'High numbers have no chance' - Three horses with a low draw to follow at Chester
22 hours ago
GOWRAN PARK
7 May 2025
Wednesday 7th May
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- Distance: 1m
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- 15
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Light rain
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Runner
Best Odds
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (0%)
Way below best on heavy ground over C&D on Irish debut; can do better on this ground
004-0
Age: 3
Weight: 9-12
OR: 60
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr 25 | Gow Gowran Park | 8f Hy | 3yHc | 8-7 | 15/16 | Scott Key (16½L) | 66/1 | 61 | 32 |
| 30 Nov 24 | Por Pornichet-La Baule | 8.5f St | 2y | 8-13 | 4/10 | Iffrocta Fal (4¼L) | 24/1 | - | - |
| 2 Nov 24 | Dea Deauville | 6.5f St | 2yF | 8-10 | 14/16 | Star Of Brittany (14L) | 82/1 | - | 42 |
| 9 Sep 24 | Sai Saint-Cloud | 6.5f VSft | 2y | 8-9 | 11/13 | Jovialite (19L) | 36/1 | - | 41 |
Good run over 1m2f at Navan last time; down in trip with the hood worn then left off
086-47
Age: 3
Weight: 9-12
OR: 60
Days: 29
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Apr 25 | Nav Navan | 10f Gd | 3yHc | 9-3 h1 | 7/19 | Junkyard Dog (5L) | 10/1 | 61 | 55 |
| 12 Feb 25 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 7f St | 3yHc | 9-9 v1 | 4/8 | Tam Lin (6¼L) | 11/2 | 62 | 47 |
| 28 Oct 24 | Gal Galway | 7f Hy | 2yMd | 9-7 | 6/7 | Tribal Nation (25L) | 100/1 | - | 20 |
| 9 Oct 24 | Nav Navan | 8f Gd/Y | 2yMd | 9-7 | 8/11 | Isambard Brunel (15½L) | 40/1 | - | 48 |
| 25 Aug 24 | Naa Naas | 6f Gd/Y | 2yMd | 9-7 | 12/12 | Rebel Diamond (8L) | 16/1 | - | 61 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 18 in the last 14 days (0%)
C&D winner lost his chance at the start back over 7f here last time; risky
761013
Age: 3
Weight: 9-12
OR: 60
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr 25 | Gow Gowran Park | 7f Hy | 3yHc | 9-12 v | 3/10 | Dance For Chester (5L) | 13/2 | 60 | 56 |
| 16 Apr 25 | Gow Gowran Park | 8f Sft | 3yCl | 8-12 v1 | 1/11 | Live Like The Boss (½L) | 7/1 | 60 | 67 |
| 5 Apr 25 | Bel Bellewstown | 8f Gd | 3yHc | 9-3 b | 12/15 | Tam Lin (8½L) | 12/1 | 61 | 48 |
| 7 Mar 25 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 7f St | 3yCl | 8-6 b | 1/8 | Merchants Arch (2¾L) | 40/1 | 53 | 65 |
| 12 Feb 25 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 7f St | 3yHc | 9-3 b | 6/8 | Tam Lin (10½L) | 22/1 | 56 | 29 |
| 10 Jan 25 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 6f St | 3yHc | 8-11 b | 7/8 | Movin And Groovin (4½L) | 28/1 | 58 | 48 |
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 1 wins from 35 in the last 14 days (3%)
Best maiden run here; cheekpieces tried on handicap debut and needs to do better
790
Age: 3
Weight: 9-11
OR: 59
Days: 12
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr 25 | Lim Limerick | 7f Sft | 3yMdF | 9-3 | 11/13 | Wannabe Royal (26L) | 150/1 | - | 29 |
| 16 Apr 25 | Gow Gowran Park | 7f Sft | 3yMd | 8-12 | 9/16 | Aston Value (9L) | 100/1 | - | 56 |
| 30 Mar 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 8f Gd/Y | 3yMdF | 9-3 | 7/7 | Tarima (14½L) | 20/1 | - | 48 |
Beaten 15.5l at Tipperary last time; the return to a faster surface can help
065-99
Age: 3
Weight: 9-10
OR: 58
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 25 | Tip Tipperary | 9f Y | 3yHc | 9-12 | 9/12 | Onemoredance (15½L) | 3/1 | 60 | 35 |
| 30 Mar 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 8f Gd | Hc | 8-13 | 9/20 | Brains (3½L) | 8/1 | 60 | 54 |
| 28 Oct 24 | Gal Galway | 7f Hy | 2yMd | 9-7 | 5/7 | Tribal Nation (25L) | 80/1 | - | 21 |
| 9 Oct 24 | Nav Navan | 8f Gd/Y | 2yMd | 9-7 | 6/11 | Isambard Brunel (13L) | 40/1 | - | 54 |
| 24 Aug 24 | Cur Curragh | 7f Gd | 2yMd | 9-7 | 13/15 | Officer (18L) | 40/1 | - | 41 |
Runner-up over 1m1f at Tipperary; up 1lb but can improve from that and can be involved
000-2
Age: 3
Weight: 9-9
OR: 57
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 25 | Tip Tipperary | 9f Y | 3yHc | 9-8 t1 | 2/12 | Onemoredance (2¼L) | 22/1 | 56 | 58 |
| 3 Nov 24 | Cur Curragh | 8f Y/Sft | 2yMd | 8-13 | 18/27 | Kibris (17L) | 250/1 | - | 49 |
| 9 Oct 24 | Nav Navan | 6f Gd/Y | 2yMd | 8-4 | 10/19 | Majestic Wave (10½L) | 200/1 | - | 46 |
| 19 Sep 24 | Naa Naas | 7f Gd | 2yMd | 8-3 | 13/14 | Cercene (14½L) | 80/1 | - | 38 |
Well below best on handicap debut at Dundalk; this trip is a question
97-87
Age: 3
Weight: 9-8
OR: 56
Days: 84
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb 25 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 7f St | 3yHc | 8-11 t | 7/8 | Tam Lin (10½L) | 33/1 | 60 | 33 |
| 27 Jan 25 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 7f St | 3yMd | 9-0 t | 8/14 | Thunder Song (15L) | 14/1 | - | 38 |
| 20 Sep 24 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 6f St | 2yMd | 8-8 | 7/14 | Karazhal (3L) | 25/1 | - | 62 |
| 25 Aug 24 | Naa Naas | 6f Gd/Y | 2yMd | 8-7 t1 | 9/12 | Rebel Diamond (4¼L) | 50/1 | - | 62 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 15 in the last 14 days (0%)
Not much promise in three maidens including over C&D; has to do much better
9-99
Age: 3
Weight: 9-4
OR: 52
Days: 12
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr 25 | Lim Limerick | 7f Sft | 3yMd | 9-1 | 9/12 | Admiral Churchill (26L) | 200/1 | - | 22 |
| 2 Apr 25 | Gow Gowran Park | 8f Y | 3yMd | 9-1 | 9/12 | The Liffey Swim (16½L) | 150/1 | - | 47 |
| 5 Jul 24 | Bel Bellewstown | 8f Gd | 2yMd | 8-6 | 9/9 | The Road Is Long (18L) | 80/1 | - | 28 |
Regressive in maidens and not much better in handicaps; has to improve
8998-0
Age: 3
Weight: 9-4
OR: 52
Days: 38
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 8f Gd | Hc | 8-2 | 16/20 | Brains (10L) | 14/1 | 54 | 33 |
| 9 Oct 24 | Nav Navan | 6f Gd/Y | 2yHc | 8-8 | 8/8 | Gazelle d'Or (6¾L) | 20/1 | 55 | 36 |
| 29 May 24 | Tip Tipperary | 7f Sft | 2yMd | 8-9 | 9/9 | Absolute Honour (23L) | 33/1 | - | 4 |
| 11 May 24 | Naa Naas | 5f Gd | 2yMd | 9-2 | 9/10 | Make Haste (14½L) | 17/2 | - | 34 |
| 27 Apr 24 | Nav Navan | 6f Gd/Y | 2yMd | 9-2 | 8/11 | Camille Pissarro (8¼L) | 25/1 | - | 48 |
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 18 in the last 14 days (0%)
Some solid efforts in defeat at Dundalk over the winter; below that level at Bellewstown
442478
Age: 3
Weight: 9-4
OR: 52
Days: 32
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 25 | Bel Bellewstown | 8f Gd | 3yHc | 8-5 tp | 8/15 | Tam Lin (5¼L) | 17/2 | 52 | 46 |
| 21 Mar 25 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 7f St | 3yHc | 8-5 tp1 | 7/11 | Sunriseontheboyne (2¼L) | 11/2 | 52 | 51 |
| 28 Feb 25 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 7f St | 3yHc | 8-8 t | 4/10 | Lyle The Crocodile (1¼L) | 7/2 | 52 | 56 |
| 12 Feb 25 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 7f St | 3yHc | 8-9 t | 2/8 | Tam Lin (nk) | 9/2 | 51 | 52 |
| 14 Jan 25 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 8f St | 3yHc | 9-0 t | 4/10 | Lost President (2¾L) | 16/1 | 52 | 52 |
| 10 Jan 25 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 6f St | 3yHc | 8-12 | 4/8 | Movin And Groovin (1½L) | 33/1 | 52 | 52 |
Stuck in the mud at this track last time but can better that effort back on faster ground
473-47
Age: 3
Weight: 9-4
OR: 52
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr 25 | Gow Gowran Park | 7f Hy | 3yHc | 9-4 tp1 | 7/10 | Dance For Chester (14L) | 17/2 | 52 | 24 |
| 5 Apr 25 | Bel Bellewstown | 8f Gd | 3yHc | 8-8 p | 4/15 | Tam Lin (2½L) | 18/1 | 52 | 53 |
| 29 Nov 24 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 7f St | 2yCl | 8-11 p | 3/13 | William F Browne (3½L) | 50/1 | 49 | 59 |
| 15 Nov 24 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 8f St | 2yHc | 8-0 p1 | 7/13 | Ja'marr (3½L) | 40/1 | 51 | 50 |
| 19 Sep 24 | Naa Naas | 8f Gd | 2yMdCl | 8-13 | 4/12 | William F Browne (8¼L) | 100/1 | 47 | 47 |
| 6 Sep 24 | Dro Down Royal | 7f Gd | 2yHc | 8-4 | 11/11 | The Marty Party (17L) | 28/1 | 50 | 8 |
Second over 7f at this track last time; up 4lb and unproven on this faster surface
80-082
Age: 3
Weight: 9-4
OR: 52
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr 25 | Gow Gowran Park | 7f Hy | 3yHc | 8-4 | 2/10 | Dance For Chester (¾L) | 20/1 | 48 | 55 |
| 4 Apr 25 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 6f St | 3yHc | 8-5 | 8/8 | Brigid's Cloak (19L) | 22/1 | 51 | 4 |
| 23 Mar 25 | Naa Naas | 5f Sft/Hy | 3yHc | 8-8 | 10/11 | Dance For Chester (17L) | 3/1F | 52 | - |
| 23 Sep 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 7f Gd | 2yCl | 8-11 | 10/16 | Moonhall Church (7½L) | 20/1 | 55 | 45 |
| 6 Sep 24 | Dro Down Royal | 7f Gd | 2yHc | 8-9 | 8/12 | Sir Jeremy (14L) | 6/1 | 58 | 32 |
| 29 Aug 24 | Nav Navan | 6f Gd | 2yHc | 8-2 | 6/10 | Last Encore (5¾L) | 5/1 | 61 | 49 |
Similar efforts in defeat in handicaps at Bellewstown (1m) and Tipperary (1m1f); a player
08655
Age: 3
Weight: 9-4
OR: 52
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 25 | Tip Tipperary | 9f Y | 3yHc | 9-5 | 5/12 | Onemoredance (3½L) | 4/1 | 53 | 53 |
| 5 Apr 25 | Bel Bellewstown | 8f Gd | 3yHc | 8-10 | 5/15 | Tam Lin (2½L) | 12/1 | 54 | 55 |
| 7 Mar 25 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 7f St | 3yCl | 9-7 | 6/8 | Weegeebear (6¼L) | 28/1 | - | 56 |
| 14 Feb 25 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 8f St | 3yMd | 9-3 | 8/11 | Tiberius Thunder (10L) | 40/1 | - | 51 |
| 27 Jan 25 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 7f St | 3yMd | 9-3 | 10/14 | Thunder Song (15½L) | 14/1 | - | 37 |
Beaten a long way in three maidens and has to do much better even dropping into this grade
000
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: 50
Days: 18
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr 25 | Cor Cork | 8f Sft | 3yMd | 9-8 t | 16/17 | Jagged Edge (19L) | 250/1 | - | 40 |
| 2 Apr 25 | Gow Gowran Park | 8f Y | 3yMd | 9-8 t1 | 11/12 | The Liffey Swim (17L) | 250/1 | - | 46 |
| 28 Feb 25 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 10.5f St | 3yMd | 9-8 | 11/12 | Heather (16½L) | 250/1 | - | 44 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 10 in the last 14 days (0%)
Soundly beaten in heavy ground at this track on return but can improve from that
0679-5
Age: 3
Weight: 9-1
OR: 49
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr 25 | Gow Gowran Park | 7f Hy | 3yHc | 9-2 | 5/10 | Dance For Chester (8L) | 6/1 | 50 | 37 |
| 4 Oct 24 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 7f St | 2yHc | 8-11 | 9/14 | Midnight Stagger (7½L) | 12/1 | 55 | 38 |
| 27 Aug 24 | Bel Bellewstown | 5f Gd/Y | 2yMd | 9-1 | 7/9 | Gazelle d'Or (9¾L) | 33/1 | - | 41 |
| 7 Aug 24 | Sli Sligo | 5.5f Y/Sft | 2yMd | 8-8 | 6/11 | Kodilicious (11½L) | 25/1 | - | 39 |
| 24 May 24 | Cur Curragh | 6f Gd | 2yMd | 8-13 | 15/21 | Orchidaceae (11L) | 20/1 | - | 45 |
Verdict
Having run a fine race with a hood added over 1m2f last time, ELVETHAM can get off the mark dropped in trip with the headgear off.
Elvetham
Betting Forecast:
7/2 Cala Bonita,
5/1 Elvetham,
7/1 Weegeebear,
8/1 Dancing Bay,
James The Second,
9/1 Handmedownmybible,
10/1 Letters Of Love,
14/1 Breath Of You,
Academe,
Dowth,
16/1 Endless Dawn,
22/1 Clever And Classy,
25/1 Ainm Bentley,
Therussiancomposer,
33/1 Gold Dublooms
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