September 03 / 14.45 Gowran Park

14.45

Good

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

  • Prize money: £7439.13
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 15 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.10
  • Place: £2.00

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Decorated Knight filly and closely related to 7f/1m winner Zefferino (RPR 85); 33-1 when refused to enter the stalls on intended debut at the Curragh.
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2

(8)

15th Jun 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:05 Gowran Park

Marakesh

10st 0lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won C&D maiden (good) with plenty to spare on debut last September; never landed a blow in Naas Listed a month later; sent off 28-1 for handicap debut over C&D on return, on heavy ground outran her odds to finish second; needs to bounce back from a poor Curragh run.

10/1

19th

9

(9)

24th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Marakesh

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won Gowran maiden (7f, good) with plenty in reserve on debut last September; never landed a blow in Naas Listed a month later; sent off 28-1 for handicap debut, outran odds when runner-up at Gowran (7f, heavy) on return; unchanged mark; player.

8/1

19th

9

(9)

24th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Marakesh

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won Gowran maiden (7f, good) with plenty in reserve on debut last September; never landed a blow in Naas Listed a month later; sent off 28-1 for handicap debut, outran odds when runner-up at Gowran (7f, heavy) on return; unchanged mark; player.

8/1

33/1

  • Place: £5.60

Form: 0-0

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shown a smidgeon of promise in her first two races but appeals as one for handicaps.
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3rd

8

(1)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Supreme Success

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

soon led

11/2

9th

10

(7)

23rd Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Fairyhouse

Supreme Success

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Second runner for yard; didn't show much in first two runs but much more like it when a 2.5l second at Gowran (7f, good) last time when she had a couple of these behind; 68-rated filly looks the stable first string on jockey bookings and she makes the shortlist.

7/2

2nd

15

(5)

3rd Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:45 Gowran Park

Supreme Success

9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

led narrowly, pressed leader, challenging up the centre from 2f out, soon switched left, kept on but no match for winner

33/1

15/8

  • Place: £1.02

Form: 24

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Similar sort of form at Roscommon and the Curragh at about this distance; looks capable of winning one of these.
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1st

9

(1)

7th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 30y

14:20 Killarney

Castanets

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Runner-up on debut at Roscommon and has held her form well in maidens since; official rating of 67 implies she is vulnerable; stable's fine form is a positive.

5/1

2nd

9

(7)

21st Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 100y

16:35 Gowran Park

Castanets

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

raced wide, soon pressed winner, switched left over 2f out, soon challenging towards near side, kept on but no match for winner

13/8

3rd

10

(17)

3rd Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:45 Gowran Park

Castanets

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

prominent, switched right soon after start, switched left over 2f out, challenging towards near side over 1f out, kept on

15/8

Form: 7535

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Beaten in the region of 5l in her last three races and may remain vulnerable in maidens.
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5th

11

(14)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Princess Aurea

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

prominent, soon went second, weakened inside final furlong, lost fourth towards finish

20/1

6th

7

(2)

20th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Princess Aurea

9st 11lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Remains a maiden after five starts but she has ability and ran well on her sole AW start when third here over a mile in July; her opening mark is fair and she should go well from an inside draw.

9/1

4th

12

(11)

3rd Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:45 Gowran Park

Princess Aurea

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Beaten in the region of 5l in her last three races and may remain vulnerable in maidens.

7/1

16/1

Form: 003

Last run: 118 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Much improved over 7f at Roscommon, for all that she couldn't live with the front two; the ground was heavy so may prefer those conditions.
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5th

7

(3)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Rodeeve

9st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael J Browne

Maiden whose best efforts have come over 7f on good and soft ground; weakened into a 4.75l fourth under positive ride at Gowran latest (7f, soft); well worth a go at this trip on that evidence and dropped 3lb; could go well.

7/1

4th

4

(8)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

19:18 Gowran Park

Rodeeve

9st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael J Browne

Career-best was in a C&D maiden two seasons ago; nothing of note last season or on return at Dundalk 12 days ago; chekpieces for the first time now.

14/1

8th

6

(12)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:50 Dundalk (AW)

Rodeeve

9st 11lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael J Browne

Placed only once on turf, soundly beaten twice at this venue; lightly raced last year, best of her three runs when seventh of 14 over 1m at Thurles.

14/1

100/1

Form:

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Headgear is soon turned to after finishing well behind at the Curragh (6f; 66-1).
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2nd

4

(6)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

14:42 Fairyhouse

Profit Surge

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard Keane

Maiden was placed three times in AW handicaps last winter and ran well above her handicap mark when pushing Gloriously Glam close in 7f Gowran claimer eight days ago, albeit when allowed to dictate a steady pace; handicap mark has gone up 9lb but meets that rival on same terms here; blinkers now tried and drops in trip.

5/2

2nd

6

(2)

20th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Gowran Park

Profit Surge

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard Keane

Maiden was placed three times in AW handicaps in December/January, most recently respectable third in low-grade Roscommon handicap; plenty on at the weights here.

20/1

3rd

6

(9)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:23 Roscommon

Profit Surge

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard Keane

Maiden was placed three times in a row in AW handicaps in December/January, including when only one length behind Kitty Bear over 1m; not as good lately.

10/1

7th
6 (4)
Yaxchilan

7/1

Form: 440

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Best effort was probably his first when beaten 4.5l over 6f at Naas; beaten further over 7f and back at 6f the last twice; blinkers are now added.
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26

(10)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Yaxchilan

8st 13lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Gerard O’Leary

Got off the mark in a 6f Fairyhouse handicap in May and best run since was when third over this trip at Ayr last time; ground-versatile and can run well.

12/1

7

(8)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Yaxchilan

9st 5lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Gerard O’Leary

Irish 4yo who recorded sole win over 6f at Fairyhouse (good) in May; made late headway at the Curragh most recently and now gives 7f another go; check for market support.

13/2

50/1

Form: 08

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished closer second time out at Dundalk but was still beaten 10l; has to step up.
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7th

5

(8)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 170y

19:50 Gowran Park

Celtic Druid

9st 11lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Progressive in winning back-to-back 1m4f handicaps at Dundalk in March/April; had to wait for a gap to open at Navan last time and ran on well to take fourth, 1 3/4l in front of Earthsong; very capable 7lb claimer is starting to establish herself; strong contender.

4/1

4th

19

(9)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

17:25 Navan

Celtic Druid

9st 6lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Progressive in winning back-to-back 1m4f handicaps at Dundalk; appeared to have plenty left in the tank last time; those two runs, if not his pedigree, suggest the extra two furlongs will be within his range; holds a leading chance here with Sadhbh Tormey's claim in play again.

13/2

1st

9

(2)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:50 Dundalk (AW)

Celtic Druid

9st 10lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Back from a break to win over C&D a month ago when nicely on top late on; Sadhbh Tormey rides again off a 5lb higher mark; respected.

4/1

9th
5 (15)
Firesky

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam unplaced 6f-1m1f (RPR 49), half-sister to 10.6f AW winner Moondharrig; would need to see market confidence behind him.
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4th

3

(3)

14th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 111y

13:35 Roscommon

Firesky

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

Keen early and faded into a 10l ninth on good ground at Gowran (7f; 66-1); best watched for now.

33/1

9th

5

(15)

3rd Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:45 Gowran Park

Firesky

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

Second foal; dam unplaced 6f-1m1f (RPR 49), half-sister to 10.6f AW winner Moondharrig; would need to see market confidence behind him.

14/1

10/1

Form: 40-

Last run: 403 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far when fourth on Naas debut (5f) but then only tenth at Cork (6f); returns from a long absence.
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9th

7

(14)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 60y

15:15 Listowel

Altimara

9st 8lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Back-to-back 7f wins at Leopardstown in August and placed twice over 1m subsequently; this trip looks too sharp.

12/1

12th

7

(8)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:53 Roscommon

Altimara

9st 10lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Back-to-back wins at Leopardstown last August (both 7f, good); held off 4lb lower by Sun Soldier at Punchestown in September; lacks a run and record fresh suggests she might need this.

20/1

3rd

7

(9)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Altimara

9st 8lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Gained back-to-back wins in 7f handicaps at Leopardstown and then a close third over this far at Punchestown; edging up the weights but thriving right now and has form here.

7/2

Form: 9

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished last at Roscommon where Clever And Cute was well ahead in second.
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4

(7)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:25 Curragh

Carrigans Grove

9st 13lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Patrick J Flynn

Enjoyed a successful 2025, winning three times, including over C&D; both runs this term have been here, more encouraging effort latest when not quite staying 7f trip; just 2lb above winning C&D mark last summer.

10/1

4th

2

(8)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Carrigans Grove

10st 1lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Enjoyed a successful 2025, winning three times and placing on a further five occasions from nine runs; should be sharper for a recent run over 6f at this venue; better ground a plus.

10/1

8th

1

(7)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:00 Curragh

Carrigans Grove

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Had a year to remember in 2025, winning three times and placing on a further five occasions from nine runs; neck runner up over C&D in August before going one better under this rider later that month; disappointed as favourite on AW when last seen; brings strong, generally consistent form but softer conditions pose a question.

6/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; dam placed 7f/7.6f (RPR 66), half-sister to useful 1m1f-12.4f winner Mutamaded, out of half-sister to 6f 2yo Group 3 winner Sorayya and 6f 2yo Listed winner Declaration Of War; unlikely to be the answer first time out.
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13th

12

(6)

29th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:17 Dundalk (AW)

Danzy Boy

8st 12lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: W M Roper

Modest form in three maidens; stayed to some effect over 6f here last time; unexposed compared to his rivals, may improve.

22/1

13th

12

(6)

29th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:17 Dundalk (AW)

Danzy Boy

8st 12lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: W M Roper

midfield, weakened from over 2f out

22/1

Form: 80

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First reserve; beaten 11l and 27l in his two races; needs this for a mark.
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11th

5

(1)

20th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Al Bahar

9st 4lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Three maiden runs up to 1m2f; best effort came on debut at Gowran; likely has more to offer in handicaps and first-time blinkers could help; check the market.

14/1

13th

17

(8)

3rd Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:45 Gowran Park

Al Bahar

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

First reserve; beaten 11l and 27l in his two races; needs this for a mark.

18th

3

(6)

24th Aug 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:40 Curragh

Al Bahar

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Well beaten at Gowran (1m1f) only ten days ago and has been gelded since; limited appeal.

100/1

100/1

Form: 0-U770

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
No worthwhile form in his five starts and instantly opposable.
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2

(6)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Gift Of Life

9st 12lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: C Moore

Shown nothing at huge odds in six runs so far.

100/1

14th

1

(12)

3rd Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:45 Gowran Park

Gift Of Life

9st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: C Moore

No worthwhile form in his five starts and instantly opposable.

100/1

12th

3

(8)

26th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 205y

18:30 Naas

Gift Of Life

10st 0lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: C Moore

Shown nothing in four starts at triple figure odds so far.

100/1

OUR TIP

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam unraced half-sister to useful 6f winner Moyassar, out of 6f winning half-sister to 5f 2yo Group 2 winner Sir Prancealot; likely best watched.
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12th

4

(6)

7th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 30y

14:20 Killarney

Court Parade

9st 8lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: P F McEnery

66-1, never showed with a chance when last of 14 on debut at Gowran early last month.

100/1

15th

3

(9)

3rd Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:45 Gowran Park

Court Parade

9st 8lb

J: Shane B Kelly

T: P F McEnery

First foal; dam unraced half-sister to useful 6f winner Moyassar, out of 6f winning half-sister to 5f 2yo Group 2 winner Sir Prancealot; likely best watched.

33/1

Non-runners

Clever And Cute, Wanda The Fish, Carried With Love

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €176.10
Straight Forecast €118.82
Trifecta €376.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Castanets

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Castanets

POSTDATA:

Castanets

The Irish Sun:

Castanets