Form Snapshot: Won on her latest outing when 10-3fav over this course and distance (good to firm) in July, beating Rosato by a neck.
4 15:25 Cork (IRE) 29 Sep 2026
WTW Willis Handicap (0-60) (3YO plus)
6f Yielding to soft
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Form Snapshot: Successful twice at 5f on soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Sovereign Cry at 9-1 when seventh of 12 on his latest outing at Naas over 5f (good) in July.
Form Snapshot: She has won three times from 5f to 6f on good and good - yielding ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 10l behind Mary Shoelaces at 10-1 when last of 18 on her latest outing at Curragh over 5f (good to firm) in July.
Form Snapshot: Placed in four of ten starts. Finished 3 1/2l behind Irish Rumour when fourth of 18 at 6-1 on her latest outing at Navan over 5f (good) earlier this month.
Form Snapshot: Yet to place in five starts. Beaten 19l behind Happy Henry at 66-1 when last of 21 on his latest outing at Navan over 5f (good) in June.
Form Snapshot: Has won 14 races at 1m on ground varying from good to soft and on the all-weather. Third of 15 behind Platino Bianco beaten 1l at 11-2 on his latest outing at Listowel over 7f (yielding) earlier this month.
Form Snapshot: Successful twice at 5f on good ground. Beaten 10l behind Irish Rumour at 40-1 when 14th of 18 on his latest outing at Navan over 5f (good) earlier this month.
Form Snapshot: Yet to place in three starts. Beaten 13l behind Pass Me If You Can at 100-1 when 12th of 13 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 5f in January.
Form Snapshot: Placed in five of 24 starts. Beaten 7l behind Gotta Catch'em All at 12-1 when 14th of 15 on his latest outing at Navan over 6f (good) in July. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.
Form Snapshot: Placed in four of 16 starts. Beaten 8l behind Steel Magnolia at 33-1 when 13th of 19 on her latest outing at Naas over 5f (good) last month.
Form Snapshot: Placed once in four starts. Beaten 14l behind Bint Majestic Roi at 25-1 when 16th of 21 on her latest outing at Curragh over 6f (soft) in April.
Form Snapshot: A winner at 6f on yielding ground. Finished 6l behind Tanjen when sixth of 7 at 3-1fav on her latest outing at Hamilton over 5f (good) last month.
Form Snapshot: Placed twice in ten starts. Third of 9 behind Verhoyen beaten 2 1/2l at 7-1 on her latest outing at Laytown over 6f earlier this month.
Form Snapshot: She has won three times from 6f to 7f on good and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 15l behind She's On The Ball at 14-1 when 16th of 22 on her latest outing here over 7f (good) earlier this month.
Form Snapshot: Unplaced in all nine starts. Beaten 3 1/2l behind Platino Bianco at 33-1 when seventh of 15 on his latest outing at Listowel over 7f (yielding) earlier this month. He is wearing blinkers for the first time.
Form Snapshot: Yet to place in seven starts. Beaten 20l behind El Fontenaro at 22-1 when last of 19 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) in July. She is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
Form Snapshot: Unplaced in all 11 starts. Beaten 10l behind Carvalhal at 10-3fav when 10th of 13 on his latest outing at Limerick over 1m (soft) in June.
Form Snapshot: She has won four times from 5f to 7f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 8l behind Guy's Girl at 33-1 when 13th of 14 on her latest outing at Clonmel over 1m 2f (yielding) earlier this month.
Form Snapshot: Winner of six races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 8l behind Monastere at 20-1 when 15th of 17 on his latest outing at Fairyhouse over 6f (good) in July.
Form Snapshot: A winner at 6f on yielding ground. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Platino Bianco at 7-1 when 9th of 15 on his latest outing at Listowel over 7f (yielding) earlier this month.
Verdict
EL FONTENARO built on a couple of near-misses to finally get on the scoresheet over C&D in July. Given time to get over that and off just a 4lb higher mark, Jarlath Fahey's filly can double her tally. Brains has shown with thirds at Listowel and Laytown that he retains plenty of enthusiasm and he still has a win or two in him. Simmering Seas has a tongue-tie combined with cheekpieces for the first time and that doesn't need to prompt too much improvement in her following some pleasing efforts.
Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Yielding | 10 | Ukiyo | 4 | 4 | 9 7 | 50 | 7456-06 | 90 days | G P Cromwell (185 miles) | Robert Whearty | 10/ 3 | 1:14.60 |
| 2024 | Good - Yielding | 14 | Run Forrest Run | 2 | 6 | 9 12 | 59 | 803000 | 21 days | M Fenton | Darragh O'Sullivan | 9/ 1 | 1:13.32 |
| 2023 | Soft | 16 | Run Forrest Run | 17 | 5 | 9 13 | 61 | 718657 | 7 days | M Fenton | Conor Stone-Walsh | 4/ 1 | 1:16.82 |
| 2022 | Good | 18 | The Cola Brasil | 7 | 6 | 9 5 | 53 | 0-04410 | 66 days | M J Browne (60 miles) | Cristiano Martins | 12/ 1 | 1:11.22 |
| 2021 (Div 1) | Yielding | 14 | Coffeemeanscoffee | 16 | 6 | 8 12 | 45 | 0-04500 | 20 days | Tom McGuinness (111 miles) | Killian Leonard | 14/ 1 | 1:14.84 |
| 2021 (Div 2) | Yielding | 15 | Secret Road | 4 | 3 | 9 8 | 58 | 00-834 | 55 days | G Keane (185 miles) | Colin Keane | 13/ 2 | 1:13.70 |
| 2020 | Good | 11 | The Cola Kid | 14 | 3 | 9 10 | 61 | 523520 | 57 days | M J Browne (60 miles) | Dylan McMonagle | 28/ 1 | 1:11.78 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5, 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 10 | 7 |
| 2023 | 13, 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 4, 3 | 10 |
| 2021 | 11 | 7 |
| 2020 | 9 | 10 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 6f | 1:07.30 |