October 18 / 14.30 Gowran Park

14.30

Soft

Irish EBF Median Sires Series Fillies Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £12394.96
  • 1m 0f 75y
  • 11 runners
  • Win time: 1m 52s
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Irish EBF Median Sires Series Fillies Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

1st
8 (13)
Drummin Life

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.90
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 63

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Better in soft-ground maidens when third at Thurles, a race dominated by two Galileo-breds; improving and definite chance.
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6th

2

(5)

27th Jul 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 0y

19:22 Leopardstown

Drummin Life

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Gowran win last year came on soft; not beaten far in a 1m2f Group 3 on return at Navan but well held off higher mark in Down Royal fillies handicap latest in first-time visor; headgear now left off and ground in her favour.

9/1

9th

6

(3)

24th Jun 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 75y

15:45 Down Royal

Drummin Life

8st 13lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: W McCreery

soon led, pushed along and headed 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

5/1

5th

1

(5)

16th May 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 31y

17:30 Killarney

Drummin Life

9st 6lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: W McCreery

took keen hold, prominent, soon went second, lost second 3f out, ridden and outpaced under 2f out

7/2

3/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 6

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
7s, no threat but not a bad start at Killarney behind Gunsight (runs in 2.00); bred to win races and has a Guineas entry for top yard.
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13th

17

(15)

15th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

14:50 Naas

Water Nymph

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: A P O’Brien

raced wide, soon went second

25/1

1st

14

(4)

21st Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:50 Listowel

Water Nymph

9st 3lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: A P O’Brien

made virtually all, went clear when ridden from under 2f out, kept on well when reduced lead towards finish, always doing enough

6/1

2nd

14

(2)

7th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:00 Naas

Water Nymph

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

pushed along briefly, disputed lead early, raced in second after 1f, lost second but prominent over 3f out, bit short of room when switched right and bumped rival 2f out, soon challenging and ridden, no extra towards finish, no match for winner

4/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sister to top yard's Listed-placed 1m winner Didn'thavemuchtodo (RPR 103, quiet on debut); dam 7f AW 2yo winner (80); noted.
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1

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

15:25 Clonmel

Jeaniemacaroney

11st 13lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual 2m hurdles winner was a disappointing favourite on chase debut at Wexford in July after not jumping fluently when last seen; last win in this sphere came in a good ground Thurles handicap last December off 114; returned from a break with a win on the Flat in early July; chance.

4/1

4

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:08 Wexford

Jeaniemacaroney

11st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual 2m hurdles winner last year on good ground (rated 121) and emerged from 156-day absence in fine form to win 1m4f Tramore Flat maiden 15 days ago, making all to beat an odds-on shot decisively; very interesting now sent chasing, handles soft.

6/4

6

(7)

8th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:50 Tramore

Jeaniemacaroney

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual hurdles winner last year on good ground, also fair level of form on the Flat, including runner-up in handicaps at Gowran and Clonmel over 9.5f; absent since February but entitled to be thereabouts if staying this longer trip.

100/30

Form: 5

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
16s, blew the start but stayed on to pleasing effect at Thurles on debut lately; not sure about form (horse rated 69 nearly won) but wiser now and noted.
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11

(4)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

16:02 Curragh

Moonlit Mist

11st 0lb

J: Ms H Phillips

T: David Harry Kelly

Flat wins have been at about 1m2f and on good and yielding ground; not as good as she was and conditions are a concern.

25/1

15

4th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 20y

13:30 Cork

Moonlit Mist

11st 7lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

Two-time Flat winner; out of form in that sphere the last twice and held by Arctic Flame on the form of her 22l sixth on her hurdling debut at Clonmel in May; others appeal more.

16/1

9

(6)

28th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:05 Curragh

Moonlit Mist

9st 6lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: David Harry Kelly

Low-key effort behind a few of these at Leopardstown earlier this month but return to quicker ground may help and she's back on her last winning mark (also went close off 77 in Clonmel handicap in September); Neve Bennett who claims 7lb has ridden her fair share of winners; could go well.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
14s, seemed to have every chance in fillies' maiden at Down Royal, albeit solid form.
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10th

5

(2)

25th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:53 Lingfield (AW)

Operatic Artist

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ollie Sangster

in touch with leaders

4/1

2

(6)

13th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Operatic Artist

9st 13lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Ollie Sangster

Ex-Irish maiden who ran encouragingly (third over 8.5f) here last month on second start for new stable; possibilities off same mark, provided she takes well to first-time cheekpieces.

6/1

3rd

9

(1)

26th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Operatic Artist

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ollie Sangster

0-6 for Joseph O'Brien; low-key stable debut at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) last month; may well come on for that but there are still risks involved on her Tapeta debut.

16/1

Form:

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to Italian winners struggled at Listowel at 66s.
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6

13th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

16:18 Perth

Ruler Of The River

11st 5lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Tom Fife

Won twice over hurdles, including from a mark of 77 at Plumpton (2m4f, good) last September; low-key in points since joining Tom Fife, failing to beat a single rival at Hornby Castle and Witton Castle; most unlikely candidate.

40/1

7th

8

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:21 Market Rasen

Ruler Of The River

11st 0lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Stayed on best for a successful stable debut at Plumpton (2m4f, good) with this headgear combination back on; raised a fair 5lb and gives the impression that he'll stay this far.

2/1

9

21st Sep 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 116y

Class 5

16:20 Plumpton

Ruler Of The River

10st 5lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Flat maiden who is 1-12 over hurdles and was third off 3lb higher on her final jumps run in June (2m4f, good); could go well on first run for Fergal O'Brien with a tongue-tie/cheekpieces reapplied.

11/2

14/1

Form: 47456

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Yet to finish placed but RPR of 77 at Tipperary suggested improvement that did not materialise on good to yielding since, including in nursery; blinkers.
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9th

17

(4)

20th Jul 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 180y

20:30 Leopardstown

On The Money

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

soon led, headed 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

16/1

5th

16

(6)

5th Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 120y

20:20 Tipperary

On The Money

8st 11lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

soon led, headed and raced in second after 4f, ridden and led again over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, weakened inside final 110yds

12/1

9th

15

(14)

9th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Fairyhouse

On The Money

8st 12lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

Nine-race maiden whose best efforts came in maidens; not progressing in handicaps and was 25-1 for the latest at Roscommon (1m4f, good to yielding).

12/1

Form:

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
66s, tailed off at Naas.
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12th

9

(3)

11th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:25 Leicester

Above The Line

9st 4lb

J: George Wood

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

dwelt start, took keen hold, midfield

50/1

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Eur35,000 yearling half-sister to 1m/1m2f winner Hayyel (RPR 82); dam 1m2f winner (71); sire can get smart sorts.
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1st

8

(4)

7th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:30 Curragh

Aussie Girl

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: J A Stack

Nicely progressive of late on easy ground, touched off in Scurry Handicap here before gaining black-type placings at Naas (twice) and last month finished a close fourth in well-contested Ayr fillies' Listed; trip/ground to suit and major player although draw may not be ideal.

9/2

4th

5

(2)

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 1

14:50 Ayr

Aussie Girl

9st 0lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

in touch with leaders on far side of group, edged left and steady headway 2f out, pressed leaders inside final furlong, kept on

11/2

2nd

4

(10)

27th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:15 Naas

Aussie Girl

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

Progressive handicapper, winning premier event at the Curragh before second in Scurry Handicap there; better again when second to Clounmacon in C&D fillies Listed last month, showing plenty of speed; going the right way but more likely needed here to play a major role.

12/1

10th
4 (8)
Zurana

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to 5f-7f winner Zarzyni (including 2yo; RPR 108); dam 5f winner (including AW 2yo; 85); noted.
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14th

5

(11)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Zurana

9st 11lb

J: Conor Hoban

T: Patrick J Flynn

Seven-race maiden and shown very little in two runs for this yard; return to this sort of trip may help but looks risky.

33/1

14th

2

(6)

13th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Zurana

10st 0lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Patrick J Flynn

Three decent maiden runs from 7f-8f here last year behind useful sorts; well beaten sole start for this yard over 5.5f at Navan in July; big step-up in trip and has to return to best.

18/1

12th

3

(13)

15th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 164y

15:00 Navan

Zurana

9st 12lb

J: Conor Hoban

T: Patrick J Flynn

Makes handicap debut on first start for Pat Flynn; chance on her best Dundalk form, namely third behind the subsequent Group 3 winner and Derby third White Birch over 7f last November.

10/1

Form:

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
150s, nothing at Tipperary (soft).
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11th

17

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

17:58 Sligo

Annalough

10st 13lb

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Reserve; local mare rated 72; just out for a run in this maiden.

11

24th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 11y

16:20 Sligo

Annalough

10st 0lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Most of her runs have been at this track recently but has been regressive and not easy to fancy.

28/1

18

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

16:30 Limerick

Annalough

10st 0lb

J: Alan King

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Minor promise at Sligo on latest but beaten 13l and extended record to 0-8 over hurdles; down 1lb but this step up in trip needs to eke out a lot more.

33/1

Non-runners

Al Sayah, Elusive Tune, Annorah

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €12.60
Straight Forecast €14.36
Trifecta €65.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Drummin Life

The Irish Sun:

Moonlit Mist

TOPSPEED:

On The Money

RP Ratings (IRE):

Operatic Artist

POSTDATA:

Drummin Life