September 02 / 17.02 Gowran Park

17.02

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Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: -03130 C

Last run: 63 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
C&D winner on heavy in 2024; scored over 1m2f at Roscommon in May; was keen when poor there last time and the drop back in trip should suit; claims.
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2nd

5

(4)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Thrifty Of Digby

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Front-runner's five wins include back-to-back successes earlier in the summer at Roscommon and Gowran; good run at former venue back at 7f on latest off this mark; should make a bold bid again.

13/2

3rd

7

(1)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:35 Gowran Park

Thrifty Of Digby

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Decent strike rate of 5-22 (three wins here); back-to-back wins at Roscommon (7.5f, gd-yld) and here (9.5f, yld) in May-June; went up 10lb for those two victories but that wasn't the reason why she was pulled up at Down Royal on latest (lost action/scoped dirty); can only be watched after that.

16/1

7

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 96y

15:53 Down Royal

Thrifty Of Digby

9st 2lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

Two wins last year, including over 1m at this venue; first two runs this term were moderate, including in a Sligo race in which Chico Guerrera was second; returning to form with a 7f win at Roscommon and backed that up over an extended 1m1f at Gowran with Chica Guerrera in third; can remain competitive despite an aggregate 10lb rise

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 170038 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won his fifth career race at Limerick in April; hit and miss since; fine third at Galway run from the front but not as good at Killarney since; back to last winning mark again.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

12

(17)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

17:52 Gowran Park

Chavajod

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: D P Coakley

Inconsistent on turf last season; out of form at Dundalk last winter; never in contention at Leopardstown in April on his only turf start this year.

25/1

19th

5

(23)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Leopardstown

Chavajod

9st 10lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: D P Coakley

Inconsistent on turf last season; capable in this grade when on song but out of form at Dundalk during the winter campaign.

25/1

12th

8

(2)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Chavajod

9st 13lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: D P Coakley

Has won twice at this venue; very hard to fancy on the evidence of recent form; others preferred.

25/1

Form: 15-580 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Just 1-21 on turf and that came four years ago; well beaten the last twice and has to rebound in a major way.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(6)

18th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 94y

17:10 Roscommon

Darkdeserthighway

10st 2lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: M D O’Callaghan

Four-time AW winner; sole success on turf came in 2021; despite negatives attached to her turf record and a hefty burden, holds a definite chance on her second in a 22-runner handicap at Leopardstown 12 days ago.

11/2

2nd

12

(7)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:45 Leopardstown

Darkdeserthighway

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: M D O’Callaghan

Four-time AW winner; sole success on turf came in 2021; ran on well over 7f at Naas latest, beaten just 2l; step up in trip a plus on that evidence and runs off the same mark; place chance.

11/1

Form: 502193 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won at Dundalk in July and not beaten far twice since at Galway and Leopardstown; handles soft ground so no worries if the rain hits; has to find a bit more.
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2nd

15

(17)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Rampage

8st 12lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Last win came on AW over a year ago; generally below best this year, mildly encouraging run at Dundalk last month; poor draw and others preferred.

14/1

5th

11

(14)

25th Aug 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

16:55 Bellewstown

Rampage

9st 0lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Runner-up five times over C&D without winning; mostly out of form this year but down to a career low mark and perfectly possible that he could be revitalised here.

12/1

8th

8

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Rampage

9st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Is 15lb lower than when winning over C&D last summer and took a step in the right direction when beaten 3.5l over C&D on latest; eased 3lb for that run and well-drawn here; could go well at a price.

16/1

Form: 415008 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won at Bellewstown in April over this trip but not as good since; however, is only 1lb higher than that winning mark today so not ruled out.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(12)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

17:52 Gowran Park

Rockbury Lad

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: M D O’Callaghan

On a long losing sequence since a 1m Bellewstown success in the early part of last season; unplaced on his last six starts, others seem much more likely.

12/1

9th

4

(8)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Rockbury Lad

10st 1lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

Has winning and placed form over C&D, but has a habit of starting slowly which has been evident on turf lately; placed on last two visits here earlier this year.

10/1

7th

11

(12)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

18:07 Bellewstown

Rockbury Lad

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Record of 3-51 so hard to win with and recent struggles continued here on Thursday when he walked out of the stalls.

25/1

5/1

Form: 538

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Showed a hint of ability in three maidens, with her best effort on debut over this trip at Naas; beaten 12l over C&D last time; can do better so watch the market on handicap bow.
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Verdict Starting price

7

(7)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:02 Gowran Park

De Boode

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Showed a hint of ability in three maidens, with her best effort on debut over this trip at Naas; beaten 12l over C&D last time; can do better so watch the market on handicap bow.

5/1

3

(10)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:25 Gowran Park

De Boode

9st 3lb

J: James Ryan

T: G M Lyons

Eyecatching fifth behind more experienced rivals on debut at Naas (1m, good) but failed to build on that at Dundalk earlier this month when 11.5l behind the winner (1m); may do better returned to turf.

10/1

3rd

8

(11)

12th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:27 Dundalk (AW)

De Boode

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

An eyecatching fifth behind some more experienced rivals on debut at Naas over 1m makes him one of the main contenders; can put his experience to good use here.

3/1

Form: 022-00

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
A 1m4f winner at Fairyhouse last year; however, has been poor both starts this year and needs a revival; trip looks a bit sharp.
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8

(5)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:02 Gowran Park

Lady Christa

9st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

A 1m4f winner at Fairyhouse last year; however, has been poor both starts this year and needs a revival; trip looks a bit sharp.

28/1

8

(2)

31st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Galway

Lady Christa

9st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Fairyhouse winner over this trip last summer (good) before C&D second off 66, trained then by Sheila Lavery; poor comeback run (keen) at Naas last month so plenty of improvement needed.

16/1

1

(6)

25th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 84y

19:10 Naas

Lady Christa

10st 0lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Ciaran Murphy

Returns from a break/makes stable debut; consistent last year and winner of a Fairyhouse handicap last June off a mark of 56 (1m4f, good); 2.25l second at Galway and 3.75l third at Tipperary both over 1m4f on her final two starts last year mean she is now 13lb higher than her win.

11/2

14/1

Form: 731119 CD

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Three consecutive wins in the summer (1m-1m1f) but was poor at Ballinrobe last time when reportedly hung left; has to rebound in a major way off the same mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(5)

25th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 110y

17:05 Gowran Park

Deuteronomy

9st 13lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Gained a fourth career win with a 22-1 success at Cork in May in testing conditions; not so good since on faster ground, finished in midfield at Killarney over an extended 1m3f last time; others more likely.

25/1

8th

4

(12)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 103y

20:00 Killarney

Deuteronomy

10st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Gained fourth career win with 22-1 success at Cork in May in testing conditions; not so good since on faster ground, although fair effort at Navan on Saturday behind Arch Enemy; tries a longer trip here.

16/1

5th

3

(9)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 40y

17:15 Navan

Deuteronomy

10st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Gained fourth career win with 22-1 success over this trip at Cork in May in testing conditions; not so good twice since on faster ground, although 1m1f on quick ground on the short side last time; more needed.

10/1

Form: 59-640 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
The last of his five wins came at Listowel almost two years ago; some decent efforts earlier in the season but was well beaten at Galway and has to rebound.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

6

(8)

18th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

19:15 Roscommon

Dragon Of Malta

9st 9lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: P F O’Donnell

9yo a winner of seven races; won twice last season at the Listowel Festival on heavy ground and has shaped encouragingly on last two starts at Limerick and Galway; rain would boost claims.

16/1

5th

5

(1)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Dragon Of Malta

9st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: P F O’Donnell

Has recorded three of his seven wins at Listowel and also twice successful over C&D; out of form before signs of a revival at Limerick last month; still looks risky.

14/1

4th

7

(6)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:20 Limerick

Dragon Of Malta

9st 5lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: P F O’Donnell

Has recorded three of his seven wins at Listowel; poor effort there ten days ago, when last of 13; also failed to beat a single rival at Cork on first outing of the season.

20/1

Form: 95527- D

Last run: 293 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Last win came in 2023; however, was just denied over C&D on testing ground last October before a lesser AW run; has to be ready on return.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(5)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Lingfield (AW)

Wrist Art

10st 3lb

J: Miss Ruby Criscuolo

T: James Owen

Responded well to second-time cheekpieces under Ruby Criscuolo at Brighton (1m4f) nine days ago, ending a long losing spell; placed over C&D the time before; in the mix, even with 4lb penalty.

6/1

1st

4

(2)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

14:20 Brighton

Wrist Art

10st 6lb

J: Miss Ruby Criscuolo

T: James Owen

Both wins came when trained in Ireland in 2023; has made the frame in five of his last six races; returning cheekpieces replace visor but losing run is mounting up.

4/1

3rd

6

(1)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:16 Lingfield (AW)

Wrist Art

8st 12lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Yet to add to his two Irish wins in 2023 but has performed well twice this month, finishing second in Windsor handicap (11.4f, good to firm) and fourth in classified race here (1m4f); this drop back in trip ought to suit; probably won't be far away.

7/2

Form: 086

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Poor on first two starts but much improved when beaten 3l in a Galway maiden last time over this trip; a player if building on that.
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9th

9

(9)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

18:10 Navan

Virgil Tibbs

9st 9lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

0-8 but has shaped with promise on occasions, including from off the pace over 1m at Bellewstown two months ago; not without hope.

10/1

7th

9

(2)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

18:10 Bellewstown

Virgil Tibbs

9st 9lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Shaped quite well at Galway last August on third maiden start; not a great deal of promise in handicaps, no better than seventh in four attempts; returns from 239-day absence.

33/1

Form: -06520

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Maiden was a decent second in a York handicap after a slow start but was well beaten at the Curragh since, both over this trip; has to rebound.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

12

(7)

30th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

16:35 Yarmouth

Withoutfurtherado

9st 1lb

J: Liam Wright

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Ex-Irish maiden who did not show a great deal on first three starts for current stable (7f-1m2f); others have much less to prove.

33/1

9th

9

(6)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:20 Lingfield (AW)

Withoutfurtherado

9st 4lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

16-race maiden but he was runner-up in a 0-80 at York (1m, good to firm) last summer; however, he's struggled in two starts since joining this stable and others look to have stronger claims.

20/1

5th

2

(6)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

16:20 Yarmouth

Withoutfurtherado

9st 8lb

J: Liam Wright

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

14-race maiden when trained in Ireland and was always behind on his stable debut/reappearance at Kempton (7f, AW) in May; off another three months since and has enough to prove, not least stamina.

12/1

Form: 687350

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Maiden was third at Ayr and didn't run badly in a Killarney claimer; however, lost his action when beaten a long way at Leopardstown last time and has to rebound.
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9th

2

(17)

18th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

19:15 Roscommon

Summer Island

9st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Two wins at the Curragh this season, both over 7f on good ground; not a bad run off revised mark over 1m there on latest and probably has more improvement to come but tricky draw to contend with here.

13/2

5th

7

(6)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Summer Island

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

In fine form this year; AW winner in February has raced three times at this track, winning twice over 7f and finishing second once over C&D; up 5lb for her latest win here last time (7f, good) under today's rider; could post another bold bid.

6/1

1st

15

(12)

26th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Curragh

Summer Island

8st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

In fine form this year; won over C&D (good) early last month off 9lb lower; solid effort in defeat over 1m (good) off revised mark here on latest; drop back to 7f no problem and top rider booked; should be thereabouts again.

8/1

12/1

Form: 090-7

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Showed a glimmer of promise in four maidens; can improve from seasonal debut at Leopardstown and considered on handicap bow.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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14th

14

(6)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

18:50 Leopardstown

Smooth

9st 0lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Charles Weld

Nine-race maiden who has shown nothing of much note in handicaps; hard to fancy.

25/1

8th

11

(10)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:48 Dundalk (AW)

Smooth

9st 3lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Charles Weld

Eight-race maiden who has shown nothing of note in handicaps and stamina isn't guaranteed.

25/1

9th

13

(16)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

19:22 Ballinrobe

Smooth

9st 4lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Charles Weld

Some promise in her maiden run at Cork last year, but nothing so far of note in handicaps; down 14lb from opening mark but still best watched on seasonal return.

25/1

Form: -32750

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
First reserve; some decent runs in defeat but ground was maybe too soft when disappointing at Killarney last time; wants the rain to stay away.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

20

(10)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Edergoles Angel

8st 9lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: W McCreery

Came good in 1m Bellewstown handicap last month for today's rider but likely didn't stay 1m2f at Naas 10 days later; back in trip now.

16/1

7th

20

(10)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Edergoles Angel

8st 9lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: W McCreery

Came good in 1m Bellewstown handicap last month for today's rider but likely didn't stay 1m2f at Naas 10 days later; back in trip now.

16/1

7th

20

(10)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Edergoles Angel

8st 9lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: W McCreery

Came good in 1m Bellewstown handicap last month for today's rider but likely didn't stay 1m2f at Naas 10 days later; back in trip now.

16/1

Form: 113-20 D

Last run: 165 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; three AW wins up to 1m2.5f; maiden on turf; is likely to improve from this first run since March.
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8th

6

(2)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 179y

19:40 Ballinrobe

Trishuli River

9st 8lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Shane Crawley

Solid strike rate of 4-18 on the AW but 0-11 on turf and has yet to trouble the judge; beaten 22l at Bellewstown 17 days ago; hard to fancy.

16/1

14th

6

(4)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 37y

20:17 Bellewstown

Trishuli River

9st 11lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Shane Crawley

Four-time AW winner at Dundalk but 0-10 on turf, most recently never counting off much lower turf mark from wide draw at Leopardstown; better draw here and can't be ruled out off this sort of mark.

10/1

Non-runners

Loingseoir, Bowman, Ohmali

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €146.80
Straight Forecast €116.97
Tricast €1039.75
Trifecta €2465.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

De Boode

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Virgil Tibbs

POSTDATA:

Summer Island

The Irish Sun:

Thrifty Of Digby