September 30 / 15.15 Cork

15.15

Good To Yielding

Mallow Handicap

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 10 runners
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Mallow Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 803087 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Third over 6f at Ayr last month and wasn't far away after a troubled run on the AW last week; considered.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

19th

16

(20)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Im Spartacus

8st 10lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Adrian McGuinness

On the go since June of last year; two wins in 2026, over 6f at Dundalk in March and over 6f at Fairyhouse (good) in June and runs off last winning mark; last couple of runs not his best, however, and others arrive in better form.

33/1

14th

7

(14)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Naas

Im Spartacus

9st 11lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

All seven wins came over 6f (has run well at 5f) and six of them on AW; turf breakthrough in June when scoring at Fairyhouse (6f, good) by 2.5l off 3lb lower; moderate efforts since, including when beaten by 5.5l at Cork last time (6f, good to firm); others preferred.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 140574 D BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Nine-time winner but beaten 7l and 10l since changing trainers, latterly at Laytown when backed into favouritism for a claimer.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

11

(7)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:13 Cork

Devils Angel

8st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Raymond Hurley

Multiple winner but well held in three runs since moving yards and has been off since September; now a 10yo.

20/1

2

(6)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:15 Cork

Devils Angel

9st 13lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Raymond Hurley

Nine-time winner but beaten 7l and 10l since changing trainers, latterly at Laytown when backed into favouritism for a claimer.

12/1

4th

2

(9)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:30 Laytown

Devils Angel

10st 3lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Raymond Hurley

Nine-time winner scored at Navan (6f, good) in May off 60, his first win since 2022 and his fifth on turf; weighted to confirm recent Curragh form with American In Paris; trainer is back in business after 12 years without a Flat runner and saddled a 33-1 winner at Tipperary on Sunday.

100/30

Form: 661503 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Only 3-34 but ran a good race in defeat at Navan (5f) and returning to 6f is no hardship; claims.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

15

(8)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Naas

Step Back In Time

9st 2lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Chris Timmons

All four wins came over 5f/6f at Navan; out of form until taking the third spot behind Dandy Land and Steel Magnolia over C&D last time (good); nudged up 2lb but won off a mark of 51 in October; needs to back up that latest positive run.

8/1

3rd

11

(6)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:17 Naas

Step Back In Time

9st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Chris Timmons

Four-time winner has struggled since 6f Navan win in October; 7lb lower mark now, but needs to bounce back.

25/1

Form: 08-360 D

Last run: 221 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Returns to turf after three AW runs this year and the first two were competitive (behind I'm Spartacus on second occasion); has been off since February, though.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

9

(14)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 6f 150y

18:00 Limerick

Jazzy Dancer

9st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: W J Martin

No win on turf since 2022 but scored at Dundalk (7f) for the third time in February; not at his best at the same venue the following month; better when seventh of 18 at Fairyhouse; down the field at this venue a month ago.

16/1

9th

6

(10)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Jazzy Dancer

9st 6lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: W J Martin

No win on turf since 2022 but scored at Dundalk (7f) for the third time in February; not at his best at the same venue the following month; better when seventh of 18 at Fairyhouse recently, closely matched with Verhoyen on that running

13/2

7th

8

(1)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Jazzy Dancer

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: W J Martin

No win on turf since 2022 but scored at Dundalk (7f) for the third time in February; poor on latest back at Dundalk (7f); 5lb lower mark on turf but has run poorly both previous starts over this C&D.

14/1

Form: 456-06

Last run: 90 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
0-4 in maidens for previous yard and fairly well held in two sprint handicaps for this one.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(4)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Ukiyo

9st 2lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Andrew Kinirons

Sole win from 17 starts came at Cork (6f, yielding) last September when trained by Gavin Cromwell but she was placed in competitive events last year; ran a solid race at Ayr (6f, good) three days ago and holds claims if backing that up.

7/1

4th

11

(12)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Ayr

Ukiyo

9st 2lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Andrew Kinirons

Off the mark in 6f handicap at Cork (yielding) last September; has been placed in big-field handicaps at 6f and 7f for this yard in 2026 and although below best when last seen in June she shouldn't be out of this, especially if the ground deteriorates.

8/1

8th

6

(16)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Down Royal

Ukiyo

9st 10lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Kinirons

1-13 with the win coming at Cork in September (6f, yielding) off 60; some positive placed efforts this term at Navan (6f, heavy), Listowel (7f, good) and most recently at Fairyhouse (6f, good); latest run can be marked up because slowly away and was waiting for a gap in the straight; in the mix.

10/1

Form: 708400

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
No wins in 12 and handicap mark is spiralling for a reason; others preferred.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(12)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Reponse Finale

9st 3lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Recovered from a sluggish start to shed the maiden tag at Gowran (9.5f, gd-fm) three days ago, her first start for this yard; carries a 7lb penalty, drops in trip and her previous runs here have been moderate; slow-starting, fast-finishing second over 1m at Cork on Friday.

5/2

2nd

19

(9)

14th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:15 Cork

Reponse Finale

9st 6lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

First reserve; moderate form in 20 starts for Kevin Smith; much improved on stable debut when ready winner over 9.5f at Gowran Park on Wednesday; 7lb penalty.

Form: 219803 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Naas winner over 6f in July when first tried in this headgear combination; ahead of Devil's Angel when third in a Laytown claimer but that was a poor race.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13

(17)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 180y

14:47 Navan

American In Paris

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Won over 6f on good ground at Naas in July when first tried in this headgear combination; third in a Laytown claimer early last month; posted another satisfactory display at Cork last week; mid-field over C&D two weeks ago; needs to reverse form with Gimmieminnie, Browned Off and Only Spoofing.

12/1

12

(11)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

15:22 Navan

American In Paris

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Naas winner over this trip in July when first tried in this headgear combination; third in a Laytown claimer early last month; posted another satisfactory display when fourth to today's rival Ukiyo at Cork last week; closely matched with Reponse Finale; top rider retains the mount; place chance.

6/1

7

(1)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:15 Cork

American In Paris

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Naas winner over 6f in July when first tried in this headgear combination; ahead of Devil's Angel when third in a Laytown claimer but that was a poor race.

7/2

Form: 079005

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Had plenty of chances now and no signs of late to suggest he'll be winning soon.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

2

(7)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 73y

17:00 Galway

Romantic War

10st 1lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: J G Murray

Modest maiden rated just 30; impossible to fancy in a race of this nature.

150/1

12th

15

(9)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:12 Gowran Park

Romantic War

8st 10lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: J G Murray

Placed in a couple of 7f/1m handicaps last October on soft/heavy off basement mark; labouring this season and impossible to fancy on recent showings; last of nine in a claimer at Ballinrobe on Monday.

33/1

9th

10

(11)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 135y

17:10 Ballinrobe

Romantic War

8st 8lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: J G Murray

Minor promise in a couple of 7f/1m handicaps last October on soft/heavy off basement mark; toiling this season, however, and impossible to fancy on recent showings.

50/1

Form: 405-80

Last run: 157 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Modest strike-rate and comfortably beaten in two runs after a break; now back from another with blinkers back on.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

20

(3)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 180y

14:47 Navan

Shoebox King

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Modest strike-rate (2-38); now on a long losing sequence a course win in 2023; unplaced in three outings this season; hard to make a case for him at this stage.

25/1

9

(10)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:15 Cork

Shoebox King

8st 11lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Modest strike-rate and comfortably beaten in two runs after a break; now back from another with blinkers back on.

16/1

12th

19

(8)

26th Apr 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Navan

Shoebox King

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

2-33 on turf; not one of his better efforts at Bellewstown on his seasonal debut; should be sharper now and has the merit of being a C&D winner on soft.

14/1

Form: 049004

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 41

Form & Verdict
0-13 but was fourth of 21 here on stable debut and seemed stretched by the 7f on soft ground; could go well with more new headgear tried.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

16

(15)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

19:08 Cork

Sovereign Banter

9st 1lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Found great consistency on AW last year, landing a 6f handicap in October and placing four times since; poor runs on turf last twice however.

28/1

12th

10

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 6f 150y

18:00 Limerick

Sovereign Banter

9st 3lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Andrew Slattery

Consistent over 6f on AW during the winter and into April when second to the veteran Jered Maddox; twice runner-up on turf last year; badly drawn at Fairyhouse last month and should not be judged harshly on that run.

10/1

13th

6

(18)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:34 Fairyhouse

Sovereign Banter

9st 10lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Consistent over 6f on AW over the winter and into April; gelded and has had a break; twice runner-up on turf last year, but nasty draw here.

11/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €31.60
Straight Forecast €17.16
Tricast €751.70
Trifecta €818.20

Selections

POSTDATA:

American In Paris

SPOTLIGHT:

Step Back In Time

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Jazzy Dancer

The Irish Sun:

Devil's Angel