June 18 / 13.25 Gowran Park

13.25

Good

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

  • Prize money: £8353.98
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 11 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Thunderstorms

33/1 (Won)

  • Win: £23.20
  • Place: £4.00

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
16,000euros yearling; 5th foal; brother to 6f winner Raven's Applause (RPR 78), half-brother to dirt winners Conglomerate (UAE 1m; 98), Conformist (6f inc 2yo/stakes) and Lew's Skyhook (6.5f); dam US 6f dirt winner; stable's 2yos not yet off the mark this season.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(2)

18th Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Gowran Park

Jolt

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

prominent, pushed along under 2f out, shaken up to lead 1f out, ran on well final 110yds, comfortably

33/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sixth foal; half-brother to winners Fleeting (7f/1m 2yo inc Group 3; Irish Oaks second; RPR 115), Jannah Flower (10.5f and 1m6f Listed; 109) and Attendante (French 1m2f-12.5f); dam Spanish 10.5f-1m6f winner, out of Listed-placed 1m2f winner; likely type for his top team.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

12

(11)

11th Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:25 Leopardstown

Air Commander

8st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: A P O’Brien

Beat dual subsequent winner Apricot Ice in a Dundalk maiden in April; ran no race at Ascot but his previous two runs suggest that he might need to be dropped in the handicap a little; visor retained.

10/1

29th

22

(2)

20th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

Air Commander

8st 11lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Aidan O'Brien's previous Britannia winner had been running in Group races whereas this colt has won only an AW maiden and been beaten in two handicaps (1m on yielding and good); this looks no masterplan and he needs help from the new headgear.

10/1

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9/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 2

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Looked in need of the experience at Roscommon (7f, good) but kept on well to finish second, albeit no match for the clear-cut winner who the time before finished about 2l ahead of Latin and Mariner; improvement on the cards.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1

(2)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:10 Newcastle (AW)

Oligopoly

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Promise for Joseph O'Brien last summer; low-key start for new yard but he ran well for second at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) in August; less good twice since; needs a full revival switched to AW.

9/1

4th

2

(8)

10th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

15:52 Catterick

Oligopoly

9st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

prominent, lost ground but in touch with leaders under 4f out, switched right towards near side over 2f out

6/1

11th

1

(9)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 37y

Class 5

17:20 Haydock

Oligopoly

9st 11lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Formerly with Joseph O'Brien and he returned to form on his third start for this yard when runner-up at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last Saturday, behind an improving winner; in the mix if backing up that latest run.

8/1

3/1

Form: 5

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Top-class pedigree a mix of speed and stamina; led for a long way at Leopardstown (7.5f, good) only to weaken once pressed from 2f out; could improve any amount on that form.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

22nd Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:30 Ludlow

Latin

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Six-time Flat winner including five on AW (1m-1m2f) since December; unexposed over hurdles and was fair fourth of 13 back in this sphere at Hereford (2m, good; 12-1) last week; should have more to offer as a jumper but this looks a tough task against Un Sens A La Vie.

14/1

4th

7

16th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

17:30 Hereford

Latin

11st 4lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Had one run over hurdles, finishing tailed off in a maiden in late 2024; multiple Flat winner since December and wasn't beaten far at Pontefract last week (1m; stays 1m4f); should run well if jumping stands the test.

5/1

4th

7

(5)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

15:27 Pontefract

Latin

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Successful five times (1m-1m2f) on AW since December and ran well at Southwell (1m3f) last week; likely player, provided the form is transferred back to turf; 1-14 in this sphere.

7/2

5th
6 (5)
Mariner

9/1

Form: 6

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
16-1 at Leopardstown and, after racing prominently, he got outpaced and finished sixth of 14 (just behind Latin); hard to discount.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

3

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:40 Redcar

Mariner

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

Needed a couple of runs before hitting top gear this season but his close second at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) last month was a good effort and he's still on a workable mark after recent 2lb nudge.

5/1

2nd

2

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:45 Doncaster

Mariner

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Jennie Candlish

Took this 12 months ago; not seen after June in 2025 but hinted at a revival on his second run back when seventh of 13 in 1m Thirsk handicap 15 days ago; he's one to be interested in off a 2lb lower mark here.

9/1

7th

6

(6)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

15:53 Thirsk

Mariner

9st 5lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

Winner over 1m at Doncaster (good to firm) and 1m2f at Ripon (good) last spring; minor late headway on his recent AW reappearance and he's dipped to 1lb below the mark he defied at Ripon.

14/1

25/1

Form: 8

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Weak in the market at Listowel (6.5f, good; 18-1) and after racing keenly she never really counted; up against it on that evidence.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

3

(3)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

17:08 Newcastle (AW)

Parish Record

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Donald Whillans

0-11 and modest form, beaten 5l in a 1m2f classified here (first-time tongue-tie; stays further) last time; first go at this trip.

12/1

6

(5)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

14:05 Newcastle (AW)

Parish Record

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Donald Whillans

Unplaced in all ten starts, including one over C&D, and has been campaigned over further since returning in May; drop in class and first-time tongue-tie may result in a better performance.

7/1

10

(5)

17th Jul 2025

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 6

16:55 Hamilton

Parish Record

8st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Donald Whillans

Unplaced in nine starts at up to 1m6f; dropped another 2lb but can only watch at present.

50/1

100/1

Form: 60

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not beaten a rival in either start, last time finishing behind a couple of these; one for nurseries.
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7th

6

(7)

24th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 30y

16:20 Killarney

Carter Hall

8st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: J A Stack

took keen hold, started quickly, led, clear after 2f, much reduced lead 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened

14/1

4th

7

(6)

9th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 160y

19:10 Sligo

Carter Hall

9st 0lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

Hasn't shown much in three maidens over further and tongue-tie is added for nursery debut; has to improve.

7/1

7th

2

(3)

18th Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Gowran Park

Carter Hall

9st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

towards rear of midfield

100/1

Form: 07

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten about 15l in both her runs and she's held by some of these.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Bhean Saibhre

11st 10lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Won 18.5f maiden hurdle here last August (good); fit from the Flat when beaten 11l in Kilbeggan handicap hurdle on latest; same mark here; a bit more needed.

13/2

4th

2

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 153y

17:20 Kilbeggan

Bhean Saibhre

11st 10lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Emphatically off the mark over hurdles at the ninth attempt at Ballinrobe in August (2m3f, good); form in behind not worth much; unable to justify favouritism in three Flat runs since then but they were creditable all the same; not discounted.

6/1

4th

8

(5)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 5f 160y

19:48 Gowran Park

Bhean Saibhre

9st 6lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Generally dependable dual-purpose mare; stayed on well for a 4l third behind today's rivals Idomything and You Make Me Smile over extended 1m4f at Bellewstown (soft) last October; well fancied when third on seasonal debut at Navan; should be a bit sharper now and can uphold form with Mystic Rose and You Make Me Smile.

7/2

9th
3 (4)
Familiar

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
80,000euros yearling; third foal; dam 1m2f winner (RPR 81), half-sister to Group-placed 7f-9.5f winner Mufarrh, 1m Listed winner Partner Shift and Listed-placed 10.6f-1m4f winner Magenta; stable 0-6 this season with its 2yos but needs a market check.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(4)

31st Jul 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Galway

Familiar

9st 5lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: K J Condon

Well behind Air Commander after a slow start at Gowran; visor tried here but needs to have improved tremendously to play a hand.

50/1

9th

3

(4)

18th Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Gowran Park

Familiar

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: K J Condon

slowly away, lost many lengths start, in rear and detached

25/1

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam unraced half-sister to 5f/6f winners Rockin Roy (useful 2yo) and Flying Bear (inc 2yo) out of 5f/6f winner; stable without a 2yo winner the last five seasons and this newcomer is claimer ridden.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12

(6)

4th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 37y

20:07 Bellewstown

The Man Above

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Maiden has never managed closer than seventh; slight improvement in first-time blinkers at Limerick last month, a lot more required

14/1

15

(8)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:27 Limerick

The Man Above

8st 10lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Nine-race maiden; hasn't cut much ice since tackling handicaps, including when beaten 7l over C&D last summer; needed the run at Fairyhouse on return but significant improvement needed; blinkered.

40/1

18

(19)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

20:10 Fairyhouse

The Man Above

8st 10lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Eight race maiden is 0-5 on turf; hasn't cut much ice since tackling handicaps; beaten around 7l last two starts; handicapper giving him a chance but needs to find improvement.

22/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sixth foal; half-brother to winners Saturn Five (1m1f; RPR 90) and Mini P (US 9.5f Flat turf/2m1f hurdle); dam 9.5f AW winner (92) from the family of top miler Miesque; picked up well in the closing stages to prevail by about a length in a 7f Barrier Trial at Naas last month so clearly talented.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(5)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

17:05 Hamilton

Starliner

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Linda Perratt

Took advantage of his career-low mark when beating Donna Nook at Ayr (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago; not so good at Thirsk last time and he is not the easiest to predict.

9/1

9th

11

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:12 Thirsk

Starliner

8st 12lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Linda Perratt

He'd taken a healthy drop in the weights during an AW spell since December and was able to take advantage at Ayr (1m, good to firm) last week; ought to have another handicap in him off this 2lb higher mark but perhaps in a less competitive race than this.

7/1

1st

7

(7)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Starliner

8st 12lb

J: William Pyle

T: Linda Perratt

Ran encouragingly at Hamilton on Sunday when switched back to turf (from AW) for first time since September; still has a modest strike-rate but is well treated on his win off 10lb higher last May.

8/1

Non-runners

Starliner

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €150.20
Straight Forecast €130.84
Trifecta €1080.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Latin

POSTDATA:

Oligopoly

The Irish Sun:

Latin