Gowran: This response works through all the Gowran races in chronological order, drawing exclusively on the information available in the sources provided.

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1.49 Golf At Gowran Park Nursery Handicap (RTV 7f, Soft)

This race is for 2yo rated 0-60.

TimeWise Master Top Two Rated

The TimeWise Master Top Two rated horses are Bullet Bourbon (IRE) and Ella’s Gold (IRE).

HorseTrainerJockeyOddsORLatest TSMaster TS
Bullet Bourbon (IRE)T McCourtMs N Burns (7)14/1586263
Ella’s Gold (IRE)Matthew J SmithR C Colgan2/1564460

Recent Form and Comments

  • Bullet Bourbon (IRE): This runner has been soundly beaten in two recent 6f nurseries. He is down 3lb and is shaping as if this 7f trip will suit. His running style is Held up (H).
  • Ella’s Gold (IRE): Her best effort came recently when she was headed late on over 1m on her nursery debut at Naas. She has been raised 5lb, but the 7f trip should suit better. Her running style is Moved best (M).

Spotlight Verdict

The race is described as “very tricky”. The selection is MR TONY, who has a favourable low draw and blinkers added. Ella’s Gold is noted as being suited by dropping to this trip but has a difficult draw. Badger’s Cove is also in a favourable stall and can go well. Other horses open to improvement on handicap debut include Survivor’s Code, Stariuil, Believe Believe, and Stone Bear.

Race Statistics

  • Age Groups: The winning form section notes that 2yo figures are 0-0-1.
  • Fate of Favourites: 11.
  • Trainer Records (W-PL-R): Michael Mulvany 1-0-1.

Assessment of Top Two

  • Bullet Bourbon (IRE):
    • Strengths: Seems suited by the step up to 7f. Down 3lb.
    • Weaknesses: Soundly beaten in recent 6f nurseries.
    • Suitability: Trip suitable.
  • Ella’s Gold (IRE):
    • Strengths: Best effort came recently over 1m. Dropping to 7f should suit better.
    • Weaknesses: Raised 5lb. Difficult draw.

2.19 Dine At Gowran Park Handicap (RTV 7f, Soft)

This race is for 3yo.

TimeWise Master Top Two Rated

The TimeWise Master Top Two rated horses are Bundle Of Interest (IRE) and Skippinandajumpin (IRE).

HorseTrainerJockeyOddsORLatest TSMaster TS
Bundle Of Interest (IRE)W McCreeryW J Lee14/1716576
Skippinandajumpin (IRE)Joseph Patrick O’BrienDylan B McMonagle100/3070-76771

Recent Form and Comments

  • Bundle Of Interest (IRE): Won over 6f at Navan in July and has some good efforts over 7f since. His running style is Pressed leaders (P).
  • Skippinandajumpin (IRE): This maiden was unlucky-in-running over this trip at the Curragh last week. He won the 5.10 at Leopardstown on Sunday. His running style is Held up (H).

Spotlight Verdict

GIVEHERTILXMAS is tipped as she was just denied at Bellewstown over a slightly longer trip and handles the ground. Skippinandajumpin is of interest due to being unlucky at the Curragh and having won recently. Green Kite and Just Jump are also noted as potential players.

Race Statistics

  • Age Groups: Not provided in the source material for this specific race.
  • Fate of Favourites: Not provided in the source material for this specific race.
  • Trainer Records: Not provided in the source material for this specific race.

Assessment of Top Two

  • Bundle Of Interest (IRE):
    • Strengths: Has won recently. Good efforts over 7f.
    • Weaknesses: Needs a bit more to be involved.
    • Suitability: Trip suitable.
  • Skippinandajumpin (IRE):
    • Strengths: Maiden who was unlucky last week and has a recent win. Can run a big race.
    • Weaknesses: High draw.
    • Suitability: Trip suitable.

2.49 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden (RTV 1m 75y, Soft)

This race is for 2yo.

TimeWise Master Top Two Rated

The TimeWise Master Top Two rated horses are Lauda (IRE) and White Sand Beach (USA).

HorseTrainerJockeyOddsORLatest TSMaster TS
Lauda (IRE)Joseph Patrick O’BrienDylan B McMonagle6/16387
White Sand Beach (USA)A P O’BrienW M Lordan15/86993

Recent Form and Comments

  • Lauda (IRE): Showed promise over 7f on debut but didn’t build on it over C&D (heavy) recently, although it was a solid effort. Needs more with cheekpieces added. His running style is Pressed leaders (P).
  • White Sand Beach (USA): Looks like the yard’s first-string. She was a close second over this trip at Punchestown on debut. She was below that level when tried to make all over 7f at the Curragh recently. Needs to resume progress, but being back up to this trip should suit. Her running style is Pressed leaders (P).

Spotlight Verdict

MR VETTORI is the selection, having finished second to the Beresford Stakes winner Hawk Mountain last time, provided he handles conditions. White Sand Beach is a player based on her promising debut run. Her stablemate Mount Rushmore is highlighted as the most interesting debutant.

Race Statistics

  • Age Groups: Only 2yos competing.
  • Fate of Favourites: 2112122213.
  • Trainer Records (W-PL-R): A P O’Brien 6-8-26, Joseph Patrick O’Brien 2-3-8, Mrs John Harrington 0-1-5.

Assessment of Top Two

  • Lauda (IRE):
    • Strengths: Solid C&D experience.
    • Weaknesses: Needs more. Did not progress last time.
    • Suitability: C&D experience is positive.
  • White Sand Beach (USA):
    • Strengths: Yard’s first-string and beautifully-bred. Promising debut at this trip (second place). This trip should suit.
    • Weaknesses: Was disappointing when tried to make all over 7f last time. Needs to resume progress.

3.19 Irish EBF Median Sires Series Fillies Maiden (RTV 1m 75y, Soft)

This race is for 2yo fillies.

TimeWise Master Top Two Rated

The TimeWise Master Top Two rated horses are Marjorie Daw (IRE) and Sanctijude (IRE).

HorseTrainerJockeyOddsORLatest TSMaster TS
Marjorie Daw (IRE)Joseph G MurphyG F Carroll10/17481
Sanctijude (IRE)W McCreeryW J Lee2/1847793

Recent Form and Comments

  • Marjorie Daw (IRE): Beaten 8.5l in a Listowel maiden on heavy ground over this trip. She needs to find a fair bit of improvement. Her running style is Held up (H).
  • Sanctijude (IRE): Rated 84. She was runner-up in two 7f maidens, including at this track, and was a close third on nursery debut at the Curragh over 7f recently. She shapes as though she will stay this trip. Her running style is Held up (H).

Spotlight Verdict

SANCTIJUDE is the selection; she is rated 84 after solid efforts over 7f, handles soft ground, and shapes like she will stay the trip. Zermatt Star is noted as having ability but needing to settle better. Nathema and Sea Of Dubka are the most interesting newcomers.

Race Statistics

  • Age Groups: Only 2yos competing.
  • Fate of Favourites: 11114.
  • Trainer Records (W-PL-R): D K Weld 1-0-3, Joseph G Murphy 1-0-2, W McCreery 1-1-5, Andrew Slattery 0-1-2, Joseph Patrick O’Brien 0-3-7, Mrs John Harrington 0-1-2.

Assessment of Top Two

  • Marjorie Daw (IRE):
    • Strengths: Conditions and trip (1m 75y on heavy) hold no fears.
    • Weaknesses: Needs significant improvement (beaten 8.5l last time).
    • Suitability: Good experience on testing ground at this trip.
  • Sanctijude (IRE):
    • Strengths: Rated 84, suggesting quality form. Has solid recent efforts. Shapes to stay the trip and handles soft ground. Taken seriously.
    • Weaknesses: None stated explicitly by the sources.

3.49 Racing Club Membership Handicap (Div I) (RTV 1m 75y, Soft)

This race is for 3yo+ rated 0-60.

TimeWise Master Top Two Rated

The TimeWise Master Top Two rated horses are Draiocht (IRE) and Liamo (IRE).

HorseTrainerJockeyOddsORLatest TSMaster TS
Draiocht (IRE)T J OMaraKillian Leonard10/1455060
Liamo (IRE)Brendan M WalshP A Harnett (5)11/2485263

Recent Form and Comments

  • Draiocht (IRE): Achieved a breakthrough win off 5lb lower at Killarney (1m, soft) recently. Struggled off a revised mark on better ground at Thurles. Could bounce back returning to softer conditions. Her running style is Moved best (M).
  • Liamo (IRE): Has held form well since winning at Listowel (7f, good) in June off 8lb lower. He was beaten 5.5l when fifth recently at Cork (1m, yielding). Needs to find a bit more to win off his current mark. His running style is Pressed leaders (P).

Spotlight Verdict

A chance is taken on PINK SOCKS, who was runner-up in a division of this race last year off 11lb higher and won’t mind the forecast rain. Draiocht, Miss Americana, and Hell Left Loose are noted as potential dangers. Handicap debutante Qvee is a potential improver worth checking in the market.

Race Statistics

  • Age Groups: 3yo 1-2-24, 4yo+ 5-12-67.
  • Fate of Favourites: 411021.
  • Trainer Records (W-PL-R): Andrew Slattery 0-1-2, Timothy Doyle 0-4-8.

Assessment of Top Two

  • Draiocht (IRE):
    • Strengths: Recent winner on soft ground. Likely to bounce back on softer conditions. Potential danger.
    • Weaknesses: Struggled previously off this revised mark on better ground.
    • Suitability: Prefers soft/testing ground.
  • Liamo (IRE):
    • Strengths: Holding form well since June.
    • Weaknesses: Needs to improve slightly to win off this mark.
    • Suitability: Consistent.

4.19 Racing Club Membership Handicap (Div II) (RTV 1m 75y, Soft)

This race is for 3yo+ rated 0-60.

TimeWise Master Top Two Rated

The TimeWise Master Top Two rated horses are La Tulipe Noire (IRE) and Slaney Swagger (IRE).

HorseTrainerJockeyOddsORLatest TSMaster TS
La Tulipe Noire (IRE)Aengus KingJessica O’Gorman (7)11/4644463
Slaney Swagger (IRE)Philip Michael ByrneP A Harnett (5)5/1585863

Recent Form and Comments

  • La Tulipe Noire (IRE): This hat-trick seeker backed up her breakthrough turf win with a smooth success off a revised mark at Roscommon (7.5f, soft). She has run well on heavy ground. Her running style is Held up (H).
  • Slaney Swagger (IRE): He is 0-19 on turf but has been running well in defeat recently, including over C&D on heavy ground. He was beaten just 1l on his latest outing and runs off the same mark here. His running style is Pressed leaders (P).

Spotlight Verdict

LADY DELILA gets a tentative vote as she stayed on well for a close fourth last time at Killarney. La Tulipe Noire, the hat-trick seeker, ought to run well again but must carry a lot of weight, which may be difficult if the forecast rain arrives. Slaney Swagger, Mythical Rock, and Rock Etoile are also considered.

Race Statistics

  • Age Groups: 3yo 1-2-24, 4yo+ 5-12-67.
  • Fate of Favourites: 411021.
  • Trainer Records (W-PL-R): Andrew Slattery 0-1-2, C P Donoghue 0-1-1, Timothy Doyle 0-4-8.

Assessment of Top Two

  • La Tulipe Noire (IRE):
    • Strengths: Hat-trick seeker in current strong form. Handles soft and heavy ground well.
    • Weaknesses: Has to carry a lot of weight, especially if the forecast rain arrives.
    • Suitability: Strong current form and suitability for testing conditions.
  • Slaney Swagger (IRE):
    • Strengths: Running consistently well in defeat. C&D form on heavy. Runs off an unchanged, feasible mark. Considered.
    • Weaknesses: 0-19 on turf.
    • Suitability: Testing ground fine.

4.50 Gowran Park Racing Club Fillies Maiden (RTV 1m 1f 100y, Soft)

This race is for 3yo+ fillies.

TimeWise Master Top Two Rated

The TimeWise Master Top Two rated horses are Candleford Green (IRE) and Therewillbeglory (IRE).

HorseTrainerJockeyOddsORLatest TSMaster TS
Candleford Green (IRE)W P MullinsC T Keane15/8776387
Therewillbeglory (IRE)Andrew SlatteryA J Slattery11/8767790

Recent Form and Comments

  • Candleford Green (IRE): Rated 77. Was touched off on debut (7f, soft) last October and was not beaten far on her seasonal return (1m, good) in May. She weakened over 1m2f at the Curragh on her latest outing. Her running style is Moved best (M).
  • Therewillbeglory (IRE): Rated 76. She has been runner-up in all four starts at 7f-1m on good and yielding ground. Her cheekpieces, worn last time, are discarded. Her running style is Pressed leaders (P).

Spotlight Verdict

MAEVE BRENNAN (nap) is selected, as she finished ahead of Candleford Green last time and may be open to more improvement on just her second start. Therewillbeglory has an obvious chance being upped in trip, but testing ground is an unknown for her. Candleford Green is of interest.

Race Statistics

  • Age Groups: 3yo 5-9-49, 4yo+ 0-1-15.
  • Fate of Favourites: 30211.
  • Trainer Records (W-PL-R): Mrs John Harrington 1-0-2, W P Mullins 1-0-2.

Assessment of Top Two

  • Candleford Green (IRE):
    • Strengths: Rated highly (77). Has experience running close on soft ground (debut). Of interest.
    • Weaknesses: Weakened when upped to 1m2f. Finished behind rival Maeve Brennan last time.
    • Suitability: Handled soft ground on debut.
  • Therewillbeglory (IRE):
    • Strengths: Highly rated (76). Has been runner-up in all four starts. Obvious chance being upped in trip.
    • Weaknesses: Whether testing ground will suit is debatable/unknown.
    • Suitability: Worth a go at this longer trip.

5.25 Racing Again November 8th Handicap (RTV 1m 3f 175y, Soft)

This race is for 3yo+.

TimeWise Master Top Two Rated

The TimeWise Master Top Two rated horses are Daboya (IRE) and Duke Of Leggagh (IRE).

HorseTrainerJockeyOddsORLatest TSMaster TS
Daboya (IRE)R DonohoeK G Kennedy (5)14/1726981
Duke Of Leggagh (IRE)Michael MulvanyWesley Joyce (3)8/1777283

Recent Form and Comments

  • Daboya (IRE): Won on turf at the Curragh in August (1m4f, good). Soundly beaten back there on his latest start off a revised mark on soft ground. He is down 1lb. His running style is Pressed leaders (P).
  • Duke Of Leggagh (IRE): Gained his sixth career win at Bellewstown on his penultimate start (12.5f, soft). He was beaten off a revised mark (77) most recently. He will relish testing conditions and has gone well here before. His running style is Held up (H).

Spotlight Verdict

If the forecast rain materialises, the race could turn into a “real slog,” which will suit NARLITA, who is selected to get her head back in front. Son Of Hypnos, Duke Of Leggagh, Paradise Lost, and Day Trader are also considered.

Race Statistics

  • Age Groups: 3yo 2-2-15, 4yo+ 1-4-26.
  • Fate of Favourites: 142.
  • Trainer Records (W-PL-R): W McCreery 1-0-1, Charles O’Brien 0-1-1.

Assessment of Top Two

  • Daboya (IRE):
    • Strengths: Recent turf winner. Down 1lb.
    • Weaknesses: Soundly beaten on soft ground previously. Probably wants better ground.
    • Suitability: Best form on good ground.
  • Duke Of Leggagh (IRE):
    • Strengths: Recent winner on soft ground. Relishes testing conditions. Has previous good form at Gowran. Worth considering.
    • Weaknesses: Beaten off the revised mark last time.
    • Suitability: Excellent suitability for testing ground.

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