May 20 / 18.20 Cork

18.20

Good To Firm

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  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 15 runners
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Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

Form: 254532 D BF

Last run: 3 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Just 1-46 but in cracking form at present and only beaten roughly a length on Saturday in a competitive Naas handicap, thereabouts again back at 5f but may be vulnerable for win purposes.
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5

(11)

8th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:12 Tipperary

My Girl Sioux

10st 0lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

In the form of her life, winning back-to-back handicaps last month, getting the better of Best Suggestion at Navan; beaten roughly 5l at the Curragh since off this revised mark though so needs to bounce back.

7/1

11

(8)

20th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:15 Curragh

My Girl Sioux

9st 6lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Backed up Bellewstown win with a narrow Navan success for this 10lb claimer; aggregate 12lb rise may make it hard for her to reverse previous Naas form with Beano Power

8/1

4

(1)

13th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:15 Navan

My Girl Sioux

9st 10lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Gained a deserved second win in a 0-60 at Bellewstown (5f, good) earlier this month; hit with an 8lb rise and this is tougher, though rider's claim a help; should run her race but career best needed.

100/30

Form: 048509

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Long losing run and no signs of a revival in a couple of recent starts.
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8th

5

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:32 Navan

Nezeeh

9st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

One of two for yard; kept busy last year and four wins included one over C&D (good) in September off 77 and just 1lb higher here; subsequently won off revised mark of 84 at Bellewstown in October; badly out of form so far this year, however, and needs a revival.

25/1

12th

12

(2)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

18:15 Naas

Nezeeh

8st 10lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Five-time winner at 5f-6f on good and soft ground; is 2lb lower than when winning at Bellewstown in October but has struggled badly in both starts this season; others arrive in better form.

40/1

9th

1

(3)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

18:30 Bellewstown

Nezeeh

10st 5lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Gained fifth win of career off 1lb lower over C&D (soft) in October; out of form on AW in November; trailed in last of 14 on Curragh return a fortnight ago; contender if he's near his best with capable 7lb claimer aboard.

16/1

Form: 01410- D BF

Last run: 209 days

W: 9st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Gained two 5f wins with cut in the ground at the back end of last term with this rider on board; recent record fresh suggests he may need this.
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5th

11

(15)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Cork

Art Of Unity

9st 3lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Miss Katy Brown

Veteran has shaped well in two of his three runs this season; has slipped to last winning mark and forecast rain is in his favour; has run well over C&D before; could go well.

9/1

5th

15

(7)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:03 Naas

Art Of Unity

8st 7lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Miss Katy Brown

Veteran is 5-62 on turf; fine run on seasonal return at Bellewstown (5f,soft) but well beaten over 6f at the Curragh latest; 1lb wrong and would probably prefer softer ground.

20/1

12th

21

(2)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:00 Curragh

Art Of Unity

8st 7lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Miss Katy Brown

Veteran is 5-61 on turf; was subsequently disqualified for the presence of a banned substance after coming home in front at Bellewstown in October (5f, soft); good effort on stable debut back from a break back at Bellewstown (5f, soft) last time when 1.25l behind Alnofoor.

10/1

Form: 23459- D

Last run: 172 days

W: 9st 10lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
1-35 on turf and was below form when last seen on the AW; tends to come on for a reappearance run so may be best watched after 172 days off.
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9

(17)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Realtin Fantasy

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: W P Browne

C&D winner off 6lb higher in November 2023; couple of good runs this year but was well behind a few of these over C&D on latest; well-treated but needs to rediscover best.

20/1

9

(17)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Realtin Fantasy

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: W P Browne

C&D winner off 6lb higher in November 2023; couple of good runs this year but was well behind a few of these over C&D on latest; well-treated but needs to rediscover best.

20/1

10th

8

(12)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Realtin Fantasy

9st 3lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: W P Browne

Running well in 5f handicaps before flying way too high in a Listed race last time; back at the right level and effective here, she's respected despite a wide enough draw.

5/1

Form: 0-6044

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden but has been much better on his last couple of starts with two placed efforts and return to 5f may help him settle better; less exposed than most.
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2nd

13

(13)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

13:20 Navan

An Laochmor

9st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Daniel James Murphy

Won over this trip on AW at Lingfield and Dundalk the last twice, his only wins; has run well at times on turf including at this course; has to do more but has to be considered.

7/1

Form: 332-00

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Went close over this trip at Down Royal a year ago; not at the same level in two runs this year; now tried with hood.
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14

(14)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Dark Enigma

8st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: J G Murray

0-17 overall and 0-4 on the AW; mark sliding but very hard to fancy on what she has been showing on recent starts; others preferred.

33/1

14

(14)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Dark Enigma

8st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: J G Murray

0-17 overall and 0-4 on the AW; mark sliding but very hard to fancy on what she has been showing on recent starts; others preferred.

33/1

7

(11)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 3y

15:45 Bellewstown

Dark Enigma

9st 2lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: J G Murray

Hasn't been a threat from basement marks in handicaps for quite some time; beat only one rival home in Down Royal maiden on latest; passed over.

66/1

20/1

Form: 00-030

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Showed a bit more when third in a Sligo maiden but didn't back that up when running poorly on handicap debut last time out.
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17

(17)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

15:22 Navan

Far At Sea

8st 11lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: P J F Murphy

Placed in a small-field maiden at Sligo in May; unconvincing handicap form.

25/1

16

(16)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:07 Naas

Far At Sea

8st 10lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: P J F Murphy

Yet to trouble the judge in handicaps, step up to 7f backfiring on latest; remains opposable.

25/1

Form: 7584-1 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the seventh attempt at Dundalk last month; up 4lb and hasn't shown anything on turf yet but can't be ruled out for a yard in flying form.
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4

(7)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:25 Curragh

Carrigans Grove

9st 13lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Patrick J Flynn

Enjoyed a successful 2025, winning three times, including over C&D; both runs this term have been here, more encouraging effort latest when not quite staying 7f trip; just 2lb above winning C&D mark last summer.

10/1

4th

2

(8)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Carrigans Grove

10st 1lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Enjoyed a successful 2025, winning three times and placing on a further five occasions from nine runs; should be sharper for a recent run over 6f at this venue; better ground a plus.

10/1

8th

1

(7)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:00 Curragh

Carrigans Grove

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Had a year to remember in 2025, winning three times and placing on a further five occasions from nine runs; neck runner up over C&D in August before going one better under this rider later that month; disappointed as favourite on AW when last seen; brings strong, generally consistent form but softer conditions pose a question.

6/1

Form: 5-8979 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
All three wins over sprint trips at Dundalk and 0-12 on turf; shown nothing in four runs this year to suggest a turf success is near.
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9th

3

(6)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sams Xpress

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Productive front-runner whose largely consistent record for current yard features four wins, including twice over C&D, and four placed efforts; out of the money last time but may rebound.

11/2

6th

8

(4)

9th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sams Xpress

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

He has made giant strides for this yard, winning four handicaps since August (two over C&D); solid efforts in defeat on his last two starts but Alondra scooted past him here 24 days ago and he will need to raise his game a level to resume winning ways.

6/1

3rd

4

(4)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sams Xpress

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Front-runner who brings good stats, being 4-9 for current yard and 2-4 over C&D; set a fast pace but nearly made all at Lingfield most recently; remains in form and enters calculations.

5/2

Form: 6/7030

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Ran okay when dropped back to 5f to finish third on handicap debut at Bellewstown; last of 10 at Sligo (6f) since but not ruled out and she's unexposed at 5f.
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18

(14)

24th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Naas

Lakota Lady

8st 11lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Michael J Browne

Third in a 5f handicap at Bellewstown in April and only 2l away on penultimate start at Down Royal; never got involved after a slow start last time; one of the better options.

20/1

23

(21)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

19:20 Cork

Lakota Lady

8st 13lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Michael J Browne

Shaped well on handicap debut off 52 at Bellewstown (5f) in April but has been unable to build on that early-season third placing.

25/1

11

(8)

18th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Down Royal

Lakota Lady

9st 0lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Michael J Browne

Lightly raced mare shaped well on handicap debut off 52 at Bellewstown (5f) in April but safely held since, although good bit to take from recent Naas run in first-time blinkers when faring best of those racing far side; return to 5f to suit and could go well at decent odds.

10/1

Form: 327350 BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
22-race maiden who hit the frame on AW over the winter but backwards step back on turf at Sligo 16 days ago.
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14th

19

(10)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Rattletheonionbag

8st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: W P Browne

First reserve; long standing maiden who has shown her best form on the AW; beaten 6l on return to turf at Sligo latest; others appeal more.

6th

13

(7)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 61y

14:45 Sligo

Rattletheonionbag

8st 10lb

J: Sean Davis

T: W P Browne

Lots of placed form on AW at Dundalk, including when beaten only half-a-length last month, but still a maiden and her turf form isn't as good.

12/1

3rd

11

(3)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:42 Dundalk (AW)

Rattletheonionbag

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: W P Browne

A 30-race maiden; placed in six of her 17 races at this venue; generally uninspiring form lately, although could be given some sort of chance on her third placing over C&D three starts ago.

10/1

Form: 6-0670

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden and hasn't kicked on at all since handicapping; beaten 6l at Navan on Saturday.
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2nd

16

(12)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Whatswrongnow

9st 1lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Batt Burke

Maiden has been running okay this season; narrowly denied off 1lb higher at Cork on latest (5f, soft); handles quicker ground; should be in the mix again back at 6f off 1lb higher.

9/2

2nd

15

(16)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Cork

Whatswrongnow

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Batt Burke

0-16 on turf; has run well in defeat on good and soft ground; ran okay from out of the handicap over 5f on seasonal return at Naas (5f, good) when 0.5l behind Art Of Unity; has gone well over C&D; 11-2 when midfield at Navan (6f, yielding) 3 days ago, slightly hampered; drop back in trip a plus; top rider booked.

12/1

Form: 3-7070 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Losing run goes back nearly two years and he probably wants six furlongs these days.
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4th

16

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

13:47 Navan

Livingston Range

8st 11lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: R Donohoe

Hasn't won since 2023, standout run last year when close second at Fairyhouse off 40; absent since October and 2lb wrong here.

14/1

Form: 0000-0

Last run: 41 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
15-race maiden and hasn't beaten many home in seven outings for this yard.
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14

(7)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

18:20 Cork

Quiet Affair

8st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: James M Barcoe

15-race maiden and hasn't beaten many home in seven outings for this yard.

50/1

14

(7)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

18:20 Cork

Quiet Affair

8st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: James M Barcoe

15-race maiden and hasn't beaten many home in seven outings for this yard.

50/1

10th

11

(8)

9th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 14y

16:53 Leopardstown

Quiet Affair

8st 11lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: James M Barcoe

14-race maiden and has barely beaten a rival in her last five starts; off 112 days.

66/1

Form: 00-00

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Nothing at massive prices in four runs in maidens; visor now tried for handicap debut.
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13th

13

(14)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:08 Dundalk (AW)

Carmina Burana

9st 0lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Andrew Kinirons

13-race maiden is held by several of these rivals on running in recent months; never better than fourth.

25/1

5

(4)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Carmina Burana

9st 3lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Andrew Kinirons

Shown very little so far and well held off basement mark in a Musselburgh handicap last month.

200/1

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Payout
Exacta €52.40
Straight Forecast €49.00
Tricast €586.18
Trifecta €909.50

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

My Girl Sioux

SPOTLIGHT:

An Laochmor

POSTDATA:

My Girl Sioux

The Irish Sun:

My Girl Sioux