May 17 / 20.20 Cork

20.20

Good

Racing Again June 16th Handicap

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 1m 2f 20y
  • 21 runners
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Racing Again June 16th Handicap

Runners: 21 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 8-0802

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Most recent of five wins came in 2021; showed improved form on his fourth run of the year when taking second at Gowran last week.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

9

(6)

22nd Aug 2023

Soft

1m 2f 64y

17:15 Roscommon

Khafaaq

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Andrew Slattery

raced in second, led 2f out, ridden clear over 1f out, kept on well, easily

5/2

16/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: /705-9

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Made a satisfactory handicap debut at Galway last autumn, finishing fifth of 18 over 1m4f on heavy ground; may have needed recent Sligo run on reappearance.
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3rd

8

(5)

22nd Jul 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 178y

19:10 Ballinrobe

No Hassle

9st 3lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Shane Ryder

C&D winner a year ago is having another fine season; won at Leopardstown before a fine 3rd back here, both over 1m5f; off an unchanged mark, so solid claims.

7/2

3rd

6

(5)

24th Jun 2024

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

20:20 Ballinrobe

No Hassle

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Shane Ryder

Course winner over a slightly shorter trip last July; finished behind Ameerat Jumaira when sixth at Roscommon on seasonal debut; now worse off following Leopardstown win when her victims included close-up fourth Sugaree.

7/1

1st

5

(2)

6th Jun 2024

Good

1m 4f 180y

18:00 Leopardstown

No Hassle

9st 6lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Shane Ryder

started quickly, soon raced in second, ridden and challenging over 1f out, led final 110yds, ran on

10/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 0566-3

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Started the season brightly at Gowran, finishing third of 17 behind today's rival Rockview Roman; good chance if none the worse after hurdling mishap at Clonmel last week, out of contention when unseating at the last.
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Verdict Starting price

7

(5)

6th Aug 2025

Yielding

1m 5f 103y

20:10 Sligo

Tastyee

9st 3lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: David Kenneth Budds

Hard to win with under both codes (1-35) but last two efforts perfectly respectable and new blinkers might give her a lift.

10/1

7

(6)

8th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:20 Tramore

Tastyee

9st 10lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: David Kenneth Budds

Only one win from 17 turf starts on the Flat but placed seven times; this year's Flat form provides little encouragement, unplaced three times, though that includes twice at Dundalk where the surface has never brought out the best in her.

8/1

Form: 344440

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come on AW and has a 0-10 record on turf, though several decent runs in defeat early last season; failed to reproduce her consistent Dundalk form in the Limerick race won by Fond Farewell; capable of much better than that.
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9th

12

(17)

8th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:55 Dundalk (AW)

Evening Verse

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

C&D winner last year who needs to improve on this year's turf form; wide draw a negative.

10/1

7th

9

(19)

16th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 100y

19:10 Gowran Park

Evening Verse

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Both wins have come on AW, penultimate turf run at Cork was a solid one, trip probably too far at Ballinrobe last time; other preferred.

12/1

Form: 76-608 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Last of her four wins came in July 2021; two modest AW runs in March; unlikely to reverse Limerick form with Fond Farewell.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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15th

14

(6)

11th Jun 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:10 Navan

Maricruz

9st 2lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: John C McConnell

prominent, led narrowly after 4f, joined halfway, pushed along and lost position under 3f out, weakened from over 1f out

33/1

5th

10

(15)

17th May 2023

Good

1m 2f 20y

20:20 Cork

Maricruz

9st 4lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

disputed lead, led after 3f, headed and lost two places halfway

20/1

8th

8

(11)

22nd Apr 2023

Yielding

1m 3f 55y

17:30 Limerick

Maricruz

9st 6lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

prominent, went third halfway

22/1

33/1

Form: 1/0-00

Last run: 91 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Won twice at Dundalk when trained by Pat Flynn; modest form at that venue lately; has limited turf experience and is hard to fancy.
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8th

15

(7)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 3f 103y

19:50 Killarney

Romann

8st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: J F Levins

Two-time winner but no trace of his best form in two runs this year; others preferred.

50/1

9th

11

(10)

12th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 110y

17:30 Limerick

Romann

8st 10lb

J: James Ryan

T: J F Levins

Won two AW races for Pat Flynn in his early days; 42-rated gelding makes little appeal now, though he was placed in two handicaps last season.

25/1

Form: 18-862 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Has a better record at Dundalk (3-14) than on turf (1-18), second at Dundalk on latest; drying ground should help at least, but his trainer possibly has a better chance with Rockview Roman.
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Verdict Starting price

13th

16

(6)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

20:20 Roscommon

Kartayaz

8st 10lb

J: Zoe McMullan

T: G A Kingston

Five wins, four of them on AW including 50-1 success under this rider in December; shaped like the run was needed at Ballinrobe last time; best form is over 10.5f, this trip stretches him

20/1

11th

14

(5)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

19:22 Ballinrobe

Kartayaz

8st 10lb

J: Zoe McMullan

T: G A Kingston

Four-time AW winner, also won on turf at Down Royal; recent AW form leaves him with plenty to find.

25/1

8th

11

(7)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Kartayaz

8st 12lb

J: Zoe McMullan

T: G A Kingston

Four-time C&D winner, the latest in December off 2lb lower for this rider; well beaten in both starts since and needs to bounce back from 23l defeat in claimer last week.

28/1

Form: 335-42

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Best form has been at Gowran where she has won twice and has reached the first four in her two outings this season; started the campaign with fourth behind Rockview Roman (Tastyee third); more recently beaten roughly 1l by the same mare who beat Khafaaq at the same venue a week later.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(10)

16th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 100y

19:10 Gowran Park

Shona Mea

9st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Three-time winner here including this event in 2021 off 60 and when getting up on post over 1m in May off same mark; struggled a bit since but clearly has to be respected given her record here.

9/2

5th

3

(21)

13th Jul 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

18:50 Leopardstown

Shona Mea

10st 0lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Three-time winner at Gowran and also successful here; only beaten 2l over C&D when fifth to Vidala two starts back; draw won't make life easy.

12/1

6th

1

(12)

18th Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:40 Gowran Park

Shona Mea

10st 1lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

in touch with leaders

5/1

Form: 000-33

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Win over 1m at Naas early last season was the highlight of his time with Natalia Lupini; showed a return to form when third in a 19-runner 1m handicap at the Curragh in March; matched that form with Tipperary third over 1m1f; likely to be in the mix again.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14

(11)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:07 Gowran Park

Magic Charm

8st 11lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Martin Hassett

Veteran is 2-33 on turf; mostly poor form last season and hasn't been great this term either; beaten 13l in a Tipperary claimer latest; mark falling rapidly but hard to fancy right now.

40/1

14

(11)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:07 Gowran Park

Magic Charm

8st 11lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Martin Hassett

Veteran is 2-33 on turf; mostly poor form last season and hasn't been great this term either; beaten 13l in a Tipperary claimer latest; mark falling rapidly but hard to fancy right now.

40/1

15

(2)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:20 Tipperary

Magic Charm

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Martin Hassett

The winner of two 1m handicaps but some time ago and has regressed; rated only 44.

33/1

25/1

Form: 800-

Last run: 253 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Ran in three maidens last season; failed to build on a satisfactory debut at Galway; not an obvious contender in her first handicap.
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18th

20

(3)

13th Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 40y

17:20 Navan

Lissadell

8st 12lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Mark Michael McNiff

towards rear

25/1

Form: 0620-9

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Could be given a chance on the basis of a Navan second on penultimate run last term; Killarney run five days later may have come too soon; not given a hard race when chance had gone on seasonal return at Leopardstown.
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Verdict Starting price

16th

18

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

16:25 Galway

Gudrun Genberg

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Low-rated mare with 0-19 record; in the first three only once; up against it.

33/1

16th

18

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

16:25 Galway

Gudrun Genberg

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Low-rated mare with 0-19 record; in the first three only once; up against it.

33/1

Form: 4439-1 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Has gone up 6lb for Gowran win that saw him account for Tastyee (third) and Shona Mea (fourth); ground was soft then but this dual AW winner should appreciate better going.
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9th

12

(7)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

13:20 Leicester

Rockview Roman

9st 11lb

J: Miss Abigail Voyce

T: Mickey Bowen

Had a lot of racing in Ireland and was getting beaten in claiming hurdles when last seen during the summer; makes debut for Mickey Bowen but he's a 9yo now and hard to warm to.

20/1

9th

12

(7)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

13:20 Leicester

Rockview Roman

9st 11lb

J: Miss Abigail Voyce

T: Mickey Bowen

Had a lot of racing in Ireland and was getting beaten in claiming hurdles when last seen during the summer; makes debut for Mickey Bowen but he's a 9yo now and hard to warm to.

20/1

3rd

8

10th Jun 2025

Good

2m 2f 96y

17:28 Sligo

Rockview Roman

10st 6lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John C McConnell

Three-time Flat winner; yet to shine over hurdles (0-11); has been running in races of this type lately; needs to reverse Clonmel form with Mephisto; finished behind Must Meet Cecil at Wexford.

25/1

25/1

Form: 99600-

Last run: 232 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Finished towards the back on final two handicap starts last season after showing mild promise when sixth at Gowran; first run for new stable now.
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13

(1)

14th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 111y

14:35 Roscommon

Rock Dandy

8st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: P J F Murphy

C&D winner last season, has suffered a major loss of form this term; back on basement mark and the jockey booking is a positive.

14/1

13th

11

(15)

24th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

14:35 Listowel

Rock Dandy

9st 4lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: P J F Murphy

pushed along briefly early, in touch with leaders, weakened from over 2f out

33/1

Form: 70133- BF

Last run: 152 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Won at Dundalk last November off a mark of 47; not beaten far in third on final two AW starts in 2022; possible that he can improve on previous modest turf form.
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11th

13

(1)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Kampala Beach

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: M Halford & T Collins

C&D winner in 2022; latest win came on turf but shown very little in three starts this year including two C&D runs.

12/1

11th

13

(1)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Kampala Beach

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: M Halford & T Collins

C&D winner in 2022; latest win came on turf but shown very little in three starts this year including two C&D runs.

12/1

10th

9

(4)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Kampala Beach

8st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: M Halford & T Collins

C&D winner two years ago off this basement mark; excuses when beaten favourite over C&D on comeback run in September and never sighted (keen) at the Curragh since; don't rule out in a weak race, even for the grade.

8/1

Form: 042004

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Won twice at two, no further success; inconsistent at Dundalk during the winter, showing his best form in claimers rather than handicaps.
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12th

6

(4)

2nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 205y

14:40 Bellewstown

Prince Of Abington

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

slowly away, lost many lengths start, in rear throughout

16/1

19th

10

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Prince Of Abington

12st 3lb

J: Erin Campbell

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Gained first win since 2020 at Dundalk in January but has plenty to find on ratings.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 286-18

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
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11th

9

(10)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Barretstown

9st 7lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Four-time course winner (three over C&D) with his last win coming in September off 1lb higher; best of four 2026 runs came over C&D last month when beaten 0.75l into third; below best two weeks later; player at his best.

12/1

Form: 3754-1

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
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5th

8

22nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:41 Worcester

Fond Farewell

11st 2lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Yet to get off the mark over hurdles but unseated two out when travelling easily at Huntingdon (2m, good) in March; pulled up at Uttoxeter since but could be dangerous off bottom weight.

12/1

4

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

13:30 Uttoxeter

Fond Farewell

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

1m3f Flat winner who is unexposed over hurdles; missed last year but he attracted support on his comeback at Huntingdon (2m, good; equipment added) 17 days ago and was travelling when he unseated two out; on same mark here and he's an interesting contender for in-form yard.

7/4

11

11th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

15:38 Huntingdon

Fond Farewell

10st 11lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Ex-Irish gelding who's yet to show anything for this yard, which boasts a decent record round here; well worth a look in the market, back from a lengthy absence and going in a first-time tongue-tie and hood.

12/1

Form: 4-7658

Last run: 41 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Placed over hurdles at this venue in March; set an unenviable task in a Grade 2 hurdle at Fairyhouse last month; Flat form is not particularly inspiring, 0-16 and never in first three.
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13th

13

(4)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Carslake

8st 10lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Aengus King

34-race maiden and modest performer under all codes; first start for yard and 5lb wrong.

20/1

Form: 7990-0 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

11

(2)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Shining Aitch

9st 3lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Effective on the AW but not in much form of late and has a mark of only 40.

40/1

8th

11

(2)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Shining Aitch

9st 3lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Effective on the AW but not in much form of late and has a mark of only 40.

40/1

Form: 000-79

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
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2nd

21

(21)

5th Nov 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:15 Curragh

Blue Peak

8st 7lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: M C Grassick

midfield

11/1

2nd

3

(9)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:57 Curragh

Blue Peak

9st 12lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: M C Grassick

towards rear, headway waiting for room under 2f out, went third 1f out, ran on and went second towards finish, no match for winner

6/1

Form: 08-005

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

16

(14)

16th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

19:45 Cork

Cheeky Peek

8st 13lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: John P O’Callaghan

Has run her best races at this venue, notably when fourth in 24-runner contest over this trip a year ago; fair effort in similar contest last month but hard to see her playing a major role; 7lb wrong.

20/1

21

(3)

17th May 2023

Good

1m 2f 20y

20:20 Cork

Cheeky Peek

8st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: John P O’Callaghan

5th

11

(10)

5th May 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Cork

Cheeky Peek

8st 12lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: John P O’Callaghan

midfield

25/1

Non-runners

Barretstown, Fond Farewell, Carslake, Shining Aitch, Blue Peak, Cheeky Peek

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €94.60
Straight Forecast €91.81
Tricast €506.49
Trifecta €976.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Magic Charm

The Irish Sun:

Tastyee

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Khafaaq

POSTDATA:

Magic Charm