Gowran Park Race 5 - Thomastown Maiden
MANO CHICAGO (5) finished fifth over 1408m at the Curragh when last seen eighteen-months-ago. Closely related to four-time Australian G1 victor Zaaki. Bold bid looms first-up. WILD SAPPHIRE (12) was well-fancied when a game 2.75L second under Chris Hayes on Dundalk reappearance last month. Wears a first-time visor. Looks the main danger. The tongue-tied GAME POINT (4) has placed four times from seven turf starts. Well beaten when tenth of twelve on stable debut and seasonal reappearance at Naas. Better expected. Any moves in the market for TAKE ME (9) should be noted on her return from a six-month hiatus.
Jockey: Shane Foley
Weight: 61kgs
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Four-year-old gelding by Cracksman out of Flying Cloud who has taken a long time to make it to the track. Profiles nicely and is worth keeping safe.
Jockey: N G Mccullagh
Weight: 61kgs
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Most recently 9th of 23 at Curragh on March 15 over 1609m, on heavy track; 25 len behind Victory Tip carrying 66.5kg at $41. The start before that won by 1.3 len at Fairyhouse February 21 over 3319m in the wet defeating Simply Natural carrying 72.5kg at $3. Can atone.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/23 | 15/03/2026 | 22 | MDN 3U | $34,460.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Heavy | Niall George Mccullagh | 66.5kg | 1:51.21 | - | 24 |
| 25.3L | $41.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/02/2026 | 30 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $36,790.00 | Fairyhouse | 3319m | Heavy | D J Mullins | 72.5kg | 4:37.80 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |
| 2/7 | 22/01/2026 | 27 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $37,830.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Heavy | D J Mullins | 72.5kg | 4:54.10 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 6/22 | 26/12/2025 | 43 | MHDLE 5U | $28,490.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | Richard Deegan | 75.5kg | 3:56.40 | - | 0 |
| 14.3L | $81.00 |
| 4/5 | 13/11/2025 | 11 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $37,430.00 | Punchestown | 4123m | Heavy | D J Mullins | 72.5kg | 5:38.50 | - | 0 |
| 18.0L | $7.00 |
| 10/23 | 02/11/2025 | 27 | MDN 3U | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Heavy | Seamie Heffernan | 63kg | 2:49.30 | - | 19 |
| 10.5L | $41.00 |
| 3/5 | 06/10/2025 | 426 | FLAT SELL 4U | $25,740.00 | Tipperary | 3319m | GY | P W Mullins | 75.5kg | 4:05.40 | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/13 | 06/08/2024 | 8 | FLAT 4 | $19,080.00 | Roscommon | 3118m | YS | D Lavery | 74.5kg | 3:55.40 | - | 0 |
| 7.8L | $9.00 |
| 6/13 | 29/07/2024 | 79 | NHDLE 4 | $36,420.00 | Galway | 3319m | Good | Donagh Meyler | 70kg | 3:51.50 | - | 0 |
| 13.8L | $51.00 |
| 4/11 | 11/05/2024 | 111 | HUNT FLAT 4 | $18,450.00 | Haydock Park | 3149m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 70kg | 3:39.26 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 12.8L | $7.00 |
| 4/13 | 21/01/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $72,600.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | NS | Jonathan Burke | 66kg | 3:32.32 | 7-2-4 | 0 |
| 12.8L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Donagh O'Connor
Weight: 61kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Freshened for 61 days. First-up didn't finish the race at Navan December 14 over 3218m. Last start didn't finish the race at Naas February 7 over 3118m. Solid prospect.
Last Starts 59 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/12 | 07/02/2026 | 55 | HDLE HCP 4U | $28,510.00 | Naas | 3118m | SH | C M Hogan | 75kg | 4:07.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $41.00 |
| 99/15 | 14/12/2025 | 81 | HDLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Navan | 3218m | SH | Shane O'callaghan | 73kg | 4:15.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |
| 4/11 | 24/09/2025 | 13 | HDLE 4U | $15,680.00 | Perth Uk | 3261m | Good Soft | Danny Gilligan | 72kg | 3:56.30 | 6-4-4 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $4.33 |
| 3/12 | 11/09/2025 | 144 | MDN 4U | $19,080.00 | Clonmel | 1911m | YS | Declan Mcdonogh | 61kg | 2:07.10 | - | 3 |
| 6.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/15 | 20/04/2025 | 28 | MHDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Cork | 3218m | Soft | Danny Gilligan | 73kg | 4:05.90 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $2.50 |
| 3/10 | 23/03/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 4 | $60,700.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Soft | Harry Swan | 73kg | 4:11.30 | - | 0 |
| 6.8L | $15.00 |
| 2/9 | 02/03/2025 | 22 | FLAT 4 | $19,080.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | Harry Swan | 74.5kg | 4:01.50 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/4 | 08/02/2025 | - | FLAT 4 | $17,340.00 | Naas | 3118m | Soft | Harry Swan | 74.5kg | 4:16.08 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $4.20 |
Jockey: Seamie Heffernan
Weight: 61kgs
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Second-up. First-up after seven months 10th of 12 at Naas on March 22 over 1408m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Independent Expert carrying 60.5kg at $10. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at this track on June 2 over 1911m, 2.5 len behind Maestro Mark with 61kg at $1.50. Strips fitter and is well-placed to take this out.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 22/03/2026 | 197 | HCP 4U | $34,460.00 | Naas | 1408m | Soft | Colin Keane | 60.5kg | 1:34.20 | - | 9 |
| 13.3L | $10.00 |
| 4/18 | 06/09/2025 | 22 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Navan | 2011m | Good | Joseph Sheridan | 61kg | 2:07.45 | - | 3 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 6/14 | 15/08/2025 | 34 | HCP 3U | $86,720.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Colin Keane | 56kg | 2:12.37 | - | 14 |
| 6.8L | $3.00 |
| 2/5 | 12/07/2025 | 15 | MDN 3U | $20,590.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Colin Keane | 61kg | 2:18.08 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.73 |
| 2/19 | 27/06/2025 | 25 | MDN 3U | $39,410.00 | Curragh | 2011m | Good | Colin Keane | 61kg | 2:06.50 | - | 17 |
| 0.3L | $4.33 |
| 2/11 | 02/06/2025 | 54 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Gowran Park | 1911m | Good | Colin Keane | 61kg | 2:00.98 | - | 16 |
| 2.5L | $1.53 |
| 2/10 | 09/04/2025 | 157 | MDN 3 | $26,010.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | Good | Colin Keane | 61kg | 2:11.22 | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $3.25 |
| 2/27 | 03/11/2024 | 15 | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1609m | YS | Colin Keane | 60.5kg | 1:47.11 | - | 17 |
| 0.5L | $4.33 |
| 4/13 | 19/10/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Soft | Colin Keane | 59.5kg | 1:35.75 | - | 12 |
| 7.5L | $12.00 |
Jockey: Ben Coen
Weight: 61kgs
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Back after a long spell. Only had one start last campaign 5th of 14 at Curragh on September 28 2024 over 1408m, 5 len behind Apples And Bananas carrying 59.5kg at $34. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 13 at this track on June 16 2024 over 1408m, 2.25 len behind The Parthenon with 60.5kg at $12. This is an ideal race to kick off. In the right race and sure to go well.
Last Starts 556 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14 | 28/09/2024 | 65 | 2 | $1,660,520.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GY | Shane B Kelly | 59.5kg | 1:26.19 | - | 2 |
| 5.0L | $34.00 |
| 5/5 | 25/07/2024 | 19 | G3 OPEN 2 | $88,400.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | GY | Ben Coen | 59.5kg | 1:32.53 | - | 1 |
| 8.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/7 | 06/07/2024 | 20 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Naas | 1408m | Good | Ben Coen | 60.5kg | 1:29.05 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/13 | 16/06/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Good | Ben Coen | 60.5kg | 1:29.12 | - | 11 |
| 2.3L | $12.00 |
Jockey: Killian Leonard
Weight: 61kgs
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This Mastercraftsman gelding is a four-year-old having his first start. Likely to be better for this outing.
Jockey: Jimmy Dalton
Weight: 61kgs
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Was at very long odds at debut, 14th of 23 at Curragh on March 15 over 1609m, in the wet; 28 len behind Victory Tip carrying 63.5kg at $51. Others look better prospects.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/23 | 15/03/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $34,460.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Heavy | Jimmy Dalton | 63.5kg | 1:51.21 | - | 25 |
| 28.5L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Billy Lee
Weight: 61kgs
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This Lightning Spear gelding is a four-year-old having his first start. Will pay to keep an eye on betting moves.
Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 61kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign fourth of 13 at Leopardstown October 19 over 1810m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Playin Cool carrying 61kg at $9. On debut fifth of 10 at Leopardstown August 21 over 1609m, 7 len behind Falls Of Acharn carrying 61kg at $5.50. Can go on to better things this campaign.
Last Starts 170 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 19/10/2025 | 33 | MDN 3U | $28,780.00 | Leopardstown | 1810m | Heavy | Colin Keane | 61kg | 2:03.89 | - | 5 |
| 4.3L | $9.00 |
| 5/14 | 16/09/2025 | 10 | SELL MDN 3U | $31,070.00 | Punchestown | 1911m | GY | Colin Keane | 61kg | 2:00.00 | - | 3 |
| 15.3L | $8.50 |
| 5/18 | 06/09/2025 | 16 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Navan | 2011m | Good | Chris Hayes | 61kg | 2:07.45 | - | 21 |
| 2.5L | $51.00 |
| 5/10 | 21/08/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $26,010.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Good | Colin Keane | 61kg | 1:42.79 | - | 11 |
| 7.3L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Patrick Mcgettigan
Weight: 61kgs
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Second-up. First start didn't finish the race at Clonmel June 6 over 3419m. Returned from break didn't finish the race at Navan February 8 over 3218m. Hard to get excited about his chances.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/7 | 08/02/2026 | 247 | FLAT 4U | $19,320.00 | Navan | 3218m | Heavy | C M Hogan | 73kg | 4:24.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
| 99/18 | 06/06/2025 | - | MHDLE 4 | $19,710.00 | Clonmel | 3419m | GY | P J O'hanlon | 73kg | 4:07.70 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $26.00 |
Jockey: J M Sheridan
Weight: 61kgs
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Four-year-old colt by Western Frontier out of Hasty Katie on debut. Should kick off on the right note.
Jockey: Chris Hayes
Weight: 61kgs
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Second-up today. Last run 2nd of 12 at Dundalk All Weather on March 27 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind Gaiety Girl carrying 61kg at $2.40. At only start last preparation 4th of 13 at Leopardstown on August 7 over 1810m, 5.5 len behind Cadogan with 61kg at $4.50. Fitter and worth following up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 27/03/2026 | 232 | MDN 4U | $18,960.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Hayes | 61kg | 1:41.47 | - | 9 |
| 2.8L | $2.38 |
| 4/13 | 07/08/2025 | 127 | MDN 3U | $26,010.00 | Leopardstown | 1810m | Good | Chris Hayes | 61kg | 1:53.82 | - | 9 |
| 5.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/12 | 02/04/2025 | 165 | MDN 3 | $20,810.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | Y | Chris Hayes | 61kg | 1:42.98 | - | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.10 |
| 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 |
Jockey: Rory Cleary
Weight: 61kgs
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Resuming. Not seen since he finished last in a small field at Dundalk All Weather July 12 over 2112m, 39 len behind Lombardi Trophy carrying 61kg at $301. On debut 16th of 18 at Curragh June 4 over 1307m, 24 len behind Cold Hearted carrying 61kg at $126. Unlikely to feature today.
Last Starts 269 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 12/07/2025 | 21 | MDN 3U | $20,590.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Rory Cleary | 61kg | 2:18.08 | - | 1 |
| 39.8L | $301.00 |
| 11/13 | 21/06/2025 | 17 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Limerick | 1408m | Good | Rory Cleary | 61kg | 1:33.11 | - | 6 |
| 19.8L | $201.00 |
| 16/18 | 04/06/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $39,410.00 | Curragh | 1307m | Good | Rory Cleary | 61kg | 1:18.02 | - | 9 |
| 24.8L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Siobhan Rutledge
Weight: 59kgs
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This Waldgeist filly is a four-year-old having her first start. Likely to be better for this outing.
Jockey: Gary Carroll
Weight: 59kgs
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Four-year-old filly who is first starter by Saxon Warrior out of Affirmative. Will pay to watch for a betting push.
Jockey: Andrew Slattery
Weight: 59kgs
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Was at big odds at debut, ran last in a small field at Dundalk All Weather on March 6 over 1609m, 29 len behind California Dreamer carrying 57kg at $41. Doubt she will trouble these.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 06/03/2026 | - | 4U | $27,570.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Hayes | 57kg | 1:40.48 | - | 6 |
| 29.0L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Leigh Roche
Weight: 59kgs
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Four-year-old filly by Le Havre out of Balzora on debut. Hard to recommend without a market push.