May 05 / 20.08 Gowran Park

20.08

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Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £1.67
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 8-802

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Well-bred Godolphin cast-off kept on takingly, after a slow start, to be second to Kitty Bear over 7f on handicap debut here; far from hard-ridden on that occasion and 1m should suit; must be a big player.
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2nd

1

(9)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

19:22 Ballinrobe

Majestic King

10st 6lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Well-bred Godolphin cast-off makes a quick reappearance after landing a touch over a mile at Gowran on Tuesday in ridiculously easy fashion, value for much more than the 3.5l winning margin; due for a hefty rise so connections' quick to bring him out again under mandatory 7lb penalty and will take all the beating if staying this longer trip (bred to).

8/11

1st

6

(2)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

20:08 Gowran Park

Majestic King

9st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Well-bred Godolphin cast-off kept on takingly, after a slow start, to be second to Kitty Bear over 7f on handicap debut here; far from hard-ridden on that occasion and 1m should suit; must be a big player.

5/2

20/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 70408-

Last run: 208 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in eight starts; one of her better efforts when beaten 4l at Thurles in October; off since.
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8th

8

(8)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Can I Kiss You

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: James M Barrett

Her first placing when bumping into one ahead of its mark last week at Gowran (1m, good to yielding); something similar will see her bang there.

6/1

2nd

11

(7)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

20:08 Gowran Park

Can I Kiss You

9st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: James M Barrett

Unplaced in eight starts; one of her better efforts when beaten 4l at Thurles in October; off since.

20/1

8th

8

(15)

9th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 44y

14:55 Thurles

Can I Kiss You

9st 8lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: James M Barrett

Struggled in pair of claimers before finishing tailed off back in handicap on AW 13 days ago; wide draw and hood now tried; others preferred.

20/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 8709-6

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

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

OUR TIP
4th
1 (15)
Verhoyen

25/1

Form: 690-00

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 2lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Grand veteran probably best at 6f/7f and quiet so far this term.
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6th

4

(13)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Verhoyen

10st 1lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: M C Grassick

Likeable veteran whose last four wins have come over 7f; not a bad run at Gowran latest and on dangerous mark but probably vulnerable to younger legs at this trip.

10/1

4th

1

(15)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

20:08 Gowran Park

Verhoyen

10st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: M C Grassick

Grand veteran probably best at 6f/7f and quiet so far this term.

25/1

50/1

Form: 07-708

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Ages since his last win and comes out of the stalls in his own time before plugging on without threatening; something similar likely here.
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5th

12

(15)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:59 Gowran Park

Half Nutz

8st 11lb

J: E E Ryan

T: James M Barcoe

Six wins but losing run stretches back to September 2022; not terrible efforts over C&D the last twice, but needs to find more to get his head back in front.

12/1

8th

14

(13)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Half Nutz

8st 10lb

J: E E Ryan

T: James M Barcoe

Six-time winner whose slow-starting tendency is a worry; not a bad run when staying on for fifth over C&D on latest; might struggled to turn the tables on third-placed Staywitherjohnny.

12/1

6th
15 (12)
Hale Bopp

16/1

Form: -54006 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
No win since 2023 and best on AW, but ran okay over 1m at Cork last time when beaten a little over 3l in 18-runner contest.
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14th

11

(13)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:59 Gowran Park

Hale Bopp

8st 11lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: R Donohoe

Five-time winner; 2-33 on turf but hasn't won a race of any description since September 2023; decent third over C&D latest, however, and place claims if he can back that up.

7/2

3rd

17

(5)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Hale Bopp

8st 10lb

T: R Donohoe

Has done a lot of racing since her last win which was in September 2023; fair sixth here on penultimate run, but will need to reverse to reverse form with Staywitherjohnny and Half Nutz; first reserve.

7th

16

(12)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Hale Bopp

8st 10lb

T: R Donohoe

Reserve; stuck on a long losing run but continues to go well now and again, as on his penultimate start.

Form: 154261 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Has won twice for Orla Tynan, including 3l defeat of Majestic King over 7f here last month when ridden more patiently; up 8lb for that.
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5

(9)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:25 Curragh

Kitty Bear

9st 13lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Andrew Slattery

Improver this year, all three wins under this rider, most recently over extended 7f at Roscommon last month, coming home strongly after being switched to the outer in straight; hit with a 10lb rise for that however and upped in grade now; not sure the drop in trip will suit.

15/2

1st

1

(4)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:23 Roscommon

Kitty Bear

10st 2lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Andrew Slattery

Placed just twice from her first 16 starts but has improved, winning twice under this rider including by 3l over 7f at Gowran last month; the runner-up bolted up over 1m at same track six days ago, when this filly found herself too far back after a tardy start, keeping on late; should come home well if not too free down the hill here.

5/1

7th

3

(8)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

20:08 Gowran Park

Kitty Bear

10st 1lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Andrew Slattery

Has won twice for Orla Tynan, including 3l defeat of Majestic King over 7f here last month when ridden more patiently; up 8lb for that.

4/1

Form: 095636 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
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.
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8th

13

(9)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

20:08 Gowran Park

Hell Left Loose

9st 3lb

J: Mel Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

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

19:18 Gowran Park

Hell Left Loose

9st 4lb

J: Mel Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

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

17:05 Gowran Park

Hell Left Loose

9st 3lb

J: Mel Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

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

Form: 418-69

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

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

5/1

Form: 016-02 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
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.
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10th

10

(1)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

20:08 Gowran Park

Famous Enough

9st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Patrick T Foley

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

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Famous Enough

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick T Foley

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

17:05 Gowran Park

Famous Enough

9st 9lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick T Foley

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

14/1

Form: 233-76 D

Last run: 97 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Best form on AW at Dundalk, a winner and twice placed over this trip; off three months and there's a race for him at Dundalk later this month.
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1st

5

(2)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Ballymagreehan

9st 11lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Best form on AW at Dundalk, a winner and twice placed over this trip; appears well held by Staywitherjohnny on recent C&D running

14/1

11th

8

(13)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

20:08 Gowran Park

Ballymagreehan

9st 12lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Best form on AW at Dundalk, a winner and twice placed over this trip; off three months and there's a race for him at Dundalk later this month.

14/1

6th

4

(11)

28th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:32 Dundalk (AW)

Ballymagreehan

9st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Not at his best when seventh behind today's rival Winemaker over 6f here last time; previous 7f/1m form shows him in a better light and gives him a definite chance; previous third here matches him closely with Manhattan Dandy.

7/1

12th
14 (3)
Bang Po

50/1

Form: 08-009 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Sole win in 2023 and no worthwhile form last year or this.
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11th

18

(10)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 180y

19:57 Leopardstown

Bang Po

8st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Liam McAteer

Nothing of any substance in his form since a 2023 Killarney win; struggling this year on AW; same at Gowran last time.

50/1

12th

14

(3)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

20:08 Gowran Park

Bang Po

8st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Liam McAteer

Sole win in 2023 and no worthwhile form last year or this.

50/1

Form: 13764- C

Last run: 218 days

W: 9st 11lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Belatedly came good last year with a string of placed efforts and a win over 9.5f here (beating Skib Gold); not as effective over longer trips after and has been off since falling over hurdles in October.
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13th

9

(10)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

20:08 Gowran Park

Thegooseiscooked

9st 11lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gerard Keane

Belatedly came good last year with a string of placed efforts and a win over 9.5f here (beating Skib Gold); not as effective over longer trips after and has been off since falling over hurdles in October.

12/1

15

11th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:40 Fairyhouse

Thegooseiscooked

10st 10lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gerard Keane

Won a low-grade Flat handicap at Gowran in August and fourth at Down Royal last time; the last of her five modest hurdle runs was nearly three years ago; still, can't be ruled out.

14/1

14th
12 (11)
Carvalhal

20/1

Form: 90690-

Last run: 190 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Winner over 1m1f on quick ground in Britain; placed three times in a row (including over C&D) last June when headgear went on; form tailed off in the autumn.
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14th

12

(11)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

20:08 Gowran Park

Carvalhal

9st 5lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Winner over 1m1f on quick ground in Britain; placed three times in a row (including over C&D) last June when headgear went on; form tailed off in the autumn.

20/1

10

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:15 Galway

Carvalhal

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Sole win came on quick ground, just okay runs of late on soft; others look more solid.

14/1

10

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:15 Galway

Carvalhal

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Sole win came on quick ground, just okay runs of late on soft; others look more solid.

14/1

15th
5 (16)
Skib Gold

10/1

Form: 1204-8 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Won at a monster price over 9.5f here in July and second back here next time; shaped like he needed comeback last month; likes good ground.
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13th

5

(3)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:48 Dundalk (AW)

Skib Gold

9st 12lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: M J Byrne

Won at a price over Gowran's extended 1m1f last summer and was second there next time off this mark; however, has looked cold as ice this season.

16/1

15th

5

(16)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

20:08 Gowran Park

Skib Gold

10st 0lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: M J Byrne

Won at a monster price over 9.5f here in July and second back here next time; shaped like he needed comeback last month; likes good ground.

10/1

Non-runners

Young Churchill

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €16.20
Straight Forecast €12.41
Tricast €175.88
Trifecta €166.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Majestic King

POSTDATA:

Shahada Ace

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Can I Kiss You

The Irish Sun:

Majestic King