Bet Smart & Win — Gowran Park Race Preview
Monday 20 October 2025 • 8 Races • Top 3 Selections Per Race
Methodology & Performance
How We Stay Ahead — The Bet Smart & Win Edge
At Bet Smart & Win we leverage the Bookmakers’ Margin against them. We look for True Market Value and only place bets when our Strict Criteria are met. On recent form, our Subscribers’ Gold & Silver Tiers delivered ROI 92.3% and Strike Rate 27.2% (Sep ’25).
These ROI and Strike Rate figures refer to our Tiered Selections and are available to subscribers only.
How We Pick Winners
Our subscribers work from a strict set of criteria refined over months. We use statistical and performance analysis, then apply our in-house strategy to confirm value.
- Gold Tiers: meet every benchmark — strongest, data-backed picks.
- Silver Tiers: marginal misses on one–two metrics but still strong value.
- Reviews: daily, spotlighting true handicapper oversights.
This structured, data-led approach ensures complete transparency and a consistent edge.
Details
- J: Gary Carroll
- T: Kieran P Cotter
- Trip: 7f
- Trainer RTF%: 43%
- Odds: (not provided)
Analysis
Arrives in winning form; rider booking a plus.
Details
- J: Dylan Browne McMonagle
- T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien
- Trip: 7f
- Trainer RTF%: 49%
- Odds: (not provided)
Analysis
LTO winner; headgear angle could eke out more.
Details
- J: J M Sheridan
- T: Denis Gerard Hogan
- Trip: 7f
- Trainer RTF%: 41%
- Odds: (not provided)
Analysis
Consistent; has claims.
Details
- J: Colin Keane
- T: Gerard Keane
- Trip: 7f
- Trainer RTF%: 33%
- Odds: (not provided)
Analysis
Strong recent effort; top rider booked.
Details
- J: Dylan Browne McMonagle
- T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien
- Trip: 7f
- Trainer RTF%: 49%
- Odds: (not provided)
Analysis
C&D winner; respected.
Details
- J: Ben Coen
- T: J P Murtagh
- Trip: 7f
- Trainer RTF%: 56%
- Odds: (not provided)
Analysis
LTO winner; in the mix.
Details
- J: Shane Foley
- T: Mrs John Harrington
- Trip: 1m75y
- Trainer RTF%: 41%
- Odds: (not provided)
Analysis
Sets the standard on form.
Details
- J: Wayne Lordan
- T: A P O’Brien
- Trip: 1m75y
- Trainer RTF%: 63%
- Odds: (not provided)
Analysis
Knocking on the door; obvious player.
Details
- J: Dylan Browne McMonagle
- T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien
- Trip: 1m75y
- Trainer RTF%: 49%
- Odds: (not provided)
Analysis
LTO winner; this is deeper but respected.
Details
- J: W J Lee
- T: W McCreery
- Trip: 1m75y
- Trainer RTF%: 26%
- Odds: (not provided)
Analysis
Experience edge; standard to aim at.
Details
- J: Shane Foley
- T: Mrs John Harrington
- Trip: 1m75y
- Trainer RTF%: 41%
- Odds: (not provided)
Analysis
Rate of progress appeals.
Details
- J: Dylan Browne McMonagle
- T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien
- Trip: 1m75y
- Trainer RTF%: 49%
- Odds: (not provided)
Analysis
Open to improvement; shortlist.
Details
- J: Julian Pietropaolo
- T: Timothy Doyle
- Trip: 1m75y
- Trainer RTF%: 13%
- Odds: (not provided)
Analysis
Well treated; course record a positive.
Details
- J: N G McCullagh
- T: Charles O’Brien
- Trip: 1m75y
- Trainer RTF%: 25%
- Odds: (not provided)
Analysis
Reliable; enters the reckoning.
Details
- J: Paddy Harnett
- T: Brendan Maurice Walsh
- Trip: 1m75y
- Trainer RTF%: 50%
- Odds: (not provided)
Analysis
Capable on best form.
Details
- J: Jessica O’Gorman
- T: Aengus King
- Trip: 1m75y
- Trainer RTF%: 100%
- Odds: (not provided)
Analysis
Hot form; clear contender.
Details
- J: N G McCullagh
- T: C P Donoghue
- Trip: 1m75y
- Trainer RTF%: 100%
- Odds: (not provided)
Analysis
Well weighted; going well.
Details
- J: Killian Leonard
- T: P J F Murphy
- Trip: 1m75y
- Trainer RTF%: 29%
- Odds: (not provided)
Analysis
Consistent; can figure.
Details
- J: Declan McDonogh
- T: J S Bolger
- Trip: 1m1f100y
- Trainer RTF%: 8%
- Odds: (not provided)
Analysis
Strong profile for this; progressive.
Details
- J: Andrew Slattery
- T: Andrew Slattery
- Trip: 1m1f100y
- Trainer RTF%: 57%
- Odds: (not provided)
Analysis
Deserves a win; solid chance.
Details
- J: Colin Keane
- T: W P Mullins
- Trip: 1m1f100y
- Trainer RTF%: 61%
- Odds: (not provided)
Analysis
Should be competitive on form.
Details
- J: Adam Caffrey
- T: H Rogers
- Trip: 1m3f175y
- Trainer RTF%: 80%
- Odds: (not provided)
Analysis
Thrives with cut; solid claims.
Details
- J: Julian Pietropaolo
- T: Kevin Thomas Coleman
- Trip: 1m3f175y
- Trainer RTF%: 47%
- Odds: (not provided)
Analysis
Consistent; one to note.
Details
- J: Robert Whearty
- T: Conor David Maxwell
- Trip: 1m3f175y
- Trainer RTF%: 40%
- Odds: (not provided)
Analysis
Capable when things fall right.
Details
- Race: Gowran Park Racing Club Fillies Maiden — 4:50
- Trip: 1m1f100y • Going: Soft
- T: J S Bolger • Trainer RTF%: 8%
- Odds: (not provided)
Analysis
Promising profile; aligns strongest with our model’s “run-that-wins” scenario.
 
        
        
    