April 19 / 16.20 Cork

16.20

Good To Firm

Easter Festival April 19th – 21st Handicap

  • Prize money: £10727.27
  • 1m 2f 100y
  • 16 runners
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Easter Festival April 19th – 21st Handicap

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

1st
8 (12)
Apercu

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1671-4 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner including over this trip; ran a solid race on return over 1m, 7l ahead of Presence; this trip suits better and looks a big player; ground-versatile.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

5

(20)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Apercu

9st 6lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: A Oliver

Four turf wins, including this race last year, beating Cloud Seeker by a short head; not far behind Iron Fist on seasonal debut at Cork; out of her comfort zone in a Listed race at Gowran last time; respected now on the same mark as 12 months ago.

14/1

8th

3

(3)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 100y

18:38 Gowran Park

Apercu

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

Four turf wins have come in handicaps, the latest in May last year at the Curragh off 92 (1m2f, good); beaten 3l off 92 on return at the Curragh 11 days ago; has come up short when tried in stakes company, including when down the field in this race last season; needs more.

9/1

4th

3

(15)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 100y

19:45 Cork

Apercu

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

All five wins over this trip including this race last year (off 88) and Curragh premier handicap month later; out of depth in stakes company afterwards but one to consider back in handicap company.

13/2

8/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 5/100- D

Last run: 188 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m2f maiden last year but was then twice out of her depth in much stronger company; not ruled out on return for this top yard.
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5

(9)

1st Aug 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Galway

Lope De Lilas

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: W P Mullins

Lightly raced maiden winner; only sixth in a French Listed race two runs ago, but on either side of that she went close on handicap debut at Cork (1m2f, soft) and met with serious interference when behind some of these at the Curragh (1m4f, good); on a competitive mark and might yet be capable of better.

6/1

5

(8)

29th Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Lope De Lilas

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: W P Mullins

Won a 1m2f (good) fillies' maiden at Leopardstown last year under Colin Keane; went close on handicap debut and seasonal return at Cork in April (10.5f, soft, Keane on again) and 2lb higher here; held in Listed company latest and stamina a query at this trip.

5/1

2nd

5

(5)

19th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 100y

16:20 Cork

Lope De Lilas

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: W P Mullins

Won a 1m2f maiden last year but was then twice out of her depth in much stronger company; not ruled out on return for this top yard.

8/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 3914-7 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Four of his five wins have been on AW but is capable on turf too; not a bad seasonal/stable debut and can improve from that; best on a sound surface.
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7

(9)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:50 Leopardstown

Slieve Binnian

9st 5lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Has progressed really well since joining this yard this term, recording back-to-back premier handicap wins at the Curragh and when hitting the line strongly here over 1m1f on quick ground; keen and never involved from a wide draw behind Dunum at Galway on latest; drop back to 7f may not suit.

12/1

7

(12)

29th Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 123y

18:40 Galway

Slieve Binnian

9st 6lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Has progressed really well since joining this yard this term, recording back-to-back premier handicap wins of late, at the Curragh and when hitting the line strongly over 1m1f at Leopardstown 19 days ago; strong stayer at this trip so a truly-run race will suit and favourable ground conditions persist.

5/1

1st

9

(7)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

Slieve Binnian

9st 4lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Winner of a premier handicap at the Curragh last time (1m, good); had a number of today's rivals behind him on that occasion; consistent runs prior to his recent win; up 5lb and a number of those in behind him didn't get a clear run that day so he could be vulnerable.

11/2

25/1

  • Place: £6.60

Form: 6/278-

Last run: 295 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
By far his best run was when narrowly beaten in a Navan maiden last year over 1m2f; well below that form twice after and questions on return from 1lb out of the handicap.
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4th

19

(2)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 30y

15:43 Cork

Rock Of Ireland

8st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Rory Anthony Devine

On the upgrade on first two 2026 turf runs; 5lb out of the handicap; more needed.

6th

10

(10)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Rock Of Ireland

8st 12lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Rory Anthony Devine

Off the mark over this trip at the Curragh on yard debut last month under a positive ride in testing conditions by a diminishing margin; good effort at Gowran from 7lb higher a fortnight ago when runner-up (well-backed); not certain to replicate that form on AW.

5/1

2nd

8

(3)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Gowran Park

Rock Of Ireland

8st 12lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Rory Anthony Devine

Off the mark on yard debut over this trip at the Curragh last month under positive ride in testing conditions by a diminishing margin; 8lb higher but remains on a competitive mark and should go well.

7/2

5th
20 (4)
Razdan

Form: 4/507-

Last run: 280 days

W: 8st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; dual-purpose winner but hasn't been seen since last July and is 4lb out of the handicap so a tough task.
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2

19th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

15:20 Ludlow

Razdan

11st 13lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Very capable on the Flat and he won his last start in this sphere when landing a Downpatrick maiden hurdle (2m3f, good) in April 2024; patchy form in nine starts on the Flat since and he refused to race on both outings when last seen in October; stable debut.

14/1

4

(2)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

16:00 Leopardstown

Razdan

9st 11lb

J: James Ryan

T: Chris Timmons

Tardy starts have been a common theme this season but he took even more drastic action at the Curragh last time when refusing to race; generally poor efforts this year but he finished a close third behind subsequent Ascot Stakes winner Ascending at Cork in May (1m4f, good); risky proposition.

25/1

5

(14)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:27 Curragh

Razdan

9st 8lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Chris Timmons

Tardy starts have been a recurring theme for this C&D winner (heavy); very slowly away again on latest at Down Royal (1m5f, yielding); can't afford to miss the break badly at this trip; capable but risky; cheekpieces left off.

25/1

6th
4 (15)
Take Heart

9/1

Form: 8106-9 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Won a valuable Goodwood handicap last year over 1m2f, his third win; not as good since off this mark; found 1m too sharp on return in Irish Lincoln; this trip suits better but needs more.
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1st

1

(4)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:12 Dundalk (AW)

Take Heart

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

2024 Chesterfield Cup winner for Johnny Murtagh; failed to find his best form last season, including a spell in Britain; beaten favourite here behind the useful Genoah in two starts for this stable (handicap and a rated race); has run well enough in defeat both times, and is attractively treated on his old form.

3/1

3rd

2

(3)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Take Heart

9st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Made late gains after an awkward start when 2l behind Genoah on stable debut over 10.5f here latest; ran well sole try over this trip in the 2024 Cork Derby so could turn that form around; big chance.

100/30

11

(2)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:05 York

Take Heart

8st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: David Menuisier

Won off 5lb higher at Glorious Goodwood (1m2f, good) last July for Johnny Murtagh but failed to hit the same heights subsequently for that yard and he's struggled to get competitive on his two runs for this stable.

33/1

18/1

Form: /0983- C

Last run: 294 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner including a 7f handicap at this meeting two year's ago on sft-hvy; some decent runs in defeat last year including over this trip; 3lb out of the handicap on return.
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8th

5

(2)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:05 Newcastle (AW)

Joe Masseria

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ryan Potter

Well backed on his stable debut at Nottingham in October (8.3f, heavy) but blew the start and finished tailed off; again slowly away when third over 1m2f back at Nottingham six days later; pulled up on hurdle debut 45 days ago; risky.

10/1

3rd

4

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:22 Nottingham

Joe Masseria

11st 6lb

J: Mr Paul Hainey

T: Ryan Potter

He's struggled to get competitive for three different yards this year, despite tumbling in the weights; having only his second go for Ryan Potter today and finished 44l adrift six days ago when co-favourite here (1m, heavy) on first attempt for him, albeit after a slow start; not often seen over this far; it will be interesting to see if his backers return.

9/2

3rd

4

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:22 Nottingham

Joe Masseria

11st 6lb

J: Mr Paul Hainey

T: Ryan Potter

He's struggled to get competitive for three different yards this year, despite tumbling in the weights; having only his second go for Ryan Potter today and finished 44l adrift six days ago when co-favourite here (1m, heavy) on first attempt for him, albeit after a slow start; not often seen over this far; it will be interesting to see if his backers return.

9/2

5/1

Form: 1900-2

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f maiden on debut last year but was below that level after on the Flat; put up two good runs in defeat over hurdles during winter; produced a solid 7f return effort at Naas when nearest at the finish and this step-up in trip can suit.
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4

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

13:47 Wexford

Money Dancer

11st 8lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Dual-purpose filly; dominant maiden hurdle win at Galway last month; came up well short on handicap hurdle debut in the Lartigue at Listowel on latest; needs to bounce back from that.

7/1

4

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

13:47 Wexford

Money Dancer

11st 8lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Dual-purpose filly; dominant maiden hurdle win at Galway last month; came up well short on handicap hurdle debut in the Lartigue at Listowel on latest; needs to bounce back from that.

7/1

12

25th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

15:25 Listowel

Money Dancer

10st 2lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Noel Meade

Second runner for yard; Flat winner is rated 77 in that sphere; got off the mark over hurdles on third start when winning by 11l at Galway last time; there should be more to come and she can go well.

14/1

Form: 215-76 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Decent sort won three times last year including a Curragh premier handicap over 1m4f; this trip is fine too; not a bad run last time and down 2lb; contender.
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2nd

11

(1)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 2

13:30 Carlisle

Star Harbour

8st 11lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Adrian McGuinness

Irish-trained 8yo, on a long losing sequence; not entirely disgraced when fourth of ten at Leopardstown (1m4f, good) two weeks ago; others have more potential but he's certainly well treated on his best form.

16/1

4th

4

(5)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Star Harbour

10st 7lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seven-time winner, on a long losing sequence now, although soft/heavy ground not ideal of late; handicapper relenting so don't rule out with ground more in his favour; rider/trainer had a winner at Roscommon on Monday.

8/1

14th

7

(12)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 30y

15:43 Cork

Star Harbour

9st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seven-time winner, on a long losing sequence now; unplaced in two outings this term; others have stronger credentials.

14/1

OUR TIP

9/1

Form: 33523- D

Last run: 174 days

W: 10st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Five wins in Europe and placed in a Group 1 over 1m2f last year; bought for 260,000euros last November in France; interesting runner on yard debut and the market should guide; ground versatile .
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1st

9

(1)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Westminster Moon

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: A J Martin

Four-time winner in Poland at up to 1m4f and placed in German Group 1 and Italian Group 2 in 2024; not fired since joining current yard, but his run at Cork last time when running on for seventh (1m3f, good to yielding) was eye-catching; check market.

33/1

7th

10

(16)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 100y

19:45 Cork

Westminster Moon

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A J Martin

Four-time winner in Poland at up to 1m4f and placed in German Group 1 and Italian Group 2 in 2024; not fired since joining current yard in seven starts, most recently quite valuable Curragh handicap early this month; plummeting mark so don't ignore and market worth a look.

25/1

17th

10

(19)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:42 Curragh

Westminster Moon

9st 3lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: A J Martin

Four-time winner in Poland and placed in German Group 1 and Italian Group 2 in 2024; not fired since joining current yard in six starts; down 20lb from rating when first arrived in Ireland but he needs to show more off a 249-day break.

33/1

22/1

Form: 48008- CD

Last run: 167 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Group 3 winner in 2023 but not as good last year; dropped to a reasonable mark but questions remain on return; best on good ground.
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18th

3

(13)

14th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Mashhoor

9st 11lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Hasn't won since Group 3 C&D win over two years ago; pick of four runs this term when unlucky in running fifth (beaten only 1.5l) here over 1m4f; hood didn't work at Galway latest and now left off.

25/1

2

(12)

1st Aug 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Galway

Mashhoor

9st 10lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J P Murtagh

Former Group 3 winner who isn't handicapped out of contention and he didn't get the breaks when fifth to Fleetfoot at the Curragh most recently; could be dangerous in the new hood.

10/1

3

(15)

29th Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Mashhoor

9st 10lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: J P Murtagh

One of two for yard; enjoyed a purple-patch in 2023 when winning three in a row (including a Listed race over C&D); lost way subsequently but signs of life when beaten just 3.25l here last month (1m2f, good); promising rider takes off 7lb; likes quick ground; could go well.

11/1

Form: 19073-

Last run: 190 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won a Leopardstown premier handicap over 1m1f last year and some good runs in defeat after up to 1m4f; can go well if ready on return.
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1st

2

(1)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Lady Lunette

10st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: R P Cody

Best form has been at 1m2f but it was a Listed race in which she struggled when trying this far for the first time at Naas 19 days ago; others might be better treated anyway; tongue-tie joins regular cheekpieces.

16/1

1st

2

(1)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Lady Lunette

10st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: R P Cody

Best form has been at 1m2f but it was a Listed race in which she struggled when trying this far for the first time at Naas 19 days ago; others might be better treated anyway; tongue-tie joins regular cheekpieces.

16/1

11th

5

(16)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

15:45 Naas

Lady Lunette

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: R P Cody

Four wins including 1m2f Sligo fillies handicap in August; never sighted in Gowran Group 3 since and remains unproven over this far.

20/1

14/1

Form: 2314-0

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Dual winner last year up to 9.5f; however, was well beaten on return at the Curragh over 1m and has to improve from that.
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9th

4

(8)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 125y

17:30 Naas

Presence

9st 10lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Twice a winner last season; mixed bag this term, standout effort when coming from way back to finish third to Kashel Spring (Its All Peachy second) at Punchestown last month; six days later didn't count on heavy ground at Listowel (1m); has to be considered back on better ground, with this longer trip likely to suit.

13/2

2

(10)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 80y

15:12 Listowel

Presence

9st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Dependable last season in contrast to her profile this year; shaped as if she was becoming competitive again when fifth of 15 at Leopardstown last month; did not give her apprentice rider much help at Punchestown last week, ran on well late,

6/1

3rd

2

(9)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 58y

16:18 Punchestown

Presence

9st 13lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

A very dependable performer last season in marked contrast to her profile this year; however, she has come down 16lb from a career high of 92; shaped as if she was becoming competitive again when fifth of 15 at Leopardstown last month

10/1

16/1

Form: 25145- D

Last run: 134 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose sort won over this trip at Dundalk last October and some decent runs since including hurdling; needs his best to win off this mark.
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10

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:00 Killarney

Walhaan

10st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Seven-time Flat winner won a Leopardstown maiden hurdle in March 2023 (2m, good to yielding) but generally moderate form over hurdles since then; the same can be said of his recent outing on the level at Leopardstown last month.

18/1

15th
12 (14)
Bruant

12/1

Form: 33712- D

Last run: 154 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; dual Flat winner in France including on heavy ground; was poor over hurdles last time on second start in that sphere but can't be ignored from this source; watch the market.
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1st

5

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

17:52 Downpatrick

Bruant

11st 7lb

J: Daniel King

T: A J Martin

Got off the mark over hurdles when winning a C&D novice hurdle last June; well below that level in two hurdle starts after; not a bad Navan Flat run recently; due to run in the 7.50 at Gowran Wednesday.

14/1

11th

15

(19)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

17:25 Navan

Bruant

9st 10lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: A J Martin

Dual-purpose winner has been well beaten last six Flat starts; continues to drop in the handicap; recent Gowran run provides limited encouragement.

14/1

18/1

Form: 14191-

Last run: 173 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Three wins last year were all at Galway over 8.5f though did run well in defeat at other tracks up to 1m4f; best suited by easy ground; 1lb out of the handicap.
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14th

17

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:50 Navan

Sylkie

9st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Daniel John Howard

Won three handicaps at Galway in 2024; no win last year but some solid efforts up to 1m4f; is fit from hurdling over the winter and can run well.

11/1

9th

16

26th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:10 Punchestown

Sylkie

11st 5lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Daniel John Howard

Three-time winner on the Flat at Galway; hood went on for hurdling debut at Cork when tailed off; big improvement needed.

50/1

12

(12)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Sylkie

8st 13lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Daniel John Howard

Her three wins have all come over C&D, including this race last year off 70 (heavy); timely return to form at the Curragh last month when 1m2f proved just beyond her; down to a handy mark and major chance of a repeat win in the race.

8/1

Non-runners

Killeaney Bear, Neo Smart, San Andreas, Solomon

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €23.70
Straight Forecast €16.98
Tricast €104.30
Trifecta €196.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Money Dancer

TOPSPEED:

Solomon

The Irish Sun:

Take Heart

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Slieve Binnian

POSTDATA:

San Andreas