April 12 / 19.15 Gowran Park

19.15

Soft

Racing Again April 19th Maiden

  • Prize money: £6265.49
  • 1m 1f 130y
  • 20 runners
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Racing Again April 19th Maiden

Runners: 20 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

Abandoned

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

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

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner on good to yielding ground; finished tailed off on her belated Flat debut over 1m4f at Bellewstown last week (heavy); conditions are a concern once more.
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4

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

15:25 Sligo

Art Of Silence

11st 7lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gerard Keane

Won a bumper and a maiden hurdle at Ballinrobe, but that latest win came three years ago; was in poor form over hurdles last autumn and was tailed off on his chasing debut at Downpatrick back from a break; the blinkers are new.

25/1

12th

1

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:00 Downpatrick

Art Of Silence

11st 12lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gerard Keane

Ballinrobe maiden hurdle winner in 2023; returned from absence last year with two moderate Flat runs; tailed off over hurdles at Gowran; pulled up at Fairyhouse; not easy to fancy on chase debut.

40/1

11

11th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:52 Fairyhouse

Art Of Silence

10st 9lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Gerard Keane

Ballinrobe maiden hurdle winner in 2023; returned from an absence with two moderate Flat runs then was tailed-off over hurdles at Gowran last week; not easy to fancy.

40/1

Abandoned

Form: 0/

Last run: 494 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 185,000gns as a yearling but was well beaten on her only run for the Crisfords (9.4f AW; very slow to break) and sold on for only 3,000gns.
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9th

12

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:20 Wexford

Benzine

11st 0lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: J Morrison

Maiden in all spheres after 21 starts; however, has been running well enough lately; second on chase debut at Limerick and two decent hurdle runs since; chance.

8/1

4th

14

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

17:40 Clonmel

Benzine

10st 8lb

J: Danny Power

T: J Morrison

Ordinary form over hurdles; returned from a break with an excellent first run over fences at Limerick, finished second despite making a few slight errors; didn't maintain that improvement at Kilbeggan back over hurdles.

13/2

6th

11

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Kilbeggan

Benzine

10st 10lb

J: Niall Moore

T: J Morrison

Ordinary form over hurdles; returned from a break with an excellent first run over fences at Limerick, finished second despite making a few slight errors; strong chance if that improvement is maintained on his return to hurdling.

4/1

Abandoned

Form: 4837-

Last run: 274 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Best of four runs for Johnny Murtagh was his third in a 1m2f maiden at Down Royal won by the subsequent winning hurdler Spartan Army; that was in a first-time visor and he fared less well next time, after which he was sold for £10,000; looks best watched.
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1

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 5

14:55 Hexham

Chicago Storm

12st 0lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Barry Murtagh

Two handicap hurdle wins for Daisy Hitchins last year (1m7f/2m3f, good to soft) included one off 8lb higher, and an inconsistent profile since the autumn does at least include a Tapeta Flat success and a serviceable chase debut; some positives ahead of stable debut.

6/1

3rd

6

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:18 Stratford

Chicago Storm

11st 13lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Daisy Hitchins

Out of form in December when last seen over hurdles but looked back in good nick when winning on AW in February and is 5lb lower than when scoring over C&D (good to soft) in March 2025; interesting.

7/1

6th

4

(3)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

20:18 Southwell (AW)

Chicago Storm

9st 7lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Daisy Hitchins

Steps back up in grade but looks shortlist material, having registered a C&D win under Millie Wonnacott most recently, taking well to Southwell at the first attempt and taking AW record to 2-7.

7/1

Abandoned

Form: 353

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Only previous run on soft saw him pulled up in a maiden hurdle; fair efforts in three AW starts this year (7f-1m) so comes here in some sort of form.
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1

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 159y

19:50 Clonmel

Expound

11st 12lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Made almost all to win this race last year (Ballycashin third); ran well off 10lb higher mark at Tramore in August; otherwise has done all his racing on the Flat over the past year; placed on multiple occasions, fair form late; fourth of nine at Ballinrobe last Friday.

7/1

4th

2

(2)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

18:52 Ballinrobe

Expound

9st 11lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

All three Flat wins have come over an extended 1m1f on good ground, including this race last year off 1lb lower; opening two runs this term on AW were okay, well held latest under a 10lb claimer at Limerick; respected back here but ideally wants better ground.

9/2

14th

11

(6)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

16:25 Limerick

Expound

9st 4lb

J: Jared Huggan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Dual-purpose; 3-22 on turf on the Flat; all three Flat wins have come over an extended 1m1f on good ground; has run well over C&D before and fit from the AW but remains 4lb above last win and beaten off lower AW mark on latest.

10/1

Abandoned

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Frankel colt out of a 1m winner in France; this is a belated debut but worth a market check.
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8th

7

(11)

22nd Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Leopardstown

Fernao

9st 4lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: W McCreery

Lightly raced 4yo was having first run since July (gelded) when staying-on second to an improver at the Curragh last month (7f, yielding-to-soft) in first-time visor; yet to race in testing conditions but good chance he'll handle it and one to consider.

9/1

2nd

4

(9)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Fernao

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

towards rear, headway under 2f out, chased clear leader inside final furlong, kept on, no match for winner

9/1

10th

3

(4)

17th Jul 2023

Yielding

1m 0f 20y

18:50 Killarney

Fernao

9st 13lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Late-developing colt; placed at Limerick and this venue (beaten even-money favourite) before hacking up in a maiden at Listowel early last month; interesting in first handicap, though mark is not obviously lenient.

4/1

Abandoned

Form: 08

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Limited hurdler and would appear to be going the same way on the Flat.
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1

(8)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Init Together

9st 9lb

J: Conor Orr

T: Tony Carroll

Started 2025 with a four-timer, the last leg coming here; not at the same level of late but well treated if staging a revival.

11/1

9th

1

(4)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Init Together

9st 9lb

J: Conor Orr

T: Tony Carroll

Dual C&D winner; drops into a 0-55 for the first time since completing the last leg of a four-timer at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) in February, since when he has won over hurdles; may have done too much early when fifth of 12 back here 18 days ago; very much of interest at this level; stable also runs Boujee Gold.

6/1

5th

11

(2)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Init Together

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

Rattled off a four-timer on the AW at the start of the year including two wins over C&D; won over hurdles in June and capable of playing a part off this mark if producing his best.

25/1

Abandoned

Form: 3-

Last run: 179 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten under a length when 100-1 for a 1m2f maiden at Leopardstown (yielding to soft) and that form has been franked, with the winner now a useful hurdler for Paul Nicholls and the second successful next time at the Curragh; off since October but should have every chance.
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7th

4

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

16:05 Market Rasen

Most Wanted

11st 4lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: David Bridgwater

Flat winner who is 0-6 over hurdles but he won on chase debut at Fakenham (2m, good) in May before a creditable third at Uttoxeter 11 days ago; did well to hang in there after being pestered for the lead last time and he's been an improved performer since switched to fences; respected.

100/30

3rd

4

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 214y

Class 5

16:00 Uttoxeter

Most Wanted

11st 5lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: David Bridgwater

Low-grade Flat winner; 0-6 over hurdles but made a successful chase debut at Fakenham when too good for Getaway Jewel and one other finisher; this is deeper and he's up 5lb.

7/1

1st

2

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 59y

Class 5

15:35 Fakenham

Most Wanted

11st 8lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: David Bridgwater

Won a low-grade Flat handicap last summer but has modest record over hurdles and was well beaten at Taunton (2m, good) last month, after a layoff; might be aided by refitted cheekpieces on this chasing debut but is not bred for fences; risky.

14/1

Abandoned

Form: 7-5 BF

Last run: 96 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only midfield in a Curragh 7f maiden and then came up short when made favourite at Dundalk (6f); pedigree suggests he might improve plenty for this longer trip.
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8th

3

(7)

16th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

19:45 Leopardstown

Unterberg

9st 12lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Laura Hourigan

Loves Dundalk and won three in a row there in the spring (10.5f/1m4f); sole turf win came here last summer over 1m1f (off 60) and will be sharper for Roscommon run after nearly three months off; AW mark of 87; turf mark of 78 reflects his good AW form earlier in the year, rather than his actual achievements on grass.

11/1

8th

5

(6)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 63y

19:30 Roscommon

Unterberg

9st 13lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Laura Hourigan

Six-time Dundalk winner, including three in a row there during February/March; turf record is modest (1-18), and he is 11lb higher than when fourth at Naas on his final start last season.

6/1

12th

1

(2)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Unterberg

9st 9lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Laura Hourigan

6-11 over 10.7f-1m4f at Dundalk, including winning his last three under Rory Mulligan; 4lb higher mark and different track pose questions, but not opposed lightly.

11/2

Abandoned

Form: 30658-

Last run: 196 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Third to the now very smart hurdler Nusret in a 1m4f maiden at the Curragh last summer but below that level in four subsequent runs and she's looking exposed.
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4th

8

(14)

18th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 1f 130y

19:15 Gowran Park

Actually

9st 4lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Michael Mulvany

Third to the now very smart hurdler Nusret in a 1m4f maiden at the Curragh last summer but below that level in four subsequent runs and she's looking exposed.

25/1

8th

7

(10)

28th Sep 2022

Good

1m 4f 13y

16:55 Bellewstown

Actually

9st 3lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Michael Mulvany

held up in behind leaders, soon midfield, ridden and some headway 2f out, no impression over 1f out

16/1

Abandoned

Form: 65

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not far away in 7f/1m maidens at Dundalk but more needed here and the ground is a grey area.
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11th

23

(4)

14th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Areana

8st 7lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Has returned from 260-day absence in the form of her life for new yard, making all for today's rider to win over this trip at both Naas and Down Royal (good) in blinkers; up an aggregate of 16lb but remains 7lb out of handicap in this much higher grade.

33/1

1st

10

(2)

5th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 145y

18:54 Down Royal

Areana

9st 7lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Some AW form for previous yard and immediate return for current yard on returning from 260-day absence at Naas last month when making all in apprentice handicap over this trip (good) in first-time blinkers; 9lb rise but no surprise if she made a bold follow-up bid.

9/2

Abandoned

Form: 0-0

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 12l and 16l in two 1m maidens at Dundalk; very opposable.
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13th

9

(12)

9th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Fairyhouse

Bobbys Angel

8st 13lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Luke Comer

Limited promise in 1m-1m1f maidens but handicaps should see her in a better light if nothing else.

50/1

14th

10

(4)

18th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 1f 130y

19:15 Gowran Park

Bobbys Angel

9st 4lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Luke Comer

Beaten 12l and 16l in two 1m maidens at Dundalk; very opposable.

100/1

Abandoned

Form:

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
28-1 when down the field over 1m at Dundalk in February; no appeal for now.
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16th

15

(1)

9th May 2024

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

16:50 Gowran Park

Dark Miss

9st 3lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Luke Comer

One of four runners for yard; was a close third in a 1m4f Roscommon maiden last year and it was a pleasing return when beaten 7l at this venue two weeks ago; can build on that and get closer.

12/1

16th

15

(1)

9th May 2024

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

16:50 Gowran Park

Dark Miss

9st 3lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Luke Comer

One of four runners for yard; was a close third in a 1m4f Roscommon maiden last year and it was a pleasing return when beaten 7l at this venue two weeks ago; can build on that and get closer.

12/1

5th

7

(12)

24th Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 5f 160y

19:25 Gowran Park

Dark Miss

9st 8lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Luke Comer

prominent, led after 1f, headed and prominent after 3f, weakening when lost fourth inside final 110yds

20/1

Abandoned

Form: 56200-

Last run: 178 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Ran in the colours for Johnny Murtagh when beaten 11 times; however, she got to within 3l of the top-class Tuesday in one of her maidens and her last two defeats were in Pattern races; should be a major player in this company.
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11th

4

(10)

19th Jul 2023

Yielding

1m 0f 40y

18:20 Killarney

Esculenta

9st 9lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: R P Cody

Handicap winner off 84 at Gowran on penultimate start; found things too demanding in a Listed race at Navan and held by Giladah on that basis.

25/1

8th

4

(2)

11th Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:40 Navan

Esculenta

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: R P Cody

raced in second, lost second but prominent after 2f

16/1

1st

2

(5)

10th May 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Gowran Park

Esculenta

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: R P Cody

made all, shaken up under 2f out, ridden clear inside final furlong, much reduced lead towards finish, just did enough

3/1

Form: 3-

Last run: 224 days

W: 9st 4lb

9 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 12l in a 1m6f fast-ground maiden here in August on sole Flat start to date; a winner over fences and hurdles but well beaten in her last five starts as a jumper.
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5

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 107y

18:38 Sligo

Influential Lady

11st 8lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: James M Barcoe

Six-time winner over jumps (five of those coming over hurdles); getting on in years now, but holds a good chance on current form; not a bad effort on the Flat at Tramore before two decent handicap hurdle runs, third over 2m3f at Kilbeggan and second over 2m1f at Wexford.

4/1

5

8th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 180y

16:53 Wexford

Influential Lady

11st 6lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: James M Barcoe

Six-time winner over jumps (five of those coming over hurdles); getting on in years now, but not a bad effort on the Flat at Tramore over 2m before a good third of 12 at Kilbeggan (2m3f, good to yielding); her last win in this discipline came last year off 105 at Navan (2m, heavy).

7/1

3rd

3

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 200y

17:55 Kilbeggan

Influential Lady

11st 7lb

J: Conor Owens

T: James M Barcoe

Ran okay on the Flat 17 days ago and better known as a six-time winner over jumps; not as good as she was, though.

10/1

Abandoned

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Very useful jumper, with two bumper wins and four hurdles to her name (from six starts); won a Listed hurdle for mares on her final appearance last April and could easily make her mark in a race of this nature.
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9th

12

(15)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

16:25 Ascot

Party Central

9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Gordon Elliott

raced wide, took keen hold, midfield, some headway 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

18/1

8th

14

(15)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 2

19:15 Ascot

Party Central

9st 3lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Gordon Elliott

Talented hurdler who won last year on her first two Flat starts and good Listed third at Down Royal (2m, good) last month; she may have more to offer in this code but such improvement is necessary off her opening mark.

14/1

3rd

6

(5)

31st May 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:30 Down Royal

Party Central

9st 1lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Gordon Elliott

towards rear but in touch with leaders, headway and prominent on near side of group 3f out, pressed winner under 2f out, lost second and no extra inside final furlong

16/1

Form: 3-

Last run: 138 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Came up just short in an ordinary 1m maiden at Dundalk in November but that was a promising start and she's bred to improve for longer trips; couldn't rule out.
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16th

2

(1)

19th May 2023

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Leopardstown

Riverina Charm

10st 2lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Improved from debut when beaten 1l in a fillies' maiden at Dundalk in November; didn't build on that on yard debut last month but may come on for that and the handicapper has taken a chance with this opening mark.

5/1

6th

16

(18)

18th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 1f 130y

19:15 Gowran Park

Riverina Charm

9st 4lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Down the field in one French run; came up just short in an ordinary 1m maiden at Dundalk in November but that was a promising show and she's bred to improve now raised in distance; likely to make her presence felt.

6/1

Abandoned

Form:

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Reserve; no real promise in a bumper and 7f maiden, both on testing ground.
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12th

2

12th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 46y

17:48 Roscommon

Akaabir

11st 7lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Speedily-bred but shaped like he wanted further when beaten 19l by older rivals in decent Listowel maiden a week ago; won't need to improve much to contend for in-form yard/jockey.

12/1

7th

15

5th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:50 Listowel

Akaabir

11st 7lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

midfield, pushed along after 3 out, kept on from 2 out

66/1

17

(18)

23rd May 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:40 Gowran Park

Akaabir

10st 1lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

First reserve; mild promise in C&D maiden last month but beaten long way in similar contest latest; hard to fancy on handicap debut; unplaced at Roscommon on Monday.

Form:

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Reserve; in good hands and finished midfield at the Curragh over 7f; pedigree a mix of speed and stamina.
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12th

7

(2)

29th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 187y

17:05 Bellewstown

Nickys Champ

9st 9lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

dwelt start, towards rear of midfield

25/1

18th

4

(16)

26th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

18:55 Naas

Nickys Champ

9st 12lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Mrs John Harrington

in touch with leaders

14/1

13th

1

(4)

15th Jun 2023

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Nickys Champ

10st 1lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

midfield

7/1

Abandoned

Form: 69

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Reserve; mildly encouraging sixth on debut (AW) but beaten a lot further on testing ground at Naas; goes up in distance from 6f.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

14

(13)

6th Apr 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 2

14:40 Kempton (AW)

Old Peculier

8st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Mark Fahey

Has has improved significantly since blinkers were added, completing a Dundalk hat-trick (1m-1m4f) in December /January and even better form when second of 12 to Penzance over 1m2f at Lingfield five weeks ago; there's nothing wrong with that form so he's yet another who has to enter the reckoning.

12/1

4th

14

(13)

6th Apr 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 2

14:40 Kempton (AW)

Old Peculier

8st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Mark Fahey

Has has improved significantly since blinkers were added, completing a Dundalk hat-trick (1m-1m4f) in December /January and even better form when second of 12 to Penzance over 1m2f at Lingfield five weeks ago; there's nothing wrong with that form so he's yet another who has to enter the reckoning.

12/1

2nd

11

(3)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

16:22 Lingfield (AW)

Old Peculier

8st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Fahey

Lightly raced on AW in Ireland but he has improved significantly since blinkers were added, most recently running away with a 1m handicap at Dundalk in January (taking him to 3-3 in headgear); no issue with the longer trip (won over 1m4f on penultimate start) but a 13lb rise for last time (raised a total of 28lb for the three wins), allied to significantly stronger opposition, could leave him vulnerable; his tendency to hang sharply right won't be an asset here either.

14/1

Verdict

Smart hurdler Party Central brings an element of intrigue to this maiden and she should make her presence felt. However, MOST WANTED has to be of strong interest after his third at Leopardstown in a race that’s worked out well. Esculenta had flashes of very good form for Johnny Murtagh and should also be in the mix, along with likely improver Riverina Charm.[Alistair Jones]

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Most Wanted

RP Ratings (IRE):

Esculenta

The Irish Sun:

Riverina Charm

POSTDATA:

Most Wanted

TOPSPEED:

Esculenta