17:05 Gowran Park

Friday 7 August 2026

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1XBET.IE IRISH RACING PARTNERSHIP Optional Claiming Race

Off time: 17:06 | Winning time: 1m 27.20s

(4)

Rock Iguana⁷⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-13| J: Alan Casey⁽⁷⁾| T: D Hogan| OR: 80

22/1

Ran well on return from 5 months off when second in handicap at Southwell in April. Not discredited when sixth of 11 at Kempton the following month and he's an interesting contender as he makes first run since leaving Kevin Philippart de Foy.

Form: 1206-26

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(6)

Inishfallen^b¹⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-12| J: Jack Kearney⁽³⁾| T: Stephen Thorne| OR: 76

10/3

With blinkers refitted, took a step back in the right direction when runner-up in minor event at Limerick last month. Wasn't in the same form when mid-field in a Galway handicap 10 days ago, but he's capable of being in the mix.

Form: 460027

(7)

Cladach¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-10| J: Dylan Browne McMonagle| T: J P O'Brien

9/1

Showed ability when making the frame in a Fairyhouse maiden (7f) on debut. Failed to progress dropped to 6f when ninth of 13 at Cork 2 weeks ago, though it remains early days for his much-respected yard.

Form: 49

(12)

Slight Of Foot¹¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-10| J: Donagh O'Connor| T: R P Cody| OR: 70

50/1

Left debut well behind when second in a Kempton novice last year. Excuses on return but has disappointed in 3 handicaps since, making his first start since leaving Harry Charlton when well held at Galway 11 days ago.

Form: 02-6940

(13)

Hexagonal^t⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-8| J: Reese Holohan⁽⁷⁾| T: D Hogan| OR: 69| C

11/1

Took advantage of a drop in grade when getting off the mark in handicap at this course (9.5f) last month. Failed to stay the much longer trip when tailed off at Galway (1¾m) a week ago, so he could fare better returned to shorter.

Form: 996010

(8)

Profit Surge^b,t⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-8| J: Colin Keane| T: G Keane| OR: 62

9/4

Long-standing maiden but has proved consistent, extending her run of placings to 5 when a close third in 16-runner handicap at Naas 4 days ago. Can give another good account.

Form: 632233

(14)

Thurso^p²⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: Ben Coen| T: Gerard O'Leary| OR: 71| D

22/1

Winner of handicap at Bath (5.7f) on final start for Richard Hughes and similar form when fourth in a big-field contest at Navan (5f) on stable debut. Ran poorly last time, but he could still have more to offer for this yard. Back up in trip with cheekpieces reapplied.

Form: 588140

(9)

Mo Anam Chara⁸¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Ronan Whelan| T: M Fahey| OR: 69| D

8/1

Didn't need to improve to get off the mark in 10-runner claiming maiden at Roscommon in May, capitalising on a better position than the runner-up. More required as she returns from 11 weeks off.

Form: 9642-01

(11)

Spent All Me Money^p⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: Conor Lamon⁽¹⁰⁾| T: A Sexton| OR: 64| D

80/1

Successful twice last year but has yet to fire in a trio of handicaps this season, again finishing well held at Galway 6 days ago. Switches back to the cheekpieces from blinkers.

Form: 310-000

(1)

Spirit Of Eagles^t²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-3| J: Billy Lee| T: Thomas Dowling| OR: 57

14/1

Turned in best effort for some time when landing optional claimer at Fairyhouse (6f) in May. Shaped as if still in form back in handicaps next 2 starts and wasn't disgraced when sixth of 11 at Down Royal (5f) 11 days ago. Back up in trip.

Form: 031386

(5)

Snowballs^v¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Leigh Roche| T: W McCreery| OR: 39

125/1

Still looking for a breakthrough victory and hasn't been the easiest to catch right, running poorly without headgear in handicap at Cork (6f) last time. Visor back on as he tries this trip for the first time.

Form: 785980

(2)

Princess Chloe^p1¹³

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: Terry Casey⁽⁷⁾| T: Daniel Murphy| OR: 61

7/2

After 4 months, showed improved form switched to turf when runner-up in a Limerick handicap in July. Unlucky not to finish closer when making the frame over this C&D 13 days ago and she could be ready to open her account with cheekpieces added.

Form: 704824

Non-Runners

(3)

Green Kite³⁰

Weight: 9-8| Age: 4

T: Kevin Coleman J: Shane Foley

(10)

Menwirr⁷³

Weight: 8-11| Age: 3

T: D Hogan J: Jared Huggan

Forecasts

Profit Surge (9/4), Inishfallen (10/3), Princess Chloe (7/2), Mo Anam Chara (8/1), Cladach (9/1), Hexagonal (11/1), Spirit Of Eagles (14/1), Menwirr (20/1), Green Kite (20/1), Rock Iguana (22/1), Thurso (22/1), Slight Of Foot (50/1), Spent All Me Money (80/1), Snowballs (125/1)

PRINCESS CHLOE has fared much better switched to turf on her last 2 starts, caught further back than ideal when a never-nearer fourth over C&D last time, and she can build on those efforts to get off the mark. Rock Iguana showed fairly useful form in Britain and is feared most on stable debut, ahead of Inishfallen.