14:55 gowran-park Thursday 22nd January 2026

FUNICULI FUNICULA (3) made an encouraging return from a layoff when finishing third in a chase over 2m4f at Naas by 2. 25L. Paul Townend is back in the saddle. Major contender. KING ALEXANDER (6) also returned in good order at the same meeting finishing second tackling the same trip. Looks a key runner who cannot be underestimated. BUTCH CASSIDY (1) found improvement last start making the frame at Punchestown running 3. 75L behind the winner. Appears capable of building further on that performance. C'EST TA CHANCE (2) finished fifth when last seen at Leopardstown 28L adrift. More is needed.