October 05 / 15.05 Gowran Park

15.05

Good

Jack Duggan Memorial Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £11286.96
  • 3m 0f 0y
  • 11 runners
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Jack Duggan Memorial Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.00
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 01-5

Last run: 129 days

W: 10st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the second attempt when winning a 2m1f Limerick maiden hurdle in April (heavy); didn't jump smoothly when beaten 6.75l in a novice in May and not seen since; hard to assess if he's well-treated off 123 on his handicap bow back from a 129-day absence; may want softer ground; probably best watched unless the money comes.
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6th

2

22nd Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 110y

13:45 Gowran Park

Rockys Diamond

11st 8lb

J: Mr D L Queally

T: Declan Queally

Won this race last season before a creditable fourth in the Stayers' Hurdle at Cheltenham; flopped at Punchestown; good start to chasing career with Galway win before second at Wexford; disappointed in a Grade 2 novice chase at Punchestown; made mistakes when sent back over hurdles at Leopardstown and faded to finish a remote sixth.

3/1

6

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 0y

15:30 Wexford

Rockys Diamond

10st 9lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Declan Queally

Made rapid progress in staying hurdles last year, winning the Grade 2 Galmoy at Gowran before finishing fourth in the Stayers' at Cheltenham; beat a subsequent winner on chasing debut at Galway on return; this is a big jump in class but jumped well then so has to be respected

5/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 4-5115 D

Last run: 63 days

W: 11st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 140

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose; in excellent form in both codes; won the Ulster Cesarewitch on latest off 74 on the level (18.5f, good); fine fifth in a Listed handicap hurdle off 140 at Galway (22.5f, yielding) in August, his last start in this sphere; 10yo probably needs a career best to win off this mark but he can't be ruled out.
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6th

1

25th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 136y

19:05 Ballinrobe

Happy Jacky

11st 12lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Mark Fahey

Prolific winner over hurdles (rated 144); did okay over fences last year and was fair third over 3m2f on his return to action at Killarney; stays 3m well, so this trip looks too short, plus he was disappointing when favourite for last year's Mayo National.

7/1

3rd

3

9th May 2026

Good

3m 2f 0y

16:45 Killarney

Happy Jacky

11st 3lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Mark Fahey

Eight hurdle wins including once at this track; got off the mark over fences in a Kilbeggan beginners' last year before beaten 13l into third in this race; 2lb lower today but can go well fresh so could be involved.

9/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: /4-321

Last run: 51 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced bumper winner is 1-4 over hurdles; that win came on latest in a Tramore novice (20.5f, good to yielding); now makes her handicap debut off 116 upped to 3m for the first time; hard to know if she is well-handicapped but she's with a leading yard and she is unexposed; could go well.
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4th

4

27th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 4

15:20 Bangor-on-Dee

Rosalys

11st 10lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Won Tramore novice (2m4f, good to yielding) for Henry de Bromhead last summer and was placed in good-quality Gowran handicap (3m, good) just over a year ago; major player if returning from subsequent layoff in similar form for new stable; had wind op this month.

4/1

4th

4

27th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 4

15:20 Bangor-on-Dee

Rosalys

11st 10lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Won Tramore novice (2m4f, good to yielding) for Henry de Bromhead last summer and was placed in good-quality Gowran handicap (3m, good) just over a year ago; major player if returning from subsequent layoff in similar form for new stable; had wind op this month.

4/1

3rd

11

5th Oct 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

15:05 Gowran Park

Rosalys

10st 2lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Lightly raced bumper winner is 1-4 over hurdles; that win came on latest in a Tramore novice (20.5f, good to yielding); now makes her handicap debut off 116 upped to 3m for the first time; hard to know if she is well-handicapped but she's with a leading yard and she is unexposed; could go well.

9/2

Form: 569232 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 7lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Veteran in fine form; good efforts last two starts over fences, second off 123 at Galway and third off 122 at Kilbeggan; 6.5l behind Run For Oscar on his last start over hurdles at Kilbeggan, conceding 5lb to that rival; probably unwise to take that form literally but he's now 9lb below his last winning mark; each-way shout.
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1

20th Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 118y

19:38 Sligo

Macgiloney

12st 0lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Prolific winner whose last track win came over this trip at Kilbeggan two years ago off 127; won a point-to-point last season and wasn't disgraced back hurdling at Galway latest, staying on late over 3m (good); drops in grade here.

10/1

17

3rd Aug 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

14:20 Galway

Macgiloney

11st 4lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Winner of 11 races; last two runs have been in hunter chases; younger rivals much preferred in a race of this standard.

33/1

5

23rd May 2025

Good

3m 4f 165y

19:37 Downpatrick

Macgiloney

12st 0lb

J: Mr J P Sampson

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Winner of 11 races under rules; won a point in March but never travelling when pulled up at Tattersalls in April; set a huge task in the championship event at Punchestown, always at the back, unseated three out.

7/1

Form: UP0-24

Last run: 64 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Better known as a staying chaser these days; fourth in the Blazers at Galway on latest; was third in the 2023 Scottish National; lightly raced over timber; last run in this sphere a 21l defeat off 121 at Punchestown in April 2021; now 5lb lower and is rated 8lb higher over fences; can't be discounted.
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5th

11

25th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 80y

18:35 Ballinrobe

Flash De Touzaine

10st 6lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Liz Doyle

Exposed but useful on his day; latest of three chase wins came off same mark in veterans' chase on this card a year ago; ran well in Midlands National at Kilbeggan next time and stays this far; after a layoff, ran okay at Wexford last month but probably vulnerable to those with more upside.

16/1

5th

5

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:38 Wexford

Flash De Touzaine

10st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Liz Doyle

Gained the most recent of his three chase wins in a 2m3f handicap on good ground at Ballinrobe last May; lacks a recent run but trip/ground in his favour so local challenger respected.

10/1

Form: 40-508 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Course winner over fences is 1-15 over hurdles; beaten 18l on latest in a handicap hurdle at Listowel off 116 last week and down 1lb for that; hasn't shown enough in his last three starts and has stamina to prove on first try at 3m; needs a revival.
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3rd

14

25th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 136y

19:05 Ballinrobe

Grange Walk

10st 6lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Won a hurdle at Limerick (fair fourth in corresponding contest latest) before finishing fourth in this race last year; over three years since latest chase win and struggling in this discipline lately, despite declining mark.

18/1

4th

3

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 100y

13:35 Limerick

Grange Walk

11st 5lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Last year's winner off 1lb lower but hasn't won since; below his best chasing this season, albeit set some stiff tasks; not discounted back hurdling but veteran will need to improve significantly.

10/1

Form: 149/8-

Last run: 455 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose; won a 2m handicap at Chester off 76 in June on soft ground; failed to follow up back there in July and August; returns to hurdling for the first time in 455 days; 3lb lower than when winning his only handicap hurdle at Kelso in May 2022; fit from the Flat and can't be fully discounted; rain would be a plus.
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1st

3

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

16:42 Wexford

Rich Belief

11st 8lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Karl Thornton

Best hurdles form was in 2022, and he has done most of his racing on the Flat in recent years; second at Clonmel last September has been the only bright spot since a 2024 Chester win; no merit in his recent Navan run; may struggle to run up to an official rating of 117.

8/1

19th

13

(23)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

17:25 Navan

Rich Belief

9st 11lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Karl Thornton

Second at Clonmel last September has been the only bright spot since a 2024 Chester win; some merit in his recent Clonmel run.

12/1

6th

8

(6)

8th Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 5f 180y

17:25 Gowran Park

Rich Belief

9st 2lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Karl Thornton

Seven wins between both codes but last one came on the Flat at Chester in 2024; would have a chance if back to the form of his Clonmel second last September.

14/1

Form: 45-211

Last run: 66 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
In fine fettle; has won his last two, a maiden hurdle at Downpatrick (2m6f, good) and a handicap hurdle (22.5f, good) at the Galway Festival on latest by 6l off 116; up 10lb and in trip but his jockey claims 7lb and he looks progressive so there could still be plenty more to come; high on the shortlist.
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5th

3

25th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 29y

15:55 Naas

Talk In The Park

11st 8lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Dual hurdles winner is now 0-8 chasing but some good runs in defeat, including 2m6f Listowel handicap; no match for 15l winner The Enabler in Fairyhouse novice on latest but remains of interest back in handicap with cheekpieces now tried.

15/2

14

19th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:15 Limerick

Talk In The Park

10st 9lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Best of four runs in beginners' chases when second at the Galway festival; creditable third over 2m6f at Listowel on handicap debut; could not be guaranteed to uphold form with Weveallbeencaught who may have needed the run.

9/1

7

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 0y

16:30 Listowel

Talk In The Park

11st 6lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Best of four runs in beginners' chases came at Galway last time where beaten 0.75l into second of 16; could be well treated for his handicap chase debut on that evidence but seems best going right-handed.

13/2

Form: 43213U D

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Won a Kilbeggan maiden hurdle in July (24.5f, good to yielding); couldn't follow up in a Killarney novice (2m7f, good to yielding) and was still going well when unseating at the fourth last on his handicap debut at Listowel (3m, soft); unexposed, with a top yard and dangerous to dismiss.
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5

24th Oct 2025

Good

3m 1f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Cheltenham

Beaufort Scale

11st 11lb

J: Mr J H Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

Well beaten on latest hurdling start in April and has performed well in only one of his four subsequent chases, when second in Kilbeggan beginners' event (2m4f, yielding) two starts ago; ought to be suited by today's move back up in trip but has some questions to answer.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0-3PF8

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
4-14 over hurdles; his last win came at Galway in August 2023 off 131 (22.5f, soft); returns to hurdling now after an unfruitful spell over fences where he struggled with his jumping; may need a run or two to regain his confidence so others are preferred.
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7

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 150y

16:42 Listowel

Ambitious Fellow

11st 7lb

J: Mr G Devitt

T: Peter Fahey

Four wins over hurdles (rated 130), one of them here; maiden after 10 chase starts and has had jumping issues, but was second off 120 at Roscommon last summer; only beaten 7l in Champion Hunters Chase at Punchestown where he was a huge price.

6/1

5th

1

1st May 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 160y

16:15 Punchestown

Ambitious Fellow

12st 0lb

J: Mr G Devitt

T: Peter Fahey

Four wins over hurdles; has never won a chase; point-to-point form nowhere near good enough.

66/1

Form: 4/1-88 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Won a Wexford handicap hurdle (3m, yielding) off 114 in April, his first win over timber in over four years; has failed to figure off his revised mark in two runs since; was a Grade 2 winner in his pomp for Nigel Twiston-Davies but that was a long time ago; would probably prefer softer ground and others are more likely.
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7

5th Oct 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

15:05 Gowran Park

Mossy Fen

10st 5lb

J: J J Slevin

T: M A Molloy

Won a Wexford handicap hurdle (3m, yielding) off 114 in April, his first win over timber in over four years; has failed to figure off his revised mark in two runs since; was a Grade 2 winner in his pomp for Nigel Twiston-Davies but that was a long time ago; would probably prefer softer ground and others are more likely.

25/1

8th

5

25th Sep 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

15:45 Listowel

Mossy Fen

11st 6lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: M A Molloy

Former Grade 2 hurdle winner when trained in UK; won on return/stable debut at Wexford (3m) but not as good over 2m4f at Tipperary; needs more but back to this trip will suit.

14/1

Non-runners

Kells Priory, Sir Bob

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €71.10
Straight Forecast €72.06
Tricast €232.63
Trifecta €214.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Talk In The Park

The Irish Sun:

Rosalys

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Happy Jacky

POSTDATA:

Macgiloney

TOPSPEED:

Talk In The Park