April 08 / 14.55 Cork

14.55

Heavy

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  • 0m 7f 0y
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Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.20
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 4104-0

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Midfield Lincoln finish no disgrace although this easy 7f probably verging on the inadequate; testing conditions should make it more of a test and Keane back aboard.
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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

6/1

  • Place: £5.20

Form: 0041-1

Last run: 94 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Rapid improver at Dundalk over the winter, going up a total of 35lb for two ready successes; earlier turf form nowhere near that level and withdrawn at Leopardstown last weekend due to heavy ground so could be a doubtful runner here; tongue tie tried for the first time.
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7

(9)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Cheers Again

9st 3lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

Has a record of 3-5 at this track and ran well enough over 1m2.5f in a premier handicap last time; probably didn't get home over that trip after a wide passage and can do better today.

10/1

10

(8)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Cheers Again

9st 0lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Paul W Flynn

Three course wins over 1m; best run this term when third at Leopardstown last time over 1m1f; this trip is a query but can be involved if staying.

12/1

16/1

  • Place: £7.00

Form: 15200- D

Last run: 183 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Sole win for Johnny Murtagh came in Curragh maiden over this trip; ended last season with sound defeats in handicaps and probably best watched on seasonal return for new yard.
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6th

6

(3)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Gowran Park

Navagio

9st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

Three-time winner (including at this venue) but no success since July 2023; has been below his best in four outings this season; plenty to prove now.

16/1

9th

10

(9)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:35 Galway

Navagio

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

Three-time winner but no joy since July 2023; mark sliding but hasn't looked like taking advantage in recent starts; beaten 10.5l when down the field at the Curragh on latest.

25/1

Form: 4/212- D BF

Last run: 141 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won Fairyhouse maiden at this trip last July for John Murphy and just denied by a more experienced rival for new yard in Dundalk rated contest in November; could still have more to offer on handicap debut although has no experience of this sort of ground.
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11th

7

(9)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 72y

17:40 Leopardstown

Hotrocket

9st 8lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

towards rear of midfield

10/1

14th

3

(7)

6th Aug 2023

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Galway

Hotrocket

9st 8lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Progressive 4yo comes here seeking a hat-trick following good-ground wins over this trip at Gowran and Fairyhouse, winning a shade snugly on second occasion; could still have more to offer but won't too much rain.

13/2

1st

5

(8)

12th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Fairyhouse

Hotrocket

9st 13lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

midfield, headway waiting for room 2f out, ridden disputing third over 1f out, led final 110yds, nudged out towards finish, cosily

9/2

20/1

Form: 5005-0 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Likes the mud but last win was off 100 in the 2020 Irish Cambridgeshire; on a steady decline since then and recent Naas comeback run wasn't too encouraging.
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2nd

6

(9)

19th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Listowel

Laughifuwant

9st 7lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gerard Keane

soon raced in second, clear with one other when pushed along over 2f out, ridden from over 1f out, kept on well towards finish

11/2

1st

2

(7)

12th Sep 2023

Yielding

1m 0f 123y

16:20 Galway

Laughifuwant

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard Keane

travelled strongly, pressed leader, led 2f out, kept on well 2f out, always doing enough

5/2

13/2

Form: 6210-2 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Galway maiden winner last autumn in heavy ground and confirmed liking for heavy when good clear second at Naas recently under a positive ride at today's trip; valuable 3lb claimer now negates his rise of that and has to be considered a major player.
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2nd

3

(6)

3rd Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Ayr

Vocal Studies

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

took keen hold, led but pestered, faced challenges over 1f out, headed final 110yds, kept on

11/4

1st

3

(11)

4th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:20 Thirsk

Vocal Studies

9st 11lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

prominent, led after 2f, went clear going easily over 2f out, ridden and much reduced lead inside final furlong, kept on well inside final 110yds, always doing enough

15/2

1st

3

(11)

4th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:20 Thirsk

Vocal Studies

9st 11lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

prominent, led after 2f, went clear going easily over 2f out, ridden and much reduced lead inside final furlong, kept on well inside final 110yds, always doing enough

15/2

Form: 0400-4 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Couple of wins at this trip last year but has been on a downward trajectory of late; fair bit to find with Vocal Studies on recent Naas running.
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15th

17

(2)

30th Jul 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:45 Galway

Spanish Tenor

9st 10lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Jack W Davison

First reserve; winner off 95 for Ado McGuinness and has run well here more than once; coming down the handicap but has lost his way for now.

7th

3

(6)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 40y

16:45 Killarney

Spanish Tenor

10st 2lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Jack W Davison

Eight-time winner; captured a Listowel festival handicap last autumn off 85; glimpses of form this year while coming down the handicap; hard to be confident after a disappointing handicap run on stable debut at Naas.

7/1

8th

4

(4)

26th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Naas

Spanish Tenor

9st 13lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Jack W Davison

Eight-time winner; captured a Listowel festival handicap last autumn off 85; glimpses of form this year while coming down the handicap; has left Ado McGuinness since his last run but regular rider keeps the mount.

8/1

8th
4 (15)
San Aer

5/1

Form: 9214-4 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Really good effort when fourth in last month's Lincoln, having come with every chance; down in grade here and likely big player on ground he clearly handles.
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5th

3

(6)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:35 Galway

San Aer

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Goes well at this venue and was only reeled in close to home over 8.5f here on Tuesday; runs off the same mark now and nicely drawn so can't discount dropped back in trip; obvious chance.

100/30

2nd

5

(6)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

20:15 Galway

San Aer

10st 0lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Two-time C&D winner on heavy off higher marks; went close again over C&D in October, again on heavy; caught the eye when short of room and not beaten far at Killarney on latest (1m, good); softer conditions would be preferable but he's got plenty of decent form on this sort of ground and his yard targets this meeting; chance.

12/1

25/1

Form: 6600-9

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in Ballinrobe maiden (good) for Dermot Weld in 2021; too keen and didn't count on yard debut at Naas last month, hard to see him featuring here off just 1lb lower.
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5th

3

(1)

14th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

16:25 Curragh

Crystal Black

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard Keane

Highly progressive in winning all four starts last year, including twice in Curragh handicaps and Group 3 at Leopardstown (1m4f); very light campaign this year, inadequate trip on return before close second to an all-the-way winner in Group 3 Ballyroan Stakes at Leopardstown last month; first attempt at 1m6f here.

12/1

1

(3)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:53 Leopardstown

Crystal Black

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard Keane

Highly progressive in winning all four starts last year, starting in Curragh handicaps at 1m and 1m2f; even better at 1m4f, landing Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes at Royal Ascot and taking this race by 5l from subsequent Irish Cesarewitch winner The Euphrates; should be sharper than when one place behind Sons And Lovers over 1m2f at the Curragh in April.

5/4

4th

4

(1)

12th Apr 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Crystal Black

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard Keane

raced in fourth, brief headway and went third under 2f out, no extra and lost third towards finish

5/2

Form: 0050-0

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Never counted on recent comeback run at Naas when tried hooded; progressive last summer but handicapper seems to have her measure right now and this trip stretches her.
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10th

12

(11)

20th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 63y

14:35 Curragh

Coumshingaun

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

towards rear

14/1

10th

7

(11)

30th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:15 Curragh

Coumshingaun

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Twice a winner here at 6f and twice successful over slightly further at Listowel including early this month when running away; 9lb rise however makes this tough and stiff 7f here raises stamina concerns.

13/2

1st

4

(12)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 60y

14:42 Listowel

Coumshingaun

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

midfield, headway on outer home turn, ran on well inside final furlong, led final 110yds, won going away

8/1

Form: 41032-

Last run: 164 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Finds this trip his limit but in a good vein of form when last seen in the autumn, just denied in heavy ground at the Curragh over 6f; has run well fresh and no problem with ground but could just find a few stronger in the finish.
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5th

10

(7)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

19:30 Killarney

Secret Magician

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Martin Hassett

Last turf win came at Naas nearly two years ago (off 63); standout run this term when C&D third (neck off second-placed Jasmine Affanalis) in May, most recently didn't seem to get home at Bellewstown; Colin Keane booking takes the eye.

15/2

6th

8

(3)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

18:10 Bellewstown

Secret Magician

9st 9lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Martin Hassett

Last turf win came at Naas in August 2024 (7f, good); signs he could capitalise on sliding mark when close third at Killarney (1m, good) in May but disappointing favourite at Listowel next time; failed to see out 1m1f on soft at Leopardstown on latest but definite player at his best.

14/1

7th

8

(1)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Secret Magician

9st 10lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Last turf win came at Naas in August 2024 over 7f on good; signs he could capitalise on sliding mark when close third at Killarney (1m, good) in May but disappointing favourite at Listowel 11 days ago; step up in trip should suit but becoming hard to predict.

14/1

Form: 2576-4 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Dual winner at this trip and very encouraging seasonal return when strong-finishing fourth over an inadequate 6f at Naas last month on heavy; could run a big race here back to optimum trip off light weight.
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6th

2

(4)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

17:01 Lingfield (AW)

Independent Expert

9st 10lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Multiple wins at 7f-1m in Ireland, including on Polytrack, but she hasn't looked well treated on turf in Britain; has a lower AW mark but still has enough to prove in her first run over 5f.

10/1

4th

1

(4)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

19:30 Windsor

Independent Expert

10st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Eight-time winner in Ireland but all over 7f/1m, and three starts over 6f/7f for this yard have yielded little; takes another drop in class but best watched for now.

12/1

9th

4

(1)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Independent Expert

10st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Eight-time winner in Ireland (7f/1m) who has yet to sparkle in two 6f starts for this yard, including when beaten 12l to finish last of eight at Windsor (good to firm) on Monday; this trip is more suitable so heed any market signals.

33/1

Form: 4/10-0 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Lincoln also-ran has conditions to suit but may still be just that bit high in the handicap.
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12th

2

(10)

15th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

14:50 Naas

Maud Gonne Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

in touch with leaders

12/1

6th

4

(4)

1st Oct 2023

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 100y

14:40 Tipperary

Maud Gonne Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

towards rear, some headway towards far side over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong

7/1

1st

11

(9)

19th Sep 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

15:50 Listowel

Maud Gonne Spirit

9st 4lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

held up in midfield, in touch with leaders 3f out, went third over 2f out, switched right when ridden under 2f out, ran on well towards near side inside final 110yds, led final strides

50/1

OUR TIP

Form: 412-1 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Still looked green when showing good attitude to hold on at Leopardstown on Wednesday on similar ground; 7lb penalty and higher grade here make it a lot tougher but only fifth start so could still have more improvement in her.
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2nd

2

(20)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

All Lies Ahead

10st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

midfield, smooth headway but waiting for room under 2f out, went second inside final furlong, challenging final 110yds, no extra towards finish

22/1

2nd

2

(20)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

All Lies Ahead

10st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

midfield, smooth headway but waiting for room under 2f out, went second inside final furlong, challenging final 110yds, no extra towards finish

22/1

3rd

5

(1)

20th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:00 Leopardstown

All Lies Ahead

9st 10lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: W McCreery

prominent, led over 1f out, headed 1f out, no extra and lost second inside final 110yds

10/1

Form: 248-00 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
First win for two years when scoring at Naas last summer and ran well at Galway afterwards; both runs this year however way below his best and hard to see him finding the required improvement to play a major role here.
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11

(11)

21st Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 30y

17:55 Leopardstown

Big Baby Bull

8st 12lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Sean Hayes

On a long losing run since gaining his sixth career win in a Limerick claimer in 2023; not beaten far in four 2025 outings; suffered interference in the early stages when well fancied at Gowran last time; potentially interesting with a top apprentice booked.

13/2

5th

7

(9)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:15 Gowran Park

Big Baby Bull

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Sean Hayes

Long way off his best nowadays though recent efforts suggest he's not far off a competitive mark.

12/1

6th

5

(12)

20th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Down Royal

Big Baby Bull

9st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: John Patrick Hayes

Recent Limerick's fifth was respectable; almost two years since the last of his six wins; not much between him, Sovereign Banter and Shuyak on Limerick running.

7/1

Non-runners

All Lies Ahead, Big Baby Bull

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Payout
Exacta €143.90
Straight Forecast €93.50
Tricast €1634.53
Trifecta €1473.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Independent Expert

POSTDATA:

All Lies Ahead

The Irish Sun:

Secret Magician

TOPSPEED:

Spanish Tenor

RP Ratings (IRE):

Independent Expert