June 16 / 14.45 Gowran Park

14.45

Good

Golf At Gowran Park Handicap

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 16 runners
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Golf At Gowran Park Handicap

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £51.00
  • Place: £8.40

Form: 007

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Not quite enough merit in her maiden form to suggest she can play a featuring part; however, perhaps worth a look for future reference.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

12

(14)

29th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 4f 84y

19:45 Galway

Kentucky Gal

8st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Anthony Mullins

Winner over 7f off 58 on handicap debut at Gowran Park; excellent effort in big field handicap off 8lb higher at the Curragh last time out; shaped as though in need of further that day and steps up in trip now; drawn wide but will be held up; interesting.

10/1

3rd

21

(18)

28th Jun 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:50 Curragh

Kentucky Gal

8st 10lb

J: John R Velazquez

T: Anthony Mullins

midfield, outpaced over 2f out, headway when wandered around and ridden over 1f out, ran on well final 110yds, nearest finish

5/1

1st

14

(2)

16th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:45 Gowran Park

Kentucky Gal

9st 2lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Anthony Mullins

midfield, headway from over 2f out, challenging when ridden over 1f out, led narrowly and kept on well towards finish

20/1

14/1

  • Place: £5.00

Form: 90-7

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Two ordinary runs last season; mildly promising on recent return when seventh of 18 in a maiden at the Curragh; addition of cheekpieces may help; unexposed, could be a dark horse here.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

14

(11)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Moltophino

9st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Runner-up six times before belatedly opening account in this race last year off 79 (4lb out of handicap); some good runs afterwards in defeat, although well below best final start behind Tango Flare in Bold Lad over C&D; lacks a recent run this time around but Hayes stays loyal.

12/1

20th

14

(13)

14th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:30 Curragh

Moltophino

8st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Runner-up on six occasions before belatedly opening account with 6f course win in May on 16th outing, beating subsequent Rockingham winner Keke; seldom runs a bad race; trainer has developed a good record on big days at this venue

12/1

2

(7)

28th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 180y

15:00 Navan

Moltophino

9st 4lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Runner-up on six occasions before belatedly opening account with 6f Curragh win in May on 16th outing, beating subsequent Rockingham winner Keke; has run well in defeat since, latest when staying on fourth on first attempt over 5f at Cork last month; return to 6f should suit and definite player.

9/2

6/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 764

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Showed ability without threatening over 1m at Cork in April. disappointing when quite short in the betting for a Limerick maiden; obtained further experience when fourth of 11 at Fairyhouse; potentially interesting here making her handicap debut nine days after that qualifying run.
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7

(7)

26th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Leicester

Help Me Rhonda

9st 6lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: James Fanshawe

1m handicap winner on the AW; beaten 11 times otherwise and did some hanging late on at Lingfield on final run; others preferred.

6/1

7

(7)

26th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Leicester

Help Me Rhonda

9st 6lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: James Fanshawe

1m handicap winner on the AW; beaten 11 times otherwise and did some hanging late on at Lingfield on final run; others preferred.

6/1

20/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 007

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Three maiden runs over longer trips; chance is not obvious though the stable had a winning favourite in a 7f handicap at Leopardstown on Thursday.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

10

(8)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Noble Nation

8st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Hacked up in an early-season 6f Naas event last year on soft-to-heavy, earning a 15lb hike in the ratings; lost form subsequently; was back on a reasonable mark for his reappearance in the same Naas contest this year, and took full advantage; has got away with a 4lb rise this time; form boosted by runner-up Exceeding at Leopardstown on Wednesday.

7/2

1st

8

(1)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 205y

13:35 Naas

Noble Nation

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Hacked up in this race last year on soft-to-heavy, earning a 15lb hike in the ratings; lost form subsequently; back on a reasonable mark (4lb higher than 12 months ago); worth considering.

9/1

13th

13

(4)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:42 Curragh

Noble Nation

9st 3lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Gerard O’Leary

Won over this trip at Naas early in the season on soft-to-heavy; seen just twice since, latest when (supported) slowly away and keen when never featuring at Fairyhouse last month; ground in his favour here and could step up on those efforts.

12/1

Form: 45-21d CD BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Second in a Galway nursery last October and on seasonal debut over C&D; bolted up over C&D on soft ground last month; very disappointing at Sligo under a fixed penalty; may bounce back to form now, though would probably prefer some ease.
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Verdict Starting price

19th

8

(4)

26th Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 20y

17:00 Navan

Victors Choice

10st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Murray

prominent

14/1

19th

8

(4)

26th Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 20y

17:00 Navan

Victors Choice

10st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Murray

prominent

14/1

8th

7

(4)

14th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 111y

14:05 Roscommon

Victors Choice

9st 6lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Adrian Murray

Soft-ground winner at the Galway festival; below that form since, soundly beaten fourth of nine on latest; should at least have conditions in her favour.

8/1

Form: 8-2263

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Modest form for Richard Hannon; consistent for this yard, runner-up in handicaps at the Curragh (6f) and Naas (7f) in March; sixth in 27-runner Curragh contest in April and in the money again at the same venue last time; holds an obvious chance but is possibly vulnerable to an improver.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(11)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 20y

18:00 Leopardstown

Dark Viper

9st 5lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Has recorded his only two wins over 1m at this venue; ground was heavy when he scored off this mark last October, his 2024 win was on good going; his record of finishing second ten times strikes a note of caution; below best in three 2026 appearances.

12/1

8th

7

(8)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:26 Naas

Dark Viper

9st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Mrs John Harrington

Just 2-22 but has taken the runner-up spot nine times; won on heavy at Leopardstown in October off 5lb lower; decent enough return at Cork (7f, soft) when a 6l sixth; Vega's Muse appears to be stable number one.

14/1

6th

10

(4)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Cork

Dark Viper

9st 3lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Last run was on the ice at St Moritz; only two wins have been at Leopardstown over 1m; Collecting Coin is more likely to feature for the stable.

14/1

Form: 0-0002

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Finished in rear on handicap debut at Navan; showed major improvement when 6l second at Down Royal, a nose in front of Chou Chou (first reserve); further progress on the cards; second reserve.
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Verdict Starting price

20

(11)

10th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Cork

Star Sailor

8st 10lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Patrick J Flynn

Has generally struggled since switching to handicaps and this looks tough on back of 399-day absence.

50/1

8th
5 (16)
Tanazadia

10/1

Form: 86-5

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Some promise in two juvenile runs at Dundalk; likely to improve from last month's Navan run; more appealing than stablemate Posh Maisie.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

12

(3)

21st Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 100y

16:35 Gowran Park

Tanazadia

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: J P Murtagh

made all, faced challenge when ridden towards far side under 2f out, ran on from over 1f out, pushed out, comfortably

15/8

3rd

9

(2)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:25 Cork

Tanazadia

9st 1lb

J: Colin Keane

T: J P Murtagh

started quickly, led narrowly or disputed lead early, prominent after 1f

4/1

Form: 704-55

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Placed four times for Charlie Johnston but well held later on AW; picked up for 9,000gns in February; made a satisfactory start for this stable at Navan; may improve with cheekpieces fitted.
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Verdict Starting price

2

(17)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

20:10 Fairyhouse

Theres No Limit

10st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Cian Collins

Won a 9.5f Ballinrobe claimer last June; finished the year in poor form and may need this run on return.

28/1

14/1

Form: 02-967

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Disappointing since Dundalk second last December; soundly beaten in a claimer last time; stablemate Victor's Choice has stronger credentials.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

17th

5

(11)

13th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

15:02 Navan

Go Girl Go

9st 11lb

J: James Ryan

T: Adrian Murray

Disappointing since Dundalk second last December until more encouraging effort in Roscommon maiden latest, showing plenty of speed; back in trip here and could go well off unchanged mark.

14/1

4th

9

(1)

2nd Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 96y

17:20 Roscommon

Go Girl Go

9st 3lb

J: James Ryan

T: Adrian Murray

prominent on inner

20/1

10th

3

(13)

16th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:45 Gowran Park

Go Girl Go

9st 13lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Adrian Murray

Disappointing since Dundalk second last December; soundly beaten in a claimer last time; stablemate Victor's Choice has stronger credentials.

14/1

14/1

Form: 8340

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Third in a Dundalk maiden before fourth in a claimer at the same venue; failed to match her AW form on handicap/turf debut at Leopardstown.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(10)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Posh Maisie

9st 1lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Colin Teague

Showed some fair form in Ireland in her younger days, but has proved disappointing and is best watched after 386 days off.

50/1

13

(10)

12th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:47 Catterick

Posh Maisie

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Colin Teague

Didn't run badly when fifth over C&D last month but that's her best effort this year and she was well beaten last time; now 0-15.

50/1

12th

13

(10)

12th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:47 Catterick

Posh Maisie

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Colin Teague

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear

50/1

12th
10 (15)
Mm Dragonfly

6/1

Form: 648

Last run: 107 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Looks ordinary on the evidence of three AW runs; low-grade recruit to a powerful team; may improve with tongue-tie fitted.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

10

(15)

16th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:45 Gowran Park

Mm Dragonfly

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Looks ordinary on the evidence of three AW runs; low-grade recruit to a powerful team; may improve with tongue-tie fitted.

6/1

8th

13

(2)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Mm Dragonfly

9st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & T Collins

Promise in a 1m maiden and didn't quite get home after racing too keenly over 7f two weeks ago; every chance this trip will suit her and could well play a leading role.

5/1

4th

4

(3)

14th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:10 Dundalk (AW)

Mm Dragonfly

9st 3lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: M Halford & T Collins

Showed some ability on debut here last month, staying on into midfield over 1m; shorter trip may not be ideal on visual evidence; mixed signals on pedigree, by Invincible Spirit, but her dam is by Pour Moi and has a middle-distance pedigree.

9/2

Form: 0-0849

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Little impact in four maidens; Jockey reported a tendency to hang left at Cork in his first handicap; may need further experience.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

16

(3)

16th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:45 Gowran Park

Crest Of The Moon

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Little impact in four maidens; Jockey reported a tendency to hang left at Cork in his first handicap; may need further experience.

14/1

9th

15

(11)

21st May 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

18:50 Cork

Crest Of The Moon

8st 7lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Well beaten in four maidens and has to improve plenty even tackling handicaps off a low mark; however, yard's record necessitates a market check; 1lb out of the handicap.

16/1

9th

15

(11)

21st May 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

18:50 Cork

Crest Of The Moon

8st 7lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Well beaten in four maidens and has to improve plenty even tackling handicaps off a low mark; however, yard's record necessitates a market check; 1lb out of the handicap.

16/1

10/1

Form: 79-467

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Some fair runs in maidens, notably at Cork on reappearance; out of the handicap when unplaced on handicap deby at the Curragh; 5f too sharp then, this may suit better.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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14th

7

(1)

16th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:45 Gowran Park

Ringabella

9st 11lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: K J Condon

Some fair runs in maidens, notably at Cork on reappearance; out of the handicap when unplaced on handicap deby at the Curragh; 5f too sharp then, this may suit better.

10/1

7th

11

(11)

5th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:25 Curragh

Ringabella

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: K J Condon

towards rear, kept on inside final 110yds, no telling impression

20/1

6th

9

(6)

21st May 2024

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:50 Cork

Ringabella

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: K J Condon

Promise on debut last year; back to that level with a solid return over C&D with a tongue-tie on; can improve for that and go closer with tongue-tie retained; below form only run on soft.

9/2

OUR TIP
15th
1 (8)
Jalaybee

20/1

Form: 20-590

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Looked a likely future winner early in his juvenile career; hard to be confident now, since he has failed to beat a single rival on his last two starts.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(8)

7th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:45 Southwell (AW)

Jalaybee

9st 8lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

pressed leader, led over 1f out, soon faced challenge, headed and weakened inside final furlong

4/1

4th

6

(8)

7th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:45 Southwell (AW)

Jalaybee

9st 8lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

pressed leader, led over 1f out, soon faced challenge, headed and weakened inside final furlong

4/1

3rd

5

(2)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Jalaybee

9st 2lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

raced in third, pressed leader over 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds

5/2

10/1

Form: 868

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Not a great deal of merit in his three maidens runs; from a top stable and the bar is set low for his handicap debut; worth a market check.
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9th

8

(2)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Eastern Capital

9st 1lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Patrick Martin

Unplaced in eight starts so far and was never involved when ninth of 14 last month; back up in trip with plenty to prove at the moment.

12/1

9th

8

(2)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Eastern Capital

9st 1lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Patrick Martin

Unplaced in eight starts so far and was never involved when ninth of 14 last month; back up in trip with plenty to prove at the moment.

12/1

9th

8

(11)

11th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Eastern Capital

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Patrick Martin

Seven-race maiden and struggled since switching to handicaps including two runs for this yard; back down in trip with enough to prove.

16/1

Non-runners

Luxury Island, Chou Chou

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €897.50
Straight Forecast €692.64
Tricast €7636.00
Trifecta €1377.30

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Posh Maisie

SPOTLIGHT:

Help Me Rhonda

POSTDATA:

Victor's Choice

TOPSPEED:

There's No Limit

The Irish Sun:

Dark Viper