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SoftDining Packages At Gowran Park Handicap
- Prize money: £5221.24
- 0m 7f 0y
- 18 runners
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Runners: 18 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £11.00
- Place: £2.20
Form: -77894
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 15 (6) |
11th Jul 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 4lb |
Dual winner over 7f last year; returned to form when chasing home Ferrybank here last time; chance if reproducing that but might need luck in running from his draw. |
8/1 |
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2nd 7 (3) |
20th Jun 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 8lb |
midfield |
12/1 |
|
4th 9 (9) |
6th Jun 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Won two 7f handicaps on easy ground last year but has run well on faster ground, including over C&D; below his best last twice but is off an attractive mark if back to form. |
18/1 |
14/1
- Place: £2.40
Form: 09-0
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 12 (11) |
15th Jul 2023 Good To Yielding 0m 5f 164y |
9st 3lb |
Has failed to build on a second at Gowran in April; did not seem to stay 1m last time; return to a shorter trip should help his cause. |
14/1 |
|
10th 5 (3) |
23rd Jun 2023 Soft 1m 0f 0y |
9st 12lb |
Did not get a clear run in a 6f Fairyhouse event last time; best effort when second over 7f at Gowran in April; worth considering on that basis; visor left off here. |
11/2 |
|
8 (16) |
18th Jun 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Did not get a clear run in a 6f Fairyhouse event last time; best effort when second over C&D in April; worth considering on that basis. |
13/2 |
2/1
- Place: £1.10
Form: 7860-3
Last run: 3 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 12 (1) |
29th Sep 2023 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
9st 6lb |
Won a Down Royal maiden and Naas h'cap over this trip before another fine run at the latter course; below form last time when 5lb out of the handicap but capable of a good run if handling this surface. |
11/1 |
|
18th 22 (3) |
10th Sep 2023 Good 1m 2f 0y |
8st 7lb |
midfield |
16/1 |
|
2nd 10 (4) |
27th Aug 2023 Good 1m 2f 110y |
8st 7lb |
prominent, headway and challenging 2f out, soon ridden, kept on well but no match for winner |
11/2 |
16/1
- Place: £5.30
Form: 004-09
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 12 (7) |
2nd Jul 2026 Good 1m 6f 109y |
8st 10lb |
Hasn't won since 2023 and was struggling for form but took a step in the right direction when not far behind a couple of these at Navan last time; best form on easy ground, however, so could do with some rain. |
16/1 |
|
6th 16 (11) |
7th Jun 2026 Good 1m 5f 0y |
8st 10lb |
Won on heavy ground at Killarney (1m) in 2023 but no joy since; out of form this term and step up to 1m5f didn't elicit improvement at Leopardstown latest; others preferred. |
25/1 |
11/2
Form: 80-93
Last run: 75 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 14 |
26th Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Five-time Flat winner, most recently when adding a second AW win at Dundalk in November; brings a Flat rating of 64 to this sphere; others preferred. |
15/1 |
|
1st 6 (8) |
10th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
9st 10lb |
Three-time winner including on the sand at Laytown; didn't fire back there on penultimate and beaten 5l over C&D on latest; down 1lb but more needed. |
12/1 |
|
5 (11) |
19th Sep 2025 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
9st 11lb |
Laytown winner in 2024 and got her head back in front on turf this year; unproven at this trip though and it was a low-key effort back at Laytown earlier this month. |
20/1 |
8/1
Form: 08951- D
Last run: 147 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 11 (9) |
20th Dec 2023 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
8st 12lb |
Nursery winner over 7f here last year; no real impression in handicaps this year or in two starts over hurdles of late when not settling.. |
33/1 |
|
5th 4 |
10th Dec 2023 Soft 2m 0f 185y |
11st 0lb |
Nursery winner over 7f at Dundalk last year; never better than fourth in seven handicap runs at a modest level this year; raced much too keenly and folded tamely on hurdling debut at Punchestown. |
33/1 |
|
8th 3 |
16th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 107y |
11st 0lb |
led, took keen hold and clear from 2nd, jumped slightly left 4th, reduced lead 3 out, headed 2 out, weakened quickly before last |
20/1 |
16/1
Form: 990-0
Last run: 21 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 51
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 14 (3) |
15th Nov 2023 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
8st 8lb |
Mild promise early in the season; weak form on his last three starts; now rated a lowly 38. |
50/1 |
20/1
Form: 8880-
Last run: 170 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18 |
7th Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 100y |
11st 5lb |
Three time Flat winner; last win came at Bellewstown two years ago (7f, heavy); has pulled up and unseated since trying hurdles; an unlikely candidate. |
80/1 |
|
2 |
26th May 2025 Good 2m 6f 131y |
11st 5lb |
Three-time Flat winner, including twice at Listowel; had a valid excuse at that venue last autumn when found to be clinically abnormal; saddle slipped early when 80-1 chance on hurdling debut at Kilbeggan ten days ago. |
20/1 |
14/1
Form: 004
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
14th Mar 2024 Heavy 2m 0f 48y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
12-race maiden; yet to show any obvious signs of ability, and faces a stiff task on these terms; first run for three months; swiftly dismissed. |
25/1 |
|
6th 6 |
19th Dec 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 156y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Modest Flat maiden in Ireland; poor efforts over hurdles for this yard; others appeal more. |
50/1 |
|
5th 7 |
24th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 156y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
towards rear, not fluent 2nd, outpaced and lost touch after 3 out |
100/1 |
10/1
Form: 75527- BF
Last run: 170 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17th 3 (22) |
26th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 12lb |
Won three times last year up to a mile; hasn't been near that level this year but last time at Down Royal was a bit better; needs a return to best. |
14/1 |
|
5th 4 (6) |
19th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 13lb |
C&D (good) win was one of three victories last season; two efforts this term have not been his best; 2lb below his last winning mark now. |
33/1 |
|
15th 1 (16) |
24th May 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
10st 3lb |
Progressive in handicaps at 7f/1m last season; probably a bit high in the ratings now; big price when towards the rear at Leopardstown on seasonal debut. |
20/1 |
20/1
Form: 8084-8
Last run: 34 days
W: 8st 8lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 47
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 17 (4) |
25th Sep 2023 Soft 1m 2f 75y |
8st 7lb
|
Second in a claimer for Sheila Lavery at Gowran in the spring; best handicap run so far when fourth at Tipperary; pulled-up with an equipment failure at Punchestown; third reserve. |
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0 13 (13) |
13th Sep 2023 Good 1m 1f 0y |
8st 7lb |
Second in a claimer for Sheila Lavery at Gowran in the spring; best handicap run so far when fourth at Tipperary ten days ago; definite chance of reaching the money. |
7/1 |
|
4th 15 (13) |
3rd Sep 2023 Yielding To Soft 1m 1f 0y |
8st 12lb |
dwelt start, towards rear |
20/1 |
Form: 97569-
Last run: 183 days
W: 8st 8lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 47
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 16 (13) |
17th Oct 2023 Heavy 1m 0f 75y |
8st 9lb |
Below par last time and now 0-14, but she has knocked on the door a few times and goes on this ground. |
12/1 |
|
10th 16 (1) |
3rd Sep 2023 Yielding To Soft 1m 1f 0y |
8st 12lb |
led, headed over 1f out, weakened quickly final furlong |
10/1 |
|
4th 14 (8) |
9th Aug 2023 Good 1m 2f 103y |
9st 0lb |
Has performed quite creditably in three of her last four races, notably when second at Gowran in May; needs to find a bit extra after fourth placings over 1m at Limerick and Killarney; almost 2l behind runner-up So Messi at Killarney. |
8/1 |
16/1
Form: 83-498
Last run: 75 days
W: 8st 8lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 47
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 12 (5) |
1st Jun 2023 Good 0m 7f 55y |
8st 10lb |
Ran well in a couple of Dundalk handicaps over the winter but needs to bounce back after a poor run at Gowran last time. |
25/1 |
|
13th 14 (6) |
19th Apr 2023 Soft 0m 7f 0y |
8st 8lb |
Experienced maiden whose best AW form came when third to Happenstance over this trip; also fair C&D run (soft) but hasn't progressed; handicapper giving her a chance so don't rule out (1lb wrong). |
16/1 |
|
8th 11 (8) |
3rd Feb 2023 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
8st 10lb |
Experienced maiden safely held on recent form here behind some of these rivals but down to career-low mark now so don't rule out entirely. |
12/1 |
16/1
Form: 000
Last run: 21 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 12 (3) |
4th Sep 2023 Soft 1m 3f 140y |
8st 12lb |
dwelt start, in touch with leaders |
28/1 |
|
8th 13 (16) |
8th Jul 2023 Good 1m 2f 63y |
8st 12lb |
towards rear of midfield, headway and in touch with leaders 4f out, ridden and went third over 2f out, weakened final furlong |
16/1 |
|
14th 11 (16) |
19th Apr 2023 Soft 0m 7f 0y |
8st 13lb |
Three maiden runs this year have revealed little; headgear combination fitted for handicap debut. |
16/1 |
25/1
Form: 7649-0
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 12lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 9 (3) |
1st Jun 2023 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y |
9st 7lb |
prominent on inner |
25/1 |
|
10th 11 (7) |
17th May 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 4lb |
Struggled in three starts for this yard so far this term and hard to recommend at present; back up in trip. |
40/1 |
|
14th 19 (15) |
5th May 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Third reserve; promise on AW for former yard but shown little in two runs for this yard of late. |
25/1
Form: 89-0
Last run: 11 days
W: 8st 11lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 18 (16) |
17th May 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y |
8st 7lb |
Shown very little so far and tailed off last on handicap debut last month; wears first-time tongue-tie. |
100/1 |
|
16th 13 (3) |
19th Apr 2023 Soft 0m 7f 0y |
8st 11lb |
Two juvenile runs for Kieran Cotter were modest and comeback run for new yard no better; can only be watched on handicap debut. |
25/1 |
Form: 07-00
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 11 (9) |
27th Oct 2023 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
8st 13lb |
prominent, short of room under 2f out, weakened inside final furlong |
33/1 |
Form: 098-00
Last run: 3 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 (5) |
17th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 8y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
6f turf and Polytrack scorer for Tony Martin, and demonstrated the benefit of her stable debut outing when third at Ffos Las late last month (6f, good); effectiveness over a bare 5f is untested since October 2024. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 6 (3) |
29th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Ex-Irish mare who was all the rage for a Bath 0-50 classified event for her new yard early in the month, despite having a bit to find at the weights; didn't appear to have any excuses there but is better off back into handicap company. |
10/1 |
|
5th 3 (7) |
5th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 160y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Dual winner in Ireland (6f; good/AW) and she was third at Dundalk on two occasions this winter; however, she was well beaten there 128 days ago and has since changed stables; watch the betting. |
14/1 |
Non-runners
Andrassy, Jackie Brown
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €123.80 |
| Straight Forecast | €99.57 |
| Tricast | €255.46 |
| Trifecta | €786.70 |
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