September 01 / 16.30 Gowran Park

16.30

Soft

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  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 16 runners
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Societies Welcome At Gowran Park Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 60-842

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Showed winning potential for the first time when fourth on AW last month (1m2f); turf form has not been convincing and unproven on soft ground but dam won on heavy so could even improve for it; worth a check in the market.
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6th

3

(7)

15th Oct 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 0y

14:47 Curragh

Navajo Point

10st 0lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Won twice at Gowran last month; suited by an ease in the ground, has gone up 10lb and might be vulnerable as a result; cheekpieces added.

8/1

1st

7

(7)

19th Sep 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 100y

17:02 Gowran Park

Navajo Point

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Got off the mark over 1m here earlier this month but was below form off this mark at Cork since; however, stepping up to this trip might help and he isn't ruled out.

11/1

10th

12

(14)

9th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Cork

Navajo Point

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Showed winning potential for the first time when fourth at Dundalk in July; backed that up when second at the same venue and then justified favouritism at Gowran last week; profile implies he can continue on an upward curve.

11/2

2nd
15 (17)
Rampage

14/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 700785 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
Last win came on AW over a year ago; generally below best this year, mildly encouraging run at Dundalk last month; poor draw and others preferred.
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14

(2)

5th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 30y

14:45 Killarney

Rampage

8st 11lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Narrowly denied at Gowran (1m, yielding) last month and was a closer last time at Punchestown; should run well.

4/1

6th

12

(4)

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 30y

16:40 Punchestown

Rampage

8st 12lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

No win on turf since September 2023 but was denied by a neck on latest at Gowran (1m, yielding); mark left unchanged and this longer trip is fine; big player.

7/2

10/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: -29927

Last run: 81 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Maiden went closest when touched off over C&D in April on soft; also went close over 1m2f at Fairyhouse but bit to find with a couple of these on C&D run in June when last seen.
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5th

11

(2)

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 30y

17:13 Punchestown

Miss Americana

8st 12lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Charles O’Brien

Maiden has run very well in defeat more than once this season; runner up at Gowran (1m, soft) in April and Fairyhouse (1m2f, good) in June; close third back at Gowran (1m, yielding) after a break on latest; thereabouts again off 1lb lower.

9/2

3rd

14

(9)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Miss Americana

8st 13lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Charles O’Brien

Maiden went closest when touched off over C&D in April on soft; also went close over 1m2f at Fairyhouse but bit to find with a couple of these on C&D run in June when last seen.

10/1

7th

14

(6)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:58 Gowran Park

Miss Americana

8st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Charles O’Brien

Beaten favourite at Fairyhouse (1m2f, gd) seven days ago, 1.5l behind Alto Sax; narrowly denied over C&D on soft in April off 2lb lower; drop back in trip no problem and should be winning one of these soon.

7/2

7/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 0-0494 D

Last run: 81 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Roscommon winner on soft a year ago off 59; hasn't won since although C&D fourth (Roderick second) in June was a good effort, coming from well back from a wide draw; ground to suit, should go well.
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1st

3

(18)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

14:40 Bellewstown

Selective Power

10st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: Thomas Coyle

Beaten only 2l when twice fourth; not as good last time, but handles soft ground well and on a fair mark now.

7/1

5th

3

(13)

19th Sep 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:37 Gowran Park

Selective Power

10st 0lb

J: James Ryan

T: Thomas Coyle

Three-time winner has run some solid races in defeat this term, notably when a close fourth over C&D the last twice; handles easy ground and should be a player down 2lb.

7/1

4th

2

(4)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Selective Power

10st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Thomas Coyle

Roscommon winner on soft a year ago off 59; hasn't won since although C&D fourth (Roderick second) in June was a good effort, coming from well back from a wide draw; ground to suit, should go well.

7/1

Form: 304762

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Maiden who has run well in defeat at Leopardstown and more recently here last month when good second of 15 to an improver over 9.5f (good-to-firm); has been withdrawn in the past due to soft ground so concerns on that score.
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3rd

4

(6)

16th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 168y

18:10 Clonmel

Medieval Night

9st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

0-17 but not beaten far the last twice at Gowran over 9.5f (good to firm) and 1m (yielding); eased 3lb for latest 2l fifth of 16.

15/2

9/1

Form: -01608 CD

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Made the breakthrough over C&D in June off 46 (yielding); struggled a bit since, last two over longer trips; could improve for return to 1m but wide draw a negative.
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4th

12

(10)

19th Sep 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:37 Gowran Park

Real Petite

9st 2lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Thomas Mullins

Got off the mark over C&D in June and some decent runs in defeat since including back here last time; back down to her winning mark so considered.

9/1

6th

10

(19)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Real Petite

9st 6lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Thomas Mullins

Made the breakthrough over C&D in June off 46 (yielding); struggled a bit since, last two over longer trips; could improve for return to 1m but wide draw a negative.

9/1

8th

12

(6)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 135y

18:40 Ballinrobe

Real Petite

8st 11lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Thomas Mullins

Plenty of ability but has two ways of running; at her best when winning a competitive 1m heat at Gowran in June, much less so off a 7lb higher mark at Leopardstown 17 days later

14/1

7th
12 (14)
Roderick

13/2

Form: 7-7042 D

Last run: 81 days

W: 9st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner, most recently at Naas last summer (yielding); good runs when last seen in June, close fourth at Leopardstown (1m1f, soft) and got up close home for second over today's C&D; back from a break with definite claims.
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No Results Found

12/1

Form: 500-37 CD

Last run: 75 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Has come down in the world a long way since 7f Listed win for Ger Lyons in 2022; started the season with an encouraging third in 1m2f Fairyhouse contest in June but later in month didn't build on that at Leopardstown; back from a break and drops in trip (has won on soft-to-heavy).
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20th

9

(17)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Cork

Lust

9st 6lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Conor David Maxwell

Has come down in the world a long way since 7f Listed win for Ger Lyons in 2022; started the season with an encouraging third in 1m2f Fairyhouse contest in June but both runs since not at the same level, not seeming to stay 1m last time; drops back in trip.

14/1

8th

8

(3)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Lust

9st 9lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Conor David Maxwell

Has come down in the world a long way since 7f Listed win for Ger Lyons in 2022; started the season with an encouraging third in 1m2f Fairyhouse contest in June but later in month didn't build on that at Leopardstown; back from a break and drops in trip (has won on soft-to-heavy).

12/1

7th

7

(16)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

18:50 Leopardstown

Lust

9st 10lb

J: James Ryan

T: Conor David Maxwell

Has come down in the world a long way since a 7f Listed win for Ger Lyons in 2022; rated 102 at his peak; was running off a career-low 53 when starting the season with an encouraging third in a 1m2f event at Fairyhouse 13 days ago; good chance if building on that.

9/1

Form: -01779 C

Last run: 106 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Won over 7f here in April (soft) off this mark, well held when tried over longer trips afterwards; back from summer break with ground to suit but killer of a draw.
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14th

16

(16)

22nd Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 15y

14:22 Listowel

Survivors Code

9st 1lb

T: Conor David Maxwell

First reserve; won over 7f on soft at Gowran in April and has similar conditions here.

9th

13

(18)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Survivors Code

9st 1lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Conor David Maxwell

Won over 7f here in April (soft) off this mark, well held when tried over longer trips afterwards; back from summer break with ground to suit but killer of a draw.

12/1

9th

13

(11)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:20 Roscommon

Survivors Code

8st 8lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Conor David Maxwell

Won over 7f at Gowran last month, held since; kept on over 9.5f at Ballinrobe when tried in blinkers; might stay but others preferred.

16/1

25/1

Form: 50093/ D

Last run: 782 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
AW winner in 2024, hasn't been seen since decent third in 1m1f Leopardstown handicap in July of that year; wants better ground and best watched after such an absence.
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14th

3

(14)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Bright Dick

9st 12lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Luke W Comer

C&D winner ran okay from the front at Gowran after two years off, beaten 5l; will need a fair step forward all the same; tongue-tie added.

20/1

10th

9

(1)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Bright Dick

9st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Luke W Comer

AW winner in 2024, hasn't been seen since decent third in 1m1f Leopardstown handicap in July of that year; wants better ground and best watched after such an absence.

25/1

10/1

Form: -98637

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Front-running Down Royal third (7f) on soft her best effort; not so good back in trip on better ground last time; back up in trip and soft ground so could improve.
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11th

7

(16)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Lady Kelly

9st 11lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Front-running Down Royal third (7f) on soft her best effort; not so good back in trip on better ground last time; back up in trip and soft ground so could improve.

10/1

7th

4

(15)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Lady Kelly

9st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Modest maiden form; fair effort on handicap debut when sixth over 7f at this venue in first-time blinkers; led for most of the way when third over 7f at Down Royal 12 days ago; good chance now for in-form stable

9/2

3rd

11

(5)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Down Royal

Lady Kelly

9st 5lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: J P Murtagh

Modest maiden form on soft ground; okay run at Fairyhouse on handicap debut when sixth (7f, good) in first-time blinkers (retained); improvement needed from the Irish Oaks entrant.

14/1

Form: 750397 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Not easy to win with but often runs well in defeat, including here over 9.5f in July (good); needs to improve on more recent form.
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12th

16

(6)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Master Garvey

8st 10lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Not easy to win with but often runs well in defeat, including here over 9.5f in July (good); needs to improve on more recent form.

14/1

7th

13

(6)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Master Garvey

8st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Not easy to win with but often runs well in defeat; is 7lb lower than when winning over C&D in March 2025 but he's becoming difficult to predict; only midfield at Leopardstown on latest; others look more solid.

12/1

13th
17 (12)
Crosshaven

Form: 07-07

Last run: 74 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
First reserve; lightly raced 4yo didn't land a blow on handicap debut at Limerick in June behind Carvalhal; probably best watched for now.
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13th

17

(12)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Crosshaven

9st 11lb

T: John Joseph Murphy

First reserve; lightly raced 4yo didn't land a blow on handicap debut at Limerick in June behind Carvalhal; probably best watched for now.

7th

2

(5)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:27 Limerick

Crosshaven

10st 0lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: John Joseph Murphy

Dropped away from two furlongs out on debut over 1m2f at the Curragh last May; not seen again after a moderate run over 1m5f at Leopardstown in June; hard to fancy after a moderate 1m run at Killarney.

16/1

20/1

Form: /00-00 D

Last run: 83 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Dismal form in four outings (two this season) since winning at Dundalk in November 2024; can be ruled out.
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14th

5

(5)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Mags

9st 13lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Ian O’Connor

Dismal form in four outings (two this season) since winning at Dundalk in November 2024; can be ruled out.

20/1

16th
6 (8)
Carvalhal

13/2

Form: 0-0210 D

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
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.
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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: 5068

Last run: 172 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

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No Results Found

Non-runners

Volendam, Limbocall, Incredible Army

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €33.80
Straight Forecast €32.64
Tricast €175.76
Trifecta €320.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Selective Power

The Irish Sun:

Navajo Point

POSTDATA:

Rampage

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Selective Power