August 16 / 19.10 Gowran Park

19.10

Good

BOYLESPORTS Supporting Irish Racing Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 1m 1f 100y
  • 15 runners
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BOYLESPORTS Supporting Irish Racing Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.10
  • Place: £1.30

Form: -35411 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Much improved of late, winning at Leopardstown (1m1f) and appreciating strong pace at Killarney over 1m; up a total of 14lb but Colin Keane gets a good tune out of her and has to be respected (draw possibly not ideal).
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Verdict Starting price

4

(8)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Everylittlestep

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Yvonne Latta

Losing run goes back more than two years; unproven at this distance and failed to beat a rival over 1m at Bellewstotwn earlier this month.

20/1

11

(10)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 195y

15:10 Bellewstown

Everylittlestep

8st 12lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Yvonne Latta

Winless since rattling off a treble in 2023; however, her two recent runs over 1m suggest she is close to striking again, with a close second at Leopardstown and 1.5l sixth at Galway last time; probably doesn't want it too soft; new headgear on.

7/1

20/1

  • Place: £26.40

Form: 090

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in two bumpers and three qualifying maidens; hard to see him making an immediate impact in handicaps.
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14th

18

(10)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

17:25 Navan

Plunkett Street

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Michael William O’Meara

Won a 1m4f Cork handicap on return last year and some good runs off higher marks after; won over hurdles in November but disqualified after a positive sample; failed to run to market expectations at Gowran on seasonal debut, capable of better.

10/1

7th

10

(1)

8th Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 5f 180y

17:25 Gowran Park

Plunkett Street

8st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Michael William O’Meara

Won a 1m4f Cork handicap on return last year and some good runs off higher marks after; won over hurdles in November but disqualified for a positive sample; could run well.

8/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: -44043

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Maiden's best form has been over shorter and barely got home over 1m1f at Leopardstown last time; slightly longer trip here could find him out.
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10th

14

(2)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:12 Leopardstown

Rockbury Lad

9st 6lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: M D O’Callaghan

Placed twice at Dundalk during the winter; confidence is somewhat dented by 2-28 record on turf; placed only once from seven runs at this track.

8/1

3rd

14

(3)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:12 Dundalk (AW)

Rockbury Lad

8st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Three-time winner bounced back to form when runner-up over 1m here last time; that represented a big improvement from his previous outing in a race won by today's rival Clonmacash.

8/1

Form: /7007-

Last run: 302 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Moderate dual-purpose maiden; first flat run of the year and 7lb out of handicap.
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7th

9

17th Aug 2025

Good

1m 7f 140y

17:00 Tramore

Special Protector

10st 0lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Eoin Doyle

0-18 on Flat, 0-13 over hurdles; soundly beaten off her hurdles mark on chasing debut at Wexford last month; visored now in addition to usual tongue-tie.

14/1

8th

14

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:38 Wexford

Special Protector

10st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Eoin Doyle

0-31 on Flat and over hurdles; tries chasing for the first time but this would need to bring about big improvement; beaten 23l at Downpatrick most recently (2m3f, good).

18/1

6th

13

15th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 185y

16:50 Downpatrick

Special Protector

10st 1lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Eoin Doyle

Dual purpose maiden after 30 starts; needs to improve from recent hurdle efforts down 1lb.

25/1

Form: 281565 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner here including this event in 2021 off 60 and when getting up on post over 1m in May off same mark; struggled a bit since but clearly has to be respected given her record here.
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5th

4

(10)

16th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 100y

19:10 Gowran Park

Shona Mea

9st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Three-time winner here including this event in 2021 off 60 and when getting up on post over 1m in May off same mark; struggled a bit since but clearly has to be respected given her record here.

9/2

5th

3

(21)

13th Jul 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

18:50 Leopardstown

Shona Mea

10st 0lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Three-time winner at Gowran and also successful here; only beaten 2l over C&D when fifth to Vidala two starts back; draw won't make life easy.

12/1

6th

1

(12)

18th Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:40 Gowran Park

Shona Mea

10st 1lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

in touch with leaders

5/1

Form: 872829 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
First reserve; C&D winner two years ago hasn't added to that win but twice runner-up this year including here; one to consider if getting a run.
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6th

11

(1)

2nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 205y

14:05 Bellewstown

Leviosa

8st 12lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Seamus Fahey

prominent, outpaced and lost position over 1f out, weakened final furlong

6/1

5th

13

(10)

17th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 39y

17:00 Punchestown

Leviosa

8st 12lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Seamus Fahey

Is 1-18 but that win came back in 2021; placed at Limerick and Roscommon earlier this season but her last two runs, over hurdles and on the Flat, have not been as good and she needs a revival; blinkers go back on.

20/1

Form: 444046

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come on AW, penultimate turf run at Cork was a solid one, trip probably too far at Ballinrobe last time; other preferred.
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9th

12

(17)

8th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:55 Dundalk (AW)

Evening Verse

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

C&D winner last year who needs to improve on this year's turf form; wide draw a negative.

10/1

7th

9

(19)

16th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 100y

19:10 Gowran Park

Evening Verse

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Both wins have come on AW, penultimate turf run at Cork was a solid one, trip probably too far at Ballinrobe last time; other preferred.

12/1

Form: 075-00

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Progressed in three maiden runs last summer but two moderate runs this season seemingly leaves him with plenty to find despite reduced mark; yard going well mind.
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9th

12

(7)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:10 Bath

Danesfort

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Unplaced in 11 starts and it's hard to enthuse about recent outings.

16/1

9th

12

(7)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:10 Bath

Danesfort

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Unplaced in 11 starts and it's hard to enthuse about recent outings.

16/1

5th

12

(10)

6th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Bath

Danesfort

9st 0lb

J: George Rooke

T: Adrian Wintle

Ex-Irish maiden who has failed to improve in two runs for new stable, beaten about 9l over C&D (soft) latest; chance depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear.

20/1

Form: 009-

Last run: 368 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Very lightly raced mare; nothing as yet in maidens so hard to make a case for on handicap debut; market best guide.
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22

(12)

29th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:55 Curragh

Molly Hall

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Alan McIntyre

Went up 14lb in total for early-season wins at Gowran and Ballinrobe; down the field over 1m6f here last time, and held by several of these on that evidence; probably a bit high in the ratings now.

22/1

10

(21)

25th May 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Molly Hall

9st 3lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Alan McIntyre

One of two runners for yard; won for the fifth time when taking a 1m5f Ballinrobe handicap last time; won over this trip on seasonal debut too; up 7lb and has an unhelpful draw so more needed again.

8/1

25/1

Form: 60/0-0

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won since her 2yo days (soft) and last month's Ballinrobe comeback run wasn't too encouraging; hard to fancy.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

8

(12)

16th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 100y

19:10 Gowran Park

Sea The Dawn

9st 6lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Peter Lawlor

Hasn't won since her 2yo days (soft) and last month's Ballinrobe comeback run wasn't too encouraging; hard to fancy.

25/1

13th

6

(5)

24th Jul 2023

Yielding

1m 4f 126y

19:40 Ballinrobe

Sea The Dawn

9st 10lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Peter Lawlor

Roscommon maiden win (7f) was in 2019 for a trainer now British-based; off for a long time before respectable yard debut (33s); another worrying absence but handicapper at least has sympathy.

33/1

2

(15)

15th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:20 Navan

Sea The Dawn

9st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Peter Lawlor

2yo winner for Adrian Keatley and ran okay off 78 here at three for Jessica Harrington; now a whopping 20lb lower having had only one run since her 3yo season, that when not shamed at Leopardstown a year ago

25/1

20/1

Form: 06390-

Last run: 280 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Seasonal best last year came on soft at Down Royal over slightly further; absent since November so may need this (3lb wrong).
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11th

10

(15)

21st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 75y

16:30 Gowran Park

Angel On Fire

9st 0lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: P F McEnery

Sprang a surprise in this race last year on heavy ground at 33-1, his sole career win; just 1lb higher now; poor on latest but may have needed that run after a 122-day absence; not well drawn but could go well, especially if there is a lot of rain.

14/1

11th

8

(2)

2nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 205y

14:40 Bellewstown

Angel On Fire

9st 3lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: P F McEnery

prominent on inner, lost position 2f out, soon weakened

20/1

10th

8

(5)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Angel On Fire

9st 3lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: P F McEnery

in touch with leaders, outpaced and dropped to midfield 2f out, weakened 1f out

7/1

12th
11 (4)
Khattaat

9/1

Form: 6-2008 BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Maiden has run well enough in defeat at times although fair bit of improvement needed on this season's form (well-backed favourite last time); new headgear combination tried.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

11

(4)

16th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 100y

19:10 Gowran Park

Khattaat

9st 4lb

J: W J Lee

T: Paul W Flynn

Maiden has run well enough in defeat at times although fair bit of improvement needed on this season's form (well-backed favourite last time); new headgear combination tried.

9/1

8th

7

(3)

12th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:25 Dundalk (AW)

Khattaat

9st 5lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Paul W Flynn

Maiden has run well enough in defeat at times, including at this track; wasn't beaten all that far in blinkers at Cork last time; headgear removed and 5lb lower; a squeak.

12/1

Form: 8000-5

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Maiden under both codes comes here on the back of an early fall at Cork; doesn't strike as an obvious player here.
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3

26th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 28y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Portarlington

11st 11lb

J: Mr J P Sutton

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

3-20 over hurdles; shaped like the run was needed after six months off at Sligo on latest when 33-1; remains 2lb above last win and might need another run or two to hit top form.

20/1

6th

4

12th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 172y

19:58 Sligo

Portarlington

11st 10lb

J: Mr J P Sutton

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Three-time winner over hurdles; remans 4lb above his last win and has been off since a heavy defeat at Fairyhouse in November; might need this run.

16/1

OUR TIP

9/1

Form: 40-247

Last run: 47 days

W: 10st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
19-race maiden whose best runs have been in 1m2f Fairyhouse handicaps off slightly lower mark including seasonal return in June; back to same trip here and not one to rule out.
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12

(8)

3rd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 211y

17:57 Bellewstown

Barrys Rock

8st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Anthony Mullins

Longstanding maiden has been poor on last few starts and isn't easy to fancy.

33/1

12th

15

(5)

13th Jun 2025

Good

1m 3f 200y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Barrys Rock

9st 1lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Anthony Mullins

30-race maiden and didn't beat many home on last month's return here; enough to prove at present.

33/1

Form: 6550-9

Last run: 222 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Ex-Richard Fahey; made a satisfactory Irish debut over C&D last October but well held twice afterwards at Dundalk; back from 7 months' absence and likely best watched.
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11th

10

(5)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Superior Council

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Iain Jardine

6f turf and Tapeta winner; has regularly been involved at Newcastle this winter until going off the boil on his last two starts; big player if back in the form of his close second there less than a month ago.

13/2

8th

8

(2)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

15:02 Wolverhampton (AW)

Superior Council

9st 9lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Prominent racer; beat 13 rivals when scoring at Newcastle in November and he has run a string of good races in defeat since; well drawn and this sharper track should suit; high on the list.

3/1

Non-runners

Action Motion, Brewel Hill, Albatala, Flier, Ventnor

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Payout
Exacta €201.30
Straight Forecast €266.32
Tricast €1215.42
Trifecta €687.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Everylittlestep

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Evening Verse

The Irish Sun:

Shona Mea

POSTDATA:

Everylittlestep