Gowran Park
Tomorrow, April 16, 2025Flat1m
Verdict
Verdict
ELEGANT MADAME got caught out by the drop back in trip at Dundalk last time and remains of interest back at 1m. Penalised-winner Neo Smart is next best ahead of the in-form Pink Oxalis.
Elegant Madame
Neo Smart
Pink Oxalis
1m Hcap
1m Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 3. Elegant MadameJ: R. WheartyT: Adrian Murray, IrelandF: 52224-225
- Price History:
- 4.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 78
- Days Since Last Run:
- 47
VerdictTwelve runs since last win in 2023. 2/1, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Dundalk (7f) 47 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Expected to be bang there. - 5. Neo SmartJ: Declan McDonoghT: J. S. Bolger, IrelandF: 36980-741
- Price History:
- 4.33
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 68
- Days Since Last Run:
- 4
Verdict4/1, career best when winning 13-runner handicap at the Curragh (7f, good) 4 days ago, responding well. Carries penalty. Can go well again. 
1. MallavellyJ: C. T. KeaneT: G. M. Lyons, IrelandF: 2348430-1- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 10-2
- Gear:
- hood and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictFirst run since leaving Jane Chapple-Hyam and hooded/tongue strap on for 1st time when winning 9-runner maiden (11/4) at Dundalk (8f) 19 days ago.- 6. Pink OxalisJ: J. KearneyT: Stephen Thorne, IrelandF: 0042-9321
- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 72
- Days Since Last Run:
- 33
VerdictCareer best when winning 13-runner handicap (6/1) at Dundalk (8f) 33 days ago. Not taken lightly. 
4. DeclareeJ: Ben Martin CoenT: John Patrick Murtagh, IrelandF: 23333201-- Price History:
- 9.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 161
VerdictCareer best when winning 9-runner maiden at Dundalk (7f, 4/7). Off 161 days. Cheekpieces back on. Can give a good account.
9. Victoria KesiaJ: G. F. CarrollT: Joseph G. Murphy, IrelandF: 0/932822-4- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 71
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
Verdict3/1, creditable fourth of 14 in maiden at this course (9.6f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Makes handicap debut.
2. MarakeshJ: William James LeeT: Henry de Bromhead, IrelandF: 10-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 80
- Days Since Last Run:
- 185
VerdictTwice-raced winner. One win from 2 runs last year. 17½ lengths last of 16 to Azada in listed race at Naas (8f, good to soft, 28/1). Off 6 months. Makes handicap debut.
11. Miss Abby JoolsJ: M. W. HassettT: Timothy Doyle, IrelandF: 949826-35- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 62
- Days Since Last Run:
- 26
VerdictEleven runs since last win in 2023. 7/1, respectable fifth of 13 in handicap at Dundalk (8f) 26 days ago.
8. Super ExceedJ: Seamie HeffernanT: Thomas Mullins, IrelandF: 7/51606-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 72
- Days Since Last Run:
- 161
VerdictHooded for 1st time, sixth of 7 in handicap at Dundalk (8f, 9/1). Off 161 days.
7. Storm AvertedJ: Wesley JoyceT: Michael Mulvany, IrelandF: 73282-60- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 72
- Days Since Last Run:
- 24
Verdict12/1, fourteenth of 15 in handicap at Naas (7f, heavy) 24 days ago. Others more persuasive.
10. Star MindJ: Shane FoleyT: G. O'Leary, IrelandF: 8227000-8- Price History:
- 51.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 64
- Days Since Last Run:
- 92
VerdictEleven runs since last win in 2024. Eighth of 10 in handicap (50/1) at Dundalk (8f). Off 92 days.- Unnamed Favourite
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