IE - Cork - Race 4

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Group 3

Turf

Yielding (Yielding to Soft in places)

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Verdict

CATALINA DELCARPIO was disappointing at Royal Ascot but the form of her previous win in the Amethyst Stakes would set the standard here and she can be given another chance to get back on track. Dancing Saxon has been consistent this year and shaped well over an inadequate 6f last time so is also considered, with Magny Cours and Pivotal Attack completing the shortlist

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Resumed progress when landing the listed Amethyst Stakes (1m) at Leopardstown in May but failed to meet expectations when 15¼ lengths thirteenth of 15 to Blue Bolt in Duke of Cambridge Stakes at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) 74 days ago. Respected back at this level. 1st Pick 1 Catalina Delcarpio (Ire) Jockey: William James Lee Trainer: P. Twomey, Ireland J: William James Lee T: P. Twomey, Ireland	100	-	-	-	40%
Analysis Resumed progress when landing the listed Amethyst Stakes (1m) at Leopardstown in May but failed to meet expectations when 15¼ lengths thirteenth of 15 to Blue Bolt in Duke of Cambridge Stakes at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) 74 days ago. Respected back at this level.
7	Much improved this year, winning minor events on first 2 outings before a close second in listed event at Naas in July. Scored cosily back in handicap company at Galway (7f) 5 days later and again ran well when 1½ lengths third of 8 in Ballyogan Stakes at Naas (6f) last week. Longer trip will suit. 2nd Pick 7 Dancing Saxon (Ire) Jockey: Declan Mcdonogh Trainer: Joseph Patrick O'brien, Ireland J: Declan Mcdonogh T: Joseph Patrick O'brien, Ireland	93	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Much improved this year, winning minor events on first 2 outings before a close second in listed event at Naas in July. Scored cosily back in handicap company at Galway (7f) 5 days later and again ran well when 1½ lengths third of 8 in Ballyogan Stakes at Naas (6f) last week. Longer trip will suit.
9	Ended 2025 with a second-placed finish in a Chantilly Group 3 and took her form up a notch when 1¼ lengths second of 13 to True Love in Priory Belle Stakes at Leopardstown (7f, soft) on return. Down the field in the Irish 1,000 Guineas last time but ground will suit her and she's respected. 3rd Pick 9 Magny Cours (Ire) Jockey: Ben Martin Coen Trainer: Daniel Mcloughlin, Ireland J: Ben Martin Coen T: Daniel Mcloughlin, Ireland	97	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Ended 2025 with a second-placed finish in a Chantilly Group 3 and took her form up a notch when 1¼ lengths second of 13 to True Love in Priory Belle Stakes at Leopardstown (7f, soft) on return. Down the field in the Irish 1,000 Guineas last time but ground will suit her and she's respected.

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