May 20 / 19.50 Gowran Park

19.50

Good

Family Fun Day June 1st Handicap

  • Prize money: £6146.09
  • 1m 5f 170y
  • 13 runners
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Family Fun Day June 1st Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

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1st
2 (9)
Earthsong

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 739-45 BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Best effort came on handicap debut over 1m6f at Navan on yielding ground last August; produced another solid display at that venue last month, prominent all the way before losing fourth place to Celtic Druid; that rival finished well after getting into the clear and may uphold the form.
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1st

2

(9)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 170y

19:50 Gowran Park

Earthsong

9st 13lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Best effort came on handicap debut over 1m6f at Navan on yielding ground last August; produced another solid display at that venue last month, prominent all the way before losing fourth place to Celtic Druid; that rival finished well after getting into the clear and may uphold the form.

13/2

5th

11

(6)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

17:25 Navan

Earthsong

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Best effort came on handicap debut over1m6f at this venue on yielding ground last August, staying on from the back for a 2l third of 11; should be better for her seasonal debut here last month; has a slight edge with Kool One.

7/1

4th

4

(3)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

15:48 Navan

Earthsong

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Best effort came on handicap debut over this C&D (yielding) last August, staying on from the back for a 2l third of 11 off this mark; things didn't go her way at the Curragh when last seen in October but she remains with potential; could go well if handling this ground (mixed messages in pedigree).

15/2

14/1

  • Place: £8.50

Form: 05-90

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Always at the back when 25-1 at Ballinrobe in his first handicap; his chance is not obvious, but the stable had a massive-priced double at Naas on Sunday.
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2nd

6

(4)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 170y

19:50 Gowran Park

Good Onya Mate

9st 11lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Henry De Bromhead

Always at the back when 25-1 at Ballinrobe in his first handicap; his chance is not obvious, but the stable had a massive-priced double at Naas on Sunday.

14/1

13th

12

(2)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 183y

20:22 Ballinrobe

Good Onya Mate

9st 4lb

J: W J Lee

T: Henry De Bromhead

Lightly raced 4yo showed a little in AW maiden in October but never counted over 1m there on seasonal return in March; tongue-tie fitted for handicap debut and likely improver upped to a more suitable trip for handicap debut.

8/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 076-0

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Ran in three maidens early last season; was entitled to need the run at Navan after a year-long absence; should be sharper now; Colin Keane takes over from an apprentice.
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3rd

7

(3)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 40y

16:50 Listowel

Sonic Invader

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Appreciated the step up to 1m6f at Gowran (good to yielding) for his second handicap start when keeping on for third; likely to be suited by this trip on that evidence and Keane remains aboard; big player.

15/4

3rd

10

(10)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 170y

19:50 Gowran Park

Sonic Invader

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Ran in three maidens early last season; was entitled to need the run at Navan after a year-long absence; should be sharper now; Colin Keane takes over from an apprentice.

6/1

13th

16

(20)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:50 Navan

Sonic Invader

9st 9lb

J: Emily Grifferty

T: Noel Meade

Not bad runs last two maiden starts of 2025 over 7f and 1m, the latter at this track; has to be ready after a long absence; the market can help.

16/1

8/1

Form: 0342-9

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Sole win came at Cork in 2023; decent form last autumn, including a close third over 1m4f at Galway and second in a 19-runner contest at the Curragh, with Whats New, Earthsong and Bruant behind; may improve from a Cork run, but has to reverse form with Celtic Drud and Earthsong.
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4th

8

(1)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 170y

19:50 Gowran Park

Quiz Test

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Sean Byrne

Sole win came at Cork in 2023; decent form last autumn, including a close third over 1m4f at Galway and second in a 19-runner contest at the Curragh, with Whats New, Earthsong and Bruant behind; may improve from a Cork run, but has to reverse form with Celtic Drud and Earthsong.

8/1

9th

17

(16)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

17:25 Navan

Quiz Test

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Sean Byrne

Sole win came at Cork in 2023; decent form in defeat last autumn, including a close third over 1m4f at Galway and second to Trubshaw in a 19-runner contest at the Curragh, with Plunkett Street, Earthsong and Bruant behind; each-way chance if reappearing in similar shape.

8/1

11

(19)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Quiz Test

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Sean Byrne

Sole win came at Cork two years ago but went close last summer over 1m7f at Leopardstown and more recently close third over 1m4f at Galway last month; didn't quite get home in heavy ground at Listowel but solid run nonetheless; blinkers now replace cheekpieces.

12/1

Form: 12/90-

Last run: 212 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Placed over hurdles on his two most recent outings; two undistinguished Flat runs last season; better judged on the form he showed near the end of the 2024 campaign, although seems best suited by soft ground.
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5th

1

(13)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 170y

19:50 Gowran Park

Paradise Lost

10st 0lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Charles O’Brien

Placed over hurdles on his two most recent outings; two undistinguished Flat runs last season; better judged on the form he showed near the end of the 2024 campaign, although seems best suited by soft ground.

12/1

3rd

4

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 185y

17:12 Clonmel

Paradise Lost

11st 6lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Charles O’Brien

Flat winner; placed in three maiden hurdles early in his career; modest form overall in handicaps; Punchestown run in January was encouraging, not beaten far in fifth in a 16-runner event; fair third over 2m at Gowran last time, worth considering.

5/1

3rd

5

7th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 50y

15:08 Gowran Park

Paradise Lost

11st 7lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Charles O’Brien

Flat winner; placed in three maiden hurdles early in his career; modest form overall in handicaps; Punchestown run in January was encouraging, not beaten far in fifth in a 16-runner event.

6/1

Form: 2415-9

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Has made the frame in two runs in maiden hurdles (soundly beaten both times) since a below-par Flat run at Navan; last season's Roscommon win was gained over 1m4f; later ran well over 1m6f at the Curragh, so no major stamina doubt.
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6th

13

(12)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 170y

19:50 Gowran Park

Whats New

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Has made the frame in two runs in maiden hurdles (soundly beaten both times) since a below-par Flat run at Navan; last season's Roscommon win was gained over 1m4f; later ran well over 1m6f at the Curragh, so no major stamina doubt.

8/1

3rd

4

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:22 Killarney

Whats New

11st 7lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

Flat winner has placed a couple of times over hurdles, oftentimes exhibiting quirky behaviour; fourth at Bellewstown last time (2m1f, yielding) when 17.5l behind the winner; fighting it out for a place maybe the best he can hope for.

13/1

Form: 57-114

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Progressive in winning back-to-back 1m4f handicaps at Dundalk in March/April; had to wait for a gap to open at Navan last time and ran on well to take fourth, 1 3/4l in front of Earthsong; very capable 7lb claimer is starting to establish herself; strong contender.
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7th

5

(8)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 170y

19:50 Gowran Park

Celtic Druid

9st 11lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Progressive in winning back-to-back 1m4f handicaps at Dundalk in March/April; had to wait for a gap to open at Navan last time and ran on well to take fourth, 1 3/4l in front of Earthsong; very capable 7lb claimer is starting to establish herself; strong contender.

4/1

4th

19

(9)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

17:25 Navan

Celtic Druid

9st 6lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Progressive in winning back-to-back 1m4f handicaps at Dundalk; appeared to have plenty left in the tank last time; those two runs, if not his pedigree, suggest the extra two furlongs will be within his range; holds a leading chance here with Sadhbh Tormey's claim in play again.

13/2

1st

9

(2)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:50 Dundalk (AW)

Celtic Druid

9st 10lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Back from a break to win over C&D a month ago when nicely on top late on; Sadhbh Tormey rides again off a 5lb higher mark; respected.

4/1

Form: -04745

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner at 1m2f on soft or heavy, latest over two years ago; fair form this season but needs to find extra; ran in the 7.50 at Roscommon on Monday.
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8th

4

(7)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 170y

19:50 Gowran Park

Mr Rango

9st 12lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: James M Barcoe

Three-time winner at 1m2f on soft or heavy, latest over two years ago; fair form this season but needs to find extra; ran in the 7.50 at Roscommon on Monday.

12/1

5th

9

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:50 Roscommon

Mr Rango

9st 0lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: James M Barcoe

Long time since latest of three wins but he's off a good mark nowadays; place behind Amplitude over 1m5f at Ballinrobe last time; rain would help his cause.

12/1

4th

13

(12)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 183y

20:22 Ballinrobe

Mr Rango

9st 1lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: James M Barcoe

Three-time winner at 1m2f on soft or heavy, latest over two years ago; okay runs latest two starts this term but more needed.

14/1

Form: 6916-0 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Three Flat wins, twice in Britain and over 2m at Tramore last April for Gordon Elliott; disappointing over hurdles on last two starts in 2025; down the field on stable debut in the Navan race in which Celtic Druid was fourth.
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8th

5

(14)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 40y

16:50 Listowel

Miss Gitana

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Three Flat wins, twice in Britain and over this trip at Tramore last July for Gordon Elliott; poor in two runs for new yard; tongue tie goes on but others preferred.

25/1

9th

3

(14)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 170y

19:50 Gowran Park

Miss Gitana

9st 13lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Three Flat wins, twice in Britain and over 2m at Tramore last April for Gordon Elliott; disappointing over hurdles on last two starts in 2025; down the field on stable debut in the Navan race in which Celtic Druid was fourth.

20/1

16th

12

(21)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

17:25 Navan

Miss Gitana

9st 11lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Three Flat wins, twice in Britain and over 2m at Tramore last April for Gordon Elliott; disappointing over hurdles on last two starts in 2025; makes stable debut.

14/1

Form: 208-08

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Pick of six runs for Dermot Weld when runner-up in 1m1f Leopardstown handicap (good) last August; steps up in trip after two moderate runs for this stable; plenty to prove.
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8th

2

(1)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:59 Gowran Park

Medieval Night

10st 2lb

J: Mel Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Placed on handicap debut for Dermot Weld last August off 6lb higher but regressive form since; beaten 21l over 1m6f here latest; drops in trip; hard to fancy on recent form; cheekpieces tried.

33/1

10th

14

(16)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 170y

19:50 Gowran Park

Medieval Night

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Pick of six runs for Dermot Weld when runner-up in 1m1f Leopardstown handicap (good) last August; steps up in trip after two moderate runs for this stable; plenty to prove.

16/1

20/1

Form: 8890-

Last run: 194 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Modest form in bumpers and over hurdles; 50-1 when in rear at Dundalk on his Flat handicap debut; hard to fancy.
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11th

12

(17)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 170y

19:50 Gowran Park

Eastern Blue Bird

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: P A Fahy

Modest form in bumpers and over hurdles; 50-1 when in rear at Dundalk on his Flat handicap debut; hard to fancy.

20/1

1

(12)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

16:10 Curragh

Eastern Blue Bird

10st 0lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P A Fahy

Modest jumping maiden has been well held in two Flat maidens and handicaps will be a better option after this.

66/1

1

(1)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 95y

15:35 Roscommon

Eastern Blue Bird

9st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: P A Fahy

Has a low mark over hurdles and predictably struggled on his recent Flat debut; now tongue tied.

100/1

Form: 304-06

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won a mares' bumper at Roscommon last July (good); fair effort on Flat handicap debut at Down Royal (1m5f, yielding); 1m2f too sharp on seasonal return; recent Roscommon sixth was satisfactory; champion jockey booked, new headgear combination.
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12th

7

(2)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 170y

19:50 Gowran Park

Master Sydney

9st 11lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Won a mares' bumper at Roscommon last July (good); fair effort on Flat handicap debut at Down Royal (1m5f, yielding); 1m2f too sharp on seasonal return; recent Roscommon sixth was satisfactory; champion jockey booked, new headgear combination.

7/1

6th

5

(4)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 46y

19:53 Roscommon

Master Sydney

9st 11lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: Paul W Flynn

Won a mares' bumper at this venue last July (good); decent effort on Flat handicap debut at Down Royal (1m5f, yielding); 1m2f too sharp on seasonal return; could do better back up in trip with that under her belt.

16/1

21th

8

(18)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:50 Navan

Master Sydney

9st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

Bumper winner went closest on the Flat in his four starts over 2m at Tramore last year; this trip looks on the short side on return.

14/1

Form: 3-90

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Bumper/maiden hurdle winner for Gordon Elliott; has been running over shorter trips in maidens and could be a dark horse on handicap debut; not disgraced at this venue on the first of his two Flat starts for this stable.
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9

(11)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 170y

19:50 Gowran Park

Eternal Echo

9st 10lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: David O’Sullivan

Bumper/maiden hurdle winner for Gordon Elliott; has been running over shorter trips in maidens and could be a dark horse on handicap debut; not disgraced at this venue on the first of his two Flat starts for this stable.

10/1

12th

4

(13)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 100y

18:45 Cork

Eternal Echo

10st 7lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: David O’Sullivan

Bumper winner and third at Clonmel (9.5f) on sole Flat start for Gordon Elliott but has struggled in three starts for this yard, including on Flat 15 days ago at Gowran.

20/1

9th

3

(3)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 1f 130y

18:45 Gowran Park

Eternal Echo

9st 9lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: David O’Sullivan

Bumper winner and third at Clonmel (9.5f) on sole Flat start for Gordon Elliott; struggled in two handicap hurdles since joining this yard; can only be watched at present.

12/1

Non-runners

Bruant, Makaiah, Parish Express, Eben Zaabeel

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Payout
Exacta €135.80
Straight Forecast €205.69
Tricast €1454.68

Selections

POSTDATA:

Whats New

SPOTLIGHT:

Celtic Druid

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Master Sydney

The Irish Sun:

Quiz Test