April 05 / 15.00 Cork

15.00

Good To Yielding

BAR 1 Betting Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £23047.83
  • 2m 3f 0y
  • 20 runners
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BAR 1 Betting Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 20 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 57-007

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Had been below her best in first two starts this term but came back to life when not getting the best of runs in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham; same rider aboard; has to be on the shortlist.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

10

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

14:25 Killarney

Sainte Lucie

11st 0lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Back to life when seventh in the Martin Pipe (2m5f, soft) at Cheltenham after not getting the clearest run and built on that to win by 3.25l at Cork (2m3f, yielding) under a claimer; Townend takes over now and she looks like a mare on an upward curve having disappointed earlier in her career.

5/2

1st

9

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:00 Cork

Sainte Lucie

11st 3lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: W P Mullins

Had been below her best in first two starts this term but came back to life when not getting the best of runs in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham; same rider aboard; has to be on the shortlist.

3/1

7th

24

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Sainte Lucie

11st 0lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: W P Mullins

Campaigned only at about 2m; disappointing mare who has unconvincing form figures since scoring easily on debut for Willie Mullins; posted duck eggs in competitive handicaps at Leopardstown on last two outings; new trip needs to make a big difference.

25/1

18/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: -84743

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner has been mostly consistent in defeat in handicaps; has been slowly dropping in the weights and cheekpieces may help eke out more.
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9th

21

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 132y

15:40 Punchestown

Rockymountainbleu

10st 0lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Course winner in decent form and has finished in the first four in four of five starts this season; beaten 3.25l behind Sainte Lucie at Cork on latest; cheekpieces worn that day left off and he's 4lb wrong here; minor place claims.

14/1

2nd

18

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:00 Cork

Rockymountainbleu

10st 7lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Maiden hurdle winner has been mostly consistent in defeat in handicaps; has been slowly dropping in the weights and cheekpieces may help eke out more.

18/1

3rd

14

8th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 10y

15:30 Naas

Rockymountainbleu

10st 13lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Punchestown maiden hurdle winner in 2024 has been consistent in his runs since without looking like winning; down 1lb since 7l fourth at Punchestown on New Year's Eve (2m3f, yielding); Billy Lee Swagger looks like the stable first string.

18/1

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11/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 2-4310

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 135

Form & Verdict
Won a Listed handicap at Limerick over 2m on testing ground buty was poor behind a stablemate over 2m4f at Cheltenham; has to rebound.
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3rd

1

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:00 Cork

Its Bilbo

11st 12lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won a Listed handicap at Limerick over 2m on testing ground buty was poor behind a stablemate over 2m4f at Cheltenham; has to rebound.

11/1

23th

1

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Its Bilbo

11st 12lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Campaigned only at about 2m; made a successful handicap debut in Limerick contest (soft to heavy; Listed) on last appearance, proving suited by the return to hurdles after two chase defeats; this 5yo looks open to further improvement and has possibilities provided he stays the new trip.

20/1

2nd

4

21st Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:40 Fairyhouse

Its Bilbo

11st 0lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

prominent

11/4

8/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 206-8 BF

Last run: 111 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Promising runner-up on sole French start; pitched into Grade 1s first two starts for this yard; was disappointing in a Naas maiden last time but is capable of a lot better; jockey booking takes the eye so not ruled out; check the market.
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11th

19

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 132y

15:40 Punchestown

Larzac

10st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: W P Mullins

Better effort on handicap debut at Cork (2m3f, yielding) on latest, travelling strongly before weakening in the closing stages; 1lb wrong here but it's early days and this shorter trip should suit; player.

11/1

4th

12

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:00 Cork

Larzac

10st 13lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: W P Mullins

Promising runner-up on sole French start; pitched into Grade 1s first two starts for this yard; was disappointing in a Naas maiden last time but is capable of a lot better; jockey booking takes the eye so not ruled out; check the market.

8/1

6th

4

3rd May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:50 Punchestown

Larzac

11st 0lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: W P Mullins

French recruit; went close on heavy ground over 2m2f at Auteuil last October; pitched in at the deep end in the Triumph at Cheltenham on debut for this yard and came up short; could improve for that experience but needs to; others appeal more.

33/1

Form: 474223

Last run: 73 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Has been solid in defeat in three maiden hurdles lately from 2m-2m4f; could go well on handicap bow; watch the market.
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7th

4

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

15:05 Punchestown

Ifallgoeswell

11st 8lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Narrow winner of a 2m4f maiden at Wexford this month; that was his eighth start over hurdles, and his handicap rating of 116 was left unchanged; others are better suited by the race conditions.

12/1

1st

1

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:45 Wexford

Ifallgoeswell

11st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Top rated here at 116 and plenty of placed efforts in bumpers and maiden hurdles; not a bad run on handicap debut at Cork five days ago and should be on the premises back in a maiden, although has to give weight away to all.

9/4

5th

17

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:00 Cork

Ifallgoeswell

10st 7lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: C Byrnes

Has been solid in defeat in three maiden hurdles lately from 2m-2m4f; could go well on handicap bow; watch the market.

18/1

Form: 0U5043

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Has been mostly over fences without success this season; posted a solid run back to hurdles over this trip at Naas last time; needs more in a stronger race.
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1st

6

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:35 Wexford

Butter Fingers

11st 5lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Flat/hurdle wins came in 2024; 0-4 chasing this past season (blood in nostrils fourth occasion) and back hurdling the last twice, notably when placed in 2m Naas handicap off 110; scope for improvement off this 7lb lower chase mark.

8/1

6th

20

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:00 Cork

Butter Fingers

10st 3lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Has been mostly over fences without success this season; posted a solid run back to hurdles over this trip at Naas last time; needs more in a stronger race.

25/1

3rd

1

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 2f 180y

16:52 Naas

Butter Fingers

11st 12lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

One of two for trainer; juvenile hurdle winner in 2024; well beaten in beginners' chase starts ; slight improvement in a Tramore novice chase last time when a 12.5l fourth of nine (2m, soft); found to have blood at both nostrils on that occasion; reverts to hurdles now.

11/1

Form: 1-1250 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Won a 2m maiden hurdle here and was second in a Grade 3 at Fairyhouse since; however, he has to rebound from a poor handicap run last time.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

9

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 132y

15:40 Punchestown

Im Slippy

10st 4lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Robert Tyner

Won his first two starts, a bumper at Fairyhouse last April and a Cork maiden hurdle on his seasonal return in November; 7.5l second in Fairyhouse Grade 3 later that month but soundly beaten in three runs since, including in handicaps last twice; more needed.

16/1

7th

8

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:00 Cork

Im Slippy

11st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Robert Tyner

Won a 2m maiden hurdle here and was second in a Grade 3 at Fairyhouse since; however, he has to rebound from a poor handicap run last time.

14/1

10th

2

8th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 10y

15:30 Naas

Im Slippy

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Robert Tyner

Fairyhouse debut bumper winner (2m, soft to heavy) and followed up at Cork over hurdles (2m, yielding); good effort when a 7.5l runner-up behind Supreme candidate Talk The Talk in a Grade 3 in November; must rebound from poor showing at Punchestown last time when last of five despite being the 7-4 favourite; makes handicap debut.

9/1

Form: 8-3118 C

Last run: 133 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Won handicaps here and at Clonmel over shorter last autumn before a poor run on testing ground at Punchestown; has a squeak if ready after break.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:00 Killarney

Cappa Hill

10st 6lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Sean Joseph Allen

Won back-to-back handicaps at Cork (2m1f, good) and Tipperary (2m, good to yielding) in August/October; tailed off in a Punchestown novice handicap next time (2m1f, soft to heavy); not too bad at Cork last month when eighth of 19 (2m3f, yielding); could build on that and this ground is what he wants.

16/1

8th

16

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:00 Cork

Cappa Hill

10st 7lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Sean Joseph Allen

Won handicaps here and at Clonmel over shorter last autumn before a poor run on testing ground at Punchestown; has a squeak if ready after break.

25/1

7

4th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 20y

14:00 Cork

Cappa Hill

10st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Sean Joseph Allen

Pick of three maiden hurdle runs when third over 2m at Thurles in March, dropped out tamely on soft at Limerick later in month; jumping was untidy in the early stages when third in a Wexford maiden hurdle won by Avalo.

7/1

Form: -61335 BF

Last run: 164 days

W: 10st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner ran well in three handicaps last autumn from 2m-2m4f; has to find more on his return in this tough race.
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10th

5

30th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 80y

16:26 Listowel

Elusive Ogie

11st 8lb

J: Daniel King

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Limerick maiden hurdle winner this time last year (2m1f, good); travelling smoothly and looked likely to be involved in the finish when sprawling and unseating at the second last at Limerick last time off this mark (2m4f, good to yielding); lightly raced and dangerous if repeating; good third in the Lartigue (2m, good to yielding) in other run at this track.

11/2

9

11th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 50y

18:07 Killarney

Elusive Ogie

11st 1lb

J: Daniel King

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Maiden winner who has run well in handicaps and it was a strong one in which he was midfield last time at Cork; still lightly raced and not dismissed.

12/1

9th

19

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:00 Cork

Elusive Ogie

10st 6lb

J: Conor Clarke

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Maiden hurdle winner ran well in three handicaps last autumn from 2m-2m4f; has to find more on his return in this tough race.

25/1

Form: 432212

Last run: 155 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Won a Killarney novice hurdle and second (beaten 7.5l) in a Down Royal handicap, both over 2m1f last autumn; has a chance if ready after a break.
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8th

3

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:57 Listowel

Wholelotofbusiness

11st 8lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Won a novice at Killarney in October (2m1f, yielding) and probably posted a similar effort when third in a handicap there last month; solid chance off an untouched mark.

4/1

3rd

5

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:00 Killarney

Wholelotofbusiness

10st 11lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

One of two for trainer; in decent form in the second half of last year, placing three times before gaining a C&D novice hurdle win (yielding); another positive effort when placed at Down Royal next time (2m1f, yielding) off 1lb lower; may come on for moderate return at Cork last time (2m3f, yielding).

10/1

Form: U0-52F C

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
Won a Grade 3 novice hurdle (3m) here in December 2024; good chase run two starts back before falling last time; might find this trip too sharp.
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4th

2

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:40 Kilbeggan

Pray Tell

11st 11lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Desmond Kenneally

Won maiden hurdle at this course in September 2024, went on to score at Grade 3 level; encouraging start to chasing career when second to Argento Boy at Punchestown in December; below that last time out when sixth here; down in trip and tried in cheekpieces on handicap chase debut off 3lb lower mark than over hurdles.

14/1

6th

7

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 70y

18:59 Kilbeggan

Pray Tell

11st 12lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Desmond Kenneally

Won a Grade 3 novice hurdle (3m) at Cork in December 2024; made a bright start over fences when second to Argento Boy at Punchestown; fell five out in the race won by Solder In Milan at the same venue; kept ticking over with a hurdles run.

11/2

11th

4

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:00 Cork

Pray Tell

11st 8lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Desmond Kenneally

Won a Grade 3 novice hurdle (3m) here in December 2024; good chase run two starts back before falling last time; might find this trip too sharp.

18/1

Form: 85122P D BF

Last run: 62 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Was runner-up in a Grade 2 novice over 2m7f at Limerick but did win his maiden over this trip at Navan; had an excuse (coughing) last time; hood added; considered.
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8th

15

2nd May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 118y

17:30 Punchestown

County Final

10st 4lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: E McNamara

Navan maiden hurdle winner in September (2m3f, yielding); runner up in a novice handicap here (2m1f, sft-hvy) in November and beaten a head in a Grade 2 Novice at Limerick the following month; pulled up (coughing post-race) and soundly beaten in handicaps the last twice though so a revival is needed.

25/1

13th

6

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:00 Cork

County Final

11st 5lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: E McNamara

Was runner-up in a Grade 2 novice over 2m7f at Limerick but did win his maiden over this trip at Navan; had an excuse (coughing) last time; hood added; considered.

12/1

11

2nd Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 19y

14:25 Leopardstown

County Final

10st 7lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: E McNamara

Progressive 6yo won Navan maiden before staying-on second in 2m1f Punchestown novice handicap and most recently just outstayed in 2m7f Limerick Grade 2 novice on heavy, having led between final two flights; legitimate claims back in handicap company but this looks very competitive.

6/1

Form: 280-P9 C

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Was in great form last season, running a cracker in the Pertemps Final at Cheltenham; however, he has been poor in two runs this term and could find this trip sharp.
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1st

2

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 0y

18:38 Wexford

D Art D Art

11st 12lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Thomas Cooper

125-rated hurdler was in good form 2024/25 season, winning twice and running well in 3m Pertemps Final at Cheltenham; well below that level in light campaign last season however and now tries fences.

12/1

14th

7

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:00 Cork

D Art D Art

11st 5lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Thomas Cooper

Was in great form last season, running a cracker in the Pertemps Final at Cheltenham; however, he has been poor in two runs this term and could find this trip sharp.

22/1

Form: 5-3121

Last run: 171 days

W: 10st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner last year, from 2m-2m4f; posted a decent Flat run last time at the Curragh; is ground-versatile and could run well on handicap bow.
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5th

1

(1)

29th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:25 Down Royal

Tassarolo

10st 2lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Three wins last year, two over hurdles and 1m4f Killarney Flat handicap off 59; recent Flat return was encouraging at Leopardstown although remains unproven over this extended trip.

13/2

Form: 644341

Last run: 56 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner showed improved form to run away with a 2m Navan maiden hurdle last time on heavy; raised 7lb and this is tougher but is going the right way.
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16th

11

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:00 Cork

Coyote Spirit

11st 0lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

Bumper winner showed improved form to run away with a 2m Navan maiden hurdle last time on heavy; raised 7lb and this is tougher but is going the right way.

12/1

1st

4

8th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:50 Navan

Coyote Spirit

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

One of six for yard; bumper winner on good ground; fourth in a couple of maiden hurdles including one over C&D; solid effort off 116 in novice handicap at Leopardstown (20.5f, gd-yld) on penultimate but struggled in a Fairyhouse novice latest (2m4f, soft); seems best on better ground than this.

3/1

4th

1

15th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

12:58 Fairyhouse

Coyote Spirit

11st 11lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Bumper winner; twice fourth in big-field maiden hurdles at Navan, one of them at this trip; handicap rating seems a fair reflection of his ability judged on 4l third at Leopardstown.

5/2

Form: 513F6F

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
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2nd

1

2nd Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:35 Navan

Balko DAnge

11st 7lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Philip Fenton

held up in midfield, headway going okay after 2 out, keeping on when not fluent last, ridden when ran on towards finish, went second final strides

40/1

Form: 424049 C

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
Better known as a chaser but has shown smart hurdles form in the past; would have a squeak if back in top form off a lower hurdle mark.
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3

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:00 Cork

Monbeg Park

11st 8lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Jack Foley

Better known as a chaser but has shown smart hurdles form in the past; would have a squeak if back in top form off a lower hurdle mark.

14/1

9th

4

2nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 120y

16:25 Leopardstown

Monbeg Park

11st 6lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Jack Foley

Two wins include this race last year off 2lb lower; standout run this term when second in Grade 3 Punchestown contest (2m7f), tame effort last time (albeit stiff task) in Grade 2 at Thurles; not one to rule out back in handicap company.

15/2

4th

5

18th Jan 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 66y

15:20 Thurles

Monbeg Park

11st 3lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Jack Foley

Useful sort; best form at Punchestown, including when second to the talented Heart Wood three starts ago; 2-16 record over fences is not a great return bearing in mind his 147 rating; inferior to the four Mullins-trained runners on official figures

12/1

Form: 421420 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
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Form: 2-1185

Last run: 192 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Posted a decent run in the Lartigue at Listowel on his last hurdle start; had a pipe-opener on the Flat at Dundalk lately; can be involved.
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6th

7

(3)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Autumn Twist

9st 9lb

J: Ms J I Stokes

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Ballinrobe maiden win last summer sandwiched by two hurdle sucesses, all on good ground; form this spring below-best under both codes however and others hold stronger claims.

16/1

6th

16

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 132y

15:40 Punchestown

Autumn Twist

10st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Dual-purpose; maiden and novice hurdle winner has yet to fire in handicaps; pulled up when 40-1 at Cork on latest; others hold more pressing claims.

50/1

10

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:00 Cork

Autumn Twist

11st 1lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Posted a decent run in the Lartigue at Listowel on his last hurdle start; had a pipe-opener on the Flat at Dundalk lately; can be involved.

10/1

Form: -42568

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Is just 1-27 over hurdles and was well beaten here last time after a break; can improve on that but plenty others preferred.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

(1)

12th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 182y

19:40 Killarney

Sequoiaspirit

11st 7lb

J: Mr L Hackett

T: Ray Hackett

Strong stayer with the form to feature off this mark but he has been very quiet in two runs over hurdles this year.

10/1

14

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:00 Cork

Sequoiaspirit

10st 10lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Is just 1-27 over hurdles and was well beaten here last time after a break; can improve on that but plenty others preferred.

40/1

8th

1

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 45y

16:30 Cork

Sequoiaspirit

11st 12lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Last three runs in 2025 were over shorter trips; best form has been at 2m6f, including when second at Killarney last August; each-way chance.

13/2

Non-runners

Balko dAnge

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €128.50
Straight Forecast €69.86
Tricast €750.68
Trifecta €1336.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sainte Lucie

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Coyote Spirit

TOPSPEED:

Coyote Spirit

POSTDATA:

Sainte Lucie

The Irish Sun:

Sainte Lucie