May 05 / 19.38 Gowran Park

19.38

Yielding

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  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £9.20
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 0554-7 BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Yet to place but ran okay in back-end nurseries; 4-1 fav for course handicap over 7f last month, weakened out of contention; first try at 1m.
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16

(8)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Gowran Park

Aurora Mist

9st 1lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Andrew Slattery

C&D winner for this rider in May; down the field in outings at Killarney and Galway since then; held by Cosmic Funk on Killarney running.

16/1

15th

17

(1)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

19:40 Galway

Aurora Mist

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Down the field in a claimer at Killarney, with Love Orchid and Cosmic Funk among those in front of her; 5lb higher than for Gowran win in May; tongue-tie for the first time.

12/1

12th

9

(12)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

17:30 Killarney

Aurora Mist

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Improved from her seasonal debut to get off the mark in a Gowran handicap over this trip last time; is taking on older horses now on unfavourable terms but is in form so that counts in this grade.

5/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 06908- BF

Last run: 190 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Ran okay in 7f nursery here and well backed 4-1 fav at Galway next start, would have been a few places closer but for meeting trouble in running; cheekpieces tried there are left off for this return; hasn't fully shown his hand yet, and has been found a winnable contest if he's ready; draw has been kind too.
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2nd

5

(2)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

19:38 Gowran Park

Believe Believe

9st 9lb

J: Sam Coen

T: M D O’Callaghan

Ran okay in 7f nursery here and well backed 4-1 fav at Galway next start, would have been a few places closer but for meeting trouble in running; cheekpieces tried there are left off for this return; hasn't fully shown his hand yet, and has been found a winnable contest if he's ready; draw has been kind too.

7/2

8th

14

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

14:06 Galway

Believe Believe

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Slow to break and never involved on last week's handicap debut at Gowran in race won by Mr Tony; cheekpieces now added

14/1

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12/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 007-09

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Not a bad run at Thurles on final maiden start at two; well beaten in pair of AW handicaps this term.
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13th

6

(15)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Cork

Tenacious

9st 9lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

3yo filly's standout effort came when a close third at Gowran in May but nowhere near that level since; hard to fancy right now.

16/1

11th

9

(7)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Tenacious

9st 1lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

3yo filly's standout effort came when a close third at Gowran in May but nowhere near that level in three runs since; hard to fancy right now.

20/1

8th

8

(3)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

16:38 Fairyhouse

Tenacious

8st 11lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

Has had plenty of chances, pick being Gowran handicap third (1m), lost action at Ballinrobe latest; weighted to go well.

11/4

16/1

Form: 7-00

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Three maiden outings over 6f and middle run at the Curragh wasn't terrible; handicap debut.
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16th

8

(12)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Cork

Ochtar Againn

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: M J Byrne

Her first run in cheekpieces when beaten 3l over Limerick's extended 6f was a step in the right direction but never counted (keen) behind Beau Army at Gowran (7f); returns to 1m with fair bit to prove.

16/1

7th

10

(2)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Gowran Park

Ochtar Againn

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: M J Byrne

0-7 but her first run in cheekpieces when beaten 3l over Limerick's extended 6f a month ago and she might build on that.

10/1

4th

8

(9)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 6f 150y

18:30 Limerick

Ochtar Againn

9st 7lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: M J Byrne

Her fifth on handicap debut at Gowran (1m, good to yielding) looked something to build on; two subsequent runs have been disappointing; cheekpieces tried now.

12/1

11/1

Form: 080-93

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Fairly exposed after 11 starts; mark had been in decline until C&D third in claimer, under this inexperienced rider, saw it bumped back up by 7lb.
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1st

2

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Newmarket (July)

Femme Beauty

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Gerard O’Leary

Made virtually all when easily landing Ballinrobe claimer (9.5f, yielding; claimed for 15,000euros) for Ken Condon in June; handicapper was evidently watching so interesting to see what she makes of this career-high mark; one of two for Gerard O'Leary.

9/2

1st

1

(1)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 163y

17:25 Ballinrobe

Femme Beauty

10st 0lb

J: Max Popan

T: K J Condon

Won a 1m3f handicap at Killarney (good) early last month off 57; beaten off revised mark twice since; ran well for this rider when a 1l third in a 1m Clonmel claimer in April; more appealing than most.

15/8

Form: 9-0356

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Good run at 50-1 when third over this trip on handicap debut at Dundalk; hasn't built on that, latterly when tried over 10.5f.
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12th

12

(2)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:10 Killarney

Ramair

8st 12lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Richard Anthony Foley

Good run at 50-1 when third over 1m on handicap debut at Dundalk in March; has failed to build on that; gelded since his last run.

16/1

9th

11

(10)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

19:38 Gowran Park

Ramair

9st 0lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Richard Anthony Foley

Good run at 50-1 when third over this trip on handicap debut at Dundalk; hasn't built on that, latterly when tried over 10.5f.

16/1

6th

6

(6)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:20 Dundalk (AW)

Ramair

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Richard Anthony Foley

Third on handicap debut here but didn't progress when behind Keepsgettingbetter three weeks ago; has his work cut out to reverse those placings.

12/1

12/1

Form: 697-95

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Not a bad run at all when fifth over 7f here on soft, as the winner was thrown in; first start at 1m, and hasn't been shaping as if she wants the extra distance.
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10

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:32 Killarney

Honey Dale

10st 7lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Paul Mulligan

Basement rating of 37 on Flat following nine unplaced runs; others preferred.

33/1

12th

14

(10)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 163y

19:27 Ballinrobe

Honey Dale

8st 8lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Paul Mulligan

Fair fifth over 7f at Down Royal last time; not much between her and Sand Art on that running; both need to find a bit extra.

12/1

5th

14

(3)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Down Royal

Honey Dale

8st 9lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Paul Mulligan

Not a bad run when fifth at Gowran last month (7f, soft); failed to see out 1m there last time on better ground; easy to look elsewhere.

25/1

Form: -16662

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Has won over 6f/7f at Dundalk and runner-up over 1m there last time; probably didn't like soft ground when beaten 9l here on second-last outing.
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4th

7

(4)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Cork

Beau Army

9st 8lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Made all over 7f at Gowran (Oppenheimer fourth) early this month (good) in a first-time visor and solid AW run 8 days later when fourth to a progressive type, not quite getting home over 1m; barely gets a mile so possibly vulnerable here, especially if ground softens.

11/2

4th

10

(1)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Beau Army

9st 0lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

3yo filly made all to score by 4.25l at Gowran (7f, good) eight days ago in a first-time visor (retained); has won here over 6f and 7f and wasn't far behind Queen Leila over C&D in January; drawn to attack from stall 1 and a bold bid looks likely.

13/2

1st

14

(6)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Gowran Park

Beau Army

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Adrian McGuinness

Won twice on the AW during the winter; her near 4l third at Killarney (1m, good) last month was her best effort on turf but then fared less well tried in cheekpieces over C&D; bit risky in a new visor.

7/1

Form: 900-

Last run: 179 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to yard's 1m handicap winners Morse (RPR 85); may improve for entering handicap company.
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2nd

12

(8)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

16:49 Navan

Millhone

9st 3lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Charles Weld

Knocking on the door; placed on last three starts at 1m3f-1m4f and shaped like this longer trip was well worth a go the last twice; stayed on for a 2.5l third at Naas four days ago and thereabouts again once this doesn't come too soon.

11/2

3rd

16

(13)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 0y

17:00 Naas

Millhone

8st 9lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Charles Weld

Getting the hang of things in handicaps and has gone close the last twice, including when beaten 0.5l over C&D early last month; same margin of defeat at Cork latest over 1m4f (gd-fm); nudged up another 4lb but big player again.

4/1

2nd

6

(2)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

20:18 Cork

Millhone

9st 9lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Charles Weld

Been improving steadily in handicaps the last three runs and relished the step up to 1m3f at Gowran Park 20 days ago when running the progressive Rodeo Blues to within half a length; had Point Cartwright half a length behind and meets that rival on same terms now.

9/2

Form: 3-40

Last run: 83 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

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No Results Found

Form: 9-06

Last run: 102 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

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No Results Found

Form: -58054

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

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No Results Found

Form: 00807

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 805895

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 41

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Payout
Exacta €29.00
Straight Forecast €18.25
Tricast €149.87
Trifecta €138.50

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Neon Eyes

The Irish Sun:

Cause I Like You

POSTDATA:

Beau Army

SPOTLIGHT:

Believe Believe