August 16 / 16.50 Cork

16.50

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  • 0m 5f 0y
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.50
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 075236

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
This is proving her best trip, good placings at Naas and Tipperary although faded tamely at Down Royal latest; not one to rule out.
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6th

3

(5)

1st May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:25 Redcar

Ginormous

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Pam Sly

slightly awkward start, took keen hold, held up in last, switched left halfway, headway on far side of group from over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong

7/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 623221 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Ground versatile and has improved for the drop back to this trip in maidens, off the mark at Tipperary a week ago, making all on quick ground; 7lb rise for that; 10lb claiming rider having his first ride.
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1st

7

(11)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Emerald Harmony

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Ex-Irish mare who gained a first win for her current yard at Thirsk (5f) in June; her form has dipped since midsummer but latest Ripon fourth of 14 was respectable; close second over C&D on her only AW start.

13/2

4th

10

(3)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:49 Ripon

Emerald Harmony

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Ex-Irish mare who gained a first win for her current yard at Thirsk (5f) in June; her form has dipped of late though so more is needed after a below-par seventh of ten at Doncaster (5f) 13 days ago.

16/1

7th

5

(9)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:50 Doncaster

Emerald Harmony

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Won at Thirsk (5f, good) in June and ran well in defeat on next three starts; handles good to soft; reportedly never travelled when below par at Thirsk (5f, good) last month but can be in the mix if bouncing back.

8/1

3rd
8 (14)
Rappell

9/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: -02171

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Progressive handicapper has won twice from last three starts, over 6f at Fairyhouse and last month on quick ground at Navan, idling a little and pushed out (Limoncello Lady third); below best over 5f in between and this quick 5f will be a test.
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4th

8

(1)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:57 Fairyhouse

Rappell

9st 9lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Paul W Flynn

Most recent of his four wins came over an extended 6f at Limerick in July; finished well after being hampered in a 6f handicap at Laytown; should be ridden prominently from his inside draw and no surprise if he's thereabouts.

12/1

3rd

9

(3)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:49 Laytown

Rappell

11st 9lb

J: Miss A B O’Connor

T: Paul W Flynn

In good fettle before a disappointing effort off revised mark at Naas; form of his Limerick win was boosted by the runner-up winning at Cork; not discounted and has won over this trip.

8/1

Form: 988823 BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Has reached a competitive mark recently, chasing home a clear winner here over 6f and back at minimum trip last week at Tipperary when only beaten 1l, having been squeezed up inside the final furlong; definite contender.
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5th

5

(12)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:50 Laytown

Im Spartacus

10st 4lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

A winner of seven races (six on AW) all over 6f; yard won this last year but this trip is a big worry, as is his recent form; others preferred.

16/1

19th

16

(20)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Im Spartacus

8st 10lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Adrian McGuinness

On the go since June of last year; two wins in 2026, over 6f at Dundalk in March and over 6f at Fairyhouse (good) in June and runs off last winning mark; last couple of runs not his best, however, and others arrive in better form.

33/1

Form: 37-806

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Opening handicap efforts ordinary, soft ground may not have suited last time at Sligo; tongue-tie now tried (blinkers left off).
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2nd

7

(8)

3rd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Newmarket

Woohoo

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Jim Goldie

Holding her form well after yet another placed effort over 6f here last week and she'll be fine returned to 7f, over which she finished ahead of three in here when runner-up at York in August; another competitive run looks on the cards.

6/1

3rd

9

(9)

24th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Woohoo

8st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Jim Goldie

Runner-up six times in a row this summer (5f-7f, good to firm-good to soft), including in big fields, and ran respectably when sixth of 15 at York (7f, good to soft) last time; could be thereabouts.

6/1

6th

13

(4)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 York

Woohoo

8st 13lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Hard to fault her consistency this year and last month's second over C&D was her seventh runner-up finish from her last eight starts; likely to be involved again.

7/1

Form: 8-2759

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Was making turf debut when last of nine at Limerick last month (first-time tongue-tie), possibly having gone off too quick; best AW run was over 6f so looks opposable here.
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10th

6

(2)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:50 Curragh

The Poacher Daly

9st 1lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Jack W Davison

Made all to win weak Bellewstown maiden (5f, yielding to soft) for Joseph O'Brien in October but he was disappointing for the yard overall; made no impression when behind Emerald Harmony and Cuban Grey last week; visor tried now.

14/1

10th

6

(2)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:50 Curragh

The Poacher Daly

9st 1lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Jack W Davison

Made all to win weak Bellewstown maiden (5f, yielding to soft) for Joseph O'Brien in October but he was disappointing for the yard overall; made no impression when behind Emerald Harmony and Cuban Grey last week; visor tried now.

14/1

9th

2

(5)

5th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

18:25 Bellewstown

The Poacher Daly

9st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Made all to win weak C&D maiden (yielding to soft) for Joseph O'Brien in October but he was disappointing for the yard overall; first start for new yard; looks high enough in the weights.

9/1

Form: 345089

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Maiden efforts were respectable but handicap form leaves her with plenty to find despite reduced mark.
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1st

2

(6)

4th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

18:22 Bellewstown

Abiding Star

9st 8lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: John Patrick Hayes

Took a slight step forward on two previous runs this season when a 3.25l sixth of 11 off 51 in a 5f Down Royal handicap on latest; needs much more back in maiden company.

12/1

6th

9

(9)

20th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:15 Down Royal

Abiding Star

8st 9lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: John Patrick Hayes

13-race maiden; has shown very little in two 6f runs this season; first time with cheekpieces; questions to answer.

25/1

Form: 004120 D BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Progressive handicapper this term on joining current yard, making all in beating Emerald Harmony at Down Royal (5f, good) and close second at Bellewstown (front two clear of a dual subsequent winner); excuses at Doncaster latest (awkward start, rider dropped whip) so still respected off this mark.
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8th

5

(2)

16th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:50 Cork

Comein Comein

9st 10lb

J: K W De Oliveira

T: Diego Dias

started quickly, raced far side, prominent

8/1

11th

9

(4)

20th Jul 2024

Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:45 Doncaster

Comein Comein

9st 8lb

J: K W De Oliveira

T: Diego Dias

swerved sharply left start, prominent

6/1

2nd

2

(12)

5th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 3y

18:25 Bellewstown

Comein Comein

10st 1lb

J: K W De Oliveira

T: Diego Dias

led, faced challenge from 2f out, rallied final furlong, headed towards finish

4/1

Form: 60-6

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Didn't show much in two maidens last year, some early speed but soon beaten on comeback run at Naas in June for new yard; best watched on handicap debut.
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11th

10

(5)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Little Mi Mi

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Three C&D wins among five overall in a tremendous year; below par on turf last two starts but it might be dangerous to suggest she's off the boil, now that she's returned to a track she runs so well.

10/1

6th

7

(3)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

15:22 Hamilton

Little Mi Mi

8st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Well held at York recently but she's had a tremendous year, winning five times over 5f, on AW and turf (good to firm and good), including over this C&D; acts on soft, too, and it's possible she'll return to form here.

4/1

14th

9

(20)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

14:05 York

Little Mi Mi

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Five wins to her name this year, the latest at Hamilton (5f, good) last month off 6lb lower; ran well for third off this mark at Newcastle 17 days ago but this race will demand even more.

12/1

Form: 9-0943

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Has shown more in blinkers last two starts, most recently forcing much of pace at Navan (6f, good-to-firm) when 3l third to Rappell; 10lb better off with that rival here and drop back to 5f should suit so could go close.
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8th

9

(1)

9th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

15:21 Navan

Limoncello Lady

9st 6lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Maiden went closest when just denied over 5f here two starts ago; was poor in a maiden on soft at Bellewstown a week ago; can go well once ground is sound.

8/1

5th

3

(6)

2nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 3y

15:50 Bellewstown

Limoncello Lady

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

towards rear, outpaced over 1f out, eased inside final furlong

100/30

2nd

8

(7)

21st Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Navan

Limoncello Lady

8st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Best run was front-running third over just shy of 6f here in July; has weakened tamely in two starts since, including when last home behind Irish Rumour over C&D, and hard to fancy from 4lb out of the handicap.

14/1

Form: -34000

Last run: 78 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Easily his best form has come at Dundalk when running respectably from 6f to 1m; turf form has offered little and drops back in trip here.
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9th

8

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:01 Dundalk (AW)

Late Night Talking

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Kieran P Cotter

It was a claimer in which he ran second at Bellewstown recently (1m, soft) and then never landed a blow from off the pace at Roscommon; no wins in 14 but best form has been on the AW; cheekpieces enlisted.

8/1

9th

8

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:01 Dundalk (AW)

Late Night Talking

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Kieran P Cotter

It was a claimer in which he ran second at Bellewstown recently (1m, soft) and then never landed a blow from off the pace at Roscommon; no wins in 14 but best form has been on the AW; cheekpieces enlisted.

8/1

6th

6

(7)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 111y

15:05 Roscommon

Late Night Talking

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Kieran P Cotter

No wins in 13 and it was a claimer in which he ran second at Bellewstown recently (1m, soft); does seem more effective on the AW.

12/1

12th
6 (1)
Gaenari

16/1

Form: 322478

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Maiden was twice placed in Listed company as a 2yo but has been regressive this season while running well at times; blinkers now tried; stablemate Comein Comein a more obvious chance but handicapper has relented (down 28lb this season) so don't dismiss.
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12th

6

(1)

16th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:50 Cork

Gaenari

9st 10lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Diego Dias

anticipated start, raced far side, soon recovered and prominent, led after 1f

16/1

8th

8

(6)

5th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:50 Naas

Gaenari

8st 11lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Diego Dias

Maiden was twice placed in Listed company as a 2yo but has been regressive this season while running well at times; poor in a Listed race at Ayr last time but this is more realistic.

22/1

16/1

Form: 0-7598

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far at Naas in June but two runs since well below that level; slow-starter and needs to break better; 1lb wrong.
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8th

11

(5)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:05 Dundalk (AW)

Babyface

8st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Edward Lynam

15-race maiden, placed only once; best form over C&D; only one length behind My Girl Sioux last time; 2lb out of the handicap.

6/1

4th

10

(9)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Babyface

9st 4lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Edward Lynam

midfield, headway over 1f out, disputing second inside final furlong, no extra towards finish

18/1

4th

10

(9)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Babyface

9st 4lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Edward Lynam

midfield, headway over 1f out, disputing second inside final furlong, no extra towards finish

18/1

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Payout
Exacta €54.20
Straight Forecast €46.61
Tricast €150.06
Trifecta €397.90

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

I'm Spartacus

SPOTLIGHT:

Comein Comein

POSTDATA:

I'm Spartacus

The Irish Sun:

I'm Spartacus