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15:10 Gowran Park (IRE)
BoyleSports Handicap Hurdle (80-109)
- 20 Runners
- Distance: 2m 4f
- Going: Soft to Heavy
- Surface: Turf
- €11,500 added
- Winner: €6,900
- 2nd: €2,300
- 3rd: €1,150
- 4th: €575
Harvard Guy
42- Form 0952
- Age 5
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer E & P Harty
- Jockey Mark Walsh
tracked leaders, pushed along and no impression before 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off
- Form 3/P-6342
- Age 7
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer D A McLoughlin
- Jockey P J O'Hanlon
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, mistake 4 out, pushed along and no impression when mistake next, soon weakened, tailed off
- Form F3F-00
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 107
- Trainer C O'Dwyer
- Jockey C G O'Dwyer
mid-division, pushed along and no impression when mistake 3 out, no extra, pulled up before last
- Form 365213
- Age 8
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 105
- Trainer E Doyle
- Jockey Shane O'Callaghan
mid-division, 8th 3 out, pushed along in 3rd on outer 2 out, led before last, 2 lengths lead last and soon ridden to assert, pushed out and reduced lead close home, held on well
- Form 270904
- Age 7
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 105
- Trainer P Fenton
- Jockey Niall Moore
tracked leaders, 8th halfway, pushed along and not fluent 2 out, ridden and no impression in moderate 6th before last, no extra
- Form 743651
- Age 6
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 105
- Trainer Ciaran Murphy
- Jockey E Walsh
tracked leaders on inner, improved to lead at 2nd, pushed along and headed 3 out, disputed again before next, ridden and headed after 2 out, no impression in 4th when not fluent last, kept on one pace
- Form 9P5210
- Age 10
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 104
- Trainer J J Mangan
- Jockey Mike O'Connor
towards rear, headway after 4 out, 6th 3 out, pushed along and weakened before 2 out, pulled up before last
- Form 1P0-122
- Age 8
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 103
- Trainer M McCabe
- Jockey Jordan Gainford
tracked leaders on outer, 4th halfway, pushed along in 7th 3 out, ridden and no extra before next, pulled up before last
- Form 33-0080
- Age 6
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 103
- Trainer E O'Connell
- Jockey E O'Connell
in rear, pushed along in mid-division before 3 out, ridden and no impression before 2 out, moderate 8th before last, kept on one pace
- Form U-07615
- Age 6
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer E & P Harty
- Jockey Ricky Doyle
prominent, tracked leaders after 2nd, 7th halfway, pushed along and weakened after 3 out, pulled up before next
- Form 30/2-017
- Age 7
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 101
- Trainer J P Flavin
- Jockey H Morgan
mid-division, mistake and reminders 3rd, slight mistake 6th, pushed along and weakened before 3 out, pulled up before last
- Form 476422
- Age 7
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer Mark J Scallan
- Jockey Mr T Power Roche
rear of mid-division, ridden in 11th after 3 out, no extra
- Form 13554P
- Age 7
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 98
- Trainer E Sheehy
- Jockey Danny Gilligan
towards rear, pushed along in mid-division before 3 out, ridden and no impression in moderate 7th after 2 out, kept on one pace
- Form 352520
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 97
- Trainer J J Hanlon
- Jockey J S McGarvey
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along and weakened after 4 out, pulled up before next
- Form 84B322
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 97
- Trainer M J McDonagh
- Jockey Sean O'Keeffe
prominent, tracked leaders after 2nd, not fluent 5th, 2nd halfway, slight mistake 7th, mistake 3 out, disputed before next, ridden and headed before last, no impression in 3rd when mistake last, kept on one pace
- Form 9PP050
- Age 7
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer A Mullins
- Jockey Donagh Meyler
mid-division, pushed along and weakened before 3 out, pulled up before next
- Form 670020
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer Aengus King
- Jockey Darragh O'Keeffe
prominent, tracked leaders after 2nd, 3rd halfway, ridden and weakened after 3 out, pulled up before last
- Form 6P7036
- Age 6
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer C Motherway
- Jockey K Callaghan
towards rear, pushed along in rear at 7th, good headway on outer after 4 out and led next, headed before 2 out, ridden and no impression in 5th before last where not fluent, no extra
- Form 0F5800
- Age 5
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer J P Flavin
- Jockey Phillip Enright
towards rear, pushed along and no extra before 4 out, pulled up before next
- Form 434084
- Age 8
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer J Barcoe
- Jockey J J Slevin
held up towards rear, 16th 3 out, soon pushed along and headway, 6th 2 out, no impression in 4th after 2 out, went 2nd at last, ridden and stayed on well final 100 yards, not reach winner
- Form 2-35408
- Age 6
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 96
- Trainer E J O'Grady
- Jockey Phillip Enright
NonRunner
- Form P-22099
- Age 8
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer Ms M Flynn
- Jockey Liam Quinlan
NonRunner
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Harvard Guy made a very promising handicap debut at Fairyhouse and should make further progress, though this is a tougher contest. His stable also run American Money, who beat a big field of handicappers at Punchestown in January before finding 3m beyond him on a return visit. Rolly Bowley Boy has improved markedly since handicapping and is an obvious contender, especially if the ground turns testing, while Derridae has been in excellent form though she's yet to prove he stays this far. Drumderry Harlem has been improving and was staying on over slightly shorter on her handicap debut at Clonmel while POSITIVE THINKER has been narrowly beaten the last twice. The latter couldn't quite get up over the trip in a huge field at Cork and can go one better though Ardera Ru is another to consider in testing conditions.
Formwatch
Harvard Guy 17-2 (11-12) Mid-division on outer, closer in 5th entering straight, pushed along and went 2nd after 2 out, soon ridden, no impression on winner inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 14, 3 1/4l behind Buddy One (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn sft in Jan.
Quite Incredible (IRE) 8-1 (11-11) Tracked leaders, dropped to 10th halfway, progress into 5th after 4 out, pushed along on outer to go 3rd after 3 out, ridden to challenge 2 out, soon headed, slight mistake last, no extra, 2nd of 16, 3 1/2l behind Robyndeglory (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Feb.
Broken Bond (IRE) 22-1 (11-7) Mid-division, ridden and no impression 3 out, weakened before next, tailed off, 12th of 18, dist behind Old Soul (10-12) at Punchestown 2m 7f hcp Yielding in Dec.
Ardera Ru (IRE) 9-1 (10-6) In touch, 8th after 6th, headway to close 2 out, ridden and kept on in 3rd run-in, no impression close home, 3rd of 19, 1 3/4l behind Ottoman Style (11-4) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Garcon Doux (IRE) 33-1 (10-7) Towards rear, 12th after 6th, effort and headway after 2 out, ran on well in 5th run-in to 4th close home, never nearer, 4th of 19, 3 3/4l behind Ottoman Style (11-4) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Rolly Bowley Boy (IRE) 11-2 (11-9) Led, slight mistake 5 out and pressed briefly, ridden and pressed before 2 out, joined 2 out, edged ahead run-in, kept on well under pressure, won at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp hvy in Jan beating West Breeze (11-9) by 3/4l, 15 ran.
Capture The Action (IRE) 7-1 (11-13) Prominent, 4th on outer after 4 out, lost place before 2 out, soon weakened, 15th of 16, 28 1/2l behind The King Of Prs (11-7) at Punchestown 2m hcp hvy in Jan.
Derridae (IRE) 8-1 (11-11) Soon led, pressed entering straight, ridden in lead before last, joined last, headed closing stages of run-in, kept on, 2nd of 20, 1/2l behind Listenheretomejack (11-7) at Gowran Park 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan.
The Niffler (IRE) 14-1 (11-10) Towards rear, some headway in rear of mid-division 3 out, no impression entering straight, kept on one pace, never a factor, 10th of 15, 20 1/4l behind Dr Val (11-3) at Punchestown 3m hcp Yielding in Feb.
American Money (IRE) 10-3fav (11-7) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 6th, 3rd halfway, headway to lead last, ridden and headed bypassing usual last, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 15, 8 1/4l behind Dr Val (11-3) at Punchestown 3m hcp Yielding in Feb.
Doyouthinkso 11-2 (11-12) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along in 4th before 2 out, soon ridden and no impression, 7th of 12, 29l behind Indie Belle (11-5) at Tramore 2m 5f sft in Dec.
Drumderry Harlem (IRE) 25-1 (12-1) Tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, slight mistake 5 out, mistake 3 out, ridden and no impression on winner from before 2 out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 15, 4 1/4l behind West Breeze (12-4) at Clonmel 2m 3f hcp sft in Feb.
Joeswayornoway (IRE) 40-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, trailing before 6th, pulled up before 2 out, at Limerick 2m 5f hcp sft in Jan.
A Mere Bagatelle (IRE) 17-2 (11-3) Tracked leaders, led after 7th, pushed along entering straight, headed 2 out, soon no extra and weakened, tailed off, 10th of 16, dist behind Robyndeglory (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Feb.
Positive Thinker (IRE) 4-1fav (11-6) Tracked leader, led after 1st, disputed lead after 3rd, headed at 6th, led after 4 out, soon headed, not fluent in clear 2nd 3 out, stayed on well run-in, just held, 2nd of 24, hd behind Nephin Beg (11-11) at Cork 2m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Dec.
No Bodder (IRE) 40-1 (11-12) Mid-division, mistake 4 out, ridden and weakened after next, completely tailed off, 13th of 18, dist behind Captains Nephew (11-12) at Clonmel 2m mdn sft in Feb.
Chainofconsequence (IRE) 28-1 (11-7) Close up, 4th after 3rd, disputed 3rd at 4th, dropped to 6th and under pressure after 3 out, soon lost place, weakened before 2 out, slightly hampered after 2 out, 14th of 25, dist behind Happy Dreams (11-3) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Feb.
Cool Legacy (IRE) 50-1 (10-13) Chased clear leader, closer in 4th halfway, pushed along and lost place after 2 out, no extra in straight, 6th of 14, 25l behind Nine Graces (10-13) at Punchestown 2m 6f mdn Yielding in Feb.
Spring Street (IRE) 20-1 (11-11) In touch, 10th after 6th, lost place and weakened 2 out, 17th of 22, dist behind American Money (12-0) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp sft in Jan.
Early Arrival (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Rear, progress 2 out, ridden and stayed on in 4th closing stages, nearest at finish, 4th of 25, 2 1/2l behind Happy Dreams (11-3) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Feb.
Housemartin (IRE) 7-2 (11-9) Mid-division, mistake 1st, slow next, 6th halfway, 4th 3 out, ridden and no impression in moderate 6th entering straight, weakened, 8th of 17, dist behind Doyen Ta Win (11-4) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp hvy in Dec.
Toor Moment (IRE) 10-1 (11-5) Towards rear, rapid headway on outer after 3 out and 3rd entering straight, pushed along and no extra after 2 out, weakened, 9th of 18, 9 1/4l behind Port Rashid (11-0) at Thurles 2m hcp gd in Feb.
Elle Dorado Rock (IRE) 4-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, progress 4 out, ridden and no impression 3 out, weakened, pulled up before last, at Fairyhouse 3m hcp sft in Jan.