January 06 / 13.57 Cork

13.57

Heavy

EASYFIX Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £11486.73
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • 8 runners
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EASYFIX Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.10
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 02-15P D

Last run: 156 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 135

Form & Verdict
Game winner of a 2m4f conditions hurdle at Punchestown last June, beating the subsequent Galway Plate winner Ash Tree Meadow; not disgraced when fifth in a 2m Grade 3 contest at Tipperary in July; absent since pulled up in the Galway Hurdle; ought to be competitive in this grade.
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2nd

5

9th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

15:35 Killarney

Da Capo Glory

11st 4lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Padraig Butler

Three hurdle wins and ran a fine race in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham, beaten only 8l; unluckily unseated at Punchestown last week; his best chase effort of three came at Gowran in February; gets weight from some of his rivals today and has a solid chance.

2/1

3

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

Da Capo Glory

10st 13lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Padraig Butler

Three hurdle wins including at this track and ran respectably in this race in 2024; mixing chasing with hurdles after returning from an absence this season; not a bad run in the Martin Pipe last time; needs a bit more.

20/1

14/1

  • Place: £5.00

Form: 3-86PP CD

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 3lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Four-time hurdles winner, including this race two years ago; finished third here a year ago; badly out of form now, pulled up after some poor jumping in a chase at Clonmel in October; suffered the same fate when sent back hurdling over C&D in November.
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1

18th May 2024

Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:15 Wexford

Rebel Early

12st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: W J Burke

Went close at Cork in January (2m4f) but hasn't approached that level in three runs since.

16/1

1

18th May 2024

Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:15 Wexford

Rebel Early

12st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: W J Burke

Went close at Cork in January (2m4f) but hasn't approached that level in three runs since.

16/1

5th

5

19th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 6f 91y

18:37 Ballinrobe

Rebel Early

11st 6lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: W J Burke

led, headed but prominent after 4 out, not fluent 3 out, mistake 2 out, soon weakened

10/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: -56751 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Placed in two bumpers; shaped with some promise when fifth behind subsequent Grade 1 winner Caldwell Potter in a 25-runner event at Navan last month on his third maiden hurdle outing; slotted into handicap company effectively when landing a 2m4f lady riders contest at Limerick ten days ago; strong chance despite 12lb rise.
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6th

9

25th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 200y

16:13 Galway

Catos Revenge

10st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

2m4f Limerick handicap winner '23/24 season (heavy) had a relatively light campaign last term, well held in handicaps; reduced mark so of limited appeal.

20/1

13th

14

20th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

14:47 Cork

Catos Revenge

10st 10lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

towards rear throughout

12/1

13th

14

20th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

14:47 Cork

Catos Revenge

10st 10lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

towards rear

12/1

Form: 46-4F7 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Moderate seventh at Limerick 11 days ago when bidding to repeat last season's success in a 2m4f mares' handicap hurdle; still 8lb higher than for that win; best run in 2023 when fourth behind the progressive Buddy One over 2m6f at Galway in October.
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5

16th Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 1f 192y

13:55 Thurles

Missiee

11st 7lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

prominent, lost ground and dropped to midfield halfway, weakened and pulled up before 5 out

8/1

3rd

5

7th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 5f 65y

13:30 Fairyhouse

Missiee

11st 7lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

4-19 over hurdles; fair fourth at Cork on latest, previously a moderate seventh at Limerick in December when bidding to repeat last season's success in a 2m4f mares' handicap hurdle; best run in 2023 when fourth behind the progressive Buddy One over 2m6f at Galway in October; lacks chasing experience.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 661813 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Ballinrobe maiden winner over 2m1 in July; won 2m4f Listowel handicap in September, left clear by the fall of the favourite Moonovercloon at the last; went up 8lb for that and ran with credit when third behind an easy winner at Punchestown on Sunday.
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1

15th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

15:50 Downpatrick

Extrapolation

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Richard John O’Brien

Won a bumper at this venue and only narrowly denied a third success over timber at Ballinrobe two runs ago; subsequent Flat run worth ignoring and he's feasibly treated; versatile with regards to conditions.

9/2

7th

2

(10)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 202y

19:55 Ballinrobe

Extrapolation

10st 7lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Richard John O’Brien

towards rear throughout

12/1

7th

2

(10)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 202y

19:55 Ballinrobe

Extrapolation

10st 7lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Richard John O’Brien

towards rear throughout

12/1

Form: 4516-4

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Landed heavy-ground 2m Gowran maiden last March later same month faded tamely in a rated contest at Naas; made a pleasing seasonal/handicap debut when a staying-on fourth over 2m at Thurles last month; half-brother to the useful Irish Saint should appreciate this extra half-mile.
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3

24th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:32 Uttoxeter

Abbeydale

12st 0lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Won a maiden hurdle in Ireland back in March 2023; hasn't seen much action in the meantime and latest fourth at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) in this new headgear combination was a step back in the right direction; possible.

11/2

6th

4

7th Mar 2025

Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 3

15:20 Leicester

Abbeydale

11st 2lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Won over hurdles in Ireland; has been keeping fair company in his four runs for current yard but hasn't got going; could still come good again.

14/1

5th

3

20th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

13:35 Warwick

Abbeydale

11st 9lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Hurdle winner in Ireland; yet to show progress for new yard, latterly switched to fences (fell then well-held second); doesn't look obviously well treated back at handicap level.

12/1

Form: 306/00 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Useful form two seasons ago, including a Galway novice win, second in a 3m Listed hurdle at this venue, and third in a valuable staying handicap at Navan; off for 21 months before low-key return at Naas in November; Fairyhouse run last month was a step in the right direction.
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4

3rd Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 104y

Class 3

16:13 Fontwell

Ballywilliam Boy

11st 5lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Poor strike-rate and both wins were in Ireland; mostly consistent in small-field chases this season and the return of blinkers is a probable plus after trying a visor last time; has been running over shorter but stays this far; versatile ground-wise.

5/1

4th

3

6th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 213y

Class 3

17:22 Stratford

Ballywilliam Boy

11st 2lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Yet to add to his two Irish hurdle wins in 2021 but consistent in small-field chases this season, with best run arguably his second of five at Uttoxeter (2m, good) two starts ago; swaps usual blinkers for first-time visor; will probably be on the premises again.

7/1

3rd

2

30th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 75y

Class 3

15:20 Newton Abbot

Ballywilliam Boy

11st 0lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Won on soft ground in Ireland; 0-6 over fences but back in good form of late, albeit in tiny fields; not the easiest to win with but has claims.

7/2

Form: 4-16U D

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Modest form in points; stepped up from a bumper run when winning a maiden hurdle over 2m3f on soft at Clonmel last May; 2m was probably inadequate on his return at Gowran in November; unseated at seventh in a 2m7f conditions event before Christmas; unwise to rule out.
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3

26th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 54y

18:00 Ballinrobe

Evesham Road

11st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Hurdles winner; pulled up on chasing debut at Down Royal a year ago; struggled on his recent reappearance at Tipperary.

50/1

3

26th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 54y

18:00 Ballinrobe

Evesham Road

11st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Hurdles winner; pulled up on chasing debut at Down Royal a year ago; struggled on his recent reappearance at Tipperary.

50/1

11th

6

8th May 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 110y

18:42 Tipperary

Evesham Road

11st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Hurdles winner was pulled up on chasing debut when last seen at Down Royal over a year ago, jumping out to his left at times; cheekpieces added; best watched after a break but any market confidence could be significant.

16/1

Non-runners

Dark Voyager

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €226.60
Straight Forecast €101.41
Tricast €826.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Abbeydale

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Missiee

POSTDATA:

Abbeydale

The Irish Sun:

Abbeydale

TOPSPEED:

Missiee