September 11 / 16.55 Cork

16.55

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £6413.04
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

11/2 (Won)

Form: 142437 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Yet to add to a C&D maiden win but has solid form to his credit in sprint handicaps; harmed his chance with a slow break at Ascot a month ago; better judged on form such as neck second over 5f at Fairyhouse and C&D third behind the progressive Kendall Roy.
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3rd

2

(4)

5th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Curragh

Grand City Hall

9st 10lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Jarlath P Fahey

midfield, headway inside final furlong, soon switched left, ran on and went third inside final 110yds, no match for first two

5/1

Form: 462201 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Two wins for Sir Mark Prescott were over 7f, but a return 6f did the trick when he won for this rider at the Curragh last month; form has also included second to Linger For Longer over an extended 6f at Limerick; up 7lb form Curragh win, can remain competitive.
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15th

5

(12)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Imperial Dream

10st 0lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Patrick J Flynn

C&D winner on quick ground in August 2024; only flashes of his best form last year; best run was over 7f at Dundalk; poor run there on final outing before a break.

14/1

16

(7)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Imperial Dream

10st 1lb

T: Patrick J Flynn

Second reserve; nearly took advantage of a drop in grade when second over C&D last month; big chance if he gets in.

Form: 373746 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
5f course winner last season but this year's form suggests this 6f is close to his optimum trip; one of his best efforts when fourth to today's rival Imperial Dream at the Curragh on penultimate start.
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12th

9

(18)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

17:55 Bellewstown

Never Shout Never

9st 5lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Andrew McNamara

Record of 2-42 (1-28 on turf); didn't look like a winner in waiting during a winter AW campaign and below-par again on return to the turf at Navan (6f, heavy); 5f more suitable but needs a revival.

20/1

9th

8

(3)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 180y

14:18 Navan

Never Shout Never

9st 8lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Andrew McNamara

Hard to win with, as illustrated by 2-41 record; won 5f Dundalk handicap off 73 in December 2024; now down to 52, having been regressive since second in a claimer last summer; needs to step up on recent Dundalk form.

14/1

12th

3

(15)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:08 Dundalk (AW)

Never Shout Never

10st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Andrew McNamara

Hard to win with, as illustrated by 2-40 record; won 5f course handicap off 73 in December 2024; now down to 56, having been regressive since second in a claimer last summer; needs to step up on recent course form.

16/1

Form: 722422

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Four seconds from his last five starts; becoming frustrating but not much improvement needed; chased home a well fancied rival at Navan last time, similar scenario at Dundalk previously; deserves to pick up a race.
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9th

14

(11)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Moltophino

9st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Runner-up six times before belatedly opening account in this race last year off 79 (4lb out of handicap); some good runs afterwards in defeat, although well below best final start behind Tango Flare in Bold Lad over C&D; lacks a recent run this time around but Hayes stays loyal.

12/1

20th

14

(13)

14th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:30 Curragh

Moltophino

8st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Runner-up on six occasions before belatedly opening account with 6f course win in May on 16th outing, beating subsequent Rockingham winner Keke; seldom runs a bad race; trainer has developed a good record on big days at this venue

12/1

2

(7)

28th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 180y

15:00 Navan

Moltophino

9st 4lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Runner-up on six occasions before belatedly opening account with 6f Curragh win in May on 16th outing, beating subsequent Rockingham winner Keke; has run well in defeat since, latest when staying on fourth on first attempt over 5f at Cork last month; return to 6f should suit and definite player.

9/2

Form: 005256 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Basically reliable sort with a record of seven wins and 22 places from 56 outings; has done plenty of racing since most recent win at Dundalk in February; others have stronger recent credentials.
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2nd

3

(5)

26th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:48 Dundalk (AW)

Collective Power

9st 13lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

Six-time AW winner on a good mark and was close up behind Clonmacash on his last visit here, since when he's finished ninth at Naas; like others in here, this place is more his scene.

13/2

9th

4

(9)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

Collective Power

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

Six-time AW winner is 3-33 on turf; hasn't won on grass since a 6f success at Cork (good) in June 2023; went close at Dundalk on latest (6f) and has gone well over this C&D before; place shout.

11/1

3rd

2

(2)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Collective Power

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

Six-time winner here, including two of the last three runnings of this race; beaten under 2l behind Sporting Hero over C&D last month and demands respect off 2lb lower mark than when scoring last year.

15/2

11/4

Form: 416 D

Last run: 124 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
A 6f AW maiden winner (second now rated 88) in April; would have been closer in a Listed race here in May had she enjoyed a clearer run; lack of a recent outing is only a slight concern; potentially on a favourable mark for her handicap debut.
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15th

8

(16)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:59 Gowran Park

Heart Of Darkness

9st 5lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Adrian McGuinness

AW winner is 0-10 on turf and yet to trouble the judge; best efforts on grass have come on heavy ground, so the forecast rain is a plus, but others appeal more.

12/1

11th

8

(8)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Leopardstown

Heart Of Darkness

9st 7lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Sole win from 20 starts came in a 6f maiden on AW in 2024; 0-9 turf record is negative.

14/1

5th

10

(10)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Heart Of Darkness

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

One of two for yard; sole win from 19 starts came here in 6f maiden in 2024; good effort to take runner-up in C&D handicap in January, but below that level last two times.

12/1

Form: 1-4638 D

Last run: 81 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f Naas maiden on soft last October; best effort since when third of 11 in a 5f premier handicap at the Curragh in June; gelded since out of the money at Newmarket later that month.
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3rd

8

(5)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:12 Cork

Goal Exceeded

8st 7lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Two wins include over this trip at the Curragh a year ago off 73; fine comeback run at Leopardstown but race may have come too soon when only midfield at the Curragh four days later; short break since and remains nicely handicapped, with in-form rider's claim an added bonus.

9/2

10th

14

(17)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Goal Exceeded

9st 1lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Dual turf winner with the latest of those coming on stable debut at the Curragh in May last year off 73 (7f, good); struggled off revised mark for remainder of the season but back to form over 7f at Leopardstown on seasonal return four days ago when second; needs to back that up.

11/2

2nd

12

(15)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:52 Leopardstown

Goal Exceeded

9st 1lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Dual turf winner with the latest of those coming on stable debut at the Curragh in May last year off 73 (7f, good); struggled off revised mark for the remainder of last season; first-time out could be the time to catch him; high draw.

11/1

Form: -50114 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
C&D winner last season; wins this term at Tipperary and Limerick have been over a bit further; not beaten in fourth in a fillies' handicap over 7f here last time.
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4th

9

(13)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Linger For Longer

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: Augustine Leahy

Three-time winner was below par last year and didn't provide much encouragement on her return at Limerick.

18/1

10th

13

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

15:15 Limerick

Linger For Longer

8st 12lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Augustine Leahy

Three-time winner was below par in six runs last year; now 17lb below last winning mark but must return to form.

16/1

1

(7)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 15y

14:50 Listowel

Linger For Longer

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: Augustine Leahy

Three-time winner generally below par this year but her last run at Cork was a slight step in the right direction; handles cut, is 14lb below last win and has gone well here before.

9/1

Form: -06267 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Three-time 5f winner including at this track, sights lowered again after a Listed bid at Tipperary ten days ago; has a bit to find with Grand City Hall on running here in July.
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9th

4

(1)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

16:55 Cork

Gabriellas Spirit

9st 10lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: K J Condon

Three-time 5f winner including at this track, sights lowered again after a Listed bid at Tipperary ten days ago; has a bit to find with Grand City Hall on running here in July.

10/1

7th

6

(4)

1st Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Tipperary

Gabriellas Spirit

9st 2lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: K J Condon

towards rear, some headway inside final furlong, never dangerous

33/1

6th

5

(8)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Cork

Gabriellas Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: K J Condon

The last of her three wins was in this race 12 months ago when 7lb lower; has mostly raced in Listed events since then and ran as well as she was entitled to the last time at Tipperary; fair shout.

8/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast €32.85
Tricast €290.14

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Linger For Longer

SPOTLIGHT:

Heart Of Darkness

POSTDATA:

Never Shout Never

The Irish Sun:

Collective Power

TOPSPEED:

Linger For Longer