Killarney (IRE) Horse Racing Result Report — 4 October 2026

The Killarney (IRE) meeting on 4 October 2026 provided a thrilling day of action on the turf track. With the going officially described as Good To Yielding, a total of 7 races were run, attracting a strong crowd of racing enthusiasts. This Killarney (IRE) report covers the key highlights, including full Killarney (IRE) results and an analysis of the performance trends from this Killarney (IRE) race results 4 October 2026 fixture.

Meeting Statistics

Woodstream Lad (IRE) provided the highlight of the day by securing victory at odds of 19.00 in the Killarney Races Beginners Steeplechase.

Total runners: 73
Average field size: 10.4
Favourite strike rate: 29%
Biggest-priced winner: Woodstream Lad (IRE) (19.00, Killarney Races Beginners Steeplechase)

Race-by-Race Results

1:35 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle (17f): Won by Astelia (IRE), ridden by Sam Ewing and trained by Peter Fahey. 2nd: Katie Can't Count (IRE) (7.00, 5l); 3rd: Mastertown Miss (IRE) (4.50, 11l).
2:10 Gortnavogue Ltd. T/A Seamus Weldon Handicap Hurdle (17f): Won by Footstepstoglory (IRE), ridden by Daniel King and trained by David Harry Kelly. 2nd: Granlahan (IRE) (5.50, 0.1l); 3rd: Colin's Friend (IRE) (2.62, 0.3l).
2:45 Charlie Foley's Rated Novice Hurdle (17f): Won by Cocofred (IRE), ridden by Darragh O'Keeffe and trained by Henry de Bromhead. 2nd: Firebrand (GER) (4.33, 0.3l); 3rd: Rosenborg (FR) (12.00, 28l).
3:20 Gleneagle Group Handicap Hurdle (23f): Won by James The Brave (IRE), ridden by Michael Kenneally and trained by Padraig Butler. 2nd: Blackwater Soldier (IRE) (6.50, 8l); 3rd: Mane Attraction (IRE) (34.00, 11l).
3:55 Killarney Races Handicap Steeplechase (17f): Won by Kilbrin Rocco (IRE), ridden by Jack Kennedy and trained by Eoin Christopher McCarthy. 2nd: Stoneyford Lady (IRE) (5.00, 1.25l); 3rd: Cahirdown Boy (IRE) (34.00, 11l).
4:30 Killarney Races Beginners Steeplechase (21f): Won by Woodstream Lad (IRE), ridden by Alex Harvey and trained by David O'Sullivan. 2nd: Stede Bonnet (IRE) (2.50, 5l); 3rd: Time Is A Thief (IRE) (1.57, 24l).
5:05 Killarney Races Handicap Steeplechase (23.5f): Won by Joe's Turn (IRE), ridden by Donagh Meyler and trained by Mark Michael McNiff. 2nd: It's Time Again (IRE) (34.00, 0.1l); 3rd: Urbs Intacta Manet (IRE) (12.00, 0.75l).

Trainers & Jockeys on the Day

It was a competitive afternoon with honours shared across the board. The following trainers each secured 1 win: Peter Fahey, David Harry Kelly, Henry de Bromhead, Padraig Butler, and Eoin Christopher McCarthy.

In the saddle, Sam Ewing, Daniel King, Darragh O'Keeffe, Michael Kenneally, and Jack Kennedy all claimed 1 victory apiece.

Insight

The meeting proved challenging for punters, with a favourite strike rate of just 29%. While James The Brave and Kilbrin Rocco obliged for supporters, several heavily backed runners were turned over, most notably in the Beginners Steeplechase where the 1.57 favourite Time Is A Thief could only manage third place behind the 19.00 outsider Woodstream Lad.

This result highlights the unpredictable nature of the Killarney turf, with the biggest-priced winner of the day demonstrating that value can often be found in the chase events when conditions are Good To Yielding.

For the full breakdown of all finishers and betting returns, visit our full results page.