May 10 / 16.05 Cork

16.05

Good

Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £12826.09
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 12 runners
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Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £17.00
  • Place: £4.60

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Far Above colt; dam French 5f 2yo/5.5f winner (RPR 89), half-sister to winners Tiger Jim (6f/7f), Snooky (1m) and Cornish Path (7f 2yo/1m2f); yard do well with their 2yos but this looks tough on debut.
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10

(10)

12th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:55 Chester

Rock N Roll Rocket

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: David Loughnane

Wildly inconsistent gelding who's drawn wide back down from 6f; little room for manoeuvre off this mark and it's hard to know what to expect as usual.

25/1

2

(9)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rock N Roll Rocket

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: David Loughnane

Can blow hot and cold but he popped up in a 5f handicap here last month and ran creditably from stall 1 at Chester ten days ago (6f, good); not sure he's got much in hand of his mark though.

9/1

16/1

  • Place: £6.60

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sioux Nation colt; half-brother to 7f winner Fly Pass (RPR 67); dam maiden half-sister to winners Mystery Smiles (Group-placed 6f 2yo) and Dream Ally (5f/6f including 2yo) out of 6f 2yo Listed winning half-sister to smart sprinter Ruby Rocket; speedy pedigree; this looks tough for a newcomer.
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5th

4

(1)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Powerful Nation

10st 0lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Looked set for a big season after his Listed win at Cork but it hasn't materialised; upset in stalls when soundly beaten again upped to 6f at Naas latest; however, he has C&D form figures of 132, including a head second in this last year, so the return to this venue offers hope of a revival.

12/1

2

(8)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 205y

15:50 Naas

Powerful Nation

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Smart 2yo who nearly won a Group 3 over 5f and a Listed winner this season; dropped his guard of late, though did contest the Group 1 Flying Five last time; this is a belated first try at 6f but it might suit.

6/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Mehmas colt whose dam was a useful sprinter and he made a highly promising debut over the minimum trip at Dundalk last month; may have won if he had not shown signs of greenness in the closing stages (ran around under pressure) and expect him to be more streetwise here.
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8th

4

(8)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Beverley

Sir Yoshi

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Geoffrey Harker

Ex-Irish (one win); has started to threaten for this yard and he wasn't beaten far when fourth of 11 at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) last Friday; dropped a further 2lb and he won't mind what the weather does; considered.

10/1

4th

3

(13)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

18:45 Hamilton

Sir Yoshi

9st 13lb

J: David Nolan

T: Geoffrey Harker

Ex-Irish 4yo; has steadily found his form for current yard and wasn't disgraced at a higher level last time at Ascot; could go well as he handles any conditions.

16/1

9th

10

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:20 Ascot

Sir Yoshi

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Geoffrey Harker

Ex-Irish 4yo; slow start to life with this stable but he has dropped in the weights and his last two runs have been more encouraging, notably his Pontefract third eight days ago; should go well.

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hello Youmzain filly; half-sister to French 7.5f-8.5f AW winner Pitrizza; dam French 5f 2yo winner, sister to 7.7f 2yo winner Jolievitesse out of Arc third Volvoreta; yard do well with their 2yos and check market.
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6th

6

(1)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:20 Fairyhouse

Powerful Lady

9st 1lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Fillies' maiden winner on AW in January but hasn't managed to get competitive since, including in two seven furlong handicaps back on turf last month; now tried with tongue-tie.

20/1

10

(4)

24th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Powerful Lady

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Won fillies' maiden at Dundalk in January but not as good twice since and may want a step back up in trip.

10/1

10

(4)

24th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Powerful Lady

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Won fillies' maiden at Dundalk in January but not as good twice since and may want a step back up in trip.

10/1

4/1

Form: 2

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stayed on really well to finish runner-up in a Navan maiden on debut 13 days ago, doing her best work in the finish; didn't really give the impression she wanted a drop in trip but warrants respect regardless.
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6th

10

(2)

16th Mar 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:10 Curragh

New Theory

9st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: J A Stack

prominent, soon went second, led 2f out, headed 1f out

13/2

1st

9

(2)

23rd Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Navan

New Theory

9st 2lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: J A Stack

soon prominent behind clear leader towards far side

12/1

7th

7

(6)

28th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:00 Curragh

New Theory

9st 0lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

towards rear, some headway 1f out, kept on, never on terms

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Mayson filly; sister to four winners including Lord Oberon (6f-7f including AW; RPR 100), Fairy Stories (5f; 87) and Rodborough (5f AW; 80), half-sister to winners Medici Banchiere (5f 2yo; 99) and Vimy Ridge (5f-6f including 2yo/AW; 95); dam 5f winner (77); plenty of speedy in her pedigree and yard get 2yo winners.
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7

(1)

1st Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:20 Cork

Promise Given

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Chris Timmons

Shaped nicely on debut over C&D but not as good at Listowel next time over 6.5f when didn't handle the track; can do better back at this venue; tongue-tie on.

12/1

11th

11

(6)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 60y

13:32 Listowel

Promise Given

8st 11lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Chris Timmons

in touch with leaders

7/2

6th

13

(4)

10th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:05 Cork

Promise Given

8st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Chris Timmons

Mayson filly; sister to four winners including Lord Oberon (6f-7f including AW; RPR 100), Fairy Stories (5f; 87) and Rodborough (5f AW; 80), half-sister to winners Medici Banchiere (5f 2yo; 99) and Vimy Ridge (5f-6f including 2yo/AW; 95); dam 5f winner (77); plenty of speedy in her pedigree and yard get 2yo winners.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Jimmy Two Times colt; half-brother to winners Yamuna (French 1m2f), Manatan (Slovakian 8.5f) and Anator (Polish 1m/1m3f); dam well held French 10.5f, closely related to 1m6f Listed winner Arya Tara out of half-sister to 10.5f Group 1 winner; will probably need further and he's the yard's second-string here.
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2nd

5

(11)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Shimmy Jimmy

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

started quickly, led narrowly, prominent after 1f, led again going okay towards far side over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, headed towards finish

12/1

2nd

4

(1)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:50 Navan

Shimmy Jimmy

8st 11lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, switched right and led 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on but no chance with winner final 110yds

11/2

6th

2

(9)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Shimmy Jimmy

9st 11lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Off the mark at the third attempt when battling on gamely to win a Navan maiden but was turned over when 11-8 over C&D last time (Snapdragon second); progressive previously and may resume progress.

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Starspangledbanner colt; half-brother to 6f/7f winner Apache Outlaw (including 2yo/AW; RPR 101); dam 5f/6f winner (84), half-sister to 7f Group 3 winner Tobann, 5f 2yo Listed winner Vertiginous and Listed-placed 1m-1m2f winner Team Decision; yard's newcomers are often forward and any market support is worth noting.
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2

(3)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:05 Down Royal

Barton Key

9st 11lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Ran a decent race in Fairyhouse maiden in June but well held otherwise, not getting home over 7f on soft in Galway handicap last time; drops back in trip here off 3lb lower mark so don't rule out.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Last of 11 when 66s for his debut at Navan 13 days ago; hard to recommend on the back of that.
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11

(6)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:05 Down Royal

Alcedo Atthis

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Kieran P Cotter

Another also-ran in the recent Naas handicap, having shown early speed; blinkers now fitted and down 5lb so don't rule out.

16/1

12th

12

(11)

19th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Naas

Alcedo Atthis

8st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Kieran P Cotter

Best run was over this trip at Cork on second start but wasn't as good in a Musselburgh seller last time; needs to do better back after a break.

16/1

4th

3

(4)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

14:50 Musselburgh

Alcedo Atthis

9st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Kieran P Cotter

in rear, some headway inside final furlong, no impression

12/1

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Far Above colt; cost 10,000euros as a yearling; dam placed 7f 2yo-1m4f Flat (RPR 72)/2m hurdle, sister to 7f AW winner Star Quality, half-sister to winners Glaswegian (1m Group 3) and Fan Club (1m 2yo); may want further and probably best watched on debut.
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13th

14

(3)

23rd Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:25 Fairyhouse

Altoir Na Greine

8st 10lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Noel Meade

In rear in Down Royal nursery in which Kitty Bear was third; officially rated 15lb inferior to stablemate Admiral Halsey

33/1

10th

12

(3)

6th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 27y

17:00 Down Royal

Altoir Na Greine

8st 8lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Noel Meade

Hasn't shown much in three runs over sprint trips so far; gelded since and now tried with first-time blinkers stepping up in trip; bit to prove but check market; off 77 days.

16/1

8th

1

(4)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

16:50 Down Royal

Altoir Na Greine

9st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Noel Meade

Soundly beaten in two maidens and needs this for a handicap mark.

66/1

Form: 7 BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Disappointing short-price favourite on AW when making his debut last month; likely better than that but possible he'll need a bit further than the minimum; market support again would be significant.
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11th

5

(13)

10th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:05 Cork

Captain Gallagher

9st 1lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Disappointing short-price favourite on AW when making his debut last month; likely better than that but possible he'll need a bit further than the minimum; market support again would be significant.

6/1

11th

5

(13)

10th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:05 Cork

Captain Gallagher

9st 1lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Disappointing short-price favourite on AW when making his debut last month; likely better than that but possible he'll need a bit further than the minimum; market support again would be significant.

6/1

7th

4

(6)

12th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Captain Gallagher

9st 7lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Eleventh foal; half-brother to five winners inc Mujas (Italian Listed-placed 7f-1m; RPR 91), Clipsham La Habana (6f AW 2yo; 88) and Touche Eclatante (Italian Listed-placed 1m-1m1f); dam Italian 5f/6f 2yo winner; an 11,000GBP yearling by a first-season sire who has already produced winners; respected, more so if market strength.

4/1

Form: 5

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only beat one home when slowly away at the Curragh (5f, soft to heavy) last month; looked green and may need more time; better ground should help at least.
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12th

5

(15)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Boyne Valley

9st 12lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Just one win from 22 starts, but ran well here last month over 10.5f on just her third AW start when chasing home a rank outsider; below that level when outpaced over 1m last week; step up in trip can help.

9/1

Non-runners

Some Like It Hot

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Payout
Exacta €239.90
Straight Forecast €305.25
Trifecta €678.60

Selections

POSTDATA:

New Theory

SPOTLIGHT:

Sir Yoshi

The Irish Sun:

Captain Gallagher