QuinnBet (C & G) Maiden
Course: Gowran Park
Date: 1st Jun 2026
Distance: 1m1½f (1m1f120y)
Type: Flat
Going: Good
Class:
Prize: €7,657
Runners: 16
Going Detail: GOOD, Good to yielding in places
Weather: Light rain
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Sharkeyboy
3yo b Gelding (FR)Connections
Jockey: Colin Keane
Trainer: W P Mullins
Muine Bheag, Co Carlow
Owner: Creighton Family
Breeding
Sire: Zarak (FR)
Dam: Val Bever (FR)
Damsire: Denon (USA)
Breeder: S A R L Haras De Saint Julien & Mme Regula Vannod
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Promise when fifth on debut at the Curragh (1m1f, yld-sft) last September; denied by a head at Leopardstown when last seen in October and the fourth from that race has since gone close in a Group 3; fascinating runner for champion jumps trainer.
Comment
Promise both runs last year, form of latest second boosted, fascinating runner
Race History for Sharkeyboy
Listentodwindblow
3yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: J M Sheridan
Trainer: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
Owning Hill, Co Kilkenny
Owner: Thoroughbred Racing Syndicate/Bronsan Racing
Breeding
Sire: Wootton Bassett (GB)
Dam: Lady Gorgeous (GB)
Damsire: Compton Place (GB)
Breeder: Mr Frank Hutchinson
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Rated 92 after five starts; respectable runs in Goffs Million and valuable auction series final at Naas; 6.75l sixth of 8 in Leopardstown Group 3 in October; beaten favourite on seasonal return at the Curragh (7f, heavy); gelded since; big chance on the figures but stamina to prove; due to run 3.50 Listowel on Saturday.
Comment
Rated 92, beaten fav' over 7f on return at Curragh, gelded since, stamina to prove
Race History for Listentodwindblow
Confused
3yo br Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Shane Foley
Trainer: Mrs John Harrington
Moone, Co Kildare
Owner: Alpha Racing
Breeding
Sire: Calyx (GB)
Dam: Lampetia (IRE)
Damsire: Australia (GB)
Breeder: Old Carhue Stud
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Calyx gelding was a respectable fourth of 16 on debut at Cork (10.5f, gd-yld) when sent off at 6-1; didn't quite get home so this shorter trip is a plus; likely to improve and could go well.
Comment
Respectable run on debut at Cork when 6-1, drop in trip here a plus, could go well
Race History for Confused
Will You Stop
3yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Andrew Slattery
Trainer: Andrew Slattery
Thurles, Co Tipperary
Owner: Mrs Monica Aherne
Breeding
Sire: Saxon Warrior (JPN)
Dam: Roman Venture (IRE)
Damsire: Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)
Breeder: Robert Ng & The Aherne Family
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Saxon Warrior gelding; kept on nicely on debut here (1m, gd-yld) when a 14-1 shot; looks well worth a go at this longer trip and could challenge for minor money if building on that debut effort.
Comment
Kept on well over 1m here on debut, moves up in trip, could challenge for minor money
Race History for Will You Stop
Pinoroyale
3yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Gary Carroll
Trainer: Gavin Cromwell
Navan, Co. Meath
Owner: Rathrockfolly Partnership
Breeding
Sire: Pinatubo (IRE)
Dam: Sea The Sun (GER)
Damsire: Sea The Stars (IRE)
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Pinatubo gelding; E75,000 yearling; closely related to 7f-1m4f winner Golden Lyra (inc 2yo/AW/Listed; RPR 109), half-brother to winners Going Gone (1m2f/1m4f; 103) and Sir Callisto (9.5f turf/1m4f AW; 84); dam unraced sister to German Derby winner Sea The Moon; plenty to like on paper; market can guide.
Comment
Pinatubo gelding, dam unraced sister to Sea The Moon, market can guide on debut
Race History for Pinoroyale
Cracking Cloud
4yo b Gelding (GB)Connections
Jockey: Donagh O'Connor
Trainer: Ross O'Sullivan
Kilcullen, Co Kildare
Owner: John Wholey
Breeding
Sire: Cracksman (GB)
Dam: Flying Cloud (IRE)
Damsire: Storming Home (GB)
Breeder: Asset Stud Limited
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Excellent effort over C&D (soft) on debut last month; didn't back it up on better ground at Ballinrobe (9.5f, gd-yld); could rebound if the forecast rain materialises.
Comment
Fine effort over C&D on debut on soft, not as good latest, could rebound if rain arrives
Race History for Cracking Cloud
The Austrian
3yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Nathan Crosse
Trainer: Mrs John Harrington
Moone, Co Kildare
Owner: Anamoine Limited
Breeding
Sire: New Bay (GB)
Dam: Snow Pixie (USA)
Damsire: Flower Alley (USA)
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
New Bay gelding; half-brother to winners Snowcapped (Listed-placed 7f/1m; RPR 101) and It's Snowing (6f AW 2yo; 77); dam once-raced (35) half-sister to Oaks/Irish Oaks winner Snow Fairy; worth a market check on debut.
Comment
New Bay gelding, dam half-sister to top class racemare Snow Fairy, check market
Race History for The Austrian
Jumpingthegun
3yo b Colt (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Rory Cleary
Trainer: Gordon Elliott
Longwood, Co Meath
Owner: Little Emperor Syndicate
Breeding
Sire: Ardad (IRE)
Dam: Tempt (GB)
Damsire: Noble Mission (GB)
Breeder: Lynn Lodge Stud
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
100-1 and hooded (retained) on debut at Navan (1m, heavy) but wasn't disgraced, beaten 11l into seventh of 15; this longer trip should suit but more needed.
Comment
100-1 on debut but run not devoid of promise, longer trip a plus but more needed
Race History for Jumpingthegun
Parish Team
3yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Chris Hayes
Trainer: J S Bolger
Coolcullen, Co Carlow
Owner: Mrs J S Bolger
Breeding
Sire: Parish Hall (IRE)
Dam: Dawn Express (IRE)
Damsire: Dawn Approach (IRE)
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Home-bred Parish Hall gelding; dam unraced sister to 1m2f winner Ambitious Approach, out of once-raced half-sister to 2m-3m hurdle/chase winner Istimraar; worth a market check on debut.
Comment
Parish Hall gelding, dam sister to 1m2f winner, worth a market check on debut
Race History for Parish Team
Footstepstoglory
5yo br Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Robbie Colgan
Trainer: David Harry Kelly
Rathvin, Co Tipperary
Owner: Ray Grehan & John Donohue
Breeding
Sire: Footstepsinthesand (GB)
Dam: Blue Eyed Lucy (IRE)
Damsire: Strategic Prince (GB)
Breeder: White Friar Stud
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Runner up in Limerick handicap hurdle when last seen in October; related to Flat winners so worth a market check on debut in this sphere.
Comment
Runner up over hurdles in October, off since, related to Flat winners, check market
Race History for Footstepstoglory
If Not For Grace
4yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Seamie Heffernan
Trainer: Liam P Cusack
Mountrath, Co Laois
Owner: Fontstown Syndicate
Breeding
Sire: Elzaam (AUS)
Dam: Docklands Grace (USA)
Damsire: Honour And Glory (USA)
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Elzaam gelding; brother to winners Mjjack (6f-1m2f. RPR 115) and Almustawrad (KSA 7f/1m1f), half-brother to four winners inc Chiara Wells (Italian 5f-6f inc Listed; 95); dam placed 5f 2yo (57); likely to improve for this initial experience.
Comment
Elzaam gelding, related to plenty of winners, improve for this initial experience
Race History for If Not For Grace
It's Good To Talk
5yo gr Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Scott McCullagh
Trainer: Emmet Mullins
Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow
Owner: Mrs Claire Gleeson
Breeding
Sire: Caravaggio (USA)
Dam: Hikari (IRE)
Damsire: Galileo (IRE)
Breeder: Brucetown Farms Ltd
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Runner up in a heavy ground bumper at Naas on debut in February; beaten 26l on Flat debut in Roscommon maiden (10.5f, gd-yld) latest; others appeal more.
Comment
Bumper runner up on heavy, soundly beaten on Flat debut latest, others appeal more
Race History for It's Good To Talk
Hello Garda
3yo ch Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Gavin Ryan
Trainer: John Joseph Hanlon
Bagenalstown, Co Carlow
Owner: Ms Rachel O'Neill
Breeding
Sire: Supremacy (IRE)
Dam: Urban Beauty (IRE)
Damsire: Sea The Stars (IRE)
Breeder: Michael Buckley
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Huge odds and well beaten in 1m maidens here on latest and at Cork last October; looks one for handicaps in due course.
Comment
Huge odds and well beaten in 1m maidens here and at Naas, looks one for handicaps
Race History for Hello Garda
Royal Sapphire
3yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Hugh Horgan(5)
Trainer: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
Owning Hill, Co Kilkenny
Owner: Mrs A M O'Brien
Breeding
Sire: Australia (GB)
Dam: Shahnila (FR)
Damsire: Elusive City (USA)
Breeder: Shahnila Partnership
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
0-6 and has looked limited; heavy defeats in claimers the last twice; impossible to make a case for.
Comment
0-6, has looked limited, heavy defeats in claimers last twice, hard to make a case for
Race History for Royal Sapphire
Hugo Spritz
3yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: W J Lee
Trainer: John C McConnell
Stamullen, Co Meath
Owner: Lis - Six Syndicate
Breeding
Sire: U S Navy Flag (USA)
Dam: Leopardina (IRE)
Damsire: Lawman (FR)
Breeder: Miss Jane Hussey
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
125-1 and failed to beat a rival on debut at Dundalk in March; unlikely to be the answer here.
Comment
125-1 and failed to beat a rival on debut at Dundalk in March, unlikely
Race History for Hugo Spritz
Silverhillsox
5yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Jack Cleary(5)
Trainer: Kieran P Egan
Caragh, Co Kildare
Owner: P P Egan
Breeding
Sire: Saddex (GB)
Dam: Noble Holly (IRE)
Damsire: Elzaam (AUS)
Breeder: Kieran Egan
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
125-1 and ran accordingly on debut at the Curragh; seems safe to rule out on that evidence.
Comment
125-1 and ran accordingly on debut at the Curragh, safe to rule out
Race History for Silverhillsox
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