October 01 / 16.37 Gowran Park

16.37

Good

Hospitality At Gowran Park Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £7436.97
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • 8 runners
RTV
View Course
Hospitality At Gowran Park Handicap Chase

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.20
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 61-021

Last run: 56 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Only found one too good at Limerick in July before gaining compensation over 3m1f at Kilbeggan when last seen; up 6lb and possibly vulnerable back down at this trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

0

13

20th Sep 2023

Good

3m 0f 0y

15:15 Listowel

Pairc Na Ngael

10st 1lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: C Byrnes

towards rear, mistake and pushed along briefly 3rd, not fluent 4th, soon eased and pulled up

28/1

12th

18

6th Aug 2023

Good

3m 0f 60y

14:20 Galway

Pairc Na Ngael

10st 9lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: C Byrnes

Won back-to-back handicap chases (3m1f/2m4f) last year on decent ground but both runs this summer well below best; back hurdling here off 14lb lower mark so has to be respected.

9/1

10th

8

12th Jun 2023

Good

3m 0f 52y

17:13 Roscommon

Pairc Na Ngael

10st 7lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: C Byrnes

Won back-to-back handicap chases (3m1f/2m4f) last year but has to bounce back from a quiet reappearance at Kilbeggan when never at the races.

12/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 5-4537 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Point winner who went on to land a maiden hurdle on second Rules start a couple of seasons ago; has shown plenty of promise over fences since returning in April, although below his best at Kilbeggan last time; return to shorter might help and versatile with regards to ground.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

0

3

14th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 7f 3y

Class 4

14:05 Taunton

Old Town Garde

12st 0lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Christian Williams

Won a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse (2m4f, soft) in March 2021; 0-7 over fences for Gordon Elliott subsequently and down the field in a 2m7f Ascot handicap hurdle in February (his only start for Harry Fry); betting perhaps the best guide to expectations on return for Christian Williams.

25/1

10th

7

18th Feb 2023

Good

2m 7f 118y

Class 3

16:10 Ascot

Old Town Garde

11st 11lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Harry Fry

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

14/1

1

21st Oct 2022

Good To Firm

3m 1f 0y

Class 3

16:30 Cheltenham

Old Town Garde

12st 0lb

J: Mr R James

T: Gordon Elliott

jumped right on occasions, midfield, mistake 16th, mistake 3 out, soon ridden, weakened home turn, blundered 2 out, pulled up before last

8/1

Form: PP00-0 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in a novice handicap hurdle back in 2020; yet to prove as good over fences and was well held at Galway last month; best form is over a bit further; any rain would help.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

4th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 114y

15:35 Tipperary

Millen To One

11st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Francis J Flood

in touch with leaders, pushed along and lost position before 4 out

22/1

8th

14

2nd Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 80y

19:30 Down Royal

Millen To One

11st 1lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Francis J Flood

Sole win in 32 starts came in 2020; fair way below his best in three runs over hurdles this year and was pulled up at Wexford last month; first-time blinkers need to spark a revival.

25/1

3

20th May 2023

Yielding

3m 0f 50y

15:25 Wexford

Millen To One

11st 11lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Francis J Flood

towards rear

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 343312

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Had been in good form prior to gaining his third chase win at Kilbeggan (2m3f, good) in August and ran to a similar level when a 3l runner-up over the same C&D last month; up another 2lb and perhaps a shade high in the handicap but can't discount him in current mood.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

17th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 125y

Class 4

17:05 Stratford

Arrycan

10st 13lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Nick Scholfield

Ex-Irish veteran who was safely held on first two starts for new stable this spring (both 3m, good); needs good boost from new cheekpieces here.

10/1

5th

9

5th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 177y

Class 4

16:18 Ffos Las

Arrycan

11st 1lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Nick Scholfield

Four-time winner over fences but a 12yo now and his stable debut was a quiet one.

25/1

5th

5

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 171y

Class 4

15:30 Ludlow

Arrycan

11st 5lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Nick Scholfield

12yo who has won four times over fences but there were more bad runs than good ones in Ireland last year; on workable mark in suitable conditions but he was tailed off when last seen in October and needs a major revival for new yard.

10/1

Form: -6P42P D BF

Last run: 76 days

W: 11st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
In flying form last year winning twice but hasn't hit the same heights this term and weakened quickly when a pulled up favourite when last seen; freshened up since and likely has one in him from this mark; best form on good ground.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

1st Oct 2022

Good

2m 4f 0y

16:37 Gowran Park

Optical Confusion

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Michael Butler

held up in rear, jumped slightly right 9th, in touch with leaders when bad mistake and brought to standstill then pulled up 5 out, looked to go wrong

7/1

Form: 7F5-15

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Winning return over hurdles last month and ran to a similar level from her higher chase mark when fifth at Listowel last week; goes on any ground and feasibly treated on peak form.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11

11th Mar 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

15:45 Gowran Park

Kitty Galore

10st 3lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: John Patrick Ryan

Had been consistent enough this season but pulled too hard over 2m5f at Leopardstown last week; has a squeak down in trip on some of her earlier efforts but yard form is quiet.

18/1

4th

9

5th Mar 2023

Yielding

2m 5f 97y

16:55 Leopardstown

Kitty Galore

10st 3lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: John Patrick Ryan

Four-time winner and normally runs her race; decent third at Thurles last month; more needed but not one to discount.

14/1

3rd

4

23rd Feb 2023

Good

2m 0f 149y

15:05 Thurles

Kitty Galore

11st 1lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: John Patrick Ryan

led, not fluent 2nd, headed but pressed leader from 3rd

10/1

Form: 113264 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Went close at Kilbeggan in August but two lesser efforts last month including back over timber from his lower hurdle mark a fortnight ago; 2-5 over fences though and there may be more to come in this sphere; best form on good; engaged at Gowran on Friday.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

1st Oct 2022

Good

2m 4f 0y

16:37 Gowran Park

Na Caith Tobac

11st 2lb

J: L P Dempsey

T: Paul W Flynn

Went close at Kilbeggan in August but two lesser efforts last month including back over timber from his lower hurdle mark a fortnight ago; 2-5 over fences though and there may be more to come in this sphere; best form on good; engaged at Gowran on Friday.

7/1

7

30th Sep 2022

Good

2m 4f 0y

17:02 Gowran Park

Na Caith Tobac

11st 7lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Paul W Flynn

led, joined after 4th, disputed lead when fell heavily 5th

10/1

6th

10

2nd Sep 2022

Good

2m 3f 0y

19:00 Kilbeggan

Na Caith Tobac

10st 8lb

J: Denis O’Regan

T: Paul W Flynn

took keen hold, led, headed and prominent 5 out, lost position and pushed along after 3 out, no impression after 2 out, beaten when mistake last

8/1

Form: 4-S816

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise chase debut and has won over hurdles since; wasn't at his best when sixth of 10 in a handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe last time but not ruled out from his lower chase mark; might want further.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

4

6th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:10 Cork

Galon De Vauzelle

12st 0lb

J: Miss P Elvin

T: P J Rothwell

Won a soft-ground point last autumn; pulled up in two Irish hunter chases this season; remote fourth at Carlisle last month.

25/1

Non-runners

Kitty Galore, Na Caith Tobac

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €11.60
Straight Forecast €16.65
Tricast €89.42
Trifecta €91.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Old Town Garde

TOPSPEED:

Na Caith Tobac

The Irish Sun:

Optical Confusion

RP Ratings (IRE):

Old Town Garde

POSTDATA:

Old Town Garde