September 02 / 17.37 Gowran Park

17.37

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Racing Again September 20th Maiden

  • Prize money: £5363.64
  • 1m 6f 0y
  • 12 runners
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Racing Again September 20th Maiden

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Smart jumps horse won a bumper but failed to win over hurdles; has turned into a better chaser, winning the Grade 3 Summer Plate at Market Rasen in July; might find this trip a bit sharp on Flat debut but can run well.
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11th

1

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

16:50 Punchestown

Ballysax Hank

11st 12lb

J: James Bowen

T: Gavin Cromwell

Summer Plate winner at Market Rasen (2m5f, good) last July and went close in the American Grand National (2m5f, firm) in October; excuses on both winter starts; has around 5lb to find with Release The Beast on Cheltenham running; big task under this weight and would prefer further.

10/1

6th

14

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 199y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Ballysax Hank

10st 12lb

J: James Bowen

T: Gavin Cromwell

5l win in the Summer Plate at Market Rasen (2m5f, good) last July and went close in the American Grand National (2m5f, firm) in October; excuses on both winter starts (3m then soft ground); the drop back to 2m poses a question but the stiff track and strong pace will help; possible player.

10/1

6th

4

2nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 1f 0y

16:05 Leopardstown

Ballysax Hank

11st 4lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

2-5 over fences, won the Summer Plate at Market Rasen (21.5f, good) in July off 128; won sole Flat start next time at Gowran on good to yielding before a fine second to Zanahiyr over hurdles in the American Grand National (2m5f, firm); failed to stay 3m in the Paddy Power at Christmas; ground conditions not certain to suit.

8/1

Form: 2/

Last run: 1549 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Smart jumper with four wins over hurdles and two over fences including in Grade 2 company; was runner-up on sole Flat start in France in 2021 over this trip; might find this trip a bit sharp now but should run a big race.
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2

(7)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:37 Gowran Park

Fil Dor

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Gordon Elliott

Smart jumper with four wins over hurdles and two over fences including in Grade 2 company; was runner-up on sole Flat start in France in 2021 over this trip; might find this trip a bit sharp now but should run a big race.

11/2

2nd

3

20th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

15:57 Cork

Fil Dor

11st 0lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

raced in second, challenging when briefly left in lead 2 out, soon faced challenge, headed approaching last, no chance with winner run-in

100/30

2nd

3

20th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

15:57 Cork

Fil Dor

11st 0lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

raced in second, challenging when briefly left in lead 2 out, soon faced challenge, headed approaching last, no chance with winner run-in

100/30

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Won a Killarney bumper in July and followed up in a winners' bumper at the same track 10 days ago, making all; the cheekpieces worn then are retained; bred to be a smart Flat type so has to be respected on debut in this sphere.
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3

(3)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:37 Gowran Park

Galileo Sand

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won a Killarney bumper in July and followed up in a winners' bumper at the same track 10 days ago, making all; the cheekpieces worn then are retained; bred to be a smart Flat type so has to be respected on debut in this sphere.

5/2

5

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 100y

17:25 Killarney

Galileo Sand

11st 11lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Some good efforts in bumpers at Thurles and Punchestown before pulling well clear with the winner over C&D in May and being beaten 1.75l into second; well backed returned to here in July when he prevailed by 0.5l; he was entitled to do that but he is progressing, the cheeckpieces can unlock further improvement and top jockey aboard.

6/4

5

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

19:42 Killarney

Galileo Sand

11st 10lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Improving with every run, building on a placed effort at Tramore on debut with a fourth of 24 in a Punchestown Festival bumper and only just touched off in a C&D bumper on his follow up bid; front two pulled clear and could be hard to beat if he finds any further progress.

10/11

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Won bumpers at Ballinrobe and Roscommon in 2024; wasn't at his best in a Listed bumper at Cheltenham last November; makes Flat debut after a long absence but can go well if ready enough.
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1st

3

22nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 100y

13:25 Killarney

Minella Hollow

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: John J Nallen

Dual bumper winner in 2024; two runs last year were solid and beaten 16l at Roscommon (2m, yielding) 18 days ago after ten months off; entitled to come on for that but others still open to more progress.

8/1

4th

2

4th Aug 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

18:00 Roscommon

Minella Hollow

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: John J Nallen

Won two of his three bumper starts in 2024, including a 6l course win on good ground; ran only twice last year but remains of interest; stable had a winner on the Flat at Galway, jockey played a starring role during the week.

4/1

5

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

14:37 Limerick

Minella Hollow

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: John J Nallen

Dual bumper winner last year was disappointing on hurdling debut at Navan recently coming back after a long absence; however, he should improve from that and be more competitive today.

5/2

Form: 820-40

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose maiden was 8l behind Seo Linn in a Tramore maiden before beaten a long way in a Galway handicap; has to return to his form of last year to have a chance.
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6th

13

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

17:57 Kilbeggan

Nelson Muntz

10st 6lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: David Harry Kelly

Sole success achieved at odds-on in a maiden hurdle at this venue last autumn; placed twice from 11 starts on the Flat, the most recent when second over 2m at Tramore on Tuesday; trainer also runs Faceman.

12/1

2nd

6

(8)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:00 Tramore

Nelson Muntz

9st 10lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: David Harry Kelly

Sole success achieved at odds-on in a maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan last autumn; placed twice from ten starts on the Flat; could feature if reacting well to blinkers.

12/1

5th

7

29th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

17:20 Tramore

Nelson Muntz

11st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

Has some useful form over hurdles and on the Flat, though has been tailed off in both disciplines since returning from a break of 72 days; if back on song, he would have a part to play in this company on chase debut.

10/1

Form: 3

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Tramore maiden hurdle winner in April has run well in defeat in handicaps in that sphere since; was also third in a Roscommon Flat maiden over 1m4f in July; this trip will suit better and he can run well.
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6

(4)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:37 Gowran Park

Prove Yourself

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Tramore maiden hurdle winner in April has run well in defeat in handicaps in that sphere since; was also third in a Roscommon Flat maiden over 1m4f in July; this trip will suit better and he can run well.

12/1

2nd

6

28th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 130y

17:40 Galway

Prove Yourself

11st 9lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Placed in three of his four bumper starts; won a 2m Tramore maiden hurdle in April; third in a Kilbeggan handicap following month; kept ticking over with a solid third in a Flat maiden at Roscommon; reverts to hurdling with a definite chance.

6/1

3rd

6

(8)

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 17y

20:08 Roscommon

Prove Yourself

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Fair hurdler, placed in bumpers before winning 2m Tramore maiden hurdle in April (yielding) and better again when third in Kilbeggan handicap following month; switches to Flat and possible place claims.

14/1

Form: 5

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner but was disappointing in that sphere at Galway last time; was earlier well beaten in a Killarney Flat maiden over this trip; others appeal more.
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2nd

5

22nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:45 Killarney

Putapoundinthejar

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: A J Martin

Gained fourth hurdles success with 3.25l victory in Galway Hurdle (2m, good) off 129 23 days ago; still has a bit to find with Daddy Long Legs and Bowensonfire on ratings but claims if taking to new discipline.

9/2

1st

14

30th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 11y

16:30 Galway

Putapoundinthejar

10st 2lb

J: Daniel King

T: A J Martin

Fair fifth in a valuable handicap hurdle at the Punchestown festival; a shade disappointing at Listowel in June before making amends at Bellewstown; may continue on the upgrade for Tony Martin who has won this race four times in the past 12 years.

9/1

Form: 0/4-

Last run: 407 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner has been well beaten over hurdles on last few starts; previously well beaten in two Flat maidens; look elsewhere.
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12th

8

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

17:47 Wexford

Single Edition

11st 7lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: James M Barcoe

Bumper winner but 0-14 hurdling, joining current yard after C&D claiming fourth a year ago; didn't count on recent comeback run at Punchestown, entitled to come on for that.

12/1

10th

4

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:50 Punchestown

Single Edition

11st 9lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: James M Barcoe

Lost form for his previous trainer after two good runs in September 2024; plenty to prove on his first run since out of his depth in a Flat maiden last autumn, previously a moderate fourth in a claimer over hurdles.

16/1

Form: 9/

Last run: 749 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 14l in a 7f Dundalk maiden in 2023, his sole start; can only be watched.
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13th

4

(17)

20th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

16:35 Gowran Park

Thunder Gatti

9st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Rory Anthony Devine

Well beaten in maiden debut at Dundalk and tailed off here last time; can only be watched.

80/1

9

(9)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:37 Gowran Park

Thunder Gatti

9st 9lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Rory Anthony Devine

Beaten 14l in a 7f Dundalk maiden in 2023, his sole start; can only be watched.

100/1

Form: 7

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
A 3m handicap hurdle winner; ran respectably in a Bellewstown 1m4f maiden last week but is likely to be better suited to handicaps in time.
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5th

7

6th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

14:10 Hereford

Ballerina Boxer

11st 1lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Nikki Evans

3m Punchestown handicap hurdle winner off a similar mark in June but below that level since; little encouragement in two starts for new yard, pulling up on soft ground then well beaten (46l) at Stratford; has plenty to prove on current evidence.

50/1

9th

4

28th Mar 2026

Good

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

15:57 Stratford

Ballerina Boxer

11st 6lb

J: Mr Jack Stenhouse

T: Nikki Evans

Beat a big field at Punchestown (3m, good to yielding) last June but mostly well held afterwards and was sold for £1,200 in November; soft ground may well have been against her when pulled up at 125-1 on stable debut in January, but others have more pressing claims.

25/1

9

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

16:30 Limerick

Ballerina Boxer

11st 4lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: William Harvey

Won at Punchestown in June (3m, gd-yld) off 5lb lower; well beaten off revised mark thrice since (and twice on the Flat); handicapper may be in charge for now.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hurdle winner is rated only 84 in that sphere so is best watched on Flat debut.
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5th

9

10th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 80y

17:00 Cork

Navy Waves

10st 13lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: Mrs Julie Cashin

Has generally struggled since winning at Galway (22.5f, good) last September; a bit better when a plugging-on third of 16 at Tramore (2m5f, gd-yld) on latest but was 16l behind the winner; longer trip here a plus.

8/1

3rd

11

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 0y

18:12 Tramore

Navy Waves

11st 0lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: Mrs Julie Cashin

Unplaced in four starts since a 20-1 Galway win last autumn; remote sixth in a 3m handicap at Cork last month on first run after a break.

14/1

5/2

Form: 342 BF

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Three bumper wins including a Grade 2 for mares at Aintree; the best of three Flat runs was when runner-up in a Tramore maiden over 1m4f, though a beaten odds-on fav' then; this longer trip will suit better and she should be a big player.
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13

(2)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:37 Gowran Park

Seo Linn

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: P Twomey

Three bumper wins including a Grade 2 for mares at Aintree; the best of three Flat runs was when runner-up in a Tramore maiden over 1m4f, though a beaten odds-on fav' then; this longer trip will suit better and she should be a big player.

5/2

7

(1)

8th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:50 Tramore

Seo Linn

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: P Twomey

Smart form in bumpers, winning Listed event at Cheltenham in November before landing the mares' Aintree Grade 2 and it was a big run in defeat at the Punchestown festival; two Flat runs a bit underwhelming, not strong at the finish at both Down Royal and over this trip at Fairyhouse last month; worth another chance and this sharp 1m4f could suit.

13/8

4th

7

(8)

13th Jun 2025

Good

1m 3f 200y

20:00 Fairyhouse

Seo Linn

10st 2lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: P Twomey

Smart form in bumpers, winning Listed event at Cheltenham in November before landing the mares' Aintree Grade 2 and it was a big run in defeat at the Punchestown festival; looked in need of a step up in trip when beaten half a length in a Down Royal maiden (10.5f, good); should do better with slow ground likely to help bring her stamina into play.

5/2

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Payout
Exacta €10.60
Straight Forecast €9.83
Trifecta €85.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Galileo Sand

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Seo Linn

The Irish Sun:

Galileo Sand

POSTDATA:

Seo Linn