17.05
SoftSocieties Welcome At Gowran Park Handicap
- Prize money: £5130.43
- 0m 7f 180y
- 16 runners
Runners: 16 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
33/1 (Won)
- Win: £8.00
- Place: £2.10
Form: 200-00 CD
Last run: 34 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Filly
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 12 (20) |
28th Jul 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 0f 123y |
9st 12lb |
Five-time winner including twice this season; stayed on well to see off Elusive Duke at Ballinrobe (9.5f, gd-yld) eight days ago (Loingseoir fourth) and raised 7lb; has gone well here before but very wide draw not ideal. |
6/1 |
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1st 7 (9) |
20th Jul 2026 Good 1m 1f 135y |
9st 6lb |
Gained a first win for almost three years in a 1m Gowran handicap in April; failed to cut much ice in two efforts since; might just prefer it softer these days. |
10/1 |
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10th 13 (2) |
12th Jun 2026 Yielding To Soft 1m 1f 100y |
9st 6lb |
Snapped lengthy losing run when landing 7.5f handicap at this track in April, beating Miss Americana by a short head; ran just okay off 4lb higher at Limerick since but dropped a further 2lb after; 3-7 here and enjoys soft ground so can't be dismissed. |
12/1 |
11/2
- Place: £1.90
Form: 92446-
Last run: 171 days
W: 8st 11lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 41
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 14 (9) |
1st Sep 2026 Soft 1m 0f 0y |
8st 13lb |
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 |
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7th 14 (6) |
12th Jun 2026 Yielding To Soft 1m 0f 0y |
8st 13lb |
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 |
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2nd 14 (1) |
5th Jun 2026 Good 1m 1f 190y |
8st 11lb |
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 |
14/1
- Place: £2.80
Form: 060956 C
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 3lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 47
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 13 (9) |
5th May 2026 Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
9st 3lb |
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 |
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6th 8 (5) |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft To Heavy 0m 7f 0y |
9st 4lb |
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 |
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3rd 12 (12) |
9th Apr 2026 Soft 0m 7f 180y |
9st 3lb |
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 |
9/1
- Place: £3.00
Form: 09/94-
Last run: 162 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (14) |
1st Sep 2026 Soft 1m 0f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Ran respectably in a couple of handicaps earlier this season; several less encouraging displays before winning a claimer for Paul Flynn at Ballinrobe; won a 0-60 handicap here on debut for Ado McGuinness; longer trip may have stretched her stamina at Roscommon two weeks ago. |
9/2 |
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3rd 11 (5) |
18th Aug 2026 Good 1m 2f 94y |
9st 0lb |
Ran respectably in a couple of handicaps earlier this season; several less encouraging displays before winning a claimer for Paul Flynn at Ballinrobe last month; raised 6lb for winning a 0-60 handicap at Gowran last week on debut for Ado McGuinness; had a fairly hard race, but has a strong chance if fully recovered. |
3/1 |
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1st 1 (4) |
12th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 100y |
10st 2lb |
Ran respectably in a couple of handicaps earlier this season; several less encouraging displays before winning a claimer at Ballinrobe last month; big weight here on stable debut, Sam Coen's 5lb claim will help. |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: 1980-0
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 13lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 7 (3) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Won Cork handicap (7f, soft) last September; failed to sustain that progress on her last three starts in 2025; improved from her seasonal debut when fifth at Gowran; not one of the more obvious contenders after unplaced Cork run. |
25/1 |
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9th 5 (21) |
19th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 90y |
9st 13lb |
Won 7f handicap here last September (soft); failed to sustain progress afterwards but definite promise on last month's seasonal return at Gowran when never nearer fifth of 16 on similar ground; poor on only previous attempt at this trip but better ground could enable her to see it out. |
10/1 |
6/1
Form: 25569-
Last run: 113 days
W: 9st 7lb
7 yo Colt
OR: 51
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 13 (7) |
15th Apr 2026 Yielding 0m 7f 0y |
9st 7lb |
No wins from 21 races; sent off the 9-2 favourite at Gowran for stable debut under today's rider but weakened inside the final furlong to finish sixth of 16; perhaps capable of more with that run under his belt considering his strength in the market that day. |
6/1 |
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6th 7 (11) |
9th Apr 2026 Soft 0m 7f 180y |
9st 7lb |
Winless from 20 starts; claimed for 5,000euros after much-improved neck defeat in 1m Dundalk claimer in October; failed to make an impact in four runs for Denis Hogan; new yard with good 7lb claimer aboard; market will guide. |
6/1 |
9/1
Form: 0000-0 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 13 (19) |
2nd Sep 2026 Good 1m 0f 20y |
9st 3lb |
Soft ground no excuse when down the field in his last two races; this 9yo is on a lengthy losing run. |
25/1 |
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10th 10 (10) |
19th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Five wins from 52 starts but none since April 2024; weak form last season and bar one okay run on penultimate at Gowran, that trend has continued in three outings this term. |
25/1 |
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11th 5 (7) |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft To Heavy 0m 7f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Best known as a three-time Curragh winner; five wins in all, none since April 2024; weak form last season; well supported at Navan (6f) on seasonal/stable debut but was always behind and finished last; signs of a return to form here on latest but held by Miss Americana and Hell Let Loose. |
10/1 |
4/1
Form: 90-453 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 8st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 41
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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12th 16 (6) |
1st Sep 2026 Soft 1m 0f 0y |
8st 10lb |
Not easy to win with but often runs well in defeat, including here over 9.5f in July (good); needs to improve on more recent form. |
14/1 |
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7th 13 (6) |
15th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
8st 10lb |
Not easy to win with but often runs well in defeat; is 7lb lower than when winning over C&D in March 2025 but he's becoming difficult to predict; only midfield at Leopardstown on latest; others look more solid. |
12/1 |
25/1
Form: 400-78
Last run: 62 days
W: 8st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 40
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 11 (6) |
3rd May 2026 Good 0m 6f 61y |
8st 10lb |
Donegal-trained prominent racer is modest maiden, but nearly landed a gamble over 1m at Gowran last summer and good effort on AW after; money for him on return when missed break, and jockey booking looks significant. |
16/1 |
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9th 16 (2) |
9th Apr 2026 Soft 0m 7f 180y |
8st 10lb |
Maiden after 20 starts but career-best effort was when runner-up over C&D last June, albeit on good ground; only fair efforts on AW of late; others are more likely; 2lb wrong. |
25/1 |
66/1
Form: /8/00/
Last run: 1311 days
W: 9st 4lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 48
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 10 (8) |
9th Apr 2026 Soft 0m 7f 180y |
9st 4lb |
Dual-purpose performer is 0-19 and hasn't been seen for more than three years; best watched. |
66/1 |
|
1 |
12th Mar 2023 Soft 1m 7f 89y |
12st 0lb |
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14/1 |
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11th 15 |
29th Jan 2023 Soft 1m 7f 151y |
10st 5lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders early, prominent in chasing group after 1st, ridden and weakened after 3 out |
12/1 |
50/1
Form: 4867-0
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 |
6th Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 193y |
11st 4lb |
Modest maiden on the Flat, but has run well at times on testing ground; hurdling debut. |
20/1 |
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12th 17 (10) |
20th Jun 2026 Good 1m 2f 96y |
8st 10lb
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Third reserve; 0-15 and form this season doesn't provide much hope of a breakthrough. |
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6th 13 (15) |
5th Jun 2026 Good 1m 1f 190y |
8st 11lb |
Poor form in 2025 and similar story in four runs this season; beaten 28l at Dundalk on latest; hard to make a case for. |
33/1 |
20/1
Form: 0407-7 D
Last run: 86 days
W: 9st 6lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 12 (14) |
1st Sep 2026 Soft 1m 0f 0y |
9st 4lb |
Five-time winner, most recently at Naas last summer (yielding); good runs when last seen in June, close fourth at Leopardstown (1m1f, soft) and got up close home for second over today's C&D; back from a break with definite claims. |
13/2 |
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2nd 17 (16) |
12th Jun 2026 Yielding To Soft 1m 0f 0y |
9st 3lb |
First reserve; five-time winner on turf, latest at Naas (1m, y) off 1lb higher in July; two below-par efforts this year, including over C&D 64 days ago; declared at Leopardstown Thursday. |
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4th 14 (9) |
11th Jun 2026 Soft 1m 1f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Five-time winning veteran; last win came at Naas (1m, yielding) last July off 1lb higher; on a decent mark but not much encouragement to be taken from return to turf 63 days ago when 12th at Gowran Park. |
28/1 |
9/2
Form: 04016- D BF
Last run: 191 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 2 (4) |
15th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
9st 11lb |
C&D winner has shaped as though turn was near the last twice; beaten a head by Movin And Groovin over C&D on penultimate off 2lb lower and beaten 1.25l when second of 18 at Naas (1m, good) on latest; should be thereabouts again. |
6/1 |
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2nd 11 (1) |
22nd Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 4lb |
A 1-22 turf record is worrying; however, he holds a good chance if reproducing the form of recent Dundalk second, which gives him an edge over Akashaa (sixth). |
5/1 |
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2nd 8 (7) |
12th Jul 2026 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Hold-up performer by necessity, really, as he can be tardy from the gates; C&D winner and just failed to get up here in April; only 1lb higher now and if they go hard, it will be a big help. |
7/1 |
20/1
Form: 40-000 CD
Last run: 55 days
W: 9st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 48
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 13 (8) |
19th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
8st 11lb |
Third-place finish at Gowran was a rare positive recent effort (1m, yielding) on penultimate; didn't build on that in a similar contest there last time; three-time turf winner is well handicapped on his best form and cheekpieces go on now to try and recapture it. |
25/1 |
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11th 15 (7) |
12th Jun 2026 Yielding To Soft 1m 0f 0y |
8st 11lb |
Won twice and placed a further six times from 13 visits here; benefitted from sliding mark when beaten 2.75l into third over C&D 11 days ago; handles soft and well handicapped on best form; second over C&D off 11lb higher in October. |
6/1 |
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3rd 14 (3) |
1st Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y |
8st 11lb |
Last turf win came over C&D in September 2024 off 18lb higher; finished last year in poor form, however, and no signs of a revival in two runs this term. |
33/1 |
7/1
Form: 4/145- CD
Last run: 172 days
W: 10st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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16th 5 (20) |
6th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 42y |
10st 0lb |
Five career wins, the last two coming at Listowel; has plenty to find with Pete's Dream and Draoicht on running at Killarney; however, his recent Gowran second suggests he could go close; lack of consistency is a worry; drawn high too, but rider is capable of coping with that potential negative. |
7/1 |
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2nd 5 (3) |
25th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Five career wins, the last two coming at Listowel; best run this term came last month at Roscommon (7.5f, good) when a never-nearer fourth; didn't progress at Killarney last time (1m, good) when keen. |
16/1 |
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9th 8 (11) |
15th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 40y |
9st 10lb |
Five career wins, last two coming at Listowel; first sign of form this season on latest when never nearer fourth at Roscommon 15 days ago; down to a decent mark so considered. |
10/1 |
50/1
Form: 63000-
Last run: 127 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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13th 14 (9) |
19th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 90y |
9st 2lb |
Placed in Gowran claimer last year for previous yard, form under both codes for current yard has been poor. |
25/1 |
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15th 12 |
13th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
10st 12lb |
Placed on the Flat at a modest level; ran poorly in that sphere last month; limited hurdling experience. |
25/1 |
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16th 9 (14) |
9th Apr 2026 Soft 0m 7f 180y |
9st 5lb |
Out of her depth in maiden hurdles over the winter; finished third in C&D claimer on final run for Michael O'Callaghan last September but regressive since. |
50/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €93.60 |
| Straight Forecast | €65.68 |
| Tricast | €610.99 |
| Trifecta | €817.90 |
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