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1st

15 (3)

Xerling

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

2/1 (Won)

Win: £1.80
Place: £1.10

Form: 040-2

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict

Markedly improved over three juvenile runs when a close second over 5f at Navan (yielding), pulling clear of the remainder; that run marks her out as a big player and McMonagle rides (3-5 riding for this trainer).

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
1st 15 (3)	14th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y	15:07 Cork Xerling 9st 3lb J: Dylan Browne McMonagle T: Miss Natalia Lupini	Markedly improved over three juvenile runs when a close second over 5f at Navan (yielding), pulling clear of the remainder; that run marks her out as a big player and McMonagle rides (3-5 riding for this trainer).	2/1
2nd 13 (8)	16th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y	14:55 Navan Xerling 9st 3lb J: Wayne Lordan T: Miss Natalia Lupini	Rated 78; standout effort last year a 1.25l fourth of 12 in a Naas fillies' maiden (6f, good); outclassed in 5f Dundalk listed heat when last seen in October; held by Namiid on that form on a line through Ipanema Queen; place chance if fit for return.	6/1

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1st

15

(3)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:07 Cork

Xerling

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Markedly improved over three juvenile runs when a close second over 5f at Navan (yielding), pulling clear of the remainder; that run marks her out as a big player and McMonagle rides (3-5 riding for this trainer).

2/1

2nd

13

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:55 Navan

Xerling

9st 3lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Rated 78; standout effort last year a 1.25l fourth of 12 in a Naas fillies' maiden (6f, good); outclassed in 5f Dundalk listed heat when last seen in October; held by Namiid on that form on a line through Ipanema Queen; place chance if fit for return.

6/1

2nd

5 (14)

Sparky Sparky

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

7/2

Place: £1.70

Form: 4-3048

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict

Standout run came on seasonal return over C&D (soft) when a staying on third; ran no race here next time before a fair fourth on Dundalk AW in a tongue-tie (now left off); 3.5l eighth of 12 on handicap debut at the Curragh last time; tried in cheekpieces now.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
2nd 5 (14)	14th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y	15:07 Cork Sparky Sparky 9st 8lb J: Ben Coen T: J P Murtagh	Standout run came on seasonal return over C&D (soft) when a staying on third; ran no race here next time before a fair fourth on Dundalk AW in a tongue-tie (now left off); 3.5l eighth of 12 on handicap debut at the Curragh last time; tried in cheekpieces now.	7/2
8th 9 (1)	3rd Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y	18:45 Curragh Sparky Sparky 8st 9lb J: Rory Mulligan T: J P Murtagh	Standout run on seasonal return when saying on third behind a smart type in Cork maiden (5f, soft) in April; ran no sort of race there last month before just fair fourth on Dundalk AW last week (3l off Cool Azul) when tried in a tongue-tie; nicely-weighted on best form and rider's claim a bonus on handicap debut.	8/1
4th 7 (6)	26th May 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y	18:17 Dundalk (AW) Sparky Sparky 9st 8lb J: Ben Coen T: J P Murtagh	Has only run on soft turf; first two runs were fine, including comeback third over 5f at Cork; 10-11 fav back there over 6f, was on the wrong side when bombed out completely in race where Cool Azul was second; that was too bad to be true; tongue-tie on now.	11/2

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2nd

5

(14)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

9st 8lb

Standout run came on seasonal return over C&D (soft) when a staying on third; ran no race here next time before a fair fourth on Dundalk AW in a tongue-tie (now left off); 3.5l eighth of 12 on handicap debut at the Curragh last time; tried in cheekpieces now.

7/2

8th

9

(1)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

8st 9lb

Standout run on seasonal return when saying on third behind a smart type in Cork maiden (5f, soft) in April; ran no sort of race there last month before just fair fourth on Dundalk AW last week (3l off Cool Azul) when tried in a tongue-tie; nicely-weighted on best form and rider's claim a bonus on handicap debut.

8/1

4th

7

(6)

26th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

9st 8lb

Has only run on soft turf; first two runs were fine, including comeback third over 5f at Cork; 10-11 fav back there over 6f, was on the wrong side when bombed out completely in race where Cool Azul was second; that was too bad to be true; tongue-tie on now.

11/2

5th

1 (12)

In The Gloaming

J: Gary Carroll

T: A Oliver

20/1

Form: 0-5

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict

Last of 12 on debut at the Curragh in September and forced much of the pace on seasonal return before fading on soft ground at Gowran last month; probably more one for handicaps in due course.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
5th 1 (12)	14th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y	15:07 Cork In The Gloaming 9st 8lb J: Gary Carroll T: A Oliver	Last of 12 on debut at the Curragh in September and forced much of the pace on seasonal return before fading on soft ground at Gowran last month; probably more one for handicaps in due course.	20/1
5th 2 (1)	22nd Apr 2026 Soft To Heavy 0m 7f 0y	17:18 Gowran Park In The Gloaming 9st 8lb J: W J Lee T: A Oliver	33,000euros yearling; half-brother to two winners (5f to 6f, inc Group-placed); last of 12 on debut at the Curragh on debut 206 days ago; probably capable of better and gelded since but huge ask here.	40/1

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5th

1

(12)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

9st 8lb

Last of 12 on debut at the Curragh in September and forced much of the pace on seasonal return before fading on soft ground at Gowran last month; probably more one for handicaps in due course.

20/1

5th

2

(1)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

9st 8lb

33,000euros yearling; half-brother to two winners (5f to 6f, inc Group-placed); last of 12 on debut at the Curragh on debut 206 days ago; probably capable of better and gelded since but huge ask here.

40/1

8th

13 (5)

McHenry Sunrise

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

7/1

Form: 04-

Last run: 235 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict

One of two for trainer; showed more in her second maiden start at Navan over 5f when shaping as though further would suit; hood worn that day is retained.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
8th 13 (5)	14th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y	15:07 Cork McHenry Sunrise 9st 3lb J: J M Sheridan T: J A Stack	One of two for trainer; showed more in her second maiden start at Navan over 5f when shaping as though further would suit; hood worn that day is retained.	7/1
4th 6 (1)	22nd Oct 2025 Soft 0m 5f 0y	15:22 Navan McHenry Sunrise 9st 2lb J: J M Sheridan T: J A Stack	Slowly away and never in contention over 6f at the Curragh in May; has had adequate time to mature; hooded now.	12/1
10th 10 (14)	25th May 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y	13:20 Curragh McHenry Sunrise 9st 2lb J: Seamie Heffernan T: J A Stack	E60,000 Y; fourth foal; dam unraced sister to winners Iberia (useful 7f 2yo), World Famous (9.4f) and Perfect Light (8.4f/1m2f), out of 6f Group 3 winner.	16/1

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8th

13

(5)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

9st 3lb

One of two for trainer; showed more in her second maiden start at Navan over 5f when shaping as though further would suit; hood worn that day is retained.

7/1

4th

6

(1)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 0y

9st 2lb

Slowly away and never in contention over 6f at the Curragh in May; has had adequate time to mature; hooded now.

12/1

10th

10

(14)

25th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

9st 2lb

E60,000 Y; fourth foal; dam unraced sister to winners Iberia (useful 7f 2yo), World Famous (9.4f) and Perfect Light (8.4f/1m2f), out of 6f Group 3 winner.

16/1

13th

8 (6)

Cactus

J: Freya Frain

T: A P O’Brien

6/1

Form: 050-40

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict

Wootton Bassett filly is 0-10; ran a nice race in a Curragh maiden on seasonal return (6f, soft); way below that level at Down Royal next time (7f, good); hard to be confident and now ridden by 10lb claimer.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
13th 8 (6)	14th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y	15:07 Cork Cactus 9st 3lb J: Freya Frain T: A P O’Brien	Wootton Bassett filly is 0-10; ran a nice race in a Curragh maiden on seasonal return (6f, soft); way below that level at Down Royal next time (7f, good); hard to be confident and now ridden by 10lb claimer.	6/1
10th 2 (8)	29th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y	17:05 Down Royal Cactus 9st 3lb J: Wayne Lordan T: A P O’Brien	Well exposed daughter of Wootton Bassett out of a mare by Galileo; regressive tail end of last year; fourth of 24 in 6f Curragh maiden (soft) on return; hard to be confident despite the pedigree, connections and being Aidan O'Brien's sole runner on the card.	7/1
4th 14 (21)	19th Apr 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y	16:10 Curragh Cactus 9st 3lb J: Ryan Moore T: A P O’Brien	Well exposed daughter of Wootton Bassett out of a mare by Galileo; regressive after placed efforts over 6f at Navan last August/September; hard to be confident despite the pedigree and connections,	6/1

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13th

8

(6)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

9st 3lb

Wootton Bassett filly is 0-10; ran a nice race in a Curragh maiden on seasonal return (6f, soft); way below that level at Down Royal next time (7f, good); hard to be confident and now ridden by 10lb claimer.

6/1

10th

2

(8)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

9st 3lb

Well exposed daughter of Wootton Bassett out of a mare by Galileo; regressive tail end of last year; fourth of 24 in 6f Curragh maiden (soft) on return; hard to be confident despite the pedigree, connections and being Aidan O'Brien's sole runner on the card.

7/1

4th

14

(21)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

9st 3lb

Well exposed daughter of Wootton Bassett out of a mare by Galileo; regressive after placed efforts over 6f at Navan last August/September; hard to be confident despite the pedigree and connections,

6/1

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