MEETING · TODAY

Wednesday 20 May 2026 Gowran Park

6 Pick Six vs The Fox Stack six. Beat the head tipster.

7 races 55 runners First off 17:10

Going Good Headline 19:20 · €10,602

17:10

Golf At Gowran Park Optional Claiming Race ✓ Result

7f ·Good ·€5,900 · 4 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Independent Expert

Age 7 · 9-10

8-1685

Shane Foley 11%

Denis Gerard Hogan 9%

9-10

evn 5/2 10/11

Eight wins, two of them here; latest success was over 7f at Naas in March and ran well in big-field contest at the Curragh next time; disappointed when odds-on for Gowran claimer last week, but picked up a few grazes and she's better than that.

AI verdict

SR 71 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Green Kite

Age 4 · 9-8

0920-8

Julian Pietropaolo(7) 8%

Kevin Thomas Coleman 7%

—

9-8

18/1 14/1 18/1

Lightly raced maiden's best run came when runner-up in 1m Killarney maiden on testing ground last October; didn't feature on Limerick comeback run last month and looks to have a bit to do on ratings.

AI verdict

SR 60 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Salacious

Age 3 · 8-11

88-240

Andrew Slattery 9%

Josh Halley 4%

—

8-11

10/3 13/2 3/1

Maiden went closest when beaten a nose in Dundalk handicap over this trip in February; good run at the Curragh subsequently (heavy) but stiff task from out of handicap at Naas last time; could go well, yard had a winner at Navan on Saturday.

AI verdict

SR 59 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

West Sedona

Age 3 · 8-8

—

Jimmy Dalton(7) 6%

Kieran Callaghan 0%

—

8-8

80/1 80/1 50/1

Arizona gelding cost 6,000euros as yearling and later resold for 5,000euros; second foal; dam won in Spain, half-sister to winners Unexpected Party (smart 2m-2m6f hurdle/chase) and Dolphin Village (prolific 1m2f-1m5f); newcomer likely best watched.

AI verdict

SR 61 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

17:45

Gowran Park Median Auction Fillies Maiden ✓ Result

1m ·Good ·€9,424 · 9 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Beo Go Deo

Age 3 · 9-3

R. P. Whelan 9%

P J F Murphy 5%

—

9-3

150/1 FCST 125/1

Due Diligence filly cost 5,000euros as a foal; first foal; dam maiden sister to winners Clouds Rest (5f 2yo) and Murqaab (6f), half-sister to 6f 2yo Group 3 winner Streamline; always behind on Navan debut in October; tongue-tied on seasonal return.

AI verdict

SR 67 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Bofa Beach

Age 3 · 9-3

40-

Shane Foley 11%

Mrs J. Harrington 10%

—

9-3

10/3 4/1 3/1

Kameko filly cost 25,000gns as a foal and 80,000euros as a yearling; half-sister to 4 winners including Le Tabou (French 6f-7f inc 2yo/AW; RPR 109) & Shockwaves (1m AW; 92); dam 1m winner (100); plenty of debut promise when fourth in good-class Curragh maiden last summer (good) but three months later never sighted in Goffs Million over same C&D on softer ground; has undoubted ability, major player on that debut run.

AI verdict

SR 73 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Fleur De Provence

Age 3 · 9-3

Chris Hayes 9%

D K Weld 13%

—

9-3

13/8 5/6 18/13

Half-sister to four winners inc Eternal Silence (Group-placed 1m; RPR 105) & Chiara Luna (6f/8.5f inc 2yo/US; 95); dam 1m2f-1m4f winner (inc Group 2; 117); easy to back 16-1, very promising Naas debut in late March when staying on to finish second (Sanctijude fourth) to a hot favourite over today's trip (soft), despite running green; will appreciate 1m+ in time but big player on that run.

AI verdict

SR 78 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Jolie Cailin

Age 3 · 9-3

—

Donagh O'Connor 8%

Ross O'Sullivan 10%

—

9-3

33/1 33/1 28/1

Coulsty filly a 44,000euros yearling; half-sister to 3 winners including Tomahawk King (7f AW 2yo; RPR 76) and Berry Edge (1m1f/1m2f Flat inc AW); dam 1m winner (78), out of Listed winning half-sister to US 1m1f Grade 2 winner Volochine; yard going well and worth a market check on debut.

AI verdict

SR 67 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Magical Mollie

Age 3 · 9-3

—

G. F. Carroll 10%

Joseph G Murphy 11%

—

9-3

40/1 20/1 33/1

Ribchester filly is first foal of a 7.3f winner (RPR 94), half-sister to winners Electric Waves (5f 2yo Group 3), Appealing (useful 6f-1m) and Tut (7f 2yo); newcomer likely all the better for the experience.

AI verdict

SR 67 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Nellcote

Age 3 · 9-3

—

Dylan Browne McMonagle 17%

Joseph Patrick O'Brien 16%

—

9-3

10/1 5/1 10/1

Sottsass fillly is first foal of a 1m AW Listed winner (RPR 99), a half-sister to 1m2f Group 3 winner Crossfirehurricane, out of US 1m stakes winning half-sister to BC Juvenile Fillies Turf and French 1,000 Guineas winner Flotilla; yard in top form and any market strength has to be noted on debut.

AI verdict

SR 67 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Sanctijude

Age 3 · 9-3

32-434

W. J. Lee 16%

W. McCreery 9%

—

9-3

15/8 10/3 31/19

Now 0-9 but has run plenty of solid races in defeat in maidens and most recently in Curragh fillies handicap when good fourth (7f, good); quite exposed but place claims at least back in maiden company.

AI verdict

SR 78 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Wildlife

Age 3 · 9-3

—

Robert Whearty 7%

Gavin Cromwell 11%

—

9-3

33/1 22/1 28/1

Kameko filly cost 48,000gns as a yearling; closely related to 1m AW winner Mohatu (RPR 86), half-sister to 7f AW 2yo winner Sea Baaeed (95); dam 7f AW winner (99), closely related to Italian Derby winner Tuscan Gaze; respected source so debutante worth a market check.

AI verdict

SR 67 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Themis

Age 3 · 9-3

0-7

J M Sheridan 11%

Joseph Patrick O'Brien 16%

—

9-3

22/1 18/1 22/1

Her Irish Oaks entry is unrealistic on what she's shown in her first two races; handicaps will be more like it.

AI verdict

SR 43 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

18:20

INPBA Sponsored Gate June 1st Maiden ✓ Result

1m ·Good ·€7,657 · 12 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Loughrea

Age 4 · 10-6

Andrew Slattery 9%

A. Slattery 11%

—

10-6

11/1 9/1 10/1

First foal; dam poor maiden half-sister to winners Ready To Roc (5f 2yo/US 6f), Quirky Gertie (7f) and I Am Dandy (7f); plenty green, didn't run badly on debut at Leopardstown last October, not quite getting home over 1m1f on heavy ground; potential improver back in trip on better ground.

AI verdict

SR 45 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Big Cypress

Age 3 · 9-8

7-4

Declan McDonogh 9%

Joseph Patrick O'Brien 16%

—

9-8

4/1 11/4 7/2

Dubawi half-brother to winners Yosemite Valley (6f/7f inc Listed; RPR 117) and Piz Badile (1m-10.6f inc Listed; 116); dam 1m1f-10.5f winner (inc Listed; 105); nicely improved on seasonal return when staying on from some way back into fourth (hung right) in 7f Limerick maiden last month; sure to appreciate this longer trip and could well have more to offer (McDonogh retains ride).

AI verdict

SR 61 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Hassaniya

Age 3 · 9-8

8-4

Colin Keane 16%

M D O'Callaghan 12%

—

9-8

10/3 7/2 10/3

Sands Of Mali colt placed in a barrier trial last year before fair debut run in Naas maiden; comeback run at the Curragh in March was of a similar level; lot more likely needed (better ground may suit) and eligible for a mark after this.

AI verdict

SR 35 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Hello Garda

Age 3 · 9-8

Gavin Ryan 8%

John Joseph Hanlon 6%

—

9-8

100/1 125/1 80/1

6,500euros breeze-up purchase; closely related to juvenile winner Urban War; half-brother to two others winners; dam an unraced daughter of Sea The Stars; last of 8 on Naas debut last October; gelded since, can only be watched on return.

AI verdict

SR 15 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Kingcharles

Age 3 · 9-8

R. P. Cleary 6%

Kevin Thomas Coleman 7%

—

9-8

66/1 100/1 50/1

Golden Horde colt a 38,000euros yearling; half-brother to four winners; dam French maiden; always behind on Navan debut last month, easily passed over.

AI verdict

SR 23 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Ravens Can Fly

Age 3 · 9-8

—

Adam Browne-Souza(7) 6%

A. Slattery 11%

—

9-8

66/1 28/1 50/1

Raven's Pass gelding is first foal of a 1m winner (RPR 76); likely all the better for this debut run.

AI verdict

SR 38 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Rolltight

Age 3 · 9-8

8-2

Ben Coen 11%

J. P. Murtagh 12%

—

9-8

11/10 11/4 11/10

Lucky Vega gelding soundly beaten on sole start for Jessica Harrington last year but much improved on yard debut over C&D early this month, briefly outpaced off home turn but rallying well for second; big player.

AI verdict

SR 54 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Roman Sands

Age 3 · 9-8

—

Scott McCullagh 8%

C P Donoghue 0%

—

9-8

125/1 66/1 100/1

Romanized gelding; third foal; dam runner-up 7f/1m AW (RPR 70), half-sister to 7f Listed winner Telwaar; debutant likely best watched.

AI verdict

SR 38 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Time Whisperer

Age 3 · 9-8

—

Seamie Heffernan 8%

Liam P Cusack 6%

—

9-8

66/1 40/1 50/1

Time Test gelding cost 30,000euros as a foal; half-brother to winners Razzam (5f; RPR 82) and Zeussina (Italian 8.5f/1m1f); dam 1m winner (90); unlikely source of a first-time out maiden winner but worth a market watch.

AI verdict

SR 38 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Uncle Goalie

Age 3 · 9-8

—

Luke McAteer 8%

Rory Anthony Devine 8%

—

9-8

40/1 40/1 33/1

Galileo Gold colt cost 30,000euros as a yearling; half-brother to Czech 6f-7f winner Arkhangelsk (inc 2yo); dam 1m2f AW winner (RPR 77), sister to 1m4f Group 3 winner Forgotten Voice; newcomer best watched unless market speaks.

AI verdict

SR 38 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Flagstone Lady

Age 3 · 9-3

Jamie Powell 8%

M D O'Callaghan 12%

—

9-3

50/1 28/1 40/1

US Navy Flag filly; E1,000 foal bought back for E21,000 as a yearling; half-sister to winners Wonder Kid (1m2f/1m4f, RPR 101), Bavardages (7f-1m2f inc 2yo/AW; 83) and Doves Of Peace (6f AW; 61); dam French Listed-placed 7f-1m1f winner (inc 2yo; 94); needs to improve plenty on last month's Cork debut effort.

AI verdict

SR 35 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Little Wing

Age 3 · 9-3

—

Shane Foley 11%

Charles O'Brien 6%

—

9-3

28/1 20/1 25/1

Wootton Bassett filly a 50,000gns yearling; half-sister to winners Codiak (1m4f/1m6f inc AW; RPR 96), Raven's Cry (7f/1m inc 2yo/US; 96) and Our Queen (Australian 5.5f-7f); dam French Listed-placed 1m4f winner (99); bred to want further but debutante worth a market check.

AI verdict

SR 41 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

18:50

Membership At Gowran Park Golf Club Handicap ✓ Result

1m ·Good ·€5,900 · 10 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Mythical Rock

Age 5 · 10-2

98-217

Paddy Harnett(3) 9%

C Byrnes 12%

—

10-2

7/1 5/1 7/1

Now with his fifth different trainer; gained an overdue breakthrough at Dundalk on his 26th start; perhaps unlucky not to finish closer at Limerick last month on stable debut, since he almost lost his footing on the final bend; placed 11 times, capable of reaching the money in this grade.

AI verdict

SR 45 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Rampage

Age 7 · 9-13

0-7086

Cian Fahy 0%

T G McCourt 7%

—

9-13

7/1 6/1 7/1

Four-time winner, last turf success was in 2023; two AW wins since then; unplaced favourite at Dundalk on latest; has a bit to find with Alto Sax on previous Leopardstown running.

AI verdict

SR 45 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Staywitherjohnny

Age 4 · 9-12

709-63

Dylan Browne McMonagle 17%

Ciaran Murphy 8%

—

9-12

5/1 4/1 9/2

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.

AI verdict

SR 39 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Ballymagreehan

Age 4 · 9-11

33-760

Luke McAteer 8%

David Marnane 10%

—

9-11

5/1 10/1 9/2

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

AI verdict

SR 43 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Son Of Wind

Age 4 · 9-11

885-09

Robbie Colgan 5%

Matthew J Smith 8%

—

9-11

80/1 33/1 80/1

Achieved a peak rating of 70 in 2024 based on consistent form over sprint trips at Chelmsford; regressive last season; has failed to beat a single rival in two Dundalk races; tackles this trio for the first time with a lot to prove.

AI verdict

SR 43 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Just Another Eagle

Age 6 · 9-7

/642F-

Robyn Donaghue-Leahy(7) 9%

Patrick J Flynn 9%

—

9-7

18/1 7/1 18/1

Sole victory from 21 starts came in a 1m4f handicap Dundalk in December 2024; slipped up at Dundalk on her final 2025 start after an excellent second in a 23-runner handicap at Navan; however, that was 1m6f, and this trip may prove inadequate.

AI verdict

SR 38 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Alto Sax

Age 5 · 9-1

7-0015

Nicola Burns(5) 7%

Peter Fahey 11%

—

9-1

3/1 4/1 5/2

Two wins in claimers on turf in May 2024; out of form at Dundalk until winning an apprentice handicap there at the beginning of last month; broke slowly at Leopardstown but finished to good effect, beaten under 3l in a 23-runner field; definite chance.

AI verdict

SR 49 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Bright Image

Age 7 · 8-11

904/5/

R. P. Cleary 6%

C P Donoghue 0%

—

8-11

33/1 40/1 28/1

Produced effort at the Curragh on the first day of the 2024 season; absent since then, best watched in the circumstances.

AI verdict

SR 48 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Master Garvey

Age 6 · 8-10

-45387

Declan McDonogh 9%

Joseph Anthony Murray 8%

—

8-10

9/1 8/1 17/2

Modest strike rate (2-49), fair AW form during the winter; finished in mid-field over C&D last month and needs to raise his game.

AI verdict

SR 50 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Oreeda

Age 4 · 8-10

00008-

Ghulam Abbas 0%

Patrick J Flynn 9%

—

8-10

40/1 33/1 40/1

Has made no impression in three handicap attempts; on latest, met trouble in running at Tipperary (clipped heels and rider briefly lost an iron), so that run can probably be upgrade.

AI verdict

SR 50 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

19:20

@gowranpark1 On X Fillies Race ✓ Result

1m1f100y ·Good ·€10,602 · 2 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Lady Mairen

Age 4 · 9-12

243/61

W. J. Lee 16%

P. Twomey 25%

—

9-12

evn 6/5 10/11

Very useful form at two, placed twice and fourth of eight in 1m Curragh Group 3; missed 3yo campaign; probably needed the run when an unplaced 3-1 chance on her return at Bellewstown and made amends in a Sligo handicap; this is a furlong shorter, but she quickened well to assert; should have no problem with the trip and this better ground.

AI verdict

SR 78 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Vauntingly

Age 3 · 8-10

Dylan Browne McMonagle 17%

Joseph Patrick O'Brien 16%

—

8-10

3/1 5/2 3/1

Favourite for a maiden over C&D on debut early this month; had plenty to do after breaking slowly and stayed on well in the closing stages to finish 4 3/4l fourth behind a stablemate of Lady Mairen; gets 7lb from the three-year-old winner, and could go close.

AI verdict

SR 62 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

19:50

Family Fun Day June 1st Handicap ✓ Result

1m5f170y ·Good ·€7,068 · 9 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Paradise Lost

Age 7 · 10-0

12/90-

Gavin Brouder(5) 7%

Charles O'Brien 6%

—

10-0

25/1 14/1 25/1

Placed over hurdles on his two most recent outings; two undistinguished Flat runs last season; better judged on the form he showed near the end of the 2024 campaign, although seems best suited by soft ground.

AI verdict

SR 44 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Earthsong

Age 4 · 9-13

739-45

W. J. Lee 16%

W. McCreery 9%

—

9-13

5/1 7/2 5/1

Best effort came on handicap debut over 1m6f at Navan on yielding ground last August; produced another solid display at that venue last month, prominent all the way before losing fourth place to Celtic Druid; that rival finished well after getting into the clear and may uphold the form.

AI verdict

SR 56 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Miss Gitana

Age 5 · 9-13

6916-0

Ben Coen 11%

Joseph Anthony Murray 8%

—

9-13

18/1 20/1 16/1

Three Flat wins, twice in Britain and over 2m at Tramore last April for Gordon Elliott; disappointing over hurdles on last two starts in 2025; down the field on stable debut in the Navan race in which Celtic Druid was fourth.

AI verdict

SR 58 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Celtic Druid

Age 5 · 9-11

57-114

Sadhbh Tormey(7) 5%

T G McCourt 7%

—

9-11

11/2 FCST 5/1

Progressive in winning back-to-back 1m4f handicaps at Dundalk in March/April; had to wait for a gap to open at Navan last time and ran on well to take fourth, 1 3/4l in front of Earthsong; very capable 7lb claimer is starting to establish herself; strong contender.

AI verdict

SR 61 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Bruant

Age 5 · 11-7

8/1P0-

Daniel King 10%

A. J. Martin 7%

105

11-7

8/1 9/1 7/1

Got off the mark over hurdles when winning a C&D novice hurdle last June; well below that level in two hurdle starts after; not a bad Navan Flat run recently; due to run in the 7.50 at Gowran Wednesday.

AI verdict

SR 56 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Quiz Test

Age 6 · 9-11

0342-9

Shane Foley 11%

Sean Byrne 4%

—

9-11

11/2 FCST 5/1

Sole win came at Cork in 2023; decent form last autumn, including a close third over 1m4f at Galway and second in a 19-runner contest at the Curragh, with Whats New, Earthsong and Bruant behind; may improve from a Cork run, but has to reverse form with Celtic Drud and Earthsong.

AI verdict

SR 60 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Eternal Echo

Age 5 · 9-10

3-90

Donagh O'Connor 8%

David O'Sullivan 7%

—

9-10

11/1 25/1 10/1

Bumper/maiden hurdle winner for Gordon Elliott; has been running over shorter trips in maidens and could be a dark horse on handicap debut; not disgraced at this venue on the first of his two Flat starts for this stable.

AI verdict

SR 62 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Sonic Invader

Age 4 · 9-10

076-0

Colin Keane 16%

Noel Meade 11%

—

9-10

7/1 17/2 13/2

Ran in three maidens early last season; was entitled to need the run at Navan after a year-long absence; should be sharper now; Colin Keane takes over from an apprentice.

AI verdict

SR 42 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Eastern Blue Bird

Age 5 · 9-9

8890-

Chris Hayes 9%

P A Fahy 6%

—

9-9

66/1 33/1 66/1

Modest form in bumpers and over hurdles; 50-1 when in rear at Dundalk on his Flat handicap debut; hard to fancy.

AI verdict

SR 59 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

20:20

Ladies Day July 25th Handicap

2m40y ·Good ·€5,900 · 9 runners AI Ethereal Star - Medium Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Desert Friend

Age 10 · 10-2

901391

Conor Cusack(7) 9%

P J F Murphy 5%

—

10-2

11/2 3/1 5/1

Veteran has done a bit of everything and recorded his fifth Flat win early this month when landing 1m6f Sligo apprentice handicap in emphatic fashion under today's rider (yielding-to-soft); 8lb rise allows him to remain in this grade and has won over 2m.

AI verdict

SR 52 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

God The Highness

Age 4 · 9-13

4636-0

Shane Foley 11%

Mrs J. Harrington 10%

—

9-13

9/1 6/1 15/2

Maiden went closest when touched off over 1m6f at Sligo last summer off 60; didn't count on last month's Navan comeback run, drops in grade now.

AI verdict

SR 46 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Timandi

Age 4 · 9-12

05-500

Luke McAteer 8%

James M Barrett 3%

—

9-12

28/1 12/1 25/1

Yet to trouble the judge in 12 attempts over various trips, returning from AW campaign when midfield in Curragh 1m handicap in March; others preferred.

AI verdict

SR 42 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Among The Pines

Age 5 · 9-11

8800-

J M Sheridan 11%

Kieran Callaghan 0%

—

9-11

50/1 22/1 40/1

Lightly raced maiden wasn't been sighted in three maidens ad again on handicap debut (upset in stalls) last October for Michael Grassick; bought for 1,000euros in November and debuts for new yard over a much longer trip.

AI verdict

SR 42 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Cala Gracioneta

Age 4 · 9-11

5900-0

Ben Coen 11%

Matthew J Smith 8%

—

9-11

18/1 FCST 14/1

Poor form form in AW handicaps over the winter; hooded now for turf return and remains opposable off this mark.

AI verdict

SR 46 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Almenfee

Age 5 · 9-9

000-89

N G McCullagh 3%

Dermot A McLoughlin 8%

—

9-9

14/1 20/1 14/1

German winner (1m4f, good) has failed to fire in five runs for this yard on softer ground, most recently over 1m4f at Limerick last month; up in trip now but forcecast rain a negative.

AI verdict

SR 35 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Mephisto

Age 9 · 9-5

2/45-4

Colin Keane 16%

Gerard Keane 9%

—

9-5

8/1 9/2 15/2

Completed a hat-trick in handicap hurdles last summer before losing his way; last month's AW return was encouraging though (neck off Desert Friend) and of definite interest here off 8lb lower turf mark with Keane booked.

AI verdict

SR 50 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Velvet And Vine

Age 6 · 9-2

048/8-

Robbie Colgan 5%

Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch 5%

—

9-2

50/1 25/1 50/1

Maiden has been absent since early last year; career-low mark but hard to be confident in.

AI verdict

SR 48 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Our Lucky Lady

Age 5 · 8-12

78700-

Jessica O'Gorman(7) 10%

P G Fahey 8%

—

8-12

9/4 4/1 3/2

Sligo maiden hurdle winner last October, safely held on handicap debut at recent Punchestown festival; only glimpses of form on the Flat in recent years and hard to fancy; hood tried.

AI verdict

SR 48 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Chamber verdict Balanced lens

Desert Friend

Speculative

Desert Friend owns one of the strongest chamber scores in this field. The Balanced lens likes the blend of SR strength (29) and market confidence (75). The profile stays composed even after the chamber introduces race-day variance.

11/2 P J F Murphy Conor Cusack(7)

67% Confidence