Gowran Park
Tomorrow, April 23, 2025Flat7f
Verdict
Verdict
The step back up to 7f should suit DANCE FOR CHESTER who can make light of an 8 lb rise for Naas and make a winning start for Stephen Thorne. Last week's course claiming winner Weegeebear is second choice ahead of Handmedownmybible.
Dance For Chester
Weegeebear
Handmedownmybible
7f Hcap
7f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 1. Dance For ChesterJ: J. KearneyT: Stephen Thorne, IrelandF: 87070-1
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 60
- Days Since Last Run:
- 31
VerdictCareer best when winning 11-runner handicap at Naas (5f, heavy, 4/1) 31 days ago, suited by emphasis on stamina. First run for yard after leaving Michael Mulvany. Taken to defy the handicapper. 
2. KhutulunJ: Ben Martin CoenT: Ciaran Murphy, IrelandF: 59912-64- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-12
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 60
- Days Since Last Run:
- 79
VerdictRespectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7f, 11/4) 79 days ago. First run for yard after leaving James Ferguson.- 3. WeegeebearJ: Adam CaffreyT: Adrian McGuinness, IrelandF: 507-76101
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-12
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 60
- Days Since Last Run:
- 7
Verdict7/1 and visored for 1st time, didn't need to improve to win 11-runner claimer at this course (8f, soft) 7 days ago. Yard in good form. Should go well again. - 4. HandmedownmybibleJ: C. D. HayesT: Patrick Magee, IrelandF: 8900473-4
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 52
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictCreditable fourth of 15 in handicap (18/1) at Bellewstown (7.9f, good) on reappearance 18 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. 
5. Kilgharrahs LoveJ: W. M. LordanT: Thomas Cleary, IrelandF: 89034-0- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 52
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
Verdict14/1, fourteenth of 15 in handicap at Bellewstown (7.9f, good) on reappearance 18 days ago. Others more persuasive.
6. TherussiancomposerJ: D. B. McMonagleT: Ciaran Murphy, IrelandF: 0679-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 50
- Days Since Last Run:
- 201
VerdictLightly-raced maiden. Ninth of 14 in nursery at Dundalk (7f, 12/1). Off 6 months.
7. James The SecondJ: T. CaseyT: Michael Mulvany, IrelandF: 635680-08- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 48
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictClaims on best 2-y-o form but down the field on both starts this year.
8. The Black StuffJ: R. WheartyT: Patrick Magee, IrelandF: 000-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 47
- Days Since Last Run:
- 284
VerdictThrice-raced maiden. Last of 19 in maiden (150/1) at Navan (5.8f, good to firm). Off 9 months. Back up in trip. Makes handicap debut.
9. Historical FactJ: L. F. RocheT: Charles O'Brien, IrelandF: 090-085- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 45
- Days Since Last Run:
- 31
VerdictTongue strap on for 1st time, bit below form 7 lengths fifth of 11 to Dance For Chester in handicap at Naas (5f, heavy, 28/1) 31 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
10. Rushes To RichesJ: R. M. MulliganT: P. Mulligan, IrelandF: 9-009- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 45
- Days Since Last Run:
- 33
VerdictLightly-raced maiden. 125/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Dundalk (6f) 33 days ago. Makes turf debut.- Unnamed Favourite
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