September 02 / 17.37 Gowran Park

17.37

Good

Racing Again September 20th Maiden

  • Prize money: £5363.64
  • 1m 6f 0y
  • 12 runners
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Racing Again September 20th Maiden

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Smart jumps horse won a bumper but failed to win over hurdles; has turned into a better chaser, winning the Grade 3 Summer Plate at Market Rasen in July; might find this trip a bit sharp on Flat debut but can run well.
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11th

1

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

16:50 Punchestown

Ballysax Hank

11st 12lb

J: James Bowen

T: Gavin Cromwell

Summer Plate winner at Market Rasen (2m5f, good) last July and went close in the American Grand National (2m5f, firm) in October; excuses on both winter starts; has around 5lb to find with Release The Beast on Cheltenham running; big task under this weight and would prefer further.

10/1

6th

14

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 199y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Ballysax Hank

10st 12lb

J: James Bowen

T: Gavin Cromwell

5l win in the Summer Plate at Market Rasen (2m5f, good) last July and went close in the American Grand National (2m5f, firm) in October; excuses on both winter starts (3m then soft ground); the drop back to 2m poses a question but the stiff track and strong pace will help; possible player.

10/1

6th

4

2nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 1f 0y

16:05 Leopardstown

Ballysax Hank

11st 4lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

2-5 over fences, won the Summer Plate at Market Rasen (21.5f, good) in July off 128; won sole Flat start next time at Gowran on good to yielding before a fine second to Zanahiyr over hurdles in the American Grand National (2m5f, firm); failed to stay 3m in the Paddy Power at Christmas; ground conditions not certain to suit.

8/1

Form: 2/

Last run: 1549 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Smart jumper with four wins over hurdles and two over fences including in Grade 2 company; was runner-up on sole Flat start in France in 2021 over this trip; might find this trip a bit sharp now but should run a big race.
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2

(7)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:37 Gowran Park

Fil Dor

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Gordon Elliott

Smart jumper with four wins over hurdles and two over fences including in Grade 2 company; was runner-up on sole Flat start in France in 2021 over this trip; might find this trip a bit sharp now but should run a big race.

11/2

2nd

3

20th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

15:57 Cork

Fil Dor

11st 0lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

raced in second, challenging when briefly left in lead 2 out, soon faced challenge, headed approaching last, no chance with winner run-in

100/30

2nd

3

20th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

15:57 Cork

Fil Dor

11st 0lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

raced in second, challenging when briefly left in lead 2 out, soon faced challenge, headed approaching last, no chance with winner run-in

100/30

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Won a Killarney bumper in July and followed up in a winners' bumper at the same track 10 days ago, making all; the cheekpieces worn then are retained; bred to be a smart Flat type so has to be respected on debut in this sphere.
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3

(3)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:37 Gowran Park

Galileo Sand

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won a Killarney bumper in July and followed up in a winners' bumper at the same track 10 days ago, making all; the cheekpieces worn then are retained; bred to be a smart Flat type so has to be respected on debut in this sphere.

5/2

5

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 100y

17:25 Killarney

Galileo Sand

11st 11lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Some good efforts in bumpers at Thurles and Punchestown before pulling well clear with the winner over C&D in May and being beaten 1.75l into second; well backed returned to here in July when he prevailed by 0.5l; he was entitled to do that but he is progressing, the cheeckpieces can unlock further improvement and top jockey aboard.

6/4

5

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

19:42 Killarney

Galileo Sand

11st 10lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Improving with every run, building on a placed effort at Tramore on debut with a fourth of 24 in a Punchestown Festival bumper and only just touched off in a C&D bumper on his follow up bid; front two pulled clear and could be hard to beat if he finds any further progress.

10/11

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Won bumpers at Ballinrobe and Roscommon in 2024; wasn't at his best in a Listed bumper at Cheltenham last November; makes Flat debut after a long absence but can go well if ready enough.
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5

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

14:37 Limerick

Minella Hollow

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: John J Nallen

Dual bumper winner last year was disappointing on hurdling debut at Navan recently coming back after a long absence; however, he should improve from that and be more competitive today.

5/2

5

20th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 165y

13:25 Navan

Minella Hollow

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: John J Nallen

Won bumpers at Ballinrobe and Roscommon in the early stages of last season; could manage only fourth of six when favourite for a Listed bumper at Cheltenham last November; ready to run on the Flat at Gowran recently, withdrawn after refusing to load; beat a subsequent Listed bumper winner at Roscommon, merits respect.

7/2

Form: 820-40

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose maiden was 8l behind Seo Linn in a Tramore maiden before beaten a long way in a Galway handicap; has to return to his form of last year to have a chance.
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5th

7

29th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

17:20 Tramore

Nelson Muntz

11st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

Has some useful form over hurdles and on the Flat, though has been tailed off in both disciplines since returning from a break of 72 days; if back on song, he would have a part to play in this company on chase debut.

10/1

13th

14

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

19:10 Punchestown

Nelson Muntz

11st 8lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

1-7 over hurdles after scoring at Kilbeggan in September (2m, good to yielding) and running some decent races in defeat subsequently, including when just 2l behind winner on handicap hurdle debut at Leopardstown (2m, yielding); yet to win from 10 Flat starts and his tailed-off finish at the Curragh last time doesn't enthuse.

16/1

11th

8

(15)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 4f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Nelson Muntz

9st 4lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: David Harry Kelly

Dual-purpose hurdles winner is 0-8 on turf on the level; well beaten in both previous handicap starts on the Flat and not easy to make a case for him.

20/1

Form: 3

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Tramore maiden hurdle winner in April has run well in defeat in handicaps in that sphere since; was also third in a Roscommon Flat maiden over 1m4f in July; this trip will suit better and he can run well.
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6

(4)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:37 Gowran Park

Prove Yourself

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Tramore maiden hurdle winner in April has run well in defeat in handicaps in that sphere since; was also third in a Roscommon Flat maiden over 1m4f in July; this trip will suit better and he can run well.

12/1

2nd

6

28th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 130y

17:40 Galway

Prove Yourself

11st 9lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Placed in three of his four bumper starts; won a 2m Tramore maiden hurdle in April; third in a Kilbeggan handicap following month; kept ticking over with a solid third in a Flat maiden at Roscommon; reverts to hurdling with a definite chance.

6/1

3rd

6

(8)

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 17y

20:08 Roscommon

Prove Yourself

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Fair hurdler, placed in bumpers before winning 2m Tramore maiden hurdle in April (yielding) and better again when third in Kilbeggan handicap following month; switches to Flat and possible place claims.

14/1

Form: 5

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner but was disappointing in that sphere at Galway last time; was earlier well beaten in a Killarney Flat maiden over this trip; others appeal more.
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3rd

2

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:57 Listowel

Putapoundinthejar

11st 11lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: A J Martin

Failed to fire on the Flat last time but had previously returned to hurdles (dual winner) with a respectable fifth of 21 in a Listed handicap at Punchestown (2m, yielding); off the same mark here in a less demanding race.

7/2

7th

9

(2)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 3

16:45 Hamilton

Putapoundinthejar

8st 13lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: A J Martin

Just five Flat races, faring easily best when he won a handicap at Bellewstown (1m3f, soft) last month; returned to hurdling for a respectable show at Punchestown festival 19 days ago; his trainer's three runners at Chester last week were all well held, albeit with two in the Chester Cup, but this one should have more to offer in this sphere and goes on the shortlist.

13/2

5th

15

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 132y

15:40 Punchestown

Putapoundinthejar

10st 1lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: A J Martin

Dual-purpose; 2-8 over hurdles, his last win coming at this meeting last year off 7lb lower; no impact over timber since but won on the Flat at Bellewstown 17 days ago and Sean Bowen was on board for that win here last season; can't discount.

14/1

Form: 0/4-

Last run: 407 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner has been well beaten over hurdles on last few starts; previously well beaten in two Flat maidens; look elsewhere.
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12th

8

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

17:47 Wexford

Single Edition

11st 7lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: James M Barcoe

Bumper winner but 0-14 hurdling, joining current yard after C&D claiming fourth a year ago; didn't count on recent comeback run at Punchestown, entitled to come on for that.

12/1

10th

4

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:50 Punchestown

Single Edition

11st 9lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: James M Barcoe

Lost form for his previous trainer after two good runs in September 2024; plenty to prove on his first run since out of his depth in a Flat maiden last autumn, previously a moderate fourth in a claimer over hurdles.

16/1

Form: 9/

Last run: 749 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Beaten 14l in a 7f Dundalk maiden in 2023, his sole start; can only be watched.
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13th

4

(17)

20th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

16:35 Gowran Park

Thunder Gatti

9st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Rory Anthony Devine

Well beaten in maiden debut at Dundalk and tailed off here last time; can only be watched.

80/1

9

(9)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:37 Gowran Park

Thunder Gatti

9st 9lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Rory Anthony Devine

Beaten 14l in a 7f Dundalk maiden in 2023, his sole start; can only be watched.

100/1

Form: 7

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
A 3m handicap hurdle winner; ran respectably in a Bellewstown 1m4f maiden last week but is likely to be better suited to handicaps in time.
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5th

7

6th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

14:10 Hereford

Ballerina Boxer

11st 1lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Nikki Evans

3m Punchestown handicap hurdle winner off a similar mark in June but below that level since; little encouragement in two starts for new yard, pulling up on soft ground then well beaten (46l) at Stratford; has plenty to prove on current evidence.

50/1

9th

4

28th Mar 2026

Good

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

15:57 Stratford

Ballerina Boxer

11st 6lb

J: Mr Jack Stenhouse

T: Nikki Evans

Beat a big field at Punchestown (3m, good to yielding) last June but mostly well held afterwards and was sold for £1,200 in November; soft ground may well have been against her when pulled up at 125-1 on stable debut in January, but others have more pressing claims.

25/1

9

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

16:30 Limerick

Ballerina Boxer

11st 4lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: William Harvey

Won at Punchestown in June (3m, gd-yld) off 5lb lower; well beaten off revised mark thrice since (and twice on the Flat); handicapper may be in charge for now.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hurdle winner is rated only 84 in that sphere so is best watched on Flat debut.
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5th

9

10th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 80y

17:00 Cork

Navy Waves

10st 13lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: Mrs Julie Cashin

Has generally struggled since winning at Galway (22.5f, good) last September; a bit better when a plugging-on third of 16 at Tramore (2m5f, gd-yld) on latest but was 16l behind the winner; longer trip here a plus.

8/1

3rd

11

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 0y

18:12 Tramore

Navy Waves

11st 0lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: Mrs Julie Cashin

Unplaced in four starts since a 20-1 Galway win last autumn; remote sixth in a 3m handicap at Cork last month on first run after a break.

14/1

5/2

Form: 342 BF

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Three bumper wins including a Grade 2 for mares at Aintree; the best of three Flat runs was when runner-up in a Tramore maiden over 1m4f, though a beaten odds-on fav' then; this longer trip will suit better and she should be a big player.
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13

(2)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:37 Gowran Park

Seo Linn

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: P Twomey

Three bumper wins including a Grade 2 for mares at Aintree; the best of three Flat runs was when runner-up in a Tramore maiden over 1m4f, though a beaten odds-on fav' then; this longer trip will suit better and she should be a big player.

5/2

7

(1)

8th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:50 Tramore

Seo Linn

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: P Twomey

Smart form in bumpers, winning Listed event at Cheltenham in November before landing the mares' Aintree Grade 2 and it was a big run in defeat at the Punchestown festival; two Flat runs a bit underwhelming, not strong at the finish at both Down Royal and over this trip at Fairyhouse last month; worth another chance and this sharp 1m4f could suit.

13/8

4th

7

(8)

13th Jun 2025

Good

1m 3f 200y

20:00 Fairyhouse

Seo Linn

10st 2lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: P Twomey

Smart form in bumpers, winning Listed event at Cheltenham in November before landing the mares' Aintree Grade 2 and it was a big run in defeat at the Punchestown festival; looked in need of a step up in trip when beaten half a length in a Down Royal maiden (10.5f, good); should do better with slow ground likely to help bring her stamina into play.

5/2

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Payout
Exacta €10.60
Straight Forecast €9.83
Trifecta €85.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Galileo Sand

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Seo Linn

The Irish Sun:

Galileo Sand

POSTDATA:

Seo Linn