May 23 / 17.40 Gowran Park

17.40

Good

Gowran Park Median Auction Fillies Maiden

  • Prize money: £6526.55
  • 1m 1f 100y
  • 19 runners
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Gowran Park Median Auction Fillies Maiden

Runners: 19 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £1.70
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 34-3 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Strong juvenile form tying in with 105-rated stablemate Lumiere Rock; only half a length behind that filly when third on debut at Galway; beaten 3l in fourth behind her in Curragh Group 3 over 1m in October; did not live up to her billing as odds-on favourite on return here early this month; only 3/4l in front of Time To Soar then.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(6)

24th Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

14:55 Curragh

Perfect Portrait

10st 4lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

dwelt start, soon towards rear

10/1

10th

5

(9)

10th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

18:30 Fairyhouse

Perfect Portrait

9st 9lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Gowran maiden winner last year over just short of 1m2f; later ran well in defeat in good company including when 3l behind stablemate Dancing Tango in a Listed race at Naas over 1m4f; lost a shoe when poor on return; over 5l behind Dancing Tango when they clashed again at Limerick last month.

12/1

4th

7

(7)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 110y

16:05 Limerick

Perfect Portrait

9st 4lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Gowran maiden winner last year over just short of 1m2f ran well in defeat in stronger company afterwards including when 3l behind Dancing Tango in a Listed race at Naas over 1m4f; lost a shoe when poor on return; probably better on softer.

10/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 82

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stepped up considerably from 1m Dundalk when second to Red Riding Hod over extended 1m2f at the same venue six weeks ago; winner has been Group 3-placed since then.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1

(5)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Letiza

10st 1lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Adrian Nicholls

Dual turf winner (9.5f/10.5f) in Ireland and twice runner-up on the Dundalk Polytrack (1m/10.7f); makes her stable debut after three months off and market should guide.

10/1

1

(5)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Letiza

10st 1lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Adrian Nicholls

Dual turf winner (9.5f/10.5f) in Ireland and twice runner-up on the Dundalk Polytrack (1m/10.7f); makes her stable debut after three months off and market should guide.

10/1

4

(10)

4th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 84y

17:16 Naas

Letiza

9st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Henry De Bromhead

Well backed to score over this trip at Down Royal, beating a subsequent winner by 0.75l; up 6lb but more to come over this trip and good ground suits.

6/1

16/1

  • Place: £9.70

Form: 59354-

Last run: 167 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Placed once from five starts at Dundalk last year; 74-rated filly will need to improve with blinkers on.
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3rd

6

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:30 Carlisle

As Fast As Wind

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Consistent over hurdles for current yard; successful in last two Flat turf attempts, latest at Musselburgh (12.5f, good) last month returned to this code; 1-1 over 1m6f and warrants respect.

11/4

1st

1

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

14:40 Musselburgh

As Fast As Wind

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Won over 1m6f at Salisbury (good to soft) for Daisy Hitchins last summer; has been running creditably in defeat over hurdles since joining Tristan Davidson, including placed twice here; leading claims back on the Flat in a race where her rivals have something to prove.

6/4

3rd

6

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 4

15:25 Newcastle

As Fast As Wind

10st 11lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

Ready Kempton winner (2m novices' handicap, good) for Daisy Hitchins last October; consistent for Tristan Davidson (366233), giving her best when a close third in the Sea Pigeon Series Final at Musselburgh (2m1f, good to soft) recently; 2lb higher but bang there with repeat.

2/1

4th
13 (7)
Phases Of Venus

13/2

Form: 4

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to eight winners; did well considering that plenty went wrong for her first time at Dundalk; should improve.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(6)

3rd Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

16:10 Listowel

Phases Of Venus

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

midfield

4/1

4th

13

(7)

23rd May 2023

Good

1m 1f 100y

17:40 Gowran Park

Phases Of Venus

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

prominent

13/2

4th

14

(6)

14th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:10 Dundalk (AW)

Phases Of Venus

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Galileo Gold filly; cost 70,000Euros as a yearling; half-sister to eight winners including Redolent (7f-1m Listed; RPR 108), Qatar Dance (1m-1m2f; 104) and Pepita (6f-7f including AW/Listed; 99); dam 1m winner (93); hood on for debut perhaps not a good sign.

20/1

10/1

Form: 4

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shaped with promise first time out at Naas, keeping on for fourth place in a race in which Aidan O'Brien supplied the winner Jackie Oh and second Red Riding Hood; in front of Paris View then, but that rival showed improvement on her second outing.
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1

4th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:45 Kilbeggan

Hey Whatever

12st 0lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Was in the process of running a big race when coming down late at Cork on her return and gained compensation in 2m2f Downpatrick maiden in July, battling well after making much of running; missed two engagements since due to softer ground so won't want too much rain.

7/2

6th
4 (12)
Dalliances

14/1

Form: 5

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Almost 7l behind runner-up Letiza when fifth of nine on debut at Dundalk six week ago; likely to need more experience
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(8)

29th Aug 2023

Good

1m 4f 26y

19:15 Bellewstown

Dalliances

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

dwelt start, midfield

16/1

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to Ashky who won three 1m handicaps at Newmarket last year for the Charltons; seems to be the stable's second-string
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

12

23rd Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Susie Wosie

11st 2lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: J G Murray

towards rear, not fluent 1st

50/1

14th

14

(12)

9th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 115y

20:10 Tipperary

Susie Wosie

9st 8lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: J G Murray

in touch with leaders

33/1

15th

9

(10)

16th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:51 Gowran Park

Susie Wosie

9st 4lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: J G Murray

Hasn't offered a lot in four handicaps since winning a claimer last July; blinkers a cry for help by the looks.

20/1

Form: 4-

Last run: 229 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth at Thurles on only start last season. second-string now for trainer of Perfect Portrait.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

14

(11)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Skyquake

9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

prominent

9/2

6th

7

(6)

15th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 2f 110y

16:00 Naas

Skyquake

8st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Step in the right direction in first-time cheekpieces when clear second in Tramore maiden last month (1m4f, good); much stiffer task however entering handicap company here.

10/1

2nd

7

(6)

13th Sep 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

13:55 Tramore

Skyquake

9st 3lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

led but pestered, raced wide on turn after 2f, headed after 3f, went second again 3f out, no impression inside final furlong

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal out of Espere, an Elusive Pimpernel mare who won three races for Ger Lyons including a Galway festival handicap off 90.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

8

(4)

2nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 205y

15:15 Bellewstown

Givemehoperosa

9st 8lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Jack W Davison

towards rear, pushed along early

14/1

14th

14

(5)

20th Aug 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 111y

19:20 Roscommon

Givemehoperosa

9st 0lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Jack W Davison

Won a heavy ground Leopardstown maiden over 1m1f and ran well in a 1m2f handicap at the same venue in April; well beaten twice subsequently and question to answer now after three months off.

20/1

16th

14

(11)

24th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:20 Curragh

Givemehoperosa

9st 6lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

1m1f heavy ground maiden winner at Leopardstown in October; ran okay on return before lesser run at Gowran and might find a drop in trip on quicker ground against her; wears first-time cheekpieces.

20/1

Form: 44

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed that her long-priced fourth on Cork debut was not a fluke with similar C&D display; closely matched with Perfect Portrait whose juvenile credentials are strong.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(1)

16th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 1f 100y

14:50 Gowran Park

Time To Soar

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

in touch with leaders on inner, outpaced towards far side over 1f out

4/1

2nd

9

(7)

30th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 0f 30y

14:30 Killarney

Time To Soar

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Has finished in the frame on three of her six starts from 7f to just short of 1m2f; however, has been below her best the last twice and blinkers are reached for; has handled heavy ground.

6/1

Form: 73

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stepped up from debut when third behind a longer-priced stablemate over 1m at this venue; can probably maintain rate of progress.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

16th

19

(18)

5th Nov 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:15 Curragh

Paris Review

8st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

midfield

20/1

11th

11

(5)

23rd May 2023

Good

1m 1f 100y

17:40 Gowran Park

Paris Review

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

prominent

6/1

3rd

10

(2)

19th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Gowran Park

Paris Review

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Classic-entered filly from a top stable; needs to show considerable improvement from her debut in a Naas maiden in which today's rival Hey Whatever finished an encouraging fourth.

6/1

OUR TIP

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal, half-sister to a Ralph Beckett-trained Listed winner Meu Amor and to two other winners; dam 7f juvenile winner, closely related to 1m Group 3 winner Pincheck.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

5

(2)

17th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 1f 100y

16:50 Gowran Park

Alluring

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: K J Condon

Has shown a glimmer of promise in races over longer distances; needs to improve; visored now.

10/1

12th

6

(2)

21st Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 0y

16:00 Listowel

Alluring

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: K J Condon

Mild promise in maidens and on h'cap debut at Navan over 1m6f; down 3lb but needs more; one of two runners for these owners.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam a 1m2f handicap winner for Jim Bolger, half-sister to 1m6f Group 3 winner Cimeara; unlikely to feature first time out.
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10th

12

7th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 130y

14:50 Galway

Mayo For Sam

10st 0lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: M Flannery

Two-time winner on good ground on the Flat is 0-4 over hurdles; no show on handicap debut at Roscommon in July and out of form on the level last twice; others preferred.

33/1

8th

14

(1)

19th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 46y

20:20 Roscommon

Mayo For Sam

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: M Flannery

Won twice last season; regressive this term; unappealing here from 8lb out of the handicap.

33/1

Form: 73

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big price when seventh of 12 over 1m at Bellewstown; not given a hard race after her chance had gone; improved from that when a staying-on third over 1m here 13 days ago; longer trip may suit.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13th

19

20th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:37 Cork

Doctor Nightingale

10st 9lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Patrick Joseph Hayes

Won Limerick maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott last season (heavy) but remains unconvincing in handicaps; others preferred.

25/1

7th

2

21st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 33y

13:40 Down Royal

Doctor Nightingale

11st 12lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Patrick Joseph Hayes

Won a maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott last April; not beaten far on her stable debut in a Navan handicap hurdle last month; suspected to be in season after being beaten out of sight at Tramore since; others preferred.

16/1

7th

2

21st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 33y

13:40 Down Royal

Doctor Nightingale

11st 12lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Patrick Joseph Hayes

Won a maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott last April; not beaten far on her stable debut in a Navan handicap hurdle last month; suspected to be in season after being beaten out of sight at Tramore since; others preferred.

16/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to useful In From The Cold who recently recorded the seventh win of his career; may need time
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

12

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 170y

13:55 Down Royal

Whispering Hopes

10st 13lb

J: Mr E P Powell

T: Liam Lennon

Dual-purpose maiden had been placed over hurdles for Gordon Elliott but has been poor in two starts for this yard (both here) and needs improvement on her best form anyway.

20/1

8th

19

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 105y

13:18 Down Royal

Whispering Hopes

10st 11lb

J: Mr E P Powell

T: Liam Lennon

Placed three times in nine attempts hurdling for Gordon Elliott, all on decent ground; down the field over C&D on stable debut eight weeks ago.

66/1

14th

20

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 33y

12:50 Down Royal

Whispering Hopes

10st 11lb

J: Mr E P Powell

T: Liam Lennon

Placed three times in nine attempts hurdling for Gordon Elliott, all on better ground; surprise to see her featuring on yard debut.

14/1

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; half-sister to two winners, including her trainer's 6f scorer Thunder Eclipse; drawn high, best watched.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

9

(4)

17th Jul 2023

Yielding

1m 3f 35y

19:50 Killarney

Nathalia Eclipse

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: J A Stack

Not a factor on her debut at Gowran in May; hard to fancy on that evidence.

50/1

16th

10

(17)

23rd May 2023

Good

1m 1f 100y

17:40 Gowran Park

Nathalia Eclipse

9st 3lb

J: Mark Enright

T: J A Stack

slowly into stride, towards rear

14/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Newcomer whose dam has been a good source of winners for Sir Michael Stoute, best of them Dubka who stayed well.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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17th

3

(13)

23rd May 2023

Good

1m 1f 100y

17:40 Gowran Park

Baby Intello

9st 3lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: E J O’Neill

midfield

20/1

Form: 8-

Last run: 165 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Slowly away over 7f at Dundalk on only start at two; longer trip should help; first reserve.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3

(8)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:15 Brighton

Kirkuila

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Faye Bramley

13-race maiden; bogged down on heavy ground at Ffos Las (1m2f) the last twice but it's still relatively early days with Faye Bramley and the booking of Jason Watson represents a plus.

8/1

10

(2)

28th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:55 Ffos Las

Kirkuila

10st 10lb

J: Miss Lily Jones

T: Faye Bramley

0-12 under all codes but didn't run badly when back on the Flat for recent stable debut, finishing fourth in heavy-ground C&D contest dominated by Zambezi Magic; sports first-time cheekpieces today and could plausibly be seen to better effort on the less testing ground.

20/1

5

(5)

9th Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:25 Ffos Las

Kirkuila

9st 8lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Faye Bramley

Little to get excited about in 11 starts under both codes; makes her debut for her third different trainer in a first-time tongue-tie after a year off; hard to recommend.

33/1

Form: 6

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Noted staying on over 1m3f on first start; shorter trip not sure to suit; second reserve.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

11

(8)

17th Jul 2023

Yielding

1m 3f 35y

19:50 Killarney

Rainbow Reel

9st 3lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

Not disgraced on her Limerick debut on soft; failed to match that on better ground at Gowran last month; needs this for a handicap mark.

50/1

9th

13

(7)

5th Jun 2023

Good

1m 1f 100y

16:07 Gowran Park

Rainbow Reel

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: J A Stack

prominent

25/1

19

(19)

23rd May 2023

Good

1m 1f 100y

17:40 Gowran Park

Rainbow Reel

9st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: J A Stack

Noted staying on over 1m3f on first start; shorter trip not sure to suit; second reserve.

Non-runners

Kirkuila, Rainbow Reel

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €21.20
Straight Forecast €17.92
Trifecta €253.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Perfect Portrait

The Irish Sun:

Paris Review

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Perfect Portrait

POSTDATA:

Perfect Portrait