Cork Race 1 - Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden
BELLE OF THE BALL (11) sets a solid benchmark after a 5th at the Curragh over 1207m, beaten 2.7L, and drops back to 1005m. BIT OF A BUZZ (2) was 3rd at Naas over this trip on debut, beaten 5.75L, and can improve. MR MONTAUK (5) draws the inside and has race fitness with two Naas runs at 1005m, though he was 7th last time. Several newcomers add depth, but the proven pair Belle Of The Ball (11) and Bit Of A Buzz (2) look key.
Jockey: Gary Carroll
Weight: 59kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Showcasing who debuted 3rd at Naas over 1005m on 27 Apr, beaten 5.75L on good going at $19. Meets this second-up after 22 days for G P Cromwell with Gary Carroll staying on. Carries 59kg, down 1kg, and draws barrier 7 after gate 2 last time. Can improve with race experience.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 27/04/2026 | - | 2yo | $25,000.00 | Naas | 1005m | GOOD | Gary Carroll | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 5.75L | $19.00 |
Jockey: Ben Coen
Weight: 59kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Hello Youmzain on debut. Trained by Ciaran Murphy with Ben Coen booked from barrier 4 and carries 59kg. French-bred profile reads well enough for a first run. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Luke Mcateer
Weight: 59kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Persian Force on debut for D Marnane. Drawn barrier 5 with Luke McAteer up and carries 59kg. Fitness and race craft unknown, but stable can ready one. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Dylan Browne Mcmonagle
Weight: 58kgs
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Second-up at Naas last time he finished 7th of 7 over 1005m on 9 May, beaten 12.3L on good going at $17 with 60.5kg. Debut was 5th of 7 over 1005m at Naas on 27 Apr, beaten 8.5L at $5 with 58kg. Drops 2.5kg and draws the rail for Dylan Browne McMonagle for J P O’Brien. Needs to lift but can improve from the inside draw.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 09/05/2026 | - | 2yo | $21,999.00 | Naas | 1005m | GOOD | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 60.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 12.3L | $17.00 |
| 5/7 | 27/04/2026 | - | 2yo | $25,000.00 | Naas | 1005m | GOOD | J M Sheridan | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 8.5L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Rory Cleary
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Two-year-old gelding on debut for Kevin Coleman. By Soldier's Call out of Young Special (Fastnet Rock mare). Draws barrier 6 with Rory Cleary up at 57.5kg. Can feature with a clean break and professional manners.
Jockey: Andrew Slattery
Weight: 57kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Invincible Spirit on debut for A Slattery. Drawn wide in barrier 10 with Andrew Slattery booked and 57kg. Breeding suggests speed, and the stable trains locally at Tipperary. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Leigh Roche
Weight: 57kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Naval Crown out of Sirya Star makes her debut. Draws wide in barrier 12. Leigh Roche rides for K P Cotter. Can feature with a clean break and early tractability.
Jockey: Chris Hayes
Weight: 56kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Ardad out of Organza makes her debut for Donnacha O'Brien. Drawn barrier 11 with Chris Hayes up and carries 56kg. Setup suggests she can improve with experience. Not without hope.
Jockey: Shane Foley
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up after a solid debut 5th of 12 at the Curragh over 1207m on 4 May, beaten 2.7L on good going at $13 behind Immortal Guard. Draws wider today (barrier 9) after the rail draw last time. Holds 56kg again for Shane Foley for Mrs J Harrington. Can improve with the run under the belt.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 04/05/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | Shane Foley | 56kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.7L | $13.00 |
Jockey: J Cleary
Weight: 56kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Kameko out of Showtank makes her debut. Trained by J Halley with J Cleary booked and draws barrier 3 with 56kg. Profile reads as a straightforward first-up setup. Can feature with the right run.