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Formscan By Shane Redmond - This is a big chance for GORGEOUS TOM (3) to record his first win in almost two years. He has run some big races since taking a Grade 3 novice chase at Cork in November of 2024, notably when runner-up to Firefox in a Grade 2 at Down Royal in November of last year and more recently when third to King Alexander in the Galway Plate. Similarly, Croke Park is winless since his success in a Grade 1 novice chase at Leopardstown's Christmas meeting in 2024. He was a place behind Gorgeous Tom at Down Royal last November and probably has it all to do on his first run of the season. The novice Apple's Of Bresil is far more lightly-raced and might need to improve on his efforts at Kilbeggan and Listowel to challenge his more battle-hardened rivals.
Blue Bresil (FR)-Take A Chance(Take Risks)
ts9(24)
(Tim O'Driscoll & Barry Connell)
Rated 128
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
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| IRE | 11 | 3 | 5 | -2.83 |
20th Sep 26 Listowel(2m 1f 150yds Novice Chase, Good, good to yielding in places) 11/4 11-7 S W Flanagan 2nd of 5 runners, 1.25L behind Ocastle Des Mottes
31st May 26 Kilbeggan(2m 4f 80yds Chase, Good to Yielding (good in places on hurdle track) (Chase track yielding after R5)) 2/1Fav 11-12 S W Flanagan 1st of 10 runners, by 11L and 11L from Chichester Park and Billie Frechette
26th May 25 Ballinrobe(2m 6f 131yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 120 10/1 10-7 S W Flanagan 10th of 16 runners, 12.25L behind Digby
Quotes on Apple's Of Bresil (FR)
He had a little bit of a suspensory issue, nothing major, and we just had to give him the time,. He’s a big horse and he always looked like he was going to be better over a fence. He goes on good ground so I’d say we’ll keep him going for the summer now. I’d like to get him to Galway if I can, we’ll see how he comes out of the race. There is a handicap back here in a couple of weeks. If he bounced out of the race we might look at that. You have to have three runs before you can run in any of the bigger chases. It’s a great first step so we are thrilled. Tim (O’Driscoll) is abroad, in either France or Spain. I can’t keep up with him. He’s had a good old time of it and we’ll keep him over there!
After Apple's Of Bresil (FR) finished 1st at Kilbeggan on Sun, 31st May 2026 2m 4f Chase Good to Yielding
Walk In The Park (IRE)-Toledana(Protektor)
cp4(187)
(Gigginstown House Stud)
Rated 148
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 12 | 5 | 5 | 22.57 |
| UK | 3 | 0 | 0 | -3.00 |
| P2P | 2 | 1 | 0 |
10th Apr 26 Aintree(2m 5f 19yds Hcap Chase, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Rated 150 25/1 11-4 Danny Gilligan 18th of 27 runners, 54.5L behind Will The Wise
1st Feb 26 Leopardstown(2m 5f 107yds Hcap Chase, Heavy (Hurdle); Soft (Chase)) Rated 152 12/1 11-7 Josh Williamson (5) 13th of 23 runners, 39.5L behind Backmersackme
1st Jan 26 Tramore(2m 6f 170yds Chase, Soft) Rated 152 5/1 11-12 J C Gainford 3rd of 7 runners, 8.5L and 15L behind Heart Wood and Ile Atlantique
Quotes on Croke Park (IRE)
He’s been busy enough and probably doesn’t need to run again before Cheltenham. I don’t think he wants real winter heavy ground. He maybe didn’t jump as well as he did the last day. Sam (Ewing) said he slipped going into the first. The second horse didn’t lose much in defeat either, probably more of a test will suit him. He was well up after the line. Even when he won the Martin Pipe in Cheltenham he looked like a real stayer. As he’s named, there will be Better Days Ahead.
After Croke Park (IRE) finished 1st at Leopardstown on Thu, 26th Dec 2024 3m Novice Chase Good to Yielding
In the last 3 years Croke Park (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Gorgeous Tom (IRE) | 2 | |
| 1st Nov 2025 Down Royal(2m 3f 120yds, Chase, Hurdle/bumper tracks - Yielding, Good to Yielding in places; Chase course - Good to Yielding, Good in places) Gorgeous Tom (IRE) 2nd (9/4 11-7 Rated 150) D J O'Keeffe 9.00L in front of Croke Park (IRE) 3rd (4/1 12-0 Rated 153) D J Gilligan (5 ran) | ||
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| 1st Dec 2024 Fairyhouse(2m 4f , Novice Chase, Yielding, good to yielding in places) Croke Park (IRE) 1st (22/1 11-10) Sam Ewing .81L in front of Gorgeous Tom (IRE) 4th (6/1 11-10) M P Walsh (5 ran) | ||
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Champs Elysees (GB)-Cappa Or(Oscar)
(77)
c1
(Envirogreen Housing Services Ltd)
Rated 152
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 14 | 4 | 4 | -2.48 |
| UK | 3 | 0 | 0 | -3.00 |
| P2P | 2 | 0 | 0 |
29th Jul 26 Galway(2m 6f 111yds Hcap Chase, NH - Good. Flat - Yielding, yielding to soft in places) Rated 149 25/1 11-3 Patrick M O Brien (5) 3rd of 22 runners, 0.5L and 0.75L behind King Alexander and Conyers Hill
11th Apr 26 Aintree(4m 2f 74yds Hcap Chase, Good to Soft) Rated 151 20/1 10-9 S W Flanagan 12th of 34 runners, 41.75L behind I Am Maximus
2nd Mar 26 Leopardstown(2m 5f 120yds Hcap Chase, Hurdle - Soft to Heavy. Chase - Yielding) Rated 149 5/1JFav 11-11 D J O Keeffe 5th of 16 runners, 6L behind O Toole
Quotes on Gorgeous Tom (IRE)
obviously he had a mishap (when falling) in Tipperary which was frustrating but he was back on track there and Darragh was brilliant on him. He came well recommended and while he wasn't a bad hurdler, we hoped he'd step forward for a fence. There is the Drinmore (novice Grade 1 at Fairyhouse, early December) for him so we'll see and enjoy today.
After Gorgeous Tom (IRE) finished 1st at Cork on Sun, 3rd Nov 2024 2m 4f Novice Chase Good
In the last 3 years Gorgeous Tom (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Croke Park (IRE) | 2 | |
| 1st Nov 2025 Down Royal(2m 3f 120yds, Chase, Hurdle/bumper tracks - Yielding, Good to Yielding in places; Chase course - Good to Yielding, Good in places) Gorgeous Tom (IRE) 2nd (9/4 11-7 Rated 150) D J O'Keeffe 9.00L in front of Croke Park (IRE) 3rd (4/1 12-0 Rated 153) D J Gilligan (5 ran) | ||
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| 1st Dec 2024 Fairyhouse(2m 4f , Novice Chase, Yielding, good to yielding in places) Croke Park (IRE) 1st (22/1 11-10) Sam Ewing .81L in front of Gorgeous Tom (IRE) 4th (6/1 11-10) M P Walsh (5 ran) | ||
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Gale Force Ten (GB)-Scrumptious(Sakhee)
ts+(4)
d1
bf
(We Win Farming Syndicate)
Rated 100
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 45 | 6 | 10 | 33.33 |
10th Oct 26 Fairyhouse(3m 104yds Hcap Chase, Good, good to yielding in places) Rated 97 5/2JFav 10-5 D King 2nd of 9 runners, 3.75L behind Pourquoi Poi
3rd Oct 26 Gowran Park(3m 40yds Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle/Bumper: Good to yielding. Chase: Good to yielding, yielding in places) Rated 105 4/1Fav 10-3 D King 1st of 11 runners, by 0.75L and 2.25L from Zoffman and Cobra Queen
28th Sep 26 Roscommon(3m 25yds Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle - Good to Yielding, good in places. Chase - Yielding, good to yielding in places) Rated 99 7/2Fav 10-7 D King 1st of 11 runners, by 1.25L and 0.75L from Milan Forth and Ilbdare
Quotes on Smallcraftwarning (IRE)
He is a magic little horse and wants to win. He'll go over fences now and is rated only 97 over fences. I think Dan King is a magical rider, and the ride he gave that horse was phenomenal. He comes in to me every Monday and Friday and never lets me down.
After Smallcraftwarning (IRE) finished 1st at Gowran Park on Sat, 3rd Oct 2026 3m Hcap Hurdle Good to Yielding
Symbols Explained
ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie cd2 Course and Distance Winner c2 Course Winner d2 Distance Winner bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run
The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.
