June 16 / 15.51 Gowran Park

15.51

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Societies Welcome At Gowran Park Golf Club Handicap

  • Prize money: £5643.48
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 15 runners
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Societies Welcome At Gowran Park Golf Club Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £19.40
  • Place: £6.20

Form: 06200-

Last run: 219 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Placed three times but remains a maiden after 18 starts and she's unraced since November; others safer.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

(5)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

17:00 Curragh

Stormie Outlook

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

Two wins (both on good) for the late Edward O'Grady; made a bright start for this stable when fifth at Listowel; ran at Leopardstown on Sunday.

12/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 2220-1 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Her breakthrough win had been coming (placed in a division of this last year) and she did well to overcome a wide draw over C&D 13 days ago when narrowly repelling Engines On; up 8lb but that was an apprentice race last time and Amy Jo Hayes can now claim her 7lb.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(7)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Pink Socks

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Legs two and three of her January hat-trick for Ian Williams came here (7f/1m); went off the boil for him and hard to fancy on what she's done in three starts for this yard.

14/1

9th

3

(1)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Pink Socks

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Stephanie Cassidy

A three-time winner early in 2026, including over C&D, for Ian Williams; not discredited on just her second run for current yard when fifth in 1m handicap here two weeks ago; in the mix off a slipping mark.

20/1

5th

6

(3)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Pink Socks

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Rattled off a hat-trick here and at Newcastle in January, but she was disappointing last time on her first outing since leaving Ian Williams; needs to bounce back.

20/1

20/1

  • Place: £8.60

Form: 000097

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Sole placing was over 6f on the AW; doesn't look a winner waiting to happen after recent efforts.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

21

(7)

11th Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Thirtysecondstreet

9st 0lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Luke Comer

Slowly away in 1m Limerick event last time; much better previously when third at Gowran; needs improvement in new headgear combination.

20/1

12th

10

(3)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:25 Limerick

Thirtysecondstreet

9st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Luke Comer

dwelt start, in rear

9/2

3rd

16

(15)

16th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:51 Gowran Park

Thirtysecondstreet

8st 12lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Luke Comer

prominent

20/1

Form: 9/03-2

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Ex-Joseph O'Brien; close up in 7f/1m handicaps at this track some 310 days apart and might well strip fitter for his run 13 days ago when pushing Pink Socks all the way; has no ground issues, either.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

6

(11)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:42 Curragh

Engines On

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Very progressive in handicaps last season, two of his three wins coming here over 7f on ground with an ease; latest came in September when beating subsequent winner Tokenomics by 0.75l; may have hit his ceiling judged on return effort in Irish Lincoln (finished 14th) but could easily step forward for that.

18/1

16th

10

(26)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Engines On

9st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Has recorded two of his three wins at this venue; career-best when scoring over 7f on final start last season; that was preceded by a creditable third of 15 over C&D in the Irish Cambridgeshire.

10/1

11

(4)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Engines On

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Won over C&D on soft last November and doubled up on return this year at Naas on debut for this yard; ran a cracker from 6lb out of the handicap in the Cambridgeshire last time, getting a good ride in front; chance if backing that up.

7/1

Form: 5-0003

Last run: 39 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Not far behind Kodiac Prince here last month but was beaten 8l by the winner and that took his losing streak to 35; clearly struggles to get the job done.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

27th

30

(1)

17th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Tall Story

8st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Low-grade handicapper is now 0-41 after latest no show on first try over hurdles at Gowran; easy to look elsewhere.

50/1

13th

10

4th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:50 Gowran Park

Tall Story

11st 12lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Low-grade Flat handicapper, 0-40 record is off-putting though placed ten times; no hurdling experience.

20/1

7th

12

(10)

17th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 39y

17:30 Punchestown

Tall Story

8st 12lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Is 0-39 but has hit the frame on multiple occasions; poor effort at Leopardstown last month but went close off 47 at Fairyhouse (7f, good) on his penultimate start; 2lb wrong but 7lb claimer negates that and he could bounce back; place claims.

16/1

Form: 87-050

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Low mileage and signs of progress when fifth at Roscommon (7.5f, soft) but then fared less well over 1m at Tipperary; not without hope on that penultimate effort.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

6th

14

(5)

16th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:51 Gowran Park

Reckless Quality

8st 12lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Patrick Martin

Low mileage and signs of progress when fifth at Roscommon (7.5f, soft) but then fared less well over 1m at Tipperary; not without hope on that penultimate effort.

14/1

10th

14

(2)

29th May 2024

Soft

1m 1f 0y

16:03 Tipperary

Reckless Quality

8st 12lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Patrick Martin

Lightly raced and she was keeping on over 7.5f on handicap debut at Roscommon (soft); could improve for going further here.

33/1

7th
4 (17)
Chimeric

10/1

Form: 090-00 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Won a division of this last year and followed up at Killarney, again over 1m on yielding; good chance if back to that form but not many positives to take from his last six starts.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

6

(16)

21st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 75y

16:30 Gowran Park

Chimeric

9st 7lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: J F Levins

Two-time winner last year, including on yielding over C&D off 51 and followed up off 60 a month later; went close off that mark at Killarney back in July (11.5f, good); down to 56 after below par efforts the last twice; could bounce back, though very soft ground would be a worry.

22/1

14th

8

(7)

9th Oct 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:27 Navan

Chimeric

9st 9lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: J F Levins

A close second at Killarney (1m3f, good) in June is much of the best of this season's efforts; wouldn't be the percentage call, especially should it rain.

16/1

11th

7

(1)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:12 Killarney

Chimeric

9st 8lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: J F Levins

Winner and twice placed at this venue including over a longer trip on penultimate start, much the best of his five runs this year; fair fifth at Gowran last week, but needs to find more.

8/1

8th
17 (11)
Jazz Dreamers

Form: 1960-0 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Reserve; won over 1m off 4lb lower last August but he needs to recapture that level of form.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

15

(13)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Jazz Dreamers

8st 10lb

T: Seamus Fahey

First reserve; turf winner has placed just once in nine previous AW starts; beaten 4.75l over 1m here latest; others preferred.

6th

9

(2)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:40 Laytown

Jazz Dreamers

10st 1lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Seamus Fahey

Sole win since 2021 came on turf in 2023 and no signs of a revival in recent starts; best form over further than this.

25/1

Form: 080/8

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Finished midfield at Sligo on the back of a mammoth absence; questionable whether he'll build on that and clearly needs to.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

12

(4)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 2f 158y

16:32 Sligo

Creative Dancer

8st 10lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Poor maiden under both codes, well held over hurdles when last seen in January; 5lb out of handicap here.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0-0232 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Beat Pink Socks in a division of this last season and followed up at the Curragh two weeks later; returns on the back of further good efforts and looks sure to be involved from a good draw; goes on all ground.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(1)

2nd Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 67y

19:20 Roscommon

Kodiac Prince

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Thomas Cleary

in touch with leaders

9/1

10th

1

(2)

16th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:51 Gowran Park

Kodiac Prince

10st 2lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Thomas Cleary

Beat Pink Socks in a division of this last season and followed up at the Curragh two weeks later; returns on the back of further good efforts and looks sure to be involved from a good draw; goes on all ground.

9/2

2nd

2

(11)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Kodiac Prince

10st 2lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Thomas Cleary

prominent throughout, outpaced over 1f out, ran on well and went second towards finish, no match for winner

4/1

Form: 40-800

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Only had six races and now on his third trainer; beaten between 8l and 12l in three handicaps; has to find something from somewhere.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

Form: 250-07

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Last season's maiden efforts read well in context of her current mark but she's been beaten a long way in all three handicaps (7f-1m2f).
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:33 Listowel

Randall Poets Lass

11st 1lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Seamus Fahey

0-16 on the Flat; best effort over timber came in a 2m maiden hurdle here last year but was still beaten 13.5l in that contest; not obviously well treated for handicap debut and best watched.

25/1

9th

9

22nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Randall Poets Lass

10st 11lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Seamus Fahey

Regressive Flat maiden wasn't beaten far on hurdling debut last year before falling; will be better suited to handicaps.

33/1

7th

6

(9)

16th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

20:10 Tramore

Randall Poets Lass

9st 4lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Seamus Fahey

Maiden's best efforts have been over much shorter trips; tame recent Killarney effort doesn't augur well.

20/1

Form: 710900 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Six-time AW winner but worryingly 0-18 on turf and hasn't been threatening to put that right; will be of greater interest when back at Dundalk.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

14/1

Form: 000-00

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Placed last season in handicaps at Tipperary and Killarney but has lost his way and cheekpieces are now tried in the hope of addressing the slide; on the plus side, he did respond to visor/blinkers last year and has become well treated.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

18

27th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

17:55 Bellewstown

Monnow Valley

10st 0lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: P Cluskey

Weak form over hurdles; down the field in a Flat handicap last time; second reserve.

17

(14)

13th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 100y

20:05 Gowran Park

Monnow Valley

8st 10lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: P Cluskey

Maiden who struggled in three runs on the Flat last year (all here); in poor form over timber since.

100/1

20/1

Form: 160-00

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Hasn't offered a lot in four handicaps since winning a claimer last July; blinkers a cry for help by the looks.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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

Non-runners

Blackcastle Storm, Pegula, Golden Goose, Leviosa

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €105.90
Straight Forecast €68.42
Tricast €1199.40
Trifecta €555.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kodiac Prince

The Irish Sun:

Engines On

POSTDATA:

Tall Story

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Kodiac Prince