October 20 / 17.25 Gowran Park

17.25

Yielding

Racing Again November 8th Handicap

  • Prize money: £6338.84
  • 1m 3f 175y
  • 15 runners
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Racing Again November 8th Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

1st
9 (7)
Narlita

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.40
  • Place: £1.60

Form: -26243 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
On long losing run but knocking on the door in recent starts; stayed on nicely for a 4.25l third at Naas latest (10.5f, yielding); this trip more suitable, testing ground fine and she has run well here twice before; leading chance.
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17th

18

(18)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Galway

Narlita

8st 9lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: H Rogers

Loves it when the mud is flying, just as it was when she won off 9lb lower at Gowran in October (1m4f, heavy); has run respectably on all four starts on her favoured ground this term and has gone well here before but this ground will surely be too lively for her.

25/1

4th

4

(2)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 96y

15:53 Down Royal

Narlita

9st 4lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: H Rogers

Only two wins from 29 starts, but placed 12 times; met trouble in running at Sligo last time, two early-season Curragh runs were encouraging.

10/1

6th

3

(5)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 2f 158y

15:58 Sligo

Narlita

9st 10lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: H Rogers

Had looked fairly exposed but found more improvement last term and has carried that on with two excellent runs at the Curragh this spring, latest when third behind two progressive sorts over 1m2f; ground not being as soft as she'd like is one concern, as is a poor strike-rate for one of her ability.

4/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 3-8632 BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Back from a mid-season break with sound efforts in defeat over 10.5f at Down Royal (good) and Naas (yielding); worth another go at this trip but very testing ground would be a query.
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9th

8

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 0y

17:00 Cork

Calzaghi

11st 4lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Flat winner hasn't shown much in three maiden hurdles but this is more suitable; may improve and worth checking in the market on handicap hurdle debut.

12/1

11th

2

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

17:52 Limerick

Calzaghi

11st 12lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Won a Flat handicap at Navan in 2024; soundly beaten in two outings over hurdles; not a likely maiden winner at this stage.

20/1

8th

3

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 100y

14:41 Listowel

Calzaghi

11st 12lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Won a Flat handicap in 2024; tailed off on stable/hurdles debut at Killarney; likeley to be of more interest in handicaps.

33/1

16/1

  • Place: £7.20

Form: 214735 D

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m4f Tramore handicap (good) for Mick Mulvany in July; hit with 12lb rise and has come up short in four runs since; should handle conditions on debut for new yard but remains 7lb above that last win.
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1st

4

16th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 140y

14:20 Tramore

Ina Mina

11st 11lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

A wide-margin Flat winner here in 2025 got off the mark over hurdles on return at Cork last time, still showing greenness; a 13lb hike is plenty but has to be considered with more to come.

3/1

1st

11

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:30 Cork

Ina Mina

10st 10lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Record of 1-22 on the Flat, winning good-ground 1m4f Tramore handicap last summer; four maiden hurdle runs have offered little but they were all on heavy ground so possibility of improvement on handicap debut here back on good ground.

8/1

10th

15

22nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 7f 110y

14:00 Naas

Ina Mina

11st 5lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Terence O’Brien

Record of 1-22 on the Flat; won a good ground 1m4f Tramore handicap last July; little to recommend her based on her opening three hurdle runs.

80/1

Form: 231-01 D

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Back-to-back wins in August, off 6lb lower on the Flat at Roscommon (1m4f, good) and over timber at Wexford (2m1f, good); well-beaten favourite over hurdles here latest (2m4f, soft); needs to rebound returned to the Flat.
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4th

5

22nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

16:20 Wexford

Kool One

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Conor David Maxwell

Dual-purpose 5yo gained his third win on the Flat in 1m5f Navan handicap in April, okay run in better-class Curragh contest following month; hurdles win came in 2m1f maiden here last summer, soft ground was probably against him in subsequent handicaps; back on better ground here could go well if taking to chasing.

11/2

16/1

Form: -99416 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
AW winner scored on turf at the Curragh in August (1m4f, good); soundly beaten back there on latest off revised mark on soft; down 1lb but probably wants better ground than this.
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1st

2

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:05 Bellewstown

Daboya

11st 3lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: R Donohoe

Has shown improved form on the Flat lately, winning handicaps at Ballinrobe and Tramore before runner-up at the latter track; now rated 81; was a 2m maiden hurdle winner at Thurles last November; can be competitive.

7/1

2nd

1

(1)

15th Aug 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:55 Tramore

Daboya

10st 4lb

J: Sam Coen

T: R Donohoe

Up a total of 13lb for back-to-back wins at Ballinrobe (1m5f, yielding) and over C&D (good) when 2.75l ahead of Marmeladova (that rival 3lb better off now); finished last at Gowran last time (1m5f, good to firm), which is not fully explained by her new rating; can do better back here.

4/1

8th

9

(6)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 100y

16:22 Gowran Park

Daboya

8st 8lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: R Donohoe

Has gone up a total of 13lb for wins at Ballinrobe and Tramore; good 7lb claimer booked here, but not sure to uphold Tramore form with third-placed Sea Coral.

5/1

14/1

Form: 087464

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
One of two for yard; handicap debutante has shown enough in maidens to suggest she can win a race; opening mark looks fair, handles soft ground and she could go well.
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6th

14

(16)

20th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 3f 175y

17:25 Gowran Park

Alexa Next

8st 11lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Martin Hassett

One of two for yard; handicap debutante has shown enough in maidens to suggest she can win a race; opening mark looks fair, handles soft ground and she could go well.

14/1

2

(3)

9th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

19:35 Galway

Alexa Next

9st 3lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Martin Hassett

Fair level of form in maidens, notably last month over this trip at Bellewstown when never nearer fourth; good bit more needed to win a maiden, more likely type for handicaps.

25/1

4th

3

(5)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 97y

19:25 Bellewstown

Alexa Next

9st 3lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Martin Hassett

An improved effort when beaten 8l by a subsequent Listed winner at Limerick last time; needs to find a fair bit more still.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 158415 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Gained sixth win of his career at Bellewstown on penultimate (12.5f, soft); beaten off revised mark off 77 latest but he'll relish testing conditions if the rain comes and he's gone well here before.
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16th

2

(12)

18th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 48y

20:15 Roscommon

Duke Of Leggagh

10st 2lb

J: Hannah Rafferty

T: Michael Mulvany

Won twice on the Flat last year including over C&D off 5lb lower; two runs this term not his best and may need some more help from the handicapper; won't mind if there's rain.

20/1

16th

12

(23)

29th Jul 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 110y

20:20 Galway

Duke Of Leggagh

9st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Dangerous when gets his favoured soft conditions, as when bolting up at Bellewstown in October; recent Ballinrobe comeback run should have brought him on but won't get his preferred ground here and terrible draw to overcome.

16/1

Form: 84-993 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose sort had mostly been in modest form this year but signs of life when third at Roscommon latest (1m4f, soft); testing ground fine and he's well handicapped on old form so don't discount.
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1st

4

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

15:40 Newton Abbot

Son Of Hypnos

11st 10lb

J: Jack Stenhouse

T: Ryan Chapman

Galway festival winner in 2024 but hasn't matched that level since and has been well beaten on four of his five starts for this yard this year, latest when a 16l fourth to Mi Sueno over C&D last month; remains with plenty to find with that rival despite better terms.

40/1

4th

1

19th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

16:15 Newton Abbot

Son Of Hypnos

12st 0lb

J: Jack Stenhouse

T: Ryan Chapman

All downhill since winning over hurdles at Galway's festival of 2024; well beaten in three of his four runs for this yard and when third in April only five ran; visor added.

25/1

7th

3

11th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Worcester

Son Of Hypnos

12st 0lb

J: Jack Stenhouse

T: Ryan Chapman

Won at Galway (2m, good) in July 2024; downhill thereafter, ending time in Ireland competing on the Flat; third of five at Exeter (2m; 33-1) on second start for this trainer but tough to fancy on strength of his other two efforts.

25/1

28/1

Form: 005830

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
One of two for yard; sole success came over 6f on heavy ground for former yard; ran okay on heavy here (9.5f) on penultimate but failed to build on that at Naas latest; stamina to prove for this trip.
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15

(14)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Shelbourne

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Martin Hassett

Sole success came over 6f on heavy ground for former yard in Britain; decent run on similar ground at Gowran last month, trip probably too far both starts since; blinkers now tried and drops back in trip so could improve on recent efforts.

14/1

15

(14)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Shelbourne

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Martin Hassett

Sole success came over 6f on heavy ground for former yard in Britain; decent run on similar ground at Gowran last month, trip probably too far both starts since; blinkers now tried and drops back in trip so could improve on recent efforts.

14/1

9th

13

(6)

20th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 3f 175y

17:25 Gowran Park

Shelbourne

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Martin Hassett

One of two for yard; sole success came over 6f on heavy ground for former yard; ran okay on heavy here (9.5f) on penultimate but failed to build on that at Naas latest; stamina to prove for this trip.

28/1

10th
7 (13)
So Golden

14/1

Form: 2316 BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Clonmel maiden winner (9.5f, yld-sft) hung right and weakened quickly on handicap debut at Naas (10.5f, yielding); not sure this stiffer stamina test will suit on that evidence.
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10th

7

(13)

20th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 3f 175y

17:25 Gowran Park

So Golden

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: K J Condon

Clonmel maiden winner (9.5f, yld-sft) hung right and weakened quickly on handicap debut at Naas (10.5f, yielding); not sure this stiffer stamina test will suit on that evidence.

14/1

6th

8

(1)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 125y

17:30 Naas

So Golden

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: K J Condon

Lightly raced 3yo off the mark at third attempt when taking ordinary Clonmel maiden last month over slightly shorter trip; likely more to offer now entering handicaps and returned to longer trip.

9/1

1st

12

(8)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 130y

16:02 Clonmel

So Golden

9st 4lb

J: Shane Foley

T: K J Condon

Highly encouraging debut when chasing home smart jumper Buddy One in a 1m5f maiden at Ballinrobe (Young Churchhill behind that day); a bit below that form at Tramore last time when third (weak in the market); interesting.

6/1

40/1

Form: 269000 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Five-time AW winner is 0-15 on turf; recent efforts have not suggested a breakthrough turf success is imminent; will be of more interest when back on the AW.
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8/1

Form: 59783-

Last run: 346 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won twice on the Flat in France and a maiden hurdle for current yard back in June; well beaten in that sphere on return from a break on latest; sharper for that, Keane up and handles soft ground; can't discount.
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2nd

10

(15)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:08 Navan

Day Trader

11st 7lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: A J Martin

Two wins on the Flat in France in 2024; lost form last year after a maiden hurdle success; came back to life at the Galway festival when staying on well for second in a 17-runner handciap over 1m4f; good chance for a powerful trainer/rider partnership.

4/1

2nd

11

(5)

30th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Galway

Day Trader

9st 12lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: A J Martin

Dual-purpose winner has been soundly beaten on his last two Flat starts but has a chance on his Dundalk sixth last December.

22/1

Form: 182970

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won over 2m1f at Limerick in June (good) off 2lb lower; beaten 20l on soft at the Curragh (1m4f) on latest and visor now replaces tongue tie; this trip may be on the sharp side.
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5th

19

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Party Dress

11st 12lb

J: Daisy Mae Christie

T: W McCreery

Hurdle and dual Flat winner; similar efforts in defeat last thrice; has a bit to find.

20/1

10

(12)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 0y

19:00 Leopardstown

Party Dress

8st 13lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: W McCreery

Hurdle winner has won twice on the Flat, the latest over 2m1f at Limerick in 2025; hasn't been too far away of late and has been dropped a few lbs, now 3lb below that winning mark.

7/1

5th

3

(8)

23rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 0y

20:28 Leopardstown

Party Dress

9st 11lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: W McCreery

Hurdle winner has won twice on the Flat, the latest coming over 2m1f at Limerick in 2025; not bad runs lately including when not getting the cleanest of trips at Killarney last time; one to consider.

11/4

Form: 859709

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
AW winner for Karl Burke in January; yet to take flight for this yard and best turf form is on good to firm; others appeal more.
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7

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 60y

18:15 Cork

Northern Ruler

11st 8lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: M D O’Callaghan

Has regressed sharply since winning on the Flat for Karl Burke and nothing positive to report so far over hurdles, including last week's handicap debut (33-1).

33/1

10th

11

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

16:45 Limerick

Northern Ruler

10st 12lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: M D O’Callaghan

AW winner for Karl Burke early last year; regressive in turf handicaps; hinted at handicap potential at Naas in March on his third maiden hurdle start, beaten 28l in sixth behind a Willie Mullins-trained odds-on chance in a 20-runner contest.

10/1

6th

10

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:20 Naas

Northern Ruler

11st 12lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: M D O’Callaghan

AW winner for Karl Burke early last year; regressive in turf handicaps; has struggled in two maiden hurdle starts.

100/1

10/1

Form: 2812-9 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Is 1-13 on turf; won at Roscommon (1m4f, soft) last year off 8lb lower before runner up in this race on heavy ground off 69; 3lb higher now but will strip fitter for comeback run at the Curragh and could go well.
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5th

18

(10)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 40y

19:20 Fairyhouse

Paradise Lost

9st 1lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Charles O’Brien

1-15 on Flat with the win coming at Roscommon in 2024 (1m4f, soft) off 64; decent efforts over hurdles this year and shaped with promise back on Flat at Gowran last time when fifth (1m6f, good to yielding); will appreciate any rain.

15/1

5th

1

(13)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 170y

19:50 Gowran Park

Paradise Lost

10st 0lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Charles O’Brien

Placed over hurdles on his two most recent outings; two undistinguished Flat runs last season; better judged on the form he showed near the end of the 2024 campaign, although seems best suited by soft ground.

12/1

3rd

4

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 185y

17:12 Clonmel

Paradise Lost

11st 6lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Charles O’Brien

Flat winner; placed in three maiden hurdles early in his career; modest form overall in handicaps; Punchestown run in January was encouraging, not beaten far in fifth in a 16-runner event; fair third over 2m at Gowran last time, worth considering.

5/1

Non-runners

God Of Thunder

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €14.50
Straight Forecast €15.82
Tricast €245.13
Trifecta €257.00

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

So Golden

POSTDATA:

Party Dress

The Irish Sun:

Calzaghi

SPOTLIGHT:

Narlita

TOPSPEED:

So Golden