October 01 / 13.20 Cork

13.20

Good

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

  • Prize money: £9234.78
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 8 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; half-brother to 7f winner Volenti (RPR 60); dam unraced, out of French 9.5f winning half-sister to Nell Gwyn/French 1,000 Guineas winner Valentine Waltz; a 3,000 euros yearling then made 47,000 euros at a breeze-up sale; nice pedigree and could go well on debut.
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4th

3

(1)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Tipperary

Brigadier Kakuru

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Daniel James Murphy

Won a nursery and a conditions race at Dundalk last winter, both 6f events; not as effective over this trip at Cork after a four-month break.

14/1

7

(2)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

19:09 Cork

Brigadier Kakuru

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Daniel James Murphy

Won a nursery and a conditions race at Dundalk last winter before a close third in another conditions event, all over 6f; should have the pace for this trip and run well if ready after a break with blinkers added; Keane stays aboard.

9/2

3rd

1

(1)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Brigadier Kakuru

10st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Daniel James Murphy

Has taken well to this surface when forcing pace over this trip, winning nursery in December and last month clear with runner-up when just holding on in 7-runner conditions contest; progressive sort has the ideal draw here and big chance of completing the hat-trick.

11/8

OUR TIP

Form: 362

Last run: 125 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Best effort in three starts was when just denied over this trip on soft at Tipperary when last seen; looks a big player on return if able to repeat that form.
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6th

3

(7)

10th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:45 Naas

Passing Phase

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

All starts at 5f-6f; has run well in defeat numerous times in varying ground conditions; runner-up over 5f at Tipperary last time and visors are added; perhaps better on easier ground.

7/1

6th

3

(7)

10th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:45 Naas

Passing Phase

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

All starts at 5f-6f; has run well in defeat numerous times in varying ground conditions; runner-up over 5f at Tipperary last time and visors are added; perhaps better on easier ground.

7/1

2nd

5

(3)

24th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

16:25 Tipperary

Passing Phase

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

prominent, led 2f out, headed 1f out, weakened final 110yds

15/8

Form: 4

Last run: 135 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Put up a solid effort behind a smart sort on debut at Navan (5f, gd) back in May; should be a a player if repeating that after his absence.
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7

(10)

8th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:12 Tipperary

This Aint Texas

9st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Unplaced in six starts but his best efforts have come at 5f; too keen over 6f last time and now tried with first-time hood and tongue-tie; not ruled out back at his preferred trip if the new headgear does the trick.

10/1

6th

3

(6)

13th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 180y

13:40 Navan

This Aint Texas

10st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Lightly raced maiden caught the eye on recent handicap debut at Tipperary, staying on from well off the pace to finish fourth behind Skillman Ave under considerate enough handling; longer trip and stiffer finish should suit and no surprise if he pushed that rival close here.

9/2

1

(1)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:40 Tipperary

This Aint Texas

10st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: David Marnane

Lightly raced and unexposed 3yo entering handicap company; okay runs on both maiden albeit they don't justify current mark; may yet improve and this looks a weak race, even for the grade.

4/1

Form: 00

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way in two starts over further and will be of more interest in handicaps.
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9th

9

(3)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:15 Dundalk (AW)

Alaskan Red

9st 2lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Rodger Sweeney

Triple figure odds and well beaten on all three starts; an unlikely winner on that evidence and may need more time.

150/1

9th

9

(3)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:15 Dundalk (AW)

Alaskan Red

9st 2lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Rodger Sweeney

Triple figure odds and well beaten on all three starts; an unlikely winner on that evidence and may need more time.

150/1

4

(2)

1st Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:20 Cork

Alaskan Red

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Rodger Sweeney

Beaten a long way in two starts over further and will be of more interest in handicaps.

100/1

7/1

Form: 83

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Much-improved on second start when just denied at Dundalk over 6f, showing plenty of speed; can be a player if as good on turf dropped in trip.
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3rd

3

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:57 Naas

Likedbymike

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: M J Byrne

Sole win in 18 starts came in Cork maiden in October 2024; produced career best over C&D in April when 0.75l second to subsequent Group 1 scorer Mission Central in Listed race; finished ahead of Keke when filling the same spot at Cork last month and line can be put through handicap run six days ago as gaps didn't come; leading player if not backing up too fast.

9/4

9th

3

(4)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Curragh

Likedbymike

9st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M J Byrne

Nearly beat Stag Night in a C&D handicap before two fine runs at Listed level at Naas in races won by the subsequent Group 1 winner Mission Central, finishing closer on the first occasion; another fine effort when second in a Listed race at Cork; the downside is that she is 17lb higher than for her last handicap start.

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam 5f AW winner (RPR 78), half-sister to winners incl' Centre Haafhd (6f inc 2yo), Tig Tog (US 8.5f/1m1f) and Feisty Valentina (US 8.5f) out of 7f winner; unsold for 10,000Euros as a yearling; worth a market check.
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7th

6

(2)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 3y

15:23 Bellewstown

Miss Travers

9st 3lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Not a bad effort on debut at Cork (5f, gd-yld) last October; last of 10 at Down Royal on first run since last month; safely held by Arklow Lad and Snowballs on that effort, though she could improve for that run.

10/1

10th

8

(11)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:50 Down Royal

Miss Travers

9st 3lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Shaped like she was in need of the experience when a 7l third of eight in a Cork maiden 11 months ago; that form didn't really work out and she's been off 339 days.

25/1

Form: 60

Last run: 121 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
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.
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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: 3

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Was beaten 9l on debut over 6f here having shown early speed; will have to improve plenty on that but the drop in trip can help.
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4th

5

(4)

11th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Vanilla Baby

9st 1lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

midfield, some headway towards near side over 1f out, kept on inside final 110yds, not reach leaders

4/1

4th

5

(4)

11th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Vanilla Baby

9st 1lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

midfield, some headway towards near side over 1f out, kept on inside final 110yds, not reach leaders

4/1

5th

7

(3)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Vanilla Baby

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Went close on her handicap and AW debut over 6f earlier this month at 20-1; no impact over 7f here on Wednesday; drop back in trip should suit if she is turned out again quickly.

4/1

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Passing Phase

POSTDATA:

Likedbymike

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Passing Phase

TOPSPEED:

Passing Phase

The Irish Sun:

Passing Phase