15.43
YieldingHORSE AND JOCKEY HOTEL Cork Derby (Premier Handicap)
- Prize money: £25608.7
- 1m 4f 30y
- 15 runners
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Runners: 15 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
12/1 (Won)
- Win: £67.80
- Place: £13.20
Form: 1/190- D
Last run: 196 days
W: 8st 11lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 6 |
22nd Aug 2026 Good 2m 6f 80y |
11st 0lb |
Very solid dual purpose performer; campaigned on the Flat and over fences this year, winning the Cork Derby and second in a Kilbeggan beginners chase; reverts back to hurdles with the stable in cracking form and makes obvious appeal. |
6/1 |
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4th 1 (2) |
20th Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 179y |
10st 0lb |
A winner of ten races over hurdles and on the Flat; scored in the Cork Derby (1m4f, soft) on most recent start in this sphere; just 4lb higher now, handles better ground and has run well over hurdles here before; okay run over fences latest and can't discount back on the level. |
5/1 |
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5th 7 |
30th Jun 2026 Good 2m 3f 110y |
11st 5lb |
Cracking dual-purpose 9yo has won four hurdles and gained most valuable of six Flat wins at Cork in May; lacks a bit of scope for this game, as shown when a long way off Chichester Park at Kilbeggan; better at the latter venue since, but was still low and left at a few fences. |
9/2 |
12/1
- Place: £2.50
Form: /835-9 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 8st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 14 (7) |
31st Jul 2026 Yielding 1m 4f 0y |
8st 13lb |
Three-time winner on the Flat, including over C&D last October, but all four wins have come on soft and heavy ground; excellent second in the Cork Derby (1m4f, soft) when last seen in May; just 1lb higher here but needs rain. |
10/1 |
6/1
- Place: £2.40
Form: 12-914 BF
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (12) |
28th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Three-time course winner on good and heavy ground at 1m-1m2f; raised 6lb for May's 1m2f (good) win here and probably didn't stay 1m6f here on latest; drop back in trip a plus but may need easier ground at this distance. |
16/1 |
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5th 4 (9) |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Was recording a third win at this track when scoring over 1m2f last month (good), making virtually all and just holding on; previously ran well over 1m4f, this his first attempt at this longer trip. |
13/2 |
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1st 10 (9) |
23rd May 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 2f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Has shown a liking for this track, gained a second 1m success here in March; suited by soft ground; holding his form well on the evidence of Cork third; would benefit from any easing. |
10/1 |
Form: 78-126 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 8st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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17th 2 (16) |
29th Jul 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 110y |
10st 1lb |
Successful yard debut on seasonal return at the Curragh in March (1m4f, heavy) and has run well on both turf starts since over same trip; stamina unproven over this far. |
10/1 |
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4th 19 (2) |
3rd May 2026 Yielding 1m 4f 30y |
8st 7lb |
On the upgrade on first two 2026 turf runs; 5lb out of the handicap; more needed. |
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6th 10 (10) |
23rd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y |
8st 12lb |
Off the mark over this trip at the Curragh on yard debut last month under a positive ride in testing conditions by a diminishing margin; good effort at Gowran from 7lb higher a fortnight ago when runner-up (well-backed); not certain to replicate that form on AW. |
5/1 |
7/1
Form: 3128-3
Last run: 34 days
W: 8st 13lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 3 (8) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good 1m 4f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Both career wins came over 10.5f and 1m5f at Down Royal last season; running well in defeat this season but handicapper very slow to relent; needs to find a bit more off current mark. |
9/1 |
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3rd 8 (8) |
12th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 100y |
8st 13lb |
2-13 on the Flat, both wins coming at Down Royal over 10.5f (good) and 1m5f (yielding) last season; consistent this season, never worse than fifth in five outings; looked unlucky in running when fifth of 18 at Galway, capable of getting in the mix. |
9/2 |
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5th 15 (6) |
31st Jul 2026 Yielding 1m 4f 0y |
8st 13lb |
2-12 on the Flat, both wins coming at Down Royal over 10.5f (good) and 1m5f (yielding) last season; not beaten far in the Cork Derby in May and traffic problems when a 9.5l fourth at the Curragh latest; others look better treated. |
16/1 |
12/1
Form: 6301-6
Last run: 30 days
W: 8st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (3) |
22nd Jun 2026 Yielding 1m 1f 163y |
10st 0lb |
Fair placed form early last season and won at Roscommon in the autumn; two 2026 runs can be upgraded a little, has met trouble in running both times. |
6/1 |
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6th 14 (11) |
3rd May 2026 Yielding 1m 4f 30y |
8st 10lb |
Fair placed form early last season and won at Roscommon in the autumn; did not get the best of runs over 1m2f on seasonal debut,; probably more effective at this trip. |
12/1 |
7/1
Form: 44102- D
Last run: 222 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 13 (6) |
19th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 56y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
1m4f Flat winner at last year's Galway festival and took a maiden hurdle this January; that's from 14 races for Donnacha O'Brien, for whom he was a promising third of 24 to Westminster Moon (1m6f, good) in May and a fair fifth over 2m in June; not beaten far when ninth in 2m Shergar Cup race at Ascot but that shows he needs marked improvement in today's first-time visor (1-8 in cheekpieces), replacing a tongue-tie. |
16/1 |
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9th 3 (7) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 7f 209y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Hurdle/Flat winner; ran in snatches when a 5l fifth in a 2m fast-ground handicap at the Curragh on what proved to be his final start for Donnacha O'Brien; that last run was his first on ground quicker than good and he does like the mud. |
7/1 |
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5th 4 (7) |
26th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 76y |
9st 5lb |
Dual-purpose; hurdle winner is 1-9 on the Flat; has come up dry since winning a Galway Festival maiden last July (12.5f, yielding); kept on nicely for third over 1m6f here latest (Delta behind); raised 2lb for that but should go well again up in trip. |
6/1 |
16/1
Form: 8070-6 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 8st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10th 8 (8) |
31st Aug 2026 Good 1m 4f 17y |
9st 8lb |
Dual Flat winner in 2022 and added a maiden hurdle last year; nothing of note this year until signs of a return to form when a staying-on third over 2m at Tramore. |
14/1 |
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3rd 7 (5) |
15th Aug 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Dual Flat winner in 2022 and added a maiden hurdle last year; just okay Flat handicap runs this season before tailed off effort over hurdles at Ballinrobe; beaten 22l at Fairyhouse last time; others preferred. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: 63700- D
Last run: 203 days
W: 9st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 10 |
30th Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 11y |
10st 9lb |
Enjoyed a career highlight when winning the Group 1 Tattersalls Gold Cup in 2021; very nearly matched that achievement when first-past-the-post in this race last year, demoted for causing interference to Ndaawi; no sign of that standard of form in valuable handicap over hurdles or on the Flat since then; still 5lb higher than 12 months ago. |
16/1 |
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9th 2 (15) |
3rd May 2026 Yielding 1m 4f 30y |
9st 10lb |
Last year's Galway Hurdle runner-up, a long time since the last of his five Flat wins (enjoyed highlight in the Group 1 Tattersalls Gold Cup in 2021); slipping in the ratings and fit from hurdling. |
16/1 |
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17th 5 |
4th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 0lb |
9yo was second to Lord Erskine in this last year and later first past the post in the Galway Hurdle (demoted for interference); back from winter break when midfield in County Hurdle last month (close up behind Karbau and Hello Neighbour), tiring from last; entitled to come on for that. |
10/1 |
14/1
Form: 1262-9 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 8st 7lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 5 (1) |
5th Aug 2026 Good 1m 2f 100y |
8st 10lb |
Won narrowly at Roscommon in June and went very close to repeating last year's success in a 1m4f Galway handicap; due to go up 3lb for finishing a neck second; holds an obvious chance, providing this does not come too soon; last year's second in this event came after the same four-day interval. |
9/4 |
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2nd 8 (1) |
1st Aug 2026 Yielding To Soft 1m 3f 180y |
9st 12lb |
Four-time winner landed this race last season off 72; was running off that mark when winning at Roscommon on latest (10.5f, good); 6lb rise makes things tougher but she's got a nice low draw, ground is fine and should be in the mix again. |
9/2 |
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1st 10 (5) |
30th Jun 2026 Good 1m 2f 63y |
9st 6lb |
Won three handicaps last season (one of them over C&D) and went up aggregate 18lb in the process; yet to hit form in three runs this term; now back on her last winning mark; worth considering. |
11/2 |
16/1
Form: 0188-9
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 2 (3) |
31st Jul 2026 Yielding 1m 6f 14y |
9st 9lb |
8yo has won this race for the past two years on soft and yielding ground; soundly beaten in both starts in handicaps this term, but connections have likely targeted this race and could make a bold bid. |
10/1 |
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11th 3 (6) |
3rd May 2026 Yielding 1m 4f 30y |
9st 9lb |
Five-time winner has yet to score in a handicap; won a 1m6f conditions race at Galway for the second year running last August; poor run over 1m6f on seasonal debut; stable appears to have two stronger contenders. |
16/1 |
12/1
Form: /1620- D
Last run: 184 days
W: 8st 12lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (2) |
20th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 5f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Hasn't added to Bellewstown maiden win of last summer although creditable handicap placings last month at Tramore and Ballinrobe; reportedly saddle slipped leaving stalls at Gowran on latest so that run forgiven; others look better handicapped. |
12/1 |
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7th 10 (5) |
12th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 100y |
8st 8lb |
Below par first two runs this term; positives can be taken from her last two races; not without a chance of reversing Tramore form with Daboya and Ballinrobe form with War Rooms; worth noting how much market support she attracts relative to stablemate Marazion. |
13/2 |
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3rd 7 (5) |
20th Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 179y |
9st 6lb |
Maiden winner; below par first two runs this term (including when well held behind Londonofficallin in Cork Derby); step in the right direction when 3l third behind Daboya at Tramore latest in first-time tongue tie (retained); mark unchanged and place claims if backing that up. |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: 2310- D
Last run: 164 days
W: 8st 13lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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13th 8 (8) |
3rd May 2026 Yielding 1m 4f 30y |
8st 13lb |
Struggled with the surface at Lingfield last November; showed plenty of ability on turf with a wide-margin maiden win at Bellewstown, and is relatively unexposed; one for the shortlist. |
10/1 |
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1st 11 (11) |
1st Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 1m 4f 110y |
9st 3lb |
Both runs on good ground; second at Limerick (1m3f) and then third at the Curragh (1m2f) when behind a good prospect trained by Jim Bolger and an Aidan O'Brien colt who has since won off a mark of 80; every chance. |
Evs |
14/1
Form: 237-65 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 14 |
29th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 0y |
12st 0lb |
Seven turf wins including over C&D; fine AW 2nd last time; rated 86 on turf and can go close. |
4/1 |
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2nd 4 (3) |
15th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
9st 9lb |
Seven-time turf winner ran a nice race to finish second at Gowran earlier this week (12.5f, gd-fm): rated 4lb higher on this surface and while he's 0-17 on the AW, he's gone close on plenty of occasions off much higher marks; chance, once this doesn't come too soon. |
15/2 |
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2nd 7 (10) |
12th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 100y |
9st 0lb |
On a long losing run since his last win in September 2024; has had two of his last three starts in Britain; unplaced at Ripon last time, fine effort when second at Carlisle (1m3f, good to firm) behind subsequent Royal Ascot winner Opportunity; closely matched with Navy Waters on running at the Curragh in June. |
8/1 |
12/1
Form: 0003-0 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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13th 7 |
1st Aug 2026 Good 2m 6f 108y |
11st 3lb |
Came back to form in terrific style when winning the Connacht Hotel Flat Handicap over 2m on Monday here; hasn't run over hurdles since May 2025 but can be a big player with his confidence boosted. |
5/1 |
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1st 8 (20) |
27th Jul 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 179y |
11st 9lb |
Most recent of his five wins was in a valuable 2m handicap at Naas in October 2024; ran poorly when well fancied for this race last year, others seem more dependable; one of three in the field for his owner, Derek O'Connor rides. |
14/1 |
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11th 8 (14) |
16th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 2m 3f 210y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Always behind in his two races this spring (1m2f/1m4f; ended pulled up last time) and last season was a mixed bag; however, his strong-finishing thirds last year in this race (off 1lb lower than today) and another big-field contest at Naas (2m) show that he needs a close look, particularly as some headgear (absent this season) is reinstated. |
18/1 |
Non-runners
Happy Pharoah, Alba Chiara, Genoah, Truth Be Told
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €778.80 |
| Straight Forecast | €244.78 |
| Tricast | €2052.80 |
Selections
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