Gowran Park Race 1 - Gowran Park Hurdle (Listed)
EL CAIROS (4) Resuming after a spell. Finished 7th last run in a hurdle at Galway. Expected to rebound. Displays good finishing speed. Has to be included. EBONY KING (3) Backing up quickly for this race. Made a mess of them when winning by 4L last start at Listowel. Prefers to settle towards the tail. Can get the job done. MISTER PESSIMISTIC (5) First up after a break. Average performance when 8th last time in a hurdle at Punchestown. Has the ability to turn things around and gets a reduction in weight. Looks to be value. SAMUI (6) Ran 5th last run in a hurdle at Galway. Happy to overlook that run but coming back in trip. Can give this a shake.

Jockey: Paul Townend
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished 4th last time at Leopardstown. Capable of bouncing back and racing over extra ground. Has shown early pace in races to date. Paul Townend takes the reins today. Respected competitor.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 12/09/2026 | - | Group 3 | $99,999.00 | Leopardstown | 2414m | GOOD | David Egan | 61.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.05L | $23.00 |
| 3/7 | 06/08/2026 | - | Group 3 | $70,002.00 | Leopardstown | 2414m | GOOD | Declan Mcdonogh | 61.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.1L | $21.00 |
| 13/16 | 16/06/2026 | - | Listed | $122,963.00 | Ascot | 2004m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 59.5kg | - | 14-15-15-14-15-14-16-16 | 12 |
| 7.35L | $19.00 |
| 2/14 | 03/04/2026 | - | GBBPlus Race | $172,148.00 | Newcastle | 2050m | GOOD | Billy Loughnane | 62.5kg | - | 4-4-4-5-4-4-4-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 27/02/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $14,501.00 | Dundalk | 2148m | GOOD | Billy Lee | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 5.5L | $1.91 |
| 1/7 | 05/12/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $25,000.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 59kg | - | - | 1 |
| 6L | $3.75 |
| 4/13 | 28/11/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $20,000.00 | Dundalk | 3218m | GOOD | Shane Foley | 63.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/7 | 05/10/2025 | - | Grade 3 | $37,501.00 | Tipperary | 3236m | GOOD | Paul Townend | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5L | $2.62 |
| 5/19 | 31/07/2025 | - | Grade 3 | $270,000.00 | Galway | 3228m | GOOD | Sean Okeeffe | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.75L | $29.00 |
| 4/12 | 03/07/2025 | - | Grade 3 | $71,999.00 | Tipperary | 3218m | GOOD | Paul Townend | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.45L | $3.50 |
| 4/17 | 29/04/2025 | - | Listed | $49,998.00 | Punchestown | 3354m | GOOD | Brian Hayes | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.75L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 06/04/2025 | - | Grade 2 | $40,001.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | GOOD | Brian Hayes | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.75L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 09/03/2025 | - | Grade 3 | $30,000.00 | Naas | 3225m | SOFT | Brian Hayes | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $21.00 |
| 4/19 | 27/12/2024 | - | 4UP HCP HDL | $30,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | GOOD | Danny Mullins | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.3L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/12/2024 | - | Grade 2 | $85,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 3319m | SOFT | Brian Hayes | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.65L | $23.00 |
| 1/4 | 06/10/2024 | - | Grade 3 | $30,000.00 | Tipperary | 3264m | SOFT | Paul Townend | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.10 |
| 2/5 | 25/09/2024 | - | 4UP HURDLE | $18,000.00 | Listowel | 3218m | SOFT | Paul Townend | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $1.91 |
| 4/8 | 30/07/2024 | - | Listed | $34,999.00 | Galway | 3319m | GOOD | Paul Townend | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.5L | $2.60 |
| 1/22 | 08/06/2024 | - | Hurdle | $12,499.00 | Punchestown | 3374m | GOOD | K Callaghan | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15L | $2.62 |
| 2/10 | 17/05/2024 | - | Div 2 | $10,501.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | GOOD | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Brian Hayes
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a spell. Was $41.00 and came in 14th last time in a hurdle at Punchestown. Very unlikely.
Last Starts 158 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/21 | 28/04/2026 | - | Listed | $75,001.00 | Punchestown | 3339m | SOFT | Brian Hayes | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 28.25L | $41.00 |
| 99/23 | 13/03/2026 | - | Premier Handicap | $108,207.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | GOOD | Brian Hayes | 66.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $101.00 |
| 6/19 | 01/02/2026 | - | 0-150 | $150,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | HEAVY | Niall Moore | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.75L | $15.00 |
| 99/13 | 17/01/2026 | - | 4UP HCP HDL | $45,001.00 | Navan | 4059m | SOFT | Niall Moore | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $9.00 |
| 3/17 | 27/12/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $30,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | SOFT | Brian Hayes | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/11 | 17/11/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $15,999.00 | Navan | 3264m | SOFT | Brian Hayes | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/12 | 01/11/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $40,001.00 | Down Royal | 3392m | YD(GD/YD PL) | Niall Moore | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 05/10/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $15,999.00 | Tipperary | 3236m | GOOD | Brian Hayes | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.2L | $5.50 |
| 3/11 | 17/03/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $20,000.00 | Wexford | 3218m | GOOD | Brian Hayes | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.85L | $6.00 |
| 4/11 | 23/02/2025 | - | CL1 | $15,999.00 | Naas | 3118m | HEAVY | Niall Moore | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 19L | $4.33 |
| 2/7 | 03/02/2025 | - | Hurdle | $15,999.00 | Punchestown | 3906m | HEAVY | Niall Moore | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7L | $3.25 |
| 1/9 | 29/12/2024 | - | Listed | $45,001.00 | Limerick | 3218m | SOFT | Niall Moore | 65kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $2.70 |
| 2/14 | 19/11/2024 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,499.00 | Limerick | 3218m | SOFT | Niall Moore | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $2.45 |
| 2/14 | 28/10/2024 | - | 4Y MDN HURDLE | $10,501.00 | Wexford | 3310m | SOFT | Brian Hayes | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $2.30 |
| 10/17 | 30/04/2024 | - | N_H_Flat | $15,000.00 | Punchestown | 3354m | YD(GD/YD PL) | Philip Enright | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 42.05L | $17.00 |
| 4/10 | 24/03/2024 | - | Pro/Am | $0.00 | Limerick | 3264m | HEAVY | Philip Enright | 71kg | - | - | 2 |
| 10.25L | $4.20 |
| 2/14 | 02/03/2024 | - | $0.00 | Navan | 3218m | HEAVY | Brian Hayes | 73kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.25L | $14.00 |

Jockey: Cian Quirke
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing on a quick back up. Won by a huge margin of 4L last start at Listowel. Likely to settle back in the field. Good chance in this.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 25/09/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $15,999.00 | Listowel | 2816m | GOOD/YIELD | A P Ryan | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4L | $6.50 |
| 6/6 | 12/05/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $15,999.00 | Killarney | 2856m | GOOD | Andrew Slattery | 59kg | - | - | 5 |
| 6.5L | $4.33 |
| 2/7 | 05/04/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $60,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | Cian Quirke | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $29.00 |
| 2/10 | 13/02/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $11,002.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 62.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.38 |
| 99/5 | 22/08/2025 | - | 4UP HDL | $15,499.00 | Kilbeggan | 3803m | GOOD | C M Quirke | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $4.33 |
| 1/19 | 02/08/2025 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $16,998.00 | Galway | 3378m | GOOD | C M Quirke | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/16 | 03/07/2025 | - | 4yo | $9,999.00 | Tipperary | 3218m | GOOD | A P Ryan | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.25L | $2.75 |

Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
First up today. At $6.00 came in 7th last run in a hurdle at Galway. Expected to rebound. Shows very good closing speed. Very capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 65 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/20 | 30/07/2026 | - | 1 | $270,000.00 | Galway | 3228m | YIELDING TO SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.75L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $125,000.00 | Punchestown | 3339m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $3.00 |
| 5/11 | 10/03/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $147,555.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 73kg | - | 7-7-7-6-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 9.05L | $8.50 |
| 1/18 | 29/01/2026 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Thurles | 3181m | HEAVY | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3L | $1.20 |
| 99/22 | 26/12/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $1.50 |
| 2/12 | 01/05/2025 | - | C & G | $17,501.00 | Punchestown | 3304m | SOFT | David Maxwell | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/17 | 12/03/2025 | - | Standard Open NH Flat Race | $78,696.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | GOOD | David Maxwell | 73kg | - | 12-8-8-6-8-5-5 | 0 |
| 4.95L | $29.00 |
| 1/6 | 07/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Newbury | 3281m | GOOD | David Maxwell | 70kg | - | 5-5-5-5-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Darragh O'Keeffe
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh today. Was $6.50 and subpar when 8th last time in a hurdle at Punchestown. Has the ability to turn things around and gets some weight relief. Definite contender.
Last Starts 157 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 29/04/2026 | - | 4UP HURDLE | $20,000.00 | Punchestown | 3875m | SOFT | Darragh Okeeffe | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 45.25L | $6.50 |
| 9/12 | 01/02/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $150,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | HEAVY | Darragh Okeeffe | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 22.6L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/12/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $99,999.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | SOFT | Darragh Okeeffe | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23.25L | $17.00 |
| 1/14 | 02/11/2025 | - | Div 1 | $12,000.00 | Cork | 3219m | YIELDING | Darragh Okeeffe | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.75L | $1.36 |
| 1/18 | 25/09/2025 | - | 4Y | $12,000.00 | Listowel | 3218m | GOOD | J L Gleeson | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.75L | $3.75 |

Jockey: Danny Gilligan
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $7.50 and came in 5th last run in a hurdle at Galway. Happy to overlook that run but will be facing a significant drop in distance. Strong claims.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 07/09/2026 | - | 4UP HURDLE | $18,001.00 | Galway | 4342m | YIELDING | Kevin Healy | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/6 | 28/08/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $15,999.00 | Down Royal | 4828m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.75L | $4.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/08/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $15,999.00 | Killarney | 3383m | GOOD | H M Smullen | 70kg | - | - | 7 |
| 4.45L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 12/07/2025 | - | Group 3 | $83,615.00 | York | 2787m | GOOD | Hollie Doyle | 57.5kg | - | 5-4-4-4-4-4-5-5 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $17.00 |
| 2/9 | 21/06/2025 | - | Conditions Race | $108,207.00 | Ascot | 4355m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 59kg | - | 6-7-7-7-7-7-7-7 | 7 |
| 5L | $4.33 |
| 3/16 | 17/06/2025 | - | Handicap | $108,207.00 | Ascot | 2847m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 61.5kg | - | 10-11-11-11-10-10-10-9 | 5 |
| 3L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/05/2025 | - | Listed | $45,001.00 | Down Royal | 3218m | GOOD | Declan Mcdonogh | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 7.8L | $5.50 |
| 7/17 | 29/04/2025 | - | Listed | $49,998.00 | Punchestown | 3354m | GOOD | J H Williamson | 65kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.05L | $17.00 |
| 17/26 | 12/03/2025 | - | Premier Handicap | $108,207.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | GOOD | Jordan Gainford | 68.5kg | - | 19-18-19-16-20-17-16-16 | 0 |
| 23.45L | $29.00 |
| 7/11 | 02/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Musselburgh | 4791m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 76kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-6-7-7 | 0 |
| 18L | $7.50 |
| 1/9 | 19/01/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $16,000.00 | Thurles | 3118m | GOOD | C P Millar | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.25L | $3.10 |
| 18/24 | 12/10/2024 | - | Heritage Handicap | $172,148.00 | Newmarket | 3621m | SOFT | K G Kennedy | 60kg | - | 9-15-15-14-14-13-12-14 | 9 |
| 21.4L | $19.00 |
| 3/5 | 26/09/2024 | - | Listed | $49,185.00 | Newmarket | 3218m | SOFT | Jamie P Spencer | 59.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3-4 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 31/08/2024 | - | Listed | $59,022.00 | Chester | 2895m | GOOD | Oisin Orr | 61kg | - | 7-6-6-6-7-7-7-7 | 5 |
| 3.75L | $5.50 |
| 2/16 | 21/08/2024 | - | Heritage Handicap | $98,370.00 | York | 3269m | GOOD | Jamie P Spencer | 62.5kg | - | 3-5-8-7-7-8-8-8 | 5 |
| 2L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/07/2024 | - | Flat | $16,499.00 | Killarney | 3387m | GOOD | Declan Mcdonogh | 63kg | - | - | 6 |
| 17L | $1.90 |
| 2/9 | 04/07/2024 | - | Q.R. | $15,000.00 | Bellewstown | 2478m | GOOD | Harry Swan | 71.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.75L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 31/05/2024 | - | Flat | $11,001.00 | Down Royal | 2011m | GOOD | Declan Mcdonogh | 61.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 3.25L | $2.70 |
| 10/24 | 30/04/2024 | - | Listed | $50,000.00 | Punchestown | 3354m | SOFT | Sam Ewing | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24.3L | $23.00 |
| 4/12 | 30/03/2024 | - | Listed | $0.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | HEAVY | Danny Gilligan | 71.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 10.25L | $7.50 |