Our Gowran Park racing tips cover all 8 races on the card today, Wednesday 12th August 2026. The action gets underway at 14:22 and runs through to 17:52, with going reported as GOOD TO FIRM, Good in places (Watering).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Thegooseiscooked boasts a 33.33% strike rate from 3 runs at the track, Wayne Lordan has been in fine form here with 30 wins from 162 rides, Robson De Aguiar’s yard sends out runners with a 20% 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 | 21 | 4 | 19.05% | 47.62% |
| The Irish Sun | The Irish Sun | 33 | 4 | 12.12% | 60.61% |
| Rory Paddock | Jersey Evening Post | 15 | 1 | 6.67% | 20% |
14:22 – Gowran Park Golf Optional Claiming Race
Race Details: 1m | | Going: GOOD TO FIRM, Good in places (Watering) | | flat
This is a busy little optional claimer for the grade and, with 18 runners charging a mile on quick ground, it looks the kind of race where track position and a clean trip will matter plenty. Liberate heads the market on the figures, especially with that standout Topspeed mark of 81, but he does arrive with a slightly frustrating profile for a shortish price. Mythical Rock has been knocking on the door and looks rock-solid, while Contrite is one of the more interesting 3yo claims from a top yard after shaping with promise in better company. Star Of Beauty and Minaun View bring competitive handicap form, and Passage Of Power is open to progress, so this is no penalty kick. Tricky enough, but not impossible.
Top Selections
1. Contrite – 15/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Colin Keane | Trainer: D K Weld | Form: 4-93 | Rating: 66 | Topspeed: 33
Contrite looks the one with a bit more upside than most of these exposed types. He took a step forward when third last time and, from stall 1, Colin Keane should be able to secure a lovely economical position around a track where that can make all the difference. The bare figures do not scream certainty, but this is a 3yo from a yard that places them well and he gets in here on workable terms against older rivals. At 15/2 he makes more appeal than some of the more obvious options because there is still room for improvement after only a handful of runs. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Star Of Beauty – 8/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: W J Lee | Trainer: K J Condon | Form: 502236 | Rating: 78 | Topspeed: 67
Star Of Beauty is not thrown in, but she is reliable enough for an each-way play in a race where plenty have questions to answer. Her recent form reads well for this level, she has been holding her own in stronger contests than this, and a mark of 78 gives her a very fair chance if she gets any luck from the wide draw. W J Lee is a notable booking in races like these because he tends to get these hold-up types settled and finishing. The 8/1 on offer looks perfectly reasonable given she has the profile of one who should be thereabouts if the race is run to suit. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Contrite is the win play here, chiefly because he is less exposed than most and looks well drawn to pounce. For an each-way punt, Star Of Beauty makes plenty of sense at 8/1 given her consistency and solid level of form. The obvious dangers are Liberate, who has the best raw speed figure in the race, and Mythical Rock, who is hard to leave out of the frame.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If Not For Grace | 125/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 125/1 (Bet365) |
| Contrite | 15/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Passage Of Power | 13/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Star Of Beauty | 7/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Bill Silvers | 11/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Macinamillion | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Minaun View | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Hello Stacia | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Land Of The Giants | 16/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
| May Night | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Mythical Rock | 9/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Buttermere Ridge | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Liberate | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 3/1 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Zitkala Sa | 25/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Countertop | 80/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
| Slight Of Foot | 16/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 25/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Hastily | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Rory Paddock | Contrite |
| Adrian Wall | Minaun View |
14:52 – Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)
Race Details: 7f | | Going: GOOD TO FIRM, Good in places (Watering) | | flat
This is a deep enough 2yo maiden for Gowran and not one you can solve by glancing at the market alone. A few of these have already shown plenty, with Citrus Springs, Miss Twilight, Not You Too and Just One Show bringing the most solid form to the table, while This That shaped with promise on debut and is open to a fair chunk of improvement. Over 7f on quick ground, a blend of professionalism and tactical position should matter because this is a big field for inexperienced juveniles. The Joseph O’Brien pair demand respect, but there is no standout certainty here. It looks more a race for siding with the right piece of proven form rather than getting carried away by an unraced talking horse.
Top Selections
1. Citrus Springs – 3/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Dylan Browne McMonagle | Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien | Form: 62 | Rating: 89 | Topspeed: 81
Citrus Springs sets the standard on what we know. That second last time is the standout recent run in the field on the figures, and an 89 rating with an 81 Topspeed mark gives her a very solid platform in an ordinary maiden by pattern-book standards. She has already shown she can cope with race conditions, and in a contest packed with once-raced types and debutants, that experience counts for plenty. Draw 15 is not ideal in a 19-runner juvenile event, but if she breaks cleanly and gets any sort of cover, she ought to be finishing stronger than most. At 3/1, she is short enough but still the one they all have to beat. Bet: WIN
2. This That – 11/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Colin Keane | Trainer: G M Lyons | Form: 4 | Rating: 71 | Topspeed: 71
This That appeals as the each-way play because the debut fourth was better than it looks at first glance. He posted a 71 Topspeed figure straight away, which is a healthy number for a newcomer, and the Lyons-Keane combination is never one to ignore in these 2yo maidens. There should be improvement to come for the experience, and stall 8 gives him options if this turns messy early, which it easily could. He does not yet have the same body of form as the favourite, but he strikes me as the type who can take a good step forward second time out. Available at 11/2, he makes definite each-way appeal in a race where plenty still have questions to answer. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Citrus Springs is the straightforward win play because she has the strongest achieved form and the best figures in the field. For an each-way punt, This That looks the value on the promise of his debut and likely improvement. Miss Twilight and Not You Too are the obvious dangers, while Just One Show also has enough substance to be on the shortlist.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Just One Show | 5/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Feel The Sting | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Stay Curious | 50/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Betfair) |
| This That | 11/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Citrus Springs | 3/1 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Battle Ready | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Mirren | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Betfair) |
| Rock On Johnny | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Scotty Cameron | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 (Bet365) |
| Snapequus | 17/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Not You Too | 4/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Closefield Beau | 80/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
| Dragon Scales | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Summer Sent You | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Arizonaneargalway | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 (Bet365) |
| Miss Twilight | 4/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Cudawudashuda | 14/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
| Shenata | 9/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Williamsburg | 20/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
15:22 – FINAL FURLONG PODCAST WITH 1XBET Handicap
Race Details: 7f | | Going: GOOD TO FIRM, Good in places (Watering) | | flat
This looks a tight little 7f handicap rather than a deep one, with several arriving through the same sort of solid Irish summer form lines. Alfred Tennyson comes here on the back of a deserved win and is obvious enough despite a wide draw, while Pretty Omagh Girl has the highest mark in the field and is better judged on her previous run than a tame effort last time. Lohoobb is the interesting one from the foot of the weights, with the 3yo allowance helping and his topspeed figure catching the eye. Ohailbhic has been thriving too, though he did disappoint when bidding for the hat-trick. In a seven-runner race where pace and track position will matter, this feels more about who gets the cleanest passage than raw class alone.
Top Selections
1. Alfred Tennyson – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Chris Hayes | Trainer: Denis Gerard Hogan | Form: 206031 | Rating: 84 | Topspeed: 72
He finally put it all together when winning last time and that effort makes plenty of appeal in a race lacking much wiggle room from the handicapper. Alfred Tennyson is still only a 4yo, so there may be a bit more to come, and Hogan’s runner has the sort of recent form that tends to stand up well in these competitive middle-distance-to-mile Irish handicaps. The draw in 7 is not ideal around here over this trip, but Chris Hayes is more than capable of getting him organised early. At 4/1 he is not exactly hiding from the market, but he still looks the most solid option if reproducing that latest run. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Lohoobb – 13/2 with Bet365
Jockey: W J Lee | Trainer: M C Grassick | Form: 525248 | Rating: 86 | Topspeed: 81
There is a fair chance this 3yo is better than his bare recent finishing positions suggest. Lohoobb has been holding his own in handicaps, gets in here with just 126, and that weight pull against older rivals could be significant on quick ground over 7f. His topspeed figure of 81 is the best in the field and, from stall 1, W J Lee should be able to save ground and deliver him late if the gaps appear. He has enough consistency to make him attractive in a small-field each-way setup, and 13/2 looks a fair bit more generous than it might by the off if the market latches onto that profile. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Alfred Tennyson is the win play after getting off the mark in convincing enough fashion and looks the safest bet to run his race again. Lohoobb is the each-way punt, helped by the weight, the draw and a topspeed figure that gives him a real shout. Pretty Omagh Girl is the obvious danger if bouncing back, while Ohailbhic cannot be dismissed despite his latest dip.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Tennyson | 4/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Pretty Omagh Girl | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Little Empire | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Exquisite Acclaim | 9/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 (Betfair) |
| Indigo Dream | 8/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Ohailbhic | 11/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Lohoobb | 13/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
15:52 – Darley Irish EBF Hurry Harriet Stakes (Listed Race)
Race Details: 1m 1f | | Going: GOOD TO FIRM, Good in places (Watering) | | flat
This looks a smart little Listed contest rather than a deep one, with the 3yos holding a definite edge on the figures and at the weights. Skydance sets the standard on a mark of 108 and already brings black-type form, while Lemsairbat is the proven older mare in the line-up and arrives here in good nick after a string of solid efforts. Aidan O’Brien runs both Classiest and Minerva, and they add intrigue, especially the lightly raced Classiest, who could be anything after winning on debut. Moonlit Sun and Star Performer also have scope, but they need another step forward. In truth, this is not impossible to solve: if Skydance runs to her mark, she’s the one they all have to beat, though there is enough unexposed talent here to keep things interesting.
Top Selections
1. Skydance – 9/4 with Bet365
Jockey: W J Lee | Trainer: W McCreery | Form: 265-13 | Rating: 108 | Topspeed: 67
Skydance is the obvious one, but that does not make her a bad bet. She has the best rating in the field, gets the handy 3yo allowance, and her profile suggests there’s still more to come. After returning with a win, she backed it up with a solid third, and that piece of form gives her the strongest established credentials in the race. McCreery’s fillies are often well placed and W J Lee is exactly the rider you want in a tactical Listed event like this. At 9/4, she is short enough, but still fair in a race where the balance of proven class is on her side. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Classiest – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Ronan Whelan | Trainer: A P O’Brien | Form: 1- | Rating: 98 | Topspeed: 67
If you’re looking for the each-way angle, Classiest makes plenty of appeal. She’s had only the one run, won it, and that alone makes her one of the more interesting fillies in the field because we simply haven’t seen the ceiling of her ability yet. Aidan O’Brien does not pitch them into Listed company without expecting a proper showing, and the fact she starts this campaign here rather than in something easier catches the eye. Her opening mark of 98 is workable against this opposition, and 5/1 looks a perfectly respectable price for a progressive sort who could easily improve past more exposed rivals. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it straightforward: Skydance is the win play because she brings the best form and the highest rating into a race lacking much depth. For an each-way punt, Classiest is the value, purely on upside and the likelihood of improvement from her debut success. Lemsairbat is the obvious danger if the race becomes a proper test of professionalism rather than potential.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollys Graces | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Lemsairbat | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Subsonic | 28/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Classiest | 5/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Minerva | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Moonlit Sun | 8/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Skydance | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 2/1 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Star Performer | 6/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Brian Flanagan | Skydance |
16:22 – McEnery Cup Handicap
Race Details: 1m 4f | | Going: GOOD TO FIRM, Good in places (Watering) | | flat
This is a proper Gowran handicap rather than a penalty kick, with several arriving off workable marks and a few others trying to bounce back from slightly flat efforts. War Rooms comes here on the back of a win and is clearly respected, while Daboya is chasing a hat-trick from a light weight and has to enter the argument. Obscenity has the best recent Topspeed figure in the field and looks one of the more solid pieces of form, whereas Navy Waters has been knocking on the door without quite landing the blow. Fixation is another with enough class to feature if forgiven a poor latest run. It is a competitive race rather than a deep one, and in a field of 11 the balance between stamina, tactical position and handicap leniency should decide it.
Top Selections
1. Obscenity – 7/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Dylan Browne McMonagle | Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien | Form: -31210 | Rating: 103 | Topspeed: 96
Obscenity makes plenty of appeal at the prices. That recent form line reads better than it first looks: a win two starts back, then a duck egg last time, but this is the sort of yard that can leave one behind quickly and the overall profile remains solid for a race like this. His 96 Topspeed is the best in the field and that matters around here if they do not dawdle. Off 126 he is not overloaded, and Joseph O’Brien runners in middle-distance handicaps are rarely thrown in by accident. Available at 7/1, he looks a fair bit bigger than his chance and is the one I want on side. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Daboya – 13/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Reese Holohan | Trainer: R Donohoe | Form: -05511 | Rating: 103 | Topspeed: 83
Daboya is the each-way alternative because he is plainly thriving and still carries only 120. Back-to-back wins demand respect in any staying handicap, and while this is a tougher assignment, he is exactly the sort who can keep progressing while others are more exposed. His Topspeed figure is not flashy, so there is a slight question about whether he has the raw gears of one or two rivals, but the upside is obvious and the weight helps enormously in a race where several of the principals sit tightly clustered on ratings. At 13/2 he does not scream massive value for win purposes, but he makes plenty of sense as an each-way punt in a field of 11. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Obscenity is the main bet to win, as he has the strongest recent speed figure and looks better treated than the market suggests. Daboya is the each-way play, arriving in form and carrying a very handy weight for a race of this nature. The obvious dangers are War Rooms, who comes here off a win, and Navy Waters, who has been threatening to put one of these away.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Star | 9/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Fixation | 9/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Royal Hollow | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Marazion | 15/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| War Rooms | 3/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 3/1 | 7/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Obscenity | 7/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Star Harbour | 14/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Navy Waters | 11/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Daboya | 13/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Sea Coral | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Ephesus | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The Irish Sun | Navy Waters |
16:52 – Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden
Race Details: 1m 1f | | Going: GOOD TO FIRM, Good in places (Watering) | | flat
This revolves around Gliondar, and rightly so. Joseph O’Brien’s colt sets a clear standard on the figures after finishing second on debut and, in a race where plenty are either exposed maidens or still learning, that form stands out. Karrygrant is the obvious solid yardstick after knocking on the door repeatedly, while Rock Of Claremont and Xirivella bring progressive enough profiles to make this more than a procession if the favourite underperforms. There are also a few interesting unexposed runners such as Salamina and Lonelyharbourwall, but they need to be above average first time to trouble the principals. It is not a deep maiden for the grade, but the market looks to have the pecking order about right.
Top Selections
1. Gliondar – 4/7 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Dylan Browne McMonagle | Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien | Form: 2 | Rating: 86 | Topspeed: 71
He is hard to oppose. That debut second already leaves him with the best published rating in the field, and an 86 in a maiden like this is a serious marker. The Topspeed of 71 backs up the visual impression that there is substance to the run rather than just reputation. From stall 2 he should get a straightforward trip, and Joseph O’Brien’s team know exactly how to place one after an encouraging first start. At around 4/7 with Paddy Power, there is no pretending he is a gift, but he looks the most likely winner by some distance if he simply builds on that initial effort. Bet type: WIN.
Bet: WIN
2. Xirivella – 11/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Colin Keane | Trainer: Noel Meade | Form: 63 | Rating: 77 | Topspeed: 58
If you want something at a price to chase the favourite home, Xirivella makes plenty of each-way appeal. She has improved from sixth to third in two starts, which is exactly the sort of progression you want to see in a race lacking depth behind the market leader. A mark of 77 does not put her in Gliondar’s bracket, but it does make her competitive for the places, and the booking of Colin Keane catches the eye. Drawn 14 is not ideal, yet over this trip there is time to find a position. Available at 11/1 with Bet365, she looks the value each-way against more exposed rivals. Bet type: EACH-WAY.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Gliondar is the straight win play and the one they all have to beat. For an each-way angle, Xirivella looks a fair price to keep progressing and get into the first three. The main danger to both is Karrygrant, whose consistency gives him obvious place claims, while Rock Of Claremont is another with enough upside to threaten the frame.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe Again | 250/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 250/1 (Bet365) |
| Highlander Addict | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Lonelyharbourwall | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Gliondar | 8/15 | 8/15 | 4/7 | 4/7 | 2/5 | 4/7 (Paddy Power) |
| Jumpingthegun | 22/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Karrygrant | 11/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Lord Darragh | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| One Cool County | 100/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Rock Of Claremont | 13/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Yogini | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Blue Orquidea | 100/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Salamina | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Socratea | 16/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Storm Petrel | 25/1 | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Xirivella | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Moorestyle | Gliondar |
| Computeform | Gliondar |
| The Punt | Xirivella |
17:22 – 1XBET IRISH SPIRIT Handicap (Div I)
Race Details: 1m 1f | | Going: GOOD TO FIRM, Good in places (Watering) | | flat
This is a proper big-field Gowran handicap and, despite the ordinary look of some of the exposed older horses, there are a few unexposed 3yos who make it more interesting than the grade first suggests. Connova arrives as the obvious one after a pair of solid placed efforts and looks well treated at the foot of the weights, while Cameclose also comes here on the back of a much better run and is drawn to get a handy stalking trip. She’s Ideal has to be respected after getting her head back in front, but that win came with a penalty in a race where plenty are inconsistent. La Campanella is another with claims if Colin Keane can overcome a wide gate, but this still looks a slightly tricky puzzle rather than a race full of reliable types.
Top Selections
1. Connova – 5/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Chris Hayes | Trainer: Ms Sheila Lavery | Form: 00-433 | Rating: 61 | Topspeed: 41
Connova makes plenty of appeal in a race where most have questions attached. Her last two runs, both thirds, suggest she’s learning how to race properly now and this mark of 61 still looks workable, especially with just 120lb on her back. The draw in 5 is another plus around here because she should be able to hold a sensible position rather than get shuffled back in a cavalry charge. Chris Hayes is a reassuring booking for a lightly-raced 3yo in this sort of contest, and at 5/2 she isn’t exactly hidden from the market, but she is still the one with the most persuasive profile. Bet type: win.
Bet: WIN
2. Cameclose – 11/1 with Bet365
Jockey: James Ryan | Trainer: Jack W Davison | Form: 8-4992 | Rating: 61 | Topspeed: 58
Cameclose looks the each-way value if building on that latest second, which was easily her most encouraging run for a while. The topspeed figure of 58 is one of the better numbers on offer in this field and, unlike plenty in here, she arrives with her confidence heading in the right direction. Stall 2 should help her conserve ground, and in a 20-runner handicap that matters. She doesn’t have the obvious upside of the favourite, but she has enough recent evidence to think she’s ready to be competitive again off 61. Available at 11/1, she’s exactly the sort of solid each-way punt that makes sense with five places on offer.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it straightforward: Connova is the win play because she has the cleanest progressive profile and a handy low weight. Cameclose is the each-way alternative at a much bigger price, especially with five places softening the risk. She’s Ideal and La Campanella are the obvious dangers, while the draw makes life a bit tougher for the latter.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keilah | 17/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Perfect Judgement | 17/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| William F Browne | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Giselles Defence | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Thompson Gunner | 16/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Omissions | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| No More Hiding | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Shelbourne Flyer | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Lohengrin | 33/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Onyeisi | 33/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Cameclose | 11/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| La Campanella | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Pimlico Piranha | 28/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Tullyesker | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Gold Dublooms | 28/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Connova | 5/2 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Georg Zhukov | 16/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 25/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Pettus Bridge | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Bang Po | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
17:52 – 1XBET IRISH SPIRIT Handicap (Div II)
Race Details: 1m 1f | | Going: GOOD TO FIRM, Good in places (Watering) | | flat
This is a proper end-of-card handicap puzzle with 20 runners charging into a race where plenty arrive with some sort of chance but very few are bombproof. Thegooseiscooked is the obvious starting point after a much better effort last time and Colin Keane catches the eye, while Nibras Rainbow has been holding his form together well and should be thereabouts again. Duchess Anne is nicely berthed in stall 1 and looks dangerously well treated if building on her latest second, and Chapel Island has the profile of a 3yo who could still have a bit more to offer in this grade. In truth, though, this is not a strong race so much as a trappy one, and positioning plus a well-timed ride may count for plenty on this surface.
Top Selections
1. Duchess Anne – 5/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Ben Coen | Trainer: Mrs Denise Foster | Form: 006-42 | Rating: 60 | Topspeed: 55
Duchess Anne makes plenty of appeal from the foot of the weights after shaping like a mare ready to strike when runner-up on her latest outing. That was only her second run back and the return to a more suitable trip looks another plus. Stall 1 should help Ben Coen save ground in a race where too many will want luck from wider out, and she is now looking well enough handicapped to take advantage off 60. At 5/1 she is not exactly hiding, but in a race full of ifs and buts she has fewer questions to answer than most. Bet: WIN
2. Chapel Island – 12/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Wesley Joyce | Trainer: A Oliver | Form: 7-8544 | Rating: 58 | Topspeed: 55
Chapel Island is the each-way angle at the prices. The 3yo has been knocking on the door without getting his head in front, but those back-to-back fourth-place finishes suggest he is finding his level now and this mark of 58 gives him room to be competitive again. He is drawn well enough in 5, gets in light, and unlike some of these exposed older handicappers he still has the look of a horse who can eke out a bit of progress over this sort of trip. Available at 12/1, he looks the value play in a race where making the frame could be well within reach. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Duchess Anne is the win play after that encouraging latest second and a handy low draw only strengthens the case. For an each-way punt, Chapel Island appeals as a fairly solid 3yo in an open handicap with five places on offer. Thegooseiscooked and Nibras Rainbow are the obvious dangers, while Reponse Finale is another one to keep onside from a good draw.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Crinshawn | 15/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Walls Cross | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Medieval Night | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Nibras Rainbow | 6/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Urban War | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Brewel Hill | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Rockbury Lad | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Chapel Island | 12/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Invincible Destiny | 22/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Money Shuffler | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Chavajod | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Chou Chou | 20/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Thegooseiscooked | 4/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Nephin Mountain | 8/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Duchess Anne | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Reponse Finale | 8/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Shahada Ace | 16/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
| Dancing Steve | 10/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
Gowran Park Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thegooseiscooked | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Royal Hollow | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 100% |
| Exquisite Acclaim | 4 | 1 | 25% | 50% |
| Brewel Hill | 6 | 1 | 16.67% | 50% |
| Rockbury Lad | 3 | 0 | 0% | 33.33% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Lordan | 162 | 30 | 18.52% | 39.51% |
| Mel Sheridan | 6 | 1 | 16.67% | 33.33% |
| Dylan Browne McMonagle | 217 | 36 | 16.59% | 48.39% |
| Reese Holohan | 14 | 2 | 14.29% | 28.57% |
| Colin Keane | 339 | 48 | 14.16% | 37.46% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Gowran Park:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robson De Aguiar | 5 | 1 | 20% | 40% |
| A P O’Brien | 448 | 86 | 19.2% | 45.76% |
| G M Lyons | 388 | 73 | 18.81% | 43.04% |
| William Durkan | 17 | 3 | 17.65% | 23.53% |
| J P Murtagh | 335 | 59 | 17.61% | 44.18% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Gowran Park racing tips for Wednesday 12th August 2026. We’ve covered all 8 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 Wednesday 12th August 2026 goes off at 14:22, with 8 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 8 races on the card at Gowran Park today, running from 14:22 through to 17:52.
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