April 06 / 17.07 Cork

17.07

Good

Annual Membership Available Today Fillies Maiden

  • Prize money: £5851.24
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 11 runners
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Annual Membership Available Today Fillies Maiden

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 0-2

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Smart pedigree; no match for a Group-class filly at Dundalk in February (1m) but that was a nice step forward and there's surely more to come from her.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

1

(2)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

17:55 Leopardstown

Bella Isabella

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Maiden winner over 7f at Cork last season and took third of eight in a C&D Group 3 good) next time; C&D handicap winner five weeks ago on second outing of the campaign; currently rated 3lb inferior to stablemate Fingerpaint.

13/2

1st

1

(7)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 20y

18:00 Leopardstown

Bella Isabella

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: D K Weld

Cork maiden winner (7f, good) last season went on to take third of eight in a Group 3 next time (7f, good); finished around 2l behind today's rival Mallavelly (third) when seventh of 20 in a 1m premier handicap here on her final start last term; well beaten on seasonal debut at Naas

8/1

100/30

  • Place: £1.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; sister to 7f/1m winner Red Pixie (RPR 88); dam 8.6f-1m2f winner (Listed; 110), sister to 7f-1m2f winner Jewel House and half-sister to useful 7f/1m winner Ransom out of close relative of 5f/6f Listed winner Kind (dam of Frankel); lots to like on paper.
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14th

9

(15)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:08 Ayr

Sapphire Princess

9st 6lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Kevin Ryan

Off the mark at the sixth attempt when winning a 7f fillies' maiden at Kempton last October (RPR 78); stiff task starting out for new yard (same owner) over a new trip.

50/1

6

(8)

13th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Kempton (AW)

Sapphire Princess

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Ollie Sangster

Ex-Irish daughter of Kingman showed fair form when runner-up for her new yard at Ayr (6f) in August but she came in a well-held fourth on her AW debut at Southwell (7f) last month; she has the form to play a big part if back on song.

11/4

4th

7

(5)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:55 Southwell (AW)

Sapphire Princess

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Ollie Sangster

Ex-Irish filly who hasn't really progressed but is proving consistent (2332); sold for 110,000gns from Juddmonte prior to running creditably at Ayr (6f, good to firm) most recently; returns to 7f for AW debut; good chance in this field.

9/4

3rd
8 (4)
Naoi

5/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam once-raced sister to useful 1m winner La Figlia and closely related to 1m2f winner An Cailin Orga; the betting is usually a good guide with newcomers from this yard.
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8

(14)

14th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 20y

18:15 Killarney

Naoi

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Beaten favourite in two of her maidens but doesn't look overburdened for this handicap debut; unraced beyond 7f and has been showing plenty of speed, but she's bred to stay.

9/2

5

(2)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Down Royal

Naoi

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Beaten in the region of 4l in her first two races, the latest last week at the Curragh (6f) when failing to live up to market expectations; returns to 7f (bred for further) and remains of interest.

11/4

5

(2)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Down Royal

Naoi

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Beaten in the region of 4l in her first two races, the latest last week at the Curragh (6f) when failing to live up to market expectations; returns to 7f (bred for further) and remains of interest.

11/4

4/1

Form: 5256-2

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Beaten five times but has performed to a useful level and latest second at Dundalk (6f) was no backward step (winner looks okay); solid chance on the figures.
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6th

7

(1)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:10 Curragh

Temperance

9st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Miss Kate McGivern

Won a Naas handicap off 75 last May; beaten just one rival home in three starts since and has been off the track since heavy Group 3 defeat at Leopardstown last July; impossible to fancy in this company.

50/1

5th
4 (5)
Lovely

50/1

Form: 50-

Last run: 282 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Always outpaced on 5f debut and although down the field upped to 7f at the Curragh that was in a good maiden; perhaps one for handicaps.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

(5)

21st Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 30y

17:55 Leopardstown

Lovely

9st 13lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Diego Dias

Long-priced winner at Fairyhouse; not far behind Lady Pagasa when ninth of 16 at Naas on latest, so should not be ruled out.

8/1

9th

5

(15)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:46 Naas

Lovely

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Diego Dias

40-1 winner of a Fairyhouse 7f handicap in May and that's a bit of a standout; well held since, though it was a higher grade last time.

6/1

6th

17

(6)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Leopardstown

Lovely

8st 11lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Diego Dias

Long-priced winner over 7f at Fairyhouse in May but well held off 5lb higher mark at Gowran since; tries a mile again but others look more likely.

16/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 135 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Friendless 125-1 chance when a remote last of the 16 runners at Dundalk in November (1m).
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2nd

2

(9)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 88y

19:10 Killarney

Spanish Temptress

10st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Richard John O’Brien

Four-time winner over 1m with ease in the ground on all occasions, including at this meeting last year; handles good ground too; has never tackled a trip this far, but just failed over 1m1f at Gowran and every chance that she will get it; big player if she does.

9/4

1st

1

(6)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:50 Limerick

Spanish Temptress

10st 2lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Richard John O’Brien

Went up an aggregate 21lb for three handicap wins last season; unlucky in a couple of outings of late, beaten a nose over C&D (yielding) in April and just failed at Gowran (9.5f, yielding) on penultimate; solid fourth at Leopardstown (1m1f, soft; Anvika third) eight days ago and rider takes off valuable 5lb.

7/2

4th

1

(13)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Spanish Temptress

10st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Richard John O’Brien

Went up an aggregate 21lb for three handicap wins last season; unlucky in two of her last three outings, beaten a nose at Limerick (1m, yielding) in April and just failed at Gowran (9.5f, yielding) 10 days ago; enjoys testing conditions; another big run on the cards.

5/2

Form:

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Always in rear and finished last over Dundalk's 7f in February (16-1); the tongue-tie tried there is now joined by blinkers; reservations for now.
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11th

4

(10)

16th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:42 Gowran Park

Ribean

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

prominent, hampered and carried left over 6f out, soon bumped rival

10/1

11th

4

(10)

16th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:42 Gowran Park

Ribean

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

prominent, hampered and carried left over 6f out, soon bumped rival

10/1

7th

10

(10)

6th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:07 Cork

Ribean

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

disputed lead, briefly led 2f out, weakened gradually from over 1f out

20/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 224 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Lost lengths at the start when only 14th in a 7f maiden at Naas last August; new trainer.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6

(2)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Midnight Horizon

9st 9lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Left low-key maiden form behind when well backed for her handicap debut last week, making easy work of an extended 6f handicap at the Curragh; has gone up a stone and different ground this time.

4/1

6

(13)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:00 Curragh

Midnight Horizon

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

0-4; long odds and never threatened in maidens at 7f-10.5f on a variety of ground; best watched dropped back in trip for handicap debut.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam unplaced 6f/8.5f US turf, out of a maiden half-sister to smart winners King Charlemagne (6.5f Group 1) and Meshaheer (6f 2yo Group3); likely best watched.
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16th

7

(3)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:38 Leopardstown

Not Simple

9st 11lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: James M Barrett

Won Cork handicap (7f, soft) last September; failed to sustain that progress on her last three starts in 2025; improved from her seasonal debut when fifth at Gowran; not one of the more obvious contenders after unplaced Cork run.

25/1

9th

5

(21)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 90y

20:12 Cork

Not Simple

9st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: James M Barrett

Won 7f handicap here last September (soft); failed to sustain progress afterwards but definite promise on last month's seasonal return at Gowran when never nearer fifth of 16 on similar ground; poor on only previous attempt at this trip but better ground could enable her to see it out.

10/1

10/1

Form: 5 BF

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Useful pedigree; only fifth of the seven runners at Dundalk but that was over 5f and she did go off one of the favourites; could be capable of a lot better.
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9th

10

(5)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Ms Olivia

9st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Maiden was a close 2nd at Tipperary but not as good at Punchestown since, both over approx' 1m1f; has to rebound; seemed to handle AW on debut.

7/1

11

(17)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 58y

17:18 Punchestown

Ms Olivia

9st 2lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Gavin Cromwell

Nicely improved on second handicap run at Tipperary last month (1m1f, yielding), staying on well into second late on after racing away from the pace on the near side, having hung left; not a good draw but progressive and likely big player.

7/2

6

(11)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 130y

16:37 Clonmel

Ms Olivia

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Showed little in maidens but built on moderate handicap debut at Tipperary (7.5f, good) to finish a 1.75l second, raised in trip back there last time (1m1f, yielding); hung left that day so can still improve and one of the likelier candidates.

5/1

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
£7,500 yearling; first foal; dam placed 6f/7f (RPR 68), half-sister to winners Mr Excellency (7f-1m2f), Mount Ruapehu (5f/6f) and Sappho (US 1m); would need to see some confidence behind her.
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12th

11

(8)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

19:30 Killarney

Shahada Ace

9st 8lb

J: Feenagh Moran

T: Andrew Slattery

Won at Tipperary last summer but yet to make an impact in five outings this season.

25/1

18th

11

(8)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:38 Leopardstown

Shahada Ace

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Won a handicap at Tipperary last summer; has failed to make an impact in four outings this season, needs to show signs of revival.

16/1

11th

8

(15)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

18:30 Roscommon

Shahada Ace

9st 10lb

J: Feenagh Moran

T: Andrew Slattery

Won a handicap at Tipperary last summer; has failed to make an impact in three outings this season, needs to show signs of revival.

12/1

Non-runners

Curroy Lady, Love Sonnet, Mittens, Touted Plan

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €14.60
Straight Forecast €12.00
Trifecta €26.80

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Temperance

SPOTLIGHT:

Sapphire Princess

POSTDATA:

Temperance

The Irish Sun:

Sapphire Princess