May 03 / 19.20 Gowran Park

19.20

Soft

Gowran Park Golf Club Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Gowran Park Golf Club Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.90
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 9-867

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Started slowly but came home well when seventh of 13 over 1m1f at Tipperary; a couple of these were ahead of her on that handicap debut but she may be able to turn it around if breaking better although shorter trip maybe not ideal.
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Verdict Starting price

3

16th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 59y

14:20 Punchestown

Timeless Piece

11st 7lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual Flat winner; off the mark at fourth attempt hurdling with much-improved effort when running away with 2m2f Down Royal handicap in January; staying on in midfield when a last-flight faller at the Punchestown festival latest; absent since a poor run at Tramore in late May.

7/1

11th

4

31st May 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

18:50 Tramore

Timeless Piece

11st 13lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual Flat winner; off the mark at fourth attempt hurdling with much-improved effort when running away with 2m2f Down Royal handicap in January; staying on in midfield when a last-flight faller at the Punchestown festival latest; bit to find.

10/1

24

2nd May 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 94y

15:40 Punchestown

Timeless Piece

11st 1lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual Flat winner; off the mark at fourth attempt hurdling with much-improved effort when running away with 2m2f Down Royal all-aged handicap in January; run may have come too soon when she attempted a quick follow-up at this venue six days later.

16/1

OUR TIP

6/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 00-084

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Much better on third handicap start when fourth of 13 (hampered early on) over 1m1f at Tipperary; talented claimer booked and should go well from good draw.
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5th

12

(8)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Not Even Maybe

8st 12lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: William Delahunty

Maiden after 18 starts but ran on well from rear for fourth over C&D on AW debut in December; 9lb out of handicap on latest so that run excused; runs off correct mark here so don't rule out.

10/1

6th

12

(12)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Not Even Maybe

8st 7lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: William Delahunty

Maiden after 17 starts but ran on well from rear for 2.75l fourth of 12 over C&D on AW debut in December; plenty to do from 9lb out of the handicap.

25/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 0-98

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Ran okay when beaten 9l in Curragh maiden over 6f last month; should be suited by going back up in trip and headgear applied for handicap debut.
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8th

14

(11)

3rd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Snowdonia Song

8st 10lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: J S Bolger

Minor promise earlier in the year but really struggling for form lately.

33/1

12th

15

(12)

17th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 75y

16:15 Gowran Park

Snowdonia Song

8st 9lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: J S Bolger

midfield, in touch with leaders when pushed along over 3f out, soon ridden on near side of group, weakening when switched right under 2f out

14/1

6th

14

(2)

13th Sep 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:15 Punchestown

Snowdonia Song

8st 7lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: J S Bolger

Managed three respectable runs earlier in the season, all at Gowran; needs to step up on more recent form; first time beyond 1m, which may help to bring out the best in her.

10/1

13/2

Form: 009-26 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Bit lit up in the blinkers last time when sixth of 13 at Tipperary; better in cheekpieces the time before when second over this trip at Bellewstown and they're back on here; yard continues in form.
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11th

12

26th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:10 Southwell

Secret Sauce

10st 13lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Anthony Charlton

Subject of a gamble when runner-up at Hereford (2m, good to soft) in January, but hasn't matched that effort since including on his first start back with his former trainer (following a second wind operation) at Fakenham (2m, good) last month; others preferred.

14/1

11th

12

26th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:10 Southwell

Secret Sauce

10st 13lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Anthony Charlton

Subject of a gamble when runner-up at Hereford (2m, good to soft) in January, but hasn't matched that effort since including on his first start back with his former trainer (following a second wind operation) at Fakenham (2m, good) last month; others preferred.

14/1

6th

5

30th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 5

15:50 Fakenham

Secret Sauce

11st 2lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Anthony Charlton

Won a 1m claimer on soft at Gowran in May 2023; best run over hurdles when runner-up in a Hereford novice for this yard in January (2m, good to soft); not done as well for two different trainers over hurdles and on the Flat since; on a good mark and interesting back with Tony Charlton having had wind surgery.

14/1

12/1

Form: 990-07

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
A bit better on second handicap start when midfield here over 7f but plenty of ground to make up on Bang Po.
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12th

14

(3)

15th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:55 Dundalk (AW)

Samhradh

8st 8lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Andrew Slattery

Mild promise early in the season; weak form on his last three starts; now rated a lowly 38.

50/1

4/1

Form: 04-094

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Fared best of a number of these who ran over 7f here a fortnight ago and shaped like step up to 1m would suit.
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11th

18

(10)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 180y

19:57 Leopardstown

Bang Po

8st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Liam McAteer

Nothing of any substance in his form since a 2023 Killarney win; struggling this year on AW; same at Gowran last time.

50/1

12th

14

(3)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

20:08 Gowran Park

Bang Po

8st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Liam McAteer

Sole win in 2023 and no worthwhile form last year or this.

50/1

18/1

Form: 00-8

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Led but raced keenly when not disgraced (beaten 11l) in maiden over 1m1f here on his return; drop in trip may help and small local yard's runners hold their own in handicaps.
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13th

1

(11)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 210y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Bright N Shine

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Terence O’Brien

Both wins came at this trip, most recently at Down Royal in 2024 off 64 under today's rider; absent since moderate second in 2m Tramore handicap hurdle a year ago so may need this.

12/1

6

31st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:15 Tramore

Bright N Shine

11st 7lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Consistent on the Flat late last year but never a factor at Roscommon 12 days ago; well beaten in three maiden hurdles; market will reveal expectations on first handicap in this sphere.

28/1

6

31st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:15 Tramore

Bright N Shine

11st 7lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Consistent on the Flat late last year but never a factor at Roscommon 12 days ago; well beaten in three maiden hurdles; market will reveal expectations on first handicap in this sphere.

28/1

Form: 7569-0

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Ran okay in a couple of nurseries but well behind several of these on her comeback here over 7f; drawn widest.
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5th

16

(13)

17th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 75y

16:15 Gowran Park

Water Mint

8st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Joseph G Murphy

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

16:55 Tipperary

Water Mint

8st 12lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Joseph G Murphy

led, headed over 1f out, weakened quickly final furlong

10/1

4th

14

(8)

9th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 103y

17:40 Sligo

Water Mint

9st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

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

9/1

Form: 00-8

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Nothing in maidens but headgear on for handicap bow and stable always respected; half-sister won over this trip.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

10

(7)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

18:15 Chepstow

Kirikiriroa

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: J P Murtagh

Got much closer than previously when 5l behind the winner at Bellewstown (1m, yielding; first-time blinkers) this month, but still only seventh of 15; this is a drop in grade, though, and any market confidence would be interesting.

6/1

7th

16

(12)

6th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 198y

16:55 Bellewstown

Kirikiriroa

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: J P Murtagh

First reserve; opening two handicap runs have been poor; blinkers now replace visor but hard to make a case for.

Form: 084-80

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Fourth in Bellewstown nursery last term; well behind several of these when beaten 14l over 7f here last month; headgear left off.
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11th

17

(4)

25th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 2f 75y

16:45 Down Royal

Miss Langmore

8st 7lb

T: John C McConnell

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.

0

13

(13)

13th Sep 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:15 Punchestown

Miss Langmore

8st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: John C McConnell

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

16:55 Tipperary

Miss Langmore

8st 12lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

dwelt start, towards rear

20/1

Form: 8880-8

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Far from disgraced when eighth of 16 over 7f here on her return but needs a good bit more and unproven over this trip; fairly speedy pedigree too.
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18

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 100y

15:00 Punchestown

Drop The Dip

11st 5lb

J: James Smith

T: Thomas Gibney

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

17:00 Ballinrobe

Drop The Dip

11st 5lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Thomas Gibney

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

Form: 8951-6

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
AW nursery winner over 7f; may have needed the run when fading into sixth over that trip here on his comeback and may fare better here.
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13th

11

(9)

20th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Happenstance

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Patrick J Flynn

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

12:15 Cork

Happenstance

11st 0lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Patrick J Flynn

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

13:30 Punchestown

Happenstance

11st 0lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Patrick J Flynn

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

Form: 880

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Well held in maidens and tongue-tie on for handicap bow; yard probably has better prospects with Not Even Maybe.
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7th

9

(5)

6th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:05 Gowran Park

Point To Prove

8st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Michael Mulvany

towards rear throughout

50/1

13th

8

(3)

3rd May 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

19:20 Gowran Park

Point To Prove

9st 3lb

J: Sean Bird

T: Michael Mulvany

took keen hold, towards rear, raced in last halfway

20/1

10th

8

(13)

18th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 1f 130y

18:15 Gowran Park

Point To Prove

9st 3lb

J: Sean Bird

T: Michael Mulvany

Unraced at two, has struggled in races over 1m at Naas and 1m2f at Leopardstown.

66/1

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Payout
Exacta €48.40
Straight Forecast €39.49
Tricast €274.77
Trifecta €922.00

Selections

RP Ratings (IRE):

Secret Sauce

The Irish Sun:

Timeless Piece

SPOTLIGHT:

Bang Po

POSTDATA:

Secret Sauce