February 17 / 16.35 Gowran Park

16.35

Heavy

Careys Cottage Cup Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £8208.7
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • 10 runners
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Careys Cottage Cup Handicap Chase

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.50
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 355327 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Bumper and hurdles winner; 0-9 chasing, pick of recent form when runner-up in 2m2f Limerick handicap on penultimate; needs to jump better than at Fairyhouse last time.
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1

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 160y

19:12 Tramore

Teescomponentsyess

11st 13lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: John Joseph Hanlon

More than two years since his last win; has dropped to a 5lb lower mark now; gave signs of a revival when a remote third at Limerick on latest.

10/1

3rd

6

31st Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 128y

18:12 Limerick

Teescomponentsyess

11st 3lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Has won twice over hurdles at this track but has been poor over hurdles and fences lately having returned from an absence; others preferred.

40/1

7th

1

10th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

14:25 Limerick

Teescomponentsyess

12st 0lb

J: Adam Leahy

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Chase winner last winter; has struggled in two handicap hurdle outings this season and was pulled up in a handicap chase at this venue at Christmas; needs to show some sign of a revival before becoming a betting proposition again; on a positive note, he has a good record at this venue, two wins and three seconds from nine races here.

16/1

20/1

  • Place: £11.80

Form: 87/09P D

Last run: 70 days

W: 11st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Bumper, hurdle and four-time chase winner for Henry de Bromhead, albeit on better ground; three runs for Gordon Elliott this term have been poor and hard to be confident in at this stage (blinkers replace cheekpieces).
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10

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

4m 1f 11y

15:40 Punchestown

Cavalry Master

11st 7lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Peter Maher

Veteran six-time winner; a shadow of his former self in points and cross-country races, though not disgraced at 100-1 in a handicap chase at Galway last September.

100/1

17

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 45y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Cavalry Master

10st 2lb

J: Ms J I Stokes

T: Peter Maher

Veteran six-time winner; a shadow of his former self in points and cross-country races, though not disgraced at 100-1 in a handicap chase at Galway last October.

50/1

8th

5

4th Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 193y

12:28 Punchestown

Cavalry Master

11st 4lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Peter Maher

Last of four chase wins came in 2m7f Killarney novice back in 2021; well held over the banks here in November and brought down on latest in Tinahely point-to-point; tailed off in this last year.

100/1

100/30

  • Place: £1.50

Form: -59911

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Beaten long way in beginners' chases but has taken advantage of handy opening mark to win both handicaps on heavy; beat Rolly Bowley Boy 6l at Limerick (2m6f) and off 10lb higher mark won going away over 2m5f at Fairyhouse last month; drop back in trip here possibly not ideal and hefty 13lb rise makes this a lot tougher.
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8

8th Mar 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 174y

16:02 Naas

Bushmans Pass

10st 4lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Added his fourth chase win when landing this last year from 3lb lower (3m1f, soft); no impact next time in the Irish Grand National (3m5f, soft to heavy); beaten 29l on seasonal return at Limerick (2m4f, soft to heavy), but a better effort may be in the offing now back to defend his title.

9/1

9th

27

21st Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

3m 5f 37y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Bushmans Pass

10st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Won three of his last four starts last season, culminating in a valuable novice handicap win at Navan; ran respectably without the benefit of a run when fifth in the Thyestes, weakening after a bad mistake two out; flopped when favourite for National Trial at Punchestown; redeemed himself with Leinster National win in first-time cheekpieces.

14/1

9th

27

21st Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

3m 5f 37y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Bushmans Pass

10st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Won three of his last four starts last season, culminating in a valuable novice handicap win at Navan; ran respectably without the benefit of a run when fifth in the Thyestes, weakening after a bad mistake two out; flopped when favourite for National Trial at Punchestown; redeemed himself with Leinster National win in first-time cheekpieces.

14/1

Form: 40/P65 C

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 1lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
2m2f handicap chase win here nearly five years ago was his last success; after lengthy absence yet to hit form this season, last of five behind R'evelyn Pleasure at Limerick on latest; rapidly declining mark but remains opposable.
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4th

5

17th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

16:35 Gowran Park

Ex Patriot

11st 1lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: Miss Ellmarie Holden

2m2f handicap chase win here nearly five years ago was his last success; after lengthy absence yet to hit form this season, last of five behind R'evelyn Pleasure at Limerick on latest; rapidly declining mark but remains opposable.

20/1

5th

1

29th Dec 2023

Heavy

2m 6f 120y

12:20 Limerick

Ex Patriot

11st 12lb

J: Hugh Morgan

T: Miss Ellmarie Holden

in rear but in touch with leaders, not fluent 8th, prominent 9th, briefly went second after 3 out, weakened after 2 out

13/2

6th

1

16th Dec 2023

Heavy

3m 0f 68y

12:30 Fairyhouse

Ex Patriot

11st 12lb

J: Hugh Morgan

T: Miss Ellmarie Holden

held up in rear, mistake 4 out, some headway on outer before 2 out, soon no impression

20/1

Form: 348243 BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Maiden made promising chase debut when clear second in C&D beginners' in November (heavy); beaten favourite both starts since however, latest when none too fluent at Cork last month; hooded for first time over fences here on handicap debut and potential improver given more fluent jumping (rider's claim a positive).
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6th

5

22nd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:41 Worcester

Noble Blue

11st 13lb

J: Mr Joshua Newman

T: Kayley Woollacott

A prolific winner in points, he got off the mark under rules at Taunton (3m, good) last month; 5lb higher but looks the type that can go in again.

4/1

1st

5

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 4

19:00 Taunton

Noble Blue

11st 8lb

J: Mr Joshua Newman

T: Kayley Woollacott

0-14 under rules but 6-9 in points; second in two handicap hurdles over about 2m6f at Exeter this year, which saw him start 11-10 favourite for five-runner race over C&D (good) 13 days ago but he clipped heels and unseated in the early stages; that was the race won by Gasmani; should give him a lot more to think about this time, barring mishaps.

7/4

1

9th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

15:07 Taunton

Noble Blue

12st 0lb

J: Mr Joshua Newman

T: Kayley Woollacott

Remains winless under rules but he was a multiple points winner after leaving Paul Nolan in Ireland and has started well for his new yard, a strong-travelling second of 11 in 2m6f handicap hurdle at Exeter 23 days ago; can go one better here.

6/5

Form: 08841-

Last run: 334 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Chasing last season, ending campaign when bolting up in 3m Grade B novice handicap at Navan in March (heavy); 12lb higher now and market likely best guide to his readiness after 11 months absence.
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7th

12

8th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 10y

15:30 Naas

Better Times Ahead

11st 0lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Robert Tyner

In top form this season; won a Fairyhouse handicap hurdle off 108 before following up in a Listed handicap chase there next time (3m6f, yielding to soft); looked in command when leader departed at final flight in Thyestes before being nabbed by Now Is The Hour (3m1f, heavy); holds a chase mark now of 136 so obvious chance off this hurdles rating.

11/4

2nd

18

22nd Jan 2026

Heavy

3m 1f 0y

15:30 Gowran Park

Better Times Ahead

10st 5lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Robert Tyner

Runner-up in two handicap chases at around 3m in the spring of 2024; below that level over fences in three chase starts last season; exploited a 14lb lower hurdle mark to win over 3m at Fairyhouse on seasonal debut; made sustained headway from well off the pace to touch off Will Do in the Porterstown at the same venue; 9lb higher, still on a handy weight.

6/1

Form: 323222 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Front-runner placed on six of seven starts this season on soft/heavy, showing notable versatility in terms of trip, including 2m6f Limerick second to Bushmans Pass and most recently outstayed from last by Young Dev over 3m at Navan; back in trip here and remains of interest.
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3

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 86y

15:03 Down Royal

Rolly Bowley Boy

11st 11lb

J: J J Slevin

T: P J F Murphy

On losing run since Clonmel win in January 2023; failed to complete last four starts for Philip Rothwell; best watched on first run for new yard.

16/1

9

26th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 111y

14:35 Galway

Rolly Bowley Boy

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

1-8 over hurdles and 0-12 over fences, though runner-up five times; he is prone to mistakes and this handicap will take some winning.

14/1

Form: -74112 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 1lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Has taken advantage of a reduced mark since December return, winning steadily-run veterans handicap at Limerick and following up off 7lb higher at Cork (2m4f); solid second at Thurles off further 6lb higher mark since so remains of interest.
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4th

5

25th Apr 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 100y

18:52 Wexford

Revelyn Pleasure

10st 11lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: Sean O O’Brien

prominent, not fluent and lost position 3 out (usual 4 out), towards rear when jumped slightly left 2 out (usual 3 out)

7/4

4th

5

25th Apr 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 100y

18:52 Wexford

Revelyn Pleasure

10st 11lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: Sean O O’Brien

Won back-to-back over fences either side of New Year and generally consistent since; beaten roughly 2l at Cork earlier this month and should be a big player back up in trip.

7/4

Form: 818-14

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Winning hurdler made good impression on chasing debut in winning 2m Punchestown novice in November but not as fluent in much better Navan novice last month when well held behind some decent sorts; remains unexposed and upped in trip here for handicap debut.
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1st

3

30th Sep 2025

Good

2m 5f 28y

Class 4

15:07 Sedgefield

Aslukwoodhavit

11st 6lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

0-6 for current stable and needs to better his recent efforts but is now 5lb lower than when creditable second at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) in July and can't be ruled out; visor removed after one use.

4/1

6

16th Sep 2025

Good

1m 7f 214y

Class 4

15:10 Uttoxeter

Aslukwoodhavit

11st 8lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Safely held at Bangor this month and now 0-5 for new stable this season but his second here (2m4f, good) in July was a good effort and he'll be favoured by the forecast rain; fine over 2m; big player if perked up by change of headgear.

7/1

4th

2

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 4

15:05 Bangor-on-Dee

Aslukwoodhavit

11st 10lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

Has yet to win since departing Henry De Bromhead's yard but hasn't been running badly and this is his second run after wind surgery, which appeals to some punters; potentially well handicapped.

10/1

Form: -16452 C

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 6lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Progressive over hurdles last season and returned in October to win over fences at Thurles (2m5f); best run since on latest when staying on second to a well-backed winner in 2m5f Punchestown handicap hurdle last month; one to consider.
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6th

3

3rd May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 55y

16:50 Punchestown

Ardera Ru

10st 12lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Eoin Doyle

Four-time winner relished the heavy ground when a surprise winner from Instit in a Listed at Fairyhouse last time; trainer credited a pallet operation for that effort; will do well to repeat that here on this better ground.

16/1

Non-runners

Bardenstown Lad

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €601.60
Straight Forecast €214.97
Tricast €1242.56
Trifecta €1350.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Noble Blue

The Irish Sun:

Better Times Ahead

TOPSPEED:

Ardera Ru

POSTDATA:

R'evelyn Pleasure

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Noble Blue