April 16 / 17.27 Gowran Park

17.27

Good To Firm

Racing Again April 23rd Handicap

  • Prize money: £6338.84
  • 1m 6f 0y
  • 11 runners
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Racing Again April 23rd Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 10312- D BF

Last run: 223 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Stays further and likes quick ground; has won three races in lower grade and scored after five-month layoff last year but may find a few too strong at this level.
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22

(12)

29th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:55 Curragh

Molly Hall

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Alan McIntyre

Went up 14lb in total for early-season wins at Gowran and Ballinrobe; down the field over 1m6f here last time, and held by several of these on that evidence; probably a bit high in the ratings now.

22/1

10

(21)

25th May 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Molly Hall

9st 3lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Alan McIntyre

One of two runners for yard; won for the fifth time when taking a 1m5f Ballinrobe handicap last time; won over this trip on seasonal debut too; up 7lb and has an unhelpful draw so more needed again.

8/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 3449-0

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Got a big hike for winning 1m4f maiden last summer but was very competitive in handicaps over that trip off her revised mark; has shaped more than once like this longer trip will suit and better for last month's seasonal debut.
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12th

13

(15)

4th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 141y

18:00 Down Royal

Gangster Granny

9st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: C A McBratney

A revelation at Downpatrick this summer with three handicap wins over 2m6f; won twice on the Flat for Jessica Harrington; no stamina doubt; has to taken seriously.

13/2

1st

7

9th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:43 Downpatrick

Gangster Granny

11st 0lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: C A McBratney

A revelation at this venue in recent months; two wins and a second from last four outings, all over this trip; up 8lb for last month's victory.

7/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: /408-2

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Fair hurdler was creditable fourth in 2m Curragh handicap on good ground last summer; fit from hurdling when second to Grappa Nonino in 2m AW handicap last month and now 8lb better off with rider's claim taken into account
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3rd

2

29th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 4

16:25 Cartmel

Palamon

11st 12lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Suddenly bounced back to form when heavily punted at Bangor (2m4f, good; tongue-tie refitted) in May, but recent efforts have been underwhelming and this drop back in trip may not be ideal; considered only if the subject of another big market move.

8/1

5th

2

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:02 Worcester

Palamon

11st 12lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Returned to form in a reapplied tongue-tie (retained since) and justified strong market support at Bangor (2m4f, good) in March; mixed form since, however, and only fifth at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) last month following a break and wind surgery; needs to raise his game and is unproven at the trip.

12/1

5th

1

26th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Uttoxeter

Palamon

12st 1lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Dan Skelton

Back today from a second wind operation and it took him a while to find his form after the first; only four ran when third in his latest race and he does look on a stiff mark, 10lb higher than for the easy Bangor win in March.

10/1

9/2

Form: 0/335-

Last run: 225 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Locally-trained maiden has shown fair amount of ability and hasn't had much racing; third over C&D (good) last summer on only handicap start and ran well behind subsequent York winner Extensio at Fairyhouse; had a spin over hurdles in February and Coen a notable booking.
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13th

6

(5)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Sioux Eagle

9st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Patrick T Foley

Has run well in defeat several times up to 1m6f; beaten 8l off 71 in a handicap here over that trip on comeback; needs a fair bit more.

20/1

13th

6

(5)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Sioux Eagle

9st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Patrick T Foley

Has run well in defeat several times up to 1m6f; beaten 8l off 71 in a handicap here over that trip on comeback; needs a fair bit more.

20/1

13th

6

(5)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Sioux Eagle

9st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Patrick T Foley

Has run well in defeat several times up to 1m6f; beaten 8l off 71 in a handicap here over that trip on comeback; needs a fair bit more.

20/1

Form: 66910-

Last run: 185 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Four wins at up to 2m for Paul Flynn and won first time out for the last two seasons; would definitely like more ease in the ground, though; first start for Leonard Flynn.
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4

(4)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 70y

17:20 Limerick

Nostra Casa

9st 11lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Leonard Paul Flynn

Four-time winner; modest efforts since joining this yard; has plenty of work to do to get closer to Lough Leane judged on latest Gowran run; would want it softer; others preferred.

33/1

7th

3

(18)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 40y

15:52 Gowran Park

Nostra Casa

9st 13lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Leonard Paul Flynn

Four-time winner; needs to step up on the form of two races over longer trips this season; finished behind Migdam at Ballinrobe last time.

16/1

3

(18)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 40y

15:52 Gowran Park

Nostra Casa

9st 13lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Leonard Paul Flynn

Four-time winner; needs to step up on the form of two races over longer trips this season; finished behind Migdam at Ballinrobe last time.

16/1

12/1

Form: 3-5135

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
All five wins have come on AW at up to 1m4f and comes here in good form after a busy winter campaign at Dundalk; fair fifth over 2m at Thurles in October but probably opposable on turf.
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13

(4)

4th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 194y

19:30 Down Royal

Autocrat

8st 13lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: P Sweeney

All six wins have come at Dundalk, although did go close at Roscommon last year; lots to find on more recent form, but has plummeted in the handicap.

16/1

Form: 54/01-

Last run: 232 days

W: 9st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Grand servant under all codes with eight wins in all; got 2m1f Bellewstown handicap in stewards' room in August; off five months and likely to come on for the run.
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14

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

4m 1f 11y

15:40 Punchestown

Walking On Glass

11st 7lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Padraig Roche

Dual-purpose sort; 4-38 over jumps, 4-30 on Flat; 66-1 when in rear throughout in the race won by Desertmore House here in November.

66/1

4

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 22y

16:36 Punchestown

Walking On Glass

11st 12lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Padraig Roche

Dual-purpose; 3-27 over hurdles but without a win in this sphere since October 2022; beaten 7.5l over C&D off this mark in June; four modest efforts on the Flat since; others preferred.

14/1

Form: 3115-8

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner and goes well for this 7lb claimer; won over 1m5f on quick ground last summer; should have come on from AW outing last month.
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4th

5

(4)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:08 Navan

Not Just Any Eagle

11st 11lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Patrick J Flynn

Four-time winner, most recently over 1m4f at Leopardstown early last season; went very close at the same venue last time, confirming a return to form at Fairyhouse; rider provides good value for 7lb claim.

8/1

2nd

2

(3)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Not Just Any Eagle

12st 2lb

J: Mr Cian Murphy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Four-time winner, most recently here over 1m4f in May 2025; 2lb lower here and shaped like coming back to form when a 1.75l third at Fairyhouse (1m6f) on latest; stays this trip and enters calculations now.

9/2

16/1

Form: 4125-8

Last run: 63 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Has won over 1m5f on turf and beat Forlio over 1m4f at Dundalk in November; not as good last couple of AW starts and refused over hurdles last month.
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15th

17

(21)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:32 Navan

Glyde Ranger

9st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Winner on soft at Sligo in 2023 and added 1m4f Dundalk AW win this time last year; recent runs at latter venue leave him with a fair bit to find however.

20/1

9th

8

(11)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Glyde Ranger

9st 5lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

His two wins include a C&D score last October; mixed form on turf this year and beaten nearly 7l over 1m2.5f here last week; this trip suits better but still needs more.

20/1

10

(1)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Glyde Ranger

9st 6lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: T G McCourt

1m4f winner here in October 2024 but lost her way this year and probably best watched.

33/1

8/1

Form: 7607-1 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Strong stayer has won at up to 2m1f; got the better of Palamon by 1.5l over 2m on AW last month and now 8lb worse off with that rival; drop in trip not a plus.
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5th

10

(13)

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 2f 141y

18:24 Down Royal

Grappa Nonino

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Three Flat wins include over 2m1f at Killarney and more recently 2m AW success in March; back from a break with encouraging third (Party Dress second) in Leopardstown lady riders' handicap last month; one to consider.

9/1

3rd

4

(5)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 7f 0y

20:25 Leopardstown

Grappa Nonino

11st 11lb

J: Miss Sara Horcajada

T: D K Weld

Dual-purpose gelding snapped a long losing run at Dundalk (2m) in March; seen just twice since and has failed to replicate that effort; questions to answer for now.

9/1

13

(23)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:05 Navan

Grappa Nonino

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Strong stayer has won at up to 2m1f; got the better of Palamon by 1.5l over 2m on AW in March but was well behind that rival from 8lb worse off at Gowran on latest; might prefer further than this these days.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 213- BF

Last run: 333 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
AW winner over 1m4f for Charlie Appleby last year; bought for GBP27,000 in October; fifth in Cork maiden hurdle on stable debut; first handicap.
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4

28th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 130y

17:10 Galway

Los Toldos

11st 7lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Godolphin cast off left previous hurdling form behind when landing a Cork maiden in May (17.5f, good), earning a rating of 117; unseated on the Flat at Leopardstown on only start since; a bit to find on the figures but will like the ground and not dismissed.

12/1

4

(1)

17th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 180y

20:30 Leopardstown

Los Toldos

9st 10lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Bought for £27,000 off Godolphin for whom he won a 1m4f AW novice last year; tailed off on handicap debut at Gowran in April but came good in a maiden hurdle at Cork and now might tap back into that promise he showed for former connections; tongue-tie added.

6/1

1st

7

10th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 65y

13:40 Cork

Los Toldos

11st 7lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

prominent, went second 4th, led narrowly 5 out, faced challenges from 2 out, good jump last, ridden clear final 110yds

12/1

Non-runners

Forlio

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €78.30
Straight Forecast €60.77
Tricast €219.95
Trifecta €518.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sioux Eagle

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Autocrat

The Irish Sun:

Nostra Casa

TOPSPEED:

Sioux Eagle

POSTDATA:

Autocrat