January 23 / 13.38 Gowran Park

13.38

Soft

Langtons Kilkenny Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 16 runners
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Langtons Kilkenny Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 7770

Last run: 152 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Minor promise under rules and got his head in front in a point in November before 25,000 euros sale; trip likely to be too short back under rules here.
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15

19th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:15 Limerick

Aspurofthemoment

10st 8lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Progressive in handicap hurdles before starting life as a chaser with a win at Kilbeggan (2m4f, good) in June; lost chance at Killarney in July with a bad mistake at the sixth; snug winner from Arctic Fly in 2m2f contest at Galway on handicap chase debut; made mistakes in a conditions trace at Listowel; cheekpieces on now.

6/1

1

21st Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 150y

16:28 Listowel

Aspurofthemoment

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Progressive in handicap hurdles before starting life as a chaser with an immediate win at Kilbeggan (2m4f, good); lost chance at Killarney in July with a bad mistake at the sixth; cosy winner on handicap chase debut at the Galway races last time (2m2f, soft); not suited by the conditions of the race but not ruled out.

7/1

1st

10

3rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 54y

15:30 Galway

Aspurofthemoment

10st 6lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Gavin Cromwell

Progressive in handicap hurdles before winning a beginners' event at Kilbeggan; lost his chance at Killarney lat time with a bad mistake at the sixth; limited chasing experience for a race of this nature; his trainer has two other runners.

12/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 100U11 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Belatedly off the mark over timber at Punchestown last month and followed up off 7lb higher at Clonmel last week; has a 10lb rise to cope with but was good value for the winning margin and respected in his hat-trick bid.
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13

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 157y

16:43 Limerick

Falcon Park

10st 8lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Best effort for this yard when second behind a well handicapped winner over hurdles at Clonmel in February; reverts to chasing now (won over fences for Emmet Mullins in the summer of 2024); others preferred.

40/1

9th

14

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 3f 60y

16:30 Limerick

Falcon Park

10st 8lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Had been struggling to find his best form since joining this yard before an encouraging second behind a well handicapped winner at Clonmel in February; failed to build on that in two subsequent starts.

20/1

7th

17

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 2f 188y

17:12 Clonmel

Falcon Park

10st 10lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Had been struggling to find his best form since joining this yard before an encouraging second behind a well-handicapped winner at this venue last month; failed to build on that at Cork; reserve.

12/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 5-0903

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Bumper promise and left his maiden hurdle form behind when an 8l third on handicap debut on New Year's Day; dropped 1lb and should be in the mix once more.
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5th

4

30th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:00 Tramore

Aclass

11st 8lb

J: Jordan Canavan

T: J P Flavin

Won his beginners' chase here and ran right up to his best when beaten a neck over a tad shorter here last month; every chance off 3lb higher if in the same form.

5/1

2nd

13

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 140y

16:28 Tramore

Aclass

10st 11lb

J: Jordan Canavan

T: J P Flavin

Won a C&D (soft) beginners' chase in November in fine style; 8l runner up on next start in a Thurles handicap chase off 1lb higher than he is here; may have needed latest after a 101 day break; could go well for local yard.

10/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: -54790

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Went close in December 2023 on soft at Naas (2m) and some good runs in defeat last summer but well held over longer trips in two runs this month, despite coming in for some market support at Punchestown last week; interesting to see whether first-time blinkers make a difference.
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13

10th Jun 2025

Good

2m 1f 157y

18:58 Sligo

Cramers Valley

10st 13lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

0-18 over hurdles but back-to-back solid runs on good ground at Cork and Limerick in March-April; not as good on yielding at Cork latest; majority of best form on sound surfaces so watch the weather.

11/1

Form: -39600

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Some promise in first two bumper runs but has really struggled in four starts since, the last three outings at huge prices in maiden hurdles; cheekpieces on for handicap debut and best efforts were on good ground.
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2nd

3

7th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

15:15 Huntingdon

Raby Mere

11st 12lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Caroline Fryer

Back on song in refitted cheekpieces at Southwell (3m, good) in March, his third start for Caroline Fryer, and the form of his respectable fourth at Fakenham (2m7f, good) last month was well advertised by the winner there on Monday; not yet fully exposed as a stayer; probably won't be far away.

4/1

4th

7

13th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 95y

Class 4

14:40 Fakenham

Raby Mere

11st 2lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Caroline Fryer

Returned to peak form in refitted cheekpieces at Southwell (3m, good) three weeks ago, his third start for Caroline Fryer; recent 4lb rise does not look excessive and he also has a course win on his CV; respected.

7/2

1st

4

24th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

15:30 Southwell

Raby Mere

11st 9lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Caroline Fryer

Two wins last year for Olly Murphy and those were on good ground; beaten 28l and 26l in two runs for current yard, though conditions were soft and good to soft; better can be expected here, though all his notable form is at about 2m4f.

12/1

Form: 087954

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
10-race maiden but hinting that her turn may be near in her most recent starts and only run out of the first three late in the day at Punchestown last month; dropped another 1lb and has an each-way chance.
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8

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 219y

17:25 Clonmel

Ar Nos Na Gaoithe

11st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Course 2m3f winner over hurdles in February; not much encouragement from two Downpatrick chase runs; early days and may find her level in handicaps.

12/1

7

10th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 100y

17:05 Downpatrick

Ar Nos Na Gaoithe

11st 5lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

A lot to find based on ratings and she has been well beaten in her last three runs at the track, including on chase debut last time when 28l behind the winner; hard to see the necessary improvement coming.

25/1

10th

7

19th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

16:26 Downpatrick

Ar Nos Na Gaoithe

11st 5lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Record of 1-17 over hurdles but has run well in defeat at this track; however, hasn't been as good here the last twice and has to do better on chasing debut.

18/1

Form: 806663

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
21-race maiden; one of her better efforts when third of 18 at Punchestown last month but no guarantee she will build on that in a competitive heat here; versatile with regards to ground at least.
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10

28th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Thats All

10st 8lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Timothy Doyle

Only one win from 21 starts over hurdles but was generally reliable last summer/autumn; 2m an inadequate test on return at Punchestown this month; better expected with the cobwebs blown away.

20/1

12th

17

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:20 Punchestown

Thats All

10st 9lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Timothy Doyle

Only one win from 20 starts over hurdles but was generally reliable last summer/autumn; has tended to show her best form over longer distances; win was over 2m3f, second on final start over an extended 2m6f.

8/1

2nd

14

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 6f 154y

17:00 Thurles

Thats All

10st 8lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Timothy Doyle

Won at Kilbeggan (2m3f, good to yielding) off 5lb lower in July and some respectable runs since; tries a new trip here.

12/1

Form: 540600

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Promising fifth in a Limerick bumper on his debut but shown very little in bumpers or maiden hurdles since; however, handicapper may have given him a chance with this opening mark.
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9th

9

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 185y

14:42 Downpatrick

Marine Ranger

10st 8lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: P A Fahy

Kept on for third at Fairyhouse in December (2m4f, soft), although 16l behind the winner; tailed off there next time on New Year's Day (3m2f, yielding); good effort at Naas last time when a 5.25l fourth behind the winner Let's Go Mans (3m, soft to heavy); can get involved.

7/1

4th

11

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 180y

17:22 Naas

Marine Ranger

10st 7lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: P A Fahy

Best of three handicap runs was a staying on third at Fairyhouse in December (2m4f, soft), although 16l behind the winner; tailed off when last seen back at that venue on New Year's Day (3m2f, yielding); needs more.

15/1

Form: 0-R849

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Has refused to race on three occasions; encouraging return from a break on penultimate start but not as good at Clonmel last week and comes with risks attached.
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9th

14

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:38 Gowran Park

Eikonix

10st 12lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Bernard Martin Crowley

Has refused to race on three occasions; encouraging return from a break on penultimate start but not as good at Clonmel last week and comes with risks attached.

33/1

9th

14

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:38 Gowran Park

Eikonix

10st 12lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Bernard Martin Crowley

Has refused to race on three occasions; encouraging return from a break on penultimate start but not as good at Clonmel last week and comes with risks attached.

33/1

9th

12

15th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 202y

15:05 Clonmel

Eikonix

11st 0lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Bernard Martin Crowley

didn't jump well, in touch with leaders, prominent on inner home turn, weakened before 2 out

14/1

Form: 4032-8

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Promise at the back end of last season when stepped back up in trip and probably needed his reappearance run at Limerick last month; should come on for that and some rain would be in his favour (best form on heavy).
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10

10th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 60y

17:10 Limerick

Beeverstown Place

11st 1lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: M A Cahill

in rear, reminder after 4th

11/2

10

10th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 60y

17:10 Limerick

Beeverstown Place

11st 1lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: M A Cahill

in rear, reminder after 4th

11/2

2nd

5

27th Mar 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 2f 152y

17:15 Clonmel

Beeverstown Place

11st 0lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: M A Cahill

0-12 over hurdles but has run well in defeat; beaten 7.5l into fourth of 12 off 88 over 2m3f here on penultimate and is now 3lb lower; 3m may have stretched him last time; leading chance dropped back in trip.

11/2

Form: 98-50

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
0-11 on the Flat and hasn't shown enough in four hurdle outings so far on varying ground; her better hurdle and Flat form has come on a sound surface; handicap debut.
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1

(3)

13th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 100y

20:05 Gowran Park

Flier

10st 2lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Gained a first win on turf over this C&D 18 days ago with a career best, rallying well under pressure and a 4lb rise looks workable; much better draw this time and has to be high on the shortlist.

4/1

1st

5

(15)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 110y

16:33 Gowran Park

Flier

9st 13lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Belatedly opened her account on the AW (1m2f) in March off 52; pick of three turf runs since when close second at Leopardstown last month (1m1f, good), didn't count in similar event last time; bad draw but still respected.

8/1

10th

4

(7)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:55 Leopardstown

Flier

9st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Belatedly opened her account on the AW in March off 52; bounced back from a poor run on soft ground at Navan when a close second at Leopardstown last month (1m1f, good); stayed on well to pull clear with the winner that day; raised 4lb but is a contender.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 3014-3 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Won over this trip at Limerick (heavy) at the end of last season before a respectable fourth of 16 at Naas later that month and likeable reappearance effort back at Limerick over Christmas; may come on for that and warrants respect; wears a first-time tongue-tie.
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5th

1

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:20 Naas

The Big Cloud

12st 0lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Shane Crawley

Course winner of a handicap chase in December, showing no ill-effects from an 11-month absence in beating a solid yardstick; in touch when falling two at Clonmel in January; could go well from a mark 7lb below her chase rating; talented 5lb claimer into the bargain.

7/2

1

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:38 Gowran Park

The Big Cloud

12st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Shane Crawley

Won over this trip at Limerick (heavy) at the end of last season before a respectable fourth of 16 at Naas later that month and likeable reappearance effort back at Limerick over Christmas; may come on for that and warrants respect; wears a first-time tongue-tie.

6/1

1

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:38 Gowran Park

The Big Cloud

12st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Shane Crawley

Won over this trip at Limerick (heavy) at the end of last season before a respectable fourth of 16 at Naas later that month and likeable reappearance effort back at Limerick over Christmas; may come on for that and warrants respect; wears a first-time tongue-tie.

6/1

Form: 97569

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Only minor promise in bumpers/maiden hurdles and looks up against it from this mark on handicap debut.
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2

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:38 Gowran Park

The Reel Martello

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

Only minor promise in bumpers/maiden hurdles and looks up against it from this mark on handicap debut.

20/1

2

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:38 Gowran Park

The Reel Martello

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

Only minor promise in bumpers/maiden hurdles and looks up against it from this mark on handicap debut.

20/1

9th

16

29th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 0y

14:52 Limerick

The Reel Martello

11st 5lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

Tailed off in a bumper last time but her previous fifth in a maiden here was mildly encouraging.

14/1

Form: 000

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Hit the crossbar in a point but has finished tailed off in a trio of maiden hurdle starts since and this trip is probably on the sharp side on handicap debut.
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7th

3

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 20y

15:26 Kilbeggan

Sheer Raz

11st 9lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Not beaten far on his last two starts, tongue-tie might help to produce some improvement; one of the more likely candidates.

100/30

3rd

5

13th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:20 Punchestown

Sheer Raz

11st 8lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Has returned from a 405-day absence with three handicap runs, improving with each one; 15-8 favourite at Tramore (2m1f, good to yielding) last time, arriving with every chance before weakening into fifth; this trip is worth a try.

7/1

5th

8

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 80y

17:42 Tramore

Sheer Raz

11st 8lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Has posted decent runs in defeat the last twice over further, notably last time in a higher grade at Fairyhouse (2m4f); can be closely involved if as effective over this trip.

3/1

Form: 8-7P09

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Maiden on the Flat in France and shown very little over timber for new yard; wears first-time cheekpieces.
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7th

14

2nd Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:35 Navan

Drum Roll

11st 0lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Paul Nolan

Seven-race maiden on the Flat in France and bought for 13,000euros since; not bred for this; tough ask on yard debut.

50/1

Form: 0073B0 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Bounced back to form when third at Thurles in November; brought down when still just involved at Naas last month but didn't build on that at Punchestown subsequently; may want rain to be seen at her best.
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15

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:38 Gowran Park

Petit Dejeuner

10st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Bounced back to form when third at Thurles in November; brought down when still just involved at Naas last month but didn't build on that at Punchestown subsequently; may want rain to be seen at her best.

20/1

15

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:38 Gowran Park

Petit Dejeuner

10st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Bounced back to form when third at Thurles in November; brought down when still just involved at Naas last month but didn't build on that at Punchestown subsequently; may want rain to be seen at her best.

20/1

5

31st Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 89y

15:10 Punchestown

Petit Dejeuner

11st 10lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Mrs Denise Foster

1-11 over hurdles; that win came in a handicap hurdle at Limerick off 89 in November 2023 and 2lb lower now; best effort since a 9.75l third at Thurles last month; brought down at Naas two weeks ago; not discounted.

9/1

Non-runners

Prince Quattro, Tingarran Express

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €29.00
Straight Forecast €28.95
Tricast €132.41
Trifecta €120.30

Selections

The Irish Sun:

The Reel Martello

POSTDATA:

Ar Nos Na Gaoithe

SPOTLIGHT:

The Big Cloud

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Beeverstown Place