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  3. Tue, 17th Oct, 2023
  4. Gowran Park
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Formscan By John O'Riordan - OLD FAITHFUL can record a first career win here having shaped with plenty of promise on his opening three runs. The Aidan O'Brien-trained colt finished third in what was potentially a decent maiden at the Curragh on debut before suffering an odds on reversal at this venue on his second outing. However, he ran into traffic problems on that occasion so it is best ignored. The form of his second in a Listowel Rated Race last time looks very good relative to the opposition he encounters here. Thor's Hammer finished runner-up twice prior to running a big race in the Goff's Million at the Curragh last time. The Johnny Murtagh-trained colt should play a leading role. Man Of Worth is a potentially interesting newcomer who should be monitored closely in the betting.

17
62
Chantilly (IRE) b c 9-7

Galileo (IRE)-Bridal Dance(Danehill Dancer)

(17) bf (Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith,Westerberg)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Chantilly (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
The Euphrates (GB)1
30th Sep 2023 Killarney(1m 30yds, Flat Maiden, Heavy) Chantilly (IRE) 2nd (1/1Fav 9-2) K K Hennessy 1.75L in front of The Euphrates (GB) 3rd (2/1 9-7) J A Heffernan (5 ran)
sp
24
5
Kolachi (IRE) b c 9-7

Invincible Spirit (IRE)-Purple Sage(Danehill Dancer)

(44) (World of Keiba Syndicate)

36
00
Magic Defense (IRE) b g 9-7

National Defense (GB)-Manuka Magic(Key Of Luck)

(26) (Last Tango Racing Syndicate)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Magic Defense (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
You Done Well (IRE)1
21st Sep 2023 Listowel(1m , Flat Maiden, Soft to heavy) You Done Well (IRE) 7th (33/1 9-2) S Foley 10.75L in front of Magic Defense (IRE) 10th (150/1 8-9) C Horgan (10 ran)
sp
45
Man Of Worth (IRE) b c 9-7

Sea The Stars (IRE)-Making Light(Tamayuz)

(Moyglare Stud Farm)

52
0
Nobody (IRE) b g 9-7

Estidhkaar (IRE)-Lady Atlas(Dutch Art)

(10) (D M O'Meara)

61
332
Old Faithful (FR) b c 9-7

Siyouni (FR)-Sapa Inca(Galileo)

(28) bf (Magnier,Tabor,Smith,Westerberg,Brant)
Rated 87

710
3
The Euphrates (GB) b c 9-7

Frankel (GB)-Auld Alliance(Montjeu)

(17) (Brant/magnier/tabor/westerberg/smith)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years The Euphrates (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Chantilly (IRE)1
30th Sep 2023 Killarney(1m 30yds, Flat Maiden, Heavy) Chantilly (IRE) 2nd (1/1Fav 9-2) K K Hennessy 1.75L in front of The Euphrates (GB) 3rd (2/1 9-7) J A Heffernan (5 ran)
sp
89
0229
Thor's Hammer (IRE) b g 9-7

Night Of Thunder (IRE)-Kozy(Azamour)

bl1(24) (Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd )
Rated 84

98
Vadali (IRE) b c 9-7

Churchill (IRE)-Vadaiyma(Dansili)

(H H Aga Khan)

103
7
You Done Well (IRE) ch g 9-7

Decorated Knight (GB)-Secret Quest(Pivotal)

(26) (Mrs B Queally)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years You Done Well (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Magic Defense (IRE)1
21st Sep 2023 Listowel(1m , Flat Maiden, Soft to heavy) You Done Well (IRE) 7th (33/1 9-2) S Foley 10.75L in front of Magic Defense (IRE) 10th (150/1 8-9) C Horgan (10 ran)
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First Time - Blinkers Thor's Hammer» Full list of First Time Gear

Probable SP 2/1 Old Faithful, 7/2 Chantilly, 9/2 Thor's Hammer, 11/2 Man Of Worth, The Euphrates, 8/1 Kolachi, 14/1 Vadali, 50/1 You Done Well, 66/1 Magic Defense, Nobody.

Previous Years
2022 Immutable 2 9-7 G F Carroll 4/1 (Joseph G Murphy) (Drawn 9)
2021 Sussex 2 9-7 W M Lordan 12/1 (A P O'Brien) (Drawn 1)
2020 S J Tourbillon 2 9-7 J A Heffernan 5/2 (A P O'Brien) (Drawn 7)
2019 Arthur's Kingdom 2 9-5 D O'Brien 11/10Fav (A P O'Brien) (Drawn 4)
2018 Millswyn 2 8-12 S M Crosse 10/1 (Joseph Patrick O'Brien) (Drawn 9)

Symbols Explained

WS Wind Surgery ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie bo2 Blinkers one cowl e2 Ear Plugs p2 Pacifier pc2 Pacifier with cowls ps2 Pacifier one cowl sr2 Shadow Roll co2 Cheekpiece one side sb2 Sheepskin Browband cc2 Cornell Collar xb2 Crossed Nose Band 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.

Trainers In Form last 21 days

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
A P O'Brien
9
27
33

Joseph Patrick O'Brien
4
22
18

For Trainers in this race

Jockeys In Form last 21 days

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
R P Whelan
4
13
30

S Foley
3
20
15

C D Hayes
2
18
11

B M Coen
1
16
6

For Jockeys in this race

Flat Trainer Stats for Gowran Park

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
A P O'Brien
142
611
23

D K Weld
136
870
16

Joseph Patrick O'Brien
66
487
14

J P Murtagh
56
303
18

M Halford & T Collins (Conyngham Lodge)
2
13
15

Kieran Purcell
1
32
3

Brendan Maurice Walsh
0
7
0

For Trainers in this race

Flat Trainer Stats for Gowran Park

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
J A Heffernan
94
786
12

S Foley
66
746
9

C D Hayes
46
807
6

Dylan Browne McMonagle
29
187
16

R P Whelan
28
439
6

B M Coen
24
179
13

Jack Cleary
2
53
4

C Horgan
2
44
5

P A Harnett
1
60
2

K K Hennessy
0
26
0

For Jockeys in this race

Course Form for Gowran Park

Horse
Wins
Runs
Magic Defense (IRE)
0
1
Old Faithful (FR)
0
1
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