Gowran Park Race 3 - Irish Ebf (C & G) Mdn (Smullen Series)
ALBANY COUNTY (2) cost plenty of money as a foal being a close relation to the high class Mother Earth who was successful for these connections. Holds ability and should be more than good enough to land a maiden win at the third attempt. BREATH OF PARADISE (4) managed to take a step forward at the Curragh last time when stepping up to 1800m finishing third at a big price. Should have a future in handicaps and is one to consider. MOUNT MERU (8) comes from an interesting pedigree for his breeders and is by exciting new sire Baaeed. Market will guide. PIRATE OF PENZANCE (10) has one of the best pedigrees in this race and rates a player.
Jockey: Ben Coen
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Had two starts to date. At very long odds at debut, 11th of 19 at Curragh on August 9 over 1207m, 8 len behind Push The Boat Out with 60.5kg at $126. Last start 7th of 13 at Curragh on August 29 over 1609m, 11 len behind Darkness Falls carrying 59.5kg at $81. Looks to be making up the numbers.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 29/08/2026 | 20 | MDN 2 | $39,360.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Good | Ben Coen | 59.5kg | 1:40.23 | - | 4 |
| 11.8L | $81.00 |
| 11/19 | 09/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good Firm | Jamie Powell | 60.5kg | 1:10.59 | - | 17 |
| 8.5L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Raced two times to date. At big odds at debut, 4th of 10 at Curragh on August 16 over 1810m, 1.75 len behind Zarak Pasha carrying 58kg at $26. Last start 2nd of 13 at Curragh on August 29 over 1609m, 7 len behind Darkness Falls carrying 59.5kg at $4.50. Has improvement to come and is likely to run well again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 29/08/2026 | 13 | MDN 2 | $39,360.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Good | W M Lordan | 59.5kg | 1:40.23 | - | 13 |
| 7.0L | $4.50 |
| 4/10 | 16/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $39,360.00 | Curragh | 1810m | Good | Jack Cleary | 58kg | 1:53.25 | - | 8 |
| 1.8L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Andrew Slattery
Weight: 59.5kgs
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First-starter by Footstepsinthesand out of Lady In Lavender. The betting is the best pointer to his chances.
Jockey: James Ryan
Weight: 59.5kgs
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First-starter by Inns Of Court out of Dafia. Prefer to let go without a strong market move.
Jockey: Gavin Ryan
Weight: 59.5kgs
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At debut, 12th of 15 at Cork on August 30 over 1609m, 10 len behind Eighteenth Smiles with 60.5kg at $23. Top chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15 | 30/08/2026 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $44,730.00 | Cork | 1609m | Y | Gavin Ryan | 60.5kg | 1:44.76 | - | 2 |
| 10.5L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Scott Mccullagh
Weight: 59.5kgs
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At debut, ran last of 14 at Leopardstown on August 20 over 1408m, 11 len behind Banks Of The Boyne with 61kg at $15. Don't think he will trouble this field.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 20/08/2026 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $44,730.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | GY | Ben Coen | 61kg | 1:27.09 | - | 3 |
| 11.5L | $15.00 |
Jockey: J M Sheridan
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt who is first starter by Baaeed out of Monsoon Moon. Will pay to watch for a betting push.
Jockey: Rory Cleary
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when 7th of 9 at Fairyhouse on June 5 over 1408m, 18 len behind Florida Bay with 59.5kg at $29. Must lift substantially to make an impression.
Last Starts 106 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 05/06/2026 | - | 2 | $37,910.00 | Fairyhouse | 1408m | Good | Manoel Marques | 59.5kg | 1:27.76 | - | 6 |
| 18.8L | $29.00 |
Jockey: J Cleary
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt (Camelot - Sunday Times) making his debut. Comes out of the the strong juvenile stable of Aidan O'brien.
Jockey: Billy Lee
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Had two starts to date. At very long odds at debut, ran second last of 8 at Leopardstown on August 6 over 1609m, 9 len behind Wall Street carrying 59.5kg at $81. Second-up 8th of 15 at Cork on August 30 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Eighteenth Smiles carrying 60.5kg at $34. Hard to get too confident until he shows a little more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/15 | 30/08/2026 | 24 | SELL MDN 2 | $44,730.00 | Cork | 1609m | Y | W J Lee | 60.5kg | 1:44.76 | - | 8 |
| 3.5L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $39,360.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Good | W J Lee | 59.5kg | 1:43.33 | - | 8 |
| 9.0L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Seamie Heffernan
Weight: 59.5kgs
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First-starter by Saxon Warrior out of Pita Pinta. Likely to be better for this run.
Jockey: Gary Carroll
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Third race start. First start 5th of 7 at Leopardstown on May 15 over 1408m, 5 len behind Nola Soul with 60.5kg at $21. Went for a spell before returning 5th of 13 at Curragh on August 29 over 1609m, 9 len behind Darkness Falls carrying 59.5kg at $26. Not keen on his chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 29/08/2026 | 106 | MDN 2 | $39,360.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Good | G F Carroll | 59.5kg | 1:40.23 | - | 10 |
| 9.5L | $26.00 |
| 5/7 | 15/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $37,910.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | G F Carroll | 60.5kg | 1:29.08 | - | 6 |
| 5.0L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Adam Browne-Souza
Weight: 59.5kgs
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First-starter by Soldier's Call out of Proud Maria. Hard to recommend without a market push.