Gowran Park Race 7 - Quinnbet Beginners Chase
CHAMPAGNE JURY (2) managed to break through for his first win coming home 2.25L clear of his rivals in a 3218m maiden hurdle at this venue. Can follow up switching to fences. KING ALEXANDER (4) is expected to go well following a 0.25L third in a 4023m event at this circuit just over three weeks ago. Worth giving close consideration. MR ESCOBAR (6) has been off the track since coming home fifth over 3922m at Wexford in August. Strong claims returning to action. BALLYBOW (1) raced from the front prior to fading competing over 4828m at Navan four weeks ago. Rates highly on form demonstrated hurdling last season.

Jockey: Danny Gilligan
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last outing finished fifth of 7 runners at Navan on January 17 over 4828m, 67 len behind Joystick carrying 75.5kg at $10. The run before finished fifth of 16 runners at Navan on December 6 over 4123m, 50 len behind Predators Gold carrying 75.5kg at $26. Below par lately but has some claims on best form.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 17/01/2026 | 42 | CHSE 5U | $23,640.00 | Navan | 4828m | SH | Jordan Gainford | 75.5kg | 6:47.50 | - | 0 |
| 67.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/16 | 06/12/2025 | 19 | CHSE 4U | $24,690.00 | Navan | 4123m | SH | Danny Gilligan | 75.5kg | 5:52.40 | - | 0 |
| 50.5L | $26.00 |
| 8/11 | 17/11/2025 | 248 | CHSE 4U | $29,320.00 | Navan | 3419m | SH | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 4:40.10 | - | 0 |
| 32.5L | $12.00 |
| 12/20 | 14/03/2025 | 29 | G1 OPEN 5U | $269,470.00 | Cheltenham | 4828m | Good Soft | Danny Gilligan | 73kg | 5:57.13 | 13-11-12 | 0 |
| 74.8L | $23.00 |
| 1/3 | 13/02/2025 | 18 | G3 OPEN 5U | $56,180.00 | Clonmel | 4828m | Soft | Sam Ewing | 70kg | 6:53.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $1.83 |
| 1/14 | 26/01/2025 | 31 | MHDLE 5U | $26,010.00 | Naas | 3721m | SH | Sam Ewing | 75.5kg | 5:04.90 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/15 | 26/12/2024 | 26 | MHDLE 4U | $26,010.00 | Down Royal | 4023m | GY | Carl Millar | 73kg | 5:09.10 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $4.33 |
| 15/25 | 30/11/2024 | 36 | MHDLE 4U | $22,250.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Y | Sam Ewing | 75.5kg | 3:52.20 | - | 0 |
| 23.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/5 | 25/10/2024 | 188 | FLAT 4U | $18,210.00 | Sligo | 3721m | Y | Harry Swan | 75kg | 4:47.90 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $3.75 |
| 2/11 | 20/04/2024 | 28 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Loughanmore P2p | 4828m | Soft | Derek O'connor | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/4 | 23/03/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Portrush P2p | 4828m | Heavy | O Mcgill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming finished third of 10 starters at Down Royal on December 26 over 3419m, 5.5 len behind Los Blanco carrying 72kg at $2.60. Last start favourite; won by 2.25 len this track on January 22 over 3218m on heavy going defeating Eagle's Quest carrying 75.5kg at $2 in a hurdle. Fitter now and making headway every start. Leading hope again.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 22/01/2026 | 27 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $37,830.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Heavy | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | 4:54.10 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $2.00 |
| 3/10 | 26/12/2025 | 240 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $37,980.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | Y | Eoin Staples | 72kg | 4:19.50 | - | 0 |
| 5.3L | $2.63 |
| 11/15 | 30/04/2025 | 59 | HDLE SELL 4U | $130,070.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | Y | Conor Stone-Walsh | 71.5kg | 4:48.70 | - | 0 |
| 38.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/5 | 02/03/2025 | 35 | NHDLE SELL 4U | $33,580.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | Keith Donoghue | 73kg | 4:03.06 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/12 | 26/01/2025 | 64 | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Naas | 3721m | SH | D G Lavery | 76kg | 4:56.40 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/7 | 23/11/2024 | 258 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Boulta P2p | 4828m | Y | D Allen | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/7 | 10/03/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Castlelands P2p | 4828m | Soft | D Allen | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Mr D Allen
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Comes off a 45 day let-up. Last outing finished third of 10 starters at Punchestown on December 31 over 4828m, 16 len behind Argento Boy with 75.5kg at $67. Before that pulled up at Punchestown on December 11 over 4626m. Rates well. Hard to fault on his recent run.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 31/12/2025 | 20 | CHSE 4U | $23,740.00 | Punchestown | 4828m | YS | Philip Enright | 75.5kg | 6:28.20 | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $67.00 |
| 0/10 | 11/12/2025 | 47 | CHSE 4U | $29,430.00 | Punchestown | 4626m | Heavy | Philip Enright | 75.5kg | 6:11.90 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
| 99/15 | 25/10/2025 | 541 | HDLE HCP 4U | $44,120.00 | Galway | 4425m | Y | D Allen | 71kg | 5:35.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $21.00 |
| 9/25 | 02/05/2024 | 32 | LR HDLE HCP 4U | $86,720.00 | Punchestown | 4727m | Y | J J Slevin | 73.5kg | 6:00.60 | - | 0 |
| 14.8L | $29.00 |
| 7/9 | 31/03/2024 | 18 | LR HDLE HCP 4U | $78,040.00 | Cork | 3822m | SH | D Allen | 70.5kg | 5:09.30 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $3.75 |
| 7/21 | 13/03/2024 | 31 | HDLE HCP 4U | $189,440.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Soft | D Allen | 72kg | 5:32.44 | 5-5-7 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $34.00 |
| 3/8 | 11/02/2024 | 36 | G2 HDLE 5U | $63,300.00 | Navan | 4224m | Heavy | J J Slevin | 71kg | 5:59.30 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/01/2024 | 156 | HDLE HCP 4U | $38,150.00 | Cork | 4023m | SH | D Allen | 72kg | 5:16.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 99/19 | 03/08/2023 | 28 | G3 HDLE HCP 4U | $468,270.00 | Galway | 3218m | GY | M P O'connor | 69kg | 3:38.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $19.00 |
| 5/13 | 06/07/2023 | 26 | G3 HDLE 4U | $121,400.00 | Tipperary | 3218m | GY | M P O'connor | 72kg | 3:46.40 | - | 0 |
| 5.8L | $26.00 |
| 1/5 | 10/06/2023 | 45 | HDLE 4U | $30,070.00 | Punchestown | 4023m | GY | M P O'connor | 73kg | 4:58.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Paul Townend
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished second of 9 runners at Naas on December 15 over 4023m, on rain affected going; a neck behind Prends Garde A Toi with 75.5kg at $6.50. Last start finished third of 9 runners at this track on January 22 over 4023m, on heavy track; a neck behind C'est Ta Chance carrying 75.5kg at $5.50. Racing well. Ideally placed for a return to winning form.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 22/01/2026 | 38 | CHSE 5U | $23,640.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | Heavy | Brian Hayes | 75.5kg | 5:37.70 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 15/12/2025 | 233 | CHSE APP 4U | $23,740.00 | Naas | 4023m | Heavy | Brian Hayes | 75.5kg | 5:32.70 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/10 | 26/04/2025 | 45 | HCP HDLE 4U | $63,520.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4023m | Good | Brian Hayes | 75kg | 4:52.97 | 10-3-3 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $19.00 |
| 15/26 | 12/03/2025 | 39 | HCP HDLE 4U | $202,950.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Good Soft | Brian Hayes | 69kg | 5:11.98 | 11-12-15 | 0 |
| 20.3L | $67.00 |
| 9/25 | 01/02/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 4U | $173,430.00 | Leopardstown | 4828m | Soft | Sean O'keeffe | 74.5kg | 6:13.40 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $29.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/01/2025 | 239 | HDLE HCP 4U | $27,750.00 | Fairyhouse | 4828m | YS | P Townend | 75.5kg | 6:11.02 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $2.88 |
| 8/12 | 17/05/2024 | 125 | HDLE HCP 4U | $33,580.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Good | James Bowen | 71kg | 4:58.14 | 5-7-8 | 0 |
| 95.8L | $9.00 |
| 7/19 | 13/01/2024 | 48 | HDLE HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Kempton Park | 4224m | Good Soft | Tom Cannon | 71kg | 5:10.72 | - | 0 |
| 14.8L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 26/11/2023 | 170 | HDLE HCP 3U | $33,850.00 | Exeter | 3721m | Good Soft | Nico De Boinville | 75.5kg | 4:43.71 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $4.50 |
| 99/11 | 09/06/2023 | 18 | HDLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Market Rasen | 4123m | Good | Nico De Boinville | 67.5kg | 5:14.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 22/05/2023 | 25 | NHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Good | Nico De Boinville | 74.5kg | 4:50.50 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.29 |

Jockey: Tiernan Power Roche
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes off a 34 day letup. Last run pulled up at Punchestown on January 11 over 4526m. Run before pulled up at Cork on January 3 over 4023m. Happy to risk this time.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/12 | 11/01/2026 | 8 | CHSE 5U | $21,680.00 | Punchestown | 4526m | Soft | Tiernan Roche | 74kg | 6:18.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $251.00 |
| 0/11 | 03/01/2026 | 14 | CHSE 5U | $23,640.00 | Cork | 4023m | YS | Tiernan Roche | 74kg | 5:12.50 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $101.00 |
| 10/13 | 20/12/2025 | 18 | MHDLE 4U | $18,990.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Y | D Robinson | 75.5kg | 4:18.30 | - | 0 |
| 73.5L | $201.00 |
| 8/14 | 02/12/2025 | 14 | MHDLE 4U | $23,740.00 | Clonmel | 3319m | Heavy | Anna Mcguinness | 75.5kg | 4:22.10 | - | 0 |
| 23.5L | $29.00 |
| 10/14 | 18/11/2025 | 9 | MHDLE 4U | $18,910.00 | Limerick | 3721m | Heavy | D Robinson | 75.5kg | 5:09.20 | - | 0 |
| 46.8L | $29.00 |
| 9/16 | 09/11/2025 | 22 | MHDLE 5U | $22,700.00 | Naas | 3218m | SH | Tiernan Roche | 73kg | 4:03.70 | - | 0 |
| 55.8L | $201.00 |
| 10/10 | 18/10/2025 | 24 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Limerick | 3822m | GY | Tiernan Roche | 73kg | 5:05.50 | - | 0 |
| 92.0L | $7.00 |
| 6/15 | 24/09/2025 | 62 | FLAT 5U | $20,810.00 | Listowel | 4023m | Y | P Elvin | 73kg | 5:13.90 | - | 0 |
| 31.0L | $29.00 |
| 5/10 | 24/07/2025 | 76 | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 3319m | Good | B J Walsh | 73kg | 4:17.90 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/10 | 09/05/2025 | 6 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Necarne P2p | 4828m | Good | D G Lavery | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $1.00 |
| 3/5 | 03/05/2025 | - | P2P MDN 5U | $0.00 | Toomebridge P2p | 4828m | Good | W R Hamilton | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Danny Mullins
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes racing after a long spell. Having raced just once last preparation finished fifth of 10 starters at Wexford on August 6 over 3922m, 46 len behind Ashdale Flyer with 75.5kg at $3.50. When resuming last campaign ran last at Lingfield All Weather on February 28 over 3218m, 37 len behind Roaring Legend with 58.5kg at $6. Winning prospect.
Last Starts 191 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 06/08/2025 | 107 | CHSE 4U | $19,080.00 | Wexford | 3922m | Good | Brian Hayes | 75.5kg | 5:11.70 | - | 0 |
| 46.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/10 | 21/04/2025 | 1 | HCP HDLE 4U | $91,460.00 | Plumpton | 4123m | Good | Kieran Callaghan | 74kg | 5:02.70 | 2-1-3 | 0 |
| 7.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 20/04/2025 | 51 | HCP HDLE 4U | $55,350.00 | Plumpton | 4127m | Good | Kieran Callaghan | 72kg | 5:07.64 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $4.50 |
| 10/10 | 28/02/2025 | 94 | HCP 4U | $81,670.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | Neutral | Sean Dylan Bowen | 58.5kg | 3:26.24 | 1-10-10 | 5 |
| 37.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/11 | 26/11/2024 | 44 | HDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | Good | Brian Hayes | 70kg | 4:01.63 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $1.33 |
| 6/20 | 13/10/2024 | 16 | HCP 3U | $173,430.00 | Naas | 3218m | Y | Chris Hayes | 57kg | 3:32.89 | - | 12 |
| 6.5L | $15.00 |
| 2/16 | 27/09/2024 | 13 | MHDLE 5U | $23,410.00 | Listowel | 3621m | Soft | Brian Hayes | 75.5kg | 4:43.80 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $2.75 |
| 2/11 | 14/09/2024 | 21 | HCP 3U | $188,100.00 | Chester | 3218m | Soft | Sean Dylan Bowen | 50.5kg | 3:31.47 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
| 99/14 | 24/08/2024 | 30 | MHDLE 4U | $19,470.00 | Killarney | 3319m | Good | Brian Hayes | 75.5kg | 3:58.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $5.50 |
| 5/14 | 25/07/2024 | 285 | MHDLE 4U | $18,210.00 | Wexford | 3319m | GY | Brian Hayes | 75.5kg | 4:02.40 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $6.50 |
| 10/31 | 14/10/2023 | 51 | HCP 3U | $362,990.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 3621m | Soft | Siobhan Rutledge | 50.5kg | 3:52.64 | 1-20-10 | 32 |
| 13.0L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Sean O'keeffe
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. First-up after six months finished sixth of 7 runners at Navan on January 17 over 4828m, 77 len behind Joystick with 75.5kg at $67. Previously second-up finished fourth of 14 runners at Thurles on March 6 over 3118m, 3.5 len behind Nowwhatdoyouthink carrying 71.5kg at $2.50. Must improve sharply.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 17/01/2026 | 178 | CHSE 5U | $23,640.00 | Navan | 4828m | SH | Sean O'keeffe | 75.5kg | 6:47.50 | - | 0 |
| 77.5L | $67.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/07/2025 | 16 | STPL 4U | $19,080.00 | Wexford | 3922m | Good | P Townend | 75.5kg | 4:50.30 | - | 0 |
| 35.5L | $4.50 |
| 99/5 | 07/07/2025 | 22 | NHDLE 5U | $28,560.00 | Roscommon | 3218m | Good | Sean Cleary-Farrell | 70.5kg | 3:47.90 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/15 | 15/06/2025 | 20 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 3822m | YS | Sean Cleary-Farrell | 72kg | 4:41.70 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $2.38 |
| 5/15 | 26/05/2025 | 45 | MHDLE 5U | $19,620.00 | Ballinrobe | 4526m | Good | P Townend | 71.5kg | 5:30.10 | - | 0 |
| 20.0L | $2.88 |
| 2/15 | 11/04/2025 | 36 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Ballinrobe | 3419m | Good | D J Mullins | 71.5kg | 4:17.30 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |
| 4/14 | 06/03/2025 | 21 | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Thurles | 3118m | GY | Sean O'keeffe | 71.5kg | 3:53.20 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/18 | 13/02/2025 | 397 | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Clonmel | 3218m | Soft | P Townend | 75.5kg | 4:12.10 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $4.20 |
| 5/5 | 13/01/2024 | - | FLAT 5U | $17,160.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Soft | P W Mullins | 76kg | 4:13.30 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Dylan Robinson
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing finished eighth of 10 starters at Thurles on February 5 over 3621m, on slow going 78 len behind Salvator Mundi with 74.5kg at $101. The start before that; finished fifth of 12 starters at Ballindenisk P2p on January 10 over 4828m, on a wet track; 15 len behind Boundfornowhere carrying 61kg. Needs to improve sharply to be competitive here.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 05/02/2026 | 26 | CHSE 5U | $20,240.00 | Thurles | 3621m | Soft | D Robinson | 74.5kg | 4:53.90 | - | 0 |
| 78.3L | $101.00 |
| 5/12 | 10/01/2026 | 48 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Ballindenisk P2p | 4828m | Heavy | Hd Dunne | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $1.00 |
| 99/9 | 23/11/2025 | 217 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Lingstown P2p | 4828m | Soft | F P Murphy | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/12 | 20/04/2025 | 28 | P2P MDN H 4 | $0.00 | Curraghmore P2p | 4828m | Soft | B Finn | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/8 | 23/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Ballynoe P2p | 4828m | Soft | B Finn | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |