Our Gowran Park racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Friday 7th August 2026. The action gets underway at 17:05 and runs through to 20:30, with going reported as GOOD TO FIRM, Good in places (Watering).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Thrifty Of Digby boasts a 75% strike rate from 4 runs at the track, Orla Tynan has been in fine form here with 3 wins from 10 rides, P Twomey’s yard sends out runners with a 27.5% strike rate at this venue. Below you’ll find race-by-race breakdowns with our top selections, live odds and tipster picks.
Tipster Performance at Gowran Park
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Gowran Park over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Flanagan | Irish Daily Star | 20 | 4 | 20% | 45% |
| The Irish Sun | The Irish Sun | 32 | 4 | 12.5% | 59.38% |
| Rory Paddock | Jersey Evening Post | 14 | 1 | 7.14% | 14.29% |
17:05 – 1XBET.IE IRISH RACING PARTNERSHIP Optional Claiming Race
Race Details: 7f | | Going: GOOD TO FIRM, Good in places (Watering) | | flat
This is a competitive little opener for the grade, with plenty of these arriving from handicaps and a few bringing solid recent placed form. Rock Iguana sets the standard on ratings and his latest run says he should be right in the thick of it again, while Profit Surge has been knocking loudly on the door without quite getting his head in front. Mo Anam Chara is the interesting 3yo after winning last time and gets in here with a handy weight, and Princess Chloe looks one of the more appealing each-way angles near the foot of the weights. It is not a deep race in quality terms, but it is a proper betting puzzle, and tactics over this sharp 7f on quick ground could be crucial.
Top Selections
1. Rock Iguana – 5/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Alan Casey | Trainer: Denis Gerard Hogan | Form: 206-26 | Rating: 86 | Topspeed:
Rock Iguana makes most appeal in a race where a lot of the opposition are either exposed or finding ways not to win. He is the top-rated runner in the field on 86 and his recent figures read well enough in the context of this contest, especially that penultimate second. The latest sixth does not put me off too much, because he still looks well treated against these on bare ability and this is not an especially strong optional claimer. Hogan runs three here, but this one looks the stable’s most obvious chance on the numbers and 5/1 is fair rather than flashy. He holds strong claims if reproducing his best 7f form.
Bet: WIN
2. Princess Chloe – 7/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Terry Casey | Trainer: Daniel James Murphy | Form: 704824 | Rating: 72 | Topspeed: 56
Princess Chloe looks the each-way value in a race where plenty have chances but not many are bombproof. She has been running with credit lately, with a second and a fourth in her last three starts, and she gets in here with just 123. That makes her very interesting against older, higher-rated rivals who have more weight and no obvious edge in consistency. Drawn low in stall 2, she should be able to hold a decent position, and this mark of 72 gives her enough of a squeak if the race gets tactical. At 7/1, she is exactly the sort of solid each-way punt worth keeping on side.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Rock Iguana is the win play on class and rating, and this does not look the deepest race he has contested. For an each-way alternative, Princess Chloe makes more appeal than some of the shorter-priced rivals because she is consistent, well drawn and nicely weighted. The obvious dangers are Mo Anam Chara after that recent win and the ultra-reliable Profit Surge, who will not be far away again.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Iguana | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Inishfallen | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Cladach | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 17/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Slight Of Foot | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Green Kite | 28/1 | 28/1 | 30/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 30/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Hexagonal | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Profit Surge | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Thurso | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Mo Anam Chara | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Betfair) |
| Spent All Me Money | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Spirit Of Eagles | 28/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Snowballs | 66/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 50/1 | 80/1 (Betfair) |
| Menwirr | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Betfair) |
| Princess Chloe | 6/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Paddy Power) |
17:35 – Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap
Race Details: 7f | | Going: GOOD TO FIRM, Good in places (Watering) | | flat
This is a tidy little nine-runner fillies’ handicap rather than an especially deep one, but it is still competitive because the two 3yos get plenty of weight from their elders. Rebel Wave looks the obvious starting point after winning last time and she has the highest rating in the field, while Hasita is another younger filly who could be very well treated at the weights. Of the older brigade, Mallavelly has been knocking on the door and Greydreambeliever has run well in stronger company than this, though neither looks bombproof. Pretty Omagh Girl and Thrifty Of Digby have bits of form that give them a squeak, but both come here with something to prove after disappointing latest efforts. Tricky enough for punters, but the weight-for-age angle may decide it.
Top Selections
1. Rebel Wave – 11/4 with Bet365
Jockey: W J Lee | Trainer: W McCreery | Form: 5621 | Rating: 98 | Topspeed: 75
Rebel Wave makes plenty of appeal here. She arrives as a progressive 3yo, comes in off the back of a win, and crucially gets in with just 123 despite owning the best mark in the race. That is a potent combination in a fillies’ handicap like this. W J Lee is an eye-catching booking for a McCreery filly who looks to be going the right way, and from stall 4 she should get a clean enough run into the race. At 11/4 she is not a giveaway, but she is the one with the most obvious upside and the weight concession to older rivals could prove decisive. Bet type tag: straightforward win play.
Bet: WIN
2. Hasita – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Rory Mulligan | Trainer: J P Murtagh | Form: 8-3345 | Rating: 93 | Topspeed: 79
Hasita looks the value angle if you want something at a slightly fairer price. She has not managed to get her head in front yet this season, but her recent sequence of solid efforts suggests she is holding her form well and she gets in here off just 119. In a race where several of the older fillies are exposed enough, that low weight could be a major asset on quick ground over 7f. J P Murtagh’s filly does not need to improve much to be right in the mix, and a draw in 3 should help her travel where she wants. Available at 5/1, she makes plenty of sense as the each-way punt.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Rebel Wave is the win bet because she brings the most convincing profile: recent success, a lofty rating and a very handy racing weight for a 3yo. Hasita is the each-way alternative at 5/1, with her low weight making her interesting in a race where not many are thrown in. Mallavelly is the obvious danger if reproducing her recent placed form, while Greydreambeliever is capable of better than her latest run.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stugardia | 11/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Greydreambeliever | 13/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Rion Rubette | 9/1 | 11/1 | 9/1 | 12/1 | 9/1 | 12/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Mallavelly | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Akecheta | 11/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Pretty Omagh Girl | 8/1 | 15/2 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Thrifty Of Digby | 10/1 | 15/2 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Rebel Wave | 11/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Hasita | 5/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Adrian Wall | Greydreambeliever |
| The Irish Sun | Pretty Omagh Girl |
18:10 – Edward Doran’s Birthday Handicap
Race Details: 7f | | Going: GOOD TO FIRM, Good in places (Watering) | | flat
This is a proper Gowran handicap puzzle, with plenty of these arriving off workable marks and a few lightly-raced 3yos trying to exploit their weight concessions. Fortuity heads the market and is easy enough to see why after some solid recent efforts, while Bofa Beach and Morehampton are other unexposed younger horses with obvious upside. Against them, Alfred Tennyson and Neo Smart bring the stronger established handicap profiles, and Ohailbhic has already shown he can win races when things fall right. The draw could matter over this sharp enough 7f, but so will pace and getting a clean run in a 13-runner field. It does not look a deep race, but it is a tricky one, and I would much rather side with horses still looking ahead of the assessor than exposed types hoping everything drops perfectly.
Top Selections
1. Fortuity – 6/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Shane Foley | Trainer: Mrs John Harrington | Form: -02164 | Rating: 79 | Topspeed: 64
Fortuity makes the most appeal. He is a 3yo carrying just 122 and that alone gives him a major chance in a race where several older rivals are fully exposed. The win earlier in the season put him on the map and his latest fourth suggested he is still holding his form well enough from a fair mark. Harrington is very capable of placing one in a race like this and Shane Foley is exactly the sort you want in a tactical 7f handicap. From stall 13 he will need a sensible ride, but at 6/1 he still looks the most solid blend of upside and recent evidence in the field. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Bofa Beach – 15/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Scott McCullagh | Trainer: Mrs John Harrington | Form: 40-393 | Rating: 85 | Topspeed: 30
Bofa Beach is the each-way angle at a fair enough 15/2. He has not won yet, but that recent third was another hint that he is getting the hang of handicap company, and as a 3yo with just 129 he has the right sort of profile for this race. Drawn low in stall 2, he should be able to hold a handy position without burning petrol, which is no bad thing around here on quick ground. The topspeed figure is not flashy, but this does not look a race packed with proven finishers, and his consistency is beginning to count for plenty. He looks the type to be in the first four if building again on that latest run. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Fortuity is the win play, with his low weight and 3yo scope making him hard to ignore in a race full of doubtful stayers at the trip or exposed handicappers. Bofa Beach is the each-way punt, especially with four places on offer. The main dangers are Morehampton if bouncing back quickly enough and the solid Alfred Tennyson, who is unlikely to be far away.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohailbhic | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Alfred Tennyson | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Tokyo Treasure | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Send Harry | 12/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Summer Snow | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Bundle Of Interest | 22/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Morehampton | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Neo Smart | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Bofa Beach | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Caitouna | 17/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Ballymagreehan | 8/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 17/2 (Betfair) |
| Fortuity | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Reimagined | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
18:45 – 1XBET.IE RACING LEGACY Handicap
Race Details: 7f | | Going: GOOD TO FIRM, Good in places (Watering) | | flat
This is a proper 3yo handicap puzzle rather than a race packed with solid, reliable form. Gilts arrives on the back of a win and is understandably near the head of the market, while Oppenheimer has the eye-catching Colin Keane booking and may have more to offer now handicapping. Glamazon has already shown she can win one of these but needs to shrug off a couple of underwhelming efforts, and Sunrise Angel has bits of juvenile form that give her a squeak if rediscovering it. Lower down the weights, Beau Army looks interesting if this stronger-run 7f suits. In a 15-runner field on quick ground, track position and who settles best off the pace could easily decide it. Tricky, and not a race for maximum confidence.
Top Selections
1. Oppenheimer – 9/2 with Betfair
Jockey: Colin Keane | Trainer: Kevin Thomas Coleman | Form: 087-07 | Rating: 57 | Topspeed: 51
He has not achieved much on paper yet, but there are reasons to think this mark is workable. Oppenheimer is better judged on the possibility of improvement than on bare form figures, and the move into a 7f handicap from stall 1 could suit a good deal better than some of his earlier assignments. The Colin Keane booking catches the eye immediately, and in a race full of exposed or inconsistent types that matters. Rated 57, he does not need to be anything special to take this, just a little better than we have seen so far. At 9/2, he looks the one with the most upside.
Bet: WIN
2. Beau Army – 10/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Chris Hayes | Trainer: Adrian McGuinness | Form: 040539 | Rating: 60 | Topspeed: 54
Beau Army is not obviously ahead of the handicapper, but he is far from hopeless and makes plenty of each-way appeal in a race where very few arrive bombproof. His Topspeed of 54 is among the better numbers in this line-up, and his recent efforts suggest he is at least holding his form well enough to be competitive from a low weight. Chris Hayes is a notable positive around Gowran in races like this, and if he can get Beau Army covered up early before delivering him late, he should be finishing better than plenty. Around 10/1, he looks a sensible each-way punt with four places on offer.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Oppenheimer is the win play on the basis that he is less exposed than most and has the standout jockey booking. Beau Army is the each-way alternative at a double-figure price, especially with four places available. Gilts is the obvious danger after that recent win, while Glamazon and Sunrise Angel have enough ability to get involved if bouncing back.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glamazon | 6/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Kingcharles | 8/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Oppenheimer | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Betfair) |
| Churchfield Lady | 18/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Gilts | 4/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Make The Tide | 11/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Sunrise Angel | 7/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Fontaine Khaled | 9/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 15/2 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Miss Ivor | 100/1 | 90/1 | 100/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Ochtar Againn | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Sayonara | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Ballerina Dancer | 100/1 | 90/1 | 100/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Beau Army | 10/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Garryowen Green | 25/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Paddy Power) |
19:20 – Coolmore Stud Churchill Stakes (Listed Race) (Registered as the El Gran Senor Stakes)
Race Details: 1m | | Going: GOOD TO FIRM, Good in places (Watering) | | flat
This is a fascinating little Listed contest rather than a straightforward one, with six juveniles and no hiding place over a mile. Sea Of Rain sets the standard on official figures after a busy spell and arrives here with a 102 rating, but that lofty mark is reflected in experience as much as raw upside. City Of Dubai looked smart on debut for Paddy Twomey and is entitled to come forward plenty, while Sergei Diaghilev already has a win and a chastening Group experience on his page for Ballydoyle. Joseph O’Brien runs both Bellesque and Venetian Power, with the filly Bellesque getting weight and bringing a tidy profile. In a race full of unexposed types, improvement rather than established form may be the key, which makes it a proper puzzle but an appealing one.
Top Selections
1. Bellesque – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Dylan Browne McMonagle | Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien | Form: 21 | Rating: 92 | Topspeed: 74
There was plenty to like about Bellesque getting off the mark at the second attempt, and she looks the type to keep improving now sent into deeper water. The obvious attraction is the weight allowance: she gets 5lb from the colts and already matches several of them on a 92 rating. Her topspeed figure of 74 suggests she is not short of substance either, and Joseph O’Brien rarely pitches one into a race like this without good reason. At 7/2 she makes plenty of appeal in a field where some of the better-known colts still have questions to answer at the trip and level. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Sea Of Rain – 18/1 with Sky Bet
Jockey: Colin Keane | Trainer: J S Bolger | Form: 42231 | Rating: 102 | Topspeed: 92
Sea Of Rain is the solid, battle-hardened option and the market may be underestimating him. He has done plenty of racing already, but that latest win was no fluke and his figures stack up very well here, especially a 102 rating and a standout topspeed of 92. Bolger’s youngsters often tough it out the hard way, and having Colin Keane aboard only adds to the interest. You can argue others have more upside, but in a six-runner Listed race experience and straightforwardness count for plenty. Available at 18/1, he looks a fair bit overpriced if reproducing his current level and is the value each-way angle.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Bellesque is the win play, chiefly because the weight pull and likely improvement make her very attractive at the prices. Sea Of Rain is the each-way punt for those wanting a bigger return, as his proven figures give him every chance of hitting the first two. City Of Dubai is the obvious danger after that promising debut, while Sergei Diaghilev is not easily dismissed despite his last run.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Of Dubai | 9/4 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 13/8 | 15/8 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Full Volume | 11/1 | 12/1 | 10/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Sergei Diaghilev | 11/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 7/2 | 3/1 | 7/2 (Sky Bet) |
| Venetian Power | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 13/2 | 5/1 | 13/2 (Sky Bet) |
| Bellesque | 7/2 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 9/4 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Sea Of Rain | 10/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Sky Bet) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Brian Flanagan | City Of Dubai |
19:55 – 1XBET.IE COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS Race
Race Details: 1m | | Going: GOOD TO FIRM, Good in places (Watering) | | flat
This seven-runner mile looks a neat little tactical affair rather than a deep handicap, and the market has understandably clustered around the obvious trio of Benevento, Celtic Motif and Rahmi. Celtic Motif arrives off a win and has the highest rating in the field, while Benevento shaped well enough last time to suggest he is ready to strike. Rahmi is the awkward one: his recent form figures look uninspiring, but his old ability still gives him a squeak if he bounces back. Of the three-year-olds, God Of Power brings the most solid current profile and could easily make this interesting getting weight from the older horses. It is not an easy race to play with great confidence, but the principals do look fairly clear.
Top Selections
1. Benevento – 9/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Donagh O’Connor | Trainer: Robson De Aguiar | Form: 004-73 | Rating: 97 | Topspeed: 59
Benevento makes plenty of appeal in a race where there are not many hiding places. He is rated 97, right on the heels of the favourite in the figures, and his latest third suggested he was coming to the boil after a quiet enough start to the campaign. From stall 3 he should get a handy position, which could count for plenty in a small field over this mile, and Donagh O’Connor is unlikely to want him shuffled too far back. At 9/4 with Bet365, he looks a fair win proposition because there is a sense his current mark slightly underrates what he can do if getting a clean trip. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. God Of Power – 6/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Sam Coen | Trainer: Andrew Slattery | Form: 49-124 | Rating: 87 | Topspeed: 83
God Of Power looks the value angle if you want something beyond the obvious pair at the head of the market. His profile this season is solid enough for the grade, with a win followed by two respectable efforts, and that Topspeed figure of 83 stands out very well in this line-up. He gets in here with 135lb as a three-year-old and that weight concession could be important against older rivals who have little margin for error. Sam Coen knows the horse well enough, and if this develops into a steadily run race before quickening late, he has the pace to get involved. At 6/1, he makes definite each-way appeal. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Benevento is the straightforward win play in a race that should suit his draw and running style. For an each-way punt, God Of Power looks the sensible alternative given his progressive three-year-old profile and strong Topspeed figure. Celtic Motif is the obvious danger after scoring last time, while Rahmi is not entirely dismissed if recapturing older form.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benevento | 9/4 | 7/4 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Rahmi | 7/2 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Celtic Motif | 5/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Felix Guido | 6/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| God Of Power | 6/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Anushka | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Betfair) |
| Keep It Together | 250/1 | 250/1 | 250/1 | 250/1 | 250/1 | 250/1 (Bet365) |
20:30 – 1XBET.IE COMMITMENT TO IRISH RACING (Ladies) Handicap
Race Details: 1m 4f | | Going: GOOD TO FIRM, Good in places (Watering) | | flat
This looks a typically messy ladies’ handicap, but there is still a fair bit to work with. Forthill sets the standard on recent placed form and comes from a yard that doesn’t waste many bullets, while Numidia arrives on the back of two wins and is clearly thriving despite a modest mark. Vervain has been knocking on the door and gets in here with a very workable weight, whereas Anightaway comes here after getting the job done last time and is another with momentum. The problem for punters is that several of these are exposed and a few others are returning from absences, so it is not a race to get carried away in. Even so, the market principals make more appeal than the lurking outsiders.
Top Selections
1. Forthill – 5/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Ms J I Stokes | Trainer: P Twomey | Form: 523-03 | Rating: 49 | Topspeed:
Forthill is the one I keep coming back to. His recent third suggests he is ready to strike, and that came after a reappearance effort that should have sharpened him up nicely. The earlier sequence of placed runs also reads well enough in the context of this race, and a mark of 49 does not look beyond him at all if he reproduces that level over this staying trip. P Twomey’s runners always command respect in races like this, and from a good low draw he ought to get a sensible position. At 5/2 he is no giveaway, but he still looks the percentage call in a race lacking depth. Bet type: WIN.
Bet: WIN
2. Vervain – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Orla Tynan | Trainer: David Harry Kelly | Form: 900-44 | Rating: 55 | Topspeed: 46
Vervain makes plenty of each-way appeal because she has been shaping as though this sort of race is within reach. Those two recent fourths were solid enough without being flashy, but they came off a higher rating than most of these can boast and she now gets in off 144, which is a clear help in a race where finishing your race strongly often matters more than raw class. She is fairly treated on the figures, has a decent draw in four, and this ground should hold no fears. At 9/2 she looks the value alternative to the favourite, especially if the race turns into a proper test of who can settle and stay. Bet type: EACH-WAY.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple here: Forthill is the win play because he has the most convincing recent profile and looks well set up to capitalise. Vervain is the each-way punt on the back of consistent efforts and a handy racing weight. The obvious dangers are Numidia, who is chasing a hat-trick, and Anightaway, whose latest win means she can’t be dismissed.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gatsby Grey | 25/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Forthill | 5/2 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Pahlavi | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Liberated Light | 15/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 13/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Monntie | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Numidia | 11/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Ms Messi | 9/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Vervain | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Mapa | 22/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Anightaway | 5/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Betfair) |
Gowran Park Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrifty Of Digby | 4 | 3 | 75% | 75% |
| Summer Snow | 6 | 2 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Akecheta | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Ballymagreehan | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Numidia | 4 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orla Tynan | 10 | 3 | 30% | 70% |
| Wayne Lordan | 161 | 29 | 18.01% | 39.13% |
| Dylan Browne McMonagle | 212 | 36 | 16.98% | 49.06% |
| Reese Holohan | 13 | 2 | 15.38% | 30.77% |
| Alan Casey | 7 | 1 | 14.29% | 14.29% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Gowran Park:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P Twomey | 40 | 11 | 27.5% | 47.5% |
| A P O’Brien | 447 | 85 | 19.02% | 45.64% |
| G M Lyons | 387 | 73 | 18.86% | 43.15% |
| Stephen Thorne | 11 | 2 | 18.18% | 36.36% |
| J P Murtagh | 332 | 59 | 17.77% | 43.98% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Gowran Park racing tips for Friday 7th August 2026. We’ve covered all 7 races with our top selections highlighted above. Use the betting strategies as a starting point, always shop around for the best odds, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.
FAQ
What time does racing start at Gowran Park today?
The first race at Gowran Park on Friday 7th August 2026 goes off at 17:05, with 7 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Gowran Park today?
The going at Gowran Park is reported as GOOD TO FIRM, Good in places (Watering).
How many races are at Gowran Park today?
There are 7 races on the card at Gowran Park today, running from 17:05 through to 20:30.
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