November 26 / 15.25 Cork

15.25

Soft

I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Beginners Chase

  • Prize money: £8092.92
  • 2m 5f 0y
  • 14 runners
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I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Beginners Chase

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

Form: 9U1-P4

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Handicap hurdle winner at Ballinrobe in the summer ran respectably on second chase start last time; needs much more.
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7th

21

2nd May 2026

Yielding

3m 7f 68y

15:05 Punchestown

Brucejack

10st 0lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: P A Fahy

Off the mark at 19th attempt chasing last month when forcing tactics adopted in 3m2f Down Royal handicap, ready success on good ground; 7lb rise leaves him just 1lb out of the handicap which is negated by rider's claim; interesting if ground continues to dry out.

12/1

1st

8

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 50y

16:37 Down Royal

Brucejack

11st 0lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: P A Fahy

Hurdle winner is yet to win over fences in 18 starts but ran a fine race at Clonmel last time over nearly 3m; stepping up in trip will be a help and can be involved off the same mark.

7/1

5th

2

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 7f 122y

15:42 Clonmel

Brucejack

11st 10lb

J: Richard Condon

T: P A Fahy

Still seeking a first chase win after 17 attempts, runner-up three times and has run creditably in the last two editions of the 3m6f Portertstown Chase at Fairyhouse; others seem more likely unless cheekpieces do the trick.

8/1

Form: 3146-3

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Point and hurdle winner ran a sound race on chasing debut at Fairyhouse last time on frst run after a 308 day absence; with improvement to come, is a player.
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14th

5

11th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

Carrig Rock

11st 12lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Peter Croke

Sligo maiden winner at this trip and returned from spell chasing when well held over hurdles at Tramore recently; tongue-tie now tried but of limited appeal.

33/1

14th

5

11th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

Carrig Rock

11st 12lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Peter Croke

Sligo maiden winner at this trip and returned from spell chasing when well held over hurdles at Tramore recently; tongue-tie now tried but of limited appeal.

33/1

Form: 178032 C

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Point, bumper and hurdle winner can be inconsistent but put up a career best when 2nd on chasing debut at Galway last time; a repeat of that form will see him go close.
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8th

7

22nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 20y

15:30 Naas

Hartur Darc

10st 12lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: John C McConnell

Better chaser albeit well below best twice in valuable handicaps in December and pulled up after never counting in valuable 3m Leopardstown handicap hurdle early this month; cheekpieces tried.

14/1

21

2nd Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 19y

14:25 Leopardstown

Hartur Darc

10st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: John C McConnell

Better chaser albeit well below best twice in valuable handicaps last month; 3lb wrong and not an obvious contender.

40/1

Form: 28-334

Last run: 62 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Maiden has been placed a number of times over hurdles but wasn't progressive; has a chance if at his best on chasing bow.
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2nd

3

12th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 6f 151y

Class 5

16:25 Leicester

Ideal Du Tabert

12st 0lb

J: Mr Huw Edwards

T: Miss Laura Richardson

Some good chase form in 2023-24 season and he won two points early last year; he's in the picture on his best form but has failed to shine on his two point starts this winter.

4/1

Form: 232-53

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Placed many times over hurdles and was a fine 3rd on chasing debut at Galway (2m2f) after a break; this longer trip will suit better and should go close.
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5

26th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 5f 0y

15:25 Cork

Japers Jack

11st 12lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Placed many times over hurdles and was a fine 3rd on chasing debut at Galway (2m2f) after a break; this longer trip will suit better and should go close.

9/2

3rd

3

3rd Oct 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 2f 110y

16:10 Galway

Japers Jack

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Philip Fenton

Usually thereabouts in maiden hurdles, posting an RPR of 125 when second at Cork on his penultimate run (3m, yielding to soft); this trip looks on the tight side for chase debut but his ability is respected.

11/2

Form: 4258/0

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Has run well at times over fences but was well beaten at Down Royal on return from an absence and seems best watched for now.
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2nd

4

15th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

16:40 Clonmel

Joshua Webb

11st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Noel Meade

disputed lead early, prominent after 2nd, pressed winner 4th, joined winner 9th

2/1

3rd

3

23rd Jan 2024

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 0y

16:00 Down Royal

Joshua Webb

11st 11lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Noel Meade

Winning hurdler, 0-10 over fences but worth considering after two seconds in beginners' chases; beaten 5 1/2l by the subsequent Paddy Power winner Meetingofthewaters at Cork; good effort against the in-form Ask Anything over 2m4f at this venue.

7/2

Form: 443/04

Last run: 69 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Has a record of 1-14 over hurdles and is rated 111 in that sphere; disappointing on last two hurdle starts and needs his best to score on chasing debut.
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13

8th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 125y

17:00 Roscommon

Kendancer

10st 10lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Won claiming hurdles at Limerick and Sligo before being given a lot to do on the Flat (another claimer) last month; running well but this could be a better race than the ones he's been winning.

5/1

4th

8

(13)

12th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 110y

17:30 Limerick

Kendancer

9st 0lb

J: Sean Davis

T: C Byrnes

held up in rear, still plenty to do over 2f out, headway from under 2f out, keeping on when bit short of room over 1f out, went fourth final 110yds, not reach leaders

4/1

Form: 3651- D

Last run: 224 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Showed improved form to win a Tramore maiden hurdle in April on just his fourth start; is entitled to be still improving and respected on return for top yard making chasing debut.
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5

12th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 7f 176y

Class 1

15:35 Ayr

Macdermott

11st 6lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

All his form is on soft or heavy ground, including two handicap wins last April and the second of those was this race by a nose from Surrey Quest (always prominent); 5lb higher today but the chief worry is that he's been so horrendously out of form this season.

11/1

5

12th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 7f 176y

Class 1

15:35 Ayr

Macdermott

11st 6lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

All his form is on soft or heavy ground, including two handicap wins last April and the second of those was this race by a nose from Surrey Quest (always prominent); 5lb higher today but the chief worry is that he's been so horrendously out of form this season.

11/1

3

20th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 3f 0y

14:25 Punchestown

Macdermott

11st 6lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Two wins last April including the Scottish National; totally out of form in first two starts this term; jinked and unseated rider at start of the Thyestes.

16/1

Form: 376-43 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Point, bumper and hurdle winner for Eugene O'Sullivan has run respectably on both chase starts for this yard; can go well again but does need to improve.
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5th

26

5th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

4m 2f 74y

Class 1

16:00 Aintree

Meetingofthewaters

10st 7lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Big improver sent chasing by his new yard last season and he then disputed the lead over the final fence in this race, only to end up 16l behind in seventh; needs to see it out a lot better and, after he faded well out of contention on all three starts this term, he nevertheless returns to Aintree with a 1lb higher mark than last year.

20/1

5th

26

5th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

4m 2f 74y

Class 1

16:00 Aintree

Meetingofthewaters

10st 7lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Big improver sent chasing by his new yard last season and he then disputed the lead over the final fence in this race, only to end up 16l behind in seventh; needs to see it out a lot better and, after he faded well out of contention on all three starts this term, he nevertheless returns to Aintree with a 1lb higher mark than last year.

20/1

8th

2

2nd Mar 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 107y

16:02 Leopardstown

Meetingofthewaters

11st 9lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: W P Mullins

Big improver over fences on joining this yard last season, notably running away with 3m Paddy Power here and good third in Ultima at Cheltenham; two runs here this term well below best, in Paddy Power and never landing a blow off considerably lower hurdles mark at DRF; another with a bit to prove right now.

14/1

Form: 72-93P D

Last run: 143 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner has been placed a few times in 10 chase starts but was poor over hurdles when last seen and needs more; lacks a recent run.
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9th

5

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 5y

17:00 Bellewstown

Priory Park

11st 13lb

J: Mr L P Barnett

T: Edward F Power

Won his third race over hurdles when scoring at Ballinrobe last September off 4lb lower; some decent runs since but was pulled-up at Thurles last time; a squeak if bouncing back.

14/1

6

5th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 6f 198y

16:38 Thurles

Priory Park

11st 9lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Edward F Power

Course handicap hurdle winner in 2021; bolted up on yard debut at Ballinrobe in September (2m6f, soft) before solid fifth at Listowel; below best at Cheltenham next time; ran well for a long way here (24.5f, yielding) over fences in December.

10/1

5th

13

24th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 0y

15:50 Listowel

Priory Park

10st 10lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Edward F Power

Won a 3m2f Limerick handicap chase in May for the late Edward O'Grady; pulled up on next two outings (coughing on the first occasion); return to hurdling did the trick when he scored readily on recent stable debut at Ballinrobe; can remain competitive off 7lb higher, with the same talented 7lb claimer up.

8/1

Form: 3P6-75

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner has run well once over fences but has to do much more; beaten a long way over hurdles on last start.
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6th

3

27th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:50 Clonmel

Robinstown

11st 4lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Cian Collins

prominent, lost ground quickly after 3 out, weakened 2 out

7/4

1st

7

28th Jan 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 0y

13:05 Limerick

Robinstown

11st 0lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

made all, didn't jump well, soon clear, 20 lengths ahead halfway, reduced lead but going okay after 3 out, nudged along going best after 2 out, ran on

10/1

1st

7

28th Jan 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 0y

13:05 Limerick

Robinstown

11st 0lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

made all, didn't jump well, soon clear, 20 lengths ahead halfway, reduced lead but going okay after 3 out

10/1

Form: 3-7234 BF

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo

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Form & Verdict
Maiden has been placed several times over hurdles; has to improve plenty from chasing debut at Downpatrick when beaten 16l in a lesser race.
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No Results Found

Form: 6P70-8

Last run: 195 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Record of 2-20 over hurdles; can run well if bringing his best form on chasing debut but lacks a recent outing.
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1st

16

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 45y

15:15 Fairyhouse

The Gradual Slope

10st 5lb

J: Miss N Lockhead Anderson

T: Sean O O’Brien

Won a valuable staying handicap chase at the 2024 Punchestown festival; ordinary form since then, although did well to maintain contact with top-class performers when 66-1 outsider of four at Down Royal on St Patrick's Day; flattered by proximity but the run implies a return to form; rider doing well in point-to-points, 8-22 this season.

14/1

Form: 7562-3

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Gowran maiden hurdle winner last year has run well on three of four chase starts; can improve from recent comeback 3rd at Naas and run well.
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9

14th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

18:25 Tramore

Wellington Hill

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

Some decent chase form last season; placed off 116 in Naas handicap and not beaten far by Intense Raffles in Fairyhouse beginners; his fall in last month's Ulster National (only 9-1) was his third in four starts, though, so has to sort out his jumping.

10/1

9

14th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

18:25 Tramore

Wellington Hill

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

Some decent chase form last season; placed off 116 in Naas handicap and not beaten far by Intense Raffles in Fairyhouse beginners; his fall in last month's Ulster National (only 9-1) was his third in four starts, though, so has to sort out his jumping.

10/1

16

30th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 4f 120y

16:05 Downpatrick

Wellington Hill

10st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

First reserve; interrupted campaign chasing and best run when third in 2m6f Fairyhouse beginners last season (soft); better for recent comeback run but still hard to see him having an impact; 1lb wrong.

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Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Hartur D'arc

POSTDATA:

Japers Jack

The Irish Sun:

Carrig Rock

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Hartur D'arc