October 20 / 14.19 Gowran Park

14.19

Yielding

Dine At Gowran Park Handicap

  • Prize money: £5607.44
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 16 runners
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Dine At Gowran Park Handicap

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: 103464

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won over 6f at Navan in July but some good efforts over this trip too since; can be involved but needs a bit more.
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11th

11

(11)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

Bundle Of Interest

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Won off 4lb lower at Navan last July (6f, good); poor run over 1m when last seen at Dundalk in November and she needed her first run back last season; others appeal more.

25/1

1

(3)

20th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:19 Gowran Park

Bundle Of Interest

10st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Won over 6f at Navan in July but some good efforts over this trip too since; can be involved but needs a bit more.

10/1

8

(6)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 40y

16:24 Navan

Bundle Of Interest

8st 13lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: W McCreery

Won here over 6f in July off 69 (good) and respectable form since, although never landed a blow at Cork on latest; stiff mile may not be ideal but yard in fine form.

15/2

Form: -75366

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Yet to win but has run well at times in maidens including over C&D; one to consider on handicap debut.
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9th

9

(1)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Men Of Honour

9st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Formerly with Andrew Slattery, finishing a close fourth to this year's Irish Lincolnshire winner Ribee at Gowran Park (7f, heavy) last October; joined Ruth Carr soon after for 12,000gns; weakened quickly, ninth of 12 to Novello Lad at Doncaster (6f) 18 days ago; now 2lb lower.

14/1

9th

11

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

18:38 Doncaster

Men Of Honour

8st 10lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Maiden who was picked up for 12,000gns after a fair effort in a heavy-ground Irish handicap (7f) last autumn; no surprise were he to need this after seven months off and would want to see some market interest before adding him into the mix.

16/1

2

(2)

20th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:19 Gowran Park

Men Of Honour

10st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

Yet to win but has run well at times in maidens including over C&D; one to consider on handicap debut.

12/1

Form: 092

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
The best of three maiden runs came when beaten 5.5l into second at Killarney over 1m; conditions today fine and has prospects.
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4th

5

(10)

20th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Gowran Park

Green Kite

9st 8lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Lightly raced maiden's best run came when runner-up in 1m Killarney maiden on testing ground last October; didn't feature on Limerick comeback run last month and looks to have a bit to do on ratings.

16/1

8th

7

(6)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

15:50 Limerick

Green Kite

9st 10lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Best maiden run came at Killarney on penultimate run last season when a 5.5l runner-up (1m, soft to heavy); way below that at Gowran next time (7f, heavy); claims if repeating his Killarney effort off this mark.

14/1

3

(10)

20th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:19 Gowran Park

Green Kite

9st 13lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

The best of three maiden runs came when beaten 5.5l into second at Killarney over 1m; conditions today fine and has prospects.

7/1

Form: 182000 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Two wins over this trip when trained in UK but below form in three starts for this yard; best watched for now.
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4th

7

(11)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Toy Soldier

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Won a maiden and a claimer in Britain; no worthwhile form in seven runs for current yard.

25/1

13th

22

(10)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Toy Soldier

9st 1lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Two-time winner for George Scott has suffered heavy defeats at long odds in all six starts for this stable; unlikely.

50/1

14/1

Form: 288204

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Maiden has run well enough over various trips this year, including over 1m6f; a major drop in trip with blinkers added.
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5

(4)

20th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:19 Gowran Park

Wertpol

9st 13lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Maiden has run well enough over various trips this year, including over 1m6f; a major drop in trip with blinkers added.

14/1

4th

4

(5)

9th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 132y

16:05 Thurles

Wertpol

9st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Encouraging second at Navan (1m6f, yielding) in August and may have found 1m2f against him when a beaten favourite at the Curragh 11 days ago; potential pace angle here and return to further should help; each-way claims.

7/2

7

(22)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Wertpol

11st 12lb

J: Miss Georgie Benson

T: J P Murtagh

Has been runner-up in a Ballinrobe maiden over just short of this trip and a Navan handicap over 1m6f last time; raised 2lb but should be competitive again.

11/1

Form: 568320

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Yet to win but has been placed four times up to 1m; poor at Punchestown last time but can be a player if rebounding.
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6

(5)

20th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:19 Gowran Park

No Such Thing

9st 12lb

J: Christine Worrell

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Yet to win but has been placed four times up to 1m; poor at Punchestown last time but can be a player if rebounding.

12/1

3

(15)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 58y

15:48 Punchestown

No Such Thing

9st 8lb

J: Christine Worrell

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Went close in Curragh maiden on 2yo debut for Ger Lyons but regressive this year until much improved on last month's handicap debut at Killarney, tearing off into clear lead under today's rider and rallying well once head to finish runner-up over 1m; returns to maiden company here and will have to settle better to see this longer trip out.

10/1

2nd

10

(17)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:41 Killarney

No Such Thing

9st 7lb

J: Christine Worrell

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Maiden went close in Curragh maiden on 2yo debut for Ger Lyons but regressive this year, most recently on yard debut when remote third in C&D maiden last month in first-time visor; limited appeal on handicap debut from a wide draw and inexperienced claimer.

20/1

Form: 005860 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won the valuable EBF Auction Series Final over this trip last year; has been regressive this year and blinkers replace cheekpieces.
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7

(6)

20th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:19 Gowran Park

Fiona Maccoul

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Won the valuable EBF Auction Series Final over this trip last year; has been regressive this year and blinkers replace cheekpieces.

22/1

14th

8

(9)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:02 Listowel

Fiona Maccoul

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Won the valuable EBF Auction Series Final over 7f at Naas last year; this season's handicap form has been disappointing in comparison.

12/1

3

(4)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

17:55 Bellewstown

Fiona Maccoul

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Won the valuable EBF Auction Series Final over 7f at Naas last year; bit underwhelming in handicaps this season but first of two recent runs at Galway not without promise; cheekpieces now tried and need to bring improvement (yard in fine form).

12/1

Form: 876

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Showed a hint of promise in three maidens lately; likely to do better in this grade but seems to be the yard's second-string.
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6th

16

(12)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

17:25 Navan

Kakori

9st 10lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Signed off last season with a promising run behind this year's Irish Lincoln winner Ribee at Gowran (7f, heavy); picked up an injury on seasonal debut; also had an excuse at Bellewstown, hampered under half a mile out; not ruled out.

10/1

9th

5

(1)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

17:23 Bellewstown

Kakori

9st 10lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Signed off last season with a promising run behind this year's Irish Lincoln winner Ribee at Gowran (7f, heavy); had an excuse when bombing out at the Curragh on seasonal return when the 9-2 favourite (grazed the inside and outside left hock); capable of better.

6/1

Form: 2-1090

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f Curragh maiden on seasonal debut but has been regressive since and isn't easy to fancy at present.
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3

(2)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

14:51 Hamilton

Pickersgill

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Iain Jardine

Beaten a neck at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in March on third stable start then went one better at Southwell (7f, AW); won on turf at the Curragh (6f, soft) last March and this stiff 6f could be a good fit; she's one to consider, especially if slow ground prevails.

4/1

1st

2

(8)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Pickersgill

10st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Iain Jardine

Fair ex-Irish 6f winner who got right back on track for her new yard under more patient tactics when second of nine in 7f Wolverhampton handicap three days ago; a player nudged up 1lb.

11/4

2nd

7

(9)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pickersgill

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Iain Jardine

Well suited by soft ground; shaped fairly for her new yard over C&D in January and, while she didn't build on that last time, she lacked consistency in Ireland so may well bounce back.

12/1

Form: 460316

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won a Bellewstown maiden claimer on soft over 1m but found 7f at Dundalk too sharp since; these conditions will suit better; claims.
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15

(16)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

16:57 Windsor

Just Jump

9st 0lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

Ex-Irish gelding who's got into the habit of fluffing the start for this yard, which also saddles Rye; can pull hard too and comes with risks, returned to turf and going without the hood tonight.

20/1

10

(1)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

17:10 Windsor

Just Jump

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Shaped well when third at Lingfield (6f, AW) on his stable debut in February; hasn't fared so well since, with slow starts a recurring theme, and he will need luck in running if he blows the start from stall 1; cheekpieces the headgear of choice today.

6/1

8th

10

(7)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Just Jump

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

1-20, the win coming in a Bellewstown maiden claimer (1m, soft) in October; has shown encouragement since joining Tony Carroll and can't be easily dismissed.

7/1

Form: 050692

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Maiden went closest when just denied over 1m at Bellewstown last time; up 4lb but conditions suit and has a favourable low draw; big player.
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13

(1)

20th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:19 Gowran Park

Givehertilxmas

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard Keane

Maiden went closest when just denied over 1m at Bellewstown last time; up 4lb but conditions suit and has a favourable low draw; big player.

3/1

2

(9)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 195y

14:35 Bellewstown

Givehertilxmas

9st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard Keane

Five-race maiden who was well held on handicap debut in June; hard to recommend; back up in trip.

12/1

9

(13)

15th Jun 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Gowran Park

Givehertilxmas

9st 6lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Gerard Keane

Indifferent form in four maidens during April/May; hard to make a strong case for her on handicap debut.

14/1

33/1

Form: -60708

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Maiden has run respectably at times in defeat; however, soundly beaten at Dundalk three days ago and blinkers replace cheekpieces.
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12th

16

(9)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Methgal

10st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: P J F Murphy

First reserve; made the breakthrough in a 7f Dundalk handicap in March and followed that with runner-up finishes over the same trip back at Dundalk and on turf at Leopardstown (yielding to soft); below his best at the Curragh last time.

9th

12

(11)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Methgal

9st 5lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Made the breakthrough in a 7f Dundalk handicap in March for this rider; runner-up on his next start and maintained the improvement when second at Leopardstown 19 days ago, beaten a short head after making most; strong chance.

7/2

2nd

3

(12)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:27 Leopardstown

Methgal

10st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: P J F Murphy

Made the breakthrough in a 7f Dundalk handicap last month off 55 under a 7lb claimer and good effort to take second off this mark next time; in good form and capable if bringing his best to turf.

5/1

Form: 5409-

Last run: 443 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Maiden hasn't been seen since August 2024 and is best watched unless market support comes.
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3rd

14

(12)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 210y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Shes Ideal

9st 2lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: Paul W Flynn

Returned with a couple of good runs, notably staying today's trip well when only beaten a neck at Sligo; didn't get home in more testing conditions at Cork nine days ago (cheekpieces tried but now discarded) but remains of interest back on better ground.

6/1

4th

4

(8)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 90y

20:12 Cork

Shes Ideal

10st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Paul W Flynn

Has returned with a couple of good runs, staying on fourth over a mile at Gowran and stayed 1m2f trip well when only beaten a neck at Sligo early this month, having led inside final furlong; cheekpieces tried.

6/1

Form: 8587

Last run: 97 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way on recent handicap debut at Thurles and isn't easy to fancy with cheekpieces added.
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11th

8

(8)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Lahore Da King

9st 8lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Anthony Mullins

Back-to-back AW winner in December over 7f and landed Bellewstown handicap (1m, soft) in April but well held both starts since, not looking to stay extended 1m2f at Roscommon latest; opposable off current mark.

14/1

7th

6

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 63y

18:50 Roscommon

Lahore Da King

9st 9lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Anthony Mullins

Back-to-back AW winner in December over 7f; improved on previous turf form when landing a Bellewstown handicap (1m, soft) last month; well beaten at the Curragh more recently.

12/1

12th

9

(4)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Lahore Da King

9st 9lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Anthony Mullins

Back-to-back AW winner in December over this trip; hadn't impressed in five previous turf runs but turned that on its head when landing a Bellewstown handicap off 67 eight days ago (1m, soft); can't be ruled out but others preferred.

17/2

Form: 050133

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
First reserve; has been consistent in defeat since winning at Bellewstown; up another 3lb but has to be considered again.
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7th

7

(4)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:07 Leopardstown

Ribee

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Michael Mulvany

Enjoyed a terrific spell last October, notching three wins and two places during a hectic spell; maintained his rate of improvement when beating 24 rivals in the Irish Lincoln on return; not as effective over an extended 1m2f in a Listed race at Naas; back to form quickly to take second in a 1m2f premier handicap at the Curragh; this is probably closer to his optimum trip.

14/1

2nd

5

(16)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:17 Curragh

Ribee

9st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Michael Mulvany

Enjoyed a terrific spell last October, notching three wins and two places during a hectic spell; maintained his rate of improvement when beating 24 rivals here in the Irish Lincoln on return; fine run came to an end in 10.5f Listed at Naas and he's probably better over shorter.

13/2

5th

1

(6)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 2f 125y

16:22 Naas

Ribee

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Michael Mulvany

Enjoyed a terrific spell last October, notching three wins and two places during a hectic spell; maintained his rate of improvement (from a handicap low of 62 to his present 98) when beating 24 rivals in last Sunday's Irish Lincoln; suited by the ground and the only runner with race-fitness; has to be taken seriously, although others have stronger claims at these weights.

15/2

Form: 84-307

Last run: 248 days

W: 10st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; regressive in the spring on AW for Gavin Cromwell and is best watched on return with a hood added.
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7th

11

(9)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Tommy McJohn

9st 0lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

1-16, the win coming in a Naas nursery (5f, good) as a 2yo; may have needed his stable debut at Ayr (5f, good to firm) 16 days ago and worth a market check off his much lower AW mark.

10/1

5th

1

(11)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Ayr

Tommy McJohn

9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Ex-Irish; won a Naas nursery (5f, good) off a 13lb higher mark; some fair efforts since, including when third at Dundalk in January; quite interesting on stable debut.

13/2

2

(8)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:52 Catterick

Tommy McJohn

9st 13lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Won nursery at Naas (good; first-time blinkers) for Michael O'Callaghan in 2024 and was wearing those aids when third of 14 at Dundalk (also 5f, AW) on final start for Ciaran Murphy; no headgear as he starts off for another new yard (his fifth) after three months away; watch for market confidence.

6/1

Non-runners

Suerte, Skippinandajumpin

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Givehertilxmas

TOPSPEED:

Tommy McJohn

POSTDATA:

Bundle Of Interest

RP RATINGS (IRE):

No Such Thing

The Irish Sun:

Givehertilxmas