June 16 / 19.10 Cork

19.10

Good To Firm

Cork Derby (Premier Handicap)

  • Prize money: £20884.96
  • 1m 4f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Cork Derby (Premier Handicap)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 22-151 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Handled better ground well when landing Roscommon handicap over this trip a fortnight ago, seeing it out well; still improving filly with likely more to offer and one to consider off 5lb higher mark.
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11th

3

(4)

24th Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

14:55 Curragh

Star Kissed

9st 11lb

J: James Ryan

T: G M Lyons

prominent

8/1

5th

3

(5)

27th Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 110y

17:35 Gowran Park

Star Kissed

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

soon led, headed over 1f out, soon weakened

11/4

2nd

2

(4)

16th Jul 2024

Good

1m 3f 88y

19:15 Killarney

Star Kissed

10st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

raced in second, challenging going best from 3f out, shaken up 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon no extra, no match for winner

9/2

10/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 122-57 D BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Smart handicapper won at Gowran last year and runner-up five times, including this race and in competitive events at Curragh and Leopardstown; not at best both starts this term however, never landing a blow when favourite at former venue last month over 1m2f; more needed but yard in fine form.
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3rd

3

(1)

8th Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:22 Leopardstown

Safecracker

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

raced in third, outpaced and dropped to rear over 2f out, kept on final furlong

11/2

2nd

1

(6)

30th Jun 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:50 Curragh

Safecracker

10st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Beat Zoffman (rec 6lb) under top-weight in this race last year when recording career-best RPR; promising reappearance here over 1m2f last month behind Crystal Black but never landed a blow behind same rival at Ascot nine days ago; respected nonetheless.

6/1

13th

5

(11)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

16:25 Ascot

Safecracker

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: J P Murtagh

never better than midfield

12/1

3rd
12 (11)
Pralognan

7/2

  • Place: £4.30

Form: /22-02

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Winner and placed on the Flat in France on decent ground; took a nice step forward on latest of two runs this term, coming from well off the pace under top-weight when just denied over 1m2f at Roscommon (third has won since); shapes as though this trip will suit and could go well.
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3rd

10

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:10 Cork

Pralognan

10st 6lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: A J Martin

Dual-purpose; won off 5lb lower at Downpatrick in June (2m2f, yld-sft) and followed up on the Flat at Newcastle 13 days later; below par in three runs on the level since; career best needed off current mark on return to this sphere.

7/2

3rd

10

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:10 Cork

Pralognan

10st 6lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: A J Martin

Dual-purpose; won off 5lb lower at Downpatrick in June (2m2f, yld-sft) and followed up on the Flat at Newcastle 13 days later; below par in three runs on the level since; career best needed off current mark on return to this sphere.

7/2

Form: 07-782 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won this in 2021 and timely return to form at Leopardstown recently when only caught close home over 1m5f (good) in an apprentice handicap; 3lb higher but remains on an attractive mark and rider good value for his claim.
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9

24th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 166y

15:00 Punchestown

Morph Speed

10st 3lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

One-time useful Flat horse has been regressive this year; much the best of four hurdle runs came on debut in 2023; isn't shouting to be backed on handicap debut.

22/1

9

24th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 166y

15:00 Punchestown

Morph Speed

10st 3lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

One-time useful Flat horse has been regressive this year; much the best of four hurdle runs came on debut in 2023; isn't shouting to be backed on handicap debut.

22/1

10th

1

(3)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Morph Speed

10st 2lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

C&D winner over four years ago; later won four times on turf; on a long losing run; huge price when always at the back here 19 days ago.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 261-03 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Four-time AW winner is 1-10 on turf but encouraging second start of this campaign when close third at the Curragh last month on decent ground (1m6f); back to probably his ideal trip with cheekpieces tried so respected.
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9th

9

(6)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 6f 80y

19:12 Killarney

Golden Twilight

8st 9lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

dwelt start, soon prominent

20/1

9th

3

(2)

15th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Golden Twilight

9st 4lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Adrian McGuinness

Last win was in October 2022 over 1m4f at this track; has run well since but has been quiet in two handicaps for this yard when soft ground was no excuse.

14/1

10th

9

(8)

2nd Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Galway

Golden Twilight

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Adrian McGuinness

held up in rear

40/1

Form: 673267 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner in Britain ran his best race for this yard when second in soft-ground Gowran handicap in April; just fair efforts twice since so plenty more needed.
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16th

4

(9)

1st Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Kingswear

9st 9lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Dual AW winner but acts on soft ground on turf; only beaten a couple of lengths in the Cork Derby last time and interesting upped in trip.

14/1

6th

7

(14)

16th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

19:10 Cork

Kingswear

9st 6lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

prominent, ridden over 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, kept on inside final 110yds

16/1

7th

11

(20)

28th May 2023

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Kingswear

9st 11lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

prominent

14/1

Form: 450-54

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Quite highly tried after her debut maiden win last season, standout effort when fifth in premier handicap at Leopardstown off 92; both runs this term in conditions events below best so has a good bit to find.
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7th

8

(7)

24th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 165y

16:45 Curragh

Female Soldier

9st 4lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Thomas Mullins

led

20/1

9th

5

(9)

7th Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 144y

18:55 Clonmel

Female Soldier

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Thomas Mullins

towards rear of midfield, towards rear halfway, brief headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

16/1

6th

8

(6)

24th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 40y

19:10 Killarney

Female Soldier

8st 13lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Thomas Mullins

took keen hold, prominent, soon went second, lost position under 2f out, no extra from 1f out

12/1

20/1

Form: 6210-

Last run: 222 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Maiden win came over 1m on soft when hooded; promise over hurdles of late but unproven over this far; tongue tie tried.
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2

7th Feb 2026

Soft

1m 7f 158y

14:50 Naas

Boher Road

11st 11lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Better known as a four-time winner on the Flat; maiden hurdle winner in 2023; ran out at the third-last when clear in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse in April 2024; returned from a long absence with a run in December; should be sharper now.

8/1

18th

16

(4)

29th Sep 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 170y

16:25 Curragh

Boher Road

9st 3lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Jarlath P Fahey

led

20/1

14th

4

(10)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

18:05 Ascot

Boher Road

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Unraced on firmer than good; fairly useful hurdler who's won from the front in three of his last four Flat starts, including at Navan (1m5f, good to yielding) and Killarney (2m1f, soft; Almuhit fourth) in his two runs this season; the latter was in fine style and a major step forward with the step up in trip, so this improving 5yo is one to take seriously despite his rise in the weights and a much stronger race.

14/1

Form: 130-14

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Gound-versatile dual purpose performer won 1m5f Navan in April (heavy) for Shane Crawley and solid effort over 2m1f at Killarney on better ground back for current trainer; not sure this trip on quick ground will see him to best effect.
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1st

3

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

16:42 Wexford

Rich Belief

11st 8lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Karl Thornton

Best hurdles form was in 2022, and he has done most of his racing on the Flat in recent years; second at Clonmel last September has been the only bright spot since a 2024 Chester win; no merit in his recent Navan run; may struggle to run up to an official rating of 117.

8/1

19th

13

(23)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

17:25 Navan

Rich Belief

9st 11lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Karl Thornton

Second at Clonmel last September has been the only bright spot since a 2024 Chester win; some merit in his recent Clonmel run.

12/1

6th

8

(6)

8th Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 5f 180y

17:25 Gowran Park

Rich Belief

9st 2lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Karl Thornton

Seven wins between both codes but last one came on the Flat at Chester in 2024; would have a chance if back to the form of his Clonmel second last September.

14/1

Form: -08035

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
AW winner for Charlie Appleby as a juvenile; best Irish run when staying-on third behind Star Kissed at Roscommon, didn't quite get home over 1m5f at Leopardstown latest after racing keenly; not one to rule out.
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11th

6

(6)

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 2f 141y

18:24 Down Royal

Last Ammo

9st 11lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Laura Hourigan

Sole turf win came in 2m1f Galway handicap two years ago (yielding); safely held this summer, most recently when attempting repeat Galway win; bit to prove.

16/1

12

(2)

30th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

20:20 Galway

Last Ammo

9st 11lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Laura Hourigan

Won this race under this rider in 2023 when trained by Richard O' Brien, his sole victory on turf; just 1lb higher now and signs of returning to form on fourth start for this stable at Ballinrobe last time; could go well.

16/1

12

(8)

21st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 184y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Last Ammo

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Laura Hourigan

The last of his two wins was at Galway in 2023, over 2m; well held in three starts this year and needs loads more from 1lb out of the handicap.

50/1

11th
2 (6)
Old Port

14/1

Form: 76144- D

Last run: 220 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Five of six wins for David Evans in Britain came on AW, sole turf win came on fast ground at Newmarket last summer; tough introduction for new yard off this mark in a competitive contest but conditions to suit.
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2

6th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 180y

13:35 Down Royal

Old Port

11st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

in touch with leaders, prominent 4 out, smooth headway and led narrowly when fell 2 out

9/2

2

6th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 180y

13:35 Down Royal

Old Port

11st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

in touch with leaders, prominent 4 out, smooth headway and led narrowly when fell 2 out

9/2

0

14

14th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 0f 157y

14:05 Punchestown

Old Port

11st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Six Flat wins for David Evans, all but one on AW; only turf win on good-to-firm; unfancied when pleasing third on hurdles debut at Cork; unseated at first at Leopardstown, 16-1 on that occasion.

10/1

Form: /934-8 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Group-placed on the Flat at three when with Jessica Harrington; yet to show much under both codes for current yard although has taken a nosedive in the ratings; handles quick ground.
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14th

1

(2)

13th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Ace Aussie

10st 0lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Losing run since sole success in September 2020 and no sign of a return to form here a fortnight ago; up in trip.

50/1

13th

5

(2)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Ace Aussie

9st 12lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Formerly Group 3-placed for Jessica Harrington but regressive in the last year for this yard; likely best watched on AW debut.

33/1

25/1

Form: 0110/9

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Veteran handles all types of ground though has gone nearly two years without a win and poor April comeback run was his first in 555 days; can only be watched for now.
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11th

3

(8)

29th Aug 2023

Good

2m 1f 6y

19:45 Bellewstown

Dalton Highway

11st 11lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: D K Weld

never better than midfield, outpaced and towards rear over 2f out, soon no extra

14/1

4 (1)
Spasiba

Form: 313-6

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won 1m2f Roscommon maiden a year ago on the second of three outings; disappointing seasonal return in Killarney conditions event last month raises questions on handicap debut; headgear combination tried.
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5

5th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

13:55 Naas

Spasiba

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

didn't always jump with fluency, held up in rear

20/1

5

5th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

13:55 Naas

Spasiba

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

didn't always jump with fluency, held up in rear

20/1

1st

10

10th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

12:20 Naas

Spasiba

11st 12lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Won a 1m2f Roscommon maiden for Paddy Twomey in 2022; promising second at Limerick on only hurdles start for Sam Curling, fine effort on stable debut when third in the big amateur handicap at Galway despite racing too keenly; fair run over shorter at Leopardstown and ninth in 30-runner Irish Cesaretwitch.

8/11

Non-runners

Spasiba

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €16.10
Straight Forecast €14.60
Tricast €172.98
Trifecta €194.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Star Kissed

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Pralognan

TOPSPEED:

Golden Twilight

POSTDATA:

Safecracker

The Irish Sun:

Star Kissed