September 30 / 14.50 Gowran Park

14.50

Heavy

Golf Memberships At Gowran Park Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6265.49
  • 2m 4f 50y
  • 17 runners
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Golf Memberships At Gowran Park Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.80
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 239-

Last run: 175 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Point winner; finished runner-up when splitting two nice prospects on rules debut in a bumper at Navan in February (first and third won since); not quite as good when third in a bumper back at that venue in March and well below form when tailed off over this trip on hurdle debut; however, may do better this season and could get back on track; off 175 days.
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3

26th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 72y

18:30 Ballinrobe

Mint Boy

11st 10lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Gavin Cromwell

Two-time hurdles winner is 0-6 over fences; unseated when 8-1 at Cheltenham in March; didn't get home in the Irish National in April; cheekpieces now tried; others make more appeal.

16/1

3

26th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 72y

18:30 Ballinrobe

Mint Boy

11st 10lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Gavin Cromwell

Two-time hurdles winner is 0-6 over fences; unseated when 8-1 at Cheltenham in March; didn't get home in the Irish National in April; cheekpieces now tried; others make more appeal.

16/1

14th

23

21st Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

3m 5f 37y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Mint Boy

10st 9lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Gavin Cromwell

2-6 over hurdles, rated 137; has reached the same mark over fences despite failing to win in five attempts; fair effort when third over 2m6f at Punchestown in February; among the leading fancies (8-1) for the Kim Muir, made a bad mistake at the 15th and unseated rider; renews rivalry with the first three home.

25/1

Evs

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 212F- BF

Last run: 162 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point winner; runner-up on rules debut in a bumper before switching to this yard; has improved since, winning a Thurles bumper by a wide margin and proved that was no fluke when runner-up in a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse in April (form working out); fell when evens at Kilbeggan when last seen but can resume progress this term and he handles testing ground; off 162 days.
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7

16th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 3

12:22 Southwell

Zaidi

11st 8lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: D J Jeffreys

Point and bumper winner who also showed promise in maiden hurdles for Gordon Elliott; it's possible he'll be suited by the switch to fences on today's handicap and stable debut, but he's been absent since January and no chances have been taken with his mark; may be best watched.

20/1

7

16th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 3

12:22 Southwell

Zaidi

11st 8lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: D J Jeffreys

Point and bumper winner who also showed promise in maiden hurdles for Gordon Elliott; it's possible he'll be suited by the switch to fences on today's handicap and stable debut, but he's been absent since January and no chances have been taken with his mark; may be best watched.

20/1

6th

10

6th Jan 2024

Heavy

3m 0f 0y

13:22 Cork

Zaidi

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Point and bumper winner; has gone close in a couple of maiden hurdles over 2m4f; sets the standard on form but he didn't seem to appreciate the step up to this sort of trip at Fairyhouse three weeks ago so has stamina to prove.

2/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 475-

Last run: 161 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fell in only point start; promising fourth in a Punchestown bumper on rules debut and bounced back from a lesser run at this venue when fifth (beaten 7l) in an Ayr bumper when last seen; off 161 days and an interesting prospect now tackling hurdles if fit.
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5th

5

31st Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

15:10 Fairyhouse

Champagne Admiral

11st 3lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: P A Fahy

took keen hold, led, 3 lengths ahead halfway, much reduced lead when not fluent 3 out, soon headed, weakened before 2 out

25/1

5th

2

29th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:10 Punchestown

Champagne Admiral

11st 12lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: P A Fahy

soon disputed lead, pressed leader when not fluent 3rd, mistake 4th, mistake 4 out, soon dropped to rear

5/2

1st

9

29th Dec 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

14:55 Leopardstown

Champagne Admiral

10st 13lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: P A Fahy

made virtually all, soon led at slow pace, increased tempo before 7th, not fluent 3 out, faced challenges but going okay after 2 out, ridden and kept on well run-in

11/2

Form: 70

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Modest form in points and tailed off at big prices in two runs under rules.
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3rd

1

1st Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:50 Worcester

Jullou De Grissay

12st 0lb

J: Mr James King

T: Charlie Longsdon

Hurdle winner here (2m7f, good) last August for previous yard but he's had a rocky ride for this one, including on last two chase starts (the latest following wind surgery); hard to be confident of a revival.

12/1

9th

4

6th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:20 Worcester

Jullou De Grissay

11st 13lb

J: Mr James King

T: Charlie Longsdon

On the same mark as when winning over hurdles (2m7f, good) last summer, ridden by James King; shaped as though the run was needed in March on return from an absence, before finishing a well-beaten second of three on chase debut the following month; has since undergone wind surgery and retains potential over fences.

16/1

2nd

2

16th Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 44y

Class 4

16:22 Hereford

Jullou De Grissay

11st 12lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Charlie Longsdon

Only 3lb higher than the mark he won off over hurdles (2m7f, good) last summer and he's a dual point winner who should make a chaser; below par last time but after quite a break.

15/8

Form: 08

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shown very little in two maiden hurdles so far.
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2nd

2

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 161y

Class 4

17:10 Exeter

Granpa Ger

11st 4lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Belinda Clarke

Longstanding maiden but in good nick for his new stable, fifth of 13 in 2m Ludlow novice in November; no forlorn hope after a break.

3/1

2nd

11

14th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Tramore

Granpa Ger

10st 5lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Anthony Mullins

Is 0-16 over hurdles but some good runs in defeat recently; finished 3l behind the winner at Clonmel in June (2m1f, good to yielding); likely didn't handle the softer conditions at Killarney following that but posted another good effort in a maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan last time when a 2.25l third of seven (2m, good to yielding); cheekpieces go on now; he is not discounted and is due to be raised 4lb in future.

10/1

5

9th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:27 Kilbeggan

Granpa Ger

11st 4lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Anthony Mullins

The most experienced of the field is 0-17 but has run well in defeat, including a 3l second in a Clonmel handicap hurdle off 96 in June (2m1f, good to yielding); well beaten in a handicap hurdle here last time (2m1f, yielding to soft); could do better back on good ground.

13/2

Form: 7-0

Last run: 112 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not without promise when seventh of 16 in a Punchestown bumper on debut but tailed off back at that venue when last seen; probably best watched on hurdle bow returning from 112 days off.
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3rd

8

29th Aug 2025

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

17:48 Fontwell

Grasshopper Time

11st 4lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Alex Hales

0-13 over hurdles but went down fighting when close second at Southwell (2m4f, good) in May and again ran well at Stratford (2m6f, good to firm) last month; well suited by ground slower than good; high on the list.

7/2

3

13th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

17:35 Stratford

Grasshopper Time

11st 4lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Alex Hales

Three runs since wind surgery and the blip came over fences; clear second at Southwell last time (2m4f, good) and might well have won had he not fluffed the last flight; should run well off just 3lb higher.

100/30

4

20th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

16:50 Southwell

Grasshopper Time

11st 7lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Alex Hales

Pulled up after sketchy round of jumping on chasing debut in February and now reverts to hurdling; given a chance by the handicapper in this sphere but his record is not compelling and he has raced mainly on ground slower than good.

7/1

Form: 43U/B-

Last run: 397 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promise over hurdles in 2021; brought down on sole 2022 outing and operating at a low level on the Flat of late.
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12

7th Oct 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:50 Fairyhouse

Television

11st 4lb

J: Mr Finn Tegetmeier

T: Hugh Paul Finegan

Some decent efforts in maiden hurdles but has to improve on recent handicap efforts up in trip.

22/1

8th

12

(4)

8th Aug 2024

Good

1m 7f 0y

20:22 Leopardstown

Television

10st 7lb

J: Mr A J Lord

T: Hugh Paul Finegan

towards rear

25/1

6th

13

26th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 200y

18:55 Kilbeggan

Television

10st 8lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Hugh Paul Finegan

14-race maiden and no signs of a revival in either hurdle start this year; needs cheekpieces to have a dramatic effect.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Champs Elysees mare; dam unraced sister to 3m-3m1f hurdles winner Maggie Blue, half-sister to winners Hello George (bumper/2m-2m4f hurdle) and Scotch Beg (bumper/2m1f hurdle); tough ask on debut and may not appreciate these conditions.
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1st

11

27th Feb 2025

Heavy

3m 0f 0y

17:05 Clonmel

Bridie Whittle

10st 11lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Robert Tyner

in touch with leaders

25/1

9th

16

27th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 3f 56y

15:40 Punchestown

Bridie Whittle

10st 11lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Robert Tyner

Was beaten when unseating on handicap debut at Clonmel over a year ago and seems best watched on return.

33/1

9th

16

27th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 3f 56y

15:40 Punchestown

Bridie Whittle

10st 11lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Robert Tyner

Was beaten when unseating on handicap debut at Clonmel over a year ago and seems best watched on return.

33/1

150/1

Form: 00-

Last run: 442 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shown very little in two starts so far including hurdle debut when last seen and has been off 442 days.
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10

30th May 2024

Good To Firm

2m 3f 0y

18:47 Limerick

Hamazing

11st 5lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: E Sheehy

Hard to derive much encouragement from the form of three maiden hurdle runs.

20/1

Form: 60

Last run: 135 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point winner who was a promising sixth on rules debut; backward step when tailed off over 3m last time but still early days; wears a first-time hood returning from 135 days off.
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9th

2

21st Oct 2023

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

16:21 Limerick

Blackwater Soldier

11st 12lb

J: Ambrose McCurtin

T: David Richard Barry

in touch with leaders

50/1

10th

2

30th Sep 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 50y

14:50 Gowran Park

Blackwater Soldier

11st 12lb

J: Ambrose McCurtin

T: David Richard Barry

Point winner who was a promising sixth on rules debut; backward step when tailed off over 3m last time but still early days; wears a first-time hood returning from 135 days off.

10/1

3

29th May 2023

Good

2m 6f 92y

17:00 Ballinrobe

Blackwater Soldier

11st 4lb

J: J J Slevin

T: David Richard Barry

Point winner; beaten about 20l in a Killarney bumper but jumped moderately when tailed off at Tipperary.

100/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 158 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Tailed off when 250-1 on debut.
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16

25th Jul 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:05 Wexford

Sky Tempest

10st 6lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Louise G Lyons

Second reserve; shown very little in nine starts so far; wears first-time blinkers.

15

15th Jun 2024

Good

2m 5f 180y

14:50 Downpatrick

Sky Tempest

11st 7lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Louise G Lyons

Shown very little in eight starts so far, failing to complete in three of her last five starts.

33/1

Form: 9F

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off on debut and beaten when she fell at Kilbeggan earlier this month.
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12th

16

30th Sep 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 50y

14:50 Gowran Park

Ogee

11st 2lb

J: Daniel King

T: Adrian Brendan Joyce

Tailed off on debut and beaten when she fell at Kilbeggan earlier this month.

200/1

0

17

8th Sep 2023

Good

2m 3f 0y

16:37 Kilbeggan

Ogee

10st 9lb

J: Daniel King

T: Adrian Brendan Joyce

midfield

Form: 006

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Poor point form and shown nothing under rules so far.
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6th

5

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:12 Worcester

Hardy Buck

10st 11lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Max Comley

Pulled up in his final run during winter but that was in the mud and he won by 7l over this trip at Exeter (good to soft) in December; looks interesting on that form and he needs a close look back from five months off.

13/2

6

11th Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 1f 44y

Class 5

14:30 Hereford

Hardy Buck

10st 8lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Max Comley

Back in better form for new yard, notably an account-opening win over hurdles at Exeter and second-place finish at Huntingdon (2m7f, soft) returned to fences; hurdles mark is 7lb higher; fighting chance.

9/4

2nd

8

22nd Jan 2026

Soft

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

13:30 Huntingdon

Hardy Buck

10st 2lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Max Comley

Exeter hurdles winner (2m7f) on stable debut in November, before finding the follow-up bid coming too soon; still at the right end of the weights to improve on a chasing record of 649FP67, all for other yards.

12/1

OUR TIP

200/1

Form: 00

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Tailed off on both starts so far.
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0

3

9th Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 3f 80y

12:30 Clonmel

Baltoro

11st 4lb

J: Richard Condon

T: Louise G Lyons

No merit in his bumper or maiden hurdle form so far; tongue-tie and cheekpieces tried now.

200/1

Form: 650-

Last run: 155 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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No Results Found

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Valirann gelding; unraced dam half-sister to very useful 2m3f-3m1f hurdle/chase winner Shoegazer, from family of Cheltenham Foxhunter winner Attitude Adjuster; tough ask for a newcomer.
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6

29th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

19:00 Wexford

Val Rapide

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: E Sheehy

towards rear, not fluent and reminders 6th, pulled up 9th

100/1

0

16

7th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 3f 14y

13:12 Clonmel

Val Rapide

11st 4lb

J: Miss Charlotte Butler

T: E Sheehy

Poor form in three starts so far including over a similar trip here last month; hard to fancy.

100/1

14th

16

9th Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 3f 80y

12:30 Clonmel

Val Rapide

11st 4lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: E Sheehy

Unseated at first on debut at Gowran; remote last of five finishers at Downpatrick.

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Poor form on the Flat and not bred for this.
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8th

10

21st Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 41y

16:25 Punchestown

Meoulflower

11st 3lb

J: Thomas Reilly

T: P Cluskey

Showed little on the Flat and in four maiden hurdles; beaten almost 30l in fifth on handicap debut at Down Royal last month; others preferred.

20/1

5th

17

23rd Jan 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 33y

14:20 Down Royal

Meoulflower

11st 3lb

J: Thomas Reilly

T: P Cluskey

Showed little on the Flat and in four maiden hurdles so has to show much more now tackling handicaps.

40/1

12th

17

29th Dec 2023

Heavy

2m 3f 0y

15:10 Limerick

Meoulflower

11st 5lb

J: Thomas Reilly

T: P Cluskey

Modest on the Flat and hard to make a case for her on the evidence of three hurdle runs.

100/1

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Payout
Exacta €4.70
Straight Forecast €4.09
Trifecta €16.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Zaidi

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Zaidi

POSTDATA:

Zaidi

The Irish Sun:

Zaidi