Race Briefing: Cork 6:22 – Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies’ Maiden

This race is scheduled for 14 August 2025 at Cork. It is a 7f (straight) Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden for two-year-old fillies only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible. The total guaranteed prize money is €18,000, with the winner receiving €10,620.

• Runners: There are 12 runners declared, which means three places are available for each-way bets.
• Going: The official going is Good. Form from races on similar ground at the Curragh and Galway should translate well.
• Track & Pace: The race is run over a straight 7f course at Cork, which is generally considered a fair test with minimal pace bias. Low to mid draws have historically been fine, with no strong bias. The likely pace will be honest, as several runners like Cape Sounion, Precise, and Ridersinthesky can go forward and be prominent. This honest gallop should provide every running style with a fair chance.

Key Contenders by Ratings & Profile

Ratings provided (RPR/TS) represent the adjusted best Racing Post Rating and Topspeed for each horse, reflecting their best performances in the current and previous two seasons.

• Cape Sounion (RPR 98 / TS 88) – Draw 8:
  • Trained by Donnacha Aidan O’Brien, this filly has achieved three narrow second-place finishes in maidens.
  • Her most recent run at the Curragh over 7f, where she finished second by three-quarters of a length, has been strongly franked by the winner (Composing) going on to win a Group 3 race.
  • She sets a clear standard on form and ratings. The main concern is her “bridesmaid” profile, having had three attempts to win.
• Precise (RPR 87 / TS 58) – Draw 6:
  • From Aidan O’Brien’s powerful yard, this filly finished second on debut at Fairyhouse over 6f, staying on strongly late.
  • Her pedigree strongly suggests she will relish the step up to 7f.
  • The form of her debut race has worked out well, with several rivals who finished behind her winning since. Aidan O’Brien’s two-year-olds are known to improve significantly (often by 10lb+) on their second outing. She is considered the main danger to Cape Sounion.
• Ridersinthesky (RPR 91 / TS 57) – Draw 9:
  • Trained by Mrs John Harrington, she finished third on debut in a Curragh 7f maiden, beaten by just half a length. Green Interlude finished behind her in that race.
  • She showed tactical speed and determination on her first outing.
  • While her stable’s 2yo strike rate at Cork is modest and she wore headgear on debut, she has scope to improve and is a definite place contender.
• Black Caviar Gold (RPR 81 / TS 33) – Draw 11:
  • This P. Twomey-trained filly was third on debut in a Galway Festival maiden (7f). She was on the back foot early but rallied strongly in the final 110 yards.
  • Her trainer, P. Twomey, has an exceptional 2yo strike rate, and his horses often show significant improvement (7-10lb) on their second start. Her substantial yearling price tag (270,000gns) also suggests high expectations.
• Green Interlude (RPR 84 / TS 49) – Draw 10:
  • Joseph Patrick O’Brien’s filly finished fifth on debut at the Curragh over 7f, slowly away but staying on well. She has good closing sectionals. Needs marked progress to contend for a win but could hit fourth.
• Zebrina (RPR 74 / TS 45) – Draw 5:
  • Trained by G. M. Lyons, she finished fifth on debut over 1m at Leopardstown, beaten by 10 lengths. The drop back to 7f should be beneficial due to speed in her dam’s pedigree.
• Other Runners (Debutants/Limited Form):
  • Cameo (A P O’Brien): Well-bred, but yard’s juveniles typically improve from their first run.
  • Wearing Stars (Henry De Bromhead): Her pedigree suggests the trip is fine, but Henry de Bromhead’s 2yos often need their first run.
  • Jojo’s Legacy (Andrew Slattery), Anushka (Henry De Bromhead), A Pretty Penny (Mrs Deborah Cody), and Green Testimony (Joseph Patrick O’Brien) are either debutants or have shown limited form and are likely running for experience.

Tissue Odds (True 100% Book)

These odds reflect the estimated fair price for each horse, based on their chances in the race.

• Cape Sounion: 2.78 (≈ 7/4)
• Precise: 4.64 (≈ 7/2)
• Ridersinthesky: 9.89 (≈ 9/1)
• Black Caviar Gold: 12.36 (≈ 11/1)
• Green Interlude: 16.07 (≈ 15/1)
• Zebrina: 21.02 (≈ 20/1)
• Cameo: 25.96 (≈ 25/1)
• Wearing Stars: 32.14 (≈ 30/1)
• Green Testimony: 50.69 (≈ 50/1)
• Jojo’s Legacy: 50.69 (≈ 50/1)
• Anushka: 63.05 (≈ 60/1)
• A Pretty Penny: 124.86 (≈ 125/1)

Pro Punter Smart Plays

• Win Bet: Cape Sounion.
  • Justification: She possesses a clear ratings edge and her most recent 7f run is rock-solid, with the form being franked at Group level. She is the most likely winner on current form.
• Each-Way Selection (for 12 runners, 3 places): Black Caviar Gold.
  • Justification: With 12 runners, the each-way terms are favourable. Black Caviar Gold is expected to show significant second-up improvement for trainer P. Twomey, who excels with his two-year-olds on their second start. Her finish at Galway suggested she would benefit from a fairer track and she’s priced to overperform.
• Exacta Saver: Cape Sounion → Precise.
  • Justification: The pace and ability map strongly indicate these two fillies are the most likely to fill the first two positions.
• Trifecta Sprinkle (small stakes): Cape Sounion over Precise / Ridersinthesky / Black Caviar Gold.
  • Justification: This covers the three main contenders for the minor placings behind the likely winner, offering good value for a small stake.