July 26 / 15.58 Gowran Park

15.58

Good To Yielding

Bolands Mazda Carlow Handicap

  • Prize money: £6338.84
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 16 runners
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Bolands Mazda Carlow Handicap

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

3/1 (Won)

Form: 746622 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Most recent win came in this race last year from a 1lb higher mark (1m, good); has worn a hood on his last two starts, which has resulted in a pair of seconds at 7f/1m; chance returned to the scene of his win wearing the hood.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

5

(8)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:45 Cork

Pier Pressure

9st 8lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: G M Lyons

Gained his second career win and second win at Gowran off 4lb lower on penultimate (1m, good); ran on well for fifth off revised mark in the Sovereign Path (7f, good) latest; down 1lb and the return to 1m is a plus; considered.

11/2

14

(15)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:50 Leopardstown

Pier Pressure

8st 9lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: G M Lyons

Both turf wins have come at Gowran, most recently last month over 1m off 80, having previously gone close here over same trip under regular rider; 4lb rise okay but draw is a negative and soft ground a concern.

12/1

1st

1

(4)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:58 Gowran Park

Pier Pressure

10st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: G M Lyons

Most recent win came in this race last year from a 1lb higher mark (1m, good); has worn a hood on his last two starts, which has resulted in a pair of seconds at 7f/1m; chance returned to the scene of his win wearing the hood.

3/1

18/1

Form: 15-430

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Winner of a Dundalk maiden in October (7f); 0-8 on turf; however, ran quite well in a Naas 1m handicap before highly tried in a valuable race at the Curragh; cheekpieces are now added to the tongue-tie; possibilities.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(6)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:50 Redcar

Nyman

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Roger Fell

Ex-Irish; not a regular winner, but ran a sound race when 2.5l fourth over C&D earlier this month (good); only a pound higher than when winning at Newmarket last autumn (7f, good to soft); place chance.

7/1

17th

9

(20)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Nyman

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Ex-Irish 4yo whose form for new stable features a success at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) last autumn and creditable fourth-place finishes in last two outings (7.5f/1m); again has frame possibilities.

10/1

4th

8

(7)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

19:20 Redcar

Nyman

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell

Ex-Irish 4yo whose came good at the second attempt for Roger Fell in 7f Newmarket handicap (good to soft) last backend; has returned with respectable efforts on AW and turf in recent months and now only 1lb above the mark he defied at Newmarket; cheekpieces are refitted for the first time in Britain.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 300-04 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 13lb

8 yo Horse

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Likely needed the run on seasonal return when well beaten at Down Royal (7f, good); ran on well to finish fourth at Leopardstown last time (1m, good to firm); Pier Pressure was 2.75l in front of him that day though.
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5th

1

(5)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Giuseppe Cassioli

10st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard O’Leary

Exposed 8yo who remains on a tough enough mark but did go close at Gowran three runs back, in a field of 16 over 1m; rarely seen at Dundalk these days.

5/1

5th

1

(5)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Giuseppe Cassioli

10st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard O’Leary

Exposed 8yo who remains on a tough enough mark but did go close at Gowran three runs back, in a field of 16 over 1m; rarely seen at Dundalk these days.

5/1

1

(8)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:10 Laytown

Giuseppe Cassioli

12st 2lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: Gerard O’Leary

Gained a second win over this trip at Leopardstown last season and successful over 1m since; back to form with 1l defeat at Gowran in July but couldn't build on that a fortnight ago; should be suited by the surface and Patrick Mullins is an eyecatching jockey booking; interesting contender despite not looking particularly well treated at present.

5/1

6/1

Form: 810703 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Winner of a big-field Leopardstown handicap in March (1m, good) off 60; down the field in three runs since then but his 1l third of 12 at Kilbeggan last time was more like it (1m, yielding to soft); not guaranteed to reproduce that run.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(10)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:59 Gowran Park

Brains

10st 2lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: R Donohoe

Veteran has shaped very nicely the last twice at Leopardstown (7f, yld-sft) and Roscommon (7.5f, good); close third off 3lb higher over C&D last summer; big chance with the step back up to 1m sure to suit.

11/4

2nd

2

(5)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:23 Roscommon

Brains

9st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: R Donohoe

Veteran won over C&D at this meeting two years ago; ran well under Foley, successful on him the only other time he rode him, on seasonal debut at Leopardstown.

4/1

14/1

Form: 750-06 D

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Ten-time winner, last three have been on soft/heavy; improved upon moderate display in the Irish Lincoln on seasonal return to finish 4.5l behind the winner at Leopardstown last month (7f, good); handicapper giving him a chance, now 8lb below his last winning mark; not discounted.
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2nd

8

(15)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:53 Roscommon

Earls

9st 10lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Veteran loves it here; has won eleven times, including three over C&D, most recently off this mark last September; poor both runs this season, however, and not well drawn here.

22/1

16th

2

(6)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Earls

10st 1lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Veteran has won 11 races; sole success last year came off 76 at Roscommon (7.5f, soft); beaten 20l on seasonal return over 1m last time (soft to heavy); others preferred.

40/1

33/1

Form: -00690 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
A winner on turf and AW last year over 1m; yet to hit top form this campaign and was beaten 23l at Leopardstown last time (1m, good to firm); that was on return from a mini-break so may be capable of better now in a first-time tongue-tie.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

10

(4)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 210y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Proleek Prince

9st 6lb

J: Aleesha McArdle

T: M M Rice

Useful form in 2024, winning over a mile at Punchestown and Dundalk; failed to prosper last year and lots to find on two efforts this term; tries this longer trip again.

16/1

8th

10

(9)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:12 Leopardstown

Proleek Prince

9st 9lb

J: Aleesha McArdle

T: M M Rice

Useful form in 2024, winning over this trip at Punchestown and Dundalk; failed to prosper last year; not a bad 7f run here on seasonal debut and may improve over the extra furlong.

20/1

9th

14

(7)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:52 Leopardstown

Proleek Prince

9st 0lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: M M Rice

Punchestown handicap winner in September 2024 off this mark (1m, good) and added an AW win at Dundalk later that year; struggled on turf last season and not many positives in his 8l tenth at Dundalk when last seen in November.

20/1

16/1

Form: 78-007

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Fairyhouse maiden winner in September (7f, good); hasn't offered a great deal since that win although a 4.5l seventh over C&D of her maiden win last time was encouraging; stayed on that day so step up to 1m here could bring improvement.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(15)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Una Matata

10st 1lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Adrian McGuinness

First turf run since September last year; excellent record on AW of late, winning four of her last 10 starts, three at this trip; one place behind Thaloria when third in 7f claimer there when last seen; tough mark back on grass.

10/1

3rd

5

(4)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:12 Dundalk (AW)

Una Matata

9st 10lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Adrian McGuinness

Excellent overall record in a busy campaign since joining Ado McGuinness in November, winning four of her 11 starts, three times at this trip; didn't land a blow here a week ago from wide draw in handicap but has to be respected back in claiming company.

11/4

6th

7

(10)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Una Matata

9st 6lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Excellent overall record in a busy campaign since joining Ado McGuinness in November, winning four of her ten starts and placing on a further three occasions; bagged another win back down to 7f here last time; up 5lb and based on the evidence, this may not be her ideal trip.

6/1

Form: 159098 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
7- 53; soft ground Limerick winner in April (1m,); below that form in five starts since; hard to predict but he's back down to his last winning mark.
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9th

3

(2)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:48 Dundalk (AW)

Church Mountain

10st 1lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Multiple winner on AW/turf but mostly disappointing since his C&D win in January, nine runs back; bit risky.

14/1

14th

2

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 180y

19:57 Leopardstown

Church Mountain

10st 1lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Winner of nine races; form has been uneven since a 1m4f Dundalk success in January; appears held by Jurality on running at Limerick last time.

12/1

14/1

Form: 054169 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Seven-time winner with two of those coming on AW; most recent win came at Down Royal in June off 58 (7f, good); couldn't follow up at Bellewstown off 65 (1m, good) nor off a mark of 60 at Dundalk most recently when beaten 11l (1m); likely to find a few less exposed.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(16)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

The Bog Bank

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: T G McCourt

Dual C&D winner won her eighth race in total when got back to form at Gowran last time over this trip; runs off her 5lb lower AW mark and though has a tough draw should be involved again.

4/1

1st

3

(18)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

The Bog Bank

10st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: T G McCourt

Seven wins between turf and AW; not a bad run at her beloved Bellewstown last time; down 1lb and has a chance; ran well enough here behind Sierra De Gredos in June.

6/1

4th

3

(6)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

17:25 Bellewstown

The Bog Bank

10st 2lb

J: Alyse Clarke

T: T G McCourt

Won a division of this race last year and Down Royal win in June was a seventh win in all; struggled since off revised mark so more needed.

14/1

Form: 1-1213 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
In excellent from on the AW earlier in the year and continued that on turf when winning a Bellewstown handicap off 65 earlier this month (1m, good); patiently ridden at Naas last time when outpaced at a crucial point (1m2f, good); all four wins have come at 1m; player but bad draw.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

21

(10)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:42 Curragh

Daonethatgotaway

8st 7lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Mark Fahey

Five-time winner, two on turf, both over a mile on good; in good form on the AW lately, won 1m4f handicap at Dundalk in February; 0.75l second to Unterberg 14 days ago on AW; needs a good pace to aim at and trip a bit sharp; soft ground would be a concern.

18/1

2nd

5

(6)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Daonethatgotaway

9st 5lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Scored his third course win and his first over this trip when a neck too good for today's rival Benavente last month; had reached the first three in six consecutive races before last week's fourth of nine in a race in which Beauparc beat Voice Of Reason

13/2

4th

5

(4)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Daonethatgotaway

9st 9lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Scored his third course win and his first over this trip last time under today's rider; needs more raised 5lb to a career-high mark but likely to be involved.

9/2

33/1

Form: 376480

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Without a win in 14 starts; good run at Down Royal in May (7f, good) when 2l behind the winner in first-time blinkers; below that in two subsequent starts, including last time at Leopardstown when slowly away sporting first-time cheekpieces; all headgear left off now but needs more.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

(12)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Camachero

9st 7lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Noel C Kelly

Runs well now and again but remains a maiden (0-17) and doesn't look the percentage call.

12/1

11th

8

(12)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Camachero

9st 7lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Noel C Kelly

Runs well now and again but remains a maiden (0-17) and doesn't look the percentage call.

12/1

11th

3

(6)

20th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:03 Gowran Park

Camachero

9st 12lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Noel C Kelly

Not beaten far over C&D last time but is a maiden after 16 runs and has to find more; best form is on faster ground.

20/1

Form: 428-50

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Ex-French filly bought for E62,000 in December; made encouraging stable debut at Roscommon earlier this month when fifth in first-time hood (1m2f, yielding); hood left off next time at Kilbeggan where she finished last (1m3f, yielding to soft); drops to 1m now and visor goes on.
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17th

1

(20)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Raybiya

10st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: Richard John O’Brien

French recruit showed promise on debut for this yard at Roscommon last July but didn't build on it in two subsequent runs; best form on good to soft and likely best watched on return.

20/1

12th

4

(12)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:58 Gowran Park

Raybiya

9st 12lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Richard John O’Brien

Ex-French filly bought for E62,000 in December; made encouraging stable debut at Roscommon earlier this month when fifth in first-time hood (1m2f, yielding); hood left off next time at Kilbeggan where she finished last (1m3f, yielding to soft); drops to 1m now and visor goes on.

22/1

4

(10)

15th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 88y

19:15 Killarney

Raybiya

9st 7lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Richard John O’Brien

Ex-French filly bought for 62,000euros in December; made quite an encouraging stable debut at Roscommon (1m2f) and returning to further won't hurt; the hood tried last time is dispensed with.

12/1

Form: 000-05

Last run: 57 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Impressive winner at Cork (7f, heavy) in March last year off 72 but lost form subsequently; poor at this track on seasonal return (1m1f, soft) but his best run for awhile came last time when 3l behind the winner at Down Royal (7f, good); that gives him something to build on.
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7th

6

(3)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

19:18 Gowran Park

Uncle Albert

9st 8lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Kieran P Cotter

No success since Cork (7f, heavy) in March 2024; continues to drop in the ratings, and is now 20lb lower than his winning mark; two runs this term not exactly persuasive; a top apprentice booked.

12/1

6th

13

(10)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

17:23 Bellewstown

Uncle Albert

8st 13lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Kieran P Cotter

No success since winning well at Cork (7f, heavy) in March 2024; shaped well at Down Royal last May and 6f was too sharp on first run back at Navan last month; on a dangerous mark if rediscovers best with blinkers back on.

10/1

8th

5

(10)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 180y

14:18 Navan

Uncle Albert

9st 12lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Kieran P Cotter

Won well over 7f on heavy ground at Cork at the start of the 2024 season; has never managed to replicate that form; now 16lb below his winning mark; possible chance if the addition of cheekpieces makes a difference.

8/1

Form: -03018 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
1-14; C&D winner in May (1m, good); up 8lb for that victory and not disgraced at the Curragh last time when 4.75l behind the winner (1m2f, good); returns to the scene of his sole win but others preferred with a poor draw.
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9th

7

(14)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Hemight

9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: P F O’Donnell

Won a 1m handicap at Gowran in May and a respectable effort next time at the Curragh; form has dipped since then but has the ability to be involved at this level; drawn wide.

10/1

9th

7

(14)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Hemight

9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: P F O’Donnell

Won a 1m handicap at Gowran in May and a respectable effort next time at the Curragh; form has dipped since then but has the ability to be involved at this level; drawn wide.

10/1

10

(17)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Hemight

11st 10lb

J: Mr P W Gleeson

T: P F O’Donnell

Got off the mark over 1m at Gowran in May and not a bad effort over C&D next time; below form back at Gowran when last seen; can do better.

16/1

Form: 098100

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Gained second career win when making all over 7.5f at Roscommon in May; hiked up 8lb and has struggled in two starts since (upset in stalls last time when well behind Daonethatgotaway); can do better.
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1st

13

(3)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

La La Lucrative

9st 1lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Matthew J Smith

A winner over 6f on heavy ground in Britain and took a Roscommon handicap off 10lb higher in May last year (7.5f, good); moderate form shown on AW when last seen in December.

25/1

40/1

Form: 61-007 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
All seven wins have come on AW and he has beaten very few rivals in his three starts on turf since returning from over a year break this summer for new stable; hard to fancy
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5

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

16:42 Wexford

Plastic Paddy

11st 4lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: Tom McGuinness

Seven-time AW winner in Britain for Michael Appleby; no success since 2024, and Flat mark has dropped to a lowly 42; jumped badly and pulled up on his hurdling debut at Punchestown two weeks ago.

100/1

5

13th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:50 Punchestown

Plastic Paddy

11st 12lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Tom McGuinness

Seven-time AW winner in Britain for Michael Appleby; no wins since 2024 and Flat mark has dropped to a basement level; slim hopes rest on hurdles rejuvenating him.

40/1

13th

11

(5)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Plastic Paddy

9st 8lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Tom McGuinness

Seven AW wins in the UK; however, has been poor on turf for this yard and needs a major revival.

33/1

Non-runners

Keilah, Selective Power

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast €23.11
Tricast €103.08

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Pier Pressure

The Irish Sun:

Brains

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Pier Pressure

TOPSPEED:

Pier Pressure

POSTDATA:

Pier Pressure