September 03 / 17.05 Gowran Park

17.05

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Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form: 536400 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
An AW maiden winner over 1m last winter; has run well on turf but not the last twice; others are in better nick.
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10th

1

(2)

11th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Not Forgotten

10st 1lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & T Collins

midfield

6/1

2nd

10

(5)

16th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:35 Laytown

Not Forgotten

10st 10lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & T Collins

dwelt start

14/1

1

(18)

3rd Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Gowran Park

Not Forgotten

10st 0lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: M Halford & T Collins

An AW maiden winner over 1m last winter; has run well on turf but not the last twice; others are in better nick.

16/1

Form: 0-2617 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Course winner over further; below par last time but had been running well prior to that; might be high in the weights.
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16

(6)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Brewel Hill

11st 8lb

J: Mr R W Barron

T: Peter McCreery

Three wins including over 1m at this track; soundly beaten in three runs over the summer but can do better now from a falling mark.

18/1

3

(2)

21st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 1f 135y

19:00 Ballinrobe

Brewel Hill

9st 10lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Peter McCreery

The last of his three wins came in this race last year on soft; well below that level since but is now off 2lb lower so a shout if back to form.

8/1

OUR TIP

6/1

Form: -33126 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Narrow winner of a 1m1f handicap here in June and nearly followed up at Naas; wasn't disgraced in a big field last time at the Curragh; has to be considered.
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6th

3

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 120y

15:09 Gowran Park

Tachos

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

C&D winner in 2024; added another over 1m1f at Leopardstown last June; ran creditably when fifth behind today's rival Pink Oxalis at Leopardstown last September; out of her depth in a Listed race at Dundalk on final start last season.

10/1

1

(8)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 40y

16:24 Navan

Tachos

10st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Both wins have been at 1m1f, including at Leopardstown in June; has returned there all three starts since, two solid runs over today's trip; drops in grade here, will appreciate drying ground.

6/1

5th

9

(18)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

18:40 Leopardstown

Tachos

9st 6lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: D K Weld

Course winner over 1m1f in June; C&D behind Mallavelly in July; may turn the tables on that rival and could go well.

14/1

6/1

Form: 501402

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Appreciated the drop back to 1m when a clear second last week at Bellewstown; won't be far away.
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1st

9

(5)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Blue Soul

8st 8lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: G M Lyons

prominent, switched left over 1f out, disputing second inside final furlong, ridden and ran on well to lead towards finish

16/1

1st

9

(5)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Blue Soul

8st 8lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: G M Lyons

prominent, switched left over 1f out, disputing second inside final furlong, ridden and ran on well to lead towards finish

16/1

12th

2

(14)

28th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 73y

13:00 Galway

Blue Soul

9st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Won on fast ground at Tipperary in July and mostly good runs in defeat since; another fine run on soft at Roscommon last time; up 1lb but should be a player.

7/1

Form: 6-5551 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner who reportedly appreciated the faster ground when winning in the new visor over 7f here last month; that was a claimer and this looks a tougher task.
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9th

4

(1)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:23 Roscommon

Cordouan

9st 11lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: P Sweeney

Just one placed effort from eight starts last season and tailed off on his return.

25/1

25th

23

(29)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Cordouan

8st 13lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: P Sweeney

Has won twice at 7f, on the sand at Laytown and on good to firm in a Gowran claimer but he has run okay on soft before; soundly beaten when last seen here in October (6f, sft-hvy); probably best watched.

14/1

8th

12

(3)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Cordouan

9st 1lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

Has lost his way but this three-time winner was close up off 4lb higher at Leopardstown in June and that was his last run on soft ground; could stage a revival.

10/1

16/1

Form: 507

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Showed a bit more in his final maiden here and handicaps are now better options; likely improver.
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9th

9

(12)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 63y

18:50 Roscommon

Gotta Catchem All

9st 0lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: H Rogers

Maiden after 23 runs; placed seven times up to 1m4f; two respectable runs this season, plenty of horses behind him on both occasions, seventh of 17 at Leopardstown and sixth of 23 at Navan; hard to be confident but may reward the persistence of connections at some point.

8/1

6th

11

(19)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:50 Navan

Gotta Catchem All

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: H Rogers

Maiden after 22 runs but has been placed several times up to 1m4f; not a bad effort at Leopardstown over 1m on return and should be thereabouts.

16/1

Form: -41434 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
1m maiden winner who has been holding her own in handicaps and would have been closer in the latest one with more luck; should go well provided the new headgear works (has been visored).
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6th

8

(2)

11th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

September Leaves

8st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

midfield

12/1

8th

8

(11)

1st Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:50 Cork

September Leaves

9st 1lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

towards rear, some headway up the centre inside final furlong, never on terms

8/1

10th

16

(18)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Leopardstown

September Leaves

8st 9lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Overcame racing freely in the first-time blinkers to narrowly land a handicap over this trip at Gowran last week; visor goes back on here and might just benefit from the style of this young rider.

12/1

Form: -42170 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Narrow winner at Bellewstown (1m, good) but below that level since and has to get back on track.
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13th

4

(4)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Blackcastle Storm

9st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Matthew J Smith

Dual-purpose 7yo won over 1m at Bellewstown over the summer; held since and let down by jumping back hurdling six days ago.

14/1

9th

4

12th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:05 Fairyhouse

Blackcastle Storm

11st 8lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Matthew J Smith

prominent on inner, not fluent 4th, went second halfway, not fluent 3 out

28/1

Form: 533066

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Stuck on a losing run but dangerously handicapped and hasn't been running badly this year; each-way claims.
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10th

9

(9)

20th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Ice Cold In Alex

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: K J Condon

Grand old servant who is stuck on a 16-race losing streak; disappointed at Gowran this month but stamina was stretched over a mile on the day; he's well treated now and has won around here in the past but the percentage call is to oppose.

20/1

9

(7)

3rd Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Gowran Park

Ice Cold In Alex

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: K J Condon

Stuck on a losing run but dangerously handicapped and hasn't been running badly this year; each-way claims.

12/1

6th

5

(17)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Ice Cold In Alex

9st 9lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: K J Condon

Losing run since a C&D success in 2022; encouraging sixth here last week over C&D when staying on well and on a dangerous mark but possibly more effective at 7f these days.

8/1

Form: 00/0-0 D

Last run: 120 days

W: 9st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Winner of seven races, the last in 2022; ran only once last season and was down the field at the Curragh in May.
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6

(11)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 30y

16:55 Navan

Takeachancejimmy

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Twice a winner here over shorter but on a long losing run and hasn't convinced over this trip in the past.

20/1

8

(2)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 205y

14:13 Bellewstown

Takeachancejimmy

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Went close over C&D in April off 6lb higher but not a lot to shout about in the meantime.

20/1

4

(1)

21st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 1f 135y

17:30 Ballinrobe

Takeachancejimmy

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Veteran; six-time turf winner went close in a 1m handicap at Bellewstown in April off 59; three moderate efforts since and now drops into claiming company but has C&D form figures of 211 so return to this venue could revive; interesting.

6/1

12/1

Form: 0-6487

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Placed in three maidens last year; this campaign has yet to get off the ground but the handicapper is doing his best.
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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: 306-

Last run: 307 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Failed to progress for Owen Burrows after a promising debut and sold on for 3,000gns; gelded since and could be open to some improvement now handicapping for a new yard.
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1st

13

(3)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 210y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Moyassr

9st 4lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Paul W Flynn

Boasts a fine AW record (4 wins) but continues to struggle on turf (0-13); first turf attempt at this trip.

16/1

5th

15

(15)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:12 Leopardstown

Moyassr

9st 5lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Paul W Flynn

Boasts a fine AW record (4-10, twice second), continues to struggle on turf (0-11); towards the rear in races at Limerick and the Curragh this term.

20/1

13th

6

(5)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Moyassr

9st 10lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Paul W Flynn

Excellent AW form during the winter, winning over 1m in October and twice in January; 0-11 on turf; never showed at Limerick nine days ago.

14/1

Form: 8-505

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Nearest at the finish in a 7f claimer here three weeks ago and gelded since having changed yards; needs checking in the market.
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8th

8

(7)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:14 Dundalk (AW)

Academy Winner

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Minor promise in turf maidens earlier this season; placed in a Gowran handicap (1m) but didn't appear to stay 1m2f here on latest; blinkers replace cheekpieces here and can't be ruled out.

10/1

8th

8

(7)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:14 Dundalk (AW)

Academy Winner

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Minor promise in turf maidens earlier this season; placed in a Gowran handicap (1m) but didn't appear to stay 1m2f here on latest; blinkers replace cheekpieces here and can't be ruled out.

10/1

5th

5

(3)

11th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Academy Winner

9st 10lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

prominent on inner, disputing second under 2f out, weakened inside final 110yds

10/1

Form: 5560

Last run: 73 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Well held in her maidens (7f-1m2f) and again on handicap debut at Limerick when trying 1m4f.
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4th

9

(3)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Purple Sky

8st 13lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Joe Ponting

A number of modest efforts since an Irish win over further last summer; others safer.

33/1

7th

7

(6)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Bath

Purple Sky

9st 6lb

J: William Carson

T: Joe Ponting

String of poor efforts since an Irish win over further last summer, finishing well behind Volendam on the AW last time; first-time headgear will need to make a big difference on this return to turf.

50/1

7th

1

(1)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Purple Sky

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Joe Ponting

Won at Down Royal (10.6f, good) last July but she's not come close to that form since and has been quiet in three runs for new yard this year; record is now 1-16 and others are preferred.

25/1

Form: 760

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Ability on debut at Limerick on good to firm; has failed to build on that so far but worth a market check on handicap debut.
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1st

5

(6)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:14 Dundalk (AW)

Redemptive Power

9st 7lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

prominent, challenging 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, pushed out inside final 110yds, ran on

13/2

1st

5

(6)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:14 Dundalk (AW)

Redemptive Power

9st 7lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

prominent, challenging 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, pushed out inside final 110yds, ran on

13/2

5th

12

(10)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Redemptive Power

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Finished strongly to take second behind Elsa's Pride over C&D last month from a wide draw and didn't run at all badly over inadequate 1m at the Curragh 13 days ago; potentially major player.

7/1

Non-runners

Alto Sax, Lexington Dash, Orandi

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

September Leaves

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Tachos

TOPSPEED:

Ice Cold In Alex

The Irish Sun:

September Leaves

POSTDATA:

Tachos