17.05
SoftSocieties Welcome At Gowran Park Handicap
- Prize money: £5130.43
- 0m 7f 180y
- 16 runners
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Runners: 16 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
33/1 (Won)
- Win: £8.00
- Place: £2.10
Form: 200-00 CD
Last run: 34 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Filly
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (3) |
25th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 1m 0f 50y |
9st 8lb |
Had been on a losing run of over 2.5 years before a short head victory at Gowran last time provided her fourth career turf win (1m, soft); runner-up hasn't done much for the form in the meantime; still on an attractive mark compared to her previous wins if continuing on an upward curve. |
9/2 |
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1st 1 (6) |
9th Apr 2026 Soft 0m 7f 180y |
10st 2lb |
Dual course winner off much higher marks but on a long losing run since 2023; well beaten at Dundalk first two starts this year; contender if at her best returning to turf. |
33/1 |
|
11th 3 (15) |
6th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
10st 1lb |
On a long losing run and tailed off over C&D in January; hooded; wide draw. |
50/1 |
11/2
- Place: £1.90
Form: 92446-
Last run: 171 days
W: 8st 11lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 41
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 11 (12) |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft To Heavy 0m 7f 0y |
8st 13lb |
Showed some ability at a modest level last season; went close over 1m here on seasonal debut with Hell Left Loose 1/2l away in third; Leopardstown run only three days later may have come too soon for her. |
9/2 |
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9th 17 (18) |
12th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
8st 11lb |
Showed some ability at a modest level last season; major chance if no ill-effects after a much-improved display at Gowran on Thursday; beaten only a short head and in line for a rise in the ratings. |
7/2 |
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2nd 15 (17) |
9th Apr 2026 Soft 0m 7f 180y |
8st 11lb |
Maiden ran some respectable races in handicaps last year; rounded off last term with a lesser effort when sixth behind Hell Left Loose over C&D; each-way claims with Shane Foley booked on return. |
11/2 |
14/1
- Place: £2.80
Form: 060956 C
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 3lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 47
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 13 (9) |
5th May 2026 Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Old boy won easily over C&D on heavy ground in the autumn and close third on soft here on second-last start; well held over 7f back here since. |
12/1 |
|
6th 8 (5) |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft To Heavy 0m 7f 0y |
9st 4lb |
Heavily raced since winning easily for this rider here last October; won again at Dundalk the following month; unplaced on his next six Dundalk starts before hinting at a return to form in two outings at the Curragh; very closely matched with Miss Americana on running here 13 days ago; definite chance. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 12 (12) |
9th Apr 2026 Soft 0m 7f 180y |
9st 3lb |
Four-time winner on turf at 6f-1m, including when bolting up over C&D under this rider in October from 7lb lower; showed a return to form last two outings at the Curragh and will be dangerous if allowed to dictate matters. |
14/1 |
9/1
- Place: £3.00
Form: 09/94-
Last run: 162 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 14 (12) |
28th May 2026 Good 1m 1f 210y |
9st 2lb |
Returned with a couple of good runs, notably staying today's trip well when only beaten a neck at Sligo; didn't get home in more testing conditions at Cork nine days ago (cheekpieces tried but now discarded) but remains of interest back on better ground. |
6/1 |
|
4th 4 (8) |
19th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 90y |
10st 0lb |
Has returned with a couple of good runs, staying on fourth over a mile at Gowran and stayed 1m2f trip well when only beaten a neck at Sligo early this month, having led inside final furlong; cheekpieces tried. |
6/1 |
25/1
Form: 1980-0
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 13lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 (21) |
19th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 90y |
9st 13lb |
Won 7f handicap here last September (soft); failed to sustain progress afterwards but definite promise on last month's seasonal return at Gowran when never nearer fifth of 16 on similar ground; poor on only previous attempt at this trip but better ground could enable her to see it out. |
10/1 |
|
5th 3 (1) |
9th Apr 2026 Soft 0m 7f 180y |
9st 13lb |
Won Cork handicap (7f, soft) last September; failed to sustain that progress in four subsequent outings, including on return at the Curragh 12 days ago; still 6lb above her winning mark. |
25/1 |
6/1
Form: 25569-
Last run: 113 days
W: 9st 7lb
7 yo Colt
OR: 51
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 13 (7) |
15th Apr 2026 Yielding 0m 7f 0y |
9st 7lb |
No wins from 21 races; sent off the 9-2 favourite at Gowran for stable debut under today's rider but weakened inside the final furlong to finish sixth of 16; perhaps capable of more with that run under his belt considering his strength in the market that day. |
6/1 |
|
6th 7 (11) |
9th Apr 2026 Soft 0m 7f 180y |
9st 7lb |
Winless from 20 starts; claimed for 5,000euros after much-improved neck defeat in 1m Dundalk claimer in October; failed to make an impact in four runs for Denis Hogan; new yard with good 7lb claimer aboard; market will guide. |
6/1 |
9/1
Form: 0000-0 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 5 (7) |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft To Heavy 0m 7f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Best known as a three-time Curragh winner; five wins in all, none since April 2024; weak form last season; well supported at Navan (6f) on seasonal/stable debut but was always behind and finished last; signs of a return to form here on latest but held by Miss Americana and Hell Let Loose. |
10/1 |
|
7th 4 (13) |
9th Apr 2026 Soft 0m 7f 180y |
9st 12lb |
Three-time Curragh winner; five wins in all, none since April 2024; weak form last season; heavily punted at Navan (6f) on return/stable debut 10 days ago but was always behind and finished last. |
9/1 |
|
15th 3 (1) |
30th Mar 2026 Heavy 0m 5f 180y |
9st 13lb |
Three-time Curragh winner; five wins in all, none since April 2024; weak form last season; has changed stable. |
20/1 |
4/1
Form: 90-453 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 8st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 41
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 15 (11) |
20th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y |
8st 10lb |
Modest strike rate (2-49), fair AW form during the winter; finished in mid-field over C&D last month and needs to raise his game. |
14/1 |
|
7th 11 (1) |
23rd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
8st 10lb |
Has done a lot of racing since C&D win off 47 just over a year ago, one of only two wins in 48-race career; solid third in C&D handicap earlier this month; raced keenly from wide draw at Gowran on latest; contender at his best. |
9/2 |
|
8th 14 (16) |
9th Apr 2026 Soft 0m 7f 180y |
8st 11lb |
Has done a lot of racing since his Dundalk win just over a year ago, one of only two wins in 47-race career; solid third in 1m Dundalk handicap eight days ago; player back on turf if he can build on that. |
4/1 |
25/1
Form: 400-78
Last run: 62 days
W: 8st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 40
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 11 (6) |
3rd May 2026 Good 0m 6f 61y |
8st 10lb |
Donegal-trained prominent racer is modest maiden, but nearly landed a gamble over 1m at Gowran last summer and good effort on AW after; money for him on return when missed break, and jockey booking looks significant. |
16/1 |
|
9th 16 (2) |
9th Apr 2026 Soft 0m 7f 180y |
8st 10lb |
Maiden after 20 starts but career-best effort was when runner-up over C&D last June, albeit on good ground; only fair efforts on AW of late; others are more likely; 2lb wrong. |
25/1 |
66/1
Form: /8/00/
Last run: 1311 days
W: 9st 4lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 48
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 10 (8) |
9th Apr 2026 Soft 0m 7f 180y |
9st 4lb |
Dual-purpose performer is 0-19 and hasn't been seen for more than three years; best watched. |
66/1 |
|
1 |
12th Mar 2023 Soft 1m 7f 89y |
12st 0lb |
|
14/1 |
|
11th 15 |
29th Jan 2023 Soft 1m 7f 151y |
10st 5lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders early, prominent in chasing group after 1st, ridden and weakened after 3 out |
12/1 |
50/1
Form: 4867-0
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 14 (7) |
26th May 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y |
8st 10lb |
Lost way last year and no real signs of a revival this campaign, including in this headgear combination last time. |
25/1 |
|
7th 16 (6) |
25th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 1m 3f 190y |
8st 12lb |
Promise as a juvenile in 2024 but lost way last year and no signs of a revival in two runs this term; new headgear combination tried. |
25/1 |
|
11th 13 (9) |
9th Apr 2026 Soft 0m 7f 180y |
9st 1lb |
Made the frame in two nurseries in 2024; form deteriorated last year after a fair fourth in early-season 7f course handicap; well beaten on Curragh return; cheekpieces are added now. |
50/1 |
20/1
Form: 0407-7 D
Last run: 86 days
W: 9st 6lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 8 (15) |
9th Apr 2026 Soft 0m 7f 180y |
9st 6lb |
Five-time winner on turf who wasn't beaten far in pair of C&D handicaps last season; no impression in two winter AW spins; capable of getting involved back on turf; handles underfoot conditions. |
20/1 |
|
22 (21) |
21st Oct 2025 Soft 1m 0f 0y |
8st 11lb |
Naas success over a mile in July was the furthest he's won over; recent efforts over further below best and will appreciate return to this trip; decent fourth at Gowran on Monday (4.19). |
12/1 |
9/2
Form: 04016- D BF
Last run: 191 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 10 (1) |
5th May 2026 Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Can start slowly but often comes home well; two wins over this trip and would have been up in another stride or two at Dundalk last time; goes well at this, his local track, too. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 6 (3) |
23rd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
9st 8lb |
C&D winner in September from 7lb lower; got going too late when beaten favourite at Cork end of last term; slowly away and eased once chance was gone on return at Gowran a fortnight ago; should be sharper now. |
11/1 |
|
13th 6 (4) |
9th Apr 2026 Soft 0m 7f 180y |
9st 9lb |
Cork/AW winner over 1m; close fourth over C&D (good to yielding) in September from 3lb lower; got going too late when beaten favourite at Cork end of last term; ground may be too slow for him on return. |
9/2 |
20/1
Form: 40-000 CD
Last run: 55 days
W: 9st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 48
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 14 (3) |
1st Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y |
8st 11lb |
Last turf win came over C&D in September 2024 off 18lb higher; finished last year in poor form, however, and no signs of a revival in two runs this term. |
33/1 |
|
12th 10 (11) |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft To Heavy 0m 7f 0y |
9st 0lb |
Six-time winner; out of form at Dundalk during the winter; in rear here 13 days ago in a race in which Miss Americana and Hell Let Loose were placed. |
20/1 |
7/1
Form: 4/145- CD
Last run: 172 days
W: 10st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 4 (15) |
31st May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Added his fifth career win with a heavy-ground C&D success in September off 6lb lower; a lot of improvement needed based on his return at Gowran in April. |
20/1 |
|
15th 2 (10) |
9th Apr 2026 Soft 0m 7f 180y |
10st 2lb |
C&D winner; added his fifth career win with with heavy-ground Listowel success over 7f in September; rounded off last term with fair fifth at Leopardstown after slow break; goes well fresh. |
7/1 |
|
5th 14 (1) |
19th Oct 2025 Yielding 0m 7f 24y |
9st 5lb |
Added his fifth career win with a heavy ground Listowel success over 7f last month; up 9lb and keeping on when not getting a clear run at Bellewstown last time; has won off higher marks in the past; interesting contender. |
11/1 |
50/1
Form: 63000-
Last run: 127 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 14 (9) |
19th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 90y |
9st 2lb |
Placed in Gowran claimer last year for previous yard, form under both codes for current yard has been poor. |
25/1 |
|
15th 12 |
13th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
10st 12lb |
Placed on the Flat at a modest level; ran poorly in that sphere last month; limited hurdling experience. |
25/1 |
|
16th 9 (14) |
9th Apr 2026 Soft 0m 7f 180y |
9st 5lb |
Out of her depth in maiden hurdles over the winter; finished third in C&D claimer on final run for Michael O'Callaghan last September but regressive since. |
50/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €93.60 |
| Straight Forecast | €65.68 |
| Tricast | €610.99 |
| Trifecta | €817.90 |
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