Cork Race 2 - Down Syndrome Centre Cork Rated Race
MICHAEL'S WELL (1) Resuming after a break. Managed to come out on top by the slightest of margins last start at Navan but facing stiffer opposition. Among better hopes. CHICAGO POPE (3) Resumes from a break. Got the cash when winning by 3/4L last start at Naas but challenged by a tougher grade. Suitably placed in this race. MIDNIGHT DUSK (5) Competitive effort when 3rd last run at Dundalk and showing consistent performance in races. Luke Mcateer and Jack Foley demand respect when they team up. One of the major players. NAKAMURA (2) First run back from a break. Finished 4th last start at Naas. Should improve here but facing a stronger group of contenders. Displays good tactical speed. Contender.

Jockey: Chris Hayes
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a break. Fought on well to win a tight contest by 1/2L last start at Navan but competing in a more challenging grade. Strong claims.
Last Starts 165 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 22/10/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Navan | 1170m | SOFT | Christopher D Hayes | 61kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.75 |
| 2/6 | 12/10/2025 | - | C & G | $18,001.00 | Naas | 1193m | SOFT | Christopher D Hayes | 59.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.75L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Ben Coen
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh after a break. Odds of $9.00 and ran 4th last start at Naas. Should improve here but racing in stronger company. Blinkers on could be an important change. Competitive type.
Last Starts 176 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 11/10/2025 | - | 2Y HCP | $49,998.00 | Naas | 1193m | SOFT | Yudish Geerdharry | 61.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/12 | 30/09/2025 | - | 2Y HCP | $35,002.00 | Cork | 1207m | SOFT | Ben Martin Coen | 62.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.25L | $5.50 |
| 1/12 | 28/08/2025 | - | 2Y HCP | $13,000.00 | Navan | 1170m | SOFT | Ben Martin Coen | 59.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 31/07/2025 | - | 2Y HCP | $18,001.00 | Galway | 1408m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 58.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.75L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 19/07/2025 | - | 2Y HCP | $26,002.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| 6.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/15 | 12/05/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Roscommon | 1509m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 58kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/12 | 26/04/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Navan | 1170m | SOFT | Ben Martin Coen | 60.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 7L | $126.00 |
| 10/10 | 12/04/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | C Geerdharry | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 10.85L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Seamie Heffernan
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing fresh today after a break. Strong performance to win by 3/4L last start at Naas but up against a more competitive field. Has strong claims.
Last Starts 175 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 12/10/2025 | - | C & G | $18,001.00 | Naas | 1193m | SOFT | Ben Martin Coen | 59.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.75L | $4.33 |
| 19/30 | 27/09/2025 | - | 2yo | $955,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SOFT | N G Mccullagh | 59.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 12.4L | $101.00 |
| 5/5 | 23/08/2025 | - | Group 2 | $119,999.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 59.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 11.5L | $51.00 |
| 2/28 | 09/08/2025 | - | 2yo | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 60.5kg | - | - | 26 |
| 8L | $7.50 |
| 7/17 | 23/07/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Naas | 1193m | SOFT | Ben Martin Coen | 60.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 9.3L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and nice run when 2nd first up last preparation at Naas. Possible place chance.
Last Starts 114 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 12/12/2025 | - | 2Y | $21,999.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | GOOD | Nicola Burns | 62kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.85L | $8.00 |
| 6/13 | 14/11/2025 | - | 2Y | $21,999.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 62kg | - | - | 12 |
| 4.3L | $2.25 |
| 5/14 | 11/10/2025 | - | 2Y HCP | $49,998.00 | Naas | 1193m | SOFT | Colin Keane | 61.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 3.75L | $8.50 |
| 1/12 | 28/08/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Navan | 1005m | SOFT | Colin Keane | 60.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 1.25L | $5.00 |
| 7/14 | 14/08/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Cork | 1005m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 60.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 4.45L | $7.00 |
| 9/21 | 04/08/2025 | - | Median Auction Race | $192,999.00 | Naas | 1193m | GOOD | Gary Carroll | 61kg | - | - | 13 |
| 6.35L | $41.00 |
| 7/12 | 07/06/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Navan | 1005m | SOFT | Gary Carroll | 60.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 7.6L | $4.50 |
| 2/9 | 10/05/2025 | - | 2yo | $18,001.00 | Naas | 1005m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 60.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.25L | $2.38 |

Jockey: Luke Mcateer
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Did well when 3rd last run at Dundalk and putting a tidy record together so far. Luke Mcateer and Jack Foley must be respected when they team up. Good chance and definitely has claims.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 13/03/2026 | - | 3yo | $20,000.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | GOOD | Shane Foley | 59.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 4.11L | $3.25 |
| 1/14 | 19/12/2025 | - | Div 1 | $15,000.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | GOOD | Luke Mcateer | 60.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1.25L | $4.33 |
| 6/14 | 10/09/2025 | - | 2Y | $26,998.00 | Cork | 1207m | SOFT | Gary Carroll | 59.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 5L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Gary Carroll
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break. Started $10.00 and ran 7th last time at Naas and challenged by more formidable competitors. Interesting gear change of ear muffs on first time. Not likely to be troubling the more fancied runners today.
Last Starts 176 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 11/10/2025 | - | 2Y HCP | $49,998.00 | Naas | 1193m | SOFT | Gary Carroll | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4.35L | $10.00 |
| 5/12 | 30/09/2025 | - | 2Y HCP | $35,002.00 | Cork | 1207m | SOFT | Gary Carroll | 63kg | - | - | 8 |
| 3.45L | $4.50 |
| 5/16 | 14/09/2025 | - | 2Y | $241,001.00 | Curragh | 1264m | SOFT | Gary Carroll | 58.5kg | - | - | 15 |
| 5.1L | $9.00 |
| 1/12 | 24/04/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Tipperary | 1005m | SOFT | Gary Carroll | 58kg | - | - | 13 |
| 1.75L | $2.75 |

Jockey: Billy Lee
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
On a quick back up. Was $10.00 and finished 5th last run at Curragh but has minimal work to do from the stall. Will have to carry more weight. One for the place and exotics betting.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 22/03/2026 | - | 3yo | $12,000.00 | Naas | 1005m | SOFT | Billy Lee | 63.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 6/11 | 13/01/2026 | - | 3Y HCP | $11,499.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | GOOD | Jack Kearney | 63.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 9.3L | $8.50 |
| 6/7 | 12/12/2025 | - | 2Y | $21,999.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | GOOD | J J G Ryan | 59.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 4.85L | $29.00 |
| 3/10 | 22/09/2025 | - | 2yo | $13,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 1207m | SOFT | J J G Ryan | 61kg | - | - | 7 |
| 4.55L | $15.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/08/2025 | - | 2Y HCP | $21,001.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD | J J G Ryan | 62kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.05L | $26.00 |
| 5/5 | 25/07/2025 | - | 2Y RATED RACE | $30,000.00 | Cork | 1005m | GOOD | J J G Ryan | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 9.75L | $9.50 |
| 16/17 | 20/06/2025 | - | Fillies' Group 3 | $122,963.00 | Ascot | 1207m | GOOD | J J G Ryan | 58kg | - | 10-8-8-15-16-16 | 5 |
| 20.4L | $51.00 |
| 1/11 | 06/05/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Cork | 1005m | GOOD | J J G Ryan | 56.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 29/03/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1005m | SOFT | J J G Ryan | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Jamie Powell
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran well when 2nd last time at Naas and will try to take advantage of the stall. Blinkers on could be an important change but matched against tougher rivals. Rough hope.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15 | 22/03/2026 | - | 3yo | $12,000.00 | Naas | 1005m | SOFT | Colin Keane | 62.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |
| 6/6 | 12/10/2025 | - | C & G | $18,001.00 | Naas | 1193m | SOFT | Jamie Powell | 59.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 9.7L | $21.00 |
| 6/12 | 18/09/2025 | - | C & G | $18,001.00 | Naas | 1193m | SOFT | Jamie Powell | 59.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 7.45L | $6.50 |
| 11/14 | 23/08/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD | Jamie Powell | 59kg | - | - | 13 |
| 6.85L | $17.00 |