Racecards
16:35 Gowran Park (IRE)
Gowran Park Golf Club Handicap (45-65)
- 14 Runners
- Distance: 1m 1f 100y
- Going: Good to firm (watering)
- Surface: Turf
- €10,000 added
- Winner: €6,150
- 2nd: €1,900
- 3rd: €900
- 4th: €400
- Form 646
- Age 3
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 65
- Trainer J P Murtagh
- Jockey C R King
ran 6th, 7th 4f out, pushed along entering straight, ridden over 2f out, no headway, 11th 1f out, kept on same pace
- Form 62-7675
- Age 3
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 65
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey D O'Brien
in rear, 11th 4f out, pushed along entering straight, progress to 6th 2f out, ridden in 4th 1f out, headway to lead inside final 150 yards, kept on best
- Form 019-867
- Age 3
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 63
- Trainer J Feane
- Jockey G P Halpin
slowly into stride, raced in rear, 14th and pushed along under 4f out, driven in 12th over 1f out, no threat
- Form 080-322
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 60
- Trainer P D Deegan
- Jockey C D Hayes
raced 5th on outer, pushed along in 4th under 4f out, short of room and badly hampered over 2f out, eased 2f out
- Form 4005-94
- Age 3
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 56
- Trainer A Leahy
- Jockey K J Leonard
in rear, pushed along in 12th approaching straight, ridden over 2f out, 8th 1f out, kept on same pace
- Form 6-640
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 55
- Trainer J S Bolger
- Jockey R P Whelan
rear of mid-division, 9th 4f out, 7th and pushed along 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on well final furlong to 5th on line, nearest finish
- Form 30-0603
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 53
- Trainer P J Prendergast
- Jockey Kieren Fallon
tracked leader in 2nd, pushed along to lead 1 1/2f out, soon ridden, headed inside final 150 yards, no extra, dropped to 6th
- Form 0-6966
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 51
- Trainer J C McConnell
- Jockey S Foley
towards rear, 10th 4f out, pushed along entering straight, good headway to 5th 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on well final furlong to strongly challenge leader close home, held
- Form 9-07280
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 51
- Trainer A McGuinness
- Jockey R P Cleary
mid-division, 6th and pushed along 4f out, slightly hampered over 2f out, eased under 2f out
- Form 06-969
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 51
ran freely in 3rd, 5th 4f out, ridden entering straight, dropped to 8th 2f out, weakened 1 1/2f out
- Form 00-964
- Age 3
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 49
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey Anastasia O'Brien
prominent in 4th, 3rd 4f out, pushed along over 2f out, switched left 2f out, progress to 2nd 1f out, kept on, dropped to 4th close home
- Form 58-8500
- Age 3
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer R Sweeney
- Jockey A J Breslin
soon led, ridden over 2f out, under pressure and headed 1 1/2f out, dropped to 6th 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
- Form 090-0
- Age 3
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 45
rear of mid-division, pushed along in 13th under 4f out, ridden over 2f out, some headway to 9th 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 6-587
- Age 3
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 45
towards rear, progress to 8th over 4f out, soon pushed along, ridden into 4th 2f out, stayed on well final furlong to 3rd, not quite reach leaders
Verdict
None of these have managed to win so far this year. Bulgadin Lady got her head in front at Limerick in October but has been well beaten subsequently while Joseph O’Brien runs two with the less-exposed No Biggie preferred to Zig Zag. But a chance is taken on THREE MAJORS improving for this longer trip after a string of placed efforts over 7f, including a second at Fairyhouse just four days ago. Keukenhof looks a likely improver for Johnny Murtagh now handicapping for the first time and Ravens Hill could go well.
Formwatch
Keukenhof (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Dwelt, soon towards rear, no impression 2f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, 6th of 11, 6 1/2l behind Doc Sportello (10-1) at Tipperary 5f mdn hvy in Apr.
Zig Zag (IRE) 13-2 (9-6) Rear of mid-division, 19th halfway, some progress on inner 2f out and 9th 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 23, 7 3/4l behind Ceol Na Nog (9-6) at Navan 1m 2f hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Bulgadin Lady (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, 22nd halfway, some progress 2f out, switched right and kept on inside final furlong to go 7th close home, 7th of 23, 10l behind Ceol Na Nog (9-6) at Navan 1m 2f hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Three Majors (IRE) 3-1fav (9-8) Slightly awkward leaving stalls and pushed along briefly, soon prominent, disputed 3rd early, soon raced in 2nd, led over 1 1/2f out, headed over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 2nd of 18, 2 1/4l behind Blairmayne (9-5) at Fairyhouse 7f hcp gf in Jun.
Kilteery Pier (IRE) 5-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, 5th halfway, went 4th approaching straight, pushed along and not clear run 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 5 1/4l behind Escape Paradise (8-11) at Clonmel 1m 2f gf in May.
Dynamic Focus (IRE) 11-1 (9-5) Soon held up 4th, 6th halfway, 7th under 4f out, driven under 3f out, no impression, ridden over 2f out, dropped to 15th 2f out, no extra, 15th of 17, 23 1/4l behind Hint Of Frost (9-8) at Navan 1m 2f hcp gf in May.
Ravens Hill (IRE) 11-1 (9-0) Soon tracked leaders, slight stumble early, 5th approaching straight and soon pushed along, 3rd and kept on same pace from 2f out, closing on 2nd near line, 3rd of 6, 3 3/4l behind Saga Sprint (9-5) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f gf in Jun.
Phebes Dream (IRE) 9-2 (8-13) Held up, soon towards rear, ran on without threatening on outer from over 1f out, 6th of 18, 3 1/2l behind Blairmayne (9-5) at Fairyhouse 7f hcp gf in Jun.
Society Ranger (IRE) 33-1 (8-6) Mid-division on inner, 14th halfway, soon pushed along and dropped to rear over 2f out, no extra, eased final furlong, tailed off, last of 23, dist behind Ceol Na Nog (9-6) at Navan 1m 2f hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Try Again (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Mid-division best, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 9th of 16, 6 1/2l behind Texas Radio (8-9) at Gowran Park 7f hcp gd in Apr.
No Biggie (IRE) 5-1 (8-9) Towards rear, 13th halfway, driven and headway to 6th 2f out, soon ridden, kept on final furlong to 4th, never nearer, 4th of 17, 5 3/4l behind Hint Of Frost (9-8) at Navan 1m 2f hcp gf in May.
Angelic Demon (IRE) 25-1 (8-8) Bit slowly away, soon pushed up to 3rd on inner, pushed along halfway, 2nd over 4f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened quickly 2 1/2f out, no extra 2f out, last of 17, dist behind Hint Of Frost (9-8) at Navan 1m 2f hcp gf in May.
Lizard Point (IRE) 12-1 (8-6) Mid-division, 10th halfway and soon pushed along, ridden and no extra 2f out, 10th of 12, 17 1/2l behind End Play (9-12) at Tipperary 7f hcp Soft - Heavy in May.
Prairie Wind (IRE) 20-1 (8-7) Rear, improved to 12th halfway, driven into 8th over 3f out, ridden in 6th over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 7th of 17, 8 1/4l behind Hint Of Frost (9-8) at Navan 1m 2f hcp gf in May.
Tears In My Eyes (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, 7th before halfway, pushed along over 2f out, soon briefly not much room, one pace from over 1f out, 6th of 14, 10 1/2l behind Prove The Point (9-8) at Sligo 7f hcp hvy in May.