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Form Snapshot: Beaten 16l behind Rock Of Claremont at 100-1 when eighth of 12 on his flat debut at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (good to firm) earlier this month.

2 (12)

Scorcher's Son (GB)

b g ; Too Darn Hot - Sellsabeel

Declan McDonogh

J P O'Brien

Star rating: 2

4 10-0 -

66 Expert View: Sold for 450,000 guineas as a yearling; gelding by top-class miler Too Darn Hot; half-brother to Cell Sa Beela, smart at 1m; top yard gets plenty of first time out winners, watch betting.

Form Snapshot: Full brother to Zenjabeela, won at 7f.

3 (10)

Aghadrum Boy 5

br g ; Mr Kodilyne - Sallyanka

Ben Coen

P J F Murphy

Star rating: 2

48 3 9-8 -

67 Expert View: Outpaced, ran to form well beaten in a maiden at Dundalk latest; speed on sire's side, dam a bumper winner; improvement needed.

Form Snapshot: Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 11l behind Trek Home at 400-1 when eighth of 14 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 7f earlier this month.

4 (8)

Aiteall 5

b g ; Wootton Bassett - Dramatically

Shay Wallace (7)

J P O'Brien

Star rating: 1

05 3 9-8 -

52 Expert View: Never threatened comfortably held in an auction race at Tramore last time; bred to get middle distances; from top yard but lots more needed.

Form Snapshot: Unplaced in both starts. Well beaten at 80-1 behind Davy Crockett when fifth of 10 on his latest outing at Tramore over 1m 4f (good - yielding) earlier this month.

5 (1)

Eldorado Glory 5

ch g ; Cotai Glory - Elle Dorado

Adam Caffrey

N Meade

Star rating: 2

6 3 9-8 -

67 Expert View: Outpaced, rallied, showed minor promise well beaten in a maiden at Dundalk only start; sire sprinter, dam miler; may need more time.

Form Snapshot: Half-brother to Elle Dorado Rock, won at 1m 5f and 2m. Finished 11l behind Trek Home when sixth of 14 at 66-1 on his racecourse debut at Dundalk over 7f earlier this month.

6 (11)

Holy Lettuce 27

g g ; Soldier's Call - Black Sails

Donagh O'Connor

K J Condon

Star rating: 4

52 3 9-8 -

D G

92 Expert View: Improved for debut experience when second beaten 3l in an auction race at Cork latest; effective 1m, acts on good to firm; has shown enough to land a maiden.

Form Snapshot: Placed once in two starts. Beaten 3l by Alphonsus Liguori when second of 5 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Cork over 1m (good to firm) last month.

7 (9)

King Of Eze (GB) 39

ch g ; Bated Breath - Punting

Gary Carroll

A Oliver

Star rating: 2

07 3 9-8 -

67 Expert View: Improved a little for debut experience beaten 9l in a maiden at Dundalk last time; sire high-class sprinter, dam effective 10f; more needed second start.

Form Snapshot: Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 9l behind Krasimir at 125-1 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m last month.

8 (3)

Mothel Abbey 14

ch g ; Arizona - Mademoiselle Penny

Alan Persse (5)

P J Flynn

Star rating: 2

8 3 9-8 -

66 Expert View: Too much to do, looked in need of stiffer test well beaten in a maiden here only start; plenty of stamina in pedigree; unlikely to be suited by drop in trip.

Form Snapshot: Dam won four times between 1m 2f and 1m 4f. Beaten 16l behind Hard Promises at 250-1 when eighth of 14 on his racecourse debut here over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month.

9 (6)

Nottooshabby 14

b g ; Awtaad - Sauanna Belle

Robyn Donaghue-Leahy (7)

P J Flynn

Star rating: 2

67 3 9-8 -

59 Expert View: Too much to do, ran to form well beaten in a maiden here latest; sire a miler, dam a sprinter; may need more time.

Form Snapshot: Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 14l behind Hard Promises at 250-1 when seventh of 14 on his latest outing here over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month.

10 (13)

Port Arthur 17

br g ; Australia - Vestavia

Wayne Lordan

M C Grassick

Star rating: 5

34-3 3 9-8 79

85 Expert View: Outpaced, improved but wanted stiffer test 4 1/2l third in the Conditions Race at Naas most recent run; trainer in form; effective 6f, will get further in time; steadily progressing, more to come now upped in trip.

Form Snapshot: Placed once in three starts. Third of 5 behind Likedbymike beaten 4 1/2l at 18-1 on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (good) earlier this month.

11 (2)

Time Whisperer 92

b g ; Time Test - Whispering Bell

Seamie Heffernan

L P Cusack

Star rating: 2

7 3 9-8 -

71 Expert View: Some promise on debut well beaten in a maiden at Gowran Park only start; off a short-break; effective 1m; improvement required to figure.

Form Snapshot: Half-brother to Redhot Whisper, won at 1m. Beaten 15l behind Rolltight at 66-1 when seventh of 15 on his racecourse debut at Gowran Park over 1m (good - yielding) in May.

12 (7)

Uncle Goalie 23

b c ; Galileo Gold - Ardingly

Gavin Ryan

Rory Anthony Devine

Star rating: 4

43 3 9-8 -

84 Expert View: Bit free but ran to form 6 1/2l third in a maiden at Galway most recent run; effective 7f/1m on yielding and good; chance with improvement likely.

Form Snapshot: Placed once in two starts. Third of 14 behind Sindagan beaten 7l at 11-2 on his latest outing at Galway over 7f (yielding) last month.

13 (4)

Goddess Of War (SAF) 26

b f ; Vercingetorix - War Of Athena

Shane Foley

Mrs J Harrington

Star rating: 4

4 4 9-3 -

89 Expert View: Yard won this last year; very promising effort 7 1/2l fourth in the Conditions Race at Gowran Park first-time out; effective 9f, acts on good; debut form franked, should progress.

Form Snapshot: Dam won 11 times between 5f and 1m 4f including two Group 1 races. Finished 8l behind Summer Is Tomorrow when fourth of 7 at 33-1 on her racecourse debut at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (good) last month.

14 (5)

My Shayla 39

ch f ; Phoenix Of Spain - Dreamaway

Luke McAteer

D Marnane

Star rating: 2

6 3 9-3 -

78 Expert View: Showed minor promise beaten 6l in a maiden at Dundalk on debut; bred to be suited by around 1m; improvement required to figure.

Form Snapshot: Full sister to Dancingwithmyself, won three times between 1m and 1m 6f. Finished 6l behind Krasimir when sixth of 10 at 28-1 on her racecourse debut at Dundalk over 1m last month.

2025: (10 ran) Falls Of Acharn ( 5 ) , Age 3 , Wgt 9-8 , SP 11/4 - Shane Foley / Mrs J Harrington

Forecast: 3/1 Scorcher's Son , 4/1 Goddess Of War , 5/1 Port Arthur , 6/1 Uncle Goalie , 6/1 Holy Lettuce , 8/1 My Shayla , 14/1 King Of Eze , 25/1 Time Whisperer , 25/1 Lonelyharbourwall , 25/1 Aghadrum Boy , 25/1 Nottooshabby , 25/1 Mothel Abbey , 25/1 Eldorado Glory , 33/1 Aiteall

Last Updated: 19 Aug 2026 14:17:50

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Verdict
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Verdict

Having split two horses rated, at the time, in the 100s when fourth at Gowran Park, GODDESS OF WAR can get off the mark. Given that she performed so admirably in that winners' race, the Jessica Harrington-trained filly should be difficult to beat stepping into maiden company. Port Arthur is interesting stepping up in trip now having run with credit in three starts over 6f. Bred to appreciate this distance, the Michael Grassick-trained gelding looks one of the biggest dangers to the selection. Uncle Goalie also boasts leading claims having run well in both starts thus far.

Top Tip: Goddess Of War (13)
Watch out for: Port Arthur (10)

Holy Lettuce sets the standard on his recent runner up effort in a stronger race than this over 1m. He is proven on fast ground so is respected but narrow preference is for PORT ARTHUR who has steadily improved on each start so far. He finished strongly last time and his breeding suggests he will relish this step up in distance. Uncle Goalie has shaped with promise on both starts so far and could be capable of better again if settling. He can fill the places in a good maiden.

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Previous Winners

Year	Going	Ran	Winner	Draw	Age	Weight	OR	Form	Last run	Trainer (Distance)	Jockey	SP	Time
2025	Good	10	Falls Of Acharn	5	3	9 8	-	66	55 days	Mrs J Harrington (38 miles)	Shane Foley	11/ 4	1:42.79
2024	Good	11	Platoon	5	3	9 8	-			A P O'Brien (119 miles)	Jack Cleary	11/ 4	1:42.06
2023	Good	11	Pivotal Revive	3	3	9 8	-	2-22	43 days	Mrs J Harrington (38 miles)	Shane Foley	2/ 1	1:42.22
2022	Good	12	Only	7	3	9 3	-	22	50 days	A P O'Brien (119 miles)	Wayne Lordan	1/ 3	1:43.26
2021	Good - Yielding	14	River Derwent	13	3	9 7	-	54	246 days	J P O'Brien (76 miles)	Shane Crosse	7/ 2	1:44.78
2020	Good	15	He Knows No Fear	14	3	9 7	-	0	27 days	L Comer (70 miles)	Chris Hayes	300/ 1	1:42.23

Race Favourite Stats

Year	Favourite Finish Position	Winner Market Position
2025	1, 10	1
2024	4	2
2023	2	2
2022	1	1
2021	2	3
2020	2	14

Race Record

Distance	Record Time
1m	1:14.17