October 15 / 16.55 Cork

16.55

Soft

Co-Op Superstores Handicap Chase (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £23495.58
  • 2m 1f 140y
  • 10 runners
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Co-Op Superstores Handicap Chase (Listed Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.20
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 785P21

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Won a 2m3f Kilbeggan beginners' last time on good ground, his 3rd chase start; this is a jump in class and is 1lb out of the handicap; has handled soft over hurdles.
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9th

1

29th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

17:55 Tramore

Typical Thomas

11st 12lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: James Andrew Fahey

Two-time chase winner but losing run stretches back to October 2023; off since okay run on the Flat at Listowel last September; poor record when fresh; others preferred.

16/1

11

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:25 Listowel

Typical Thomas

11st 0lb

J: Miss H Heffernan

T: James Andrew Fahey

Hurdles rating of 113 leaves him with a lot to find in this company; tailed off in a Thurles conditions hurdle in March and not much better in two most recent handicap chase starts; exceedingly unlikely.

40/1

7

16th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 51y

19:48 Kilbeggan

Typical Thomas

10st 4lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: James Andrew Fahey

Did well to win 2m2f Listed handicap chase at Cork off 119 in 2023 but hasn't run to that level since, most recently when too keen in first-time cheekpieces at Tipperary last month; handicapper quite slow to relent.

20/1

14/1

  • Place: £6.30

Form: PP5483 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Has put up several decent runs in defeat this season, including when 4.25l behind his stablemate The Little Yank at Galway last time; that was on heavy but best form is on a sound surface.
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3rd

11

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 80y

17:00 Kilbeggan

The Dara Man

10st 6lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Modest strike-rate of 3-39 over fences with last win coming over C&D in August 2024; jumped badly when pulled up on final two starts in 2025; possibly needed the run at Limerick ten days ago.

20/1

8th

5

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 176y

18:18 Limerick

The Dara Man

11st 4lb

J: J J Slevin

T: John Patrick Ryan

Modest strike-rate of 3-38 over fences with last win coming at Kilbeggan in August last year; jumping awry when pulled up in his two most recent starts in December; suited by better ground but others preferred.

22/1

6th

10

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 100y

15:12 Down Royal

The Dara Man

11st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Modest strike-rate of 3-35 over fences; is 9lb below his last win and was still going okay when unseating three out at Cork (16.5f, good) on penultimate; 2m5f may have stretched him on latest at Clonmel; good ground key.

14/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 2-4376

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Dual chase winner wasn't at her best at Listowel last time when jumped to her right but but going this way around will suit; handles soft and a return to her best will see her run well.
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11th

1

31st Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 110y

18:00 Galway

Minx Tiara

11st 12lb

J: Mr R James

T: David M O’Brien

soon led

16/1

3rd

8

4th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:15 Tipperary

Minx Tiara

10st 8lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: David M O’Brien

In-foal mare; won Killarney mares' Listed contest in May, relegating Shecouldbeanything to third; backed that up by beating Senecia at Listowel; can be fancied to uphold form with those two rivals on these terms and could go close.

4/1

1st

6

3rd Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:50 Listowel

Minx Tiara

11st 7lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: David M O’Brien

made all, 4 lengths ahead after 3 out, reduced lead 2 out, ridden and kept on well run-in

13/2

Form: 113F6-

Last run: 171 days

W: 10st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Two wins over fences early this year on soft and shot up the handicap; good efforts in defeat in valuable handicaps after; needs best after break; handles this ground well.
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3rd

1

2nd Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 3

15:40 Southwell

Whiskeywealth

12st 0lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Dual hurdle and three-time chase winner when based in Ireland; makes stable debut from a workable mark and will find this easier than Punchestown festival hurdle he contested in April but has fitness to prove and would appeal much more on soft/heavy ground.

7/1

11th

4

30th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

14:30 Punchestown

Whiskeywealth

11st 12lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Terence O’Brien

Encouraging return at Galway in October but disappointing over both hurdles and fences since; best form on softer ground than what is likely.

25/1

11th

4

30th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

14:30 Punchestown

Whiskeywealth

11st 12lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Terence O’Brien

Encouraging return at Galway in October but disappointing over both hurdles and fences since; best form on softer ground than what is likely.

25/1

Form: 1F4-61 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Put up a career-best when winning a Kilbeggan handicap last time on good ground but has won on heavy too; 9lb rise makes this tougher but still has to be respected.
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11th

23

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 81y

15:05 Punchestown

Union Park

10st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Three-time chase winner is 2-29 over hurdles; rated 13lb lower over timber but recent form in both codes has been disappointing and a major revival is needed.

66/1

13th

12

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:38 Wexford

Union Park

10st 4lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Better chaser than hurdler, although hasn't won since taking 2m4f Cork handicap hurdle in November 2023; safely held over hurdles of late, of limited appeal back chasing.

25/1

6th

9

29th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 6f 126y

16:25 Thurles

Union Park

11st 2lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Good chase record around here; five wins in career; last win was in November 2023 off 3lb lower; fourth in competitive Punchestown handicap hurdle in November; this is easier; chance.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 31143- C

Last run: 171 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 145

Form & Verdict
Had a good last season, winning twice, including a Grade 3 novice at Navan before running well in a strong Grade 1 at Punchestown when last seen; has a chance if ready on return.
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5th

14

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

16:50 Punchestown

Indiana Jones

11st 4lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: M F Morris

Out of sorts for a long time before returning to form with a fine effort to finish fifth in the Topham; had decent 2m form early in his career

25/1

5th

29

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 19y

Class 1

16:05 Aintree

Indiana Jones

10st 2lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: M F Morris

He won a Grade 3 novice chase in March 2023 but this 10yo has been nowhere near that level across the last two seasons.

66/1

16th

6

2nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 120y

16:25 Leopardstown

Indiana Jones

10st 10lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: M F Morris

No success since 2023 and recent form generally poor; back from a short break with lots to prove.

25/1

Form: 263622 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Generally consistent sort is 6-61 in his career, with one of those wins over fences; fine efforts in defeat last twice and a repeat will see him run well again.
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4

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 3f 60y

16:30 Limerick

The Little Yank

11st 8lb

J: John Aherne

T: John Patrick Ryan

Veteran improved his hurdles strike-rate to 5-60 with Clonmel victory on the 101st outing of his career in January off 93; generally unpredictable; pulled up on his three most recent attempts.

66/1

3

12th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 6f 170y

13:34 Limerick

The Little Yank

11st 10lb

J: John Aherne

T: John Patrick Ryan

Improved his hurdling strike rate to 5-60 with Clonmel victory over Coffeys Forge on the 101st outing of his career; generally unpredictable in recent seasons; pulled up on his two most recent attempts.

20/1

15

10th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

14:25 Limerick

The Little Yank

11st 12lb

J: John Aherne

T: John Patrick Ryan

Improved his hurdling strike rate to 5-60 with Clonmel victory over Coffeys Forge on the 101st outing of his career; generally unpredictable in recent seasons; pulled up at Thurles last Thursday; first reserve.

Form: /2360- CD

Last run: 184 days

W: 11st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 143

Form & Verdict
Triple chase winner for the Henry de Bromhead yard, including at this track in 2021; missed a year and wasn't quite at his best in four starts last season, though some decent runs; chance if returning to form for new yard.
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3

8th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 125y

17:00 Roscommon

Epson Du Houx

11st 8lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: J P Dempsey

Useful jumper for Henry De Bromhead but regressive in four runs for Gordon Elliott and current wellbeing is a big issue; cheekpieces added.

13/2

6th

4

21st Apr 2024

Soft

2m 5f 80y

15:50 Tramore

Epson Du Houx

11st 10lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Gordon Elliott

in touch with leaders

7/2

6th

4

21st Apr 2024

Soft

2m 5f 80y

15:50 Tramore

Epson Du Houx

11st 10lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Gordon Elliott

in touch with leaders

7/2

9/1

Form: 245P-3

Last run: 103 days

W: 10st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
Maiden over fences but placed several times, including behind quality types Blue Lord and Impervious; decent run at Tipperary when last seen; goes well fresh and a chance if at best.
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8th

1

25th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 200y

18:55 Kilbeggan

Cayd Boy

11st 12lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Liz Doyle

prominent

6/1

8th

1

25th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 200y

18:55 Kilbeggan

Cayd Boy

11st 12lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Liz Doyle

prominent, stumbled after 2 out, soon jockey looked down to see if something was amiss and eased

6/1

Form: U15156 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 12lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
A major improver over fences this year, winning three times but all at left-handed tracks; was out of her depth last time in a Grade 2 but more chance here if effective going this way round.
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6

21st Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

19:37 Killarney

Good As Hell

11st 0lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Six chase wins including this race in 2023; has been regressive this year and was poor at Galway last time; coming back here may help, though.

14/1

7th

12

3rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 54y

15:30 Galway

Good As Hell

10st 4lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Best known as a four-time winner at Tipperary; not at best there in race won by Arctic Fly and previously tailed off at Kilbeggan.

25/1

8

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 120y

14:18 Tipperary

Good As Hell

11st 3lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Four of her six chase wins have come at this track but she has been mostly well below her best lately and others appeal more.

16/1

Non-runners

Fighting Fit

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €138.90
Straight Forecast €149.51
Tricast €1553.23
Trifecta €1644.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Cayd Boy

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Indiana Jones

The Irish Sun:

Fighting Fit

POSTDATA:

The Little Yank

TOPSPEED:

Cayd Boy