August 31 / 13.55 Gowran Park

13.55

Good To Firm

Irish EBF Supporting Irish Champions Weekend (C & G) Maiden

  • Prize money: £7932.77
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 11 runners
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Irish EBF Supporting Irish Champions Weekend (C & G) Maiden

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £5.60
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 8

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to several winners cost 75,000Euros as a 2yo; was unfancied on debut in June at the Curragh but ran creditably in a stronger contest that this; can better that effort now and be involved.
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0

3

16th Dec 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 30y

13:05 Fairyhouse

National Emblem

11st 0lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

towards rear

10/1

4th

4

11th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 190y

12:35 Down Royal

National Emblem

10st 10lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Cian Collins

Promising Gowran maiden winner (Gd/Fm) as a 2yo for Jessica Harrington but has gone backwards this year; questions to answer making hurdling debut for new yard.

22/1

25/1

  • Place: £5.00

Form: 90

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both starts at the Curragh; showed some ability on debut but a lesser effort a week later; might be more at home in handicaps.
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6th

3

(1)

10th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

Lord Massusus

9st 9lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Joseph G Murphy

Confirmed his liking for this venue when winning a Listed race here last season (Mutasarref a neck behind), his second C&D win; improving for each outing this season and should run his race but a rating of 99 leaves him with a fair amount to find with a few of these rivals.

16/1

3rd

3

(1)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

18:18 Gowran Park

Lord Massusus

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Won this in 2023; consistent stakes performer with seven wins; won Heritage Stakes last season, beating Mutasarref by a neck; best subsequent effort came when fourth in Minstrel Stakes in July; two starts this season, improved from return to be beaten 3.25l behind The Lion In Winter at Leopardstown seven days ago; down in trip; mightn't want the ground too testing but shouldn't be far away and trainer has good course record.

3/1

6th

4

(7)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:07 Leopardstown

Lord Massusus

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Seven career wins include this race last season, when he got up in the last strides to deny the odds-on favourite Mutasarref; produced his best subsequent effort when fourth in the Minstrel Stakes at the Curragh last July; dropped away tamely in the 7f Gladness Stakes at the Curragh on seasonal debut.

14/1

Form: 5

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Was the shorter-priced of two stablemates when fifth in a strong Killarney maiden on debut in July, displaying some greenness; should have improved since and can be a player here.
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7th

4

(7)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Mister Mister

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Gowran maiden winner last year was third in a Listed race to start the season, only beaten roughly 3l by Paddington; however, has been below that in three starts since, so needs that best again; tongue-tie on.

16/1

8th

5

(8)

24th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 30y

17:30 Killarney

Mister Mister

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

towards rear of midfield, brief headway and prominent 2f out, outpaced over 1f out

10/1

6th

3

(1)

28th May 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:25 Curragh

Mister Mister

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

dwelt start, in rear throughout, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous

3/1

5/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam 5f-6f 2yo winner (inc Group 3/Cheveley Park second; RPR 109) out of French 1m1f-10.5f winner, is granddaughter of French 8.7f winning half-sister to 6f 2yo Group 2 winner Carrowkeel; by a legendary sire and represents top connections; Derby entry is highly respected.
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3rd

8

(6)

11th Jun 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:40 Navan

Subzero

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

towards rear of midfield, pushed along towards rear under 3f out, headway over 1f out, ran on well and went third final 110yds, no match for first two

4/1

1st

6

(7)

26th May 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Curragh

Subzero

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

ducked left start, soon disputed lead, led clearly after 1f, faced challenge when pushed along over 2f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on well towards finish, just did enough

6/4

12/1

Form:

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Slowly away when beaten 15l on debut at Roscommon; can do better if breaking on terms with a tongue-tie added; Keane aboard.
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8th

3

4th Feb 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 1

13:20 Musselburgh

Union Flag

11st 3lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Fair middle-distance Flat maiden in Ireland; comfortable win over C&D (good to soft) on hurdle/stable debut but flopped at Catterick next time and again below form back here (behind two of these) on latest start; carries his head awkwardly; questions to answer.

16/1

3rd

3

1st Jan 2024

Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 4

12:35 Musselburgh

Union Flag

11st 7lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Donald McCain

in touch with leaders

5/2

4th

2

24th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

12:40 Catterick

Union Flag

11st 7lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

led, headed after 3rd, lost second home turn, outpaced 2 out, weakened quickly approaching last, not fluent last

6/4

40/1

Form: 6

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Didn't get the cleanest of trips on debut at Bellewstown before weakening; will have to improve significantly on that.
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7th

10

(8)

25th Sep 2022

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Belissimo

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

towards rear, ridden over 2f out, slightly hampered over 1f out, well held final furlong

9/1

7th

3

(4)

7th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Cork

Belissimo

9st 5lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Andrew Slattery

dwelt start, towards rear of midfield, nudged along over 2f out, ridden when slightly hampered over 1f out, soon no impression

25/1

6th

1

(4)

31st Aug 2022

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Gowran Park

Belissimo

9st 5lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Andrew Slattery

prominent on inner, lost position when bit short of room on inner under 3f out, soon nudged along, ridden briefly 1f out, weakened towards finish

40/1

22/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam 1m winner (RPR 83), out of 9.4f Group 3 winning half-sister to 1m4f Group 1 winner Youmzain and 1m Group 1 winner Creachadoir; well-bred and by a quality sire; cost 40,000GBP as a yearling; of interest, so check the market.
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17th

3

(16)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Gosford

10st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

Gradually getting his act together this season, winning at Roscommon last month and a strong-finishing fourth at Fairyhouse eight days later when given plenty to do; can pick whatever side he wants to go from this draw and has solid claims.

10/1

4th

1

(14)

10th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Fairyhouse

Gosford

10st 4lb

J: James Ryan

T: Edward Lynam

Gowran win last year came on soft and back to form to score at Roscommon last week when coming late over extended 7f; 6lb rise offset by rider's claim so has to be respected (on final start in this grade for a while) although draw far from ideal.

9/2

1st

4

(4)

2nd Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 96y

18:20 Roscommon

Gosford

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

midfield, headway 2f out, waiting for room over 1f out, switched left and hampered rivals 1f out, ridden and ran on well to lead towards finish

13/2

Form: 90

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big prices and well beaten both starts; handicaps beckon after this.
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14

(10)

1st Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Where R U Now Bob

8st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Rodger Sweeney

Winner over 1m here in January; okay run in a 1m2f handicap at Naas in July; more needed.

20/1

15th

18

(17)

26th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:25 Cork

Where R U Now Bob

8st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Rodger Sweeney

AW winner but opposable on his minor form in turf handicaps; new headgear.

20/1

7th

13

(5)

7th Sep 2023

Good

1m 1f 136y

17:25 Clonmel

Where R U Now Bob

9st 0lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Rodger Sweeney

midfield

40/1

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sixth foal; half-brother to winners Ancient King (Ity/Australia 7f-1m6f/Italian Derby third; RPR 100/2m-2m3f hurdle) and Arabian Jazz (7f-7.4f inc 2yo; 80); dam dual 7.4f winner (90); by a useful sire but looks best watched for future reference.
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9

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Rhythm King

9st 6lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Mudlark won at this meeting last year (7f) and later added Curragh win at today's trip; standout run this year when C&D third last month, though wasn't beaten far at Listowel.

12/1

9

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Rhythm King

9st 6lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Mudlark won at this meeting last year (7f) and later added Curragh win at today's trip; standout run this year when C&D third last month, though wasn't beaten far at Listowel.

12/1

5

(10)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

16:00 Leopardstown

Rhythm King

9st 11lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Mark Fahey

Mudlark has been in and out this season; his last run at Tipperary was definitely an out when getting his ground but finishing 18l behind the winner; his run prior at Listowel was decent when a close fifth (8.5f, heavy); serious stamina concerns at this trip.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 87

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Well beaten both starts and is difficult to fancy.
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10th

3

(11)

31st Aug 2022

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Gowran Park

Holy Scat Passion

9st 5lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: James McAuley

always towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, soon weakened

100/1

7th

7

(3)

24th Aug 2022

Good

0m 7f 187y

16:10 Bellewstown

Holy Scat Passion

8st 13lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: James McAuley

in rear throughout, ridden and no impression from under 3f out

33/1

8th

4

(9)

15th Aug 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:10 Dundalk (AW)

Holy Scat Passion

9st 7lb

J: Jake Coen

T: James McAuley

slowly into stride, pushed along briefly, in rear throughout, became detached when pushed along after 3f, reminders and no impression from under 4f out

100/1

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to 4 winners inc Skaters Waltz (7f-1m5f; RPR 102), Gabrial The Viking (7.5f 2yo; 76) and Magical Rose (7.4f 2yo; 76); dam showed nothing in two starts but is half-sister to 7f/1m Gr 1 winner Paco Boy; cost only 4,500Euros as a 2yo; others appeal more.
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11th

4

(5)

31st Aug 2022

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Gowran Park

James Flyer

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: Thomas Gibney

always towards rear, pushed along briefly from over 3f out, weakened 2f out, eased, tailed off

66/1

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Payout
Exacta €115.70
Straight Forecast €77.28
Trifecta €168.10

Selections

RP Ratings (IRE):

Mister Mister

SPOTLIGHT:

Subzero

The Irish Sun:

National Emblem

POSTDATA:

Mister Mister