September 03 / 14.45 Gowran Park

14.45

Good

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

  • Prize money: £7439.13
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 15 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.10
  • Place: £2.00

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Decorated Knight filly and closely related to 7f/1m winner Zefferino (RPR 85); 33-1 when refused to enter the stalls on intended debut at the Curragh.
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2

(8)

15th Jun 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:05 Gowran Park

Marakesh

10st 0lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won C&D maiden (good) with plenty to spare on debut last September; never landed a blow in Naas Listed a month later; sent off 28-1 for handicap debut over C&D on return, on heavy ground outran her odds to finish second; needs to bounce back from a poor Curragh run.

10/1

19th

9

(9)

24th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Marakesh

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won Gowran maiden (7f, good) with plenty in reserve on debut last September; never landed a blow in Naas Listed a month later; sent off 28-1 for handicap debut, outran odds when runner-up at Gowran (7f, heavy) on return; unchanged mark; player.

8/1

19th

9

(9)

24th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Marakesh

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won Gowran maiden (7f, good) with plenty in reserve on debut last September; never landed a blow in Naas Listed a month later; sent off 28-1 for handicap debut, outran odds when runner-up at Gowran (7f, heavy) on return; unchanged mark; player.

8/1

33/1

  • Place: £5.60

Form: 0-0

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shown a smidgeon of promise in her first two races but appeals as one for handicaps.
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3rd

8

(1)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Supreme Success

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

soon led

11/2

9th

10

(7)

23rd Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Fairyhouse

Supreme Success

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Second runner for yard; didn't show much in first two runs but much more like it when a 2.5l second at Gowran (7f, good) last time when she had a couple of these behind; 68-rated filly looks the stable first string on jockey bookings and she makes the shortlist.

7/2

2nd

15

(5)

3rd Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:45 Gowran Park

Supreme Success

9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

led narrowly, pressed leader, challenging up the centre from 2f out, soon switched left, kept on but no match for winner

33/1

15/8

  • Place: £1.02

Form: 24

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Similar sort of form at Roscommon and the Curragh at about this distance; looks capable of winning one of these.
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1st

9

(1)

7th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 30y

14:20 Killarney

Castanets

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Runner-up on debut at Roscommon and has held her form well in maidens since; official rating of 67 implies she is vulnerable; stable's fine form is a positive.

5/1

2nd

9

(7)

21st Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 100y

16:35 Gowran Park

Castanets

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

raced wide, soon pressed winner, switched left over 2f out, soon challenging towards near side, kept on but no match for winner

13/8

3rd

10

(17)

3rd Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:45 Gowran Park

Castanets

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

prominent, switched right soon after start, switched left over 2f out, challenging towards near side over 1f out, kept on

15/8

Form: 7535

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Beaten in the region of 5l in her last three races and may remain vulnerable in maidens.
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5th

11

(14)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Princess Aurea

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

prominent, soon went second, weakened inside final furlong, lost fourth towards finish

20/1

6th

7

(2)

20th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Princess Aurea

9st 11lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Remains a maiden after five starts but she has ability and ran well on her sole AW start when third here over a mile in July; her opening mark is fair and she should go well from an inside draw.

9/1

4th

12

(11)

3rd Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:45 Gowran Park

Princess Aurea

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Beaten in the region of 5l in her last three races and may remain vulnerable in maidens.

7/1

16/1

Form: 003

Last run: 118 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Much improved over 7f at Roscommon, for all that she couldn't live with the front two; the ground was heavy so may prefer those conditions.
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10th

5

(9)

16th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

17:24 Leopardstown

Rodeeve

9st 6lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Michael J Browne

Went up 12lb for a Fairyhouse success last month; beat subsequent winner Monastere then; however, unable to sustain her improvement when down the field at the same venue at the beginning of the month; held by Bear Right on that evidence.

10/1

14th

8

(13)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Fairyhouse

Rodeeve

9st 9lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Michael J Browne

Bolted up over 6f here last month, beating Monastere who bids to advertise the form in the 5.40 event; should be fine with 7f; 12lb rise is challenging, same rider takes off 7lb again.

6/1

1st

8

(2)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:10 Fairyhouse

Rodeeve

9st 6lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Michael J Browne

Maiden posted her best previous runs over 7f but should have finished closer over C&D last time when not getting a clear run; down 3lb; player.

12/1

100/1

Form:

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Headgear is soon turned to after finishing well behind at the Curragh (6f; 66-1).
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4th

7

(1)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:00 Gowran Park

Profit Surge

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Has finished in the first three in her last six races on turf; narrowly denied in a 7f claimer at this venue in May; backed that up with third placings in a maiden at Bellewstown and a handicap at Naas; thoroughly deserved her win in a 7f claimer here last month; has joined Ian Donoghue and can continue to pay her way.

7/2

1st

7

(8)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:05 Gowran Park

Profit Surge

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard Keane

Maiden has finished in the first three in five of her nine runs on turf; narrowly denied in C&D claimer in May; beaten just 0.75l off 62 in a 7f Naas handicap latest; should be on the premises again.

13/2

3rd

9

(6)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:47 Naas

Profit Surge

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard Keane

0-17 but has looked like her turn is near, placing the last four times over a range of trips from 5f to 1m; good 0.5l second to Gloriously Glam on last try over this trip in May, so shouldn't be far away back in a handicap.

7/1

7th
6 (4)
Yaxchilan

7/1

Form: 440

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Best effort was probably his first when beaten 4.5l over 6f at Naas; beaten further over 7f and back at 6f the last twice; blinkers are now added.
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26

(10)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Yaxchilan

8st 13lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Gerard O’Leary

Got off the mark in a 6f Fairyhouse handicap in May and best run since was when third over this trip at Ayr last time; ground-versatile and can run well.

12/1

7

(8)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Yaxchilan

9st 5lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Gerard O’Leary

Irish 4yo who recorded sole win over 6f at Fairyhouse (good) in May; made late headway at the Curragh most recently and now gives 7f another go; check for market support.

13/2

50/1

Form: 08

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished closer second time out at Dundalk but was still beaten 10l; has to step up.
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7th

7

(6)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 0y

19:00 Leopardstown

Celtic Druid

9st 4lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Back-to-back Dundalk wins in the spring, and close second at Dundalk last month; previously put up his best turf effort of the season when close third to Darius Dark over 1m4f at the Curragh; steps up in grade.

11/2

2nd

1

(12)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

16:20 Dundalk (AW)

Celtic Druid

10st 0lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Back-to-back C&D wins under this rider in the spring and really good third in higher grade at the Curragh last time; lots to like.

5/1

9th
5 (15)
Firesky

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam unplaced 6f-1m1f (RPR 49), half-sister to 10.6f AW winner Moondharrig; would need to see market confidence behind him.
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4th

3

(3)

14th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 111y

13:35 Roscommon

Firesky

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

Keen early and faded into a 10l ninth on good ground at Gowran (7f; 66-1); best watched for now.

33/1

9th

5

(15)

3rd Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:45 Gowran Park

Firesky

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

Second foal; dam unplaced 6f-1m1f (RPR 49), half-sister to 10.6f AW winner Moondharrig; would need to see market confidence behind him.

14/1

10/1

Form: 40-

Last run: 403 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far when fourth on Naas debut (5f) but then only tenth at Cork (6f); returns from a long absence.
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9th

2

(8)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Leopardstown

Altimara

9st 12lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Landed back-to-back handicaps over C&D last year, including this race; placed twice over 1m subsequently; below best on first two runs this year; step in right direction with staying-on sixth at Fairyhouse; big chance after fifth in Naas race won by Zheleznaya Dama.

6/1

5th

1

(10)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:47 Naas

Altimara

10st 0lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Landed back-to-back handicaps at Leopardstown last year; placed twice over 1m subsequently; below best first two runs this year, but step in right direction with staying-on sixth at Fairyhouse 33 days ago; definite each-way chance.

12/1

6th

20

(4)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Fairyhouse

Altimara

10st 4lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Back-to-back 7f wins at Leopardstown in August and placed twice over 1m subsequently; below best in two runs this season; second reserve.

Form: 9

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished last at Roscommon where Clever And Cute was well ahead in second.
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18th

14

(14)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Carrigans Grove

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Patrick J Flynn

Enjoyed a successful 2025, winning three sprint handicaps; yet to hit form this term; some sign of a revival in a 7f event at Fairyhouse ten days ago.

14/1

7th

7

(14)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Carrigans Grove

9st 10lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Patrick J Flynn

Enjoyed a successful 2025, winning three sprint handicaps; yet to hit form this term, last of 18 over C&D a week ago in first-time blinkers (now replaced by cheekpieces).

14/1

18th

1

(19)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Fairyhouse

Carrigans Grove

10st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Patrick J Flynn

Enjoyed a successful 2025, winning three times; yet to hit form this term; back on her last winning mark; blinkered for the first time.

14/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; dam placed 7f/7.6f (RPR 66), half-sister to useful 1m1f-12.4f winner Mutamaded, out of half-sister to 6f 2yo Group 3 winner Sorayya and 6f 2yo Listed winner Declaration Of War; unlikely to be the answer first time out.
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13th

12

(6)

29th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:17 Dundalk (AW)

Danzy Boy

8st 12lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: W M Roper

Modest form in three maidens; stayed to some effect over 6f here last time; unexposed compared to his rivals, may improve.

22/1

13th

12

(6)

29th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:17 Dundalk (AW)

Danzy Boy

8st 12lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: W M Roper

midfield, weakened from over 2f out

22/1

Form: 80

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First reserve; beaten 11l and 27l in his two races; needs this for a mark.
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11th

5

(1)

20th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Al Bahar

9st 4lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Three maiden runs up to 1m2f; best effort came on debut at Gowran; likely has more to offer in handicaps and first-time blinkers could help; check the market.

14/1

13th

17

(8)

3rd Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:45 Gowran Park

Al Bahar

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

First reserve; beaten 11l and 27l in his two races; needs this for a mark.

18th

3

(6)

24th Aug 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:40 Curragh

Al Bahar

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Well beaten at Gowran (1m1f) only ten days ago and has been gelded since; limited appeal.

100/1

100/1

Form: 0-U770

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
No worthwhile form in his five starts and instantly opposable.
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2

(6)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Gift Of Life

9st 12lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: C Moore

Shown nothing at huge odds in six runs so far.

100/1

14th

1

(12)

3rd Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:45 Gowran Park

Gift Of Life

9st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: C Moore

No worthwhile form in his five starts and instantly opposable.

100/1

12th

3

(8)

26th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 205y

18:30 Naas

Gift Of Life

10st 0lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: C Moore

Shown nothing in four starts at triple figure odds so far.

100/1

OUR TIP

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam unraced half-sister to useful 6f winner Moyassar, out of 6f winning half-sister to 5f 2yo Group 2 winner Sir Prancealot; likely best watched.
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12th

4

(6)

7th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 30y

14:20 Killarney

Court Parade

9st 8lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: P F McEnery

66-1, never showed with a chance when last of 14 on debut at Gowran early last month.

100/1

15th

3

(9)

3rd Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:45 Gowran Park

Court Parade

9st 8lb

J: Shane B Kelly

T: P F McEnery

First foal; dam unraced half-sister to useful 6f winner Moyassar, out of 6f winning half-sister to 5f 2yo Group 2 winner Sir Prancealot; likely best watched.

33/1

Non-runners

Clever And Cute, Wanda The Fish, Carried With Love

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €176.10
Straight Forecast €118.82
Trifecta €376.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Castanets

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Castanets

POSTDATA:

Castanets

The Irish Sun:

Castanets