October 21 / 15.30 Gowran Park

15.30

Soft

Dine At Gowran Park Handicap

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 1m 0f 75y
  • 15 runners
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Dine At Gowran Park Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1

Form: 632475 BF

Last run: 46 days

W: 10st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Maiden has run well several times in defeat including at this track; looks on a competitive mark if she can recapture her best.
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4th

1

(1)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

15:20 Chepstow

Next Trick

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

13-race maiden; ran well off an 8lb higher mark on her stable debut in January (1m, AW) but she has been disappointing since, including back on turf latest; others look stronger.

8/1

4th

1

(1)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

15:20 Chepstow

Next Trick

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

13-race maiden; ran well off an 8lb higher mark on her stable debut in January (1m, AW) but she has been disappointing since, including back on turf latest; others look stronger.

8/1

3rd

3

(7)

9th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

17:35 Nottingham

Next Trick

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

took keen hold, raced in second, pressed leader over 3f out, briefly led over 2f out, lost second over 1f out, soon weakened

9/1

Form: 437943

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
AW maiden winner over 6f last year is yet to score this term over various trips but mostly solid in defeat lately; handles this ground so a squeak.
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2

(13)

18th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:12 Leopardstown

Bella Colombia

10st 1lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: W McCreery

Won over 1m/1m1f this summer, the latest here; still on a competitive mark judged on her close third here in August and that's without accounting for Reese Holohan's claim, but dropping back to 7f doesn't look a positive.

16/1

12th

9

(9)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:27 Fairyhouse

Bella Colombia

9st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Gained reward for consistency when landing 1m handicaps at Killarney and Leopardstown in July; raised a total of 15lb for those two wins and, despite a 3lb drop, might just be on the wrong side of the handicapper for now.

20/1

9th

17

(7)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 60y

18:10 Leopardstown

Bella Colombia

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: W McCreery

Won at Killarney and over 1m1f here before third behind Tachos and Thrifty Of Digby over C&D latest; improving mare; might be vulnerable in a race that has attracted several smart 3yos.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 183007 C

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f nursery at this meeting last year and two wins up to 1m2f this term; below form on last three starts over various trips but has a squeak if coming back to form.
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6

(7)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 77y

17:20 Bellewstown

Dont Do Dramas

9st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Struggled for form in five runs so far this season and beaten 21l at Gowran latest; step back up in trip may help but hard to fancy.

20/1

3

(13)

20th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:27 Gowran Park

Dont Do Dramas

9st 12lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Three wins including over 7f here as a 2yo; hasn't been at his best in four starts this year but has dropped to an attractive mark if returning to form.

14/1

Form: 843076

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won over 7f earlier in the year and some decent runs since; was a non-runner on heavy ground in the past so conditions might not be ideal.
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8

(6)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 130y

17:42 Clonmel

Cornahilt Soldier

9st 8lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Wide margin winner at Down Royal last year off 62 (7f, good); some okay runs following that but well beaten in last four starts and needs to return to her best.

18/1

11th

3

(4)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 94y

16:45 Roscommon

Cornahilt Soldier

10st 0lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Wide margin winner at Down Royal last year and some decent runs in defeat since; however, well beaten last three starts and needs a return to best after a break.

14/1

14

(10)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:58 Down Royal

Cornahilt Soldier

9st 5lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Won the 3yo handicap on this card last year off 62; 1lb lower now and should strip fitter for her comeback run at the Curragh when sporting blinkers (removed); draw not perfect but dangerous to dismiss (course form figures at 7f read 221); considered.

20/1

Form: 2-3944

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Maiden has run well several times in defeat including over 7.5f at Roscommon a week ago; not sure this stiffer test will suit but not ignored.
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11

(12)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Goldrush Kid

8st 12lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Adrian McGuinness

Claimed out of Patrick Magee's after winning at Laytown (6f); no impression in two turf handicaps since joining this yard and not bred to stay this far.

14/1

10th

8

(9)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

15:15 Bellewstown

Goldrush Kid

9st 8lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Has won over 1m on soft; claimed after 6f win at Laytown and on a decent mark.

7/1

1st

6

(1)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:39 Laytown

Goldrush Kid

10st 3lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Magee

Stable won this race last year; won a Curragh handicap in March of last year (1m, soft); no joy since and went wrong when pulled up at Bellewstown when last seen in April (sent off favourite); market can guide after a break.

9/1

Form: 743160

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won over 1m1f at Clonmel last month but has been poor twice since and has to bounce back; seems to handle heavy ground.
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6

(9)

21st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 75y

15:30 Gowran Park

Bizarre Dreams

9st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Won over 1m1f at Clonmel last month but has been poor twice since and has to bounce back; seems to handle heavy ground.

16/1

12

(4)

13th Oct 2024

Yielding

1m 2f 84y

16:35 Naas

Bizarre Dreams

9st 4lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Not one of her better efforts at Gowran; has been generally reliable this season and deserved her Clonmel win on her penultimate start; visor now replaces cheekpieces.

7/1

6th

7

(10)

21st Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 100y

17:10 Gowran Park

Bizarre Dreams

9st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: J P Murtagh

in touch with leaders

11/4

Form: 660

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability in three maiden starts up to 1m2f; this test might suit on handicap debut and worth watching in the market.
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12

(10)

21st Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Windsor

Cathedral Peak

9st 5lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Dylan Cunha

Competitive in 1m2f handicaps on last three outings and came from off the pace to win by a nose at Yarmouth (good) on latest, getting off the mark at eighth attempt; back up 2lb and has each-way chance.

5/2

2

(5)

9th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

16:40 Yarmouth

Cathedral Peak

9st 9lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Dylan Cunha

Seven-race maiden; beaten around 5l by the same prolific winner in 1m2f amateur riders' races the last twice, latterly at Bath (firm) in early May; edging down the weights; a possible.

5/1

2nd

5

(5)

5th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

14:15 Bath

Cathedral Peak

10st 8lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Dylan Cunha

Six-race maiden; beaten around 4l when fourth behind Beauld As Brass at Lingfield (1m2f) 12 days ago but she ran well for a long way and has a big swing in the weights with her old rival here; could pose a serious threat if she backs up that last run.

7/2

Form: 334591 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark brought back to this trip at Killarney last time on testing ground; 4lb higher but Keane stays aboard and strongly considered from a handy draw.
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17

(5)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:16 Naas

Martinelli

10st 1lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Kieran P Cotter

Reserve; dual 1m winner on good and heavy ground; now high in the weights but his rider takes away 5lb and blinkers are tried.

8

(1)

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

20:20 Naas

Martinelli

8st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Kieran P Cotter

Won his second race when scoring over 1m at Limerick but was disappointing off this mark at Killarney last week when raced keenly; needs to rebound.

12/1

12

(11)

14th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 20y

18:45 Killarney

Martinelli

8st 9lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Kieran P Cotter

C&D winner last year; solid form at 1m this season and won impressively at Limerick (1m, good) on latest off 8lb lower; drawn wide but that shouldn't be an issue given his run style; career high mark but there could be more to come.

11/2

Form: 028331

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark when winning over 7f at Down Royal last time in soft ground; 6lb higher but should be a major player if staying this longer trip.
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7th

9

(3)

28th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 26y

15:44 Down Royal

Alex Belardo

9st 4lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: John C McConnell

Both wins have come over C&D on soft ground, including this race two years ago; could easily leave behind his last two efforts.

8/1

6th

7

(11)

8th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Galway

Alex Belardo

9st 5lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: John C McConnell

Both wins have come over this trip at Down Royal on soft, the latest in June; disappointing on faster ground at Bellewstown since but can do better back on easier ground.

6/1

11th

1

(12)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

17:00 Bellewstown

Alex Belardo

9st 13lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Generally consistent sort gained a second handicap win at Down Royal (7f, soft) two weeks ago off 58; in form but most of best turf form is on softer ground so probably needs rain.

9/2

Form: 5-5957

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far in handicaps over this trip and 1m1f lately; cheekpieces might elicit improvement but is untested on ground this soft.
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12th

6

(11)

11th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Buckhead Betty

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Unplaced in seven starts and hasn't found any improvement for the switch to handicaps; low-key yard debut over C&D 12 days ago.

16/1

12th

6

(11)

11th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Buckhead Betty

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Unplaced in seven starts and hasn't found any improvement for the switch to handicaps; low-key yard debut over C&D 12 days ago.

16/1

9th

5

(17)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Buckhead Betty

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Promising fifth over 7f here on debut; has shown ability without hitting the frame in five subsequent runs; new yard (bought for 3,500eur) and doesn't look well treated on anything she's done so far.

20/1

Form: 473544

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far in handicaps from 7f-1m1f last four starts; needs to find more but can race lazily and cheekpieces could have a positive effect; considered.
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14th

13

(14)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 60y

18:10 Leopardstown

Thrifty Of Digby

8st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Five wins include back-to-back successes earlier in the summer at Roscommon and Gowran; holding her form, split Tachos and Bella Colombia here last month.

14/1

2nd

5

(4)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Thrifty Of Digby

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Front-runner's five wins include back-to-back successes earlier in the summer at Roscommon and Gowran; good run at former venue back at 7f on latest off this mark; should make a bold bid again.

13/2

Form: 400657 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won over 7f at this track back in April but hasn't been at that level on last few starts with various headgear; needs to return to her best.
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11

(13)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Madame Plaintiff

9st 1lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Alan Brown

Campaigned mostly over further; slowly away and always behind returned to 6f last time, taking record for current yard to 0-9; opposed.

33/1

9th

10

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Madame Plaintiff

8st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Alan Brown

Ex-Irish filly who has been unable to take advantage of a declining mark for new stable; change of trip (second attempt at sprinting) needs to help.

16/1

9th

10

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Madame Plaintiff

8st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Alan Brown

Ex-Irish filly who has been unable to take advantage of a declining mark for new stable; change of trip (second attempt at sprinting) needs to help.

16/1

14/1

Form: 5323-9

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Placed a few times last year including in a C&D nursery; well beaten on belated return but can improve from that and not dismissed.
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10th

10

(4)

28th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 194y

13:59 Down Royal

Tatum

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Noel Meade

All three wins have come at Leopardstown, the last in a 1m7f handicap in July; probably didn't handle the soft ground or the track at Galway 8 days later; can run well if back to form.

16/1

15th

3

(12)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 6f 14y

20:10 Galway

Tatum

10st 0lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Noel Meade

Won twice at Leopardstown track last year over 1m4f/1m5f; has confirmed a liking for that venue this season; third to today's rival Cooley's Mist in a 1m5f event the middle of the month, as a prelude to last week's winning effort over 1m7f; up 5lb, can remain competitive.

7/1

Form: 6800

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Best run came over C&D in April but has been well below that since; probably didn't stay 1m4f last time but not easy to fancy.
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14

15th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:20 Gowran Park

Pink Aurora

11st 0lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: Thomas Cleary

Modest enough on the Flat (rated 50) who began life with Joseph O'Brien; tailed off on hurdles debut.

100/1

17th

16

31st Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 89y

13:35 Punchestown

Pink Aurora

10st 7lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: Thomas Cleary

Modest enough on the Flat (rated 50) who began life with Joseph O'Brien; best watched on hurdles debut.

100/1

17th

16

31st Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 89y

13:35 Punchestown

Pink Aurora

10st 7lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: Thomas Cleary

Modest enough on the Flat (rated 50) who began life with Joseph O'Brien; best watched on hurdles debut.

100/1

Form: 85-977

Last run: 154 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
First reserve; maiden has been below form in three starts earlier this year and others preferred.
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9th

1

(2)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

16:14 Leicester

Harry The Rogue

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Stephen Hanlon

Won 1m handicaps at Naas and Killarney when trained in Ireland last year; has lost his way since showing promise when in the frame on his first two runs for current yard and needs to rediscover his form.

16/1

9th

2

(7)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Harry The Rogue

9st 12lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Ex-Irish; beaten a neck by Saytaar over C&D (25-1; from 5lb higher, on stable debut) in March; form has nosedived since June, weakening quickly in an added visor (now discarded) at Redcar latest; return of Conor Whiteley is a plus.

25/1

12th

6

(14)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:12 Redcar

Harry The Rogue

9st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Stephen Hanlon

Ex-Irish 5yo; started off for current stable with two good runs over 1m in the spring but has suffered a worrying slump in form since and needs to be perked up by the addition of a visor.

20/1

Non-runners

Promo Queen, Warazam, The Real Screamer, Royal Dynamite

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Alex Belardo

The Irish Sun:

Thrifty Of Digby

POSTDATA:

Bella Colombia

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Alex Belardo