September 11 / 16.55 Cork

16.55

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £6413.04
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

11/2 (Won)

Form: 142437 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Yet to add to a C&D maiden win but has solid form to his credit in sprint handicaps; harmed his chance with a slow break at Ascot a month ago; better judged on form such as neck second over 5f at Fairyhouse and C&D third behind the progressive Kendall Roy.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(4)

5th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Curragh

Grand City Hall

9st 10lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Jarlath P Fahey

midfield, headway inside final furlong, soon switched left, ran on and went third inside final 110yds, no match for first two

5/1

Form: 462201 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Two wins for Sir Mark Prescott were over 7f, but a return 6f did the trick when he won for this rider at the Curragh last month; form has also included second to Linger For Longer over an extended 6f at Limerick; up 7lb form Curragh win, can remain competitive.
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15th

2

(2)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 42y

19:10 Leopardstown

Imperial Dream

10st 2lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Patrick J Flynn

Most recent of three wins came at the Curragh nearly two years ago (6f, good-to-firm); only flashes of his best last season, out of sorts this term.

25/1

15th

15

(3)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Imperial Dream

8st 11lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Patrick J Flynn

Most recent of three wins came here nearly two years ago (6f, good-to-firm); has never run over this trip; hard to make a case for him.

25/1

13th

6

(12)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Imperial Dream

9st 11lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Patrick J Flynn

Last win came nearly two years ago (6f, good-to-firm); Curragh comeback run leaves him with a lot to find although is down to a career-low mark.

14/1

Form: 373746 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
5f course winner last season but this year's form suggests this 6f is close to his optimum trip; one of his best efforts when fourth to today's rival Imperial Dream at the Curragh on penultimate start.
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12th

9

(18)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

17:55 Bellewstown

Never Shout Never

9st 5lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Andrew McNamara

Record of 2-42 (1-28 on turf); didn't look like a winner in waiting during a winter AW campaign and below-par again on return to the turf at Navan (6f, heavy); 5f more suitable but needs a revival.

20/1

9th

8

(3)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 180y

14:18 Navan

Never Shout Never

9st 8lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Andrew McNamara

Hard to win with, as illustrated by 2-41 record; won 5f Dundalk handicap off 73 in December 2024; now down to 52, having been regressive since second in a claimer last summer; needs to step up on recent Dundalk form.

14/1

12th

3

(15)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:08 Dundalk (AW)

Never Shout Never

10st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Andrew McNamara

Hard to win with, as illustrated by 2-40 record; won 5f course handicap off 73 in December 2024; now down to 56, having been regressive since second in a claimer last summer; needs to step up on recent course form.

16/1

Form: 722422

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Four seconds from his last five starts; becoming frustrating but not much improvement needed; chased home a well fancied rival at Navan last time, similar scenario at Dundalk previously; deserves to pick up a race.
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6

(8)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:10 Navan

Moltophino

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Curragh winner last year (6f, good) is now 3lb lower and he almost got back to winning ways at the Curragh (6f, good) two weeks ago, beaten just 0.75l into second of 10; has gone well here before, but over 6f, so the drop back to 5f is a query and wouldn't want to see much rain.

100/30

2nd

8

(10)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Moltophino

8st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Sole win in 25 starts came when he beat Keke over C&D last year; couple of excuses this term (raced on wrong side at Naas last time) and has inched back down to winning mark; blinkers replace visor.

20/1

9th

4

(11)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:47 Naas

Moltophino

9st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Just one win to his name, but has been second three times in five runs here; drops in grade after contesting premier handicaps at the Curragh (excuse two runs back) this season; drawn widest which is probably a slight negative, but it's all on the day as to which side they go at Naas; only 1lb higher than his winning mark.

12/1

Form: 005256 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Basically reliable sort with a record of seven wins and 22 places from 56 outings; has done plenty of racing since most recent win at Dundalk in February; others have stronger recent credentials.
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8th

6

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:25 Dundalk (AW)

Collective Power

8st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

Six-time course winner (four at this trip) and has gone close a few times this year, including last month when strong-finishing third (beaten 0.75l) to Kerdos over 5f, having had to be switched; big player now at his more favoured trip.

11/2

3rd

8

(8)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Collective Power

8st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Edward Lynam

Six-time course winner, including twice over C&D, but his last four wins here have come over 6f; however, he did go close off this mark over C&D in May and should get a strong pace to aim at; not out of this.

7/1

11/4

Form: 416 D

Last run: 124 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
A 6f AW maiden winner (second now rated 88) in April; would have been closer in a Listed race here in May had she enjoyed a clearer run; lack of a recent outing is only a slight concern; potentially on a favourable mark for her handicap debut.
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11th

11

(13)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 160y

19:55 Fairyhouse

Heart Of Darkness

9st 0lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Winner of a 6f AW maiden in 2024; 0-12 on turf and yet to trouble the judge; one of her better efforts when 6l behind the winner over 1m on soft at Limerick last time; dropped 3lb.

7/1

6th

10

(1)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:27 Limerick

Heart Of Darkness

9st 3lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

AW winner is 0-11 on turf; twice well beaten on grass since Dundalk fifth behind Bella Colombia.

16/1

15th

8

(16)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:59 Gowran Park

Heart Of Darkness

9st 5lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Adrian McGuinness

AW winner is 0-10 on turf and yet to trouble the judge; best efforts on grass have come on heavy ground, so the forecast rain is a plus, but others appeal more.

12/1

Form: 1-4638 D

Last run: 81 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f Naas maiden on soft last October; best effort since when third of 11 in a 5f premier handicap at the Curragh in June; gelded since out of the money at Newmarket later that month.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(3)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:55 Roscommon

Goal Exceeded

9st 7lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Second runner for Ado McGuinness has had a good season; winner over 7f at Leopardstown in June and has run well off revised mark since, when fourth to stablemate Eddie G at Galway and on ground faster than ideal over 1m at the Curragh.

15/2

4th

10

(12)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Goal Exceeded

9st 1lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

One of two for trainer; up 10lb compared to his Leopardstown win in June (7f, good); ran with credit off his revised mark at Galway last time when fourth of 15 (7f, yielding); upped to 1m now and should give a good account of himself again.

8/1

Form: -50114 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
C&D winner last season; wins this term at Tipperary and Limerick have been over a bit further; not beaten in fourth in a fillies' handicap over 7f here last time.
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10th

5

(11)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Linger For Longer

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Augustine Leahy

Three-time winner; below par last year; faded in a 1m contest at this event on her first run of the season; more like it when fourth at Listowel ten days ago; now reunited with the champion jockey who won twice on her in 2024; worth considering.

6/1

4th

9

(13)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Linger For Longer

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: Augustine Leahy

Three-time winner was below par last year and didn't provide much encouragement on her return at Limerick.

18/1

10th

13

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

15:15 Limerick

Linger For Longer

8st 12lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Augustine Leahy

Three-time winner was below par in six runs last year; now 17lb below last winning mark but must return to form.

16/1

Form: -06267 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Three-time 5f winner including at this track, sights lowered again after a Listed bid at Tipperary ten days ago; has a bit to find with Grand City Hall on running here in July.
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9th

4

(1)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

16:55 Cork

Gabriellas Spirit

9st 10lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: K J Condon

Three-time 5f winner including at this track, sights lowered again after a Listed bid at Tipperary ten days ago; has a bit to find with Grand City Hall on running here in July.

10/1

7th

6

(4)

1st Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Tipperary

Gabriellas Spirit

9st 2lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: K J Condon

towards rear, some headway inside final furlong, never dangerous

33/1

6th

5

(8)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Cork

Gabriellas Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: K J Condon

The last of her three wins was in this race 12 months ago when 7lb lower; has mostly raced in Listed events since then and ran as well as she was entitled to the last time at Tipperary; fair shout.

8/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast €32.85
Tricast €290.14

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Linger For Longer

SPOTLIGHT:

Heart Of Darkness

POSTDATA:

Never Shout Never

The Irish Sun:

Collective Power

TOPSPEED:

Linger For Longer