Cork Race 6 - Racing Again Sunday, May 10Th Apprentice Handicap
ARCTIC ASSASSIN (4) turned the frustrating start to career around gaining a decisive win at the Curragh contesting a 1600m event a fortnight ago. With that win under the belt it would be no surprise to see another success here. KALIR (2) revisits the turf after a fair effort was posted at Dundalk three weeks ago when only 1.5L behind the winner. Interesting player making handicap debut. JOHNNY SODA (6) wasn't disgraced behind the main selection two weeks ago and has to be taken seriously carrying a weight advantage. HARMANI (9) disappointed as favourite four weeks ago only managing third. Not to be ruled out.
Jockey: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy
Weight: 63.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last outing 6th of 17 at Curragh on April 19 over 1408m, slow going 2.75 len behind Merisi Diamond carrying 57.5kg at $15. At only start last preparation 3rd of 9 at Newcastle All Weather on February 15 over 1609m, 5 len behind Silky Lass with 60.5kg at $2.40. Rates highly and can do much better this time.
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 | 63 | HCP 3U | $37,720.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Soft | R P Whelan | 57.5kg | 1:31.40 | - | 12 |
| 2.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/9 | 15/02/2026 | 158 | NOV 35 | $19,250.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Oisin Mcsweeney | 60.5kg | 1:41.02 | 5-6-3 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $2.38 |
| 1/14 | 10/09/2025 | 20 | SELL 2 | $52,440.00 | Cork | 1207m | YS | Ronan Whelan | 57.5kg | 1:13.00 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
| 5/11 | 21/08/2025 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Ben Coen | 58.5kg | 1:30.02 | - | 12 |
| 5.0L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Adam Grant
Weight: 63kgs
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Resuming today after a break of seven months. Finished off last campaign second of 11 at Thurles October 9 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Killashee Warrior with 55kg at $29. When resuming last campaign sixth of 12 at Down Royal September 29 over 1408m, 7 len behind Stars Will Shine carrying 53kg at $67. Expect a forward showing.
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 | 10 | SELL MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Thurles | 1609m | GY | J Pietropaolo | 55kg | 1:45.92 | - | 6 |
| 1.8L | $29.00 |
| 6/12 | 29/09/2025 | 81 | SELL MDN F 2 | $34,690.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Y | J Pietropaolo | 53kg | 1:29.56 | - | 4 |
| 7.3L | $67.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/07/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $34,690.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Robbie Colgan | 58kg | 1:30.11 | - | 6 |
| 9.0L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Julian Pietropaolo
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months won by 0.8 len at Curragh April 19 over 1609m on a rain affected track defeating Dreoilin with 57.5kg at $13. Previously second-up 7th of 16 at Curragh on October 16 over 1609m, 8 len behind Acclamatic carrying 56.5kg at $126. Found winning form and can go on with it.
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 | 165 | HCP 3 | $37,720.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Soft | Joseph Sheridan | 57.5kg | 1:48.39 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $13.00 |
| 9/11 | 05/11/2025 | 20 | SELL MDN 2 | $28,370.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Joseph Sheridan | 59kg | 1:13.88 | - | 9 |
| 9.3L | $41.00 |
| 7/16 | 16/10/2025 | 8 | SELL MDN 2 | $47,960.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Y | H J Horgan | 56.5kg | 1:44.94 | - | 3 |
| 8.0L | $126.00 |
| 11/13 | 08/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $26,010.00 | Navan | 1609m | Y | Joseph Sheridan | 60.5kg | 1:49.33 | - | 2 |
| 14.0L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Paddy Harnett
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after seven months 4th of 13 at Curragh on April 19 over 1609m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Arctic Assassin carrying 60.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Navan on May 17 over 1207m, 8 len behind Gstaad carrying 60.5kg at $8.50. Expecting him to kick on with that first run out of the way.
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 | 203 | HCP 3 | $37,720.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Soft | Ben Coen | 60.5kg | 1:48.39 | - | 12 |
| 4.0L | $26.00 |
| 7/11 | 28/09/2025 | 23 | NSY HCP 2 | $40,790.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Soft | Ben Coen | 60.5kg | 1:31.73 | - | 4 |
| 5.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/14 | 05/09/2025 | 49 | NSY HCP 2 | $22,340.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Good | Ben Coen | 63kg | 1:28.97 | - | 12 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 6/14 | 18/07/2025 | 62 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Good | Ben Coen | 60.5kg | 1:27.69 | - | 9 |
| 10.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/10 | 17/05/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Navan | 1207m | Good | Ben Coen | 60.5kg | 1:12.35 | - | 5 |
| 8.0L | $8.50 |
| 7/10 | 12/04/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Ben Coen | 60.5kg | 1:14.28 | - | 10 |
| 7.8L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Sam Coen
Weight: 61kgs
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Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up second last of 13 at Naas on March 22 over 1408m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Causeway with 54kg at $13. Second run from a spell ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 13 at Curragh on April 19 over 1609m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Arctic Assassin with 59.5kg at $10. Leading hope this time.
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 | 28 | HCP 3 | $37,720.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Soft | Adam Caffrey | 59.5kg | 1:48.39 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $10.00 |
| 12/13 | 22/03/2026 | 149 | HCP 3 | $88,450.00 | Naas | 1408m | Soft | Rory Cleary | 54kg | 1:34.36 | - | 3 |
| 14.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/14 | 24/10/2025 | 16 | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Adam Caffrey | 58kg | 1:40.63 | - | 11 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 4/13 | 08/10/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $26,010.00 | Navan | 1609m | Y | Adam Caffrey | 60.5kg | 1:49.33 | - | 6 |
| 4.5L | $21.00 |
| 7/16 | 18/09/2025 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Naas | 1408m | YS | Adam Caffrey | 58.5kg | 1:34.09 | - | 16 |
| 7.8L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Orla Tynan
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 14 at Dundalk All Weather on March 6 over 1609m, 7 len behind Son Of Beauty carrying 58.5kg at $4.50. Last start 6th of 15 at Gowran Park on April 22 over 1609m, slow going 8 len behind Perisher with 58.5kg at $10. Tested again.
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 | 47 | SELL MDN 3 | $30,540.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | Soft | Seamie Heffernan | 58.5kg | 1:42.45 | - | 8 |
| 8.3L | $10.00 |
| 8/14 | 06/03/2026 | 157 | SELL MDN 3 | $29,300.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Declan Mcdonogh | 58.5kg | 1:39.90 | - | 15 |
| 7.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/16 | 30/09/2025 | 28 | MDN F 2 | $43,360.00 | Cork | 1609m | Y | Andrew Slattery | 58kg | 1:41.69 | - | 12 |
| 3.5L | $17.00 |
| 3/10 | 02/09/2025 | 19 | MDN F 2 | $34,960.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | GY | Seamie Heffernan | 58kg | 1:27.86 | - | 9 |
| 6.0L | $21.00 |
| 6/11 | 14/08/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Cork | 1408m | Good | Andrew Slattery | 58kg | 1:24.38 | - | 12 |
| 11.5L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Nicola Burns
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after 11 months 3rd of 13 at Gowran Park on April 8 over 1408m, slow going 7 len behind Bobby Mcgee carrying 61kg at $4. Previously second-up 7th of 15 at Roscommon on May 12 over 1508m, 3.5 len behind Leblon Queen with 58kg at $2.40. Further improvement in store.
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 | 331 | SELL MDN 3 | $30,540.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Soft | Colin Keane | 61kg | 1:31.74 | - | 8 |
| 7.8L | $4.00 |
| 7/15 | 12/05/2025 | 16 | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | Good | Colin Keane | 58kg | 1:33.69 | - | 11 |
| 3.3L | $2.38 |
| 2/12 | 26/04/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Navan | 1207m | Soft | Colin Keane | 60.5kg | 1:14.09 | - | 6 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Keithen Kennedy
Weight: 58kgs
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Second run back. First-up after eight months didn't finish the race at Limerick April 25 over 1609m. Previously second-up 11th of 15 at Naas on August 24 over 1408m, 9 len behind Caught U Sleeping carrying 56kg at $17. Good enough to make a serious impression.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/15 | 25/04/2026 | 219 | HCP 3U | $20,680.00 | Limerick | 1609m | Y | Keithen Kennedy | 53.5kg | 1:52.75 | - | 7 |
| 99.0L | $8.50 |
| 6/16 | 18/09/2025 | 16 | NSY HCP 2 | $29,130.00 | Naas | 1609m | YS | Shane Foley | 62.5kg | 1:47.88 | - | 16 |
| 11.3L | $13.00 |
| 6/10 | 02/09/2025 | 9 | MDN F 2 | $34,960.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | GY | Shane Foley | 58kg | 1:27.86 | - | 4 |
| 11.0L | $67.00 |
| 11/15 | 24/08/2025 | 26 | MDN F 2 | $43,360.00 | Naas | 1408m | Good | Shane Foley | 56kg | 1:28.78 | - | 13 |
| 9.0L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/07/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $34,690.00 | Galway | 1408m | Y | Ronan Whelan | 58kg | 1:32.84 | - | 5 |
| 9.8L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Jessica O'Gorman
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last outing 12th of 15 at Leopardstown on April 12 over 1609m, 10 len behind Skydance carrying 58.5kg at $151. At only start last preparation 7th of 12 at Down Royal on September 29 over 1408m, 8 len behind Stars Will Shine with 55kg at $101. Will struggle again.
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 | 195 | MDN F 3 | $30,540.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | GY | Jamie Powell | 58.5kg | 1:45.66 | - | 1 |
| 10.8L | $151.00 |
| 7/12 | 29/09/2025 | 71 | SELL MDN F 2 | $34,690.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Y | Jamie Powell | 55kg | 1:29.56 | - | 11 |
| 8.5L | $101.00 |
| 11/11 | 20/07/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GY | Chris Hayes | 58kg | 1:30.21 | - | 10 |
| 16.3L | $34.00 |