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Gowran Park

Tomorrow, April 23, 2025Flat7f

Lightly-raced 4-y-o MATAARIKI is of strong interest now handicapping off what looks a very fair opening mark judged on her good third to the progressive Big Gossey in a minor event at the Curragh in November. She wasn't discredited in a French listed race later that month and the fact that she made a winning debut in a maiden here last spring suggests that the lack of a recent run needn't be a worry. Independent Expert is second choice ahead of Tai Tam Bay.

  • Mataariki
  • Independent Expert
  • Tai Tam Bay
7f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
  • 1. Indigo Five
    J: Wesley JoyceT: J. J. Feane, Ireland
    F: 413255-41
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    98
    Days Since Last Run:
    25
    Verdict
    3/1, career best when winning 15-runner handicap at the Curragh (8f, soft) 25 days ago. This 8 lb higher mark could prove troublesome.
  • 2. Independent Expert
    J: J. KearneyT: Stephen Thorne, Ireland
    F: 1763006-7
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    9-3
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    87
    Days Since Last Run:
    38
    Verdict
    First run since leaving A. Slattery when below form seventh of 27 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, soft, 16/1) 38 days ago. Not taken lightly back in calmer waters here.
  • 3. Shavasi
    J: Declan McDonoghT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, Ireland
    F: 831315-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-2
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    86
    Days Since Last Run:
    196
    Verdict
    Two wins from 6 runs last year. 15/8, fifth of 6 in handicap at Navan (8f, good to soft), needing stronger gallop. Off 6 months and Mataariki is presumably the stable first-string.
  • 4. Bellaphina
    J: J. J. G. RyanT: John Andrew Kinsella, Ireland
    F: 0/6034184-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-1
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    85
    Days Since Last Run:
    193
    Verdict
    16/1, creditable fourth of 14 in handicap at Naas (7f, good to soft), running on. Off 6 months and she looks vulnerable for win purposes.
  • 5. Fast Tara
    J: Ben Martin CoenT: Paul W. Flynn, Ireland
    F: 057/5380-5
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-0
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    84
    Days Since Last Run:
    31
    Verdict
    Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. 33/1, first run since leaving Joseph Patrick O'Brien when bit below form fifth of 15 in handicap at Naas (7f, heavy) 31 days ago. Tongue strap back on.
  • 6. Mataariki
    J: D. B. McMonagleT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, Ireland
    F: 1030-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-0
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    84
    Days Since Last Run:
    151
    Verdict
    One win from 3 runs last year. 2¼ lengths tenth of 17 to Ashiyma in listed race at Chantilly (7f, 23/1). Off 151 days and tongue strap back on for this handicap debut. Expected to be bang there.
  • 7. Sara Valentina
    J: C. D. HayesT: D. K. Weld, Ireland
    F: 9/1430-3
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    84
    Days Since Last Run:
    31
    Verdict
    18/1, creditable third of 15 in handicap at Naas (7f, heavy) 31 days ago. Trainer going well and this filly is not without each-way hope.
  • 8. Marakesh
    J: Shane FoleyT: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland
    F: 10-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    8-10
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    80
    Days Since Last Run:
    192
    Verdict
    Twice-raced winner. C&D 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 and sizeable step forward needed on this handicap debut.
  • 9. Heart Of Darkness
    J: J. A. PowellT: Adrian McGuinness, Ireland
    F: 4166-434
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    8-9
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    79
    Days Since Last Run:
    31
    Verdict
    40/1, creditable fourth of 15 in handicap at Naas (7f, heavy) 31 days ago. Yard in good form but minor place money is perhaps the best she can hope for on this occasion.
  • 10. Tai Tam Bay
    J: W. M. LordanT: Eddie & Patrick Harty, Ireland
    F: 3033972-3
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    8-8
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    78
    Days Since Last Run:
    38
    Verdict
    Creditable third of 13 in handicap at the Curragh (6f, soft, 9/1) 38 days ago. Return to this trip looks a good move and she's a player off the same mark.
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