July 25 / 18.45 Cork

18.45

Good

Valdir Rodrigues De Sousa Memorial Maiden

  • Prize money: £5851.24
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 17 runners
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Valdir Rodrigues De Sousa Memorial Maiden

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.70
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 59

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made a promising debut when fifth of 18 in a Curragh maiden in which today's rival Stella Alpina finished second; not as good at the same venue on second outing and has plenty to find with Washington Street on that evidence.
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9th

7

(5)

10th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Cork

Colter Bay

9st 10lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: W P Browne

Made a promising debut when fifth of 18 in a Curragh maiden; not as good on his second outing; C&D maiden winner in July, form boosted by wins for runner-up Stella Alpina and fourth-placed Amicitia.

6/1

1st

1

(13)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:45 Cork

Colter Bay

9st 8lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: W P Browne

Made a promising debut when fifth of 18 in a Curragh maiden in which today's rival Stella Alpina finished second; not as good at the same venue on second outing and has plenty to find with Washington Street on that evidence.

10/1

3

(7)

28th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:15 Curragh

Colter Bay

9st 8lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: W P Browne

Made a promising debut when running up with the pace over a slightly longer trip at this venue early this month; closely matched with the staying-on Angel Of Promise on that running.

12/1

100/30

  • Place: £1.10

Form: -42286

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Twice runner-up; excuses last when unplaced favourite on handicap debut at Fairyhouse, reported blowing hard and with a wound on the off-hind; finished around 3l behind Washington Street when sixth on latest
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9th

11

(8)

19th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 1

15:05 Ayr

Stella Alpina

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: W McCreery

Won Tipperary maiden (5f, good) last month on eighth start and has travelled from Ireland for today's run; however, she was only sixth in a Listed race at Tipperary (5f, yielding) last time and improvement is needed.

25/1

15

(7)

31st Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Tipperary

Stella Alpina

9st 0lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: W McCreery

Odds-on C&D maiden winner last time; has plenty of speed, but this 77-rated filly steps into a different league now.

50/1

1st

9

(7)

8th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

16:40 Tipperary

Stella Alpina

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: W McCreery

Went close in two early season maidens and bounced back from a couple of lesser efforts when beaten a short head at Cork a fortnight ago; has shown plenty of speed, so 5f will probably be fine and she sets a solid enough standard on form.

Evs

7/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 42

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed up well before fading into fourth over 6f on Curragh debut; runner-up Cold Hearted won her next start; second over 5f here last month as the late Kevin Prendergast's final runner; should not be far away.
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4th

3

(6)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Glory To Be

9st 8lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: M C Grassick

Dual handicap winner over 7f this year, here on soft ground in April and on good ground at Fairyhouse last month; stiff task back in trip in Scurry Handicap latest; only second attempt at 1m now.

9/1

4th
10 (5)
Amicitia

10/1

Form: 5-6

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran once at two; appears held by Washington Street on running at Navan 12 days ago; closely matched with Woolridge.
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11th

5

(1)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

12:55 Curragh

Amicitia

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Has taken well to handicaps, good second here over 6f before scoring back at 5f at Navan (good); went close off revised mark at Cork, not so good on soft at Navan on latest; tried hooded now and heavy ground is a definite concern.

9/1

5th
9 (7)
Woolridge

12/1

Form: 7

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Betrayed his inexperience at Navan; may struggle to turn the tables on Washington Street, but showed enough to suggest he can do better in time.
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4th

9

(4)

30th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

16:00 Yarmouth

Woolridge

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

13-race maiden who has shown his best form on the AW; safely held when fifth of eight behind Von Krolock at Lingfield (6f) 12 days ago and makes only limited appeal back on turf.

40/1

5th

1

(5)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:22 Lingfield (AW)

Woolridge

9st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

Not yet off the mark and he was down the field on turf at Doncaster when last seen in June but he acted well on Polytrack in Ireland and a close third of 12 on Newcastle Tapeta (6f) in May was encouraging; possibilities.

10/1

9th

10

(8)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

20:00 Doncaster

Woolridge

9st 4lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Is 0-11 but he posted his best effort for Scott Dixon when third of 12 in 6f Newcastle handicap last month; not ruled out back on turf.

20/1

Form: 5205

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Promising efforts on first two starts in May over 7f, no luck in running but not beaten that far at Leopardstown and clear with winner when second at Tipperary; 1m looked a little too far for him at Limerick; finished behind Washington Street over 6f at Navan.
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13th

3

(1)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 42y

19:10 Leopardstown

Petes Dream

10st 2lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Belated first win came over an extended 1m at Fairyhouse early last month, with Launch Time in third; fair third off his revised mark in a 1m contest at Killarney, with Draiocht in fourth; concerning that he has been unplaced in four 7f attempts.

6/1

3rd

5

(10)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

19:30 Killarney

Petes Dream

10st 0lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Belated first win came at Fairyhouse early this month when beating Bella Colombia over this trip on good ground under today's rider; reportedly returned with blood in nostrils but can't be ruled out here off 5lb higher.

11/2

1st

5

(12)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 160y

19:55 Fairyhouse

Petes Dream

9st 9lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Maiden from 13 starts but creditable seasonal return at Down Royal (7f, soft) when fourth of 11; could improve with that run under his belt.

8/1

12/1

Form: 8-2450

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Went close on AW last winter and made the frame over C&D in May; deeds to reverse form with Glory To Be, Washington Street and Stella Alpina to win here.
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11th

4

(20)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

18:40 Navan

Suerte

9st 11lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

A 13-race maiden; bits and pieces of form to her credit and did some very good late work behind Launch Time at Leopardstown; couldn't back that up at Bellewstown but return to a more galloping track should suit, albeit wide draw not ideal.

13/2

10th

2

(12)

25th Aug 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

16:55 Bellewstown

Suerte

9st 13lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

A 12-race maiden; bits and pieces of form to her credit and did some very good late work behind Launch Time at Leopardstown; okay draw for a hold-up filly and capable of getting involved.

8/1

6th

20

(10)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 42y

19:10 Leopardstown

Suerte

9st 13lb

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Never closer than seventh in four handicap attempts; seems regressive; second reserve.

100/1

Form: 99

Last run: 79 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two runs have been over longer trips; no sign she can play a featuring part; hooded now.
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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

Form: 5-7222

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Has found one too good on his last three starts, including in a handicap at Gowran; good prospects of making the breakthrough on the strength of Navan and Curragh runs that give him an edge over key rivals Stella Alpina and Pete's Dream.
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3

(2)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Washington Street

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Frustrating to follow but has threatened to win maidens and went close in a 7f handicap at Gowran last month; not as good at the Curragh since back at this trip and may find one or two too good again; wears first-time tongue-tie.

2/1

5th

11

(1)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

16:57 Curragh

Washington Street

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Has been placed on five of his nine starts including twice over C&D; ran a cracker last time when headed late over 7f in a Gowran handicap considering he got no peace in front; a repeat of his best will make him the one to beat.

11/4

6

(1)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:20 Gowran Park

Washington Street

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Useful maiden form this term except for a poor run on her penultimate start; second in a C&D handicap in June, the winner was placed twice at the Galway festival; becoming frustrating but may appreciate the return to 7f after recent third in a 6f Curragh maiden.

7/2

66/1

Form: 08

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dropped in trip after two 1m attempts at Limerick; transformation required.
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7th

13

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 110y

17:05 Gowran Park

Lady Luck

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Rodger Sweeney

Yet to place from 11 starts; okay sixths in her last two runs; more needed.

11/1

6th

14

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

1m 4f 65y

20:00 Limerick

Lady Luck

8st 11lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Rodger Sweeney

Best effort so far when sixth over 7f at Cork in May; contrasting ground conditions now and needs to find more.

10/1

OUR TIP

66/1

Form: 46-0

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest form in two outings at two; faded to finish last of 12 over 5f here six weeks ago on stable/seasonal debut.
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10

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

20:20 Roscommon

Jack Major

9st 4lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Got handicapped in sprint maidens; tailed off on handicap debut over 7.5f in August; half-brother to pair of 1m2f winners, but has to be a doubtful stayer over this far; back with original trainer.

25/1

9th

4

(10)

8th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 100y

18:57 Tipperary

Jack Major

9st 11lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Ian O’Connor

Minor promise in two early 2024 runs but nothing at huge prices in maidens in two recent starts; stamina offers hope that this new trip will suit but others look more likely.

7/1

11th

3

(6)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:45 Cork

Jack Major

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Ian O’Connor

Modest form in two outings at two; faded to finish last of 12 over 5f here six weeks ago on stable/seasonal debut.

66/1

Form:

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
20-1 when finishing towards the rear in a 5f maiden here six weeks ago; safe to rule out.
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17th

13

(2)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Naas

Pick A Window

8st 13lb

J: Mel Sheridan

T: Seamus G O’Donnell

No sign of worthwhile form in five maiden outings; fifth of 13 over 7f at Limerick on handicap debut was a step in the right direction; suffered slight interference inside the last furlong; not as good over a slightly shorter trip at the same venue last time.

12/1

8th

12

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 6f 150y

18:00 Limerick

Pick A Window

9st 1lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Seamus G O’Donnell

No sign of worthwhile form in five maiden outings; fifth of 13 over 7f at this venue on handicap debut was a step in the right direction; suffered slight interference inside the last furlong.

10/1

5th

8

(2)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:50 Limerick

Pick A Window

9st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: Seamus G O’Donnell

No sign of worthwhile form in five maiden outings; makes handicap debut off a lowly mark; step up in trip may be some help.

20/1

200/1

Form: 000

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Very weak form in three 7f maidens, can be left out of calculations.
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13

(12)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:30 Dundalk (AW)

Posh Spirit

9st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Thomas Coyle

Poor form so far in maidens, easily discounted.

100/1

13th

15

(4)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:45 Cork

Posh Spirit

9st 3lb

J: James Ryan

T: Thomas Coyle

Very weak form in three 7f maidens, can be left out of calculations.

200/1

11

(5)

9th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Fairyhouse

Posh Spirit

9st 3lb

J: James Ryan

T: Thomas Coyle

Not fancied for either maiden start and has only beaten one rival in those two runs; passed over

125/1

25/1

Form:

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Lost ground at the start and ran green on debut at Navan; likely to need more experience.
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14th

4

(15)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:45 Cork

Micheil Cee

9st 8lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: M D O’Callaghan

Lost ground at the start and ran green on debut at Navan; likely to need more experience.

25/1

10th

3

(5)

13th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 180y

13:05 Navan

Micheil Cee

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M D O’Callaghan

Kuroshio gelding cost 7,000euros as a foal; half-brother to winners Petra Celera (6f/7f inc 2yo/AW; RPR 78) and Intense Company (US 7.5f turf); dam maiden (61) half-sister to useful 7f/1m winner Temptress; market best guide.

12/1

Form: P-

Last run: 423 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled up at Tipperary last season on debut, jockey reported feeling her unsound; best watched.
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15th

11

(12)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:45 Cork

Clashawley Mist

9st 3lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: David Harry Kelly

Pulled up at Tipperary last season on debut, jockey reported feeling her unsound; best watched.

100/1

1

(7)

28th May 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

18:45 Tipperary

Clashawley Mist

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: David Harry Kelly

Fourth foal; dam unplaced 7f-1m4f (RPR 64), half-sister to 1m Listed winner Royal Blue Star out of half-sister to 1m2f Group 3 winner Grand Ducal; by a useful sire but bought back at the sales for 1,000euros as a yearling; probably best watched on debut.

66/1

1

(7)

28th May 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

18:45 Tipperary

Clashawley Mist

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: David Harry Kelly

Fourth foal; dam unplaced 7f-1m4f (RPR 64), half-sister to 1m Listed winner Royal Blue Star out of half-sister to 1m2f Group 3 winner Grand Ducal; by a useful sire but bought back at the sales for 1,000euros as a yearling; probably best watched on debut.

66/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother by Kodi Bear to two useful Clive-Cox-trained multiple winners; makes a long journey from the north for debut.
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21th

8

(22)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:17 Navan

Three Sixteen

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Alan McIntyre

Modest form last season, failed to make an impact in a claimer on stable/seasonal debut; not one of the more obvious candidates.

33/1

6th

2

(4)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

14:42 Fairyhouse

Three Sixteen

10st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Alan McIntyre

Given a mark of 67 after three maiden runs in second half of last season over different trips; hooded on return for new yard.

10/1

9

(3)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:45 Gowran Park

Three Sixteen

9st 8lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: M G Quinn

Not a likely contender on the evidence of his two runs over shorter distances.

66/1

17th
2 (11)
Doctor G

100/1

Form:

Last run: 79 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Huge price and ran accordingly when introduced over 7f at Gowran in May.
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5

(6)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

1m 0f 73y

17:00 Galway

Doctor G

9st 8lb

J: Alan Casey

T: S M Duffy

Has only beaten one rival in two maiden starts at 250-1; ruled out.

150/1

17th

2

(11)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:45 Cork

Doctor G

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: S M Duffy

Huge price and ran accordingly when introduced over 7f at Gowran in May.

100/1

14th

1

(6)

7th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

16:50 Gowran Park

Doctor G

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: S M Duffy

Third foal; half-brother to sprint winners in Italy and Sweden; dam 5f winner; wears tongue-tie for debut.

66/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €23.20
Straight Forecast €18.52
Trifecta €131.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Washington Street

The Irish Sun:

Glory To Be

TOPSPEED:

Stella Alpina

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Washington Street

POSTDATA:

Washington Street