October 04 / 15.00 Gowran Park

15.00

Good

Golf At Gowran Park Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 15 runners
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Golf At Gowran Park Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £3.40

Form: 4/0-79

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
1-18 over hurdles but that win came over two years ago; not disgraced in first two runs since return from a 451 day absence for her current yard; she's just 1lb above her last winning mark now and this trip will suit better than the 21.5f she tackled on latest; could go well.
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12th

6

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 55y

14:40 Wexford

Good Bye Milan

11st 3lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Leonard Paul Flynn

Not the most dependable sort but two wins include over C&D back in 2022; encouraging Tipperary comeback run in May off this mark so could well come on enough to feature.

8/1

12/1

  • Place: £6.50

Form: 086-0

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Well-beaten in three maiden hurdles at 2m-2m3f on testing ground; not much better upped in trip on better ground for her handicap debut at Galway; down 2lb and drops back in trip but may need more time.
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3rd

7

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

17:20 Limerick

Queenofthelodge

10st 8lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

Progressive in handicaps in the first half of last season; gained a third handicap success in 2m4f Clonmel mares' event in October; was found wanting in conditions races later; tough task in this company; cheekpieces on for the first time.

33/1

4th

2

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:00 Ballinrobe

Queenofthelodge

11st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

Progressive in handicaps last year; gained third win in 2m4f Clonmel mares' event in October; has been found wanting in conditions races since; may have needed recent Killarney run.

8/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 09/723

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose maiden in both codes; 0-10 over hurdles but comes into this on the back of her two best efforts to date, both at Downpatrick over 2m2f; third off 85 on latest, beaten 3.75l; the drop back in trip here could suit; leading chance off just 1lb higher under talented claimer.
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1

(8)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Init Together

9st 9lb

J: Conor Orr

T: Tony Carroll

Started 2025 with a four-timer, the last leg coming here; not at the same level of late but well treated if staging a revival.

11/1

9th

1

(4)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Init Together

9st 9lb

J: Conor Orr

T: Tony Carroll

Dual C&D winner; drops into a 0-55 for the first time since completing the last leg of a four-timer at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) in February, since when he has won over hurdles; may have done too much early when fifth of 12 back here 18 days ago; very much of interest at this level; stable also runs Boujee Gold.

6/1

5th

11

(2)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Init Together

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

Rattled off a four-timer on the AW at the start of the year including two wins over C&D; won over hurdles in June and capable of playing a part off this mark if producing his best.

25/1

Form: 50F1/6 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won one of these at Thurles (15.5f, good to yielding) on his penultimate start off 87; was absent for 680 days after that run and was beaten 24l on his return to action at Down Royal in August; dropped 2lb to 88 for that and will strip fitter now; not discounted.
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7th

8

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 160y

19:42 Kilbeggan

Vairue

11st 3lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Ms Helen P Markham

Off for almost two years after winning at Thurles in 2022; returns now after another long absence; trainer has a stronger candidate here in Chesterbaylad.

25/1

9th

11

28th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 46y

15:35 Thurles

Vairue

11st 6lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Ms Helen P Markham

Off for almost two years after winning here in 2022; good effort when fifth in a 2m Gowran handicap hurdle last month but dropped out quickly at Navan 11 days ago; best watched.

33/1

9th

11

28th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 46y

15:35 Thurles

Vairue

11st 6lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Ms Helen P Markham

Off for almost two years after winning here in 2022; good effort when fifth in a 2m Gowran handicap hurdle last month but dropped out quickly at Navan 11 days ago; best watched.

33/1

Form: 6900P-

Last run: 363 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose; 0-5 over timber; showed nothing in first two handicaps; beaten 9.25l in a Bellewstown claimer on the Flat on Wednesday (1m, yielding to soft); hard to make a case for.
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13th

13

(11)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Gowran Park

Rene Artois

9st 4lb

J: Rebecca Parsons

T: J A Nash

16-race maiden on Flat, poor hurdler; showed early promise for Michael O'Callaghan as a juvenile in 2021; has been struggling over hurdles lately; seems safe to rule out.

33/1

13th

13

(11)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Gowran Park

Rene Artois

9st 4lb

J: Rebecca Parsons

T: J A Nash

16-race maiden on Flat, poor hurdler; showed early promise for Michael O'Callaghan as a juvenile in 2021; has been struggling over hurdles lately; seems safe to rule out.

33/1

11th

15

14th May 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

18:20 Tipperary

Rene Artois

10st 2lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: J A Nash

Pulled up at Limerick in March when 10lb out of the handicap; weak overall form since a fair fifth at Gowran last autumn.

25/1

Form: -S7U45

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
0-8 over hurdles; slowly getting the hang of things and encouraging efforts the last twice at Bellewstown at on latest at Kilbeggan when beaten 8.25l into fifth; each-way shout off 1lb lower.
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6

24th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:17 Worcester

Mayos Vendangeur

11st 5lb

J: Miss Megan Davies

T: Lucinda Russell

0-16 over hurdles and her tendency to race too freely remains a nagging concern, but she shaped with significant promise when fifth on last month's stable debut at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft) and probably sat too far off the pace when failing to build on that performance at Cartmel (2m1f, soft) three weeks later; tries a new trip here; worth a second look.

9/1

5th

10

27th Jun 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

17:30 Cartmel

Mayos Vendangeur

11st 0lb

J: Miss Megan Davies

T: Lucinda Russell

0-15 over hurdles when based in Ireland but shaped with significant promise when fifth of 15 on recent stable debut at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft); drops back in trip here; contender if that run brought him on.

14/1

4

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:05 Hexham

Mayos Vendangeur

11st 8lb

J: Miss Megan Davies

T: Lucinda Russell

Ex-Irish maiden who was sold out of Philip Rothwell's stable for 6,000euros after two heavy defeats in early part of this year; moves back up in trip for stable debut; cheekpieces removed; market may guide.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0214-0 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
2-15 over hurdles; won at Navan in September 2023 off 86 and just 3lb higher now; followed that with a sound effort off revised mark of 92 at Punchestown; should strip fitter for his last run but was beaten 65l and may need another run or two to hit peak form.
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10

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 55y

17:20 Wexford

Mr Macphisto

10st 11lb

J: Ms N M Bradley

T: Eoin Griffin

Both wins have been on decent ground (2m); absent since halfway faller at Navan in November 2024 so likely to need this comeback run.

20/1

18

17th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

12:45 Navan

Mr Macphisto

11st 0lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Eoin Griffin

Lightly raced since winning a C&D handicap 14 months ago; return to form when third in a 2m2f handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse last month and could get involved.

12/1

18

17th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

12:45 Navan

Mr Macphisto

11st 0lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Eoin Griffin

Lightly raced since winning a C&D handicap 14 months ago; return to form when third in a 2m2f handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse last month and could get involved.

12/1

Form: 133880 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
1-15 over hurdles, that win coming off 83 at Wexford back in July; placed twice subsequently off revised mark of 90; back down to 88 after three below par runs; beaten 28l on latest and may need more help from the handicapper.
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5th

9

15th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 80y

18:45 Tramore

Onebrightbluerose

10st 6lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Patrick Cronin

Wexford specialist with both of her wins coming there, the most recent of which was in May off 81 (2m1f, good); again ran well there last time when a 3.5l third (2m1f, good to yielding); remains 9lb above last win but she is in good form

5/1

16

8th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 180y

16:53 Wexford

Onebrightbluerose

11st 4lb

J: Daniel King

T: Patrick Cronin

Second reserve; couldn't take advantage of a 7lb lower chase mark here last month when a close third of 12 (2m, good); returned to hurdles at Cork last time when a well beaten fifth (2m1f, good); she likes this track with both of her wins coming here so not discounted if getting a run.

Form: 614-34

Last run: 119 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Chase winner yet to get her head in front over hurdles but some decent efforts in defeat; beaten 10l on latest in a handicap chase at Tramore off 99; beaten 21l off 89 on last start in this sphere and just 2lb lower now; may need softer ground.
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7

17th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:00 Wexford

Lilian Bland

11st 1lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Niall Patrick Hennessy

Two-time chase winner is 1-17 over timber; took advantage of lower hurdles mark at Downpatrick (2m6f, good) in March, beating Joueuse Royale by 2.25l; in contention when falling in a Tramore handicap chase latest off 102; 5lb lower here and could go well back returned to hurdles.

4/1

Form: 0000-8

Last run: 151 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Showed very little in first four runs over timber, including on handicap debut at Naas on soft; however, offered something to work with when eighth of 20 on first try on better ground in a Down Royal handicap in May; off since then but is in good hands and is worth a market check.
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4th

4

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 160y

19:18 Limerick

Royal Time

11st 5lb

J: James Smith

T: Shane Crawley

Hurdles winner at Naas in December 2024; good effort on his fourth chase start at Down Royal in January (2m5f, yielding to soft) when third of 11 off this mark; tried 3m2f on latest but unseated rider when backpedalling; new headgear.

12/1

8

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 50y

17:07 Down Royal

Royal Time

11st 6lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Shane Crawley

Hurdles winner at Naas last season; good effort on his fourth chase start at this track in January (2m5f, yielding to soft) when third of 11; tailed off at Thurles last time; tries this trip for the first time and the jury is out on whether this is what he needs.

12/1

Form: 6-50

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Big odds and nearer last than first in two maiden hurdles and a novice; not obviously well treated on his handicap debut but a market check is advised.
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1

13th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

16:42 Hexham

A Year Older

12st 0lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Karl Thornton

Better round of jumping in taking a 2m6f Limerick handicap last month (good), and his subsequent Punchestown second off 5lb higher (3m1f, good to yielding) is stronger form still; more on here off topweight but retains lowish mileage for his age; chance.

3/1

2nd

13

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 157y

15:00 Punchestown

A Year Older

10st 8lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Karl Thornton

Looked very limited until springing a 40-1 surprise at Fairyhouse over hurdles (3m2f, yielding) in January, form which has worked out well; fell four out over fences next time but made no mistake in scoring at Limerick 16 days ago, beating Cullenwaine by 0.75l; 5lb rise fine and he should relish this extra distance.

6/1

1st

6

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 160y

19:48 Limerick

A Year Older

11st 1lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Karl Thornton

Won Fairyhouse handicap hurdle (3m2f, yielding) in January and was in contention over the same trip when falling four out over fences at Down Royal last time; raised 4lb for that.

6/1

Form: 700

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Failed to complete in three of four point-to-points; never figured in three maiden hurdles; down in trip and cheekpieces go on for handicap debut; not easy to make a case for.
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12th

7

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 165y

16:00 Fairyhouse

Youghalvalley

11st 6lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Brian M McMahon

Struggled in three maidens and not much encouragement to take from handicap debut at Gowran last month; big step up in trip and cheekpieces worn last time are left off; hard to make a case for.

33/1

12th

7

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 165y

16:00 Fairyhouse

Youghalvalley

11st 6lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Brian M McMahon

Struggled in three maidens and not much encouragement to take from handicap debut at Gowran last month; big step up in trip and cheekpieces worn last time are left off; hard to make a case for.

33/1

12th

5

4th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:00 Gowran Park

Youghalvalley

11st 8lb

J: Diarmuid Moloney

T: Brian M McMahon

Failed to complete in three of four point-to-points; never figured in three maiden hurdles; down in trip and cheekpieces go on for handicap debut; not easy to make a case for.

28/1

Form: 0-00PP

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Only the slightest glimmer of promise on her second maiden hurdle start; 80-1 and 100-1 for first two handicap hurdles and didn't go with any enthusiasm, pulling up in both; difficult to make a case for.
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11th

8

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

18:10 Clonmel

Kps Ladyofknock

11st 2lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Mark Fahey

Is 1-12 over hurdles with the victory coming over C&D in December 2024 (yielding); returned from over a year off at Down Royal (2m4f, good) in April when probably beaten in second when falling at the final flight; attracted support in the market that day and it was a creditable run; interesting dropped back to winning trip.

11/4

6

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 170y

14:30 Down Royal

Kps Ladyofknock

10st 10lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Mark Fahey

Won a 2m Clonmel handicap in 2024 and a solid third over 2m1f at this track when last seen; has an absence to overcome.

22/1

Form: 5P000

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Makes her handicap debut after four well-beaten efforts in maidens at 2m1f to 3m; hood worn on latest at Tramore is discarded; related to a couple of very useful sorts and is worth a market check.
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10

10th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:17 Downpatrick

Mrs Wemyss

10st 0lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: E Sheehy

Beaten a long way in maiden hurdles and bumpers; managed to complete a handicap race for the first time at Wexford recently but finished last; different headgear combination tried but put a line through her.

40/1

13

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 55y

14:05 Wexford

Mrs Wemyss

10st 5lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: E Sheehy

Has failed to complete in all four handicap attempts; blinkers replace cheekpieces.

50/1

13

28th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

18:30 Wexford

Mrs Wemyss

10st 7lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: E Sheehy

Has failed to complete in three handicap attempts; can be left out of calculations.

33/1

Form: /40-0P

Last run: 58 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
0-7 over hurdles; best effort a 5l fourth of 9 off 87 at Tramore in August 2023 on debut for this yard; well-treated on that but nowhere near that form since and reportedly stopped quickly when pulled up at Wexford on latest; others preferred.
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10th

6

(5)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:00 Tramore

Surviving Murmansk

9st 8lb

J: Alan Persse

T: James M Barcoe

Sole win from 44 starts came in a hurdle race here last August; Flat form is unconvincing; may have needed the run over hurdles here in May.

20/1

6th

14

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:30 Tramore

Surviving Murmansk

10st 5lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: James M Barcoe

Breakthrough win came over C&D last August off 4lb lower; below best on Flat and over hurdles in three starts since; off since poor AW effort in November; likely to need this run.

20/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €268.70
Straight Forecast €195.00
Tricast €713.57
Trifecta €758.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Init Together

POSTDATA:

Mayos Vendangeur

The Irish Sun:

Vairue

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Init Together