Our Cork racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Friday 14th August 2026. The action gets underway at 16:53 and runs through to 20:15, with going reported as GOOD, Good to firm in places (Watering).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. L L Koulsty boasts a 66.67% strike rate from 3 runs at the track, Rory Mulligan has been in fine form here with 3 wins from 15 rides, P Twomey’s yard sends out runners with a 33.33% strike rate at this venue. Below you’ll find race-by-race breakdowns with our top selections, live odds and tipster picks.
Tipster Performance at Cork
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Cork over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Flanagan | Irish Daily Star | 16 | 3 | 18.75% | 50% |
| Mercury | Daily Post | 10 | 1 | 10% | 60% |
| The Irish Sun | The Irish Sun | 24 | 2 | 8.33% | 50% |
| Adrian Wall | myracing.com | 13 | 0 | 0% | 61.54% |
16:53 – Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden
Race Details: 5f | | Going: GOOD, Good to firm in places (Watering) | | flat
This looks a lively little 2yo maiden rather than a penalty kick, even if the market has latched on to Southern Boulevard. He brings the best recent placing in the field and sets the standard on what we know, but Arrowstock has the strongest rating and a more substantial body of form, while Walk On Harry is the type to keep progressing after shaping well in third last time. There are also a couple of interesting newcomers, notably Eagle Eclipse and Better Yet, who are respected on connections and market signals alone. Over 5f at Cork, sharpness is everything, and in a 16-runner juvenile maiden that usually means track position and professionalism will decide it. Strong enough race, but not one to treat as straightforward at cramped prices.
Top Selections
1. Arrowstock – 5/2 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Ben Coen | Trainer: Daniel McLoughlin | Form: 654 | Rating: 92 | Topspeed: 63
Arrowstock makes plenty of appeal as the percentage call. He has the best rating in the field, the best Topspeed figure too, and crucially he has already had three goes at it, so there should be no excuses in a race where a few of these may still be learning on the job. The form figures do not scream future star, but they do suggest a colt getting the hang of things, and stall 3 looks workable for a sharp 5f at Cork. Ben Coen is a positive booking and 5/2 is fair enough if you think experience and hard form edge this. He looks the solid one.
Bet: WIN
2. Walk On Harry – 7/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Ronan Whelan | Trainer: Henry De Bromhead | Form: 83 | Rating: 75 | Topspeed: 46
Walk On Harry is the each-way play because he looks like the one still open to a bit of improvement. He stepped forward from his debut eighth to finish third last time, and that sort of progression is exactly what you want to latch onto in a juvenile sprint. Henry De Bromhead does not send them out for the scenery on the Flat, and Ronan Whelan is more than capable of giving him a positive ride from stall 6. He does need another step forward to beat the principals, but at 7/1 he makes more appeal than taking a short price about the favourite in a big field of inexperienced 2yos.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Arrowstock is the win bet: he brings the strongest established form package and looks the safest option in a race full of unknowns. Walk On Harry is the each-way punt at the bigger price, with his latest third suggesting he is going the right way. Southern Boulevard is the obvious danger, while Eagle Eclipse and Better Yet are the newcomers worth keeping an eye on in the market.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Always Magic | 33/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Dhikola | 33/1 | 35/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Eagle Eclipse | 4/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Give Me Liberty | 100/1 | 90/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Invincible Irish | 125/1 | 90/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 125/1 (Bet365) |
| Nando The Great | 125/1 | 90/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 125/1 (Bet365) |
| Walk On Harry | 7/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Annie Tips | 80/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
| Arrowstock | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Best Love | 25/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Better Yet | 15/2 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Paddy Power) |
| My Irish Lady | 50/1 | 35/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Ocean Surge | 14/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Southern Boulevard | 6/4 | 5/4 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 6/4 (Bet365) |
| Stormy Dawn | 125/1 | 90/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 125/1 (Bet365) |
| Syrah | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
17:28 – OCS Recruitment Handicap
Race Details: 5f | | Going: GOOD, Good to firm in places (Watering) | | flat
This looks a typically sharp 3yo sprint handicap at Cork, with not much separating plenty of them on official figures and a few arriving with something to prove. Simmering Seas heads the market despite two quiet efforts this season, which says plenty about the lack of solidity elsewhere. Amerilis has been knocking on the door and brings the most dependable recent form, while Cashel Blue is another with a live chance after shaping well in his last two starts. The Right One is respected if forgiven a flop last time, and low-drawn Another Nice’day could get involved if repeating his win two starts ago. It is not a deep race, but it is a tricky one, and recent consistency may count for plenty over this sharp 5f.
Top Selections
1. Amerilis – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Donagh O’Connor | Trainer: Gillian Scott | Form: -49262 | Rating: 72 | Topspeed: 62
Amerilis is the one bringing solid, current sprint handicap form to the table and that matters in a race where several rivals are guessing games. She was a close second last time and that followed another respectable effort, so the profile is of a filly holding her form well rather than searching for it. A mark of 72 looks workable on what she has been showing, and her draw in 5 should give Donagh O’Connor options in what could become a messy dash. At 7/2 she is not wildly overpriced, but she does look the percentage call in a contest lacking a standout. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Cashel Blue – 11/2 with Bet365
Jockey: W J Lee | Trainer: K J Condon | Form: 70513 | Rating: 71 | Topspeed: 61
Cashel Blue appeals as the each-way play because at least he comes here on the back of two runs that suggest he is thriving. He got off the mark three starts back and backed that up with a good third, which reads well enough in this grade. W J Lee is the sort you want in a tight Cork sprint and the horse’s topspeed figure of 61 says he has the pace to be competitive if getting a decent tow into the race from stall 12. The draw is the obvious slight concern, but at 11/2 he still looks a fair each-way punt in a race where plenty have holes in their profiles. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Amerilis is the win bet because she brings the strongest recent form and looks the most trustworthy option in a largely patchy field. Cashel Blue makes plenty of each-way appeal with four places on offer, especially after his last two efforts. The obvious danger is Simmering Seas if the market has it right, while The Right One is capable of bouncing back.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amerilis | 7/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Gonna Be Golden | 9/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| The Right One | 9/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Cashel Blue | 11/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Lilbittyprettyone | 28/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Smart Sioux | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Sceitimini | 18/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Simmering Seas | 11/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Lady Landhort | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Love Bomb | 7/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 7/1 | 12/1 (Paddy Power) |
18:03 – Irish Stallion Farms EBF Firville Stakes (Listed Race) (Fillies)
Race Details: 7f | | Going: GOOD, Good to firm in places (Watering) | | flat
This looks a proper juvenile fillies’ Listed race rather than a thin late-summer black-type grab. Alwaysanangel sets the standard on a hefty 109 rating after winning and then shaping well in stronger company, while Maire Rua arrives unbeaten and could easily have much more to offer stepping up to 7f. Aidan O’Brien runs a three-pronged team headed by the solid Madam Secretary, whose 96 Topspeed figure demands respect, and Nevermindtherain has enough substance to nick a place if things fall right. Joseph O’Brien also fields Beibhinn, a consistent type, but she may just lack the class of the principals. In truth, this feels like a race likely decided by upside as much as established form, and that makes it fascinating rather than straightforward.
Top Selections
1. Maire Rua – 15/8 with Betfair
Jockey: Colin Keane | Trainer: G M Lyons | Form: 1 | Rating: 92 | Topspeed: 79
There is always a temptation to side with the bigger figure horse in these races, but Maire Rua appeals as the filly with the most natural scope for improvement. She made a winning start and did it well enough to think this rise to Listed level is no wild tilt, while a mark of 92 after just one run suggests she is already useful. The Lyons-Keane combination is rarely guessed with these better juveniles, and 7f on decent ground should suit a filly who looks likely to settle and travel. At 15/8 she is not a giveaway, but she still makes plenty of appeal as the one who could take a sizeable step forward. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Madam Secretary – 11/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Ryan Moore | Trainer: A P O’Brien | Form: 332 | Rating: 99 | Topspeed: 96
Madam Secretary is the each-way angle because she has already shown the sort of toughness and repeatability that counts for plenty in a race like this. Her form figures of 332 are rock-solid, and that 96 Topspeed is one of the standout pieces of evidence on offer here. Drawn widest in 11 is not ideal over 7f at Cork, but Ryan Moore aboard for Ballydoyle is an obvious positive and she looks the one most likely to run her race regardless. If Maire Rua and Alwaysanangel are the sexier improvers, Madam Secretary is the dependable filly who could easily pick up the pieces and make 11/2 look a fair each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Maire Rua is the win play, on the basis that her debut success hinted at a fair bit more to come and she may have the most upside in the field. Madam Secretary is the each-way alternative at 11/2, with proven figures strong enough to hit the frame. Alwaysanangel is the obvious danger and hard to leave out of calculations, while Beibhinn is not dismissed for minor money.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Wedding | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Alwaysanangel | 11/8 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 11/10 | 11/8 (Bet365) |
| Beibhinn | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Celtic Moon | 80/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
| Damsel In Distress | 33/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Film Set | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Madam Secretary | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Maeda Matsu | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Maire Rua | 13/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 7/4 | 15/8 (Betfair) |
| Nevermindtherain | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Shi Yang | 66/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Mercury | Alwaysanangel |
| Adrian Wall | Celtic Moon |
| Jason Heavey | Maire Rua |
| The Punt | Nevermindtherain |
18:35 – NFP Irish EBF Platinum Stakes (Listed Race)
Race Details: 7f | | Going: GOOD, Good to firm in places (Watering) | | flat
This is a lively Listed contest for the fillies and mares, with the older brigade meeting a handful of progressive 3yos who get plenty of weight. Princess Child sets the standard on official figures and her topspeed mark of 109 stands out as well, but she does arrive here needing to shrug off a modest latest effort. Suzie Songs is the obvious younger improver after getting back on track last time, while Carolina Jetstream has the class edge on plenty of these if forgiven one below-par run. J P Murtagh throws plenty at it, with Sindagan arguably the most interesting of his trio after a deserved recent win. It looks a proper betting race rather than a penalty kick, and the weight-for-age angle could be decisive over this sharp 7f.
Top Selections
1. Suzie Songs – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Colin Keane | Trainer: G M Lyons | Form: 27-041 | Rating: 112 | Topspeed: 48
She looks the one with the most upside. That latest win suggested she is beginning to put things together properly, and a mark of 112 for a 3yo filly in this company commands respect, especially with just 122lb on her back. Colin Keane is an eye-catching booking in any Listed fillies’ race and Lyons knows exactly how to place this type. The older mares bring solid, exposed form, but Suzie Songs gets a valuable allowance and may not have shown the ceiling of her ability yet. Available at 4/1, she makes plenty of appeal in a race where progression could easily trump established form. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Sindagan – 15/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Ben Coen | Trainer: J P Murtagh | Form: 4-2321 | Rating: 103 | Topspeed: 87
Sindagan is not the obvious sexy pick, but she is a very sensible each-way play. Her profile is one of a filly holding her form well, and that recent 4-2321 sequence tells you she has been knocking firmly on the door before finally getting her head in front. She gets in here with a feather weight relative to some of the principals and comes from a yard doubly represented, which usually means they think they can be competitive. At 15/2, she looks a fair price to keep progressing again and hit the frame, especially if this turns tactical and those carrying less weight are able to quicken late. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Suzie Songs is the win play, with her 3yo allowance and scope for more making her very hard to ignore. Sindagan is the each-way punt at the prices, as she arrives in form and should give a solid account. Princess Child is the danger if bouncing back to her best, while Carolina Jetstream also has enough class to get involved if rediscovering earlier form.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Vega | 8/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Keke | 13/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Carolina Jetstream | 6/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Nancy J | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Princess Child | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Temperance | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Betfair) |
| Treasure Rose | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| L L Koulsty | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Betfair) |
| Sindagan | 15/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Spinning Around | 10/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Betfair) |
| Suzie Songs | 4/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Tahcawin | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Mirror Online | Princess Child |
| Brian Flanagan | Suzie Songs |
19:10 – Irish Stallion Farms EBF Give Thanks Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies & Mares)
Race Details: 1m 4f | | Going: GOOD, Good to firm in places (Watering) | | flat
This looks a neat rather than deep Group 3, with the balance of power split between the proven older mares and the weight-receiving three-year-olds. Bosphorus Rose arrives off a Listed win and sets a solid standard among the four-year-olds, while Nyra has been knocking on the door in similar company without quite getting her head in front. The younger brigade are interesting, though, especially Amelia Earhart, who has the classiest raw figures in the field and now steps into a race where her age allowance really matters over this 1m4f. Believed and Caught U Sleeping also have progressive profiles, so it is not a penalty kick for the market leaders, but the race does look likely to be decided by class and tactical speed rather than a searching test of stamina.
Top Selections
1. Amelia Earhart – 4/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Ryan Moore | Trainer: A P O’Brien | Form: 1-1655 | Rating: 111 | Topspeed: 103
She is the one I want on side. Amelia Earhart already matches the best of these on ratings, has the standout Topspeed figure in the field, and crucially gets 10lb from the older mares. Her last two runs do not scream certainty, but they came in stronger races than this and there is no disgrace in not quite landing a blow at a higher level. Back in Group 3 company, with Ryan Moore booked and a good draw in stall 2, this looks a much more workable assignment. At 4/1 with Paddy Power, she makes plenty of appeal as the one with the best blend of class and allowance. Bet: WIN
2. Believed – 5/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Ben Coen | Trainer: J P Murtagh | Form: 42133 | Rating: 104 | Topspeed: 96
Believed has a likeable profile for an each-way play in a race of this shape. She has been admirably consistent, her form figures reading better the closer you inspect them, and she looks the sort still progressing into pattern company rather than exposed in it. The mark of 104 leaves her a little to find on paper with the principals, but she receives the same handy weight-for-age concession as the other three-year-olds and shapes as though this 1m4f trip is well within range. J P Murtagh’s filly should get a good tow into the race, and 5/1 with Betfair looks fair for one who can easily hit the frame and maybe do better. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Amelia Earhart is the win play here, mainly because the 10lb allowance gives her a serious edge against older mares who are not miles clear on form anyway. Believed is the each-way punt in a nine-runner field with three places on offer, as her consistency makes plenty of appeal. Bosphorus Rose is the obvious danger, while Nyra is another with solid place claims.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ankara | 33/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Bosphorus Rose | 5/2 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Nyra | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Snapretend | 22/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Amelia Earhart | 10/3 | 10/3 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Believed | 4/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Betfair) |
| Cameo | 9/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Caught U Sleeping | 6/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Ice Dancer | 66/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Dean Kilbryde | Bosphorus Rose |
19:45 – Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden
Race Details: 1m 2f | | Going: GOOD, Good to firm in places (Watering) | | flat
This looks a pretty useful late-summer maiden rather than a weak one to mop up with experience alone. Garden Party sets the standard on what she achieved at two, finishing runner-up twice and bringing the best published rating into the race, but she does return from an absence and takes on a couple with more recent, upward-looking profiles. Zadawa has shaped like a winner waiting to happen in two starts for Dermot Weld, while Saxony Charms also brings solid recent form and a strong topspeed figure. Chosen One has at least shown she stays and is going the right way, and Fairylike is the interesting unknown from Ballydoyle on debut. The market should be informative, but this is competitive enough to demand a bit of caution.
Top Selections
1. Zadawa – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Chris Hayes | Trainer: D K Weld | Form: 43 | Rating: 85 | Topspeed: 82
She appeals as the one arriving at exactly the right time. Zadawa improved from her debut fourth to finish third next time, and that topspeed mark of 82 is the best in the field, which catches the eye in a maiden where a few are still trading on reputation. Weld’s fillies often progress with racing rather than showing everything first time, and this step to 1m2f looks likely to suit on pedigree and the way she has been finishing her races. From stall 12 Chris Hayes will need to avoid covering extra ground, but at 9/2 she looks a fair price against a favourite returning from a layoff. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Chosen One – 17/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Paddy Harnett | Trainer: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien | Form: 0-562 | Rating: 87 | Topspeed: 47
Chosen One makes plenty of each-way appeal in a race where the obvious names may dominate the betting. She has been finding her feet this term, and that latest second suggests she is starting to put things together over middle distances. Her rating of 87 says she is not far off the better-known principals, and unlike one or two of these she has recent race sharpness on her side. Donnacha O’Brien’s runners can improve suddenly once they learn the job, and this filly looks the type to keep grinding if the tempo lifts from a fair way out. At 17/2, she looks a sensible each-way punt in a 12-runner maiden. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Zadawa gets the nod as the win play because her form is fresh, progressive and backed up by the strongest topspeed figure in the line-up. Chosen One is the each-way alternative at a bigger price, with enough recent evidence to think she can hit the frame. Garden Party is the obvious danger on juvenile form, while Saxony Charms also has to be respected.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chosen One | 17/2 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Elusive In Mayo | 100/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Emily Estherfaye | 100/1 | 110/1 | 125/1 | 125/1 | 100/1 | 125/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Fairylike | 13/2 | 4/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Garden Party | 6/5 | 10/11 | 11/10 | 1/1 | 11/10 | 6/5 (Bet365) |
| Quinchy Lady | 125/1 | 150/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 150/1 | 200/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Salamina | 12/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Saxony Charms | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Serendipia | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Paddy Power) |
| The Blonde Lady | 100/1 | 90/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Trumph | 100/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Zadawa | 9/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
20:15 – Fitzgerald Construction Building “A” Rated Homes Handicap
Race Details: 1m | | Going: GOOD, Good to firm in places (Watering) | | flat
This is a proper Cork handicap puzzle to close the card, with 19 runners, several arriving off solid recent efforts and not much between the principals on official figures. Reponse Finale and Launch Time both come here on the back of wins and are obvious players, while Dawn Flame has been shaping as though a race of this nature is within reach from a handy inside draw. Leannespour is the interesting unexposed one near the foot of the weights, and the market has latched on for good reason. Mullacash Buzz is another with each-way appeal after a string of honest runs. It doesn’t look a deep race in quality terms, but it is competitive, and in a big-field mile around Cork, position and a bit of luck in running will matter just as much as raw ability.
Top Selections
1. Leannespour – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Declan McDonogh | Trainer: Edward Lynam | Form: 00-04 | Rating: 57 | Topspeed: 29
Leannespour is the one who makes most appeal as a win play because there could easily be more to come from this 3yo than the bare form figures suggest. She returned from a break with a much more encouraging fourth, and off just 57 she doesn’t need to improve a huge amount to take a race like this. The low weight is a major plus in a race packed with older exposed handicappers, and Declan McDonogh is a notable booking to help deliver her late. At 9/2, she is hardly missed, but she still looks the percentage call if building on that latest run. Bet: WIN
2. Mullacash Buzz – 9/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Rory Mulligan | Trainer: Thomas Dowling | Form: 004633 | Rating: 60 | Topspeed: 52
Mullacash Buzz is the sort who makes plenty of sense for an each-way punt in a race paying five places. His recent form reads well for this level, with back-to-back thirds suggesting he is holding his form and knocking on the door. He is an 8yo, so there’s no mystery to him, but that also means you know what you’re getting: a reliable handicapper who can travel and keep finding. The wide draw is not ideal, though in a field this size that is hardly fatal if he gets cover early. Available at 9/1, he looks one of the sounder place options in the line-up. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Leannespour is the win angle here, with her profile suggesting she may still be ahead of the handicapper. Mullacash Buzz is the sensible each-way alternative given his consistency and the five-place terms. Reponse Finale is the obvious danger after winning last time, while Launch Time and Dawn Flame also have enough recent form to be taken seriously.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch Time | 9/2 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Sheamus Seimhiu | 33/1 | 35/1 | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Half Cut | 28/1 | 30/1 | 30/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 30/1 (Betfair) |
| James Henry | 28/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Glamazon | 5/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Imnotleavinyou | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Dawn Flame | 11/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Mountain Memory | 28/1 | 30/1 | 30/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 30/1 (Betfair) |
| Thompson Gunner | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Morning Approach | 20/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Borora Aura | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Betfair) |
| Peig Sayers | 33/1 | 30/1 | 30/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Jazz Dreamers | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Betfair) |
| Mullacash Buzz | 15/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Betfair) |
| Leannespour | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Starflow | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Betfair) |
| Reponse Finale | 4/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Rory Paddock | Leannespour |
| The Irish Sun | Leannespour |
Cork Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L L Koulsty | 3 | 2 | 66.67% | 66.67% |
| Lorr’s Girl | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Morning Approach | 3 | 0 | 0% | 33.33% |
| Reponse Finale | 3 | 0 | 0% | 33.33% |
| Love Bomb | 4 | 0 | 0% | 25% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rory Mulligan | 15 | 3 | 20% | 53.33% |
| Sam Coen | 16 | 3 | 18.75% | 25% |
| W J Lee | 473 | 83 | 17.55% | 41.65% |
| Colin Keane | 291 | 47 | 16.15% | 38.14% |
| Ryan Moore | 15 | 2 | 13.33% | 40% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Cork:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P Twomey | 102 | 34 | 33.33% | 54.9% |
| Robson De Aguiar | 10 | 3 | 30% | 30% |
| G M Lyons | 239 | 45 | 18.83% | 43.1% |
| A P O’Brien | 381 | 71 | 18.64% | 41.47% |
| D K Weld | 353 | 65 | 18.41% | 38.24% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Cork racing tips for Friday 14th August 2026. We’ve covered all 7 races with our top selections highlighted above. Use the betting strategies as a starting point, always shop around for the best odds, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.
FAQ
What time does racing start at Cork today?
The first race at Cork on Friday 14th August 2026 goes off at 16:53, with 7 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Cork today?
The going at Cork is reported as GOOD, Good to firm in places (Watering).
How many races are at Cork today?
There are 7 races on the card at Cork today, running from 16:53 through to 20:15.
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