Gowran Park Race 2 - Gerry Comerford Drilling Beginners Chase
ETERNAL REWARD (2) Secured the win by a slim margin last time in a hurdle at Clonmel. Might have to make up considerable ground. Respect. MARKET READY (5) Looked good when 3rd last start in a hurdle at Clonmel. Can win. PRINCESS AVEEN (10) Game effort to win narrowly by a nose last start in a hurdle at Fairyhouse. Winning hope. BUILD A BRIDGE (1) In the money when 2nd last start in a hurdle at Limerick. Should come to hand quickly. Has run into the money 2 from 2 attempts this campaign. Good each way value for punters.

Jockey: Danny Mullins
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was competitive when 2nd last start in a hurdle at Limerick. Should be going forward early. Placed at every start this campaign. Respect the betting.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15 | 17/10/2026 | - | 3UP HCP HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Limerick | 3390m | GOOD TO YIELDING | Sam Ewing | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.37L | $3.50 |
| 1/11 | 13/10/2026 | - | 3UP HCP HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Punchestown | 3260m | GOOD | Danny Mullins | 66.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.11L | $3.75 |
| 11/18 | 02/03/2026 | - | 4UP HCP HDL | $12,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3686m | SOFT | Harry Sexton | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 21.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/01/2026 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | HEAVY | Harry Sexton | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 43.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/18 | 31/12/2025 | - | 0-100 | $12,501.00 | Punchestown | 3314m | SOFT | Harry Sexton | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16L | $19.00 |
| 11/16 | 02/12/2025 | - | 0-100 | $10,502.00 | Clonmel | 3910m | HEAVY | Harry Sexton | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 36.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/08/2025 | - | 4UP MDN HDL | $20,000.00 | Bellewstown | 4123m | GOOD | S Ocallaghan | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/9 | 11/08/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $20,000.00 | Ballinrobe | 4625m | GOOD | Harry Sexton | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 22.25L | $23.00 |
| 5/14 | 25/07/2025 | - | 4Y MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Kilbeggan | 3803m | GOOD | Harry Sexton | 66.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 31.75L | $101.00 |
| 9/16 | 03/07/2025 | - | 4yo | $9,999.00 | Tipperary | 3218m | GOOD | Fred Maguire | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.95L | $29.00 |
| 7/10 | 05/05/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Down Royal | 3492m | GOOD | C Lamon | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.8L | $29.00 |

Jockey: J J Slevin
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Put the head down when winning last time in a hurdle at Clonmel. Likely to settle back in the field. Good chance in this.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 01/10/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Clonmel | 3954m | GOOD | Danny Mullins | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.23L | $3.10 |
| 6/8 | 03/09/2026 | - | 4-5yo | $20,000.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | GOOD TO YIELDING | Danny Mullins | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 26.5L | $67.00 |
| 16/20 | 29/07/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $16,998.00 | Galway | 4425m | GOOD | Danny Mullins | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 147L | $67.00 |
| 13/17 | 20/04/2025 | - | 4-5Y | $99,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | Aine Oconnor | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 47.8L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Darragh O'Keeffe
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a break. Failed to finish in a hurdle at Wexford but getting better in recent performances. Down in trip. Likely to be an exotics contender.
Last Starts 126 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/11 | 03/07/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Wexford | 4919m | GOOD | Mike Oconnor | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99L | $4.50 |
| 4/11 | 07/06/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Punchestown | 4732m | GOOD | Mike Oconnor | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.05L | $4.00 |
| 7/25 | 04/04/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $15,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SOFT | Mike Oconnor | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 75.75L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Sam Ewing
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $13.00 and came in 7th last run in a hurdle at Downpatrick. Not likely to be troubling the more fancied runners today.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 09/10/2026 | - | 3UP HCP HURDLE 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Downpatrick | 4389m | GOOD | Kevin Healy | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.59L | $13.00 |
| 11/14 | 05/10/2026 | - | 4UP HCP HDL 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 4828m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 37.85L | $15.00 |
| 0/16 | 19/04/2026 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Tramore | 4123m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99L | $12.00 |
| 4/14 | 17/03/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Wexford | 3219m | SOFT | Danny Gilligan | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.37L | $9.50 |
| 7/15 | 15/02/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Punchestown | 3917m | HEAVY | Danny Gilligan | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 36.2L | $51.00 |
| 99/11 | 18/01/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HDL | $20,000.00 | Thurles | 4023m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $19.00 |
| 11/15 | 28/12/2025 | - | 4Y MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Leopardstown | 4160m | GOOD | Sam Ewing | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 65.25L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Sean O'Keeffe
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Amongst the placegetters when 3rd last start in a hurdle at Clonmel. Very capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 22/10/2026 | - | 3UP HCP HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Clonmel | 4044m | GOOD TO YIELDING | Sean Okeeffe | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.6L | $6.50 |
| 2/9 | 16/08/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Tramore | 4297m | GOOD TO YIELDING | Anna Mcguinness | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.25L | $6.00 |
| 99/10 | 16/07/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $25,000.00 | Killarney | 4101m | GOOD | Sean Okeeffe | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $15.00 |
| 4/15 | 05/06/2026 | - | C & G | $12,000.00 | Clonmel | 3322m | GOOD | Alan Osullivan | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.75L | $2.25 |
| 3/6 | 16/04/2026 | - | 4UP NOV HCP HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Limerick | 3264m | SOFT | Sean Okeeffe | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/13 | 02/04/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Clonmel | 3200m | SOFT | Sean Okeeffe | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1L | $8.00 |
| 4/18 | 07/03/2026 | - | 4-5Y MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Gowran Park | 3264m | HEAVY | Sean Okeeffe | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 35.75L | $15.00 |
| 3/13 | 02/11/2025 | - | Div 2 | $12,000.00 | Cork | 3219m | YIELDING | Sean Okeeffe | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.75L | $15.00 |
| 18/24 | 29/04/2025 | - | 4yo | $15,000.00 | Punchestown | 3354m | GOOD | E P Obrien | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 100.15L | $67.00 |
| 4/18 | 27/03/2025 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Clonmel | 3218m | GOOD | Sean Okeeffe | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $81.00 |

Jockey: James Smith
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $15.00 and unimpressive effort when 4th last start in a chase at Fairyhouse. Will be positive in the run early. Can't entertain.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 10/10/2026 | - | 4UP CHASE | $15,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 3319m | GOOD | James Smith | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.53L | $15.00 |
| 6/16 | 19/09/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Navan | 3168m | GOOD | James Smith | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.8L | $7.50 |
| 2/15 | 24/08/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $14,001.00 | Ballinrobe | 3661m | GOOD | James Smith | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 99/20 | 01/08/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $79,999.00 | Galway | 3378m | GOOD TO YIELDING | James Smith | 65.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $13.00 |
| 99/20 | 10/07/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Cork | 3474m | GOOD | Harry Sexton | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $3.50 |
| 14/24 | 29/04/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $30,000.00 | Punchestown | 3875m | SOFT | James Smith | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 73.05L | $15.00 |
| 4/11 | 03/02/2025 | - | Hurdle | $12,000.00 | Punchestown | 4684m | HEAVY | Darragh Okeeffe | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24L | $6.50 |
| 5/10 | 29/12/2024 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Leopardstown | 4023m | GOOD | K E Buckley | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.85L | $13.00 |
| 5/19 | 10/12/2024 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $12,499.00 | Punchestown | 3835m | GOOD | K E Buckley | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.6L | $61.00 |
| 3/11 | 16/11/2024 | - | Pro/Am | $15,000.00 | Navan | 3264m | SOFT | F R Buckley | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/14 | 04/05/2024 | - | Pro/Am | $15,000.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | SOFT | J L Gleeson | 74kg | - | - | 9 |
| 3.35L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Shane O'Callaghan
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $11.00 finished 6th last time in a hurdle at Fairyhouse. Might be ridden for luck. Looks to be in trouble.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 05/10/2026 | - | 3UP MARES HCP HDL 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | GOOD | Conor Brassil | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.49L | $11.00 |
| 8/16 | 28/09/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $9,999.00 | Roscommon | 3140m | GOOD TO YIELDING | Conor Brassil | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23.86L | $12.00 |
| 4/15 | 12/05/2026 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Sligo | 3571m | GOOD | Conor Brassil | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.29L | $7.50 |
| 9/14 | 31/03/2026 | - | 4UP MARES HCP HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Limerick | 4288m | SOFT | Ricky A Doyle | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 40.25L | $11.00 |
| 2/17 | 04/03/2026 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Naas | 3218m | SOFT | Ricky A Doyle | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
| 10/24 | 01/01/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $11,499.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SOFT | Conor Smithers | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 31.75L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/11/2025 | - | 4UP M HCP HURDLE | $11,499.00 | Limerick | 3218m | HEAVY | Conor Smithers | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/10/2025 | - | 4UP MARES HCP HURDLE | $14,501.00 | Punchestown | 3305m | GOOD | Conor Brassil | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 31.5L | $17.00 |
| 12/22 | 20/04/2025 | - | 5yo+ | $15,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 3241m | SOFT | Ricky A Doyle | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 32L | $101.00 |
| 17/25 | 09/03/2025 | - | 5yo+ | $12,000.00 | Naas | 3921m | SOFT | Ricky A Doyle | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 66.2L | $126.00 |
| 7/20 | 16/12/2024 | - | 4UP M MDN HURDLE | $12,499.00 | Naas | 3265m | GOOD | Ricky A Doyle | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.3L | $61.00 |
| 5/12 | 15/05/2024 | - | Pro/Am | $11,500.00 | Tipperary | 3218m | GOOD | C J Worrell | 64.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.25L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Eoin Staples
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. At $2.62 came in 7th last run in a hurdle at Wexford and back to a shorter trip. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Could feature here.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 28/08/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Wexford | 4873m | YIELDING | R Deegan | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 19L | $2.62 |
| 7/14 | 30/06/2026 | - | 4UP BEG CHASE | $12,501.00 | Wexford | 3922m | GOOD | Sean Okeeffe | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23.05L | $17.00 |
| 4/11 | 20/01/2026 | - | 4UP MARES HCP HURDLE | $11,499.00 | Down Royal | 3450m | SOFT | Eoin Staples | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.75L | $6.50 |
| 5/18 | 27/12/2025 | - | 4UP MARES MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Limerick | 4023m | HEAVY | Mike Oconnor | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $21.00 |
| 2/14 | 04/04/2025 | - | 4UP MARES MDN HDL | $9,999.00 | Wexford | 4160m | SOFT | Sean Flanagan | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
| 7/12 | 27/01/2025 | - | 5UP MARES MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Punchestown | 3873m | HEAVY | Sean Flanagan | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 28L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Brian Hayes
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $13.00 and came in 7th last start in a chase at Tramore. Needs a lot of luck.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 08/10/2026 | - | 4UP BEG CHASE | $11,002.00 | Tramore | 4096m | YIELDING | Brian Hayes | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.92L | $13.00 |
| 6/15 | 11/09/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $13,000.00 | Ballinrobe | 3616m | GOOD TO YIELDING | Ross Berry | 66.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.48L | $19.00 |
| 6/11 | 23/07/2026 | - | 4UP MARES MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Wexford | 4023m | GOOD | Donagh Meyler | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.25L | $5.50 |
| 5/12 | 14/06/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $14,001.00 | Downpatrick | 4389m | GOOD | Ross Berry | 66.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.05L | $6.00 |
| 6/10 | 19/04/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $13,000.00 | Tramore | 4123m | SOFT | Ross Berry | 64.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 36.85L | $17.00 |
| 3/12 | 02/04/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Clonmel | 3926m | SOFT | Ross Berry | 65.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.35L | $10.00 |
| 6/16 | 26/02/2026 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Clonmel | 3880m | HEAVY | Ross Berry | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 45.5L | $301.00 |
| 6/7 | 22/01/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $20,000.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | HEAVY | Ross Berry | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.1L | $151.00 |
| 12/15 | 28/12/2025 | - | 4Y MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Leopardstown | 4160m | GOOD | Ross Berry | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 68.25L | $151.00 |

Jockey: Alan O'Sullivan
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Narrowly clinched the victory last start in a hurdle at Fairyhouse. Definite contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 05/10/2026 | - | 4UP MARES MDN HDL | $17,501.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | GOOD | Alan Osullivan | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.05L | $9.50 |
| 10/10 | 07/05/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $11,002.00 | Wexford | 3419m | GOOD | B Lawless | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 30.35L | $9.50 |