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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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

12th

11

(11)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Majestic King

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Well-bred Godolphin cast-off progressing well in handicaps of late, ready winner over 1m at Gowran and three days later staying on second under hefty weight over today's trip at Ballinrobe; runs off 7lb higher mark here so needs to take another step forward, but possible.

15/2

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

8th

3

(2)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

20:30 Beverley

Can I Kiss You

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Christopher Kellett

Inconsistent maiden in Ireland for James Barrett; faded into midfield last time, failing to back up her reappearance effort; makes debut for new yard.

13/2

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

9

(19)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Staywitherjohnny

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ciaran Murphy

Step in the positive direction on seventh start when beaten 4.25l into third by Majestic King at Gowran Park (1m, good); failed to back that up at same track 22 days ago when ninth; steps up in trip, lightly raced and trainer in good form.

16/1

9th

4

(12)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Staywitherjohnny

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ciaran Murphy

Ran her best race so far when third behind facile winner Majestic King over C&D early this month; 25-1 then, deserves to be a prime fancy now, with the champion jockey maintaining the partnership.

9/2

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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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

14th

11

(13)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:59 Gowran Park

Hale Bopp

8st 11lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: R Donohoe

Five-time winner; 2-33 on turf but hasn't won a race of any description since September 2023; decent third over C&D latest, however, and place claims if he can back that up.

7/2

3rd

17

(5)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Hale Bopp

8st 10lb

T: R Donohoe

Has done a lot of racing since her last win which was in September 2023; fair sixth here on penultimate run, but will need to reverse to reverse form with Staywitherjohnny and Half Nutz; first reserve.

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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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

8th

3

(13)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

18:07 Bellewstown

Kitty Bear

9st 13lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Andrew Slattery

Keeping herself busy; came home strongly under Orla Tynan to win at Roscommon (7.5f, good) but went up 10lb for that and was only midfield at the Curragh, albeit over 6.5f that was probably too sharp; others might be better in.

6/1

11th

5

(9)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:25 Curragh

Kitty Bear

9st 13lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Andrew Slattery

Improver this year, all three wins under this rider, most recently over extended 7f at Roscommon last month, coming home strongly after being switched to the outer in straight; hit with a 10lb rise for that however and upped in grade now; not sure the drop in trip will suit.

15/2

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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12th

11

(8)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

19:30 Killarney

Shahada Ace

9st 8lb

J: Feenagh Moran

T: Andrew Slattery

Won at Tipperary last summer but yet to make an impact in five outings this season.

25/1

18th

11

(8)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:38 Leopardstown

Shahada Ace

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Won a handicap at Tipperary last summer; has failed to make an impact in four outings this season, needs to show signs of revival.

16/1

11th

8

(15)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

18:30 Roscommon

Shahada Ace

9st 10lb

J: Feenagh Moran

T: Andrew Slattery

Won a handicap at Tipperary last summer; has failed to make an impact in three outings this season, needs to show signs of revival.

12/1

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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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

5th

6

(1)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 160y

19:55 Fairyhouse

Famous Enough

9st 6lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick T Foley

Won a Cork 1m handicap last season off 40 (good) and added an AW win in September; went close off 2lb higher at Dundalk in April; subsequent two turf runs have been disappointing and his record of 1-21 on this surface is concerning.

20/1

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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7th

13

(3)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:28 Leopardstown

Ballymagreehan

8st 12lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Won in fine style at Gowran (1m, gd-yld) in May but paid a price for that 4l success, going up 10lb; soundly beaten off revised rating back at Gowran (9.5f, yielding); eased 1lb and the return to 1m is a plus but needs a career best off this mark.

9/1

7th

7

(4)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

20:18 Gowran Park

Ballymagreehan

9st 9lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Bounced back to land second win when making all at this track over 1m 23 days ago, stretching 4l clear of Chipsrdown; big 10lb hike for that and now faces longer trip and softer ground.

11/2

1st

5

(2)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Ballymagreehan

9st 11lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Best form on AW at Dundalk, a winner and twice placed over this trip; appears well held by Staywitherjohnny on recent C&D running

14/1

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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10th

12

(7)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 109y

19:51 Bellewstown

Bang Po

8st 10lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Liam McAteer

Hasn't won since 2023 and was struggling for form but took a step in the right direction when not far behind a couple of these at Navan last time; best form on easy ground, however, so could do with some rain.

16/1

6th

16

(11)

7th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

16:37 Navan

Bang Po

8st 10lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Liam McAteer

Won on heavy ground at Killarney (1m) in 2023 but no joy since; out of form this term and step up to 1m5f didn't elicit improvement at Leopardstown latest; others preferred.

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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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

13th

9

(10)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

20:08 Gowran Park

Thegooseiscooked

9st 11lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gerard Keane

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.

12/1

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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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

2nd

7

(13)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Carvalhal

9st 4lb

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; will need more racing to get back to top form on the evidence of last month's reappearance at Gowran.

20/1

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