May 23 / 18.40 Gowran Park

18.40

Good

Membership At Gowran Park Golf Club Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 19 runners
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Membership At Gowran Park Golf Club Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 19 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £32.30
  • Place: £7.20

Form: 07650-

Last run: 325 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Three-time AW winner (6f) ran okay at Listowel last summer; absent since August but handicapper has given him a chance.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(9)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:59 Gowran Park

Pinball Wizard

9st 7lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: John C McConnell

A winner of six races when trained in Britain but failed to hit the frame for this stable last season; on a dangerous mark but lacks a run and likely best watched.

22/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: 0808-

Last run: 225 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Moderate form over various trips last year and hard to see her making an immediate impact this season although worth a market watch.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

5

(5)

15th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

16:45 Navan

Bright Moment

9st 9lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: John James Feane

Chance on placed form, including last month's C&D third (Qasbaz fifth) of 17; 1m4f too far latest and had an excuse two runs back.

10/1

11

(19)

13th Jul 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

18:50 Leopardstown

Bright Moment

9st 7lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: John James Feane

Maiden has chance on placed efforts first two starts this term; had an excuse for poor C&D run (struck into) and maybe didn't stay 1m4f last time so not one to give up on.

20/1

11th

6

(5)

5th Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 120y

19:45 Tipperary

Bright Moment

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: John James Feane

midfield

7/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 9204-0 BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Bits and pieces of form last year for Tom McCourt but never landed a blow when favourite on yard debut at Cork last week (not beaten too far); out quickly again and could improve from that run.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

12

(13)

12th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Nyla Rua

8st 12lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

towards rear

12/1

13th

11

(14)

13th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Nyla Rua

8st 12lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: John C McConnell

Bits and pieces of form last year for Tom McCourt; a couple of good runs at Gowran for Jack Davison early in turf season; off since June and has changed stable again.

8/1

4th

11

(10)

18th Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:40 Gowran Park

Nyla Rua

8st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Jack W Davison

prominent, pushed along disputing second 2f out, ridden and outpaced inside final furlong, kept on but lost third towards finish

5/1

Form: 220-35 BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Placed in five of her 12 starts, including Navan seasonal return (1m2f); also ran well for long way over C&D last month; definite claims.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

(8)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Everylittlestep

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Yvonne Latta

Losing run goes back more than two years; unproven at this distance and failed to beat a rival over 1m at Bellewstotwn earlier this month.

20/1

11

(10)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 195y

15:10 Bellewstown

Everylittlestep

8st 12lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Yvonne Latta

Winless since rattling off a treble in 2023; however, her two recent runs over 1m suggest she is close to striking again, with a close second at Leopardstown and 1.5l sixth at Galway last time; probably doesn't want it too soft; new headgear on.

7/1

16/1

Form: /7820-

Last run: 209 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Moderate sort but finished second over C&D last October off this basement mark (soft); lacks a recent run and 2lb wrong.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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15

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wrist Art

9st 10lb

J: Miss Evie Lee

T: James Owen

5th

9

(10)

21st May 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:23 Southwell (AW)

Wrist Art

9st 11lb

J: Miss Ruby Criscuolo

T: James Owen

Ex-Irish gelding who hasn't won since 2023 and never been this far (tried over 6f-1m2f by his current trainer); one of his better efforts from 6lb out of the weights at Windsor ten days ago, but is 6lb wrong again under Ruby Criscuolo (0-2 this far).

8/1

3rd

13

(11)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:12 Windsor

Wrist Art

9st 11lb

J: Miss Evie Lee

T: James Owen

Winless since October 2023; placed twice on AW in January but it has been a struggle more recently; 6lb out of the handicap and others are safer.

25/1

6th
12 (6)
Well Suited

10/1

Form: -57357 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Three wins all on the AW; competitive at Dundalk this year and last month's Turf return over C&D not without merit; Billy Lee takes over.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

14

(5)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Well Suited

8st 12lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: T J O’Mara

slowly into stride, towards rear

50/1

11th

14

(5)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Well Suited

8st 12lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: T J O’Mara

slowly into stride, towards rear, some headway inside final furlong, never dangerous

50/1

12th

26

(4)

5th Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Well Suited

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: T J O’Mara

midfield

40/1

14/1

Form: /00-00

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Shown very little in six starts so far and hard to make a case for on handicap debut but can't be ruled out.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

5

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:19 Leicester

Von Krolock

9st 7lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Owen

0-31 on turf but he acted perfectly well on the surface in Ireland; first two AW wins for this yard came over 7f but he wasn't bothered by the return to 6f when winning at Wolverhampton 19 days ago; this stiff 6f should suit fine; solid chance.

11/4

1st

8

(6)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Von Krolock

9st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Owen

Ex-Irish gelding whose two course wins in the winter came over 7.2f; continued in form since and is more likely than most at this level to give his running but the drop back in trip doesn't look optimal.

5/1

3rd

11

(7)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Von Krolock

8st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: James Owen

Two C&D wins to his name from four starts and turned in another in-form effort when second from the front at Southwell last midweek; tends to ply his trade at the bottom level but is more likely than most to give his running.

8/1

Form: 9-0904 CD

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner has been through a few yards; regressive of late although testing ground not in his favour last time; 1lb wrong; others preferred.
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12

(5)

12th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:02 Dundalk (AW)

Gatsby Cap

8st 11lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John C McConnell

Six-time winner and winner of two handicaps at this track last year; 12lb below last winning mark; poor runs here in the spring and never featured in three turf starts this year; others appeal more.

16/1

9th

14

(2)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:20 Tipperary

Gatsby Cap

8st 13lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: John C McConnell

Six-time winner whose two 2024 wins came at Dundalk, no turf success since 2021; has failed to reach the first ten in his two turf starts this year; little appeal.

16/1

Form: 4-8D448

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Placed in 5f Down Royal maidens last term for Sheila Lavery and fair AW form this spring; slowly away and met trouble in running on last month's Turf return at Sligo (from wide draw) so that run could be forgiven; Colin Keane booking takes the eye.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

14

(12)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 60y

15:15 Listowel

Aurora Nova

9st 0lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Andrew McNamara

Made the breakthrough over 6f, but her three wins last term were all over 5f, two of them at Bellewstown where she had a good comeback run in April.

11/1

3rd

9

(11)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

18:30 Bellewstown

Aurora Nova

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Andrew McNamara

Won over C&D (good) on this card last year and gained third win of the year over C&D (good) in July off 69; tailed off at the Curragh on return; ground may be against her on this occasion.

16/1

12th

11

(4)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

13:57 Curragh

Aurora Nova

8st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Andrew McNamara

Recorded back-to-back 5f wins at Down Royal and Bellewstown last summer but has been a little too high in the ratings since; back down to last winning mark now and won first time up last term so monitor the betting.

12/1

12/1

Form: 90040-

Last run: 209 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden; respectable fourth of 20 in Curragh handicap in October but below that form subsequently in similar contest; upped in trip here on seasonal return.
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1

(3)

13th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 100y

20:05 Gowran Park

Flier

10st 2lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Gained a first win on turf over this C&D 18 days ago with a career best, rallying well under pressure and a 4lb rise looks workable; much better draw this time and has to be high on the shortlist.

4/1

1st

5

(15)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 110y

16:33 Gowran Park

Flier

9st 13lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Belatedly opened her account on the AW (1m2f) in March off 52; pick of three turf runs since when close second at Leopardstown last month (1m1f, good), didn't count in similar event last time; bad draw but still respected.

8/1

10th

4

(7)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:55 Leopardstown

Flier

9st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Belatedly opened her account on the AW in March off 52; bounced back from a poor run on soft ground at Navan when a close second at Leopardstown last month (1m1f, good); stayed on well to pull clear with the winner that day; raised 4lb but is a contender.

11/2

Form: 670

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Promising debut at Dundalk (1m) in March but both Turf runs since have been underwhelming, not much luck in running and not knocked about once beaten at Naas last time; still time to improve but others preferred.
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Verdict Starting price

14th

11

(7)

3rd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Run For You

9st 1lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: M G Quinn

Promise on debut over C&D but has gone backwards since and she was tailed off on yard debut latest; return to further should help at least.

20/1

18th

11

(21)

4th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 5f 164y

14:55 Navan

Run For You

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: M G Quinn

Just a hint of ability in four starts and others are more likely; new yard.

40/1

OUR TIP

7/1

Form: 439518

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Prolific Dundalk AW winner, although mainly in claimers; never competitive in handicap there on latest and first Turf start since good third at Fairyhouse last September; ground to suit but this trip stretches him; 13lb below AW mark here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

4

(1)

15th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:05 Dundalk (AW)

Rocky Dreams

9st 11lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: James McAuley

Seven of his eight wins have come at this venue but below best of late, well held in claimer a fortnight ago from wide draw; others preferred.

8/1

5th

4

(14)

1st Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Rocky Dreams

10st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: James McAuley

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders on far side of group under 2f out, no extra inside final furlong

9/1

Form: 4/800-

Last run: 216 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Twice a winner in US where she had plenty of racing; nothing so far in Ireland and easily passed over.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

5

(4)

31st Jul 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:12 Ffos Las

Merlins Muse

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Tom McGuinness

Won twice in the US in her younger days but well down the field so far for current yard; has been all over the shop trip-wise and now goes in cheekpieces.

25/1

10th

6

(11)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

18:15 Chepstow

Merlins Muse

9st 9lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Tom McGuinness

Won twice in the US in his younger days but out of the frame in all eight starts for this yard; this level will be a new experience for him and blinkers are given a go, but of interest only if popular in the market.

16/1

10th

17

(5)

12th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:20 Fairyhouse

Merlins Muse

8st 12lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Tom McGuinness

Dual US winner missed nearly two years and really struggling for form since; 5lb wrong.

33/1

Form: 4/32-3 BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Started well last spring but missed remainder of season; another encouraging return at Naas last month (when well-backed) puts her in the mix here although encounters much better ground here; outside draw not ideal.
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18th

3

(17)

4th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 2f 0y

17:25 Navan

Stay Local

9st 13lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Off the mark over C&D early last month, with Flier and Lissadell among those behind; went up 8lb and could manage only fourth behind Magic Charm at the Curragh; however, that was over; return to this trip should suit.

6/1

4th

9

(20)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Stay Local

9st 10lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

prominent throughout, led narrowly under 2f out, headed and lost two places 1f out, weakened final 110yds

8/1

1st

10

(6)

2nd Sep 2023

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

16:35 Navan

Stay Local

9st 6lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

soon prominent on outer, pressed leader when took keen hold after 3f, joined leader over 2f out, led narrowly when ridden over 1f out, ran on

10/1

Form: 73-000

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Moderate maiden has shown no improvement since joining current yard; cheekpieces tried and 4lb wrong here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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0

14

11th Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:23 Gowran Park

Power To Love

11st 0lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Miss Katy Brown

led at fast pace, soon clear, mistake 2nd, 20 lengths ahead 3rd, not fluent and reduced lead 4 out, headed and weakened quickly before 3 out

200/1

10th

12

(9)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

15:07 Curragh

Power To Love

10st 13lb

J: Mr F J Gillen

T: Miss Katy Brown

towards rear, took keen hold and rapid headway and went second halfway, led over 4f out, headed 3f out, soon weakened

200/1

11th

2

(7)

18th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Fairyhouse

Power To Love

9st 6lb

J: James Ryan

T: G A Kingston

Rated 40; off little break.

200/1

Form: 7/008-

Last run: 305 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Precious little of note and absent since July; 1lb wrong and drops in trip.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

12

(2)

13th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Vidala

9st 1lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Narrowly won a Leopardstown handicap in June but was poor at Navan last time and has to rebound.

16/1

Form: 090

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
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.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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: 00-020

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; AW winner went closest on Turf when second at Leopardstown (7f, heavy) last month; never recovered from slow start at Cork last time; visor replaces cheekpieces; can't rule out; fifth at Roscommon on Monday.
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6th

8

30th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:30 Tramore

Patrick Street

11st 1lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Andrew Kinirons

Dual-purpose gelding who won on the Flat last month; finished well for third over hurdles at Punchestown but over 2m and stamina could be an issue over this far on chase debut.

10/1

3rd

16

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:20 Punchestown

Patrick Street

10st 10lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Andrew Kinirons

Reverts to jumps after a snug win over 1m4f at Limerick 18 days ago; relatively unexposed over hurdles and may be capable of improving on previous modest form

4/1

Form: 00-545

Last run: 88 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; 18-race maiden with mildly encouraging runs at Dundalk over the winter and good third at Roscommon on Monday.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

17

(4)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 30y

17:27 Navan

Together Aclaim

8st 12lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John C McConnell

Modest strike rate (2-42) and plenty to find on recent C&D effort with the likes of Launch Time and Game Phoenix.

16/1

22

(9)

6th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 10y

17:00 Navan

Together Aclaim

8st 11lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: John C McConnell

Modest strike rate (2-41); has maintained fair form since beating today's rival Game Phoenix at Cork win in May; trainer is enjoying a good spell; one of three for the stable

16/1

12

(10)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Together Aclaim

8st 12lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John C McConnell

C&D winner in 2024 won at Cork in May over this trip; not bad runs since and can go well off this mark back on this surface.

11/1

Non-runners

Stay Local, Power To Love, Akaabir, Patrick Street, Together Aclaim

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €274.10
Straight Forecast €334.29
Tricast €1593.52
Trifecta €0.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Everylittlestep

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Bright Moment

POSTDATA:

Run For You

The Irish Sun:

Everylittlestep