October 18 / 15.00 Gowran Park

15.00

Soft

Dine At Gowran Park Handicap

  • Prize money: £5205.88
  • 1m 0f 75y
  • 16 runners
  • Win time: 1m 53s
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Dine At Gowran Park Handicap

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £50.20
  • Place: £4.80

Form: 014290

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won on soft/heavy at Roscommon in May; fair overall form this term; needs to bounce back from disappointing Killarney display in race won by Drish Melody.
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13th

9

(8)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Fools Glory

9st 10lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: P F McEnery

Dual winner on soft last year when third to San Aer in this race; mostly consistent lately over various trips until dropping away tamely at Naas on latest; hard to be confident in but can't be ruled out.

14/1

13th

9

(8)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Fools Glory

9st 10lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: P F McEnery

Dual winner on soft last year when third to San Aer in this race; mostly consistent lately over various trips until dropping away tamely at Naas on latest; hard to be confident in but can't be ruled out.

14/1

11th

2

(8)

15th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 2f 110y

16:35 Naas

Fools Glory

10st 1lb

J: Cillian McConnell

T: P F McEnery

held up in midfield, good headway and went third 5f out

7/2

6/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 092414 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Has been running consistently; off the mark when over 1m at Cork last month, positively ridden and showing a good attitude in beating a pair of well-fancied rivals, including subsequent winner Facethepuckout; not far off runner-up Stormie Outlook when fourth at Thurles 12 days ago.
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14th

15

(9)

1st Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:20 Cork

Lucky Queen

8st 13lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Anthony Mullins

midfield

12/1

4th

10

(9)

21st Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 40y

16:20 Navan

Lucky Queen

8st 12lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Anthony Mullins

Sole win in 24 starts came over 1m at Cork in 2022; well beaten in three starts for her new yard but she has been dropped 5lb for her most recent run and the step up in trip will at least help.

18/1

10th

16

(20)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:55 Cork

Lucky Queen

8st 13lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Anthony Mullins

midfield up the centre

25/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 64212 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Former Ballydoyle inmate was a bargain buy at the sales in July; in fine form on the AW in recent weeks (a win and two seconds) and will be a factor if effective on this going; beaten only a short head over 7f last Friday; 7lb claim will help, high draw a potential negative.
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6th

7

(5)

1st Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:37 Dundalk (AW)

Instrumental

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: James McAuley

Gained a second course win over 1m here in November but couldn't build on that over the extended 1m2f here when last seen; given a break and fewer miles on the clock than most of these but needs to prove he's as effective at 7f.

5/1

1st

8

(6)

9th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Instrumental

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: James McAuley

started quickly, briefly led, soon steadied and in touch with leaders, switched right and pushed along over 2f out, headway when ridden towards near side over 1f out, joined leader final 110yds, led final strides

7/2

5th

8

(1)

2nd Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:30 Dundalk (AW)

Instrumental

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: James McAuley

Ex-Ballydoyle 3yo has hit the ground running for new yard, not out of first three in four starts; C&D winner in September and touched off over 7f (The Bog Bank third) here next time; another solid run latest when placed on soft at Gowran and he'll appreciate getting back onto a sounder surface.

5/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 020008

Last run: 85 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
16-race maiden, placed only once; chance not helped by a poor draw when finishing in mid-field at the Galway festival; could not be completely ruled out but hard to be confident
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4th

5

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

14:08 Newcastle

Purple Gown

10st 12lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Adam Nicol

Dual Flat winner but 0-9 over hurdles, although fair run last time when 2l third at Sedgefield (2m1f, good to firm; tongue-tie back on); 4lb lower than when fourth in this race last season; each-way chance.

7/1

4th

5

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

14:08 Newcastle

Purple Gown

10st 12lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Adam Nicol

Dual Flat winner but 0-9 over hurdles, although fair run last time when 2l third at Sedgefield (2m1f, good to firm; tongue-tie back on); 4lb lower than when fourth in this race last season; each-way chance.

7/1

10

8th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

16:15 Sedgefield

Purple Gown

10st 12lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Adam Nicol

Fair maiden hurdler who was very slowly away when only seventh in 1m4f Flat handicap at Catterick in August; tongue tied here; possibilities.

14/1

Form: 45-65

Last run: 117 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Four runs for Richard Fahey; a bit better at two than this season; has been gelded and is probably best watched now on first outing for Johnny Levins.
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11th

10

(5)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Superior Council

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Iain Jardine

6f turf and Tapeta winner; has regularly been involved at Newcastle this winter until going off the boil on his last two starts; big player if back in the form of his close second there less than a month ago.

13/2

8th

8

(2)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

15:02 Wolverhampton (AW)

Superior Council

9st 9lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Prominent racer; beat 13 rivals when scoring at Newcastle in November and he has run a string of good races in defeat since; well drawn and this sharper track should suit; high on the list.

3/1

Form: -50422 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Can be rated a leading contender again after second placings at Killarney and Thurles; beaten 2 1/2 by today's rival Drish Melody on the first occasion, beaten 3l on latest, with Lucky Queen close up in fourth.
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7

(5)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

17:00 Curragh

Stormie Outlook

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

Two wins (both on good) for the late Edward O'Grady; made a bright start for this stable when fifth at Listowel; ran at Leopardstown on Sunday.

12/1

Form: 210790 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Has failed to make a significant impact in four handicap starts since Listowel maiden win in June; worth bearing in mind that he has been well fancied on several occasions, so perhaps unwise to rule out.
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4th

3

(1)

19th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:15 Gowran Park

Elmos Fire

10st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: Andrew Kinirons

Listowel maiden winner had struggled in handicaps until much more encouraging comeback run at Bellewstown recently, only caught late over 1m after forcing it on heavy ground; drop back in trip could suit and likely major player.

11/2

2nd

4

(3)

6th Apr 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 180y

14:30 Bellewstown

Elmos Fire

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: Andrew Kinirons

led, faced challenge but going okay when pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed and no extra towards finish

7/1

Form: 832090

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Possible contender on placed handicap efforts at Roscommon and Cork in May; disappointing at Killarney last week when fitted with blinkers for the first time.
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11th

3

12th Oct 2024

Good

2m 2f 110y

14:50 Fairyhouse

Breakintheclouds

11st 11lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Patrick Downey

midfield

20/1

7th

12

27th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:15 Listowel

Breakintheclouds

11st 5lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Patrick Downey

0-18 and low-key form over timber in four runs so far, including handicap debut latest; likely to need this after 259 days off.

66/1

11th

2

12th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:42 Naas

Breakintheclouds

11st 13lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Patrick Downey

Lowly rated Flat handicapper; not entirely disgraced in two starts in maiden hurdles last month; could outrun his likely odds.

50/1

33/1

Form: -07508

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Never better than fifth in six outings; has never run on soft ground; hard to fancy.
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14th

11

(7)

24th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Lovesome Dove

9st 0lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Peter Lawlor

10-race maiden and didn't beat a rival over 7f here when last seen in November; hard to recommend on any recent form; up in trip.

25/1

17

(14)

10th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Lovesome Dove

8st 11lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Peter Lawlor

Third reserve; last of 13 over 1m here last time; stamina to prove at this trip; poor draw.

13th

9

(8)

30th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:00 Dundalk (AW)

Lovesome Dove

9st 5lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Peter Lawlor

Unplaced in nine outings; mark plummeting and now tried blinkered but remains hard to fancy.

33/1

7/1

Form: 704-81

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
0-6 for Jessica Harrington; was having only second run for this yard when winning at Bellewstown; first-time blinkers possibly a factor then, but may improve again.
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6th

8

23rd Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 64y

17:53 Ballinrobe

Slamadoor

11st 4lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Dual Flat winner up to 1m2f; beaten about 5l in maiden and handicap company the last twice; still early days over hurdles and could have settled better last time; respected.

7/1

5th

7

8th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 204y

19:10 Roscommon

Slamadoor

11st 10lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Dual Flat winner up to 1m2f; ran well enough in a Listowel maiden last time (fifth of 17) to warrant a second look on handicap debut.

20/1

5th

14

3rd Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:20 Listowel

Slamadoor

11st 7lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Jarlath P Fahey

in touch with leaders

12/1

Form: 966014 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Having only his sixth run when a long-priced winner on soft ground over 1m at the Curragh; managed fair fourth in Killarney race won by Drish Melody from Stormie Outlook; capable of making his presence felt.
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2nd

2

(6)

20th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:55 Dundalk (AW)

French Rescue

9st 12lb

J: Tom Kiely Marshall

T: John Geoghegan

prominent, challenging when ridden over 2f out, kept on well final 110yds, always held

7/1

2nd

4

(14)

14th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

French Rescue

9st 12lb

J: Tom Kiely Marshall

T: John Geoghegan

prominent, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on and chased clear leader inside final furlong, no match for winner

6/1

4th

9

(9)

9th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

French Rescue

9st 5lb

J: Tom Kiely Marshall

T: John Geoghegan

Sole success from eight outings came over this trip at the Curragh in September; ran well afterwards at Killarney; tame effort when last seen at Gowran Park in September; three poor efforts on this surface on his CV.

12/1

10/1

Form: -34197 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Game winner at Listowel in June; out of the money twice since, but encouraging that Colin Keane stays loyal to him; has a bit to find with Stormie Outlook and Lucky Queen on running at Thurles 12 days ago.
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14

(5)

14th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 111y

14:35 Roscommon

The Dazzer

8st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard Keane

Over two years since his only win; good AW run in July and fair effort when eighth of 28 at the Curragh latest; Colin Keane rides him for the first time since 2022; should not be ruled out.

10/1

8th

28

(3)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Curragh

The Dazzer

8st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Gerard Keane

A close third in a Dundalk handicap last month showed he has some potential off this basement mark; not as effective but not beaten far at Gowran since; good draw and a top 5lb claimer on board.

12/1

8th

16

(15)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:52 Gowran Park

The Dazzer

8st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Gerard Keane

Listowel win came two years ago but best effort for some time when front-running close third at Dundalk earlier this month when 7lb out of handicap; has to be considered on turf return.

10/1

13th
9 (16)
Secret Rock

20/1

Form: 7000

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Ordinary in maidens, big price when in rear on handicap debut in race won by Drish Melody; needs more time on that evidence.
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1st

4

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Kilbeggan

Secret Rock

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

Won a maiden hurdle in 2023; also two Flat wins in 2024 for Tony Martin; lacks a recent run but of some interest on his first outing for Cian Collins.

10/1

10th

10

(3)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Secret Rock

9st 3lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: A J Martin

Only had five runs for this yard and been competitive in 1m3f/1m4f handicaps; hold-up performer who will probably need a good pace to chase back at 1m.

4/1

10th

10

(3)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Secret Rock

9st 3lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: A J Martin

Only had five runs for this yard and been competitive in 1m3f/1m4f handicaps; hold-up performer who will probably need a good pace to chase back at 1m.

4/1

OUR TIP

9/2

Form: 570713 D BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Looked regressive until blinkers triggered a return to form at Killarney at the beginning of the month; beat today's rival Stormie Outlook then, and it could be close between the pair now, since she ran another good race off this mark at Killarney last week.
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11th

12

(12)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Drish Melody

9st 4lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Ian O’Connor

Two-time winner, including at this venue, but last win was in 2022; not too bad back from a 489-day break at Gowran but no show in three runs since, including over 1m here last time.

50/1

14th

14

(9)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

17:25 Bellewstown

Drish Melody

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Thomas Cooper

Killarney win (1m, soft) came back in 2022 off 49; absent for 489 days until well-backed favourite at Gowran last month, plenty fresh and forcing much of pace before fading into midfield (reported clinically abnormal); interesting on the back of that comeback run with easier ground in her favour.

9/1

7th

15

(9)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 110y

16:33 Gowran Park

Drish Melody

8st 11lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Thomas Cooper

Killarney win (1m, soft) came back in 2022 off 49; absent since March 2024 and likely best watched on yard debut.

20/1

15th
10 (15)
Kirsapp

16/1

Form: -35400

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden; fair form on AW last winter (notably when third over 7f) but modest turf form since his debut third at two, which was achieved over 6f at the Curragh behind a pair of smart performers, Glounthaune and Castle Star.
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15th

10

(15)

18th Oct 2022

Soft

1m 0f 75y

15:00 Gowran Park

Kirsapp

9st 5lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J G Coogan

towards rear of midfield, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened

16/1

10th

9

(2)

24th Aug 2022

Good

0m 7f 187y

18:10 Bellewstown

Kirsapp

9st 1lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J G Coogan

pushed along briefly to lead, pushed along when joined under 3f out, ridden when headed from 2f out, weakened gradually from over 1f out, eased final 110yds

20/1

16/1

Form: 210950

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Roscommon maiden win in June was obtained in testing conditions; no threat on first run for stable in a 7f Fairyhouse contest last month; top jockey booked but stable appears to have a stronger candidate in Instrumental.
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9th

6

(7)

22nd Jul 2024

Yielding

1m 1f 126y

17:10 Ballinrobe

Girl Crush

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Garry Caldwell

Nothing of note in her form since a maiden win two years ago; off for 14 months; cheekpieces now

25/1

14th

14

(8)

22nd May 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 10y

20:25 Roscommon

Girl Crush

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Garry Caldwell

Won a 7f maiden here on testing ground last year; nowhere near that form since and visor needs to work raised markedly in trip.

33/1

Non-runners

Adhuil, The Gray Chapter, Ballybeg Boy

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €335.30
Straight Forecast €228.57
Tricast €1864.42
Trifecta €0.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Stormie Outlook

RP Ratings (IRE):

Elmos Fire

POSTDATA:

Lucky Queen

The Irish Sun:

Stormie Outlook