Tomorrow / 17.10 Cork

17.10

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Runners: 25 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 871500 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

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15th

1

(15)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Sommelier

10st 2lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Kieran P Cotter

Dual AW winner; highlight of British form when second to Big Evs in a Listed race at York in May 2024; rated 99 at his peak. gained his first turf success off 72 when making all in a 20-runner contest at the Curragh three starts ago; now 10lb higher.

16/1

14th

3

(3)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Sommelier

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Kieran P Cotter

Dual AW winner; highlight of British form when second to Big Evs in a Listed race at York in May 2024; rated 99 at his peak. gained his first turf success off 72 when making all in a 20-runner contest over a little further than this here early this month; fair fifth under a fixed penalty in a 5f Cork event four days later; has gone up 11lb in total.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 026256 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 77

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6th

6

(3)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Go Athletico

8st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Adrian McGuinness

Last win came in last year's Scurry here over slightly farther; some good runs this season, but basically he's in the handicapper's grip; went back up 4lb for Galway second over 7f, not as effective over 5f when favourite here last time.

8/1

5th

1

(10)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Go Athletico

10st 1lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Nine-time turf winner, including a 6f Group 3 in 2023; has also won at Listed level and was once rated 108, so has dropped a long way; good efforts over this trip and 6.5f here recently and even better at Galway last time when a close second of 15 (7f, yielding); had things in his favour that day but should remain competitive off 4lb higher.

9/2

Form: 216230 BF

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

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12th

3

(8)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Real Encounter

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Narrowly beaten in a 6f Dundalk maiden in April before winning over 5f there 13 days later; definite merit in handicap debut at Naas, close up until reportedly hitting a ridge over a furlong down, before rallying; went close in a C&D handicap before a solid third over 6f on latest; likely to make her presence felt.

6/1

3rd

14

(15)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Real Encounter

8st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Narrowly beaten in a 6f Dundalk maiden in April before winning over 5f there 13 days later; definite merit in handicap debut at Naas last month, close up until reportedly hitting a ridge over a furlong down, before rallying; went close over the minimum trip here last time; worth considering.

13/2

Form: 8-7204

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

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4th

5

(10)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:55 Roscommon

Tokyo Treasure

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Patrick T Foley

Lightly-raced maiden was touched off on handicap debut over 7f at Gowran (just in front of third-placed Morehampton); too free early and never involved when disappointing over C&D earlier this month.

12/1

13th

5

(7)

18th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

19:15 Roscommon

Tokyo Treasure

9st 11lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Patrick T Foley

Well backed and found just one too good on handicap debut at Gowran 11 days ago; 3lb rise for that pleasing effort negated by rider's 5lb claim; could go one place better now.

4/1

Form: 029590

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

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11th

11

(11)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:25 Dundalk (AW)

Fox In Flight

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: David Marnane

Won a 5f maiden here last December and several good runs in defeat since including Cork second and close fifth to Kerdos here last month (5f); never competitive in valuable Cork handicap latest when 3lb out of handicap; 4lb wrong here.

14/1

9th

11

(3)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:58 Cork

Fox In Flight

8st 7lb

J: Rebecca Parsons

T: David Marnane

Won a Dundalk maiden over this trip last December and several good runs in defeat since including second to Sarahmae over C&D; needs more from 3lb out of the handicap and seems yard's second-string.

22/1

Form: 580/

Last run: 760 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

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16th

9

(11)

10th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Whiskey And Beer

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Emmet Mullins

fractious at the post, midfield

20/1

8th

7

(7)

29th Jul 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Galway

Whiskey And Beer

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Emmet Mullins

12/1 for debut in 6f Fairyhouse maiden and despite showing signs of greenness he shaped nicely in 5th, beaten 4L; runner up from that race has since won a nursery off 90; step up to 7f could suit and top jockey booked; respected.

11/2

Form: -07671 D

Last run: 94 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 72

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12

(9)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Jon Riggens

8st 7lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Edward Lynam

Three wins here; struck for the first time since 2024 when winning at Navan in June; may have benefitted from track position (only runner-up and himself raced far side), but in fairness, second won lately; missed an engagement here earlier this month and profile suggests layoff not ideal; 3lb wrong, but top 'bug' rides.

8/1

Form: 15-469 C

Last run: 98 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

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9th

5

(3)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:45 Curragh

Tornado Kiss

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Beat Bad Boy Rizz in Cork 2yo maiden but twice safely held in Listed company, most recently didn't give his true running (upset in stalls) when never sighted behind Allsortz on handicap debut at Cork (soft); bit to prove now.

14/1

Form: 923005 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 71

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5th

7

(5)

18th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

19:15 Roscommon

Mehman

9st 9lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: P J F Murphy

Four-time AW winner is 1-23 on turf; ran well at Bellewstown and Naas earlier this season but way below best the last twice at Leopardstown & Galway; others arrive in better form.

40/1

13th

8

(14)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Mehman

9st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: P J F Murphy

Four-time AW winner, sole turf success came in 5f handicap at Naas in May 2024; solid effort over 1m at Bellewstown in April and backed that up with a close third over 6f at Naas; a long way below his best at Leopardstown on latest.

14/1

Form: 1-8020

Last run: 73 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

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13th

15

(5)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Curragh

Shadow Of The Moon

8st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: John James Feane

Two moderate displays at this venue represent a negative; fair second to Sarahmae at Down Royal last week; 2lb out of the handicap in this much more taxing company.

12/1

Form: 918499

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

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9th

6

(12)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:38 Navan

Sovereign Cry

9st 10lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Daniel James Murphy

Beat Bold Optimist at Naas in July; needs to bounce back from a below-par run last week, last of nine in the race in which Gotta Catch'Em All finished third.

12/1

9th

8

(12)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 180y

14:14 Navan

Sovereign Cry

9st 6lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Daniel James Murphy

Nicely improved to score under today's rider at Naas last month (5f, good) off 73; much the better of two runs since on latest when strong-finishing close fourth of 14 over today's trip at the Curragh; cheekpieces now added and 7lb claimer back on so could go well.

8/1

Form: 10-607 D

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

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7th

4

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

17:25 Leopardstown

Dawn Romance

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Won a 6f maiden at Naas (good) on third start last season; came up short in listed company on next two starts and disappointed on handicap debut at Naas on latest (6f, good); moves up in trip; new visor needs to revive.

25/1

Form: -00703 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

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3rd

1

(5)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Gerrits Gem

10st 3lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: J G Coogan

Prominent racer's three wins have come at Cork; has run well over C&D and is capable off this mark; this season's form hasn't been great but if the forecast rain comes, he may well revive.

20/1

10th

2

(7)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Gerrits Gem

9st 10lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: J G Coogan

All three wins for Kieran Cotter came at Cork (6f-1m); a long way below his best in three runs for new yard this term; others preferred.

20/1

Form: 961-06 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

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6th

7

(3)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:47 Naas

Leveraging

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Won AW maiden over this trip on fourth start in December; 66s, short-lived appearance in the front rank before fading tamely in the Scurry; best watched for now.

33/1

20th

21

(17)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Leveraging

8st 7lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Lacks an outing this year and is 6lb out of the handicap; signed off last year with 6f AW maiden win; gelded since; rider's claim the main plus.

25/1

Form: 9322 BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

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Form: 4-6920 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

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13th

3

(25)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:08 Curragh

Soulful Diva

10st 1lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: David Marnane

Started the season slowly but back on song with a fine run here 6 days ago, running on well for a 1.25l second; same mark here and worth another go at 6f on the evidence of that last run; chance.

6/1

2nd

2

(3)

16th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Soulful Diva

10st 2lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: David Marnane

Won 5f Cork maiden a year ago (good) and didn't reappear until last month, encouraging comeback run at Fairyhouse (6f) but didn't get home at Naas three weeks later over same trip; return to 5f should suit and handicapper has dropped her 4lb.

9/1

Form: 706382

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

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2nd

12

(9)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:25 Dundalk (AW)

All The Girls

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: T G McCourt

Won a 7f maiden here last October but hasn't really gone on from that, much the best effort when third behind Cuban Grey here over 5f in May; soon beaten following month at Fairyhouse; back from a break and tough task from 7lb out of handicap.

25/1

Form: 628-

Last run: 299 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

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Form: 062495

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

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5th

4

(7)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Gowran Park

Send Harry

9st 8lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Miss Evanna McCutcheon

AW winner has yet to score on turf but plenty of good runs in defeat including when ahead of a couple of these in a Limerick rated race on penultimate; ground not ideal at Galway latest; place chance back on sounder surface.

12/1

9th

16

(6)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Send Harry

9st 7lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Miss Evanna McCutcheon

First reserve; only win from 17 starts came on AW; placed seven times, including a pleasing return to form when second in a 7f handicap at Leopardstown on his penultimate start; flattered by proximity to the smart Dancing Saxon last time.

Form: 513501

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

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Form: 302005

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

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5th

8

(1)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:30 Gowran Park

Venetian Star

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick T Foley

Narrowly denied over this trip at Fairyhouse in May (good) and Limerick in June (soft) but two poor runs since; bit to prove now.

16/1

11th

14

(15)

18th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

19:15 Roscommon

Venetian Star

9st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick T Foley

Narrowly denied at Fairyhouse in May (7f, good) and again at Limerick in June (7f, soft); bombed out when failing to beat a rival in a 3yo handicap at Leopardstown last time, however, so comes with risks attached.

16/1

Form: 641443 C

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

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3rd

8

(15)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Nouvel Espoir

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: James M Barcoe

Gained fourth win of his career at Down Royal (5f, soft) in June; followed his wins with two solid close-up fourths over 5f at Naas and here last time; mark remains unchanged but all his best efforts have been over 5f.

10/1

4th

11

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Nouvel Espoir

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: James M Barcoe

Gained fourth win of his career at Down Royal (5f, soft) last month; solid overall form this season; close fourth behind Sovereign Cry at Naas two weeks ago, form boosted by the third when scoring at Leopardstown on Thursday.

12/1

Form: 9-4057 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

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7th

8

(19)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:08 Curragh

Pinar Del Rio

9st 11lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Alan McIntyre

Best run yet for this yard a 1.25l fifth of 13 over 6f at Naas when last sighted in May; 2lb lower now and has won twice over C&D but all three career wins on soft and heavy ground; rain would boost claims.

14/1

5th

13

(7)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

Pinar Del Rio

9st 3lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Alan McIntyre

Three-time winner on turf at 6f-6.5f with all three victories coming on soft or heavy ground; has gone well on good ground, however, including when beaten a neck in this race last year off 11lb higher; below best latest but may have needed that and he could go well at a price.

16/1

Form: 71/50-

Last run: 492 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 61

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16th

2

(9)

5th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

The Bear Trap

10st 3lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: John Geoghegan

midfield

12/1

2

(9)

5th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

The Bear Trap

10st 3lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: John Geoghegan

Off the mark at the 18th attempt with a 7f Dundalk maiden win last December; not beaten far at Leopardstown on his return to turf.

12/1

Form: 632940

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 61

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13th

10

(10)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Coincidental Glory

9st 5lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Adrian McGuinness

AW winner went close off 1lb higher at Navan in July (6f, good); bounced back from a poor run at Galway when a 1.75l fourth over C&D last week (1.75l behind Rosato); 4lb better off with that rival now; has form on soft; in the mix again.

8/1

4th

19

(12)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:08 Curragh

Coincidental Glory

9st 5lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

AW winner is 0-14 on turf but has run well in defeat at times; below best over 7f at Galway on latest but fine run on penultimate start over 6f at Navan (Poweraccclaim 1.25l behind); thereabouts if repeating that.

20/1

Betting Forcast

16/1 Sommelier, 12/1 Go Athletico, 12/1 Real Encounter, 14/1 Tokyo Treasure, 16/1 Fox In Flight, 33/1 Whiskey And Beer, 13/2 Jon Riggens, 16/1 Tornado Kiss, 14/1 Mehman, 16/1 Shadow Of The Moon, 14/1 Sovereign Cry, 16/1 Dawn Romance, 12/1 Gerrits Gem, 16/1 Leveraging, 8/1 Grande Cuvee, 10/1 Soulful Diva, 12/1 All The Girls, 20/1 My Cubby Bear, 16/1 Send Harry, 9/1 Cashel Blue, 14/1 Venetian Star, 14/1 Nouvel Espoir, Pinar Del Rio, The Bear Trap, Coincidental Glory