Irish Stallion Farms EBF Gowran Classic (Smullen Series)
Course: Gowran Park
Date: 1st Jun 2026
Distance: 1m1½f (1m1f120y)
Type: Flat
Going: Good
Class:
Prize: €107,800
Runners: 14
Going Detail: GOOD, Good to yielding in places
Weather: Light rain
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Manton Bay
3yo b Colt (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Luke McAteer
Trainer: David Marnane
Bansha, Co Tipperary
Owner: MRC International
Breeding
Sire: Ulysses (IRE)
Dam: Synergy (FR)
Damsire: Victory Note (USA)
Breeder: Mr Canice Farrell
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
AW maiden winner last year; has shown a fair standard of form in turf handicaps; needs to improve to feature here
Comment
AW maiden winner, fair standard of form in turf handicaps, needs to improve to feature now
Race History for Manton Bay
Hardy Warrior
3yo ch Colt (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Declan McDonogh
Trainer: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
Owning Hill, Co Kilkenny
Owner: Millennium Stud Sp. z o.o.
Breeding
Sire: Pinatubo (IRE)
Dam: Hazel Bay (IRE)
Damsire: Iffraaj (GB)
Breeder: Moyglare Stud Farm
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Took second behind Derby candidate Benvenuto Cellini in the four-runner Futurity Stakes at the Curragh last August; fourth to Puerto Rico in Group 1 at Saint-Cloud in October; won a three-runner 1m conditions event at Naas on reappearance; did not quite see out the extended 1m2f when third in the Prix Noailles at Longchamp; heads the stable's strong challenge.
Comment
High-class colt who has run creditably in Pattern company, heads stable's strong challenge
Stable Tour
"He was good on his reappearance when winning what looked a decent race. The ten furlongs just stretched him next time, so he'll come back to a mile next and could run in the Tetrarch or be put on a path to a German Guineas or something like that. He's talented. 22-04-26"
Quotes
"Hardy Warrior has good form in the book. I thought he might need the run today to be honest but he does like soft ground. It's nice to get him started and he'll step back into a group race of some sort now. All of his runs have been good, he didn't have a bad run really and he handles soft ground. I'd say he will [step into a Classic trial], that would be the obvious step for him. Declan said he feels like he'll get ten furlongs anyway - Joseph O'Brien, trainer."
2026-03-22 - NaasRace History for Hardy Warrior
Perisher
3yo gr Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: J M Sheridan
Trainer: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
Owning Hill, Co Kilkenny
Owner: Atlantic Thoroughbreds
Breeding
Sire: Australia (GB)
Dam: Lynn Britt Cabin (IRE)
Damsire: Dark Angel (IRE)
Breeder: Knockainey Stud
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Winning favourite on his last two starts, in a 1m maiden at this venue and over a longer trip in a Naas conditions event; up 11lb but still 16lb inferior to stablemate Hardy Warrior
Comment
Winning favourite on his last two starts, up 11lb but still 16lb inferior to Hardy Warrior
Quotes
"Perisher did that very well and is a very straightforward horse. He enjoyed the step up in trip. You'd be delighted with him and he looks like he's stepping forward. He's versatile enough on ground, it's just the penny has dropped with him - Michael Halford, trainer's assistant."
2026-05-09 - NaasPrevious Owners
- Atlantic Thoroughbreds (until 2026-05-24)
Race History for Perisher
Summer Is Tomorrow
3yo b Colt (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Ronan Whelan
Trainer: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
Owning Hill, Co Kilkenny
Owner: Michael Hilary Burke
Breeding
Sire: Mohaather (GB)
Dam: Mutebah (IRE)
Damsire: Marju (IRE)
Breeder: Rjb Bloodstock Ltd
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Looked well suited by 7f when winning twice at two; faced a stiff task when the outsider of four in a conditions race at Cork on seasonal debut; second-best of the Joseph O'Brien squad on official figures, 3lb ahead of Perisher.
Comment
Looked well suited by 7f at two, faced stiff task on seasonal debut, place chance at best
Race History for Summer Is Tomorrow
Killashee Warrior
3yo gr Filly (GB)Connections
Jockey: Jamie Powell
Trainer: Eddie & Patrick Harty
Curragh, Co Kildare
Owner: Liquid Lunch Syndicate
Breeding
Sire: Saxon Warrior (JPN)
Dam: Ascended (IRE)
Damsire: Dark Angel (IRE)
Breeder: Michelle Morris
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Thurles maiden winner last October after a fine effort in a 7f Listed race at Leopardstown; made a very pleasing start to the season when fourth behind True Love in a Group 3 event at Leopardstown; not quite as promising in the same category at the Curragh last time; fair prospects of reaching the money.
Comment
Made a very pleasing start to the season at Leopardstown, not quite as promising last time
Quotes
"She had a lovely run first time out and most of her owners are in England so we decided to run Killashee Warrior at Leopardstown on Champions Day. We let her have a crack at the Ingabelle, where she flew, and she did what she should do today. The ground was too deep to risk her on at the Curragh last week and I don't think she was in love with today's track and while the ground was lovely, it can be trappy. We've always had an eye on a three-year-old campaign with her and she has earned her break, so we'll see what next year brings - Eddie Harty, trainer."
2025-10-09 - ThurlesRace History for Killashee Warrior
Karrygrant
3yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Seamie Heffernan
Trainer: J P Murtagh
Coolaghknock Glebe,Co Kildare
Owner: O T I Racing
Breeding
Sire: River Boyne (IRE)
Dam: Avagardner (GB)
Damsire: Showcasing (GB)
Breeder: Ms Sheila Lavery
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Beaten favourite in maidens at Bellewstown and Roscommon on his two most recent starts; not suited by race conditions.
Comment
Beaten favourite in maidens on his two most recent starts, not suited by race conditions
Race History for Karrygrant
Bunyola Bay
3yo b Colt (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Sean Levey
Trainer: Richard Hannon
Herridge, Wilts
Owner: Michael Geoghegan
Breeding
Sire: Ghaiyyath (IRE)
Dam: Kykuit (IRE)
Damsire: Green Desert (USA)
Breeder: Kildaragh Stud
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Finished third of eight, beaten 3l, when the well-backed favourite for a soft-ground maiden at Newbury last October (winner finished fourth in the Greenham); made all for 7f Doncaster win on seasonal debut; should stay and could be progressive
Comment
Ran once at two, made all for 7f Doncaster win in April, should stay, could be progressive
Stable Tour
"He ran a decent race on his debut and is working well at the moment. He looks like one to follow. 21-04-26"
Race History for Bunyola Bay
Brownstown
3yo b Filly (GB)Connections
Jockey: Gary Carroll
Trainer: Gavin Cromwell
Navan, Co. Meath
Owner: Alymer Stud
Breeding
Sire: Cracksman (GB)
Dam: Worship (IRE)
Damsire: Havana Gold (IRE)
Breeder: The Worship Partnership
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Kept good company last season; ran twice in Pattern races, also contested a strong Listed race and the Goffs Million; 90-rated filly has a place chance if she can improve a little from her reappearance in a conditions race at Cork.
Comment
Kept good company last season, place chance if she can improve from reappearance at Cork
Quotes
"I think Brownstown is a smart filly and has a bit of class, she's been doing everything right at home. She's a big, long-striding filly, picked up well from the 2f to the 1f marker, just got a bit tired inside the final furlong. Nicer ground will help her, she'll come on for that and she has the size and scope to keep improving - Gary Carroll, jockey, speaking to Racing TV."
2025-06-12 - LeopardstownRace History for Brownstown
Mo Mhuirin
3yo b Filly (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Andrew Slattery
Trainer: Andrew Slattery
Thurles, Co Tipperary
Owner: Dr Ronan Tynan
Breeding
Sire: Magna Grecia (IRE)
Dam: Mo Chara (USA)
Damsire: Street Cry (IRE)
Breeder: Dr Ronan Tynan
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Long-priced winner of a 1m maiden at Dundalk last December; satisfactory run at Killarney on turf/seasonal debut; tough task in this company
Comment
AW maiden winner, satisfactory run on turf/seasonal debut, tough task in this company
Race History for Mo Mhuirin
Cherry Hill Girl
3yo b Filly (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Gavin Ryan
Trainer: Andrew Slattery
Thurles, Co Tipperary
Owner: W J Ryan
Breeding
Sire: Belardo (IRE)
Dam: Gleeful (GB)
Damsire: Pivotal (GB)
Breeder: Mrs E Thompson
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Maiden win at two was achieved on heavy ground; no appeal on this year's handicap form; rated 4lb below her less exposed stablemate Mo Mhuirin.
Comment
Maiden win at two was achieved on heavy ground, no appeal on this year's handicap form
Race History for Cherry Hill Girl
Flawless Fusion
3yo b Filly (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Chris Hayes
Trainer: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
Owning Hill, Co Kilkenny
Owner: Scott C Heider
Breeding
Sire: Dawn Approach (IRE)
Dam: French Fusion (IRE)
Damsire: Harzand (IRE)
Breeder: J S Bolger & Clare Manning
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
75-rated maiden filly from the same stable as the 107-rated colt Hardy Warrior; appears to be making up the numbers.
Comment
75-rated maiden filly from the same stable as the 107-rated colt Hardy Warrior
Previous Trainers
- J S Bolger (until 2025-10-06)
Previous Owners
- Mrs J S Bolger (until 2025-10-06)
Race History for Flawless Fusion
Camino Vino
3yo br Filly (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Rory Cleary
Trainer: Gavin Cromwell
Navan, Co. Meath
Owner: Mrs Wendy O'Leary
Breeding
Sire: Invincible Spirit (IRE)
Dam: Winiata (IRE)
Damsire: Society Rock (IRE)
Breeder: G Devlin
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Beat an 86-rated previous winner in a 1m contest at Dundalk in December on her only juvenile start; set a tough task in a fillies' Group 3 event at Navan on return; can improve
Comment
Won a 1m maiden on AW last year, set a tough task at Navan on return, can improve
Race History for Camino Vino
Miss Romagna
3yo b Filly (IRE)Connections
Jockey:
Trainer: W McCreery
Rathbride, Co Kildare
Owner: Giampiero Vellucci
Breeding
Sire: Make Believe (GB)
Dam: Paza (USA)
Damsire: Galileo (IRE)
Breeder: Ballylinch Stud
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Looks a possible future maiden winner on the strength of Cork second; hard to fancy at this level; second reserve.
Comment
Second reserve, looks a possible future maiden winner, hard to fancy at this level
Race History for Miss Romagna
Marjorie Daw
3yo ch Filly (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Trainer: Joseph G Murphy
Fethard, Co Tipperary
Owner: T O'Sullivan & S R Stafford & Crampscastle Bloodstock Ltd
Breeding
Sire: Sottsass (FR)
Dam: Lady Glinka (IRE)
Damsire: Galileo (IRE)
Breeder: Sean Browne Bloodstock Ltd
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Course 1m maiden winner on heavy in October; well held in fourth behind Perisher at Naas last month; unlikely to make an impact in this company.
Comment
Well held in fourth behind Perisher at Naas, unlikely to make an impact in this company
Quotes
"Our bum was a bit further up than the other one. But that often can be wrong too, so I wasn't sure. Marjorie Daw is a progressive filly and she'll probably step up in trip next year as a three-year-old. She needed the long straight and I'd say another furlong wouldn't be an issue. She's a nice filly going forward. Stamina is going to be her forte - Joe Murphy, trainer."
2025-10-20 - Gowran ParkRace History for Marjorie Daw
Loch Gamhna
3yo b Colt (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Paddy Harnett
Trainer: Martin Hassett
Burnchurch, Co Tipperary
Owner: Clodagh Mitchell & Deirdre Hassett
Breeding
Sire: Australia (GB)
Dam: Cascella (IRE)
Damsire: Iffraaj (GB)
Breeder: Phillistown House
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Best effort came on second start last season when third behind the talented Causeway in a 7f Curragh maiden; overall form suggests he faces a huge task at these weights.
Comment
Best run was over 7f on heavy ground last season, faces a huge task at these weights
Race History for Loch Gamhna
Honouramongthieves
3yo ch Gelding (GB)Connections
Jockey: Colin Keane
Trainer: Kevin Thomas Coleman
Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary
Owner: B Sheerin & Atomic Racing
Breeding
Sire: Twilight Son (GB)
Dam: Chicago Doll (GB)
Damsire: Cityscape (GB)
Breeder: Hunscote Stud Limited
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Unplaced in two handicaps; 73-rated gelding looks out of his depth; cheekpieces fitted now; first reserve.
Comment
First reserve, unplaced in two handicaps, 73-rated gelding looks out of his depth
Race History for Honouramongthieves
Louisiana
3yo b Filly (IRE)Connections
Jockey:
Trainer: Ms Sheila Lavery
Summerhill, Co. Meath
Owner: Albert Conneally
Breeding
Sire: King Of Change (GB)
Dam: Mon Bijou (IRE)
Damsire: Green Desert (USA)
Breeder: Mr Albert Conneally
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Soundly beaten in fourth on only start; huge task in a race of this nature; third reserve.
Comment
Third reserve, soundly beaten in fourth on only start, huge task in a race of this nature
Race History for Louisiana
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