April 02 / 18.15 Gowran Park

18.15

Yielding

Racing Again April 16th Maiden

  • Prize money: £5363.64
  • 1m 1f 130y
  • 14 runners
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Racing Again April 16th Maiden

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

1st
4 (9)
Gambino

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.00

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Churchill gelding; cost 45,000euros as a yearling; brother to French 1m winner Triple Trouble; dam unplaced 5f-1m (RPR 56), closely related to 6f Listed winner Pirate Jenny, half-sister to 6f 2yo Group 2 winner Barraquero; Keane booked and worth a market check on belated debut.
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9th

2

18th Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 3

16:20 Sedgefield

Gambino

10st 12lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Record of 2-4 over hurdles, the wins at Cartmel (2m1f, good); creditable fourth under a big penalty at Perth (2m) last time; this Skelton runner may still have progress in him; respected on handicap debut, assuming he takes well to first-time headgear.

9/4

4th

1

23rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

14:12 Perth

Gambino

11st 12lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Unbeaten (2-2) since wind surgery, and carries a double penalty for the back-to-back short-odds wins at Cartmel (2m1f novice/maiden); this is more competitive but, given his connections, and a handicap mark close to 120, he should still be afforded plenty of respect.

9/4

5/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 3- BF

Last run: 324 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Mare

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Was only beaten 2l on Flat debut and has been progressing over hurdles since; major player back in this sphere if she handles the drop in trip.
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5th

4

2nd Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 80y

14:31 Gowran Park

Royal Hollow

10st 11lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

Versatile dual-purpose mare who won this race last year (soft); some good runs over the summer although well held in Galway Hurdle; recent Flat efforts just okay but has her favoured ground back hurdling and major chance at the weights; yard continues in top form.

6/4

5th

2

(5)

16th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 174y

18:43 Clonmel

Royal Hollow

9st 12lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Versatile dual-purpose mare who won a beginners' chase here (15.5f) in April; runner-up on the Flat at Ballinrobe (1m5f, yielding) in June off 2lb lower; Galway Hurdle run can be ignored; good effort despite racing too keenly at Killarney on latest; fourth in this race last year; each-way player.

16/1

7th

4

(5)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 6f 80y

19:20 Killarney

Royal Hollow

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Versatile mare who landed a C&D maiden a year ago; good form this year, ran a cracker when second to Deressa off 4lb lower at Ballinrobe in June; Galway Hurdle run can be ignored and holds each-way chance.

10/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.80

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Dubawi filly; changed yards twice already without running; cost 350,000euros in December; dam 7f winner (including 2yo/Listed; RPR 104), half-sister to prolific Australian 5f-1m2f winner Anamoe (including multiple Group 1s), out of Australian 1m2f Group 1 winning half-sister to Australian 5.5f Group 1 winner Drum; fascinating newcomer given her recent sale price.
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13th

7

(12)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:37 Curragh

Spring Dance

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Unraced for Godolphin but it's been a positive start for these connections and she was well on top when it mattered to win a 1m2f AW maiden at odds-on; the runner-up is now a 13-race maiden but this filly has a top-class pedigree and brings lots of potential in handicaps.

2/1

1st

9

(8)

12th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Spring Dance

9st 4lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Positives to take from both her runs two months apart, last time running on well at Down Royal (1m2f); every chance.

11/8

11

(1)

30th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 109y

19:43 Down Royal

Spring Dance

9st 4lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Very likeable first run when close up over the extended 1m1f at Gowran and back in fourth there was Victoria Kesia who would go on to beat Navy Waters at Limerick; good chance.

5/2

Form: 32822- BF

Last run: 163 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Has been in the frame in four of her last five starts; a narrow defeat at Killarney on her penultimate start stayed on for a distant second over C&D when last seen; sets the standard.
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2nd

12

5th Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:05 Fairyhouse

Victoria Kesia

10st 10lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Best effort for this yard over hurdles when third of 14 at Downpatrick in June; remote sixth at same venue on latest; hooded added now to tongue-tie used then.

12/1

6th

7

18th Sep 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:22 Downpatrick

Victoria Kesia

10st 13lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Best effort for this yard over hurdles when third of 14 over C&D (good) off 6lb higher in June; no progress since, including a spin on the Flat at Cork last month; tongue-tied.

10/1

12th

7

(4)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:15 Cork

Victoria Kesia

9st 11lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Likes soft ground, so the recent rain is no issue and is fit from hurdling but has to prove she stays this far (sole success came over 1m); others preferred.

28/1

5th
10 (12)
Fianna

7/1

Form: 44-

Last run: 209 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Stayed on for fourth in a 1m4f heavy ground maiden at Roscommon and filled the same spot when beaten 6l in a Clonmel fillies' maiden; should be in the mix if fit on return from 209 days off.
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1st

10

(17)

27th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Fianna

11st 8lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Off the mark at second attempt for new yard when scoring over 1m4f at Roscommon last month in this headgear combination; that was after a four-month absence so quite possible she can back that up off 6lb higher.

8/1

1st

15

(1)

18th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 48y

20:15 Roscommon

Fianna

9st 0lb

J: James Ryan

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

0-8 last year for Willie McCreery; modest enough start for this yard when beaten 14.5l at Gowran (13.5f, soft); eased 1lb and new headgear combination needs to spark.

20/1

7th

2

(6)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 5f 160y

19:48 Gowran Park

Fianna

9st 13lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Placed once in seven starts for Willie McCreery; her new trainer appears to have a better chance with Bhean Saibhre; tongue-tie for the first time

14/1

Form: 7-

Last run: 156 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Well held 200-1 shot in a Galway maiden in October but made some late headway and this new trip will probably suit; each-way squeak.
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7th

12

(4)

15th Oct 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 0y

14:47 Curragh

Khormor Syd

9st 7lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Gillian Scott

Excellent form on soft going early this season; deserved his win over this trip at Leopardstown after seconds at Limerick and Gowran; likely contender if fit and ready after a break.

8/1

12/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Parish Hill filly; dam unraced sister to 1m2f winner Ambitious Approach, out of once-raced half-sister to 2m-3m hurdle/chase winner Istimraar; trip should suit and handy draw; market may reveal expectations.
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11th

11

(3)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 80y

20:30 Killarney

Parish Express

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Lightly raced 5yo threw away her chance when running wide on turn on handicap debut (apprentice) at Roscommon in May; senior rider takes over.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Produced a career best over fences (2m1f) on his penultimate outing; not at that same level when last seen though and he's been off 257 days; might need further in this sphere.
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1

15th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

15:50 Downpatrick

Extrapolation

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Richard John O’Brien

Won a bumper at this venue and only narrowly denied a third success over timber at Ballinrobe two runs ago; subsequent Flat run worth ignoring and he's feasibly treated; versatile with regards to conditions.

9/2

7th

2

(10)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 202y

19:55 Ballinrobe

Extrapolation

10st 7lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Richard John O’Brien

towards rear throughout

12/1

7th

2

(10)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 202y

19:55 Ballinrobe

Extrapolation

10st 7lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Richard John O’Brien

towards rear throughout

12/1

16/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Poet's Word gelding; half-brother to 5f-7.4f winner Moss Tucker (including Group 1; RPR 117); dam 1m/9.4f Flat (89) and 2m/2m2f hurdle winner, half-sister to US 1m4f Grade 3 winner; some appeal on pedigree; check market
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14th

5

7th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 50y

13:58 Gowran Park

Diesel Deans

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

Well held in two Flat outings last season; can only be watched on his hurdle/stable debut.

66/1

12th

1

(15)

13th Jun 2025

Good

1m 3f 200y

20:00 Fairyhouse

Diesel Deans

10st 7lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: K J Condon

Well held 14-1 shot at Gowran on debut and this looks like a tough ask.

20/1

12/1

Form: 7-4

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Shown promise in bumpers and similar story since he's been switched to the Flat; each-way claims despite the drop back in trip.
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2nd

1

(3)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Disco Boy

10st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Sean Byrne

Maiden produced much less encouraging runs last summer after a good 1m6f Gowran effort ; made seasonal return over 1m4f here last timr when 4.25l behind in eighth (denied a clear run from 2f out); others more appealing.

14/1

8th

1

(13)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Disco Boy

10st 2lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Sean Byrne

Maiden produced much less encouraging runs last summer after a good 1m6f Gowran effort; lacks the advantage of race fitness.

25/1

6

(7)

16th Jul 2025

Good

1m 6f 80y

20:20 Killarney

Disco Boy

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Sean Byrne

Dual-purpose maiden ran a cracker at Gowran when narrowly in front of Lady Kai but has to rebound from a poor Navan run.

14/1

11th
7 (10)
Skib Gold

50/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Havana Gold gelding; half-brother to six winners including Switcher (Group-placed 6f 2yo; RPR 105), Marine Boy (6f 2yo; 104) and Jeanie Johnston (6f-1m5f; 91); dam French 7.5f 2yo winner; not really bred for this trip.
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13th

5

(3)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:48 Dundalk (AW)

Skib Gold

9st 12lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: M J Byrne

Won at a price over Gowran's extended 1m1f last summer and was second there next time off this mark; however, has looked cold as ice this season.

16/1

15th

5

(16)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

20:08 Gowran Park

Skib Gold

10st 0lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: M J Byrne

Won at a monster price over 9.5f here in July and second back here next time; shaped like he needed comeback last month; likes good ground.

10/1

Form: 97-

Last run: 161 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Went close in a couple of bumpers a few years ago; has shown nothing in two Flat runs at 1m6f though and this trip looks short.
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8th

6

(1)

21st Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 180y

20:20 Killarney

Silas Marner

11st 4lb

J: Ms M Kelly

T: Sabrina J Harty

Showed early promise in bumpers; has never delivered on that; tailed off twice recently.

100/1

9th

1

13th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:18 Tramore

Silas Marner

11st 0lb

J: Ms M Kelly

T: Sabrina J Harty

Maiden in all spheres was tailed-off in a 1m4f Galway maiden on return for a new yard so can't be fancied on that showing.

66/1

18th

10

(17)

29th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 43y

19:15 Galway

Silas Marner

11st 12lb

J: Ms M Kelly

T: Sabrina J Harty

Dual-purpose maiden for Charles O'Brien rated a meagre 54 on the Flat; hard to fancy on yard debut.

66/1

25/1

Form: 76-

Last run: 177 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Shaped with promise on debut when beaten roughly 6l in a Curragh maiden and may have found heavy ground too testing on her only subsequent starts; new yard returning from 177 days off.
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12th

4

(21)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Awakening

10st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: John M Burke

With the exception of a decent effort on debut, her maiden form was moderate; well beaten on handicap debut over 1m6f at Sligo last time; cheekpieces replace the tongue tie worn that day.

40/1

8th

2

(11)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 5f 190y

15:22 Sligo

Awakening

10st 2lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: John M Burke

With the exception of a decent effort on debut, her maiden form has been moderate; not seen since a couple of spins over hurdles last August; tongue-tie on for handicap debut.

20/1

13th

11

22nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Awakening

10st 8lb

J: E Walsh

T: John M Burke

Maiden showed a glimpse of ability on the Flat; beaten 26l in a Sligo maiden hurdle on debut and will have to improve plenty from that.

22/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Invincible Army filly; dam unraced sister to winners Salouen (Group 1-placed 1m-1m4f) and Masonbrook Lady (1m3f/1m4f), half-sister to winners Madernia (French 10.5f-1m5f) and What Will Be (1m6f AW Flat/2m hurdle); tongue-tie on for debut and likely to need this.
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12th

1

(4)

16th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:07 Gowran Park

Ardlena

10st 2lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Huge odds and finished in rear on recent debut here over 9.5f.

200/1

12th

1

(4)

16th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:07 Gowran Park

Ardlena

10st 2lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Huge odds and finished in rear on recent debut here over 9.5f.

200/1

14th

8

(2)

2nd Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 1f 130y

18:15 Gowran Park

Ardlena

9st 4lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Invincible Army filly; dam unraced sister to winners Salouen (Group 1-placed 1m-1m4f) and Masonbrook Lady (1m3f/1m4f), half-sister to winners Madernia (French 10.5f-1m5f) and What Will Be (1m6f AW Flat/2m hurdle); tongue-tie on for debut and likely to need this.

66/1

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Payout
Exacta €23.70
Straight Forecast €16.99
Trifecta €123.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Victoria Kesia

The Irish Sun:

Spring Dance

POSTDATA:

Royal Hollow

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Victoria Kesia

TOPSPEED:

Victoria Kesia