May 05 / 17.50 Cork

17.50

Good

Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £13053.1
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 17 runners
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Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.60
  • Place: £1.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bated Breath filly; cost 14,000Euros as a yearling; half-sister to 5f 2yo winner Ocean Cloud (RPR 83); dam French 1m2f winner (82), half-sister to two useful winners; every chance she could be a forward 2yo and worth noting any market support.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(8)

26th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

17:15 Naas

Bated Moon

9st 2lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Cork debut win came on testing ground, both starts since on much better ground in Group contests, hampered and not getting home here over 6f and then never sighted after a slow start in Queen Mary at Ascot; back on softer ground here and cheekpieces fitted but fair bit of improvement needed.

12/1

21th

2

(26)

21st Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Ascot

Bated Moon

9st 2lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

slowly into stride

50/1

9th

1

(10)

21st May 2023

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:45 Naas

Bated Moon

9st 2lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Got the better of today's rival Launch over 5f on debut at Cork; different ground now, but likely to form with the second and with fourth-placed West Of Wichita over this longer trip

11/2

12/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Omaha Beach filly; cost $50,000 as a yearling; half-sister to US 5.5f-1m dirt winner Energizer; dam US stakes-placed 5.5f/6f dirt winner, half-sister to US 5.5f turf stakes winner Supreme (dam of 1m Group 1 winner); yard have 2yo winners and she's worth a market check.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(7)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

16:40 Curragh

Launch

9st 2lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Adrian Murray

Six-race maiden and looks to be in here to ensure a decent pace for his stablemate.

100/1

3rd

1

(3)

7th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

14:15 Naas

Launch

9st 2lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Adrian Murray

slightly awkward start, soon disputing second on outer, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, lost second but kept on inside final furlong

13/8

3rd

1

(2)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

17:22 Cork

Launch

10st 3lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Adrian Murray

started quickly, led, disputed lead halfway, headed and outpaced over 1f out, kept on final 110yds, no match for first two

15/8

12/1

  • Place: £7.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Lightning Spear gelding; dam unplaced in seven starts 5f-9.5f (RPR 58), half-sister to four winners who all won at 2 including Beau Recall (7.4f-8.5f including US Grade 2); market support worth noting but yard don't have many 2yo winners.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

1

(16)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Bruce Lightning

10st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Martin

C&D winner last winter off 71; disappointing since, most recently in this headgear combination at Navan; hard to be confident in despite much reduced mark.

12/1

11th

1

(16)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Bruce Lightning

10st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Martin

C&D winner last winter off 71; disappointing since, most recently in this headgear combination at Navan; hard to be confident in despite much reduced mark.

12/1

8th

6

(4)

23rd Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

14:00 Navan

Bruce Lightning

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Patrick Martin

Won at Dundalk during the winter but ineffective on turf this season; new headgear tried here and the rider booking is attractive but hard to fancy despite a falling mark.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sioux Nation filly; cost 25,000Euros as a yearling; dam 1m winner (RPR 73), half-sister to winners Port Lions (smart 7f-10.5f including Bahrain/KSA) and First Settler (US 8.5f-1m1f); yard 8-83 with 2yos last five years; any market support worth noting.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

1

(11)

4th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 5f 164y

14:25 Navan

West Of Wichita

9st 12lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Placed four times incl' over 5f here on soft in July; below form last time but that was her 7th start and has been freshened up since so could bounce back.

4/1

7th

4

(1)

20th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:30 Curragh

West Of Wichita

9st 4lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

started quickly, led against far rail

5/1

3rd

12

(15)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

16:15 Cork

West Of Wichita

8st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Solid maiden runs at this venue over 5f and 6f on either side of an ambitious Group 3 tilt; narrowly beaten over 5f at Bellewstown on her fourth start; second again over the minimum trip at Navan; can be fancied to uphold form with fifth-placed Answer Me Nay.

4/1

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cityscape filly; cost 3,000GNS as a yearling; dam placed 5f-6f (RPR 76), half-sister to winners Jan Van Hoof (5f-6f) and Zain Princess (9.4f AW); probably best watched on debut.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

16

(11)

5th May 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:50 Cork

Novascape

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: David Marnane

slowly away, towards rear, headway into midfield after 1f

40/1

OUR TIP
6th
1 (15)
Jakajaro

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Too Darn Hot colt; cost 38,000Euros as a yearling; unraced dam closely related to UAE Derby winner Khawlah (dam of Derby winner Masar), half-sister to 1m2f Group 2 winner Vancouverite; likely to need further.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(7)

23rd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:30 Haydock

Jakajaro

9st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Robert Cowell

He's got back on track in a major way in 5f handicaps this spring, winning at Newmarket then impressively making all in a big field at York last week (both on good ground; effective on soft early in career); back up in grade this afternoon but this thriving 5yo could be capable of another bold bid.

8/1

1st

2

(18)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Jakajaro

9st 9lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Robert Cowell

Snapped a lengthy losing sequence when making virtually all to win at Newmarket (5f, good) last month on his reappearance; he needs to back up that performance but did it comfortably last time and, following a 5lb rise, remains well treated on his historic exploits; a possible.

12/1

7th
4 (13)
Zona Verde

11/2

Form: 2

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Daughter of Calyx who finished runner-up behind an impressive 10l-winning Ballydoyle colt at Navan on debut last month; should progress with that effort under his belt.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(11)

4th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 59y

16:45 Roscommon

Zona Verde

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: K J Condon

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders under 2f out, ridden when slightly hampered inside final furlong, kept on, not reach leaders

13/2

7

(2)

22nd Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 48y

17:10 Leopardstown

Zona Verde

9st 0lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: K J Condon

Chased home the smart River Tiber (10l behind) on debut but disappointed next time; resumed progress when third at Listowel last time and steps up in trip today; should be involved.

8/1

3rd

7

(6)

4th Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 60y

13:35 Listowel

Zona Verde

9st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: K J Condon

towards rear, headway on outer under 2f out, ridden and went third over 1f out, kept on well, no match for first two

8/1

Form: 3

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 5l when third of five at Tipperary last month; looked a bit green and yard have 2yo winners; should progress.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(2)

21st Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Jungle Dance

8st 11lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Well handicapped on old form but he's not won since February 2024 and has been out of sorts in his last three runs; has something to prove after another break and others are preferred.

16/1

2

(1)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jungle Dance

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: J R Jenkins

C&D winner early last year who was having his second start for this yard when second of ten back here a fortnight ago; down another 1lb and a player if stepping forward again.

3/1

2nd

2

(1)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jungle Dance

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: J R Jenkins

Two wins for John Butler early last year including an emphatic success over C&D, but has failed to beat a rival in his last two starts including on stable debut after 493 days off at Windsor (5f, good to firm; first-time visor) last month; best watched.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Galileo Gold filly; cost 32,000Euros as a yearling; half-sister to GB 5f 2yo/Italian 1m winner Stolen Glory; dam unplaced French 1m AW, half-sister to three winners including German 6f Group 2 winner Donnerschlag; in-form yard have 2yo winners and she's worth a market check.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(1)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Nikki Swango

9st 12lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Five-time course winner (four at this trip), most recently in December off 73; good second (not clear run) in quite valuable Newcastle handicap following month but needs to bounce back from underwhelming C&D effort three weeks ago.

11/2

14th

4

(6)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:12 Dundalk (AW)

Nikki Swango

9st 12lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Five-time course winner has developed an excellent spell of form since rejoining this stable in November, notching four wins and three seconds; back on home territory with bright prospects after second at Newcastle seven weeks ago.

7/2

2nd

8

(10)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Nikki Swango

8st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Adrian McGuinness

Irish mare who has a record of 211211, all at Dundalk, since rejoining this stable; has shot back up the weights during that period and now goes into deeper waters but can't be dismissed in current form.

6/1

Form: 9

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First reserve; Acclamation filly; was tailed off at Naas on debut.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10

(9)

3rd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

18:10 Tipperary

Freedom Ring

8st 9lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Andrew Slattery

Shown very little on turf and AW, including recent Naas comeback run (two of today's rivals ahead).

20/1

12th

10

(2)

26th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Naas

Freedom Ring

8st 11lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Andrew Slattery

Shown very little on turf and AW and best watched on return from 194 days off.

40/1

11th
14 (16)
Expecto

50/1

Form: 85

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten roughly 6l when fifth of five at Tipperary last time; qualifies for handicaps after this.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

2

(2)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

15:50 Chepstow

Expecto

9st 5lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Grace Harris

Of interest on her best form for Jim Bolger but she's finished well beaten in two starts for new connections this spring; lots to prove for now.

33/1

13th

2

(2)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

15:50 Chepstow

Expecto

9st 5lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Grace Harris

Of interest on her best form for Jim Bolger but she's finished well beaten in two starts for new connections this spring; lots to prove for now.

33/1

9th

3

(3)

5th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Bath

Expecto

9st 5lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Grace Harris

midfield

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ten Sovereigns filly; dam placed 9.4f-1m4f (RPR 78), sister to Listed-placed 7.4f/1m winner Emporio and Group-placed 7.4f 2yo winner Sherpa; minimum trip looks sharp on debut.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

8

(9)

13th Oct 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newmarket

Asean

9st 0lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Irish filly who has shown steady improvement; beat Alabama by half a length in Curragh Listed event (5f, good) last time out, following up her nursery success; may rate higher still; one to consider.

15/2

1st

5

(10)

20th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:30 Curragh

Asean

9st 0lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Progressive form; short-headed by Storm Miami in a Naas maiden before narrowly landing a Cork nursery; all of her best form is on good ground though and the forecast rain would be a worry.

7/1

1st

2

(3)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

17:22 Cork

Asean

10st 0lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

held up in rear, headway when switched right under 3f out, soon pressed leaders, led when ridden over 1f out, soon clear, kept on well when reduced lead towards finish, just held on

7/2

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Raven's Pass colt; cost 10,000Euros as a yearling; dam unplaced 7f AW (32), half-sister to 10.5f Group 3 winner Mulaqat out of 1m winning granddaughter of 7f 2yo Group 3 winner Shoot Clear; trip looks sharp.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price
No Results Found

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bungle Inthejungle colt; dam 1m3f/1m4f winner (RPR 84), half-sister to winners Lismore (2m Group 3) and Testa (1m Listed); yard can ready a 2yo but this trip may be on the sharp side.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

10

(15)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Givemethebeatboys

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

raced near side, towards rear

20/1

14th

9

(7)

7th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Haydock

Givemethebeatboys

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Bounced back from his flop in the Commonwealth Cup to rally to win the Group 3 Phoenix Sprint Stakes at the Curragh four weeks ago (6f, good to firm; Kind Of Blue a narrow second); won his maiden on soft going; this 3yo was better than ever last time but needs another step forward today.

14/1

1st

9

(8)

10th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Givemethebeatboys

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

led towards far side, headed over 1f out, ridden and rallied when led again inside final 110yds, all out

6/1

Form: 04

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed little on debut but only beaten 1l when last of four on AW debut three weeks ago; sets the standard on form and one to consider.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

4

(14)

17th May 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:50 Cork

One Cool Cookie

9st 2lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

raced near side, midfield

9/1

8

(9)

5th May 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:50 Cork

One Cool Cookie

8st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Showed little on debut but only beaten 1l when last of four on AW debut three weeks ago; sets the standard on form and one to consider.

5/1

4th

4

(5)

14th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

One Cool Cookie

9st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

started quickly, soon raced in second, ridden when lost second over 1f out, no extra when carried right inside final furlong, lost third but kept on inside final 110yds

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Raven's Pass filly; cost 12,000Euros as a foal and 18,000GNS as a yearling; half-sister to winners Russco (6f-7f; RPR 92), Foreseeable Future (5f-7f including 2yo; 86) and Darth Maul (Italian 5f 2yo); dam 5f-6f winner (including Listed; 102); speedy pedigree and yard do well with 2yos.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

(11)

20th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Moral Turpitude

9st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Daniel James Murphy

Sole win from 12 starts came on AW in 2023; ran only once in 2024; second of five at Down Royal three starts ago; down the field at Dundalk since finishing last of 14 here in the Rockingham.

20/1

9

(5)

12th Jul 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

13:20 Dundalk (AW)

Moral Turpitude

8st 7lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Daniel James Murphy

Sole win from 11 starts came here in 2023; only ran once in 2024; improved from comeback run to finish a 2.75l second at Down Royal last month; finished last of all at the Curragh last time with a few of these in front of her; 1lb wrong.

18/1

14th

12

(3)

29th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:30 Curragh

Moral Turpitude

8st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Daniel James Murphy

Speedy filly won a 5f maiden at Dundalk in late 2023; improved for comeback run when a 2.75l second at Down Royal (5f, good) nine days ago (hung right); 3lb wrong here and more needed in this tougher race.

18/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ten Sovereigns filly; dam Listed-placed 1m-12.5f winner (RPR 92), half-sister to winners Dylans Verse (French/Belgian 9.7f-11.5f), Star Prize (5f) & Sweetasever (7f 2yo/1m); newcomer that may need a bit further.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(4)

23rd Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Gowran Park

Nemonte

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

The most experienced of these after six starts and has won twice, on good and yielding to soft; struggled in Listed races the last twice and looks vulnerable should there be anything of that calibre lurking here.

4/1

5th

2

(4)

23rd Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Gowran Park

Nemonte

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

The most experienced of these after six starts and has won twice, on good and yielding to soft; struggled in Listed races the last twice and looks vulnerable should there be anything of that calibre lurking here.

4/1

6th

12

(13)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Nemonte

9st 0lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Has won two of her five starts and better than she showed when slowly away last time; still has to raise her game to be a factor here.

25/1

Non-runners

Givemethebeatboys, One Cool Cookie, Moral Turpitude, Nemonte

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €41.10
Straight Forecast €89.58
Trifecta €866.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Zona Verde

The Irish Sun:

Givemethebeatboys

POSTDATA:

Zona Verde