October 01 / 16.50 Cork

16.50

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  • Prize money: £9491.3
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

22/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £4.00

Form: 6-0103 C

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f maiden at this track earlier in the year but well-beaten twice since over that trip; blinkers left off up to a mile but others preferred.
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7th

1

(7)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:52 Navan

Gerrits Gem

10st 0lb

J: Terry Casey

T: J G Coogan

All three wins for Kieran Cotter came at Cork (6f-1m); a long way below best in two races this term.

25/1

13th

15

(15)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Gerrits Gem

8st 12lb

J: Terry Casey

T: J G Coogan

All three wins for Kieran Cotter came at Cork (6f-1m) and ended last term with solid C&D fourth behind Unique Journey; dropped out to finish last on seasonal return at Cork early this month, a run which should bring him on.

20/1

12th

11

(7)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Cork

Gerrits Gem

9st 2lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: J G Coogan

All three wins have come at this venue, twice over 6f, the other coming at 1m; liking for the track is enough to make him worth considering on stable/seasonal debut.

10/1

OUR TIP

9/1

  • Place: £6.00

Form: 659614

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose sort; won at Leopardstown (1m1f) and a solid run at Southwell since over 1m3f; ground versatile but might find this a bit sharp.
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14th

5

(10)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Walhaan

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ciaran Murphy

Seven Flat wins include over C&D, and more recently on the AW in December; trip inadequate on seasonal return here in April and has since been pulled up over hurdles; champion jockey booked but veteran appears vulnerable.

14/1

10

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:00 Killarney

Walhaan

10st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Seven-time Flat winner won a Leopardstown maiden hurdle in March 2023 (2m, good to yielding) but generally moderate form over hurdles since then; the same can be said of his recent outing on the level at Leopardstown last month.

18/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 095750

Last run: 38 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Gowran maiden winner last year has been regressive this term; is well-handicapped on old form if she can be coaxed back to best for a new yard.
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2nd

8

(10)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 40y

16:40 Navan

Letiza

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Won off this mark at Down Royal (10.5f, good) for Henry De Bromhead in June 2025; well below best on last two starts for Adrian Nicholls and has moved yards again; likely best watched after absence unless the market speaks.

40/1

1

(5)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Letiza

10st 1lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Adrian Nicholls

Dual turf winner (9.5f/10.5f) in Ireland and twice runner-up on the Dundalk Polytrack (1m/10.7f); makes her stable debut after three months off and market should guide.

10/1

1

(5)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Letiza

10st 1lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Adrian Nicholls

Dual turf winner (9.5f/10.5f) in Ireland and twice runner-up on the Dundalk Polytrack (1m/10.7f); makes her stable debut after three months off and market should guide.

10/1

11/2

Form: 000591 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Got back on the scoresheet at Fairyhouse over 7f last time; this trip suits better and handles soft ground well; has to be considered.
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4th

1

(5)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 135y

18:40 Ballinrobe

Loingseoir

10st 0lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: M C Grassick

Seven career wins and probably not as dependent on soft ground as he once was; consistent this season without really threatening to win and likely to run his race again.

10/1

6th

3

(5)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Loingseoir

10st 0lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: M C Grassick

Largely consistent veteran whose seven wins range in trips from 7f to 1m4f, most recently at lower limit at the Curragh last autumn; recent Leopardstown fourth (Green Kite second) was a seasonal-best but this ground possibly on the quick side.

8/1

16/1

Form: 530870

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won a 5f maiden for Paddy Twomey last year; regressive while running well at times for this yard this year; worth a try over this trip.
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8th

5

(4)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Gunzburg

9st 10lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won a 5f maiden for Paddy Twomey last year; regressive while running well at times for this yard this year; one of better efforts at Cork last time; AW debut (dam won on AW) and can't be ruled out.

11/2

5th

4

(8)

1st Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:50 Cork

Gunzburg

9st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders against far rail under 2f out, kept on final 110yds, lost fourth post

16/1

25th

19

(23)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Gunzburg

8st 8lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

raced near side, midfield

40/1

Form: -72193 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Wide-margin winner of a Killarney handicap over this trip on soft earlier in season; a fine run after a break at Punchestown last time; considered.
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9th

9

(6)

6th Oct 2024

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

13:55 Tipperary

Passionate

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

took keen hold, led, joined halfway, headed under 2f out, soon weakened

9/2

6th

10

(7)

1st Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:50 Cork

Passionate

8st 13lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

prominent, disputing third over 1f out, no extra final 110yds

15/2

3rd

2

(9)

17th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

14:55 Punchestown

Passionate

10st 1lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

midfield

16/1

Form: -77564 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Dual winner is a generally consistent sort in defeat including at Listowel a week ago; dropped 2lb and is ground versatile so considered with cheekpieces added.
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8th

7

(12)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Naas

Emporio

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual winner on a sound surface when trained by Donnacha O'Brien; consistent enough in defeat since joining this yard, although tends to leave it too late before getting involved; drop back to 7f probably not ideal but handicapper's grip is softening.

10/1

7th

1

(9)

1st Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:50 Cork

Emporio

10st 0lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

midfield, headway 1f out, kept on, not reach leaders

13/2

4th

1

(5)

24th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:55 Listowel

Emporio

10st 0lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won twice when with Donnacha O'Brien and was beaten a head in a C&D maiden for him; has met trouble in running more than once for this yard, including on latest at Galway (behind Monasterboice); may need more help from the handicapper but conditions should suit and he can't be discounted.

10/1

Form: 143410 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won a Limerick maiden and Gowran handicap this year, both over this trip; never involved at Leopardstown last time but can bounce back; unraced on soft ground.
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6th

8

(2)

11th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

September Leaves

8st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

midfield

12/1

8th

8

(11)

1st Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:50 Cork

September Leaves

9st 1lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

towards rear, some headway up the centre inside final furlong, never on terms

8/1

10th

16

(18)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Leopardstown

September Leaves

8st 9lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Overcame racing freely in the first-time blinkers to narrowly land a handicap over this trip at Gowran last week; visor goes back on here and might just benefit from the style of this young rider.

12/1

Form: 242240

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Maiden has been placed several times up to 7f; well beaten from 9lb out of the handicap at the Curragh last time; has to prove stamina for this trip.
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9th

14

(13)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Moltophino

8st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Runner-up six times before belatedly opening his account in a premier handicap over 6f here; fifth in this race last year; two satisfactory runs this term; could go well, but a record of one win from 22 starts makes it hard to be overly confident.

14/1

7th

11

(9)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Curragh

Moltophino

9st 1lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Runner-up six times before belatedly opening his account in a premier handicap over 6f here last spring; may improve from his reappearance in the same race here in May; a record of one win from 22 starts makes it hard to be overly confident.

12/1

9th

14

(11)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Moltophino

9st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Runner-up six times before belatedly opening account in this race last year off 79 (4lb out of handicap); some good runs afterwards in defeat, although well below best final start behind Tango Flare in Bold Lad over C&D; lacks a recent run this time around but Hayes stays loyal.

12/1

10th
5 (12)
Livio Milo

6/1

Form: 320744

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Just 1-15 but is generally consistent in defeat; solid effort over 7f at Laytown last time; cheekpieces return, this trip suits better and handles easy ground so can be a player.
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4

(10)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Livio Milo

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Sam England

Sole win came at Galway (7f, yielding to soft) in August 2023 when trained by Dermot Weld; struggled in his first three outings for this yard but shaped more encouragingly at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 88 days ago; had a wind operation two days later and now returns to AW.

7/1

10

(6)

15th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

13:50 Doncaster

Livio Milo

8st 13lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Sam England

Ex-Irish 5yo; yet to add to his Galway maiden win in summer 2023 and has not threatened on any of three starts for new stable this year (7f-1m); still worth a glance in the betting, though.

20/1

10

(7)

31st May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:55 Southwell (AW)

Livio Milo

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Sam England

1-18 when trained in Ireland and well held in both starts on turf since returning for this yard last month; ran well on the beach at Laytown last September, but still has enough to prove for now.

25/1

Form: 127265 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won a Limerick maiden over this trip on testing ground earlier this term; mostly solid in defeat since up to 1m2f; considered, especially if ground gets soft.
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5th

2

(11)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Alabama Calling

10st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: David Marnane

Below form at Cork last time and her best form is at 1m with cut in the ground so might be vulnerable dropped to 7f here from near the top of the weights.

8/1

11th

9

(4)

1st Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:50 Cork

Alabama Calling

8st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

prominent

10/1

Form: 006051 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Got back on the scoresheet when winning over 1m1f at Listowel last week on good ground but handles soft too; raised 8lb but respected with cheekpieces replacing the visor worn then.
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11

(2)

16th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 40y

17:20 Killarney

Casanova

9st 6lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seasoned handicapper has deteriorated considerably this year, never counting in a Ballinrobe claimer on latest; very hard to be confident in.

14/1

6th

6

(7)

4th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 195y

16:40 Bellewstown

Casanova

9st 6lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Adrian McGuinness

Has struggled in eight starts since winning a 1m1f Listowel handicap last autumn; rated 85 after that success, now 15lb lower but even so can be given a chance at these weights; good 7lb claimer aboard.

4/1

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Payout
Exacta €250.10
Straight Forecast €220.65
Tricast €907.33
Trifecta €1159.00

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Passionate

TOPSPEED:

Gunzburg

SPOTLIGHT:

Livio Milo

POSTDATA:

Loingseoir

The Irish Sun:

Passionate