Cork Race 5 - Cork Racecourse Maiden
KILMAC AIR (12) appeals after a solid 4th at Cork over 1207m on soft, beaten 8L, and now steps to 1408m. PACIOLI (8) wasn’t far behind when 5th in the same race from a wide gate and draws much better. OCEAN ECHO (7) also comes through that event, finishing 6th from the outside barrier and can improve. Debutants HIGHWAYMAN (4) and SHESHARNA (14) add interest from good draws.
Jockey: J Cleary
Weight: 63.5kgs
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First-up after 809 days. Last start 6th of 14 at Dundalk over 1207m on 1 Mar, beaten 8L, from barrier 13 with 58kg at $41 behind Genesis. Rises 5.5kg to 63.5kg and draws 8, with a 201m step up in trip. Can improve with fitness.
Last Starts 810 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 01/03/2024 | - | $0.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | GOOD | J M Sheridan | 58kg | - | - | 13 |
| 8L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Nathan Crosse
Weight: 61kgs
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Three-year-old colt trained by D Marnane, drawn wide in barrier 13 with 61kg. Nathan Crosse rides. By Starman out of Quickstep Queen. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Dylan Browne Mcmonagle
Weight: 61kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Persian King for J P O'Brien, drawn 4 with 61kg and Dylan Browne McMonagle booked. French-bred from the Salyana family. Profile suggests a well-connected setup. Can improve.
Jockey: Leigh Roche
Weight: 61kgs
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Three-year-old gelding for K P Cotter, drawn barrier 10 with 61kg and Leigh Roche booked. Irish-bred by Arizona out of Maid For Sunshine. Profile is light on exposed form, so the setup is the key guide. Can improve.
Jockey: Andrew Slattery
Weight: 61kgs
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Three-year-old gelding trained by A Slattery, drawn barrier 1 with 61kg and Andrew Slattery booked. Irish-bred by Nando Parrado out of Sweet Forgetme Not. Profile is light on exposed form, so market and race shape will guide. Can improve.
Jockey: Paddy Harnett
Weight: 61kgs
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Back in trip after a tough debut at Gowran Park over 1609m on 22 Apr, 14th of 15 on soft by 19.65L at $41 with 61kg. Last start 6th of 15 at Cork over 1207m on 3 May on soft, beaten 13.26L at $67 behind Samurai Mike. Rises 5kg to 61kg and draws lower (6) after barrier 15 last time. Can improve with further experience.
Last Starts 17 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 | 03/05/2026 | - | 3UP MDN | $13,000.00 | Cork | 1207m | SOFT | Paddy Harnett | 56kg | - | - | 15 |
| 13.26L | $67.00 |
| 14/15 | 22/04/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $16,998.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | SOFT | Gavin Ryan | 61kg | - | - | 4 |
| 19.65L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 61kgs
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Second-up after debuting 5th of 15 at Cork over 1207m on 3 May, beaten 12.57L on soft at $51. Drops from barrier 16 to 3 and stays on 61kg. Colin Keane takes over for Kevin Coleman. Can improve with the kinder draw.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 03/05/2026 | - | 3UP MDN | $13,000.00 | Cork | 1207m | SOFT | Jamie Powell | 61kg | - | - | 16 |
| 12.57L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Seamie Heffernan
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Second-up 10 days after debuting at Naas over 1609m, finishing 11th of 13 on good ground, beaten 21.3L at $26 behind Sparan Nua with 58.5kg. Steps back 201m and draws wider (barrier 9 after 2). Three-year-old filly by New Bay for Miss E McCutcheon with Seamie Heffernan staying on. Can improve with race experience but needs to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 | 09/05/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $13,000.00 | Naas | 1609m | GOOD | Seamie Heffernan | 58.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 21.3L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Billy Lee
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Three-year-old filly by St Mark's Basilica for K P Cotter. Drawn wide in barrier 11 with 58.5kg under Billy Lee. Profile-only runner with no exposed race form provided. Can improve with experience.
Jockey: Gavin Ryan
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Second-up improvement shown when 4th of 15 at Cork over 1207m on 3 May, beaten 8L on soft with 58.5kg at $51 behind Samurai Mike. Prior run 11th of 13 at Gowran Park over 1408m on 8 Apr, 18.35L on soft at $8. Three-year-old filly drawn wide in barrier 12 for Gavin Ryan for Donnacha O'Brien. Can build again with further racing.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15 | 03/05/2026 | - | 3UP MDN | $13,000.00 | Cork | 1207m | SOFT | Gavin Ryan | 58.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 8L | $51.00 |
| 11/13 | 08/04/2026 | - | 3yo | $16,998.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | SOFT | Gavin Ryan | 58.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 18.35L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Robbie Colgan
Weight: 58.5kgs
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First-up after 211 days. Last start 7th of 9 at Gowran Park over 1677m on 20 Oct, beaten 35.5L on heavy at $301. Prior run 8th of 9 at Thurles over 1649m on 9 Oct, beaten 21.75L at $301. Can improve back in trip but has place claims at best.
Last Starts 212 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 20/10/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Gowran Park | 1677m | HEAVY | Adam Browne Souza | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 35.5L | $301.00 |
| 8/9 | 09/10/2025 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $18,001.00 | Thurles | 1649m | GOOD | Adam Browne Souza | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 21.75L | $301.00 |
| 9/9 | 22/09/2025 | - | 2Y CLM | $9,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 1408m | SOFT | Julie Burke | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 20.25L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Chris Hayes
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Three-year-old filly trained by D K Weld, drawn barrier 2 with 58.5kg and Chris Hayes up. Irish-bred by Palace Pier out of Shelina. Limited exposed details, but stable and draw suit a tidy debut setup. Can feature with the right run.