16:50 Cork

Saturday 8 August 2020

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Thanks To All The Frontline Workers From Cork Racecourse Handicap (45-65) (Div 1)

Off time: 16:50 | Winning time: 1m 25.85s

(6)

Ustinov^t⁴⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 10-0| J: Gavin Ryan⁽³⁾| T: Mrs A M O'Shea| OR: 58| D

20/1

Multiple winner over 6f-7f, his three turf successes coming on good ground. However, hasn't scored since 2016, and recent efforts don't suggest that's about to change today.

Form: 090-880

(4)

Woods^b,t1¹¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-13| J: Chris Hayes| T: O McKiernan| OR: 57

13/2

Arrives on the back of one of his more competitive efforts when beaten under 3L at Galway last month, so can't write him off after that, but with a record of 0-10, perhaps he has each-way potential, if anything.

Form: 70-0006

(11)

Jm Barrie²³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-12| J: D W O'Connor⁽³⁾| T: D Marnane| OR: 62

11/1

Went reasonably close to winning in two successive AW races last winter. Could look quite well treated from this mark in view of that form and a turf run at Limerick (1m, good) in June, and he looks a contender.

Form: 4-33559

(18)

Silk Cravat^p¹⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 9-12| J: Gary Halpin| T: J Geoghegan| OR: 56| D

9/2

Four-time AW winner over 6f-7f, and has run with credit on his last two turf starts. Up 1lb after being beaten 2L last time, so needs more here, but can't rule him out.

Form: 536243

(16)

Ecliptic Moon²⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-11| J: C J Orr⁽⁵⁾| T: N Slevin| OR: 61

40/1

Looked decidedly moderate on his first two outings, but began to show he isn't devoid of ability with a better effort on his stable debut at Dundalk (7f, AW) last time. However, initial mark looks stiff, so will need to find significantly more here.

Form: 00-7

(20)

Youceeyouceecee^p⁴⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 9-11| J: Billy Lee| T: Miss S A Finn| OR: 55| D

17/2

Multiple winner over 7f-7½f, all when the ground has been soft. Not as good now as the last of those wins in 2018, but not easy to see him winning based on recent form, unless there is significant rain.

Form: 40449-0

(17)

Chagall³⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Dylan Browne McMonagle⁽⁷⁾| T: E Lynam| OR: 53| CD

6/1

1-19 career record, having ascored at Cork (7f, good) last September, when 8lb lower. Well held on both starts this season, and despite a 2lb drop, he looks held by the handicapper at present.

Form: 0053-60

(7)

Dreal Deal^t²⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: M A Enright| T: R McNally| OR: 50

100/1

0-10 in total under both codes, and has been placed in a point. Unlikely to have anything like the required speed, therefore, to be winning over this trip.

Form: 000

(13)

Lady Sonia²⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: Gary Carroll| T: A Slattery| OR: 46| CD

11/2

Almost two years to the day since she won a Cork handicap (7f, good), but her Dundalk run in January is the only time she has since come close. Needs to improve on her two efforts since a break to have any chance here.

Form: 00-2955

(2)

Last Judgment²⁶⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: S J Cummins⁽⁷⁾| T: S P Hennessy| OR: 46

50/1

Yet to make the frame in seven attempts, his best effort being when under 3L fifth on his handicap debut at Sligo (6f, good) last year. Handicapper now giving him a chance, but his record when fresh has so far been poor.

Form: 0/05800-

(19)

Adapt To Dan²⁹¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: James J Doyle| T: D Hogan| OR: 45| BF

5/1

Has made the frame three times in 14 starts, and acts on ground that is good or slower. Not seen since last October, but wouldn't rule him out of the money from this mark if he is ready to produce his best after that absence.

Form: 340437-

(10)

Fascinating Spirit¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-1| J: Mikey Sheehy⁽⁷⁾| T: E McCarthy| OR: 45

25/1

0-16 career record. Has been particularly inconsistent this year, but she ran well when under 3L third at Killarney (1m, good) on her penultimate start. Would have an each-way squeak if able to produce a similar effort, but hard to be confident.

Form: 00-8030

(3)

Guanabara Bay^v¹⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 9-1| J: Ronan Whelan| T: A McGuinness| OR: 45| D

20/1

Four-time winner on turf/AW from 6f-7½f, but none for over two years. Best form has been on a sound or fast surface. Well beaten in two recent starts for this trainer, however, so hard to recommend him on recent evidence.

Form: 9700-60

(21)

Guiding Star^t⁴⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 9-1| J: A J Farragher⁽⁷⁾| T: P J McKenna| OR: 45

33/1

1-49, her win being at Fairyhouse (6f, good) in 2017. Was often competitive in defeat last year, but hasn't started this term well, and this trip might place too much emphasis on stamina.

Form: 2405-68

(1)

Lake George⁶¹⁰

Age: 12| Weight: 9-1| J: Rory Cleary| T: J M Barrett| OR: 45| D

33/1

Has won seven of his 70 starts, but the last of those came this month in 2016. No problem with regard to conditions or trip, but hard to see this veteran making a winning return from a 20-month layoff.

Form: 538093/

(15)

Pirate's Treasure³⁵⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 9-1| J: Shane Kelly⁽³⁾| T: C Coakley| OR: 45

125/1

Has won three times, but they came as a hat-trick on AW surfaces in 2016. Not seen since August last year, and has been beaten a long way in all turf starts going back to 2017. Others preferred.

Form: 00600/0-

(5)

Ask Delaney^p²²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: Reserve 1| T: A Leahy| OR: 45

20/1

0-9 so far, but has run two or three races at around this trip that suggest he shouldn't be written off from taking home some prize money if getting a run in what is a very weak race.

Form: 8057-50

(9)

Silk Air^t¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 10-7| J: O J Orr| T: J F Levins| OR: 65

16/1

Went close in a Navan fillies' maiden (1m, good) this time last year, but unable to replicate that effort since. Yet to race in a handicap, but wouldn't rule her out if she gets in here.

Form: 2739-B9

Non-Runners

(12)

Beleaguerment¹¹

Weight: 10-2| Age: 4

T: J C McConnell J: Robbie Colgan

(14)

Rudi's Princess³¹

Weight: 9-0| Age: 3

T: S Nolan J: C P Hoban

(8)

Pimstrel²²

Weight: 9-9| Age: 4

T: J P Fahey J: Reserve 2

Forecasts

Silk Cravat (9/2), Adapt To Dan (5/1), Lady Sonia (11/2), Chagall (6/1), Woods (13/2), Youceeyouceecee (17/2), Beleaguerment (10/1), Jm Barrie (11/1), Pimstrel (12/1), Silk Air (16/1), Guanabara Bay (20/1), Ask Delaney (20/1), Ustinov (20/1), Fascinating Spirit (25/1), Rudi's Princess (25/1), Lake George (33/1), Guiding Star (33/1), Ecliptic Moon (40/1), Last Judgment (50/1), Dreal Deal (100/1), Pirate's Treasure (125/1)

A very weak race indeed and the suggestion is JM BARRIE, who looks better treated than most. Silk Cravat could prove to be his main danger, while Adapt To Dan should also be in the shake-up.