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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Verdict Starting price

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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4th

3

(15)

16th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Kitty Bear

9st 9lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Andrew Slattery

Three wins this year; unplaced in four outings since a Roscommon victory in May; needs to show signs of a return to form before being a betting proposition again.

16/1

11th

11

(15)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

20:15 Galway

Kitty Bear

9st 12lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

One of three for yard; gained second turf win at Roscommon in May (7.5f, good) off 9lb lower; soundly beaten in three runs since including off lower AW mark latest; drawn wide.

16/1

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

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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2nd

12

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:12 Gowran Park

Liamo

8st 13lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Sole win from 22 starts came at Listowel last summer (off 40); fair sixth at the same venue in May on seasonal debut; perhaps unlucky not to finish closer when 5l sixth of 13 at Killarney ten days ago, had to be wait to get a clear run.

6/1

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

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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10th

8

(1)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Pink Socks

9st 3lb

J: William Carson

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Completed a hat-trick in 0-50 classified events in January including two wins here (7f/1m); has found life tougher in handicaps since then, though, and may need a return to the basement level.

20/1

11th

6

(11)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Lingfield

Pink Socks

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Nailed a rapid AW classified hat-trick in January for Ian Williams but her subsequent form in handicaps for that yard and this doesn't compare; maybe her return to this sphere will help but she needs to get back on track.

10/1

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

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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3rd

14

(9)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Miss Americana

8st 13lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Charles O’Brien

Maiden went closest when touched off over C&D in April on soft; also went close over 1m2f at Fairyhouse but bit to find with a couple of these on C&D run in June when last seen.

10/1

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

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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14th

15

(5)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 42y

19:10 Leopardstown

Smaoineamh Sile

9st 4lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Conor David Maxwell

Five-time winner; has been badly out of form since a second placing on AW last October; first time with this headgear combination.

25/1

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

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

12th

2

(7)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 73y

17:00 Galway

Romantic War

10st 1lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: J G Murray

Modest maiden rated just 30; impossible to fancy in a race of this nature.

150/1

12th

15

(9)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:12 Gowran Park

Romantic War

8st 10lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: J G Murray

Placed in a couple of 7f/1m handicaps last October on soft/heavy off basement mark; labouring this season and impossible to fancy on recent showings; last of nine in a claimer at Ballinrobe on Monday.

33/1

9th

10

(11)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 135y

17:10 Ballinrobe

Romantic War

8st 8lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: J G Murray

Minor promise in a couple of 7f/1m handicaps last October on soft/heavy off basement mark; toiling this season, however, and impossible to fancy on recent showings.

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

19

(13)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 42y

19:10 Leopardstown

Desert Of The Sea

8st 11lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Useful form at a modest level on AW last winter; poor recent run on turf; trainer's Jazzit is more appealing; first reserve.

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

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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Verdict Starting price

6th

9

(3)

25th Aug 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

16:55 Bellewstown

Draiocht

9st 0lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: T J O’Mara

Landed a 1m soft-ground handicap at Killarney in October; ran on well when less than a length off Launch Time over 7f at Leopardstown; better suited by 1m and is weighted to turn the tables.

7/2

3rd

17

(19)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 42y

19:10 Leopardstown

Draiocht

9st 0lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: T J O’Mara

Breakthrough win came at Killarney last October (1m, soft); made a pleasing return when fourth at the same venue last month, 2 1/4 behind subsequent winner Pete's Dream.

10/1

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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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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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No / Draw
Date / Going /
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

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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