Cork Race 8 - Irish Stallion Farms EBF (C & G) Maiden
ATOMIC CITY (7) appeals as the leading chance after finishing 3rd at Curragh over 1810m, beaten just 0.8L on soft ground, and also placed 3rd in a large field at his previous start. FRANK PICKLE (2) is a key danger, coming off a 4th at Curragh over 1609m and a close 2nd over 2414m last season. GAELIC DRILLS (8) was 5th at Leopardstown over 2011m on debut and can improve. AMRUM (6) was 6th at Dundalk over 1609m on debut and steps up in trip. ABBOTSFORD (5) resumes after an 8th at Dundalk over 1609m in December. Main hopes are Atomic City (7), Frank Pickle (2), and Gaelic Drills (8).
Jockey: Scott Mccullagh
Weight: 67kgs
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First-up after a 98-day break and drops 6kg from last start. Finished 10th of 12 at Naas over 3191m on 25 Jan, beaten 52.8L behind Kai Lung at $41. Has yet to place in five career runs. Needs to show improvement off recent form.
Last Starts 98 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 25/01/2026 | - | 4Y MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Naas | 3191m | HEAVY | Donagh Meyler | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 52.8L | $41.00 |
| 18/18 | 31/07/2025 | - | 3UP HCP | $16,998.00 | Galway | 2414m | GOOD | Leigh Roche | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 81.6L | $13.00 |
| 11/19 | 27/06/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 2011m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 61kg | - | - | 22 |
| 15.5L | $101.00 |
| 9/12 | 28/02/2025 | - | 3yo | $12,000.00 | Dundalk | 2148m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 61kg | - | - | 11 |
| 10L | $21.00 |
| 6/12 | 08/11/2024 | - | C & G | $18,000.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | M P Sheehy | 59.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 6.25L | $22.00 |
Jockey: Gary Carroll
Weight: 67kgs
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Last start 4th of 14 at Curragh over 1609m on 28 Mar, beaten 7.55L with 61.5kg on soft going at $13. Runner-up over 2414m at Curragh four starts back, beaten just 0.2L by Daboya. Steps up 512m in trip and rises 5.5kg in weight. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 36 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 | 28/03/2026 | - | 4UP HCP | $21,001.00 | Curragh | 1609m | SOFT | Wayne Lordan | 61.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 7.55L | $13.00 |
| 13/18 | 19/10/2025 | - | 3UP HCP | $20,000.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | HEAVY | Ben Martin Coen | 63.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 26.25L | $10.00 |
| 6/12 | 19/09/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $13,000.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | GOOD | S Coen | 63.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 3.5L | $3.10 |
| 2/14 | 23/08/2025 | - | 3UP HCP | $21,001.00 | Curragh | 2414m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 62.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
| 7/10 | 18/07/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $13,000.00 | Down Royal | 2139m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 62.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 12.55L | $9.00 |
| 5/19 | 27/06/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 2011m | GOOD | Declan Mcdonogh | 66.5kg | - | - | 18 |
| 7L | $67.00 |
| 5/15 | 13/06/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $20,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 2395m | GOOD | J M Sheridan | 67kg | - | - | 9 |
| 7.9L | $41.00 |
| 4/11 | 09/05/2025 | - | 4UP MDN | $11,002.00 | Ballinrobe | 1936m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 61.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 8.5L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Killian Leonard
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
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Finished 14th of 16 at Cork over 2103m on 24 Apr, beaten 22.3L with 67kg at $251. Prior run was 13th of 17 at Gowran Park over 1929m on 9 Apr, beaten 28.55L at $51. Draws much better in barrier 2 today. Needs to show significant improvement.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/16 | 24/04/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $13,000.00 | Cork | 2103m | GOOD | Killian Leonard | 67kg | - | - | 16 |
| 22.3L | $251.00 |
| 13/17 | 09/04/2026 | - | 4UP MDN | $11,002.00 | Gowran Park | 1929m | SOFT | Killian Leonard | 61.5kg | - | - | 14 |
| 28.55L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Chris Hayes
Weight: 60kgs
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Resumes after 149 days following an 8th of 14 at Dundalk over 1609m, beaten 12.3L at $5.50 behind Senator Of State. Steps up 512m in trip and drops 0.5kg from that run. Three-year-old colt by Frankel with scope to improve second-up. Not without hope with added fitness.
Last Starts 149 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 05/12/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $15,000.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 60.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 12.3L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Nicola Burns
Weight: 60kgs
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Only start was 6th of 10 at Dundalk over 1609m on 10 Apr, beaten 9.6L with 61kg at $8 behind Golddream. Drops 1kg and steps up 512m in trip here. Three-year-old colt by Frankel for G M Lyons. Can improve with added experience and distance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 10/04/2026 | - | 3yo | $16,998.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 61kg | - | - | 8 |
| 9.6L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Dylan Browne Mcmonagle
Weight: 60kgs
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Placed 3rd of 8 last start at Curragh over 1810m on soft going, beaten 0.8L by Galileo Noir with 61kg at $4. Also finished 3rd on debut at Curragh over 1609m on heavy, beaten 8.75L at $12. Drops 1kg and steps up in trip. Consistent so far and can feature with further improvement.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 03/04/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $30,000.00 | Curragh | 1810m | SOFT | J M Sheridan | 61kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/20 | 02/11/2025 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Curragh | 1609m | HEAVY | J M Sheridan | 60.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 8.75L | $12.00 |
Jockey: Seamie Heffernan
Weight: 60kgs
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Finished 5th of 11 at Leopardstown over 2011m on 15 Apr, beaten 6.8L by Asakir, carrying 61kg on soft ground at $21. Drops 1kg and draws better in barrier 3 for this. Still early in his career and open to improvement. Can feature with natural progression.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 15/04/2026 | - | C & G | $16,998.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | SOFT | Andrew Slattery | 61kg | - | - | 6 |
| 6.8L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Ben Coen
Weight: 60kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Pinatubo on debut for A Oliver. Ben Coen takes the ride from barrier 5. Makes his first raceday appearance and is one to watch for the future.
Jockey: Leigh Roche
Weight: 60kgs
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Last start 7th of 8 at Cork over 1609m on 24 Apr, beaten 13.25L with 61kg at $51 behind Tashakour. Previous run was 11th of 16 at Curragh over the same trip, beaten 15.85L at $101. Drops 1kg and draws one lower here. Needs to show improvement to feature.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 24/04/2026 | - | 3yo | $16,998.00 | Cork | 1609m | GOOD | Billy Lee | 61kg | - | - | 8 |
| 13.25L | $51.00 |
| 11/16 | 16/10/2025 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Curragh | 1609m | SOFT | Robbie Colgan | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 15.85L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Nathan Crosse
Weight: 60kgs
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Has finished 11th in both career starts, most recently at Cork over 2103m on 24 Apr, beaten 20.05L at $201. Prior effort was last of 11 at Leopardstown on 15 Apr, beaten 23.4L at $41. Steps up slightly in distance and gets a small weight rise. Needs to show significant improvement.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16 | 24/04/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $13,000.00 | Cork | 2103m | GOOD | Rory Cleary | 59.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 20.05L | $201.00 |
| 11/11 | 15/04/2026 | - | C & G | $16,998.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | SOFT | Leigh Roche | 61kg | - | - | 3 |
| 23.4L | $41.00 |