May 05 / 20.08 Gowran Park

20.08

Yielding

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Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £1.67
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 8-802

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Well-bred Godolphin cast-off kept on takingly, after a slow start, to be second to Kitty Bear over 7f on handicap debut here; far from hard-ridden on that occasion and 1m should suit; must be a big player.
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2nd

5

(17)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Gowran Park

Majestic King

9st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Probably too high in the ratings since a C&D win in May, not a bad run at Killarney seven weeks ago; high draw is a potential negative.

8/1

4th

3

(1)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:40 Killarney

Majestic King

9st 13lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Got off the mark in a Gowran handicap over this trip in May and was a close second at Ballinrobe next time; doubts raised by his two most recent outings; beaten favourite for the Curragh race in which No More Porter was second

14/1

14th

13

(2)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Majestic King

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Got off the mark in a Gowran handicap over this trip and was a close second at Ballinrobe (1m1.5f) under a 7lb penalty after; was poor at Leopardstown since so questions now.

14/1

20/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 70408-

Last run: 208 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in eight starts; one of her better efforts when beaten 4l at Thurles in October; off since.
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11th

3

(11)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

15:38 Thirsk

Can I Kiss You

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Christopher Kellett

Ex-Irish maiden who was runner-up at Gowran Park (1m, good to yielding) in May but below that level in both starts since, including when last of 14 on her yard debut at Beverley (8.5f, good) a month ago.

14/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 8709-6

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Promise in maidens but has disappointed in three handicaps on soft ground; better for last month's return, at least.
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3rd

6

(6)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Chepstow

Staywitherjohnny

8st 12lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Irish challenger who is 0-10 under rules and finished well beaten on her hurdles debut last time, but her previous close fifth of 17 on the Flat at Leopardstown (1m1f, soft) makes her of interest.

5/1

6th

11

8th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 190y

14:15 Wexford

Staywitherjohnny

10st 8lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Ciaran Murphy

0-9 on the Flat and rated just 54; not bred to make a jumper and is probably best watched on hurdling debut.

28/1

OUR TIP
4th
1 (15)
Verhoyen

25/1

Form: 690-00

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 2lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Grand veteran probably best at 6f/7f and quiet so far this term.
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8th

3

(3)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Verhoyen

9st 13lb

J: W J Lee

T: M C Grassick

Eight-time winner (placed 20 times) who marked his 100th appearance with a fair sixth of 18 at Fairyhouse recently, one place in front of today's rival Jazzy Dancer; almost two years since his last win; might struggle to record another success in the closing stages of his career.

8/1

50/1

Form: 07-708

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Ages since his last win and comes out of the stalls in his own time before plugging on without threatening; something similar likely here.
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9th

22

(12)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:38 Leopardstown

Half Nutz

8st 11lb

J: E E Ryan

T: James M Barcoe

Six wins to his name but on a losing run that stretches back to September 2022; not beaten far in two of four visits to Gowran in recent months; Limerick third offered renewed hope, confirmed by a C&D second that gives him a slight edge over William F Browne and Max Meridius.

9/1

2nd

16

(3)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

18:50 Leopardstown

Half Nutz

8st 10lb

J: E E Ryan

T: James M Barcoe

Six wins to his name but on a losing run that stretches back to September 2022; not beaten far in two of four visits to Gowran in recent months, and last week's Limerick third offers some hope.

10/1

3rd

12

(8)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Half Nutz

8st 11lb

J: E E Ryan

T: James M Barcoe

Six wins to his name but on a losing run that stretches back to September 2022; not beaten far in two of her last four races (all at Gowran) but clearly needs to find extra; official rating has slumped from a peak of 85 to a lowly 38.

10/1

6th
15 (12)
Hale Bopp

16/1

Form: -54006 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
No win since 2023 and best on AW, but ran okay over 1m at Cork last time when beaten a little over 3l in 18-runner contest.
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7th

14

(11)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 20y

16:15 Navan

Hale Bopp

8st 7lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: P Sweeney

Last turf win in May 2022; been running okay this year without really threatening to win; stayed on strongly for third from out of the clouds at Bellewstown on Tuesday but 8lb wrong here so probably up against it.

25/1

3rd

14

(9)

25th Aug 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

16:55 Bellewstown

Hale Bopp

8st 11lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: P Sweeney

Last turf win in May 2022; been running well without threatening this year before two poor runs in June; now with his owner after almost three months off; best watched.

10/1

11th

18

(8)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Hale Bopp

8st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: R Donohoe

2-34 on turf, last turf win in May 2022; been running fine this year without really threatening to win; placed at Gowran Park (1m, good) two starts ago; well held ten days ago; no obvious reason why he'd warrant support off same mark.

28/1

Form: 154261 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Has won twice for Orla Tynan, including 3l defeat of Majestic King over 7f here last month when ridden more patiently; up 8lb for that.
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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: 095636 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

Form: 418-69

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Bolted up in 7.5f handicap at Tipperary last summer but has been disappointing since; prefers good ground; handicapper starting to relent.
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11th

12

(13)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Shahada Ace

9st 3lb

J: Feenagh Moran

T: Andrew Slattery

Bolted up at Tipperary last summer but form has nosedived since; slightly better at Gowran on latest but a bit to prove on AW debut.

18/1

6th

8

(7)

25th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 110y

17:05 Gowran Park

Shahada Ace

9st 3lb

J: Feenagh Moran

T: Andrew Slattery

Easily won a Tipperary handicap off 51 last summer (7.5f, good); yet to make an impact in six outings this season.

25/1

5/1

Form: 016-02 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Can start slowly but often comes home well; two wins over this trip and would have been up in another stride or two at Dundalk last time; goes well at this, his local track, too.
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9th

2

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Famous Enough

9st 11lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick T Foley

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

2nd

11

(1)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Naas

Famous Enough

9st 4lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: Patrick T Foley

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

2nd

8

(7)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Famous Enough

9st 9lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick T Foley

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

14/1

Form: 233-76 D

Last run: 97 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Best form on AW at Dundalk, a winner and twice placed over this trip; off three months and there's a race for him at Dundalk later this month.
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14th

8

(13)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Leopardstown

Ballymagreehan

9st 6lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Not in the first six in three outings since incurring a sharp rise for a Gowran win in May; others preferred.

14/1

9th

11

(12)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Gowran Park

Ballymagreehan

9st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Off the mark on turf over 1m here (gd-yld) in May; seemingly anchored by 10lb rise twice since and handicapper slow to relent; a bit to prove off his current mark.

10/1

12th
14 (3)
Bang Po

50/1

Form: 08-009 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Sole win in 2023 and no worthwhile form last year or this.
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11th

13

(2)

25th Aug 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

16:55 Bellewstown

Bang Po

8st 11lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Liam McAteer

Sole win was on heavy ground in 2023; has struggled in recent seasons although ran okay in a 1m5f handicap at Navan in June; big drop back in trip here.

25/1

Form: 13764- C

Last run: 218 days

W: 9st 11lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Belatedly came good last year with a string of placed efforts and a win over 9.5f here (beating Skib Gold); not as effective over longer trips after and has been off since falling over hurdles in October.
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10th

14

(8)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

17:52 Gowran Park

Thegooseiscooked

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard Keane

Won this event last year, following several placed efforts during the summer; should be in peak form for her repeat bid after making a return to form at Navan a month ago, stayed on well after being denied a clear run; tongue-tie fitted for the first time, and Colin Keane aboard for the first time this season, underlining her chance.

4/1

3rd

9

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 40y

17:15 Navan

Thegooseiscooked

9st 5lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Gerard Keane

Got off the mark at Gowran (9.5f, good) last summer, two runs this term well below best; much more needed now, does handle fast ground.

12/1

13th

7

(13)

5th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 190y

19:44 Fairyhouse

Thegooseiscooked

9st 10lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gerard Keane

Got off the mark at Gowran (9.5f, good) last August off 3lb lower; some decent efforts in defeat subsequently; may have needed latest run at Gowran (1m) after a 206-day break and this trip more suitable, so not discounted.

22/1

14th
12 (11)
Carvalhal

20/1

Form: 90690-

Last run: 190 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Winner over 1m1f on quick ground in Britain; placed three times in a row (including over C&D) last June when headgear went on; form tailed off in the autumn.
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16th

6

(8)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Carvalhal

9st 12lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Winner over 1m1f on quick ground in Britain and handled soft ground well when winning over this trip at Limerick in June off 50; held off this mark on quicker ground at Bellewstown but not to be ruled out back on soft.

13/2

10th

3

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

18:10 Bellewstown

Carvalhal

9st 12lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Winner over 1m1f on quick ground in Britain; built on Limerick second last month when scoring decisively at that venue (1m, soft) nine days later; up 6lb but no reason why he can't go well again.

15/8

1st

8

(19)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:27 Limerick

Carvalhal

9st 6lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Winner over 1m1f on quick ground in Britain; placed three times in a row last June when headgear went on; form tailed off in the autumn; strong chance now based on last week's second over 7f at this venue.

7/2

15th
5 (16)
Skib Gold

10/1

Form: 1204-8 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Won at a monster price over 9.5f here in July and second back here next time; shaped like he needed comeback last month; likes good ground.
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13th

5

(3)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:48 Dundalk (AW)

Skib Gold

9st 12lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: M J Byrne

Won at a price over Gowran's extended 1m1f last summer and was second there next time off this mark; however, has looked cold as ice this season.

16/1

15th

5

(16)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

20:08 Gowran Park

Skib Gold

10st 0lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: M J Byrne

Won at a monster price over 9.5f here in July and second back here next time; shaped like he needed comeback last month; likes good ground.

10/1

Non-runners

Young Churchill

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €16.20
Straight Forecast €12.41
Tricast €175.88
Trifecta €166.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Majestic King

POSTDATA:

Shahada Ace

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Can I Kiss You

The Irish Sun:

Majestic King