August 14 / 20.15 Cork

20.15

Good

Fitzgerald Construction Building “A” Rated Homes Handicap

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 17 runners
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Fitzgerald Construction Building “A” Rated Homes Handicap

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 0-0841

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
First reserve; moderate form in 20 starts for Kevin Smith; much improved on stable debut when ready winner over 9.5f at Gowran Park on Wednesday; 7lb penalty.
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2nd

3

(4)

16th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 168y

18:10 Clonmel

Reponse Finale

9st 13lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Overcame tardy starts to rack up two wins from three starts in the space of four days last month; wellbeing confirmed when beaten 1.25l into fourth at Laytown six days ago; step back up in trip will suit.

5/1

4th

1

(1)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:50 Laytown

Reponse Finale

11st 0lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Overcame tardy starts to rack up two wins from three starts in the space of four days last month; had a couple of these behind when winning by 0.75l at Dundalk on latest (1m); 10lb higher here and may not get away with starting slowly at this shorter trip.

5/2

12/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 410849

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at 11th attempt in 1m1f Ballinrobe maiden in May but hasn't made much of an impact in handicaps; decent effort when fourth at Bellewstown over this trip but weakened into ninth in claimer at Killarney 30 days ago; could bounce back now given more of a chance by the handicapper.
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3rd

5

(16)

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 30y

17:13 Punchestown

Glamazon

9st 8lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

Sole success came in a maiden at Ballinrobe back in May (9.5f, gd-yld); good third at Cork off 2lb higher on penultimate (1m, good); didn't back that up back there on latest; visor goes on now; yard enjoyed big win at Leopardstown on Saturday.

12/1

10th

2

(3)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Cork

Glamazon

10st 2lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Mrs John Harrington

Off the mark at 11th attempt in 1m1f Ballinrobe maiden in May and much the best handicap effort since on latest (reduced mark) when staying on late to finish third (second has won since) of 17 over C&D 16 days ago; contender again off same mark.

15/2

3rd

5

(11)

14th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:15 Cork

Glamazon

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Off the mark at 11th attempt in 1m1f Ballinrobe maiden in May but hasn't made much of an impact in handicaps; decent effort when fourth at Bellewstown over this trip but weakened into ninth in claimer at Killarney 30 days ago; could bounce back now given more of a chance by the handicapper.

12/1

5/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 008353 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
AW winner over this trip in January; bounced back to form of late with three solid efforts, doing best work late on each time; step up in trip could be key and he should be winning off this mark soon.
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6th

15

(1)

8th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 98y

16:53 Galway

Dawn Flame

9st 0lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Paul W Flynn

An AW handicap winner in January has run several fine races in defeat since; however, Cork last time wasn't one of them and is unproven in this ground so others make more appeal; blinkers replace cheekpieces.

33/1

6th

3

(13)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Cork

Dawn Flame

10st 1lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Paul W Flynn

AW winner over this trip in January and consistent turf form of late, most recently good fourth of 17 over C&D; 0.5l to find with Glamazon on that run so definite contender.

8/1

4th

7

(1)

14th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:15 Cork

Dawn Flame

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

AW winner over this trip in January; bounced back to form of late with three solid efforts, doing best work late on each time; step up in trip could be key and he should be winning off this mark soon.

5/1

Form: 4-1503

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Consistent on the AW over the winter and spring, landing handicap over 10.5f in January; whether he's as effective on turf is questionable given he hasn't troubled the judge in eight starts on it; beaten 3l when third of 16 over 9.5f at Gowran on Wednesday.
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7th

10

(4)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:39 Laytown

Thompson Gunner

10st 3lb

J: Daniel King

T: Cian Hughes

Consistent on the AW last winter, landing 10.5f handicap; returned to turf after summer break with three solid runs, a beaten favourite at Navan eight days ago; entitled to respect on first try over 6f, but Keane jumps ship to ride Spirit Of Eagles.

6/1

5th

8

(12)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

18:40 Navan

Thompson Gunner

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Cian Hughes

Consistent on the AW over the winter, landing handicap over 10.5f; returned to turf after summer break with two solid runs last month, hanging right and not clear run when third at Gowran (9.5f) and only faded late when 3l fifth of 17 over 1m at Cork; Colin Keane takes over from 5lb claimer here.

11/2

5th

9

(8)

14th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:15 Cork

Thompson Gunner

9st 8lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Cian Hughes

Consistent on the AW over the winter and spring, landing handicap over 10.5f in January; whether he's as effective on turf is questionable given he hasn't troubled the judge in eight starts on it; beaten 3l when third of 16 over 9.5f at Gowran on Wednesday.

16/1

7/2

Form: -14931 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Two wins have come at Leopardstown, latest eight days ago in first-time visor when defeating Jazzit by 0.5l; 4lb rise fair and is a winner over this trip so stepping back up in distance may bring about further improvement; leading player.
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6th

3

(8)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:14 Laytown

Launch Time

10st 11lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Cian Hughes

Won a pair of Leopardstown handicaps this year over 1m and 7f; travelled notably well when runner-up at Bellewstown on latest, giving way inside the final furlong; has the speed for 6f; should go well again under Keane.

11/4

2nd

1

(5)

25th Aug 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

16:55 Bellewstown

Launch Time

10st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Cian Hughes

Won a pair of Leopardstown handicaps this year over 1m and 7f, the latter occasion in a first-time visor; didn't run badly off this mark at Cork last time; notable jockey booking and this represents a drop in class.

100/30

7th

1

(14)

14th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:15 Cork

Launch Time

10st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Cian Hughes

Two wins have come at Leopardstown, latest eight days ago in first-time visor when defeating Jazzit by 0.5l; 4lb rise fair and is a winner over this trip so stepping back up in distance may bring about further improvement; leading player.

7/2

Form: 00-04

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Nothing worth noting in maidens but improved on handicap debut, shaping well when keeping on steadily to grab fourth over 7f on good at Gowran Park 20 days ago; step up in trip sure to suit and should go close off unchanged mark.
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7th

14

(9)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Leannespour

8st 10lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Edward Lynam

Hold-up filly caught the eye when fourth over 7f at Gowran in July and did so again, to some extent, here a week ago when coming from the back of the field to finish fifth; likely to be fancied with Holohan taking over in the saddle.

7/2

5th

14

(11)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Leannespour

8st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Edward Lynam

Her fourth, from off the pace, on handicap debut at Gowran (7f) was promising; not as good over 1m at Cork next time; sire's progeny do fine on AW.

10/1

8th

17

(13)

14th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:15 Cork

Leannespour

8st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Edward Lynam

Nothing worth noting in maidens but improved on handicap debut, shaping well when keeping on steadily to grab fourth over 7f on good at Gowran Park 20 days ago; step up in trip sure to suit and should go close off unchanged mark.

8/1

Form: 08-009 C BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Only win and runner-up effort of her 26-race career have come at this track; landed 7f handicap off 7lb higher here in September 2024 and was second over 6f 13 months ago; largely out of form since but was only beaten 5l at Naas 23 days ago; dangerous off a basement mark and can't dismiss at her favourite track.
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9th

15

(3)

14th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:15 Cork

Lorrs Girl

8st 11lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Rodger Sweeney

Only win and runner-up effort of her 26-race career have come at this track; landed 7f handicap off 7lb higher here in September 2024 and was second over 6f 13 months ago; largely out of form since but was only beaten 5l at Naas 23 days ago; dangerous off a basement mark and can't dismiss at her favourite track.

8/1

9th

16

(17)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Naas

Lorrs Girl

8st 10lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Rodger Sweeney

Best form at Cork, the scene of her only win (over 7f in September 2024) and last season's best effort, in a 6f contest; failed to make much impact on seasonal debut at Killarney six weeks ago.

16/1

11th

10

(6)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Lorrs Girl

8st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Rodger Sweeney

Best form at Cork, the scene of her only win (over 7f in September 2024) and last season's best effort, in a 6f contest; failed to make much impact on seasonal debut at Killarney.

16/1

Form: 0-0080

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Slight positives to be taken from last two starts but overall form is weak and she needs significant improvement to display winning potential.
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9th

14

(9)

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 30y

17:13 Punchestown

Peig Sayers

8st 10lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

0-9; not a terrible run when midfield at Cork on latest and eased 4lb but more needed to shed the maiden tag.

28/1

10th

12

(2)

14th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:15 Cork

Peig Sayers

9st 1lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Slight positives to be taken from last two starts but overall form is weak and she needs significant improvement to display winning potential.

25/1

10th

12

(4)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Naas

Peig Sayers

9st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Struggled in three handicap attempts at this trip, marginally better over 7f last time; hard to fancy despite reduced mark.

16/1

11th
10 (15)
Morning Approach

18/1

Form: 050600 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
1-44 on turf; step in right direction when sixth at Leopardstown last month but below that form last twice; on a nice mark but hard to trust at present.
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13th

13

(1)

5th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 10y

16:55 Navan

Morning Approach

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Three wins on AW; only one success from 45 starts on turf, not a betting proposition with that profile.

20/1

11th

10

(15)

14th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:15 Cork

Morning Approach

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

1-44 on turf; step in right direction when sixth at Leopardstown last month but below that form last twice; on a nice mark but hard to trust at present.

18/1

11th

7

(8)

25th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 110y

17:05 Gowran Park

Morning Approach

9st 5lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: W McCreery

1-43 on turf; struggled on the AW last winter; made an okay return to turf at Roscommon when fifth (7.5f, good) but was very poor next time over 1m here; bounced back with a good sixth at Leopardstown next time (1m1f, good); another poor run at Naas three days ago; hard to trust.

10/1

Form: 004633 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
On a long losing run but has run well from the front the last twice, most notably at Naas last time in a race he set up for closers; could be dangerous if allowed dictate but stall 16 is problematic.
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12th

16

(16)

14th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:15 Cork

Mullacash Buzz

8st 11lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Thomas Dowling

On a long losing run but has run well from the front the last twice, most notably at Naas last time in a race he set up for closers; could be dangerous if allowed dictate but stall 16 is problematic.

9/1

3rd

18

(14)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Naas

Mullacash Buzz

8st 10lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Thomas Dowling

Losing run on turf stretches back to 2022; stronger record on AW but good effort at Bellewstown on latest.

8/1

Form: 915505

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in 7f handicap at Limerick in June; found progress stalling off 7lb higher mark since; fast ground a possible negative; up in trip.
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14th

6

(12)

14th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:15 Cork

Imnotleavinyou

9st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Off the mark in 7f handicap at Limerick in June; found progress stalling off 7lb higher mark since; fast ground a possible negative; up in trip.

12/1

5th

13

(3)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Imnotleavinyou

8st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Broke his duck in a 7f handicap at Limerick last month; not as effective off a 7lb higher mark since, and the drop of 1lb here is not guaranteed to improve her fortunes.

33/1

12th

13

(5)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

18:07 Bellewstown

Imnotleavinyou

8st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Michael Mulvany

Limerick winner who was a beaten favourite only two days later at Gowran off this 7lb higher mark and again failed to get involved at Fairyhouse on Wednesday.

8/1

Form: 83-300

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner who is 0-17 on turf; encouraging stable debut when third at Listowel but hasn't built on that the last twice; needs more
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11th

8

(2)

22nd Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 15y

14:22 Listowel

James Henry

9st 4lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Best run this season was in a C&D handicap in May; not beaten far in a Roscommon handicap last month; local stable's runners are always well primed for this meeting; no surprise should he run well, despite never having won on grass.

14/1

8th

7

(9)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:25 Roscommon

James Henry

9st 8lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Dual AW winner yet to strike on turf; back from a year off when third on yard debut at Listowel in May; well beaten since.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 097

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 5800

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 694296

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 088

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 0-887

Last run: 74 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Non-runners

Sheamus Seimhiu, Jazz Dreamers

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €103.70
Straight Forecast €62.33
Tricast €617.48

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Borora Aura

The Irish Sun:

Leannespour

SPOTLIGHT:

Launch Time

POSTDATA:

Morning Approach