April 23 / 18.15 Gowran Park

18.15

Heavy

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  • 1m 1f 100y
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Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.30
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 65/00- C

Last run: 172 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Versatile sort, five wins, including two over hurdles and two on AW; probably needs better ground than this; seldom at his best last year.
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5th

3

(8)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

16:30 Bath

Annexation

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Won twice on turf in the autumn of 2025, including C&D; well handicapped on that form and his last two efforts have been respectable; should go well with Rossa Ryan up for the first time.

4/1

4th

2

(6)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:52 Bath

Annexation

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

Eight-time winner, with six on the Flat and two over hurdles; had some struggles during the winter but he showed signs of a revival at Wolverhampton (fourth of 12) last month and is now 5lb lower than for his win at Nottingham in the autumn (1m2f); handles most ground and has possibilities if he gets a good pace back at this trip.

7/2

4th

13

(2)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Annexation

8st 5lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Eight-time winner but a 10yo now and opposable on this winter's exploits.

33/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 937-73

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Started off last season in terrific form, bolting up on heavy ground over 1m2f at Navan after finishing second to Paddington in the Madrid Handicap; overall profile shows that he is hard to win with, but he is suited by heavy ground; recent Leopardstown third was encouraging, but fourth-placed Givemehoperosa could turn the tables.
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7th

2

(12)

20th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 3f 175y

17:25 Gowran Park

Duke Of Leggagh

9st 11lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Gained sixth win of his career at Bellewstown on penultimate (12.5f, soft); beaten off revised mark off 77 latest but he'll relish testing conditions if the rain comes and he's gone well here before.

7/1

5th

2

(12)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 46y

16:35 Roscommon

Duke Of Leggagh

9st 11lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

C&D winner in May (good) and went in again at Bellewstown (1m4f, soft) 12 days ago when merely pushed out for a 5l verdict; the 8lb rise asks a question but should give it his best shot.

5/1

1st

3

(4)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 110y

16:33 Bellewstown

Duke Of Leggagh

9st 13lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Michael Mulvany

1m4f winner at Roscommon in May and respectable efforts the last twice, especially last time when 1m1f would have been sharp enough; rain welcomed.

5/1

20/1

  • Place: £9.30

Form: 1049-0 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
C&D winner on soft ground last May for Sneezy Foster; last of nine at Galway in October for Paul O'Flynn; in rear at Leopardstown on first start for this stable.
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17th

1

(8)

30th Jul 2024

Yielding

1m 0f 123y

20:15 Galway

A Shin Undine

10st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: G Ahern

Inconsistent this season; good run on soft at Gowran in April followed by two ordinary efforts; ground should be okay but others look much more likely.

33/1

10th

9

(8)

3rd Jun 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

16:35 Gowran Park

A Shin Undine

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: G Ahern

Close behind Annexation and Duke Of Leggagh before reportedly struggling on the drier surface (good) at Leopardstown; that casts some doubts given the likelihood of similar conditions here, but she's a course winner.

25/1

4th
4 (1)
Sixpack

9/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 4652-8

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Runner-up over C&D last June on her second handicap attempt; needs to reverse recent Leopardstown form with Roderick, should be better for the run.
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1st

2

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 197y

Class 5

19:02 Doncaster

Sixpack

9st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Inconsistent ex-Irish gelding who's never run on ground faster than good; didn't take to hurdles in one try last autumn but solid comeback off this mark three weeks ago and this does seem to be his time of year; no surprise to see him take this.

7/4

3rd

6

(10)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Sixpack

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Beaten a nose at Goodwood (1m6f, good; 2lb lower today) last May but that's far and away the best of his six runs for James Owen, who won this race in 2024 and 2025; beaten 24l when evens for hurdling debut in October when last seen; needs a major revival.

9/1

12/1

Form: 90/0-4 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won over 1m2f at Goodwood in 2021; failed to find his best form in three runs for Matt Smith; has dropped in the ratings and shaped quite well on stable debut at Dundalk; ground may not be ideal.
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6th

2

(9)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:48 Dundalk (AW)

Jawhary

10st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Down the field on turf last time but had been running well here and should still be on a competitive mark; on the shortlist.

3/1

10th

2

(13)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

19:22 Ballinrobe

Jawhary

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Having a good time of it of late on the AW, recording a third win there last month off 55; balance of turf form is on decent ground so could struggle in these conditions.

10/1

1st

6

(9)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Jawhary

9st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Dual course winner (1m4f) during the winter; beaten only 1.5l over C&D off 54 last month before runner-up here over 1m4f on latest; looks sure to give his running once again; shortlisted.

7/4

Form: 07119- CD

Last run: 191 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner on soft/heavy, including last year over C&D and at Down Royal; reportedly coughing when disappointing back over hurdles at Clonmel in September; a long way below her best at Naas on her final start last season.
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5th

7

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

20:42 Market Rasen

Red Trail

11st 0lb

J: William Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Belied 80-1 odds when placed off today's mark in this race last year but was well beaten on next hurdling start and has been absent since some disappointing Flat runs in the autumn; too risky.

20/1

1

(14)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

17:05 Nottingham

Red Trail

9st 11lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Mike Sowersby

Four-time winner in Ireland (1m1f/1m2f) but the latest of those wins came over two years ago; didn't run badly at Beverley on her Flat debut for this yard but she was beaten a long way at Catterick three weeks ago; down in class but others look stronger.

33/1

20/1

Form: 33699- D

Last run: 165 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
All three turf wins have come on good ground and has also won on AW; heavy ground a worry; first start since down the field at Dundalk in November.
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6th

14

(10)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 4f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Arch Enemy

8st 10lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Patrick Magee

Dual-purpose; 5-55 on turf on the Flat but on losing run since scoring at Leopardstown (1m4f, heavy) in October 2024; is now 17lb below that win and she shaped promisingly over an inadequate 1m here 13 days ago in a first-time tongue tie (retained); could go well back up in trip.

14/1

6th

16

(13)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Arch Enemy

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Patrick Magee

Dual-purpose mare has been out of form in both codes for over a year; off since 20l defeat over hurdles at Navan in November; tongue tie now tried.

11/1

9

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

14:22 Wexford

Arch Enemy

11st 6lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Patrick Magee

Sole hurdles success at Fairyhouse (2m, yielding) last December and she remains 8lb above that win; in the doldrums on the Flat recently; others arrive in better form.

16/1

Form: 340-

Last run: 228 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Third in a 1m2f claimer at Fairyhoue on only start for Ger Lyons; two runs over shorter trips for James McAuley, fair run over 7f at Dundalk before finding 5f inadequate at Down Royal; has changed stable again.
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11th

13

(4)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Roman Harry

9st 3lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: S M Duffy

Good run on AW last time; hard to win with (2-41); looks held by Methgal on Leopardstown running before more recent third behind another of today's rivals, Comfort Line.

8/1

3rd

4

(11)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Roman Harry

9st 12lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: S M Duffy

Gained just second win from 39 starts when springing 50-1 shock in 7f course claimer in December; creditable efforts in two handicaps here since for new yard; below best on softish ground at Leopardstown eight days ago but player back on this surface.

15/2

7th

4

(4)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:27 Leopardstown

Roman Harry

10st 1lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: S M Duffy

Gained just second win from 39 starts when springing a 50-1 shock in a Dundalk claimer in December (7f); creditable efforts in two handicaps back at that venue for new yard; others preferred.

12/1

8/1

Form: 66-3

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in a pair of maidens last year; hard to assess the merit of his third in the five-runner Cork event in which the winner One Look was sent off the 1/20 favourite; may slot into handicap company effectively.
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2

(3)

11th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Still Rolling

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: P J F Murphy

Lightly raced maiden; soundly beaten both handicaps this term; handicapper relenting but still others preferred.

16/1

14th

6

(6)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 90y

20:20 Cork

Still Rolling

9st 13lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: P J F Murphy

Ran well here over 7f on heavy ground in March 2024 but struggled subsequently last term and tailed off when making her yard debut on return.

16/1

14th

6

(6)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 90y

20:20 Cork

Still Rolling

9st 13lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: P J F Murphy

Ran well here over 7f on heavy ground in March 2024 but struggled subsequently last term and tailed off when making her yard debut on return.

16/1

Form: 00706-

Last run: 206 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Both wins for Stuart Williams were on AW; placed twice on turf on a sound surface; heavy going may not suit for Irish debut.
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7th

4

(6)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Bear Profit

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard O’Leary

Has won five races up to 1m1f from 34 Flat starts; fine runs in defeat in premier handicaps at Leopardstown and Galway over the summer but was a bit below that level in the Cambridgeshire here last time; can be keen so needs to settle better.

7/1

7

(8)

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:37 Curragh

Bear Profit

9st 2lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard O’Leary

Progressive 6yo won at Leopardstown in June and has stepped forward again in thee runs in defeat since, latest when beaten a head in Colm Quinn BMW Mile at Galway; 5lb higher but remains very much one to keep on side.

6/1

12

(3)

29th Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 123y

18:40 Galway

Bear Profit

8st 12lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard O’Leary

Progressive 6yo won at Leopardstown last month and most recently career-best at same venue when staying on third to Slieve Binnian in premier handicap, having not had the clearest of runs; each-way claims.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 9031-4 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Was having only fourth start when landing 1m1f maiden at Leopardstown last October, seeing it out well in testing conditions; closely matched with Duke Of Leggagh on evidence of a Leopardstown clash 13 days ago; less exposed than that rival and makes considerable appeal.
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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

16/1

Form: 53435- BF

Last run: 145 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Soft-ground winner over an extended 1m6f in France last July; has never raced below 1m4f and may find this a bit sharp on her Irish debut.
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7

28th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 46y

15:35 Thurles

Evolving

11st 11lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Andrew Kinirons

Flat winner in France and was travelling well when falling two out in a 2m4f contest at Fairyhouse; failed to match that at Gowran four days later; a case can be made for her; drops back in trip here.

16/1

7

28th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 46y

15:35 Thurles

Evolving

11st 11lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Andrew Kinirons

Flat winner in France and was travelling well when falling two out in a 2m4f contest at Fairyhouse; failed to match that at Gowran four days later; a case can be made for her; drops back in trip here.

16/1

8th

4

9th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 180y

15:57 Gowran Park

Evolving

11st 11lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Andrew Kinirons

towards rear, bumped 6th

12/1

Form: 00-623

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Four-time turf winner; showed that long-priced second in a Dundalk claimer was not a fluke with an excellent third of 20 at Leopardstown just over a fortnight ago; can be fancied to uphold form with Sixpack and Mulgrave.
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12th

8

(15)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 180y

17:05 Gowran Park

Roderick

9st 6lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: P Sweeney

Five-time winner on turf who wasn't beaten far in pair of C&D handicaps last season; no impression in two winter AW spins; capable of getting involved back on turf; handles underfoot conditions.

20/1

22

(21)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Roderick

8st 11lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: P Sweeney

Naas success over a mile in July was the furthest he's won over; recent efforts over further below best and will appreciate return to this trip; decent fourth at Gowran on Monday (4.19).

12/1

Form: -07109

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Three wins at Dundalk in February last year; brought his AW tally to six with a win the same month this year, scoring with more in hand than the half-length margin would suggest (met trouble); down the field at Chelmsford last month; held by a couple of these on recent Leopardstown running; 0-16 on turf, placed only once.
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6th

5

(6)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Mulgrave

10st 0lb

J: James Ryan

T: Daniel James Murphy

Six-time C&D winner for John McConnell including this race in 2023 and 2024; modest efforts first two runs for this yard but is now 4lb below his last success and a big run would come as no surprise.

18/1

8th

8

(12)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Mulgrave

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Daniel James Murphy

Six-time winner on the AW; back from nearly a year off the track when sixth of 13 here (7f) behind a couple of today's rivals on stable debut; yard's runners highly respected at this track and he's entitled to strip fitter; wide draw.

14/1

5th

4

(2)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Mulgrave

9st 7lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

dwelt start, in rear, headway when bit short of room 1f out, ran on well final 110yds, not reach leaders

20/1

15th
16 (9)
Young Lucy

12/1

Form: 689-

Last run: 189 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner at Cork last May, beating subsequent three-time winner Familiar Dreams; modest form over hurdles; best of three maidens run was over 1m4f at Galway.
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1st

3

4th Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 100y

16:30 Cork

Young Lucy

11st 8lb

J: Mr Derek O’Connor

T: A J Martin

Course bumper winner is 0-10 over timber; went close on the Flat behind stablemate Pralognan at Newcastle last time out; ground (sft-hvy) was a valid excuse when pulling up at Fairyhouse on her last run over timber; conditions more suitable now; could go well.

5/1

25/1

Form: 0235-0

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
A 15-race maiden, placed six times for Jessica Harrington; seems to act on any ground; struggled at Leopardstown on her first start for Fran Flood.
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13th

7

(3)

30th Jul 2024

Yielding

1m 0f 123y

20:15 Galway

One Boss

10st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Got off the mark on her stable debut over this trip at Limerick in June; quicker ground and slightly shorter trip did not really play to her strengths at Tipperary since; hold-up filly will need some luck in running from this inside draw but could go close if getting some.

11/2

4th

5

(3)

3rd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 100y

19:10 Tipperary

One Boss

9st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: W McCreery

Placed six times for Jessica Harrington; poor form in three starts this year for Fran Flood; took advantage of reduced mark on stable debut at Limerick; change of scene seems to have done the trick; still 7lb below career-high.

9/2

1st

2

(12)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:25 Limerick

One Boss

9st 13lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: W McCreery

towards rear, headway on outer into midfield over 2f out, went third inside final furlong, pushed along to lead final 110yds, kept on well, comfortably

7/1

Form: 3556-4

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
0-13, but has shown winning potential, including when placed in two handicaps at last year's Galway festival; out of the money in two late-season maidens on turf, including Leopardstown race won by Givemehoperosa; interesting in first-time cheekpieces after last month's Dundalk fourth
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6

(23)

13th Jun 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Quantum Light

9st 13lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

midfield

20/1

3rd

5

(5)

29th May 2024

Soft

1m 1f 0y

15:33 Tipperary

Quantum Light

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

prominent

100/30

6th

8

(3)

14th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:20 Killarney

Quantum Light

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

soon pressed winner

5/2

Non-runners

Dazzling Spirit, Desert Friend, Not Just Any Eagle

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €40.30
Straight Forecast €27.99
Tricast €712.55
Trifecta €1269.20

Selections

POSTDATA:

Duke Of Leggagh

SPOTLIGHT:

Givemehoperosa

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Quantum Light

The Irish Sun:

Duke Of Leggagh