Racecards
14:30 Gowran Park (IRE)
gowranpark.ie Maiden Hurdle
- 19 Runners
- Distance: 2m 4f
- Going: Soft to Heavy (Hurdle: Yielding to Soft, Soft in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €10,000 added
- Winner: €6,900
- 2nd: €1,600
- 3rd: €700
- 4th: €400
Dark Raven
33- Form 09040-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer W Hayes
- Jockey M P Butler
rear of mid-division, some progress from 3 out, ridden and kept on without threatening straight
- Form 76F205-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 114
- Trainer D Miley
- Jockey A P Heskin
tracked leaders, 3rd 3 out, soon ridden, went 2nd after 2 out, improved to dispute lead at last, led early run-in and stayed on well
- Form P0/
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer Mrs Mary Buttimer
- Jockey Mr S J Allen
tracked leaders, 5th 4 out, ridden in 2nd after 3 out, mistake next and soon dropped to 3rd, dropped to moderate 4th from last
Last Shot
736- Form P/
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer Laurence Butler
- Jockey J R Barry
tracked leaders and took keen hold on outer, jumped left at times, weakened from 5 out, pulled up before 3 out
Loch Garbh (IRE)
203- Form 044/648-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer R O'Neill
- Jockey Mr J W O'Neill
mid-division, weakened from 3 out
- Form 34210/0-
- Age 9
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer R J McGrath
- Jockey P F Mangan
mid-division, kept on without threatening from 3 out
- Form PF2P7-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
mid-division, weakened from 4 out
- Form FF-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer Gerald Penfold
- Jockey R J Jones
mid-division, weakened from 4 out, behind when fell at last
- Form 5F11-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer C A Murphy
- Jockey Mark Walsh
prominent, led from before 4th, travelling well after 3 out, ridden and strongly pressed after next, joined at last, headed early run-in, no extra close home
- Form 3F/5F0-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer Mrs D Foster
- Jockey R M Power
in rear, no impression from 3 out
Urraiocht (IRE)
420- Form PUF1/
- Age 8
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer S Slevin
- Jockey J J Slevin
mid-division, no impression from 3 out, ridden in moderate 5th 2 out, weakened
Civena (IRE)
22- Form P1/5875-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer J A Berry
- Jockey Paul Townend
mid-division, closer in 7th 4 out, ridden from next, kept on one paced from 2 out, went moderate 3rd from last
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
mid-division, weakened from 4 out
- Form 000-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer T James
- Jockey Sean Flanagan
towards rear, no impression from 3 out
- Form 460-0
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer Miss J Julie Weston
- Jockey M J Ferris
led, headed before 4th, weakened from 5 out
- Form FPF216-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer G M Doyle
- Jockey J L Cullen
prominent, 3rd 4 out, weakened from next
In depth
Verdict
Colm Murphy looks to have a very nice recruit to hurdling in THE WESTENER BOY, an easy winner of a point-to-point in December before landing a Fairyhouse bumper by no less than 20 lengths. He could prove an exciting prospect and should have too much class for Forty Foot Tom, who has been going well in handicaps and looks the best of those with experience. Civena has shown a little promise but it's difficult to get excited about the remainder.
Formwatch
Dark Raven 25-1 (11-4) Towards rear, no impression from 4 out, 11th of 17, 48l behind Dizzy Rascal (10-8) at Thurles 3m mdn hdl gf in Apr.
Forty Foot Tom 12-1 (11-4) Mid-division, headway in 8th 3 out, ridden in 5th and no impression entering straight, moderate 3rd last, no extra run-in, 5th of 25, 17l behind Shamiran (11-4) at Punchestown 2m 4f Conditional Handicap Hurdle (95-123) (4yo+) hvy in Apr.
Knockaunroe (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, close 4th 6f out, driven along approaching straight, soon weakened, 13th of 20, well behind Romantic Lead (11-7) at Cork 2m 2f N H flat in Mar '10.
Last Shot 10-1 (11-7) Ww rr, prog to 8th at 6th, sn no ex, pu 3out, in a race won by Winston Churchill (11-7) at Lisronagh 3m ire ptp gd in May '10, 12 ran.
Loch Garbh (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 6th 5f out, no extra from before straight, 8th of 9, 30l behind Ballysteen (12-0) at Cork 2m N H flat in Oct.
Our Only Option (IRE) 33-1 (11-9) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, 14th of 24, 28l behind Bridgets Pet (11-11) at Naas 2m 3f mdn hdl sft in Feb.
Patricktom Boru (IRE) 16-1 (10-6) Soon tracked leaders, challenged from before 2 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 7th of 9, 11l behind Fastey (11-0) at Tramore 2m 6f hts chs in Apr.
Percimon Ridge (IRE) 6-1 (11-7) Mid div, prog to tr ldrs in 5th but rdn when fell 2out, in a race won by Supermightyfine (11-7) at Lingstown 3m ire ptp gs in Dec, 16 ran.
The Persuasionist (IRE) 2-1 (12-0) Alw pr, cl 3rd bef 3out, not qckn 2out, ko, 3rd of 9, 10l behind Bigasabishop (12-0) at Borris House 3m ire ptp gf in Apr '11.
The Westener Boy (IRE) 5-4fav (11-12) Led, headed narrowly halfway, led again approaching straight, sent clear from over 2f out and totally in command, very easily, won at Fairyhouse 2m N H flat sft in Jan beating Irish Thistle (11-7) by 20l, 10 ran.
Tipped Up Harry 33-1 (11-12) Always behind, hampered 4th, 14th of 16, well behind Beef To The Heels (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl gd in Mar.
Urraiocht (IRE) 8-1 (12-0) Alw pr, 5th 4out, jumped to ld 3out, 5L adv bef 2out, kow, easily, won at Lingstown 3m ire ptp gd in Mar '11 beating Barnlands Boy (12-0) by 7l, 16 ran.
Civena (IRE) 9-2 (11-2) Tracked leaders, on terms halfway, in front 3f out, pressed 2f out, headed and no extra approaching final furlong, 5th of 14, 15l behind Vickie (11-2) at Tramore 2m mrs N H flat in Apr.
Ginger Dolly (IRE) 50-1 (10-6) Soon mid-division, closer in 4th after 3 out, no impression under pressure next, hampered and kept on same pace from last, 4th of 15, 26l behind Rising Time (11-2) at Tramore 2m mares mdn hdl gd in Apr.
Nelly La Rue (IRE) 25-1 (10-13) Always towards rear, pulled up before last, in a race won by Rising Time (11-2) at Tramore 2m mares mdn hdl gd in Apr, 15 ran.
Nifty Lass (IRE) Lahib mare out of Scolboa.
Risky Folly (IRE) 50-1 (11-2) Always towards rear, tailed off, 20th of 23, well behind Glens Melody (10-13) at Punchestown 2m 1f mares n h flat hvy in Apr.
Vic Chic (IRE) 50-1 (10-11) Always behind, 13th of 14, well behind Six Stone Ned (11-4) at Ballinrobe 2m 6yo mdn hdl gd.
Kansascity Shuffle (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, 8th 3 out, soon no impression, 6th of 17, 15l behind Saint Gervais (11-12) at Clonmel 2m mdn hdl gd in Apr.
Karruell (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, lost place and weakened from halfway, completely tailed off, 21st of 22, well behind Shop Dj (11-6) at Cork 2m 3f N H flat hvy in Apr '10.
Ki 66-1 (10-11) Towards rear, never a factor, kept on one pace in straight, 11th of 20, 39l behind Mobile Sizer (11-4) at Tipperary 2m mdn hdl sft in Apr.