October 16 / 15.20 Gowran Park

15.20

Heavy

Paulstown Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5221.24
  • 1m 1f 100y
  • 16 runners
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Paulstown Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.20
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 608537

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Placed for the first time when around 10l third over 1m4f at Listowel last month and probably ran to a similar level over 1m2f at Navan; could have some say.
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3rd

14

(2)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Rough And Tough

9st 6lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Really hit form in heavy ground, winning on consecutive days at Gowran earlier this month, readily carrying 7lb penalty second occasion to win with plenty in hand; up another 8lb but again has ground to suit and big player.

9/2

3rd

14

(2)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Rough And Tough

9st 6lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Really hit form in heavy ground, winning on consecutive days at Gowran earlier this month, readily carrying 7lb penalty second occasion to win with plenty in hand; up another 8lb but again has ground to suit and big player.

9/2

1st

8

(9)

17th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 75y

15:40 Gowran Park

Rough And Tough

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Michael Mulvany

in touch with leaders, prominent after 3f, led going best over 2f out, ridden and ran on from over 1f out, eased towards finish, comfortably

8/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 0-0009

Last run: 4 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Prominent to a point before weakening back into ninth over 7f at the Curragh last week (first-time blinkers); that took his losing sequence to 17.
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13th

22

17th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

12:45 Navan

Adhuil

10st 11lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

A couple of good efforts in Flat handicaps earlier in the year; not much to recommend over hurdles and has not run over flights in 22 months; tried in a tongue-tie here.

40/1

13th

22

17th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

12:45 Navan

Adhuil

10st 11lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

A couple of good efforts in Flat handicaps earlier in the year; not much to recommend over hurdles and has not run over flights in 22 months; tried in a tongue-tie here.

40/1

14th

24

(15)

17th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Adhuil

8st 13lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Record of 0-20 on the Flat but has shown flashes of potential, including when runner-up at Gowran (7f, yielding) from 2lb higher in April and third at Tipperary (1m1f, soft) in May; needed the run at Punchestown last month and might figure.

20/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 9-9099

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Has yet to make an impact in handicaps, last time finishing in mid-division over Cork's 1m on testing ground.
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12th

4

(12)

1st Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Broad Daylight

9st 7lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Kevin Bishop

11-race maiden who became disappointing on turf for Jim Bolger; picked up for 4,000gns last summer and although out of a half-sister to an AW Listed winner, still has enough to prove upped in trip on stable debut after a year off; market informative.

33/1

12th

4

(12)

1st Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Broad Daylight

9st 7lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Kevin Bishop

11-race maiden who became disappointing on turf for Jim Bolger; picked up for 4,000gns last summer and although out of a half-sister to an AW Listed winner, still has enough to prove upped in trip on stable debut after a year off; market informative.

33/1

6th

13

(11)

10th Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

14:15 Leopardstown

Broad Daylight

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

Maiden ended last season with a good third at Gowran on heavy; both runs this term leave him with plenty to find though; 1lb wrong.

16/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 7-4325

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
16-race maiden but twice hit the frame in September and was a tad unfortunate not to do likewise at Navan 12 days ago; may need goodish ground but respected otherwise.
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7th

9

17th Aug 2025

Good

1m 7f 140y

17:00 Tramore

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10st 0lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Eoin Doyle

0-18 on Flat, 0-13 over hurdles; soundly beaten off her hurdles mark on chasing debut at Wexford last month; visored now in addition to usual tongue-tie.

14/1

8th

14

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:38 Wexford

Special Protector

10st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Eoin Doyle

0-31 on Flat and over hurdles; tries chasing for the first time but this would need to bring about big improvement; beaten 23l at Downpatrick most recently (2m3f, good).

18/1

6th

13

15th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 185y

16:50 Downpatrick

Special Protector

10st 1lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Eoin Doyle

Dual purpose maiden after 30 starts; needs to improve from recent hurdle efforts down 1lb.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 005410

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Had his consistency rewarded when successful in first-time blinkers at the Curragh (1m, yielding to soft) but was never sighted next time at Navan; unlike him to run quite so moderately and could bounce back.
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14

(11)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:07 Gowran Park

Magic Charm

8st 11lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Martin Hassett

Veteran is 2-33 on turf; mostly poor form last season and hasn't been great this term either; beaten 13l in a Tipperary claimer latest; mark falling rapidly but hard to fancy right now.

40/1

14

(11)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:07 Gowran Park

Magic Charm

8st 11lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Martin Hassett

Veteran is 2-33 on turf; mostly poor form last season and hasn't been great this term either; beaten 13l in a Tipperary claimer latest; mark falling rapidly but hard to fancy right now.

40/1

15

(2)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:20 Tipperary

Magic Charm

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Martin Hassett

The winner of two 1m handicaps but some time ago and has regressed; rated only 44.

33/1

10/1

Form: 048008

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Dual winner who was running well in 2021 but has generally struggled since returning from an absence; on the plus side, he has dropped back to a dangerous mark.
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11th

3

(16)

8th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:55 Dundalk (AW)

Bardo Contiguo

9st 10lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Eoin Doyle

Over three years since winning and recent turf form not encouraging; 12lb higher AW mark here do has it to do.

20/1

6th

8

(6)

16th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 1f 100y

15:20 Gowran Park

Bardo Contiguo

9st 2lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Eoin Doyle

towards rear of midfield, headway towards far side 2f out, no impression over 1f out

10/1

8th

8

(1)

7th Sep 2023

Good

1m 1f 136y

18:25 Clonmel

Bardo Contiguo

9st 4lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Eoin Doyle

led early, soon headed but prominent

25/1

7th
11 (12)
Deuteronomy

25/1

Form: 070640

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Now 0-16; decent fourth of 14 at Punchestown on his penultimate run but seems to need better ground.
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1st

21

(14)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 90y

20:12 Cork

Deuteronomy

9st 9lb

T: R P Burns

Third reserve; in the form of his life last June, notching three wins on the trot at 1m/1m1f following addition of visor/blinkers; yet to hit form in four attempts this term though.

8th

8

(7)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

19:22 Ballinrobe

Deuteronomy

9st 11lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

In the form of his life last June, notching three wins on the trot at 1m/1m1f following addition of visor/blinkers; yet to hit form in three attempts this term though.

20/1

3/1

Form: 059/73

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Had a long absence after showing some promise as a 2yo; confirmed that ability remains when a 2l third on heavy ground over 1m2f at Down Royal; should be in the thick of it.
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8th

9

(11)

16th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 1f 100y

15:20 Gowran Park

Wee Winnie

9st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Martin

towards rear

3/1

3rd

14

(10)

25th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 2f 75y

16:45 Down Royal

Wee Winnie

8st 12lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Patrick Martin

Ran with credit over 1m at Cork in April on first run after long absence; tackles new trip now.

12/1

6/1

Form: 674247

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Maiden but with ability, albeit over longer distances; dropping back in trip looks worth exploring and tries a tongue-tie.
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4th

4

(4)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Humtaza

9st 11lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: P O’Rourke

prominent, soon disputing lead, raced in second after 4f, led again 2f out, headed 1f out, weakened inside final 110yds

4/1

5th

16

(12)

1st Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:35 Dundalk (AW)

Humtaza

9st 6lb

T: P O’Rourke

Second reserve; second to My Mate Mozzie in 1m4f turf maiden but well held since; AW debut.

9th

1

(13)

16th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 1f 100y

15:20 Gowran Park

Humtaza

10st 1lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: P O’Rourke

in touch with leaders on outer

6/1

Form: 550-90

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Ex-Richard Fahey; made a decent Irish debut here last October but has been unable to build on that.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

10

(5)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Superior Council

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Iain Jardine

6f turf and Tapeta winner; has regularly been involved at Newcastle this winter until going off the boil on his last two starts; big player if back in the form of his close second there less than a month ago.

13/2

8th

8

(2)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

15:02 Wolverhampton (AW)

Superior Council

9st 9lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Prominent racer; beat 13 rivals when scoring at Newcastle in November and he has run a string of good races in defeat since; well drawn and this sharper track should suit; high on the list.

3/1

Form: 0-0000

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Very limited and has a rating of 32, so he's 15lb wrong here; couldn't entertain.
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9th

7

(2)

8th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

13:25 Dundalk (AW)

Dreamingofdelaney

9st 2lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Paul Mulligan

Of no account, blinkers tried but easily passed over.

100/1

11th

15

(10)

16th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 1f 100y

15:20 Gowran Park

Dreamingofdelaney

8st 9lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Paul Mulligan

soon led

66/1

Form: 60-090 C

Last run: 4 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Record of 3-38; his last win was in 2020 and the losing run is mounting up after a heavy defeat at the Curragh four days ago.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

12

(16)

16th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 1f 100y

15:20 Gowran Park

Sagittarius Rising

8st 13lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: John C McConnell

dwelt start, towards rear

14/1

17th

19

(19)

12th Oct 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Sagittarius Rising

8st 12lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

in touch with leaders

50/1

9th

11

(1)

13th Sep 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:15 Punchestown

Sagittarius Rising

8st 13lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: John C McConnell

Most recent of his three wins was in November 2020; in rear on his belated seasonal debut at Bellewstown.

25/1

13th
14 (2)
Buzzen

50/1

Form: 0-0900

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
No worthwhile form as yet and he's 5lb wrong; tries a tongue-tie.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13th

14

(2)

16th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 1f 100y

15:20 Gowran Park

Buzzen

8st 9lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: H Rogers

prominent on inner

50/1

20th

19

(19)

4th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:55 Navan

Buzzen

8st 8lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: H Rogers

Ordinary form in maidens; has struggled in handicaps over C&D and at Sligo.

33/1

13th

15

(9)

9th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 103y

17:40 Sligo

Buzzen

9st 3lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: H Rogers

Ordinary form in maidens; down the field in first handicap over 1m2f at Navan; visored now; first reserve.

Form: 7800-0

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Early promise for Ger Lyons is a fast-fading memory and it was a quiet debut for this yard at the Curragh recently.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11

(2)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 4f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Essential Part

10st 13lb

J: Mr C Lamon

T: Adrian Sexton

Dual-purpose maiden is out of her depth in this grade and is making up the numbers.

200/1

15th

20

4th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 40y

16:45 Gowran Park

Essential Part

10st 0lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Adrian Sexton

Modest performer under all codes; 1lb wrong here and makes no appeal.

66/1

8th

19

27th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 3f 100y

16:25 Listowel

Essential Part

10st 0lb

T: Adrian Sexton

prominent

15th
3 (7)
Big Challenge

14/1

Form: /0000- D

Last run: 445 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Useful form in claimers two seasons ago, winning twice; poor form last year and has a long absence to overcome.
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3rd

17

(21)

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

19:40 Leopardstown

Big Challenge

8st 12lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: R Donohoe

midfield, in touch with leaders 3f out, headway from under 2f out, kept on inside final 110yds, no match for first two

16/1

3rd

17

(21)

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

19:40 Leopardstown

Big Challenge

8st 12lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: R Donohoe

midfield, in touch with leaders 3f out, headway from under 2f out, kept on inside final 110yds, no match for first two

16/1

6th

9

(5)

5th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 5f 29y

15:25 Sligo

Big Challenge

8st 13lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: R Donohoe

Course winner; long losing run since 2021 but minor signs of a revival on AW when last seen; off 107 days.

10/1

Form: 9-0006

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
4lb wrong but it wasn't a bad run to be sixth of 14 at Bellewstown and she'll handle conditions.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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16th

16

(14)

16th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 1f 100y

15:20 Gowran Park

Nancy Angel

8st 9lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

4lb wrong but it wasn't a bad run to be sixth of 14 at Bellewstown and she'll handle conditions.

20/1

6th

18

(13)

28th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 162y

14:50 Bellewstown

Nancy Angel

8st 12lb

T: John C McConnell

towards rear

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €40.50
Straight Forecast €47.99
Tricast €667.83
Trifecta €688.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

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The Irish Sun:

Wee Winnie

RP RATINGS (IRE):

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POSTDATA:

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