Gowran Park Race 5 - Irish Stallion Farms Ebf Fillies Handicap
NEO SMART (5) secured a 0.5L victory on Saturday contesting a 1400m handicap at the Curragh. Carries a penalty for that run. Holds ability to defy this. DECLAREE (4) rounded out last season with an impressive 4.5L success attempting a Dundalk maiden during November. Racing consistently and looks dangerous. ELEGANT MADAME (3) represents notable connections. Finished fifth in a Dundalk handicap over 1400m during February. Might bounce back. PINK OXALIS (6) could double up following a 2.5L win at Dundalk tackling this trip.

Jockey: R Whearty
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 47 day let-up. Last start 5th of 9 at Dundalk All Weather on February 28 over 1408m, 5 len behind Volatile Analyst with 63kg at $3. Before that 2nd of 9 at Dundalk All Weather on February 7 over 1609m, neck behind Perfect Judgement carrying 59.5kg at $3.80. Rock-hard fit so expect a bold showing.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 28/02/2025 | 21 | HCP 4U | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | David Egan | 63kg | 1:26.96 | - | 4 |
| 4.8L | $3.00 |
2/9 | 07/02/2025 | 7 | HCP 4U | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | W M Lordan | 59.5kg | 1:39.27 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.75 |
2/14 | 31/01/2025 | 63 | HCP 4U | $20,930.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Sam Coen | 59.5kg | 1:38.39 | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $15.00 |
4/14 | 29/11/2024 | 105 | HCP 3U | $19,940.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | W J Lee | 63kg | 1:13.28 | - | 12 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
2/9 | 16/08/2024 | 20 | HCP 3U | $19,080.00 | Cork | 1609m | Good Firm | Robert Whearty | 59kg | 1:37.37 | - | 6 |
| 3.8L | $7.50 |
2/12 | 27/07/2024 | 15 | HCP 3U | $20,810.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | Good | Robert Whearty | 54kg | 1:39.73 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
2/14 | 12/07/2024 | 26 | HCP 3 | $19,940.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Robert Whearty | 58.5kg | 1:25.23 | - | 8 |
| 1.0L | $17.00 |
5/8 | 16/06/2024 | 17 | APP HCP 3 | $22,550.00 | Gowran Park | 1911m | Good | Wayne Hassett | 61kg | 2:01.36 | - | 1 |
| 7.0L | $26.00 |
13/18 | 30/05/2024 | 24 | HCP 3 | $19,080.00 | Fairyhouse | 1408m | Good | Billy Lee | 62.5kg | 1:32.13 | - | 10 |
| 9.3L | $23.00 |
5/5 | 06/05/2024 | 199 | LR OPEN 3 | $85,790.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Soft | David Egan | 57kg | 1:49.57 | - | 5 |
| 33.0L | $81.00 |
4/7 | 20/10/2023 | 41 | NOV F 2 | $11,980.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 60kg | 1:28.92 | - | 1 |
| 4.8L | $3.50 |

Jockey: B M Coen
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Not seen since winning to post a big 4.5 len win. Dundalk All Weather November 6 over 1408m defeating Authenticate with 58.5kg at $1.60. On debut third of 12 at Dundalk All Weather April 5 2024 over 2112m, 1.3 len behind Higher Leaves carrying 58.5kg at $29. This is an ideal race to kick off. Well placed to pick up where she left off.
Last Starts 167 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 06/11/2024 | 24 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Daniel Sheehy | 58.5kg | 1:26.50 | - | 3 |
| 4.3L | $1.57 |
14/16 | 13/10/2024 | 20 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $86,720.00 | Naas | 1609m | Y | Ben Coen | 58kg | 1:39.08 | - | 4 |
| 9.0L | $41.00 |
2/11 | 23/09/2024 | 32 | MDN F 3U | $21,680.00 | Fairyhouse | 1408m | Good | Colin Keane | 58.5kg | 1:26.90 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $1.53 |
3/8 | 22/08/2024 | 35 | HCP FM 3U | $27,750.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Good | Ben Coen | 59kg | 1:41.54 | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
3/11 | 18/07/2024 | 11 | MDN 3U | $26,010.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | Good | Ben Coen | 58.5kg | 2:08.53 | - | 11 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |
3/11 | 07/07/2024 | 29 | SELL MDN F 3 | $21,680.00 | Limerick | 2313m | Good | Ben Coen | 58.5kg | 2:27.61 | - | 4 |
| 2.8L | $4.50 |
3/11 | 08/06/2024 | 29 | SELL MDN F 3U | $34,690.00 | Navan | 2011m | Good | Ben Coen | 58.5kg | 2:11.17 | - | 8 |
| 1.5L | $3.75 |
2/8 | 10/05/2024 | 35 | SELL MDN F 3 | $44,930.00 | Cork | 2011m | Good | Shane B Kelly | 58.5kg | 2:09.09 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
3/12 | 05/04/2024 | - | MDN F 3 | $23,680.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Ben Coen | 58.5kg | 2:19.05 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $29.00 |

Jockey: J Kearney
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Returns from a 33-day let-up. At the latest run won by 2.5 len at Dundalk All Weather March 14 over 1609m defeating Daonethatgotaway with 59.5kg at $7. The run before that 2nd of 14 at Dundalk All Weather on March 7 over 1408m, 0.5 len behind Amemri carrying 61kg at $5. Can go on with it as confidence high.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/13 | 14/03/2025 | 7 | HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Kearney | 59.5kg | 1:38.96 | - | 11 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
2/14 | 07/03/2025 | 21 | HCP 4U | $19,030.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Jack Kearney | 61kg | 1:26.05 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
3/14 | 14/02/2025 | 16 | HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Jack Kearney | 61kg | 1:26.21 | - | 12 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
9/14 | 29/01/2025 | 42 | HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Jack Kearney | 60.5kg | 1:26.81 | - | 7 |
| 4.3L | $3.00 |
2/13 | 18/12/2024 | 12 | HCP 3U | $18,210.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | James J G Ryan | 60.5kg | 1:27.00 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $8.50 |
4/14 | 06/12/2024 | 39 | HCP 3U | $18,210.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | James J G Ryan | 61kg | 1:39.31 | - | 5 |
| 4.5L | $5.00 |
11/16 | 28/10/2024 | 11 | HCP 3U | $19,940.00 | Galway | 1408m | Heavy | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 60kg | 1:37.27 | - | 14 |
| 8.5L | $15.00 |
17/27 | 17/10/2024 | 16 | HCP 3U | $36,360.00 | Curragh | 1408m | YS | G F Carroll | 62kg | 1:28.43 | - | 4 |
| 11.8L | $23.00 |
4/14 | 01/10/2024 | 101 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Cork | 1207m | GY | G F Carroll | 63.5kg | 1:13.32 | - | 15 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |
4/15 | 22/06/2024 | 37 | MDN 3U | $21,680.00 | Limerick | 1408m | Good | Seamie Heffernan | 58.5kg | 1:39.90 | - | 13 |
| 4.8L | $7.50 |
3/10 | 16/05/2024 | 8 | MDN 3U | $21,680.00 | Limerick | 1307m | SH | Seamie Heffernan | 58.5kg | 1:27.60 | - | 5 |
| 6.8L | $8.00 |

Jockey: W Joyce
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 6th of 13 at Dundalk All Weather on February 28 over 1207m, 5 len behind Songhai carrying 62kg at $13. Last start second last of 15 at Naas on March 23 over 1408m, 33 len behind Hurricane Ivor carrying 53.5kg at $13. Not keen on her chances.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14/15 | 23/03/2025 | 23 | HCP 4U | $27,750.00 | Naas | 1408m | SH | Wesley Joyce | 53.5kg | 1:38.66 | - | 7 |
| 33.3L | $13.00 |
6/13 | 28/02/2025 | 123 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Wesley Joyce | 62kg | 1:14.45 | - | 1 |
| 5.0L | $13.00 |
2/13 | 28/10/2024 | 7 | MDN 3U | $22,550.00 | Galway | 1408m | Heavy | Ben Coen | 58.5kg | 1:36.14 | - | 8 |
| 4.5L | $19.00 |
8/15 | 21/10/2024 | 18 | MDN F 3U | $21,820.00 | Gowran Park | 1911m | SH | Wesley Joyce | 56kg | 2:09.34 | - | 16 |
| 28.5L | $9.00 |
2/5 | 03/10/2024 | 10 | MDN FM 3U | $22,490.00 | Bellewstown | 1609m | Y | Wesley Joyce | 56kg | 1:40.07 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $4.00 |
3/11 | 23/09/2024 | 6 | MDN F 3U | $21,680.00 | Fairyhouse | 1408m | Good | Wesley Joyce | 56kg | 1:26.90 | - | 10 |
| 2.0L | $17.00 |
7/14 | 17/09/2024 | - | SELL MDN 3U | $30,000.00 | Punchestown | 1810m | Good | Wesley Joyce | 56kg | 1:58.34 | - | 16 |
| 4.8L | $81.00 |

Jockey: J A Heffernan
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at Dundalk All Weather November 6 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Mags carrying 64.5kg at $10. When resuming last campaign fifth of 14 at Curragh July 20 over 1408m, 4.5 len behind Kailasa with 58.5kg at $41. Unlikely to trouble the top few.
Last Starts 167 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/7 | 06/11/2024 | 53 | HCP 3 | $19,080.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Colin Keane | 64.5kg | 1:41.15 | - | 2 |
| 4.5L | $10.00 |
15/19 | 14/09/2024 | 23 | HCP FM 3U | $173,430.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Good | Wesley Joyce | 51.5kg | 1:39.38 | - | 16 |
| 12.8L | $29.00 |
6/8 | 22/08/2024 | 17 | HCP FM 3U | $27,750.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Good | W J Lee | 59kg | 1:41.54 | - | 2 |
| 3.8L | $8.50 |
1/13 | 05/08/2024 | 16 | MDN F 3U | $21,680.00 | Naas | 1609m | Good | Seamie Heffernan | 58.5kg | 1:42.01 | - | 12 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
5/14 | 20/07/2024 | 248 | MDN F 3U | $35,740.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | Seamie Heffernan | 58.5kg | 1:25.13 | - | 10 |
| 4.5L | $41.00 |
7/13 | 15/11/2023 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Chris Hayes | 56.5kg | 1:27.03 | - | 6 |
| 8.0L | $12.00 |

Jockey: G F Carroll
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 14 at this track on April 2 over 1911m, 1.3 len behind Gambino with 59kg at $4. Previously second-up 2nd of 15 at this track on October 21 over 1911m, 8 len behind Iseult Of Ireland carrying 58.5kg at $4. One of the main chances.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/14 | 02/04/2025 | 163 | MDN 4U | $19,080.00 | Gowran Park | 1911m | Y | G F Carroll | 59kg | 2:07.50 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
2/15 | 21/10/2024 | 14 | MDN F 3U | $21,820.00 | Gowran Park | 1911m | SH | G F Carroll | 58.5kg | 2:09.34 | - | 1 |
| 8.5L | $4.00 |
2/12 | 07/10/2024 | 105 | SELL MDN 3U | $21,680.00 | Killarney | 1609m | Heavy | G F Carroll | 58.5kg | 1:49.59 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
8/12 | 24/06/2024 | 39 | SELL MDN 3U | $34,690.00 | Ballinrobe | 1911m | Good | Seamie Heffernan | 58.5kg | 2:09.10 | - | 5 |
| 8.0L | $7.00 |
2/7 | 16/05/2024 | 8 | MDN 3U | $21,680.00 | Limerick | 1609m | SH | Gary Carroll | 58.5kg | 1:47.69 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
3/8 | 08/05/2024 | 14 | MDN F 3U | $26,010.00 | Gowran Park | 1911m | Heavy | Gary Carroll | 58kg | 2:20.06 | - | 2 |
| 4.3L | $17.00 |
9/12 | 24/04/2024 | 195 | SELL MDN F 3 | $27,750.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | Y | Gary Carroll | 58.5kg | 1:49.43 | - | 4 |
| 10.5L | $10.00 |
11/16 | 12/10/2023 | - | MDN F 2 | $28,620.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SH | Gary Carroll | 58kg | 1:33.55 | - | 10 |
| 10.3L | $51.00 |

Jockey: S Foley
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Dundalk All Weather January 14 over 1609m, 8 len behind Tribal Moon with 63kg at $51. First up last campaign second last of 14 at Dundalk All Weather November 27 over 1408m, 14 len behind Clarita carrying 62.5kg at $13. Not keen on her chances.
Last Starts 98 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/10 | 14/01/2025 | 27 | APP HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Cleary | 63kg | 1:41.14 | - | 1 |
| 8.3L | $51.00 |
14/14 | 18/12/2024 | 21 | HCP 3U | $19,080.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Jack Cleary | 61kg | 2:15.86 | - | 10 |
| 18.0L | $67.00 |
13/14 | 27/11/2024 | 70 | HCP 3U | $19,080.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Declan McDonogh | 62.5kg | 1:26.89 | - | 8 |
| 14.0L | $13.00 |
11/12 | 18/09/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $19,600.00 | Yarmouth | 1207m | Good Firm | Dylan Hogan | 59kg | 1:08.70 | - | 3 |
| 13.5L | $19.00 |
7/8 | 04/09/2024 | 12 | HCP 3U | $14,760.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Hector Crouch | 62kg | 1:26.18 | - | 4 |
| 3.3L | $6.00 |
2/9 | 23/08/2024 | 13 | HCP F 3U | $15,430.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good | Jonny Peate | 58.5kg | 1:25.24 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |
2/11 | 10/08/2024 | 17 | HCP 3 | $36,300.00 | Haydock Park | 1408m | Good Firm | Hector Crouch | 61kg | 1:28.04 | - | 10 |
| 0.5L | $29.00 |
8/8 | 24/07/2024 | 24 | APP HCP 3 | $12,890.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Good Firm | Kieran Shoemark | 62kg | 1:21.07 | - | 8 |
| 12.0L | $15.00 |
6/10 | 30/06/2024 | 115 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | George Rooke | 60kg | 1:47.65 | - | 4 |
| 3.8L | $21.00 |
10/10 | 07/03/2024 | 14 | LR OPEN 3 | $99,820.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Dylan Hogan | 56.5kg | 1:24.66 | - | 10 |
| 11.3L | $251.00 |
6/8 | 22/02/2024 | 37 | HCP 3 | $16,330.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Jonny Peate | 60kg | 1:29.10 | - | 3 |
| 8.3L | $6.50 |

Jockey: M W Hassett
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 14 at Dundalk All Weather on February 7 over 1609m, 1.0 len behind Little Keilee with 62.5kg at $6. Last start 5th of 13 at Dundalk All Weather on March 21 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Master Garvey carrying 63.5kg at $8. Definite threat.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/13 | 21/03/2025 | 42 | HCP 4U | $38,600.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Ronan Whelan | 63.5kg | 1:38.76 | - | 9 |
| 3.5L | $8.00 |
3/14 | 07/02/2025 | 72 | APP HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Keithen Kennedy | 62.5kg | 1:39.68 | - | 3 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
6/14 | 27/11/2024 | 7 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | R P Whelan | 64kg | 1:40.80 | - | 12 |
| 3.3L | $4.33 |
2/14 | 20/11/2024 | 65 | HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | R P Whelan | 60kg | 1:39.89 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $17.00 |
8/10 | 16/09/2024 | 11 | CLM 4U | $18,210.00 | Laytown | 1408m | Neutral | Adam Caffrey | 63.5kg | 1:25.47 | - | 7 |
| 12.3L | $9.00 |
9/13 | 05/09/2024 | 29 | HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Clonmel | 1911m | Good | Adam Caffrey | 61.5kg | 2:05.68 | - | 4 |
| 17.5L | $7.50 |
4/12 | 07/08/2024 | 8 | CLM 3U | $18,210.00 | Sligo | 2112m | Y | Robert Whearty | 60kg | 2:27.20 | - | 6 |
| 2.8L | $9.50 |
9/17 | 30/07/2024 | 27 | HCP 4U | $29,480.00 | Galway | 1709m | Y | Sean Davis | 63.5kg | 1:52.39 | - | 9 |
| 10.5L | $34.00 |
8/10 | 03/07/2024 | 11 | HCP FM 3U | $19,080.00 | Tipperary | 1508m | Good Firm | S P Davis | 61kg | 1:36.10 | - | 10 |
| 9.5L | $41.00 |
5/6 | 22/06/2024 | 314 | HCP F 3U | $20,810.00 | Limerick | 1609m | Good | S P Davis | 63.5kg | 1:45.95 | - | 3 |
| 14.5L | $17.00 |
7/13 | 13/08/2023 | 60 | HCP F 3U | $43,360.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Good | Adam Caffrey | 56.5kg | 1:40.92 | - | 12 |
| 5.0L | $21.00 |