June 13 / 19.09 Cork

19.09

Good

Ryan’s Cleaning Handicap

  • Prize money: £6338.84
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 15 runners
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Ryan’s Cleaning Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: -81476 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won for the second time (both over this trip) at Bellewstown in April and a fine run at the Curragh next time; however, has been well below that level twice since and has to rebound.
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1st

7

(11)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Emerald Harmony

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Ex-Irish mare who gained a first win for her current yard at Thirsk (5f) in June; her form has dipped since midsummer but latest Ripon fourth of 14 was respectable; close second over C&D on her only AW start.

13/2

4th

10

(3)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:49 Ripon

Emerald Harmony

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Ex-Irish mare who gained a first win for her current yard at Thirsk (5f) in June; her form has dipped of late though so more is needed after a below-par seventh of ten at Doncaster (5f) 13 days ago.

16/1

7th

5

(9)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:50 Doncaster

Emerald Harmony

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Won at Thirsk (5f, good) in June and ran well in defeat on next three starts; handles good to soft; reportedly never travelled when below par at Thirsk (5f, good) last month but can be in the mix if bouncing back.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 00-536 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Three wins over 5f-6f; solid efforts on first two starts this term but wasn't as good at Navan last time and has to rebound.
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8th

10

(7)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:49 Laytown

Bold Optimist

11st 8lb

J: Mr N McParlan

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Three wins to his name from 24 starts; solid back-to-back placed efforts at Naas and the Curragh in the summer, but slightly below that level on last two outings; first-time blinkers didn't work on latest.

10/1

7th

12

(6)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:38 Navan

Bold Optimist

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Three wins to his name from 22 starts; solid back-to-back placed efforts over 5f at Naas and the Curragh before finishing down the field over 6f on latest; blinkered for the first time.

10/1

11th

4

(21)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:08 Curragh

Bold Optimist

9st 13lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Two-time winner has posted solid back-to-back efforts over 5f at Naas and here last week (short head behind Soulful Diva); return to 6f looks a plus and place claims at least again off unchanged mark.

13/2

Form: 00-075 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Just 1-16 but some good runs in stronger company than this; modest on first two runs this year but much better at Navan last week, run out of it close home and a repeat will see him go close.
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8th

7

(9)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Haydock

Sturlasson

9st 1lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: John Ryan

Had a good spell over 5f for this yard last autumn, winning three times on AW and turf (good to soft); he's found it harder since and although there isn't much between him and Toyotomi on 6f form at Goodwood in June he was beaten a bit too far for reassurance at Hamilton recently.

16/1

10th

4

(10)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

18:45 Hamilton

Sturlasson

9st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: John Ryan

Won three times last autumn (5f, AW/good to soft) and has run some solid races in defeat this year, including at Goodwood (soft) latest 75 days ago; a positive jockey booking and the recent rain was welcomed.

7/1

Form: 3-6180 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won a Tipperary maiden over this trip in April but has been well beaten in handicaps the last twice, including over C&D; needs to rebound.
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4

(11)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

19:09 Cork

Bobbi Rosa

9st 9lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

Won a Tipperary maiden over this trip in April but has been well beaten in handicaps the last twice, including over C&D; needs to rebound.

18/1

7

(11)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:20 Curragh

Bobbi Rosa

9st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

Shed maiden tag on penultimate start in a 5f Tipperary maiden (yielding); finished last of 8 when behind a couple of these rivals at Cork latest (clipped heels and stumbled); 5lb lower now and not dismissed.

18/1

7

(11)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:20 Curragh

Bobbi Rosa

9st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

Shed maiden tag on penultimate start in a 5f Tipperary maiden (yielding); finished last of 8 when behind a couple of these rivals at Cork latest (clipped heels and stumbled); 5lb lower now and not dismissed.

18/1

Form: 631-22 D

Last run: 135 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Gained an overdue first success in a Dundalk maiden last December and solid in two handicaps there after; has run well on turf and can do so again if ready after an absence.
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13th

11

(17)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:38 Navan

Mint Man

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: P J F Murphy

Possibly a bit high in the ratings now after a 6f Curragh win on his penultimate start; finished behind Bold Optimist and Cashel Blue in a large-field 6f event at the Curragh 11 days ago.

10/1

19th

2

(10)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:08 Curragh

Mint Man

10st 2lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Regained the winning thread over C&D two weeks ago when wearing this headgear combination for the first time; has gone up 6lb but rider's 7lb claim negates that; should give another good account.

9/2

Form: 000-69 D

Last run: 121 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won consecutive handicaps over this trip last summer on quick ground and some good runs in defeat after; well below best on AW when last seen but is off an attractive mark if close to his winning form.
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14th

3

(7)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:17 Naas

Reinforce

9st 10lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Miss Katy Brown

Back-to-back wins on good ground over 5f at Navan and Down Royal in summer of 2024; not been close to that form over last two years and continues to slide in the weights.

33/1

12th

10

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:57 Navan

Reinforce

9st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Miss Katy Brown

Won here over 5f two years ago on fast ground, later winning at Down Royal (both times for today's rider); lightly raced in recent years, entitled to come on for last month's Naas comeback run.

12/1

15th

2

(24)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Naas

Reinforce

10st 1lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Miss Katy Brown

Dual winner over this trip in 2024; lost his form soon afterwards and has been absent almost a year so is best watched unless market support comes.

28/1

Form: 541-13 BF

Last run: 119 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

Form: 73770- D

Last run: 266 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner over 5f-6f when trained in UK; lost his form last autumn for Ed Bethell and is best watched for a new yard unless market strength.
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5th

10

(5)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:08 Dundalk (AW)

Cavalier Approach

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Paul W Flynn

Won four times in Britain; weak form in Ireland last year; best watched on stable debut, and first run since last of 14 behind Sovereign Banter here in October.

25/1

14th

5

(14)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Cavalier Approach

9st 12lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Won four times in Britain for Ed Bethell; poor form in three turf runs in Ireland this season; failed to land a blow at Newcastle three days ago; the jury is out at present.

25/1

5

(4)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Cavalier Approach

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

One of his four wins for earlier trainers came over C&D; poor form in three turf runs in Ireland this season but he ran off 68 on the first of them and gets in here off just 54; interesting to see if there is any market support with headgear returning.

8/1

Form: 509120 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
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.
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9th

9

(3)

14th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Nezeeh

9st 2lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Thrown in on last year's Irish form; yet to shine for current stable and would appeal more over a shorter trip and with headgear on; only of interest if backed.

33/1

6th

1

(2)

23rd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Nezeeh

10st 0lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Five-time winner on turf but 0-13 on the AW; won at Bellewstown (5f, soft) last October but he's struggled since, including in three starts for this stable (5f-1m); drops in grade but best watched.

40/1

Form: -03705 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Sole win in 19 starts came over this trip at Curragh last year; was then absent until this spring and best run since was a third back at HQ; has to return to that form.
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9th

5

(1)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

16:32 Curragh

Mary Shoelaces

9st 12lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Three of her four wins have come over C&D, including this corresponding race last year; made most when scoring here in July off 2lb lower; stiff 6f possibly didn't suit at Navan last time; contender.

7/1

5th

12

(7)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 180y

14:14 Navan

Mary Shoelaces

9st 3lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Three of her four wins have come over 5f at the Curragh, including race for second successive year last month when making much of running; another good run off 6lb higher in similar contest 11 days ago when beaten under 2l: stiff 6f here probably not ideal.

8/1

4th

1

(1)

16th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Mary Shoelaces

10st 2lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Three of her four wins have come over C&D, including for second successive year last month when making much of running in beating Harry's Hill 0.5l on good-to-firm (Happy Henry fifth) under today's rider; 6lb rise but has to be respected given her record here.

13/2

Form: 390-04 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won two handicaps over this trip last year, the latest at Tipperary coming off 2lb higher than today; decent run under today's rider at Navan six days ago and go well with a repeat.
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5th

11

(10)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:37 Curragh

Nouvel Espoir

8st 12lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: James M Barcoe

Ground versatile and consistent; won his second race of the season over C&D (soft) 11 days ago (Smoke Them Out third, Go Athletico fourth) and that form has since been boosted; hiked up 8lb and this is a deeper race but likely to give his running again; player.

4/1

1st

14

(6)

4th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Nouvel Espoir

9st 6lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: James M Barcoe

Remarkably consistent this year; four wins at 5f in his career, yet to win over 6f, but has gone close to it and don't think it's a stamina issue; chased home Smoke Them Out over 5f at Bellewstown during the week.

7/1

Form: 068-07

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Showed promise as a 2yo but regressive since last year and remains a maiden; cheekpieces added; others preferred.
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No Results Found

Form: 24800- C

Last run: 228 days

W: 8st 11lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; all four wins have come over 7f, including at this track but the last was in 2022; this trip looks too sharp on debut for a new yard.
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3

(16)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 15y

14:50 Listowel

Shawaamekh

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

On a long losing run and his two runs this season have not indicated that a return to winning ways is imminent; positive rider booking but others appeal more.

28/1

2

(13)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:27 Limerick

Shawaamekh

10st 1lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

All four wins have come over 7f and the veteran prefers softer ground than this; last win was in 2022; safe to rule out.

80/1

13

(1)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

19:09 Cork

Shawaamekh

8st 11lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Second runner for yard; all four wins have come over 7f, including at this track but the last was in 2022; this trip looks too sharp on debut for a new yard.

33/1

Form: 6-98

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
The best of three maiden runs was on debut at Curragh over 6f; has early speed so the drop in trip on handicap debut could suit; worth a market check.
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9th

2

(3)

27th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:44 Ffos Las

Naval Ensign

9st 8lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Nikki Evans

7f winner for Jack Jones; quite exposed, but ran okay in a Class 6 at Bath (1m, good; this new headgear combination) on yard debut before struggling in a Class 5 (firm); probably handles slow ground; 88-day absence to overcome.

33/1

6th

6

(5)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:18 Bath

Naval Ensign

9st 0lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Nikki Evans

Bought cheaply by current connections (was trained by Jack Jones) and made the frame when starting out for them over C&D 18 days ago (off a break; wore hood and tongue-tie together for the first time; headgear retained here); this is tougher.

20/1

4th

2

(6)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:02 Bath

Naval Ensign

9st 9lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Nikki Evans

Got up late to win a 7f AW handicap for Jack Jones in January; only 1lb higher today and her new trainer is quick to fit a tongue-tie.

14/1

Form: 1410-6 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
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.
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5th

11

(15)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Cork

Art Of Unity

9st 3lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Miss Katy Brown

Veteran has shaped well in two of his three runs this season; has slipped to last winning mark and forecast rain is in his favour; has run well over C&D before; could go well.

9/1

5th

15

(7)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:03 Naas

Art Of Unity

8st 7lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Miss Katy Brown

Veteran is 5-62 on turf; fine run on seasonal return at Bellewstown (5f,soft) but well beaten over 6f at the Curragh latest; 1lb wrong and would probably prefer softer ground.

20/1

12th

21

(2)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:00 Curragh

Art Of Unity

8st 7lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Miss Katy Brown

Veteran is 5-61 on turf; was subsequently disqualified for the presence of a banned substance after coming home in front at Bellewstown in October (5f, soft); good effort on stable debut back from a break back at Bellewstown (5f, soft) last time when 1.25l behind Alnofoor.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta €356.00
Straight Forecast €258.19
Tricast €3044.18
Trifecta €649.30

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Brigadier Kakuru

SPOTLIGHT:

Nouvel Espoir

The Irish Sun:

Mint Man

POSTDATA:

Sturlasson

TOPSPEED:

Shawaamekh