August 30 / 17.20 Cork

17.20

Good

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  • Prize money: £5221.24
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 18 runners
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Runners: 18 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.50
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 0-0046

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Can hang; safely held on Gowran running by Golden Days; place chance at best it seems; blinkers.
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13

(1)

14th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 111y

14:35 Roscommon

Rock Dandy

8st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: P J F Murphy

C&D winner last season, has suffered a major loss of form this term; back on basement mark and the jockey booking is a positive.

14/1

13th

11

(15)

24th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

14:35 Listowel

Rock Dandy

9st 4lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: P J F Murphy

pushed along briefly early, in touch with leaders, weakened from over 2f out

33/1

33/1

  • Place: £5.10

Form: 75560U

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Only mild handicap promise and 100s in a claimer latest when unseating.
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6th

5

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:19 Leicester

Von Krolock

9st 7lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Owen

0-31 on turf but he acted perfectly well on the surface in Ireland; first two AW wins for this yard came over 7f but he wasn't bothered by the return to 6f when winning at Wolverhampton 19 days ago; this stiff 6f should suit fine; solid chance.

11/4

1st

8

(6)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Von Krolock

9st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Owen

Ex-Irish gelding whose two course wins in the winter came over 7.2f; continued in form since and is more likely than most at this level to give his running but the drop back in trip doesn't look optimal.

5/1

3rd

11

(7)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Von Krolock

8st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: James Owen

Two C&D wins to his name from four starts and turned in another in-form effort when second from the front at Southwell last midweek; tends to ply his trade at the bottom level but is more likely than most to give his running.

8/1

20/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 403859

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Running pretty well but becoming expensive to follow; visor replaces cheekpieces.
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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

10/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 192577 C

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Strapping 8yo needs things to fall right but not without a chance and continues to run well; rider awaits first Irish win.
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15th

14

(15)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Swiss Army Officer

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Went close over C&D (soft) in October but this veteran was down the field at Cork on last month's reappearance.

33/1

12th

16

(5)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Cork

Swiss Army Officer

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Three career wins include over C&D way back; hasn't won in nearly three years but good second on final start last year at Killarney in October when 8lb out of the weights; hard to assess but on a nice mark and good draw.

10/1

15

(3)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:20 Cork

Swiss Army Officer

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Infrequent winner not in the best of form and he's 8lb out of the weights.

50/1

Form: 524944

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Competitive in higher grades and sound each-way chance again; record (1-28) a concern; usually held up so draw may be OK.
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7th

1

10th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:00 Kilbeggan

Super Cub

11st 12lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Modest on the Flat; keen and hasn't got home when well held in both starts over hurdles.

25/1

11th

2

18th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 4f 85y

17:02 Killarney

Super Cub

11st 12lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

led, soon clear, reduced lead 7th, headed 5 out

50/1

Form: 75-027

Last run: 83 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Keen and failed to get a mile latest but previous C&D second gives her obvious claims for stable in fine form; drawn high, as she was then.
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25th

7

(16)

6th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:40 Cork

Angels Feather

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Best run was when 2nd over C&D in May; has been below that level twice since but should have improved from run here on round course last time and dropped 3lb.

15/2

6th

2

(20)

30th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:20 Cork

Angels Feather

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

dwelt start, towards rear

6/1

7th

8

(6)

8th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Angels Feather

9st 11lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

Showed minor promise when fifth behind the top-class Tahiyra in a Galway festival maiden last year; second to Summer Snow over 7f at Cork; this extra furlong may favour the winner more, but holds an obvious chance all the same.

6/1

33/1

Form: 0-0009

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Huge odds this season; not disgraced last twice but hard to fancy.
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16th

21

(8)

6th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:40 Cork

Cuala Bula

8st 12lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Charles Coakley

Maiden has run respectably in defeat at times this year, including here; dropped 5lb since last time and a minor squeak.

18/1

7th

10

(4)

30th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:20 Cork

Cuala Bula

9st 1lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Charles Coakley

started quickly, led narrowly or disputed lead early, raced in second after 2f

33/1

Form: 8624-0

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Good chance on last year's form; free and not disgraced on return under this rider; could be ready to fire.
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13th

10

(10)

26th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:30 Cork

Rose Of Malta

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: P F O’Donnell

Didn't go on from her initial AW promise as a 2yo but best run since was a 2nd over 7f in a handicap here last year; a repeat of that will see her go close and Keane aboard is a positive.

9/2

4th

11

(20)

6th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:40 Cork

Rose Of Malta

9st 4lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P F O’Donnell

Maiden was a close second over C&D last year (heavy); beaten 5l on the round course here last time and down 5lb; needs her best.

16/1

8th

4

(14)

30th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:20 Cork

Rose Of Malta

9st 9lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P F O’Donnell

Good chance on last year's form; free and not disgraced on return under this rider; could be ready to fire.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0-4011 C

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Thrived for fledgling training duo, neck wins at Fairyhouse (Designed Cailin 1l fourth) and Gowran (Trueba, runs in previous race, second); handicapper asking questions now but she's thriving, especially right-handed.
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10th

8

(1)

29th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:17 Dundalk (AW)

Golden Days

9st 7lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: M Halford & T Collins

in touch with leaders on inner, short of room after 1f, steady headway towards far side under 2f out, weakened final 110yds

10/1

10th

8

(1)

29th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:17 Dundalk (AW)

Golden Days

9st 7lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: M Halford & T Collins

Four wins on turf, 0-12 AW record is off-putting; has run well here in recent months, though not one of her better displays on latest.

10/1

10th
7 (12)
Pascalia

10/1

Form: 0970

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Sire's runners often progressive and she hinted at more to come a couple of times so far, including at 13-2 at Limerick; one to keep in mind; yard in fine form.
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17

(21)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:13 Leopardstown

Pascalia

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Noel Meade

Both wins for Johnny Murtagh yard on AW, including claimer last October; some decent turf efforts last year but now 9lb higher than last turf run in September on first start for Noel Meade.

12/1

17

(21)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:13 Leopardstown

Pascalia

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Noel Meade

Both wins for Johnny Murtagh yard on AW, including claimer last October; some decent turf efforts last year but now 9lb higher than last turf run in September on first start for Noel Meade.

12/1

1st

5

(16)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Pascalia

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Sole win came over C&D; had been running well in defeat before disappointing when favourite at Gowran last month but she's up against it on these terms from a wide draw.

33/1

50/1

Form: 070-80

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Rating went up to 50 despite struggles in maidens; handicap form suggests another struggle.
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12th

8

(13)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:10 Killarney

Tijuana

9st 9lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: David Edward Finn

Low-rated gelding, unplaced in ten outings between 2021 and 2023; huge task after long absence.

100/1

12th
16 (6)
Tynamite

14/1

Form: 764438 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Really reliable on AW, albeit 5-51; 0-22 on Turf but did run well at Killarney; needs the breaks but not hopeless.
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10th

15

(6)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:59 Gowran Park

Tynamite

8st 11lb

J: Rebecca Parsons

T: David Marnane

Veteran is a six-time AW winner but 0-33 on turf; no success since December 2023 and never involved on seasonal return at Killarney 20 days ago; others preferred.

20/1

10th

15

(18)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Tynamite

8st 10lb

J: Rebecca Parsons

T: David Marnane

Veteran; six AW wins but is 0-32 on turf and doesn't arrive here in the best of form.

33/1

14

(4)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:20 Cork

Tynamite

8st 11lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Six AW wins but is 0-31 on turf and has to put three below par runs behind him.

20/1

Form: /6279-

Last run: 420 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Did not progress from fine handicap debut at 3; perhaps she is best fresh and not ruled out.
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13th

9

(16)

30th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:20 Cork

The Last Swallow

9st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Did not progress from fine handicap debut at 3; perhaps she is best fresh and not ruled out.

14/1

14th
18 (13)
Benerville

50/1

Form: 006080

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Filly does not seem straightforward; handicap form poor and best watched.
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14th

18

(13)

30th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:20 Cork

Benerville

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: T Hogan

Filly does not seem straightforward; handicap form poor and best watched.

50/1

12th

21

(10)

20th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Benerville

8st 7lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: T Hogan

Didn't far badly here last weekend over 7f but not much evidence to suggest she'll appreciate this stiffer test; 5lb wrong.

25/1

Form: 324642 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Not far behind Golden Days at Fairyhouse and weighted to reverse that form, despite running another blinder at Gowran since; 0-18 on Turf and horrible draw.
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10th

12

(4)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Designer Cailin

8st 12lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Patrick Martin

Won back-to-back over 7f here in 2021 but no wins since and no signs of a revival back here (1m4f) latest.

33/1

10th

12

(4)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Designer Cailin

8st 12lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Patrick Martin

Won back-to-back over 7f here in 2021 but no wins since and no signs of a revival back here (1m4f) latest.

33/1

7th

7

(5)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Designer Cailin

8st 13lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Patrick Martin

upset in stalls, lost many lengths start, detached in rear, joined main group 3f out, kept on, never dangerous

5/1

Form: 606218 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Ran here last twice, winning before struggling over 5f; failed to stay 7f both previous attempts.
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13

(17)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 180y

14:47 Navan

American In Paris

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Won over 6f on good ground at Naas in July when first tried in this headgear combination; third in a Laytown claimer early last month; posted another satisfactory display at Cork last week; mid-field over C&D two weeks ago; needs to reverse form with Gimmieminnie, Browned Off and Only Spoofing.

12/1

12

(11)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

15:22 Navan

American In Paris

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Naas winner over this trip in July when first tried in this headgear combination; third in a Laytown claimer early last month; posted another satisfactory display when fourth to today's rival Ukiyo at Cork last week; closely matched with Reponse Finale; top rider retains the mount; place chance.

6/1

7

(1)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:15 Cork

American In Paris

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Naas winner over 6f in July when first tried in this headgear combination; ahead of Devil's Angel when third in a Laytown claimer but that was a poor race.

7/2

17th
20 (1)
Helmet Star

Form: 00-000 D

Last run: 68 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; no realistic chance on recent form.
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12th

13

(4)

22nd Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Helmet Star

9st 1lb

J: Sean Bird

T: J Larkin

Poor performer these days; rated 30 and no chance at these weights.

100/1

17th

20

(1)

30th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:20 Cork

Helmet Star

8st 12lb

T: J Larkin

Second reserve; no realistic chance on recent form.

12/1

Form: 846023

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Pretty flat last time and would not be confident but Bellewstown second (led) brings maiden into it; poor draw.
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5th

10

(10)

27th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Lasting Peace

9st 2lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Noel Meade

midfield, waiting for room under 2f out, switched left 1f out, kept on, forced dead-heat 5th

6/1

8th

3

(21)

12th Oct 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:00 Curragh

Lasting Peace

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Noel Meade

midfield

10/1

5th

5

(8)

22nd Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Lasting Peace

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Not had many goes in handicaps and placed twice over this trip; improved for blinkers when runner-up at Bellewstown and third to subsequent winner over 1m here; forget last time when the reins broke.

15/2

Non-runners

Catherine Chroi, Stormie Outlook, Allo Arry

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €185.20
Straight Forecast €171.70
Tricast €1662.18
Trifecta €3971.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Pascalia

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Lasting Peace

POSTDATA:

Super Cub

The Irish Sun:

Golden Days