Gowran Park Race 1

Golf At Gowran Park (C & G) Maiden

Stake: $24,354

WILD SAPPHIRE (12) registered a 9.3L sixth in a 1400m maiden at Leopardstown during October. Selected to break through for his first win. GRAN HABANO (7) performed with credit when 5L fifth over 1200m at Dundalk. Strong prospects revisiting turf. BROADSTONE (3) enters calculations on his first start since debuting with a 5.3L sixth tackling 1400m at The Curragh August last year. PADDYDADDY (8) registered a 9.5L sixth contesting a 1600m maiden at The Curragh last October. One to note.

Distance: 1609m
Track: Soft
Weather: Clear
Surface: Turf
Class: MDN

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Ainm Bentley (8) 9x
Trainer: Kieran Purcell (Windgap, Co Kilkenny)
Jockey: R M Mulligan (a3)
Weight: 61kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Colt

Sire: ACLAIM (IRE)

Dam: CARTABIANCA (FR)

Dam's Sire: Vision D'etat

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Comments

Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when ran last of 9 at Bellewstown on July 5 over 1609m, 18 len behind The Road Is Long with 53.5kg at $81. Needs to improve sharply.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
9th of 9	5/7/24	Bellewstown	1609m	MDN 2	7	Cian Horgan	53.5kg	Good	1:41.85	56.9 km/h	18.0L	-	$81	-	$47,696	-	1. The Road Is Long 2. Heishybrid 3. Political Power

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9th of 9

5/7/24

Bellewstown

1609m

MDN 2

Cian Horgan

53.5kg

Good

1:41.85

56.9 km/h

18.0L

$81

$47,696

1. The Road Is Long

2. Heishybrid

3. Political Power

Amplitude (3)
Trainer: Joseph G Murphy (Fethard, Co Tipperary)
Jockey: G F Carroll
Weight: 61kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: INVINCIBLE ARMY (IRE)

Dam: SALLEN (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Oratorio

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Comments

By Invincible Army out of Sallen on debut. Purchased for EUR € 5,000 (Goffs - IRE 2023 Orby Book 2). Prefer to see without a strong push.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

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Broadstone (10) 6x
Trainer: Mrs J Harrington (Moone, Co Kildare)
Jockey: S Foley
Weight: 61kg
Prize Money: $406
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: NEW BAY (GB)

Dam: TILLY FRANKL (GB)

Dam's Sire: Frankel

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Comments

Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 6th of 15 at Curragh on August 24 over 1408m, 5.5 len behind Officer with 60.5kg at $13. This is an ideal race to kick off. Plenty of scope for improvement.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 15	24/8/24	Curragh	1408m	MDN 2	7	Shane Foley	60.5kg	Good	1:26.29	58.7 km/h	5.3L	-	$13	-	$38,159	$406	1. Officer 2. Storm Piece 3. Thrice

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6th of 15

24/8/24

Curragh

1408m

MDN 2

Shane Foley

60.5kg

Good

1:26.29

58.7 km/h

5.3L

$13

$38,159

$406

1. Officer

2. Storm Piece

3. Thrice

Galaxy Wonder (11) 7
Trainer: A J McNamara (Athboy, Co. Meath)
Jockey: L F Roche
Weight: 61kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Colt

Sire: CAMELOT (GB)

Dam: PRINCESS SINEAD (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Jeremy

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1609m

Comments

At debut, 7th of 11 at Dundalk All Weather on February 14 over 1609m, 8 len behind Tiberius Thunder carrying 61kg at $12. Can do better. Expected to improve sharply.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
7th of 11	14/2/25	Dundalk	1609m	MDN 3	2	Colin Keane	61kg	Neutral	1:40.07	57.9 km/h	8.5L	-	$12	-	$22,891	-	1. Tiberius Thunder 2. Waterford Flow 3. Jagged Edge

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7th of 11

14/2/25

Dundalk

1609m

MDN 3

Colin Keane

61kg

Neutral

1:40.07

57.9 km/h

8.5L

$12

$22,891

1. Tiberius Thunder

2. Waterford Flow

3. Jagged Edge

General Grant (9)
Trainer: Noel Meade (Castletown, Co Meath)
Jockey: J A Powell (a1.5)
Weight: 61kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: INVINCIBLE ARMY (IRE)

Dam: DOCTOR'S NOTE (GB)

Dam's Sire: Pursuit Of Love

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Comments

Three-year-old gelding by Invincible Army out of Doctor's Note having his first start.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

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Gold Dublooms (6) 0
Trainer: Eamon O'Connell (Cullen, Co. Tipperary)
Jockey: K J Leonard
Weight: 61kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: TEN SOVEREIGNS (IRE)

Dam: MYOPIC (GB)

Dam's Sire: Teofilo

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Distance Range Last 6 months

2112m

Comments

Was at a huge quote at debut, second last of 12 at Dundalk All Weather on February 28 over 2112m, 16 len behind Heather carrying 61kg at $251. Others look better prospects.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
11th of 12	28/2/25	Dundalk	2112m	MDN 3	5	Killian Leonard	61kg	Neutral	2:21.57	53.7 km/h	16.5L	-	$251	-	$22,891	-	1. Heather 2. What's Your Game 3. Sottsands

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11th of 12

28/2/25

Dundalk

2112m

MDN 3

Killian Leonard

61kg

Neutral

2:21.57

53.7 km/h

16.5L

$251

$22,891

1. Heather

2. What's Your Game

3. Sottsands

Gran Habano (4) 48x73x635
Trainer: Adrian Murray (Rathowen, Co. Westmeath)
Jockey: D Mcmonagle
Weight: 61kg
Prize Money: $15,150
Win / Place: 0% / 28%

3 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: MEHMAS (IRE)

Dam: AIR FORCE AMY (GB)

Dam's Sire: Sixties Icon

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1609m

Comments

Returns from a 33-day let-up. Last start 5th of 13 at Dundalk All Weather on February 28 over 1207m, 5 len behind Songhai carrying 60kg at $2.80. Before that 3rd in a small field at Dundalk All Weather on February 7 over 1408m, 1.5 len behind Cee En Gee with 59.5kg at $8.50. Can improve on the latest effort and gets his chance.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 13	28/2/25	Dundalk	1207m	MDN 3U	9	David Egan	60kg	Neutral	1:14.45	58.4 km/h	5.0L	-	$2.75f	21	$22,891	$487	1. Songhai 2. Temperance 3. No Return
3rd of 5	7/2/25	Dundalk	1408m	3	5	Chris Hayes	59.5kg	Neutral	1:27.43	58.0 km/h	1.5L	-	$8.50	11	$32,087	$3,105	1. Cee En Gee 2. Ze Do Asfalto 3. Gran Habano
6th of 7	27/1/25	Dundalk	1609m	HCP 3	7	W J Lee	62.5kg	Neutral	1:40.81	57.5 km/h	2.5L	-	$6.00	73	$21,934	$233	1. Lost President 2. Amber Blossom 3. Iowntheball
73 Day Spell
3rd of 11	15/11/24	Dundalk	1207m	2	3	David Egan	59.5kg	Neutral	1:15.53	57.5 km/h	1.3L	-	$8.50	29	$41,965	$4,018	1. Dark Ace 2. Sounds Like A Plan 3. Gran Habano
7th of 21	17/10/24	Curragh	1207m	MDN 2	7	Robert Whearty	59.5kg	YS	1:15.42	57.6 km/h	6.0L	-	$26	149	$47,696	-	1. East Hampton 2. Dmaniac 3. Ballintogher
149 Day Spell
8th of 13	21/5/24	Cork	1005m	MDN 2	10	David Egan	61kg	GY	0:59.79	60.5 km/h	6.0L	-	$7.50	15	$47,696	-	1. Powerful Nation 2. Fiery Lucy 3. Shamrock Breeze

Paddydaddy (12) 96x
Trainer: Andrew Oliver (Caledon, Co Tyrone)
Jockey: B M Coen
Weight: 61kg
Prize Money: $507
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: MEHMAS (IRE)

Dam: DAMSELFLY (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Power

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1408m - 1609m

Comments

Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 13 at Curragh October 17 over 1609m, 9 len behind Cap Saint Martin carrying 61kg at $26. On debut ninth of 14 at Curragh October 5 over 1408m, 6 len behind Expanded carrying 59.5kg at $34. Sure to have improved over the break so he can feature.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 13	17/10/24	Curragh	1609m	MDN 2	11	W J Lee	61kg	YS	1:43.21	56.1 km/h	9.5L	-	$26	12	$47,696	$507	1. Cap Saint Martin 2. Iron Fist 3. Vorfreude
9th of 14	5/10/24	Curragh	1408m	MDN 2	3	G F Carroll	59.5kg	Good	1:29.09	56.9 km/h	6.8L	-	$34	-	$38,159	-	1. Expanded 2. First Wave 3. Wild Sapphire

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6th of 13

17/10/24

Curragh

1609m

MDN 2

W J Lee

61kg

1:43.21

56.1 km/h

9.5L

$26

$47,696

$507

1. Cap Saint Martin

2. Iron Fist

3. Vorfreude

9th of 14

5/10/24

Curragh

1408m

MDN 2

G F Carroll

59.5kg

Good

1:29.09

56.9 km/h

6.8L

$34

$38,159

1. Expanded

2. First Wave

3. Wild Sapphire

Ribee (5) 0x5
Trainer: Michael Mulvany (Kells, Co. Meath)
Jockey: W Joyce (a2.5)
Weight: 61kg
Prize Money: $487
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: RIBCHESTER (IRE)

Dam: WHITE LIGHT (GB)

Dam's Sire: Dubawi

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1408m - 1609m

Comments

Third race start. First start second last of 11 at Dundalk All Weather on December 6 over 1609m, 12 len behind Ardagh Red with 58kg at $51. Went for a spell before returning 5th of 16 at Naas on March 23 over 1408m, 11 len behind Rowdy Yeats carrying 57.5kg at $201. Expect he'll find this too tough.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 16	23/3/25	Naas	1408m	MDN 3U	1	Wesley Joyce	57.5kg	SH	1:38.66	51.4 km/h	11.0L	-	$201	107	$22,891	$487	1. Rowdy Yeats 2. Storm Piece 3. Mississippi River
107 Day Spell
10th of 11	6/12/24	Dundalk	1609m	MDN 2	4	Wesley Joyce	58kg	Neutral	1:40.95	57.4 km/h	12.5L	-	$51	-	$28,611	-	1. Ardagh Red 2. Inns Of Fear 3. Artic Power

Standard Deviation (7)
Trainer: P Twomey (Cashel, Co Tipperary)
Jockey: W J Lee
Weight: 61kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay/Brown Gelding

Sire: INVINCIBLE SPIRIT (IRE)

Dam: FLEUR DE LUI (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Galileo

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Comments

First-starter by Invincible Spirit out of Fleur De Lui. Stable have an impressive strike-rate with first starters.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

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The Liffey Swim (2)
Trainer: M O'Callaghan (The Curragh, Co. Kildare)
Jockey: C T Keane
Weight: 61kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: KODIAC (GB)

Dam: AFFECTED (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Lope De Vega

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Comments

First-starter by Kodiac out of Affected.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

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Wild Sapphire (1) 36x
Trainer: Dermot K Weld (Curragh, Co Kildare)
Jockey: C D Hayes
Weight: 61kg
Prize Money: $4,018
Win / Place: 0% / 50%

3 yo Bay Colt

Sire: NO NAY NEVER (USA)

Dam: SAPPHIRE (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Medicean

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1408m

Comments

Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign sixth of 13 at Leopardstown October 19 over 1408m, soft track; 9 len behind Twain with 59.5kg at $8. On debut third of 14 at Curragh October 5 over 1408m, 0.5 len behind Expanded carrying 58kg at $23. Looking for a much better run here fresh.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 13	19/10/24	Leopardstown	1408m	MDN 2	14	Leigh Roche	59.5kg	Soft	1:35.75	52.9 km/h	9.3L	-	$8.00	14	$34,342	$365	1. Twain 2. Mississippi River 3. Serengeti
3rd of 14	5/10/24	Curragh	1408m	MDN 2	8	Adam Caffrey	58kg	Good	1:29.09	56.9 km/h	0.5L	-	$23	-	$38,159	$3,653	1. Expanded 2. First Wave 3. Wild Sapphire

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6th of 13

19/10/24

Leopardstown

1408m

MDN 2

Leigh Roche

59.5kg

Soft

1:35.75

52.9 km/h

9.3L

$8.00

$34,342

$365

1. Twain

2. Mississippi River

3. Serengeti

3rd of 14

5/10/24

Curragh

1408m

MDN 2

Adam Caffrey

58kg

Good

1:29.09

56.9 km/h

0.5L

$23

$38,159

$3,653

1. Expanded

2. First Wave

3. Wild Sapphire

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