May 17 / 17.20 Cork

17.20

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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

10/1 (Won)

Form: 072-

Last run: 232 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Stepped up on each start as a 3yo last year; RPRs went from 38 to 78 to 80; second in 7f maiden at this venue when last seen in September; should go well.
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18th

3

(8)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Tango Flare

9st 13lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Patrick T Foley

Finished last season in excellent form with C&D win in the Bold Lad off 91 and good second in Navan Listed; probably needed last month's Naas comeback run, more expected of here and rider's claim a positive.

9/1

9th

2

(9)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

18:15 Naas

Tango Flare

9st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick T Foley

Finished last season in excellent form with a 50-1 win in the Bold Lad at the Curragh (6f, yielding) and a 1.75l second in a Listed race here (6f, yielding); off since October and has needed his comeback run in the past two seasons.

9/2

4

(7)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 205y

15:50 Naas

Tango Flare

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick T Foley

Grabbed his first handicap at odds of 50-1 at the Curragh a month ago, repelling Big Gossey (6f, yielding); no good thing to confirm those placings with the second who has a pull in the weights; furthermore, there are others to worry about.

6/1

Form: 3-

Last run: 261 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Trainer said he has "done well over the winter and could be exciting" in a recent stable tour; sole start as a 2yo was over 7f at Roscommon last August; travelled strongly to the 2f pole there and wasn't knocked about once beaten; earned an RPR of 83 for that and any improvement upon that here makes him a big player.
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8th

3

(8)

16th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:02 Curragh

Kings Time

9st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Won a big pot at Cork (7f, good) in May 2024 off 7lb lower; lightly raced since; two runs this season have come at Cork over 7f and he went close in the first one; this trip may be on the sharp side.

17/2

7th

8

(19)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Cork

Kings Time

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Form is uneven; has the merit of being a C&D winner who ran well here on seasonal debut; holds an edge over Chicago Fireball on that running.

10/1

2nd

4

(3)

6th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:38 Cork

Kings Time

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

in touch with leaders, took keen hold after 1f, headway but hung right 2f out, led over 1f out, headed towards finish

10/1

Form: 0P

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Looked a tricky ride at Dundalk last time; very hard to fancy here.
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2nd

7

(4)

19th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:20 Curragh

Paradise Perfect

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: W P Browne

Tailed off in a 1m1f handicap here two runs back but thereabouts in most of his maidens; bit to find with the disqualified Lady Fox on his last run but shouldn't be far away.

7/1

4th

5

(7)

15th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 164y

14:25 Navan

Paradise Perfect

9st 8lb

J: K W De Oliveira

T: W P Browne

soon led, pushed along 2f out, headed and lost two places over 1f out, no extra and lost third final 110yds

3/1

11th

9

(2)

30th Jun 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:50 Curragh

Paradise Perfect

8st 12lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: W P Browne

Placed in four consecutive maidens; probably needs to raise his game to feature here on his first attempt beyond 1m.

10/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Acclaim gelding who originally cost EUR120,000 as a foal back in 2019 but has obviously had issues as only making debut now as a 4yo; dam unraced sister to Listed-placed 6f 2yo winner; wears a tongue-strap; best watched.
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9th

8

(1)

31st Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Wooden Head

9st 4lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: D J Bunyan & G O’Leary

Good first run at this venue last autumn when fourth behind fine yardstick Tai Sing Yeh; didn't match that effort in a claimer 12 weeks ago.

10/1

6th

4

(6)

8th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

13:25 Dundalk (AW)

Wooden Head

10st 2lb

J: Dean Curran

T: D J Bunyan & G O’Leary

in touch with leaders

16/1

4th
10 (2)
Las Cuatro

8/1

Form: 33- BF

Last run: 187 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Short priced favourite for both starts as a 2yo in maidens at Dundalk; well beaten on both occasions and a lot to find on RPRs to trouble the principals here; first start on grass.
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10th

9

(1)

22nd Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Las Cuatro

9st 7lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: John Butler

Beaten favourite but showed some promise in two AW runs for Ger Lyons at Dundalk; well beaten in two handicaps on turf this summer but she starts out for John Butler (same owner) in a weak race and off a reduced mark; betting instructive.

16/1

11th

4

(10)

23rd Jun 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:25 Down Royal

Las Cuatro

9st 10lb

J: Jake Coen

T: G M Lyons

Well below form on handicap debut earlier this month but had shown ability previously; not obviously well treated on handicap debut and needs to improve for the return to 5f.

8/1

14th

13

(15)

3rd Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 60y

15:00 Listowel

Las Cuatro

8st 9lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: G M Lyons

midfield, pushed along over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out

5/1

Form: 9

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never landed a blow on debut at Gowran Park a fortnight ago in 7f maiden (22-1); down a furlong now; big improvement required here.
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6th

11

(12)

22nd Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Final Check

8st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John S O’Donoghue

raced wide, towards rear

8/1

6th

5

(6)

6th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Final Check

9st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: John S O’Donoghue

towards rear, headway on far side of group from over 2f out, kept on but no impression inside final 110yds

9/2

1st

8

(7)

3rd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

13:55 Newcastle (AW)

Final Check

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John S O’Donoghue

Progressive Irish filly who made it 2-4 in handicaps with a stylish success at Punchestown (1m1f) last month; runner-up has gone in since so another bold showing on the cards despite a 8lb hike in the weights.

9/2

Form: 2-5 BF

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten by the smart and Irish 1,000 Guineas bound Tarawa over 7f at Leopardstown on debut; looked a non-stayer over 1m on return when traded at 1-2 in-running on the exchanges but fading into fifth; 6f should suit better here.
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7th

8

(9)

17th May 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Cork

Bold As Love

9st 3lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

sweating, prominent, soon raced in second, pushed along and outpaced over 1f out, weakened final furlong

11/4

5th

1

(6)

2nd Apr 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Leopardstown

Bold As Love

9st 3lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Well-bred filly put up a fine effort on debut when beaten by the smart Tarawa (runs in the 1000 Guineas Trial later today) over 7f here on debut; is bred to stay this trip and beyond plus handles this ground, so is taken seriously; hood worn then dispensed with.

100/30

5

(7)

25th Mar 2023

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Bold As Love

9st 3lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Deep Impact half-sister to 5f-6f winner Provocateuse (RPR 102), from good-class family; weak in market and hooded when making pleasing debut in end of season Leopardstown 2yo maiden, running a bit in snatches but showing enough speed when second over 7f (soft); type to improve at 3 and likely major player here.

9/2

Form: 6-2

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Last of six on debut at Tipperary on sole outing as a 2yo but stepped up significantly on that at Dundalk last month in a 7f maiden; beaten 6l there but winner looks smart and now rated 93; could go well.
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6th

2

(9)

8th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Chepstow

Emorcee

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Robert Stephens

Finished runner-up four times in Ireland last year, but has shown little in four starts for this yard since returning in January and is now 0-15; look elsewhere.

16/1

8th

1

(12)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:10 Bath

Emorcee

9st 11lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Robert Stephens

Went close several times on turf/AW when trained in Ireland but has been well beaten in all three starts for this trainer; on a handy mark but no hint yet that he's about to take advantage.

10/1

8th

1

(12)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:10 Bath

Emorcee

9st 11lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Robert Stephens

Went close several times on turf/AW when trained in Ireland but has been well beaten in all three starts for this trainer; on a handy mark but no hint yet that he's about to take advantage.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6/2-07

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Now 0-5; best effort arrived arrived in 7f Galway maiden on heavy ground last autumn (RPR 77); needs to step up on what he's shown this year to get competitive here and official rating of 69 leaves him with a bit to find.
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9th

2

(11)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 111y

15:05 Roscommon

Racing Royalty

10st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: Gillian Scott

Disappointing favourite last time at Listowel but his previous runs suggested his turn might be near and he does enjoy slow ground; in the mix.

6/1

9th

13

(17)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:02 Listowel

Racing Royalty

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: Gillian Scott

Two wins in 2023 were gained in the autumn on soft ground, including over 7f at this venue; last season, he went close when second at Galway on heavy on his final outing; recent Galway third suggests he can add to his score before the end of the season.

5/1

3rd

13

(14)

9th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

18:05 Galway

Racing Royalty

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gillian Scott

Both wins in 2023 were gained in the autumn on soft ground; last season, went closest when second over C&D on heavy on his final outing; improved from his seasonal debut when fifth at Naas last month; Colin Keane aboard, could feature now

8/1

Form: 454-6

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Rated 88, and 90 on the AW, having finished fifth in a Listed race at Dundalk on his second start last autumn; didn't get anywhere close to that level on his reappearance back at that track last month but didn't appear to get home over 1m there; this trip more suitable.
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13th

14

(4)

27th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 3y

18:45 Bellewstown

Navalny

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: C W J Farrell

Hasn't progressed since showing ability at two and not only does he lack a run but is 5lb out of the weights.

100/1

16/1

Form: 38

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising debut in 7f maiden here but weakened tamely next time at Sligo; blinkers replace visor here; more needed.
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13th

16

(4)

26th May 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Thunder Dance

9st 3lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: W McCreery

Promising debut in a 7f maiden at Cork (Sibyl Charm, unplaced favourite) but weakened tamely next time at Sligo; blinkers replace visor here; has quite a bit to prove, but the first run offers hope.

12/1

11

(8)

17th May 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Cork

Thunder Dance

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Promising debut in 7f maiden here but weakened tamely next time at Sligo; blinkers replace visor here; more needed.

16/1

8th

9

(6)

30th Apr 2023

Yielding

0m 5f 160y

14:15 Sligo

Thunder Dance

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

15-2, promising debut when third of 12 at Cork (7f, soft to heavy); drop in trip not sure to suit but should be more streetwise at least; headgear stays on.

100/30

Non-runners

Navalny, Thunder Dance

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Bold As Love

SPOTLIGHT:

Kings Time

POSTDATA:

Navalny

TOPSPEED:

Bold As Love

The Irish Sun:

Kings Time