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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1st

8

(1)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 120y

15:09 Gowran Park

Thrifty Of Digby

8st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Two wins last year, including over 1m at this venue; two moderate runs this term, including in a Sligo race in which Chico Guerrera was second, before returning to form with a winning display at Roscommon a fortnight ago; made all over the extended 7f then, this trip is within her range; 5lb extra does not seem harsh.

100/30

1st

3

(11)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:50 Roscommon

Thrifty Of Digby

10st 0lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Two wins last year, including over the extended 1m2f on this card; her other success was over 1m at Gowran; two moderate runs this term; trip may not be ideal into the bargain.

12/1

8th

8

(4)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 2f 158y

15:58 Sligo

Thrifty Of Digby

9st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Mrs John Harrington

Two wins last year, including over just short of this trip at Roscommon on third run of the season; fitter for return and 7lb claimed now; might be capable of more improvement this term.

12/1

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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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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(10)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Darkdeserthighway

10st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

Four-time course winner (three over C&D); most recent win was last October, coming from off the pace; unplaced on next two starts; ran on well when third here in January.

6/1

3rd

7

(7)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Darkdeserthighway

9st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: M D O’Callaghan

Four-time course winner (three over C&D); most recent win was on October's recent return to the surface over 7f, coming from off the pace; was closing in on Ocean Manifest when fifth here four weeks ago (a neck in front of Mulgrave); player up in trip.

11/1

5

(6)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Darkdeserthighway

9st 12lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: M D O’Callaghan

Record of 3-13 on the AW; went into notebooks after fast-finishing fifth of 16 at Gowran (1m) last month, stone last over 1f out but making rapid gains in the closing stages; shouldn't be far away back on favoured surface.

10/1

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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7th

2

(6)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Rampage

9st 13lb

J: Cian Fahy

T: T G McCourt

Four-time winner, last turf success was in 2023; two AW wins since then; unplaced favourite at Dundalk on latest; has a bit to find with Alto Sax on previous Leopardstown running.

9/1

6th

2

(2)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Rampage

10st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Four-time winner, including on turf early in his career; won over C&D from current mark during a busy 2025 campaign; three runs on turf this year, a few lengths off Comfort Line when eighth of 20 at Leopardstown 11 days ago.

10/1

8th

2

(2)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Leopardstown

Rampage

10st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Four-time winner, including twice on turf early in his career; won at Dundalk during a busy 2025 campaign; ran respectably on the first of two Curragh outings last month; others preferred

20/1

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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10th

14

(2)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:12 Leopardstown

Rockbury Lad

9st 6lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: M D O’Callaghan

Placed twice at Dundalk during the winter; confidence is somewhat dented by 2-28 record on turf; placed only once from seven runs at this track.

8/1

3rd

14

(3)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:12 Dundalk (AW)

Rockbury Lad

8st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Three-time winner bounced back to form when runner-up over 1m here last time; that represented a big improvement from his previous outing in a race won by today's rival Clonmacash.

8/1

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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Verdict Starting price

1st

21

(14)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 90y

20:12 Cork

Deuteronomy

9st 9lb

T: R P Burns

Third reserve; in the form of his life last June, notching three wins on the trot at 1m/1m1f following addition of visor/blinkers; yet to hit form in four attempts this term though.

8th

8

(7)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

19:22 Ballinrobe

Deuteronomy

9st 11lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

In the form of his life last June, notching three wins on the trot at 1m/1m1f following addition of visor/blinkers; yet to hit form in three attempts this term though.

20/1

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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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

1

(7)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 60y

15:15 Listowel

Dragon Of Malta

10st 0lb

J: Sylvia O’Donnell

T: P F O’Donnell

Course specialist won on successive days at last September's festival (7f/1m on heavy); well beaten on return; opposable at present.

10/1

8th

3

(3)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:12 Cork

Dragon Of Malta

9st 6lb

J: Max Popan

T: P F O’Donnell

Seven-time winner at 7f/1m, last three wins coming at Listowel on soft/heavy; has tended to need his comeback run so probably best watched here on ground on the quick side.

16/1

18

(18)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 205y

14:48 Bellewstown

Dragon Of Malta

10st 12lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: P F O’Donnell

Third reserve; roared back to top form on heavy ground at Listowel last week, winning over 1m then following up over 7f under a 7lb penalty; career high mark of 82 may scupper hat-trick bid.

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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Verdict Starting price

15

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wrist Art

9st 10lb

J: Miss Evie Lee

T: James Owen

5th

9

(10)

21st May 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:23 Southwell (AW)

Wrist Art

9st 11lb

J: Miss Ruby Criscuolo

T: James Owen

Ex-Irish gelding who hasn't won since 2023 and never been this far (tried over 6f-1m2f by his current trainer); one of his better efforts from 6lb out of the weights at Windsor ten days ago, but is 6lb wrong again under Ruby Criscuolo (0-2 this far).

8/1

3rd

13

(11)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:12 Windsor

Wrist Art

9st 11lb

J: Miss Evie Lee

T: James Owen

Winless since October 2023; placed twice on AW in January but it has been a struggle more recently; 6lb out of the handicap and others are safer.

25/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15

(2)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 205y

14:48 Bellewstown

Virgil Tibbs

9st 2lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John C McConnell

Shaped well in third maiden start at Galway; hasn't yet built on that in first two starts in handicaps; still relatively early days but others make more appeal for now.

28/1

9

(4)

9th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 98y

17:05 Galway

Virgil Tibbs

9st 7lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Fair sixth at a huge price in a C&D maiden; only a short head behind Edergole's Angel at Gowran last week when making his handicap debut; could improve.

14/1

13

(10)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:02 Gowran Park

Virgil Tibbs

9st 6lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

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.

10/1

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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Verdict Starting price

10th

5

(2)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Withoutfurtherado

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Regressive maiden in Ireland (5f-1m) who ran well off this mark at York last July; makes his AW debut for a new yard back from an absence and would want to see some market confidence.

8/1

12

(7)

9th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 98y

17:05 Galway

Withoutfurtherado

9st 6lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: A L T Moore

Best run this term was on quick ground over 1m at York; behind a couple of these at Gowran; tongue-tie and cheekpieces for the first time.

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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Verdict Starting price

2nd

9

(8)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Summer Island

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

AW winner in February on stable debut; stepped up from Bellewstown third when winning readily over 7f here early in the month; should be in the mix again despite 9lb rise, but not guaranteed to confirm with fifth-placed Java Wood.

5/1

1st

8

(15)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Summer Island

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

AW winner on stable debut off 6lb lower; needs to find extra judged on Bellewstown third last month.

8/1

3rd

6

(3)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

17:23 Bellewstown

Summer Island

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

1m AW winner in February off 6lb lower on second start for this stable; has run well on good to soft so should handle conditions, but came up short off revised mark at Dundalk latest so a bit to prove off this rating.

13/2

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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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

11th

5

(14)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Smooth

9st 8lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Charles Weld

Some promise in maidens but was well-held on handicap debut last time at Gowran; needs much more but 6lb drop in weights a help.

16/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

8

(14)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 180y

19:57 Leopardstown

Trishuli River

9st 11lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Shane Crawley

Has a fine record at Dundalk, with four wins and seven places from 18 appearances; 0-9 record on turf is a distinct negative, and never placed.

8/1

3rd

6

(4)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Trishuli River

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Shane Crawley

Four-time winner here, including over this trip in December off 69; okay efforts both starts since but more needed to play a major role.

10/1

2nd

6

(1)

28th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:37 Dundalk (AW)

Trishuli River

9st 8lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Shane Crawley

Four-time winner here, most recently last month over 1m4f off 69; bumped before home turn in similar contest earlier this month when fifth (2.5l off third-placed Cinammon Coco); more needed.

7/2

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