April 23 / 17.05 Gowran Park

17.05

Heavy

Thomastown Handicap

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 15 runners
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Thomastown Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

40/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.30
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 39004-

Last run: 342 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Longstanding Flat maiden who is used to racing over much further than this; lengthy absence; back in the hands of Mick Mulvany now but hard to fancy.
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5th

6

(12)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

18:10 Bellewstown

Dinamine

9st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Dual winner, including over C&D (good to yielding) last August off 3lb lower; best effort in three runs this year when close third at Limerick (7f, yielding) last month; slow break costly at that track a day later; could bounce back.

14/1

9th

13

(9)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 7f 35y

18:30 Leopardstown

Dinamine

8st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Two-time winner, including over this trip on heavy at Gowran Park last year off 8lb lower; latest win at Bellewstown (1m, g/y) in August; satisfactory return over inadequate trip at Navan 26 days ago; 3lb drop generous and player with ground likely to suit.

12/1

3rd

5

(10)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:50 Limerick

Dinamine

9st 8lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Won over 1m at Bellewstown last August, adding to an early-season success over 7f at Gowran; lost ground at the start when reappearing at Navan, compromising his chance over a 6f trip that was probably inadequate in any case.

14/1

33/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: 8-0009 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Sole win came on the AW (7f) in 2023 but he has struggled in seven starts for new connections; Shane Foley booked but hard to fancy at present.
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8th

14

(6)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:23 Roscommon

Serengeti Sunrise

8st 11lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: R K Watson

Short-head second at Gowran just over a year ago was out of kilter with the rest of his form for this yard.

33/1

8th

14

(1)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 2f 158y

16:32 Sligo

Serengeti Sunrise

8st 10lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: R K Watson

Hasn't added to Wolverhampton 7f maiden win in 2023; touched off at Gowran (heavy) this time last year, but form since none too encouraging and takes a big step up in trip here.

20/1

6th

6

(7)

15th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

15:12 Newcastle (AW)

Serengeti Sunrise

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: R K Watson

Stablemate of My Kurkum; beaten 16 times since winning a 7f maiden at Wolverhampton in October 2023 (second start); finished a staying-on fourth in a similar event at Wolverhampton (7f) nine days ago; more needed to end his drought.

12/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 2709-3 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
3-39 on turf, last successful at Navan (6f, soft) in October 2023; 2lb lower here and caught the eye when a never-nearer third at Navan (6f) 15 days ago; step up in trip will suit and has the rail draw; leading contender.
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7th

15

(12)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

17:25 Bellewstown

Navorrosse

8st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: G A Kingston

Three wins up to 7f and solid efforts in defeat this year; left with plenty to do when tried over C&D on penultimate, but seemed to stay; don't dismiss albeit draw could have been kinder.

12/1

6th

14

(17)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:15 Gowran Park

Navorrosse

8st 10lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: G A Kingston

Three wins up to 7f and solid efforts in defeat this year, notably over C&D in April (heavy); never landed a blow from wide draw at Bellewstown on latest and draw again a negative here.

8/1

14

(17)

3rd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 211y

17:57 Bellewstown

Navorrosse

8st 11lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: G A Kingston

Three wins up to 7f and solid efforts on three of four runs this year; this trip probably stretches her but can run respectably even from a difficult draw.

9/1

Form: 835-35 BF

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
0-7 on AW; placed in two of her three handicap runs; closely matched with Superior Force with solid fifth at Dundalk last month on first start for this yard (sent off favourite); Colin Keane booked again; on the shortlist.
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6th

8

(12)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 24y

17:10 Leopardstown

Still She Blooms

9st 8lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Chris Timmons

Off the mark at Killarney off 7lb lower (1m, soft); another fine run at Listowel last month when a close second (1m, heavy); below her best when finishing behind The Blue Panther at Bellewstown latest; can get involved on her best form.

12/1

7

(7)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 205y

14:48 Bellewstown

Still She Blooms

9st 8lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Chris Timmons

Having a solid season; won off 57 at Killarney (1m, soft) in July; fine run to finish runner up behind Dragon Of Malta off this mark latest (1m, heavy); rain would enhance her chance.

11/2

11/2

Form: 008-93

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
25-race maiden was out of form on the AW during the winter but best run for a long time when third of 10 at Leopardstown (7f, good) two weeks ago, beaten 2l and badly hampered late on; right in the mix if he's as effective on heavy.
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8th

4

(12)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 103y

20:00 Killarney

Deuteronomy

10st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Gained fourth career win with 22-1 success at Cork in May in testing conditions; not so good since on faster ground, although fair effort at Navan on Saturday behind Arch Enemy; tries a longer trip here.

16/1

5th

3

(9)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 40y

17:15 Navan

Deuteronomy

10st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Gained fourth career win with 22-1 success over this trip at Cork in May in testing conditions; not so good twice since on faster ground, although 1m1f on quick ground on the short side last time; more needed.

10/1

5th

2

(2)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

Deuteronomy

10st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

C&D winner 12 months ago; long-priced Cork winner last month, his fourth success in a 41-race career; failed to feature at Fairyhouse 13 days ago after a slow start.

16/1

Form: 6240-0 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
2-22 on turf, his last win coming off 60 at Navan (1m, soft) in 2023; not beaten far off 2lb higher at Roscommon last October; fit from hurdling and had excuses for latest run at Leopardstown being poorly drawn; contender with conditions to suit.
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10

(8)

28th Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:35 Navan

Asisaid

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Aidan Melia

Losing run since July 2023 but has been giving the impression his turn may be near again in two starts for his new yard; yet to try further than 1m2f on the Flat but has shaped like it would suit at times and one to consider.

9/1

3rd

11

(17)

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

19:10 Naas

Asisaid

9st 5lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Aidan Melia

Won this event two years ago; fair form towards the end of last season; out of sorts this term until showing signs of a revival when fourth at Navan on stable draw; drawn high but Nicola Burns may be able to counter any disadvantage

6/1

7th
9 (10)
Happy Henry

28/1

Form: 8750-0

Last run: 86 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
0-5 on the AW; not much impact in three maidens or in first two handicaps; switch to turf needs to spark major improvement; others appeal more.
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5th

9

(13)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Happy Henry

9st 1lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: W McCreery

Belatedly off the mark at Navan last month in first-time cheekpieces; another good run at Naas (third of 21); underlined his rate of improvement when winning again at Bellewstown; up an aggregate 17lb.

13/2

1st

2

(10)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

19:44 Bellewstown

Happy Henry

10st 0lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: W McCreery

Belatedly off the mark at Navan when in first-time cheekpieces that now return after another good run behind Platino Bianco last week at Naas (visored); he's shown he can deal with this sort of mark and has to be shortlisted in this field.

4/1

3rd

3

(10)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Naas

Happy Henry

10st 0lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: W McCreery

Finally got off the mark at Navan over this trip last time with cheekpieces replacing other headgear; was a cosy winner then and should go well even off 8lb higher with a visor back on.

5/1

4/1

Form: 434844 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in sprint maiden at Sligo (soft) in 2023; major step back in right direction recently with pair of fourths at Leopardstown over 1m-1m1f; drop in trip is fine and should be involved again.
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11th

4

(6)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:08 Dundalk (AW)

Si Senior

10st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: M K Flannery

Nothing like her best form in ten races since a 1m2f Ballinrobe win last June; unappealing in a sprint handicap at this stage of her career, although she won a maiden at around 6f at two.

33/1

9th
8 (11)
Akeela

33/1

Form: 2838-9

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
1-11 on turf, the win coming last July over 6f at Naas (good) off this mark; went close off the same mark at Cork over 7f in September; finished last of nine at Navan on her return; unproven in testing conditions; passed over.
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14

(6)

7th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 42y

19:23 Leopardstown

Akeela

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Sole win came over 6f at Naas last year but stays this trip too; didn't get the clearest passage over 6.5f at Limerick last time and is one to consider from a decent draw back to this trip with Keane aboard.

6/1

4th

8

(4)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 150y

14:07 Limerick

Akeela

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Won off 5lb higher at Naas (6f, good) last July; best effort for current yard on latest at Bellewstown over 1m; this trip more suitable and top rider booked; not discounted.

13/2

8

(12)

3rd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 211y

17:57 Bellewstown

Akeela

9st 3lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Sole win came in a 6f handicap at Naas last summer; moved to this yard after being fourth in a Gowran claimer; didn't get a clear run at Limerick last time over 7f and can do better; first try over 1m.

7/1

10/1

Form: 056-36 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Only beaten half a length in Dundalk claimer in January; looked in need of the run on first start for this yard when sixth of 10 at Leopardstown two weeks ago; might want a sounder surface than this; will appreciate a strong pace to aim at.
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9th

22

(12)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:38 Leopardstown

Half Nutz

8st 11lb

J: E E Ryan

T: James M Barcoe

Six wins to his name but on a losing run that stretches back to September 2022; not beaten far in two of four visits to Gowran in recent months; Limerick third offered renewed hope, confirmed by a C&D second that gives him a slight edge over William F Browne and Max Meridius.

9/1

2nd

16

(3)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

18:50 Leopardstown

Half Nutz

8st 10lb

J: E E Ryan

T: James M Barcoe

Six wins to his name but on a losing run that stretches back to September 2022; not beaten far in two of four visits to Gowran in recent months, and last week's Limerick third offers some hope.

10/1

3rd

12

(8)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Half Nutz

8st 11lb

J: E E Ryan

T: James M Barcoe

Six wins to his name but on a losing run that stretches back to September 2022; not beaten far in two of her last four races (all at Gowran) but clearly needs to find extra; official rating has slumped from a peak of 85 to a lowly 38.

10/1

20/1

Form: 08500-

Last run: 152 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden's form petered out on the AW at the tail end of last year; best effort a 1.75l fifth at Cork (6f, good to yielding) off 48 in October; visor replaces cheekpieces on return; others appeal more.
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17

(2)

17th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:05 Navan

Finito Bonito

9st 0lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

12-race maiden's form petered out on the AW at the tail end of last year; best effort a 1.75l fifth at Cork (6f, good to yielding) off 48 in October; never a factor at Gowran on return; others appeal more.

33/1

17

(2)

17th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:05 Navan

Finito Bonito

9st 0lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

12-race maiden's form petered out on the AW at the tail end of last year; best effort a 1.75l fifth at Cork (6f, good to yielding) off 48 in October; never a factor at Gowran on return; others appeal more.

33/1

11th

11

(4)

23rd Apr 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:05 Gowran Park

Finito Bonito

9st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

towards rear

20/1

Form: /0600- CD

Last run: 233 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner in 2023, the last of those from a mark of 63; now 7lb lower but has an absence to overcome and unproven in these conditions; best watched for now.
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11

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:47 Listowel

The Fog Horn

11st 7lb

J: Mr P W Gleeson

T: Seamus G O’Donnell

Dual 7f winner; huge prices and well beaten in two hurdle runs.

200/1

8th

2

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 159y

19:20 Clonmel

The Fog Horn

11st 7lb

J: Mr P W Gleeson

T: Seamus G O’Donnell

Two-time Gowran Flat winner (good/yielding); reappeared from winter break at same venue in March when tailed off on hurdles debut on heavy; ground more in her favour here but still best watched.

40/1

7th

8

7th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 50y

14:34 Gowran Park

The Fog Horn

11st 7lb

J: Mr P W Gleeson

T: Seamus G O’Donnell

Two-time course winner on the Flat, latest win in August 2023; makes no appeal on hurdle debut after an absence.

33/1

16/1

Form: 54370- CD

Last run: 183 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
2-30 on turf, both wins coming here at 7f-9.5f; handles the mud but usually needs a few runs to get warmed up so the absence is a concern; wide draw to overcome; chance if near her best.
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9th

5

(7)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Lisabetta

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Three-time winner in Ireland, including on the AW, but she's been held in two starts since joining this stable; blinkers removed (worn last time).

16/1

6th

4

(1)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:48 Lingfield (AW)

Lisabetta

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Ian Williams

AW winner in Ireland; has lost her way and was only sixth of seven on yard debut at Chelmsford on Sunday (1m2f classified).

20/1

66/1

Form: 0000-0 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 10lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Has been out of form since surprise win at the Curragh over this trip in May 2023; ran from 9lb out of the weights last time; tongue-tie now tried.
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20

(20)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:46 Naas

Shimmerz

8st 10lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: Charles O’Brien

Has been out of form for quite a while now and too much to prove at present.

50/1

14th

16

(17)

23rd Apr 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:05 Gowran Park

Shimmerz

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Charles O’Brien

in touch with leaders, prominent after 2f

66/1

14th

16

(17)

23rd Apr 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:05 Gowran Park

Shimmerz

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Charles O’Brien

in touch with leaders, prominent after 2f

66/1

10/1

Form: 1-2872 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Three Flat wins including at Dundalk over the winter and a good second there last month; well held over hurdles at Tramore 10 days ago; best form on a quicker surface.
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13th

13

(3)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:58 Gowran Park

Hastily

8st 13lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Tom McGuinness

Three-time turf winner, latest at Cork (6f, g-f) in July and finished a good second at Bellewstown in August over this trip; shown very little in two Flat starts and one over hurdles this year; hard to see winning.

33/1

Non-runners

Chou Chou, Share The Treasure, Superior Force, Swiss Army Officer

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Payout
Exacta €97.80
Straight Forecast €89.86
Tricast €451.62
Trifecta €811.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Asisaid

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Superior Force

The Irish Sun:

Asisaid

POSTDATA:

Superior Force