Racecards
15:55 Gowran Park (IRE)
Gowran Park Golf Club Maiden Hurdle
- 17 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good (Watering)
- Surface: Turf
- €12,000 added
- Winner: €8,281
- 2nd: €1,920
- 3rd: €840
- 4th: €480
- Form 6300-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer T Foley
- Jockey R Loughran
chased leaders, soon 6th, not fluent 6th, soon pushed along, not fluent 3 out, one pace after
- Form 09
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer A P O'Brien
- Jockey M P Walsh
held up, soon 14th, pushed along from 6th, kept on same pace from before straight
- Form 6-0F
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer Gavin Dower
- Jockey Andrew J McNamara
in rear for most, never a factor
- Form 256/152-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer A Mullins
- Jockey D E Mullins
mid-division, soon 9th, improved to track leaders and not fluent 3 out, tracked leaders in 5th before straight, no impression 2 out, kept on same pace
- Form 0/0274-4
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer T Mullins
- Jockey D J Mullins
prominent, took keen hold, soon 2nd, not fluent 1st and 4th, led after 5th, headed and not fluent 3 out, soon back on terms, dropped to 4th 2 out, one pace
- Form 0000/
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer P Meany
- Jockey Andrew Ring
led, took keen hold, bad mistake 4th, headed from 5th, weakened and eased from next, tailed off
- Form 861224-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer D McDonogh
- Jockey P Townend
chased leaders, soon 4th, headway to get on terms before straight, soon headed, close 2nd 2 out, no impression from before last, kept on same pace
- Form P/P3
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer Peter Maher
- Jockey B M Cash
held up, soon 13th, mistake 1st, in rear and no danger from halfway, behind 6th, soon pulled up
- Form 23/800-0
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer J J Hanlon
- Jockey B Hayes
held up, soon 11th, slight mistake 3 out, moderate 7th before straight, one pace
- Form 000PP/6-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer J A Staunton
- Jockey K M Donoghue
held up, soon 16th, under pressure and no impression from 6th, completely tailed off
- Form 87-0
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer Miss S J Harty
- Jockey R C Colgan
chased leaders, soon 7th, pushed along from 6th, one pace from 3 out
- Form 123-6
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey J J Burke
chased leaders, soon 5th, improved to get on terms before straight, soon led, went on from before last, stayed on well run-in, comfortably
- Form 0924/7P-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer E Doyle
- Jockey K C Sexton
chased leaders, soon 3rd, mistake 2nd, improved to lead 3 out, soon joined, headed straight, close 3rd 2 out, no impression and kept on same pace from before last
- Form 20-52
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer J R Barry
- Jockey B T O'Connell
took keen hold, soon chased leaders in 8th, 6th and pushed along before straight, one pace
- Form 60-7
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer T P O'Connor
- Jockey J M Moore
towards rear, soon 15th, never a factor
- Form P/0
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer G M Doyle
- Jockey A F O'Neill
held up, soon 12th, kept on same pace from after 3 out
- Age 7
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer D H Kelly
- Jockey S W Flanagan
bumped 1st, held up, soon 10th, moderate 8th before straight, one pace
Verdict
Chamonix has shown little so far over hurdles but can't be ignored given his stable's tremendous recent form. Fearachain runs for the first time since second at Downpatrick in October but should be capable of winning a race like this, though he was behind LITTLE HAARTH at Navan earlier and Des McDonogh's charge was then fourth in a decent contest at Naas - Paul Townend keeps the partnership intact on his reappearance. Solatentif was surprisingly put back in bumpers after finishing second at Killarney in August. He can't be ruled out and neither can Hes Our Robin, though the latter is more exposed than some.
Formwatch
Carrickcloughanboy (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 8th approaching halfway, soon pushed along, no extra from 6f out, completely tailed off, 12th of 13, well behind Kilkishen (12-0) at Kilbeggan 2m NH flat in Apr.
Chamonix (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Soon mid-division, 13th early, kept on same pace from before 2 out, 9th of 23, 37l behind Limini (10-11) at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl gd in May.
Chance It (IRE) 8-1 (12-2) Alw twrds rr, mod 14th by 8th, sl prog 4out but no impr in mod 9th when fell 3out, in a race won by Get Rhythm (12-2) at Kinsale 3m ire ptp gd in May, 15 ran.
Fearachain (IRE) 7-2 (11-12) Held up in touch, smooth headway after 3 out, led before next, headed approaching last, kept on under pressure, 2nd of 15, 4 1/2l behind Crown Theatre (11-4) at Downpatrick 2m 2f mdn hdl in Oct.
Hes Our Robin (IRE) 7-1 (10-13) Chased leader, led after 1st, headed 4th, moderate 2nd 5 out, ridden in 4th after 4 out, no extra in 5th entering straight, left moderate 4th 2 out, 4th of 15, 39l behind Louise Royale (10-11) at Killarney 2m 1f mdn hdl in May.
Island Rule (IRE) 40-1 (11-1) Soon raced in moderate 2nd, not fluent 3rd, weakened when not fluent 3 out, 13th of 16, well behind Bishopslough (11-4) at Thurles 2m gd in Oct '13.
Little Haarth (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) Mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden after 2 out, switched left in 5th before last, kept on same pace to 4th, 4th of 11, 8l behind Sizing John (11-4) at Naas 2m 4yo mdn hdl in Nov.
Lucky Gold (IRE) 10-1 (12-2) Ld til jnd 2out, not qckn bef last, ko, 3rd of 12, 12l behind Kilna Shane (12-2) at Stradbally 3m ire ptp in May.
Offbeat Safaris (IRE) 66-1 (11-5) Mid-division, no impression from 4 out, never a factor, 11th of 15, well behind Mr Boss Man (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m mdn hdl gd in May.
Salahoona (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Soon towards rear, ridden and no impression 5 out, poor 7th 3 out when mistake, weakened and completely tailed off, 6th of 11, well behind Formidableopponent (11-12) at Killarney 2m 1f beg chs gd in Jul.
Seb's Choice (IRE) 66-1 (10-13) Always behind, no impression from 4 out never a factor, 14th of 17, well behind New World (11-4) at Down Royal 2m mdn hdl gd in May.
Solatentif (FR) 11-2 (11-9) Tracked leaders in 5th, went 4th halfway, ridden 4f out, moderate 4th entering straight, no impression, 6th of 8, 27l behind Yorkhill (12-0) at Punchestown 2m NH flat in Apr.
Soteira (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Soon mid-division, 6th at 4th, moderate 7th when slight mistake 5 out, soon pushed along, no extra and pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Cappacurry Zak (11-4) at Tramore 2m 5f mdn hdl in Dec, 13 ran.
Whiskey No Ice (IRE) Evensfav (11-11) Raced 5th, 4th halfway, driven in 3rd under 4f out, progress to moderate 2nd approaching home straight, kept on same pace, no chance with easy winner, 2nd of 8, 31l behind Runyon Rattler (11-7) at Kilbeggan 2m NH flat gd in May.
Kathleens Legacy (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Led, strongly pressed and headed over 4f out, soon dropped to 7th, no impression 2f out, no extra, 7th of 9, 28l behind Le Legro (11-7) at Killarney 2m 1f N H flat in May.
Primacy (IRE) 100-1 (11-0) Towards rear for most, ridden in 11th 3 out, no impression, 11th of 16, 46l behind Kala Brandy (11-7) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn hdl gd in May.
Theatre Sunset (IRE) King's Theatre mare out of Twinkle Sunset.