April 22 / 17.48 Gowran Park

17.48

Soft To Heavy

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap

  • Prize money: £15365.22
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 11 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £19.40
  • Place: £4.30

Form: 5847-8 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Bolted up by 8l at Limerick over 7f in June; handicapper hammered her with 18lb after and that has proven too burdensome since; did shape well [not beaten far behind Glory To Be in second) on return when beaten 4.25l at the Curragh 19 days ago but testing ground wouldn't be ideal back up in trip.
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1st

8

(8)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:48 Gowran Park

Rion Rubette

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Michael Butler

Bolted up by 8l at Limerick over 7f in June; handicapper hammered her with 18lb after and that has proven too burdensome since; did shape well [not beaten far behind Glory To Be in second) on return when beaten 4.25l at the Curragh 19 days ago but testing ground wouldn't be ideal back up in trip.

14/1

8th

7

(13)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

13:57 Curragh

Rion Rubette

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Michael Butler

Won by 8l off 68 at Limerick last June (7f, good); handicapper took a dim view (18lb rise) and she hasn't been competitive since; may need more respite from the assessor and prefers decent ground.

25/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 4533-2

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Some useful form in Britain before being bought by current connections for 30,000gns; ran a very encouraging race on stable debut when beaten 4.25l by stablemate Sindria at this track on soft over a mile 14 days ago; nudged up 3lb; drop in trip should suit and one of three strong chances for in-form stable with great record in this race.
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6th

8

(1)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:56 Naas

Greydreambeliever

9st 6lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Some useful form in Britain for Karl Burke before being bought by current connections for 30,000gns; made a good stable debut when a runner-up in a Gowran handicap and improved when filling the same spot dropped to 7f back there next time; those runs were on soft, while her British form is on good, so could improve, but this is a tall task; Greek Mythology is stable first-string.

22/1

2nd

6

(2)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:48 Gowran Park

Greydreambeliever

9st 5lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Some useful form in Britain before being bought by current connections for 30,000gns; ran a very encouraging race on stable debut when beaten 4.25l by stablemate Sindria at this track on soft over a mile 14 days ago; nudged up 3lb; drop in trip should suit and one of three strong chances for in-form stable with great record in this race.

7/1

2nd

7

(4)

8th Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 180y

16:25 Gowran Park

Greydreambeliever

9st 12lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won over 6f on debut for Karl Burke as a 2yo but didn't win since, albeit ran well several times up to 7f and on soft; bought by currentg connections for 30,000gns at the sales last autumn; possibly the yard's selected runner so watch the market.

11/2

16/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 157-00 C

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Four wins last year, including over a mile at this track on soft in April; won very competitive fillies handicap at Leopardstown in September off 5lb lower; not been in same form in two starts this term and needs a big step forward down in trip off top weight.
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5th

1

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 120y

15:09 Gowran Park

Pink Oxalis

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four wins last year, including over 1m at this track on soft in April; career-best when landing a very competitive fillies' handicap at Leopardstown last September; not in the same form on first two starts this year; slowly away over 7f here last time, staying-on third was a decent effort in the circumstances.

5/1

3rd

1

(1)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:48 Gowran Park

Pink Oxalis

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four wins last year, including over a mile at this track on soft in April; won very competitive fillies handicap at Leopardstown in September off 5lb lower; not been in same form in two starts this term and needs a big step forward down in trip off top weight.

16/1

23th

8

(22)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Pink Oxalis

9st 1lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four wins last year, including a 1m premier handicap at Irish Champions fixture at Leopardstown; would prefer better ground.

25/1

Form: 1789-0 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won twice on turf last season, including at this track over a mile on good; last of 16 at the Curragh on return 19 days ago and doesn't want testing ground so up against it.
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3rd

3

(1)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

14:42 Fairyhouse

Gloriously Glam

9st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Was gaining a fourth career win when landing similar 7f contest at Gowran eight days ago, beating Profit Surge a shade cosily; similar terms with that rival here but shorter trip a slight concern.

11/10

1st

2

(9)

20th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Gowran Park

Gloriously Glam

9st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Second runner for the yard and stays better than Clonmacash, two wins last year coming at 1m, including claimer here; best of three runs this term came over C&D last month when fourth in decent fillies handicap; trip/ground to suit, definite contender.

11/4

8th

2

(9)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:53 Roscommon

Gloriously Glam

10st 0lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Two 1m wins last year and hinted she was coming to hand with a 2.25l fourth at Gowran (7f, soft) on latest; dropped 1lb and better ground to suit here; player.

13/2

8/1

Form: 54610-

Last run: 207 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at fourth attempt over 6f on yielding in Fairyhouse nursery in September, making light work of opening mark of 70 in beating Zarvali by 4.25l; ran well six days later when beaten 9l into 12th by Dorset in Goffs Millions; off 207 days; trainer has good record at this course and she's the type to progress but bad draw.
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3rd

8

(6)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

16:56 Naas

Tahcawin

9st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Easily won a 6f Fairyhouse nursery last season; built on a positive comeback against older rivals at Gowran to run a career best when filling the second spot in a Naas handicap eight days ago (6f, good); she's progressing, but looks out of her depth here.

50/1

2nd

7

(9)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:45 Naas

Tahcawin

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Joseph G Murphy

Went from 70 to 84 after easy 6f nursery win at Fairyhouse in September; shaped well against older rivals over 7f on Gowran comeback, improved to go second a furlong out before hanging right and tiring; has clearly trained on and 6f will be better for her.

12/1

5th

11

(11)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:48 Gowran Park

Tahcawin

8st 9lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Joseph G Murphy

Off the mark at fourth attempt over 6f on yielding in Fairyhouse nursery in September, making light work of opening mark of 70 in beating Zarvali by 4.25l; ran well six days later when beaten 9l into 12th by Dorset in Goffs Millions; off 207 days; trainer has good record at this course and she's the type to progress but bad draw.

8/1

Form: 4065-3

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
On a 16-race losing streak but shaped well on a number of occasions, including on return 7 days ago when beaten 1.75l by Glory To Be at Leopardstown on yielding; has slipped to an attractive mark and a leading player if building on return.
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6th

9

(4)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:48 Gowran Park

Greek Flower

8st 13lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: John James Feane

On a 16-race losing streak but shaped well on a number of occasions, including on return 7 days ago when beaten 1.75l by Glory To Be at Leopardstown on yielding; has slipped to an attractive mark and a leading player if building on return.

8/1

3rd

10

(5)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:52 Leopardstown

Greek Flower

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John James Feane

Back-to-back winner in 2023 in a 5f Navan maiden (soft) and a 6f Curragh handicap off 70 (heavy); nothing since then but creditable fifth at the Curragh in November on her first try at this trip in a first-time hood and tongue tie (left off now).

10/1

9/2

Form: 310-21 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Navan maiden winner over 5f on soft in October; returned this term in fine form, runner-up at the Curragh over 6f before going one better at Leopardstown over 7f (yielding) seven days ago; unexposed over this trip and definite player off 6lb higher.
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9th

10

(6)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:26 Naas

Glory To Be

9st 0lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: M C Grassick

Navan maiden winner over 5f on soft in October; returned this term in fine form, runner-up at the Curragh over 6f before going one better at Leopardstown over 7f (yielding to soft); struggled off revised mark at Gowran last time; needs to resume progress.

12/1

7th

7

(7)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:48 Gowran Park

Glory To Be

9st 4lb

J: W J Lee

T: M C Grassick

Navan maiden winner over 5f on soft in October; returned this term in fine form, runner-up at the Curragh over 6f before going one better at Leopardstown over 7f (yielding) seven days ago; unexposed over this trip and definite player off 6lb higher.

9/2

1st

9

(16)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:52 Leopardstown

Glory To Be

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: M C Grassick

Navan maiden winner in October (5f, soft); good return to action at the Curragh last time when beaten a neck into second (keeping on well) over 6f on soft to heavy; up 3lb but can go well; high draw.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 388-16 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Eight-time winner, five over this trip; landed 7f handicap at Naas on soft two starts ago; ran well off 4lb higher when beaten 6l into sixth at the Curragh 19 days ago; should go well back in trip and has won off higher in the past.
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5th

4

(9)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:07 Dundalk (AW)

Independent Expert

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Eight wins, two of them here; latest success was over 7f at Naas in March and ran well in big-field contest at the Curragh next time; disappointed when odds-on for Gowran claimer last week, but picked up a few grazes and she's better than that.

3/1

5th

3

(4)

20th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Gowran Park

Independent Expert

9st 10lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Eight-time winner, most recently Naas handicap over this trip in March (soft); safely held both starts since but closely matched with Gloriously Glam on C&D run on these better terms.

9/4

8th

3

(5)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:48 Gowran Park

Independent Expert

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Eight-time winner, five over this trip; landed 7f handicap at Naas on soft two starts ago; ran well off 4lb higher when beaten 6l into sixth at the Curragh 19 days ago; should go well back in trip and has won off higher in the past.

10/1

Form: 138- CD

Last run: 206 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Course and distance maiden winner on debut last year; ran big race when beaten under a length in Listed company at Fairyhouse afterwards; below that form when well-held in Group 3 206 days ago but that may have come too soon; stiff opening mark but open to improvement; one of three for yard that have won four out of the last five renewals.
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9th

4

(6)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:48 Gowran Park

Alibah

9st 6lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Course and distance maiden winner on debut last year; ran big race when beaten under a length in Listed company at Fairyhouse afterwards; below that form when well-held in Group 3 206 days ago but that may have come too soon; stiff opening mark but open to improvement; one of three for yard that have won four out of the last five renewals.

5/1

1

(9)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:37 Curragh

Alibah

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

One of two for yard; Galileo Gold filly won a Gowran maiden on debut (7f, good); coped fine with the step up in grade when a close third in a 6f listed heat at Fairyhouse (yielding) six days ago, finishing strongly after not getting the clearest of runs; return to 7f a plus; big chance.

9/2

13/2

Form: 056-03 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Course and distance maiden winner on this card last year; improved plenty for seasonal return when beaten 0.5l into third in Curragh handicap 19 days ago, hitting the line much better; up 2lb but still well-treated back up in trip and enjoys soft ground.
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10th

2

(9)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:48 Gowran Park

Varshini

9st 11lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

Course and distance maiden winner on this card last year; improved plenty for seasonal return when beaten 0.5l into third in Curragh handicap 19 days ago, hitting the line much better; up 2lb but still well-treated back up in trip and enjoys soft ground.

13/2

3rd

3

(16)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

13:57 Curragh

Varshini

9st 11lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

Gowran maiden winner ended last season with two fair efforts in Listed company; tailed off on return when sent off favourite for 7f Naas handicap 12 days ago; cheekpieces are reached for now.

20/1

11th

2

(4)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:12 Naas

Varshini

9st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

Ended last season with two runs in Listed races; this is more realistic; the stable often gets the season off to a good start.

8/1

Form: 17- D

Last run: 206 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Knew enough first time out to make a winning debut at Galway in September, beating Sanctijude by 0.5l over 7f on soft; never landed a blow in Group 3 company afterwards but very unexposed and opening mark doesn't look harsh; leading player for top course trainer.
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11th

10

(10)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:48 Gowran Park

Zous And Me

8st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Knew enough first time out to make a winning debut at Galway in September, beating Sanctijude by 0.5l over 7f on soft; never landed a blow in Group 3 company afterwards but very unexposed and opening mark doesn't look harsh; leading player for top course trainer.

13/2

9

(8)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:37 Curragh

Zous And Me

9st 2lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Zoustar filly sent off at 5-1 on debut at Galway (7f, soft) and scored by 0.5l; well bred, totally unexposed and any rain would be a plus but this is a big step up in class and Browne-McMonagle prefers the chances of Alibah.

12/1

3

(2)

9th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:35 Galway

Zous And Me

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Zoustar filly cost 80,000euros as a yearling; first foal; dam 7.4f-1m2f winner (inc 2yo/Listed; RPR 105), closely related to useful 1m2f-12.4f winner Granddukeoftuscany, half-sister to winners Above Average (1m2f Group 3) and Sent From Heaven (7f 2yo Group 3); newcomer has to be respected from this source, especially if strong in the market.

7/2

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Payout
Exacta €40.80
Straight Forecast €50.31
Tricast €502.71
Trifecta €1750.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Varshini

The Irish Sun:

Zous And Me

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Pink Oxalis

TOPSPEED:

Varshini

POSTDATA:

Varshini