October 04 / 16.10 Gowran Park

16.10

Good

Golf Societies @ Gowran Park Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £7695.65
  • 2m 4f 40y
  • 15 runners
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Golf Societies @ Gowran Park Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 350-06

Last run: 65 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Went up 16lb for winning a pair of handicap hurdles a year ago at Roscommon and Punchestown; 1lb higher again but comes here on the back of an okay run at the Galway festival; could go close.
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4th

1

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

19:19 Wexford

Park Of Kings

11st 10lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Paul Nolan

Three-time hurdles winner; failed to adapt to chasing in six starts last season, including in novice handicaps on his last three outings; best hurdles form at 2m-2m4f, though ran with credit when fourth in a strong 3m handicap at Aintree last year.

10/1

14th

23

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

17:25 Punchestown

Park Of Kings

10st 7lb

T: Paul Nolan

First reserve; three-time hurdles winner has been beaten a long way in five chase starts this season, including in novice handicaps the last twice; unseated at the fourth at Wexford last time; 10lb lower mark in this sphere and has won on good ground, so there are positives if returning to form.

3

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:03 Wexford

Park Of Kings

11st 10lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Paul Nolan

Three-time hurdles winner; beaten a long way in three beginners' chases this term, most recently never counted on handicap debut in Naas Listed contest in February; hurdles form on better ground so these improved conditions could see improvement (10lb lower than over hurdles).

14/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 0-3173

Last run: 66 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark over hurdles in a Punchestown novice hurdle in June; mid-division in a Flat handicap at Down Royal on Monday; could get into the frame.
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12

17th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 87y

Class 1

15:30 Cheltenham

Napper Tandy

11st 3lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Record of just 1-9 over hurdles, the win gained in uncompetitive field at Punchestown (2m1f, good) in June; ran well at Gowran Park (2m4f) on most recent attempt under this code; now goes into deeper waters.

50/1

12

17th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 87y

Class 1

15:30 Cheltenham

Napper Tandy

11st 3lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Record of just 1-9 over hurdles, the win gained in uncompetitive field at Punchestown (2m1f, good) in June; ran well at Gowran Park (2m4f) on most recent attempt under this code; now goes into deeper waters.

50/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 128082

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Bounced back from a few sub-standard efforts when narrowly held in a Ballinrobe handicap hurdle last month; up 2lb but has an each-way chance if she can repeat.
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3rd

5

13th Aug 2026

Good

1m 7f 120y

17:11 Tramore

Missus Beeton

11st 5lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: J P Dempsey

Bagged back-to-back mares' handicap hurdles in January/March at Down Royal and Leopardstown at 2m1f/2m3f on soft ground; form has dipped in three runs since, including when beaten 18.5l at Galway last time (2m1f, good); cheekpieces return and the tongue tie is new; one of the top rated over hurdles for this chasing bow but needs to bring her best.

8/1

9th

3

29th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

18:05 Galway

Missus Beeton

11st 7lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: J P Dempsey

Competitive form in 2024 and missed the following year; won two soft-ground handicaps for new yard earlier this year but she's fine on good and latest run at Bellewstown was after three months off; now visored.

25/1

11th

13

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:18 Bellewstown

Missus Beeton

11st 6lb

J: Mr J M Halford

T: J P Dempsey

Good form for Shane Nolan in 2024; missed 2025; better again early this year for this stable, backing up Down Royal win with decisive 2m2f Leopardstown success; was 2lb wrong in a strong handicap at Fairyhouse at Easter.

14/1

Form: 0-2269

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Five-time Flat winner but second seven times over hurdles without winning; soundly beaten since runner-up in a Listowel handicap hurdle in June; others preferred.
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10th

9

(16)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:08 Navan

Sequoiaspirit

11st 8lb

J: Mr L Hackett

T: Ray Hackett

Useful dual-purpose sort who stays well; fit from hurdling, won at Roscommon on his penultimate start; went close at Killarney in May on his only Flat start this season.

12/1

10th

17

1st Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 108y

15:12 Galway

Sequoiaspirit

10st 8lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Doubled his score over hurdles when winning well at Roscommon last time, beating Stede Bonnet; however, his record is still only 2-29 and a 7lb rise makes this a tougher task up in grade.

14/1

Form: -72512 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner at Killarney in July and improved on that when runner-up in a Tramore novice; improving horse and interesting in his first handicap.
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1st

10

20th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 180y

19:15 Killarney

Miners Bridge

11st 3lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

Won a maiden hurdle here in 2024; went close to adding to his tally in a Tipperary handicap chase in July last year off 3lb lower (2m1f, yielding); well beaten over hurdles at Cork on return, but has tended to improve with runs in the past.

12/1

4th

2

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 0y

17:00 Cork

Miners Bridge

11st 9lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

Won a Killarney maiden hurdle in July 2024; went close to adding to his tally in a handicap chase at Tipperary when last seen over a year ago, beaten 1.75l into second of 16; rated 9lb higher over timber so place shout if ready to rock after break.

15/2

4

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 120y

14:48 Tipperary

Miners Bridge

11st 9lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

Point-to-point (3m) and Killarney maiden hurdle (20.5f) winner; may have needed the run on handicap chase debut when beaten 19.5l at Tramore (2m6f, gd-yld) a month ago but suspicion this trip may be on the sharp side.

10/1

Form: 185/80 C

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Has shown nothing since completing a hat-trick over hurdles and on the Flat back in 2022; beaten 52l on latest hurdle start at Bellewstown in August; needs a revival.
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7th

6

(3)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 190y

Class 6

17:50 Ripon

Cougar

10st 12lb

J: Miss Sophia Watson

T: Michael Chapman

Ended his 2025 campaign with wins at Musselburgh (1m4f, good to soft) and Hamilton (1m4f, soft), but he's struggled this season including on his stable debut last month; would be a positive if the forecast rain arrives but he needs a big turnaround.

16/1

5th

2

(4)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:10 Catterick

Cougar

10st 8lb

J: Miss Sophia Watson

T: Michael Chapman

Ended his 2025 campaign with a pair of 1m4f wins in Scotland on good to soft/soft; well below par in three comeback outings this spring and sold out of Iain Jardine's yard for £3,500 last month; all turf starts on good or softer; a watching brief is advised.

16/1

5th

4

(1)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 5

17:00 Musselburgh

Cougar

8st 13lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Ended his 2025 campaign with a pair of 1m4f wins, the first of them here and by a wide margin; two heavy defeats this spring but he's the type to pop up soon, perhaps when faced with some slower ground.

8/1

Form: 721UU1 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Well-suited by tight and undulating tracks, but also scored over this C&D three years ago; reverts back to flights after scoring over 2m7f over fences at Downpatrick two weeks ago; should go well
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5th

5

16th Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

16:05 Tramore

Tullyveery Lad

11st 5lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: R P Cody

Won this race last year but has been mostly below form this year over hurdles and fences; is still 3lb above last year's winning mark so has to return to best.

10/1

5th

5

14th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 0y

19:55 Tramore

Tullyveery Lad

11st 6lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: R P Cody

Five career wins include this race in 2024 (off 101) and 2m6f handicap chase at this fixture last year; light campaign this year, pick being Roscommon claiming hurdle second, most recently beaten when unseating two out in 3m Galway handicap hurdle; has to be respected given 10yo's record here.

13/2

14

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 60y

14:20 Galway

Tullyveery Lad

10st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: R P Cody

5-40 under rules, three of those have come in chases, the latest at Tramore last summer (2m6f, good); yet to hit form this year although recent 9l second to Rocky's Howya in 3m Roscommon claiming hurdle was a step in the right direction and enjoys an 8lb pull in the weights with that rival back in handicap company.

10/1

Form: 023601

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Dual winner bounced back to form when getting up late to win a 2m2f Downpatrick handicap hurdle last month; should be okay over the extra trip here and be competitive off a 5lb higher mark.
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2

19th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

15:21 Downpatrick

Only One Plan

11st 13lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: M Flannery

Added his third hurdles win at Ballinrobe in July (2m1f, good) off 96; not at the same level in two runs following that off 4lb higher; dropped 1lb now, but his form is erratic.

11/1

8th

11

5th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:32 Kilbeggan

Only One Plan

10st 4lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: M Flannery

Is 3-30 over hurdles with his most recent win coming at Ballinrobe in July off a mark of 96 (2m1f, good); beaten a long way off a 4lb higher mark back at that track last time (2m, good); could bounce back here.

12/1

9th

2

11th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 169y

18:55 Ballinrobe

Only One Plan

12st 0lb

J: Conor Owens

T: M Flannery

3-28 over hurdles, two wins with Philip Rothwell and placed twice at this venue for that stable; has found his form again; built on Kilbeggan second when scoring for his locally-based trainer here last month; only 4lb higher, same 7lb claimer aboard

11/2

Form: 4530-6

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner hasn't shown the same form over hurdles, albeit some decent efforts in defeat; is surely much better than last run at Sligo so an improved run is expected; visor tried here.
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8

20th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 100y

18:45 Killarney

Walk Away Harry

11st 4lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: Charles Coakley

His best hurdles form for Charles Byrnes seems long gone and he's now regressive; 12l behind Tropical Image in a six-runner 2m3f Listowel beginners' chase last time.

20/1

4th

5

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:32 Listowel

Walk Away Harry

11st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: Charles Coakley

His best hurdles form for Charles Byrnes seems long gone and he's now regressive; well beaten in his previous chase this January.

14/1

9th

12

6th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 55y

13:15 Cork

Walk Away Harry

11st 12lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Charles Coakley

Had smart form in his younger days when with Charles Byrnes, but has regressed considerably; starts off with new yard now.

100/1

Form: 03U-24 BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Winning pointer; mixed form over hurdles and has not always jumped well; disappointing in a Kilbeggan maiden hurdle last time but can run well if he can bounce back.
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12th

8

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 110y

15:53 Tramore

Elusive Prince

11st 3lb

J: Dylan Whelan

T: James William Hannon

Point-to-point winner was unable to make the breakthrough under rules for both Henry de Bromhead and Jimmy Barcoe; pulled up recently on yard debut at Wexford.

16/1

5

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:08 Wexford

Elusive Prince

11st 6lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: James William Hannon

Point-to-point winner was unable to make the breakthrough under rules for both Henry de Bromhead and Jimmy Barcoe; debuts for new yard and hard to fancy off this mark.

25/1

5

15th Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 39y

16:35 Punchestown

Elusive Prince

11st 5lb

J: Mr J C Barry

T: James M Barcoe

Winner of sole point start for Pat Doyle; failed to score in 12 races for Henry de Bromhead, including two handicap chase attempts; no obvious encouragement from his recent run over hurdles at Gowran on stable debut.

16/1

8/1

Form: 6324-1

Last run: 142 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Rewarded for consistency when beating a dual subsequent winner in a 3m maiden hurdle at Tipperary in May; drop in trip should not be an issue and a potential player on his handicap bow.
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4th

6

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 15y

15:35 Cork

Toor Khov

11st 1lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ms M Flynn

Maiden hurdle winner; landed a beginners' chase at Thurles (2m5f, heavy) in January; had some of these behind when good second back over hurdles over this C&D latest (Jeriko De Baune third); quicker ground fine and in the mix again off just 1lb higher.

13/2

2nd

8

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 45y

16:30 Cork

Toor Khov

10st 13lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Ms M Flynn

Tipperary maiden hurdle winner in May 2024; stepped up from his fair hurdles form with a winning chase debut at Thurles, accounting for Insouciant Dallier with a bit to spare; faller on latest.

8/1

1

5th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 110y

14:58 Thurles

Toor Khov

12st 1lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ms M Flynn

Tipperary maiden hurdle winner in May 2024; stepped up from this season's hurdles form with a winning chase debut over C&D; leading chance despite a big burden for his first handicap.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: 7-0733

Last run: 41 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner over hurdles and started off very well over fences a year ago; decent third in a Listed handicap chase at Killarney in August and could be an attractive proposition here off a 13lb lower hurdles mark.
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8th

2

1st Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 2

14:50 Musselburgh

The Big Chap

11st 10lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Paul W Flynn

in rear

20/1

8th

2

1st Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 2

14:50 Musselburgh

The Big Chap

11st 10lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Paul W Flynn

in rear

20/1

1

28th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 100y

14:15 Limerick

The Big Chap

11st 12lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Paul W Flynn

Outran his 80-1 odds when third at Navan three weeks ago (2m4f, soft) but looks to have little margin for error off this mark.

12/1

Form: 0-155 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Shock 50-1 winner in 2m3f Cork maiden hurdle in May; few miles on the clock, did best work at the finish when fifth at Ballinrobe over 2m6f last month; more needed here.
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3rd

9

24th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 73y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Jolie Jewel

11st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Brian M McMahon

Dual winner over hurdles and rated 114 over fences after three solid efforts over shorter; placed on last four visits here, so likely to give a good account and stepping back up in trip is a plus.

12/1

6th

11

28th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 54y

17:10 Galway

Jolie Jewel

11st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Brian M McMahon

2-18 over hurdles; rated 114 after two chase starts; rallied well for a close second in Punchestown novice chase on latest (20.5f, gd-yld); more needed dropped in trip.

8/1

2nd

4

7th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 55y

13:22 Punchestown

Jolie Jewel

10st 7lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Brian M McMahon

Dual winning hurdler is rated 115 in that sphere; made a positive chasing debut at Ballinrobe last time when third and shaping as though the 2m1f offered by the race was inadequate; can improve but will need to do so radically in this company.

7/1

Form: 7-6515 BF

Last run: 73 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Delivered on promise shown in bumpers when winning Sligo maiden (2m1f, good to yielding) on his hurdling debut in July; soundly beaten in a Ballinrobe novice later that month; others preferred.
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6th

6

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 2f 0y

17:20 Sligo

Torquay Road

11st 4lb

J: Finn Brickley

T: Cian Collins

Three-time hurdles winner, including on both Sligo visits; has been chasing and went close at Tramore on his penultimate start; strong contender here on the form that brought handicap wins over C&D and at Galway in the first half of last season; rider's 7lb claim an asset.

13/8

7th

9

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:40 Kilbeggan

Torquay Road

11st 5lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

Three-time hurdle winner who has fared well in three starts over fences, beaten a neck by Kilbrin Rocco at Tramore 26 days ago; step up in trip and ground should suit.

11/2

2nd

2

19th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 110y

17:00 Tramore

Torquay Road

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

Three-time hurdles winner; sound effort on chase debut in a beginners' at Downpatrick (20.5f, gd-yld) when a 5l third but tailed off on softer ground at Fairyhouse (2m) on latest in January; soft ground a concern on handicap chase bow.

13/2

Form: 123-5 BF

Last run: 92 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Juvenile maiden hurdle winner last year and reverted back to flights when a good fifth in a Tipperary handicap in July; respected.
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8th

8

(7)

15th Aug 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:25 Tramore

Spinning Web

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

AW winner at three and dual winner over fences last year; couple of first-fence falls in March and quiet since; okay run at Navan in June; second to Stepdance over C&D last July, off this mark, and now meets her on a whopping 25lb better terms; only second time to wear blinkers.

6/1

10th

8

(9)

7th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

16:37 Navan

Spinning Web

9st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

Has lost way over hurdles and fences; won off 2lb lower at Dundalk (1m4f) in 2023 but 0-9 on turf on the Flat and others arrive in better form.

18/1

8th

2

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

16:47 Clonmel

Spinning Web

12st 0lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

Hurdle and dual chase winner was poor in this sphere last time after a couple of falls chasing; isn't well-treated at these weights.

25/1

Non-runners

Krabat

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €52.50
Straight Forecast €43.56
Tricast €357.63
Trifecta €355.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Park Of Kings

TOPSPEED:

Only One Plan

POSTDATA:

Tullyveery Lad

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Park Of Kings

The Irish Sun:

Park Of Kings