August 01 / 15.00 Cork

15.00

Good To Yielding

Fermoy Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £7189.08
  • 2m 1f 0y
  • 12 runners
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Fermoy Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.90
  • Place: £1.20

Form: /P7-91 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Early promise was becoming a distant memory until much improved on handicap debut to land 2m1f Killarney contest last month in impressive fashion, making most and in command between final two flights for eased down success; up 14lb for that so interesting to see if he back it up; softer ground no problem.
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4th

11

23rd Sep 2022

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:15 Listowel

Little Big Rocky

10st 8lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: Patrick Downey

prominent, nudged along after 3 out, went third 2 out, ridden and wandered around approaching last, kept on run-in

14/1

1st

7

1st Aug 2022

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

15:00 Cork

Little Big Rocky

11st 0lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: Patrick Downey

took keen hold, towards rear of midfield, midfield after 4th, headway on outer after 4 out, led 3 out, shaken up after 2 out, kept on strongly run-in, easily

11/2

33/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 2180-0

Last run: 74 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Struggling under both codes this year and hard to be confident in despite reduced mark.
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7th

4

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

16:50 Limerick

Walnut Beach

11st 3lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Patrick J Flynn

Dual hurdle winner has also won twice over fences including a Listed handicap at Killarney in 2024; some good runs in defeat after and is now just 2lb higher than that mark; mostly below form on the Flat and over hurdles this year but not ignored.

12/1

10th

7

25th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:35 Listowel

Walnut Beach

11st 7lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Patrick J Flynn

Fair effort on the Flat 20 days ago but was tailed off in his final hurdle race and seems better over fences these days.

20/1

10

(6)

5th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 194y

19:24 Down Royal

Walnut Beach

9st 6lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Patrick J Flynn

Dual hurdles winner but more effective as a chaser these days; 0-28 on the Flat, never sighted at Gowran latest.

12/1

16/1

  • Place: £7.50

Form: 3-9294 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Well below the level he became accustomed to at the peak of his powers and somewhat hit and miss these days; recent Killarney run was encouraging but bit to find with The Names Jock and remains opposable; tongue tie now tried.
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1

22nd Apr 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton

Eclair De Beaufeu

12st 1lb

J: Jamie Gambin

T: Sarah Humphrey

took keen hold, midfield, headway before 2 out, weakening when fell last

10/1

1

22nd Apr 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton

Eclair De Beaufeu

12st 1lb

J: Jamie Gambin

T: Sarah Humphrey

took keen hold, midfield

10/1

1st

2

1st Apr 2024

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 4

15:07 Fakenham

Eclair De Beaufeu

11st 13lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah Humphrey

prominent, ridden to lead after 2 out, 3 lengths ahead last, reduced lead but kept on well run-in

9/1

15/8

Form: P44-34 BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Shade frustrating but hold-up 6yo knocking on door of late, including when favourite at Galway last Monday, not clear run when strong-finishing fourth 20 (2m, good-to-yielding); quick return off just 1lb higher in what appears a less competitive contest.
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15

27th Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 40y

15:40 Punchestown

Golf Marin

11st 7lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: A J Martin

Reverted from chasing to win a Fairyhouse maiden hurdle; may have turned a corner belatedly, having been costly to follow in the past; three times a beaten favorite in consecutive outings after finishing fourth in this race last season; 10lb higher now.

8/1

10

10th Apr 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 160y

15:00 Cork

Golf Marin

10st 0lb

J: John Shinnick

T: A J Martin

Often backed and was pretty costly to follow; travels well but can find little and latest chasing flop a big concern (mistakes); risky; in-form rider eye-catching, 2-9 chasing; 1lb out of handicap; illustrated fine yard form with 10s maiden hurdle win at Fairyhouse yesterday; participation must be in doubt but the one to beat on that evidence.

9/4

1st

5

9th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:25 Fairyhouse

Golf Marin

11st 12lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: A J Martin

travelled strongly, midfield, jumped slightly left 3 out, headway and pressed leaders going okay before 2 out, pushed along to challenge approaching last, led when ridden and ran on run-in, pushed out towards finish, comfortably

16/1

Form: 11-F3F

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Killarney and Limerick winner in the spring but faller two from home on two of last three outings, including at Killarney last time, having been just headed by eventual second The Names Jock; should run his race if avoiding serious error.
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9th

4

9th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 160y

18:05 Wexford

Name Me Famous

11st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Won twice over hurdles and fences; latest win in handicap chase in November; rated 3lb lower over hurdles but beaten 36l on return in this sphere at Downpatrick 54 days ago; entitled to come on for that but very much needs to.

14/1

7th

6

16th Jun 2024

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

15:32 Downpatrick

Name Me Famous

10st 9lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Marginally better over fences, winning last year at Clonmel and Wexford; acts on any ground; off since November but stable showing signs of coming into form; could go well.

8/1

0

1

23rd Nov 2023

Yielding

2m 2f 91y

12:45 Thurles

Name Me Famous

12st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Back to his best with C&D success earlier in the month; 7lb rise possibly harsh but he's entitled to come on for that first run in four months; quicker ground is fine.

7/1

Form: 2460-3 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner is 0-6 hurdling but placed in maidens last year and again on return from 168-day break when third in Wexford novice in June; should come on for that and cheekpieces added to usual tongue tie here.
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7th

3

9th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

19:50 Stratford

Dixie Flyer

11st 7lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Sean Curran

Of interest on his Irish form and although he's yet to fire for Sean Curran, he's dropped 19lb in five runs; blinkers now given a go; check betting.

16/1

7th

3

9th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

19:50 Stratford

Dixie Flyer

11st 7lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Sean Curran

Of interest on his Irish form and although he's yet to fire for Sean Curran, he's dropped 19lb in five runs; blinkers now given a go; check betting.

16/1

11th

6

19th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 2f 111y

Class 5

17:30 Exeter

Dixie Flyer

11st 11lb

J: David Bass

T: Sean Curran

Bumper winner who was in the frame four times over hurdles in Ireland but has not yet found his form for new connections since back from a layoff and continues best watched.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5680-2

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Decent on the Flat, winning at Leopardstown in May and relatively unexposed hurdling, coming here on the back of good Killarney second; ground-versatile so rain no problem; big player.
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7th

4

22nd Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 89y

18:42 Ballinrobe

The Names Jock

11st 7lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Dual-purpose sort has failed to fire in either code in 2025; well beaten last two starts on the Flat and pulled up on last start over hurdles; hard to fancy on recent showings.

9/1

9

(9)

15th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 185y

19:45 Killarney

The Names Jock

9st 2lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Dual-purpose; has won four on the Flat but has been below his best since a decent run over C&D last August; well behind Ragmans Corner at Navan latest; tongue-tie and cheekpieces need to revive.

22/1

12

(16)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:05 Navan

The Names Jock

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Four-time Flat winner in former years and also won a maiden hurdle; tailed off on belated chase debut at Tramore eight days ago and recent Flat form leaves question marks now.

28/1

Form: 7/15/5 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Over two years since maiden hurdle win but twice a winner on AW in the interim; faded abruptly back hurdling at Downpatrick which raises questions but certainly can't be ruled out.
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8

7th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

15:25 Market Rasen

Very Excellent

11st 8lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Mike Sowersby

Only 1-17 over hurdles but on a competitive mark and his recent Flat effort when close up at Ripon (1m2f) bodes well.

33/1

4th

5

(6)

20th Jun 2024

Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:20 Ripon

Very Excellent

9st 10lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Mike Sowersby

Won over this trip at Beverley last July (heavy); now 2lb lower; quite interesting particularly if there is some give in the ground (below-par reappearance run on faster ground).

20/1

13th

13

(16)

3rd Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Wetherby

Very Excellent

8st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Mike Sowersby

steadied start, held up in rear

20/1

Form: 70-1P D

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Went into the record books with a 300-1 maiden win at Punchestown in May but failed to back that up in a Wexford novice following month; 4yo enters handicap company now and not easy to get a handle on.
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4th

4

22nd Oct 2022

Good To Firm

2m 0f 87y

Class 2

14:40 Cheltenham

Sawbuck

11st 0lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

prominent, pressed leader 2nd, pushed along when bit short of room and mistake last, soon ridden, kept on until no extra final 110yds

40/1

Form: /2-140 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Not sure what he achieved in Worcester win in June, let down by bad early blunder at Galway last week and loads to find with Golf Marin on that run.
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13th

2

30th Nov 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 101y

15:35 Thurles

Hazran

12st 0lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Last won over hurdles over three years ago but has since won on Flat and over fences; two runs since returning from long absence last month have been poor so lots more needed.

14/1

0

15

5th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:50 Cork

Hazran

11st 3lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

A 2m winner over hurdles and fences and 2m1f Flat winner; has had training issues, career punctuated by two lengthy absences; back from 14 months off with a Flat run at the Curragh last month; should be better for the run at least.

20/1

Form: 70-069 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Sligo maiden winner last summer has largely struggled in handicaps, fading tamely at same venue on latest when cheekpieces tried; others preferred.
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11th

12

1st Aug 2022

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

15:00 Cork

Donthavetime

10st 6lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: J P Flavin

in rear throughout, pushed along before 3 out, soon no impression

33/1

Form: 0/05-2

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Very consistent under both codes of late, most recently chasing home a clear-cut winner over hurdles at Killarney; sure to make another bold bid off same mark but invariably finds one too good.
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8th

20

(22)

18th Oct 2023

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:05 Navan

Scalor

8st 12lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Liz Doyle

prominent

16/1

5th

10

(6)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Scalor

8st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Liz Doyle

Dual-purpose sort is a maiden on the Flat; has run well at times here and also did so at Down Royal last time; not ruled out.

22/1

4th

14

(14)

8th Sep 2023

Good

1m 4f 175y

19:10 Down Royal

Scalor

8st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Liz Doyle

Winning jumper yet to score on the level but was placed over C&D last year; hard to fancy on recent Flat form, well held at Navan last weekend.

14/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €33.80
Straight Forecast €32.66
Tricast €916.51
Trifecta €877.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Golf Marin

The Irish Sun:

Dixie Flyer

RP Ratings (IRE):

Scalor

TOPSPEED:

Golf Marin

POSTDATA:

Golf Marin