 17-Aug-23 1900m GOOD R7 Hcp (of $10,500) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 02:00.560, SP: 26.00 Dwelt slightly and towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out 1st Slamadoor ( L F Roche 136 ) 2nd Jazz Dreamers ( O Mcsweeney 132 ) 0.50L 3rd Simply Sideways ( R P Whelan 140 ) 0.50L 10th Talking Tough ( C Hayes 127 ) 7.50L See full results | C Hayes 57.6kg 7.50L | 10 (13) |
| Killarney 20-Jul-23 1650m SOFT R1 CL (of $11,001) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:45.030, SP: 51.00 Rear of mid-division, 7th halfway, pushed along 2f out and 6th over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, never a factor 1st Roderick ( G F Carroll 142 ) 2nd Brown Eagle ( W J Lee 142 ) 0.20L 3rd Is That Love ( S Foley 142 ) 0.30L UPL Talking Tough ( C Hayes 132 ) 3.25L See full results | C Hayes 59.9kg 3.25L | UPD (11) |
| Bellewstown 08-Jul-23 1570m GOOD R1 CL (of $10,500) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:38.790, SP: 126.00 Pushed along early and always towards rear, never a factor, no extra from 2f out 1st Sunday Sovereign ( W J Lee 137 ) 2nd Bringsty ( S Foley 139 ) 4.25L 3rd Hurricane Helen ( B M Coen 135 ) 2.25L UPL Talking Tough ( C Horgan 135 ) 18.00L See full results | C Horgan 61.2kg 18.00L | UPD (14) |
| Cork 17-Jun-23 1410m SOFT R7 CLHcp (of $10,000) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:28.220, SP: 51.00 In touch in far side group, lost place and under pressure over 2f out, weakened over 1f out 1st Chica Power ( W J Lee 126 ) 2nd Swiss Army Officer ( J A Heffernan 127 ) 0.50L 3rd Corballis Flyer ( K V Buuren 125 ) 0.20L UPL Talking Tough ( C Horgan 125 , Cd 132 ) 12.50L See full results | C Horgan 56.7kg, Cd 59.9kg 12.50L | UPD (25) |
| Fairyhouse 02-Jun-23 1210m GOOD R8 CLHcp (of $11,001) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:15.970, SP: 29.00 Tracked leaders, ridden entering straight, weakened 1st Secret Road ( C T Keane 138 ) 2nd Peerless ( J M Sheridan 134 ) 7.00L 3rd Scarlet Dancer ( S Foley 139 ) 0.50L UPL Talking Tough ( C Horgan 130 , Cd 137 ) 15.75L See full results | C Horgan 59kg, Cd 62.1kg 15.75L | UPD (18) |
| Dundalk 10-Dec-22 1410m SYNTHETIC R5 Hcp (of $10,499) Barrier 17, Winning Time: 01:27.010, SP: 41.00 Towards rear, headway halfway, ridden 1 1/2f out, lost place and weakened inside final furlong 1st Leclerc ( A Caffrey 133 ) 2nd Jazzy Dancer ( C Stone-walsh 134 ) 0.75L 3rd Bronze River ( S D Bowen 129 ) 1.50L 12th Talking Tough ( T K Marshall 124 , Cd 128 ) 6.25L See full results | T K Marshall 56.2kg, Cd 58.1kg 6.25L | 12 (14) |
| Curragh 26-Oct-22 1410m HEAVY R7 Hcp (of $10,499) Barrier 13, Winning Time: 01:35.150, SP: 34.00 Tracked leaders, ridden to close 2f out, under pressure in 5th 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong 1st Breezy Zoff ( G F Carroll 129 ) 2nd Soilse ( K V Buuren 140 ) 1.50L 3rd Tyrion's Dream ( D P Mcdonogh 124 ) 2.75L 14th Talking Tough ( T K Marshall 131 , Cd 138 ) 8.75L See full results | T K Marshall 59.4kg, Cd 62.6kg 8.75L | 14 (29) |
| Dundalk 15-Oct-22 1410m SYNTHETIC R5 Hcp $315 (of $10,499) Barrier 14, Winning Time: 01:25.510, SP: 15.00 Towards rear, ridden 2f out and 9th over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong to go 5th closing stages 1st Tawaazon ( S D Bowen 138 ) 2nd Instrumental ( S Foley 140 ) 0.15L 3rd The Bog Bank ( J J G Ryan 142 ) 0.50L 5th Talking Tough ( D B Mcmonagle 124 ) 4.25L See full results | D B Mcmonagle 56.2kg 4.25L | 5 (14) |
| Listowel 20-Sep-22 1420m SOFT R3 CLHcp $230 (of $11,500) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:27.730, SP: 17.00 Mid-division, ridden in 7th 2f out, no impression 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace 1st Star Of Cashel ( A Caffrey 137 ) 2nd Sheila ( J M Sheridan 138 ) 3.50L 3rd What Adaay ( C T Keane 124 ) 1.75L 6th Talking Tough ( D B Mcmonagle 132 ) 6.25L See full results | D B Mcmonagle 59.9kg 6.25L | 6 (18) |
| Bellewstown 25-Aug-22 1580m GOOD R4 Hcp (of $5,982) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:40.440, SP: 11/1 Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along and headway to challenge 2f out, ridden and dropped back to 4th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong 1st Caesar's Comet ( C D Hayes 124 ) 2nd Heer At Dawn ( R Whearty 126 ) 1.75L 3rd Coviglia ( D Mcmonagle 140 ) 0.00L 10th Talking Tough ( B Coen 135 , Cd 0 ) 7.50L See full results | B Coen 61.2kg, Cd 0 7.50L | 10 (14) |
| Curragh 13-Aug-22 1210m GOOD R8 Hcp $345 (of $6,552) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:14.510, SP: 22/1 Raced in rear of far side group, pushed along over 2f out, switched right to far rail under 2f out and soon headway, ridden and no impression in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace 1st Ducky Mallon ( R P Cleary 128 ) 2nd Lion Ring ( S D Bowen 127 ) 0.75L 3rd Tammany Hall ( L T Mcateer 124 ) 0.50L 5th Talking Tough ( D B Mcmonagle 128 , Cd 0 ) 2.50L See full results | D B Mcmonagle 58.1kg, Cd 0 2.50L | 5 (19) |
| Sligo 04-Aug-22 1150m SOFT R6 CLHcp (of $10,501) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:19.090, SP: 10/1 Slowly into stride and towards rear, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, kept on one pace on outer final furlong, never a factor 1st Gegenpressing ( C D Hayes 142 ) 2nd Ducky Mallon ( R P Cleary 134 ) 0.75L 3rd Ever Rock ( D J Gilligan 142 ) 0.20L 11th Talking Tough ( K J Leonard 135 , Cd 0 ) 8.75L See full results | K J Leonard 61.2kg, Cd 0 8.75L | 11 (14) |
| Killarney 14-Jul-22 1650m GOOD R5 CLHcp $2,100 (of $10,501) Barrier 16, Winning Time: 01:43.670, SP: 22/1 Soon tracked leader in 2nd, pushed along from 2f out and soon ridden to challenge, no impression on winner inside final furlong and kept on same pace close home 1st Geological ( D W O'connor 140 ) 2nd Talking Tough ( K J Leonard 136 ) 1.25L 3rd Transition ( G M Ryan 125 ) See full results | K J Leonard 61.7kg 1.25L | 2 (15) |
| Bellewstown 02-Jul-22 1570m SOFT R1 CL (of $10,501) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:41.150, SP: 8/1 Dwelt, rear of mid-division, headway into 5th and ridden 2f out, kept on without threatening inside final furlong, close 5th close home 1st My Minervina ( S Foley 142 ) 2nd Helen De Pourtales ( W J Lee 137 ) 0.20L 3rd Tai Sing Yeh ( C T Keane 142 ) 0.50L 5th Talking Tough ( W Joyce 135 , Cd 0 ) 0.75L See full results | W Joyce 61.2kg, Cd 0 0.75L | 5 (15) |
| Roscommon 29-Jun-22 1480m HEAVY R3 CLHcp (of $11,000) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:38.600, SP: 17/2 Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, 5th 1f out, weakened 1st Dutch Schaefer ( S D Bowen 135 ) 2nd Princess Sela ( J A Powell 142 ) 0.30L 3rd Coviglia ( D J Gilligan 140 ) 11th Talking Tough ( J Kearney 129 , Cd 0 ) 4.25L See full results | J Kearney 58.5kg, Cd 0 4.25L | 11 (14) |
| Sligo 22-Jun-22 1160m GOOD R4 CLHcp $1,150 (of $11,500) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:16.280, SP: 13/2 Tracked leaders, took keen hold, ridden in 5th 2f out, no impression 1st Inventor ( W J Lee 137 ) 2nd Celtic Manor ( D Mcmonagle 141 ) 1.00L 3rd Fit For Function ( G F Carroll 128 ) 3rd Talking Tough ( W Joyce 133 , Cd 0 ) 2.00L See full results | W Joyce 60.3kg, Cd 0 2.00L | 3 (9) |
| Limerick 11-Jun-22 1610m GOOD R5 CLHcp $550 (of $11,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:41.340, SP: 12/1 Tracked leader in 2nd, raced keenly, ridden and no impression 2f out, 3rd 1f out, kept on one pace, lost 3rd on line 1st Church Mountain ( D King 141 ) 2nd Mary Salome ( W J Lee 140 ) 2.25L 3rd Brewel Hill ( J A Heffernan 138 ) 4.50L 4th Talking Tough ( W Joyce 130 , Cd 0 ) 6.75L See full results | W Joyce 59kg, Cd 0 6.75L | 4 (12) |
| Listowel 04-Jun-22 1260m GOOD R2 CLHcp (of $12,500) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:18.000, SP: 16/1 Towards rear, 9th halfway, switched right 1 1/2f out, kept on final furlong, never on terms 1st Amirat Alward ( W J Lee 130 ) 2nd Theriverrunsdeep ( C T Keane 131 ) 1.75L 3rd Mercurial ( S D Bowen 132 ) 1.25L 8th Talking Tough ( D Mcdonogh 122 , Cd 0 ) 5.75L See full results | D Mcdonogh 55.3kg, Cd 0 5.75L | 8 (10) |
| Fairyhouse 28-May-22 1210m GOOD R6 CLHcp (of $10,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:16.730, SP: 16/1 Dwelt, soon raced towards rear, 14th halfway, progress on inner over 2f out, kept on same pace under 1f out 1st Ever Rock ( J A Heffernan 137 ) 2nd Cnodian ( N M Crosse 134 ) 1.25L 3rd Inventor ( W J Lee 137 ) 1.25L 8th Talking Tough ( W Joyce 139 , Cd 0 ) 4.75L See full results | W Joyce 63kg, Cd 0 4.75L | 8 (18) |
| Laytown 02-Nov-21 1210m SYNTHETIC R1 CLHcp (of $11,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:12.260, SP: 12/1 In rear, pushed along and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, never a factor 1st El Padre ( S W Flanagan 151 ) 2nd Arcanears ( D Mcmonagle 154 ) 0.50L 3rd Crystal Dawn ( G F Carroll 142 ) 2.75L 8th Talking Tough ( J Kennedy 144 , Cd 0 ) 8.50L | J Kennedy 65.3kg, Cd 0 8.50L | 8 (10) |
| Dundalk 28-Oct-21 1410m SYNTHETIC R5 CLHcp (of $10,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:25.560, SP: 12/1 Chased leaders, ridden in 3rd 2f out, 2nd 1f out, no impression final furlong 1st Drombeg Duke ( G M Ryan 142 ) 2nd Capla Knight ( J M Sheridan 139 ) 0.30L 3rd Hidden Spark ( A Caffrey 132 ) 0.30L 6th Talking Tough ( W Joyce 129 , Cd 0 ) 2.00L | W Joyce 58.5kg, Cd 0 2.00L | 6 (14) |
| Limerick 09-Oct-21 1410m HEAVY R6 CLHcp (of $10,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:35.450, SP: 11/1 Rear of mid-division, no impression 2f out, weakened 1 1/2f out, eased over 1f out 1st Ask Delaney ( C P Hoban 122 ) 2nd Born Invincible ( S Foley 125 ) 6.50L 3rd Florence Thompson ( I Clifton 138 ) 1.50L 12th Talking Tough ( S Ewing 141 , Cd 0 ) | S Ewing 64kg, Cd 0 | 12 (16) |
| Listowel 21-Sep-21 1410m SOFT R3 CLHcp $2,000 (of $10,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:29.670, SP: 6/1 Broke well and prominent, headed after 1f, 2nd halfway, on terms over 2f out, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, no impression in 2nd 1f out, kept on one pace 1st Drombeg Duke ( G M Ryan 128 ) 2nd Talking Tough ( W Joyce 142 ) 6.50L 3rd Sahreej ( R P Cleary 124 ) 0.50L | W Joyce 64.4kg 6.50L | 2 (15) |
| Galway 08-Sep-21 1430m GOOD R5 CLHcp $1,051 (of $10,500) Barrier 14, Winning Time: 01:32.260, SP: 8/1 Soon chased leaders, led after 2f, ridden and joined 2f out, headed final 100 yards, no extra close home 1st Dragon Of Malta ( S Foley 140 ) 2nd Navorrosse ( K J Manning 135 ) 2.25L 3rd Talking Tough ( W Joyce 135 ) 2.25L | W Joyce 61.2kg 2.25L | 3 (13) |
| Bellewstown 25-Aug-21 1580m GOOD R3 CLHcp (of $10,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:41.050, SP: 11/2 Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge 2f out, led narrowly over 1f out, headed under 1f out, soon no impression and hampered, no extra 1st Plugged In ( C D Hayes 122 ) 2nd The Bog Bank ( J J G Ryan 129 ) 0.50L 3rd Basrah Breeze ( J M Sheridan 122 ) 0.75L 10th Talking Tough ( W Joyce 142 , Cd 0 ) 5.25L | W Joyce 64.4kg, Cd 0 5.25L | 10 (15) |
| Roscommon 17-Aug-21 1470m SOFT R5 CLHcp $2,100 (of $10,500) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:34.250, SP: 10/1 Mid-division on inner, switched left and some headway under 2f out, 3rd and ridden 1f out, disputed lead briefly inside final 100 yards, headed close home 1st Cracking Name ( O J Orr 134 ) 2nd Talking Tough ( W Joyce 137 ) 0.50L 3rd Kudbegood ( C T Keane 137 ) 0.75L | W Joyce 62.1kg 0.50L | 2 (15) |
| Leopardstown 06-Aug-21 1430m SOFT R2 CLHcp (of $10,500) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:32.800, SP: 28/1 Held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, stayed on into 9th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong 1st Cactus Tree ( W M Lordan 127 ) 2nd All Things Bright ( R C Colgan 128 ) 0.50L 3rd Drish Hero ( C T Keane 137 ) 1.75L 7th Talking Tough ( B Coen 140 , Cd 0 ) 4.75L | B Coen 63.5kg, Cd 0 4.75L | 7 (16) |
| Leopardstown 03-Jun-21 1610m GOOD R3 CLHcp (of $11,500) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:41.750, SP: 66/1 Soon led, headed after 2f and 2nd halfway, disputed briefly entering straight, soon ridden and lost place over 1f out, weakened 1st Eagle's Flight ( R P Whelan 141 ) 2nd Dream Tale ( B M Coen 135 ) 0.75L 3rd Beyond Happy ( K J Manning 135 ) 0.75L 19th Talking Tough ( D B Mcmonagle 132 , Cd 0 ) 14.25L | D B Mcmonagle 59.9kg, Cd 0 14.25L | 19 (19) |
| Leopardstown 14-May-21 1610m SOFT R3 CLHcp (of $10,500) Barrier 22, Winning Time: 01:45.870, SP: 80/1 Rear of mid-division, came wide entering straight and lost place, soon ridden, no impression 1f out, kept on same pace 1st Indian Lilac ( J A Heffernan 140 ) 2nd Everyhouronthehour ( T P Madden 139 ) 0.50L 3rd Oneiroi ( G M Ryan 138 ) 0.50L 12th Talking Tough ( G Carroll 142 , Cd 0 ) 7.75L | G Carroll 64.4kg, Cd 0 7.75L | 12 (20) |
| Curragh 03-May-21 1410m GOOD R7 CLHcp (of $11,000) Barrier 13, Winning Time: 01:29.000, SP: 50/1 Mid-division early, pushed along halfway, 21st 3f out, soon weakened 1st Pretty Rebel ( D N Curran 137 ) 2nd Ottawa Fire ( J A Powell 140 ) 0.50L 3rd Wee Pablo ( D Mcmonagle 131 ) 1.50L 21st Talking Tough ( S P Bird 137 , Cd 0 ) 22.75L | S P Bird 62.1kg, Cd 0 22.75L | 21 (23) |
| Leopardstown 14-Apr-21 2010m GOOD R3 CLHcp (of $11,500) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 02:12.720, SP: 40/1 Soon chased leaders, disputed 7th after halfway, effort straight, soon one pace 1st Dancing Approach ( S M Crosse 139 ) 2nd Pin Your Hopes ( C J Mcgovern 141 ) 0.50L 3rd Lethal Power ( M A Enright 142 ) 4.50L 13th Talking Tough ( G Carroll 135 , Cd 0 ) 10.75L | G Carroll 61.2kg, Cd 0 10.75L | 13 (19) |
| Navan 28-Mar-21 1610m HEAVY R5 CLHcp $2,300 (of $11,500) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:53.890, SP: 28/1 Soon mid-division, 11th approaching straight, soon headway and effort, chased winner and kept on same pace without threatening final furlong 1st Pepperoni Pete ( S Foley 128 ) 2nd Talking Tough ( W J Lee 133 ) 11.00L 3rd Gonna Dancealot ( D P Mcdonogh 122 ) 1.75L | W J Lee 60.3kg 11.00L | 2 (18) |
| Dundalk 02-Feb-21 1410m SYNTHETIC R6 CLHcp (of $10,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:27.060, SP: 17/2 Rear of mid-division, no impression straight, never a factor 1st Gatsby Cap ( C D Hayes 138 ) 2nd Sister Lola ( M A Enright 139 ) 1.50L 3rd Alice Milligan ( C T Keane 132 ) 0.30L 13th Talking Tough ( G Carroll 140 , Cd 0 ) 8.25L | G Carroll 63.5kg, Cd 0 8.25L | 13 (14) |
| Dundalk 23-Jan-21 1610m SYNTHETIC R4 CLHcp (of $10,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:39.150, SP: 66/1 Mid-division, ridden and closer under 2f out, 6th 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace 1st Irish Ambassador ( C D Hayes 126 ) 2nd Philly's Hope ( J J Doyle 123 ) 0.30L 3rd Everyhouronthehour ( T P Madden 142 ) 1.25L 6th Talking Tough ( M Horsman 137 , Cd 0 ) 3.25L | M Horsman 62.1kg, Cd 0 3.25L | 6 (14) |
| Curragh 06-Nov-20 1610m HEAVY R7 CLHcp (of $11,000) Barrier 20, Winning Time: 01:48.740, SP: 50/1 Mid-division early, pushed along briefly before halfway, soon under pressure towards rear and no danger 1st Thefaithfulindian ( C D Hayes 132 ) 2nd Blyton ( M P Sheehy 132 ) 1.25L 3rd Mk Drama ( L T Mcateer 136 ) 1.00L 13th Talking Tough ( N Crosse 134 , Cd 0 ) 31.50L | N Crosse 60.8kg, Cd 0 31.50L | 13 (17) |
| Dundalk 29-Oct-20 1610m SYNTHETIC R1 CL (of $9,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:38.770, SP: 100/1 Rear of mid-division, 7th halfway, under pressure approaching straight, lost place and ridden under 2f out, weakened over 1f out 1st Gee Rex ( M P Sheehy 132 ) 2nd Angel Palanas ( L T Mcateer 132 ) 0.50L 3rd Will Be King ( S Foley 132 ) 1.25L 11th Talking Tough ( B Coen 134 , Cd 0 ) 12.75L | B Coen 60.8kg, Cd 0 12.75L | 11 (12) |
| Fairyhouse 21-Sep-20 1410m GOOD R3 CLHcp (of $10,000) Barrier 14, Winning Time: 01:31.340, SP: 12/1 Rear of mid-division on outer, pushed along entering straight, ridden and no extra from 2f out, never a factor 1st Sure Cert ( L T Mcateer 137 ) 2nd Tony The Gent ( P A Harnett 141 ) 0.50L 3rd War Hero ( G M Ryan 136 ) 0.75L 13th Talking Tough ( M P Sheehy 139 , Cd 0 ) 15.50L | M P Sheehy 63kg, Cd 0 15.50L | 13 (16) |
| Cork 16-Sep-20 1610m GOOD R6 CLHcp $2,200 (of $11,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:42.260, SP: 22/1 Soon tracked leaders, pushed along from early straight, chased winner from 2f out, soon no impression, kept on same pace 1st Mccabe ( K J Manning 130 ) 2nd Talking Tough ( G F Carroll 133 ) 4.25L 3rd Petticoat Rule ( W J Lee 126 ) 1.75L | G F Carroll 60.3kg 4.25L | 2 (10) |
| Gowran Park 02-Sep-20 1410m SOFT R2 CLHcp (of $11,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:30.190, SP: 18/1 Always towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out 1st Maud Gonne Spirit ( S Foley 138 ) 2nd Angel's Trumpet ( N M Crosse 118 ) 2.50L 3rd Sheer Bravado ( K J Manning 123 ) 0.75L 11th Talking Tough ( C Hayes 134 , Cd 0 ) 14.50L | C Hayes 60.8kg, Cd 0 14.50L | 11 (12) |
| Roscommon 01-Sep-20 1450m SOFT R4 CLHcp (of $15,500) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:32.710, SP: 16/1 Chased leaders, disputed 2nd after 2f, ridden in 3rd 3f out, no extra 1 1/2f out 1st Royal Canford ( W J Lee 140 ) 2nd Swiss Army Officer ( R P Whelan 123 ) 2.75L 3rd Mean Fomhair ( C T Keane 137 ) 9th Talking Tough ( G Carroll 127 , Cd 0 ) 13.50L | G Carroll 57.6kg, Cd 0 13.50L | 9 (9) |
| Roscommon 19-Aug-20 1480m GOOD R4 CLHcp (of $15,500) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:37.730, SP: 7/1 Pushed along briefly early to lead, pushed along again 2 1/2f out, joined 2f out, narrowly headed from 1 1/2f out, no extra and one pace inside final furlong 1st Rocket Science ( S Foley 139 ) 2nd Mean Fomhair ( J A Heffernan 138 ) 0.50L 3rd Darkened ( J M Sheridan 133 ) 0.50L 5th Talking Tough ( G Carroll 130 , Cd 0 ) 4.75L | G Carroll 59kg, Cd 0 4.75L | 5 (6) |
| Galway 01-Aug-20 1680m SOFT R4 CLHcp (of $11,000) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:50.130, SP: 10/1 In touch, 3rd over 3f out, ridden 2f out, lost place over 1f out, weakened final furlong 1st Next In Line ( L T Mcateer 135 ) 2nd Soaring Monarch ( K J Manning 145 ) 1.50L 3rd Call Me Rocky ( S B Kelly 142 ) 1.25L 10th Talking Tough ( G Carroll 139 , Cd 0 ) 14.75L | G Carroll 63kg, Cd 0 14.75L | 10 (11) |
| Galway 28-Jul-20 1410m SOFT R2 CLHcp $6,600 (of $11,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:31.530, SP: 11/2 Chased leader, 5th 2 1/2f out, headway and switched left 2f out, progress to lead entering straight, ridden over 1f out, kept on well final furlong 1st Talking Tough ( W J Lee 126 ) 2nd Soaring Monarch ( K J Manning 136 ) 0.75L 3rd Sister Eliza ( M P Sheehy 127 ) 6.50L | W J Lee 57.2kg | 1 (15) |
| Gowran Park 25-Jul-20 1410m SOFT R2 CLHcp (of $10,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:28.140, SP: 16/1 A little awkward away from stalls and pushed along, soon mid-division, pushed along again approaching halfway, soon under pressure, some progress straight, soon one pace 1st Kodiac Prince ( R P Cleary 129 ) 2nd Take My Hand ( G F Carroll 128 ) 1.25L 3rd Shona Mea ( S Foley 137 ) 4.50L 9th Talking Tough ( B Coen 136 , Cd 0 ) 9.25L | B Coen 61.7kg, Cd 0 9.25L | 9 (15) |
| Naas 23-Jul-20 1210m GOOD R5 CLHcp (of $10,000) Barrier 18, Winning Time: 01:12.710, SP: 11/2 In rear, ridden 2f out, moderate 11th 1f out, no impression 1st Red Pantz ( L T Mcateer 138 ) 2nd Kosman ( S B Kelly 140 ) 0.50L 3rd Myrcella ( B M Coen 137 ) 1.50L 10th Talking Tough ( G Carroll 136 , Cd 0 ) 9.00L | G Carroll 61.7kg, Cd 0 9.00L | 10 (18) |
| Roscommon 07-Jul-20 1470m HEAVY R2 CLHcp (of $10,000) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:38.310, SP: 15/2 Pushed along briefly early, soon tracked leaders, effort straight, kept on same pace from under 2f out 1st Star Of Cashel ( C D Hayes 142 ) 2nd Kosman ( S B Kelly 139 ) 6.00L 3rd Vormir ( R P Cleary 140 ) 1.25L 4th Talking Tough ( B Coen 138 , Cd 0 ) 9.50L | B Coen 62.6kg, Cd 0 9.50L | 4 (14) |
| Sligo 03-Jul-20 1150m GOOD R4 CLHcp $5,400 (of $9,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:16.510, SP: 10/3 Chased leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along in 3rd over 2f out, ridden in 2nd over 1f out and soon strongly pressed leader, kept on well under pressure inside final furlong, led post 1st Talking Tough ( B M Coen 137 ) 2nd Lady Alcazar ( R P Cleary 138 ) 3rd Dolce Sicily ( R Blackmore 140 ) 3.00L | B M Coen 62.1kg | 1 (11) |
| Limerick 29-Jun-20 1610m GOOD R5 CLHcp $900 (of $9,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:46.060, SP: 10/1 Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong to go 3rd close home 1st Hisnameis Mrdevitt ( G M Ryan 134 ) 2nd Shona Mea ( S Foley 135 ) 0.75L 3rd Talking Tough ( C D Hayes 138 ) 1.25L | C D Hayes 62.6kg 1.25L | 3 (12) |
| Dundalk 21-Mar-20 1210m SYNTHETIC R8 CLHcp (of $11,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:12.900, SP: 9/1 Towards rear, pushed along halfway, ridden on outer under 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never a factor 1st Lequinto ( W M Lordan 130 ) 2nd Lady Maura ( G P Halpin 138 ) 2.00L 3rd Myrcella ( A C Persse 137 ) 7th Talking Tough ( G Carroll 130 , Cd 0 ) 3.75L | G Carroll 59kg, Cd 0 3.75L | 7 (12) |
| Dundalk 07-Mar-20 1410m SYNTHETIC R2 CL (of $10,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:27.440, SP: 7/1 Prominent and disputed lead, ridden under 2f out and lost place over 1f out, no extra 1st Corvus Glaive ( W J Lee 126 ) 2nd Eglish ( C T Keane 136 ) 3.00L 3rd Briseuse De Coeur ( G P Brouder 131 ) 1.25L 8th Talking Tough ( G Carroll 136 , Cd 0 ) 8.25L | G Carroll 61.7kg, Cd 0 8.25L | 8 (11) |
| Dundalk 29-Feb-20 1410m SYNTHETIC R8 CLHcp (of $11,000) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:26.820, SP: 7/1 Held up, ridden and progress on outer under 2f out, stayed on into 7th and drifted right 1f out, kept on final furlong 1st Funny Little Ways ( M P Sheehy 125 ) 2nd Kosman ( B M Coen 128 ) 3.50L 3rd Tommy The Hat ( R P Cleary 116 ) 0.50L 5th Talking Tough ( G Carroll 126 , Cd 0 ) 5.00L | G Carroll 57.2kg, Cd 0 5.00L | 5 (14) |
| Dundalk 15-Feb-20 1210m SYNTHETIC R2 CLHcp (of $11,000) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:13.940, SP: 20/1 Mid-division, ridden 2f out, under pressure in 7th 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong 1st Eglish ( C T Keane 132 ) 2nd Chanell Eclipse ( C D Hayes 132 ) 0.20L 3rd Lequinto ( W M Lordan 126 ) 0.50L 4th Talking Tough ( G Carroll 128 , Cd 0 ) 0.75L | G Carroll 58.1kg, Cd 0 0.75L | 4 (13) |
| Dundalk 25-Jan-20 1610m SYNTHETIC R4 CLHcp (of $11,999) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:40.040, SP: 33/1 Slowly into stride, always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression early straight, no extra 1st Calidus Mirabilis ( A C Persse 118 ) 2nd Flower Garland ( G M Ryan 134 ) 0.30L 3rd Jm Barrie ( C D Hayes 123 ) 1.75L 12th Talking Tough ( N Crosse 127 , Cd 0 ) 7.25L | N Crosse 57.6kg, Cd 0 7.25L | 12 (12) |
| Dundalk 18-Jan-20 1210m SYNTHETIC R7 CL (of $15,001) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:13.370, SP: 25/1 Pushed along briefly early, raced in 5th, pushed along again approaching halfway, one pace straight 1st Dark Vader ( D P Mcdonogh 128 ) 2nd Power Ahead ( B M Coen 128 ) 2.25L 3rd Briseuse De Coeur ( C D Hayes 119 ) 6.00L 5th Talking Tough ( N Crosse 124 , Cd 0 ) 11.50L | N Crosse 56.2kg, Cd 0 11.50L | 5 (6) |
| Dundalk 19-Oct-19 1410m SYNTHETIC R3 CLHcp (of $11,500) Barrier 17, Winning Time: 01:26.380, SP: 25/1 Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along entering straight, ridden and no impression under 2f out, no extra 1st Leadership Race ( C T Keane 136 ) 2nd Red Lark ( A J Slattery 131 ) 0.75L 3rd Recall The Show ( S Foley 138 ) 1.00L 14th Talking Tough ( C Hayes 131 , Cd 0 ) 10.25L | C Hayes 59.4kg, Cd 0 10.25L | 14 (14) |
| Navan 09-Oct-19 1160m SOFT R1 CLMd (of $12,000) Barrier 15, Winning Time: 01:14.980, SP: 14/1 Tracked leaders, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression in 6th over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong 1st Flaming Moon ( C T Keane 131 ) 2nd So Suave ( S B Kelly 131 ) 0.30L 3rd King Of Stars ( D O'brien 131 ) 1.50L 5th Talking Tough ( G Carroll 131 , Cd 0 ) 4.75L | G Carroll 59.4kg, Cd 0 4.75L | 5 (21) |
| Curragh 29-Sep-19 1610m GOOD R6 CLMd (of $19,000) Barrier 15, Winning Time: 01:47.390, SP: 20/1 Mid-division, no impression from 3f out, never a factor 1st Katiba ( O J Orr 126 ) 2nd Gin Blossom ( D O'brien 126 ) 0.20L 3rd Persian Queen ( C T Keane 126 ) 0.50L 15th Talking Tough ( G Halpin 131 , Cd 0 ) 12.25L | G Halpin 59.4kg, Cd 0 12.25L | 15 (23) |
| Fairyhouse 24-Sep-19 1410m GOOD R1 CL (of $20,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:32.410, SP: 25/1 Towards rear, pushed along and no impression entering straight, switched left and ridden 2f out, 7th over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong 1st Chrysalism ( D O'brien 129 ) 2nd Vormir ( C T Keane 119 ) 1.00L 3rd Borelli ( A J Slattery 121 ) 1.25L 4th Talking Tough ( B Coen 129 , Cd 0 ) 4.25L | B Coen 58.5kg, Cd 0 4.25L | 4 (10) |
| Bellewstown 29-Aug-19 1010m GOOD R5 CLMd (of $12,500) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 00:59.250, SP: 14/1 Rear of mid-division, pushed along 2f out, 8th and ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace on outer inside final furlong 1st Phase After Phase ( D O'brien 131 ) 2nd True Motion ( W J Lee 131 ) 4.75L 3rd Liquor Scholar ( J A Heffernan 131 ) 4.25L 5th Talking Tough ( G Carroll 131 , Cd 0 ) 10.00L | G Carroll 59.4kg, Cd 0 10.00L | 5 (11) |
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