17:52 Gowran Park

Wednesday 12 August 2026

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1XBET IRISH SPIRIT Handicap (0-60) (Div 2)

Off time: 17:53 | Winning time: 1m 59.82s

(18)

Walls Cross¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-13| J: Ronan Whelan| T: T Doyle| OR: 57

125/1

Always behind all 3 starts in maidens and unlikely to be of much interest now tackling a handicap unless market speaks firmly in her favour.

Form: 080

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(4)

Medieval Night^b,t²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-12| J: Billy Lee| T: D Hogan| OR: 56

6/1

Maiden who posted a good fourth despite a difficult draw at Leopardstown (9f) 2 starts back. Never nearer when seventh and sixth respectively in handicaps at Killarney and Naas since. Capable of hitting the frame if on a going day with fully-fledged rider back on board.

Form: 830476

(11)

Nibras Rainbow^b²³

Age: 6| Weight: 9-12| J: Leigh Roche| T: P W Flynn| OR: 56| D

11/2

Doubled his tally since rejoining current yard in 22-runner handicap at Leopardstown last month and backed that up with creditable third of 12 in handicap at Ballinrobe 23 days ago. Must be considered.

Form: 013213

(16)

Urban War^t³³

Age: 8| Weight: 9-12| J: Gavin Ryan| T: J J Hanlon| OR: 56

100/1

Fairly useful performer in France but hasn't been anywhere near that level for current stable, both in this sphere or over hurdles.

Form: 232/065

(9)

Brewel Hill²³

Age: 10| Weight: 9-11| J: Robbie Colgan| T: P McCreery| OR: 55| CD

28/1

Without a win in 2 years and little encouragement from either of his outings this year.

Form: 8030-50

(12)

Rockbury Lad^p,t³¹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-10| J: Dylan Browne McMonagle| T: M O'Callaghan| OR: 54| D

10/1

Placed twice at Dundalk in early part of 2026 but has merely been going through the motions since, including back at that course last time. Now racing from career-low mark and yard is in good form at present, though his shortcomings and quirks are well documented.

Form: 006079

(5)

Chapel Island^t²⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: Wesley Joyce⁽³⁾| T: A Oliver| OR: 58

4/1

Stepped up on previous exploits for present stable when fourth of 16 in handicap at Naas (11f) in July, doing best of those ridden close up. Stretched by longer trip when failing to back that up last time. Further step forward likely needed if he's to be involved.

Form: 87-8544

(10)

Cleopatra's Needle^h¹⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 9-6| J: Chris Hayes| T: H Rogers| OR: 50

10/1

Runner-up first 2 starts this year, though underperformed on second occasion and was then found to have nasal discharge when below form at Navan. Ran well back over hurdles last time and capable of being involved if able to replicate that performance back in this sphere.

Form: 520-229

(20)

Invincible Destiny^t1³⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: Shane Foley| T: Mrs J Harrington| OR: 58

40/1

Little impact in maidens but open to improvement now tackling a handicap. Tongue strap on for first time.

Form: 007

(19)

Money Shuffler^b1⁹¹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-6| J: James Ryan| T: W M Roper| OR: 50

80/1

Little worthwhile form on Flat last year. Well held on hurdling debut 91 days ago. Blinkered first time back on the level.

Form: 0680-

(17)

Chavajod^v¹²²

Age: 8| Weight: 9-5| J: Paddy Harnett⁽⁵⁾| T: D P Coakley| OR: 49

50/1

Hit-and-miss handicapper at the best of times and has shown little encouragement over the past 12 months. Potentially thrown in if sparked back to life by his recent break and booking of a useful claimer, but he comes with obvious risks.

Form: 0000-00

(6)

Chou Chou⁷²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: Conor Cusack⁽⁷⁾| T: E O'Connell| OR: 49| D

25/1

Dual winner last year. Well held this season but has run well at this course in the past and now only 1 lb above last winning mark. Any market support should be seriously noted.

Form: 5179-90

(8)

Thegooseiscooked^t1³²

Age: 9| Weight: 9-4| J: Colin Keane| T: G Keane| OR: 48| CD

7/2

Won this race last summer and took a significant step back in the right direction when 5¾ lengths third of 12 to Arch Enemy at Navan last month. Now 2 lb lower than her last winning mark and Colin Keane takes over for the first time this year. Bold bid anticipated.

Form: 764-003

(7)

Nephin Mountain¹⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Terry Casey⁽⁷⁾| T: M Mulvany| OR: 54

10/1

Showed improved form to finally get off the mark in 9-runner event at Ballinrobe in July by neck from Aquilla Star last month, showing a good attitude. Struggled from out of the handicap in higher grade last time but respected now back down in grade.

Form: 840516

(2)

Reponse Finale⁶⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 8-12| J: Robert Whearty| T: G P Cromwell| OR: 42

9/2

Long-standing maiden who attracted support/made more impact than previously this season when fourth of 17 in 6f Fairyhouse handicap in June on final start for Liam Casey. Interesting starting out for top yard from basement mark, though has stamina to prove at this trip.

Form: 560-084

Non-Runners

(14)

Miss Crinshawn²³

Weight: 10-2| Age: 4

T: Peter Fahey J: Gary Carroll

(1)

Duchess Anne¹⁸

Weight: 8-13| Age: 5

T: Mrs D Foster J: Ben Coen

(13)

Shahada Ace¹⁸

Weight: 8-13| Age: 4

T: A Slattery J: Reserve 1

(3)

Winston's Promise¹⁵

Weight: 8-12| Age: 3

T: L P Cusack J: Reserve 2

(15)

Dancing Steve⁶

Weight: 10-0| Age: 5

T: A McGuinness J: Reserve 3

Forecasts

Thegooseiscooked (7/2), Chapel Island (4/1), Duchess Anne (4/1), Reponse Finale (9/2), Nibras Rainbow (11/2), Medieval Night (6/1), Miss Crinshawn (8/1), Nephin Mountain (10/1), Rockbury Lad (10/1), Cleopatra's Needle (10/1), Chou Chou (25/1), Brewel Hill (28/1), Invincible Destiny (40/1), Chavajod (50/1), Money Shuffler (80/1), Urban War (100/1), Walls Cross (125/1)

THEGOOSEISCOOKED won this race last year and, having taken a step back in the right direction when third at Navan 32 days ago, is fancied to repeat the feat from a 2 lb lower mark. Nibras Rainbow has won twice in his last 5 starts and ran at least as well when third at Ballinrobe last time, so is feared most, while Miss Crinshawn and Nephin Mountain are respected back in 0-60 company.