16:50 Gowran Park

Saturday 25 July 2020

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Golf Open Week At Gowran Park Apprentice Handicap (45-65)

Off time: 16:51 | Winning time: 2m 6.23s

(11)

Baron Samedi^t1²³⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 10-0| J: S M Crosse| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 64

13/2

Well down the pack in three career starts so far, including when last seen in December on the AW at Dundalk. Has the assistance of accomplished pilot in the saddle, currently third in the apprentice championship.

Form: 000-

(5)

Jazzelle^h⁴⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 10-0| J: D W O'Connor| T: Thomas Coyle| OR: 64

33/1

Five-race maiden, well beaten in a couple of starts on turf, including on comeback effort at Roscommon last month. Adept jockey in the plate, currently in the top 10 of the apprentice standings.

Form: 0895-0

(15)

Next In Line^b1²³

Age: 3| Weight: 10-0| J: Gavin Ryan| T: J M Barrett| OR: 64

16/1

Generally well held in a number of starts in maiden company. First-time blinkers likely to suit and has dynamic rider in the saddle, sitting top of the apprentice championship with 14 winners.

Form: 0-98

(17)

Slieve Bearnagh¹⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-11| J: A J Farragher⁽⁴⁾| T: M Halford| OR: 61

5/2

Winner on second handicap start at Roscommon last month off a 6lb lower mark. Running well in defeat in a couple of starts since and one for any shortlist in this company.

Form: 900-153

(13)

Pineapple Express³⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-10| J: Nathan Crosse| T: G J Power| OR: 60

66/1

Vast amount of improvement needed based on a number of dismal efforts so far, including at this venue and Tipperary last month. Solid and consistent pilot in the saddle.

Form: 80-90

(16)

Slade Runner²⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: S M Mooney⁽⁴⁾| T: Patrick Turley| OR: 58

20/1

10-race maiden, yet to hit the frame in six starts on turf. Last of 11 runners on latest start in a Limerick 1m handicap last month and needs others to run below-par to have a chance in this contest.

Form: 39-6640

(4)

Fryerns¹⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: Ben Coen| T: J C McConnell| OR: 56

16/1

Five-race maiden, sending out mixed messages in three starts on turf. Not one to put a line through with talented rider in the plate, sat in second place in the apprentice championship with 13 winning rides.

Form: 05-650

(8)

Auma^p²⁷⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: W T Byrne⁽⁴⁾| T: J S Bolger| OR: 54

18/1

Five-race maiden who has shown very little in a couple of starts at Naas and on latest start at the Curragh when last seen in October. Hard to fancy on overall performances.

Form: 87000-

(7)

Saphiri²³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Alan Persse⁽⁴⁾| T: P McCreery| OR: 54

50/1

10-race maiden would be a key player on the best of her 2019 form when third over 6½f at the Curragh in October but she's been labouring since and needs more on debut for latest trainer.

Form: 305-000

(10)

Divine Celt⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: J M Sheridan| T: J J Murphy| OR: 47

7/4

Highlighted by a number of pleasing efforts since returning to action after joining this trainer from Michael O'Callaghan. Capable apprentice in the saddle, currently sitting in fourth position in the jockey standings.

Form: 000-343

(1)

Romann^b1²⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: Andrew Slattery| T: P J Flynn| OR: 47

22/1

Without a win in five career starts including a 9L and 7L reversal in a couple of turf starts since racing resumed last month. First time blinkers unlikely to bring about the required amount of improvement needed to play a role here.

Form: 90809

(2)

Almost A Dream²³

Age: 3| Weight: 8-8| J: Mikey Sheehy⁽⁴⁾| T: G P Cromwell| OR: 44

18/1

Eight-race maiden, well held in four starts on turf. Possibly better than results suggest. Notable jockey booking, with pilot currently in the top 10 of the apprentice standings.

Form: 00900-7

(12)

Craic Eile²⁹³

Age: 3| Weight: 8-8| J: D E Sheehy| T: D Budds| OR: 44

50/1

Sent off at big prices on all three career starts before running accordingly on each occasion. Able pilot in the plate, comfortably sitting in the top 10 of the apprentice championship.

Form: 000-

(9)

Valley Of Dreams³⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 8-8| J: J P Shinnick⁽⁴⁾| T: N Dooly| OR: 44

100/1

Four-race maiden. Last of 17 runners beaten 27L on handicap debut at Naas on return to action last month. Still looking no nearer to breakthrough success.

Form: 0080

(18)

Pikaia^p¹⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: Dylan Browne McMonagle⁽⁴⁾| T: Mrs D Foster| OR: 58

16/1

Second Reserve: Yet to hit the frame in seven career starts including six efforts on turf. Will need to improve on overall form to play a significant role in this contest

Form: 6950-65

Non-Runners

(14)

Odd Venture⁸

Weight: 9-3| Age: 3

T: P Tallis J: Paddy Harnett

(3)

Whipped Cream²⁰

Weight: 10-0| Age: 3

T: A Oliver J: Reserve 1

(6)

Calavera⁸

Weight: 10-0| Age: 3

T: G M Lyons J: Reserve 3

Forecasts

Divine Celt (7/4), Slieve Bearnagh (5/2), Baron Samedi (13/2), Calavera (13/2), Next In Line (16/1), Pikaia (16/1), Fryerns (16/1), Auma (18/1), Almost A Dream (18/1), Slade Runner (20/1), Odd Venture (20/1), Whipped Cream (20/1), Romann (22/1), Jazzelle (33/1), Craic Eile (50/1), Saphiri (50/1), Pineapple Express (66/1), Valley Of Dreams (100/1)

The fitting of first-time blinkers and the notable jockey booking of leading apprentice may just be the spark for NEXT IN LINE to win on handicap debut. The daughter of Excelebration disappointed on latest start at Sligo earlier this month, when not unbacked but can get off the mark at the fourth time of asking under the talented Gavin Ryan. The John McConnell-trained Fryerns is another in the field who appears to be better than recent form suggests and can go well at a price for dynamic apprentice Ben Coen. Slieve Bearnagh, Divine Celt and Baron Samedi should not be discounted.