Gowran Park Race 8 - Ladies Day July 25Th Handicap (0-60) (Div 2)
A PRETTY PENNY (8) scored by 2.5L at Ballinrobe last time. Could make it back-to-back wins. Jockey Julian Pietropaolo got the best out of her and keeps the ride again. Looks to be improving so another bold performance expected. WEDDING YEAR (15) is fancied after two good runs this season. Latest was a 2L third over 1600m at Dundalk thirty nine days ago. Must have a chance if adapting back on turf. BORORA AURA (9) rates a contender making handicap debut. Last seen finishing third in a maiden and that was a promising effort. More to come. CANON LAW (14) improved for switching to handicaps when 3L fifth here in October. Each-way claims on comeback.

Jockey: Shane Foley
Weight: 63.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 10 at Leopardstown on May 10 over 2011m, 18 len behind Johanna Walsh carrying 57.5kg at $151. The run before that second last of 7 at Limerick on April 25 over 2414m, 29 len behind Chablis Rock with 58.5kg at $41. Will struggle.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 10/05/2026 | 15 | MDN F 3U | $25,850.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | Good | Shane Foley | 57.5kg | 2:09.42 | - | 9 |
| 18.0L | $151.00 |
| 6/7 | 25/04/2026 | 24 | MDN F 3 | $35,920.00 | Limerick | 2414m | Y | Seamie Heffernan | 58.5kg | 2:43.68 | - | 2 |
| 29.8L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 01/04/2026 | - | APP MDN F 3 | $30,540.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Shane Foley | 58.5kg | 2:16.92 | - | 5 |
| 17.0L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 11 at Down Royal on May 29 over 2112m, 7 len behind Teologia with 61kg at $17. The run before that ran last of 9 at Killarney on May 12 over 1609m, 11 len behind Alphonsus Liguori carrying 58.5kg at $81. Finds a suitable race and can do much better.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 29/05/2026 | 17 | MDN 3 | $20,680.00 | Down Royal | 2112m | Good | Colin Keane | 61kg | 2:19.07 | - | 4 |
| 7.3L | $17.00 |
| 9/9 | 12/05/2026 | 9 | MDN 3 | $34,460.00 | Killarney | 1609m | Good | Nicola Burns | 58.5kg | 1:43.48 | - | 8 |
| 11.3L | $81.00 |
| 7/10 | 03/05/2026 | 23 | MDN 3U | $25,850.00 | Cork | 2112m | Soft | Nicola Burns | 57.5kg | 2:22.56 | - | 8 |
| 28.5L | $19.00 |
| 6/10 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $30,540.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Colin Keane | 61kg | 1:40.59 | - | 8 |
| 9.5L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Gary Carroll
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 4th of 14 at this track on May 5 over 1609m, 4 len behind Aurora Mist carrying 61.5kg at $15. Previously second-up 4th of 13 at Dundalk All Weather on January 23 over 1408m, 7 len behind River Of Life with 56.5kg at $8. Rates highly and expected to improve sharply.
Last Starts 26 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 | 05/05/2026 | 83 | APP HCP 3 | $17,340.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | GY | Jack Kearney | 61.5kg | 1:42.87 | - | 5 |
| 3.8L | $15.00 |
| 10/13 | 11/02/2026 | 19 | MDN F 3 | $22,070.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Chris Hayes | 58.5kg | 1:26.82 | - | 7 |
| 14.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/13 | 23/01/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $28,370.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Brandon Wilkie | 56.5kg | 1:27.19 | - | 7 |
| 7.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/12 | 12/12/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $47,480.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Wesley Joyce | 54.5kg | 1:25.87 | - | 8 |
| 5.8L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Ronan Whelan
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 14 at Roscommon on May 11 over 1508m, 3.5 len behind Cisterna carrying 57.5kg at $10. The start before that 8th of 15 at Cork on May 3 over 1207m, on a slow track; 18 len behind Samurai Mike carrying 61kg at $151. Solid top-three prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 11/05/2026 | 8 | HCP 3 | $20,680.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | Good | W J Lee | 57.5kg | 1:33.61 | - | 1 |
| 3.3L | $10.00 |
| 8/15 | 03/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $22,400.00 | Cork | 1207m | Soft | Leigh Roche | 61kg | 1:17.60 | - | 1 |
| 18.0L | $151.00 |
| 16/24 | 19/04/2026 | 9 | MDN 3U | $35,920.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Soft | Scott Mccullagh | 61kg | 1:17.59 | - | 12 |
| 15.3L | $126.00 |
| 7/10 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $30,540.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Ben Coen | 61kg | 1:40.59 | - | 1 |
| 10.0L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Sadhbh Tormey
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at Dundalk All Weather November 14 over 1609m, 11 len behind Badger's Cove with 58.5kg at $51. On debut seventh of 14 at Down Royal June 20 over 1408m, 15 len behind North Coast with 53.5kg at $126. Unlikely to feature today.
Last Starts 198 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 14/11/2025 | 43 | NSY HCP 2 | $21,750.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | James J G Ryan | 58.5kg | 1:41.95 | - | 4 |
| 11.0L | $51.00 |
| 9/11 | 02/10/2025 | 42 | NSY HCP 2 | $22,340.00 | Bellewstown | 1609m | Soft | James J G Ryan | 60kg | 1:45.84 | - | 11 |
| 22.5L | $51.00 |
| 9/11 | 21/08/2025 | 34 | SELL MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Jimmy Dalton | 51kg | 1:30.02 | - | 9 |
| 8.3L | $41.00 |
| 9/14 | 18/07/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Good | James J G Ryan | 56.5kg | 1:27.69 | - | 1 |
| 13.0L | $126.00 |
| 4/9 | 03/07/2025 | 13 | MDN F 2 | $49,160.00 | Bellewstown | 1609m | Good | James J G Ryan | 55.5kg | 1:43.67 | - | 7 |
| 9.8L | $101.00 |
| 7/14 | 20/06/2025 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $26,010.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Good | Nicola Burns | 53.5kg | 1:28.29 | - | 3 |
| 15.3L | $126.00 |

Jockey: J M Sheridan
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 7 at Ballinrobe on May 8 over 1911m, 9 len behind Glamazon carrying 58.5kg at $21. The race before that 11th of 14 at Leopardstown on April 15 over 1609m, 14 len behind Mixed Feelings with 58.5kg at $126. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 23 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 | 08/05/2026 | 23 | MDN 3 | $20,680.00 | Ballinrobe | 1911m | GY | Joseph Sheridan | 58.5kg | 2:07.80 | - | 4 |
| 9.5L | $21.00 |
| 11/14 | 15/04/2026 | 12 | SELL MDN F 3 | $30,540.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | YS | Robbie Colgan | 58.5kg | 1:48.04 | - | 6 |
| 14.8L | $126.00 |
| 5/10 | 03/04/2026 | - | SELL MDN F 3 | $53,890.00 | Curragh | 2011m | SH | Joseph Sheridan | 58.5kg | 2:22.43 | - | 1 |
| 23.8L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Seamie Heffernan
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 14 at this track on May 5 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Aurora Mist with 61kg at $41. The start before that 21st of 24 at Curragh on April 19 over 1207m, on a slow track; 20 len behind Thenandnow with 56kg at $151. In the right race this time and is definitely worth including.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14 | 05/05/2026 | 16 | APP HCP 3 | $17,340.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | GY | P A Harnett | 61kg | 1:42.87 | - | 14 |
| 4.3L | $41.00 |
| 21/24 | 19/04/2026 | 22 | MDN 3U | $35,920.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Soft | P A Harnett | 56kg | 1:17.59 | - | 16 |
| 20.5L | $151.00 |
| 10/12 | 28/03/2026 | 158 | MDN F 3U | $34,460.00 | Curragh | 1207m | SH | Killian Leonard | 58.5kg | 1:19.96 | - | 6 |
| 8.8L | $41.00 |
| 7/11 | 21/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Heavy | Seamie Heffernan | 58kg | 1:16.15 | - | 6 |
| 19.5L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Julian Pietropaolo
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 2.5 len at Ballinrobe May 8 over 1911m defeating Accelereight carrying 54kg at $7.50. Before that 5th of 8 at Dundalk All Weather on March 13 over 1609m, 2 len behind Brave Approach with 51kg at $12. Found winning form and can go on with it.
Last Starts 23 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 | 08/05/2026 | 56 | HCP 3 | $17,340.00 | Ballinrobe | 1911m | GY | Julian Pietropaolo | 54kg | 2:09.44 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
| 5/8 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | HCP 3 | $20,680.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Shay Wallace | 51kg | 1:44.51 | - | 5 |
| 2.0L | $12.00 |
| 5/13 | 27/02/2026 | 130 | HCP 3 | $21,160.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Shay Wallace | 51kg | 1:27.19 | - | 15 |
| 6.0L | $34.00 |
| 11/15 | 20/10/2025 | 27 | NSY HCP 2 | $17,340.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Heavy | Wayne Hassett | 58kg | 1:34.72 | - | 14 |
| 8.8L | $15.00 |
| 8/13 | 23/09/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $34,960.00 | Listowel | 1408m | Heavy | Wayne Hassett | 56.5kg | 1:34.95 | - | 4 |
| 13.5L | $126.00 |
| 5/9 | 10/09/2025 | 27 | MDN F 2 | $34,960.00 | Cork | 1408m | Soft | Wayne Hassett | 56.5kg | 1:26.26 | - | 3 |
| 16.5L | $301.00 |
| 11/11 | 14/08/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Cork | 1408m | Good | Wayne Hassett | 56.5kg | 1:24.38 | - | 3 |
| 31.0L | $251.00 |

Jockey: Wesley Joyce
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 3rd of 10 at Ballinrobe on May 8 over 1911m, 6 len behind Personified with 55.5kg at $8.50. The run before that 9th of 15 at this track on April 22 over 1609m, slow going 11 len behind Perisher carrying 57kg at $251. Ready to open her account this time.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 08/05/2026 | 16 | CLM 3 | $17,340.00 | Ballinrobe | 1911m | GY | Wesley Joyce | 55.5kg | 2:06.73 | - | 8 |
| 6.3L | $8.50 |
| 9/15 | 22/04/2026 | 11 | SELL MDN 3 | $30,540.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | Soft | Wesley Joyce | 57kg | 1:42.45 | - | 15 |
| 11.5L | $251.00 |
| 7/11 | 11/04/2026 | - | SELL MDN 3 | $30,540.00 | Bellewstown | 1609m | Soft | Wesley Joyce | 57kg | 1:49.09 | - | 12 |
| 22.5L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Declan Mcdonogh
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 13 at Naas on May 9 over 1609m, 25 len behind Sparan Nua with 58.5kg at $51. The start before that 9th of 12 at this track on May 5 over 1408m, 14 len behind Shaws Bay with 58.5kg at $51. Hard to fault if at her best.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 09/05/2026 | 4 | MDN F 3U | $22,400.00 | Naas | 1609m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 58.5kg | 1:40.33 | - | 13 |
| 25.0L | $51.00 |
| 9/12 | 05/05/2026 | 23 | MDN 3 | $29,300.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Y | Declan Mcdonogh | 58.5kg | 1:27.18 | - | 5 |
| 14.5L | $51.00 |
| 15/15 | 12/04/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $30,540.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | GY | Declan Mcdonogh | 58.5kg | 1:45.66 | - | 7 |
| 18.5L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Patrick Mcgettigan
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after three months 11th of 13 at Limerick on April 25 over 1408m, 16 len behind Signora with 57kg at $301. Previously second-up 12th of 14 at Dundalk All Weather on January 28 over 2112m, 15 len behind Porter carrying 57kg at $151. Not keen.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 | 25/04/2026 | 87 | MDN F 3 | $35,920.00 | Limerick | 1408m | Y | Jack Kearney | 57kg | 1:36.79 | - | 2 |
| 16.8L | $301.00 |
| 12/14 | 28/01/2026 | 47 | MDN 3 | $22,700.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Wayne Hassett | 57kg | 2:19.05 | - | 11 |
| 15.0L | $151.00 |
| 12/12 | 12/12/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $47,480.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Nicola Burns | 52.5kg | 1:26.33 | - | 12 |
| 16.0L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Billy Lee
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 8 at this track on April 9 over 1911m, slow going 27 len behind Rebel Ascendant carrying 61kg at $21. Second run from a spell 8th of 12 at this track on May 5 over 1408m, 14 len behind Shaws Bay carrying 61kg at $67. Strips fitter and looks one of the better hopes in the race.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 05/05/2026 | 26 | MDN 3 | $29,300.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Y | W J Lee | 61kg | 1:27.18 | - | 12 |
| 14.0L | $67.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/04/2026 | 153 | MDN 3 | $29,300.00 | Gowran Park | 1911m | Soft | W J Lee | 61kg | 2:10.55 | - | 2 |
| 27.8L | $21.00 |
| 12/13 | 07/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $34,040.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | R P Whelan | 59.5kg | 1:39.84 | - | 9 |
| 13.8L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Reese Holohan
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 9 at Leopardstown on May 10 over 1408m, 19 len behind Halon Bay carrying 57.5kg at $201. Before that 17th of 24 at Curragh on April 19 over 1207m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Thenandnow with 57.5kg at $301. Will struggle.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 10/05/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $25,850.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Joseph Harnett | 57.5kg | 1:30.13 | - | 5 |
| 19.3L | $201.00 |
| 17/24 | 19/04/2026 | 9 | MDN 3U | $35,920.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Soft | Joseph Harnett | 57.5kg | 1:17.59 | - | 15 |
| 15.8L | $301.00 |
| 10/10 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $30,540.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Joseph Harnett | 57.5kg | 1:40.59 | - | 7 |
| 19.3L | $151.00 |

Jockey: Luke Mcateer
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a long spell. Only had one start last campaign 5th of 15 at this track on October 20 over 1408m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Mr Tony with 52.5kg at $26. First up last campaign second last of 12 at Navan on April 26 2025 over 1207m, slow going 18 len behind Charles Darwin with 60.5kg at $151. Excellent chance.
Last Starts 223 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 20/10/2025 | 111 | NSY HCP 2 | $17,340.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Heavy | R Donaghue-Leahy | 52.5kg | 1:34.72 | - | 7 |
| 3.0L | $26.00 |
| 12/15 | 01/07/2025 | 39 | SELL MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | Y | Luke Mcateer | 57.5kg | 1:34.89 | - | 17 |
| 17.0L | $251.00 |
| 21/21 | 23/05/2025 | 27 | SELL MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Declan Mcdonogh | 57.5kg | 1:12.93 | - | 21 |
| 20.8L | $151.00 |
| 11/12 | 26/04/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Navan | 1207m | Soft | Seamie Heffernan | 60.5kg | 1:14.09 | - | 2 |
| 18.8L | $151.00 |

Jockey: Chris Hayes
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Freshened for 39 days. Last start 3rd of 10 at Dundalk All Weather on April 23 over 1609m, 2 len behind Queen Leila carrying 54.5kg at $8.50. At only start last preparation 4th of 14 at Dundalk All Weather on January 30 over 1408m, 4 len behind Beau Army carrying 55kg at $10. Fitter and worth following up.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 23/04/2026 | 83 | HCP 3 | $17,340.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Hayes | 54.5kg | 1:41.34 | - | 7 |
| 2.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/14 | 30/01/2026 | 72 | HCP 3 | $18,910.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Chris Hayes | 55kg | 1:26.06 | - | 7 |
| 4.0L | $10.00 |
| 5/14 | 19/11/2025 | 42 | NSY HCP 2 | $18,910.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Julian Pietropaolo | 52.5kg | 1:27.73 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $34.00 |
| 13/13 | 08/10/2025 | 45 | NSY HCP 2 | $19,940.00 | Navan | 1207m | Y | Rory Cleary | 54kg | 1:13.33 | - | 14 |
| 34.0L | $41.00 |
| 14/15 | 24/08/2025 | 8 | MDN F 2 | $43,360.00 | Naas | 1408m | Good | Rory Cleary | 55kg | 1:28.78 | - | 16 |
| 14.8L | $201.00 |
| 16/19 | 16/08/2025 | 38 | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Rory Cleary | 56kg | 1:12.71 | - | 18 |
| 14.3L | $201.00 |
| 14/15 | 09/07/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Fairyhouse | 1207m | Good | Adam Caffrey | 58kg | 1:14.78 | - | 14 |
| 14.8L | $67.00 |