Gowran Park Race 5 - Racing Again April 16Th Maiden
VICTORIA KESIA (14) finished 8.5L second over 1900m at this track. Taken to break her maiden at the eighth attempt. ROYAL HOLLOW (12) ran 24L seventh in the 3200m Listed Irish EBF Mares Novice Hurdle at Thurles. Expected to go well revisiting the flat. FIANNA (10) came home 6L fourth tackling 1900m at Clonmel in September. Shortlist. DISCO BOY (2) is another with claims following a 6.3L fourth contesting a 3400m maiden at Dundalk during February.
Jockey: W J Lee
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old gelding by Poet's Word out of Rare Symphony who has taken a long time to make it to the track. Having first start.
Jockey: S T Mccullagh
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Freshened for 47 days. Last outing 4th of 9 at Dundalk All Weather on February 14 over 2414m, 6 len behind Aird with 62kg at $6. At only start last preparation 7th of 11 at Dundalk All Weather on December 6 over 2112m, 7 len behind Liltia carrying 58.5kg at $41. Rates highly and should 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 14/02/2025 | 70 | MDN 4U | $19,080.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Colin Keane | 62kg | 2:39.00 | - | 4 |
| 6.3L | $6.00 |
| 7/11 | 06/12/2024 | 64 | MDN 3U | $21,680.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Keithen Kennedy | 58.5kg | 2:19.94 | - | 2 |
| 7.3L | $41.00 |
| 3/6 | 03/10/2024 | 11 | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Clonmel | 3419m | Good | F Maguire | 76kg | 3:59.90 | - | 0 |
| 6.8L | $41.00 |
| 6/13 | 22/09/2024 | 37 | FLAT 5U | $21,820.00 | Listowel | 3218m | Good | Harry Swan | 75kg | 3:56.30 | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $51.00 |
| 6/15 | 16/08/2024 | 302 | FLAT 4U | $18,210.00 | Tramore | 3319m | GY | L J Carberry | 73kg | 3:56.70 | - | 0 |
| 22.8L | $41.00 |
| 12/14 | 19/10/2023 | 33 | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Soft | M J Sweeney | 72.5kg | 3:53.30 | - | 0 |
| 64.3L | $151.00 |
| 10/15 | 16/09/2023 | - | FLAT 4U | $18,210.00 | Navan | 3118m | Y | C Smithers | 72kg | 3:46.70 | - | 0 |
| 33.0L | $34.00 |
Jockey: D Mcmonagle
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding back from a spell of nine months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation when last of 7 at Killarney July 19 over 3419m, 92 len behind Gaelic Arc carrying 65kg at $2.30. First up last campaign fifth of 11 at Down Royal April 14 over 4023m, 14 len behind Dreal Deal carrying 75.5kg at $5. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 258 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 19/07/2024 | 53 | STPLE HCP 4U | $78,040.00 | Killarney | 3419m | Good | D J Mullins | 65kg | 4:06.40 | - | 0 |
| 92.0L | $2.25 |
| 1/7 | 27/05/2024 | 20 | CHSE 4U | $19,080.00 | Ballinrobe | 3419m | Good | D J Mullins | 75.5kg | 4:19.00 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/14 | 07/05/2024 | 23 | BCHSE 4U | $19,940.00 | Ballinrobe | 3419m | Y | Shane O'Callaghan | 73kg | 4:22.90 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/11 | 14/04/2024 | 99 | BCHSE 5U | $19,080.00 | Down Royal | 4023m | Y | D J Mullins | 75.5kg | 5:18.10 | - | 0 |
| 14.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/01/2024 | 6 | HDLE HCP 4U | $38,150.00 | Cork | 4023m | SH | D J Mullins | 71kg | 5:16.00 | - | 0 |
| 13.8L | $3.75 |
| 3/11 | 31/12/2023 | 104 | HDLE HCP 4U | $28,620.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | Heavy | D J Mullins | 73kg | 5:09.30 | - | 0 |
| 13.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/13 | 18/09/2023 | 24 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,880.00 | Listowel | 4023m | Y | D J Mullins | 73.5kg | 5:09.70 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $7.00 |
| 8/10 | 25/08/2023 | 31 | LR HDLE HCP 4U | $78,040.00 | Killarney | 3419m | YS | S F O'Keeffe | 66kg | 4:08.80 | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $17.00 |
| 1/14 | 25/07/2023 | 15 | MHDLE 6U | $18,210.00 | Ballinrobe | 3419m | Good | D J Mullins | 75.5kg | 4:06.50 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $2.80 |
| 6/8 | 10/07/2023 | 33 | NHDLE 5U | $26,010.00 | Roscommon | 3118m | GY | Denis O'Regan | 71kg | 3:44.10 | - | 0 |
| 22.0L | $19.00 |
| 6/6 | 07/06/2023 | 15 | FLAT 4U | $43,360.00 | Curragh | 3218m | Good | P W Mullins | 76kg | 3:39.50 | - | 0 |
| 12.8L | $2.88 |
Jockey: C T Keane
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
This Churchill gelding is a four-year-old having his first start. Purchased for EUR € 45,000 (Goffs - IRE 2022 Sportsman's Sale). Worth including among the chances.
Jockey: D S O'sullivan
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when 7th of 13 at Galway on October 28 over 1408m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Dollerina with 57.5kg at $201. Want to have another look at him.
Last Starts 157 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 28/10/2024 | - | MDN 3U | $22,550.00 | Galway | 1408m | Heavy | Darragh O'Sullivan | 57.5kg | 1:36.14 | - | 11 |
| 12.5L | $201.00 |
Jockey: N G Mccullagh
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation fifth of 17 at Punchestown January 27 over 3922m, in the wet; 15 len behind Bridie's Beau carrying 73.5kg at $6. First up last campaign failed to finish at Roscommon August 6 over 3118m. Hard to have on current form.
Last Starts 66 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/17 | 27/01/2025 | 11 | HDLE SELL HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | Heavy | Gearoid Brouder | 73.5kg | 5:19.30 | - | 0 |
| 15.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/15 | 16/01/2025 | 11 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Soft | Gearoid Brouder | 74kg | 5:14.00 | - | 0 |
| 7.3L | $12.00 |
| 6/21 | 05/01/2025 | 26 | MHDLE 5U | $26,010.00 | Naas | 3218m | Heavy | Gearoid Brouder | 73kg | 4:18.40 | - | 0 |
| 23.3L | $151.00 |
| 9/19 | 10/12/2024 | 21 | MHDLE 5U | $21,680.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | GY | Gavin Peter Brouder | 73kg | 4:44.60 | - | 0 |
| 34.0L | $201.00 |
| 4/14 | 19/11/2024 | 27 | MHDLE 4U | $21,680.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Y | Gavin Peter Brouder | 75.5kg | 4:10.80 | - | 0 |
| 27.3L | $29.00 |
| 7/11 | 23/10/2024 | 7 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Navan | 2816m | Y | Gavin Peter Brouder | 61.5kg | 3:08.30 | - | 4 |
| 24.3L | $201.00 |
| 6/10 | 16/10/2024 | 12 | MHDLE 5U | $22,730.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | GY | Gavin Peter Brouder | 73kg | 3:59.00 | - | 0 |
| 27.8L | $10.00 |
| 4/15 | 04/10/2024 | 31 | MHDLE 5U | $22,730.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Good | Gavin Peter Brouder | 73kg | 3:45.00 | - | 0 |
| 17.5L | $67.00 |
| 9/11 | 03/09/2024 | 28 | MDN 4U | $19,080.00 | Gowran Park | 2816m | Good | W J Lee | 61kg | 3:07.18 | - | 2 |
| 18.0L | $126.00 |
| 99/12 | 06/08/2024 | 365 | MHDLE 4U | $18,540.00 | Roscommon | 3118m | YS | Gavin Peter Brouder | 69.5kg | 3:55.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
| 6/17 | 07/08/2023 | 58 | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Cork | 3721m | GY | Pat Taaffe | 73kg | 4:34.80 | - | 0 |
| 13.3L | $19.00 |
Jockey: P A Harnett
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old gelding (Havana Gold - Bahamamia) at the races for the first time. Makes debut.
Jockey: D W O'connor
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old filly by Invincible Army out of Gali Girl on debut. Having first start.
Jockey: Julie Burke
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Killarney October 7 over 2212m, on rain affected going; 14 len behind Get with 58.5kg at $19. On debut seventh of 18 at Curragh September 29 over 2011m, 6 len behind Belfrina carrying 58.5kg at $29. Sure to have improved and worth keeping safe.
Last Starts 178 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 07/10/2024 | 8 | MDN F 3U | $25,150.00 | Killarney | 2212m | Heavy | G F Carroll | 58.5kg | 2:32.61 | - | 7 |
| 14.0L | $19.00 |
| 7/18 | 29/09/2024 | - | MDN 3U | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 2011m | Good | G F Carroll | 58.5kg | 2:10.67 | - | 12 |
| 5.8L | $29.00 |
Jockey: N M Crosse
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at Clonmel September 5 over 1911m, 6 len behind Improvista carrying 58.5kg at $10. On debut fourth of 9 at Roscommon August 20 over 2414m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Poetic Sound with 55.5kg at $26. Go close.
Last Starts 210 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 05/09/2024 | 16 | MDN FM 3U | $20,810.00 | Clonmel | 1911m | Good | W J Lee | 58.5kg | 2:05.19 | - | 9 |
| 6.0L | $10.00 |
| 4/9 | 20/08/2024 | - | APP MDN 3U | $21,680.00 | Roscommon | 2414m | Heavy | Danny Power | 55.5kg | 2:51.54 | - | 1 |
| 6.3L | $26.00 |
Jockey: R Coakley
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old filly who is first starter by Parish Hall out of Dawn Express. Having first start.
Jockey: B M Coen
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at Thurles in the LR December 21 over 3218m, 24 len behind Cottesloe Sunshine with 70.5kg at $3.50. Previously first up; fourth of 13 at Wexford April 25 over 3218m, 2.25 len behind Farfromnowhere with 71.5kg at $7. Key runner.
Last Starts 103 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 21/12/2024 | 35 | LR OPEN M 4U | $52,030.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Good | Cian Quirke | 70.5kg | 3:48.10 | - | 0 |
| 24.0L | $3.50 |
| 4/7 | 16/11/2024 | 15 | G3 OPEN 4U | $60,700.00 | Navan | 3218m | Y | Cian Quirke | 69kg | 4:03.00 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $15.00 |
| 2/8 | 01/11/2024 | 28 | G3 OPEN M 4U | $56,370.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | GY | Cian Quirke | 70kg | 4:06.20 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/5 | 04/10/2024 | 37 | HDLE M 4U | $34,690.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Good | Cian Quirke | 66kg | 3:42.09 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $2.10 |
| 1/8 | 28/08/2024 | 36 | HDLE M 4U | $20,810.00 | Bellewstown | 3419m | Good | Cian Quirke | 69kg | 4:04.30 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/14 | 23/07/2024 | 17 | MHDLE 6U | $18,210.00 | Ballinrobe | 3520m | GY | Philip Donovan | 66kg | 4:03.20 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $2.63 |
| 2/13 | 06/07/2024 | 54 | MHDLE 5U | $18,210.00 | Bellewstown | 3419m | Good | Philip Donovan | 66kg | 3:59.70 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $4.20 |
| 3/7 | 13/05/2024 | 18 | MDN F 4U | $23,410.00 | Roscommon | 2414m | Soft | Andrew Slattery | 59kg | 2:49.64 | - | 4 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |
| 4/13 | 25/04/2024 | 198 | FLAT M 4U | $19,080.00 | Wexford | 3218m | Y | A P Ryan | 71.5kg | 4:01.50 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/17 | 10/10/2023 | 12 | FLAT M 4U | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | A P Ryan | 71.5kg | 3:59.10 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $4.33 |
| 2/6 | 28/09/2023 | 34 | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Clonmel | 3419m | SH | A P Ryan | 70kg | 4:32.70 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $1.53 |
Jockey: S Foley
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old filly by Dubawi out of Anamba having her first start. Should play a role in the finish.
Jockey: G F Carroll
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly back from a spell of five-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second of 15 at this track October 21 over 1911m, 8 len behind Iseult Of Ireland carrying 58.5kg at $4. Previously first up; second of 12 at Killarney October 7 over 1609m, on heavy track; a neck behind Castanets with 58.5kg at $7.50. Looks a key runner.
Last Starts 164 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15 | 21/10/2024 | 14 | MDN F 3U | $21,820.00 | Gowran Park | 1911m | SH | G F Carroll | 58.5kg | 2:09.34 | - | 1 |
| 8.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/12 | 07/10/2024 | 105 | SELL MDN 3U | $21,680.00 | Killarney | 1609m | Heavy | G F Carroll | 58.5kg | 1:49.59 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
| 8/12 | 24/06/2024 | 39 | SELL MDN 3U | $34,690.00 | Ballinrobe | 1911m | Good | Seamie Heffernan | 58.5kg | 2:09.10 | - | 5 |
| 8.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 16/05/2024 | 8 | MDN 3U | $21,680.00 | Limerick | 1609m | SH | Gary Carroll | 58.5kg | 1:47.69 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/8 | 08/05/2024 | 14 | MDN F 3U | $26,010.00 | Gowran Park | 1911m | Heavy | Gary Carroll | 58kg | 2:20.06 | - | 2 |
| 4.3L | $17.00 |
| 9/12 | 24/04/2024 | 195 | SELL MDN F 3 | $27,750.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | Y | Gary Carroll | 58.5kg | 1:49.43 | - | 4 |
| 10.5L | $10.00 |
| 11/16 | 12/10/2023 | - | MDN F 2 | $28,620.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SH | Gary Carroll | 58kg | 1:33.55 | - | 10 |
| 10.3L | $51.00 |