TimeWise Chronicles

Gowran Park; This analysis provides the Master Top Two rated horses (based on the TIMEWISE MASTER RATING) for each race at Gowran Park, presented in chronological order, along with a summary of their recent form, supplied comments, the Spotlight Verdict, and an assessment of their chances.

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1.42 Gowran Park: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden (Class 4, 1m)

(Soft, 11 runners, Win: £9,558)

RankHorseTimeWise Master TotalRecent Form (LR, 2LR, 3LR, 4LR, 5LR)
1Jojos Legacy (IRE) (2yo)25076, 29, 0, 0, 0
2Define (IRE) (2yo)244 / 24262, 0, 0, 0, 0

Summary of Recent Form and Supplied Comments:

  • Jojos Legacy (IRE): Ran down the field on her debut at the Curragh. She needs to step up a fair bit in order to be competitive in this race.
  • Define (IRE): Her debut run over 7f at the Curragh saw her never better than midfield. However, the winner of that race subsequently finished third in the May Hill Stakes, boosting the form. Connections retain the tongue-tie, and she is expected to get closer today.

Spotlight Verdict (1.42 Gowran Park):
The vote goes to the well-bred newcomer NOBLE HONOUR, who is strongly fancied. Define and Jojo’s Legacy can run well.

Assessment of Master Top Two Chances:

  • Jojos Legacy (IRE):
    • Strengths: Highest TimeWise Master rating.
    • Weaknesses: Debut was disappointing. Needs to show significant improvement stepping up in class and distance.
    • Suitability: Potential remains based on rating, but requires a substantial leap forward.
  • Define (IRE):
    • Strengths: Debut form looks solid thanks to the subsequent performance of the winner. Expected to improve and get closer today.
    • Weaknesses: Must improve significantly on her midfield debut effort.
    • Suitability: Appears suitable, with the expectation that the Curragh run provided a good foundation.

2.17 Gowran Park: Irish EBF (C & G) Maiden (Smullen Series) (Class 4, 1m)

(Soft, 11 runners, Win: £13,274)

RankHorseTimeWise Master TotalRecent Form (LR, 2LR, 3LR, 4LR, 5LR)
1Hedjet (USA) (2yo)285 / 28480, 0, 0, 0, 0
2Christmas Day (IRE) (2yo)273 / 27263, 33, 0, 0, 0

Summary of Recent Form and Supplied Comments:

  • Hedjet (USA): Finished midfield on his debut over 6f at the Curragh. Connections hope the step up in trip (to 1m) will see him perform to better effect.
  • Christmas Day (IRE): Has run to a similar level in his two maiden starts. In his latest run at Tipperary (1m1f, good to yielding), he finished 6.5l behind a better fancied stablemate. He is entitled to respect as the stable’s number one jockey is riding.

Spotlight Verdict (2.17 Gowran Park):
Lordan chooses Christmas Day over the debuting Causeway but it is HAMIYAN who catches the eye following his good second behind an above-average rival last time. A repeat of that should take this. Perhaps Carwyn can improve enough for place possibilities.

Assessment of Master Top Two Chances:

  • Hedjet (USA):
    • Strengths: Top TimeWise Master rating. May benefit from the switch to a longer distance.
    • Weaknesses: Needs a significant lift in form from his debut effort.
    • Suitability: Moderate, banking on distance suitability to unlock improvement.
  • Christmas Day (IRE):
    • Strengths: Consistent performance level in maiden races. Respected given the strong jockey booking.
    • Weaknesses: Has already finished behind others in maiden company.
    • Suitability: Good chance based on connections, though the Spotlight favours HAMIYAN on form.

2.52 Gowran Park: Denny Cordell Lavarack & Lanwades Stud Fillies Stakes (Group 3, 1m1½f)

(Soft, 14 runners, Win: £31,858)

RankHorseTimeWise Master TotalRecent Form (LR, 2LR, 3LR, 4LR, 5LR)
1Thalara (IRE) (5yo)376131, 50, 26, 11, 7
2Faiyum (3yo)370 / 368115, 47, 24, 0, 0

Summary of Recent Form and Supplied Comments:

  • Thalara (IRE): Won a Listed race at Killarney recently after a series of solid runs at that level. She has won a maiden over this specific course and distance (C&D) in 2024 and generally runs well here. The forecast testing ground, however, is noted as a concern.
  • Faiyum: Was runner-up in a Naas Group 3 last time out. That form has been significantly boosted by the winner’s subsequent victory in the Blandford Stakes.

Spotlight Verdict (2.52 Gowran Park):
The form of the Naas Group 3 in which FAIYUM (nap) was runner-up last time was boosted by the winner’s score in the Blandford Stakes last week and she can go one better. Purple Lily is the highest-rated in the field but she was poor on comeback. Higher Leaves and Deressa could give Faiyum most to do.

Assessment of Master Top Two Chances:

  • Thalara (IRE):
    • Strengths: Highest TimeWise rating and strong recent Listed form. Proven C&D experience.
    • Weaknesses: Forecast soft ground poses a query regarding optimal performance.
    • Suitability: High-class contender, but ground concerns temper confidence at Group 3 level.
  • Faiyum:
    • Strengths: Strong, recently boosted Group 3 form, earning her the nap selection. Appears progressive and expected to step forward.
    • Weaknesses: Rated slightly below Thalara on Master Total.
    • Suitability: Highly suitable; strong contender based on current performance trend.

3.27 Gowran Park: BOYLE Sports Home Of Early Payout Handicap (Div 1) (Class 4, 1m)

(Soft, 16 runners, Win: £5,310)

RankHorseTimeWise Master TotalRecent Form (LR, 2LR, 3LR, 4LR, 5LR)
1Chou Chou (IRE) (4yo)27185, 28, 18, 8, 8
2Ohmali (IRE) (3yo)239 / 23862, 34, 17, 9, 7

Summary of Recent Form and Supplied Comments:

  • Chou Chou (IRE): Recently won at Clonmel, and consequently, he has to be respected.
  • Ohmali (IRE): His sole career win from 18 starts was over this distance on testing ground at Killarney nearly two years ago. He has run well in defeat over various trips lately.

Spotlight Verdict (3.27 Gowran Park):
The return to this C&D could see OHMALI get off the mark having run well in defeat over various trips lately. Chou Chou has to be respected after winning at Clonmel last time while Slaney Swagger goes well at this track.

Assessment of Master Top Two Chances:

  • Chou Chou (IRE):
    • Strengths: Clear top TimeWise rating. Proven winner on his last start.
    • Weaknesses: Rated 32 points higher than Ohmali.
    • Suitability: Highly suitable, entering the race in winning form in a low-grade contest.
  • Ohmali (IRE):
    • Strengths: Proven ability on testing ground over this distance. Picked as the Spotlight selection due to recent competitive runs.
    • Weaknesses: Long time since his sole win.
    • Suitability: Highly suitable for the expected soft ground conditions and distance.

4.03 Gowran Park: BOYLE Sports Home Of Early Payout Handicap (Div 2) (Class 2, 1m)

(Soft, 15 runners, Win: £5,310)

Note: Due to the truncation of the rating list in the source, only one TimeWise Top Two contender can be definitively identified by ranking in the provided table for this race.

Rank (Visible)HorseTimeWise Master TotalRecent Form (LR, 2LR, 3LR, 4LR, 5LR)
N/ACamachero (IRE) (4yo)217 / 21568, 21, 9, 9, 6

Summary of Recent Form and Supplied Comments:

  • Camachero (IRE): He is a maiden after 16 career runs. He was not beaten far over the course and distance (C&D) last time, but he needs to find more to win.

Spotlight Verdict (4.03 Gowran Park):
The suggested first choice is KODI BROWN, who showed some promise in maidens and ran well in his best handicap run at Clonmel. He was 5l ahead of today’s rival Deep Vein that day and should go well over 1m in this ground. Second choice is CAMACHERO who ran well over C&D last time.

Assessment of Master Top Two Chances (Inferred):

  • Camachero (IRE):
    • Strengths: Good recent run over C&D. Is the second choice in the Spotlight.
    • Weaknesses: Long-standing maiden (0-16). Needs to improve to secure a win.
    • Suitability: Suitable based on recent track experience, but unreliable for the win.

(Since a second TimeWise top-rated horse is unavailable, assessment focuses on the next strongest contender identified by the Spotlight, Kodi Brown):

  • Kodi Brown:
    • Strengths: Ran well in his best handicap outing at Clonmel. Expected to go well over 1m on soft ground.
    • Weaknesses: None noted by the Spotlight.
    • Suitability: Highly suitable based on handicap form and conditions preference.

4.35 Gowran Park: Racing Again October 3rd & 4th Maiden (Class 4, 1m1½f)

(Soft, 17 runners, Win: £6,372)

Note: The TimeWise listing is truncated. The two highest visible runners are analysed.

Rank (Visible)HorseTimeWise Master TotalRecent Form (LR, 2LR, 3LR, 4LR, 5LR)
1Some Good Men Gone (FR) (3yo)24375, 32, 15, 7, 4
2Beautiful Affair (IRE) (3yo)24060, 28, 17, 7, 6

Summary of Recent Form and Supplied Comments:

  • Some Good Men Gone (FR): Listed by the Spotlight as getting the hang of things.
  • Beautiful Affair (IRE): Has been twice placed in Dundalk maidens (7f-1m). Some reasonable runs followed, including when sent off 9-2 last time at Navan. Improvement to win this is suggested to be “not beyond the realms of possibility”.

Spotlight Verdict (4.35 Gowran Park):
Holding the top official rating of 70, FABERI makes the most appeal after shaping as though the step up to this trip would suit her. Joseph O’Brien holds a strong hand with Beautiful Affair and Crazy Bout Elvis both holding live chances. Some Good Men Gone is getting the hang of things and should be thereabouts, while Amplitude appeals from an each-way angle.

Assessment of Master Top Two Chances (Visible):

  • Some Good Men Gone (FR):
    • Strengths: Highest visible TimeWise rating. Showing recent signs of learning the job.
    • Weaknesses: Not the highest rated horse in the field based on official ratings (Faberi is OR 70).
    • Suitability: Competitive chance at this level, expected to be “thereabouts”.
  • Beautiful Affair (IRE):
    • Strengths: Strong recent promise, backed by the Spotlight which suggests she holds a “live chance”. Improvement to win is possible.
    • Weaknesses: Remains a maiden.
    • Suitability: Suitable, representing a strong yard in a winnable maiden.

5.10 Gowran Park: Support The Irish Injured Jockeys Fund Apprentice Handicap (Class 4, 1m1½f)

(Soft, 17 runners, Win: £6,105)

RankHorseTimeWise Master TotalRecent Form (LR, 2LR, 3LR, 4LR, 5LR)
1Positive Energy (IRE) (4yo)25866, 37, 21, 6, 9
2Brewel Hill (IRE) (9yo)19461, 21, 12, 5, 4

Summary of Recent Form and Supplied Comments:

  • Positive Energy (IRE): No specific recent commentary provided in the sources.
  • Brewel Hill (IRE): No specific recent commentary provided in the sources.

Spotlight Verdict (5.10 Gowran Park):
The Spotlight notes that Convincing had a promising 1l fifth at Galway, and Genuine Jim has claims on his best form, with the ground expected to suit him. The Spotlight does not name a definitive selection in the provided text.

Assessment of Master Top Two Chances:

  • Positive Energy (IRE):
    • Strengths: Clear top TimeWise Master rating (258).
    • Weaknesses: Lack of explicit commentary regarding his recent form or suitability to soft ground, making detailed assessment difficult.
    • Suitability: High class for this grade, based purely on rating.
  • Brewel Hill (IRE):
    • Strengths: Second highest TimeWise Master rating, though substantially lower than the top selection.
    • Weaknesses: Significant deficit in rating (64 points) compared to Positive Energy. No form comments available.
    • Suitability: Unclear.

5.40 Gowran Park: Gowran Park For Golf Race (Class 5, 7f)

(Soft, 6 runners, Win: £9,027)

RankHorseTimeWise Master TotalRecent Form (LR, 2LR, 3LR, 4LR, 5LR)
1Gleneagle Bay (IRE) (5yo)341103, 49, 22, 15, 10
2Akecheta (IRE) (5yo)332 / 329111, 45, 15, 15, 9

Summary of Recent Form and Supplied Comments:

  • Gleneagle Bay (IRE): Holds the top rating in the field. Although he has no wins in nine runs since his debut, he has been performing admirably with multiple placed finishes in valuable handicaps. His last run was a 2.75l fourth in the Sovereign Path at Leopardstown. He has form on all ground.
  • Akecheta (IRE): Was a surprise winner on debut last year on soft to heavy ground. She has consistently run well, securing many placed finishes in valuable handicaps. Her latest run was a dead heat for second at York (1m2f, good to firm). The ground conditions today should pose no issues, and she is “firmly in the mix”.

Spotlight Verdict (5.40 Gowran Park):
Few could begrudge GLENEAGLE BAY a victory here following numerous close finishes in valuable handicaps and this looks like a good opportunity for him to add to his tally. Similar sentiments apply to Akecheta who has been a very consistent performer and will not go down without a fight. Wannabe Royal rounds out the shortlist.

Assessment of Master Top Two Chances:

  • Gleneagle Bay (IRE):
    • Strengths: Clear top TimeWise Master rating. Extremely consistent performer in high-level handicaps. Handles all ground types. Favoured by the Spotlight.
    • Weaknesses: Has struggled to win since his debut victory.
    • Suitability: Highly suitable; this is considered a strong opportunity for him.
  • Akecheta (IRE):
    • Strengths: Demonstrated versatility, performing well on heavy ground and recently on good to firm. Strong recent form and consistency in competitive races.
    • Weaknesses: Rated slightly below Gleneagle Bay.
    • Suitability: Highly suitable due to proven ability in various conditions and excellent recent form.

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