Cork Race 5 - Cork Racecourse Maiden
AL HAARITH (3) returns from an eight-month break having placed in a Curragh G2 when last seen during September. The winner of that has subsequently won again twice including landing the William Hill Futurity Trophy G1 at Doncaster. Major player. THE PIPER'S CALL (9) found the frame both career outings and since been gelded. Steps up in trip on reappearance from a lengthy absence. Might make presence felt. SHESHARNA (14) is a well-bred Palace Pier filly out of the high-class producer Shelina on debut for Dermot Weld. Respect. HIGHWAYMAN (4) is a stablemate of the main selection holding each-way hopes first-up.
Jockey: J Cleary
Weight: 63.5kgs
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Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 6th of 14 at Dundalk All Weather on March 1 2024 over 1207m, 8 len behind Genesis carrying 58kg at $41. Prefer to see.
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 | - | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | J M Sheridan | 58kg | 1:13.49 | - | 13 |
| 8.0L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Nathan Crosse
Weight: 61kgs
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First-starter by Starman out of Quickstep Queen. Capable of a cheeky run.
Jockey: Dylan Browne Mcmonagle
Weight: 61kgs
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First-starter by Persian King out of Salyana. Profiles well for this and expected to measure up.
Jockey: Leigh Roche
Weight: 61kgs
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First-starter by Arizona out of Maid For Sunshine. Prefer to let go without a strong market move.
Jockey: Andrew Slattery
Weight: 61kgs
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Three-year-old gelding who is first starter by Nando Parrado out of Sweet Forgetme Not. Profiles well and worth watching for any market moves.
Jockey: Paddy Harnett
Weight: 61kgs
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Raced two times to date. At big odds at debut, second last of 15 at Gowran Park on April 22 over 1609m, on a slow track; 19 len behind Perisher carrying 61kg at $41. Second-up 6th of 15 at this track on May 3 over 1207m, slow going 14 len behind Samurai Mike with 58.5kg at $67. Rank outsider.
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 | 11 | MDN 3U | $22,400.00 | Cork | 1207m | Soft | P A Harnett | 58.5kg | 1:17.60 | - | 15 |
| 14.5L | $67.00 |
| 14/15 | 22/04/2026 | - | SELL MDN 3 | $30,540.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | Soft | Gavin Ryan | 61kg | 1:42.45 | - | 4 |
| 19.8L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 61kgs
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Was as a despised roughie at debut, 5th of 15 at this track on May 3 over 1207m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Samurai Mike carrying 61kg at $51. Others look better prospects.
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 | - | MDN 3U | $22,400.00 | Cork | 1207m | Soft | Jamie Powell | 61kg | 1:17.60 | - | 16 |
| 13.8L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Seamie Heffernan
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Was at long odds at debut, 11th of 13 at Naas on May 9 over 1609m, 23 len behind Sparan Nua with 58.5kg at $26. Others look better prospects.
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 | - | MDN F 3U | $22,400.00 | Naas | 1609m | Good | Seamie Heffernan | 58.5kg | 1:40.33 | - | 2 |
| 23.3L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Billy Lee
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Three-year-old filly who is first starter by St Mark's Basilica out of Led Astray. Capable of a cheeky run.
Jockey: Gavin Ryan
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, 11th of 13 at Gowran Park on April 8 over 1408m, slow going 18 len behind Bobby Mcgee with 58.5kg at $8. Last start 4th of 15 at this track on May 3 over 1207m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Samurai Mike with 58.5kg at $51. With further improvement can play a major role.
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 | 25 | MDN 3U | $22,400.00 | Cork | 1207m | Soft | Gavin Ryan | 58.5kg | 1:17.60 | - | 10 |
| 8.8L | $51.00 |
| 11/13 | 08/04/2026 | - | SELL MDN 3 | $30,540.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Soft | Gavin Ryan | 58.5kg | 1:31.74 | - | 2 |
| 18.3L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Robbie Colgan
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Gowran Park October 20 over 1709m, on rain affected going; 35 len behind Mr Vettori with 55kg at $301. On debut ran last of 9 at Fairyhouse September 22 over 1408m, 20 len behind Utmost Good Faith carrying 58kg at $67. Others make more appeal.
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 |
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| 7/9 | 20/10/2025 | 11 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Gowran Park | 1709m | Heavy | Adam Browne-Souza | 55kg | 1:55.44 | - | 8 |
| 35.5L | $301.00 |
| 8/9 | 09/10/2025 | 17 | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Thurles | 1609m | GY | Adam Browne-Souza | 55kg | 1:43.64 | - | 7 |
| 21.8L | $301.00 |
| 9/9 | 22/09/2025 | - | CLM 2 | $19,420.00 | Fairyhouse | 1408m | Y | Julie Burke | 58kg | 1:28.21 | - | 3 |
| 20.3L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Chris Hayes
Weight: 58.5kgs
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First-starter by Palace Pier out of Shelina. Will pay to watch for a betting push.