June 02 / 15.17 Gowran Park

15.17

Good

KCLR 96FM Apprentice Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 11 runners
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KCLR 96FM Apprentice Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 780-05 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner on turf, all those wins coming at Bellewstown; ran okay here over 9.5f (soft) latest and this an easier race but she's drawn wide and others make more appeal.
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4th

1

(16)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

The Bog Bank

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: T G McCourt

Dual C&D winner won her eighth race in total when got back to form at Gowran last time over this trip; runs off her 5lb lower AW mark and though has a tough draw should be involved again.

4/1

1st

3

(18)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

The Bog Bank

10st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: T G McCourt

Seven wins between turf and AW; not a bad run at her beloved Bellewstown last time; down 1lb and has a chance; ran well enough here behind Sierra De Gredos in June.

6/1

4th

3

(6)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

17:25 Bellewstown

The Bog Bank

10st 2lb

J: Alyse Clarke

T: T G McCourt

Won a division of this race last year and Down Royal win in June was a seventh win in all; struggled since off revised mark so more needed.

14/1

Form: 7-0313 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
In-form mare gained second turf win at Roscommon (7.5f, good) last month by a nose off 57; raised 4lb and beaten 4l in follow up bid at the same track; well-drawn and place chance off 2lb lower.
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4th

14

26th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:10 Punchestown

Cherry Pink

11st 5lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: William Durkan

Five-time Flat winner, most recently when adding a second AW win at Dundalk in November; brings a Flat rating of 64 to this sphere; others preferred.

15/1

1st

6

(8)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Cherry Pink

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Three-time winner including on the sand at Laytown; didn't fire back there on penultimate and beaten 5l over C&D on latest; down 1lb but more needed.

12/1

5

(11)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Cherry Pink

9st 11lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Laytown winner in 2024 and got her head back in front on turf this year; unproven at this trip though and it was a low-key effort back at Laytown earlier this month.

20/1

Form: 35359- D

Last run: 294 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Started career with this stable; won four for Lucinda Russell including two on turf at Hamilton on good and soft ground; off since August 2024 and is 1lb above last win; probably best watched on return for this yard.
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9th

8

(4)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:07 Dundalk (AW)

Ledger

9st 5lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Paul Traynor

Won four times in Britain for Lucinda Russell, but form has fallen off a cliff since rejoining this yard.

100/1

9th

15

(12)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Ledger

8st 10lb

T: Paul Traynor

First reserve; all four Flat wins in Britain came at a low level; regressive for current yard; tailed off on hurdle debut.

6

1st Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

12:25 Down Royal

Ledger

11st 12lb

J: Mr W R Hamilton

T: Paul Traynor

All four Flat wins in Britain came at a low level; regressive this year for current yard and can only be watched now switched to hurdles.

66/1

16/1

Form: 456-67

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m1f Hamilton handicap by 6l for Micheal Dods last August off 53; just 3lb higher now after two below par runs for this stable; capable of better and will like the ground; not discounted.
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16th

6

(8)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Carvalhal

9st 12lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Winner over 1m1f on quick ground in Britain and handled soft ground well when winning over this trip at Limerick in June off 50; held off this mark on quicker ground at Bellewstown but not to be ruled out back on soft.

13/2

10th

3

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

18:10 Bellewstown

Carvalhal

9st 12lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Winner over 1m1f on quick ground in Britain; built on Limerick second last month when scoring decisively at that venue (1m, soft) nine days later; up 6lb but no reason why he can't go well again.

15/8

1st

8

(19)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:27 Limerick

Carvalhal

9st 6lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Winner over 1m1f on quick ground in Britain; placed three times in a row last June when headgear went on; form tailed off in the autumn; strong chance now based on last week's second over 7f at this venue.

7/2

Form: 5-9746

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose hurdles winner on heavy ground; 0-7 on the Flat on turf; not beaten far at Cork (10.5f, good) last month off 58; 2lb lower now and worth a go at this shorter trip but needs more to win.
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2nd

8

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:00 Cork

Metamorpheus

10st 13lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Andrew McNamara

Has mixed it between Flat and hurdles effectively this year, winning on the level at Sligo and only worn down close home in 2m Galway handicap hurdle on Saturday; obvious chance if turning out quickly.

11/2

2nd

22

1st Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 175y

14:37 Galway

Metamorpheus

10st 0lb

T: Andrew McNamara

Second reserve; is 1-19 over hurdles but some decent efforts in defeat lately including on the Flat; 1lb out of the handicap; needs more.

Form: -59586

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Failed to win in five starts for Clive Cox and hasn't threatened to shed the maiden tag in five runs for this yard; handicapper slow to relent; others make more appeal.
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8th

10

(4)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:44 Southwell (AW)

Arthur Rose

9st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Toomey

Maiden prior to racking up solid results (2112) over 1m on Polytrack for new stable, running well at Chelmsford most recently; possibly hasn't reached her ceiling yet; major player provided she's as effective back on Tapeta (second attempt).

13/2

1st

7

(3)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Arthur Rose

9st 2lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Brian Toomey

Placed for the first time when second of eight at Chelmsford on last month's stable debut (1m); 1lb rise shouldn't prevent another good run.

3/1

1st

7

(3)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Arthur Rose

9st 2lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Brian Toomey

Placed for the first time when second of eight at Chelmsford on last month's stable debut (1m); 1lb rise shouldn't prevent another good run.

3/1

Form: 75-0

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Handicap debutante; mild promise in first two maidens last Autumn at 7f-1m; 200-1 and beaten 27l over this C&D on return last month; related to useful winners so could improve; check the market.
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Verdict Starting price

9

(7)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:17 Gowran Park

Aoifes Territory

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: Patrick T Foley

Handicap debutante; mild promise in first two maidens last Autumn at 7f-1m; 200-1 and beaten 27l over this C&D on return last month; related to useful winners so could improve; check the market.

22/1

9

(7)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:17 Gowran Park

Aoifes Territory

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: Patrick T Foley

Handicap debutante; mild promise in first two maidens last Autumn at 7f-1m; 200-1 and beaten 27l over this C&D on return last month; related to useful winners so could improve; check the market.

22/1

11th

3

(9)

7th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

17:20 Gowran Park

Aoifes Territory

10st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Patrick T Foley

Ran twice at three; made some late headway when seventh of 11 over 7f at Fairyhouse on her debut; soundly beaten in fifth over 1m at Navan; fair pedigree; may find her level in handicaps in due course.

20/1

Form: 600-00 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Two-time course winner over 7f in 2023; has lost her way since and no signs of a revival in two runs this season; passed over.
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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

Form: 7037-6

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
0-17 on turf; went close here in October off 47 on heavy ground; shaped with a bit of promise on seasonal return at Roscommon (7.5f, good), staying on from the back; place chance off 3lb lower if building on that.
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17

(20)

10th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Cork

Poppadom

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

27-race maiden but was only beaten a neck in a soft ground 1m handicap at Gowran in June; hasn't kicked on since and may need a bit further than 7f these days.

33/1

7th

13

(12)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Poppadom

9st 1lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Maiden after 26 starts was well beaten over further here last time; however, was runner-up over C&D in June so has to get back to that form.

22/1

12

(18)

13th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 100y

20:05 Gowran Park

Poppadom

9st 2lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

25-race maiden who went close to getting off the mark over 1m here in June; however, not as good twice since and has a tough draw to overcome now.

25/1

Form: 777-34

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
0-6 on turf; beaten just 0.75l over C&D (good) on seasonal return off this mark; not as good at Roscommon latest in cheekpieces which are now replaced by a visor; could go well back at this venue.
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7th

3

(10)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:01 Dundalk (AW)

Sierra De Gredos

9st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: A Oliver

Three solid runs on recent visits here and had some of these behind when never far away over 7f 19 days ago; won't mind returning to 1m and looks sure to be involved.

4/1

7th

3

(10)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:01 Dundalk (AW)

Sierra De Gredos

9st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: A Oliver

Three solid runs on recent visits here and had some of these behind when never far away over 7f 19 days ago; won't mind returning to 1m and looks sure to be involved.

4/1

2nd

4

(8)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sierra De Gredos

9st 11lb

J: Ben Coen

T: A Oliver

Has notched up three wins between 7f-8f including over the longer trip here last month; just denied a week later back here; looks a player up 3lb if holding his form.

4/1

Form: 004037

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
0-28 overall and 0-12 on turf; ran well at Roscommon on penultimate (7.5f, good); soft ground may not have suited in Tipperary claimer latest but mark due to drop 5lb, drawn widest and others make more appeal.
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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

Non-runners

El Bello, May Night, My Kurkum, Dazzling Spirit

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Payout
Exacta €9.80
Straight Forecast €10.31
Tricast €57.31
Trifecta €60.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sierra De Gredos

POSTDATA:

Cherry Pink

RP RATINGS (IRE):

My Kurkum

The Irish Sun:

Sierra De Gredos