Gowran Park Race 5 - Proficient Engineering Irish Ebf Mdn Hurdle
GOT THE HONOURS (3) managed to take a big step forward on his second career start running out a 15L winner between the flags. Now wears a first time tongue strap for this rules debut and the yard have started the season in great form. RECKLESS (5) remains a maiden after five outings. Disappointed in a jumpers flat contest here during March and worth giving another chance bringing hurdle experience. LYRICAL PARK (4) now wears first time cheekpieces. Could shed the maiden tag at the fourth attempt under rules. WARTIME LEADER (6) switched stables since disappointing at Thurles last October. Adopts first time tongue strap.
Jockey: Ross Sugrue
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Second-up today. First-up after five months pulled up at Wexford on October 25 over 3419m. Previously second-up finished fifth of 17 runners at Punchestown on June 6 over 3822m, 22 len behind Brother Walfrid with 75.5kg at $26. Needs to regain punters' trust.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/13 | 25/10/2026 | 141 | MHDLE 4U | $25,850.00 | Wexford | 3419m | Soft | Shane O'callaghan | 70.5kg | 4:23.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |
| 5/17 | 06/06/2026 | 22 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | GY | Patrick O'hanlon | 75.5kg | 4:49.20 | - | 0 |
| 22.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/16 | 15/05/2026 | 159 | MHDLE 45 | $20,680.00 | Kilbeggan | 3721m | Good | D J O'keeffe | 71.5kg | 4:32.40 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/11 | 07/12/2025 | 29 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Ballycrystal P2p | 4828m | Soft | B Lawless | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/9 | 08/11/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Quakerstown P2p | 4828m | Soft | B Lawless | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. At only start last campaign finished third of 10 starters at Turtulla P2p on November 16 over 4828m, on slow going 38 len behind Tendoo carrying 60kg. Nicely placed to make a successful return.
Last Starts 355 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 | 16/11/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Turtulla P2p | 4828m | Soft | D Doyle | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 38.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Sean Flanagan
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming finished 11th of 20 starters at this track on October 2 over 3218m, 30 len behind The Captain's Word with 75.5kg at $101. Second-up finished eighth of 18 starters at Limerick on October 17 over 3822m, 10 len behind Jennyfromtheblock carrying 75.5kg at $10. Rates well. In the mix.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/18 | 17/10/2026 | 15 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Limerick | 3822m | GY | D J O'keeffe | 75.5kg | 4:48.50 | - | 0 |
| 10.8L | $10.00 |
| 11/20 | 02/10/2026 | 154 | MHDLE 4U | $25,850.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | GY | Sean Flanagan | 75.5kg | 4:01.60 | - | 0 |
| 30.8L | $101.00 |
| 19/21 | 01/05/2026 | 26 | FLAT 47 | $34,460.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | Y | J W Hendrick | 73kg | 4:39.10 | - | 0 |
| 125.0L | $101.00 |
| 4/6 | 05/04/2026 | 35 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Quakerstown P2p | 4828m | Soft | B Finn | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 43.5L | $1.00 |
| 3/10 | 01/03/2026 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Heavy | B Finn | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Josh Williamson
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Resuming after a lengthy spell. Having raced just once last preparation finished fourth of 9 starters at this track on March 7 over 3621m, on rain affected going; 53 len behind Dromard carrying 73kg at $3.50. First up last campaign finished fifth of 24 runners at Fairyhouse on November 29 over 3218m, 42 len behind Skylight Hustle with 75.5kg at $67. Winning prospect.
Last Starts 244 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 | 07/03/2026 | 65 | FLAT 4U | $18,960.00 | Gowran Park | 3621m | Heavy | Josh Halford | 73kg | 4:59.40 | - | 0 |
| 53.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/18 | 01/01/2026 | 33 | MHDLE 4U | $22,700.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Y | Carl Millar | 73kg | 5:11.80 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/24 | 29/11/2025 | 214 | MHDLE 4U | $22,700.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | YS | Danny Gilligan | 75.5kg | 4:05.30 | - | 0 |
| 42.3L | $67.00 |
| 16/18 | 29/04/2025 | 96 | 4 | $173,430.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | J H Williamson | 71kg | 4:03.50 | - | 0 |
| 49.0L | $34.00 |
| 4/6 | 23/01/2025 | - | FLAT 4 | $17,340.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | SH | Harry Swan | 74.5kg | 4:26.40 | - | 0 |
| 22.0L | $2.38 |
Jockey: Liam Quinlan
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation 6 of 11 runners at Thurles October 30 2025 over 4526m, 12 len behind Found A Diamond carrying 71.5kg at $9. Previously first up; 3 of 16 runners at Galway July 31 2025 over 3621m, 5 len behind Frankie John carrying 76kg at $3.80. Best form puts him right in this.
Last Starts 372 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 30/10/2025 | 21 | MHDLE 5U | $26,010.00 | Thurles | 4526m | GY | Daniel King | 71.5kg | 5:42.10 | - | 0 |
| 12.8L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 09/10/2025 | 34 | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Tramore | 3218m | Y | Georgie Benson | 73kg | 3:58.00 | - | 0 |
| 6.3L | $5.50 |
| 5/12 | 05/09/2025 | 36 | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3922m | GY | P W Mullins | 76kg | 4:42.50 | - | 0 |
| 14.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/16 | 31/07/2025 | 566 | FLAT 5U | $29,480.00 | Galway | 3621m | Good | P W Mullins | 76kg | 4:13.80 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $3.75 |
| 2/14 | 12/01/2024 | - | FLAT 4 | $18,210.00 | Naas | 3218m | Soft | P A King | 72kg | 4:11.90 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Simon Torrens
Weight: 72kgs
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Resumes racing after a long spell. Having raced just once last preparation finished sixth of 7 starters at Punchestown on February 18 over 4023m, slow track; 41 len behind Court Compliance carrying 68.5kg at $51. When resuming last campaign came home strongly from last on the turn; finished fourth of 8 runners at Curragh on October 21 2025 over 2414m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Likewhatyousee with 61kg at $12. Has ability but tested in this line-up.
Last Starts 261 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 | 18/02/2026 | 108 | MHDLE 5U | $27,590.00 | Punchestown | 4023m | Soft | Simon Torrens | 68.5kg | 5:26.50 | - | 0 |
| 41.5L | $51.00 |
| 12/23 | 02/11/2025 | 12 | MDN 3U | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Heavy | Robbie Colgan | 61kg | 2:49.30 | - | 21 |
| 16.3L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/10/2025 | - | MDN F 3U | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Heavy | Luke Mcateer | 61kg | 2:45.58 | - | 4 |
| 7.3L | $12.00 |
Jockey: Daniel King
Weight: 72kgs
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Four-year-old filly (Mahler - Kick On Dottie) making her debut. Doesn't profile as the likely winner.