19:45 Cork

Friday 24 April 2026

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Off time: 19:47 | Winning time: 2m 14.90s

(12)

Defiantly²⁰³

Age: 4| Weight: 10-0| J: Declan McDonogh| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 98

13/2

Killarney maiden winner (11f) last summer and improved form when staying-on fourth of 8 in 1¾m listed race at Leopardstown next outing, before running to a similar level at Ascot in October. Drops in trip on seasonal/handicap debut.

Form: 3147-

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(4)

Dar Toungi²¹

Age: 8| Weight: 9-13| J: Robbie Colgan| T: A J Martin| OR: 97| D

80/1

Useful performer at best in France (stays 10.5f) but making first run since leaving N. Perret he offered little after 8 months off when well held in 1m handicap at the Curragh 3 weeks ago.

Form: 93645-0

(15)

Apercu^b²¹⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 9-9| J: Billy Lee| T: A Oliver| OR: 93| CD

7/1

Successful in this race last year and made it 2 wins from 3 starts when landing a Curragh handicap in May. Found things tougher up in grade remaining 3 outings in 2025, but she's now back in handicap company and has gone well fresh before.

Form: 181075-

(3)

Genealogy^p1²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: J M Sheridan| T: D Hogan| OR: 91

28/1

Punchestown maiden winner for Aidan O'Brien in 2024 but below form in 2 handicaps last year. Runner-up on second of 3 starts for current yard sent hurdling, though back on the level he ran poorly in minor event at the Curragh (1¾m) 3 weeks ago. Cheekpieces applied.

Form: 215/88-5

(17)

Alphonse Le Grande^t¹⁴⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 9-6| J: James Ryan| T: A J Martin| OR: 90

40/1

Without a win last year but wasn't seen to best effect on several occasions, including at Royal Ascot and when finishing mid-field at Dundalk (2m) on final outing in November. Back down significantly in trip for his reappearance.

Form: 1/08587-

(14)

Iron Fist²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Shane Foley| T: Mrs J Harrington| OR: 90| D

11/2

Won 2 of his final 3 starts last year, including a 9.5f Clonmel handicap in September. Possibly needed the run after 7 months off when mid-field at the Curragh (1m) 3 weeks ago, so he merits consideration with more still to offer back up in trip.

Form: 28161-0

(11)

Coeur d'Or^b1,t⁹

Age: 10| Weight: 9-5| J: Chris Hayes| T: D K Weld| OR: 89

11/1

A while since his last success but made the frame on 4 occasions last year. Left behind this season's reappearance run when sixth of 12 at Leopardstown 9 days ago and he could take another step forward. Interesting with blinkers on first time.

Form: 4240-06

(2)

Akecheta^t²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-4| J: Luke McAteer| T: Kevin Coleman| OR: 88

9/2

Won minor event at Gowran in September before going on to make the frame in listed race at Naas. Never involved after a slow start in handicap at the Curragh 3 week ago, but she's been given a chance by the handicapper. Tongue strap back on.

Form: 1248-00

(7)

Mano Chicago¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Ben Coen| T: J P Murtagh| OR: 86| BF

13/2

Third in 2 maidens in summer 2024 and signed off campaign with a good fifth in valuable sales race at the Curragh. After 18-month absence, shaped as if retaining ability when second in maiden at Gowran 15 days ago, so the market could be informative on handicap bow.

Form: 3355/2

(16)

Westminster Moon^t²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-2| J: Wayne Lordan| T: A J Martin| OR: 86

33/1

Smart at best in Germany but didn't make much impact for current yard last season and, after 8 months off, finished well held in 1m handicap at the Curragh 3 weeks ago.

Form: 00000-0

(13)

Final Voyage²¹

Age: 8| Weight: 9-1| J: Jessica Maye⁽⁷⁾| T: J P Murtagh| OR: 85

10/1

Losing run is mounting up, but from his easing mark he showed encouragement when never-nearer seventh of 21 at the Curragh 3 weeks ago. Needs everything to drop right given his usual hold-up style.

Form: 252-947

(9)

Quatre Bras⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-1| J: Reese Holohan⁽⁷⁾| T: R O'Brien| OR: 85

7/1

Ended 2025 better than ever, winning twice at Dundalk, and has continued in good heart this year, fourth of 12 at Leopardstown 9 days ago despite having not been ideally placed. Respected.

Form: 23-4204

(10)

Ben Lawers^t²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 8-13| J: Keithen Kennedy⁽⁵⁾| T: Mrs J Harrington| OR: 83

16/1

Narrowly landed the odds in a Dundalk maiden (1m) in February. However, has raced freely sent handicapping in 2 starts since, sixth of 12 at Lingfield on latest outing 3 weeks ago. Runner-up over this trip last year but will need to settle better.

Form: 924-156

(8)

Calm The Jets²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 8-13| J: Rory Cleary| T: C W J Farrell| OR: 83

12/1

50/1 but ran out a convincing winner of a Dundalk maiden on debut in January last year. After 15 months off, ran creditably sent handicapping when ninth of 21 at the Curragh (1m) 3 weeks ago and he's entitled to do better after only 2 starts.

Form: 1-9

(5)

Amplitude⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 8-12| J: Gary Carroll| T: J G Murphy| OR: 82

14/1

Much improved when a wide-margin winner of a Gowran maiden on final start last year. Hit with a 20 lb rise in the weights for that success but got back on track after his reappearance run when fourth of 12 in handicap at Leopardstown 9 days ago.

Form: 4041-04

(1)

Eben Zaabeel¹⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 8-9| J: N G McCullagh| T: A J Martin| OR: 79| BF

40/1

Fairly useful maiden on the Flat (stays 1½m) for Charles Hills, runner-up on all-weather final 2 starts in 2024. However, missed last year and was never a threat making his hurdling/stable debut in a maiden at Fairyhouse 19 days ago.

Form: 544322/

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(6)

Bay Colony²¹

Weight: 9-1| Age: 4

T: J A Stack J: Seamie Heffernan

Forecasts

Akecheta (9/2), Iron Fist (11/2), Mano Chicago (13/2), Defiantly (13/2), Apercu (7/1), Quatre Bras (7/1), Final Voyage (10/1), Bay Colony (10/1), Coeur d'Or (11/1), Calm The Jets (12/1), Amplitude (14/1), Ben Lawers (16/1), Genealogy (28/1), Westminster Moon (33/1), Alphonse Le Grande (40/1), Eben Zaabeel (40/1), Dar Toungi (80/1)

COEUR D'OR stepped forward from his first outing of the season with a creditable effort at Leopardstown 9 days ago and he could be ready to take advantage of his reduced mark with blinkers applied. He gets the vote ahead of Quatre Bras who has been shaping up well this year, with Iron Fist and Akecheta completing the shortlist.