September 30 / 15.17 Gowran Park

15.17

Good

Golf At Gowran Park Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5205.88
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 16 runners
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Golf At Gowran Park Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £17.90
  • Place: £4.40

Form: 74-99

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Point winner but tailed off in a trio of Rules starts so far; handicap debut but probably needs a step back up in trip.
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1st

2

30th Sep 2022

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:17 Gowran Park

Sea Of Sands

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: M E Keoghan

in touch with leaders, headway on outer after 3 out, led and ridden from 2 out, kept on well run-in, always doing enough, finished lame (jockey said gelding finished lame)

12/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 8008-4

Last run: 134 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Had been struggling prior to his switch to handicaps earlier in the year and his latest fourth of 14 at Tipperary was his best run yet over timber; form of that race worked out okay but might need this after 134 days off.
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7th

2

4th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

16:25 Hexham

Hard Rain

11st 6lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

raced in last early, slow jump 1st, headway and in touch with leaders before 3rd, went second before 5th

5/1

7th

2

4th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

16:25 Hexham

Hard Rain

11st 6lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

raced in last early, slow jump 1st, headway and in touch with leaders before 3rd, went second before 5th

5/1

6th

5

14th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

16:42 Hereford

Hard Rain

10st 11lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Ex-Irish 9yo whose second-place finish at Exeter (2m2f, heavy) came in selling grade and who still has a poor strike-rate; far from certain to go one better returned to handicap level.

12/1

OUR TIP

6/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 5P3467

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
22-race maiden and beaten a long way in two maiden hurdle starts this month; however, feasibly treated back in a handicap on her best form and not one to put a line through.
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11th

5

16th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 3f 70y

15:50 Naas

Will You Win

11st 10lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

led, hit 4th

16/1

11th

5

16th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 3f 70y

15:50 Naas

Will You Win

11st 10lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

led, hit 4th

16/1

Form: 0/860P

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Poor form in points and shown nothing over hurdles so far including handicaps on last two outings; blinkers now tried.
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No Results Found

Form: 86-510 D

Last run: 60 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Left all previous form behind when getting off the mark in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown in May but disappointed when tailed off at Cork last time from 7lb higher; needs another career best to defy this sort of mark.
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10

23rd May 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 180y

16:15 Punchestown

Lucy Van Pelt

11st 5lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Peter Maher

Flying much too high in a Listed race here four weeks ago; being 10lb higher than for last May's C&D success may anchor her once more.

10/1

14th

7

25th Apr 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 100y

15:40 Punchestown

Lucy Van Pelt

11st 4lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Peter Maher

prominent

100/1

3rd

10

12th Oct 2022

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:45 Punchestown

Lucy Van Pelt

10st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Peter Maher

took keen hold, raced in second, lost second but close up after 4th, pushed along after 2 out, switched left approaching last, soon ridden but no extra, no match for first two

20/1

Form: 953508

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
25-race maiden (0-17 over hurdles); good third earlier in the summer at Kilbeggan; has failed to excel over further in recent starts but return to 2m may help; wears first-time blinkers.
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10th

12

12th Oct 2023

Good To Firm

2m 0f 161y

Class 5

16:00 Exeter

Grinn

10st 6lb

J: Jay Tidball

T: David Rees

Longstanding maiden who has finished tailed off in her last two runs; opposable.

66/1

9th

9

18th Sep 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Worcester

Grinn

11st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: David Rees

Maiden after 33 starts; shaped quite well on last month's stable debut over 2m here but tailed off at Newton Abbot since; Sean Bowen aboard but others have more pressing claims.

20/1

12th

9

22nd Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

15:00 Newton Abbot

Grinn

11st 0lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: David Rees

Not beaten too far on this month's stable debut at Worcester but that took her career record to 0-32; stable also runs Karannelle.

12/1

50/1

Form: 9P/007 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden hurdle at Roscommon in 2018 but hasn't added to that and he's been well held in trio of outings for this yard through the summer.
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17

2nd Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 80y

19:00 Down Royal

Stander

10st 7lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: R K Watson

Third reserve; struggled for form since joining this yard and may need this run.

7th

11

3rd Nov 2022

Yielding To Soft

1m 7f 188y

15:50 Thurles

Stander

11st 2lb

J: Ciaran O’Shea

T: R K Watson

1-30 and sole win came in a maiden hurdle in 2018; tailed off at Gowran latest; blinkers now reached for.

40/1

11

20th Oct 2022

Good

1m 7f 149y

15:45 Thurles

Stander

11st 2lb

J: Ciaran O’Shea

T: R K Watson

Sole win came in a maiden hurdle four years ago; tailed off again last time and hard to recommend at present; blinkers now tried.

25/1

Form: 80P0-8

Last run: 89 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Really struggled over hurdles prior to handicap hurdle debut at Tramore in July when showing a bit more to finish eighth of 16; improvement required to defy this mark though and it was a low-key effort on the Flat at Dundalk last week.
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6th

10

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:05 Downpatrick

Katzoff

10st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Maiden under all codes but did run well enough over hurdles on debut for this yard last time; needs to build on that from 5lb out of the handicap.

10/1

2nd

16

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 216y

18:12 Clonmel

Katzoff

10st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

0-18 over hurdles, placed once; unplaced in eight runs over fences

14/1

18

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 80y

14:30 Thurles

Katzoff

10st 0lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: J Morrison

0-18 over hurdles, placed once; unplaced in eight runs over fences, 5lb out of the handicap here; second reserve.

Form: 000-0U

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in both bumper starts and five starts in maiden hurdles; unseated after a bad mistake last time and plenty to prove on handicap debut.
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12

22nd Feb 2023

Yielding

2m 4f 100y

16:35 Punchestown

Weston Road

11st 2lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Denis W Cullen

prominent, in touch with leaders when nudged along and weakened quickly after 7th, dropped to last when pulled up before 8th

33/1

13

3rd Nov 2022

Yielding To Soft

1m 7f 188y

15:50 Thurles

Weston Road

11st 2lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Denis W Cullen

Tailed off or failed to complete nine runs so far including handicap debut latest; tongue-tie now tried.

50/1

Form: 0F0-53

Last run: 77 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden but has improved for handicaps and it was his best run yet when third of 14 at Killarney last time; left on the same mark and can give another good account; fewer miles on the clock than most of these.
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2

19th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

15:21 Downpatrick

Only One Plan

11st 13lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: M Flannery

Added his third hurdles win at Ballinrobe in July (2m1f, good) off 96; not at the same level in two runs following that off 4lb higher; dropped 1lb now, but his form is erratic.

11/1

8th

11

5th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:32 Kilbeggan

Only One Plan

10st 4lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: M Flannery

Is 3-30 over hurdles with his most recent win coming at Ballinrobe in July off a mark of 96 (2m1f, good); beaten a long way off a 4lb higher mark back at that track last time (2m, good); could bounce back here.

12/1

9th

2

11th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 169y

18:55 Ballinrobe

Only One Plan

12st 0lb

J: Conor Owens

T: M Flannery

3-28 over hurdles, two wins with Philip Rothwell and placed twice at this venue for that stable; has found his form again; built on Kilbeggan second when scoring for his locally-based trainer here last month; only 4lb higher, same 7lb claimer aboard

11/2

Form: 5009

Last run: 56 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Poor form in four maiden hurdles at big prices; plenty to find on handicap debut.
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6th

13

20th Aug 2023

Yielding

2m 5f 150y

13:45 Tramore

Thecornerhouse

11st 7lb

J: Evan Dwan

T: Mrs Julie Cashin

The winner of two low-grade handicap hurdles earlier this year and ran a nice first race over fences behind an odds-on chance at Tipperary (2m1f); this longer trip should be up her street and won't mind rain.

6/1

2nd

6

4th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 170y

13:35 Tipperary

Thecornerhouse

11st 7lb

J: Evan Dwan

T: Mrs Julie Cashin

In sparkling form when last seen out over hurdles in Naas, chasing a hat-trick when coming down at the last in the latter, although doubtful she would have got there, albeit running a big race; hurdle form still a fair way short of the big guns here all the same, and the switch to the larger obstacles will need to bring about further improvement, that not impossible for a mare on the up.

12/1

4

30th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 2f 190y

16:17 Naas

Thecornerhouse

11st 13lb

J: Evan Dwan

T: Mrs Julie Cashin

Arrives bidding for a hat-trick after back-to-back handicap hurdle wins; however, it was a weak race she won last time and she's not guaranteed to follow up with a 10lb higher mark to cope with; drops in trip.

3/1

33/1

Form: 700-00

Last run: 78 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in all five starts so far; no improvement on handicap debut when last seen 78 days ago.
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10

5th Nov 2024

Good

3m 0f 122y

12:30 Fairyhouse

Deal Again

10st 0lb

J: G B Noonan

T: V T O’Brien

didn't jump with fluency, in rear, detached when jumped slightly left 9th, weakened 4 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out

50/1

10

5th Nov 2024

Good

3m 0f 122y

12:30 Fairyhouse

Deal Again

10st 0lb

J: G B Noonan

T: V T O’Brien

Out of contention when refused three out in Sligo race wob by Ballagh Star; 100-1 then, safe to rule out.

50/1

7

2nd Oct 2024

Good

3m 1f 182y

16:45 Sligo

Deal Again

10st 13lb

J: G B Noonan

T: V T O’Brien

10yo can't be recommended on what he's shown in just seven starts; better for return from nearly two years off at Kilbeggan; up in trip for chase debut and dam won over fences.

33/1

Form: 80514- D BF

Last run: 175 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Improvement when handicapping last term, winning a Naas handicap hurdle on his penultimate start prior to a close up fourth when last seen at Ballinrobe; same mark but has a 175-day absence to defy; market may guide.
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7th

5

23rd Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 205y

14:52 Clonmel

Flashthelights

11st 13lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Won twice on good ground last year, at Punchestown and Wexford; a long way best in two 2025 outings, five months apart; may do better now.

7/1

5

10th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 65y

15:23 Downpatrick

Flashthelights

11st 4lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Noel C Kelly

One of three for yard; has won three over timber but tailed off in his last couple of starts and needs the ground to dry out to see him at his best.

15/1

Form: F00650

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Wasn't disgraced when fifth of 15 at Down Royal last month when making his handicap debut but not at the same level at Navan 13 days ago; doesn't look particularly well treated at present.
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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

18th

20

17th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

12:45 Navan

Vairue

11st 0lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Ms Helen P Markham

Off for almost two years after winning at Thurles in 2022; good effort when fifth in a 2m Gowran handicap hurdle last month; could go well off the same mark here with more improvement possible.

16/1

Form: 0000-7

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Sole win in 28 runs came on the Flat; shown nothing in five hurdle outings so far, tailed off each time including handicap debut latest.
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7

30th Sep 2022

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:17 Gowran Park

Jazzelle

11st 6lb

J: L P Dempsey

T: Gavin Cromwell

midfield, pushed along when lost position after 4 out, dropped to rear and weakened before 3 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out

33/1

Form: -67P67

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Came on from her reappearance when only beaten 8l at Tramore in July but she's failed to build on that since; looks reliant on first-time blinkers sparking a revival.
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15

30th Sep 2022

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:17 Gowran Park

Gaelic Force

10st 13lb

J: Shane Mulcahy

T: Miss M Harding

Came on from her reappearance when only beaten 8l at Tramore in July but she's failed to build on that since; looks reliant on first-time blinkers sparking a revival.

10/1

7th

16

23rd Aug 2022

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

19:15 Bellewstown

Gaelic Force

10st 13lb

J: Daniel King

T: Miss M Harding

soon led, not fluent 2nd, joined after 5th, pushed along when headed 3 out, soon ridden and weakened

25/1

17

1st Aug 2022

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 180y

16:00 Cork

Gaelic Force

10st 13lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: Miss M Harding

midfield, mistake 2nd, not fluent 5th, not fluent 6th, dropped to rear and struggling 5 out, pulled up after 4 out

25/1

Non-runners

Gaelic Force

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €154.80
Straight Forecast €79.48
Tricast €523.29
Trifecta €0.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Only One Plan

RP Ratings (IRE):

Flashthelights

POSTDATA:

Will You Win

The Irish Sun:

Only One Plan