April 23 / 19.15 Gowran Park

19.15

Heavy

Racing Again Tomorrow Maiden

  • Prize money: £5643.48
  • 1m 4f 100y
  • 12 runners
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Racing Again Tomorrow Maiden

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 33-9

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two creditable runs at the Curragh within five days at the back-end of last season, both over 1m4f on heavy; only 1 1/4l behind Neptunes Staircase on the second occasion; found 1m inadequate on her reappearance at the same venue last Saturday.
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6th

8

13th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

13:40 Cork

Johanna Whitty

11st 7lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: J S Bolger

Won a Gowran maiden over an extended 1m4f on soft ground in April on her fourth start; soundly beaten in a handicap in May and absent since; around 12 years since top Flat trainer had his last jumps winner, from few runners.

14/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 7022-

Last run: 170 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Ran four times last season, showing much-improved form on his last two starts; kept on well from off the pace when a neck second over 1m6f at Navan; got within a nose of an Aidan O'Brien-trained favourite over 1m4f at the Curragh; handles heavy ground.
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9th

2

(12)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 4f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Neptunes Staircase

9st 13lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Off the track since dominant maiden win at Roscommon in July 2024 (1m4f, good); handles testing ground and has C&D form so he needs checking in the market.

11/2

1st

5

(8)

2nd Jul 2024

Good

1m 4f 20y

20:20 Roscommon

Neptunes Staircase

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

in touch with leaders, smooth headway and went second halfway, led going best over 2f out, soon ridden clear, went further clear inside final furlong

9/4

14/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sea The Stars gelding; debut bumper winner at Naas early last year; good second in a Limerick maiden hurdle in October; form has been uneven since then but managed another second placing at Punchestown on penultimate start; trainer also runs Metamorpheus.
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13th

3

(11)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 100y

18:45 Cork

Cut The Rope

10st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Bumper winner; 0-12 over hurdles and rated 112; solid run on the Flat when sixth of 23 at the Curragh in November (1m4f, heavy); this trip may be on the sharp side but each-way possibilities.

10/1

12th

10

22nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 7f 110y

15:00 Naas

Cut The Rope

10st 9lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Bumper winner is 0-11 over hurdles but ran well in defeat at times in maidens; solid run on the Flat in November (1m4f, heavy) and was a close fifth at Leopardstown last time (2m4f, good to yielding); not ruled out and this ground may suit better.

8/1

11/2

Form: 428-0

Last run: 98 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Received an initial rating of 87, principally derived from two runs in France last season; failed to show similar form in two Dundalk runs on joining this stable; has shown potential for maiden hurdle success with Cork second; handled testing conditions, but French form was on good going.
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6

25th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 90y

15:03 Galway

Firebrand

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: John J Nallen

Runner up in three of seven starts over hurdles including over C&D (gd-yld) last month and rated 110; below par last twice in a handicap hurdle at Navan and on the Flat at Listowel; place chance if at best back in maiden company.

9/2

7

(10)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:50 Listowel

Firebrand

9st 0lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John J Nallen

Dual-purpose sort has been running mostly over hurdles this year and beaten 10l at Navan three days ago; soundly beaten last two Flat outings and others make more appeal.

22/1

OUR TIP

Form: 20/37-

Last run: 324 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Several good efforts at Killarney in 2021 and 2022, including second place in a 1m6f premier handicap; also ran well at over 2m1f at that venue on the first of two starts last season; not seen since unplaced run at Listowel last June; could be one for Killarney next month.
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5th

2

(3)

23rd Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 4f 100y

19:15 Gowran Park

Away To Sea

9st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Several good efforts at Killarney in 2021 and 2022, including second place in a 1m6f premier handicap; also ran well at over 2m1f at that venue on the first of two starts last season; not seen since unplaced run at Listowel last June; could be one for Killarney next month.

6/1

5th

2

(3)

23rd Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 4f 100y

19:15 Gowran Park

Away To Sea

9st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Several good efforts at Killarney in 2021 and 2022, including second place in a 1m6f premier handicap; also ran well at over 2m1f at that venue on the first of two starts last season; not seen since unplaced run at Listowel last June; could be one for Killarney next month.

6/1

7th

1

(3)

4th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 40y

15:07 Listowel

Away To Sea

10st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

took keen hold, prominent, soon in touch with leaders

13/2

Form: 2-2 BF

Last run: 83 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Despite running green, went very close in a maiden over an extended 1m1f at this venue a year ago; just lost out to the experienced Squire Danaher over the extended 1m4f at Dundalk in January; the winner followed up in handicap company, and third-placed Morse has also won a handicap; strong contender.
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1

(1)

22nd Jul 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 178y

20:10 Ballinrobe

Carlo Bianconi

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Was disqualified after winning a Sligo handicap before running well in defeat in stronger handicaps at Cork and Curragh over this trip; should be a big player back to maiden company.

7/4

6th

12

(4)

30th Jun 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:50 Curragh

Carlo Bianconi

8st 7lb

J: John R Velazquez

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Off the mark at Sligo last month but disqualified as rider claimed the incorrect weight; well-backed to gain compensation off same mark at Cork 16 days ago but left with a fair bit to do when staying-on third (Zoffman second) over this trip; 2lb wrong here but interesting to see what tactics top US jockey employs.

10/1

10/1

Form: 0/

Last run: 986 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran once at two; won a juvenile maiden hurdle last season and finished a creditable sixth in the Boodles at Cheltenham; absent since finishing down the field in the Lartigue at Listowel last autumn; rated 3lb superior to stablemate Cut The Rope over hurdles.
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2nd

15

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 153y

17:20 Kilbeggan

Metamorpheus

11st 2lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Andrew McNamara

First reserve; Punchestown maiden hurdle winner broke his three-year winless streak when successful on the Flat at Sligo 12 days ago (1m3f, yielding to soft); not certain to back it up.

1st

8

(5)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 2f 158y

16:32 Sligo

Metamorpheus

9st 7lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: Andrew McNamara

No success since a Punchestown maiden hurdle win (2m, heavy) three years ago; Downpatrick third in March was more encouraging but of limited appeal back on the Flat here.

16/1

20/1

Form: 05-

Last run: 170 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Handicap hurdle winner off a modest 86 at Ballinrobe last August; not disgraced at the Curragh on the second of two runs on the Flat but safely held by Neptunes Staircase.
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23th

27

(17)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Spanish John

8st 7lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: P A Fahy

Dual-purpose sort won twice on the level last season at Tipperary and Bellewstown over an extended 1m4f on softish ground; tailed off over hurdles at Fairyhouse when last seen and 3lb wrong.

40/1

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown on his only start; unlikely to feature.
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7th

2

(8)

15th May 2024

Good

1m 5f 87y

20:15 Sligo

Big Smoke

10st 7lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Luke Comer

dwelt start, towards rear, headway into midfield after 3f, weakened 2f out

66/1

7th

2

(8)

15th May 2024

Good

1m 5f 87y

20:15 Sligo

Big Smoke

10st 7lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Luke Comer

dwelt start, towards rear, headway into midfield after 3f, weakened 2f out

66/1

9th

3

(10)

23rd Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 4f 100y

19:15 Gowran Park

Big Smoke

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Luke Comer

Down the field in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown on his only start; unlikely to feature.

100/1

Form: 4/U-

Last run: 137 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed twice over hurdles, rated 107; has run only twice on the Flat, fourth at Chantilly in 2021 for Andre Fabre, unseated rider just after the start at Dundalk last December.
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3

28th Jan 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:40 Limerick

Ages Of Man

11st 9lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Mark Fahey

reluctant to go to start, walked into the start, pushed along briefly, soon raced in second, led after 1st, soon clear, jumped slightly right 3rd, hung left on turn and headed when pulled himself up after 5th

10/1

3

28th Jan 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:40 Limerick

Ages Of Man

11st 9lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Mark Fahey

reluctant to go to start, walked into the start, pushed along briefly, soon raced in second, led after 1st, soon clear, jumped slightly right 3rd, hung left on turn and headed when pulled himself up after 5th

10/1

8th

1

(2)

15th May 2024

Good

1m 5f 87y

20:15 Sligo

Ages Of Man

10st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Anthony McCann

reluctant to race, pushed along early, soon dropped to rear, detached 3f out

20/1

100/1

Form:

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Lost ground at the start first time out at Dundalk; will need to pick up more experience.
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14th

9

(3)

12th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

20:30 Limerick

Crazy Warrior

9st 1lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Luke Comer

Three runs in maidens have not revealed very much; steps up to this trip on his first try in a handicap; others preferred.

25/1

6th

3

(1)

15th May 2024

Good

1m 5f 87y

20:15 Sligo

Crazy Warrior

10st 7lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Luke Comer

prominent, weakened from 2f out

100/1

6th

3

(1)

15th May 2024

Good

1m 5f 87y

20:15 Sligo

Crazy Warrior

10st 7lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Luke Comer

prominent, weakened from 2f out

100/1

66/1

Form: 70/

Last run: 918 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran twice in 2021; showed a bit of promise but best watched now after a prolonged absence.
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16th

14

(16)

7th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:05 Navan

Boxing Hero

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Luke Comer

6yo who was tailed off after a long absence at Gowran; much to prove on handicap debut.

66/1

16th

14

(16)

7th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:05 Navan

Boxing Hero

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Luke Comer

6yo who was tailed off after a long absence at Gowran; much to prove on handicap debut.

66/1

12th

4

(12)

23rd Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 4f 100y

19:15 Gowran Park

Boxing Hero

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Luke Comer

Ran twice in 2021; showed a bit of promise but best watched now after a prolonged absence.

66/1

Non-runners

Zazir

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Payout
Exacta €19.70
Straight Forecast €15.26
Trifecta €161.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Carlo Bianconi

POSTDATA:

Neptunes Staircase

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Carlo Bianconi

The Irish Sun:

Carlo Bianconi