April 23 / 18.12 Gowran Park

18.12

Heavy

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Fillies Maiden

  • Prize money: £7801.65
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 16 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Fillies Maiden

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 2835-5

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Decent level of form in first three maidens on good-good to yielding; outclassed in a listed at Tipperary and beaten 3.75l off 80 on seasonal reappearance in a handicap at Leopardstown (1m2f, good); sets the standard back in maiden company and her dam handled heavy; claims.
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6

(1)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 30y

17:41 Killarney

Dahlia Noir

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Maiden winner on heavy ground who is beginning to look exposed after eight defeats and has come up quite a way short in her subsequent handicaps; others preferred.

16/1

2

(9)

14th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 20y

18:15 Killarney

Dahlia Noir

9st 13lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

1m maiden winner on heavy ground and has performed okay to finish fourth in her subsequent handicaps (1m2f, good/1m1f, soft); looks handicapped about right so the jockey's claim is welcomed.

4/1

4th

13

(9)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

Dahlia Noir

9st 0lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Off the mark in heavy-ground Gowran maiden (1m) in April, left with plenty to do following month on quicker ground in Navan premier handicap when staying on fourth (1m2f); remains of interest.

12/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 434

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Clear promise in three maidens on AW-good at 1m despite long odds; related to four soft-heavy ground winners so she could go well on her first try on testing ground; interesting.
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7th

9

(7)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Lady Lilac

9st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Fairly useful handicapper over shorter trips; big jump in trip here and out of her depth.

33/1

5th

4

(1)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 100y

18:38 Gowran Park

Lady Lilac

9st 5lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Joseph G Murphy

Killarney maiden winner touched off on seasonal return in handicap at the Curragh (1m, sft-hvy) off 80; beaten 3l off 4lb higher at Limerick in first-time cheekpieces (discarded) 10 days ago; this looks too ambitious.

25/1

5th

10

(9)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

16:25 Limerick

Lady Lilac

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Joseph G Murphy

1-9 on turf; won a maiden at Killarney last October (1m, sft-hvy); fine effort on seasonal reappearance in a Curragh handicap (1m, sft-hvy) when beaten a head off 4lb lower; cheekpieces now go on; ground versatile and obvious chance.

11/2

13/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 656-

Last run: 196 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Ran to a similar level in three maidens last season at 6f-7f on good-good to yielding and rated 75; heavy ground an unknown but his sire won on testing conditions; Keane an eyecatching booking (44-180 for yard); considered, especially if strong in the betting.
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10th

2

(3)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 125y

17:30 Naas

Its All Peachy

9st 11lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Returned from a short break to land Clonmel fillies maiden last month and five days later only worn down late by 0.5l winner Kashel Spring in Punchestown fillies handicap (Presence third); should again be thereabouts but extra 1f may not be in her favour.

13/2

2nd

3

(4)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 58y

16:18 Punchestown

Its All Peachy

9st 12lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Second in a 1m1f Leopardstown handicap in June; failed to back that up in two Curragh runs during the summer; came good in a maiden on yielding to soft at Clonmel last week, scoring readily from an 83-rated rival on level terms; definite chance under a 7lb penalty.

7/2

1st

3

(6)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 130y

15:27 Clonmel

Its All Peachy

9st 3lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Best of nine runs was a 1.25l second in a 1m1f Leopardstown handicap off 74 (good); hasn't backed that up in two most recent Curragh runs; back from a break now and would need to improve to win this but can't be ruled out.

5/1

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Phoenix Of Spain filly cost 3,000euros as a foal; sixth foal; half-sister to winners Mywayistheonlyway (6f-7.4f) and Patricius (Slovakian 7f-1m1f); dam US 6f-1m winner (inc 2yo), out of US 7f winner; probably best watched on debut.
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9th

4

(12)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Staywitherjohnny

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ciaran Murphy

Ran her best race so far when third behind facile winner Majestic King over C&D early this month; 25-1 then, deserves to be a prime fancy now, with the champion jockey maintaining the partnership.

9/2

3rd

7

(5)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

20:08 Gowran Park

Staywitherjohnny

9st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ciaran Murphy

Promise in maidens but has disappointed in three handicaps on soft ground; better for last month's return, at least.

16/1

6th

7

(5)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

16:17 Leopardstown

Staywitherjohnny

10st 7lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Ciaran Murphy

Two of her maiden runs were promising based on current mark; however, her two recent handicap runs don't reflect that, finishing last of 15 at Galway (1m1f, soft) and 14l behind at Killarney (1m, soft) in cheekpieces.

33/1

Form: 76

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed a bit of potential when staying on for a 9.75l seventh of 20 on debut at the Curragh (7f, soft); not as good second time up back there over 1m2f latest; will qualify for a mark after this.
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6

(3)

19th Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 5

16:30 Ripon

Thakheera

8st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Adrian Nicholls

Modest form shown in Ireland (at up to 1m2f) for Denis Hogan this spring; needs this yard switch to spark improvement now going handicapping.

9/1

4th

5

(4)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 138y

17:05 Ballinrobe

Thakheera

9st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

raced in third, outpaced and lost third over 1f out, weakened final furlong

8/1

4th

5

(4)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 138y

17:05 Ballinrobe

Thakheera

9st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

raced in third, outpaced and lost third over 1f out, weakened final furlong

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Australia filly is a second foal; unraced dam closely related to 1m winner Karashima, half-sister to useful 1m2f winner Karalara, out of 1m4f Listed winner; one of three for yard and market may prove best guide.
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10th

6

31st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

16:10 Limerick

Kashel Spring

11st 2lb

J: D G Hogan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Won twice on the Flat for Joseph O'Brien last year before being sold for 26,000euros; can't be fancied on the evidence of three poor hurdle runs.

20/1

13th

19

7th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 50y

13:58 Gowran Park

Kashel Spring

10st 9lb

J: D G Hogan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Won twice on the Flat for Joseph O'Brien (rated 79); no show in two starts hurdling.

50/1

11th

13

25th Jan 2026

Heavy

1m 7f 190y

12:55 Naas

Kashel Spring

11st 0lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Won twice on the Flat for Joseph O'Brien, rated 79, best at around 1m2f; no show on hurdling debut at Leopardstown.

50/1

7th
11 (16)
Restful

14/1

Form: 53-8

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced maiden; best effort on final start of 2024 in a 1m Thurles maiden (good); tried blinkers on seasonal reappearance at the Curragh (1m2f, soft) and ran poorly; drops back in trip now and wears a tongue-tie and cheekpieces; dam won on heavy so can't be fully discounted but others appeal more.
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8

(2)

20th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

17:10 Gowran Park

Restful

9st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: D K Weld

The best of her five maiden runs was a 3l third in at Thurles in October (1m, good); runs this term in headgear have been disappointing; perhaps handicaps can bring out the best of her.

11/1

7th

16

(5)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:40 Leopardstown

Restful

9st 3lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Showed some ability in late-season Thurles 2yo maiden but two runs this term in headgear have been disappointing, fading tamely each time; tongue-tie worn latest now discarded; hard to be confident in and current rating probably flatters her.

10/1

7th

16

(5)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:40 Leopardstown

Restful

9st 3lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Showed some ability in late-season Thurles 2yo maiden but two runs this term in headgear have been disappointing, fading tamely each time; tongue-tie worn latest now discarded; hard to be confident in and current rating probably flatters her.

10/1

8th
9 (10)
Marzanda

40/1

Form: 8

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made debut in a C&D maiden on soft last week and finished in midfield after dwelling at the start; should improve for that initial experience but a lot more needed to win this.
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21

(18)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

17:00 Curragh

Marzanda

9st 0lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: T G McCourt

Reached the money for the first time when third of 17 at Navan 13 days ago; potentially on the upgrade.

16/1

2

(7)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 30y

16:55 Navan

Marzanda

9st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: T G McCourt

Tried over various trips but yet to trouble the judge, latest two on soft ground; cheekpieces tried on latest now ditched.

12/1

1

(1)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 195y

14:35 Bellewstown

Marzanda

10st 2lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: T G McCourt

Poor form in maidens and hasn't really kicked on in two handicap outings; now tried with first-time cheekpieces and back down markedly in trip; enough to prove.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third runner for yard and the choice of Browne McMonagle; Waldgeist filly is a first foal; dam French Listed-placed 10.5f winner (RPR 100), half-sister to winners Abhayaa (German 1m2f Listed) and Manjeer (useful 7f/1m), out of 1m1f Listed winning sister to 1m4f Group 2 winner; very interesting debutante who is bred to handle heavy ground.
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7th

9

(5)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Gowran Park

Shrihara

9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Slowly away and never a threat when 4-1 chance in C&D maiden in which Lady Lilac, Its All Peachy and Staywitherjohnny made the frame; ground was heavy then, may do a lot better on this surface with a tongue-tie fitted.

8/1

7th

9

(5)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Gowran Park

Shrihara

9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Slowly away and never a threat when 4-1 chance in C&D maiden in which Lady Lilac, Its All Peachy and Staywitherjohnny made the frame; ground was heavy then, may do a lot better on this surface with a tongue-tie fitted.

8/1

9th

14

(1)

23rd Apr 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

18:12 Gowran Park

Shrihara

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

slowly away

15/2

50/1

Form: 90

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Long odds and well beaten in maidens at 6f-7f at Dundalk; hard to fancy on those two efforts and may need more time.
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15th

9

(6)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 30y

17:27 Navan

Sea View Lady

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: M A Cahill

Declining mark but not getting any nearer to breakthrough; tongue-tie fitted and interesting jockey booking.

16/1

11th

7

(3)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 58y

16:48 Punchestown

Sea View Lady

9st 6lb

J: Alan Persse

T: M A Cahill

Recent comeback run at Tipperary mildly encouraging but more needed.

20/1

5th

3

(17)

31st Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:00 Tipperary

Sea View Lady

9st 13lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: M A Cahill

Big price when towards the rear at Roscommon in May in her first handicap; unlikely to feature, unless she has improved considerably during a break.

25/1

Form: 6

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
66-1 for debut at the Curragh (7f, soft) but outran those odds to finish a respectable 9l sixth of 20; ran green that day so will improve for the experience and should be suited by the step up to 1m; place chance.
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4th

15

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

17:20 Downpatrick

Echinacea

10st 5lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Noel C Kelly

Second runner for yard; fair maiden on the Flat, runner-up in four of her last six starts at Dundalk since November; strong in the betting over C&D on hurdles debut a fortnight ago (sent off 9-2) but always in rear; still early days and better can be expected.

6/1

9th

14

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

18:05 Downpatrick

Echinacea

10st 5lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Noel C Kelly

Fair maiden on the Flat; has been in good form at Dundalk; runner-up in four of her six starts since last November, equally effective at 1m4f and 2m; could feature here with an adequate round of jumping

6/1

Form: 00

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
No show in 7f maidens at Cork (good) and here (soft) ten days apart; turned out quickly again and she will probably be seen to better effect in handicaps.
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9th

4

(6)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

20:08 Gowran Park

Shahada Ace

10st 0lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Bolted up in 7.5f handicap at Tipperary last summer but has been disappointing since; prefers good ground; handicapper starting to relent.

14/1

9th

3

(15)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Cork

Shahada Ace

10st 2lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Ran away with a 7.5f Tipperary handicap last August but wasn't as good raised 13lb at Bellewstown next time; soft ground wasn't ideal on recent Gowran return so more expected back on better ground here.

9/1

6th

12

(10)

8th Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 1f 100y

16:55 Gowran Park

Shahada Ace

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Ran away with a 7.5f Tipperary handicap last August but wasn't as good raised 13lb at Bellewstown next time; dropped 3lb on return but this ground is a question; yard going well.

12/1

OUR TIP

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Inns Of Court filly cost 5,500euros as a yearling; eighth foal; half-sister to 1m2f winner Imprint (RPR 55); dam 5f/6f winner (inc Listed; 102), out of 6f Listed winning granddaughter of 1m2f Group 1 winner Tootens; probably best watched on debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13

(1)

20th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:19 Gowran Park

Givehertilxmas

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard Keane

Maiden went closest when just denied over 1m at Bellewstown last time; up 4lb but conditions suit and has a favourable low draw; big player.

3/1

2

(9)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 195y

14:35 Bellewstown

Givehertilxmas

9st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard Keane

Five-race maiden who was well held on handicap debut in June; hard to recommend; back up in trip.

12/1

9

(13)

15th Jun 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Gowran Park

Givehertilxmas

9st 6lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Gerard Keane

Indifferent form in four maidens during April/May; hard to make a strong case for her on handicap debut.

14/1

10/1

Form: 2-6

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Outran odds of 33-1 on debut at Down Royal last June (7f, good); not as good on seasonal reappearance over C&D (soft); will qualify for handicaps after this run.
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3

(1)

3rd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 211y

17:22 Bellewstown

Kodis Angel

9st 11lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Hasn't managed to reproduce her debut Down Royal maiden second of last summer, pulled too hard and didn't stay 1m4f last time; tongue-tie now tried but remains opposable despite reduced mark.

12/1

10

(2)

11th Jun 2025

Good

1m 3f 110y

17:20 Limerick

Kodis Angel

9st 5lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Promising second at 33-1 on debut at Down Royal (7f, good) last June; has failed to build on that; 10-1 when a never-dangerous ninth of 14 handicap debut over 7f at Fairyhouse; first time beyond 1m now, hard to be sure she will stay this far.

12/1

9

(9)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

19:27 Fairyhouse

Kodis Angel

9st 6lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Promising second at 33-1 on debut at Down Royal (7f, good) last June; has failed to build on that; handicap debut.

12/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 249 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sent off at 33-1 for debut at the Curragh (6f, good) last August and finished down the field; steps up in trip on very different ground now; probably best watched.
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15th

8

(9)

23rd Apr 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

18:12 Gowran Park

Lip Gloss

9st 3lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John Joseph Murphy

took keen hold, midfield

33/1

15th

8

(9)

23rd Apr 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

18:12 Gowran Park

Lip Gloss

9st 3lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John Joseph Murphy

took keen hold, midfield

33/1

13th

13

(2)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Lip Gloss

9st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: John Joseph Murphy

Dandy Man filly; cost 12,000gns as a foal; half-sister to winners Burdett (7f/7.3f including 2yo; RPR 86) and Mytilda (5f 2yo; 79); dam well held 1m (39), half-sister to 6f 2yo Group 2 winner/2,000 Guineas third Ivawood; interesting newcomer but yard are a bit quieter than usual.

33/1

Form:

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
One of three for yard; 18-1, slowly away and beaten 28l over 7f on debut here last week; steps up in trip now and in good hands but may need more time.
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5th

10

(2)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Power Of Prayer

8st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Returned from 183-day absence with promising AW/handicap debut in November and 16 days later appreciated step up to 1m4f when asserting late on; slowly away when fifth behind Gallo Dell Cielo on latest; likely improver up in trip.

3/1

15th

12

(13)

6th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 90y

19:38 Cork

Power Of Prayer

9st 3lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Tailed off in 7f/1m maidens on slow ground at Gowran and looks one for handicaps.

100/1

15th

12

(13)

6th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 90y

19:38 Cork

Power Of Prayer

9st 3lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Tailed off in 7f/1m maidens on slow ground at Gowran and looks one for handicaps.

100/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €18.90
Straight Forecast €16.59
Trifecta €57.90

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Dahlia Noir

SPOTLIGHT:

Shrihara

POSTDATA:

Lady Lilac

The Irish Sun:

Dahlia Noir