July 26 / 15.58 Gowran Park

15.58

Good To Yielding

Bolands Mazda Carlow Handicap

  • Prize money: £6338.84
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 16 runners
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Bolands Mazda Carlow Handicap

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

3/1 (Won)

Form: 746622 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Most recent win came in this race last year from a 1lb higher mark (1m, good); has worn a hood on his last two starts, which has resulted in a pair of seconds at 7f/1m; chance returned to the scene of his win wearing the hood.
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11th

5

(8)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:45 Cork

Pier Pressure

9st 8lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: G M Lyons

Gained his second career win and second win at Gowran off 4lb lower on penultimate (1m, good); ran on well for fifth off revised mark in the Sovereign Path (7f, good) latest; down 1lb and the return to 1m is a plus; considered.

11/2

14

(15)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:50 Leopardstown

Pier Pressure

8st 9lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: G M Lyons

Both turf wins have come at Gowran, most recently last month over 1m off 80, having previously gone close here over same trip under regular rider; 4lb rise okay but draw is a negative and soft ground a concern.

12/1

1st

1

(4)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:58 Gowran Park

Pier Pressure

10st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: G M Lyons

Most recent win came in this race last year from a 1lb higher mark (1m, good); has worn a hood on his last two starts, which has resulted in a pair of seconds at 7f/1m; chance returned to the scene of his win wearing the hood.

3/1

18/1

Form: 15-430

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Winner of a Dundalk maiden in October (7f); 0-8 on turf; however, ran quite well in a Naas 1m handicap before highly tried in a valuable race at the Curragh; cheekpieces are now added to the tongue-tie; possibilities.
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1st

6

(8)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 2

16:35 Redcar

Nyman

8st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

All three wins have come over 7f, including at Thirsk in September, but he has form over this C&D too, including when third behind runaway winner Welbury in August; enters calculations.

10/1

5th

1

(9)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:50 Doncaster

Nyman

11st 13lb

J: Andrew Tinkler

T: Roger Fell

Record is 3-24; incurs 6lb penalty but is effectively striking while the iron's hot, having rallied to justify favouritism in Thirsk handicap (7f, good to soft) last Saturday; has form over 1m; enters calculations.

4/1

1st

9

(3)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Thirsk

Nyman

8st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Now 8lb lower than when winning at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) last November; he has shown enough this year to think he retains a good portion of his ability; should go well.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 300-04 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 13lb

8 yo Horse

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Likely needed the run on seasonal return when well beaten at Down Royal (7f, good); ran on well to finish fourth at Leopardstown last time (1m, good to firm); Pier Pressure was 2.75l in front of him that day though.
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5th

1

(5)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Giuseppe Cassioli

10st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard O’Leary

Exposed 8yo who remains on a tough enough mark but did go close at Gowran three runs back, in a field of 16 over 1m; rarely seen at Dundalk these days.

5/1

5th

1

(5)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Giuseppe Cassioli

10st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard O’Leary

Exposed 8yo who remains on a tough enough mark but did go close at Gowran three runs back, in a field of 16 over 1m; rarely seen at Dundalk these days.

5/1

1

(8)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:10 Laytown

Giuseppe Cassioli

12st 2lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: Gerard O’Leary

Gained a second win over this trip at Leopardstown last season and successful over 1m since; back to form with 1l defeat at Gowran in July but couldn't build on that a fortnight ago; should be suited by the surface and Patrick Mullins is an eyecatching jockey booking; interesting contender despite not looking particularly well treated at present.

5/1

6/1

Form: 810703 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Winner of a big-field Leopardstown handicap in March (1m, good) off 60; down the field in three runs since then but his 1l third of 12 at Kilbeggan last time was more like it (1m, yielding to soft); not guaranteed to reproduce that run.
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4th

6

(11)

29th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:25 Cork

Brains

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: R Donohoe

Prolific veteran yet to score this season but has run well in defeat at times including a week ago at Listowel when staying on third over 7f; entitled to be thereabouts again, although this trip on the short side.

8/1

3rd

4

(11)

22nd Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 15y

14:22 Listowel

Brains

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: R Donohoe

Prolific veteran yet to score this season but has run well in defeat at times including when a close third in a Laytown handicap last time; same mark here and can get involved once more.

8/1

14/1

Form: 750-06 D

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Ten-time winner, last three have been on soft/heavy; improved upon moderate display in the Irish Lincoln on seasonal return to finish 4.5l behind the winner at Leopardstown last month (7f, good); handicapper giving him a chance, now 8lb below his last winning mark; not discounted.
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9th

6

(15)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

14:55 Listowel

Earls

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gavin Cromwell

Has won 11 races, including one at this venue; no success yet this year, but placed in four consecutive races between May and July; well below best at Roscommon three weeks ago.

14/1

11th

4

(11)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:55 Roscommon

Earls

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

His win in last year's renewal on soft ground was his third C&D success; placed in his previous four starts before a rare below-par effort here last time; getting on in years, but could easily bounce back.

10/1

7th

3

(3)

18th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

19:15 Roscommon

Earls

9st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

C&D winner; knocking on the door in recent starts; beaten 2.5l when third at Galway on latest; runner up over C&D in May off 2lb lower; frame claims again, especially if it rains.

15/2

33/1

Form: -00690 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
A winner on turf and AW last year over 1m; yet to hit top form this campaign and was beaten 23l at Leopardstown last time (1m, good to firm); that was on return from a mini-break so may be capable of better now in a first-time tongue-tie.
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2nd

1

(1)

7th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

16:37 Navan

Proleek Prince

10st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: M M Rice

Two wins in 2024 but has been in the handicapper's grip since; not a bad run at Fairyhouse latest (1m2f, good) but still beaten 8l and didn't look to be crying out for this longer trip; down in grade but others appeal more.

15/2

5th

10

(4)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 210y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Proleek Prince

9st 6lb

J: Aleesha McArdle

T: M M Rice

Useful form in 2024, winning over a mile at Punchestown and Dundalk; failed to prosper last year and lots to find on two efforts this term; tries this longer trip again.

16/1

8th

10

(9)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:12 Leopardstown

Proleek Prince

9st 9lb

J: Aleesha McArdle

T: M M Rice

Useful form in 2024, winning over this trip at Punchestown and Dundalk; failed to prosper last year; not a bad 7f run here on seasonal debut and may improve over the extra furlong.

20/1

16/1

Form: 78-007

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Fairyhouse maiden winner in September (7f, good); hasn't offered a great deal since that win although a 4.5l seventh over C&D of her maiden win last time was encouraging; stayed on that day so step up to 1m here could bring improvement.
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3rd

15

(1)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Una Matata

10st 0lb

T: Adrian McGuinness

First reserve; four wins here including three over C&D; is 12lb lower than when last winning here in March and signs of life over C&D on latest; lurking on a dangerous mark if she gets a run.

12th

8

(14)

28th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 26y

15:44 Down Royal

Una Matata

9st 6lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Adrian McGuinness

Needs a revivial but was only 2l behind Faoladh on final visit to this track in May; chance on that form.

14/1

5th

9

(1)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Una Matata

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Had a cracking time here last winter, winning four races, three of them over this trip with the latest being under Whelan in March; beach run might have sweetened her, having been ansty in the stalls on previous two starts.

11/2

Form: 159098 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
7- 53; soft ground Limerick winner in April (1m,); below that form in five starts since; hard to predict but he's back down to his last winning mark.
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9th

3

(2)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:48 Dundalk (AW)

Church Mountain

10st 1lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Multiple winner on AW/turf but mostly disappointing since his C&D win in January, nine runs back; bit risky.

14/1

14th

2

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 180y

19:57 Leopardstown

Church Mountain

10st 1lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Winner of nine races; form has been uneven since a 1m4f Dundalk success in January; appears held by Jurality on running at Limerick last time.

12/1

14/1

Form: 054169 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Seven-time winner with two of those coming on AW; most recent win came at Down Royal in June off 58 (7f, good); couldn't follow up at Bellewstown off 65 (1m, good) nor off a mark of 60 at Dundalk most recently when beaten 11l (1m); likely to find a few less exposed.
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4th

1

(16)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

The Bog Bank

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: T G McCourt

Dual C&D winner won her eighth race in total when got back to form at Gowran last time over this trip; runs off her 5lb lower AW mark and though has a tough draw should be involved again.

4/1

1st

3

(18)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

The Bog Bank

10st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: T G McCourt

Seven wins between turf and AW; not a bad run at her beloved Bellewstown last time; down 1lb and has a chance; ran well enough here behind Sierra De Gredos in June.

6/1

4th

3

(6)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

17:25 Bellewstown

The Bog Bank

10st 2lb

J: Alyse Clarke

T: T G McCourt

Won a division of this race last year and Down Royal win in June was a seventh win in all; struggled since off revised mark so more needed.

14/1

Form: 1-1213 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
In excellent from on the AW earlier in the year and continued that on turf when winning a Bellewstown handicap off 65 earlier this month (1m, good); patiently ridden at Naas last time when outpaced at a crucial point (1m2f, good); all four wins have come at 1m; player but bad draw.
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9th

5

(11)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Daonethatgotaway

9st 2lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Three-time course winner at 1m and 1m4f; hasn't fired since returning from a break in July and struggled on return to AW in 1m4f handicap here on latest; needs to revive.

16/1

10th

6

(1)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Daonethatgotaway

9st 7lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Both turf wins have come over 1m; however, is of some interest based on a C&D win in February; fifth at Down Royal a fortnight ago was reasonably encouraging.

8/1

5th

8

(12)

4th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 145y

18:30 Down Royal

Daonethatgotaway

9st 11lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Both previous turf wins have come over 1m but landed a 1m4f handicap at Dundalk in February; recent turf efforts leave him with a fair bit to find, but has dropped to a mark 7lb below his AW figure.

12/1

33/1

Form: 376480

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Without a win in 14 starts; good run at Down Royal in May (7f, good) when 2l behind the winner in first-time blinkers; below that in two subsequent starts, including last time at Leopardstown when slowly away sporting first-time cheekpieces; all headgear left off now but needs more.
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8

(12)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Camachero

9st 7lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Noel C Kelly

Runs well now and again but remains a maiden (0-17) and doesn't look the percentage call.

12/1

11th

8

(12)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Camachero

9st 7lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Noel C Kelly

Runs well now and again but remains a maiden (0-17) and doesn't look the percentage call.

12/1

11th

3

(6)

20th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:03 Gowran Park

Camachero

9st 12lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Noel C Kelly

Not beaten far over C&D last time but is a maiden after 16 runs and has to find more; best form is on faster ground.

20/1

Form: 428-50

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Ex-French filly bought for E62,000 in December; made encouraging stable debut at Roscommon earlier this month when fifth in first-time hood (1m2f, yielding); hood left off next time at Kilbeggan where she finished last (1m3f, yielding to soft); drops to 1m now and visor goes on.
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17th

1

(20)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Raybiya

10st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: Richard John O’Brien

French recruit showed promise on debut for this yard at Roscommon last July but didn't build on it in two subsequent runs; best form on good to soft and likely best watched on return.

20/1

12th

4

(12)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:58 Gowran Park

Raybiya

9st 12lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Richard John O’Brien

Ex-French filly bought for E62,000 in December; made encouraging stable debut at Roscommon earlier this month when fifth in first-time hood (1m2f, yielding); hood left off next time at Kilbeggan where she finished last (1m3f, yielding to soft); drops to 1m now and visor goes on.

22/1

4

(10)

15th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 88y

19:15 Killarney

Raybiya

9st 7lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Richard John O’Brien

Ex-French filly bought for 62,000euros in December; made quite an encouraging stable debut at Roscommon (1m2f) and returning to further won't hurt; the hood tried last time is dispensed with.

12/1

Form: 000-05

Last run: 57 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Impressive winner at Cork (7f, heavy) in March last year off 72 but lost form subsequently; poor at this track on seasonal return (1m1f, soft) but his best run for awhile came last time when 3l behind the winner at Down Royal (7f, good); that gives him something to build on.
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9th

9

(7)

13th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Uncle Albert

9st 0lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Out of sorts for Kieran Cotter in Ireland in the spring and there hasn't been much to cheer in four runs for his new stable (sent off favourite on stable debut in June); a change of headgear isn't enough to tempt.

25/1

8

(6)

21st Sep 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:22 Ffos Las

Uncle Albert

9st 0lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Wintle

Well down the field on all three starts for new stable since June; needs to turn things around but his Irish win (in 2024) was gained on heavy ground and he's worth a glance in the betting.

16/1

10th

7

(3)

12th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Ffos Las

Uncle Albert

9st 0lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Adrian Wintle

Ex-Irish 5yo who gained sole career win in spring 2024; down the field on both starts for new stable in June, the latter over C&D, and needs to turn things around; blinkers removed; tongue-tie added.

12/1

Form: -03018 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
1-14; C&D winner in May (1m, good); up 8lb for that victory and not disgraced at the Curragh last time when 4.75l behind the winner (1m2f, good); returns to the scene of his sole win but others preferred with a poor draw.
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9th

7

(14)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Hemight

9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: P F O’Donnell

Won a 1m handicap at Gowran in May and a respectable effort next time at the Curragh; form has dipped since then but has the ability to be involved at this level; drawn wide.

10/1

9th

7

(14)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Hemight

9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: P F O’Donnell

Won a 1m handicap at Gowran in May and a respectable effort next time at the Curragh; form has dipped since then but has the ability to be involved at this level; drawn wide.

10/1

10

(17)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Hemight

11st 10lb

J: Mr P W Gleeson

T: P F O’Donnell

Got off the mark over 1m at Gowran in May and not a bad effort over C&D next time; below form back at Gowran when last seen; can do better.

16/1

Form: 098100

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Gained second career win when making all over 7.5f at Roscommon in May; hiked up 8lb and has struggled in two starts since (upset in stalls last time when well behind Daonethatgotaway); can do better.
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18th

3

(15)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:07 Curragh

La La Lucrative

9st 11lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Matthew J Smith

Has won twice this season and has been reliable in recent months, making the frame in his last five races; clear of the third when runner-up at Roscommon on Monday.

5/1

2nd

12

(9)

22nd Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 15y

14:57 Listowel

La La Lucrative

9st 0lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Matthew J Smith

Winner of two of his five starts this season, rising an aggregate 20lb from a basement mark; gave another bright display when third at Fairyhouse yesterday and definitely respected if reappearing here.

10/1

3rd

10

(8)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:57 Fairyhouse

La La Lucrative

9st 8lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Matthew J Smith

Winner of two of his four starts this season, rising an aggregate 20lb from a basement mark; gave another bright display when a close fourth at the Galway festival; another prominent racer and one with solid claims.

10/1

40/1

Form: 61-007 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
All seven wins have come on AW and he has beaten very few rivals in his three starts on turf since returning from over a year break this summer for new stable; hard to fancy
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1

7th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 180y

16:45 Wexford

Plastic Paddy

11st 12lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Tom McGuinness

Seven-time AW winner in Britain has struggled for new yard; has pulled up in all three runs over hurdles at huge odds; he would be a shock winner.

250/1

1

23rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 150y

16:00 Wexford

Plastic Paddy

11st 12lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: Tom McGuinness

Seven-time AW winner in Britain, has struggled in 16 starts between Flat and hurdles for current yard; pulled up on two hurdle starts; can't make a case for.

50/1

Non-runners

Keilah, Selective Power

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast €23.11
Tricast €103.08

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Pier Pressure

The Irish Sun:

Brains

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Pier Pressure

TOPSPEED:

Pier Pressure

POSTDATA:

Pier Pressure