May 21 / 16.50 Cork

16.50

Yielding

Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £12826.09
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

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5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 2

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled hard and ran green over C&D on debut but still nearly won, so must have plenty of raw ability; if he is more professional today then he should take high rank again.
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5th

4

(1)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Powerful Nation

10st 0lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Looked set for a big season after his Listed win at Cork but it hasn't materialised; upset in stalls when soundly beaten again upped to 6f at Naas latest; however, he has C&D form figures of 132, including a head second in this last year, so the return to this venue offers hope of a revival.

12/1

2

(8)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 205y

15:50 Naas

Powerful Nation

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Smart 2yo who nearly won a Group 3 over 5f and a Listed winner this season; dropped his guard of late, though did contest the Group 1 Flying Five last time; this is a belated first try at 6f but it might suit.

6/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tenth foal; half-sister to six winners inc Mukaddamah (8.6f/1m2f AW inc Listed; RPR 107) and Kylla Instinct (7f-8.5f inc AW/USA/Canada; 85); dam maiden from 1m-1m3f (64); a 38,000Gns yearling is by a first-crop sire who has had winners; check for market strength.
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6th

11

(11)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:10 Naas

Fiery Lucy

9st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf fourth last year; has not matched that form this term but run well in defeat, notably Killarney Listed second (soft); not at that level in similar contest on latest however and bit to prove now but major claims if back to her best.

9/2

4th

10

(11)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:11 Killarney

Fiery Lucy

8st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf fourth last year; has not matched that form this term but has continued to run well in defeat, including second C&D fillies Listed last month on soft; may not have handled the track at Galway last time but entitled to be in the mix on overall form.

11/2

8

(12)

31st Jul 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:20 Galway

Fiery Lucy

9st 0lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Juvenile career ended on a high when fourth in Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf at Del Mar (1m, firm); has not matched that form but has continued to run well in defeat; a four-time runner-up (three Group 3s and a Listed); high draw is a concern, but otherwise has plenty going for her.

7/4

10/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam 7f 2yo winner (RPR 95), sister to 7f/1m (inc 2yo) winner Sayem, half-sister to useful 6f 2yo winner Space Cowboy; 38,000euros yearling made 100,000GBP as a 2yo; should be able to run well on debut.
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4th

1

(1)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Shamrock Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Stephen Thorne

Has raced at 5f, placing three times at Listed level since making all in a Down Royal maiden in June; not at her very best when fifth at Dundalk last time (final start for Jack Davison) but performed well enough to think she's effective on AW; a first ever runner for her trainer; this speedy sort will take plenty of pegging back if seeing out the extra 1f.

11/10

5th

5

(6)

20th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:50 Dundalk (AW)

Shamrock Breeze

9st 5lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Jack W Davison

Off the mark on first run for the yard at Down Royal in June; placed in Listed company three times since; likes to get on with things from the front but needs to improve to get the better of Powerful Nation and Saratoga Special.

4/1

5th

7

(1)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Shamrock Breeze

9st 0lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Jack W Davison

Off the mark on yard debut in 5f Down Royal maiden and three placed efforts in Listed races since, the best of which when beaten a head at Deauville a fortnight ago; likely pace setter and should be involved.

4/1

15/2

Form: 6

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran a solid race on debut at Navan over this trip, rallying after getting outpaced; Keane stays aboard and can run well with improvement likely.
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10th

9

(3)

26th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:48 Dundalk (AW)

Lethimfly

9st 8lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Noel Meade

5f maiden winner at two and confined to only two runs last season; however, plenty to like about his close second behind Buddy Batt here in March and he's better drawn this time should they again wish to front run.

5/1

2nd

7

(7)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Lethimfly

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Won a Bellewstown 2yo maiden over this trip and some decent efforts in defeat after; beaten 2.25l by Red Evolution at Cork on comeback last year but disappointed next time in blinkers; needs his best on return but his mark looks attractive.

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; sister to 5f AW 2yo winners Funny Money Honey (Listed; RPR 97) and Sports Coach (93); 95,000euros yearling was knocked down for 200,00GBP as a 2yo but remains with same owners; bred to be a speedy juvenile so respected on debut if market strength.
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12th

8

(3)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:40 Dundalk (AW)

Flash The Cash

9st 1lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

Experienced filly who has run eight times, including in the Queen Mary; several decent runs, including in a 6f maiden and a 5f Listed race at this track; now tries a new trip after an unconvincing 6f run here 12 days ago.

5/1

12th

8

(3)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:40 Dundalk (AW)

Flash The Cash

9st 1lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

Experienced filly who has run eight times, including in the Queen Mary; several decent runs, including in a 6f maiden and a 5f Listed race at this track; now tries a new trip after an unconvincing 6f run here 12 days ago.

5/1

4th

6

(5)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Flash The Cash

9st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

led but pestered, headed over 1f out, weakening when hampered final 110yds

6/1

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; closely related to 5f 2yo winner Jungle Time (RPR 75); dam 6f winner (89), half-sister to 6f 2yo Group 3 winner Cairn Gorm, descends from Time Charter; 20,000Gns foal made 32,000Gns as a yearling; sire can get smart 2yos so could run well.
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4

(6)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

Tomarlo

9st 7lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ollie Sangster

Ex-Irish gelding who struggled in three runs early in the year for Barry Brennan; well backed for his new yard on Tapeta early last month, when things didn't pan out his way, and is on an attractive mark currently; shortlisted.

3/1

4th

3

(6)

5th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tomarlo

9st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ollie Sangster

Fair AW form when trained in Ireland, recording an RPR of 69 as recently as November; ran poorly in his three starts for Barry Brennan this year but he has dropped 9lb for his troubles and starts out for a new yard at a low level; tongue-tie added; interesting.

11/2

100/1

Form:

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way on debut and can't be fancied today.
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8th

10

(4)

6th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 27y

17:00 Down Royal

Trufonic

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: P F McEnery

Big prices in three maiden runs, although wasn't beaten far second time out at Cork; could progress for further on handicap debut and workable opening mark, particularly with talented apprentice claiming 5lb.

8/1

7th

9

(4)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 60y

13:32 Listowel

Trufonic

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: P F McEnery

got loose beforehand, towards rear, ran on inside final furlong, never on terms

25/1

7th

12

(13)

21st May 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

16:50 Cork

Trufonic

8st 11lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: P F McEnery

Beaten a long way on debut and can't be fancied today.

100/1

8/1

Form: 4

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has a decent pedigree and ran respectably facing a stiff task on debut in a Curragh Listed race (5f); should have improved from that and be involved.
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9

(11)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:27 Curragh

Gran Habano

9st 6lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Adrian Murray

3yo has run respectably on last three starts in maiden company; weakened after making the running at Listowel latest (1m, heavy); probably needs more in first turf handicap.

11/1

4th

2

(3)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:37 Listowel

Gran Habano

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Murray

No wins from 13 runs but has placed in six of them, including when a 3l second in a Galway maiden in July (7f, yielding); below his best at Gowran earlier this month; well exposed at this stage and likely to find a few too good.

11/1

2

(15)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:45 Gowran Park

Gran Habano

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Adrian Murray

Placed in six of his 12 starts, including at Galway on latest, when he overhauled Men Of Honour to take second; well exposed at this stage; should be thereabouts but may again find one or two too good.

5/1

9th
13 (2)
Goldino

40/1

Form:

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Weakened on debut to be beaten 11l at the Curragh over 6f; this trip might suit better but still loads to find.
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10th

14

(2)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:37 Curragh

Goldino

8st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Beaten in maidens (5f-7.5f) won by some smart horses and she's raised significantly in distance here for handicap debut; after 14 months off the track, market support would be welcomed.

20/1

5th

2

(6)

17th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:05 Gowran Park

Goldino

9st 2lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

150-1 when last to finish at Leopardstown (7.5f) and Queens Fury was third in that race; one for handicaps.

66/1

9th

5

(1)

6th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 60y

16:55 Leopardstown

Goldino

9st 2lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

Two runs last month were modest, more likely type for a nursery.

66/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam unplaced 1m-1m2f in France, half-sister to French 1m7f Listed winner Cleonte; sire is a reliable source of speed; cost 9,000euros as a yearling; likely to improve for this.
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14th

14

(6)

19th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Naas

Onomatapeoi

8st 7lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Paul Gammell

Well held in three maidens over various trips; faces a tough task from 9lb out of the handicap.

28/1

12th

10

(9)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

16:50 Cork

Onomatapeoi

8st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Paul Gammell

Down the field in two maidens, the first at 5f and then over an extended 7f; opposable.

66/1

8th

13

(13)

2nd Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 96y

16:45 Roscommon

Onomatapeoi

8st 10lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Paul Gammell

took keen hold, prominent

66/1

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam fourth over 6.5f/7.5f in France, half-sister to winners Shamdinan (US 1m2f Grade 1) and Shahwardi (Australian 1m4f Group 2); by a classy, veteran sire who is still capable; can run well but likely to improve for this.
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8th

6

(5)

6th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:45 Naas

Shades Of Chicago

8st 11lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: J P Murtagh

Ran better than her finishing position on debut at Cork in May; should improve but looks up against it.

33/1

11th

10

(7)

21st May 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

16:50 Cork

Shades Of Chicago

8st 11lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Second foal; dam fourth over 6.5f/7.5f in France, half-sister to winners Shamdinan (US 1m2f Grade 1) and Shahwardi (Australian 1m4f Group 2); by a classy, veteran sire who is still capable; can run well but likely to improve for this.

10/1

11th

10

(7)

21st May 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

16:50 Cork

Shades Of Chicago

8st 11lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Second foal; dam fourth over 6.5f/7.5f in France, half-sister to winners Shamdinan (US 1m2f Grade 1) and Shahwardi (Australian 1m4f Group 2); by a classy, veteran sire who is still capable; can run well but likely to improve for this.

10/1

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam 1m/1m2f winner (RPR 78), half-sister to winners Enforcer (1m1f Group 3), Canaveral (useful 1m2f) and Zalzilah (5f GB 2yo/7f UAE); 32,000Gns foal made 85,000euros as a yearling; stable jockey is on the other runner.
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6th

5

(6)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 0y

16:25 Naas

Brigids Cloak

9st 4lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Both wins were earlier this year over 6f and made it 0-6 at 5f when only midfield at the Curragh two weeks ago when they claimed 7lb off her back; needs more.

10/1

11

(9)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:00 Curragh

Brigids Cloak

8st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Won over 6f on AW and at this track earlier in the year before second to Gazelle D'Or in a C&D premier handicap; mostly good runs since but needs more in this company off an unchanged mark.

14/1

4th

1

(7)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 3y

18:55 Bellewstown

Brigids Cloak

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

3yo filly has been kept busy this season; won at Dundalk in April and at the Curragh in June off 71; hasn't troubled the judge of late, favourite at latter venue on latest when showing good speed for long way; blinkers replace usual cheekpieces (not latest) and drops in grade so respected.

11/4

Form: 7

Last run: 56 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 8l on debut at Dundalk; will have to make plenty of improvement in what looks a stronger race; cheekpieces tried.
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13th

14

(3)

21st May 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

16:50 Cork

Some Like It Hot

8st 9lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Beaten 8l on debut at Dundalk; will have to make plenty of improvement in what looks a stronger race; cheekpieces tried.

40/1

13th

14

(3)

21st May 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

16:50 Cork

Some Like It Hot

8st 9lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Beaten 8l on debut at Dundalk; will have to make plenty of improvement in what looks a stronger race; cheekpieces tried.

40/1

Non-runners

Alfred Tennyson

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €29.90
Straight Forecast €25.01
Trifecta €218.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Powerful Nation

The Irish Sun:

Alfred Tennyson

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Powerful Nation

POSTDATA:

Powerful Nation