August 30 / 14.15 Cork

14.15

Good

Newmarket Maiden

  • Prize money: £6265.49
  • 1m 4f 0y
  • 12 runners
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Newmarket Maiden

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

1st
13 (2)
Van Demon

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £4.30
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 462

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Last month's Dundalk second represented a fair step up on his two turf efforts, still green but keeping on well from some way off the pace; this longer trip should suit and definite contender.
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2

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 61y

18:13 Ballinrobe

Van Demon

11st 10lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: W J O’Doherty

Flat winner for Noel Meade; given an initial hurdles rating of 106 when with Meade; now 10lb lower after showing dismal form in three runs for this stable; transformation needed with blinkers; market check advised.

10/1

1

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 85y

17:01 Killarney

Van Demon

11st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: W J O’Doherty

Flat winner for Noel Meade; showed initial promise over hurdles but beaten a long way in two handicaps for this yard; cheekpieces need to spark a major upturn in form.

50/1

14th

9

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 2f 50y

18:15 Kilbeggan

Van Demon

11st 6lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: W J O’Doherty

towards rear throughout

22/1

9/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; half-brother to winners El Habeeb (1m4f AW/1m6f Listed; RPR 112), Gold Wand (1m4f Listed/1m2f; 108) and Invincible Swagger (7f AW; 86); dam US Graded-stakes-placed 6f-7f dirt winner; yard going well and newcomer has to be respected.
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2nd

7

(1)

30th Aug 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

14:15 Cork

Hardpoint

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

prominent, went second when ridden 2f out, kept on well when ran green inside final furlong, no match for winner

9/1

Form: 7-4 BF

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Debut promise last autumn at Naas and again on seasonal return at the Curragh in late June, staying on well after being outpaced at a crucial stage; this longer trip looks to be what he wants and one to consider.
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12th

8

(1)

7th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 2f 110y

17:00 Sligo

Jupiter Rock

9st 6lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

led narrowly, headed over 3f out, eased from over 1f out

11/2

3rd

9

(1)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 40y

16:45 Killarney

Jupiter Rock

9st 4lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

soon pressed leader, lost second but prominent after 1f, challenging when ridden from 2f out, no extra when lost second inside final furlong

12/1

11/2

Form: 6

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Putting in best work at finish on Leopardstown debut last month where he had Cahersiveen behind; more expected of here.
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4th

10

27th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

19:08 Cartmel

Rioja Alta

10st 11lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Micky Hammond

C&D winner off 2lb lower last summer (soft) and some respectable runs in the meantime; the latest at Perth wasn't one of them but he's hard to rule out.

8/1

5th

1

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:40 Perth

Rioja Alta

12st 0lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Micky Hammond

Winner off 3lb lower at Cartmel last summer (2m6f, soft); two good runs this year, latest when third in a stronger race at Wetherby (3m, good to soft); chance down in grade.

9/2

3rd

11

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 4

16:22 Wetherby

Rioja Alta

10st 11lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Micky Hammond

Won at Cartmel (2m6f, soft) last July and he's worked his way back to form, finishing third of eight at Catterick (3m1f, soft) in January; faces tougher opposition today, however, and needs another step forward.

12/1

16/1

Form: 9

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never competitive but not disgraced in midfield on debut in Leopardstown maiden last month; may need more time.
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10th

5

(6)

13th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

12:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Cahersiveen

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Rebecca Menzies

Unplaced in three starts on turf last year and makes his AW/handicap debut in first-time cheekpieces for his third different trainer on only his fourth outing; enough to prove.

12/1

10th

5

(6)

13th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

12:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Cahersiveen

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Rebecca Menzies

Unplaced in three starts on turf last year and makes his AW/handicap debut in first-time cheekpieces for his third different trainer on only his fourth outing; enough to prove.

12/1

4th

1

(5)

9th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 3

16:30 Pontefract

Cahersiveen

9st 7lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Ollie Sangster

disputed lead, raced in second after 2f, weakened quickly from over 2f out, eased towards finish, tailed off

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Zoustar gelding cost 9,500gns as a yearling; second foal; dam dual US 8.5f turf winner, half-sister to 1m4f Group 2 winner Pomology; yard going great guns but newcomer may just need this.
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7

3rd Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:25 Newcastle

Silverbridge

11st 3lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Cheekpieces haven't worked the last twice and now tries blinkers; his 10l third at Bangor last April when 9lb higher is not forgotten.

9/2

5

12th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 5

16:48 Wetherby

Silverbridge

11st 3lb

J: Ben Smith

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Below par on good ground the last twice but probably needs it softer, as when third at Bangor last April; 7lb lower than then so has to enter the reckoning despite his absence.

5/1

8th

6

8th Jun 2024

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

16:00 Bangor-on-Dee

Silverbridge

10st 8lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

in touch with leaders

13/2

Form: 88

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Late gains in maidens at Fairyhouse and Killarney suggests he has more to offer; blinkers tried.
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12th

1

(12)

13th Sep 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

14:30 Tramore

Ravshan

10st 4lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: M Halford & T Collins

ducked left start, slowly into stride, in rear, pushed along after 4f

14/1

7th

10

(13)

30th Aug 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

14:15 Cork

Ravshan

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & T Collins

Late gains in maidens at Fairyhouse and Killarney suggests he has more to offer; blinkers tried.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 06

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hurdles winner ran OK on recent Tramore flat run but likely to be of more interest when tackling handicaps.
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8th

1

(12)

7th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

17:15 Limerick

Killeemore Lad

10st 2lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

in touch with leaders, headway and went second after 2f, led 3f out, headed 1f out, soon weakened

4/1

1st

1

(14)

12th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

20:30 Limerick

Killeemore Lad

10st 1lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

In good form over hurdles and transferred that to the Flat when second in a 2m handicap at Listowel last week; plenty of weight but has a leading chance.

4/1

2nd

11

(1)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 40y

16:50 Listowel

Killeemore Lad

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

midfield, headway on outer over 1f out, ran on well and went second inside final 110yds, no match for winner

8/1

66/1

Form: 07

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in two bumpers and two flat outings have offered little.
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6th

3

(2)

13th Sep 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

13:55 Tramore

Super Surprise

10st 2lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Edmond Kent

dwelt start, towards rear throughout

33/1

9th

3

(11)

30th Aug 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

14:15 Cork

Super Surprise

10st 3lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Edmond Kent

Tailed off in two bumpers and two flat outings have offered little.

66/1

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Flat-bred mare placed twice from 11 starts in bumpers including at Killarney on Sunday behind an easy winner; best watched now switched to flat.
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2

(8)

21st May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:40 Kempton (AW)

Dorset Lady

9st 9lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Gary Brown

Ex-Irish maiden, mostly in bumpers; no form, Flat or hurdles, for current yard; wind op needs to turn things around.

16/1

2

(8)

21st May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:40 Kempton (AW)

Dorset Lady

9st 9lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Gary Brown

Ex-Irish maiden, mostly in bumpers; no form, Flat or hurdles, for current yard; wind op needs to turn things around.

16/1

Form: 9-

Last run: 351 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Galileo filly out of AW Listed winner Mystical Lady; sister to five winners including Kingfisher (8.4-1m6f including at 2/Listed; RPR 116), Finn McCool (1m 2yo; 101) and Temple Of Artemis (1m4f; 103); didn't count on sole 2yo start (easy to back) in Punchestown maiden last September; belated seasonal return a slight concern but still respected in an ordinary maiden.
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10th

12

(9)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

14:32 Curragh

Promises To Keep

9st 3lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: A P O’Brien

towards rear of midfield

10/1

11th

14

(9)

30th Aug 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

14:15 Cork

Promises To Keep

9st 3lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: A P O’Brien

Galileo filly out of AW Listed winner Mystical Lady; sister to five winners including Kingfisher (8.4-1m6f including at 2/Listed; RPR 116), Finn McCool (1m 2yo; 101) and Temple Of Artemis (1m4f; 103); didn't count on sole 2yo start (easy to back) in Punchestown maiden last September; belated seasonal return a slight concern but still respected in an ordinary maiden.

7/2

50/1

Form: 97

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
No show on both maidens, eligible for a mark after this.
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9th

2

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 100y

17:35 Ballinrobe

Granns Boy

11st 11lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: H Rogers

Dual-purpose; 3-11 over hurdles; solid Flat run at Navan (1m6f, heavy) after 156-day absence in March but has failed to fire in two handicap hurdles since; remains 9lb above last winning mark; may need respite from the handicapper.

14/1

10th

8

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

Granns Boy

10st 11lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: H Rogers

Three wins over hurdles up to 2m4f; decent Flat run in March but has to improve on his Fairyhouse hurdles run last time; cheekpieces added.

16/1

6th

3

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 110y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Granns Boy

11st 2lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: H Rogers

Won at this meeting last year after a break and has generally held form well since, adding wins over hurdles at Listowel and on the Flat at Thurles; went close at Galway in October on last run over timber and just 2lb higher here; pleasing return on the Flat at Navan last week; interesting.

7/1

Non-runners

Penny Jar, Just Thinkin

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €23.10
Straight Forecast €21.72
Trifecta €57.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Van Demon

The Irish Sun:

Rioja Alta

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Van Demon

POSTDATA:

Van Demon