March 21 / 17.08 Cork

17.08

Soft To Heavy

Longines Fegentri World Championship (Q.R.) Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 3m 0f 70y
  • 14 runners
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Longines Fegentri World Championship (Q.R.) Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £14.40
  • Place: £4.10

Form: 0-0925 C

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 3lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Veteran was second in a beginners' chase over 2m4f at this venue in January; did not jump well in a handicap chase at Thurles last time; both handicap hurdles win gained over 2m4f at this track, the most recent two years ago on good ground.
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7

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

17:40 Kilbeggan

Thedancingfarrier

11st 8lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Paul Stephen Kiely

Three wins include over this trip at Cork in May on testing ground off 1lb lower; veteran needs to improve on recent form but don't rule out.

14/1

10th

11

25th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 100y

17:35 Wexford

Thedancingfarrier

10st 13lb

J: Ms A Power

T: Paul Stephen Kiely

All three wins under rules have come in handicap hurdles at Cork, the latest over 3m in March but shown little in two runs since (over fences latest); 2m4f on quicker ground might not be ideal for him these days.

16/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 867684

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won a heavy ground handicap at Galway last October off 4lb lower than his current mark; fair fourth for today's rider at Naas 11 days ago, but that was over 2m and he could not be guaranteed to stay this trip.
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4th

1

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

3m 3f 119y

Class 3

19:20 Stratford

Ivane

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Successful over fences (twice) and hurdles last term; went off the boil on his last two runs early on this year and is 7lb higher than his last winning mark; looks to need to come down the weights.

5/1

4th

1

19th Feb 2026

3m 3f 9y

Class 4

14:33 Sedgefield

Ivane

12st 1lb

J: Mr Sam Lee

T: James Owen

Ex-Irish; has won four races since joining this yard, two of them over fences here (2m5f, 3m5f, good); has won on soft/heavy ground but best form on good/good to soft and below par on ground considered 'tacky' last time.

7/1

6th

10

19th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 4f 178y

Class 3

13:50 Lingfield

Ivane

11st 1lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Four wins since joining this stable last spring, the latest in Durham National at Sedgefield (3m5f, good) in October; arguably posted career-best performance when clear second in Lincolnshire National at Market Rasen (3m3f, good to soft) on Boxing Day but went up another 4lb for that and the forecast slower ground here may not be ideal.

14/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 225353

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Winning chaser with a modest record over hurdles (0-24, placed six times); solid placed form over fences in 2023 and ran well over hurdles at Thurles four weeks ago, taking third place over a 2m trip that might have been expected to be inadequate; rider has 118 point winners, so his 5lb claim is a significant asset.
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8th

12

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 160y

19:18 Limerick

Likable Chancer

10st 1lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Daniel John Howard

Winless in 31 attempts hurdling; 3-35 over fences, with two of those at Tramore; flopped when well fancied for course handicap hurdle in February; fair fifth over fences at Tramore last month.

16/1

5th

13

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 160y

19:12 Tramore

Likable Chancer

10st 4lb

J: Daniel King

T: Daniel John Howard

3-34 over fences, with two of those successes coming at this track, including when 33-1 chance in this race in 2023; creditable third in a 2m7f handicap chase here on New Year's Day; flopped when well fancied for a handicap hurdle at Limerick last time.

6/1

14

10th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

14:25 Limerick

Likable Chancer

10st 3lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Daniel John Howard

Is 3-34 over fences; veteran's recent form is solid, featuring a third placing over C&D last month and a third in a handicap chase at Tramore on New Year's Day; 0-30 record over hurdles is a significant negative; rider's claim is an asset.

8/1

OUR TIP

20/1

Form: /74-RP D

Last run: 54 days

W: 12st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Winning chaser, rated 125; stays well, but has modest hurdles form, runs off 102 here; best watched after a refusal and a pulled-up on his final two starts for his previous trainer Barry Connell.
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3

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 107y

18:38 Sligo

Balkito

11st 10lb

J: Mr P J O’Neill

T: John F O’Neill

Two chase wins to his name, gained back-to-back on winter ground in 2022; won a point on good-to-yielding in May; undistinguished hurdles form, including last time out in a claimer at Roscommon.

25/1

9th

10

7th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 125y

16:30 Roscommon

Balkito

10st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: John F O’Neill

Dual chase winner who is 0-9 over hurdles; won a point in May and unseated midrace back over regulation fences a month ago; others appeal more.

14/1

5

2nd Jun 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:50 Listowel

Balkito

11st 7lb

J: Mr P J O’Neill

T: John F O’Neill

The last of two chase wins came in 2022; decent point runs lately but others preferred.

50/1

Form: 1556P3 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Landed a 2m7f handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse in November; out of the money on his next four starts; back near best form when third when staying-on third over an extended 2m4f at Fairyhouse last month; this longer trip should play to his strength.
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No Results Found

Form: 0/5024

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 2lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Point winner in 2019, improved effort out of the blue when runner-up in a 12-runner handicap hurdle over 2m7f at Punchestown in January; moderate fourth for this rider in a 2m6f handicap chase at Thurles four weeks ago.
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7

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 61y

17:43 Ballinrobe

Not May

10st 13lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Hugh Paul Finegan

Point winner, 0-15 over hurdles; has three handicaps seconds to her name; makes little appeal in a maiden at the age of 11.

14/1

5

14th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:28 Downpatrick

Not May

11st 7lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Hugh Paul Finegan

Point-to-point winner is 0-14 over hurdles, pick being second in C&D handicap last season; not so good over 3m of late, drop back in trip to suit but hard to fancy back in maiden company.

25/1

Form: 306690

Last run: 69 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Did not appear to stay 3m at Punchestown in December; tailed off over 2m at Naas in January; career-best was over an extended 2m5f on good ground at Ballinrobe last summer.
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7th

12

21st Mar 2024

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 70y

17:08 Cork

Sarahs Soldier

11st 2lb

J: Ms C A Walsh

T: P A Fahy

raced wide, raced lazily at times, in rear throughout, weakening when mistake 4 out, tailed off

20/1

21th

9

12th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:42 Naas

Sarahs Soldier

11st 8lb

J: Richard Condon

T: P A Fahy

Fair efforts last twice over longer; did not appear to see out 3m at Punchestown last month; big drop back in trip here but not easy to dismiss.

14/1

9th

10

12th Dec 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 194y

15:00 Punchestown

Sarahs Soldier

11st 2lb

J: Richard Condon

T: P A Fahy

Best handicap effort (2m6f) came on much better ground over the summer; too keen on return here last month and could struggle to see this out in the conditions.

16/1

Form: 8999

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Beaten a minimum of around 50l in four maiden hurdle outings; his chance is not obvious.
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8th

9

21st Mar 2024

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 70y

17:08 Cork

Coulrophobia

11st 2lb

J: Ms J I Stokes

T: N Stokes

didn't always jump with fluency, soon midfield on inner, dropped to rear before 7th, weakened after 4 out, tailed off

25/1

9th

4

13th Feb 2024

Heavy

1m 7f 132y

15:08 Thurles

Coulrophobia

11st 4lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: N Stokes

Soundly beaten in a trio of maiden hurdles and likely to fare better in handicaps.

50/1

Form: 09PP-1

Last run: 37 days

W: 12st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Not far behind Zarak The Brave in a juvenile maiden hurdle last season; failed to improve on that; returned from a year off to win at Thurles on first start for Paul Nolan; every chance he can follow up off 8lb higher.
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6th

5

25th Apr 2024

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 0y

17:15 Wexford

Scarbrook

10st 11lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Paul Nolan

Not far behind Zarak The Brave in a juvenile maiden hurdle last season; failed to improve on that; returned from a year off to win at Thurles on first start for this stable; pulled a shoe and finished lame when favourite at Cork five weeks ago; every chance if fully recovered; trainer also runs Tranquil Sea.

11/2

6th

5

25th Apr 2024

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 0y

17:15 Wexford

Scarbrook

10st 11lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Paul Nolan

Not far behind Zarak The Brave in a juvenile maiden hurdle last season; failed to improve on that; returned from a year off to win at Thurles on first start for this stable; pulled a shoe and finished lame when favourite at Cork five weeks ago; every chance if fully recovered; trainer also runs Tranquil Sea.

11/2

2

21st Mar 2024

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 70y

17:08 Cork

Scarbrook

12st 1lb

J: Mr Paddy Barlow

T: Paul Nolan

midfield on inner, in touch with leaders after 3rd, weakened and pulled up before 3 out

3/1

Form: 4-0097

Last run: 66 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Twice fourth in maiden hurdles last season; has failed to reach the first six in two handicap attempts.
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14

28th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 0y

15:25 Limerick

Trackman Tommy

11st 7lb

J: Miss L Costello

T: Patrick G Kelly

towards rear, not fluent and reminders 3rd, detached 4th

33/1

14

28th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 0y

15:25 Limerick

Trackman Tommy

11st 7lb

J: Miss L Costello

T: Patrick G Kelly

towards rear, not fluent and reminders 3rd, detached 4th

33/1

7th

12

19th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 6f 91y

19:37 Ballinrobe

Trackman Tommy

11st 5lb

J: Miss L Costello

T: Patrick G Kelly

towards rear, not fluent 2nd, headway 4 out, headway into midfield after 4 out, outpaced after last

33/1

Form: 70806

Last run: 114 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Mare from good staying family; won two points last season including the prestigious Gain Mares' Final at Ballynoe; modest maiden hurdle form; was found to have burst blood vessels at Tramore on latest; handicap debut.
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6

21st Mar 2024

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 70y

17:08 Cork

Majestic Design

11st 9lb

J: Mr R W Barron

T: Declan Queally

prominent on inner, led after 3rd, not fluent 8th, headed 9th, pressed leaders when mistake 11th, reminders and weakened after 4 out, pulled up before 3 out

8/1

Form: 60008

Last run: 75 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Dual point winner on good ground last spring; has been struggling in maiden hurdles on winter ground; cheekpieces on now but may not prosper again until the going improves.
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4

12th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 180y

15:55 Killarney

Imperial Fox

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Padraig Butler

Dual point winner on good ground in the latter part of last season; poor form on the track so far; good ground and a switch to chasing failed to spark a revival in form at Tramore last month; this headgear combination for the first time.

33/1

4

12th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 180y

15:55 Killarney

Imperial Fox

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Padraig Butler

Dual point winner on good ground in the latter part of last season; poor form on the track so far; good ground and a switch to chasing failed to spark a revival in form at Tramore last month; this headgear combination for the first time.

33/1

12

22nd Apr 2024

Soft

2m 5f 180y

18:10 Tramore

Imperial Fox

11st 5lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Padraig Butler

Dual point winner but nothing to shout about under rules and was pulled up at Cork last month in the handicap hurdle won by Thedancingfarrier.

50/1

Form: P09008

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Point winner but modest form on the track, including on her handicap debut over 2m4f at this venue in December; beaten around 30l in eighth behind today's rival Scarbrook at Thurles last month.
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12

14th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

18:55 Tramore

Colline Fleurie

11st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Point-to-point winner for Sam Curling as 5yo; poor hurdles form and makes chase debut having being off for over a year.

20/1

12

14th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

18:55 Tramore

Colline Fleurie

11st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Point-to-point winner for Sam Curling as 5yo; poor hurdles form and makes chase debut having being off for over a year.

20/1

Form: 880P-P

Last run: 303 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Very little to recommend apart from a good rider; hard to fancy after a ten-month absence.
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14th

11

16th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

19:13 Tramore

Stradbally Village

11st 7lb

J: Alan King

T: Ms M Flynn

Pulled up in four of her last six starts but ran okay when fifth here in June; her subsequent runs make her hard to fancy.

50/1

11

25th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 100y

17:00 Wexford

Stradbally Village

10st 13lb

J: Alan King

T: Ms M Flynn

Encouraging signs at Tramore last month but poor efforts in handicaps twice since and easy to oppose on balance.

50/1

11

12th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 60y

18:45 Kilbeggan

Stradbally Village

10st 13lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: Ms M Flynn

Some promise in a Tramore maiden but was poor in a Downpatrick handicap since and others preferred.

18/1

Non-runners

One For Daisy

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €134.80
Straight Forecast €97.43
Tricast €490.06
Trifecta €719.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Scarbrook

POSTDATA:

Ivane

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Danny The Fence

The Irish Sun:

Scarbrook