November 26 / 12.00 Cork

12.00

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  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.20
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 5-3

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Couple of good runs in bumpers, fifth in Goffs Defender Bumper in April and on last month's return at Galway when third, staying on again (fifth has won a maiden hurdle since); bred to make a chaser but should make his mark hurdling.
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1st

3

21st Jun 2025

Good

2m 1f 77y

Class 4

15:55 Bangor-on-Dee

Tactical Affair

11st 3lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

The more his mark has eased this spring and summer the better he's done over fences, culminating in last month's Stratford success (2m1f, good); chance likely rests on whether he's derived sufficient confidence from that experience to defy going back up 10lb.

13/8

1st

1

18th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 213y

Class 5

15:55 Stratford

Tactical Affair

12st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

0-6 over fences; bounced back from poor performance when keeping on well to snatch never-dangerous second at Worcester (2m, good) 12 days ago but others here have more convincing profiles.

3/1

1st

1

18th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 213y

Class 5

15:55 Stratford

Tactical Affair

12st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

0-6 over fences; bounced back from poor performance when keeping on well to snatch never-dangerous second at Worcester (2m, good) 12 days ago but others here have more convincing profiles.

3/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 3

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in two Flat maidens last year but took to hurdles on returning from 400-day absence over C&D three weeks ago when staying-on third (Maxi Mac Gold second) on soft; more likely needed to play a major role here.
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7

25th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:33 Worcester

Picture Of You

10st 11lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Alastair Ralph

Fair form when runner-up in two Irish maiden hurdles for Henry de Bromhead in September but did not look straightforward when pulled up on both starts for new stable this year; may yet get her career back on track but looks very risky at present; tongue-tie added today.

5/1

2

13th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:58 Stratford

Picture Of You

11st 11lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Alastair Ralph

Runner-up in two 2m maiden hurdles for Henry de Bromhead in Ireland last September (yielding/good) but was beaten at skinny odds on latter occasion and was pulled up for new stable at Hereford in February, having become unsteerable on the final circuit; risky.

13/2

2

13th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:58 Stratford

Picture Of You

11st 11lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Alastair Ralph

Runner-up in two 2m maiden hurdles for Henry de Bromhead in Ireland last September (yielding/good) but was beaten at skinny odds on latter occasion and was pulled up for new stable at Hereford in February, having become unsteerable on the final circuit; risky.

13/2

9/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 4-2

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Showed promise on bumper debut at Thurles in March and returned early this month to chase home a clear-cut winner (Picture Of You third) in 18-runner C&D maiden hurdle on soft; likely major player.
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4th

5

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 70y

18:59 Kilbeggan

Maxi Mac Gold

11st 12lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Paul Nolan

126-rated hurdler; not as effective over fences; best effort when second over 3m2f at Fairyhouse in February; pulled up in a competitive handicap last time; needs to improve.

14/1

8

21st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 150y

16:17 Navan

Maxi Mac Gold

11st 3lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Paul Nolan

Maiden hurdle winner ran well in a Naas handicap hurdle in February last year off 124 (2m7f, heavy); didn't set the world alight in beginners' chase starts, but much better in a novice chase at Fairyhouse last time (3m2f, heavy); kept on well to take the runner-up spot, 1l behind Rokathir with 3.75l back to Nelson County; jumped left throughout that day so this track can help, however slightly worse off at the weights now.

7/1

2nd

9

21st Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 2f 0y

15:45 Fairyhouse

Maxi Mac Gold

11st 1lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Paul Nolan

Maiden hurdle winner at Cork in 2024 (3m, good); ran well in a Naas handicap hurdle in February last year off 124 (2m7f, heavy); hasn't set the world alight in three beginners' chase runs, including when tailed off on seasonal return at Leopardstown (2m5f, yielding).

18/1

Evs

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Twice successful on Flat in France for P Cottier in 1m2f Marseille contests on soft ground, notably final start in fillies Listed in September; 200,000euros buy at Arqana following month and demands utmost respect on hurdles debut for top connections.
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2nd

1

11th Jan 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 116y

14:10 Clonmel

Enola

11st 7lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

took keen hold, led, faced challenge 2 out, soon headed when ridden, struggling when mistake and pecked on landing last, no match for winner

4/6

4th

12

26th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

12:00 Cork

Enola

11st 0lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

raced in third, went second before 3 out, soon challenging, weakened approaching last

Evs

Form: 4275

Last run: 62 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Some promise in bumpers over the summer on good ground and not discredited on soft at Roscommon last time; not one to rule out now switched to hurdles.
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3rd

9

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 153y

17:20 Kilbeggan

Fort Randall

11st 5lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Subject of a gamble here last time (2-1 fav') when gaining first win back from a 458-day absence on second start (2m3f, good to yielding) for this stable; up 14lb but it was an easy win so he might be up to going in again.

7/2

1st

18

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 50y

17:23 Kilbeggan

Fort Randall

11st 3lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Second reserve; beaten 25l when last seen at Down Royal in January but is capable of better for a shrewd yard, so keep an eye on the market.

Form: 6-00

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
A hint of promise in two bumpers but recent hurdles debut moderate.
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5

30th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:51 Listowel

Jay Pee M

11st 10lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Attracted heavy market support at Cork last time (2m3f, good) but could only manage fifth; punters likely attracted by now 19lb lower hurdles mark, but dual chase winner is yet to match that form in this sphere; may want softer ground than this.

7/1

5th

13

10th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 50y

15:15 Cork

Jay Pee M

11st 0lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Terence O’Brien

Much improved sent chasing last season, winning twice (including here); sent off favourite over hurdles at Thurles and fences at Leopardstown when below best; again couldn't take advantage of significantly lower hurdles mark here last time (2m1f, yielding) when tailed off; attractive mark but clearly risky.

15/1

17th

1

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 20y

15:00 Cork

Jay Pee M

12st 0lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Much-improved when sent chasing last season, winning two of his four starts after joining this stable; sent off favourite for last two starts over hurdles/fences when below best; may prove equal to the task if at his best off much lower hurdle mark.

7/1

Form:

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Half-sister to 1m7f hurdle/2m7f chase winner Better Times Ahead; dam useful bumper and 2m3f-2m4f hurdle/chase winner; Galileo filly showed little on C&D debut three weeks ago and best watched for now.
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3rd

2

18th Jan 2025

Soft

3m 0f 0y

14:55 Navan

A Great Buzz

11st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Robert Tyner

midfield, not fluent 7th, headway before 2 out, went third approaching last, kept on run-in, no match for first two

5/1

Form:

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
No threat when well held in midfield on recent Punchestown debut; probably best watched for now.
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3rd

3

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

17:52 Downpatrick

Tell Us This

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Andrew McNamara

Won over C&D last July and came back to form when a comfortable winner of a Tramore claiming hurdle last time; needs to do more back in handicap company but yard is maintaining its good form so respected.

7/2

1st

8

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 80y

16:10 Tramore

Tell Us This

10st 12lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Gavin Cromwell

Has been hit and miss in defeat over fences in last six months; won over hurdles at Downpatrick last summer off 100 but not as good off a higher mark; needs best.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 00

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way both maiden runs earlier in the month, easily passed over.
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1

25th Jan 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 125y

15:25 Naas

Flicker Of Hope

11st 3lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Mark Fahey

Smart hurdler who has taken really well to chasing, winning last two starts; 2m4f Fairyhouse beginners (heavy) and relished step up in trip over C&D 16 days ago when outstaying an odds-on shot on soft; set for another big run with conditions to suit.

100/30

3rd

4

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:03 Wexford

Flicker Of Hope

11st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Mark Fahey

Four-time hurdle winner up to 3m1f including at this track; pulled-up on last completed start in the Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham; this trip looks a bit sharp on chasing debut.

14/1

3rd

4

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:03 Wexford

Flicker Of Hope

11st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Mark Fahey

Four-time hurdle winner up to 3m1f including at this track; pulled-up on last completed start in the Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham; this trip looks a bit sharp on chasing debut.

14/1

Form:

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Plenty keen on recent Down Royal debut, beaten when mistake two out; probably needs more time.
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12

16th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

19:55 Uttoxeter

Earlofbrackenstown

10st 3lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Jessica Bedi

Modest form over hurdles and in a chase for Philip Kirby; needs to take a big step forward on this stable debut.

50/1

10th

14

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 218y

Class 5

15:42 Carlisle

Earlofbrackenstown

10st 5lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Lightly raced 6yo who is one to watch in the betting but pulled up on both starts for this stable and a major turnaround is necessary.

50/1

6

24th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:42 Worcester

Earlofbrackenstown

11st 3lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Philip Kirby

Lightly raced but poor form for Gavin Cromwell; 20-1 when pulled up in a Hexham handicap on yard debut (2m, good); cheekpieces removed.

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Portage gelding is second foal of an unraced half-sister to useful 2m-2m4f hurdle/chase winner Archie Boy; newcomer best watched.
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9

5th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 4f 140y

16:40 Thurles

Tellmeyourtroubles

11st 12lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Gerard Kelleher

Three maiden runs haven't amounted to much, very hard to fancy.

25/1

0

12

30th Jan 2024

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:35 Limerick

Tellmeyourtroubles

11st 12lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Gerard Kelleher

No show on debut in a Cork maiden hurdle; mid-field over C&D five weeks ago.

50/1

Form:

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Never sighted when tailed off on Gowran debut 15 days ago; can only be watched for now.
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7

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 0y

15:50 Down Royal

Diamond Dollar

10st 13lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Twice beaten favourite in handicap hurdles in December before rectifying matters in a 2m3f contest at Limerick's Christmas meeting; sent straight into handicap company over fences at Punchestown nine days ago; recovered from a bad mistake at the 11th and had the race in safe keeping between the last two; bolted up, big chance despite a 15lb rise.

13/8

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Fair sprinter on the Flat for Henry Candy, winning Chepstow handicap over the summer; 1,000gns buy at Tattersalls Horses In Training Sale and best watched on hurdles debut.
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12th

6

(18)

20th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 86y

18:20 Roscommon

Penguin Island

9st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Robert Widger

A 5f winner off 70 for Henry Candy last year; failed to beat a single rival in her first three starts in Ireland and finished in front of only one at Dundalk on her most recent outing.

66/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €14.80
Straight Forecast €14.79
Trifecta €44.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Enola

POSTDATA:

Enola

The Irish Sun:

Enola