October 17 / 13.55 Gowran Park

13.55

Heavy

Golf At Gowran Park Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £5221.24
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 11 runners
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Golf At Gowran Park Nursery Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.40
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 0978

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Doesn't bring the most convincing of profiles into handicaps and was well beaten at Naas three days ago.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

(7)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 77y

17:20 Bellewstown

Dont Do Dramas

9st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Struggled for form in five runs so far this season and beaten 21l at Gowran latest; step back up in trip may help but hard to fancy.

20/1

3

(13)

20th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:27 Gowran Park

Dont Do Dramas

9st 12lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Three wins including over 7f here as a 2yo; hasn't been at his best in four starts this year but has dropped to an attractive mark if returning to form.

14/1

8/1

  • Place: £5.60

Form: 998280

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 12lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Went close in a maiden claimer for Jessica Harrington; down the field in an AW nursery on debut for this yard and now 0-7; tries blinkers.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

13

(5)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

16:38 Dundalk (AW)

Guest Star

9st 0lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Sole win in a 40-race career came in a claimer at this venue last year; recent fourth was in the same grade; handicap form is uninspiring.

33/1

4th

8

(2)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Guest Star

9st 6lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Sole win came in a C&D claimer this time last year; hasn't looked like adding to his tally in recent Flat and hurdle starts; last of 14 here last time.

66/1

12th

12

27th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

19:25 Bellewstown

Guest Star

10st 8lb

J: Paul Kavanagh

T: John C McConnell

AW winner is 0-6 hurdling and no great impact so far in handicaps.

25/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 000

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Three duck eggs on the board and not even this low a mark looks obviously lenient.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(16)

16th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 103y

19:50 Killarney

Dolce Far Niente

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Joseph G Murphy

Mare is reportedly in foal; got off the mark in a 1m2f Fairyhouse handicap before a solid run at Leopardstown over a furlong shorter; raced keenly then so will have to settle over this longer trip but certainly in the mix.

11/2

4th

5

(15)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Dolce Far Niente

9st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Off the mark upped to 1m2f at Fairyhouse last week under a positive ride off a career-low mark; in-foal filly makes a quick return under mandatory 7lb penalty (upped 8lb in future) and has to be respected, despite a high draw.

9/2

4th
3 (2)
Thia

6/1

Form: 43506

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Has shown no benefit for being gelded in his two handicaps when beaten a good way over 1m at Naas and 7f at the Curragh; mark has dropped but needs to raise his game.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

12

(13)

6th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Thia

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out

16/1

6th

6

(9)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Thia

9st 0lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

in touch with leaders

7/1

6th

6

(5)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:40 Galway

Thia

9st 3lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: J S Bolger

Having third nursery run when a well beaten fourth to Dont Do Dramas (Guest Star second) at Gowran recently; hard to see him reversing that form off only 1lb lower.

9/1

Form: 998

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Down the field in her qualifying runs but represents canny connections and there could be improvement to come now handicapping.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(5)

8th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:35 Newcastle (AW)

Maria Land

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Craig Lidster

prominent, weakened over 1f out

20/1

5th

5

(2)

29th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Maria Land

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

0-6 in Ireland last year for John McConnell; sold for 1,000gns in December; has poor claims on balance of form and, upped markedly in distance, looks a doubtful stayer on breeding.

20/1

9

(2)

22nd Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:30 Dundalk (AW)

Maria Land

8st 9lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: John C McConnell

First of her two nursery outings was respectable, fifth of 11 at Gowran despite meeting some trouble in running; hard to fancy after moderate Galway run, though perhaps the addition of a tongue-tie will help.

8/1

Form: 706603

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Only six ran at Bellewstown (7.5f, heavy) but that third appeared to represent some improvement and he handles this ground; out of the handicap there as well so 4lb lower for this.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13

(3)

12th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 110y

18:00 Limerick

Rogerwaswrong

8st 7lb

J: Sean Davis

T: Sean Davis

Best run when third in a Bellewstown nursery on heavy ground last summer; two moderate runs this year; only 2lb out of the handicap but hard to make a case for him

20/1

8th

8

(7)

15th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 140y

18:45 Sligo

Rogerwaswrong

8st 8lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Sean Davis

in rear throughout

20/1

8th

8

(7)

15th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 140y

18:45 Sligo

Rogerwaswrong

8st 8lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Sean Davis

in rear throughout

20/1

Form: 06669

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
No better than sixth in her two nurseries and the blinkers will need to make a difference.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(1)

17th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Gowran Park

Francoise Ardy

9st 4lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Michael Patrick Fenton

No better than sixth in her two nurseries and the blinkers will need to make a difference.

20/1

9th

10

(8)

14th Sep 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Naas

Francoise Ardy

8st 11lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Michael Patrick Fenton

in rear, pushed along and detached after 1f

20/1

6th

5

(8)

24th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 30y

16:20 Killarney

Francoise Ardy

8st 9lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Michael Patrick Fenton

outpaced and detached early, some headway over 1f out, kept on, never dangerous

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 669574

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Doubt that he's improving but he kept on to be under 3l away in a 6f Cork handicap three weeks ago (on soft) and this return to 7f looks positive.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

6

(6)

8th May 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

19:50 Gowran Park

Romford

9st 10lb

J: Mr T R Costello

T: Muredach Kelly

Best run for former yard came over 6f in a Cork nursery last year but was poor over 7f here next time; go well if staying this trip; hood and tongue-tie added.

10/1

12th

6

(6)

8th May 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

19:50 Gowran Park

Romford

9st 10lb

J: Mr T R Costello

T: Muredach Kelly

Best run for former yard came over 6f in a Cork nursery last year but was poor over 7f here next time; go well if staying this trip; hood and tongue-tie added.

10/1

8th

2

(6)

17th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Gowran Park

Romford

9st 11lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Kieran P Cotter

in touch with leaders, prominent on outer over 3f out, weakened over 2f out

4/1

Form: 770

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
No more than minor promise so far (5.5f-1m); would need to see some confidence behind her now handicapping off a basement mark.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

15

(11)

21st Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:26 Gowran Park

With Annie Luck

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Kevin Prendergast

Eight-race maiden; shaped like her turn may be near at Tipperary last month but couldn't get involved from off the pace back at that venue 20 days ago; not ruled out.

12/1

13th

13

(14)

1st Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:00 Tipperary

With Annie Luck

8st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Kevin Prendergast

towards rear

5/1

3rd

16

(18)

9th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 100y

19:00 Tipperary

With Annie Luck

8st 12lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Kevin Prendergast

midfield

16/1

12/1

Form: U687

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Limited promise so far but has been gelded ahead of nursery debut and the tongue-tie is also a first; market helpful.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

(2)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

T Or Coffey

9st 4lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Jennie Candlish

Ex-Irish 4yo; opened his account with hurdles win in July when last seen (stable debut); interesting off current mark back on the Flat.

7/2

7

1st Jul 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

18:48 Stratford

T Or Coffey

11st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

0-14 on the Flat and 0-6 over hurdles when based in Ireland but was close third in 13-runner Cork handicap hurdle (2m4f, good) in May and will be hard to beat if somewhere near that form here; recently changed hands for 20,000euros; drops back in trip for stable debut.

15/8

Form: 820580

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Her second at Hamilton came in a three-runner race; well beaten in two nurseries and looking exposed; cheekpieces tried.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

7

(8)

17th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Gowran Park

Little Miss Peppi

9st 3lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Her second at Hamilton came in a three-runner race; well beaten in two nurseries and looking exposed; cheekpieces tried.

12/1

13th

14

(1)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Little Miss Peppi

9st 1lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Runner-up in three-runner novice at Hamilton second time out but has looked a bit flattered by that subsequently and no improvement on handicap debut last time.

14/1

8th

7

(9)

14th Sep 2023

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:40 Naas

Little Miss Peppi

9st 1lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John C McConnell

towards rear

10/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €34.80
Straight Forecast €38.73
Tricast €356.01
Trifecta €56.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Romford

The Irish Sun:

Thia

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Romford

POSTDATA:

Romford