Racecards
17:25 Gowran Park (IRE)
Gowran Park Golf Club Nursery Handicap (Plus 10)
- 13 Runners
- Distance: 7f
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- €11,000 added
- Winner: €7,590
- 2nd: €1,760
- 3rd: €770
- 4th: €440
- Form 36663
- Age 2
- Weight 9-13
- Official Rating 83
chased leaders on outer and ran wide off bend after 1f, 5th 3f out, soon ridden, went 3rd 1f out, kept on final furlong
- Form 22663
- Age 2
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 77
- Trainer K Prendergast
- Jockey G P Halpin
dwelt, towards rear, ridden entering straight, some late progress final furlong, never nearer
Gealan (IRE)
103- Form 747
- Age 2
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 74
- Trainer J S Bolger
- Jockey K J Manning
chased leaders, ridden in 3rd over 2f out, weakened
- Form 546
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 73
- Trainer D K Weld
- Jockey P J Smullen
mid-division, checked after 1f, 8th 3f out, soon ridden, no impression
- Form 752
- Age 2
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 72
- Trainer J P Murtagh
- Jockey R Coakley
towards rear, pushed along 3f out, progress on outer 2f out, went 5th 1f out, headway into 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on well, just failed
- Form 553
- Age 2
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 71
- Trainer E J O'Grady
- Jockey Fran Berry
mid-division, checked after 1f, ridden in 8th 2f out, no impression
- Form 746
- Age 2
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 71
- Trainer A Mullins
- Jockey R P Whelan
chased leader in 2nd, ridden 2f out, improved to lead 1f out, hung left under pressure inside final furlong, all out
- Form 0763
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 70
in rear, last 3f out, pushed along and progress 2f out, short of room 1 1/2f out, ridden and progress inside final furlong, never nearer
- Form 479
- Age 2
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 67
- Trainer J M Oxx
- Jockey D P McDonogh
chased leaders, 6th 3f out, soon ridden, 4th 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
Fair City
54- Form 674
- Age 2
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 66
- Trainer K Prendergast
- Jockey C D Hayes
chased leaders on inner, pushed along 2f out, soon no impression
La Tendresse
20- Form 088
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 65
- Trainer W McCreery
- Jockey W M Lordan
led, ridden entering straight, headed 1f out, no impression final furlong
- Form 038
- Age 2
- Weight 8-7
- Official Rating 63
- Trainer M O'Callaghan
- Jockey C P Hoban
dwelt, rear of mid-division, ridden entering straight, no impression
- Form 0664
- Age 2
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 62
- Trainer C O'Brien
- Jockey T P Madden
dwelt, mid-division, 7th 3f out, soon ridden and no impression
Verdict
Haraz has produced his two best runs to date over this course and distance including a similar race to this last time and Sean Corby's claim will be a bonus. Jealous Beauty was staying on over the minimum last time but this is a big step up and Gealan has never run beyond that trip though looks certain to be suited. Haqeeba disappointed on soft going at Sligo in a first-time visor and is tried in blinkers this time but she was behind both Set To Fire and FAIR GAME that day and it's the latter who gets the vote. Edward O'Grady's filly went to the front in the straight but faded close home but if Fran Berry hangs on to her a bit longer here she may be able to hold on. Berlios was staying on over 6f at the Curragh in July and further progress can see him in the firing line.
Formwatch
Haraz (IRE) 6-1 (9-8) Held up towards rear, ridden in 9th 2f out, stayed on into 5th 1f out, kept on well final furlong to 3rd closing stages, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Dancing On Air (8-8) at Gowran Park 7f 2yo hcp gd in Aug.
Jealous Beauty (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride and held up in 5th, ridden in 4th 2f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 6, 6l behind Dr Doro (9-1) at Curragh 5f 2yo hcp in Aug.
Gealan (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, pushed along in 7th 2f out, no extra over 1f out, weakened, 7th of 9, 11l behind Promised Money (9-0) at Cork 5f 2yo fll mdn in May.
Haqeeba (IRE) 9-4fav (9-0) Led and disputed early, headed after 1f, 3rd halfway, pushed along 3f out, ridden in 5th 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 10, 9l behind Clon Rocket (9-5) at Sligo 7f 2yo mdn aut sft in Aug.
Set To Fire (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Prominent early, soon chased leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along 3f out, ridden and under pressure in 7th 2f out, ran on well final furlong into 2nd close home, 2nd of 10, 2 1/4l behind Clon Rocket (9-5) at Sligo 7f 2yo mdn aut sft in Aug.
Fair Game (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Chased leaders early, soon settled mid-division, 6th halfway, progress on outer into close 4th 2f out, ridden to challenge entering straight, led over 1f out, headed inside final 150 yards, no extra and lost 2nd close home, 3rd of 10, 2 3/4l behind Clon Rocket (9-5) at Sligo 7f 2yo mdn aut sft in Aug.
Lass Vega (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Prominent stands side, 3rd halfway, pushed along and no impression 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 6th of 24, 9l behind Smash Williams (9-5) at Curragh 6f 2yo mdn gf in Aug.
Berlios (IRE) 12-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out and soon dropped to 6th, kept on well without threatening inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 2 1/4l behind Leath Na Hoibre (9-1) at Curragh 6f 2yo hcp in Jul.
Angelic Demon (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Held up 5th, 7th halfway, driven entering straight, no impression 1 1/2f out, bit short of room final 100 yards, kept on same pace, 9th of 10, 11l behind Juliette Fair (9-0) at Leopardstown 6f 2yo fll mdn gf in Aug.
Fair City 25-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders in 3rd, dropped to 5th over 2f out and soon ridden, no impression from over 1f out and kept on same pace, 4th of 7, 10l behind Lady Allegra (9-0) at Navan 5f 2yo mdn aut gf in Jul.
La Tendresse 66-1 (9-0) Raced 3rd, 4th under 3f out, pushed along in 5th 2f out, 6th 1f out, no extra final furlong, 8th of 10, 11l behind Juliette Fair (9-0) at Leopardstown 6f 2yo fll mdn gf in Aug.
Intrepid Prince (IRE) 50-1 (9-2) Towards rear, 8th and pushed along halfway, driven in 9th over 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, no impression, 8th of 9, 13l behind Al Qahwa (9-5) at Leopardstown 6f 2yo mdn in Jul.
Trenchtown Rock (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Led, ridden entering straight, headed 2 1/2f out, dropped to last under 2f out, no impression, last of 4, 23l behind Rich Jade (9-0) at Fairyhouse 7f 2yo mdn aut gf in Jul.