November 02 / 12.10 Cork

12.10

Yielding

Paddy Power From The Horse’s Mouth Podcast Maiden Hurdle (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5851.24
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Paddy Power From The Horse’s Mouth Podcast Maiden Hurdle (Div I)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

13/8 (Won)

  • Win: £1.37
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won an incident-packed maiden point (only three of the 11 completed) at Loughanmore in April for the influential Sean Doyle; prominent all the way when winning an 18-runner bumper at Listowel on first start for Henry de Bromhead; the rematch with third-placed Grey Jude is probably the key to this race.
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8th

3

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

15:40 Punchestown

Mister Pessimistic

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Unbeaten in first three starts, point-to-point last term and this season in Listowel bumper and 2m Cork maiden hurdle in November, making most; contested Leopardstown Grade 1 novices' both starts since, dropping away tamely before the last and then never sighted in first-time tongue-tie at the DRF on heavy; drops in class here and upped in trip.

8/1

9th

7

1st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:40 Leopardstown

Mister Pessimistic

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Point winner.; won 18-runner Listowel bumper on first start for Henry de Bromhead; recovered well from a slight mistake two out to land the odds in Cork maiden hurdle; lost unbeaten record at Christmas, hard to see him matching Talk To Talk based on that; tongue-tie on now.

33/1

1st

11

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

12:10 Cork

Mister Pessimistic

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won an incident-packed maiden point (only three of the 11 completed) at Loughanmore in April for the influential Sean Doyle; prominent all the way when winning an 18-runner bumper at Listowel on first start for Henry de Bromhead; the rematch with third-placed Grey Jude is probably the key to this race.

13/8

9/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 6-33

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has improved with each of his bumper runs; always near the pace when third of 18 behind Mister Pessimistic at Listowel; looks capable of winning races, and could provide Mister Pessimistic with a stern test.
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9th

7

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

15:05 Punchestown

Grey Jude

11st 6lb

J: Daniel King

T: Connor King

Useful placed form in bumpers; never worse than second in four runs over hurdles; quite closely matched with Raise You Up on Naas running; however, no match for Vitorio Piel at Leopardstown.

13/2

2nd

5

2nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:25 Leopardstown

Grey Jude

11st 6lb

J: Daniel King

T: Connor King

Useful placed form in bumpers and improvement on each of four attempts hurdling, notably making all then idling in closing stages in 2m Cork maiden and in 2m3f Naas auction novice last month clear with winner when just outstayed late on in testing conditions; prominent racer drops in trip; big player.

11/8

2nd

1

7th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 2f 101y

13:40 Naas

Grey Jude

11st 6lb

J: Daniel King

T: Connor King

Half-brother to 3m hurdle winner Kinder Kid cost 10,000euros as a 3yo; useful placed form in bumpers and improvement on each of three attempts hurdling, most recently making all then idling and just holding on in closing stages in Cork maiden in late November (yielding-to-soft); should stay this longer trip although first attempt on soft.

15/8

4/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
E20,000 foal purchase; by Masked Marvel out of a French 2m3f hurdle winner; dam is a sister to smart hurdle/chase winner Le Patriote, half-sister to French 3m Grade 1 hurdle winner La Segnora; noteworthy newcomer for top stable.
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2

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 50y

14:56 Kilbeggan

Master Haku

11st 10lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

Placed in first two maiden hurdles; off the mark at the third attempt here over 16.5f (gd-yld) in April; weakened after the third last when upped to 2m4f (gd-yld) in novice hurdle at Killarney 20 days ago; stamina query upped further in trip here.

2/1

4th

2

11th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 50y

17:37 Killarney

Master Haku

11st 10lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Maintained his progress with a front-running win on good to yielding at Kilbeggan (2m; 4-11f) but probably needs another step forward to defy his penalty in this stronger race.

7/2

1st

4

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 110y

16:15 Kilbeggan

Master Haku

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Promising third behind an odds-on shot on debut in a Cork maiden hurdle last November; got closer to the runner-up Grey Jude when beaten a head at the same venue later that month; Grey Jude's official rating of 122 implies that he could be hard to beat here.

5/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
E35,000 3yo; fifth foal; half-brother to four-time chase winner King Of The Story; dam Italian 1m3f winner, half-sister to the useful and versatile Simenon.
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9

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 86y

13:53 Down Royal

Ready For Road

11st 3lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Looked in need of further when keeping on for fifth over 2m at Fairyhouse; worth a market check to assess his chance relative to stablemate Good Option.

10/1

5th

1

3rd Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

16:05 Fairyhouse

Ready For Road

12st 0lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Promise in his first two maiden hurdle runs but was poor at Fairyhouse last time; still one to consider on handicap debut and the market could clarify matters as one of three for his yard.

12/1

Form: 7-7

Last run: 160 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown a degree of promise in two bumper outings; likely to need jumping experience.
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3rd

5

5th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

19:17 Hereford

Cluain Chormaic

11st 7lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Karen Jewell

Progressive type who showed promise in two runs over hurdles in Ireland and has shaped well on both starts for this stable, making the frame on both occasions; latest was at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft) in April; enters handicaps with plenty of potential.

2/1

3rd

1

8th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 4

14:30 Fontwell

Cluain Chormaic

11st 5lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Karen Jewell

Third in big-field maiden at Leopardstown's Christmas festival (2m4f, good to yielding) and again ran well when second at Huntingdon (2m, good) for new stable last month; back up in trip here and has another big role to play.

7/2

2nd

3

11th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

14:58 Huntingdon

Cluain Chormaic

11st 6lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Karen Jewell

Raced in two bumpers and two maiden hurdles for Brian McMahon, posting a good effort at Leopardstown (2m4f, good to yielding) the final time; possibilities provided that form is backed up; debut for Karen Jewell.

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; half-brother to two hurdle winners; dam unraced half-sister to winners, notably Gala Ball (smart hurdle/chase); tongue-tie on for debut.
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5th

8

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Piccolo Player

11st 7lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Heavy-ground maiden hurdle winner at Limerick (2m) in November; seemed to handle quicker ground when a 7.5l runner up at Kilbeggan latest (16.5f, gd-yld); place shout again off 1lb higher for yard with good record here.

4/1

2nd

10

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 110y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Piccolo Player

11st 6lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: John Patrick Ryan

Heavy-ground maiden winner last November; has failed to run to market expectations at Gowran and Limerick on his last two starts; needs to find extra

12/1

Form: 060572 BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off on debut in a maiden hurdle at Clonmel in June; mildly promising efforts in bumpers at Killarney and Listowel; attracted market support on his return to hurdling at Tramore and showed improved form in finishing second; this looks like a stronger race and he is held by Mister Pessimistic and Grey Jude on Listowel running.
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3

29th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 145y

19:00 Tramore

Maxicourt

11st 4lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Patrick J Duffy

Standout effort came at this venue (2m, yielding) last October when 1 2.25l second to Cousin Kate; hasn't replicated that since and was reluctant at the start at Cork on latest in cheekpieces (discarded); a bit to prove up in trip.

18/1

9th

15

10th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 50y

15:50 Cork

Maxicourt

10st 9lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Patrick J Duffy

Best run was when second to the smart Cousin Kate in a Tramore maiden in October; nowhere near that form since, beaten 20l in a Tramore handicap last time; cheekpieces go on now.

25/1

8th

7

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 80y

17:42 Tramore

Maxicourt

11st 9lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Patrick J Duffy

Best run was when second to the smart Cousin Kate in a C&D maiden last October; nowhere near that form since and needs his best on return.

14/1

Form: 906

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Flat winner on good ground at three in Britain; more likely a handicap prospect on the evidence of three maiden hurdle outings.
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1st

11

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

17:47 Wexford

Kilt

11st 3lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Useful Flat form as 3yo but yet to make an impact hurdling, tailed off at Cork last month.

16/1

12th

11

6th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:50 Cork

Kilt

11st 4lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: P J Rothwell

Winning miler at three for William Haggas and still holds rating of 85 on the level; quiet over hurdles so far and back from a break; trainer also has one of the form horses in this in the shape of King Bob.

20/1

Form: 8

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only one place behind Rubi Tuesday in a Listowel bumper; open to improvement; hooded.
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1st

14

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:05 Kilbeggan

Shellrunforbriggs

11st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Michael Winters

Dual winner over hurdles, landed handicap 29 days ago off 102 decisively by 5.5l; two runs over fences, distant fourth in good beginners' chase at Thurles before runner-up in Listed mares company, albeit well held; big run anticipated back up in trip.

11/2

1st

8

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 50y

14:45 Limerick

Shellrunforbriggs

10st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Michael Winters

Naas maiden winner was well held in handicap next time and has switched to chasing both starts since, chasing home a clear winner in 2m6f Thurles Listed mares' novice in February; interesting back hurdling here

13/2

Form: 7

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shaped quite well in a bumper at Listowel first time out; may need jumping experience.
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9th

8

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

13:30 Wexford

Rubi Tuesday

11st 7lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Beaten 18l on handicap debut at Cork and her mark of 89 means she has a bit to find.

11/1

6th

18

10th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 50y

15:15 Cork

Rubi Tuesday

10st 7lb

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Third reserve; yet to show winning potential, including on handicap debut last time.

5th

5

10th Feb 2026

Heavy

1m 7f 150y

16:25 Limerick

Rubi Tuesday

10st 12lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Modest form so far in a bumper and a trio of maiden hurdles at 2m-2m1f on varying ground; related to plenty of winners and could improve for handicaps; check the market.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam French hurdle/chase winner; no encouragement from two runs in points last season.
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8

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 50y

17:56 Kilbeggan

Live My Dream

11st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: David Kenneth Budds

Beaten 20l on handicap debut at Clonmel last month (2m3f, soft); improvement needed.

22/1

7th

5

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 2f 188y

17:42 Clonmel

Live My Dream

11st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: David Kenneth Budds

Fair run at Limerick in November; pulled up at Punchestown last month; hard to fancy despite the fact that Darragh O'Keeffe sticks with him.

14/1

7th

6

18th Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:05 Limerick

Live My Dream

11st 12lb

J: Paddy Cody

T: David Kenneth Budds

Not a lot of encouragement from two point runs or Cork maiden hurdle debut; others preferred.

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
E45,000 3yo; ninth foal; half-brother to three winners, including No Comment (bumper/hurdle/chase) and Burn The Evidence (bumper/hurdle); dam unraced half-sister to smart bumper/ hurdle/chase winner Aran Concerto; in good hands
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1st

18

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 20y

15:00 Cork

Poets Oath

10st 11lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Robert Tyner

Not much to shout about in maiden runs but career-best on second handicap outing last month when beaten 0.5l into second at Punchestown off 77 (2m4f, soft); 4lb higher now but must enter the reckoning down in trip.

9/1

6th

17

22nd Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:20 Gowran Park

Poets Oath

10st 6lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Robert Tyner

Second runner for yard; big odds when tailed off in all four maiden starts but stable known for improving these types so a close market watch is advised on handicap debut.

20/1

12th

13

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

12:10 Cork

Poets Oath

11st 7lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Robert Tyner

E45,000 3yo; ninth foal; half-brother to three winners, including No Comment (bumper/hurdle/chase) and Burn The Evidence (bumper/hurdle); dam unraced half-sister to smart bumper/ hurdle/chase winner Aran Concerto; in good hands

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 7P

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Moderate seventh at Roscommon on debut; pulled up at Punchestown; hooded and best watched
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11th

9

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

17:47 Wexford

Boltlander

11st 6lb

J: Daniel King

T: James Grace

Moderate maiden form and pulled up on handicap debut at Cork in November, his final start for Gordon Elliott; makes stable debut now.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Consistent Flat handicapper at a modest level; has made the frame in four of his five races since winning over 7f on good ground at Listowel in June; seems to be ground-versatile, fourth on heavy on latest.
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6th

11

(5)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Liamo

9st 3lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Record of 1-20 with the sole victory coming in this race last year on good ground off 7lb lower; consistent form on Flat over the autumn but his most recent maiden hurdle runs at huge odds were woeful; not discounted back on the level and his win came following a similar break.

17/2

14th

7

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

12:10 Cork

Liamo

11st 7lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Consistent Flat handicapper at a modest level; has made the frame in four of his five races since winning over 7f on good ground at Listowel in June; seems to be ground-versatile, fourth on heavy on latest.

16/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €3.20
Straight Forecast €2.74
Trifecta €6.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mister Pessimistic

POSTDATA:

Mister Pessimistic

The Irish Sun:

Mister Pessimistic