October 20 / 15.49 Gowran Park

15.49

Yielding

Racing Club Membership Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 1m 0f 75y
  • 14 runners
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Racing Club Membership Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.60
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 955575

Last run: 3 days

W: 8st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
No win since November 2021 but has been shaping better than his results suggest recently; stayed on well for a 2l seventh behind Draiocht at Killarney (1m, soft) on penultimate; place chance off 2lb lower.
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8th

13

(9)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

20:08 Gowran Park

Hell Left Loose

9st 3lb

J: Mel Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Old boy won easily over C&D on heavy ground in the autumn and close third on soft here on second-last start; well held over 7f back here since.

12/1

6th

8

(5)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

19:18 Gowran Park

Hell Left Loose

9st 4lb

J: Mel Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Heavily raced since winning easily for this rider here last October; won again at Dundalk the following month; unplaced on his next six Dundalk starts before hinting at a return to form in two outings at the Curragh; very closely matched with Miss Americana on running here 13 days ago; definite chance.

5/1

3rd

12

(12)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 180y

17:05 Gowran Park

Hell Left Loose

9st 3lb

J: Mel Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Four-time winner on turf at 6f-1m, including when bolting up over C&D under this rider in October from 7lb lower; showed a return to form last two outings at the Curragh and will be dangerous if allowed to dictate matters.

14/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 9-0986

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Extended record to 0-12 at Dundalk on latest (1m); struggled here on heavy in September; best form on good to soft; not easy to make a case for.
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2nd

10

(13)

20th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 75y

15:49 Gowran Park

Hieloray

9st 3lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Aidan Melia

Extended record to 0-12 at Dundalk on latest (1m); struggled here on heavy in September; best form on good to soft; not easy to make a case for.

10/1

6th

7

(13)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Hieloray

9st 4lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Aidan Melia

No wins in 11 and hasn't been threatening to put that right in three runs this year; that said, he was backed here last time and made some headway from off the pace.

8/1

13/2

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 68-806

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far on latest at Thurles (1m, gd-yld); dropped 1lb but whether softening ground will suit is far from certain (no impact three previous starts on heavy).
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8th

6

(17)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Kitty Bear

10st 0lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Andrew Slattery

C&D winner in the winter and has added two wins on turf; likes a bit of space, so draw is okay, but she might be high enough in the handicap now.

9/1

8th

3

(13)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

18:07 Bellewstown

Kitty Bear

9st 13lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Andrew Slattery

Keeping herself busy; came home strongly under Orla Tynan to win at Roscommon (7.5f, good) but went up 10lb for that and was only midfield at the Curragh, albeit over 6.5f that was probably too sharp; others might be better in.

6/1

11th

5

(9)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:25 Curragh

Kitty Bear

9st 13lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Andrew Slattery

Improver this year, all three wins under this rider, most recently over extended 7f at Roscommon last month, coming home strongly after being switched to the outer in straight; hit with a 10lb rise for that however and upped in grade now; not sure the drop in trip will suit.

15/2

Form: -13335

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Has held form pretty well since winning at Listowel (7f, good) in June off 8lb lower; beaten 5.5l when fifth behind La Tulipe Noire at Cork latest (1m, yielding); needs to find a bit more to win off this mark.
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6th

12

(6)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

19:30 Killarney

Liamo

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Sole win came at Listowel last summer (off 40); comeback run there in late May should have him straighter but others look more likely.

16/1

6th

11

(5)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Liamo

9st 3lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Record of 1-20 with the sole victory coming in this race last year on good ground off 7lb lower; consistent form on Flat over the autumn but his most recent maiden hurdle runs at huge odds were woeful; not discounted back on the level and his win came following a similar break.

17/2

Form: 009300 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
C&D winner on good off 5lb higher; runner up in a division of this last year on soft to heavy off 11lb higher; recent efforts poor but likes it here and could bounce back.
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6th

6

(7)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Pink Socks

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Legs two and three of her January hat-trick for Ian Williams came here (7f/1m); went off the boil for him and hard to fancy on what she's done in three starts for this yard.

14/1

9th

3

(1)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Pink Socks

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Stephanie Cassidy

A three-time winner early in 2026, including over C&D, for Ian Williams; not discredited on just her second run for current yard when fifth in 1m handicap here two weeks ago; in the mix off a slipping mark.

20/1

5th

6

(3)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Pink Socks

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Rattled off a hat-trick here and at Newcastle in January, but she was disappointing last time on her first outing since leaving Ian Williams; needs to bounce back.

20/1

Form: 049244

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
3yo maiden has run respectably on her last three starts, including when second of 13 on soft at Clonmel (9.5f) off 2lb lower; each-way claims.
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7th

14

(6)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:58 Gowran Park

Miss Americana

8st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Charles O’Brien

Beaten favourite at Fairyhouse (1m2f, gd) seven days ago, 1.5l behind Alto Sax; narrowly denied over C&D on soft in April off 2lb lower; drop back in trip no problem and should be winning one of these soon.

7/2

2nd

14

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 190y

20:19 Fairyhouse

Miss Americana

8st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Charles O’Brien

Narrowly denied on seasonal return at Gowran (1m, soft) off this mark; below best the last twice at Leopardstown (1m, gd-yld) and Gowran (7f, soft); step up in trip a plus (second over 9.5f at Clonmel last season); rain would boost chance.

10/1

9th

11

(12)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

19:18 Gowran Park

Miss Americana

8st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Charles O’Brien

Showed some ability at a modest level last season; went close over 1m here on seasonal debut with Hell Left Loose 1/2l away in third; Leopardstown run only three days later may have come too soon for her.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 008500 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Best efforts have come at Leopardstown; ran poorly there in August and well beaten again at Roscommon on latest; others preferred.
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9th

14

(10)

16th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

17:24 Leopardstown

Smaoineamh Sile

8st 7lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Conor David Maxwell

Five-time turf winner; out of sorts on AW last winter, unseated rider at start on reappearance at Bellewstown 13 days ago; jockey booking is the main positive.

20/1

14

(3)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

18:07 Bellewstown

Smaoineamh Sile

8st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Conor David Maxwell

An 8yo mare with five wins from 45 starts; not in great form and another headgear switch.

25/1

6

(3)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Smaoineamh Sile

9st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Conor David Maxwell

Best efforts have come at Leopardstown; not in great form of late and she's yet to be placed here.

25/1

11/2

Form: 900583

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
3yo maiden showed signs of life when third at Bellewstown on latest (1m, soft) but was still beaten 5.25l; 1lb lower here; new headgear combination needs to eke out more.
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Verdict Starting price

16th

17

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

13:20 Navan

Romantic War

8st 7lb

J: Freya Frain

T: J G Murray

Maiden is out of form and 9lb out of the handicap so look elsewhere.

50/1

9th

16

(14)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:27 Leopardstown

Romantic War

8st 10lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J G Murray

Still a maiden after 22 outings; respectable run on final 2025 turf start when third of 15 at Galway (7f, heavy); tailed off at Bellewstown in first run this year (1m, soft); blinkers go on now.

50/1

Form: 58407/

Last run: 847 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Failed to win for Mick Mulvany and poor in two maiden hurdles after return from a huge layoff for this yard; hard to fancy back on the Flat after another break.
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5th

12

(8)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Not Even Maybe

8st 12lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: William Delahunty

Maiden after 18 starts but ran on well from rear for fourth over C&D on AW debut in December; 9lb out of handicap on latest so that run excused; runs off correct mark here so don't rule out.

10/1

6th

12

(12)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Not Even Maybe

8st 7lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: William Delahunty

Maiden after 17 starts but ran on well from rear for 2.75l fourth of 12 over C&D on AW debut in December; plenty to do from 9lb out of the handicap.

25/1

Form: 040009

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Yet to show any signs of winning potential in four runs for this yard over a variety of trips; mark tumbling but others appeal more.
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15th

15

(10)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

18:10 Bellewstown

Desert Of The Sea

8st 10lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: T G McCourt

Fourth runner for local yard; still a maiden after 18 starts, placed four times; had a good spell on AW early in the year; market can separate stable's runners.

12/1

7th

15

(9)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

Desert Of The Sea

8st 10lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Still a maiden after 17 starts, placed four times; had a good spell on AW early in the year; not without a chance with a capable 7lb claimer abaard.

8/1

11/1

Form: 054819 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Breakthrough win off 5lb lower on penultimate at Killarney (1m, soft); struggled off revised mark on better ground at Thurles; could bounce back returned to softer conditions.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

13

(5)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

19:30 Killarney

Draiocht

8st 13lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: T J O’Mara

Breakthrough win came over C&D last October (soft); hooded for somewhat belated seasonal debut here and may just need it.

14/1

11th

9

(8)

20th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 75y

15:49 Gowran Park

Draiocht

9st 3lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: T J O’Mara

Breakthrough win off 5lb lower on penultimate at Killarney (1m, soft); struggled off revised mark on better ground at Thurles; could bounce back returned to softer conditions.

11/1

9th

12

(11)

9th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 44y

14:55 Thurles

Draiocht

9st 4lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: T J O’Mara

Off the mark at 14th attempt when well-ridden in a 1m Killarney handicap (soft) on Monday; carries a 7lb penalty and this demands a career-best.

9/2

Form: 69000

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Modest form in maidens and similar story in first two handicaps; new cheekpieces need to have a dramatic effect.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

11

(5)

20th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 75y

15:49 Gowran Park

Rising King

9st 0lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Anthony Mullins

Modest form in maidens and similar story in first two handicaps; new cheekpieces need to have a dramatic effect.

33/1

22

(1)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Rising King

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Anthony Mullins

Low-key handicap debut a month ago (1m) and he's 5lb out of the weights for this.

50/1

Form: 59-0

Last run: 211 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Handicap debutante; modest maiden form and off the track for 211 days; best watched unless the market speaks.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

1

(7)

20th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 75y

15:49 Gowran Park

Roman Dawn

10st 0lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Andrew Slattery

Handicap debutante; modest maiden form and off the track for 211 days; best watched unless the market speaks.

14/1

14th

8

(6)

23rd Mar 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:58 Naas

Roman Dawn

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

took keen hold, towards rear

40/1

9th

10

(10)

10th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Galway

Roman Dawn

8st 13lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Noted staying on in the closing stages over this trip at Leopardstown, likely to improve and could challenge for a share of the money.

10/1

14th
7 (1)
Qvee

14/1

Form: 670

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Minor promise in maidens at 7f-1m on good ground; tongue tie goes on for handicap debut; related to plenty of winners (including one on heavy ground) so could improve; check the market.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

10

(2)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Qvee

9st 5lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Tracey Collins

Minor promise in good ground maidens over 7f/1m; wore tongue tie for heavy ground Gowran handicap debut (now left off) when a very disappointing last of 14 (tailed off); hood goes on now for AW debut.

25/1

14th

7

(1)

20th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 75y

15:49 Gowran Park

Qvee

9st 6lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Tracey Collins

Minor promise in maidens at 7f-1m on good ground; tongue tie goes on for handicap debut; related to plenty of winners (including one on heavy ground) so could improve; check the market.

14/1

7

(4)

6th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 30y

15:55 Navan

Qvee

9st 3lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Tracey Collins

Some promise when sixth of 15 at Gowran; similar when seventh of 17 at Fairyhouse; will be more appealing when qualified for handicaps.

25/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €62.80
Straight Forecast €54.45
Tricast €446.47
Trifecta €969.90

Selections

POSTDATA:

Liamo

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Desert Of The Sea

SPOTLIGHT:

Pink Socks

The Irish Sun:

Liamo