16:00 Gowran Park

Saturday 7 November 2026

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Pat Carroll's Pub Kilkenny Mares Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Div 2)

Off time: 16:00 | Winning time: 5m 20.50s

Tropical Twist^p³³

Age: 5| Weight: 11-12| J: Josh Williamson⁽³⁾| T: G Elliott| OR: 98

10/1

Showed much improved form when winning 14-runner handicap at Wexford (17f) in August. Best effort since when 11½ lengths fifth of 16 in first-time cheekpieces at Fairyhouse (2m) last time. Step up in trip could eke out a bit more.

Form: 541865

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Eaglewood³⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 11-10| J: Phillip Enright| T: Leonard Flynn| OR: 96

4/1

Fair bumper winner. Has improved on her recent hurdle starts (not far off bumper form), latterly when 5 lengths third behind a decisive winner (won again since) at Clonmel (2½m). Similar effort should see her in the mix here.

Form: 03-0953

Santa Paula²⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-9| J: Alix Balfe⁽⁷⁾| T: D A McLoughlin| OR: 95

40/1

Standout effort in maidens when 4 lengths third at Kilbeggan in July. Opening mark a reasonable one on that form, but she's been well below par on her most recent couple of outings.

Form: F03306

Rumble Demosa²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-8| J: Michael Kenneally⁽³⁾| T: E Griffin| OR: 94

15/2

Lightly-raced maiden. Jumped better than previously when beaten 9 lengths in a competitive event on handicap bow at Gowran. Matched that effort when 3½ lengths third back in maiden company at Limerick last time. Now 4 lb higher than her opening mark, though does have good-value claimer taking over.

Form: 77073

Final Decision^p1⁸⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-6| J: Ross Sugrue⁽⁷⁾| T: P J Rothwell| OR: 92

80/1

Flat-bred bumper winner for Anthony McCann back in 2023. Has stood little racing in recent seasons. Now steps up markedly in trip (in first-time cheekpieces), having finished well beaten both starts over 2m for present yard.

Form: 26F0/00

Jolly D'olivate⁴³

Age: 7| Weight: 11-6| J: Darragh O'Keeffe| T: P J Rothwell| OR: 92

12/1

Winning pointer. Showed much more than previously under Rules when 3½ lengths second of 14 on handicap bow at Listowel (2¾m, good to soft, 66/1). Probably needs more again from 1 lb higher here, for all the form has since been franked by the winner.

Form: 890572

Lady's Choice^t1¹⁶⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 11-6| J: Paddy Hanlon⁽⁵⁾| T: J J Hanlon| OR: 92

100/1

Fell both outings in points. Sole form over hurdles at Downpatrick last year hardly looks robust. Question to answer having pulled up both starts in May (latterly on chasing debut).

Form: 90/49-PP

Poetic Focus^t³⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: Cian Quirke| T: A Slattery| OR: 90

3/1

Maiden who has gone close in a couple of big-field handicaps since joining yard enjoying a fine season. Another zestful performance when narrowly denied at Clonmel (23f) most recently. Drop back in trip no harm and looks ready to open her account.

Form: 750202

Online Order^h,t³⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 10-13| J: Daniel King| T: L P Cusack| OR: 85

18/1

Lightly-raced maiden hurdler. Again sent off at long odds when beaten 14½ lengths in 20-runner event over C&D on handicap bow, finishing with running left having been caught in a poor position. One to watch in the betting.

Form: 76860

Frontier Rose¹⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 10-9| J: Alex Harvey| T: Thomas Coyle| OR: 81

11/2

Back to form/finished as close as she has when 2 lengths fifth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (17f), making smooth headway 2 out before no extra late on. Likely to be ridden cold back up in trip (can race freely) and may well hit the frame if things fall right.

Form: 866505

Talas Kera³⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 10-8| J: Eoghan Finegan⁽⁵⁾| T: J G Carr| OR: 80

7/2

Built on previous run when career-best second (travelled well) in a handicap largely contested by maidens over C&D last time. Seemingly in the groove now and again looks to have a solid chance at the weights.

Form: 754042

Carrigeen Ardisia³⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 10-7| J: Conor Stone-Walsh| T: J Barcoe| OR: 79

100/1

Hasn't achieved much in 4 starts to date, latterly on stable debut/return. On a lowly opening mark but still has work to do at the weights.

Form: 736/0

Inches Away³⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 10-0| J: Mike O'Connor| T: P F Cashman| OR: 72

11/1

Maiden who stepped up on her return/yard debut when fourth at Cork (17f) in August. Hasn't reached that level in either start since, though is at least worth another go at this longer trip.

Form: 00/0409

Non-Runners

Kayla's Friend⁴

Weight: 11-7| Age: 6

T: James Hannon J: Sean Flanagan

Bethpage Theatre²⁵

Weight: 10-7| Age: 5

T: Peter Fahey J: Ethan O'Sullivan

Forecasts

Poetic Focus (3/1), Talas Kera (7/2), Kayla's Friend (4/1), Eaglewood (4/1), Frontier Rose (11/2), Rumble Demosa (15/2), Tropical Twist (10/1), Inches Away (11/1), Jolly D'olivate (12/1), Online Order (18/1), Santa Paula (40/1), Bethpage Theatre (66/1), Final Decision (80/1), Carrigeen Ardisia (100/1), Lady's Choice (100/1)

POETIC FOCUS looks to have plenty going for her and can gain compensation for a near miss at Clonmel last time. Eaglewood, Talas Kera and Frontier Rose are likely dangers in a competitive handicap.