Cork Race 6 - Racing Again Sunday, May 10Th Apprentice Handicap
ARCTIC ASSASSIN (4) comes off a last-start win at Curragh over 1609m on soft ground, scoring by 0.75L and looks well placed again. JOHNNY SODA (6) was 3rd in that same race, beaten 1.75L, and holds consistent form at the trip. VENETIAN STAR (5) finished 4th in that event, 4L off the winner, and has a recent 2nd at Down Royal to his name. L L KOULSTY (1) has a Cork win on soft and was 3rd at Newcastle two runs back. HARMANI (9) placed 3rd at Gowran Park last start and has two placings from three runs. These runners shape as the key chances based on recent efforts at this distance and in similar conditions.

Jockey: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy
Weight: 63.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 6th of 17 at Curragh over 1408m on soft going, beaten 2.8L with 57.5kg at $15. Ran 3rd at Newcastle two back over 1613m, beaten 5L at $2.38. Won at Cork three starts ago and remains unbeaten at that track. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/17 | 19/04/2026 | - | 3UP HCP | $21,001.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SOFT | Ronan P Whelan | 57.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 2.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/9 | 15/02/2026 | - | Rider Restricted Race | $9,837.00 | Newcastle | 1613m | GOOD | Oisin Mcsweeney | 60.5kg | - | 5-5-6-6-6-6-4-3 | 8 |
| 5L | $2.38 |
| 1/14 | 10/09/2025 | - | 2Y | $26,998.00 | Cork | 1207m | SOFT | Ronan P Whelan | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.05L | $7.50 |
| 5/11 | 21/08/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1435m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 58.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 5L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Adam Grant
Weight: 63kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 11 at Thurles over 1649m on 9 Oct, beaten 1.75L by Killashee Warrior with 58kg at $29. Improved sharply on previous efforts, including a 6th at Down Royal and 7th at Leopardstown. Returns from a 206-day break with a 5kg weight rise and slight drop in trip. Can feature if resuming in similar form.
Last Starts 206 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 09/10/2025 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Thurles | 1649m | GOOD | Julian Pietropaolo | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1.75L | $29.00 |
| 6/12 | 29/09/2025 | - | 2Y MDN FILLIES | $20,000.00 | Down Royal | 1431m | SOFT | J Pietropaolo | 56.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 7.35L | $67.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/07/2025 | - | 2Y MDN FILLIES | $20,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | GOOD | Robbie Colgan | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 9.1L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Julian Pietropaolo
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start won at Curragh over 1609m on soft going by 0.75L with 57.5kg at $13, defeating Dreoilin. That was his first win from four starts, showing improvement after unplaced efforts in previous runs. Carries 5kg more today and gets cheek pieces added. Can feature with a repeat of his latest performance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 19/04/2026 | - | 3Y HCP | $21,001.00 | Curragh | 1609m | SOFT | J M Sheridan | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.75L | $13.00 |
| 9/11 | 05/11/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $15,000.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | GOOD | J M Sheridan | 59kg | - | - | 9 |
| 9.15L | $41.00 |
| 7/16 | 16/10/2025 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Curragh | 1609m | SOFT | H J Horgan | 59kg | - | - | 3 |
| 8.05L | $126.00 |
| 11/13 | 08/10/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $15,000.00 | Navan | 1645m | SOFT | J M Sheridan | 60.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 14L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Paddy Harnett
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 13 at Curragh over 1609m on soft going, beaten 4L with 60.5kg at $26. Ran 2nd at Down Royal three starts ago over 1432m, finishing 1.5L behind Sovereign Thought. Steps out again after a 14-day break and rises 1kg. Can feature with a repeat of his best form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 19/04/2026 | - | 3Y HCP | $21,001.00 | Curragh | 1609m | SOFT | Ben Martin Coen | 60.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 4L | $26.00 |
| 7/11 | 28/09/2025 | - | 2yo | $21,001.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SOFT | Ben Martin Coen | 60.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 5.05L | $6.00 |
| 2/14 | 05/09/2025 | - | 2Y HCP | $11,499.00 | Down Royal | 1432m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 63kg | - | - | 12 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 6/14 | 18/07/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Down Royal | 1431m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 60.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 10.45L | $5.50 |
| 5/10 | 17/05/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Navan | 1170m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 60.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 8L | $9.00 |
| 7/10 | 12/04/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 60.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 7.65L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Sam Coen
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 13 at Curragh over 1609m on soft going, beaten 1.75L with 59.5kg at $10 behind Arctic Assassin. Runner-up at Dundalk over this trip three starts back, beaten 0.75L at $4. Has placed in both runs at 1609m. Can feature with a repeat of recent efforts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 19/04/2026 | - | 3Y HCP | $21,001.00 | Curragh | 1609m | SOFT | Adam Caffrey | 59.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.75L | $10.00 |
| 12/13 | 22/03/2026 | - | Premier Handicap | $49,998.00 | Naas | 1408m | SOFT | Rory Cleary | 54kg | - | - | 3 |
| 14.25L | $13.00 |
| 2/14 | 24/10/2025 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Adam Caffrey | 58kg | - | - | 11 |
| 0.75L | $4.00 |
| 4/13 | 08/10/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $15,000.00 | Navan | 1645m | SOFT | Adam Caffrey | 60.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 4.45L | $21.00 |
| 7/16 | 18/09/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Naas | 1408m | SOFT | Adam Caffrey | 58.5kg | - | - | 16 |
| 7.85L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Orla Tynan
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 6th of 15 at Gowran Park over 1609m on soft going, beaten 8.2L with 58.5kg at $10. Ran 8th at Dundalk prior, but placed 3rd at Gowran Park over 1408m three starts back. Steps up to 61kg here with a slight barrier improvement. Has place claims if finding best form.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/15 | 22/04/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $16,998.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | SOFT | Seamie Heffernan | 58.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 8.2L | $10.00 |
| 8/14 | 06/03/2026 | - | 3yo | $16,998.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Declan Mcdonogh | 58.5kg | - | - | 15 |
| 7.45L | $4.50 |
| 4/16 | 30/09/2025 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Cork | 1609m | SOFT | Andrew Slattery | 58kg | - | - | 12 |
| 3.45L | $17.00 |
| 3/10 | 02/09/2025 | - | 2Y MDN FILLIES | $18,001.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | GOOD | J A Heffernan | 58kg | - | - | 9 |
| 6L | $21.00 |
| 6/11 | 14/08/2025 | - | 2Y F MDN | $18,001.00 | Cork | 1408m | GOOD | Andrew Slattery | 58kg | - | - | 12 |
| 11.5L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Nicola Burns
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed 3rd last start at Gowran Park over 1408m on soft going, beaten 7.75L behind Bobby McGee at $4. Has finished in the placings in two of three career runs. Drops 1.5kg and draws a better barrier today. Can feature with further improvement.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 08/04/2026 | - | 3yo | $16,998.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | SOFT | Colin Keane | 61kg | - | - | 8 |
| 7.75L | $4.00 |
| 7/15 | 12/05/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Roscommon | 1509m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 58kg | - | - | 11 |
| 3.15L | $2.38 |
| 2/12 | 26/04/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Navan | 1170m | SOFT | Colin Keane | 60.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Keithen Kennedy
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Has not placed in five starts to date. Last start at Limerick was unplaced over 1655m on soft going, carrying 51kg at $8.50. Previous efforts include a 6th at Naas over 1609m and a 5th at Galway over 1408m. Needs to find improvement to feature.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/15 | 25/04/2026 | - | Div 2 | $12,000.00 | Limerick | 1655m | SOFT | Keithen Kennedy | 51kg | - | - | 7 |
| 999L | $8.50 |
| 6/16 | 18/09/2025 | - | 2Y HCP | $15,000.00 | Naas | 1609m | SOFT | Shane Foley | 62.5kg | - | - | 16 |
| 11.2L | $13.00 |
| 6/10 | 02/09/2025 | - | 2Y MDN FILLIES | $18,001.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | GOOD | Shane Foley | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 11L | $67.00 |
| 11/15 | 24/08/2025 | - | 2YF MDN | $25,000.00 | Naas | 1408m | GOOD | Shane Foley | 56kg | - | - | 13 |
| 8.95L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/07/2025 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $20,000.00 | Galway | 1408m | SOFT | Ronan P Whelan | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 9.75L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Jessica O'Gorman
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished 12th of 15 last start at Leopardstown over 1609m on 12 Apr, beaten 9.75L with 58.5kg at $151 on soft ground. Previous run was 7th of 12 at Down Royal over 1431m, beaten 8.6L at $101. Yet to place in three starts. Needs to show improvement to feature.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15 | 12/04/2026 | - | 3Y MDN FILLIES | $16,998.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | SOFT | Jamie Powell | 58.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 9.75L | $151.00 |
| 7/12 | 29/09/2025 | - | 2Y MDN FILLIES | $20,000.00 | Down Royal | 1431m | SOFT | Jamie Powell | 56.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 8.6L | $101.00 |
| 11/11 | 20/07/2025 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SOFT | Christopher D Hayes | 58kg | - | - | 10 |
| 16.35L | $34.00 |