At six years old, Bowgate Street is no youngster, and the recent form doesn't offer much encouragement — finishing 9th, 5th, 5th, 3rd, 12th, and 6th in its last six races. There's the occasional hint of ability in there, particularly that third place, but nothing that screams a big day is coming. The horse is also returning from a break of around four months, which adds another layer of uncertainty. Sometimes a rest freshens a horse up; sometimes it just means more rust to shake off.
The jockey picture is interesting, though not in a flattering way. Darragh O'Keeffe has ridden Bowgate Street eleven times and is still waiting for his first win aboard the horse — 0 from 11 together. That's a long partnership without a breakthrough. Trainer M Flannery's yard has sent out just 2 winners this season, so this isn't a stable firing on all cylinders at the moment.
What makes Bowgate Street worth a passing glance is that sole win at Sligo — it did it once, which means it can. But once in 23 races, with none of the recent form suggesting the gap is about to close, this is a horse that asks for patience its results haven't yet justified.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sligo Sharp |
6 | 1 win, 5 other | 24 Oct | 16.7% |
| Gowran Park Undulating |
3 | 3 other | 9 Nov | 0% |
| Ballinrobe Sharp |
2 | 2 other | 11 Aug | 0% |
| Punchestown Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 8 Jun | 0% |
| Thurles Undulating |
2 | 2 other | 20 Nov | 0% |
| Galway Tight |
2 | 1 second, 1 third | 7 Oct | 0% |
| Kilbeggan Tight |
1 | 1 other | 11 Jul | 0% |
| Navan Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 16 Sep | 0% |
| Cork Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 9 Apr | 0% |
| Roscommon Sharp |
1 | 1 second | 30 Sep | 0% |
| Tipperary Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 14 May | 0% |
| Listowel Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 24 Sep | 0% |