Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap Results: Gowran Park, April 22, 2026
The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap took place on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Gowran Park in Ireland. The race was run over 7 furlongs on soft (yielding in places) turf with a prize fund of €30,000. Eleven fillies competed, with the winner receiving €18,000.
Race Results and Key Performances
Rion Rubette, ridden by Paddy Harnett and trained by M Butler, won the race by 2½ lengths. The mare started at 16/1 and completed the course in 1 minute 30.82 seconds.
GreyDreamBeliever (IRE), ridden by Ronan Whelan and trained by J P O’Brien, finished second, beaten by half a length. She started as the 2/1 favourite.
Pink Oxalis (IRE), ridden by Jack Kearney and trained by Stephen Thorne, secured third place, also beaten by half a length. She started at 14/1.
Full Field Finishers
- 4th: Gloriously Glam (IRE) – 1¼ lengths behind winner
- 5th: Tahcawin (IRE) – ½ length behind
- 6th: Greek Flower (IRE) – 1¼ lengths behind
- 7th: Glory To Be (IRE) – 1¼ lengths behind
- 8th: Independent Expert (IRE) – head behind
- 9th: Alibah (IRE) – 3¾ lengths behind
- 10th: Varshini (IRE) – ½ length behind
- 11th: Zous And Me (IRE) – ¾ length behind
Race Conditions and Context
The race was classified as a handicap for fillies aged three years and older. The going was officially described as soft, with specific notes of yielding in places. The winning time of 1:30.82 was significantly slower than the course record for the distance, which stands at 1:24.95 set by Chicago Fireball on August 13, 2025.
Key Takeaways
- Rion Rubette delivered a strong late run to win the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap at 16/1 odds.
- The favourite, GreyDreamBeliever, finished second despite leading for much of the race.
- Soft ground conditions impacted the winning time, which was over 5 seconds slower than the course record.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the prize money for the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap?
The total prize fund was €30,000, with the winner receiving €18,000, second place €6,000, third place €3,000 and fourth place €1,500.
Who won the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap at Gowran Park on April 22, 2026?
Rion Rubette won the race, ridden by Paddy Harnett and trained by M Butler.
What was the going for the race?
The going was soft, with specific notes of yielding in places.