November 09 / 14.12 Gowran Park

14.12

Yielding

Proficient Engineering Irish EBF Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £7695.65
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Proficient Engineering Irish EBF Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 21/3- D

Last run: 420 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Went close in Listowel bumper on debut before Punchestown bumper success in 2022; respectable third at Navan on sole start last year but might not be fully wound up for this after another 420 days off.
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5

9th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:12 Gowran Park

But What

11st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

Went close in Listowel bumper on debut before Punchestown bumper success in 2022; respectable third at Navan on sole start last year but might not be fully wound up for this after another 420 days off.

10/1

7/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 22-22

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on all four outings so far and best effort yet at Galway last time, pulling a long way clear of the remainder despite racing freely early; no real questions about his attitude yet and looks capable of landing this if the first-time hood helps him settle.
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11th

11

3rd May 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 118y

17:25 Punchestown

Addragoole

10st 6lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Gavin Cromwell

towards rear

11/1

11th

11

3rd May 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 118y

17:25 Punchestown

Addragoole

10st 6lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Gavin Cromwell

towards rear

11/1

3rd

4

20th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

14:47 Cork

Addragoole

11st 6lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Gavin Cromwell

prominent on inner throughout, led going best before 2 out, clear after 2 out, faced challenge last, headed inside final 110yds, lost second towards finish

15/2

6/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 31P-3 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner at Thurles last season but was pulled up in graded company and well held third in maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse last month; win came on heavy.
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5th

2

8th May 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 110y

18:42 Tipperary

Blaze The Way

11st 12lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

Stamina proven having won 3m1f Navan handicap hurdle in December (yielding to soft) and second in 2m4f handicap at the same track; respectable runs in competitive handicaps since; claims on chase debut.

9/1

5th

2

8th May 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 110y

18:42 Tipperary

Blaze The Way

11st 12lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

Stamina proven having won 3m1f Navan handicap hurdle in December (yielding to soft) and second in 2m4f handicap at the same track; respectable runs in competitive handicaps since; claims on chase debut.

9/1

8th

2

22nd Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 35y

16:30 Fairyhouse

Blaze The Way

11st 9lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

prominent, soon went third

12/1

Form: 5866

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Minor promise in bumpers; tailed off on recent hurdle bow and plenty to find.
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12

29th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

19:12 Limerick

Monroes Hollow

11st 4lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Peter Fahey

Maiden efforts not devoid of promise but was beaten when falling on handicap debut and then ran moderately at Cork.

25/1

12

29th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

19:12 Limerick

Monroes Hollow

11st 4lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Peter Fahey

Maiden efforts not devoid of promise but was beaten when falling on handicap debut and then ran moderately at Cork.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 345

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promise in trio of bumper starts so far; couldn't pick up from rear at Clonmel last time but has place claims with hood on and he's proven on the ground.
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5th

2

15th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 159y

19:48 Clonmel

Bayrann

11st 5lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Timothy Doyle

Thurles maiden win last term came on good ground; disappointing twice since on easier ground at Punchestown, latest when dropping away quickly after forcing much of pace early this month in handicap; bit to prove now.

10/1

5th

2

15th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 159y

19:48 Clonmel

Bayrann

11st 5lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Timothy Doyle

Thurles maiden win last term came on good ground; disappointing twice since on easier ground at Punchestown, latest when dropping away quickly after forcing much of pace early this month in handicap; bit to prove now.

10/1

15th

10

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 94y

14:30 Punchestown

Bayrann

11st 7lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Timothy Doyle

soon led, headed 3 out

20/1

Form: 23-8

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Taunton on debut for Paul Nicholls in March and ran okay at Warwick a month later; however, didn't jump well on yard/hurdle debut a fortnight ago and Donoghue prefers Addragoole.
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Verdict Starting price

13th

6

29th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 93y

15:05 Punchestown

Bridies Beau

11st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

C&D handicap winner in January followed up at Gowran the next month; his poor run at Naas next time came too soon after; not ruled out now freshened up.

16/1

13th

6

29th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 93y

15:05 Punchestown

Bridies Beau

11st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

C&D handicap winner in January followed up at Gowran the next month; his poor run at Naas next time came too soon after; not ruled out now freshened up.

16/1

15th

13

23rd Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 7f 20y

15:50 Naas

Bridies Beau

10st 9lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Gavin Cromwell

Progressive sort; has won his last two starts in handicaps off 95 at Punchestown (19.5f, heavy) and off 14lb higher at Gowran (2m4f, soft); hiked up another 9lb and steps up in trip; another career best will be needed but that's not impossible.

11/2

Form: -6P330

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Minor promise in bumpers but tailed off on yard/hurdle debut and plenty to find.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10

30th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 145y

19:20 Tramore

Phildante

10st 13lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Eoin Doyle

Placed in bumpers for previous yard; 0-4 for this one and made an underwhelming handicap debut at Cork (2m4f; 33-1).

33/1

10

30th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 145y

19:20 Tramore

Phildante

10st 13lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Eoin Doyle

Placed in bumpers for previous yard; 0-4 for this one and made an underwhelming handicap debut at Cork (2m4f; 33-1).

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled up in a point-to-point when last seen and this looks like a huge ask on rules debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 0y

14:55 Clonmel

Sheriffhill

11st 13lb

J: Mr D Allen

T: Terence O’Brien

Easy enough to back on handicap debut at Limerick over Christmas, tame enough effort; much more needed.

16/1

11th

9

28th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 0y

15:25 Limerick

Sheriffhill

11st 9lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

in touch with leaders

25/1

11th

9

28th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 0y

15:25 Limerick

Sheriffhill

11st 9lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

in touch with leaders

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a point when last seen in May 2023 and the winner from that contest (Inox Allen) has run with credit in Britain on several occasions since; market may be good guide to fitness.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

6

6th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 176y

14:30 Thurles

I Ballyadam Moon

11st 12lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

raced in second

6/1

6

20th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 6f 211y

16:25 Punchestown

I Ballyadam Moon

11st 3lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Left his previous maiden hurdle form behind when runner-up at Fairyhouse last month (beaten roughly 1l) and the third went close at Clonmel since; handicapper has revised his mark and may need further progress to win on handicap debut but longer trip may suit.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shirocco gelding; dam point-to-point winner (only start), half-sister to winners Irish Cavalier (high-class bumper and 2m-3m hurdle/chase) and Shattered Love (smart bumper and 2m-3m hurdle/chase); may want further and best watched on debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

11

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 180y

16:55 Naas

Roc My Haarth

11st 6lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Some promise in maidens but ran a career-best on handicap debut when beaten 1l into third at Limerick (2m5f, heavy) in January; followed that with a third at Gowran (2m4f, soft) from same mark; drying ground the only niggle but 3m should suit.

11/1

14th

11

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 180y

16:55 Naas

Roc My Haarth

11st 6lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Some promise in maidens but ran a career-best on handicap debut when beaten 1l into third at Limerick (2m5f, heavy) in January; followed that with a third at Gowran (2m4f, soft) from same mark; drying ground the only niggle but 3m should suit.

11/1

3rd

14

8th Mar 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:50 Gowran Park

Roc My Haarth

10st 7lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

in touch with leaders, pressed leader briefly 6th, briefly led 9th, led again 3 out, faced challenge 2 out, headed approaching last, weakened run-in

8/1

Form: 08

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off at huge odds in both runs so far.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14

9th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:12 Gowran Park

Frenchfort Legend

11st 5lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Tailed off at huge odds in both runs so far.

100/1

11th

14

9th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:12 Gowran Park

Frenchfort Legend

11st 5lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Tailed off at huge odds in both runs so far.

100/1

8th

4

12th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 110y

13:40 Fairyhouse

Frenchfort Legend

10st 13lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

prominent, soon went second, pecked on landing 4 out

66/1

Form: 370255

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a maiden hurdle here last month over further but not as good twice since and probably needs step back up in trip.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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16

9th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:12 Gowran Park

Mollys Kingdom

11st 5lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: John Patrick Ryan

Runner-up in a maiden hurdle here last month over further but not as good twice since and probably needs step back up in trip.

10/1

12th

16

9th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:12 Gowran Park

Mollys Kingdom

11st 5lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: John Patrick Ryan

Runner-up in a maiden hurdle here last month over further but not as good twice since and probably needs step back up in trip.

10/1

5th

5

27th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 11y

12:55 Galway

Mollys Kingdom

11st 7lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: John Patrick Ryan

midfield, lost fourth after 3 out, soon weakened

10/1

Form: 07

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hasn't shown enough in two runs at massive odds so far.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

9

29th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 189y

13:35 Thurles

Eugenious

11st 2lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: Turlough O’Connor

Sent off huge prices for a trio of maiden hurdles and, while she showed limited ability on her second start over 2m4f at Cork, she's hard to fancy on her handicap debut; first-time hood.

40/1

13th

9

29th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 189y

13:35 Thurles

Eugenious

11st 2lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: Turlough O’Connor

Sent off huge prices for a trio of maiden hurdles and, while she showed limited ability on her second start over 2m4f at Cork, she's hard to fancy on her handicap debut; first-time hood.

40/1

Form: 4/908P

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promise in a Cork bumper in 2022 but shown nothing since and pulled up at Wexford last week.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12

22nd Nov 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 110y

12:12 Tipperary

Light Of Life

11st 5lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

Promise in a Cork bumper in 2022 but shown nothing since; unseated about halfway at Gowran two weeks ago.

16/1

11th

12

22nd Nov 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 110y

12:12 Tipperary

Light Of Life

11st 5lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

Promise in a Cork bumper in 2022 but shown nothing since; unseated about halfway at Gowran two weeks ago.

16/1

15

9th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:12 Gowran Park

Light Of Life

11st 5lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Peter Fahey

Promise in a Cork bumper in 2022 but shown nothing since and pulled up at Wexford last week.

50/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €9.40
Straight Forecast €7.91
Trifecta €19.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Addragoole

The Irish Sun:

Workahead

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