15:15 Cork

Tuesday 30 September 2025

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Mallow Handicap (0-60)

Off time: 15:16 | Winning time: 1m 14.6s

(3)

I'm Spartacus⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 10-0| J: Adam Caffrey| T: A McGuinness| OR: 57| D

10/3

Seventh of 14 in AW handicap at Dundalk (12/1) 4 days ago when failing to settle and hanging left after recent below-par efforts. Operating below best form at present.

Form: 803087

(6)

Devil's Angel^b²⁶

Age: 9| Weight: 9-13| J: Nicola Burns⁽⁷⁾| T: R Hurley| OR: 56| BF| D

14/1

Has been below form in recent races. Fourth of 10 in a claimer at Laytown (11/4) 26 days ago, attracted support but performed below par. Blinkers back on and looks capable of much better back in handicap company.

Form: 140574

(7)

Step Back In Time^p²⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 9-10| J: Colin Keane| T: C Timmons| OR: 53| D

9/1

Won a 5f handicap at Navan 115 days ago, with 3 runs since. Third of 18 in a 5f handicap at Navan (14/1) 24 days ago, bouncing back to form after a couple of lacklustre efforts. Could be competitive back at this 6f trip based on previous course form.

Form: 661503

(5)

Jazzy Dancer^p,t²²¹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-9| J: N G McCullagh| T: W J Martin| OR: 52| D

18/1

All-weather performer who finished tenth of 13 in handicap at Dundalk (12/1) 221 days ago, weakening after being close up. Returns with tongue strap back on.

Form: 408-360

(4)

Ukiyo⁹⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Robert Whearty| T: G P Cromwell| OR: 50

10/3

Remains winless after six starts with modest form, finishing sixth of 9 in handicap at Tipperary (8/1) over 5f 90 days ago and never landing a blow. Return to 6f could suit better based on previous efforts.

Form: 7456-06

(8)

Reponse Finale¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Alan Casey⁽¹⁰⁾| T: L Casey| OR: 50

66/1

Winless in 12 starts, finished 12th of 14 in 9f handicap (80/1) at Punchestown 14 days ago without headgear when weakening. Hard to be confident on this shorter trip.

Form: 708400

(1)

American In Paris^v,t²⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-3| J: Dylan Browne McMonagle| T: P W Flynn| OR: 46| CD

9/2

Has a previous course and distance win and snapped a near 2-year losing run when successful at Naas in July. Ran respectably when third of 10 in a claimer at Laytown (5/1) 26 days ago, slowly into stride but kept on. Returns to handicap company at Cork and visor back on could sharpen focus.

Form: 219803

(2)

Romantic War^p¹⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: Wesley Joyce⁽³⁾| T: J G Murray| OR: 43

66/1

Of little account nowadays, 5th of 6 in conditions race at Gowran Park (100/1) 10 days ago, racing off the pace. Winless in 16 races.

Form: 079005

(10)

Shoebox King^b¹⁵⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 8-11| J: Julian Pietropaolo⁽⁷⁾| T: Kevin Coleman| OR: 40

9/1

Finished 12th of 20 in handicap at Navan (20/1) 157 days ago, making little impression. Without a win in 15 races.

Form: 4405-80

(11)

Sovereign Banter^b1,t²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 8-10| J: Jimmy Dalton⁽¹⁰⁾| T: A Slattery| OR: 41

4/1

No wins from 13 starts. Fourth of 21 in flat handicap at Cork over 7f (16/1) 20 days ago on first run for new trainer, raced prominently but weakened final 100 yards. First-time blinkers replace visor today.

Form: 049004

Non-Runners

(9)

Star Sailor²⁰

Weight: 8-11| Age: 4

T: P J Flynn J: Alan Persse

Forecasts

Ukiyo (10/3), I'm Spartacus (10/3), Sovereign Banter (4/1), American In Paris (9/2), Step Back In Time (9/1), Shoebox King (9/1), Devil's Angel (14/1), Star Sailor (16/1), Jazzy Dancer (18/1), Reponse Finale (66/1), Romantic War (66/1)

AMERICAN IN PARIS returns to a course and distance where she's been successful previously and looks ready to build on her Naas victory in July. The reapplied visor should sharpen her focus. Devil's Angel has been below par recently but blinkers could spark a revival back in handicap company. Step Back In Time bounced back to form last time and should appreciate this return to 6f.