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Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden

Cork (IRE) · 16:40 (UK local)

Tuesday, 19 May 2026

Distance

Turf

Surface

Soft

Going

Runners

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AI Top 3 Picks

①P1 pick35%

Mr Montauk (IRE)

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle · T: J P O'Brien

Represents a powerful trainer-jockey combination known for preparing debutants effectively. This horse is likely to be well-bred and ready to perform strongly on its first outing in a valuable maiden.

②P2 pick28%

Away And Gone (IRE)

J: Chris Hayes · T: Donnacha O'Brien

From another top stable with a strong jockey booking, indicating confidence. Expected to show significant ability on debut or improve if it has had a prior run.

③P3 pick22%

Belle Of The Ball (IRE)

J: Shane Foley · T: Mrs J Harrington

Trained by a highly respected handler, this horse should be well-schooled. With a capable jockey, it has the potential to be competitive for a place.

Model confidence: 32% · capped at 50% for racing's structural variance

Full Racecard (16 runners)

#	Draw	Horse	Age	Wgt	Form	OR	Last	Jockey	Trainer	HG	PR
2	7	Bit Of A Buzz (IRE)	2	9-4	3	—	22d	Gary Carroll	G P Cromwell	—	—
3	4	Jewel In A Crowd (FR)	2	9-4	—	—	—	Ben Coen	Ciaran Murphy	—	—
4	5	Sirocco Sands (IRE)	2	9-4	—	—	—	Luke McAteer	D Marnane	—	—
5	1	①Mr Montauk (IRE)	2	9-2	57	—	10d	Dylan Browne McMonagle	J P O'Brien	—	—
6	6	The Drambling Man (IRE)	2	9-0	—	—	—	Rory Cleary	Kevin Coleman	—	—
7	10	Shafters Legacy (IRE)	2	8-13	—	—	—	Andrew Slattery	A Slattery	—	—
8	12	Stellar Path (IRE)	2	8-13	—	—	—	Leigh Roche	K P Cotter	—	—
10	11	②Away And Gone (IRE)	2	8-11	—	—	—	Chris Hayes	Donnacha O'Brien	—	—
11	9	③Belle Of The Ball (IRE)	2	8-11	5	—	15d	Shane Foley	Mrs J Harrington	—	—
13	3	Tatianna (IRE)	2	8-11	—	—	—	J Cleary	J Halley	—	—
1	13	Alaskan Bear (IRE)	2	9-8	2	—	10d	James Ryan	J Davison	—	—
9	8	Arrowstock (IRE)	2	8-11	—	—	—	Nathan Crosse	Daniel McLoughlin	—	—
12	2	Queenofthewild (IRE)	2	8-11	8	—	16d	Rory Mulligan	J P Murtagh	—	—
0	12	Rogue Legend	2	9-8	—	—	—	Billy Lee	P Twomey	—	—
0	1	Powerful Nation (IRE)	2	9-6	—	—	—	Andrew Slattery	A Slattery	—	—
0	1	Tiger Belle (IRE)	2	8-11	—	—	—	Ronan Whelan	A McGuinness	—	—

Wgt = weight (st-lb) · OR = official rating · PR = Sky Sports power rating · HG = headgear (b/v/cp/t/h/p) · Last = days since last run

Key Race Factors

•Trainer & Jockey Form/Ability: Top stables and jockeys often excel in maidens.
•Pedigree/Breeding: Crucial for unraced horses in a valuable EBF series maiden.
•Draw Bias: High draw generally advantageous on faster ground over 5f at Cork.
•Course Favouritism: Cork 5f often favours front-running types.
•Recent Form: For those with prior runs, showing improvement or good initial promise.

Risk Assessment

Variance levelhigh

•Large field size (16 runners) increases unpredictability.
•Maiden race with many unraced horses, making form assessment difficult.
•Potential for varying ground conditions which could impact performance.
•Inherent high variance of horse racing, especially in competitive maidens.

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