April 24 / 17.05 Gowran Park

17.05

Heavy

Thomastown Handicap

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 16 runners
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Thomastown Handicap

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.80
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 0079-0 D

Last run: 89 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Won over 7f on turf last May (on good but handles cut); now 10lb lower than for that sole success and could be interesting having moved yards; tries a tongue-tie.
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15th

1

(16)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Summer Snow

10st 3lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Peter Lawlor

Progressive in handicaps at 7f/1m last season; probably a bit high in the ratings now; big price when towards the rear at Leopardstown on seasonal debut.

20/1

9th

1

(9)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

18:47 Leopardstown

Summer Snow

10st 4lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Peter Lawlor

Progressive in handicaps at 7f/1m last season; possibly a bit high in the ratings now; plenty of weight here for her seasonal debut, 19lb higher than when winning the apprentice handicap on this card 12 months ago.

12/1

3

(3)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:55 Leopardstown

Summer Snow

9st 11lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Peter Lawlor

In the form of her life this summer, with wins over C&D, at Down Royal and at Galway; fine run after aggregate 21lb rise when good third in C&D mares handicap in August, from franked since by both the winner and second; remains very much of interest.

9/2

10/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 00924-

Last run: 177 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Longstanding maiden but went close on heavy here in October; could need this but hard to dismiss.
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13th

22

17th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

12:45 Navan

Adhuil

10st 11lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

A couple of good efforts in Flat handicaps earlier in the year; not much to recommend over hurdles and has not run over flights in 22 months; tried in a tongue-tie here.

40/1

13th

22

17th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

12:45 Navan

Adhuil

10st 11lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

A couple of good efforts in Flat handicaps earlier in the year; not much to recommend over hurdles and has not run over flights in 22 months; tried in a tongue-tie here.

40/1

14th

24

(15)

17th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Adhuil

8st 13lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Record of 0-20 on the Flat but has shown flashes of potential, including when runner-up at Gowran (7f, yielding) from 2lb higher in April and third at Tipperary (1m1f, soft) in May; needed the run at Punchestown last month and might figure.

20/1

OUR TIP

11/4

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 38-061 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Infrequent winner but did it well over this trip on heavy ground at Leopardstown two weeks ago off 5lb lower (James Ryan aboard that day); did have the run of things there but he's entitled to go well again.
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7th

13

(11)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:23 Roscommon

Manhattan Dandy

8st 11lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Thomas Coyle

One of his three wins came over C&D and has often run well in defeat here, too; second to well-treated types at Galway and Dundalk in later months of last year; well supported into 10-3 when third to Kitty Bear at Gowran last month.

5/1

3rd

14

(4)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

19:18 Gowran Park

Manhattan Dandy

8st 10lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Thomas Coyle

Three-time turf winner and often placed but 0-22 on AW and placed only three times; hard to make a strong case on recent AW form; however, he is so much more effective on turf that a good showing is not out of the question.

12/1

8th

14

(1)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Manhattan Dandy

8st 11lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Thomas Coyle

Three-time turf winner but 0-21 on AW; 1.25l second over C&D in December off 1lb higher; finished 1l behind Roman Harry over 1m here last time; others preferred.

12/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 3-7906

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
18-race maiden who tried hurdling the once; well behind Manhattan Dandy at Leopardstown most recently and he's opposable from a wide stall.
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13th

12

(9)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 111y

15:05 Roscommon

Play It Again Zaam

9st 3lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Has form under these conditions but it's well over a year since he produced an effort of note.

25/1

8

(13)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 15y

14:50 Listowel

Play It Again Zaam

9st 9lb

J: James Ryan

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Won twice last season for his former yard on soft-heavy so was disappointing he didn't show more back on his favoured ground latest; dropped 5lb for that effort; new blinkers need to revive.

33/1

13th

7

(3)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 94y

16:45 Roscommon

Play It Again Zaam

9st 13lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Back-to-back wins in 2024 including over C&D on soft; well beaten both 2025 starts but is now 3lb below last winning mark and the rain has come so can't be ruled out.

7/1

Form: 58510- C

Last run: 225 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Her wins have come on drier ground but has form on heavy and run well here in the past; however, does like to be up there and she's drawn wide.
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9th

7

(7)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Barnhill Rose

9st 9lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Four-time turf winner but out of form at present.

20/1

9th

7

(7)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Barnhill Rose

9st 9lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Four-time turf winner but out of form at present.

20/1

Form: 5600-7

Last run: 103 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Left Johnny Murtagh's for 3,500 euros in October and quiet in two runs for this yard on the AW; remains a maiden.
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10th

11

(8)

2nd Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Gowran Park

Hope And Innocence

8st 13lb

J: Alyse Clarke

T: T G McCourt

28-race maiden; new trip was probably too far when beaten 10l last month; some good runs on AW this winter but her record is a concern.

16/1

10th

11

(8)

2nd Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Gowran Park

Hope And Innocence

8st 13lb

J: Alyse Clarke

T: T G McCourt

28-race maiden; new trip was probably too far when beaten 10l last month; some good runs on AW this winter but her record is a concern.

16/1

Form: 495-31 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Took a good while to get off the mark but that breakthrough success at Naas (7f, heavy) had been coming and he was clear until clawed back late on; hit with a 9lb rise but has run well off this figure in the past.
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5th

15

(11)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Master Garvey

8st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Modest strike rate (2-49), fair AW form during the winter; finished in mid-field over C&D last month and needs to raise his game.

14/1

7th

11

(1)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Master Garvey

8st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Has done a lot of racing since C&D win off 47 just over a year ago, one of only two wins in 48-race career; solid third in C&D handicap earlier this month; raced keenly from wide draw at Gowran on latest; contender at his best.

9/2

Form: D44890-

Last run: 330 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Maiden who hasn't been far away on occasions on turf and the AW but last season ended prematurely in May when tailed off in a claimer.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

14

(12)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 60y

15:15 Listowel

Aurora Nova

9st 0lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Andrew McNamara

Made the breakthrough over 6f, but her three wins last term were all over 5f, two of them at Bellewstown where she had a good comeback run in April.

11/1

3rd

9

(11)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

18:30 Bellewstown

Aurora Nova

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Andrew McNamara

Won over C&D (good) on this card last year and gained third win of the year over C&D (good) in July off 69; tailed off at the Curragh on return; ground may be against her on this occasion.

16/1

12th

11

(4)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

13:57 Curragh

Aurora Nova

8st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Andrew McNamara

Recorded back-to-back 5f wins at Down Royal and Bellewstown last summer but has been a little too high in the ratings since; back down to last winning mark now and won first time up last term so monitor the betting.

12/1

50/1

Form: 38000- D

Last run: 177 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Poor strike-rate of 2-65 and last year was a struggle; not that appealing.
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6th

7

(4)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 5f 80y

17:20 Listowel

Talking Tough

11st 0lb

J: Mr C G Ryan

T: S M Duffy

Modest performer and only making up the numbers here.

200/1

15th

16

(21)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

16:25 Galway

Talking Tough

8st 13lb

J: Alan Casey

T: S M Duffy

Won over 7f here at the 2020 festival, no further success, record now stands at 2-75; has finished last on his two most recent outings.

100/1

15th

16

(21)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

16:25 Galway

Talking Tough

8st 13lb

J: Alan Casey

T: S M Duffy

Won over 7f here at the 2020 festival, no further success, record now stands at 2-75; has finished last on his two most recent outings.

100/1

Form: 15000- D

Last run: 195 days

W: 9st 0lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Two wins in the space of three days in Britain last summer before her form dropped away; record fresh isn't the best.
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12th

13

(14)

20th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:03 Gowran Park

Coffeemeanscoffee

8st 10lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Tom McGuinness

Record of 4-44; was beaten a long way on recent return after 344 days off and needs huge improvement in that 10 days.

33/1

18

(7)

10th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Cork

Coffeemeanscoffee

8st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Tom McGuinness

Losing run since landing back-to-back handicaps in Britain in 2023; possibly in season when last seen in a 6f handicap here and has been off 344 days; poor record fresh.

50/1

9th

9

(7)

1st Oct 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

15:05 Cork

Coffeemeanscoffee

9st 0lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Tom McGuinness

raced far side, prominent

10/1

11th
14 (10)
Deuteronomy

20/1

Form: 06407-

Last run: 191 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
No wins or places in 17 starts and if his turn is to come it will probably be on drier ground.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

21

(14)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 90y

20:12 Cork

Deuteronomy

9st 9lb

T: R P Burns

Third reserve; in the form of his life last June, notching three wins on the trot at 1m/1m1f following addition of visor/blinkers; yet to hit form in four attempts this term though.

8th

8

(7)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

19:22 Ballinrobe

Deuteronomy

9st 11lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

In the form of his life last June, notching three wins on the trot at 1m/1m1f following addition of visor/blinkers; yet to hit form in three attempts this term though.

20/1

Form: 85094-

Last run: 189 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Reserve; lightly raced and seems to enjoy plenty of juice underfoot, but her closest finishes have been over 5f so has stamina to prove over this far on testing ground.
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9th

4

(1)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Ferrari Desert

10st 0lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Mark Fahey

Sole win came here over 7f in October 2024 and twice second here over 1m in opening months of 2025; no worthwhile form yet this year and has never raced beyond the mile; others preferred.

16/1

7th

2

(3)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:50 Dundalk (AW)

Ferrari Desert

10st 1lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Mark Fahey

C&D winner in October 2024 and twice second here in the opening months of 2025; probably need the run here in January and should be close to peak fitness now after a recent Curragh run.

8/1

10th

16

(4)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Ferrari Desert

9st 5lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Mark Fahey

Dundalk winner over this trip; 0-8 on turf; off for ten months before an AW run in January; hard to fancy.

25/1

Form: 8009-0

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
No wins in 15 and only placed effort came on the AW; 16-1 when well behind Manhattan Dandy at Leopardstown.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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15th

20

(9)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Laurens Company

8st 7lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Muredach Kelly

Maiden after 19 starts is officially rated only 44 and others preferred.

28/1

20th

25

(8)

5th Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Laurens Company

8st 12lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Muredach Kelly

midfield

66/1

8th

16

(7)

10th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 4f 0y

18:45 Galway

Laurens Company

8st 8lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Muredach Kelly

Maiden was third but soundly beaten in a claimer last time and needs more back in this company.

22/1

Form: 0-7400

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Has slumped in the ratings but for good reason and she was towards the rear throughout on her debut for this yard at Dundalk.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12

(3)

14th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:37 Dundalk (AW)

Spirit Of Paradise

8st 13lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: M M Rice

Maiden tried over various trips of late, too keen and didn't stay 1m4f latest; tongue-tie added to hood worn last time; 2lb wrong.

25/1

10th

11

(5)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Spirit Of Paradise

8st 11lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: M M Rice

Maiden is 0-13 over various trips, decent run over C&D a year ago; better for recent comeback run and hood now tried; down to a handy mark.

12/1

Form: 5350-7

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Placed form for Noel Meade; wasn't too far away on stable debut at Dundalk (7f) and the winner of that race was runner-up in a big field at the Curragh on Sunday; interesting.
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18th

5

22nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 7f 110y

14:00 Naas

Knockmore Prince

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: T G McCourt

29-race Flat maiden makes hurdling debut now for new stable; put a line through him.

66/1

8

(11)

4th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 195y

16:40 Bellewstown

Knockmore Prince

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John C McConnell

29-race maiden; Roscommon third is his standout run this campaign; not suited by the race conditions.

50/1

15

(7)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Knockmore Prince

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: John C McConnell

Low-grade maiden, Roscommon third his standout run this campaign; 6lb out of handicap here.

33/1

Form: 80-8

Last run: 89 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Showed a bit more on the AW three weeks ago when midfield in a 7f maiden; could have a future in handicaps.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

8

(5)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

14:38 Dundalk (AW)

Gallo Dell Cielo

9st 6lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Added his second course win in December when making virtually all over 1m4f and made light work of a 6lb rise when comfortably scoring over C&D last time, with Black Gem 3l behind; hit with a 7lb hike, but he may not be finished improving.

9/2

1st

3

(1)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Gallo Dell Cielo

9st 9lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Dual course winner at 1m4f, including on latest when making virtually all to score under this rider, with Power Of Prayer back in fifth; first crack at 2m so has stamina to prove.

5/2

7th

1

(7)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Gallo Dell Cielo

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Course winner over 1m4f; C&D form figures of 322 and this rider has been on board for both his previous wins; not beaten that far on latest and he is considered dropped in grade.

15/2

Non-runners

Venetian, Hastily, Pimstrel

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €50.20
Straight Forecast €41.64
Tricast €179.83
Trifecta €166.90

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Venetian

The Irish Sun:

Master Garvey

SPOTLIGHT:

Summer Snow

POSTDATA:

Knockmore Prince

TOPSPEED:

Venetian