May 05 / 16.40 Cork

16.40

Good

Cork Maiden

  • Prize money: £6265.49
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 19 runners
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Cork Maiden

Runners: 19 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

1st
12 (6)
Two Stars

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.90
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 3 BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Sent off 3-1 joint favourite when third of 16 here (5f, soft to heavy) on debut last month and the early signs suggest that form isn't strong; may improve up in trip.
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8th

5

(12)

14th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:15 Curragh

Two Stars

9st 6lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

Consistent sprint handicapper last year; won off a mark of 91 over C&D on his seasonal debut; raised 11lb for that and took another 8lb rise for beating useful yardstick My Mate Alfie in a Listed race at Naas in April; suited by soft ground.

12/1

1st

4

(4)

28th Apr 2025

Soft

0m 5f 0y

18:40 Naas

Two Stars

9st 9lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

Gave Betsen 1lb and a 2.75l beating in a 5f Curragh (soft) handicap on his return, his third career win; hiked up 11lb for that win and now steps up into stakes company for the first time; soft ground fine; place claims.

7/2

6/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 44

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Beaten roughly 5l in a Dundalk maiden on debut and wasn't far behind Desert Haven and First Gentelman at the Curragh 19 days ago.
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2nd

13

(5)

26th May 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Roaming Star

9st 3lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: W P Browne

in touch with leaders, pushed along over 2f out, soon headway, briefly led when ridden 1f out, headed but kept on well inside final furlong, no match for winner

11/2

2nd

16

(14)

5th May 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:40 Cork

Roaming Star

9st 3lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: W P Browne

prominent up the centre, challenging when ridden 2f out, soon edged left, kept on well towards near side final 110yds, no match for winner

6/1

4th

15

(15)

16th Apr 2023

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

16:55 Curragh

Roaming Star

9st 3lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: W P Browne

Made a satisfactiory debut in a Dundalk maiden over this trip in February which has worked out quite well; this ground is an unknown but plenty by her sire handle it; possibilities.

12/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 3

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Only beaten 1l on debut (Desert Haven runner-up, Roaming Star fourth) at the Curragh (6f, heavy) last month; likely to get similar conditions here and will be a big player if he comes on for that run.
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5th

2

(1)

22nd Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:05 Dundalk (AW)

First Gentleman

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Placed on his first five starts, now looks regressive but could feature in this company since he is rated the equal of Cross Border and finished only just behind Never Cry Never when sixth at Navan.

7/2

6th

4

(15)

18th Oct 2023

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:45 Navan

First Gentleman

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Clear prospects on his best form but there are several negatives attached to his profile too; beaten favourite on four occasions since a promising debut at the Curragh in May; appears to have lost form, though run was too bad to be true in 6f Curragh maiden in which Nouvel Espoir was third.

9/2

100/30

Form: 553-32

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Promising start to his career last year and even better form in defeat with two narrow losses on testing ground this term; only missed out by a nose at the Curragh last time with First Gentleman 1l back in third and Roaming Star 2l back in fourth; sets the standard on form.
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4th

12

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 110y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Desert Haven

11st 4lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Two respectable Flat runs last month; 0-11 over hurdles; comes into the reckoning following an improved display that saw him finish fifth of 21 in a stronger race than this at Fairyhouse.

7/2

5th

19

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Fairyhouse

Desert Haven

10st 8lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Noel Meade

Two respectable Flat runs last month but 0-10 over hurdles and has come up shy in less competitive races than this.

33/1

Form: 73-0

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Outran odds of 100-1 when third of eight on AW second time out but struggled in a maiden here last month.
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14th

5

(9)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

20:15 Cork

Oneplusone

9st 9lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Craig O’Neill

Maiden has been regressive on last number of starts and others appeal more.

25/1

15th

5

(9)

15th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 164y

15:00 Navan

Oneplusone

9st 10lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: Craig O’Neill

Towards the rear over 7f on latest; better efforts at sprint distances, but others appeal more all the same.

20/1

13th

4

(7)

18th Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Gowran Park

Oneplusone

9st 12lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Jack W Davison

prominent

10/1

50/1

Form: 2-0

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Only beaten 2l at the Curragh on debut when outrunning odds of 66-1 last year; low-key return on testing ground last month and needs to leave that run behind.
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14th

4

(9)

21st Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

17:00 Curragh

Grigal

9st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Richard Brabazon

66-1 runner-up in a good-ground maiden here on debut in June 2022; failed to match that form last season; heavy ground is a concern but possibly well enough handicapped if handling it.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 66/2-0

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on heavy ground in a 7f Galway maiden after a year off in October; well held when stepped up to 1m last month; first try at 6f with first-time blinkers fitted; rain should help bring his stamina into play.
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6

(15)

5th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 30y

14:45 Killarney

Racing Royalty

9st 7lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Gillian Scott

Both wins came on soft ground in 2023; he'll need to find something on this season's efforts.

25/1

7th

8

(2)

8th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Galway

Racing Royalty

8st 11lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gillian Scott

Both wins came over this trip on soft ground in 2023; has since been placed twice over C&D; not a bad run at Limerick last time and can be a player down 4lb.

6/1

Form: 7 BF

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
First reserve; beaten 15l when favourite for his debut in March; new yard.
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14th

17

(11)

10th Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 1f 0y

16:50 Leopardstown

Captain John Barry

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: Gillian Scott

First reserve; had one run for Paddy Twomey and nothing as yet for current yard; gelded since last seen in August.

14th

17

(11)

10th Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 1f 0y

16:50 Leopardstown

Captain John Barry

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: Gillian Scott

First reserve; had one run for Paddy Twomey and nothing as yet for current yard; gelded since last seen in August.

7th

9

(11)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:40 Dundalk (AW)

Captain John Barry

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: Gillian Scott

midfield

20/1

Form: 07-

Last run: 220 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Sent off triple figure odds in both starts so far; off 220 days.
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10th

8

(12)

28th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Irish Dessert

9st 4lb

J: Jefferson Smith

T: Henry Spiller

in rear

10/1

5th

2

(8)

10th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

16:55 Yarmouth

Irish Dessert

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Henry Spiller

towards rear

3/1

6th

2

(3)

8th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Irish Dessert

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Henry Spiller

0-6 but ran his best race so far when beaten 2l into third of 15 at Leicester (7f, good) last time; needs to improve on his two previous AW efforts (including over C&D), but claims if he can.

5/2

Form: 4-8 BF

Last run: 105 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Only beaten 1l on debut at Dundalk; not as good over 7f at the same venue when last seen; starts out for new yard and qualifies for handicaps after this.
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12th

11

(6)

8th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:20 Dundalk (AW)

Ocean Symphony

9st 8lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Daniel James Murphy

Good debut run here a year ago for Johnny Murtagh hasn't been reproduced in just three starts since, mildly encouraging first run for current yard here last month on return from five months absence; tongue tie added to cheekpieces here for handicap debut and respected from good draw and in-form yard.

10/1

7th

10

(8)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Ocean Symphony

9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Daniel James Murphy

Best run came on debut when 2nd in a 6f maiden here for Johnny Murtagh; disappointing when last seen at Cork in May; chance if back to best on stable debut; cheekpieces tried.

5/1

10th

14

(11)

5th May 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:40 Cork

Ocean Symphony

9st 3lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Kieran P Cotter

Only beaten 1l on debut at Dundalk; not as good over 7f at the same venue when last seen; starts out for new yard and qualifies for handicaps after this.

16/1

Form: 74-

Last run: 182 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Improved from his debut when only beaten 4l at Dundalk when last seen in November; not sure to appreciate a return to 6f on return.
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5th

9

(12)

20th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:15 Brighton

Awesome Spirit

9st 1lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

towards rear, headway up the centre over 1f out, ran on well towards finish, never on terms

10/1

5th

9

(12)

20th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:15 Brighton

Awesome Spirit

9st 1lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

towards rear, headway up the centre over 1f out, ran on well towards finish, never on terms

10/1

9th

3

(10)

10th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Awesome Spirit

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael Appleby

Regressive maiden who never looked like justifying favouritism in a weak Chelmsford handicap (Hard Solution third) back from wind surgery early last month; a poor effort since tempers enthusiasm from a wide stall.

12/1

150/1

Form: —

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Well held when 125-1 for his debut last month and best watched for now; drops in trip.
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1st

9

(18)

2nd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ascot

Goldmoyne

9st 2lb

J: George Wood

T: James Owen

Can lead; won two big-field 7f handicaps in Ireland earlier in career and shone on AW for this yard over the winter, winning six times at 6f to 1m; plenty of creditable efforts in defeat on turf since, notably his close second of 23 in the Ayr Silver Cup (6f, heavy; acts on good to firm) 13 days ago; bold show likely if in similar form.

7/1

2nd

14

(1)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:30 Ayr

Goldmoyne

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: James Owen

Can lead; won two big-field 7f handicaps in Ireland earlier in career and has shone on AW for this yard over the winter, winning six times at 6f to 1m; has looked to have his share of weight since back on turf but this is his first 6f run since an AW win last December and the strong pace will suit.

14/1

6th

8

(3)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Goldmoyne

9st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: James Owen

Hasn't won on turf for over two years but landed a four-timer on the AW in the spring; has been running consistently on turf since, admittedly starting to look exposed but he should run his race.

9/1

Form: 623-5

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Best of his three AW efforts came over 7f on his third start in December; could have needed his first run since at Naas in March but may do better when stepped back up in trip.
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10th

7

(8)

17th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

16:08 Pontefract

Capital Guarantee

9st 12lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: David O’Meara

Exposed seven-time winner; last win in July was off 3lb lower and when partnered by a 5lb claimer; good third last time at Thirsk when not helped by the drop back to 7f, but others are more tempting.

8/1

3rd

3

(8)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Thirsk

Capital Guarantee

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: David O’Meara

Only six ran when he won over 1m here in August (Class 5) and he has come up short in Class 4 events twice since; others may have his measure back at 7f.

10/1

6th

4

(11)

15th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Ripon

Capital Guarantee

9st 10lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Back to winning ways at Thirsk (1m, good to firm) last month; only sixth off this mark at Redcar last Saturday but the fact he won this race off 2lb higher last year provides hope; draw could have been kinder.

16/1

Form: 649-00

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; promise on AW for former yard but shown little in two runs for this yard of late.
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10th

9

(3)

1st Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

19:00 Fairyhouse

Fast Trek

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Edmond Daniel Linehan

prominent on inner

25/1

10th

11

(7)

17th May 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Cork

Fast Trek

9st 4lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Edmond Daniel Linehan

Struggled in three starts for this yard so far this term and hard to recommend at present; back up in trip.

40/1

14th

19

(15)

5th May 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:40 Cork

Fast Trek

9st 8lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Edmond Daniel Linehan

Third reserve; promise on AW for former yard but shown little in two runs for this yard of late.

200/1

Form: 0/00-0

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Shown very little in five starts so far.
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2

(9)

19th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Von Krolock

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Owen

It may be that the handicapper has caught up after a consistent year, including three wins; he'll need to settle better too, going beyond 6f for the first time since the spring, from a wide stall.

10/1

6th

3

(4)

29th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Von Krolock

9st 11lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Owen

5-17 AW; beat today's rival Rye by 2l over C&D in April, and always to the fore when winning readily at Lingfield (6f; 6-1, from 6lb lower) on penultimate start; too free when flopping at Southwell 12 days ago, and yet to score from a mark in the 60s.

16/1

10th

3

(4)

17th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:50 Southwell (AW)

Von Krolock

9st 10lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Owen

Five AW wins, the latest a decisive success at Lingfield (6f, AW) last month; up 7lb but not impossible James Owen will coax further improvement from him.

9/2

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Aclaim gelding; cost 120,000Euros as a foal; dam unraced sister to Listed-placed 6f 2yo winner Wid, half-sister to winners Haatheq (7f-1m2f inc UAE dirt Listed) and Farhaan (7f-1m1f including US Grade 3); best watched on belated debut with tongue-tie fitted.
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9th

8

(1)

31st Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Wooden Head

9st 4lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: D J Bunyan & G O’Leary

Good first run at this venue last autumn when fourth behind fine yardstick Tai Sing Yeh; didn't match that effort in a claimer 12 weeks ago.

10/1

6th

4

(6)

8th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

13:25 Dundalk (AW)

Wooden Head

10st 2lb

J: Dean Curran

T: D J Bunyan & G O’Leary

in touch with leaders

16/1

7/1

Form: 6-2

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Showed very little when last of six on debut but much more encouraging when 66-1 second of 10 at Dundalk last month (beaten 6l); could be involved if he builds on that dropping to 6f.
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6th

2

(9)

8th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Chepstow

Emorcee

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Robert Stephens

Finished runner-up four times in Ireland last year, but has shown little in four starts for this yard since returning in January and is now 0-15; look elsewhere.

16/1

8th

1

(12)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:10 Bath

Emorcee

9st 11lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Robert Stephens

Went close several times on turf/AW when trained in Ireland but has been well beaten in all three starts for this trainer; on a handy mark but no hint yet that he's about to take advantage.

10/1

8th

1

(12)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:10 Bath

Emorcee

9st 11lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Robert Stephens

Went close several times on turf/AW when trained in Ireland but has been well beaten in all three starts for this trainer; on a handy mark but no hint yet that he's about to take advantage.

10/1

Form: 33- BF

Last run: 175 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Beaten favourite on both AW starts so far; testing ground on turf isn't guaranteed to suit and much more required; off 175 days.
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10th

9

(1)

22nd Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Las Cuatro

9st 7lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: John Butler

Beaten favourite but showed some promise in two AW runs for Ger Lyons at Dundalk; well beaten in two handicaps on turf this summer but she starts out for John Butler (same owner) in a weak race and off a reduced mark; betting instructive.

16/1

11th

4

(10)

23rd Jun 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:25 Down Royal

Las Cuatro

9st 10lb

J: Jake Coen

T: G M Lyons

Well below form on handicap debut earlier this month but had shown ability previously; not obviously well treated on handicap debut and needs to improve for the return to 5f.

8/1

14th

13

(15)

3rd Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 60y

15:00 Listowel

Las Cuatro

8st 9lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: G M Lyons

midfield, pushed along over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out

5/1

Form: —

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; well held 66-1 shot on her debut 13 days ago.
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7

(5)

9th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

18:05 Galway

Kinda Tiny

9st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Timothy Doyle

Beaten only a neck in this race 12 months ago; also runner-up at Tipperary on the second of three starts this term; Leopardstown run was disappointing

12/1

2

(13)

17th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

17:45 Leopardstown

Kinda Tiny

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Timothy Doyle

Dual winner and today's trip/ground is fine; nearly got up from off the pace last time at Tipperary (7.5f, good to firm) and possibilities despite her career-high mark.

7/1

2nd

5

(5)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 100y

19:10 Tipperary

Kinda Tiny

9st 10lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Timothy Doyle

Wins have been at Galway (7f heavy) in 2023, and Gowran (1m good) last September; may improve from her seasonal debut at Limerick three weeks ago; stiff task off 10lb higher than her last winning mark

14/1

Non-runners

Wooden Head, Emorcee, Las Cuatro, Kinda Tiny

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €61.60
Straight Forecast €50.75
Trifecta €257.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

First Gentleman

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Desert Haven

POSTDATA:

First Gentleman

The Irish Sun:

First Gentleman