May 20 / 18.20 Cork

18.20

Good To Firm

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  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 15 runners
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Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

Form: 254532 D BF

Last run: 3 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Just 1-46 but in cracking form at present and only beaten roughly a length on Saturday in a competitive Naas handicap, thereabouts again back at 5f but may be vulnerable for win purposes.
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1st

1

(2)

4th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

18:57 Bellewstown

My Girl Sioux

10st 2lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Consistent but hard to win with; took her record to 1-51 with another decent effort at Naas nine days ago (5f, good); has run well on both previous visits to this venue; place chance.

5/2

3

(9)

25th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Naas

My Girl Sioux

10st 0lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

1-50 record is off-putting but she has shown fair form in a busy campaign, including third over C&D in May and second over 6f at Navan a week later; ran on late into fourth when ridden by a 10lb claimer at Down Royal last Friday.

8/1

4th

7

(1)

20th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:15 Down Royal

My Girl Sioux

9st 2lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

1-49 record is off-putting but she has shown fair form in a busy campaign, including third to Surpass And Shine at Naas in May and second over 6f at Navan a week later; reversed Naas form with Surpass And Shine at Navan 13 days ago; place chance.

6/1

Form: 048509

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Long losing run and no signs of a revival in a couple of recent starts.
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10th

4

(6)

4th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 195y

16:40 Bellewstown

Nezeeh

9st 10lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

5f Cork winner in May and runner-up in a Fairyhouse claimer over 6f next time; below best on his two most recent starts; not certain to stay as well as some of these rivals.

11/2

9

(7)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

19:09 Cork

Nezeeh

9st 3lb

J: Mel Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Won over C&D last month off 9lb lower and runner-up in a Fairyhouse claimer over 6f next time; disappointing over an extra half furlong at Listowel since but this trip suits better.

14/1

12

(2)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 60y

15:07 Listowel

Nezeeh

9st 2lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Broke long losing streak with a win at Cork two weeks ago (5f, good); unable to follow up with a 10lb claimer on board three days ago at Fairyhouse when finishing a 1.25L second (6f, good); raised 6lb for Cork win but he is running consistently.

11/2

Form: 01410- D BF

Last run: 209 days

W: 9st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Gained two 5f wins with cut in the ground at the back end of last term with this rider on board; recent record fresh suggests he may need this.
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15

(9)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

19:09 Cork

Art Of Unity

8st 7lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Third runner for yard; veteran is a seven-time winner over this trip, the last coming at Curragh last autumn on soft under this rider; not a bad C&D return last time but tough task from 5lb out of the handicap.

14/1

Form: 23459- D

Last run: 172 days

W: 9st 10lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
1-35 on turf and was below form when last seen on the AW; tends to come on for a reappearance run so may be best watched after 172 days off.
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8

(6)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:40 Tipperary

Realtin Fantasy

8st 7lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: W P Browne

Hard to win with but did win her maiden over C&D and second to Havana Notion in this race last year off 51; recent runs leave her with a bit to find but can't be ruled out given her record over this fast 5f; 1lb wrong.

8/1

11

(2)

7th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:15 Navan

Realtin Fantasy

8st 8lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: W P Browne

Hard to win with but has run well over C&D, including behind Irish Rumour in September; no show on recent Cork comeback and others preferred.

16/1

4

(15)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

18:20 Cork

Realtin Fantasy

9st 10lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: W P Browne

1-35 on turf and was below form when last seen on the AW; tends to come on for a reappearance run so may be best watched after 172 days off.

16/1

Form: 0-6044

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden but has been much better on his last couple of starts with two placed efforts and return to 5f may help him settle better; less exposed than most.
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7

(5)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:40 Tipperary

An Laochmor

8st 9lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: J G Coogan

Series of solid runs in the spring on both good and soft; never really recovered from slow start at Navan last time but has to be respected on overall profile (blinkers replaced by usual visor here).

5/1

10

(6)

7th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:15 Navan

An Laochmor

8st 8lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: J G Coogan

Eight-race maiden but has been running well in handicaps of late, including C&D fourth to Beano Power; blinkers replace visor here and each-way claims.

12/1

Form: 332-00

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Went close over this trip at Down Royal a year ago; not at the same level in two runs this year; now tried with hood.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

9

(4)

4th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

18:57 Bellewstown

Dark Enigma

8st 12lb

J: Terry Casey

T: J G Murray

Maiden; two good runs for former yard in May 2024 but has completely lost her way this season; mark plummeting but hard to make a case for on this season's form.

33/1

11th

12

(12)

20th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:15 Down Royal

Dark Enigma

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J G Murray

Placed four times; went close over C&D early last season; regressive since this term; no appeal from 9lb out of the handicap.

50/1

15

(4)

7th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:15 Navan

Dark Enigma

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: J G Murray

Went close over 5f at Down Royal a year ago but nothing of note this year; new headgear combination tried but has it all to do from 8lb out of the handicap.

25/1

20/1

Form: 00-030

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Showed a bit more when third in a Sligo maiden but didn't back that up when running poorly on handicap debut last time out.
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16

(16)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:07 Naas

Far At Sea

8st 10lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: P J F Murphy

Yet to trouble the judge in handicaps, step up to 7f backfiring on latest; remains opposable.

25/1

12

(5)

20th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Down Royal

Far At Sea

8st 11lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: P J F Murphy

Placed at 6f, has been running over 5f, now tackles 7f for the first time; plenty to prove

14/1

Form: 7584-1 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the seventh attempt at Dundalk last month; up 4lb and hasn't shown anything on turf yet but can't be ruled out for a yard in flying form.
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Verdict Starting price

1

(15)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:07 Naas

Carrigans Grove

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Returned with 5f Dundalk win in April and has continued improvement on turf, twice runner-up before scoring here over 5f last month, keeping on well when holding American In Paris by a head; 7lb rise offset by rider's claim here so big shout, although high draw may not be ideal.

4/1

5

(4)

25th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Naas

Carrigans Grove

9st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Patrick J Flynn

Returned with 5f Dundalk win in April; has backed up with solid displays at Cork and Fairyhouse, second on both occasions; leading chance, bearing in mind that those runs give her an edge over several of these rivals.

9/2

8

(4)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:25 Fairyhouse

Carrigans Grove

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Patrick J Flynn

Returned with 5f Dundalk win in April and big run in defeat back on turf at Cork last month; shaped like step up to 6f would suit but needs to prove herself in softer conditions.

8/1

Form: 5-8979 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
All three wins over sprint trips at Dundalk and 0-12 on turf; shown nothing in four runs this year to suggest a turf success is near.
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Verdict Starting price

9

(9)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

18:20 Cork

Sams Xpress

9st 6lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Kieran P Cotter

All three wins over sprint trips at Dundalk and 0-12 on turf; shown nothing in four runs this year to suggest a turf success is near.

20/1

9

(9)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

18:20 Cork

Sams Xpress

9st 6lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Kieran P Cotter

All three wins over sprint trips at Dundalk and 0-12 on turf; shown nothing in four runs this year to suggest a turf success is near.

20/1

9th

4

(9)

5th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

17:55 Bellewstown

Sams Xpress

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Kieran P Cotter

Placed C&D form in recent years and last of three AW wins came in November; not at best of late so more needed but handicapper giving him a chance; draw not ideal.

8/1

Form: 6/7030

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Ran okay when dropped back to 5f to finish third on handicap debut at Bellewstown; last of 10 at Sligo (6f) since but not ruled out and she's unexposed at 5f.
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Verdict Starting price

18

(7)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:07 Naas

Lakota Lady

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Michael J Browne

Lightly raced mare shaped well on handicap debut off 52 at Bellewstown (5f) in April but safely held since, latest when never sighted over 7f; blinkers now replace tongue-tie; handicapper quite quick to relent.

20/1

10

(5)

11th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Lakota Lady

9st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Michael J Browne

Lightly raced mare has mainly been campaigned over sprint trips, running well at Bellewstown but hasn't landed a blow twice since; upped in trip now.

16/1

10

(11)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

18:20 Cork

Lakota Lady

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Michael J Browne

Ran okay when dropped back to 5f to finish third on handicap debut at Bellewstown; last of 10 at Sligo (6f) since but not ruled out and she's unexposed at 5f.

6/1

Form: 327350 BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
22-race maiden who hit the frame on AW over the winter but backwards step back on turf at Sligo 16 days ago.
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12

(4)

11th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:50 Limerick

Rattletheonionbag

8st 12lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: W P Browne

24-race maiden and struggling back on turf lately, although not disgraced latest when not clear run; back up in trip here.

16/1

17

(3)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:25 Fairyhouse

Rattletheonionbag

8st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: W P Browne

23-race maiden and struggling back on turf lately; better turf runs have come with some cut and therefore, slower ground may help but others look more convincing.

14/1

Form: 6-0670

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden and hasn't kicked on at all since handicapping; beaten 6l at Navan on Saturday.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(9)

4th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

18:57 Bellewstown

Whatswrongnow

9st 7lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Batt Burke

Eleven-race maiden is 0-7 on turf but he's run well in defeat in recent starts at Navan and Naas (both 5f, good); cheekpieces tried on latest discarded; needs to find a bit more to win.

100/30

10

(14)

25th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Naas

Whatswrongnow

9st 5lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Batt Burke

Finished behind American In Paris (third) at Fairyhouse; better judged on a Cork third that matches him closely with runner-up Carrigans Grove and a Navan second, with My Girl Sioux back in sixth.

11/2

14

(10)

7th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:15 Navan

Whatswrongnow

8st 7lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Batt Burke

Maiden took a big step in the right direction when a staying-on third over 5f at Cork last month but unable to reproduce that form over 6f at Fairyhouse nine days later; 6lb wrong here so tough task.

25/1

Form: 3-7070 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Losing run goes back nearly two years and he probably wants six furlongs these days.
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15

(13)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:25 Fairyhouse

Livingston Range

8st 12lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: R Donohoe

Losing run goes back nearly two years but has come a long way down the weights and it was his best run for some time when beaten a head over C&D last week; slower ground is fine and ought to go well again.

5/1

20

(13)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

18:57 Fairyhouse

Livingston Range

8st 10lb

T: R Donohoe

Second reserve; almost two years since the most recent of his three wins; found 5f inadequate at Cork last time; not a bad run in the circumstances, may do better at this trip.

Form: 0000-0

Last run: 41 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
15-race maiden and hasn't beaten many home in seven outings for this yard.
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14

(7)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

18:20 Cork

Quiet Affair

8st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: James M Barcoe

15-race maiden and hasn't beaten many home in seven outings for this yard.

50/1

14

(7)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

18:20 Cork

Quiet Affair

8st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: James M Barcoe

15-race maiden and hasn't beaten many home in seven outings for this yard.

50/1

10th

11

(8)

9th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 14y

16:53 Leopardstown

Quiet Affair

8st 11lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: James M Barcoe

14-race maiden and has barely beaten a rival in her last five starts; off 112 days.

66/1

Form: 00-00

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Nothing at massive prices in four runs in maidens; visor now tried for handicap debut.
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15

(8)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

18:20 Cork

Carmina Burana

8st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Andrew Kinirons

Nothing at massive prices in four runs in maidens; visor now tried for handicap debut.

50/1

15

(8)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

18:20 Cork

Carmina Burana

8st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Andrew Kinirons

Nothing at massive prices in four runs in maidens; visor now tried for handicap debut.

50/1

10th

3

(1)

25th Apr 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

13:42 Limerick

Carmina Burana

9st 3lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Andrew Kinirons

Shown very little in three runs so far and has a mountain to climb here; up in trip.

200/1

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Payout
Exacta €52.40
Straight Forecast €49.00
Tricast €586.18
Trifecta €909.50

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

My Girl Sioux

SPOTLIGHT:

An Laochmor

POSTDATA:

My Girl Sioux

The Irish Sun:

My Girl Sioux