April 02 / 18.45 Gowran Park

18.45

Yielding

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  • 1m 1f 130y
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 40002-

Last run: 162 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Left her handicap debut behind at Killarney when signing off last season with a narrow defeat at the Curragh over a similar trip; that form worked out okay and she ought to go well if fit enough on her return.
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1st

10

(5)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 63y

19:30 Roscommon

Thatwilldoso

9st 6lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Won three handicaps last season (one of them over C&D) and went up aggregate 18lb in the process; yet to hit form in three runs this term; now back on her last winning mark; worth considering.

11/2

5th

6

(3)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

20:30 Ballinrobe

Thatwilldoso

8st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Won three handicaps last season at 9.5f-1m4f and went up a cumulative 18lb in the weights; yet to hit form in two runs this term but has been eased 3lb but would have liked to see a bit more at Leopardstown last time; others preferred.

12/1

10th

18

(1)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 30y

15:43 Cork

Thatwilldoso

8st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Progressed really well last summer with wins at Roscommon and Galway; held her form well to record seconds at Sligo and Naas; should be better for a recent run at Leopardstown; 1lb wrong.

14/1

2nd
8 (8)
Tatum

10/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 23/90-

Last run: 163 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden but placed in three handicaps (including over C&D) in 2023; wasn't right on either start last season and off 163 days but not ruled out.
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No / Draw
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3rd

5

(6)

16th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Tatum

8st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Noel Meade

Placed at two before missing 3yo season; two wins here last year, including corresponding contest (Ob La Di well-held fourth); not seen after that until fair comeback over 1m2f here in May, and 2m1f may have stretched her at Limerick; only 4lb higher than last year; likes it good, but scratched because of quick ground last time.

3/1

5th

6

(11)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

20:20 Limerick

Tatum

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Enjoyed an excellent campaign last season which included two wins at Leopardstown (1m4f/1m5f, good); 1m2f too sharp on return there last month, interesting now upped further in trip here with Keane aboard.

7/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 77060- D

Last run: 163 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Four-time handicap winner on turf but struggling at end of last term and probably best watched on yard debut returning from 163 days off.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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14

(2)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 130y

17:42 Clonmel

Dazzling Spirit

8st 10lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Cian Collins

Last of her four wins was in September 2023; respectable fifth in handicap at Gowran (1m1f, good) in July but she missed the break and was tailed off in a classified event at Ayr last month (1m2f, good); 4lb wrong.

18/1

3

(13)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:42 Ayr

Dazzling Spirit

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Cian Collins

April's Gowran Park third (9.5f, yielding) is a sole podium finish in her last 18 runs, but she ran to that sort of level again back there last time, reaffirming she can still operate on sounder surfaces also.

16/1

Form: 0-5500

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
24-race maiden; best form on AW and didn't shape like his turn was near in two starts last month.
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18th

5

22nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 7f 110y

14:00 Naas

Knockmore Prince

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: T G McCourt

29-race Flat maiden makes hurdling debut now for new stable; put a line through him.

66/1

8

(11)

4th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 195y

16:40 Bellewstown

Knockmore Prince

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John C McConnell

29-race maiden; Roscommon third is his standout run this campaign; not suited by the race conditions.

50/1

15

(7)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Knockmore Prince

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: John C McConnell

Low-grade maiden, Roscommon third his standout run this campaign; 6lb out of handicap here.

33/1

16/1

Form: 02090-

Last run: 212 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden; went close over 7f here in July but didn't build on that subsequently; wears first-time tongue-tie and might need this returning from 212 days off.
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No / Draw
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5th

14

(6)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 5f 190y

15:22 Sligo

Share The Treasure

8st 10lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: T Hogan

Got a win on the board over 1m6f at Navan in August but well held afterwards, and is probably going to need this first run of the year.

16/1

9th

21

(11)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

16:25 Galway

Share The Treasure

8st 11lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: T Hogan

Unplaced in six runs since a 1m6f Navan win in August; midfield behind Charlie Brow'n at the same venue last week; third reserve.

Form: 004367

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
0-19 and has looked regressive this winter; return to turf is fine but others look stronger.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

17th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Worcester

Latin

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Six-time Flat winner; well beaten on hurdling debut in Ireland in 2024 but displayed clear promise when four twice in novice company in April (2m, good), and his opening handicap hurdle mark does not look daunting.

3/1

4th

3

22nd Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:30 Ludlow

Latin

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Six-time Flat winner including five on AW (1m-1m2f) since December; unexposed over hurdles and was fair fourth of 13 back in this sphere at Hereford (2m, good; 12-1) last week; should have more to offer as a jumper but this looks a tough task against Un Sens A La Vie.

14/1

4th

7

16th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

17:30 Hereford

Latin

11st 4lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Had one run over hurdles, finishing tailed off in a maiden in late 2024; multiple Flat winner since December and wasn't beaten far at Pontefract last week (1m; stays 1m4f); should run well if jumping stands the test.

5/1

10/1

Form: 0510-0

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Winner on handicap debut in November but well held twice since over 1m4f; needs the drop back in trip to spark a revival.
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Verdict Starting price

5

(13)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Lord Talbot

9st 6lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

C&D winner last winter hasn't been as good since and has to do better after a break but is only 1lb off that winning mark.

14/1

Form: 74609-

Last run: 163 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Out of form towards the end of last season but has hit the frame on his last two seasonal reappearances; new headgear (cheekpieces) for his return.
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14

(11)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:07 Gowran Park

Magic Charm

8st 11lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Martin Hassett

Veteran is 2-33 on turf; mostly poor form last season and hasn't been great this term either; beaten 13l in a Tipperary claimer latest; mark falling rapidly but hard to fancy right now.

40/1

14

(11)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:07 Gowran Park

Magic Charm

8st 11lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Martin Hassett

Veteran is 2-33 on turf; mostly poor form last season and hasn't been great this term either; beaten 13l in a Tipperary claimer latest; mark falling rapidly but hard to fancy right now.

40/1

15

(2)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:20 Tipperary

Magic Charm

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Martin Hassett

The winner of two 1m handicaps but some time ago and has regressed; rated only 44.

33/1

Form: 42600/

Last run: 467 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Losing run since heavy ground success at Doncaster in 2021; out of form over hurdles in the last 12 months; may need further than this these days.
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9th

4

(1)

2nd Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 1f 130y

18:45 Gowran Park

Deep Sigh

10st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

never better than midfield

10/1

9th

4

(1)

2nd Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 1f 130y

18:45 Gowran Park

Deep Sigh

10st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

never better than midfield

10/1

13th

14

17th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:02 Down Royal

Deep Sigh

10st 13lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

raced in second

20/1

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10th
3 (3)
Venting

5/1

Form: 690-

Last run: 159 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Promising enough debut when sixth at Navan but was tailed off in two subsequent starts; handicapper hasn't taken any chances.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

3

(3)

2nd Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 1f 130y

18:45 Gowran Park

Venting

10st 2lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: J S Bolger

reared start, midfield, dropped to last after 4f, no chance over 2f out

5/1

10th

3

(3)

2nd Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 1f 130y

18:45 Gowran Park

Venting

10st 2lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: J S Bolger

Promising enough debut when sixth at Navan but was tailed off in two subsequent starts; handicapper hasn't taken any chances.

5/1

17

(17)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Venting

9st 3lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

Third reserve; hasn't shown enough in two runs so far including at Gowran on Monday.

50/1

Form: 9/000-

Last run: 140 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Hasn't threatened in 10 runs so far and has been off 140 days.
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11th

10

(5)

2nd Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 1f 130y

18:45 Gowran Park

Cloughaneely Mor

8st 10lb

J: Tom Breen

T: E Sheehy

Hasn't threatened in 10 runs so far and has been off 140 days.

50/1

11th

10

(5)

2nd Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 1f 130y

18:45 Gowran Park

Cloughaneely Mor

8st 10lb

J: Tom Breen

T: E Sheehy

slowly away, never better than midfield

50/1

11th

12

(8)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:30 Dundalk (AW)

Cloughaneely Mor

8st 10lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: E Sheehy

Poor maiden, seemingly of little account and can't be entertained here.

66/1

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Payout
Exacta €15.10
Straight Forecast €28.23
Tricast €129.42
Trifecta €84.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Thatwilldoso

POSTDATA:

Latin

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Knockmore Prince

The Irish Sun:

Thatwilldoso