March 09 / 17.05 Gowran Park

17.05

Heavy

INHSC Supporting Point-To-Points Tetratema Cup Hunters Chase

  • Prize money: £6926.09
  • 3m 1f 0y
  • 6 runners
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INHSC Supporting Point-To-Points Tetratema Cup Hunters Chase

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £6.40
  • Place: £1.70

Form: F1P-1P C

Last run: 28 days

W: 12st 0lb

11 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Four-time chase winner, third in the 2022 Topham Chase; no threat when falling at the last in this race last year; did well to beat stablemate Billaway at Fairyhouse; jumped badly in the championship event at Punchestown; redeemed himself at Killarney in May; jumped badly on reappearance in Naas event in which Ramillies was third.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 19y

Class 2

16:05 Aintree

Annamix

12st 0lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: W P Mullins

A three-time hunter chase winner for Willie Mullins but it was a forgettable first run back with that yard when tailed off at Gowran a month ago; cheekpieces are now added and returning here might float his boat as he was third in both the 2022 Topham and this race 12 months ago.

20/1

9th

2

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 19y

Class 2

16:05 Aintree

Annamix

12st 0lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: W P Mullins

A three-time hunter chase winner for Willie Mullins but it was a forgettable first run back with that yard when tailed off at Gowran a month ago; cheekpieces are now added and returning here might float his boat as he was third in both the 2022 Topham and this race 12 months ago.

20/1

7th

1

8th Mar 2025

Soft

3m 1f 0y

17:00 Gowran Park

Annamix

12st 0lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: W P Mullins

held up in rear

8/1

15/8

  • Place: £1.30

Form: /8P05-

Last run: 408 days

W: 12st 0lb

11 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
3-14 hurdles; 1-9 over fences, came good on a day that mattered when winning the 2020 Galway Plate for Joseph O'Brien; out of form in a light campaign last season; started brightly in points when beating the talented Some Man at Oldtown last month; suffered a surprise reverse at Kildorrery eight days later; good chance, though might prefer less testing ground
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

12th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

19:43 Killarney

Early Doors

11st 11lb

J: Mr Derek O’Connor

T: E Bolger

Last year's winner is back to defend his crown; veteran beat the prolific Winged Leader at Oldtown in February; pulled up in the Tetratema at Gowran in March but much better effort when a 4l third at Cork (2m4f, yielding) last month; this trip will suit better; claims.

9/1

6th

3

12th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

19:43 Killarney

Early Doors

11st 11lb

J: Mr Derek O’Connor

T: E Bolger

Last year's winner is back to defend his crown; veteran beat the prolific Winged Leader at Oldtown in February; pulled up in the Tetratema at Gowran in March but much better effort when a 4l third at Cork (2m4f, yielding) last month; this trip will suit better; claims.

9/1

3rd

2

21st Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:10 Cork

Early Doors

12st 0lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: E Bolger

towards rear, headway before 4 out, went third before 3 out, stayed on

13/2

Form: P60/7-

Last run: 617 days

W: 12st 0lb

13 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Veteran five-time chase winner; finished fourth behind today's rival Early Doors in the 2020 Galway Plate; last track win was over 2m4f on good ground at Kilbeggan in June 2021; proved that he retains enthusiasm when winning a recent Lisronagh point for this rider.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

11

1st Apr 2024

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 0y

16:43 Cork

The Wests Awake

12st 0lb

J: Mr J H Williamson

T: E J O’Grady

prominent, went second 5th, mistake and lost position 9th, weakened from 4 out

8/1

7th

11

1st Apr 2024

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 0y

16:43 Cork

The Wests Awake

12st 0lb

J: Mr J H Williamson

T: E J O’Grady

prominent, went second 5th, mistake and lost position 9th, weakened from 4 out

8/1

3rd

6

9th Mar 2024

Heavy

3m 1f 0y

17:05 Gowran Park

The Wests Awake

12st 0lb

J: Mr Hugo Hunt

T: E J O’Grady

Veteran five-time chase winner; finished fourth behind today's rival Early Doors in the 2020 Galway Plate; last track win was over 2m4f on good ground at Kilbeggan in June 2021; proved that he retains enthusiasm when winning a recent Lisronagh point for this rider.

10/1

Form: P9-543 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point winner in Britain at the start of his career; bumper/hurdles chase winner for Willie Mullins, now a four-time point winner for David Christie; two wins in November, two more in January; in between, only fourth behind Its On The Line at Down Royal; very remote last of three behind Its On The Line at Naas last time; this is a weaker race, ground not a big concern.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 4f 165y

20:00 Downpatrick

Ramillies

12st 0lb

J: Mr T C Kileff

T: D M Christie

Second runner for yard; six-time point winner has been well below his best in that sphere last season and isn't easy to fancy on that form.

28/1

11

2nd May 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 160y

16:15 Punchestown

Ramillies

12st 0lb

J: Mr R James

T: D M Christie

never better than midfield, pulled up 11th

12/1

11

2nd May 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 160y

16:15 Punchestown

Ramillies

12st 0lb

J: Mr R James

T: D M Christie

never better than midfield, pulled up 11th

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: -62363

Last run: 164 days

W: 12st 0lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won the confined Bishopscourt Cup at Punchestown in April; fair form in orthodox races early in the new season, notably when second in a 2m3f handicap at Kilbeggan in July; 72-rated handicapper looks out of his depth in this company.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

12

30th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:30 Tramore

Fr Gilligansvoyge

10st 0lb

J: Sarah Kavanagh

T: John G Carr

Rules record of 1-69 is a glaring negative but this veteran did run well to be fourth at Limerick nine days ago, finishing behind Cullenwaine.

14/1

4th

14

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 160y

19:48 Limerick

Fr Gilligansvoyge

10st 0lb

J: Sarah Kavanagh

T: John G Carr

Just the one success from 68 starts under rules when landing the Bishopscourt Cup at Punchestown in 2023; good fourth in that race last month when sent off 100-1 but up against it here.

66/1

4th

5

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

15:40 Punchestown

Fr Gilligansvoyge

11st 11lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: John G Carr

Sprang a 25-1 surprise in this race in 2023, his only success from 67 appearances on the track, placed eight times; moderate fifth here in 2024 and pulled up in last year's edition; should be better for a recent point run, but up against it at the age of 13.

66/1

Form: P4

Last run: 58 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Maiden point winner on only run in 2022; pulled up on his first two starts after a long layoff, including in a maiden hunter chase at Limerick; much better when fourth at Clonmel; only finisher behind the winner over the banks at Knockanard last month.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

5

9th Mar 2024

Heavy

3m 1f 0y

17:05 Gowran Park

Stormy Story

12st 0lb

J: Mr P A King

T: S Curling

Maiden point winner on only run in 2022; pulled up on his first two starts after a long layoff, including in a maiden hunter chase at Limerick; much better when fourth at Clonmel; only finisher behind the winner over the banks at Knockanard last month.

20/1

4th

12

11th Jan 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 216y

13:00 Clonmel

Stormy Story

12st 0lb

J: Mr P A King

T: S Curling

Won a maiden point for this yard on debut in February 2022; sold to Fergal O'Brien but never raced in Britain; big price when pulled up at Limerick on racecourse debut.

40/1

0

14

27th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 6f 120y

12:52 Limerick

Stormy Story

12st 0lb

J: Mr J C Canavan

T: S Curling

Won a maiden point for this yard on debut in February 2022 and was sold to Fergal O'Brien after but never raced for him; pulled-up on recent return and has to improve plenty on that.

14/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €17.50
Straight Forecast €17.19
Trifecta €75.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ramillies

POSTDATA:

Annamix

The Irish Sun:

Early Doors

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Ramillies

TOPSPEED:

Ramillies