April 22 / 17.48 Gowran Park

17.48

Soft To Heavy

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap

  • Prize money: £15365.22
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 11 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £19.40
  • Place: £4.30

Form: 5847-8 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Bolted up by 8l at Limerick over 7f in June; handicapper hammered her with 18lb after and that has proven too burdensome since; did shape well [not beaten far behind Glory To Be in second) on return when beaten 4.25l at the Curragh 19 days ago but testing ground wouldn't be ideal back up in trip.
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10th

4

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Rion Rubette

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Michael Butler

Has hit form lately, winning two 7f handicaps at Gowran on easy ground, beating Greydreambeliever on both occasions; raised 6lb for latter success and handles faster ground fine, so has to be on the shortlist with claimer staying aboard.

5/1

1st

2

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:23 Gowran Park

Rion Rubette

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Michael Butler

Bounced back to form with C&D win (soft) on latest when seeing off several of today's rivals (effort can be marked up as short of room then hampered over 1f out); up 3lb which is generous and should go well again.

6/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 4533-2

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Some useful form in Britain before being bought by current connections for 30,000gns; ran a very encouraging race on stable debut when beaten 4.25l by stablemate Sindria at this track on soft over a mile 14 days ago; nudged up 3lb; drop in trip should suit and one of three strong chances for in-form stable with great record in this race.
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9th

6

(12)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Greydreambeliever

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won on 2yo debut for Karl Burke but failed to win again, albeit some decent runs; solid efforts in defeat all starts for this yard including twice denied by Rion Rubette at Gowran; one for the shortlist.

5/1

2nd

3

(2)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:23 Gowran Park

Greydreambeliever

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Some useful form in Britain for Karl Burke; good stable debut when runner-up in course handicap (1m, soft) and improved when filling the same spot behind Rion Rubette over C&D (soft) next time; faced a tall task in Listed grade at Naas on latest; front-runner is well drawn to attack.

7/2

6th

8

(1)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:56 Naas

Greydreambeliever

9st 6lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Some useful form in Britain for Karl Burke before being bought by current connections for 30,000gns; made a good stable debut when a runner-up in a Gowran handicap and improved when filling the same spot dropped to 7f back there next time; those runs were on soft, while her British form is on good, so could improve, but this is a tall task; Greek Mythology is stable first-string.

22/1

16/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 157-00 C

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Four wins last year, including over a mile at this track on soft in April; won very competitive fillies handicap at Leopardstown in September off 5lb lower; not been in same form in two starts this term and needs a big step forward down in trip off top weight.
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2nd

2

(1)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:50 Curragh

Pink Oxalis

9st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four wins last year, including this event; career best when landing a highly competitive fillies' handicap at Leopardstown in September; has run five times this season, only once showing her best form; two lesser displays since a creditable third placing at Gowran in April; 10lb higher than 12 months ago.

7/1

6th

1

(7)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:23 Gowran Park

Pink Oxalis

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four wins last year, including over 1m at this track on soft in April; career-best when landing very competitive fillies' handicap at Leopardstown last September; stamina stretched here (9.5f) 11 days ago but beaten only 1l behind Rion Rubette when third over C&D on penultimate off current mark; contender.

8/1

5th

1

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 120y

15:09 Gowran Park

Pink Oxalis

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four wins last year, including over 1m at this track on soft in April; career-best when landing a very competitive fillies' handicap at Leopardstown last September; not in the same form on first two starts this year; slowly away over 7f here last time, staying-on third was a decent effort in the circumstances.

5/1

Form: 1789-0 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won twice on turf last season, including at this track over a mile on good; last of 16 at the Curragh on return 19 days ago and doesn't want testing ground so up against it.
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2nd

3

(9)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

17:00 Bellewstown

Gloriously Glam

9st 11lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Adrian McGuinness

Below best in handicaps on last two starts; solid form in claiming company (form figures of 3113); handles most ground and went close over C&D on her only previous visit in October; big player.

5/1

5th

4

(3)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:50 Limerick

Gloriously Glam

9st 6lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Adrian McGuinness

Was gaining a fourth career victory when landing 7f Gowran claimer (good to yielding) last month; beaten favourite next time in Fairyhouse claimer; finished last of eight in 7f Gowran handicap last week but she's 3lb below her last winning mark, will appreciate the forecast rain and could bounce back under 7lb claimer.

8/1

8th

5

(3)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:23 Gowran Park

Gloriously Glam

9st 0lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Solid fourth behind three of today's rivals over C&D in April; was gaining a fourth career victory when landing C&D claimer (good to yielding) last month; beaten favourite in Fairyhouse claimer on latest; fair mark returning to handicaps; respected.

9/1

8/1

Form: 54610-

Last run: 207 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at fourth attempt over 6f on yielding in Fairyhouse nursery in September, making light work of opening mark of 70 in beating Zarvali by 4.25l; ran well six days later when beaten 9l into 12th by Dorset in Goffs Millions; off 207 days; trainer has good record at this course and she's the type to progress but bad draw.
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5th

10

(2)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:10 Curragh

Tahcawin

8st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Fairyhouse nursery winner last season off 70 (6f, yielding); huge run in Naas Group 3 on latest when a close third, a neck behind Oh Cecilia (6f, good); enters calculations after that fine effort and place claims at least.

5/1

3rd

8

(6)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

16:56 Naas

Tahcawin

9st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Easily won a 6f Fairyhouse nursery last season; built on a positive comeback against older rivals at Gowran to run a career best when filling the second spot in a Naas handicap eight days ago (6f, good); she's progressing, but looks out of her depth here.

50/1

2nd

7

(9)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:45 Naas

Tahcawin

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Joseph G Murphy

Went from 70 to 84 after easy 6f nursery win at Fairyhouse in September; shaped well against older rivals over 7f on Gowran comeback, improved to go second a furlong out before hanging right and tiring; has clearly trained on and 6f will be better for her.

12/1

Form: 4065-3

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
On a 16-race losing streak but shaped well on a number of occasions, including on return 7 days ago when beaten 1.75l by Glory To Be at Leopardstown on yielding; has slipped to an attractive mark and a leading player if building on return.
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5th

8

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:23 Gowran Park

Greek Flower

8st 8lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: John James Feane

On a long losing streak (since October 2023) but shaped well on several occasions, including on seasonal debut at Leopardstown; less encouraging run over C&D next time and folded tamely at Navan on Sunday; the jury is out.

11/1

8th

7

(5)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:52 Navan

Greek Flower

9st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John James Feane

On a long losing streak (since October 2023) but shaped well on several occasions, including on seasonal debut at Leopardstown; less encouraging run at Gowran dents confidence in her prospects of adding to her tally.

6/1

9/2

Form: 310-21 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Navan maiden winner over 5f on soft in October; returned this term in fine form, runner-up at the Curragh over 6f before going one better at Leopardstown over 7f (yielding) seven days ago; unexposed over this trip and definite player off 6lb higher.
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13th

12

(3)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Glory To Be

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: M C Grassick

Both wins this season have been gained over 7f; asserted late in a seven-runner contest at Fairyhouse ten days ago; may find some of these rivals too speedy.

14/1

1st

6

(2)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Fairyhouse

Glory To Be

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: M C Grassick

Generally consistent filly; won for a second time at Leopardstown in April (7f, yld-sft); almost added to her tally over 6f (good) here on latest when denied by a head; the step back up to 7f is fine and ground versatile so she has to enter calculations off just 2lb higher.

9/4

2nd

2

(10)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

18:10 Fairyhouse

Glory To Be

9st 11lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: M C Grassick

Best form is on soft, including both wins; won a 5f Navan maiden in October and doubled her tally in a 7f Leopardstown handicap in April; below her best on better ground in two runs since.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 388-16 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Eight-time winner, five over this trip; landed 7f handicap at Naas on soft two starts ago; ran well off 4lb higher when beaten 6l into sixth at the Curragh 19 days ago; should go well back in trip and has won off higher in the past.
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6th

4

(2)

1st Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

18:22 Epsom

Independent Expert

9st 11lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Exposed mare who was 6-44 on turf in Ireland; beaten in claimers on her two starts last month (7f and 1m, turf/AW) so it will be interesting to see how she goes in the market on this first stab at 6f since her only attempt over three years ago; stable debut.

20/1

5th

4

(9)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:07 Dundalk (AW)

Independent Expert

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Eight wins, two of them here; latest success was over 7f at Naas in March and ran well in big-field contest at the Curragh next time; disappointed when odds-on for Gowran claimer last week, but picked up a few grazes and she's better than that.

3/1

Form: 138- CD

Last run: 206 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Course and distance maiden winner on debut last year; ran big race when beaten under a length in Listed company at Fairyhouse afterwards; below that form when well-held in Group 3 206 days ago but that may have come too soon; stiff opening mark but open to improvement; one of three for yard that have won four out of the last five renewals.
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6th

6

(2)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Fairyhouse

Alibah

9st 6lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

3yo filly; won on debut at Gowran (7f, good) last September and close third in Listed race over this C&D (yielding) the following month (Howd'yadoit fourth); run may have come too soon when soundly beaten in Curragh Group 3 six days later; 18-1 and no show on seasonal return in Gowran handicap (7f, soft); needs to leave that behind.

10/1

9th

4

(6)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:48 Gowran Park

Alibah

9st 6lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Course and distance maiden winner on debut last year; ran big race when beaten under a length in Listed company at Fairyhouse afterwards; below that form when well-held in Group 3 206 days ago but that may have come too soon; stiff opening mark but open to improvement; one of three for yard that have won four out of the last five renewals.

5/1

1

(9)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:37 Curragh

Alibah

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

One of two for yard; Galileo Gold filly won a Gowran maiden on debut (7f, good); coped fine with the step up in grade when a close third in a 6f listed heat at Fairyhouse (yielding) six days ago, finishing strongly after not getting the clearest of runs; return to 7f a plus; big chance.

9/2

13/2

Form: 056-03 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Course and distance maiden winner on this card last year; improved plenty for seasonal return when beaten 0.5l into third in Curragh handicap 19 days ago, hitting the line much better; up 2lb but still well-treated back up in trip and enjoys soft ground.
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10th

2

(9)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:48 Gowran Park

Varshini

9st 11lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

Course and distance maiden winner on this card last year; improved plenty for seasonal return when beaten 0.5l into third in Curragh handicap 19 days ago, hitting the line much better; up 2lb but still well-treated back up in trip and enjoys soft ground.

13/2

3rd

3

(16)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

13:57 Curragh

Varshini

9st 11lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

Gowran maiden winner ended last season with two fair efforts in Listed company; tailed off on return when sent off favourite for 7f Naas handicap 12 days ago; cheekpieces are reached for now.

20/1

11th

2

(4)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:12 Naas

Varshini

9st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

Ended last season with two runs in Listed races; this is more realistic; the stable often gets the season off to a good start.

8/1

Form: 17- D

Last run: 206 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Knew enough first time out to make a winning debut at Galway in September, beating Sanctijude by 0.5l over 7f on soft; never landed a blow in Group 3 company afterwards but very unexposed and opening mark doesn't look harsh; leading player for top course trainer.
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11th

10

(10)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:48 Gowran Park

Zous And Me

8st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Knew enough first time out to make a winning debut at Galway in September, beating Sanctijude by 0.5l over 7f on soft; never landed a blow in Group 3 company afterwards but very unexposed and opening mark doesn't look harsh; leading player for top course trainer.

13/2

9

(8)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:37 Curragh

Zous And Me

9st 2lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Zoustar filly sent off at 5-1 on debut at Galway (7f, soft) and scored by 0.5l; well bred, totally unexposed and any rain would be a plus but this is a big step up in class and Browne-McMonagle prefers the chances of Alibah.

12/1

3

(2)

9th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:35 Galway

Zous And Me

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Zoustar filly cost 80,000euros as a yearling; first foal; dam 7.4f-1m2f winner (inc 2yo/Listed; RPR 105), closely related to useful 1m2f-12.4f winner Granddukeoftuscany, half-sister to winners Above Average (1m2f Group 3) and Sent From Heaven (7f 2yo Group 3); newcomer has to be respected from this source, especially if strong in the market.

7/2

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Payout
Exacta €40.80
Straight Forecast €50.31
Tricast €502.71
Trifecta €1750.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Varshini

The Irish Sun:

Zous And Me

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Pink Oxalis

TOPSPEED:

Varshini

POSTDATA:

Varshini