April 08 / 16.55 Gowran Park

16.55

Soft To Heavy

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  • 1m 1f 100y
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 8/070-

Last run: 285 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose winner scored over hurdles at Naas when last seen; won twice on the Flat over 1m2f in 2023; lost his form in this sphere last year but jockey booking takes the eye and considered.
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12th

4

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 81y

15:05 Punchestown

Matt Connor

11st 9lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: J P Dempsey

Dual-purpose; has won three of his last four, two over hurdles and on the Flat at Gowran on latest; raised 11lb for his latest win over timber at Naas (18.5f, heavy) in January; this is harder but he did that easily and he is ground versatile; player.

10/1

1st

10

(13)

8th Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 1f 100y

16:55 Gowran Park

Matt Connor

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: J P Dempsey

Dual-purpose winner scored over hurdles at Naas when last seen; won twice on the Flat over 1m2f in 2023; lost his form in this sphere last year but jockey booking takes the eye and considered.

11/4

1st

5

25th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 2f 150y

14:25 Naas

Matt Connor

11st 7lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: J P Dempsey

Two wins on the Flat; caught the eye of the stewards when fifth on his handicap debut at Gowran in October; won narrowly at Limerick before being raised in class off his revised mark at Leopardstown; satisfactory fourth then implies he could be involved here.

11/2

8/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 01S45- D BF

Last run: 181 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won a Clonmel handicap over this trip last autumn and was a fine fourth at Killarney over 1m after; didn't seem to stay 1m4f when last seen; a chance if ready; looks the stable selected of two.
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15th

10

(7)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 40y

14:34 Gowran Park

Justenzia

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Sole win off 16lb lower at Clonmel last September (9.5f, soft); runner up both starts this term, including here over 9.5f (soft); 2l behind Satono Chevalier at Ballinrobe on latest (1m5f, gd-yld); 4lb better off now and could turn the tables; forecast rain a plus.

13/2

2nd

9

(6)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 183y

20:22 Ballinrobe

Justenzia

9st 6lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Won a Clonmel handicap over just short of 1m2f last autumn and encouraging comeback run at Gowran last month over slightly shorter when second; 4lb rise for that but remains of interest.

8/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 7530-9

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won his third race when taking a Killarney handicap over 1m last July off this mark; some solid runs since and should improve from recent Curragh return; a player.
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3rd

1

(1)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

16:17 Leopardstown

Zipster

11st 7lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Gerard O’Leary

Won his third race when taking a Killarney handicap over 1m last July off this mark; some solid runs since, including when third of 13 at Gowran last week (1m2f, soft); inside draw and good amateur aboard.

15/8

3rd

1

(2)

8th Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 1f 100y

16:55 Gowran Park

Zipster

10st 2lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Gerard O’Leary

Won his third race when taking a Killarney handicap over 1m last July off this mark; some solid runs since and should improve from recent Curragh return; a player.

9/2

9th

1

(5)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Zipster

10st 3lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Gerard O’Leary

Won at Killarney in July over 1m on yielding-to-soft; also ran well to take third over the same trip at Ayr; stable had a handicap winner at Naas last week.

14/1

Form: 007-27 BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
All six wins came on the AW when trained in UK; lost his form for this yard last year but posted a cracking return second at the Curragh; well below that level next time and has to rebound.
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1st

10

(3)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

18:52 Ballinrobe

Lough Leane

8st 10lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

All six wins came on the AW when trained in Britain; standout run for this yard came on opening day of season when runner-up in 26-runner Curragh handicap (heavy), most recently didn't seem to get home over this trip at Gowran last month (soft); stamina concerns remain.

12/1

18/1

Form: /894-5

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Maiden has posted his best runs in defeat over 1m; not at her best at Dundalk over 1m2f last time; handles this ground; needs her best.
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9th

13

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

18:30 Ballinrobe

Saith Seren

10st 11lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Andrew Lee

0-13 on the Flat and rated 48; not a bad effort on the level at Killarney latest but unlikely to make an impact on hurdles debut; watch.

66/1

5th

11

(9)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Saith Seren

9st 4lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Andrew Lee

12-race maiden; below her best in two runs after an absence but she's run well here before and lurks on a dangerous mark.

20/1

5th

13

(3)

8th Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 1f 100y

16:55 Gowran Park

Saith Seren

8st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Andrew Lee

Maiden has posted his best runs in defeat over 1m; not at her best at Dundalk over 1m2f last time; handles this ground; needs her best.

18/1

Form: 03418-

Last run: 225 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Ran away with a 7.5f Tipperary handicap last August but wasn't as good raised 13lb at Bellewstown next time; dropped 3lb on return but this ground is a question; yard going well.
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9th

4

(6)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

20:08 Gowran Park

Shahada Ace

10st 0lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Bolted up in 7.5f handicap at Tipperary last summer but has been disappointing since; prefers good ground; handicapper starting to relent.

14/1

9th

3

(15)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Cork

Shahada Ace

10st 2lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Ran away with a 7.5f Tipperary handicap last August but wasn't as good raised 13lb at Bellewstown next time; soft ground wasn't ideal on recent Gowran return so more expected back on better ground here.

9/1

6th

12

(10)

8th Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 1f 100y

16:55 Gowran Park

Shahada Ace

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Ran away with a 7.5f Tipperary handicap last August but wasn't as good raised 13lb at Bellewstown next time; dropped 3lb on return but this ground is a question; yard going well.

12/1

Form: 74350-

Last run: 140 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Some decent maiden runs in defeat last year including on soft and over this trip; disappointing at Dundalk on handicap bow; tongue-tie and cheekpieces added for return.
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4th

19

(12)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Hexagonal

9st 0lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Maiden with a little enough mileage on the clock; gave an improved display when second at Ballinrobe last time; others have stronger overall claims.

14/1

2nd

7

(6)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

18:52 Ballinrobe

Hexagonal

9st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Some decent maiden runs in defeat last term; opening handicap efforts have been underwhelming, hanging left at the Curragh last time (tongue-tie worn then now discarded); still has it to prove off this mark.

16/1

8th

13

(13)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Hexagonal

9st 2lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Some decent maiden runs in defeat last term; disappointed at Dundalk on handicap bow and latest run at Gowran was not an improvement; cheekpieces worn that day now left off but more needed.

33/1

Form: 700-00

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
His three wins from 48 starts came over shorter; ran well over 1m at Listowel last September but has been poor since and not easy to fancy.
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10th

5

(2)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Secret Magician

9st 10lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Strike-rate of 3-51; improved upon poor recent efforts when encountering good ground at Killarney (1m), finishing a close third after not getting a clear run; up 2lb but remains on a nice mark if backing up his last run.

15/2

3rd

10

(6)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Secret Magician

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Strike-rate of 3-50; couldn't draw on any positives from his four runs this year but getting back on drier ground should help matters.

33/1

10th

2

(14)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

19:18 Gowran Park

Secret Magician

10st 0lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Only three wins from 49 outings; placed seven times but has failed to make the frame in six starts since a Listowel festival fourth last September; hard to fancy.

20/1

9th
5 (12)
Bruant

14/1

Form: 00000- D

Last run: 174 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose winner has been well beaten last five Flat starts; has dropped significantly in the handicap but still not easy to fancy.
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1st

5

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

17:52 Downpatrick

Bruant

11st 7lb

J: Daniel King

T: A J Martin

Got off the mark over hurdles when winning a C&D novice hurdle last June; well below that level in two hurdle starts after; not a bad Navan Flat run recently; due to run in the 7.50 at Gowran Wednesday.

14/1

11th

15

(19)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

17:25 Navan

Bruant

9st 10lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: A J Martin

Dual-purpose winner has been well beaten last six Flat starts; continues to drop in the handicap; recent Gowran run provides limited encouragement.

14/1

16/1

Form: 07003-

Last run: 268 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; best handicap run came on final start last year when third over almost 1m4f at Killarney; her absence is a concern but a top rider is aboard.
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18th

20

2nd May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Punchestown

Ethereal Star

11st 9lb

J: Megan Hassett

T: Martin Hassett

0-8 on the Flat and rated just 42, seems safe to rule out.

66/1

9th

11

(10)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 5f 160y

19:48 Gowran Park

Ethereal Star

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Martin Hassett

Best run last year came on final start when third over a trip just short of 1m4f at Killarney; never counted over a shorter trip here on seasonal debut; this distance should suit better; top jockey sticks with here.

14/1

8/1

Form: 44418- C BF

Last run: 169 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark over 1m at this track last September but couldn't cope with a 6lb rise in a better race at the Curragh next time; same mark today and needs more; seems to stay this trip.
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2nd

12

(12)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:12 Leopardstown

Ohmali

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Heavy-ground winner over this trip at Gowran last September; fair form on better ground; below best on soft on seasonal debut at Gowran.

12/1

11th

7

(14)

8th Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 1f 100y

16:55 Gowran Park

Ohmali

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Got off the mark over 1m at this track last September but couldn't cope with a 6lb rise in a better race at the Curragh next time; same mark today and needs more; seems to stay this trip.

8/1

8

(11)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Ohmali

9st 6lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Off the mark last month over this trip at Gowran, handling heavy ground well under a positive ride to win a shade snugly, having previously shaped with promise; 6lb rise but could well have more to offer, especially in these conditions.

13/2

16/1

Form: 402-50

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Maiden whose best turf run last year was when second in this race; decent Dundalk run in February but was tailed-off at the Curragh last time; has to rebound.
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23th

20

(22)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:50 Navan

Captain Ciano

9st 6lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Maiden has been poor in two runs on softer ground recently and is not easy to fancy on that form.

33/1

12th

8

(7)

8th Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 1f 100y

16:55 Gowran Park

Captain Ciano

9st 8lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Maiden whose best turf run last year was when second in this race; decent Dundalk run in February but was tailed-off at the Curragh last time; has to rebound.

16/1

24th

10

(25)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Captain Ciano

9st 9lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Minor promise in AW maidens at 7f-1m; big step forward when a 1.25l second of 17 on second start for this yard in a Gowran handicap (9.5f, soft) last April and 3lb lower now; slowly away but shaped ok on first run since at Dundalk last month; could go well.

9/1

Form: 630-

Last run: 157 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Decent efforts on first two starts for Pat Murphy last year over further but was poor third start; handicap/seasonal debut for a new yard; worth a market look.
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13th

4

(15)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 46y

19:53 Roscommon

Bobby Kirova

9st 12lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Michael Butler

Showed a bit of potential on soft in first two maidens last autumn; bombed out on seasonal return and handicap debut at Gowran (1m, soft); may have needed that but probably best watched for now.

28/1

13th

3

(8)

8th Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 1f 100y

16:55 Gowran Park

Bobby Kirova

9st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Michael Butler

Decent efforts on first two starts for Pat Murphy last year over further but was poor third start; handicap/seasonal debut for a new yard; worth a market look.

14/1

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Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Matt Connor

POSTDATA:

Saith Seren

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Zipster

The Irish Sun:

Matt Connor