November 05 / 13.30 Cork

13.30

Soft

Paddy Power Dear Lord I’ve Left The Immersion On Mares Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6265.49
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • 18 runners
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Paddy Power Dear Lord I’ve Left The Immersion On Mares Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/10 (Won)

  • Win: £2.10
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2-113

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second at Punchestown on only bumper start last season; won readily at odds-on at Downpatrick and Killarney during the summer; sets a high standard by virtue of third behind very talented stablemate Aurora Vega in a Listed contest at Gowran
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1st

1

5th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

13:30 Cork

Abis Champ

11st 7lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Second at Punchestown on only bumper start last season; won readily at odds-on at Downpatrick and Killarney during the summer; sets a high standard by virtue of third behind very talented stablemate Aurora Vega in a Listed contest at Gowran

11/10

3rd

1

29th Sep 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

17:35 Gowran Park

Abis Champ

11st 11lb

J: Miss J Townend

T: W P Mullins

Apparent second-string of stable with incredible bumper strike-rate this season; progressive, running away from them last twice at odds-on; double penalty; slight concern her improvement coincided with better ground.

4/1

1st

1

21st Jul 2023

Yielding

2m 1f 0y

17:25 Killarney

Abis Champ

11st 11lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Showed a deal of promise on debut last year in a Punchestown bumper and improved on that when a very easy winner at Downpatrick on comeback; that was over 2m3f but should be fine over this trip and looks the one to beat, with improvement likely too.

4/6

OUR TIP

7/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Closely related to Flat winner and smart hurdler Midnight Game, half-sister to four winners including the versatile West With The Wind; winning dam was placed in German and Italian Oaks; beat Jetaway To Getaway by 22l in a Lingstown maiden on only start for Richard Black; interesting recruit to top team.
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2

27th Jun 2025

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 4

15:43 Cartmel

Banprionsa

12st 0lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Anthony John Black

Only her third run over fences when winning a 3m Limerick handicap in March (yielding to soft) but stopped quickly next time and has since left Henry De Bromhead for 21,000gns.

10/1

1

13th Apr 2025

Good

3m 2f 50y

16:35 Down Royal

Banprionsa

11st 12lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

Off the mark at the third attempt over fences on latest at Limerick (24.5f, yielding to soft); hit with a 6lb rise for that and will encounter quicker ground here but she ran well on good to yielding in a beginners here back in December (20.5f); could be more to come.

2/1

1

13th Apr 2025

Good

3m 2f 50y

16:35 Down Royal

Banprionsa

11st 12lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

Off the mark at the third attempt over fences on latest at Limerick (24.5f, yielding to soft); hit with a 6lb rise for that and will encounter quicker ground here but she ran well on good to yielding in a beginners here back in December (20.5f); could be more to come.

2/1

25/1

  • Place: £7.50

Form: 48-458

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has contested five bumpers; prominent most of the way when fourth at Tramore in August; two fair runs since then but others have stronger credentials
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13th

9

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 7f 122y

15:42 Clonmel

Milanaway

10st 5lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Punchestown handicap hurdle win in December (3m, heavy) is her sole success in 30 runs; not the most consistent mare but she stays well and has a definite chance on her best form.

10/1

9th

2

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 6f 20y

16:22 Naas

Milanaway

11st 8lb

J: D G Hogan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Punchestown win in December (3m, heavy) is her sole success in 29 runs under rules; put a blot on her record at Gowran in January; much more like it when second at Thurles (2m7f, soft) last month; shortlisted.

5/2

Form: 6789-2

Last run: 163 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Possible future handicap winner judging by Limerick second in May behind the progressive Arctic Ambition; others preferred here; reserve.
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11th

5

13th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 6f 0y

15:18 Punchestown

Tilloughna

11st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: David Kenneth Budds

2m6f winner at Ballinrobe last summer; headgear combination didn't bring results at Limerick over Christmas and plenty more needed here.

12/1

11th

5

13th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 6f 0y

15:18 Punchestown

Tilloughna

11st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: David Kenneth Budds

2m6f winner at Ballinrobe last summer; headgear combination didn't bring results at Limerick over Christmas and plenty more needed here.

12/1

6th

5

28th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 0y

15:25 Limerick

Tilloughna

11st 11lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: David Kenneth Budds

prominent

8/1

Form: P-8

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shaped well when third behind a subsequent maiden hurdle winner on only point-to-point start; has failed to match that in two hurdle runs; tongue-tie may help.
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3rd

13

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 80y

17:25 Punchestown

Kilbarry Saint

10st 2lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: C O’Keeffe

Off the mark chasing on tenth attempt in 2m5f Clonmel mares' beginners last month (soft) but ultimately no match for a 10l winner nine days later in 2m5f Fairyhouse mares' handicap: front-runner should run her race but vulnerable.

12/1

2nd

3

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 45y

14:40 Fairyhouse

Kilbarry Saint

10st 10lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: C O’Keeffe

Off the mark chasing on tenth attempt in 2m5f Clonmel mares' beginners last month (soft): highly-tried on occasions, notably when second to Only By Night at Exeter last year and to Spindleberry at Clonmel in November; back in handicap company and can go well.

11/2

1st

4

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 4f 63y

14:42 Clonmel

Kilbarry Saint

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: C O’Keeffe

Campaigned in Graded company over last 18 months; produced some strong efforts, most notably when second to Only By Night at Exeter last year and to Spindleberry at Clonmel in November; two below-par efforts over fences since but appreciated step back up in trip with good run over hurdles last time at Punchestown; course winner over hurdles has the form to win this.

9/4

Form: 7-6

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not disgraced in sixth at Roscommon on her second outing; will be of more interest when qualified for handicaps.
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10th

4

28th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Barryroe Madam

11st 7lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Record of 1-22 over hurdles, with the win coming in Listowel handicap in May last year (23.5f, good) off 85; lost form in final start for Brian McMahon and two poor efforts for this yard since; best watched.

33/1

13th

12

10th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 50y

15:50 Cork

Barryroe Madam

10st 11lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Record of 1-21 over hurdles, with the win coming in a Listowel handicap in May last year (3m, good) off 85; lost form in final start for Brian McMahon and made a similarly poor stable debut at Limerick last time.

33/1

13th

1

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 50y

15:20 Limerick

Barryroe Madam

11st 12lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Sole win from 20 starts for Brian McMahon came in 3m Listowel handicap last May (good); ground probably too soft when last seen in November and ground concerns here on yard debut; trip on the short side too.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Unraced for Willie Mullins; not seen since winning a 1m6f event on good-to-firm ground in France in July 2020.
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7

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 35y

15:48 Tipperary

Karacole

11st 2lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: James M Barcoe

Flat winner is a maiden over jumps; well beaten in beginners' chases and needs to do much better on h'cap debut.

22/1

12

1st Jun 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 80y

16:22 Kilbeggan

Karacole

11st 5lb

J: J J Slevin

T: James M Barcoe

Flat winner who is 0-14 over hurdles and very opposable on recent chasing exploits.

100/1

12

1st Jun 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 80y

16:22 Kilbeggan

Karacole

11st 5lb

J: J J Slevin

T: James M Barcoe

Flat winner who is 0-14 over hurdles and very opposable on recent chasing exploits.

100/1

Form: 357-72

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Moderate third in a Limerick bumper last November; best run so far when second in a maiden hurdle at the same venue two weeks ago; could make the frame with a reproduction.
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9th

5

19th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:15 Limerick

Mag Dillane

11st 7lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: E McNamara

didn't jump well, prominent early, lost ground 1st

13/2

9th

5

19th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:15 Limerick

Mag Dillane

11st 7lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: E McNamara

didn't jump well, prominent early, lost ground 1st

13/2

11th

9

3rd Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:50 Cork

Mag Dillane

11st 7lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: E McNamara

Heavy ground Limerick maiden winner in January; ran a cracker in a handicap there last time after being well beaten on chasing debut; can be a player up in trip.

9/1

Form: 88-

Last run: 227 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Lost touch from halfway on belated debut at Leopardstown, struggled over C&D on second run.
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0

17

10th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:15 Cork

Ivy Park

10st 11lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Daniel Joseph O’Leary

Hasn't counted in three maiden runs at this trip; 8yo mare hard to make a case for on handicap debut.

33/1

9th

4

5th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

13:30 Cork

Ivy Park

11st 7lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Daniel Joseph O’Leary

Lost touch from halfway on belated debut at Leopardstown, struggled over C&D on second run.

100/1

8th

10

23rd Mar 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:40 Cork

Ivy Park

11st 5lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Daniel Joseph O’Leary

Lost touch from halfway on her belated debut at Leopardstown early in the month; safe to rule out.

50/1

Form:

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Boasts an excellent pedigree but down the field first time out in a Clonmel maiden in which Pebble Bleu was fifth.
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10th

14

21st Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:00 Limerick

Victorious Bay

11st 5lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Mark Fahey

Boasts an excellent pedigree; down the field at Clonmel and Cork on her first two outings.

50/1

10th

11

5th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

13:30 Cork

Victorious Bay

11st 7lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Mark Fahey

Boasts an excellent pedigree but down the field first time out in a Clonmel maiden in which Pebble Bleu was fifth.

50/1

12th

14

26th Oct 2023

Heavy

2m 3f 118y

14:35 Clonmel

Victorious Bay

11st 7lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Mark Fahey

Half-sister to winners OK Corral (smart bumper and 2m-3m2f hurdle/chase), Lithic (useful bumper and 2m/2m4f hurdle) and Breaking Waves (bumper and 2m3f/2m4f hurdle/chase); dam point winner, sister to high-class 2m-3m5f jumps winner Tidal Bay; well-bred and stoutly-bred newcomer; likely to improve for it but should be worth watching.

40/1

Form: 847

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
No match for Banprionsa in a point-to-point at Lingstown; ordinary form over hurdles so far.
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6th

11

13th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 6f 0y

15:18 Punchestown

Jetaway To Getaway

10st 4lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Limited maiden hurdler has run creditably on a few occasions, including over 2m4f at Fairyhouse last time; 2lb lower here and could sneak a placing.

13/2

6th

11

13th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 6f 0y

15:18 Punchestown

Jetaway To Getaway

10st 4lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Limited maiden hurdler has run creditably on a few occasions, including over 2m4f at Fairyhouse last time; 2lb lower here and could sneak a placing.

13/2

Form: 05

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise on her hurdling debut at Clonmel with Smile Again and Victorious Bay behind; likely to need more experience.
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4

3rd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 0y

15:25 Leopardstown

Pebble Bleu

11st 3lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Colin Motherway

Hit form over hurdles this season, winning three times since November, going up 20lb in the weights; was poor in a Grade 3 last time and has to rebound even dropping in grade.

4/1

1st

6

4th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 0y

15:58 Punchestown

Pebble Bleu

11st 3lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Colin Motherway

Won handicaps at Tramore (2m5f) and Thurles (2m6f) lately, with a poor run at the former track in between; has been raised 8lb but gets in with a 7lb penalty so should go close with a repeat performance.

11/4

1st

10

29th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 6f 126y

16:25 Thurles

Pebble Bleu

10st 6lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Colin Motherway

Chase winner gained first hurdle win when landing a late gamble at Tramore off 90 in November (2m5f, soft; form boosted); disappointed in follow-up bid but raced on the deepest ground by the rail which proved costly; worth another chance with Mikey Kenneally taking off a valuable 7lb.

10/1

100/1

Form: 97

Last run: 147 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled up in a point; tailed off in a Wexford bumper and in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown.
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13th

3

5th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

13:30 Cork

Boblere

11st 7lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: E Sheehy

Pulled up in a point; tailed off in a Wexford bumper and in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown.

100/1

7th

11

11th Jun 2023

Good

2m 7f 140y

16:30 Punchestown

Boblere

11st 5lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: E Sheehy

Pulled up in a point and tailed off in a bumper at Wexford; no appeal.

100/1

9th

15

31st May 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

20:30 Wexford

Boblere

11st 7lb

J: Mr S Cleary

T: E Sheehy

First reserve; Getaway mare is closely related to 2m4f hurdle winner Guidedbythescience; dam bumper and useful 2m2f/2m5f hurdle winner; pulled up on sole point-to-point run; best watched on bumper debut.

Form: 877U

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has run in two bumpers and two maiden hurdles without showing any positive signs.
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14th

13

5th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

13:30 Cork

Calendar House

11st 6lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Joseph Hennessy

Has run in two bumpers and two maiden hurdles without showing any positive signs.

100/1

0

17

21st Oct 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Limerick

Calendar House

11st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Joseph Hennessy

midfield

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; half-sister to 2m4f hurdle winner Rock On Bennie; dam 2m hurdle winner, half-sister to high-class hurdle/chase winner Holywell.
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15th

18

5th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

13:30 Cork

Western Rock

11st 6lb

J: Evan Dwan

T: Mrs Julie Cashin

Fourth foal; half-sister to 2m4f hurdle winner Rock On Bennie; dam 2m hurdle winner, half-sister to high-class hurdle/chase winner Holywell.

50/1

Form: 9-600

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in two bumper runs; tailed off on hurdling debut at Punchestown; did not jump well in a Clonmel maiden in which Pebble Bleu was fifth, makes no appeal.
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16th

10

5th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

13:30 Cork

Smile Again

11st 7lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Mark Fahey

Unplaced in two bumper runs; tailed off on hurdling debut at Punchestown; did not jump well in a Clonmel maiden in which Pebble Bleu was fifth, makes no appeal.

66/1

10th

13

26th Oct 2023

Heavy

2m 3f 118y

14:35 Clonmel

Smile Again

11st 7lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Mark Fahey

Unplaced in two bumper runs here; tailed off on hurdling debut at Punchestown..

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal out of a mare who had poor form but is a half-sister to bumper and hurdles winner Mysloegin; visored for debut.
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19th

15

23rd Apr 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:25 Tipperary

Fourleaf Shamrock

11st 4lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: James Joseph Mangan

Put up an improved run in cheekpieces at Limerick last time on second handicap start; blinkers might help eke out more, so considered.

10/1

19th

15

23rd Apr 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:25 Tipperary

Fourleaf Shamrock

11st 4lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: James Joseph Mangan

Put up an improved run in cheekpieces at Limerick last time on second handicap start; blinkers might help eke out more, so considered.

10/1

8th

10

11th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 3f 0y

16:55 Limerick

Fourleaf Shamrock

11st 5lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: James Joseph Mangan

Well beaten in three maiden hurdles when jumping left a bit to be desired; needs to jump a great deal better than on her handicap debut, cheekpieces on now.

16/1

Form: 0090F

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Did not show much in bumpers; fell four from home at Limerick on hurdling debut.
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5th

9

15th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 80y

18:45 Tramore

Onebrightbluerose

10st 6lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Patrick Cronin

Wexford specialist with both of her wins coming there, the most recent of which was in May off 81 (2m1f, good); again ran well there last time when a 3.5l third (2m1f, good to yielding); remains 9lb above last win but she is in good form

5/1

16

8th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 180y

16:53 Wexford

Onebrightbluerose

11st 4lb

J: Daniel King

T: Patrick Cronin

Second reserve; couldn't take advantage of a 7lb lower chase mark here last month when a close third of 12 (2m, good); returned to hurdles at Cork last time when a well beaten fifth (2m1f, good); she likes this track with both of her wins coming here so not discounted if getting a run.

Non-runners

Queens Vic

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Payout
Exacta €2.80
Straight Forecast €2.33
Trifecta €26.00

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Banprionsa

SPOTLIGHT:

Abi's Champ

POSTDATA:

Mag Dillane