April 19 / 13.25 Cork

13.25

Good To Firm

Welcome To Racing Home For Easter Festival Maiden

  • Prize money: £5851.24
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 18 runners
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Welcome To Racing Home For Easter Festival Maiden

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 3

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran really well on debut in a 1m maiden at Dundalk in February, staying on for a 1l third behind the now 103 rated Tiberius Thunder; Blue Point colt is bred to handle turf but he might need a bit further than this; should be doing his best work at the finish.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(5)

19th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

13:25 Cork

Jagged Edge

9st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

prominent, led 3f out, pushed along 2f out, ridden out inside final furlong, comfortably

6/1

1st

6

(5)

19th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

13:25 Cork

Jagged Edge

9st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

prominent, led 3f out, pushed along 2f out, ridden out inside final furlong, comfortably

6/1

3rd

4

(5)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Jagged Edge

9st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

soon midfield, headway on near side of group 3f out, prominent when switched right towards near side over 1f out, ran on, nearest finish

5/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 3-3

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran okay on debut at Galway on testing ground last October; much better on turf debut on seasonal reappearance at Navan earlier this month (1m, good) in first-time tongue tie (retained); leading form claims on that if he is as effective back on a softer surface.
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2nd

8

(12)

19th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

13:25 Cork

Omni Man

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

reluctant to load, prominent, went second over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, no match for winner

9/4

2nd

8

(12)

19th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

13:25 Cork

Omni Man

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

reluctant to load, prominent, went second over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, no match for winner

9/4

3rd

10

(2)

8th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 10y

14:40 Navan

Omni Man

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

prominent, pressed leaders over 1f out, pressed winner inside final 110yds, lost second towards finish

9/2

10/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Lope De Vega colt cost 52,000gns as a 2yo; first foal; dam 5f 2yo winner (RPR 94), closely related to smart 5f/6f winner Angel Alexander, half-sister to 5f 2yo Listed winner Democracy Dilemma, out of Listed-placed 5f 2yo winning half-sister to 5f Group 3 winner; preferred by Foley but speedily bred so may be best watched on debut.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(15)

19th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

13:25 Cork

Collecting Coin

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

in touch with leaders, switched left 3f out, headway up the centre over 1f out, kept on and went third inside final furlong, no match for first two

10/1

3rd

3

(15)

19th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

13:25 Cork

Collecting Coin

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

in touch with leaders

10/1

4th
11 (2)
Sidney Reilly

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cotai Glory colt cost 32,000gns as a yearling; fourth foal; half-brother to winners Venice Biennale (Listed-placed 1m2f; RPR 100), Artful Approach (7f; 85) and Valadon (2m hurdle); dam unraced half-sister to Italian 6f 2yo Group 3 winner Aria Importante; yard can ready one so watch the market.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

11

(2)

19th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

13:25 Cork

Sidney Reilly

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, outpaced over 2f out, ran green over 1f out, switched left and rallied inside final furlong, not pace to challenge

25/1

4th

11

(2)

19th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

13:25 Cork

Sidney Reilly

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

25/1

5th
13 (14)
Tashir

11/4

Form: 2-

Last run: 228 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran a blinder on only start last season when a 2.5l second behind the now 109 rated Monumental in a 7f Galway maiden on good ground; steps up to 1m and has a big chance on that form if he handles the likely softer conditions.
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6th

9

(2)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 202y

19:55 Ballinrobe

Tashir

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

in touch with leaders, prominent 5f out, lost position over 3f out, soon weakened

13/2

6th

9

(2)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 202y

19:55 Ballinrobe

Tashir

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

in touch with leaders, prominent 5f out, lost position over 3f out, soon weakened

13/2

5th

13

(14)

19th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

13:25 Cork

Tashir

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

in touch with leaders, no impression from over 1f out

11/4

OUR TIP
6th
2 (1)
Cecco

16/1

Form: 9

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sent off at 25-1 for his debut at Naas (7f, soft to heavy) and was beaten 16.5l; steps up in trip and yard respected at this track but he may need more time.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2

(6)

6th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:08 Cork

Cecco

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

Both starts on soft-heavy ground at Naas (7f) in March and at this venue (1m) last month; showed speed before weakening late on in that last race so the drop back to 6f is a plus but he's unraced on ground this quick; probably best watched.

66/1

5th

2

(6)

6th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:08 Cork

Cecco

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

Both starts on soft-heavy ground at Naas (7f) in March and at this venue (1m) last month; showed speed before weakening late on in that last race so the drop back to 6f is a plus but he's unraced on ground this quick; probably best watched.

66/1

6th

2

(1)

19th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

13:25 Cork

Cecco

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

led, headed 3f out, lost second over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
New Bay filly is a second foal; dam 7.5f 2yo/1m2f winner (RPR 96), sister to 2m-2m7f hurdle/chase winner Nachi Falls, half-sister to useful French 1m2f-1m5f winner Chill Wind, out of half-sister to 6.5f/1m Group 1 winner Moonlight Cloud; plenty of stamina on dam side of pedigree; respected source but probably best watched.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(8)

7th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

18:50 Gowran Park

Offshore Bay

9st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Henry De Bromhead

Kept on well in the closing stages over 1m at Cork on debut; should do better over this longer trip with the benefit of the experience.

10/1

4th

6

(8)

7th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

18:50 Gowran Park

Offshore Bay

9st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Henry De Bromhead

Kept on well in the closing stages over 1m at Cork on debut; should do better over this longer trip with the benefit of the experience.

10/1

7th

18

(10)

19th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

13:25 Cork

Offshore Bay

9st 3lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Henry De Bromhead

towards rear

18/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 348 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has been gelded since heavy debut defeat at the Curragh (6f, soft) last May when a 150-1 shot; may need more time.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

10

(3)

19th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

13:25 Cork

Sheamus Seimhiu

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Chris Timmons

prominent

66/1

8th

10

(3)

19th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

13:25 Cork

Sheamus Seimhiu

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Chris Timmons

prominent

66/1

11th

6

(8)

6th May 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

13:15 Curragh

Sheamus Seimhiu

9st 2lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Chris Timmons

Eighth foal; closely related to Hugo Palmer-trained 1m2f AW winner Ecureuil (RPR 91), half-brother to several other winners; dam placed, half-sister to 1m2f Group 2 winner Takali.

33/1

Form: 7

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; midfield on debut at Dundalk (7f) earlier this month, running on well after meeting a bit of traffic; 1m should suit on that evidence; worth a market check if gets in.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

4

(9)

6th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:08 Cork

Starford

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Showed definite promise when midfield in a 7f Dundalk maiden in early April; raced too freely when beaten 9l in a 1m maiden here on soft two weeks later; McMonagle up for the first time but not sure this drop back in trip will suit and the ground is an unknown; others appeal more.

16/1

7th

4

(9)

6th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:08 Cork

Starford

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Showed definite promise when midfield in a 7f Dundalk maiden in early April; raced too freely when beaten 9l in a 1m maiden here on soft two weeks later; McMonagle up for the first time but not sure this drop back in trip will suit and the ground is an unknown; others appeal more.

16/1

9th

20

(13)

19th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

13:25 Cork

Starford

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

took keen hold, midfield

40/1

Form: 08-

Last run: 212 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Triple-figure odds and failed to figure in two maidens over 7f at the Curragh (good) and 6f at Naas (good) last year; will qualify for handicaps after this.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(3)

7th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

17:20 Gowran Park

Far Eclipse

9st 8lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Unlikely to pose a threat in a maiden judged on two runs at two and seasonal debut at Cork.

66/1

7th

8

(3)

7th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

17:20 Gowran Park

Far Eclipse

9st 8lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

midfield, some headway over 2f out, no impression

66/1

10th

4

(21)

19th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

13:25 Cork

Far Eclipse

9st 8lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

midfield

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Caravaggio colt cost 32,000euros as a 2yo; third foal; half-brother to winners Tiz Erin (US 8.5f AW) and Classy Partner (Canadian 6.5f AW); dam US Graded stakes-placed 6.5f-1m turf winner (RPR 101); others make more appeal on paper.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(14)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:40 Leopardstown

Summer Island

9st 8lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Caravaggio gelding was slowly away when never really counting on last month's Cork debut; best watched for now.

50/1

6th

8

(14)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:40 Leopardstown

Summer Island

9st 8lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Caravaggio gelding was slowly away when never really counting on last month's Cork debut; best watched for now.

50/1

11th

12

(20)

19th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

13:25 Cork

Summer Island

9st 8lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

dwelt start, in rear

66/1

Form: 9-7

Last run: 99 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran in 1m maidens at Dundalk in December and January, beaten similar distances in both; major improvement required to be competitive here on turf debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

8

(4)

13th May 2025

Good

1m 3f 50y

19:20 Killarney

Love Sonnet

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John Joseph Murphy

Initial AW efforts weren't devoid of promise but took a backward step at Cork (1m, soft); still commands respect with Keane booked for handicap debut.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showcasing colt cost 60,000gns as foal and 135,000gns as a yearling; second foal; half-brother to French 6f 2yo winner Havana Cigar (7f Group 1 runner-up; RPR 111); dam unraced half-sister to 1m4f Group 3 winner Danehill Kodiac; attractive pedigree and worth a market check on debut.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

9

(17)

19th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

13:25 Cork

Omon Vase

9st 8lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

in rear

11/1

13th

9

(17)

19th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

13:25 Cork

Omon Vase

9st 8lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

in rear

11/1

14th
19 (16)
Cabot Sq

Form: 00

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
First reserve; well beaten at big prices in 7f maidens at Naas (soft to heavy) and Dundalk; hard to fancy on the form of those runs and may need more time.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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14th

19

(16)

19th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

13:25 Cork

Cabot Sq

9st 8lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Ciaran Murphy

in rear

14th

19

(16)

19th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

13:25 Cork

Cabot Sq

9st 8lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Ciaran Murphy

in rear

11th

2

(8)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Cabot Sq

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

Beaten a long way on heavy ground at Naas on debut and is best watched for future reference.

100/1

100/1

Form: 0-0

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ulysses filly has been sent off at huge odds for both starts and failed to trouble the judge in both; looks more of a handicapping prospect.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

(7)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 138y

18:45 Ballinrobe

Curroy Lady

9st 2lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Mark Michael McNiff

held up in rear, headway under 2f out, raced wide when jockey dropped reins home turn, ran on well and went third inside final furlong

13/2

3rd

8

(7)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 138y

18:45 Ballinrobe

Curroy Lady

9st 2lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Mark Michael McNiff

held up in rear, headway under 2f out, raced wide when jockey dropped reins home turn, ran on well and went third inside final furlong

13/2

15th

15

(18)

19th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

13:25 Cork

Curroy Lady

9st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Mark Michael McNiff

towards rear

100/1

Form: 00

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
No impact in first two maidens at 250-1 at Dundalk (10.5f) and Gowran (1m, yielding); an unlikely winner.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

14

(1)

7th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

19:20 Gowran Park

Gold Dublooms

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Eamonn O’Connell

held up in rear, headway over 1f out, went third final stride, no match for first two

33/1

3rd

14

(1)

7th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

19:20 Gowran Park

Gold Dublooms

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Eamonn O’Connell

held up in rear, headway over 1f out, went third final stride, no match for first two

33/1

16th

5

(6)

19th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

13:25 Cork

Gold Dublooms

9st 8lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Eamonn O’Connell

slightly awkward start, took keen hold, held up in rear

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gregorian filly is a fifth foal; half-sister to Malaysian 7f/1m winner Gunforhire; dam placed in Greece, half-sister to Group-placed 7f 2yo winner Takrice, out of 7f-1m1f winner; best watched on debut unless the market speaks.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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14th

11

(14)

6th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 90y

19:38 Cork

Missing Socks

9st 3lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Headgear soon turned to after finishing last over 1m here 17 days ago (soft).

100/1

14th

11

(14)

6th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 90y

19:38 Cork

Missing Socks

9st 3lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Headgear soon turned to after finishing last over 1m here 17 days ago (soft).

100/1

17th

17

(7)

19th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

13:25 Cork

Missing Socks

9st 3lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

dwelt start, in rear

28/1

Form: 7-0

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Minor promise on debut last October at Leopardstown (1m, soft) but was still beaten 7.5l; may have needed latest at the Curragh but didn't show enough to fancy here; will get a mark after this.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(19)

19th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

13:25 Cork

Kasper Hauser

9st 8lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Minor promise on debut last October at Leopardstown (1m, soft) but was still beaten 7.5l; may have needed latest at the Curragh but didn't show enough to fancy here; will get a mark after this.

50/1

7

(19)

19th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

13:25 Cork

Kasper Hauser

9st 8lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Minor promise on debut last October at Leopardstown (1m, soft) but was still beaten 7.5l; may have needed latest at the Curragh but didn't show enough to fancy here; will get a mark after this.

50/1

14th

11

(7)

16th Mar 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Kasper Hauser

9st 4lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

reluctant to load, midfield

33/1

Non-runners

Ben Lawers, Bungle Lichious, Washington Street

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €25.00
Straight Forecast €21.77
Trifecta €129.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Tashir

POSTDATA:

Omni Man

The Irish Sun:

Collecting Coin

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Tashir