April 24 / 19.25 Gowran Park

19.25

Heavy

@GowranPark1 Handicap

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 1m 5f 160y
  • 14 runners
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@GowranPark1 Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP
1st
2 (6)
Rumi

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £26.50
  • Place: £5.20

Form: 6/040/ BF

Last run: 566 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
1m3f AW winner in Britain and won a Listowel maiden hurdle on good to yielding in September; not had much racing on slow ground, though didn't run badly behind Irish Point in a Grade 3 hurdle last year on soft.
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5

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:35 Tipperary

Rumi

11st 12lb

J: Mr A T Feeney

T: M J Phillips

Flat winner in April 2024 but really lost his way when last seen; not ruled out given his strong record fresh; new yard; off 267 days.

20/1

11th

1

(4)

9th Oct 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:57 Navan

Rumi

10st 1lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: E J O’Grady

1m5f winner at Gowran in April off 1lb lower; however, well beaten back on the Flat 16 days ago (1m6f) after two runs over fences; others might be too quick at this trip even if returning to form.

16/1

14th

8

(8)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 55y

17:25 Listowel

Rumi

9st 13lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: E J O’Grady

in touch with leaders

25/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: /67/7-

Last run: 280 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Only win came in a Killarney maiden hurdle on goodish ground; 0-7 on the Flat and conditions are a concern; tries blinkers.
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3rd

1

(12)

18th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 180y

20:30 Leopardstown

Valleyoftheeagles

10st 1lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Martin Hassett

Hurdle winner is a Flat maiden but has been largely consistent in defeat this term; a cracking run last time in the Apprentice Derby at the Curragh and should go well with a repeat.

9/2

2nd

8

(17)

28th Jun 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:25 Curragh

Valleyoftheeagles

9st 11lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

held up in rear

12/1

9th

17

(18)

26th May 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Valleyoftheeagles

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Martin Hassett

0-9 on the Flat but has hit the crossbar in two recent starts at this sort of trip at Gowran; up 3lb for latest effort though and this is tougher so he's opposable.

10/1

16/1

  • Place: £10.30

Form: 5/500- D

Last run: 292 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Has won all sorts, including three chases; wasn't running well on the Flat or over hurdles last summer.
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8th

7

27th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

16:53 Bellewstown

Dollar Value

10st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: T G McCourt

Prolific winner under both codes, last two hurdle wins were in claimers at Roscommon and Sligo last summer; fourth to Ahead Of The Posse when attempting repeat Roscommon win on latest but enjoys a big turn around in the weights with that rival here so has to be considered a major player.

11/4

4th

6

7th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 125y

16:30 Roscommon

Dollar Value

11st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: T G McCourt

Comfortable winner of this race 12 months ago (on good ground) and ran okay in a handicap 22 days ago when returning from a lengthy break; likely to go well.

4/1

Form: 32227-

Last run: 191 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Poor strike-rate of 2-44; below par over fences the last twice but this dual-purpose performer is often thereabouts and trip/ground is fine.
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7th

4

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

16:50 Limerick

Walnut Beach

11st 3lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Patrick J Flynn

Dual hurdle winner has also won twice over fences including a Listed handicap at Killarney in 2024; some good runs in defeat after and is now just 2lb higher than that mark; mostly below form on the Flat and over hurdles this year but not ignored.

12/1

10th

7

25th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:35 Listowel

Walnut Beach

11st 7lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Patrick J Flynn

Fair effort on the Flat 20 days ago but was tailed off in his final hurdle race and seems better over fences these days.

20/1

10

(6)

5th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 194y

19:24 Down Royal

Walnut Beach

9st 6lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Patrick J Flynn

Dual hurdles winner but more effective as a chaser these days; 0-28 on the Flat, never sighted at Gowran latest.

12/1

20/1

Form: 00036-

Last run: 202 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Her standout run in five attempts was a close third in a 1m4f Roscommon maiden (yielding to soft); beaten 10l on handicap debut since then when a 28-1 chance.
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16th

15

(1)

9th May 2024

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

16:50 Gowran Park

Dark Miss

9st 3lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Luke Comer

One of four runners for yard; was a close third in a 1m4f Roscommon maiden last year and it was a pleasing return when beaten 7l at this venue two weeks ago; can build on that and get closer.

12/1

16th

15

(1)

9th May 2024

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

16:50 Gowran Park

Dark Miss

9st 3lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Luke Comer

One of four runners for yard; was a close third in a 1m4f Roscommon maiden last year and it was a pleasing return when beaten 7l at this venue two weeks ago; can build on that and get closer.

12/1

5th

7

(12)

24th Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 5f 160y

19:25 Gowran Park

Dark Miss

9st 8lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Luke Comer

prominent, led after 1f, headed and prominent after 3f, weakening when lost fourth inside final 110yds

20/1

6th
3 (13)
The Truant

10/1

Form: 20/54-

Last run: 288 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Overall record of 1-35; runner-up in a modest handicap hurdle at Christmas before finishing tailed off here three months ago; has changed yards and others appeal more.
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5th

1

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 4f 145y

Class 5

15:10 Huntingdon

The Truant

12st 0lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Michael Attwater

3-36 on the Flat and 2-30 over hurdles after signing off for Paul Flynn with a Punchestown win last October (2m, good to yielding); has been running okay on the AW for this yard; not discounted.

14/1

4th

6

(5)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

17:15 Lingfield (AW)

The Truant

9st 4lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Won over 2m at Tramore last August for Paul Flynn; yet to reach that form for his new stable, just fourth of five in 1m6f handicap at Southwell 19 days ago; more is required despite an easing mark.

14/1

4th

4

(5)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

The Truant

9st 5lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Five-time winner in Ireland (hurdles/Flat) but he was well held in two starts for this yard at the end of last year; however, he seemed to be going quite well at the top of the straight before weakening into seventh at Kempton (2m, AW) 17 days ago and may take a step forward from that return to action.

16/1

10/1

Form: 00/0-

Last run: 369 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
No worthwhile form in three Flat maidens from 1m2f to 1m6f; however, he has been competitive over hurdles and fences this winter; could have some say.
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9

14th May 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 1f 0y

19:50 Tipperary

Junot

11st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Michael Winters

Won over 2m1f at Wexford a year ago; poor over fences lately but has a chance on best hurdle form; this trip is a question.

18/1

12th

9

14th May 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 1f 0y

19:50 Tipperary

Junot

11st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Michael Winters

Won over 2m1f at Wexford a year ago; poor over fences lately but has a chance on best hurdle form; this trip is a question.

18/1

8th

10

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 128y

18:15 Limerick

Junot

10st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Michael Winters

midfield

8/1

14/1

Form: 37/96-

Last run: 275 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden not seen since finishing well held in a claimer last summer; yet another with questions to answer on the ground.
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15th

14

(3)

14th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 4f 46y

17:20 Roscommon

Santa Catarina

8st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Longstanding maiden who hasn't shown enough since changing stables; others safer.

33/1

22th

21

(12)

29th Aug 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:35 Navan

Santa Catarina

8st 13lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Paul John Gilligan

Regressive maiden fell early on hurdling debut last time; not easy to make a case for.

25/1

Form: 41577- D

Last run: 209 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Only 1lb higher than for his breakthrough win over 1m6f at Navan in August (yielding); hasn't kicked on from there and today's ground could be an issue.
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6th

7

(5)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:30 Carlisle

Charlie Darling

8st 10lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Has gradually found his feet on AW for new yard since returning from lengthy absence and gained neck wins at Southwell (2m) the last twice; at the top of his game and he was effective on turf in Ireland.

6/1

1st

1

(7)

7th May 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Charlie Darling

9st 10lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Bounced back from a lesser effort when third of eight here last month and built on that to record his first success for this stable over C&D nine days ago; lively contender under a 5lb penalty.

4/1

1st

1

(5)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Charlie Darling

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Dual turf winner in Ireland who was having his third start for this yard when third of eight over C&D this month; drops in grade and every chance if building on that performance.

13/2

Form: 0660-

Last run: 224 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Showed more in her final maiden (1m4f, yielding to soft) but was beaten 15l on handicap debut at Tramore (1m4f, good; tried cheekpieces) when friendless in the market; new yard.
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10th

12

7th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 130y

14:50 Galway

Mayo For Sam

10st 0lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: M Flannery

Two-time winner on good ground on the Flat is 0-4 over hurdles; no show on handicap debut at Roscommon in July and out of form on the level last twice; others preferred.

33/1

8th

14

(1)

19th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 46y

20:20 Roscommon

Mayo For Sam

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: M Flannery

Won twice last season; regressive this term; unappealing here from 8lb out of the handicap.

33/1

12/1

Form: 07743-

Last run: 236 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Tailed off on stable/hurdle debut last month; interesting on his British Flat form as he was close up in a 1m2f handicap on soft; respected under Keane.
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12th

5

(1)

24th Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 5f 160y

19:25 Gowran Park

Nannie Dee

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Andrew McNamara

Tailed off on stable/hurdle debut last month; interesting on his British Flat form as he was close up in a 1m2f handicap on soft; respected under Keane.

12/1

12th

5

(1)

24th Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 5f 160y

19:25 Gowran Park

Nannie Dee

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Andrew McNamara

Tailed off on stable/hurdle debut last month; interesting on his British Flat form as he was close up in a 1m2f handicap on soft; respected under Keane.

12/1

12th

14

31st Mar 2024

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:10 Cork

Nannie Dee

11st 0lb

J: Dillon Maxwell

T: Andrew McNamara

reluctant to line up

40/1

Form: 89570-

Last run: 195 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Hasn't been that threatening in his four handicaps (1m2f-1m4f); mark has dropped but perhaps not enough.
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13th

8

(16)

7th Jun 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:42 Fairyhouse

Tasayad

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Unplaced in nine starts and seemingly regressive in handicaps but more encouraging run at Leopardstown last month when fifth of 21 (beaten roughly 4l); wide draw not ideal but place claims in new headgear combination.

11/2

5th

11

(4)

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

19:40 Leopardstown

Tasayad

9st 7lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Gerard O’Leary

Unplaced all five handicap starts and headgear combo now tried; stable form the main plus.

22/1

5th

11

(4)

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

19:40 Leopardstown

Tasayad

9st 7lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Gerard O’Leary

Unplaced all five handicap starts and headgear combo now tried; stable form the main plus.

22/1

10/1

Form: 72001-

Last run: 177 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Nowhere in maiden hurdles this year but won his last Flat race, a 1m4f Galway handicap on heavy ground in October; 10lb higher for this but could still have a say.
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14th

1

(8)

24th Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 5f 160y

19:25 Gowran Park

Game Nation

10st 1lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: E McNamara

Nowhere in maiden hurdles this year but won his last Flat race, a 1m4f Galway handicap on heavy ground in October; 10lb higher for this but could still have a say.

10/1

14th

1

(8)

24th Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 5f 160y

19:25 Gowran Park

Game Nation

10st 1lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: E McNamara

Nowhere in maiden hurdles this year but won his last Flat race, a 1m4f Galway handicap on heavy ground in October; 10lb higher for this but could still have a say.

10/1

12th

2

21st Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 148y

13:45 Punchestown

Game Nation

11st 12lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: E McNamara

Landed a 1m4f Flat handicap at Galway in October; well beaten in both maiden hurdles and qualifies for a mark after this.

50/1

8/1

Form: -80802

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
All six races have been on the AW, last time finishing an improved second in a 1m4f handicap; surprising to see the new cheekpieces tried then now dispensed with and conditions are an unkown.
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Payout
Exacta €121.40
Straight Forecast €71.04
Tricast €1611.33
Trifecta €385.50

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Tasayad

The Irish Sun:

Junot

POSTDATA:

Charlie Darling

SPOTLIGHT:

Rumi