Gowran Park Race 1 - Golf At Gowran Park (C & G) Maiden
WILD SAPPHIRE (12) registered a 9.3L sixth in a 1400m maiden at Leopardstown during October. Selected to break through for his first win. GRAN HABANO (7) performed with credit when 5L fifth over 1200m at Dundalk. Strong prospects revisiting turf. BROADSTONE (3) enters calculations on his first start since debuting with a 5.3L sixth tackling 1400m at The Curragh August last year. PADDYDADDY (8) registered a 9.5L sixth contesting a 1600m maiden at The Curragh last October. One to note.

Jockey: R M Mulligan
Weight: 61kgs
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Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when ran last of 9 at Bellewstown on July 5 over 1609m, 18 len behind The Road Is Long with 53.5kg at $81. Needs to improve sharply.
Last Starts 272 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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9/9 | 05/07/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Bellewstown | 1609m | Good | Cian Horgan | 53.5kg | 1:41.85 | - | 7 |
| 18.0L | $81.00 |

Jockey: G F Carroll
Weight: 61kgs
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By Invincible Army out of Sallen on debut. Purchased for EUR € 5,000 (Goffs - IRE 2023 Orby Book 2). Prefer to see without a strong push.

Jockey: S Foley
Weight: 61kgs
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Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 6th of 15 at Curragh on August 24 over 1408m, 5.5 len behind Officer with 60.5kg at $13. This is an ideal race to kick off. Plenty of scope for improvement.
Last Starts 222 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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6/15 | 24/08/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | Shane Foley | 60.5kg | 1:26.29 | - | 7 |
| 5.3L | $13.00 |

Jockey: L F Roche
Weight: 61kgs
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At debut, 7th of 11 at Dundalk All Weather on February 14 over 1609m, 8 len behind Tiberius Thunder carrying 61kg at $12. Can do better. Expected to improve sharply.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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7/11 | 14/02/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Colin Keane | 61kg | 1:40.07 | - | 2 |
| 8.5L | $12.00 |

Jockey: J A Powell
Weight: 61kgs
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Three-year-old gelding by Invincible Army out of Doctor's Note having his first start.

Jockey: K J Leonard
Weight: 61kgs
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Was at a huge quote at debut, second last of 12 at Dundalk All Weather on February 28 over 2112m, 16 len behind Heather carrying 61kg at $251. Others look better prospects.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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11/12 | 28/02/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Killian Leonard | 61kg | 2:21.57 | - | 5 |
| 16.5L | $251.00 |

Jockey: D Mcmonagle
Weight: 61kgs
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Returns from a 33-day let-up. Last start 5th of 13 at Dundalk All Weather on February 28 over 1207m, 5 len behind Songhai carrying 60kg at $2.80. Before that 3rd in a small field at Dundalk All Weather on February 7 over 1408m, 1.5 len behind Cee En Gee with 59.5kg at $8.50. Can improve on the latest effort and gets his chance.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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5/13 | 28/02/2025 | 21 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | David Egan | 60kg | 1:14.45 | - | 9 |
| 5.0L | $2.75 |
3/5 | 07/02/2025 | 11 | 3 | $29,170.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Chris Hayes | 59.5kg | 1:27.43 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $8.50 |
6/7 | 27/01/2025 | 73 | HCP 3 | $19,940.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | W J Lee | 62.5kg | 1:40.81 | - | 7 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
3/11 | 15/11/2024 | 29 | 2 | $38,150.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | David Egan | 59.5kg | 1:15.53 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $8.50 |
7/21 | 17/10/2024 | 149 | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Curragh | 1207m | YS | Robert Whearty | 59.5kg | 1:15.42 | - | 7 |
| 6.0L | $26.00 |
8/13 | 21/05/2024 | 15 | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Cork | 1005m | GY | David Egan | 61kg | 0:59.79 | - | 10 |
| 6.0L | $7.50 |
4/5 | 06/05/2024 | - | LR OPEN 2 | $68,630.00 | Curragh | 1005m | Soft | Billy Lee | 59.5kg | 1:04.72 | - | 2 |
| 8.3L | $15.00 |

Jockey: B M Coen
Weight: 61kgs
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Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 13 at Curragh October 17 over 1609m, 9 len behind Cap Saint Martin carrying 61kg at $26. On debut ninth of 14 at Curragh October 5 over 1408m, 6 len behind Expanded carrying 59.5kg at $34. Sure to have improved over the break so he can feature.
Last Starts 168 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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6/13 | 17/10/2024 | 12 | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Curragh | 1609m | YS | W J Lee | 61kg | 1:43.21 | - | 11 |
| 9.5L | $26.00 |
9/14 | 05/10/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | G F Carroll | 59.5kg | 1:29.09 | - | 3 |
| 6.8L | $34.00 |

Jockey: W Joyce
Weight: 61kgs
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Third race start. First start second last of 11 at Dundalk All Weather on December 6 over 1609m, 12 len behind Ardagh Red with 58kg at $51. Went for a spell before returning 5th of 16 at Naas on March 23 over 1408m, 11 len behind Rowdy Yeats carrying 57.5kg at $201. Expect he'll find this too tough.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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5/16 | 23/03/2025 | 107 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Naas | 1408m | SH | Wesley Joyce | 57.5kg | 1:38.66 | - | 1 |
| 11.0L | $201.00 |
10/11 | 06/12/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $26,010.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Wesley Joyce | 58kg | 1:40.95 | - | 4 |
| 12.5L | $51.00 |

Jockey: W J Lee
Weight: 61kgs
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First-starter by Invincible Spirit out of Fleur De Lui. Stable have an impressive strike-rate with first starters.

Jockey: C T Keane
Weight: 61kgs
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First-starter by Kodiac out of Affected.

Jockey: C D Hayes
Weight: 61kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign sixth of 13 at Leopardstown October 19 over 1408m, soft track; 9 len behind Twain with 59.5kg at $8. On debut third of 14 at Curragh October 5 over 1408m, 0.5 len behind Expanded carrying 58kg at $23. Looking for a much better run here fresh.
Last Starts 166 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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6/13 | 19/10/2024 | 14 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Soft | Leigh Roche | 59.5kg | 1:35.75 | - | 14 |
| 9.3L | $8.00 |
3/14 | 05/10/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | Adam Caffrey | 58kg | 1:29.09 | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $23.00 |