November 03 / 13.10 Cork

13.10

Good

Paddy Power “God I Miss Jackie Lennox’s” Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6156.52
  • 2m 0f 60y
  • 17 runners
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Paddy Power “God I Miss Jackie Lennox’s” Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.50
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 4-3251 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Course winner on the Flat came back to form at Punchestown last time; up 8lb but goes well on good ground and respected again.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

(6)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Jake Peter

9st 0lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: M A Cahill

Dual-purpose veteran; four-time Flat winner (once over C&D in 2018); hasn't been pulling up any trees over hurdles in recent times; made little impression over C&D four weeks ago; others preferred; cheekpieces.

25/1

6th

13

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

14:22 Wexford

Jake Peter

11st 5lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: M A Cahill

Dual-purpose; 3-24 over hurdles, the last win coming off 3lb higher at Cork in November 2024; hasn't looked like taking advantage of sliding mark recently and fell on latest at Punchestown; needs a revival.

22/1

OUR TIP

25/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 65240- D

Last run: 185 days

W: 12st 0lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Useful chaser is not as good over hurdles and hasn't run in this sphere for a year, so others preferred.
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5th

1

7th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 50y

15:08 Gowran Park

Rebel Gold

11st 12lb

J: Mr Alan O’Sullivan

T: Patrick T Foley

Veteran six-time winner; produced some good displays off much higher chase marks in 2025; continues to show plenty of zest, in front of Piccolo Player when third at Naas 13 days ago.

11/2

3rd

15

22nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 7f 110y

15:00 Naas

Rebel Gold

10st 5lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Patrick T Foley

Veteran six-time winner; produced some good displays off much higher chase marks in 2025; weakened into a 19.5l third here last time (2m3f, heavy); 13l behind Peaceinthevalley on that occasion; hit the front early that day, so perhaps can get closer more patiently ridden.

16/1

3rd

8

25th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 2f 150y

14:25 Naas

Rebel Gold

11st 3lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Patrick T Foley

Veteran six-time winner; produced several good displays off his much higher chase mark during 2025; hard to be sure how effectively he will cope on his return to hurdling at the age of 13

10/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 7-4605

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Flat winner ran a cracker on handicap debut at Limerick after a break when 3l behind Redcliff Glen; could turn that form around on 7lb better terms with that run under his girth.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(1)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:00 Tramore

Voice Of Reason

10st 4lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: William Delahunty

Much better record on AW (three wins from nine starts, placed four times); 1-12 on turf and needs to improve on recent efforts.

20/1

10th

8

(12)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:30 Curragh

Voice Of Reason

9st 11lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: William Delahunty

Much better record on AW (three wins from nine starts); 1-11 on turf and needs to improve on recent efforts; very capable claimer booked.

14/1

8th

3

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 40y

19:20 Fairyhouse

Voice Of Reason

10st 0lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: William Delahunty

Dual-purpose sort is 1-10 on Flat turf; won on the AW at Dundalk (1m4f) off 3lb lower in January and ran well at that venue following that; well beaten back on turf at Gowran 11 days ago (1m4f, yielding); suspicion he's not as effective on this surface.

25/1

9/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: 476123 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 8lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Won at Roscommon over this trip and two fine runs since; beaten 4l by Jake Peter at Punchestown last time but is 8lb better off with that rival; go well again.
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8th

8

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 109y

18:57 Ballinrobe

Sayitfirst

11st 2lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Darren Collins

Potentially well handicapped relative to her best chase form; good form in that sphere last October when backing up a Sligo win with seconds at Tramore and Down Royal; might need the run, her first since out of her depth in a Grade 2 mares' chase at Cork last December; 13lb lower than her chase mark

10/1

2nd

12

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 100y

15:12 Down Royal

Sayitfirst

10st 5lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Darren Collins

Won a novice handicap chase at Sligo (17.5f, gd-yld) early this month from 5lb out of the handicap; narrowly denied in follow up bid at Tramore (15.5f, yielding) off 3lb higher; up another 2lb and this is a deeper race but she's in form and this trip suits; go well again.

9/2

Form: 0/1123 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Two hurdle wins this term and some decent Flat runs in defeat; however, was beaten 12l off this mark last time and needs more.
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9

(10)

8th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 115y

20:07 Tipperary

Slieve Bearnagh

10st 6lb

J: Ms K M Ryan

T: David Marnane

Just one Flat win since 2021 but was only beaten a neck on soft by Tassarolo at Killarney last month; form knocked since and his better recent runs have come on softer ground than what's likely here.

5/1

2nd

16

(3)

16th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 103y

19:50 Killarney

Slieve Bearnagh

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

First reserve; five wins in all codes; has been running consistently in defeat on the Flat lately including at Limerick four days ago; needs more but easy ground might help.

Form: 082966

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Yet to win a race under any code and well beaten in a maiden hurdle last time so needs to find improvement from somewhere.
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6th

4

28th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 190y

16:15 Wexford

Teagarden Jazz

11st 5lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Charlie Keegan

Longstanding maiden (formerly Gordon Elliott) showed first bit of form for this yard over C&D three weeks ago when third (6l off runner-up Game Phoenix); bit to find with that rival though.

8/1

3rd

4

7th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 180y

17:16 Wexford

Teagarden Jazz

11st 7lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Charlie Keegan

Longstanding maiden yet to show anything for current yard (formerly Gordon Elliott); tailed off over C&D back from a break last time; hard to fancy.

50/1

11th

5

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

15:15 Wexford

Teagarden Jazz

11st 8lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Charlie Keegan

Longstanding maiden yet to show anything for current yard (formerly Gordon Elliott); hard to fancy.

50/1

Form: 096-81 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Won at Listowel last time after a break on debut for this red-hot yard; 9lb higher asks a question but is lightly-raced and respected again.
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7th

1

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 55y

17:20 Wexford

Mount Ferns

11st 13lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Hurdles win in 2024 came at Listowel (2m, soft) off 91; returned there last September for a staying-on third in the same event; pulled up at Cork in May on reappearance after a winter break; watching brief on this quicker ground.

12/1

9

10th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 50y

15:15 Cork

Mount Ferns

11st 3lb

J: G B Noonan

T: E McNamara

Hurdles win in 2024 came at Listowel (2m, soft) off 91; returned there in September for a staying-on third in same event (following 141-day absence); 6-4 favourite for handicap chase at Killarney when last seen, falling at three out when going okay; lightly raced and could go well.

11/2

Form: 530-69 BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner last year hasn't gone on over hurdles but has run well at times, including here; cheekpieces tried on debut for a new yard.
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8

20th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 100y

18:45 Killarney

Walk Away Harry

11st 4lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: Charles Coakley

His best hurdles form for Charles Byrnes seems long gone and he's now regressive; 12l behind Tropical Image in a six-runner 2m3f Listowel beginners' chase last time.

20/1

4th

5

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:32 Listowel

Walk Away Harry

11st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: Charles Coakley

His best hurdles form for Charles Byrnes seems long gone and he's now regressive; well beaten in his previous chase this January.

14/1

9th

12

6th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 55y

13:15 Cork

Walk Away Harry

11st 12lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Charles Coakley

Had smart form in his younger days when with Charles Byrnes, but has regressed considerably; starts off with new yard now.

100/1

Form: 3-2218 D BF

Last run: 80 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark over hurdles at Killarney but disappointed at Tramore; freshened up since and one to consider for an in-form yard.
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1

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

17:35 Bellewstown

Red Glory

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Yet to get his head in front this summer but fine efforts in defeat in the Tribes at Galway and when beaten 1l over 2m1f at this venue behind the subsequent Galway hurdle winner; creeping up the weights and hasn't been shaping as though this longer trip is what he wants.

9/2

4th

6

1st Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 175y

14:37 Galway

Red Glory

11st 6lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Dual-purpose winner won his last hurdle race over C&D last October; ran a solid race from the front to be third to Putapoundinthejar at Bellewstown last time; 3lb better off and cheekpieces added; chance.

15/2

3rd

10

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:18 Bellewstown

Red Glory

11st 7lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Henry De Bromhead

Fifth behind Malbay Madness at Downpatrick last month; should be sharper for the run, his first since signing off a good spell of form with a narrow Galway win last autumn.

12/1

Form: -15453 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Won a Tipperary maiden in May and some good runs in defeat since, including at Punchestown last time; has to be considered.
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10th

7

3rd Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 60y

13:10 Cork

Cash The Cheque

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

midfield

8/1

10th

7

3rd Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 60y

13:10 Cork

Cash The Cheque

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

midfield

8/1

3rd

8

16th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 59y

14:20 Punchestown

Cash The Cheque

11st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Won a 2m Tipperary maiden in May; appeared not to stay 2m4f at Clonmel recently; can do better over this shorter trip.

10/1

18/1

Form: -65150

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Sligo maiden hurdle winner over 2m2f has been well below that level twice since and has to rebound dropped in trip.
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6th

6

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 2f 0y

17:20 Sligo

Torquay Road

11st 4lb

J: Finn Brickley

T: Cian Collins

Three-time hurdles winner, including on both Sligo visits; has been chasing and went close at Tramore on his penultimate start; strong contender here on the form that brought handicap wins over C&D and at Galway in the first half of last season; rider's 7lb claim an asset.

13/8

7th

9

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:40 Kilbeggan

Torquay Road

11st 5lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

Three-time hurdle winner who has fared well in three starts over fences, beaten a neck by Kilbrin Rocco at Tramore 26 days ago; step up in trip and ground should suit.

11/2

2nd

2

19th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 110y

17:00 Tramore

Torquay Road

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

Three-time hurdles winner; sound effort on chase debut in a beginners' at Downpatrick (20.5f, gd-yld) when a 5l third but tailed off on softer ground at Fairyhouse (2m) on latest in January; soft ground a concern on handicap chase bow.

13/2

Form: 6P0P-F D

Last run: 90 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Dual bumper and handicap hurdle winner; not had much racing but regressive in the last year and need to see more before getting behind.
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22th

18

30th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

15:05 Fairyhouse

Hey Johnny

10st 7lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Thomas Mullins

midfield

100/1

22th

18

30th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

15:05 Fairyhouse

Hey Johnny

10st 7lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Thomas Mullins

midfield

100/1

12th

3

3rd Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 60y

13:10 Cork

Hey Johnny

11st 10lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Thomas Mullins

midfield

33/1

Form: 00-001 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Surprise winner at Limerick last time when beating Morepowertoya and Voice Of Reason; 7lb higher today but has to be considered again.
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4th

6

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:30 Cork

Redcliff Glen

11st 0lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Limerick handicap hurdle win came back in 2024 off 94; couple of ordinary efforts in May and has had time off since.

8/1

5th

8

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

18:19 Wexford

Redcliff Glen

11st 2lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: C Byrnes

Limerick handicap hurdle winner in October 2024 off 94; little of note in his form since then however, recent Punchestown run a bit more encouraging; more needed.

10/1

6th

6

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:50 Punchestown

Redcliff Glen

11st 3lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Limerick handicap hurdle winner by a neck in October 2024 off 94; little of note in his form since then, now down to 89.

10/1

Form: 070

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Flat winner is rated 78 in that sphere; put up similar efforts in defeat in three maiden hurdles; likely capable of better on handicap debut; check market.
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4th

12

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 110y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Desert Haven

11st 4lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Two respectable Flat runs last month; 0-11 over hurdles; comes into the reckoning following an improved display that saw him finish fifth of 21 in a stronger race than this at Fairyhouse.

7/2

5th

19

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Fairyhouse

Desert Haven

10st 8lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Noel Meade

Two respectable Flat runs last month but 0-10 over hurdles and has come up shy in less competitive races than this.

33/1

Form: 398842 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Fairly consistent dual winner was just denied by Redcliff Glen at Limerick last time and should be in the mix again on 4lb better terms with that rival.
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15th

17

3rd Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 60y

13:10 Cork

Morepowertoya

10st 10lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Paul Power

in touch with leaders

9/1

15th

17

3rd Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 60y

13:10 Cork

Morepowertoya

10st 10lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Paul Power

in touch with leaders

9/1

2nd

11

19th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 70y

15:50 Limerick

Morepowertoya

11st 0lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Paul Power

prominent throughout, led narrowly 2 out, faced challenge last, soon headed, rallied inside final 110yds

7/1

Form: 25-10P C

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Won a novice over 2m2f at this track in May but has been poor twice since and questions to answer now.
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3rd

27

29th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 93y

15:05 Punchestown

Master Otis

10st 3lb

T: Thomas Mullins

Second reserve; won at Cork last summer; lost his form in the autumn; not bad efforts lately but needs much more in this company.

3rd

27

29th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 93y

15:05 Punchestown

Master Otis

10st 3lb

T: Thomas Mullins

Second reserve; won at Cork last summer; lost his form in the autumn; not bad efforts lately but needs much more in this company.

4th

12

20th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:37 Cork

Master Otis

11st 1lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Thomas Mullins

Lost form after winning a 2m novice here (good) last May but respectable reappearance in 2m Leopardstown handicap early this month; tries a new trip here and not one to rule out.

10/1

Form: -32856

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Some good maiden runs but disappointing in handicaps on last two starts; is capable of better so not ruled out.
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5th

7

9th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:08 Downpatrick

Leitzel

11st 4lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: S McParlan

Flat winner is now 0-12 hurdling, couple of poor runs at Down Royal earlier in the year for this yard; hard to fancy.

16/1

13th

7

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

14:10 Down Royal

Leitzel

11st 6lb

J: E Walsh

T: S McParlan

Placed form in maidens and in Ballinrobe handicap for Andrew McNamara and likes good ground; after long absence, tailed off over 2m4f here on yard debut.

25/1

15th

6

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 86y

15:03 Down Royal

Leitzel

11st 8lb

J: Mr N McParlan

T: S McParlan

Two-time Flat winner ran well over hurdles at Ballinrobe last May but disappointed in three runs since and has been off since last July; likely best watched on first start for new stable.

22/1

Non-runners

Marelly

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €175.50
Straight Forecast €163.48
Tricast €1691.41
Trifecta €624.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Voice Of Reason

TOPSPEED:

Sayitfirst

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Morepowertoya

POSTDATA:

Voice Of Reason

The Irish Sun:

Sayitfirst