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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13th

12

(3)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Glory To Be

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: M C Grassick

Both wins this season have been gained over 7f; asserted late in a seven-runner contest at Fairyhouse ten days ago; may find some of these rivals too speedy.

14/1

1st

6

(2)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Fairyhouse

Glory To Be

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: M C Grassick

Generally consistent filly; won for a second time at Leopardstown in April (7f, yld-sft); almost added to her tally over 6f (good) here on latest when denied by a head; the step back up to 7f is fine and ground versatile so she has to enter calculations off just 2lb higher.

9/4

2nd

2

(10)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

18:10 Fairyhouse

Glory To Be

9st 11lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: M C Grassick

Best form is on soft, including both wins; won a 5f Navan maiden in October and doubled her tally in a 7f Leopardstown handicap in April; below her best on better ground in two runs since.

12/1

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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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

3rd

11

(3)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Woolridge

9st 2lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Scott Dixon

Ten-race maiden; well short of his Irish best in two runs for new stable in March (5f); enough to prove for now.

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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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

4th

5

(14)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Down Royal

Petes Dream

9st 10lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

M'den from 12 starts; two recent AW starts not too encouraging; others more likely.

14/1

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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13th

13

(18)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:50 Roscommon

Suerte

9st 5lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Nine-race maiden; unplaced in six starts on turf; hard to make a case for her, though may improve from last month's seasonal debut.

14/1

7th

12

(9)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

17:23 Bellewstown

Suerte

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Eight-race maiden is 0-5 on the grass and yet to finish in the first three; best run came at Dundalk and hopes are pinned on the new headgear combination sparking improvement.

20/1

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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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

6th

17

(20)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 90y

20:12 Cork

Lady Luck

8st 13lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Rodger Sweeney

Moderate efforts in handicaps to date, mainly on the AW; declining mark but hard to fancy.

25/1

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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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

12th

1

(7)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

17:10 Curragh

Pick A Window

10st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: Seamus G O’Donnell

No sign of worthwhile form in three outings last season, struggled again at Cork on return.

200/1

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