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Tom McCormack Memorial Cup Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5221.24
  • 2m 2f 0y
  • 16 runners
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Tom McCormack Memorial Cup Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £73.60
  • Place: £10.00

Form: 70

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
No show in both maidens, mild promise on debut; eligible for a mark after this.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

9

21st Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 0y

16:30 Kilbeggan

Toppys Boy

11st 4lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Una Corcoran

No show in both maidens, mild promise on debut; eligible for a mark after this.

20/1

11th

12

5th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:50 Listowel

Toppys Boy

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Una Corcoran

in rear, ridden 3 out, soon some headway, no impression 2 out

66/1

7th

20

6th May 2023

Good

3m 0f 180y

16:10 Cork

Toppys Boy

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Una Corcoran

Second reserve; half-brother to bumper winner Treasure Mountain; dam unraced sister to 3m hurdle winner Quiet Accord; newcomer best watched.

9/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 546-66

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Poor sort on the flat but has shown some level of ability over hurdles; place claims in such a weak race.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

7

13th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 195y

14:05 Wexford

Edge Of My Seat

11st 9lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Dual purpose maiden ran a fine race to be fourth in a Punchestown handicap on return in May; should be a big player if improving from that.

4/1

4th

11

21st May 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:28 Punchestown

Edge Of My Seat

11st 2lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

0-11 on the Flat and 0-9 over hurdles; however, has run well enough on the odd occasion to believe she might win a race off this mark.

20/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 150-6

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Newton Abbot bumper winner last year; ran well in a Listed bumper on debut for Emmet Mullins last September but has disappointed since, latest when favourite in Tramore flat claimer; since changed yards.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15

7th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 194y

16:15 Sligo

Kiss My Lucky Egg

10st 13lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

Fifth in a big field at Naas in April and another fair effort when placed at Roscommon last month; back up in trip.

16/1

3rd

15

10th Jun 2024

Good

1m 7f 142y

18:18 Roscommon

Kiss My Lucky Egg

10st 13lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

Won a mares' bumper at Newton Abbot on decent ground in 2022; fairly modest Irish form overall, although Naas fifth on penultimate start was encouraging; disappointing at Downpatrick last time.

14/1

11th

15

26th Apr 2024

Yielding

2m 2f 185y

17:20 Downpatrick

Kiss My Lucky Egg

10st 13lb

J: Mr H E Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

Won a mares' bumper at Newton Abbot on decent ground and encouraging effort when fifth of 25 at Naas earlier this month (beaten 7l); ought to go well back on her preferred going.

13/2

Form:

Last run: 68 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to winning hurdler Just Loose Change never sighted on hurdles debut at Killarney in May; best watched for now.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

9

23rd Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 64y

17:20 Ballinrobe

Chief Consul

11st 4lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Beaten 29l and 22l in two maiden hurdles before winning a point two months ago; could have some part to play.

16/1

4th

4

21st Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 0y

16:30 Kilbeggan

Chief Consul

11st 4lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Declan Queally

Half-brother to winning hurdler Just Loose Change never sighted on hurdles debut at Killarney in May; best watched for now.

16/1

10th

5

14th May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

14:25 Killarney

Chief Consul

11st 4lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Declan Queally

in rear

25/1

Form: 00-0

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Three moderate runs in maidens, easily passed over.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

0

11

7th Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 7f 165y

15:58 Fairyhouse

Charlie Bawnie

11st 2lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: T G McCourt

Excuses in her first two handicaps but no obvious ones when tailed off at Cork and now goes in a visor.

33/1

15th

16

15th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 3f 0y

15:45 Cork

Charlie Bawnie

11st 1lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: T G McCourt

Just a hint of ability in maiden hurdles; badly hampered on handicap debut and had mucus in her lungs when pulled-up last time; can't be dismissed.

22/1

0

11

28th Aug 2023

Yielding

2m 6f 14y

18:05 Ballinrobe

Charlie Bawnie

11st 4lb

J: Jake Coen

T: T G McCourt

Fifth of 16 in a Kilbeggan maiden (2m2f) and got badly hampered on her handicap debut (2m6f); remains unexposed.

100/1

Form: 9-F

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Nothing so far in three runs, early faller last time at Wexford; seems best watched although market check advised in such a weak maiden.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

13

19th Nov 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

12:45 Navan

Mo Chruinne

11st 4lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Gavin Cromwell

Might have been closer but for a mistake two out on his stable debut here in September; ground is a doubt, the trip less so, and a case can be made if he handles the ground.

8/1

10th

16

16th Sep 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 120y

17:05 Navan

Mo Chruinne

11st 4lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Ordinary form in maidens for Charles Byrnes; now makes handicap debut for new yard.

25/1

5th

4

10th Aug 2023

Good

2m 4f 80y

19:05 Sligo

Mo Chruinne

11st 4lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: C Byrnes

Early faller at Wexford; Moderate sixth at Kilbeggan; in action in the 5.30 at Roscommon on Tuesday.

12/1

Form: 30

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point winner a remote third on hurdling debut over 2m at Wexford last month but ran no sort of race in 2m4f maiden there a fortnight ago; likely more one for handicaps.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

11

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:52 Killarney

U Asking Me

10st 8lb

J: Joshua Halford

T: Eoin Doyle

Point winner and won a Clonmel handicap hurdle in 2024 (2m4f, good); not a lot to recommend him in three runs this season.

18/1

12th

12

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 120y

18:58 Limerick

U Asking Me

10st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Eoin Doyle

Point winner bagged a sole hurdles victory at Clonmel in 2024 (2m4f, good) off 2lb lower; tailed off over hurdles and pulled up over fences in two runs this year.

33/1

11

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 150y

16:55 Downpatrick

U Asking Me

10st 10lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Eoin Doyle

Beaten a long way on return over hurdles last time; however, has a shout on his best chase runs last year (twice third); blinkers replace cheekpieces.

7/1

Form: 30-24 BF

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brother to Presenting Percy was promising third in Naas maiden on debut and runner-up in Downpatrick bumper penultimate start; odds-on when fourth in Down Royal maiden last month but allowances have to be made after saddle slipped and jockey lost irons; this looks the weakest race he has contested and won't get a better opportunity.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

21st Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 89y

17:39 Ballinrobe

Valsorpresa

11st 2lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Richard James Daniels

Won a Downpatrick maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott in April 2024; Galway fifth (2m, good to yielding) last October was best effort since joining this yard; should be better for his run at this track in May.

10/1

6th

15

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Valsorpresa

10st 10lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Richard James Daniels

Won a Downpatrick maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott in April 2024; no joy since but latest Galway fifth (2m, gd-yld) in October his best since joining this yard; dropped 3lb and sports a tongue-tie for return; could run into a place if fit.

28/1

5th

9

26th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 11y

16:13 Galway

Valsorpresa

10st 7lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Richard James Daniels

Won a 2m2f maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott last year; nowhere near that level in three runs in handicaps for this stable; mark sliding but hard to fancy.

16/1

Form: 900

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Nothing so far in maidens at huge prices.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

15

21st Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 0y

16:30 Kilbeggan

Honey Roll Over

10st 11lb

J: A P Heskin

T: J P Flavin

Nothing so far in maidens at huge prices.

66/1

11th

17

14th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:15 Cork

Honey Roll Over

11st 5lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: J P Flavin

Huge odds so far hurdling and ran accordingly.

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fame And Glory brother to 2m hurdle/point winner Truckers Angel, half-brother to point winners Truckers Time and Truckers Cailin (also 3m1f chase); dam triple point winner from family of good jumpers Calgary Bay, The Grey Monk and Grey Abbey; ordinary form in point-to-points but nicely-bred sort could do better in time; hooded for rules debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

28th Aug 2023

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:05 Downpatrick

Truckers Fame

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Declan Queally

Third in a point-to-point in May following a sequence of fourths; has struggled in maiden hurdle outings at Kilbeggan and Galway.

50/1

12th

16

2nd Aug 2023

Soft

2m 5f 11y

19:50 Galway

Truckers Fame

11st 12lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Declan Queally

towards rear

66/1

Form: 700

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hasn't been sighted in three maiden runs, hooded last time.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

9

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

15:10 Cartmel

Winds Of Winter

10st 11lb

J: Miss Thomasina Eyston

T: George Bewley

Not quite at his best this year but last month's Hexham third was respectable and she remains only 2lb higher than when beating Saligo Bay to win this race under Thomasina Eyston in 2025; can't be ruled out.

7/1

3rd

4

21st Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 3

15:43 Hexham

Winds Of Winter

11st 1lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: George Bewley

Cartmel winner off 2lb lower last July (2m1f, good) who was a fair fifth in a mares' handicap over that C&D last time; not out of it.

12/1

Form: 08-

Last run: 160 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
No show on both maiden hurdle runs last winter, showing a bit more promise second occasion; back from a break and will be of more interest in handicaps after this.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

12

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 157y

15:00 Punchestown

Il Silenzio

10st 9lb

J: Conor Brassil

T: Martin Brassil

Improved for being sent chasing last summer and landed a Roscommon handicap on his third start over fences when last seen 305 days ago, travelling powerfully before beating subsequent winner Hit The Frame by 2.75l; unexposed for an 8yo and big chance off 6lb higher mark if ready to go after absence.

8/1

8

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

3m 1f 10y

20:00 Roscommon

Il Silenzio

11st 2lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Martin Brassil

Produced his best run yet over C&D (good) in June when a 5l third of 14 (a few of these behind); jockey reported he never travelled when pulled up at Tipperary latest; needs to bounce back but forecast rain is a concern.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ocovango 6yo cost 10,000Euros as a yearling; first foal; unraced dam out of unraced half-sister to high-class 2m4f-3m hurdle/chase winner Keen Leader; yard continues in good form so any market support on debut should be noted.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

7

21st Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 0y

16:30 Kilbeggan

Killinaskully

11st 4lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

Ocovango 6yo cost 10,000Euros as a yearling; first foal; unraced dam out of unraced half-sister to high-class 2m4f-3m hurdle/chase winner Keen Leader; yard continues in good form so any market support on debut should be noted.

8/1

Form: 88450-

Last run: 322 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
AW winner showed glimpses of ability switched to hurdles last summer (including here) and can't be safely ruled out despite another long absence.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

2

17th Jun 2024

Good

3m 0f 100y

17:45 Kilbeggan

Qatar Spirit

11st 13lb

J: Niall Prendergast

T: Timothy Cleary

Dual Flat winner has run well in defeat at times over hurdles, including at Gowran last autumn; below best in two runs after a winter break

16/1

8th

3

11th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:35 Limerick

Qatar Spirit

11st 11lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Timothy Cleary

towards rear early, midfield when not fluent 4th, in touch with leaders after 3 out

8/1

8th

3

11th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:35 Limerick

Qatar Spirit

11st 11lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Timothy Cleary

towards rear early, midfield when not fluent 4th, in touch with leaders after 3 out

8/1

Form: 09-833

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Didn't show anything in bumpers but more promise in maiden hurdles, notably Listowel third last month; not as good when remote third at Wexford latest; jumping still needs more fluency.
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Verdict Starting price

18

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:17 Killarney

Johnny M

10st 3lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Third reserve; poor efforts in two handicaps since returning from a long absence; makes chasing debut now

12th

11

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 162y

20:00 Sligo

Johnny M

10st 8lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Showed some ability in maidens in his early days; tailed-off on return from a long absence last time on stable debut; huge progress needed.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0/

Last run: 460 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First reserve; tailed off last of 15 on bumper debut at Fairyhouse in April; tongue tied now for hurdles debut.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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0

5

26th Dec 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 0y

12:13 Down Royal

Parlour Of Dreams

11st 10lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: John Patrick Ryan

Nothing either start; can hang.

100/1

0

17

21st Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 0y

16:30 Kilbeggan

Parlour Of Dreams

11st 4lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: John Patrick Ryan

First reserve; tailed off last of 15 on bumper debut at Fairyhouse in April; tongue tied now for hurdles debut.

Non-runners

Blackcastle Storm, Ladyeze Man, Hollymount Dream

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €1197.50
Straight Forecast €636.33

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Valsorpresa

The Irish Sun:

Blackcastle Storm

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Valsorpresa

POSTDATA:

Valsorpresa