July 25 / 14.44 Gowran Park

14.44

Good

O’Driscolls Irish Whiskey Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 16 runners
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O’Driscolls Irish Whiskey Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.90
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 047452

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner but last win came in a claimer in 2024; some satisfactory efforts this season and the best of them came last time at Leopardstown (7f, good) when taking the runner-up spot; in the mix.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(3)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:47 Naas

Dynamic Force

9st 8lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Consistent on turf from 6f to 1m this year; clung on by a head to land fifth win at Gowran Park (7f, good) nine days ago when well placed; should be in the mix off 5lb higher.

8/1

1st

2

(14)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:44 Gowran Park

Dynamic Force

10st 1lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Four-time winner but last win came in a claimer in 2024; some satisfactory efforts this season and the best of them came last time at Leopardstown (7f, good) when taking the runner-up spot; in the mix.

7/1

2nd

7

(11)

16th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

17:24 Leopardstown

Dynamic Force

9st 3lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Last win came in a 1m Killarney claimer in 2024; fifth in a claimer last time at Bellewstown, only 24 hours after finishing fourth in a handicap at the same venue; overall handicap form has been satisfactory; needs to raise his game

10/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 5-0049 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Five career wins, the last two coming at Listowel; best run this term came last month at Roscommon (7.5f, good) when a never-nearer fourth; didn't progress at Killarney last time (1m, good) when keen.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

16th

5

(20)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 42y

19:10 Leopardstown

The Blue Panther

10st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Five career wins, the last two coming at Listowel; has plenty to find with Pete's Dream and Draoicht on running at Killarney; however, his recent Gowran second suggests he could go close; lack of consistency is a worry; drawn high too, but rider is capable of coping with that potential negative.

7/1

2nd

5

(3)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:44 Gowran Park

The Blue Panther

9st 10lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Five career wins, the last two coming at Listowel; best run this term came last month at Roscommon (7.5f, good) when a never-nearer fourth; didn't progress at Killarney last time (1m, good) when keen.

16/1

9th

8

(11)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

19:30 Killarney

The Blue Panther

9st 10lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Five career wins, last two coming at Listowel; first sign of form this season on latest when never nearer fourth at Roscommon 15 days ago; down to a decent mark so considered.

10/1

OUR TIP

12/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 040850

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Has failed to reach the first three in 11 attempts; has shown his best form this season in two Curragh outings; well beaten at Leopardstown last time (7f, good); blinkers go on now.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(10)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:44 Gowran Park

Eichan San

10st 2lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Daniel James Murphy

Has failed to reach the first three in 11 attempts; has shown his best form this season in two Curragh outings; well beaten at Leopardstown last time (7f, good); blinkers go on now.

12/1

12th

17

(2)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 45y

17:10 Leopardstown

Eichan San

9st 6lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Daniel James Murphy

Now 0-10 but has ability judged on his keeping-on fourth of 21 at the Curragh in April; didn't get a clear run at Down Royal last month and completely missed the break when fifth of 20 at Cork 15 days ago (Irish Rumour second); good chance if he can get away on terms.

7/1

18/1

  • Place: £7.60

Form: 00-0

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Towards the rear in all three maidens, the latter two at triple-figure prices; may improve for handicaps now.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

17

(13)

14th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:15 Cork

Leannespour

8st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Edward Lynam

Nothing worth noting in maidens but improved on handicap debut, shaping well when keeping on steadily to grab fourth over 7f on good at Gowran Park 20 days ago; step up in trip sure to suit and should go close off unchanged mark.

8/1

4th

14

(15)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:44 Gowran Park

Leannespour

8st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Edward Lynam

Towards the rear in all three maidens, the latter two at triple-figure prices; may improve for handicaps now.

18/1

15th

18

(18)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Leannespour

9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Edward Lynam

Towards the back in outings at Navan and this venue last autumn; needs this for a handicap mark.

66/1

Form: 37-054 BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Winless from 23 starts; ran his best race on turf in this race (good) last year when a 1.5l third off 7lb higher; satisfactory efforts at Fairyhouse over 6f in his last two runs; not ruled out, but drawn wide.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

18

(4)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Navan

Jackandthefox

8st 11lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

0-11 on turf but has run some decent races in defeat; hasn't been that far away on last four starts at 5f-7f but needs to find a bit more from 5lb out of the handicap.

11/1

5th

14

(1)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:17 Naas

Jackandthefox

8st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

24-race maiden; has been consistent in the last year, making the frame on several occasions, including when fourth here over 6f last July; solid runs the last three times over 6f and 7f; mark seems to just about sum him up however, so needs drop in trip to bring improvement.

12/1

5th

13

(13)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:44 Gowran Park

Jackandthefox

8st 10lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Winless from 23 starts; ran his best race on turf in this race (good) last year when a 1.5l third off 7lb higher; satisfactory efforts at Fairyhouse over 6f in his last two runs; not ruled out, but drawn wide.

6/1

3/1

Form: 602031

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Placed in two of his previous three starts against older horses before gaining a first win back against his own age group at Limerick last time (6.5f, good); up 9lb for that win, but should continue to give a good account of himself; badly drawn, though.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

10

(5)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Navan

Glen Breeze

9st 7lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Patrick Magee

Won at Limerick (6.5f, good) in May but has basically been anchored by a 9lb rise since; eased 4lb for latest 4.5l defeat at Roscommon (7.5f, yielding) but this trip probably on the sharp side.

16/1

9th

8

(10)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:25 Roscommon

Glen Breeze

9st 6lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Patrick Magee

Placed twice at Fairyhouse before winning over 6.5f at Limerick; held off this mark twice since, but not one to dismiss.

7/1

5th

5

(11)

5th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

19:30 Sligo

Glen Breeze

9st 11lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Patrick Magee

Had shown promise in 6f handicaps before winning over 6.5f at Limerick and was badly drawn at Gowran last time; some reasonable runs on soft ground early in the year, so if the rain comes, it may not scupper his chance.

7/2

7th
4 (11)
Brains

15/2

Form: -04265

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Veteran winner of 14 races (11 on AW); shaped well in his four races this season, the latest when a 4.5l fifth of 15 at Roscommon (7.5f, good), weakening late on; should go well once again.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

16

(5)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Leopardstown

Brains

9st 0lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: R Donohoe

Veteran winner of 14 races (11 on AW); respectable form in recent months, highlighted by a Roscommon second; another solid display when fifth of 17 here a fortnight ago, on the heels of runner-up Jazzit (second reserve) with Gordon Bennett among those behind.

10/1

33/1

Form: 0609-0

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Beaten by 29l on stable debut at Bellewstown when 8lb out of the weights; this is a more suitable leve,l but others appeal more despite the first-time hood.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

16

(18)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

18:40 Navan

Tariff

8st 10lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Conor David Maxwell

Recent Gowran effort (hooded) an improvement on yard debut effort at Bellewstown but much more needed and hood now discarded.

16/1

8th

12

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:44 Gowran Park

Tariff

8st 11lb

J: James Ryan

T: Conor David Maxwell

Beaten by 29l on stable debut at Bellewstown when 8lb out of the weights; this is a more suitable leve,l but others appeal more despite the first-time hood.

33/1

13th

15

(10)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

18:07 Bellewstown

Tariff

8st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Conor David Maxwell

Minor form, including a 7f AW handicap; 8lb out of the weights on this stable debut.

50/1

15/2

Form: 204053 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 41

Form & Verdict
Won back-to-back handicaps on the AW at Dundalk in November/January over 6f/7f, the latter off a mark of 45; her 3.75l third at Killarney (1m, good) last time was her best effort on turf; 3lb wrong but she could find enough improvement in first-time cheekpieces.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(4)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Cork

Beau Army

9st 8lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Made all over 7f at Gowran (Oppenheimer fourth) early this month (good) in a first-time visor and solid AW run 8 days later when fourth to a progressive type, not quite getting home over 1m; barely gets a mile so possibly vulnerable here, especially if ground softens.

11/2

4th

10

(1)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Beau Army

9st 0lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

3yo filly made all to score by 4.25l at Gowran (7f, good) eight days ago in a first-time visor (retained); has won here over 6f and 7f and wasn't far behind Queen Leila over C&D in January; drawn to attack from stall 1 and a bold bid looks likely.

13/2

1st

14

(6)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Gowran Park

Beau Army

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Adrian McGuinness

Won twice on the AW during the winter; her near 4l third at Killarney (1m, good) last month was her best effort on turf but then fared less well tried in cheekpieces over C&D; bit risky in a new visor.

7/1

Form: 700097 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in a Brighton maiden in September 2024; has been regressive over various trips this season; not his worst effort when mid-field in a Killarney claimer (1m, good) last time; others preferred.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(10)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

18:40 Navan

Usuario Amigo

9st 13lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Richard John O’Brien

Sole win came in a Brighton maiden two years ago; has been regressive over various trips this season and hard to be confident in.

16/1

10th

3

(4)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:44 Gowran Park

Usuario Amigo

10st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Richard John O’Brien

Sole win came in a Brighton maiden in September 2024; has been regressive over various trips this season; not his worst effort when mid-field in a Killarney claimer (1m, good) last time; others preferred.

15/1

7th

3

(10)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

17:30 Killarney

Usuario Amigo

10st 2lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Richard John O’Brien

Sole win came in a Brighton maiden in September 2024; has been regressive over various trips this season including when ninth in a 1m handicap here yesterday; others preferred.

25/1

13/1

Form: -45020

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Fourth here on seasonal return in April (1m, soft) and back to form on second handicap start when staying on to be runner-up to subsequent winner Rodeo Drive at Ballinrobe (1m2f, yielding); well beaten at Killarney last time when trying 1m4f for the first time; best form on easier ground.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

8

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 87y

16:30 Down Royal

Sands Castle

10st 5lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

0-8 on the Flat and rated 58; 66-1 but not disgraced on hurdles debut at Ballinrobe when a 13l sixth behind Nicky Larson in a first-time hood (retained); much more needed to turn the tables but could run into a place.

6/1

6th

12

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 109y

17:26 Ballinrobe

Sands Castle

10st 7lb

J: Conor Lamon

T: Adrian Sexton

Second at this track in June was the highlight of her Flat form; disappointing when favourite at Gowran last time; hooded now.

20/1

11th

7

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:44 Gowran Park

Sands Castle

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Adrian Sexton

Fourth here on seasonal return in April (1m, soft) and back to form on second handicap start when staying on to be runner-up to subsequent winner Rodeo Drive at Ballinrobe (1m2f, yielding); well beaten at Killarney last time when trying 1m4f for the first time; best form on easier ground.

13/1

Form: -01098

Last run: 78 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Sprang a surprise in a three-runner rated race at Dundalk in February (6f); has beaten few rivals in three runs since; some reasons to be hopeful are a recent gelding operation, a first run in 0-60 company and the presence of Browne McMonagle in the saddle for the first time.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

6

(12)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:44 Gowran Park

Incredible Army

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Jack Foley

Sprang a surprise in a three-runner rated race at Dundalk in February (6f); has beaten few rivals in three runs since; some reasons to be hopeful are a recent gelding operation, a first run in 0-60 company and the presence of Browne McMonagle in the saddle for the first time.

20/1

8th

10

(9)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

16:40 Ballinrobe

Incredible Army

8st 8lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Jack Foley

One of two for yard; sprang a surprise in three-runner rated race at Dundalk (6f) in February; well beaten twice since, including in 1m Gowran claimer latest on turf debut; needs to get back on track.

12/1

33/1

Form: 0-0060

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Best run for previous yard came when fourth in a Down Royal nursery off 61 in September; struggled in five starts for new connections, including when beaten 22l at Naas earlier this month.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

17

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

18:40 Navan

Darwins Angel

8st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: S M Duffy

Well held over various trips this year; of limited appeal from 2lb out of handicap.

20/1

13th

15

(5)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:44 Gowran Park

Darwins Angel

8st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: S M Duffy

Best run for previous yard came when fourth in a Down Royal nursery off 61 in September; struggled in five starts for new connections, including when beaten 22l at Naas earlier this month.

33/1

12th

13

(11)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 194y

16:53 Naas

Darwins Angel

9st 1lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: S M Duffy

Best run for previous yard came when fourth in Down Royal nursery off 61 in September; struggled in four starts for new connections, including when soundly beaten in claimer 57 days ago; visor applied.

28/1

25/1

Form: 7028-0 D

Last run: 58 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 41

Form & Verdict
AW maiden winner in 2024; one good run last year, a 0.5l second of 13 at Limerick in July; poor return at Fairyhouse in May (6f, good); needs to improve hugely on that.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

11

(2)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:44 Gowran Park

Miqdaad

8st 11lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

AW maiden winner in 2024; one good run last year, a 0.5l second of 13 at Limerick in July; poor return at Fairyhouse in May (6f, good); needs to improve hugely on that.

25/1

16th

17

(9)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Miqdaad

8st 12lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

AW maiden winner in 2024; one good run last year, a 0.5l second of 13 at Limerick in July; 2lb lower here but has been off since a below par run at Leopardstown last August; might need this.

16/1

Form: 0-700

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Didn't improve for the switch to handicaps at Bellewstown (1m, good) when 19.5l behind the winner; dual headgear is reached for in the search for more.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

14

(10)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:55 Roscommon

Nosmokewithoutfire

9st 7lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

100-1 when last of 16 at Gowran last month; no positives in his form at distances from 7f to 1m4f.

50/1

16th

9

(8)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:44 Gowran Park

Nosmokewithoutfire

9st 3lb

J: Cian Fahy

T: T G McCourt

Didn't improve for the switch to handicaps at Bellewstown (1m, good) when 19.5l behind the winner; dual headgear is reached for in the search for more.

33/1

12th

2

(7)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

17:40 Bellewstown

Nosmokewithoutfire

9st 13lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Out the back in three maidens over trips ranging from 7f-1m4f; handicaps have likely always been the plan so worth a market check for local trainer.

25/1

Form: -08866

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta €85.60
Straight Forecast €81.37
Tricast €703.99
Trifecta €448.10

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Incredible Army

SPOTLIGHT:

Beau Army

POSTDATA:

Dynamic Force

The Irish Sun:

Brains