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Friday 2 October 2026

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Michael And Esther Cooney Memorial Nursery Handicap

  • 2YO only  |   7f  |   Standard  |   9 Runners  |   Polytrack  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 19:00  |   Winning time: 1m 28.54s
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Cloth number
Odds
Star rating
Horse A-Z
1
(7)
Horse silk
Tio Joao11
Age: 2|  Weight: 10-3| J: Patrick McGettigan(5)| T: Robson Aguiar| OR:  75
10/1
Run to just a modest level on each of his 3 starts. Shaped like a non-stayer over this trip when fifth of 6 in a Fairyhouse claimer last time and opening mark looks stiff.
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2
(9)
Horse silk
Someday Somewhere28
Age: 2|  Weight: 9-9| J: Jack Kearney(3)| T: Stephen Thorne| OR:  67
9/2
Made the frame on her first 3 starts in maidens but hasn't progressed since sent handicapping. Switches to all-weather and has been given further help from the handicapper.
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3
(8)
Horse silk
Scarlet Dream11
Age: 2|  Weight: 9-8| J: Adam Caffrey| T: A McGuinness| OR:  66
13/2
Showed promise in qualifying runs but lacked the pace to get involved when fifth of 7 on nursery debut at Fairyhouse 11 days ago, merely closing up late. Looks to have taken after the distaff side of her pedigree, so this extra distance is likely to suit. Engaged 1.00 Bellewstown Thursday.
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4
(3)
Horse silk
Jisirp133
Age: 2|  Weight: 9-5| J: Robbie Colgan| T: D Hogan| OR:  63
28/1
Has looked limited in 3 maidens and can only be watched on nursery bow. Has been gelded and cheekpieces now added.
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5
(5)
Horse silk
New Mexico15
Age: 2|  Weight: 9-3| J: Rowan Scott| T: Robson Aguiar| OR:  61
13/2
Lightly-raced maiden. Ninth of 14 on nursery debut at Naas (5f, good to soft, 20/1) 15 days ago. Up significantly in trip but has work to do.
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6
(4)
Horse silk
Snapequus23
Age: 2|  Weight: 9-3| J: J M Sheridan| T: J P O'Brien| OR:  61
9/4
Well held in 3 maidens whilst shaping as if one for handicaps. He's bred to be useful and yard won nursery with a similar type at the weekend so he's one to be interested in.
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7
(6)
Horse silk
Mutamarid Lskb54
Age: 2|  Weight: 8-12| J: James Ryan| T: Daniel Murphy| OR:  56
12/1
Has offered little in 3 starts and now switches to nurseries after a small break. Has been gelded.
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8
(2)
Horse silk
Little Divah15
Age: 2|  Weight: 8-11| J: Sadhbh Tormey(7)| T: T G McCourt| OR:  55
40/1
Showed some promise on qualifying run but has gone backwards since sent handicapping. Steps up to 7f. Hood goes back on switched to all-weather.
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9
(1)
Horse silk
Littlepacer58
Age: 2|  Weight: 8-9| J: Jessica Maye(7)| T: J P Murtagh| OR:  53
7/2
Made little impact in maidens but shaped well when third of 12 on nursery debut at Sligo (6f, good to soft) in August, left poorly placed. Merits consideration.
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Forecasts

Snapequus (9/4), Littlepacer (7/2), Someday Somewhere (9/2), New Mexico (13/2), Scarlet Dream (13/2), Tio Joao (10/1), Mutamarid Lsk (12/1), Jisir (28/1), Little Diva (40/1)

Verdict

Joseph O'Brien had a nursery debutant win at the weekend and SNAPEQUUS is a similar type who makes most appeal in this field. Littlepacer looked a different prospect last time and can go well again, while Scarlet Dream will appreciate the step up in trip.

Prize Money

1st: €7,200.002nd: €2,399.003rd: €1,200.004th: €600.005th: €361.006th: €240.00

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