Gowran Park
Today, Flat1m6fGood Soft
Verdict
Verdict
BARTHOLOMEW has been notably progressive in just 3 starts over hurdles since last seen on the Flat and almost certainly remains capable of better now reverting to this code, so he's a very appealing candidate. Dee Bee Zed went the wrong way from a successful bumper debut but is worth another chance based on the strength of his opening win. Joe Cool can have a say if bouncing back from a lesser effort, while very smart chaser Western Fold is another interesting contender.
Bartholomew
Dee Bee Zed
Joe Cool
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 3. BartholomewJ: William James LeeT: Martin BrassilF: 545-
- Price History:
- 2.75
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 76
- Days Since Last Run:
- 122
VerdictHas improved appreciably with each run over hurdles, finishing an excellent 3¾ lengths second of 12 to Saratoga in Grade 1 at Punchestown (2m, good to soft) on final outing in April. Showed fair form in a trio of Flat maidens for previous yard and almost certainly remains capable of better. - 6. Joe CoolJ: C. T. KeaneT: Noel MeadeF: 30-224
- Price History:
- 4.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 76
- Days Since Last Run:
- 73
VerdictPosted fairly useful efforts when runner-up in maidens at the Curragh/Bellewstown over the spring, the form of the latter now reading particularly well. Made a successful hurdling debut at Ballinrobe in May but needs to bounce back from a lesser effort in this sphere at Down Royal since. 
2. BanbridgeJ: J. M. SheridanT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien- Price History:
- 6.00
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 143
VerdictHigh-class chaser who unseated in the Grand National at Aintree when last seen in the spring. This is presumably a pipe-opener.
9. Western FoldJ: C. D. HayesT: Gordon Elliott- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 126
VerdictVery smart chaser who bounced back to his earlier Grade 1 form to win 9-runner Champion Novices' Chase at Punchestown (25f, good, 18/1) in April. This could be a pipe-opener but still warrants respect nonetheless.
8. Path DorouxJ: G. F. CarrollT: Gavin Patrick CromwellF: 3- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 31
VerdictA smart chaser who'd been out of sorts in the spring but shaped well from an unpromising position switched to the Flat after 11 weeks off when third at Killarney (1¾m) in July. Flattered to deceive back over hurdles at Galway since but open to improvement on return to this code.
1. Antrim CoastJ: L. T. McAteerT: Rory Devine- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 32
VerdictUseful dual winner at up to 3m over hurdles and also fairly useful over fences but is likely to find this test on the sharp side on Flat debut/first run since leaving Henry De Bromhead.- 4. Dee Bee ZedJ: J. J. G. RyanT: T. G. McCourt
- Price History:
- 29.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 59
VerdictOvercame inexperience to make a winning bumper debut in cosy fashion at Punchestown in June. Went the wrong way at Bellewstown subsequently but is worth another chance now switching to the Flat based on solid debut form. 
10. Ballybawn BelterJ: Seamie HeffernanT: Miss Elizabeth Doyle- Price History:
- 29.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 32
VerdictUseful hurdler/chaser who shaped as if amiss when pulled up at Galway (23f, good to soft) on most recent outing. Market probably best guide ahead of belated Flat debut.
13. Run For MahlerJ: Adam CaffreyT: Charles ByrnesF: 767- Price History:
- 34.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictFair bumper winner who doubled her tally over hurdles at Killarney (2½m) in July, rallying to lead dying strides. Never dangerous in a trio of Flat maidens though, and will be of more interest when switching to handicaps in this sphere.
7. Navy GuitarJ: G. M. RyanT: Diego Dias- Price History:
- 41.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 325
VerdictJust modest form over hurdles/on chasing debut and looks firmly up against it on Flat debut for new trainer after 10 months off.
12. Kaleo AmetsaJ: Andrew Joseph SlatteryT: Josh HalleyF: 53- Price History:
- 51.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictRan to a similar level as on Flat debut when third of 10 in maiden (28/1) at Tramore (1½m, good to soft) 17 days ago. Back up in trip.
11. Fraher FieldJ: L. F. RocheT: John E. & Thomas KielyF: 84- Price History:
- 67.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictBumper winner who's finished no better than mid-division in 2 Flat maidens. Needs this run for a mark.
5. FigeroJ: Shane FoleyT: Thomas MullinsF: 5- Price History:
- 67.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 22
VerdictA modest winning hurdler who showed fair form when fifth of 9 at Ballinrobe on Flat debut in July. Improvement needed.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
14. ThisisthewayJ: Ben Martin CoenT: Yvonne LattaF: 5-0- Price History:
- 6.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 33
VerdictProgressive hurdler who ran a cracker when second of 20 in 2m handicap at Galway last month. Showed fairly useful form in defeat over this distance on Flat debut last September and then unsuited by the marked drop in trip when down the field at the Curragh (7f) in March.
16. Goodie GirlJ: ReserveT: Dermot Anthony McLoughlinF: 88- Price History:
- 41.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictA 3-time winner over hurdles but always behind in 2 Flat maidens. RESERVE.
17. Set To WinJ: ReserveT: Luke W. ComerF: 0/- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 818
VerdictOffered little when twelfth of 18 in maiden (150/1) at the Curragh (6.3f, good to firm) on debut in June 2024 and off since. RESERVE.
15. NothingbutadreamJ: ReserveT: Christopher David TimmonsF: 0070- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 1
VerdictHas shown nothing in 4 maidens to date. RESERVE.