Gowran Park Race 1 - Willis Towers Watson Mdn Hurdle
MICHONNE (12) was a 3200m flat winner in France (AW) last year and recorded a 4L runner-up effort tackling a heavy ground Listed Juvenile Hurdle at Naas three starts ago. Plenty of improvement expected after a flat warm up run two weeks back. Leading contender. BUNKER BUSTER (1) confirmed debut promise producing a smart 3L third in a 3400m jumpers flat race during the Punchestown Festival in April. Rates highly on first hurdling attempt. IVATT (4) shaped with credit two weeks ago when 3.75L fifth contesting a 3200m maiden hurdle at Navan. Holds claims. SAPPHIRE JEWEL (13) placed third providing first outing on soft ground at Limerick before struggling among G3 company. Might feature in this easier level.

Jockey: Philip Byrnes
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 3 of 18 starters at Punchestown April 28 over 3319m, 3.5 len behind Delamotte carrying 71kg at $4.50. At debut 2 of 9 runners at Navan March 21 over 3218m, slow track; 7 len behind Glens Anthem with 68.5kg at $2.60. Makes plenty of appeal.
Last Starts 156 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/18 | 28/04/2026 | 38 | FLAT 4 | $35,920.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | A D Bustin | 71kg | 4:08.50 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/9 | 21/03/2026 | - | FLAT 45 | $18,960.00 | Navan | 3218m | Soft | A D Bustin | 68.5kg | 4:05.50 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $2.63 |

Jockey: Paddy Cody
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes off a 49 day letup. Last start finished fifth of 7 runners at Tramore on August 14 over 3319m, 19 len behind Long'way carrying 75kg at $26. Run before finished sixth of 13 runners at Roscommon on August 4 over 3118m, 14 len behind Lola O C carrying 74.5kg at $41. Right in the mix if anywhere near his best.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 14/08/2026 | 10 | FLAT 4U | $18,960.00 | Tramore | 3319m | Good | J C Barry | 75kg | 3:52.80 | - | 0 |
| 19.5L | $26.00 |
| 6/13 | 04/08/2026 | 19 | FLAT 4 | $18,960.00 | Roscommon | 3118m | YS | J C Barry | 74.5kg | 3:47.90 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/07/2026 | 73 | FLAT 4 | $18,960.00 | Killarney | 3419m | Good | J C Barry | 74.5kg | 4:21.90 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $19.00 |
| 8/12 | 04/05/2026 | - | FLAT 4 | $18,960.00 | Down Royal | 3520m | Good | Paddy Cody | 71kg | 4:01.20 | - | 0 |
| 28.0L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Sean Flanagan
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; having raced just once last campaign finished tenth of 14 runners at Cork on May 10 over 3520m, 30 len behind Arouet carrying 73kg at $15. First up last campaign finished third in a small field at Ballycahane P2p on March 1 over 4828m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Peckham Echo with 57.5kg. Tough task ahead.
Last Starts 144 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14 | 10/05/2026 | 70 | MHDLE 4 | $20,680.00 | Cork | 3520m | Good | Sean Flanagan | 73kg | 4:14.10 | - | 0 |
| 30.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/4 | 01/03/2026 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Ballycahane P2p | 4828m | Heavy | F P Murphy | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run finished fifth of 16 runners at Navan on September 19 over 3218m, 4 len behind Dallas Star with 74.5kg at $4.30. Run before finished third of 8 runners at Tramore on August 16 over 3319m, 4 len behind Louiescall carrying 70.5kg at $3.80. Looks a key chance on best and expected to go close.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16 | 19/09/2026 | 34 | MHDLE APP 4U | $20,680.00 | Navan | 3218m | Good | Jack Kennedy | 74.5kg | 3:41.90 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $4.33 |
| 3/8 | 16/08/2026 | 15 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Tramore | 3319m | GY | Danny Gilligan | 70.5kg | 3:55.10 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $3.75 |
| 6/16 | 01/08/2026 | 295 | HCP 4U | $32,210.00 | Galway | 2414m | Y | Chris Hayes | 64kg | 2:35.85 | - | 4 |
| 4.3L | $19.00 |
| 8/12 | 10/10/2025 | 29 | HCP 3 | $200,760.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2414m | Good | Kieran Shoemark | 56kg | 2:31.88 | 5-8-8 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/14 | 11/09/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $64,580.00 | Doncaster | 2392m | Good Soft | Billy Loughnane | 56.5kg | 2:35.15 | 11-8-4 | 13 |
| 2.5L | $8.50 |
| 6/13 | 21/08/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $92,250.00 | Newcastle | 2505m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 54.5kg | 2:38.57 | 5-3-6 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 11/08/2025 | 33 | HCP 3 | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | Callum Shepherd | 61kg | 2:37.02 | 5-4-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $3.25 |
| 5/12 | 09/07/2025 | 81 | NOV 3U | $73,800.00 | Kempton Park | 2211m | NS | Richard Kingscote | 59kg | 2:21.34 | 3-4-5 | 14 |
| 3.5L | $12.00 |
| 3/5 | 19/04/2025 | 178 | MDN 3 | $71,480.00 | Musselburgh | 2514m | Good Soft | Kieran Shoemark | 60.5kg | 2:47.03 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $1.73 |
| 2/7 | 23/10/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $21,780.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2011m | Soft | Kieran Shoemark | 60.5kg | 2:10.70 | 3-1-2 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Aidan Kelly
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished ninth of 16 runners at Listowel on September 23 over 3218m, 60 len behind Love Me Tender carrying 74.5kg at $201. Before that raced on the pace prior to fading ran last at this track on July 25 over 1911m, 24 len behind Hexagonal with 60.5kg at $7.50. Struggling and looks safely held.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16 | 23/09/2026 | 60 | MHDLE 4U | $25,850.00 | Listowel | 3218m | Good | Aidan Kelly | 74.5kg | 4:00.00 | - | 0 |
| 60.5L | $201.00 |
| 13/13 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | APP HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Gowran Park | 1911m | Good | R Donaghue-Leahy | 60.5kg | 2:00.34 | - | 10 |
| 24.8L | $7.50 |
| 1/12 | 11/07/2026 | 4 | APP HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Limerick | 2514m | Good | R Donaghue-Leahy | 60kg | 2:41.66 | - | 11 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
| 3/12 | 07/07/2026 | 25 | HCP 4U | $25,850.00 | Tramore | 2414m | Good | W J Lee | 62.5kg | 2:42.05 | - | 13 |
| 13.3L | $3.75 |
| 6/17 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 2414m | Good | W J Lee | 61.5kg | 2:40.24 | - | 4 |
| 3.0L | $13.00 |
| 99/17 | 05/06/2026 | 17 | MHDLE 4 | $20,680.00 | Clonmel | 3319m | Good | Aidan Kelly | 71.5kg | 4:01.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $21.00 |
| 8/13 | 19/05/2026 | 25 | HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Cork | 2112m | SH | R Donaghue-Leahy | 59.5kg | 2:21.74 | - | 17 |
| 7.8L | $7.50 |
| 10/18 | 24/04/2026 | 15 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Cork | 1609m | GY | R Donaghue-Leahy | 61kg | 1:42.04 | - | 21 |
| 5.5L | $21.00 |
| 7/14 | 09/04/2026 | 86 | HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Gowran Park | 1911m | Soft | R Donaghue-Leahy | 61kg | 2:10.30 | - | 14 |
| 7.8L | $13.00 |
| 10/14 | 13/01/2026 | 32 | APP HCP 4U | $21,750.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | R Donaghue-Leahy | 58kg | 1:39.25 | - | 16 |
| 5.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/14 | 12/12/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $21,840.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | R Donaghue-Leahy | 56kg | 2:33.38 | - | 14 |
| 4.0L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Phillip Enright
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes off a 36 day letup. Last run finished 14th of 22 runners at Navan on August 27 over 2816m, 13 len behind Miss Australie carrying 56kg at $41. Before that ran last at Ffos Las on July 28 over 2414m, 12 len behind Noble Grace carrying 55kg at $13. Might need this.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/22 | 27/08/2026 | 30 | HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Navan | 2816m | Good | L F Roche | 56kg | 3:04.36 | - | 12 |
| 13.8L | $41.00 |
| 9/9 | 28/07/2026 | 26 | HCP 4U | $11,980.00 | Ffos Las | 2414m | Good | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 55kg | 2:40.92 | - | 5 |
| 12.8L | $13.00 |
| 7/12 | 02/07/2026 | 34 | APP HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Bellewstown | 2916m | Good | Jessica O'gorman | 57kg | 3:12.24 | - | 9 |
| 11.5L | $11.00 |
| 13/14 | 29/05/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 3218m | Good | Leigh Roche | 59kg | 3:32.60 | - | 17 |
| 32.0L | $26.00 |
| 12/19 | 15/05/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Leopardstown | 2615m | Good | Leigh Roche | 61kg | 2:46.72 | - | 16 |
| 11.0L | $51.00 |
| 15/16 | 24/04/2026 | 13 | MDN 3U | $22,400.00 | Cork | 2112m | GY | Leigh Roche | 66.5kg | 2:16.12 | - | 12 |
| 23.5L | $251.00 |
| 14/15 | 11/04/2026 | 88 | MDN 4U | $18,960.00 | Bellewstown | 2313m | Soft | Leigh Roche | 61kg | 2:52.94 | - | 13 |
| 45.8L | $101.00 |
| 6/9 | 13/01/2026 | 29 | APP MDN 4U | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Sam Coen | 60.5kg | 2:35.81 | - | 3 |
| 13.8L | $34.00 |
| 8/14 | 15/12/2025 | 64 | HDLE 3 | $20,890.00 | Naas | 3419m | SH | Sean O'keeffe | 70kg | 4:37.50 | - | 0 |
| 15.8L | $67.00 |
| 9/15 | 12/10/2025 | - | HDLE 3 | $21,100.00 | Cork | 3520m | Good | Philip Enright | 70kg | 4:17.00 | - | 0 |
| 37.0L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Richard Condon
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished tenth of 16 starters at Navan on September 19 over 3218m, 36 len behind Dallas Star carrying 72kg at $301. Race before finished 19th of 22 runners at Navan on August 27 over 2816m, 23 len behind Miss Australie carrying 53kg at $41. Hard to have on what he's shown so far.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16 | 19/09/2026 | 23 | MHDLE APP 4U | $20,680.00 | Navan | 3218m | Good | Richard Condon | 72kg | 3:41.90 | - | 0 |
| 36.8L | $301.00 |
| 19/22 | 27/08/2026 | 22 | HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Navan | 2816m | Good | Keithen Kennedy | 53kg | 3:04.36 | - | 4 |
| 23.0L | $41.00 |
| 9/14 | 05/08/2026 | 13 | HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Sligo | 2715m | Y | Keithen Kennedy | 53kg | 3:06.06 | - | 6 |
| 7.8L | $34.00 |
| 5/13 | 23/07/2026 | 16 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Wexford | 3319m | Good | Richard Condon | 67.5kg | 4:00.40 | - | 0 |
| 44.8L | $251.00 |
| 8/12 | 07/07/2026 | 17 | HCP 4U | $25,850.00 | Tramore | 2414m | Good | Luke Mcateer | 58kg | 2:42.05 | - | 1 |
| 38.0L | $19.00 |
| 7/14 | 20/06/2026 | 250 | HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 2615m | Soft | Luke Mcateer | 57.5kg | 2:56.21 | - | 14 |
| 16.0L | $26.00 |
| 11/16 | 13/10/2025 | 11 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Roscommon | 2414m | Soft | Nathan Crosse | 56kg | 2:50.34 | - | 8 |
| 29.3L | $51.00 |
| 9/10 | 02/10/2025 | 31 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Bellewstown | 2514m | Soft | Nathan Crosse | 57.5kg | 2:53.81 | - | 13 |
| 26.3L | $13.00 |
| 7/15 | 01/09/2025 | 19 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Roscommon | 2414m | Soft | Nathan Crosse | 61kg | 2:51.42 | - | 1 |
| 22.0L | $126.00 |
| 8/10 | 13/08/2025 | 61 | SELL MDN 3U | $38,680.00 | Gowran Park | 1911m | Good | Nathan Crosse | 61kg | 2:03.73 | - | 9 |
| 16.5L | $81.00 |
| 13/15 | 13/06/2025 | - | SELL MDN 3U | $39,410.00 | Fairyhouse | 2414m | GY | Leigh Roche | 60kg | 2:36.88 | - | 2 |
| 39.0L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Ms E L Herbison
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
This Valirann bred gelding is now four-year-old and his having his first race start. Doesn't profile as the likely winner.

Jockey: J J Slevin
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign 6 of 13 runners at Killarney May 9 over 3419m, 40 len behind Linford carrying 71kg at $41. First ever race start 15 of 18 starters at Punchestown April 28 over 3319m, 36 len behind Delamotte with 71kg at $26. Harder here and happy to risk fresh in this line-up.
Last Starts 145 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 09/05/2026 | 11 | FLAT 4 | $18,960.00 | Killarney | 3419m | GY | Alan O'sullivan | 71kg | 4:09.40 | - | 0 |
| 40.0L | $41.00 |
| 15/18 | 28/04/2026 | - | FLAT 4 | $35,920.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | Alan O'sullivan | 71kg | 4:08.50 | - | 0 |
| 36.0L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Danny Gilligan
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign 3 of 10 runners at Dromahane P2p April 26 over 4828m, 5 len behind Star Affinity with 60kg. At debut 5 of 10 starters at Ballyknock P2p April 1 over 4828m, slow track; 6 len behind Ceasar's Ball with 60kg. This looks a nice race to kick off.
Last Starts 158 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 | 26/04/2026 | 25 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Good | A O'sullivan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $1.00 |
| 5/10 | 01/04/2026 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Ballyknock P2p | 4828m | Soft | A O'sullivan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.8L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Kieren Buckley
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
This Sumbal bred mare is now four-year-old and his having her first race start. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Nice profile and expected to measure up.

Jockey: Donagh Meyler
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Fresh up after five months ran last at Clonmel on September 16 over 3419m, 21 len behind Not Just Any Eagle carrying 61.5kg at $12. Previously second-up finished second of 8 runners at Nancy on September 28 2025 over 2500m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Promises Fulfilled with 56.5kg. Forgive first-up failure. Back in good order and looks a top chance returning to the jumps.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 16/09/2026 | 163 | HCP 4U | $34,460.00 | Clonmel | 3419m | Y | Shane Foley | 61.5kg | 3:44.54 | - | 4 |
| 21.8L | $12.00 |
| 5/9 | 06/04/2026 | 43 | G2 OPEN 4 | $89,810.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | YS | Donagh Meyler | 66.5kg | 4:02.90 | - | 0 |
| 13.3L | $41.00 |
| 2/5 | 22/02/2026 | 57 | LR OPEN 4 | $41,390.00 | Naas | 3118m | Heavy | Donagh Meyler | 66.5kg | 4:51.40 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $13.00 |
| 7/19 | 27/12/2025 | 39 | MHDLE 3 | $28,490.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | Donagh Meyler | 66.5kg | 3:57.00 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $17.00 |
| 1/9 | 18/11/2025 | 37 | HCP CF 3 | $42,400.00 | Chantilly | 3200m | Neutral | Louis Bouton | 57kg | 3:30.87 | 6-6-1 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $4.60 |
| 1/7 | 12/10/2025 | 14 | MDN 3U | $12,740.00 | Niort | 2250m | Good | Stephane Breux | 54kg | - | 1-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/09/2025 | 26 | MDN 3 | $27,860.00 | Nancy | 2500m | Heavy | Stephane Breux | 56.5kg | 2:47.36 | - | 3 |
| 3.0L | $1.00 |
| 6/10 | 02/09/2025 | 130 | MDN 3 | $35,890.00 | Saint Cloud | 2400m | Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 56.5kg | 2:39.79 | 6-6-6 | 7 |
| 9.2L | $7.20 |
| 4/7 | 25/04/2025 | 218 | MDN F 3 | $25,150.00 | Limerick | 2414m | SH | Andrew Slattery | 58.5kg | 2:56.67 | - | 2 |
| 2.0L | $10.00 |
| 6/14 | 19/09/2024 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Naas | 1408m | Good | Andrew Slattery | 56kg | 1:26.62 | - | 11 |
| 9.5L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Darragh O'Keeffe
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation 13 of 16 runners at Punchestown in the G3 Weatherbys Ireland EBF Mares Bumper April 29 over 3319m, 58 len behind Even Tho carrying 71kg at $151. First ever start ran 3 of 11 runners at Limerick March 31 over 3822m, slow track; 24 len behind Even Tho carrying 67kg at $51. Can pose a serious challenge.
Last Starts 155 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/16 | 29/04/2026 | 29 | G3 OPEN M 46 | $98,790.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | P W Gleeson | 71kg | 4:07.40 | - | 0 |
| 58.3L | $151.00 |
| 3/11 | 31/03/2026 | - | FLAT M 4U | $18,960.00 | Limerick | 3822m | Soft | P W Gleeson | 67kg | 5:11.60 | - | 0 |
| 24.5L | $51.00 |