Cork Race 2 - Irish Stallion Farms Ebf Nursery Hcp (Birdcatcher Series)
PINK VENOM (4) readily justified favouritism when opening her account under Ben Coen eight-days-ago at Fairyhouse. Climbs 4kg for that effort however further progress is expected and she can go back-to-back. HOWLIN WOLF (6) followed a 1.25L Curragh success on nursery debut with consecutive seconds at Navan. Wears first-time blinkers. Main danger. FINE LINE (1) delivered a shock 2.25L runner-up effort at a massive price in a sales race at the Curragh. Would be a leading contender if able to build on that display. Navan maiden winner BEST LOVE (5) enters calculations up in trip and deserves a market check.

Jockey: J M Sheridan
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 15 at Curragh on September 13 over 1307m, 2.25 len behind Star Of State carrying 57kg at $201. The race before that 4th of 10 at Down Royal on September 4 over 1408m, 4 len behind Romance carrying 56kg at $3.80. Ready to open her account this time.
Last Starts 2 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 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | G3 F 2 | $122,660.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Heavy | Robert Colgan | 58kg | 1:28.30 | - | 2 |
| 19.5L | $101.00 |
| 2/15 | 13/09/2026 | 9 | SELL 2 | $542,210.00 | Curragh | 1307m | Y | Joseph Sheridan | 57kg | 1:18.08 | - | 14 |
| 2.3L | $201.00 |
| 4/10 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | NSY HCP 2 | $20,680.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Good | Reese Holohan | 56kg | 1:27.01 | - | 5 |
| 4.0L | $3.75 |
| 4/6 | 21/08/2026 | 16 | NSY HCP 2 | $25,850.00 | Killarney | 1609m | Good | Shane Foley | 56kg | 1:43.53 | - | 2 |
| 3.8L | $6.50 |
| 7/12 | 05/08/2026 | 8 | NSY HCP 2 | $20,680.00 | Sligo | 1207m | Y | Joseph Sheridan | 60kg | 1:18.15 | - | 6 |
| 7.3L | $21.00 |
| 10/12 | 28/07/2026 | 19 | MDN F 2 | $39,440.00 | Galway | 1408m | Y | Robert Colgan | 58kg | 1:31.47 | - | 4 |
| 13.3L | $401.00 |
| 10/13 | 09/07/2026 | 25 | MDN F 2 | $39,440.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Joseph Sheridan | 58kg | 1:30.13 | - | 1 |
| 15.5L | $201.00 |
| 12/14 | 14/06/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $37,910.00 | Cork | 1207m | Good | Joseph Sheridan | 58kg | 1:13.38 | - | 4 |
| 16.8L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Sam Coen
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran second last of 14 at Down Royal on September 4 over 1408m, 9 len behind Sovreigns Joy with 57.5kg at $2.60. The run before that 2nd of 10 at Galway on August 2 over 1408m, 0.8 len behind Oristown Boy carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. Had to contend with a wide alley at his latest run and finished out of the money over 1408m at Down Royal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 04/09/2026 | 33 | SELL MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Good | Andrew Slattery | 57.5kg | 1:25.96 | - | 15 |
| 9.3L | $2.63 |
| 2/10 | 02/08/2026 | 17 | SELL MDN 2 | $44,730.00 | Galway | 1408m | Y | Andrew Slattery | 56.5kg | 1:28.99 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $7.50 |
| 5/11 | 16/07/2026 | 16 | MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Leopardstown | 1307m | Good | Jimmy Dalton | 54kg | 1:20.08 | - | 12 |
| 12.8L | $26.00 |
| 7/15 | 30/06/2026 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | Good | Jimmy Dalton | 54.5kg | 1:34.28 | - | 6 |
| 7.5L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Donagh O'Connor
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 8 at Navan on September 2 over 1005m, 2.25 len behind Best Love carrying 61kg at $10. Last start 4th of 8 at Naas on September 17 over 1005m, 5 len behind New Bond Street with 60.5kg at $8.50. Looks hard to beat in this line up.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 17/09/2026 | 15 | MDN 2 | $31,020.00 | Naas | 1005m | Y | Donagh O'connor | 60.5kg | 1:01.05 | - | 3 |
| 5.0L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 02/09/2026 | 63 | SELL MDN 2 | $44,730.00 | Navan | 1005m | Good | Donagh O'connor | 61kg | 1:00.35 | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/07/2026 | 51 | 2 | $43,080.00 | Fairyhouse | 1207m | Good | Donagh O'connor | 58kg | 1:13.33 | - | 3 |
| 6.0L | $19.00 |
| 6/10 | 11/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $44,140.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | Good | Donagh O'connor | 59kg | 1:35.44 | - | 8 |
| 6.5L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Ben Coen
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run favourite; won by 2.25 len at Fairyhouse on September 21 over 1207m defeating Prince Of Peppard carrying 56.5kg at $1.80. The start before that 3rd of 15 at Naas on August 23 over 1207m, 9 len behind Timeless Tale carrying 58kg at $19. Would need to improve further.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 21/09/2026 | 29 | NSY HCP 2 | $25,850.00 | Fairyhouse | 1207m | Good | Ben Coen | 56.5kg | 1:12.37 | - | 7 |
| 2.3L | $1.80 |
| 3/15 | 23/08/2026 | 53 | MDN F 2 | $39,360.00 | Naas | 1207m | Good | Ben Coen | 58kg | 1:10.07 | - | 9 |
| 9.0L | $19.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/07/2026 | 27 | 2 | $43,080.00 | Fairyhouse | 1207m | Good | Ben Coen | 55kg | 1:13.33 | - | 7 |
| 3.5L | $4.00 |
| 7/10 | 04/06/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $37,910.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good Soft | Jamie Powell | 58kg | 1:35.36 | - | 6 |
| 13.3L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Declan Mcdonogh
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently won by 0.8 len at Navan on September 2 over 1005m defeating Annie Batt carrying 56kg at $4.50. The run before that 7th of 16 at this track on August 14 over 1005m, 4.5 len behind Walk On Harry with 58kg at $23. Shows promise and can figure in the finish again.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 02/09/2026 | 19 | SELL MDN 2 | $44,730.00 | Navan | 1005m | Good | Declan Mcdonogh | 56kg | 1:00.35 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 7/16 | 14/08/2026 | 21 | MDN 2 | $37,910.00 | Cork | 1005m | Good | Jamie Powell | 58kg | 0:58.58 | - | 11 |
| 4.3L | $23.00 |
| 4/10 | 24/07/2026 | 35 | SELL MDN 2 | $44,820.00 | Cork | 1005m | Good Firm | Jamie Powell | 55.5kg | 0:58.47 | - | 4 |
| 2.8L | $26.00 |
| 0/8 | 19/06/2026 | 46 | MDN 2 | $31,020.00 | Down Royal | 1005m | Soft | Jessica O'gorman | 55kg | 1:03.68 | - | 7 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 10/12 | 04/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $44,140.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Jamie Powell | 56.5kg | 1:13.90 | - | 12 |
| 7.5L | $41.00 |

Jockey: James Ryan
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 10 at Navan on September 5 over 1207m, head behind Lars Soldier carrying 55kg at $9.50. The run before that 2nd of 8 at Navan on August 27 over 1207m, 4 len behind Supreme Lord carrying 60kg at $5.50. Would need to improve further.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 05/09/2026 | 9 | NSY HCP 2 | $59,940.00 | Navan | 1207m | Good | Declan Mcdonogh | 55kg | 1:10.76 | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $9.50 |
| 2/8 | 27/08/2026 | 11 | NSY HCP 2 | $25,850.00 | Navan | 1207m | Good | James J G Ryan | 60kg | 1:12.46 | - | 8 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 16/08/2026 | 44 | NSY HCP 2 | $59,940.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | James J G Ryan | 56kg | 1:13.48 | - | 8 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 03/07/2026 | 26 | MDN 2 | $39,440.00 | Bellewstown | 1005m | Good | James J G Ryan | 60.5kg | 0:58.76 | - | 8 |
| 7.8L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 07/06/2026 | 22 | MDN 2 | $37,910.00 | Navan | 1005m | Good | James J G Ryan | 60.5kg | 1:01.17 | - | 1 |
| 8.0L | $201.00 |
| 7/10 | 16/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $37,910.00 | Navan | 1207m | Good | James J G Ryan | 59.5kg | 1:11.78 | - | 4 |
| 21.3L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 7 at Fairyhouse on September 21 over 1207m, 6 len behind Pink Venom carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. The race before that 6th of 10 at Navan on September 5 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind Lars Soldier with 54kg at $6. Certainly worth another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 21/09/2026 | 16 | NSY HCP 2 | $25,850.00 | Fairyhouse | 1207m | Good | W M Lordan | 56.5kg | 1:12.37 | - | 8 |
| 6.8L | $7.50 |
| 6/10 | 05/09/2026 | 18 | NSY HCP 2 | $59,940.00 | Navan | 1207m | Good | W M Lordan | 54kg | 1:10.76 | - | 2 |
| 4.3L | $6.00 |
| 6/12 | 18/08/2026 | 41 | MDN 2 | $32,210.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | Good | W M Lordan | 60.5kg | 1:33.60 | - | 6 |
| 7.3L | $9.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/07/2026 | 35 | MDN 2 | $39,440.00 | Fairyhouse | 1207m | Good | Jack Cleary | 57kg | 1:14.09 | - | 4 |
| 8.0L | $9.00 |
| 12/13 | 03/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $37,910.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GY | Ryan Moore | 60.5kg | 1:13.21 | - | 2 |
| 17.0L | $4.33 |