April 23 / 16.30 Gowran Park

16.30

Heavy

Dining Packages At Gowran Park Handicap

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 10 runners
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Dining Packages At Gowran Park Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.10
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 7070-1

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Didn't show much in five starts last year at 6f-1m on good or quicker ground; improved massively on testing ground on final run for Mick Mulvany when winning on return at Naas (5f, soft to heavy), doing best work at the finish; 8lb higher but big chance up in trip for new yard.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11

(5)

1st Aug 2025

Soft

1m 0f 98y

19:40 Galway

Dance For Chester

9st 10lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Modest form in maidens last year but has won both starts in handicaps this year on testing ground at Naas (5f) and Gowran (7f); raised 5lb, moves up in trip and grade and may need softer conditions.

7/1

1st

1

(5)

23rd Apr 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Dance For Chester

9st 12lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

disputed lead, led narrowly and ridden 2f out, kept on, always doing enough

11/4

14/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 680-08

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Maiden after 11 turf starts but well treated judged on third at Galway (7f, soft) last summer off 61 and was sent off favourite when running a dismal race behind Dance For Chester at Naas before tailing off at Dundalk; too early to write him off.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(9)

6th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 21y

19:00 Sligo

James The Second

9st 3lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Michael Mulvany

Couple of seconds this year but over 7f and questionable whether he wants 6f; slower ground would help in that respect.

10/1

12th

11

(4)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:15 Gowran Park

James The Second

8st 12lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Now a 19-race maiden but has finished second in 7f handicaps this term here (heavy) and last month at Limerick on good ground; trip too short last time so not one to rule out back at 7f with blinkers tried.

12/1

13

(2)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:07 Naas

James The Second

9st 1lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Michael Mulvany

Now a 17-race maiden but has finished second in 7f handicaps this term at Gowran (heavy) and last month at Limerick on good ground; fair fifth at Bellewstown on Thursday.

9/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: -76101 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Had been regressing prior to surprise 40-1 Dundalk win in 7f claimer last month for Cormac Farrell; blew the start on debut for this yard at Bellewstown; slowly away again but showed willing attitude to win claimer here (1m, soft) last week; entitled to go well.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

(10)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Weegeebear

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Rebecca Menzies

2-21 when trained in Ireland and scored again 16 days ago on fifth start for new yard, in clearcut style at Newcastle (1m2f, Tapeta; 25-1) after leading over 2f out; back up 5lb but he's returned to serious calculations.

4/1

1st

11

(9)

30th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Weegeebear

8st 11lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Rebecca Menzies

Ex Irish gelding who was second of seven at Pontefract (1m, good) on stable debut in July but he's struggled in three starts since, including when behind Hashtagnotions at Beverley (8.5f, soft) 13 days ago; back up in trip on this return to AW.

18/1

11

(6)

17th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:18 Beverley

Weegeebear

9st 1lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Ex-Irish gelding who often blows the start and has continued to prove inconsistent for his current yard; pulled hard when not seeing out 1m2f last time (Tapeta) and won't mind soft ground.

16/1

Form: 9034-0

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Chance judged on 3l beating over C&D (soft to heavy) on handicap debut off 51 in October; ran well a week later at Galway (7f, heavy) when fourth of 16; weak in the betting when tailed off at Bellewstown on return but has conditions to suit here.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

14

(7)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:48 Dundalk (AW)

Kilgharrahs Love

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Thomas Cleary

Lost way last year and no real signs of a revival this campaign, including in this headgear combination last time.

25/1

7th

16

(6)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 190y

17:35 Limerick

Kilgharrahs Love

8st 12lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Thomas Cleary

Promise as a juvenile in 2024 but lost way last year and no signs of a revival in two runs this term; new headgear combination tried.

25/1

Form: 0679-

Last run: 201 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Showed very little in three sprint maidens; tough task from widest draw on handicap debut at Dundalk in October but ran okay considering; risky proposition but Dylan Browne McMonagle is back aboard.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

21

(18)

24th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Naas

Therussiancomposer

8st 10lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Ciaran Murphy

It was over 5f when close up at Down Royal but Sligo was disappointing; still a maiden.

20/1

6th

8

(4)

6th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 21y

19:00 Sligo

Therussiancomposer

8st 12lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Nine-race maiden who has tried various trips but it was over 5f when close up at Down Royal and he was staying on; considered.

4/1

12

(13)

18th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Down Royal

Therussiancomposer

8st 12lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Maiden has been tried over various trips, penultimate C&D fifth one of his better efforts; not one to rule out.

16/1

Form: 9-009

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Showed small bit of ability on 6f debut at Dundalk; tall order there last time when running from 8lb out of the handicap taking on her elders; this will at least be easier but requires a big leap of faith.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(8)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 138y

18:45 Ballinrobe

Rushes To Riches

8st 9lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Paul Mulligan

prominent

33/1

7th

10

(8)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 138y

18:45 Ballinrobe

Rushes To Riches

8st 9lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Paul Mulligan

prominent

33/1

6th

10

(1)

23rd Apr 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Rushes To Riches

8st 11lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Paul Mulligan

Showed small bit of ability on 6f debut at Dundalk; tall order there last time when running from 8lb out of the handicap taking on her elders; this will at least be easier but requires a big leap of faith.

25/1

Form: 0473-4

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Built on eyecatching Dundalk third over 7f in November when fourth of 15 in Bellewstown handicap (1m, good) 18 days ago, beaten 2.5l; likely pace angle but heavy ground a concern; first-time tongue-tie added to cheekpieces; gelded.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

14

(2)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Handmedownmybible

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Patrick Magee

0-16 and sole placed effort was in a claimer here late last year; beaten 8l over C&D latest.

25/1

7th

14

(1)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Handmedownmybible

8st 9lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Patrick Magee

Maiden whose best run came over 7f here last year; has been running over further plus hurdles lately; coming back in trip may help.

20/1

11

(11)

28th Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:05 Navan

Handmedownmybible

8st 7lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Patrick Magee

14-race maiden (0-12 on Flat); low key hurdle effort latest and had not shown enough on the level previously; new headgear combination and 4lb wrong.

40/1

Form: 90-085

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Triple-figure odds all four maidens and ran accordingly; some promise on handicap debut at Dundalk (5f) but didn't seem to stay the trip when fifth behind Dance For Chester at Naas last month; needs to find more.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(8)

23rd Apr 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Historical Fact

8st 11lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Charles O’Brien

Triple-figure odds all four maidens and ran accordingly; some promise on handicap debut at Dundalk (5f) but didn't seem to stay the trip when fifth behind Dance For Chester at Naas last month; needs to find more.

9/1

8th

9

(8)

23rd Apr 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Historical Fact

8st 11lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Charles O’Brien

Triple-figure odds all four maidens and ran accordingly; some promise on handicap debut at Dundalk (5f) but didn't seem to stay the trip when fifth behind Dance For Chester at Naas last month; needs to find more.

9/1

5th

12

(4)

23rd Mar 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 0y

14:03 Naas

Historical Fact

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Charles O’Brien

Triple-figure odds for all four maidens and ran accordingly; a bit better on handicap debut at Dundalk but more needed to figure here; wears a tongue tie and cheekpieces combination for the first time.

25/1

6/1

Form: 912-64 D BF

Last run: 79 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Made a winning nursery debut at Chelmsford last September for James Ferguson; solid efforts subsequently but performed poorly in two turf starts previously and never encountered ground this testing; first run for Ciaran Murphy after 7,000gns sale.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

9

(15)

12th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 111y

16:55 Roscommon

Khutulun

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

raced wide, prominent

33/1

15th

9

(15)

12th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 111y

16:55 Roscommon

Khutulun

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

raced wide, prominent

33/1

9th

2

(4)

23rd Apr 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Khutulun

9st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

prominent on inner

6/1

Form: 000-

Last run: 284 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Sent off large prices for all three maiden starts last year when never a factor; handicaps would have always been the plan so monitor the betting.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

14

(11)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 58y

16:48 Punchestown

The Black Stuff

8st 7lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Patrick Magee

Opening handicap efforts have been poor; back from a break with cheekpieces tried but very hard to have faith in; 2lb wrong.

20/1

11th

12

(4)

24th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 0y

18:02 Tipperary

The Black Stuff

8st 13lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Patrick Magee

Second runner for yard; no real promise in three maidens up to 7f last year; lots more needed up in trip; unplaced in the 4.30 at Gowran Wednesday.

25/1

11th

12

(4)

24th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 0y

18:02 Tipperary

The Black Stuff

8st 13lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Patrick Magee

Second runner for yard; no real promise in three maidens up to 7f last year; lots more needed up in trip; unplaced in the 4.30 at Gowran Wednesday.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta €26.00
Straight Forecast €32.94
Tricast €116.98
Trifecta €84.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dance For Chester

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Weegeebear

The Irish Sun:

Dance For Chester

POSTDATA:

Weegeebear