August 16 / 16.35 Gowran Park

16.35

Good

Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £13053.1
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.90
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 544

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Took a step forward on latest when staying-on fourth over this trip at Leopardstown last month; place claims.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(4)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:12 Newmarket (July)

Asian Daze

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Progressive 3yo who started 2024 with a 7f win at the Curragh (soft) and went down only narrowly in a 1m Listed race at Navan (good) in June; subsequent ninth of 30 in the Sandringham (1m) at Royal Ascot on final start for Johnny Murtagh suggests handicapping limitations now and she'll need to improve for the return to 7f on debut for new yard.

12/1

9th

5

(25)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

Asian Daze

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Dual 2yo winner but an improved filly this year who ran well in pushing Everlasting all the way in a 1m good-ground Listed race at Navan; it's unlikely that a repeat of that form will suffice in a strong Sandringham but there's progress in her profile and Australian connections snapped her up for £200,000 at the Goffs London Sale on Monday.

25/1

2nd

5

(6)

8th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:30 Navan

Asian Daze

8st 12lb

J: Shane B Kelly

T: J P Murtagh

Improving sort won a Gowran maiden and Curragh nursery last year, both over 7f; won again at latter track on return and was unlucky there last time over this trip; a big player.

100/30

9/4

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 264

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Inns Of Court colt made 115,000gns at the Craven Breeze-Up Sale in April; started brightly with second behind a smart prospect at the Curragh and most recently didn't stay a mile at Killarney under forcing tactics when fourth; return to 7f to suit and sets the standard.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(3)

12th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Limerick

School Of Law

8st 9lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Runner-up in two maidens last year; gelded after a disappointing effort up to 1m2f at Navan in April; interesting runner after surgery and back in trip.

11/2

9th

8

(12)

27th Apr 2024

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

15:27 Navan

School Of Law

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

Consistent form at 2 although disappointing that he failed to win; below par on his return to action at Dundalk three weeks ago; sets the standard but it is not a terribly daunting one.

9/4

9th

8

(12)

27th Apr 2024

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

15:27 Navan

School Of Law

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

Consistent form at 2 although disappointing that he failed to win; below par on his return to action at Dundalk three weeks ago; sets the standard but it is not a terribly daunting one.

9/4

7/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 75 BF

Last run: 41 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not disgraced on debut at Limerick but failed to step up on that after a slow start when odds-on for a Bellewstown maiden; not straightforward and temperamental when last seen; others preferred.
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3rd

2

(1)

21st Oct 2023

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 23y

14:30 Leopardstown

Sun Never Sets

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

raced in second early, led soon after start, headed but prominent over 3f out, challenging towards far side 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, kept on and went third towards finish

100/30

1st

1

(1)

28th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 162y

13:40 Bellewstown

Sun Never Sets

10st 2lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

led but pestered, joined 3f out, led again 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final 110yds, always doing enough

100/30

6th

3

(10)

14th Sep 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Naas

Sun Never Sets

9st 11lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

disputed lead early, raced in third after 1f

5/1

4th
12 (7)
Tachos

20/1

Form: 6

Last run: 69 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gleneagles filly cost 43,000Euros and resold for 65,000Euros as a yearling; first foal; dam 7f winner (including 2yo/AW; RPR 83), sister to US 1m4f turf Grade 1 winner Glorious Empire; slow to break and plenty green when last of six on Leopardstown debut in June; clearly loads of improvement needed.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

8

(1)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Tachos

8st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Last of two wins came here over 1m1f last summer off 74; seasonal-best came over same C&D a fortnight ago when strong-finishing third (from a wide draw) of 22 to Bella Colombia (fourth has won since); nice turn around in weights with that rival here and cheekpieces added; should go well.

9/2

3rd

1

(25)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:45 Leopardstown

Tachos

10st 2lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: D K Weld

Has now slipped to 2lb below her last winning mark (which came over C&D) and her last run here over 1m was a step in the right direction; tough draw to overcome but not discounted.

14/1

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Australia filly cost 11,000Euros as a foal, 10,000Euros as a yearling and 70,000Euros as a 2yo; dam 1m3f winner (RPR 79), half-sister to useful 5f-6f winner Open Wide and 7f-1m winner Katimavik, family of to 1m4f Group 2 winner Irresistible Jewel (dam of Irish Leger winner Royal Diamond); yard's 2yos can go well on debut so any market confidence worth noting.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(2)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Straya

9st 11lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Katie Scott

Sole win from 22 starts came at Ayr (1m2f, soft) in July; below that level since; however, didn't get much luck in running over this C&D 13 days ago and holds place claims granted a clearer passage.

8/1

4th

1

(6)

29th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Straya

9st 12lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Katie Scott

Off the mark at the 19th attempt at Ayr (1m2f, soft) last month and her next start at Hamilton (1m, good) can be forgiven (saw no daylight); had no obvious excuse back at Ayr (1m2f, good) last time, though, and others are more persuasive.

7/2

3

(10)

28th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Straya

9st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Katie Scott

Well-backed winner over C&D on July 6 (soft; subsequent winner Zebra Star a clear second) and a line can be put through her subsequent run at Hamilton (1m, good) as she was repeatedly short of room; in calculations.

4/1

100/30

Form: 34

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Expert Eye colt has shaped nicely both starts; finished with a rattle after slow start when close third at Down Royal and possibly didn't quite get home over a mile at Bellewstown when fourth to recent Listed winner Warnie (second has also won since); sure to be thereabouts.
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Verdict Starting price

12th

10

(14)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

States Evidence

9st 3lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Promising debut 3rd at Down Royal but has regressed since and was poor on nursery debut last time at the Curragh; questions now.

20/1

8th

3

(1)

26th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:10 Curragh

States Evidence

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

in touch with leaders on far side of group, outpaced over 1f out, soon weakened, eased when detached inside final 110yds

6/1

Form: 3

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Zoffany filly placed in barrier trial and shaped nicely on last month's Leopardstown debut, never far from pace until no match for front two from over 1f out behind two smart sorts (second has won since); one to consider.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

9

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 87y

17:37 Down Royal

Mo Ghille Mar

11st 6lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Won off 4lb lower at Wexford in May (2m1f, gd-yld); has struggled off revised mark since and was beaten 13l on latest when fourth at Galway (16.5f, good); needs to find a bit more to score off this mark.

12/1

4th

11

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 160y

13:50 Galway

Mo Ghille Mar

10st 11lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Three Flat wins for Jessica Harrington and off the mark hurdling at eighth attempt in 2m1f Wexford handicap in May; runs since however have been modest, never counting on the flat here on Friday.

25/1

13th

10

(4)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Galway

Mo Ghille Mar

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Won over hurdles at Wexford in May; below best in that sphere twice since and was well beaten in this race last year; 4lb lower now but others appeal more.

50/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Make Believe colt cost 15,000Euos as a yearling; second foal; dam German 1m2f-1m4f winner, sister to German 1m Group 3 winner Butzje; market may prove best guide on debut.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

10

(15)

24th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

13:20 Curragh

Nitti

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

midfield

25/1

3rd

4

(7)

8th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Down Royal

Nitti

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Beaten 9l into eighth (of 13) over this trip at Gowran (good) having been last at one point; should improve.

10/1

8th

4

(14)

16th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Gowran Park

Nitti

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Noel Meade

held up in last, headway from over 2f out, keeping on when switched right 1f out, nearest finish

20/1

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Harzand gelding cost just 1,000Euros as a yearling; second foal; dam unraced half-sister to winners Macksville (1m6f AW/hurdle) and Armed Guard (1m4f AW); newcomer best watched.
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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

(10)

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Small Fry

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Returned to Flat with an eye-catching effort at Royal Ascot (2m4f); going back down to 1m6f didn't look a problem at Glorious Goodwood (again good to firm) 18 days ago but he suffered a nightmare passage before running on into second of 13 (Valedictory fifth); a 4lb rise adds salt to the wounds but he could still have a big chance.

5/2

2nd

13

(11)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Small Fry

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

1m4f festival wins off much lower marks at Chester and Epsom last July when trained by the Moores; returned to Flat with an eye-catching effort at Royal Ascot (2m4f, good to firm; 12-1) last month, turning for home towards rear but running on into sixth of 20; back down in trip but one to note.

6/1

6th

12

(17)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Small Fry

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

1m4f festival wins off much lower marks at Chester and Epsom preceded his 100,000gns purchase last July; two Flat runs (including 2m Irish Cesarewitch) last autumn didn't work out but there was encouragement to be drawn from his two hurdle races last month (second on latest) and he scored over an extended 1m6f in 2024; not entirely dismissed, from stable which runs seven.

18/1

10th
2 (10)
Alto Sax

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Saxon Warrior half-brother to 1m/1m1f winner Aristovic (RPR 74); dam unraced half-sister to useful winners Sight Unseen (1m3f-1m4f) and Eagles Peak (1m2f/1m4f), family of 1m/1m1f Group 1 winner Observatory; newcomer appears the lesser likely of the Lyons pair.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

11

(4)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 20y

15:44 Navan

Alto Sax

8st 10lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Peter Fahey

Winner this year over 1m at Dundalk and 1m2f at Fairyhouse in June (good); good form in defeat over 1m1f at Leopardstown, beaten a neck in a 22-runner contest, no luck in running back at 1m on latest at the Curragh; can't rule out but trip a bit short.

8/1

9th

15

(8)

16th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Alto Sax

8st 10lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Peter Fahey

Winner this year over 1m at Dundalk and 1m2f at Fairyhouse in June; good form in defeat over 1m1f at Leopardstown, beaten a neck in a 22-runner contest; fair run over a longer trip last time, this may be closer to his best distance.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 04

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Just okay runs in both maidens, likely to be of more interest in nurseries in due course.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

9

(1)

15th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:50 Dundalk (AW)

Cuban Confusion

9st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: David Marnane

Maiden has run well in defeat a number of times, both here and most recently at Galway last month when strong-finishing second, coming from some way back under today's rider, having not had clear run; definite contender and good draw if he can exploit it.

7/2

2nd

3

(5)

29th Jul 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

18:40 Galway

Cuban Confusion

9st 11lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: David Marnane

Maiden has run well in defeat a number of times, notably on AW; didn't get the clearest of runs behind Enchanted Garden at Leopardstown last time; go well if handling this ground.

13/2

5th

8

(3)

18th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Leopardstown

Cuban Confusion

9st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: David Marnane

Placed twice on AW, including on handicap debut, at two and gelded over the winter; better for return at Cork and strong-run 7f (can be keen) would suit.

14/1

Form: 53

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Useful level of form in two starts, staying-on fifth over this trip at Leopardstown and didn't look to stay mile at Killarney under more positive ride; return to 7f will suit, probably needs to improve to play a major role.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

9

(3)

1st Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:00 Dundalk (AW)

Dramatic Entrance

8st 10lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Much improved second on handicap debut at Navan last month, stiff task later in month from out of handicap in valuable Naas nursery when reportedly hung right; not out of it back in maiden company but surprising if she played a major role.

8/1

9th

15

(3)

14th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 5f 205y

14:50 Naas

Dramatic Entrance

8st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Mrs John Harrington

soon led, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong

12/1

2nd

5

(10)

4th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 5f 164y

14:25 Navan

Dramatic Entrance

9st 5lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

Showed some ability in three maidens over further but bred for sprinting; one to consider on handicap bow, so check the market.

10/1

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
National Defense half-brother to winners Aspen Darling (5f-6f 2yo including Group 3; RPR 109) and Konstantin (prolific 6f-1m including Bahrain; 93); dam unraced sister to fairly useful 6f 2yo winner Escape Plan; newcomer likely best watched.
Place /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

11

(13)

20th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 86y

17:20 Roscommon

Magic Defense

8st 13lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Kieran Purcell

Poor maiden form, hard to make a case for.

50/1

15th

11

(13)

20th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 86y

17:20 Roscommon

Magic Defense

8st 13lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Kieran Purcell

Poor maiden form, hard to make a case for.

50/1

7th

4

(6)

23rd Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Gowran Park

Magic Defense

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Kieran Purcell

Finished last on all three starts last season; can be left out of calculations.

200/1

Non-runners

Enchanted Garden

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €15.10
Straight Forecast €12.11
Trifecta €110.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

School Of Law

The Irish Sun:

Mo Ghille Mar

RP RATINGS (IRE):

School Of Law

TOPSPEED:

School Of Law

POSTDATA:

School Of Law