January 26 / 16.25 Gowran Park

16.25

Soft

P.J. Foley Memorial INH Flat Race

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 9 runners
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P.J. Foley Memorial INH Flat Race

Runners: 9 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Jeu St Eloi gelding; dam placed in 2m3f hurdle in France, sister to French 2m2f hurdle/2m4f chase winner Diane Du Brizais, half-sister to French 2m1f-2m5f hurdle/chase winner Joyau Du Brizais; jockey booking catches the eye but yard has a modest strike rate in bumpers in recent years.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

18th

21

15th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 0f 87y

Class 1

17:30 Cheltenham

D Art D Art

10st 11lb

J: B J Cooper

T: Thomas Cooper

Looked as though he might drop out of the picture before getting his second wind and running on well to prevail narrowly at Gowran (soft/heavy) in January, with the first two well clear; that doesn't look good enough, though.

50/1

1st

3

26th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

16:25 Gowran Park

D Art D Art

11st 10lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: Thomas Cooper

Jeu St Eloi gelding; dam placed in 2m3f hurdle in France, sister to French 2m2f hurdle/2m4f chase winner Diane Du Brizais, half-sister to French 2m1f-2m5f hurdle/chase winner Joyau Du Brizais; jockey booking catches the eye but yard has a modest strike rate in bumpers in recent years.

7/1

6

8th Jan 2023

Soft

1m 7f 194y

15:50 Naas

D Art D Art

11st 10lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: Thomas Cooper

Jeu St Eloi gelding; dam placed in 2m3f hurdle in France, sister to French 2m2f hurdle/2m4f chase winner Diane Du Brizais, half-sister to French 2m1f-2m5f hurdle/chase winner Joyau Du Brizais; jockey booking catches the eye but yard just 1-17 with bumper horses in last five years.

7/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to AQPS Flat winners Inedit Star (1m4f/1m7f), Harmonie Star (1m4f) and Flight Star (1m4f/13.5f); dam maiden half-sister to 12.5f-1m5f AQPS Flat/2m1f and 2m5f chase winner Balki Win; yard respected in bumpers and market likely best guide to his chances.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

26th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

16:25 Gowran Park

Jerisk Star

11st 10lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: Miss Elizabeth Doyle

Half-brother to AQPS Flat winners Inedit Star (1m4f/1m7f), Harmonie Star (1m4f) and Flight Star (1m4f/13.5f); dam maiden half-sister to 12.5f-1m5f AQPS Flat/2m1f and 2m5f chase winner Balki Win; yard respected in bumpers and market likely best guide to his chances.

10/1

8/11

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Flat-bred Nathaniel gelding made a promising belated debut in his trainer's colours when finishing a clear second in recent Naas 4yo bumper, having been briefly short of room at a crucial stage then staying on well; now adorns the Gigginstown silks and given the benefit of that experience should take plenty of beating.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

23rd Nov 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 46y

15:40 Thurles

Ankud

11st 4lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: Gordon Elliott

Had three bumper outings last season, beaten favourite both starts in January; clear second at Naas, then perhaps too much use made of him in testing conditions when beaten 20l in third at Gowran; faded in Punchestown festival event in April; cheekpieces on for hurdling debut.

6/1

14th

2

25th Apr 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 100y

19:45 Punchestown

Ankud

11st 10lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: Gordon Elliott

prominent

9/1

1

14th Apr 2023

Soft To Heavy

1m 7f 137y

19:20 Ballinrobe

Ankud

11st 10lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: Gordon Elliott

Form: 45

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Took a step forward at Naas last time but plenty to find with Ankud on that run.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

0

2

1st Oct 2023

Yielding

2m 1f 0y

14:00 Killarney

Final Decision

11st 6lb

J: A P Heskin

T: Anthony McCann

Won a Kilbeggan bumper in April and a decent second in a winners' race at Punchestown since; not a bad Down Royal hurdling debut and should improve for it but has 7l to make up on Goodie Two Shoes.

15/2

6th

4

1st Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:00 Down Royal

Final Decision

11st 5lb

J: A P Heskin

T: Anthony McCann

Flat-bred filly; took five attempts to win a bumper (Kilbeggan) and better form when chasing home an odds-on shot at Punchestown in June; probably needs to improve again to make an immediate impact hurdling.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Court Cave gelding; cost 1,400gns as a 2yo; dam a half-sister to the smart Killala Quay; jockey booking encouraging so worth a market check.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

0

9

17th Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

12:50 Wexford

Tramps Like Us

10st 13lb

J: Denis O’Regan

T: David Harry Kelly

midfield early, not fluent 3rd, headway and in touch with leaders after 3 out, weakened before 2 out, tired jump 2 out, soon pulled up

12/1

3rd

12

21st Oct 2023

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

16:21 Limerick

Tramps Like Us

11st 10lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: David Harry Kelly

towards rear, not fluent 1st

25/1

13th

11

14th May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

17:25 Killarney

Tramps Like Us

11st 10lb

J: Mr R W Barron

T: David Harry Kelly

Thrice-raced in bumpers and was a below form ninth at Down Royal earlier this month; had shown signs of promise in two starts prior to that but needs a big step forward.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Golden Horn filly picked up for 6,500gns at last year's Tattersalls August Sale; half-sister to 6f 2yo winner Yorkshire Gold (RPR 87); twice-raced dam Listed-placed 7f winner (95), sister to Listed-placed 1m2f-1m3f winner Expense Claim; from a respected source, worth a market check.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

9

26th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

16:25 Gowran Park

Swift Advance

11st 3lb

J: Mr John Reddington

T: Martin Brassil

Golden Horn filly picked up for 6,500gns at last year's Tattersalls August Sale; half-sister to 6f 2yo winner Yorkshire Gold (RPR 87); twice-raced dam Listed-placed 7f winner (95), sister to Listed-placed 1m2f-1m3f winner Expense Claim; from a respected source, worth a market check.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Mount Nelson gelding a 17,000Euros 3yo; first foal; dam runner-up in two bumpers, from family of useful 2m hurdler/chaser Regal Exit; rider having only fourth racecourse ride.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

8

18th Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:45 Listowel

Smokey Putnum

11st 8lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

in rear

12/1

13th

14

10th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 50y

18:00 Punchestown

Smokey Putnum

11st 9lb

J: Mr J H Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

in touch with leaders, weakened from 5f out

13/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Diamond Boy filly cost 30,000Euros as a 3yo; half-sister to winners Chess Player (2m chase) and Merci Merci (French 1m5f Flat); dam unraced half-sister to 2m-3m1f hurdle/top-class chase winner Djakadam; yard does well in bumpers and any market strength worth noting.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

14

11th Sep 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 130y

19:15 Galway

Kilbarry Coreli

11st 9lb

J: Mr E P O’Brien

T: C O’Keeffe

Soundly beaten in two outings in quick succession last winter; not a big price on debut but 66-1 second start.

50/1

5th

7

31st Jan 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:52 Limerick

Kilbarry Coreli

10st 8lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: C O’Keeffe

Makes quick reappearance after being tailed off in the bumper at Gowran last week; seemed to be well fancied then (7-1 third favourite in a field of eight); tried with a hood now, interesting that she is brought out again so soon.

16/1

8th

8

26th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

16:25 Gowran Park

Kilbarry Coreli

11st 3lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: C O’Keeffe

Diamond Boy filly cost 30,000Euros as a 3yo; half-sister to winners Chess Player (2m chase) and Merci Merci (French 1m5f Flat); dam unraced half-sister to 2m-3m1f hurdle/top-class chase winner Djakadam; yard does well in bumpers and any market strength worth noting.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pride Of Dubai gelding made 13,000Euros as a foal and just 3,000gns as a 2yo; dam 5f-6f winner (RPR 84), half-sister to French 1m Group 3 winner Shahah, from family of top miler Grand Lodge; newcomer probably best watched unless market suggests otherwise.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

1

(8)

18th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 1f 130y

19:15 Gowran Park

Arc Eyes

9st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Makes Flat debut after showing pretty much zilch in three runs over hurdles.

100/1

19th

2

30th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 0f 63y

13:57 Naas

Arc Eyes

11st 7lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

took keen hold, midfield early, pulled way into lead after 2nd, mistake 3rd, jumped slightly right 4th, mistake and headed 3 out, soon ridden and weakened quickly

150/1

Non-runners

Arc Eyes

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €23.30
Straight Forecast €50.13
Trifecta €84.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ankud

The Irish Sun:

D Art D Art

RP Ratings (IRE):

Ankud

POSTDATA:

Ankud