Gowran Park Race 1 - Societies Welcome At Gowran Park Maiden
STARRED (8) brings the strongest recent form, having finished 2nd at Curragh over 1207m, beaten 2.5L, and 3rd at the same track prior, both in sizeable fields. BAMAKO BEACH (2) was runner-up on debut at Naas over this trip, beaten just 0.3L in a 16-runner maiden, and looks a key chance if resuming in similar order. SHAWS BAY (6) was 4th at Gowran Park over 1408m last start, beaten 8.5L, and should be fitter for that effort. SANCERRE ROCK (5) and ABSOLUTEASSIGNMENT (1) both come through the same Limerick race, finishing 6th and 7th respectively, but need to improve to feature. Starred (8) and Bamako Beach (2) look the main hopes based on exposed form.
Jockey: Gavin Ryan
Weight: 61kgs
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Improved to finish 7th of 10 at Limerick over 1453m on 25 Apr, beaten 7.55L with 56kg at $201 behind God Of Power. Prior run was 13th at Gowran Park over 1408m on 8 Apr, beaten 22.6L at $81. Steps up 5kg and draws barrier 2. Needs to find more but can improve with added experience.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 25/04/2026 | - | C & G | $20,000.00 | Limerick | 1453m | SOFT | J Cleary | 56kg | - | - | 1 |
| 7.55L | $201.00 |
| 13/13 | 08/04/2026 | - | 3yo | $16,998.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | SOFT | Rory Cleary | 61kg | - | - | 7 |
| 22.6L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Jamie Powell
Weight: 61kgs
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First-up after a 229-day break. Last start 2nd of 16 at Naas over 1408m on soft going, beaten 0.3L by Port Ferdinand with 60.5kg at $6.50. Has placed at this trip and now carries slightly more weight. Can feature with further improvement.
Last Starts 230 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16 | 18/09/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Naas | 1408m | SOFT | Colin Keane | 60.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Gary Carroll
Weight: 61kgs
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Finished 8th of 15 at Gowran Park over 1609m on 22 Apr, beaten 11.45L on soft going with 56kg at $21. Steps up 5kg and draws slightly better in barrier 13. Still early in his career and open to improvement. Can improve with added experience.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/15 | 22/04/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $16,998.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | SOFT | Nicola Burns | 56kg | - | - | 14 |
| 11.45L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Scott Mccullagh
Weight: 61kgs
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Finished 23rd of 24 on debut at Curragh over 1207m on 19 Apr, beaten 27.65L on soft ground with 61kg at $8.50. Steps up 201m in trip and draws slightly better. Needs to show significant improvement but is early in his career. Not without hope for progress.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/24 | 19/04/2026 | - | 3UP MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | SOFT | Declan Mcdonogh | 61kg | - | - | 7 |
| 27.65L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Andrew Slattery
Weight: 61kgs
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Finished 6th of 10 at Limerick over 1453m on 25 Apr, beaten 5.3L with 54kg at $23 behind God Of Power. Steps up 7kg and drops slightly in trip here. Three-year-old colt by St Mark's Basilica with limited exposed form. Can improve with added experience.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 25/04/2026 | - | C & G | $20,000.00 | Limerick | 1453m | SOFT | Jimmy Dalton | 54kg | - | - | 6 |
| 5.3L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Ben Coen
Weight: 61kgs
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Last start 4th of 13 at Gowran Park over 1408m on 8 Apr, beaten 8.5L on soft ground with 61kg at $9.50, behind Bobby McGee. Drops from barrier 13 to 1 here. Three-year-old colt by Saxon Warrior with only one run to date. Can improve from the better draw.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 08/04/2026 | - | 3yo | $16,998.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | SOFT | Ben Martin Coen | 61kg | - | - | 13 |
| 8.5L | $9.50 |
Jockey: Billy Lee
Weight: 61kgs
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Finished last of 8 at Gowran Park over 1929m on 9 Apr, beaten 27.8L on soft ground at $21. Prior run was 12th of 13 at Dundalk over 1609m, beaten 13.7L at $29. Drops 521m in trip and draws wide. Needs to show improvement.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 09/04/2026 | - | C & G | $16,998.00 | Gowran Park | 1929m | SOFT | Billy Lee | 61kg | - | - | 2 |
| 27.8L | $21.00 |
| 12/13 | 07/11/2025 | - | C & G | $18,001.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Ronan P Whelan | 59.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 13.7L | $29.00 |
Jockey: Dylan Browne Mcmonagle
Weight: 61kgs
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First-up after a 201-day break. Last start 2nd of 12 at Curragh over 1207m on soft going, beaten 2.5L by Silk Braid with 61kg at $1.67. Also placed 3rd two runs back at the same track and trip. Can feature with a repeat of that form.
Last Starts 202 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 16/10/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | SOFT | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 61kg | - | - | 9 |
| 2.5L | $1.67 |
| 3/16 | 27/09/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | SOFT | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 60.5kg | - | - | 15 |
| 1L | $4.33 |
| 8/11 | 27/06/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | Declan Mcdonogh | 60.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 5.55L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Ronan Whelan
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Finished 7th of 15 at Gowran Park over 1609m on 22 Apr, beaten 10.7L on soft ground at $101. Drops 201m in trip and draws better after starting from barrier 13 last time. Three-year-old filly by Gleneagles with scope to improve second-up. Can improve with the run under her belt.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/15 | 22/04/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $16,998.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | SOFT | Gary Carroll | 58.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 10.7L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Luke Mcateer
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Three-year-old filly by Invincible Army on debut for Rory Devine. Draws barrier 7 with Luke Mcateer to ride. Can feature with a forward showing first-up.
Jockey: Declan Mcdonogh
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Only start was 15th of 15 at Leopardstown over 1609m on 12 Apr, beaten 16.84L on soft ground with 58.5kg at $26. Drops 201m in trip and draws two barriers lower. Needs to show improvement but can take benefit from debut experience.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/15 | 12/04/2026 | - | 3Y MDN FILLIES | $16,998.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | SOFT | Declan Mcdonogh | 58.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 16.84L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Robert Whearty
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Finished 11th of 24 last start at Curragh over 1207m on soft going, beaten 12.25L with 58.5kg at $67. Also finished 11th on debut at Leopardstown over 1451m. Hood goes on and draws better this time. Needs to show improvement but can take benefit from experience.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/24 | 19/04/2026 | - | 3UP MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | SOFT | Robert Whearty | 58.5kg | - | - | 20 |
| 12.25L | $67.00 |
| 11/17 | 12/06/2025 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $25,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1451m | SOFT | Wesley Joyce | 54kg | - | - | 15 |
| 24.4L | $11.00 |