19.48
Soft To Heavy@GowranPark1 Handicap
- Prize money: £5130.43
- 1m 5f 160y
- 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
11/2 (Won)
- Win: £12.90
- Place: £3.50
Form: 4002-4
Last run: 13 days
W: 8st 10lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 40
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 11 (14) |
18th May 2026 Good 1m 4f 17y |
9st 4lb |
Front-runner off the mark over 1m6f at Gowran, off basement Irish Flat rating of 40; fifth won at Leopardstown on Friday; went left up the straight last time and trainer feels she'll be better going that way, so might struggle on the bends here. |
4/1 |
|
1st 13 (12) |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft To Heavy 1m 5f 160y |
8st 10lb |
Career-best when runner-up in a 1m2f Navan handicap last October, though beaten 5l; made a lot of the running before fading to fourth over a shorter trip here 13 days ago on seasonal debut; should strip fitter now and the longer distance may suit |
11/2 |
|
4th 14 (11) |
9th Apr 2026 Soft 1m 1f 130y |
8st 10lb |
Lightly-raced mare ran a career-best when runner-up in Navan (1m2f, yielding) handicap in October, but was 5l behind the winner; contender on her return if she's ready to roll. |
4/1 |
9/2
- Place: £1.50
Form: 00050-
Last run: 191 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 (1) |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft To Heavy 1m 5f 160y |
9st 8lb |
Modest on the Flat last year; ordinary form over hurdles until a much-improved display when winning a maiden at Thurles at the end of last month; interesting with Colin Keane booked for his Flat start since joining Cian Collins. |
9/2 |
|
1st 12 |
31st Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 2lb |
Modest on the Flat and on the evidence of his three previous maiden hurdle efforts a rating of 97 might flatter him (best RPR 80); others appeal more. |
14/1 |
|
10th 15 |
4th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Modest Flat maiden bought for 6,000euros in November and two maiden hurdle runs don't suggest he'll feature here. |
50/1 |
6/1
- Place: £2.60
Form: 8821-7 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 12lb
8 yo Filly
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 10 |
26th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 13y |
10st 0lb |
Has been running well on the Flat; fair hurdles record but 13lb out of the handicap here; tough task in the circumstances, though rider's 5lb allowance will help. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 3 (13) |
3rd May 2026 Good 1m 5f 190y |
9st 13lb |
Locally-owned mare took a long time to come to hand but thrived under both codes last year, recording four wins including this race and a handicap hurdle here in October; promising run at Navan lately and headgear worn for latest Flat win is back on; crack apprentice on board too, so loads to like. |
100/30 |
|
3rd 4 (4) |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft To Heavy 1m 5f 160y |
9st 12lb |
Won four races last year, two over hurdles and two on the Flat, including her last start in this sphere at Galway in October; late-season form also included a Bellewstown second, splitting two of these rivals Idomything and Bhean Sainbhre; needs to reverse the form of seasonal debut at Navan with Bhean Saibhre |
6/1 |
7/2
Form: 9/23-3 BF
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
26th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 13y |
11st 10lb |
Won 18.5f maiden hurdle here last August (good); fit from the Flat when beaten 11l in Kilbeggan handicap hurdle on latest; same mark here; a bit more needed. |
13/2 |
|
4th 2 |
15th May 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 7f 153y |
11st 10lb |
Emphatically off the mark over hurdles at the ninth attempt at Ballinrobe in August (2m3f, good); form in behind not worth much; unable to justify favouritism in three Flat runs since then but they were creditable all the same; not discounted. |
6/1 |
|
4th 8 (5) |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft To Heavy 1m 5f 160y |
9st 6lb |
Generally dependable dual-purpose mare; stayed on well for a 4l third behind today's rivals Idomything and You Make Me Smile over extended 1m4f at Bellewstown (soft) last October; well fancied when third on seasonal debut at Navan; should be a bit sharper now and can uphold form with Mystic Rose and You Make Me Smile. |
7/2 |
13/2
Form: 00/0-5
Last run: 13 days
W: 8st 11lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 41
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 20 (11) |
15th May 2026 Good 1m 4f 180y |
8st 10lb |
Showed some promise when fourth in a juvenile hurdle at Listowel last September; two fifth placings over different trips at Gowran last month were mildly encouraging; needs to find more. |
14/1 |
|
5th 12 (7) |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft To Heavy 1m 5f 160y |
8st 11lb |
Showed some promise when fourth in a juvenile hurdle at Listowel last September; never far from the pace when fifth over an extended 1m1f here 13 days ago on return; ended up only 3/4l behind the pace-setting Prom Queen. |
13/2 |
|
5th 13 (2) |
9th Apr 2026 Soft 1m 1f 130y |
8st 11lb |
Showed some promise over hurdles last year, notably when fourth in a 3yo hurdle at Listowel in September; well beaten in two previous runs at this venue; worth a market check nonetheless. |
16/1 |
8/1
Form: 23330- BF
Last run: 182 days
W: 9st 6lb
8 yo Filly
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 |
29th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 110y |
11st 10lb |
Three-time hurdles winner (including here) is 1-4 over fences; that win came at Wexford (2m, good) off 7lb lower last August; out of depth in Listed hurdle latest but this more suitable and she goes well here; not out of this. |
13/2 |
|
6th 3 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Recorded a third hurdles win off a career low mark at Thurles in October (2m4f, good to yielding), beating Tir Og by a neck; decent enough sixth on Flat at Gowran back from a break last month, considering she stumbled at the start; she will have easier opportunities than this. |
25/1 |
14/1
Form: 95635-
Last run: 278 days
W: 9st 13lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (6) |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft To Heavy 1m 5f 160y |
9st 13lb |
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 |
|
5 (3) |
18th Jul 2025 Good 1m 5f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Fair maiden form but yet to make her mark in handicaps, never competitive when a remote third at Tramore on latest in first-time cheekpieces (now replaced by visor); more needed. |
10/1 |
|
3 (3) |
8th Jul 2025 Good 1m 4f 0y |
10st 1lb |
Fair maiden form; best of her three handicap runs when fifth over 2m at Listowel; needs to find extra after never-threatening Ballinrobe sixth; first time with cheekpieces. |
5/1 |
14/1
Form: 41008-
Last run: 159 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 48
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 13 (3) |
18th May 2026 Good 1m 4f 17y |
9st 3lb |
Fourth over C&D on stable debut before winning on soft ground at Bellewstown in October; well beaten since, but probably needed the run when long way behind Prom Queen at Gowran. |
16/1 |
|
8th 10 (11) |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft To Heavy 1m 5f 160y |
9st 4lb |
Beat a subsequent hurdle/Flat winner You Make Me Smile at Bellewstown (1m4f, soft) last October to record her first win at the 11th attempt; down the field in three subsequent races before a break. |
14/1 |
14/1
Form: 7003-0
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 46
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18th 20 |
2nd May 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 9lb |
0-8 on the Flat and rated just 42, seems safe to rule out. |
66/1 |
|
9th 11 (10) |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft To Heavy 1m 5f 160y |
9st 2lb |
Best run last year came on final start when third over a trip just short of 1m4f at Killarney; never counted over a shorter trip here on seasonal debut; this distance should suit better; top jockey sticks with here. |
14/1 |
10/1
Form: /70-64
Last run: 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 13 (7) |
31st May 2026 Good 2m 0f 40y |
8st 11lb |
Overall form not encouraging; didn't back up okay Bellewstown fourth at Gowran when well beaten; tries this new trip and pedigree doesn't provide too much hope. |
33/1 |
|
10th 3 (14) |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft To Heavy 1m 5f 160y |
9st 13lb |
Maiden has another run under her belt since finishing behind Bhean Saibhre at Navan on seasonal debut; needs to improve from her Bellewstown fourth. |
10/1 |
|
4th 11 (5) |
11th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 1m 3f 90y |
9st 3lb |
Second runner for yard; didn't show a lot in maidens; soundly beaten on handicap debut at Galway last August; better effort on return at Navan (1m4f) when staying on from rear to take sixth of 12; place chance if she gets away on terms. |
20/1 |
16/1
Form: 40860-
Last run: 138 days
W: 10st 1lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (2) |
18th May 2026 Good 1m 4f 17y |
9st 13lb |
Yet to place in 14 starts but one of her better runs was over C&D last year and bit of encouragement last time at Ballinrobe, never a factor after being baulked from stalls but some late headway over 9.5f. |
15/2 |
|
6th 5 (10) |
8th May 2026 Yielding To Soft 1m 1f 133y |
10st 0lb |
Ran well in 1m4f Curragh maiden last summer on final start for previous yard, nothing approaching that level of form since however, soft ground wouldn't have suited on last month's Gowran return; probably best watched. |
20/1 |
|
11th 1 (2) |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft To Heavy 1m 5f 160y |
10st 1lb |
Ran well in a Curragh maiden last June; handicap form has been largely disappointing; tailed off on final AW start last year; soundly beaten in sixth behind today's ribal Numidia before that. |
16/1 |
10/1
Form: 145-64
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (5) |
26th May 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Beaten a long way on turf in his last two races but he's much better on the AW and wasn't beaten far here in March; considered. |
13/2 |
|
13th 7 (5) |
15th May 2026 Good 1m 4f 180y |
9st 11lb |
Has a much better record on AW; three-time Dundalk winner, most recently over 2m last November; 1-28 on turf; towards the rear at Gowran last month. |
20/1 |
|
12th 5 (16) |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft To Heavy 1m 5f 160y |
9st 11lb |
More effective at Dundalk; not beaten far in fourth in a 2m handicap there on latest; 1-27 record on turf is a negative. |
10/1 |
10/1
Form: 6-8706
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 12 (2) |
8th May 2026 Yielding To Soft 1m 1f 133y |
9st 7lb |
Had one good run for the Gosdens, namely a Yarmouth second; nothing yet for current connections, last twice on soft ground at Gowran; down 14lb already this year; yard have a much stronger contender in Majestic King. |
25/1 |
|
13th 6 (9) |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft To Heavy 1m 5f 160y |
9st 9lb |
Had one good run for the Gosdens, namely a Yarmouth second; moderate form at Dundalk; better here 13 days ago but has a bit to find with Prom Queen and Masego. |
10/1 |
Non-runners
Almenfee, Haeret In Pectore, Deluca Chop
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €60.60 |
| Straight Forecast | €41.49 |
| Tricast | €299.61 |
| Trifecta | €153.60 |