Gowran Park Races & Results Tomform Saturday 17th February 2024

There were 45 Races on Saturday 17th February 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Ascot, 7 races at Gowran Park, 7 races at Wincanton, 8 races at Newcastle, 8 races at Haydock, 8 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 17th February 2024

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

13:42 Gowran Park Maiden Hurdle 16f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
6
1st (6) Karl Des Tourelles (100/1 -203%)
Karl Des Tourelles

100
100/1(-203%)
(6) Karl Des Tourelles 100/1, Choeur Du Nord gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful French 2¼m hurdle winner Idex des Tourelles. Dam French 17f hurdle winner.
Tenth foal, half-brother to a French 2m1f hurdle winner, dam French Flat/hurdle winner.
9
2nd (9) Pigeon House (9/4 +25%)
Pigeon House

2.25
9/4(+25%)
(9) Pigeon House 9/4, Fair hurdler. Remains a maiden after 7 hurdle runs. 8/1, good second of 18 in juvenile hurdle at Punchestown (16.2f, soft) 33 days ago. Booking of Townend a plus.
Second in four of his seven hurdle starts, in front of Lark In The Mornin in two clashes.
14
3rd (14) Barrier (16/5 +29%)
Barrier

3.2
16/5(+29%)
(14) Barrier 16/5, Fair maiden on the Flat. Thrice-raced maiden over hurdles. Best effort yet when second of 16 in juvenile hurdle at Naas (15.5f, soft, 22/1) 20 days ago, running on. That ought not to prove her limit.
Not far off Pigeon House and Lark In The Mornin at Leopardstown, improved at Fairyhouse.
10
4th (10) Pinot Gris (6/4 +80%)
Pinot Gris

1.5
6/4(+80%)
(10) Pinot Gris 6/4, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 14.5f) who scored twice last summer. 4/1, showed promise when third of 11 in juvenile hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) on NH debut 102 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time and better to come.
Two wins on the Flat, needs to jump better than when third on hurdling debut at Fairyhouse.
1
5th (1) Club Manager (28/1 -40%)
Club Manager

28
28/1(-40%)
(1) Club Manager 28/1, Nathaniel half-brother to 3 winners, including very smart hurdler Taglietelle. Fair handicapper himself on Flat (stays 2m), shaped as if better for run on stable debut at Dundalk (2m) 4 weeks ago. Yard having good spell and market should guide on hurdles bow.
Two wins for Andrew Balding, stays well, fitness assured following Dundalk run.
13
6th (13) Wing Back (125/1 -279%)
Wing Back

125
125/1(-279%)
(13) Wing Back 125/1, Malinas gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Mr Fred Rogers. Dam (c95/h75), maiden jumper, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/fair chaser (stayed 3m) Supreme Huntress.
Fifth foal, half-brother to bumper and hurdle winner Mr Fred Rogers; dam failed to win.
3
7th (3) Duke Silver (40/1 -264%)
Duke Silver

40
40/1(-264%)
(3) Duke Silver 40/1, Made plenty of appeal on paper and strong in betting but he ran no sort of race when twelfth of 13 in juvenile hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) on NH debut 10 days ago. However, represents a leading stable and surprise where he not able to leave that well behind.
Hurdling debut was too bad to be true, second string now for trainer of Lark In The Mornin.
5
8th (5) Gooloogong (9/2 +55%)
Gooloogong

4.5
9/2(+55%)
(5) Gooloogong 9/2, Useful on Flat (stays 1¾m), won maiden in 2023 prior to finding group company too much final 2 starts for Aidan O'Brien. Gelded ahead of this yard/hurdles debut and he's well worth a second look.
1m2f Navan maiden winner on heavy ground last March, no impact when raised in class.
7
9th (7) Kobalt St Georges (125/1 -400%)
Kobalt St Georges

125
125/1(-400%)
(7) Kobalt St Georges 125/1, Masked Marvel gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful chaser Georges Saint. Dam, ran once in bumper in France, half-sister to useful hurdle winner/smart chase winner at 2m Bon Papa.
Fifth foal, half-brother to chase winner Georges Saint, best watched on debut.
12
10th (12) Someone's Wish (80/1 -471%)
Someone's Wish

80
80/1(-471%)
(12) Someone's Wish 80/1, Modest Flat winner, making GB/IRE jumps debut. 6/1, fourth of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford City (1m) in November. Goes hurdling now for powerful NH outfit and the betting may prove best guide. Yard also saddle Barrier.
Won two low-level AW events in Britain at around 1m2f, heavy ground is a concern.
2
11th (2) Dalmatic (150/1 -50%)
Dalmatic

150
150/1(-50%)
(2) Dalmatic 150/1, Modest form in trio of starts on the Flat, looking rusty on back of 5 months off/yard debut when twelfth of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (10.7f) 36 days ago. Best watched making hurdles debut.
Never involved in a middle-distance maiden at Dundalk on Irish debut, does not appeal.
4
12th (4) Getting There (100/1 -150%)
Getting There

100
100/1(-150%)
(4) Getting There 100/1, Elusive Pimpernel gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler Legend Lady, stayed 23f. Wears hood.
Half-brother to a bumper and hurdle winner, dam stayed well on the Flat, hooded for debut.
11
13th (11) Rauzan (200/1 -100%)
Rauzan

200
200/1(-100%)
(11) Rauzan 200/1, Fair maiden on the Flat. Once-raced maiden over hurdles. 80/1, first run since leaving M. Halford & T. Collins when ninth of 13 in juvenile hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) on NH debut 10 days ago.
Nine-race maiden on the Flat, remote ninth on stable/hurdling debut at Fairyhouse.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

13:42 Gowran Park Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

There is little to choose between Pigeon House and LARK IN THE MORNIN judged on their latest two starts at Leopardstown and Punchestown with slight preference for the latter. The Joseph O'Brien-trained gelding previously filled the runner-up spot behind the well-regarded Mighty Bandit and hasn't enjoyed the clearest of passages on both outings since. Barrier has twice finished behind the selection but did show improved form at Naas last time, although was flattered to get within a few lengths of stablemate Ndaawi. Gooloogong was a useful sort on the Flat winning a 1m2f Navan maiden on heavy ground, while Pinot Gris was a progressive handicapper on the level winning twice but didn't jump fluently when third on hurdle debut at Fairyhouse in November.

A lightly-raced winner on the Flat, LARK IN THE MORNIN quickly returned to the pick of his hurdles form when third in a juvenile event at Punchestown 33 days ago and, open to further improvement, he rates the one to beat. Barrier and Pigeon House head up the dangers, whilst Duke Silver and Gooloogong are others worth keeping an eye on.

Although LARK IN THE MORNIN has twice finished behind Pigeon House, Joseph O'Brien's runner is less exposed and may turn the tables


14:17 Gowran Park Conditions Hurdle 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
5
1st (5) Lantry Lady (13/8 -142%)
Lantry Lady

1.625
13/8(-142%)
(5) Lantry Lady 13/8, 7/2, won 18-runner novice hurdle at this C&D (heavy) on NH debut. Off 11 months but remains a promising individual and a big shout with tongue strap added.
Absent since impressive C&D maiden win last March in testing ground; gets 14lb.
1
2nd (1) What's Up Darling (11/10 +41%)
What's Up Darling

1.1
11/10(+41%)
(1) What's Up Darling 11/10, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. 12/1, 6¾ lengths fifth of 8 to Farren Glory in Royal Bond Novices' Hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) 76 days ago. Can still do better.
Grade 3 winner concedes weight but major chance in a weak renewal.
4
3rd (4) Doyen Ta Win (10/3 +49%)
Doyen Ta Win

3.333333
10/3(+49%)
(4) Doyen Ta Win 10/3, Fairly useful hurdler. Below form eighth of 21 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, soft, 40/1) 13 days ago. Not ruled out if back on her A-game.
Useful handicapper yet to find her form this campaign; more needed.
3
4th (3) Brilliant Question (40/1 +60%)
Brilliant Question

40
40/1(+60%)
(3) Brilliant Question 40/1, Modest hurdler. 1 win from 3 runs this season. 11/1, career best when winning 14-runner handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy) 18 days ago, going clear. This is a different ball game though.
Limerick handicap winner has a mountain to climb at the weights here.
2
5th (2) Dreamings Free (125/1 +38%)
Dreamings Free

125
125/1(+38%)
(2) Dreamings Free 125/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 200/1, well-beaten sixth of 7 to Loughglynn in Grade 2 hurdle at Limerick (23f, heavy) on hurdles bow 53 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Stiff task.
Well down the field in bumpers and on hurdles debut in Grade 2 novice at Limerick.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

14:17 Gowran Park Conditions Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

LANTRY LADY receives 14lb from chief rival What's Up Darling in what is far from a strong renewal of this Grade 3. The Henry de Bromhead-trained mare won a maiden hurdle in impressive fashion on this card 12 months ago beating Silent Approach, subsequently a Grade 2 winner over fences, by an easy 14 lengths. It is obviously a concern that she hasn't been seen since but on the plus side is proven on this ground over C&D. What's Up Darling easily won a point-to-point and bumper and having opened his account over hurdles in the Grade 3 For Auction Novice at Navan, now takes a drop in class after his fifth in the Grade 1 Royal Bond at Fairyhouse. Doyen Ta Win is a free running mare who went up a combined 27lb for completing a hat-trick in handicaps last spring but appears exposed now on a mark of 119.

Henry de Bromhead's LANTRY LADY has an absence to overcome but she looked a good prospect when making a winning start over C&D so gets the vote. Gordon Elliott's What's Up Darling found the Royal Bond too hot last time but remains with potential and rates the chief threat ahead of Doyen Ta Win.

Gordon Elliott attempts a hat-trick of wins in this with What's Up Darling but he may struggle to concede 14lb to Lantry Lady (nap)


14:52 Gowran Park Handicap Hurdle 20f - 20 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
22
(22) I Don't Get It (18/1 +45%)
I Don't Get It

18
18/1(+45%)
(22) I Don't Get It 18/1, Fourth of 14 in handicap chase at Down Royal (20.4f, heavy, 16/1) 25 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. RESERVE.
Second reserve, showed good form last spring, best run this term over fences on latest.
4
1st (4) Alpesh Amin (11/1 -120%)
Alpesh Amin

11
11/1(-120%)
(4) Alpesh Amin 11/1, 5/2, creditable second of 13 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (20f, heavy) 52 days ago. Can give another good account.
Has shown his best form at Limerick, second there on latest, more required now.
10
2nd (10) The Lovely Man (14/1 +13%)
The Lovely Man

14
14/1(+13%)
(10) The Lovely Man 14/1, 16/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Naas (19.9f, soft) 97 days ago, losing touch soon after 3 out. Tongue strap on for 1st time.
Showed definite potential in maidens, pulled up in first handicap, tongue-tie tried now.
18
3rd (18) Bestaline (22/1 -83%)
Bestaline

22
22/1(-83%)
(18) Bestaline 22/1, Wasn't disgraced upped in trip when third of 9 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23.7f, soft, 15/2) 12 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Player.
Needs to step up on the form she has shown in handicaps so far, cheekpieces may help.
2
4th (2) D Art D Art (13/8 +77%)
D Art D Art

1.625
13/8(+77%)
(2) D Art D Art 13/8, Promising individual. 1 win from 3 runs this season. 5/4, respectable second of 6 in novice hurdle at Down Royal (17.2f, heavy) 25 days ago. Makes handicap debut and remains open to improvement.
Course bumper winner, Cork maiden winner, costly mistake three out at Down Royal last time.
3
5th (3) Decimation (40/1 -150%)
Decimation

40
40/1(-150%)
(3) Decimation 40/1, 7/1, first run since leaving Henry De Bromhead when second of 8 in claiming hurdle at Limerick (21f, heavy) 18 days ago. Entitled to be sharper for the run.
Promising sort early in his career, remote second in a claiming hurdle does not bode well.
7
6th (7) Party Playboy (18/1 -29%)
Party Playboy

18
18/1(-29%)
(7) Party Playboy 18/1, Shaped as if retaining ability on first run since leaving Anthony Mullins when fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle (40/1) at Fairyhouse (24f, soft) 35 days ago.
Useful dual-purpose type for Tony Mullins, interesting here after last month's comeback.
19
7th (19) Nathan Wells (16/1 -100%)
Nathan Wells

16
16/1(-100%)
(19) Nathan Wells 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/4, fourth of 7 in handicap hurdle at this course (16f, heavy) 23 days ago. Up in trip and improvement needed.
Fair form in maidens, well held in fourth in a 2m handicap hurdle at this venue last month.
14
|PU| (14) Mighty Jeremy (7/1 +0%)
Mighty Jeremy

7
7/1(+0%)
(14) Mighty Jeremy 7/1, Opened his account for the season in 16-runner handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (19.8f, heavy) 10 days ago, making all. Hit with a 10 lb rise.
Got a good ride from the front when winning by 10l at Fairyhouse, new mark is challenging.
6
|PU| (6) Luminous Light (8/1 -33%)
Luminous Light

8
8/1(-33%)
(6) Luminous Light 8/1, 5/1, creditable second of 10 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy) 50 days ago, clear of rest. Back up in trip. Enters calculations.
Only a maiden winner but has a solid each-way chance, 2m may have been bit sharp last time.
15
|PU| (15) Atimetodream (11/1 -22%)
Atimetodream

11
11/1(-22%)
(15) Atimetodream 11/1, Won by a wide margin at Listowel in September but proved to be a big disappointment at Thurles last time. Needs to get back on track after a break.
Won well at Listowel on second handicap start, subsequent Thurles run too bad to be true.
12
|PU| (12) Big Debates (12/1 +0%)
Big Debates

12
12/1(+0%)
(12) Big Debates 12/1, 16/1, creditable fifth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Naas (18.5f, soft) 20 days ago.
Getting on in years now but worth considering following last month's fifth placing at Naas.
11
|PU| (11) Rebel Early (16/1 -60%)
Rebel Early

16
16/1(-60%)
(11) Rebel Early 16/1, C&D winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. Second of 8 in handicap hurdle (28/1) at Cork (20f, heavy) 42 days ago, having run of race. Not sure to back that up, though.
Looked completely out of form until Cork second, winner has advertised the form strongly.
1
|PU| (1) Sign From Above (25/1 -56%)
Sign From Above

25
25/1(-56%)
(1) Sign From Above 25/1, Winner in hurdle at Navan in September. Last of 8 in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Punchestown (19.9f, soft) 12 days ago but is entitled to be sharper for the run.
In good form last summer including on Flat, a long way below his best on most recent run.
5
|PU| (5) Another Choice (25/1 -25%)
Another Choice

25
25/1(-25%)
(5) Another Choice 25/1, 14/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, failed to handle track when eighth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (21f, heavy) 91 days ago.
Best form is on much better ground, not one of the more obvious candidates after a break.
20
|PU| (20) Arabian King (28/1 -12%)
Arabian King

28
28/1(-12%)
(20) Arabian King 28/1, Ran below form when eleventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at Naas (18.5f, soft) 20 days ago.
Much better known as a five-time Flat winner, recent hurdles form is unconvincing.
13
|PU| (13) Carrolls Cottage (40/1 -82%)
Carrolls Cottage

40
40/1(-82%)
(13) Carrolls Cottage 40/1, Twenty three runs since last win in 2021. Pulled up in handicap chase at Navan (24f, heavy, 12/1) 28 days ago. Back over hurdles in first-time cheekpieces.
Has been struggling off his lower chase mark but boasts a decent hurdles record.
17
|PU| (17) Backintheroom (40/1 -60%)
Backintheroom

40
40/1(-60%)
(17) Backintheroom 40/1, Course winner. Eighth of 9 in handicap chase (7/1) at Fairyhouse (26f, heavy) 21 days ago. Back over hurdles in first-time blinkers.
Modest overall form since a 2m course maiden hurdle win on debut in 2022, blinkered now.
16
|PU| (16) Tucson Train (40/1 -21%)
Tucson Train

40
40/1(-21%)
(16) Tucson Train 40/1, Offered little after 6 months off when sixth of 7 in handicap chase at Punchestown (23.8f, heavy) 48 days ago. Back over hurdles.
Tailed off in a handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe last May, has struggled over fences since.
9
|PU| (9) Rodaniche (80/1 -142%)
Rodaniche

80
80/1(-142%)
(9) Rodaniche 80/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Navan (20f, heavy, 66/1) 28 days ago, folding. Blinkered for 1st time.
Struggled last season and same story on both outings this term, blinkers tried now.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

14:52 Gowran Park Handicap Hurdle 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

REBEL EARLY is bidding to bridge of gap of over two years without a win but has a C&D success among her four career wins. The Liam Burke-trained mare returned to form adopting front-running tactics at Cork last time when just touched off by Da Capo Glory and the booking of Keith Donoghue catches the eye. D Art D Art won a 22-runner Cork maiden last month and having spoiled his chance with a bad mistake three out at Down Royal last time, could be suited by this step up in trip. Mighty Jeremy likes to set the pace and was able to dictate matters from the front when justifying good support over this trip at Fairyhouse last week but has been raised 10lb. Alpesh Amin, Luminous Light, Nathan Wells and Atimetodream are others for the shortlist.

D ART D ART did well to regain second given the severity of his mistake at Down Royal last month and is well worth another chance to build on his Cork success now switched to a handicap. Alpesh Amin has a positive profile and seems likely to give another good account, as does Luminous Light.

It could pay to side with PARTY PLAYBOY who was having his first run since 2019 when fifth at Fairyhouse last month


15:27 Gowran Park Conditions Chase 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Saint Sam (10/11 -60%)
Saint Sam

0.909091
10/11(-60%)
(1) Saint Sam 10/11, Very smart chaser. Won a Killarney Grade 3 and Galway conditions race last summer. Would have won again but for falling at the last at Listowel in September. Given time to get over that. hard to beat if close to his best.
Two fine wins on good going last summer before Listowel lapse, obvious chance on best form.
5
2nd (5) Riviere D'etel (6/5 +52%)
Riviere D'etel

1.2
6/5(+52%)
(5) Riviere D'etel 6/5, Smart chaser. Five wins from 18 NH runs, including a Fairyhouse Grade 3 in January. Creditable 4 lengths second of 5 to Allegorie De Vassy in listed chase at Naas (16f, heavy, 7/4) 7 days ago. Back up in trip. Should give another good account.
Smart form lately, good chance if this does not come too soon after last week's Naas run.
2
3rd (2) Embittered (28/1 -155%)
Embittered

28
28/1(-155%)
(2) Embittered 28/1, Smart chaser. Latest win in chase at Navan in December. Below form thirteenth of 25 in handicap chase at Leopardstown (21.5f, soft, 50/1) 13 days ago.
Won a Navan handicap in December, unable to back that up in two valuable staying events.
4
4th (4) Lucid Dreams (15/2 +12%)
Lucid Dreams

7.5
15/2(+12%)
(4) Lucid Dreams 15/2, Smart chaser. Course winner. Six wins from 16 NH runs. 6 wins from 14 runs this season. 22/1, below form eleventh of 25 in handicap chase at Leopardstown (21.5f, soft) 13 days ago.
Three wins in a very busy spell since last September, tough sort but faces a tough task.
3
5th (3) Ivar The Boneless (250/1 -279%)
Ivar The Boneless

250
250/1(-279%)
(3) Ivar The Boneless 250/1, 150/1, seventh of 8 in rated novice chase at Down Royal (16.5f, heavy) on debut over fences 25 days ago. Back up in trip. Out of his depth at this level.
French import, looks out of his depth here on the evidence of his Irish form.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

15:27 Gowran Park Conditions Chase 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

SAINT SAM is more than capable of returning from a break with a victory. He has done that twice before and looks poised to get back to winning ways. The Saint des Saints gelding was last seen bidding for a four-timer at Listowel in September, but fell at the last when leading. Trip and ground should be ideal for him. Riviere D'etel looks the danger as she is match fit from a runner-up berth at Naas last weekend. She is more than adept on testing ground and has won three Graded races over fences. Lucid Dreams finished a couple of places in front of Embittered when the pair came home mid-division in a Grade 3 handicap chase at Leopardstown and can confirm the form.

Willie Mullins can land this Grade 2 for the fourth year in succession courtesy of the very smart SAINT SAM. Gordon Elliott's Riviere d'Etel, who like the selection has already tasted success at Grade 3 level this season, is the obvious threat.

Gordon Elliott's decision to run RIVIERE D'ETEL only a week after a Naas defeat may be rewarded in this clash with Saint Sam


16:02 Gowran Park Maiden Chase 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
5
1st (5) Saint Felicien (6/5 -32%)
Saint Felicien

1.2
6/5(-32%)
(5) Saint Felicien 6/5, Smart hurdler. Smart winner at 17f over hurdles. 11/4, creditable second of 7 in novice chase at this C&D (heavy) 23 days ago. Big player.
Had Spanish Harlem 7l adrift when second over C&D recently; looks the one to beat.
1
2nd (1) Aime Desjy (5/2 +17%)
Aime Desjy

2.5
5/2(+17%)
(1) Aime Desjy 5/2, Promising sort. Latest win in hurdle at Kilbeggan in August. Fifth of 13 in novice chase (18/1) at Fairyhouse (21.5f, soft) on debut over fences 77 days ago, not knocked about. Spanish Harlem appears to be the stable first-string.
Encouraging chasing debut in hot Fairyhouse contest; Townend prefers Spanish Harlem.
6
3rd (6) Spanish Harlem (5/2 +9%)
Spanish Harlem

2.5
5/2(+9%)
(6) Spanish Harlem 5/2, Useful chaser. Excellent third of 7 in novice chase (12/1) at this C&D (heavy) 23 days ago. Should progress.
Recent C&D third has 7l to find with Saint Felicien.
4
4th (4) Paul Marvel (12/1 -20%)
Paul Marvel

12
12/1(-20%)
(4) Paul Marvel 12/1, Lightly-raced winner under Rules. Fairly useful winner at 16f over hurdles. 11/1, fifth of 14 in novice chase at Kilbeggan (19.1f, good to soft) on debut over fences. Off 9 months. Paul Townend prefers Spanish Harlem.
Absent since far from fluent when well held on chasing debut at Kilbeggan last May.
2
5th (2) Bigz Belief (100/1 -150%)
Bigz Belief

100
100/1(-150%)
(2) Bigz Belief 100/1, Fair hurdler. Latest win in hurdle at Sligo in June. Bit below form eighth of 13 in handicap (18/1) at Dundalk (10.7f), merely closing up late. Switches from Flat to chase.
Fair hurdler, finished last on only previous chase outing.
3
6th (3) Malton Groove (150/1 -50%)
Malton Groove

150
150/1(-50%)
(3) Malton Groove 150/1, Fair hurdler. Last of 7 in novice chase (100/1) at Fairyhouse (17.3f, soft) 35 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Gordon Elliott.
Ultimately disappointing for Gordon Elliott; new yard and can only be watched.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

16:02 Gowran Park Maiden Chase 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

A tricky race with Willie Mullins due to field half of the six runners. Gordon Elliott's SAINT FELICIEN has been placed on all three starts over fences and got closer to the breakthrough over C&D last month. A better jump at the final fence saw the winner home, but runner-up Saint Felicien ran well for a long way. Mullins' Spanish Harlem finished seven lengths behind Saint Felicien in third so improvement is needed, but it isn't out of the question. His stablemate, Aime Desjy, finished fifth on chasing debut at Fairyhouse and the form is working out well, so he could outrun his odds.

SAINT FELICIEN is admittedly becoming frustrating but he had the re-opposing Spanish Harlem seven lengths adrift in third when hitting the crossbar over C&D last month, and a reproduction of that would probably suffice. That said, Spanish Harlem is open to improvement and may get closer to the selection this time, while his stablemates Aime Desjy and Paul Marvel are both capable of better, too.

Second over C&D last month SAINT FELICIEN had 7l in hand over the staying-on Spanish Harlem that day and can confirm that form


16:35 Gowran Park Handicap Chase 20f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
11
1st (11) Teescomponentsyess (15/2 +46%)
Teescomponentsyess

7.5
15/2(+46%)
(11) Teescomponentsyess 15/2, Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. Seventh of 10 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (17.3f, heavy, 6/1) 21 days ago. Booking of Ewing a plus. Others more persuasive.
Limerick second encouraging but other preferred on balance of form.
3
2nd (3) Cavalry Master (40/1 -21%)
Cavalry Master

40
40/1(-21%)
(3) Cavalry Master 40/1, Six wins from 20 NH runs. Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Navan (25.2f, heavy, 66/1) 70 days ago, dropping away before next. Switches from hurdles to chase. Down in trip. Blinkered for 1st time.
Three runs for Gordon Elliott this term have been poor and hard to be confident in.
7
3rd (7) Bushmans Pass (7/2 +0%)
Bushmans Pass

3.5
7/2(+0%)
(7) Bushmans Pass 7/2, 2 wins from 5 runs this season. Career best when winning 9-runner handicap chase (5/1) at Fairyhouse (21.2f, heavy) 24 days ago, responding well. Looks the one to beat.
2-2 in handicaps over further but aggregate 23lb rise makes this a lot tougher.
5
4th (5) Ex Patriot (14/1 +0%)
Ex Patriot

14
14/1(+0%)
(5) Ex Patriot 14/1, Course winner. 12 lengths last of 5 to R'evelyn Pleasure in handicap chase (9/2) at Limerick (22.6f, heavy) 50 days ago.
Veteran yet to hit form this season; rapidly declining mark but remains opposable.
10
5th (10) Noble Blue (9/2 +25%)
Noble Blue

4.5
9/2(+25%)
(10) Noble Blue 9/2, Bit below form third of 10 in novice chase (2/1) at Cork (20f, heavy) 42 days ago. Yard having good spell. Hood back on. Makes handicap chase debut. One to consider on pick of form.
C&D second a potential improver here on handicap debut given more fluency in jumping.
4
6th (4) Better Times Ahead (12/1 -71%)
Better Times Ahead

12
12/1(-71%)
(4) Better Times Ahead 12/1, 10/1, career best when winning 12-runner handicap chase at Navan (23.5f, heavy), readily. Off 11 months. Likely to improve.
Ended last season bolting up in valuable 3m Navan novice handicap; 12lb higher.
8
7th (8) Rolly Bowley Boy (7/2 +13%)
Rolly Bowley Boy

3.5
7/2(+13%)
(8) Rolly Bowley Boy 7/2, Good second of 8 in handicap chase (4/1) at Navan (24f, heavy) 6 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Should be on the premises again.
Ultra consistent over various trips of late on heavy; remains of interest.
6
8th (6) R'evelyn Pleasure (18/1 -177%)
R'evelyn Pleasure

18
18/1(-177%)
(6) R'evelyn Pleasure 18/1, 2 wins from 5 runs this season. Latest win in chase at Cork in January. Creditable second of 13 in handicap chase at Thurles (21.6f, heavy, 10/1) 27 days ago.
Veteran in fine form of late but handicapper may be catching up with him.
9
|PU| (9) Ardera Ru (5/1 +38%)
Ardera Ru

5
5/1(+38%)
(9) Ardera Ru 5/1, Latest win in chase at Thurles in October. 9/1, good second of 11 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20.3f, soft) 34 days ago, running on. Switches from hurdles to chase. Cheekpieces back on.
Generally in good form over both hurdles and fences this season; one to consider.
1
|PU| (1) Aslukwoodhavit (12/1 -100%)
Aslukwoodhavit

12
12/1(-100%)
(1) Aslukwoodhavit 12/1, Fourth of 5 in novice chase at Naas (16f, good to soft, 20/1) 36 days ago. Up in trip. Makes handicap chase debut. Open to improvement.
8yo remains unexposed and upped in trip here for handicap debut.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

16:35 Gowran Park Handicap Chase 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

BUSHMANS PASS is going the right way and has a shot at bringing up the hat-trick. This is a step up in class for him, however, he handles testing ground, stays further than this and the form of his latest victory in Fairyhouse has been well franked by the runner-up. Aslukwoodhavit faced a stiff task when fourth in Naas, but is better judged on his rated novice chase victory at Punchestown in November. It isn't going to be easy to give away weight to this field on his handicap debut, but he is a talented sort. Rolly Bowley Boy has posted three runner-up finishes in a row and should be pitching for prize money in a first-time tongue-strap. Better Times Ahead is up 13lb for winning a valuable Grade B novice handicap chase at Navan in March last year and may be best watched on his return to action.

BUSHMANS PASS has improved the last twice and his latest success has received a big by boost by the runner-up since, so he's marginally preferred to Rolly Bowley and Better Times Ahead.

It may pay to take a chance on handicap debutant NOBLE BLUE, whose C&D debut second reads well and who has a talented claimer booked


17:05 Gowran Park NH Flat Race 17f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
3
1st (3) Flashaway (4/9 +56%)
Flashaway

0.444444
4/9(+56%)
(3) Flashaway 4/9, €85,000 3-y-o, Mount Nelson mare. Half-sister to useful hurdler Dark Spark. Dam (h159) bumper/2m-3m hurdle winner. Can make a successful start here.
Dam was top-class, deserves due respect though the stable has not won this since 2015.
5
2nd (5) Kate Knows Best (14/1 +50%)
Kate Knows Best

14
14/1(+50%)
(5) Kate Knows Best 14/1, Mount Nelson mare. Half-sister to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler On The Record and fairly useful hurdler Imperial Elysian.
Eighth foal, half-sister to three hurdle winners, no shortage of stamina in the pedigree.
4
3rd (4) Instant Tendance (7/2 -100%)
Instant Tendance

3.5
7/2(-100%)
(4) Instant Tendance 7/2, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Good second of 18 in bumper (10/3) at Punchestown (18.4f, heavy) 48 days ago.
Placed over hurdles and in a Punchestown bumper, stable has a good recent record in this.
8
4th (8) Sadies Diamond (25/1 -14%)
Sadies Diamond

25
25/1(-14%)
(8) Sadies Diamond 25/1, Twice-raced maiden. 14/1, first run since leaving R. P. Rath when tenth of 12 in bumper at Down Royal (16.9f, good to soft) 169 days ago. Hood on 1st time.
Second at 66-1 in a good-ground bumper at Wexford, ran too freely on stable debut, hooded.
6
5th (6) Lothbeg (13/2 +46%)
Lothbeg

6.5
13/2(+46%)
(6) Lothbeg 13/2, Twice-raced maiden. Fourth of 19 in novice hurdle at Down Royal (16.8f, good to soft, 50/1). Off 9 months. Makes bumpers debut.
Promising fourth at 50-1 on hurdling debut at Down Royal last May, lacks a recent run.
2
|PU| (2) Cathedral Rocks (16/1 -167%)
Cathedral Rocks

16
16/1(-167%)
(2) Cathedral Rocks 16/1, Once-raced maiden. Third of 8 in bumper at Cork (16f, heavy, 9/2) on NH debut 42 days ago. Yard in good form.
Third behind the two market leaders on debut at Cork six weeks ago, should improve.
7
|PU| (7) Luna Ventura (33/1 +0%)
Luna Ventura

33
33/1(+0%)
(7) Luna Ventura 33/1, Kingston Hill mare. Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler Lady Rita. Dam (h105) 2½m hurdle winner.
Fourth foal; half-sister to 2m6f/2m7f hurdle winner Lady Rita; dam a 2m4f hurdle winner,.
1
|PU| (1) Ballymores Dream (100/1 -100%)
Ballymores Dream

100
100/1(-100%)
(1) Ballymores Dream 100/1, Once-raced maiden. 125/1, sixth of 8 in bumper at Cork (16f, heavy) on NH debut 42 days ago.
Outsider of eight when soundly beaten in sixth on debut at Cork, held by Cathedral Rocks.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content,

17:05 Gowran Park NH Flat Race 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

Willie Mullins is operating at an incredible strike rate of 46 per cent in bumpers this season (at the time of writing) so it is very hard to look past his newcomer, FLASHAWAY. Her page looks strong being by Mount Nelson out of Voler La Vedette, who won 13 races including a Grade 1 over flights. Instant Tendance is the most experienced horse in the field and has shown ability when placed in a maiden hurdle at Navan and in a mares' bumper in Punchestown. Cathedral Rocks can come on from an opening third in Cork while Stuart Crawford's Lothbeg is a potential improver.

FLASHAWAY represents a top yard and is out of a bumper winner, so she's an obvious choice to make a successful start in what looks a thin race on paper. Instant Tendance is a threat following a good second at Punchestown and Cathedral Rocks can't be ruled out.

The experience gained by INSTANT TENDANCE may give her a decisive edge over newcomer Flashaway


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