Gowran Park Race 5 - Thomastown Maiden
WILD SAPPHIRE (12) Looked good when 2nd last start at Dundalk and facing a weaker group of contenders. Displays good tactical speed. Putting a tidy record together so far. Can measure up to this company. GAME POINT (4) Mediocre display when 10th last run at Naas but going up in trip. Winnable race. TAKE ME (9) Resuming after a spell. Finished 4th last start at Leopardstown but drops back to a suitable grade. Gets the perfect stall. Good prospects. CATHERINE MAGENNIS (15) 4yo by Saxon Warrior having initial appearance for trainer J G Murphy and will try to take advantage of the draw. Watch early betting.

Jockey: Shane Foley
Weight: 61.5kgs
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First race appearance 4yo by Cracksman for trainer Ross Osullivan. Betting is the best guide.

Jockey: N G Mccullagh
Weight: 61.5kgs
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At $41.00 ran 9th last time at Curragh but up against a less challenging field. Tough ask.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/23 | 15/03/2026 | - | C & G | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1609m | HEAVY | N G Mccullagh | 67kg | - | - | 24 |
| 25.25L | $41.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/02/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $20,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 3319m | HEAVY | Danny Mullins | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.25L | $3.00 |
| 2/7 | 22/01/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $20,000.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | HEAVY | Danny Mullins | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.25L | $5.00 |
| 6/22 | 26/12/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | SOFT | R Deegan | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.25L | $81.00 |
| 4/5 | 13/11/2025 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $20,000.00 | Punchestown | 4173m | HEAVY | Danny Mullins | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18L | $7.00 |
| 10/23 | 02/11/2025 | - | 3UP MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 2414m | HEAVY | Seamie Heffernan | 63kg | - | - | 19 |
| 10.45L | $41.00 |
| 3/5 | 06/10/2025 | - | 4UP | $15,000.00 | Tipperary | 3310m | GOOD | P W Mullins | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/13 | 06/08/2024 | - | N_H_Flat | $11,001.00 | Roscommon | 3108m | SOFT | D G Lavery | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.75L | $9.00 |
| 6/13 | 29/07/2024 | - | 4Y NOV HURDLE | $21,001.00 | Galway | 3337m | GOOD | Donagh Meyler | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.75L | $61.00 |
| 4/11 | 11/05/2024 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Haydock | 3149m | GOOD | Jonathan Burke | 70kg | - | - | 2 |
| 12.75L | $6.50 |
| 4/13 | 21/01/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | SOFT | Jonathan Burke | 66kg | - | - | 8 |
| 12.75L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Donagh O'Connor
Weight: 61.5kgs
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Comments
First up after a break. Didn't finish in a hurdle at Naas on Feb 7th but challenged by less formidable competitors. Back to a shorter trip. Better to look elsewhere.
Last Starts 59 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/12 | 07/02/2026 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $15,499.00 | Naas | 3161m | SOFT | Calum Hogan | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $41.00 |
| 99/15 | 14/12/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $20,000.00 | Navan | 3218m | SOFT | Shane Ocallaghan | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $23.00 |
| 4/11 | 24/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,362.00 | Perth | 3261m | GOOD | D J Gilligan | 72.5kg | - | 6-5-5-5-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 7.1L | $4.33 |
| 3/12 | 11/09/2025 | - | 4UP MDN | $11,002.00 | Clonmel | 1929m | SOFT | Declan Mcdonogh | 61.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 6.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/15 | 20/04/2025 | - | 4Y MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Cork | 3218m | SOFT | D J Gilligan | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $2.50 |
| 3/10 | 23/03/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $35,002.00 | Limerick | 3264m | SOFT | Harry Swan | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.75L | $15.00 |
| 2/9 | 02/03/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $11,002.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | SOFT | Harry Swan | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1L | $4.00 |
| 1/4 | 08/02/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Naas | 3161m | SOFT | Harry Swan | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.75L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Seamie Heffernan
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $10.00 and only fair when 10th last run at Naas but stepping up in distance. Good chance of taking this out.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 22/03/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $20,000.00 | Naas | 1408m | SOFT | Colin Keane | 60.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 13.25L | $10.00 |
| 4/18 | 06/09/2025 | - | 3UP MDN | $12,000.00 | Navan | 2020m | GOOD | J M Sheridan | 61kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 6/14 | 15/08/2025 | - | Premier Handicap | $49,998.00 | Dundalk | 2148m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 55.5kg | - | - | 14 |
| 6.75L | $3.00 |
| 2/5 | 12/07/2025 | - | 3UP MDN | $12,000.00 | Dundalk | 2148m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 61kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.73 |
| 2/19 | 27/06/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 2011m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 61kg | - | - | 17 |
| 0.3L | $4.33 |
| 2/11 | 02/06/2025 | - | C & G | $12,000.00 | Gowran Park | 1901m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 61kg | - | - | 16 |
| 2.5L | $1.55 |
| 2/10 | 09/04/2025 | - | C & G | $15,000.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 61kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.25L | $3.25 |
| 2/27 | 03/11/2024 | - | Flat | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1609m | SOFT | Colin Keane | 60.5kg | - | - | 17 |
| 0.5L | $4.60 |
| 4/13 | 19/10/2024 | - | C & G | $18,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1435m | SOFT | Colin Keane | 59.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 7.45L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Ben Coen
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh after a 79 week spell. Was $34.00 and finished 5th last start at Curragh but back in an easier grade. Should muster plenty of early speed. Others are better.
Last Starts 556 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14 | 28/09/2024 | - | 2Y | $955,001.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD | Shane B Kelly | 59.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 5L | $51.00 |
| 5/5 | 25/07/2024 | - | Group 3 | $50,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1437m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 59.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 8.5L | $17.00 |
| 3/7 | 06/07/2024 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,000.00 | Naas | 1408m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 60.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.25L | $3.00 |
| 3/13 | 16/06/2024 | - | 2Y | $18,000.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 60.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 2.25L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Killian Leonard
Weight: 61.5kgs
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Mastercraftsman 4yo having first race appearance for Johnny C Hurley. Follow the money.

Jockey: Jimmy Dalton
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $51.00 and finished 14th last run at Curragh but was on debut last time. Competing in an easier class. Peak required to upset this field.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/23 | 15/03/2026 | - | C & G | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1609m | HEAVY | Jimmy Dalton | 67kg | - | - | 25 |
| 28.4L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Billy Lee
Weight: 61.5kgs
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Comments
4yo by Lightning Spear racing as a debutant for Ken J Condon. Betting as a guide.

Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a break. At $9.00 ran 4th last start at Leopardstown but matched against less formidable competition. Gets a favourable stall. Could win this.
Last Starts 170 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 19/10/2025 | - | 3UP MDN | $15,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1810m | HEAVY | Colin Keane | 61kg | - | - | 5 |
| 4.3L | $9.00 |
| 5/14 | 16/09/2025 | - | 3Y MDN | $15,999.00 | Punchestown | 1863m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 61kg | - | - | 3 |
| 15.25L | $8.50 |
| 5/18 | 06/09/2025 | - | 3UP MDN | $12,000.00 | Navan | 2020m | GOOD | Christopher D Hayes | 61kg | - | - | 21 |
| 2.5L | $51.00 |
| 5/10 | 21/08/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $15,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 61kg | - | - | 11 |
| 7.35L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Patrick Mcgettigan
Weight: 61.5kgs
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Comments
Didn't finish at Navan on Feb 8th but challenged by weaker competitors. Down in trip. Needs a lot of luck.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/7 | 08/02/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $10,502.00 | Navan | 3218m | HEAVY | Calum Hogan | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $41.00 |
| 99/18 | 06/06/2025 | - | 4Y MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Clonmel | 3392m | GOOD | P J Ohanlon | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $26.00 |

Jockey: J M Sheridan
Weight: 61.5kgs
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Comments
4yo runner on debut by Western Frontier for Anthony Mullins. Watch the market moves.

Jockey: Chris Hayes
Weight: 61.5kgs
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Comments
Amongst the placegetters when 2nd last start at Dundalk and matched against lesser competition. Has early speed and positions nicely. Good career start. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 27/03/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $11,002.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Christopher D Hayes | 61.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 2.75L | $2.38 |
| 4/13 | 07/08/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $15,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1810m | GOOD | Christopher D Hayes | 61kg | - | - | 9 |
| 5.25L | $4.50 |
| 2/12 | 02/04/2025 | - | C & G | $12,000.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | SOFT | Christopher D Hayes | 61kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1L | $2.10 |
| 6/13 | 19/10/2024 | - | C & G | $18,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1435m | SOFT | Leigh Roche | 58.5kg | - | - | 14 |
| 9.2L | $8.50 |
| 3/14 | 05/10/2024 | - | C & G | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD | Adam Caffrey | 58.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.6L | $31.00 |

Jockey: Rory Cleary
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break of 38 weeks. Was $301.00 and not competitive when 5th last run at Dundalk. Gets back and needs luck. Hard to entertain.
Last Starts 269 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 12/07/2025 | - | 3UP MDN | $12,000.00 | Dundalk | 2148m | GOOD | Rory Cleary | 61kg | - | - | 1 |
| 39.8L | $301.00 |
| 11/13 | 21/06/2025 | - | 3UP MDN | $12,000.00 | Limerick | 1408m | GOOD | Rory Cleary | 61kg | - | - | 6 |
| 19.7L | $201.00 |
| 16/18 | 04/06/2025 | - | 3UP MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1264m | GOOD | Rory Cleary | 61kg | - | - | 9 |
| 24.8L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Siobhan Rutledge
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Career debut 4yo by Waldgeist for trainer John Charles Mcconnell. Watch the market.

Jockey: Gary Carroll
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
J G Murphy 4yo by Saxon Warrior having first start and can find a nice position from the draw. Respect the betting.

Jockey: Andrew Slattery
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $41.00 and lacklustre showing when 6th last run at Dundalk but fitter for debut run. The wide draw shouldn't be a problem with plenty of early speed. Needs to find a lot more.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 06/03/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $15,999.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Christopher D Hayes | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 29.1L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Leigh Roche
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
4yo first starter by Le Havre for Eoghan Joseph Oneill. Respect the betting.