July 26 / 15.58 Gowran Park

15.58

Good To Yielding

Bolands Mazda Carlow Handicap

  • Prize money: £6338.84
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 16 runners
RTV
View Course
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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(1)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:37 Doncaster

Nyman

9st 6lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Roger Fell

Ended 2025 with 7f Newcastle victory and he's back in very good form of late, third of 14 in 1m handicap at Redcar a week ago; a likely player eased 1lb.

6/1

3rd

8

(7)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:12 Redcar

Nyman

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Roger Fell

Just a respectable fourth of seven over C&D (good to firm) three weeks ago but that run came after a short break and he's now well handicapped if judged on some of this spring's form; worth a second look.

12/1

4th

1

(6)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

15:33 Redcar

Nyman

9st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Signed off for 2025 at Newmarket (7f) in November and in good nick this season until coming in last of six over C&D in May; the sort to bounce back after a break.

9/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

16

(5)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Leopardstown

Brains

9st 0lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: R Donohoe

Veteran winner of 14 races (11 on AW); respectable form in recent months, highlighted by a Roscommon second; another solid display when fifth of 17 here a fortnight ago, on the heels of runner-up Jazzit (second reserve) with Gordon Bennett among those behind.

10/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

3rd

9

(7)

30th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

17:05 Galway

Earls

9st 2lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Durable handicapper with 11 wins to his name, the latest being on his favoured soft ground at Roscommon last September; has notched three consecutive seconds since May; concerning that he has been unplaced in seven Galway attempts.

10/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(9)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:00 Gowran Park

Una Matata

9st 3lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Four-time AW winner is 1-14 on turf; pleasing effort when a 2l fifth of 14 at Down Royal (7f, good) in May when not getting the clearest of runs; got upset in the stalls and never featured at the Curragh in June.

8/1

11th

17

(13)

26th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Curragh

Una Matata

8st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Adrian McGuinness

Four-time AW winner is 1-13 on turf; pleasing effort when a 2l fifth of 14 at Down Royal (7f, good) in May when not getting the clearest of runs and same mark now; this a tougher race, though, so more needed.

12/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

3

(6)

18th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 48y

20:15 Roscommon

Daonethatgotaway

10st 0lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Both previous turf wins have come over 1m but landed a 1m4f handicap at Dundalk in February; eased 4lb for midfield finish at Galway last time and worth checking in the market.

18/1

9th

10

(18)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 180y

18:05 Galway

Daonethatgotaway

9st 8lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Both turf wins came over 1m but proved stamina for 1m4f when scoring at Dundalk in February; nice prep run for this at Navan over 1m2f and the step back up to this trip is a plus but he's got a tricky draw to overcome.

16/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

8th

5

(11)

23rd Jun 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Ffos Las

Uncle Albert

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Adrian Wintle

Only win came in March 2024 when trained in Ireland; has lost his way this year and finished last on stable debut despite going off favourite.

20/1

9th

7

(9)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

19:55 Chepstow

Uncle Albert

9st 1lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Sole success came in March 2024 when trained by Kieran Cotter in Ireland; has lost his way this year and makes his British/stable debut; probably best watched for now.

6/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

18

(15)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:35 Galway

La La Lucrative

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Matthew J Smith

Third reserve; in excellent form this season, winning two of his three starts; ran on well to score off 8lb lower at Roscommon latest (7.5f, good); this is a tougher race and he'll need a career best to follow up.

1st

5

(6)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

18:30 Roscommon

La La Lucrative

9st 13lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Matthew J Smith

Bolted up over 7f at Listowel on seasonal debut; raised 13lb for that, well held in mid-field at Fairyhouse a fortnight later; won over C&D early last season.

15/2

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
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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