November 11 / 14.32 Gowran Park

14.32

Heavy

Proficient Engineering Irish EBF Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £7831.86
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 15 runners
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Proficient Engineering Irish EBF Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

6/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.30
  • Place: £1.02

Form: 3/122- D

Last run: 215 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Beat Feronily in a bumper on debut for this yard and only narrowly denied twice since; pulled a long way clear of re-opposing Teuchters Glory when narrowly denied at Fairyhouse in April; more to come this year and softer ground should be fine; leading claims.
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2nd

4

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 19y

Class 1

16:05 Aintree

Ile Atlantique

11st 7lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

His form/jumping have been in and out since his Grade 2 novice chase win at Naas last January, soundly beaten in a handicap at Leopardstown latest; however, two starts ago he followed Heart Wood home in a 2m7f Grade 3 at Tramore; could have a big say for Willie Mullins and Paul Townend.

15/2

8th

2

1st Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 107y

14:45 Leopardstown

Ile Atlantique

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Hurdle winner and won twice over fences last season, including a Grade 2 at Naas; however, his form then fell away and twice failed to complete; signs of a resurgence when second to Heart Wood at Tramore last time and can go well if building on that.

9/1

4

29th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 213y

16:50 Punchestown

Ile Atlantique

11st 10lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: W P Mullins

held up in rear, mistake 3rd, slightly hampered 5th, fell 10th

16/1

12/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 4/41-3 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Bumper winner last season and highly promising return when third of 18 at Limerick last month; has a bit to find but should come on from his return and Rob James is back on claiming 7lb; not ruled out.
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1

4th Jul 2025

Good

3m 0f 100y

15:15 Wexford

Diamboy Des Carres

11st 12lb

J: Mr A Harney

T: Sean Thomas Doyle

Rated 108; bumper winner was placed in his first three maiden hurdles in soft conditions; pulled up at Gowran on return from a 427-day absence (3m, soft to heavy); made little impression in a Punchestown maiden hurdle last time (2m3f, heavy); others preferred

22/1

11th

2

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 3f 92y

14:30 Punchestown

Diamboy Des Carres

11st 12lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Sean Thomas Doyle

held up in rear, hampered by faller 2nd

11/1

11th

2

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 3f 92y

14:30 Punchestown

Diamboy Des Carres

11st 12lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Sean Thomas Doyle

held up in rear, hampered by faller 2nd

11/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 3187-

Last run: 199 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Made easy work of a Down Royal bumper on his second start under rules; never really involved when eighth in the Champion Bumper but it was a lesser effort in the Punchestown equivalent when last seen; plenty of potential and should be in the mix down in class on hurdle bow.
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22

2nd May 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 104y

15:45 Punchestown

No Time To Wait

10st 0lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: John C McConnell

Now 0-10 chasing and hasn't progressed from his novice season; looks to have a good bit to find.

25/1

21

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 70y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

No Time To Wait

10st 12lb

J: Mr J M Halford

T: John C McConnell

He's on a competitive mark on chase form as recent as last July; however, he hasn't been at his best on either outing this winter and is now 0-9 over fences; needs to raise his game in first-time blinkers (replacing a visor); well beaten in the NH Chase (3m6f) at last season's Festival.

100/1

4th

1

21st Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 2f 0y

15:45 Fairyhouse

No Time To Wait

11st 12lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: John C McConnell

Bumper/hurdles winner for Gordon Elliott; 0-8 chasing; well beaten when unseating at the last in the Troytown at Navan (3m, heavy); better effort when 14l behind in the Paddy Power (3m, yielding) at Leopardstown; others preferred.

10/1

Form: F2- BF

Last run: 245 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Was still just about involved before coming down 2 out on hurdle debut at Limerick on St Stephen's Day and ran a creditable race when odds-on over C&D when last seen; plenty of potential for yard in-form and should be a major player.
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18

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

17:25 Punchestown

Raglan Road

10st 13lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Henry De Bromhead

Hurdles winner was soundly beaten in opening three chase runs; well backed when winning a Down Royal rated novice chase last time (2m5f, good to yielding); likely capable of more.

14/1

1st

5

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 86y

16:13 Down Royal

Raglan Road

11st 8lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

1-10 over hurdles and rated 131; soundly beaten in three chase starts, including off 126 in a novices' handicap at Naas on latest; needs to improve plenty on that to figure here.

7/1

7th

2

25th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 29y

15:55 Naas

Raglan Road

11st 8lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Henry De Bromhead

Winning hurdler (here) whose standout effort in that sphere was a fine third behind Wodhooh in the 2025 Martin Pipe; no show in midfield in both beginners chases in November but can't be ruled out making an immediate impact in handicaps off 5lb lower chase mark.

9/1

Form: 75313- D

Last run: 215 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Took form to a new level when a close up third in a maiden hurdle at Naas in February before getting off the mark in a bumper the following month; however, finished a long way behind Ile Atlantique when last seen and off 215 days.
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2nd

6

17th Dec 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

12:00 Navan

Teuchters Glory

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: W J Burke

travelled strongly, raced in second, led narrowly before 3 out, headed approaching last, kept on run-in, no match for winner

6/4

2nd

19

10th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 0f 185y

12:45 Cork

Teuchters Glory

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: W J Burke

Promising third in a maiden hurdle at Naas in February before getting off the mark in a five-runner bumper at Limerick the following month; faded from two out into a remote fifth on seasonal debut at Gowran; rated 125, should be able to do better.

7/1

5th

12

11th Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:32 Gowran Park

Teuchters Glory

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: W J Burke

prominent, soon raced in fourth, not fluent and lost ground 4 out, weakened from 2 out

8/1

Form: 38-8

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Point winner; distant third in a Naas bumper last term but hasn't built on that twice since including hurdle bow latest; likely to want a step back up in trip.
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5

6th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 54y

Class 5

16:43 Exeter

Givehimthehonour

11st 0lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

0-15; ran okay 16 days ago at Southwell with headgear removed but never remotely threatened the winner; others preferred.

10/1

3rd

6

18th Feb 2026

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

14:20 Southwell

Givehimthehonour

11st 3lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Ex-Irish 14-race maiden under rules who has suffered four heavy defeats over fences for this yard, twice in a tongue-tie and once in cheekpieces; no aids today, which might be a straw to cling to, but he has a lot to prove.

12/1

8

19th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 7f 110y

Class 5

15:20 Lingfield

Givehimthehonour

11st 3lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Irish point winner in 2022 but winless since and has suffered three crushing defeats over fences for this yard; has a lot to prove with refitted cheekpieces replacing a tongue-tie.

20/1

Form: 75-

Last run: 233 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Only minor promise in two starts in bumpers so far at huge odds; off 233 days.
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1

31st May 2025

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:40 Listowel

Glorytogod Tom

12st 0lb

J: Mr D M Fitzgerald

T: Martin Paul Fitzgerald

Hasn't backed up a maiden hurdle success in November 2023 in five runs since and tailed off at Gowran when last seen.

16/1

1

31st May 2025

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:40 Listowel

Glorytogod Tom

12st 0lb

J: Mr D M Fitzgerald

T: Martin Paul Fitzgerald

Hasn't backed up a maiden hurdle success in November 2023 in five runs since and tailed off at Gowran when last seen.

16/1

10th

6

8th Mar 2025

Soft

2m 0f 30y

15:15 Gowran Park

Glorytogod Tom

11st 4lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Martin Paul Fitzgerald

Maiden hurdle winner over 2m at Wexford last season; fair handicap form but needs to find extra; faded from two out when favourite for a 23-runner contest over 2m4f at Fairyhouse two weeks ago.

7/1

Form: 90

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Pulled up in two points and shown nothing in two starts under rules.
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7th

1

11th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 100y

19:07 Killarney

Rusheen

11st 13lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Terence O’Brien

Back to form when third at Clonmel (2m7f, soft) and both his wins have been at this shorter trip; likely to go well.

7/1

3rd

1

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 55y

17:00 Clonmel

Rusheen

11st 12lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Terence O’Brien

Unseated at Naas five out in February before pulling up at Thurles last month; had previously won well at Naas on seasonal/stable debut; 7lb higher now; bounce back required.

14/1

2

5th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 110y

14:58 Thurles

Rusheen

11st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Terence O’Brien

Unseated five out at Naas 11 days ago; had previously won well at the same venue in January on seasonal debut; 7lb higher now.

8/1

Form:

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Showed very little when 150-1 for his debut at Limerick last month; others look more likely.
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1st

3

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:32 Listowel

Knockbrack Rambler

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

No closer than 20l in five defeats over fences and was pulled up back hurdling last time; testing ground was no excuse as he enjoys the mud.

10/1

8

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 3f 60y

15:55 Limerick

Knockbrack Rambler

11st 5lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

C&D winner off 94 in December 2024; enjoys the mud; jumping issues evident in five poor chase attempts this season; needs to do better but a return to hurdling should help.

20/1

8th

10

31st Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 128y

18:12 Limerick

Knockbrack Rambler

10st 7lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

One of his two hurdle wins came at this track; has been soundly beaten in four handicap chases lately and needs to do better.

16/1

Form: 35-0

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Looked promising when third in a bumper last year but hasn't jumped well in two maiden hurdle starts since; may need a return to further.
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7th

10

1st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 6f 170y

15:25 Tramore

Down The Park

10st 9lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

towards rear, headway 3rd, prominent after 4th, went second halfway, lost ground 4 out

12/1

7th

10

1st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 6f 170y

15:25 Tramore

Down The Park

10st 9lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

towards rear, headway 3rd, prominent after 4th, went second halfway, lost ground 4 out, weakened from 2 out (usual 3 out)

12/1

11th

18

10th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 7f 182y

15:20 Punchestown

Down The Park

10st 8lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Modest mare over various trips, mildly encouraging Tramore effort latest when left with plenty to do; return to 3m could suit.

14/1

Form: 6

Last run: 55 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Fell when still involved on only point start; low key rules debut in a bumper when last seen; may need more time.
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7

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:43 Downpatrick

Never Present

10st 12lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Hard to summon up too much enthusiasm on what he's shown so far and others are far more solid.

33/1

3

8th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 100y

19:13 Wexford

Never Present

11st 12lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Yet to display any signs of winning potential in seven starts over hurdles; others make more appeal.

16/1

Form: 00

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Point winner in March but has looked in need of a step up in trip in two starts under rules; tongue-tie on.
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6th

2

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 160y

19:48 Limerick

Snow Punt

11st 13lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Point winner; 0-16 under rules but was beaten only a nose over C&D in March off 95 on heavy before going close at both Clonmel and Down Royal; has to be high on the shortlist.

9/2

3rd

3

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 50y

17:07 Down Royal

Snow Punt

12st 0lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Point-to-point winner is 0-15 under rules', but he has been running well in defeat recently; beaten just a nose at Limerick last month (2m7f, heavy); followed that with a runner-up finish at Clonmel last time (2m7f, soft); cheekpieces are added to the tongue tie now, but better ground is a bit concerning.

4/1

2nd

4

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 55y

17:00 Clonmel

Snow Punt

11st 1lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Point-to-point winner is 0-14 under rules but standout run on latest when beaten a nose at Limerick (2m7f, heavy), running on gamely to the line; 4lb higher now but every chance with a repeat.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0-

Last run: 258 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Tailed off when 300-1 for his debut and has been off 258 days.
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0

2

11th Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:32 Gowran Park

Gate Lanterns

11st 12lb

J: Paul Cawley

T: Brian Francis Cawley

towards rear

200/1

19th

5

26th Feb 2023

Yielding

1m 7f 109y

16:10 Naas

Gate Lanterns

11st 12lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Brian Francis Cawley

Flat-bred gelding whose dam won at two, unlikely to feature first time out

200/1

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W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Getaway gelding; cost 25,000euros as a foal and 75,000euros as a 3yo; brother to 2m3f-2m7f hurdle/chase winner Dicey Rielly; dam bumper/3m1f hurdle winner; stoutly bred and more of a staying prospect.
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11th

13

30th Nov 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 101y

15:00 Thurles

Time For A Pause

11st 12lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Behind throughout on recent Gowran debut; stoutly bred and more of a staying prospect in time; tongue tie fitted now.

50/1

0

13

11th Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:32 Gowran Park

Time For A Pause

11st 12lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

towards rear, not fluent 4th

33/1

Form: 70-

Last run: 233 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

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Payout
Exacta €4.40
Straight Forecast €4.65
Trifecta €12.30

Selections

POSTDATA:

Raglan Road

SPOTLIGHT:

Ile Atlantique

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Teuchters Glory

The Irish Sun:

Raglan Road