June 01 / 14.34 Gowran Park

14.34

Good

Sonix Entertainment Handicap

  • Prize money: £7682.61
  • 1m 4f 40y
  • 16 runners
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Sonix Entertainment Handicap

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 54-312 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
In fine form this season; third on seasonal return at Bellewstown (11.5f, soft); won by 5.5l at Navan (1m2f, gd-yld); hiked up 12lb but again ran well when a 2.75l runner up at Roscommon latest (1m4f, yielding) when not getting the clearest of runs; in the mix again off 1lb higher.
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1st

9

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 40y

14:34 Gowran Park

Obscenity

9st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

In fine form this season; third on seasonal return at Bellewstown (11.5f, soft); won by 5.5l at Navan (1m2f, gd-yld); hiked up 12lb but again ran well when a 2.75l runner up at Roscommon latest (1m4f, yielding) when not getting the clearest of runs; in the mix again off 1lb higher.

4/1

2nd

2

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:50 Roscommon

Obscenity

9st 11lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Solid runs in first three handicaps, all on easy ground; 7-4 fav, long way behind runner-up Superficial when third over 1m3f at Bellewstown; left that behind when bolting up in 23-runner contest at Navan (1m2f); bred to stay this far, but still a bit of a question mark over his stamina.

9/4

1st

15

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:50 Navan

Obscenity

9st 9lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Has posted some good runs in defeat since tackling handicaps including on return at Bellewstown over nearly 1m4f; needs more and is unproven in this ground but a player if adapting; visor replaces cheekpieces.

5/1

16/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 331347 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won this last year off 3lb lower; in good form on AW earlier this year but underwhelming return to turf when beaten 7l at Sligo (10.5f, yld-sft) on latest; return to 1m4f a plus and Colin Keane takes over; should go well.
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2nd

8

(6)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 40y

14:34 Gowran Park

Beauparc

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard Keane

Won this last year off 3lb lower; in good form on AW earlier this year but underwhelming return to turf when beaten 7l at Sligo (10.5f, yld-sft) on latest; return to 1m4f a plus and Colin Keane takes over; should go well.

16/1

7th

4

(9)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 2f 158y

15:58 Sligo

Beauparc

9st 8lb

J: James Ryan

T: Gerard Keane

Won over 1m4f either side of being well beaten in this race last year, and been in good form over that trip on AW lately; dropping back in trip not a positive.

10/1

4th

4

(9)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Beauparc

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard Keane

Dual C&D winner, gaining fourth career win here last month off 75, plenty to spare when beating Voice Of Reason; good effort when third from this mark in follow-up bid; Colin Keane takes over now; shortlisted.

3/1

OUR TIP

11/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 31-5 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Bellewstown maiden winner on second start last August (12.5f, good); modest effort on seasonal return in six-runner Killarney race; the form of that Bellewstown race has worked out and she could go well on handicap debut; preferred by Foley.
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3rd

2

(10)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 40y

14:34 Gowran Park

Stellar Quality

10st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Bellewstown maiden winner on second start last August (12.5f, good); modest effort on seasonal return in six-runner Killarney race; the form of that Bellewstown race has worked out and she could go well on handicap debut; preferred by Foley.

11/1

5th

5

(2)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 44y

20:10 Killarney

Stellar Quality

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Third here on her debut last summer and then won over 1m4f at Bellewstown; well bred, in top hands and retains plenty of potential.

13/2

9

(9)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 97y

19:25 Bellewstown

Stellar Quality

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Ran green but made some ground from the rear on debut at Killarney over a similar trip to this last month; the runner-up has since won and this filly should have improved since too so looks a big player.

9/4

18/1

  • Place: £7.30

Form: 72118- C

Last run: 187 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won back-to-back races at Dundalk last autumn (both 10.5f); also won a 1m handicap here last season (good) off 14lb lower; off since November and stamina to prove for this trip, so probably best watched.
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4th

14

(13)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 40y

14:34 Gowran Park

Cala Bonita

9st 5lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Matthew J Smith

Won back-to-back races at Dundalk last autumn (both 10.5f); also won a 1m handicap here last season (good) off 14lb lower; off since November and stamina to prove for this trip, so probably best watched.

18/1

9

(3)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Cala Bonita

9st 5lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Matthew J Smith

Hit the crossbar when making her handicap debut on return before Gowran win in May and back to form over this C&D more recently; promoted to second after interference on her penultimate start before career best success latest and should remain competitive despite 6lb rise.

4/1

6

(9)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Cala Bonita

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Matthew J Smith

Modest form in maidens last term but confirmed promise of a big run on return when winning over 1m at Gowran in May and bounced back from some lesser efforts when runner-up (promoted from third) over C&D last month; form knocked since but still lightly-raced and first-time cheekpieces may help.

4/1

5th
15 (9)
Daboya

10/1

Form: 165-05 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose; just 1lb higher than when winning a Curragh handicap last season (1m4f, good); shaped with promise when a 5l fifth of 14 at Roscommon latest and has gone well here before; interesting but wouldn't want to see much rain.
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5th

15

(9)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 40y

14:34 Gowran Park

Daboya

9st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: R Donohoe

Dual-purpose; just 1lb higher than when winning a Curragh handicap last season (1m4f, good); shaped with promise when a 5l fifth of 14 at Roscommon latest and has gone well here before; interesting but wouldn't want to see much rain.

10/1

5th

3

(9)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 46y

19:53 Roscommon

Daboya

10st 1lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: R Donohoe

Won a 1m4f Curragh handicap last season off 3lb lower; added a Thurles maiden hurdle in November; strip fitter for comeback at Navan (behind Radar Ahead); could go well.

18/1

13th

4

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

17:25 Navan

Daboya

10st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: R Donohoe

Versatile mare has won on turf/AW and over hurdles; ground should be coming right for her; lacks the advantage of a recent outing.

10/1

Form: 1235- BF

Last run: 194 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won a Goodwood maiden (1m2f, gd-fm) on debut for the Gosdens; creditable efforts on turf and AW in three subsequent starts; bought for 20,000gns in December; overlooked by Foley, so probably best watched after break on stable bow.
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6th

6

(14)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 40y

14:34 Gowran Park

Just Keep Flying

9st 13lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Won a Goodwood maiden (1m2f, gd-fm) on debut for the Gosdens; creditable efforts on turf and AW in three subsequent starts; bought for 20,000gns in December; overlooked by Foley, so probably best watched after break on stable bow.

14/1

3rd

3

(4)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 4

17:22 Goodwood

Just Keep Flying

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

$260,000 filly who won on debut over C&D (good to firm) in August and was beaten just over 4l when second of five in Kempton novice (1m4f, AW) last month; in top hands and could benefit from this drop back in trip on handicap debut; she's one to consider.

3/1

Form: 3279-0 D

Last run: 54 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner; last scored at Leopardstown in May 2025 off 4lb lower; struggled on soft ground on seasonal return over 1m6f here in April; might need another run or two to hit top form.
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7th

1

(15)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 40y

14:34 Gowran Park

Not Just Any Eagle

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Five-time winner; last scored at Leopardstown in May 2025 off 4lb lower; struggled on soft ground on seasonal return over 1m6f here in April; might need another run or two to hit top form.

28/1

10th

2

(2)

8th Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 5f 180y

17:25 Gowran Park

Not Just Any Eagle

10st 3lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Won his fifth race on the Flat when scoring over 1m4f at Leopardstown last year; some fine runs in defeat after up to 2m; below form last two runs but a chance if at best on return.

12/1

11

(9)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

16:35 Leopardstown

Not Just Any Eagle

9st 4lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Fifth career win came over C&D in May (good) and somewhat mixed form since, standout run when just denied over 2m1f at Clonmel last month (Bottler'secret 3L away third); heavy ground could have been too testing at Listowel last time so remains of interest back on better ground.

10/1

Form: 276311 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner is 3-14 on turf; has notched up back-to-back wins at Navan (1m2f, heavy) and on debut for this yard at Ballinrobe (1m5f, gd-yld); has gone up 14lb but has won off 2lb higher on the AW, so still on a feasible mark.
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8th

4

(11)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 40y

14:34 Gowran Park

Satono Chevalier

10st 0lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: M K Flannery

Five-time winner is 3-14 on turf; has notched up back-to-back wins at Navan (1m2f, heavy) and on debut for this yard at Ballinrobe (1m5f, gd-yld); has gone up 14lb but has won off 2lb higher on the AW, so still on a feasible mark.

5/1

1st

8

(5)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 183y

20:22 Ballinrobe

Satono Chevalier

9st 7lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: M K Flannery

Three-time AW winner at 1m4f and finally made the breakthrough on turf in 1m2f Navan handicap in late March, positively-ridden by today's rider; tongue-tie worn then now discarded on first start for new yard; 7lb higher.

8/1

1st

3

(8)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

16:48 Navan

Satono Chevalier

9st 10lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Aidan Melia

Three-time AW winner at 1m4f; 0-12 on turf; coped well with his first exposure to heavy ground when third in a 26-runner contest at the Curragh; not much between him and Lady Mary Heath on that running; this longer trip will suit

9/2

Form: 3-1225 D

Last run: 73 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose; 1-9 on turf on the Flat; won on the AW (1m4f) off 4lb lower in January and has generally held form well since; hasn't won on turf since 2023, however, and others make more appeal.
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9th

3

(16)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 40y

14:34 Gowran Park

Voice Of Reason

10st 1lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: William Delahunty

Dual-purpose; 1-9 on turf on the Flat; won on the AW (1m4f) off 4lb lower in January and has generally held form well since; hasn't won on turf since 2023, however, and others make more appeal.

12/1

5th

3

(7)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Voice Of Reason

9st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: William Delahunty

Winner on turf and over hurdles; has developed into a capable AW performer, notching three wins and four seconds from eight runs here; no match for Beauparc last week, not guaranteed to avenge that loss despite altered terms

5/1

12/1

Form: 92-04

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Placed in one of four starts in maidens, at Navan last September (1m2f) when a neck runner up; well below that level on seasonal return in Ballinrobe maiden; steps up in trip for handicap debut; check the market.
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11th

7

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 40y

14:34 Gowran Park

Navinsky

9st 13lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Placed in one of four starts in maidens, at Navan last September (1m2f) when a neck runner up; well below that level on seasonal return in Ballinrobe maiden; steps up in trip for handicap debut; check the market.

12/1

4th

4

(1)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

17:50 Ballinrobe

Navinsky

9st 9lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Fine effort on second start last year when a neck second at Navan (1m2f, good); tailed off on seasonal return at the Curragh (1m, heavy); cheekpieces now go on; could rebound once there isn't too much rain.

100/30

18th

4

(12)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:55 Curragh

Navinsky

10st 7lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Zarak gelding didn't show much when slowly away on debut at Galway but left that behind when beaten a neck on his second start at Navan (1m2f, good); different ground to contend with here but he may be able to make that experience count in the first-time tongue tie.

5/1

16/1

Form: 52-0

Last run: 78 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Placed in a 1m2f Ripon maiden (good) for former yard; soundly beaten on debut for this stable at the Curragh (1m, heavy); worth a market check on handicap debut, though rain would be a concern.
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12th

12

(17)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 40y

14:34 Gowran Park

Spanish Rising

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: Henry De Bromhead

Placed in a 1m2f Ripon maiden (good) for former yard; soundly beaten on debut for this stable at the Curragh (1m, heavy); worth a market check on handicap debut, though rain would be a concern.

16/1

Form: 73-690 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose AW winner; out of form at Dundalk earlier this year and disappointing return to turf at the Curragh eight days ago; eased 1lb and down in trip, but others arrive in better fettle.
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13th

11

(12)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 40y

14:34 Gowran Park

Pavilion End

9st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Charles O’Brien

Dual-purpose AW winner; out of form at Dundalk earlier this year and disappointing return to turf at the Curragh eight days ago; eased 1lb and down in trip, but others arrive in better fettle.

33/1

13th

21

(21)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Pavilion End

9st 0lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Charles O’Brien

Has only had one Flat run on turf; fair performer at up to 2m on AW at Dundalk, maiden winner (1m4f) and placed twice, including when third off this mark in October (1m4f); should be suited by ground conditions.

33/1

Form: 2510-5

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Ground-versatile sort won a Ballinrobe maiden (9.5f, good) and a Listowel handicap (8.5f, heavy) last season off 1lb lower; modest effort on seasonal return at Ballinrobe (9.5f, gd-yld) but sharper for that and can't be discounted with yard in form.
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14th

13

(18)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 40y

14:34 Gowran Park

Flying Fortress

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Ground-versatile sort won a Ballinrobe maiden (9.5f, good) and a Listowel handicap (8.5f, heavy) last season off 1lb lower; modest effort on seasonal return at Ballinrobe (9.5f, gd-yld) but sharper for that and can't be discounted with yard in form.

14/1

5th

3

(1)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

18:52 Ballinrobe

Flying Fortress

9st 9lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won C&D maiden on this card last year on debut for the Cromwell yard and later added Listowel win on heavy; goes well fresh so has to be respected given his record here.

7/2

7

(9)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:27 Curragh

Flying Fortress

9st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Gavin Cromwell

3yo has won twice this season, including on latest at Listowel (8.5f, heavy) off 4lb lower (Quatre Bras 0.75l behind); ground conditions fine and should go well again if proving as effective on this track.

9/2

13/2

Form: S45-22

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Sole win off 16lb lower at Clonmel last September (9.5f, soft); runner up both starts this term, including here over 9.5f (soft); 2l behind Satono Chevalier at Ballinrobe on latest (1m5f, gd-yld); 4lb better off now and could turn the tables; forecast rain a plus.
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15th

10

(7)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 40y

14:34 Gowran Park

Justenzia

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Sole win off 16lb lower at Clonmel last September (9.5f, soft); runner up both starts this term, including here over 9.5f (soft); 2l behind Satono Chevalier at Ballinrobe on latest (1m5f, gd-yld); 4lb better off now and could turn the tables; forecast rain a plus.

13/2

2nd

9

(6)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 183y

20:22 Ballinrobe

Justenzia

9st 6lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Won a Clonmel handicap over just short of 1m2f last autumn and encouraging comeback run at Gowran last month over slightly shorter when second; 4lb rise for that but remains of interest.

8/1

16/1

Form: 521/00 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Dundalk maiden winner in December; has beaten just one rival home in first two turf handicaps at Sligo (10.5f, soft) and Leopardstown (1m2f, good); yard going well but she's hard to fancy on those last two efforts.
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16th

16

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 40y

14:34 Gowran Park

Inthesmallhours

9st 3lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: A Oliver

Dundalk maiden winner in December; has beaten just one rival home in first two turf handicaps at Sligo (10.5f, soft) and Leopardstown (1m2f, good); yard going well but she's hard to fancy on those last two efforts.

16/1

10th

5

(3)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

18:47 Leopardstown

Inthesmallhours

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: A Oliver

Easy winner of 1m4f AW maiden just before Christmas 2024; did not appear in 2025; soft ground was probably against her on recent comeback at Sligo, eased after her chance had gone.

12/1

10th

7

(1)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 2f 158y

15:58 Sligo

Inthesmallhours

9st 2lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: A Oliver

Easy winner of 1m4f AW maiden just before Christmas 2024, but not seen since; could be on a fair mark and trainer does well here, but stiff task all the same on turf/handicap debut.

10/1

Form: 56-312 D BF

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
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9

2nd Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:35 Navan

Sir Callisto

11st 7lb

J: Peter Carberry

T: A J Martin

One win from four starts on the level in France, staying on well to make all when last seen in November; bought for 20,000euros since and interesting recruit for this yard but possibly more of a long term project.

20/1

Non-runners

Derry Lad, Tatum, Bobby Kirova

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €19.70
Straight Forecast €19.31
Tricast €158.11
Trifecta €162.90

Selections

POSTDATA:

Obscenity

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Navinsky

TOPSPEED:

Just Keep Flying

SPOTLIGHT:

Justenzia

The Irish Sun:

Stellar Quality