November 09 / 15.22 Gowran Park

15.22

Yielding

Pat Carroll’s Pub Kilkenny Mares Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 2m 3f 180y
  • 15 runners
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Pat Carroll’s Pub Kilkenny Mares Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.10
  • Place: £1.70

Form: -00401 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Back to form when landing a handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse on Monday; similar conditions here but possibly vulnerable with a 7lb penalty to carry.
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10th

13

1st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

13:15 Fairyhouse

Delias Pet

10st 12lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Timothy Doyle

Hold up sort; 3-21 over hurdles; latest win at Gowran in November over 2m4f off 88; won over this C&D off 81 earlier that month; okay efforts the last thrice but may be in handicapper's grip for now.

9/1

10th

13

1st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

13:15 Fairyhouse

Delias Pet

10st 12lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Timothy Doyle

Hold up sort; 3-21 over hurdles; latest win at Gowran in November over 2m4f off 88; won over this C&D off 81 earlier that month; okay efforts the last thrice but may be in handicapper's grip for now.

9/1

3rd

6

29th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 48y

14:45 Thurles

Delias Pet

10st 7lb

J: Daniel King

T: Timothy Doyle

held up in rear, steady headway before 3 out, went third last, weakened inside final 110yds

9/4

50/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 784P60

Last run: 4 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
14-race maiden and no signs of a revival recently.
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14

11th Jul 2025

Good

3m 0f 180y

19:00 Kilbeggan

Ardfert Mary

10st 7lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: John Patrick Ryan

Belatedly off the mark last month in 3m1f Roscommon handicap chase (good) in first-time tongue-tie, her first attempt at the trip; has to be of interest back hurdling at the same distance, though tongue-tie left off today.

8/1

1st

10

9th Jun 2025

Good

3m 1f 24y

20:08 Roscommon

Ardfert Mary

10st 8lb

J: Mr J M Halford

T: John Patrick Ryan

0-21 under rules; hasn't offered much in her three previous chases but returns to this discipline after some pleasing runs over hurdles and the tongue-tie is new.

10/1

17

31st May 2025

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:40 Listowel

Ardfert Mary

10st 8lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

0-20 under rules but signs she may be capable from this sort of mark in a couple of runs last month; may not want rain to arrive.

17/2

5/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 470-03

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Showed a bit more when third of 13 at Ffos Las (3m) wearing first-time cheekpieces (retained) last month; placed in point-to-points too and not sure to appreciate the drop in trip.
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6th

11

13th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 6f 0y

15:18 Punchestown

Jetaway To Getaway

10st 4lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Limited maiden hurdler has run creditably on a few occasions, including over 2m4f at Fairyhouse last time; 2lb lower here and could sneak a placing.

13/2

6th

11

13th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 6f 0y

15:18 Punchestown

Jetaway To Getaway

10st 4lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Limited maiden hurdler has run creditably on a few occasions, including over 2m4f at Fairyhouse last time; 2lb lower here and could sneak a placing.

13/2

Form: 5-66F4

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 1lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Still involved when coming down at Limerick on good ground in October and only faded late when fourth of 20 at Gowran a fortnight ago; return to shorter might help and one to consider.
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5th

9

21st Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 48y

14:40 Thurles

Stowaway Lass

10st 4lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: S Curling

led, hit 2nd, jumped right 4th, joined 5th, headed but prominent 5 out

11/2

Form: P70-78

Last run: 66 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Poor efforts in maiden hurdles and hasn't shown enough in handicaps since.
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14

18th Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

14:35 Limerick

Perfectway

10st 3lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Eoin Griffin

Maiden posted decent runs on two of last three starts, at Tramore and Clonmel; off the same mark and yard is going well at present so can be involved with a repeat.

8/1

4th

15

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

15:55 Clonmel

Perfectway

10st 3lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Eoin Griffin

Maiden responded to first-time blinkers when fourth at Tramore but was poor at Wexford since and has to rebound from that.

20/1

11th

14

29th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 100y

17:35 Wexford

Perfectway

10st 2lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Eoin Griffin

Continues to struggle off lowly mark, though some merit in recent Tramore effort over this trip (good) when blinkers replaced cheekpieces; more needed.

10/1

Form: 079-5U

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
No wins over hurdles since 2021 and unseated over fences here last month; wasn't disgraced on previous hurdles start in August and down to a good mark but others are more convincing.
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15

22nd Nov 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 110y

12:47 Tipperary

Joeswayornoway

11st 2lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: E Sheehy

Two wins from 46 starts; ran okay in a mares handicap at Gowran two weeks ago; chance on her best form.

16/1

15

22nd Nov 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 110y

12:47 Tipperary

Joeswayornoway

11st 2lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: E Sheehy

Two wins from 46 starts; ran okay in a mares handicap at Gowran two weeks ago; chance on her best form.

16/1

6th

8

9th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 180y

15:22 Gowran Park

Joeswayornoway

11st 4lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: E Sheehy

No wins over hurdles since 2021 and unseated over fences here last month; wasn't disgraced on previous hurdles start in August and down to a good mark but others are more convincing.

20/1

Form: 000-00

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
2m winner on heavy ground at Limerick in November 2023 but tailed off on all six starts since; now tries blinkers and yet to show anything at this trip.
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15

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:38 Gowran Park

Petit Dejeuner

10st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Bounced back to form when third at Thurles in November; brought down when still just involved at Naas last month but didn't build on that at Punchestown subsequently; may want rain to be seen at her best.

20/1

15

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:38 Gowran Park

Petit Dejeuner

10st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Bounced back to form when third at Thurles in November; brought down when still just involved at Naas last month but didn't build on that at Punchestown subsequently; may want rain to be seen at her best.

20/1

5

31st Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 89y

15:10 Punchestown

Petit Dejeuner

11st 10lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Mrs Denise Foster

1-11 over hurdles; that win came in a handicap hurdle at Limerick off 89 in November 2023 and 2lb lower now; best effort since a 9.75l third at Thurles last month; brought down at Naas two weeks ago; not discounted.

9/1

Form: 2057-P

Last run: 182 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in this last year but form has nosedived since and unlike last year, she's returning from an absence.
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14

15th Jul 2025

Good

2m 5f 185y

15:48 Downpatrick

Ella Rose

10st 5lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Rosemary Connors

Regressive maiden makes his debut for new yard; can't be fancied.

100/1

11

27th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 7f 0y

14:15 Clonmel

Ella Rose

10st 8lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: D E Prendergast

Long-priced second in a 2m4f handicap hurdle on heavy at Gowran last season (off 88); nothing approaching that standard of form since; pulled up over hurdles here two weeks ago; has run only once over fences.

33/1

11

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 0y

14:55 Clonmel

Ella Rose

10st 12lb

J: Mr B Barry

T: D E Prendergast

Long-priced second over 2m4f on heavy at Gowran last season (off 88) but nothing approaching that sort of form since; cheekpieces tried.

12/1

Form: 99-50

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner but has shown very little in four runs under rules; handicap debut here and hard to recommend.
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9th

7

16th Sep 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

17:10 Uttoxeter

Weir Lane

11st 3lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

0-5 over hurdles when based in Ireland but, following a ten-month layoff, travelled well for a long way on recent stable debut at Worcester (2m4f, good); needs to build on that effort but it will be interesting to see whether drop to 2m pays dividends; swaps cheekpieces for first-time hood.

14/1

3

31st Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Worcester

Weir Lane

11st 3lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Won the last of her six attempts in points (October 2023) but well beaten in all five starts over hurdles; those were all in Ireland, the latest her handicap debut last November; cheekpieces are enlisted by new yard; worth a market check.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 146-40

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Won twice over fences and respectable effort when fourth from lower hurdles mark back in May; tailed off on recent return but that can be forgiven over insufficient two miles; best form over a bit further than this.
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10th

1

9th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 180y

15:22 Gowran Park

Lars Lass

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Tom Dreaper

Won twice over fences and respectable effort when fourth from lower hurdles mark back in May; tailed off on recent return but that can be forgiven over insufficient two miles; best form over a bit further than this.

5/1

10th

1

9th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 180y

15:22 Gowran Park

Lars Lass

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Tom Dreaper

Won twice over fences and respectable effort when fourth from lower hurdles mark back in May; tailed off on recent return but that can be forgiven over insufficient two miles; best form over a bit further than this.

5/1

12th

4

8th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 130y

14:45 Galway

Lars Lass

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Tom Dreaper

Dual chase winner who is rated lower over hurdles and was beaten under 5l last time at Ballinrobe; that was in May so she lacks a run, but has each-way claims.

9/2

Form: 00-035

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Showed a bit more at Wexford in her last couple of starts but has to prove herself at this trip and this is the quickest ground she's faced.
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16

16th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

18:18 Kilbeggan

Realtin Lonrach

10st 3lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: M F O’Dowd

Has failed to complete four of her last five outings; highly risky in the circumstances.

50/1

13

27th Mar 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 2f 152y

17:45 Clonmel

Realtin Lonrach

10st 5lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: M F O’Dowd

0-12 over hurdles; best effort a 3.75l third at Wexford (2m1f, yielding to soft) in May 2024; failed to complete three of last four, unseating on latest when 28-1; more needed.

28/1

16

13th Mar 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 150y

13:34 Limerick

Realtin Lonrach

10st 5lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: M F O’Dowd

brought down 6th

20/1

Form: 70-09

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in maiden hurdles and well held on handicap debut 16 days ago; tough looking mark.
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15th

14

22nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 50y

14:35 Killarney

Keyser Smokesy

10st 8lb

J: Kevin A Murphy

T: Turlough O’Connor

Point-to-point form this year nothing to shout about and beaten a fair way in maiden hurdle 36 days ago; others preferred.

25/1

7th

8

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 180y

14:02 Killarney

Keyser Smokesy

10st 13lb

J: Mr T O’Connor

T: Turlough O’Connor

Limited level of ability hurdling in 2024 and more recent point-to-point form doesn't inspire confidence.

100/1

Form: 09-56

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Sixth of 13 when beaten 13l on handicap hurdle at Killarney last month; pedigree suggests further may suit and less exposed than most.
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10th

14

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:38 Bellewstown

Avandra

10st 1lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Maiden has mostly run well this year; beaten just 2l when runner up at Tramore in May; beaten similar distances on last three starts and needs to find a bit more to get her head in front; cheekpieces replace blinkers worn last time.

9/1

4th

13

7th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 180y

17:16 Wexford

Avandra

10st 3lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

0-21 but some reasons for hope in her runs this season; was a 2l second at Tramore in May (2m, good) and okay efforts at Cork (2m2f, good) when fifth of 23 and when third of ten over C&D last time (good); more needed to win but definite place possibilities.

5/1

3rd

12

23rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 150y

19:30 Wexford

Avandra

10st 5lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Things picked up when second at Tramore (2m, good) and even though she ran poorly at Sligo next time, her recent outing at Cork also held promise when fifth of 23 (2m2f, good); may get involved.

9/1

Form: 047380

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Encouraging third in a maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan in September; lesser efforts twice since including handicap debut last time but should appreciate the step back up in trip.
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11th

16

8th Mar 2025

Soft

2m 0f 30y

15:15 Gowran Park

Vilja Song

10st 5lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Encouraging third in a 2m3f maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan last September; three handicap runs have been poor; hooded now.

20/1

6th

5

28th Jan 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:05 Limerick

Vilja Song

11st 5lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Encouraging third in a 2m3f maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan last September; three moderate runs since, including in handicaps at this venue and Gowran; needs to bounce back.

14/1

6th

5

28th Jan 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:05 Limerick

Vilja Song

11st 5lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Encouraging third in a 2m3f maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan last September; three moderate runs since, including in handicaps at this venue and Gowran; needs to bounce back.

14/1

Form: 00PP00

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Shown nothing so far and needs vast improvement for the step back up in trip.
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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

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Payout
Exacta €33.60
Straight Forecast €32.59
Tricast €220.85
Trifecta €145.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Stowaway Lass

POSTDATA:

Delias Pet

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Stowaway Lass

The Irish Sun:

Stowaway Lass