April 21 / 14.33 Cork

14.33

Yielding To Soft

Captain Ruben Ocana Memorial Handicap

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 16 runners
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Captain Ruben Ocana Memorial Handicap

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

50/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.80
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 00800- D

Last run: 133 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Well below form on AW this winter; tough draw returning from 133 days off and hard to fancy.
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5

1st Jun 2024

Soft

2m 0f 50y

18:20 Tramore

Miss Cunning

11st 5lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: P G Fahey

midfield

100/1

13th

11

(6)

15th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:55 Dundalk (AW)

Miss Cunning

8st 12lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Aengus King

Gained the most recent of her six wins at Cork in April; two poor runs after Limerick third in June; others much better suited by the race conditions here.

33/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 42-990

Last run: 49 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
14-race maiden and below form in three runs for this yard; best efforts have come over further than this and unproven on testing ground.
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17th

1

(8)

30th Jul 2024

Yielding

1m 0f 123y

20:15 Galway

A Shin Undine

10st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: G Ahern

Inconsistent this season; good run on soft at Gowran in April followed by two ordinary efforts; ground should be okay but others look much more likely.

33/1

10th

9

(8)

3rd Jun 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

16:35 Gowran Park

A Shin Undine

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: G Ahern

Close behind Annexation and Duke Of Leggagh before reportedly struggling on the drier surface (good) at Leopardstown; that casts some doubts given the likelihood of similar conditions here, but she's a course winner.

25/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 09340-

Last run: 180 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
17-race maiden; back to something like her best when fourth (beaten 2l) at Gowran towards the end of last term but couldn't build on that at the Curragh when last seen; new yard returning from 180 days off; workable mark on her peak efforts.
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4th

2

(2)

14th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 4f 46y

16:45 Roscommon

You Owe Me Money

10st 1lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Gerard O’Leary

towards rear but in touch with leaders

14/1

4th

1

(8)

3rd Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:55 Gowran Park

You Owe Me Money

9st 9lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Gerard O’Leary

Top rated two time course winner for former yard, including at this trip; running well in handicaps this season; beaten 0.5l at Naas off 75 latest (10.5f, good to yielding); her course wins came on easy ground and today's conditions and drop in trip have to be a concern.

9/4

2nd

1

(14)

25th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 2f 84y

16:52 Naas

You Owe Me Money

10st 0lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Gerard O’Leary

midfield, towards rear halfway, switched right towards near side under 3f out, keeping on when switched left inside final 110yds, went second towards finish

12/1

7/1

  • Place: £5.10

Form: 53009-

Last run: 128 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in a claimer 11 months ago; struggled over hurdles either side of finishing ninth of 14 at Dundalk in December; handles this sort of ground but needs to bounce back to form.
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6th

5

(12)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

14:50 Galway

Brown Eagle

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: M C Grassick

Claiming maiden winner last year and hasn't added to that, standout run this term when touched off in Killarney claimer; of limited appeal off current mark.

14/1

6th

5

(12)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

14:50 Galway

Brown Eagle

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: M C Grassick

Claiming maiden winner last year and hasn't added to that, standout run this term when touched off in Killarney claimer; of limited appeal off current mark.

14/1

10th

4

(1)

12th Oct 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Brown Eagle

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: M C Grassick

started quickly, disputed lead

7/1

12/1

Form: 1251-0 C

Last run: 56 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Course winner last summer and added an AW success (7f) over the winter; best form is at 7f and unproven in these conditions.
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14th

6

(17)

5th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 195y

17:15 Bellewstown

Sondheim

10st 1lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: Craig O’Neill

midfield

8/1

1st

2

(14)

12th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Limerick

Sondheim

9st 13lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: Craig O’Neill

midfield, headway on near side of group from over 2f out, ridden when led and ran on inside final furlong, pushed out

16/1

18th

2

(2)

6th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:40 Cork

Sondheim

10st 1lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: Craig O’Neill

Dual winner, including over C&D last year on good ground; several solid runs in defeat this season but was below his best at the Curragh last time; chance if bouncing back down 3lb.

12/1

40/1

Form: /000-9 D

Last run: 93 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Below form on AW on her last couple of starts and previously struggled on testing ground.
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9th

5

(7)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Lisabetta

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Three-time winner in Ireland, including on the AW, but she's been held in two starts since joining this stable; blinkers removed (worn last time).

16/1

6th

4

(1)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:48 Lingfield (AW)

Lisabetta

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Ian Williams

AW winner in Ireland; has lost her way and was only sixth of seven on yard debut at Chelmsford on Sunday (1m2f classified).

20/1

Form: 55059/

Last run: 525 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden; showed her best form on good ground and has a 525-day absence to defy here.
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8th

9

(11)

16th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 1f 100y

15:20 Gowran Park

Wee Winnie

9st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Martin

towards rear

3/1

3rd

14

(10)

25th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 2f 75y

16:45 Down Royal

Wee Winnie

8st 12lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Patrick Martin

Ran with credit over 1m at Cork in April on first run after long absence; tackles new trip now.

12/1

Form: 2978-0 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
On a losing run and well below form on last month's Curragh return but handles testing ground; on a good mark if he can leave his reappearance run behind.
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1st

9

(6)

22nd Aug 2023

Soft

1m 2f 64y

17:15 Roscommon

Khafaaq

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Andrew Slattery

raced in second, led 2f out, ridden clear over 1f out, kept on well, easily

5/2

16/1

Form: 000-7

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Four-race maiden and no improvement on handicap debut when last seen (in race won by Asisaid); extra furlong should help but others preferred.
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2nd

21

(21)

5th Nov 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:15 Curragh

Blue Peak

8st 7lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: M C Grassick

midfield

11/1

2nd

3

(9)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:57 Curragh

Blue Peak

9st 12lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: M C Grassick

towards rear, headway waiting for room under 2f out, went third 1f out, ran on and went second towards finish, no match for winner

6/1

Form: 70606-

Last run: 156 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Yet to make the frame in eight starts so far; ran okay when last seen at Dundalk but probably best watched returning from 156 days off and making her yard debut.
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10th

6

(11)

5th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Lingfield (AW)

Ju Ju Gabor

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Roger Ingram

Unplaced in ten runs in Ireland and finished last of nine on her stable debut at Chelmsford three weeks ago (1m); cheekpieces need to have a dramatic effect if she's to win this from the outside stall.

25/1

9th

4

(4)

14th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Ju Ju Gabor

9st 5lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Roger Ingram

Ex-Irish maiden; not easily recommended on her stable debut after four months off but this will at least be easier than she's used to.

16/1

9th

9

(3)

16th May 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 31y

19:05 Killarney

Ju Ju Gabor

9st 5lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Richard Anthony Foley

prominent

25/1

Form: -70809 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Got his head back in front at Killarney towards the end of last season; form dipped on AW towards the end of the winter and well held over 1m on heavy at Bellewstown earlier this month.
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3

(19)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Skontonovski

10st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

In good form for Ado McGuinness towards the end of last year but hasn't kicked on for his new connections.

25/1

3

(19)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Skontonovski

10st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

In good form for Ado McGuinness towards the end of last year but hasn't kicked on for his new connections.

25/1

12th

17

(12)

5th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Skontonovski

9st 7lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Gerard O’Leary

midfield

16/1

Form: 000-02

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Often slowly away; left several low-key efforts on AW behind when only beaten a neck at Leopardstown (7f, heavy) earlier this month; shaped like he's worth another go at this trip and while 6lb higher, he's one for the shortlist.
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6th

8

30th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:30 Tramore

Patrick Street

11st 1lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Andrew Kinirons

Dual-purpose gelding who won on the Flat last month; finished well for third over hurdles at Punchestown but over 2m and stamina could be an issue over this far on chase debut.

10/1

3rd

16

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:20 Punchestown

Patrick Street

10st 10lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Andrew Kinirons

Reverts to jumps after a snug win over 1m4f at Limerick 18 days ago; relatively unexposed over hurdles and may be capable of improving on previous modest form

4/1

11/1

Form: 04544-

Last run: 206 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
0-18 but as good as ever when beaten 1l over C&D when last seen in September; workable mark but has needed previous seasonal reappearances.
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12th

13

(3)

22nd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Pallasmore Lass

8st 12lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Paul W Flynn

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

12/1

7th

12

(1)

3rd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Pallasmore Lass

8st 13lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Paul W Flynn

29-race maiden and both AW efforts have been below par; bit to prove at present.

12/1

15/2

Form: 11-768

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won back-to-back on AW in the winter but signs the handicapper has caught up more recently and needs to prove he's as effective on turf; tough draw.
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14th

18

(8)

7th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 175y

16:10 Bellewstown

Leclerc

9st 5lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Adrian McGuinness

Third reserve; lost his way this term.

11th

10

(4)

18th Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:40 Gowran Park

Leclerc

8st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

prominent

25/1

13th

7

(5)

4th Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:07 Listowel

Leclerc

9st 4lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Adrian McGuinness

in touch with leaders

33/1

12/1

Form: 0/0-0

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Low-key form in three runs so far including yard debut when last seen 77 days ago; low mark for handicap debut but yet to try soft ground and others look stronger; wears first-time cheekpieces.
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15th

11

(11)

21st Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:33 Cork

Sli Phadraigin

9st 3lb

J: Mark Enright

T: Gerard Keane

Low-key form in three runs so far including yard debut when last seen 77 days ago; low mark for handicap debut but yet to try soft ground and others look stronger; wears first-time cheekpieces.

12/1

11th

10

(8)

3rd Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Sli Phadraigin

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard Keane

Beat one home in two starts for Michael O'Callaghan; off for 10 months and best watched.

66/1

OUR TIP
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Asisaid

7/2

Form: 600-10

Last run: 3 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Left his previous form behind with 7f heavy ground win at Leopardstown at the start of the month but well below form last of 16 at Gowran on Tuesday when returned to 1m; cheekpieces now tried and interesting that he's turned out again quickly; not ruled out.
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10

(8)

28th Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:35 Navan

Asisaid

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Aidan Melia

Losing run since July 2023 but has been giving the impression his turn may be near again in two starts for his new yard; yet to try further than 1m2f on the Flat but has shaped like it would suit at times and one to consider.

9/1

3rd

11

(17)

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

19:10 Naas

Asisaid

9st 5lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Aidan Melia

Won this event two years ago; fair form towards the end of last season; out of sorts this term until showing signs of a revival when fourth at Navan on stable draw; drawn high but Nicola Burns may be able to counter any disadvantage

6/1

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Payout
Exacta €210.00
Straight Forecast €120.20
Tricast €661.70
Trifecta €1364.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Patrick Street

The Irish Sun:

You Owe Me Money

RP Ratings (IRE):

Patrick Street

POSTDATA:

Patrick Street