August 04 / 16.30 Cork

16.30

Good

Kanturk Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5607.44
  • 2m 2f 100y
  • 13 runners
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Kanturk Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 2534P- C

Last run: 106 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Course bumper winner is 0-10 over timber; went close on the Flat behind stablemate Pralognan at Newcastle last time out; ground (sft-hvy) was a valid excuse when pulling up at Fairyhouse on her last run over timber; conditions more suitable now; could go well.
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1st

3

4th Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 100y

16:30 Cork

Young Lucy

11st 8lb

J: Mr Derek O’Connor

T: A J Martin

Course bumper winner is 0-10 over timber; went close on the Flat behind stablemate Pralognan at Newcastle last time out; ground (sft-hvy) was a valid excuse when pulling up at Fairyhouse on her last run over timber; conditions more suitable now; could go well.

5/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 0-7323 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
In good form, placing on his last three starts; arguably could have finished a bit closer in a lady rider's handicap at Wexford (2m4f, good) 11 days ago; just 1lb above last win and should be on the premises again.
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10th

5

23rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 135y

15:05 Listowel

Warm In Gorey

11st 10lb

J: Ross Sugrue

T: P J Rothwell

Three-time hurdles winner; out of sorts in the first half of the year; recovered his form with third placings during the summer before becoming disappointing again.

16/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 78127- D

Last run: 354 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Won a 19.5f Kilbeggan maiden hurdle (gd-yld) for the late Kevin Prendergast in July 2024; has been off since a below par run at Tramore just under a year ago; might need this first run for Ross O'Sullivan.
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9

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

15:25 Clonmel

Smiling Bess

10st 7lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Kilbeggan maiden hurdle winner last year (2m3f, good to yielding) returned from an absence with a solid third at Cork for new stable; found to be clinically abnormal at Kilbeggan latest when below-par; good chance if in full of her health; tongue tie on.

9/2

7th

5

22nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 200y

17:55 Kilbeggan

Smiling Bess

11st 7lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Won a maiden hurdle over slightly further at this track last year for the late Kevin Prendergast; solid third at Cork on return; should have improved from that and be involved off the same mark.

7/2

3rd

7

4th Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 100y

16:30 Cork

Smiling Bess

11st 5lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Won a 19.5f Kilbeggan maiden hurdle (gd-yld) for the late Kevin Prendergast in July 2024; has been off since a below par run at Tramore just under a year ago; might need this first run for Ross O'Sullivan.

12/1

Form: 8045

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
4yo point-to-point winner has shown a bit of promise in his last two maidens at 2m; this longer trip should suit on breeding and he is worth a market check on handicap debut.
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12th

15

19th Sep 2026

Good

2m 5f 0y

16:35 Navan

Seeitoldya

11st 3lb

J: Miss S A Carter

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Point winner is 0-11 under Rules (0-7 over hurdles) and yet to trouble the judge; heavy defeats in three completed starts this year (over fences) and pulled up on last start over timber at Uttoxeter in July; hard to fancy.

40/1

8th

8

20th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 180y

19:15 Killarney

Seeitoldya

11st 4lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Safely held at Uttoxeter in a 2m4f handicap chase and a 3m handicap hurdle last month; now 0-10 under rules; others preferred.

33/1

7

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

15:50 Uttoxeter

Seeitoldya

11st 9lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Safely held in 2m4f chase here last month and now 0-9 under rules; back up in trip and fitted with tongue-tie for this return to hurdling; considered only if lively in the betting.

33/1

Form: 734P-0

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Better over fences than over hurdles; best run came in a novice chase at this track last October; back from a break with a heavy defeat at Ballinrobe 13 days ago; might need another run or two to hit top gear.
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16

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 3f 100y

16:18 Listowel

Sea Road Fill

10st 13lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Darren Collins

0-23 under Rules and 0-11 in chases; his most recent third at Killarney was a remote one and his best form is on good ground; others appeal more.

22/1

8

21st Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 180y

19:07 Killarney

Sea Road Fill

11st 0lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Darren Collins

Maiden after 22 races under rules; not a bad hurdle run last time; has a shout if back to his better chase form of last year.

16/1

5th

13

4th Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 100y

16:30 Cork

Sea Road Fill

10st 9lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Darren Collins

Better over fences than over hurdles; best run came in a novice chase at this track last October; back from a break with a heavy defeat at Ballinrobe 13 days ago; might need another run or two to hit top gear.

20/1

Form: 2351-3

Last run: 81 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Below par on the Flat the last twice but shaped nicely when a 5.25l third on his last start over timber at Clonmel off this mark; he's 4lb above his last win so a bit more is needed to win.
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11th

2

2nd Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 40y

15:41 Gowran Park

Duke Otto

11st 12lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Patrick J Flynn

Three-time hurdles winner; pulled up over hurdles at Wexford in July; better effort when fourth in a Clonmel Flat handicap two weeks ago; also declared 5.17 Clonmel Thursday.

25/1

4th

8

(1)

16th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 174y

19:13 Clonmel

Duke Otto

10st 7lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: Patrick J Flynn

Third runner for yard; fourth in this race in 2024 but overall 0-15 on the Flat; three-time hurdles winner; pulled up over hurdles at Wexford in July when last seen; has to rebound; 2lb wrong.

10/1

Form: /52-14

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 0lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Gained first win for over six years at Punchestown (3m, gd-yld) in June; respectable effort off 5lb higher on latest at Roscommon (24.5f, good); in good heart but not sure this drop in trip is a positive.
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8th

14

13th Oct 2026

Good

2m 7f 95y

15:20 Punchestown

Smackwater Jack

10st 5lb

J: Daniel King

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Veteran has shown he retains ability and enthusiasm with wins over C&D in June (repeating a 2025 success) and at Fairyhouse last week; below his best in a race won by Warmer Days Ahead at Kilbeggan on penultimate start.

12/1

11

5th Oct 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:50 Fairyhouse

Smackwater Jack

11st 0lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Veteran below par last twice, after a good spell of form in similar contests before then; repeated last year's win in three-miler at Punchestown in early June, two solid placed efforts subsequently; enjoys good ground.

10/1

9th

13

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:18 Kilbeggan

Smackwater Jack

10st 12lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Veteran was in good form earlier in summer, winning over 3m at Punchestown and good runs twice after including here; might have found the ground too soft last time; this can suit better but trip might be too sharp.

12/1

Form: 00F-09

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 5lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Won a Thurles maiden hurdle in March 2024 (2m, heavy); has been out of sorts in 2025, even when getting his favoured soft ground; handicapper relenting but a revival is needed.
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1

30th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Thurles

Answering

12st 0lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Timothy Doyle

C&D winner, has run well here on other occasions; hard to make a case for him on 2025 form; big price when unseated on latest.

33/1

1

30th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Thurles

Answering

12st 0lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Timothy Doyle

C&D winner, has run well here on other occasions; hard to make a case for him on 2025 form; big price when unseated on latest.

33/1

Form: 4S2-24 BF

Last run: 67 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Has been holding his form well in handicaps this year; runner up in successive races at Clonmel before finishing fourth at Limerick; has been freshened up and he's a big player.
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5th

5

1st Oct 2026

Good

2m 6f 170y

17:17 Clonmel

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11st 5lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Paul Tobin

Yet to win in 14 hurdle starts but some decent efforts in defeat, including when runner-up twice at this course last year off 7lb higher; improved from return effort when solid fourth at Wexford latest; could be primed to strike; new headgear.

6/1

4th

4

28th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 100y

17:25 Wexford

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11st 5lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Paul Tobin

Yet to win in 13 hurdle starts but some decent efforts in defeat up to this trip; however, has to improve loads from a poor Kilbeggan return.

16/1

11th

5

10th Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 180y

20:17 Kilbeggan

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11st 6lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Paul Tobin

Maiden who looks capable of minor success judged on a pair of seconds in handicap hurdles at Clonmel in March and May last year; signed off 2025 with two fair runs in handicap chases; lack of a recent run is a possible negative.

12/1

Form: 9937

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Promise in final qualifying run at Kilbeggan and not disgraced on handicap debut at Roscommon four weeks ago, both over 2m on good ground; this step up in trip looks certain to suit; interesting.
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11

30th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 100y

17:00 Listowel

Rhythmic Tune

10st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: M A Molloy

Won a 2m5f Limerick handicap on yielding ground last October but moderate in three runs since; needs to return to his best; remains 4lb above winning mark.

20/1

10th

12

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

15:50 Wexford

Rhythmic Tune

10st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: M A Molloy

Won a 2m5f Limerick h'cap on yld ground last autumn but not as good twice since in varying conditions; has to return to best; cheekpieces added.

22/1

12th

12

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 0y

17:42 Clonmel

Rhythmic Tune

10st 10lb

J: Daniel King

T: M A Molloy

Off the mark in good style at Limerick in October (2m5f, yielding); raised 7lb and well beaten on sole start since at Limerick but very testing ground a valid excuse; conditions here more suitable and could go well if ready after break.

9/1

Form: 0U89-5

Last run: 86 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Maiden has shown glimmers of ability over hurdles but has been well below his best in 2025; cheekpieces worn for heavy novice hurdle defeat here on latest are quickly discarded; others make more appeal.
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1

30th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:51 Listowel

Ask The Bookie

12st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Gillian Scott

0-19 under rules; fairly modest form last season; others preferred.

20/1

Form: 5514-0 D

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in a Limerick maiden hurdle (18.5f, yielding) in November; never figured stepped up to 23.5f at Punchestown on handicap debut after a break; sharper now and down 3lb; could bounce back dropped in trip.
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12th

5

4th Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 100y

16:30 Cork

Rut Daniels

11st 6lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

Off the mark in a Limerick maiden hurdle (18.5f, yielding) in November; never figured stepped up to 23.5f at Punchestown on handicap debut after a break; sharper now and down 3lb; could bounce back dropped in trip.

14/1

12

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 116y

16:20 Punchestown

Rut Daniels

10st 11lb

J: James Smith

T: David Harry Kelly

Won a maiden hurdle at Limerick in November; fourth in a rated event at the same track in December; lack of a recent run could be a drawback.

14/1

Form: 7F3-40

Last run: 59 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Displayed potential in C&D maidens on her first two runs for this stable; no impact on handicap debut at Clonmel in June but it is still early days and she is capable of better off 2lb lower; tongue tie goes on.
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6th

5

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 2f 180y

16:52 Naas

Cathryns Ruby

11st 4lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Patrick T Foley

Off the mark in an ordinary Wexford handicap (2m4f, yielding) in October off 97; consistent since including in her two runs at Fairyhouse last month over 2m4f on heavy ground in which she finished third both times; tired in the closing stages last time, slightly shorter trip may help.

6/1

3rd

7

21st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 50y

14:38 Fairyhouse

Cathryns Ruby

11st 5lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Patrick T Foley

Off the mark in an ordinary Wexford handicap (2m4f, yielding) in October off 97; consistent since; still in contention when fell last at Thurles next time; 2m6f looked beyond her when fourth at Punchestown; solid third over C&D last time (heavy); place chance.

13/1

3rd

5

3rd Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 55y

15:30 Fairyhouse

Cathryns Ruby

11st 4lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Patrick T Foley

Off the mark in an ordinary Wexford handicap (2m4f, yielding) in October off 97; still in contention when fell last at Thurles next time, most recently 2m6f looked beyond her when fourth to Lough Nigara at Punchestown; return to 2m4f to suit.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta €26.00
Straight Forecast €34.94
Tricast €200.89
Trifecta €251.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Rhythmic Tune

The Irish Sun:

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TOPSPEED:

Young Lucy

POSTDATA:

Smackwater Jack

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Rhythmic Tune