June 17 / 16.05 Gowran Park

16.05

Good

GowranPark.ie Maiden

  • Prize money: £6156.52
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 14 runners
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GowranPark.ie Maiden

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 333-03

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Has finished third in four maidens without really progressing; however, this is the first time he will get a chance to race on a sound surface so that could suit better; cheekpieces added; big chance.
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7th

6

(3)

30th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Master Of The Hunt

8st 13lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Not progressive in maidens following debut third behind stablemate Henry Longfellow here last July; belatedly opened his account in modest company at Gowran 13 days ago; that was his first time on good ground, and it seemed to bring out the best in him.

16/1

1st

5

(1)

17th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:05 Gowran Park

Master Of The Hunt

9st 8lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

prominent on inner, pressed leader before halfway, led up the centre going okay 2f out, clear when ridden 1f out, pushed out, comfortably

5/2

3rd

3

(3)

14th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 31y

17:20 Killarney

Master Of The Hunt

9st 8lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Solid if not especially progressive 2yo form on soft/heavy; very disappointing seasonal return dropped to 6f at the Curragh last month, plenty of early speed on unfavoured far side (one of only two to race that side) before fading badly (reportedly lost left-fore shoe); now upped in trip and the No Nay Never colt races on much quicker ground but plenty of questions to answer at this stage.

15/8

2nd
8 (14)
Shamsuddin

7/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 727-2

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Was runner-up over this trip at Punchestown last year and matched that form on return back to 7f at Fairyhouse; should be better suited back to this trip and be involved.
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2nd

4

(3)

25th Jul 2024

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

Shamsuddin

9st 4lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

started quickly, led at steady pace, ridden and faced challenge over 1f out, headed but rallied inside final furlong, just held

7/2

1st

8

(9)

12th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:07 Dundalk (AW)

Shamsuddin

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

made all, travelled strongly

13/8

2nd

8

(14)

17th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:05 Gowran Park

Shamsuddin

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Was runner-up over this trip at Punchestown last year and matched that form on return back to 7f at Fairyhouse; should be better suited back to this trip and be involved.

7/2

8/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 6-4

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both starts have come here over approx' a mile on heavy ground; was 2.25l behind No Knee Never on seasonal debut last time and could get closer to that rival today.
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9th

7

(9)

7th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 30y

14:20 Killarney

Vadali

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & T Collins

78-rated colt holds a decent chance based on second placings at Limerick and Galway during the summer; needs to bounce back from a poor Punchestown run; handled soft at Galway.

5/1

12th

7

(8)

17th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 39y

15:55 Punchestown

Vadali

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & T Collins

Ground versatile colt has gone close on his last two starts; beaten just 0.5l over 8.5f at Galway on latest, shaping like this sort of trip could suit; rated 78 and should run another solid race but probably needs to find a little bit more to win.

9/2

2nd

14

(2)

3rd Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 0f 73y

15:40 Galway

Vadali

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M Halford & T Collins

prominent throughout, 4 lengths down 2f out, ran on well and went second towards finish

100/30

4th
2 (10)
Gandolfo

14/1

Form: 3330-6

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Placed in three maidens last year but has been well below that level the last twice, including here over 7f on return; blinkers worn last time are left off; tongue-tie added.
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8th

14

(21)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Gandolfo

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Noel Meade

midfield, headway up the centre over 1f out, no extra final 110yds

16/1

8th

14

(21)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Gandolfo

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Noel Meade

midfield, headway up the centre over 1f out, no extra final 110yds

16/1

5th

14

(20)

28th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 73y

13:00 Galway

Gandolfo

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Noel Meade

Got off the mark when winning a Bellewstown claimer over this trip on soft but was poor over 1m2f at Leopardstown since; coming back in trip will help; tough draw.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; half-brother to winners Astar (1m1f; RPR 86) and Blackcatblackitten (1m2f; 78); dam 7f-1m4f winner (inc French 2yo/Canadian stakes; 104); homebred with a decent pedigree and one of two runners from a top yard; tongue-tie on; check market.
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4th

1

(6)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

18:25 Leopardstown

Aeronautic

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

in touch with leaders, prominent before halfway

12/1

1st

4

(5)

25th Jul 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 180y

19:50 Leopardstown

Aeronautic

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

in touch with leaders, headway going okay from over 2f out, led going best when ridden over 1f out, ran on and went clear inside final furlong, eased towards finish, comfortably

7/2

1st

4

(17)

12th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:50 Dundalk (AW)

Aeronautic

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

soon prominent, went second after 3f, ridden when lost second and ran green when wandered around under 2f out, ran on up the centre inside final 110yds, led final strides

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 03-6

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Best of three maiden runs when beaten 1l over a mile at Dundalk last autumn; had an excuse when below that level at Navan on return; seems to be the yard's second-string; cheekpieces on.
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3rd

5

(8)

24th Jun 2024

Yielding

1m 1f 156y

17:10 Ballinrobe

Heliogabalus

9st 9lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

Best of four maiden runs when beaten one length in third over 1m at Dundalk last autumn; had an excuse (struck into) when below that level at Navan on return; met trouble in running at Gowran last Monday; dropped in class and may take advantage.

5/4

6th

3

(4)

17th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:05 Gowran Park

Heliogabalus

9st 8lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

Best of three maiden runs when beaten 1l over a mile at Dundalk last autumn; had an excuse when below that level at Navan on return; seems to be the yard's second-string; cheekpieces on.

12/1

6th

3

(6)

18th May 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 30y

17:25 Navan

Heliogabalus

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

towards rear

5/1

Form: 4-65

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Was just behind No Knee Never on Curragh debut last year but showed no improvement in two starts this year; now gelded and has to find improvement; the choice of Shane Foley from the yard's two runners.
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5th

3

(2)

28th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Versatile

9st 6lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Attwater

Regressive, ex-Irish maiden who's found his level since upped to this trip on Polytrack; latest Kempton third reads well enough if he proves as effective on Tapeta.

5/1

5th

3

(2)

28th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Versatile

9st 6lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Attwater

Regressive, ex-Irish maiden who's found his level since upped to this trip on Polytrack; latest Kempton third reads well enough if he proves as effective on Tapeta.

5/1

11/2

Form: -62372

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Consistent in seven starts between maidens and handicaps without progressing; just denied over this trip at Limerick last time and should run well again, though vulnerable to an improver
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6

(12)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Slaney Swagger

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

String of costly defeats for Jim Bolger and a couple more for this yard; the handicapper's given him every chance ahead of today's Polytrack debut but there can only be so many excuses.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seventh foal; half-brother to several winners incl' Cry Havoc (6f/7f AW inc 2yo; RPR 97) and Charming Guest (5f-6f; 80); dam 7f 2yo winner (85), closely related to US 1m2f Grade 2 winner Slim Shadey; cost 9,500euros as a foal; best watched unless market strength.
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1st

4

(12)

24th Jun 2024

Yielding

1m 1f 156y

17:45 Ballinrobe

Juja Kibo

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: Richard John O’Brien

slowly into stride, towards rear, headway when bit short of room over 1f out, switched right and ridden 1f out, ran on well against far rail inside final 110yds, led final stride

20/1

9th

4

(12)

17th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:05 Gowran Park

Juja Kibo

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: Richard John O’Brien

Seventh foal; half-brother to several winners incl' Cry Havoc (6f/7f AW inc 2yo; RPR 97) and Charming Guest (5f-6f; 80); dam 7f 2yo winner (85), closely related to US 1m2f Grade 2 winner Slim Shadey; cost 9,500euros as a foal; best watched unless market strength.

25/1

Form: 3-93 BF

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
A decent effort on debut last year at the Curragh and matched that form when also third over C&D on second start this term; needs a bit more but should be on the premises.
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13th

13

(11)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

No Knee Never

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Jack W Davison

prominent, weakened quickly under 2f out

16/1

13th

13

(11)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

No Knee Never

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Jack W Davison

prominent

16/1

6th

3

(1)

24th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:20 Curragh

No Knee Never

9st 8lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Mostly consistent without looking progressive and he has a bit to find on the figures with some of these; has been running over 7f/1m but looks quick enough for 6f; tongue-tie is a first.

13/2

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
One of two runners for yard; fifth foal; dam placed 5.5f 2yo Listed/6f in Italy (RPR 89), half-sister to Swedish 6f winner Blackburn out of 5f winner Cuppacocoa (inc 2yo); not a lot of appeal on pedigree so best watched for future reference
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10th

11

(8)

12th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:07 Dundalk (AW)

Frontier Heroine

9st 3lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Luke Comer

Was 200-1 when out the back at Gowran, miles behind Shamsuddin on that occasion

100/1

12th

13

(8)

17th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:05 Gowran Park

Frontier Heroine

9st 3lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Luke Comer

One of two runners for yard; fifth foal; dam placed 5.5f 2yo Listed/6f in Italy (RPR 89), half-sister to Swedish 6f winner Blackburn out of 5f winner Cuppacocoa (inc 2yo); not a lot of appeal on pedigree so best watched for future reference

66/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; half-brother to 6.5f and 7f (French Group 3) 2yo winner Sydneyarms Chelsea (RPR 96); dam 6f AW 2yo winner (75); 15,000euros foal made 42,000euros as a yearling; respected dual-purpose yard; tongue-tie on for debut; could run well.
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10th

4

(7)

2nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 205y

13:30 Bellewstown

Zoffany Gold

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick T Foley

dwelt start, in rear throughout

50/1

13th

12

(11)

17th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:05 Gowran Park

Zoffany Gold

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick T Foley

Third foal; half-brother to 6.5f and 7f (French Group 3) 2yo winner Sydneyarms Chelsea (RPR 96); dam 6f AW 2yo winner (75); 15,000euros foal made 42,000euros as a yearling; respected dual-purpose yard; tongue-tie on for debut; could run well.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; brother to French/German 9.5f/10.5f winner Peshmerga (inc AW; RPR 99); dam placed 9.4f-1m4f AW (68); a 2,000euros vendor buyback as a foal; best watched on debut.
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11th

6

(5)

15th Jul 2024

Good

1m 3f 73y

19:55 Killarney

Prince Stevie

9st 8lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: J F O’Shea

towards rear, raced wide on turn after 3f, soon detached

200/1

12th

6

(10)

24th Jun 2024

Yielding

1m 1f 156y

17:45 Ballinrobe

Prince Stevie

9st 8lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: J F O’Shea

slowly into stride, towards rear, dropped to last after 2f, outpaced and struggling before halfway, tailed off when eased from over 2f out

100/1

14th

7

(7)

17th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:05 Gowran Park

Prince Stevie

9st 8lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: J F O’Shea

Third foal; brother to French/German 9.5f/10.5f winner Peshmerga (inc AW; RPR 99); dam placed 9.4f-1m4f AW (68); a 2,000euros vendor buyback as a foal; best watched on debut.

100/1

Form: 90

Last run: 73 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; little promise in two AW maidens and no appeal.
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10

(5)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Taste Of The Sea

9st 3lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Luke Comer

Dam was a 1m course handicap winner at a modest level; yard 5-75 at this venue this year.

50/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €11.60
Straight Forecast €11.31
Trifecta €120.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Master Of The Hunt

POSTDATA:

Slaney Swagger

The Irish Sun:

Versatile

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Master Of The Hunt