May 11 / 14.15 Cork

14.15

Good

PADDY MAC Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6669.57
  • 2m 1f 65y
  • 17 runners
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PADDY MAC Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 083P2- BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
York winner for Richard Hannon before fetching 85,000gns; couple of decent runs in maiden hurdles on much softer ground, third at Naas and last month when chasing home an all-the-way winner at Limerick (2m1f) when tongue-tied for first time; handles decent ground so has to be considered a major player again.
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3rd

2

29th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 4

16:25 Cartmel

Palamon

11st 12lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Suddenly bounced back to form when heavily punted at Bangor (2m4f, good; tongue-tie refitted) in May, but recent efforts have been underwhelming and this drop back in trip may not be ideal; considered only if the subject of another big market move.

8/1

5th

2

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:02 Worcester

Palamon

11st 12lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Returned to form in a reapplied tongue-tie (retained since) and justified strong market support at Bangor (2m4f, good) in March; mixed form since, however, and only fifth at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) last month following a break and wind surgery; needs to raise his game and is unproven at the trip.

12/1

5th

1

26th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Uttoxeter

Palamon

12st 1lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Dan Skelton

Back today from a second wind operation and it took him a while to find his form after the first; only four ran when third in his latest race and he does look on a stiff mark, 10lb higher than for the easy Bangor win in March.

10/1

Form: 43-

Last run: 76 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Classy sort on the flat (rated 102) whose previous two hurdle runs have been in much better company, not looking a natural jumper at Fairyhouse and when third of 4 in Grade 3 Naas contest; jockey reported him to be a difficult ride at Naas so caution advised but if getting his jumping sorted would surely make his mark at this level.
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1st

7

(5)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 4y

16:25 Curragh

Trustyourinstinct

9st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Seven wins on the Flat, also a winning hurdler; landed Gowran conditions race (9.5f, yielding) for a third time last month; has chased home the smart Purview on two occasions at this venue this season; got closer over 1m2f three weeks ago, than in a 1m4f event in May.

10/1

2nd

5

(1)

28th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

15:20 Curragh

Trustyourinstinct

9st 9lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Seven-time winner on the Flat; landed Gowran conditions race (9.5f, yielding) for the third year running on latest; won lesser renewal of this race last season (good) but was no match for Purview in 1m4f Listed heat here on penultimate; hard to see him turning that around, but generally reliable and place chance.

15/2

1st

4

(2)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

19:43 Gowran Park

Trustyourinstinct

9st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won this race in 2023 and 2024; good form early last season, recording back-to-back wins in Listed/Group 3 contests at the Curragh over 1m4f/1m2f on good; hasn't hit top stride yet this season but is top-rated here; he would prefer decent ground but has form on soft.

1/2

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13/2

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 0-

Last run: 104 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Decent flat handicapper (rated 92) with 1m2f wins last year at Down Royal and Curragh; inauspicious start to hurdling career in January but surely capable of better.
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14th

8

(17)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:15 Cork

Dutch Gold

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Noel Meade

Is well handicapped on old form and likes soft ground but losing run stretches back to 2023 and hasn't fired this season; needs a revival.

25/1

10th

1

(4)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Dutch Gold

10st 0lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Noel Meade

Two wins in 2023; regressive form this year; mid-field last time at Fairyhouse when ridden by Colin Keane who deserts him to ride stablemate Sonic Invader; blinkered first time.

20/1

9th

11

(2)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 40y

19:20 Fairyhouse

Dutch Gold

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

A long time since his last win, under Keane at the Curragh in 2023 off 13lb higher (1m2f, soft to heavy); not far away again under Keane last summer at Cork (1m4f, good); form since then has been poor, but interesting that Keane is aboard again now.

22/1

Form: 7-

Last run: 137 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Rated 76 on the flat with Ger Lyons (winning Killarney maiden), far too keen on hurdles debut at Limerick over Christmas when heavy ground probably not ideal; likely improver now on better ground.
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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

Form: 090-

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way in three maidens, can only be watched.
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8th

3

1st Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Worcester

Duchamps Art

11st 13lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

0-7 over hurdles but was still in contention before last-flight fall on stable debut in July and did not really enjoy the run of the race when respectable sixth of 14 at Kilbeggan (2m2f, good to yielding) last month; represents top Irish stable and must be considered.

5/2

6th

15

23rd Aug 2024

Good

2m 2f 120y

17:55 Kilbeggan

Duchamps Art

10st 5lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Didn't show much for Mags Mullins but in the process of showing improved form when a faller at the last in 2m5f Wexford handicap on yard debut last month, staying on and yet to be asked a question by inexperienced claiming rider; senior rider takes over here and likely player off a light weight.

7/2

Form: 12/10-

Last run: 104 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two wins and a second from three AQPS appearances in France; bitterly disappointing hurdles debut for current connections at Naas in January though, far too keen and weakening quickly; tongue tie now added to usual hood and remains a likely player if settling better.
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11th

7

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

19:20 Killarney

Katakana

11st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Dual bumper winner in France; won a Thurles handicap hurdle last October, but was poor at Cheltenham next time; market can guide on return with yard in form.

15/2

1st

2

16th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 172y

14:47 Thurles

Katakana

11st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

A winner of two of her three French bumper starts but has been underwhelming in her Irish career to date; well beaten in opening two handicap hurdles and switch to fences didn't help at Wexford last time.

18/1

9th

6

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:38 Wexford

Katakana

11st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Dual bumper winner in France; not a bad attempt on sole effort over fences at Downpatrick in September when third (2m2f, good); modest improvement over poor seasonal return when sixth at this track earlier this month (2m1f, good); enters handicap chase company for the first time.

5/1

Form: 06-

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tramore run an improvement on debut but likely a lot more required here.
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3

20th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 100y

18:13 Killarney

Happy Me

11st 12lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: W J Burke

Maiden is rated 100 over hurdles and was well beaten on chasing debut at Tramore a week ago; cheekpieces added but not easy to fancy.

50/1

8th

4

13th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:46 Tramore

Happy Me

11st 12lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: W J Burke

Is 0-16 over hurdles and rated 100 in that sphere; nonetheless, his 9l fifth of nine at Killarney last month was one of his better efforts (2m5f, good); fences need to bring improvement.

15/1

5th

5

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

16:30 Killarney

Happy Me

11st 4lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: W J Burke

0-15 over hurdles and rated 100; has a few placed efforts to his name in maidens, but pulled up at Wexford on latest and needs to bounce back.

10/1

Form: 87-

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; some level of ability when midfield in both Naas bumper and Bellewstown maiden hurdle last month for new yard; may need more time.
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7th

10

11th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 50y

18:07 Killarney

King In Love

10st 13lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Sean Aherne

Dual handicap winner and better than ever when third of 23 at Leopardstown over Christmas (good to yielding); slower ground not ideal since then and could be a factor here in first-time cheekpieces.

20/1

16th

16

8th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 10y

15:30 Naas

King In Love

10st 9lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Sean Aherne

Gained second handicap win off 104 at Cork in November (2m, yielding); well beaten at Punchestown next time but improved for step up in trip when staying on third of 23 at Leopardstown in December (20.5f, good to yielding); weakened into a 20l fifth of ten at Thurles (2m7f, heavy); better chance if the ground dries out.

25/1

5th

1

29th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 6f 126y

16:25 Thurles

King In Love

11st 12lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Sean Aherne

Gained second handicap win off 10lb lower at Cork in November (2m, yielding); well beaten at Punchestown but improved for step up in trip when staying on third of 23 at Leopardstown last month (20.5f, good to yielding); not certain to back that up on softer but respected.

3/1

Form: 90-

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed nothing in four Flat runs and two hurdle efforts suggest he'll be of more interest in handicaps.
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14th

3

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 113y

20:30 Ballinrobe

Tannery Park

11st 13lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Barry Connell

Bolted up over C&D (good) off 6lb lower when last sighted in May 2025; non-runner twice last month on account of good ground, so might need a drop of rain.

7/1

Form: 9-

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won back-to-back handicaps on AW late last year, never sighted on hurdles debut at Downpatrick last month; entitled to come on for that experience.
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7th

3

(7)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Rhythm And Tyne

9st 10lb

J: Sean Davis

T: C Byrnes

Dual winner here over 1m2f; best recent effort when second in a C&D claimer last month; reported to have a swollen knee after a bad run here last week; claims at his best and worth a market check.

10/1

7th

3

(7)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Rhythm And Tyne

9st 10lb

J: Sean Davis

T: C Byrnes

Dual winner here over 1m2f; best recent effort when second in a C&D claimer last month; reported to have a swollen knee after a bad run here last week; claims at his best and worth a market check.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor flat maiden, hard to muster any confidence for on hurdles debut.
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13th

15

(10)

7th Jun 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:17 Fairyhouse

Lynskey

8st 12lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

10-race maiden; poor form in Flat handicaps and shown nothing over jumps more recently.

33/1

9th

7

31st May 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

18:20 Tramore

Lynskey

10st 13lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Poor form on the Flat and showed very little when 200-1 on hurdle bow 20 days ago.

200/1

11th

7

11th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 65y

14:15 Cork

Lynskey

11st 7lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

never better than midfield, no extra from 3 out

100/1

Form: 547-

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both hurdle runs at Limerick were modest, easily passed over.
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12th

4

11th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 65y

14:15 Cork

Kellys Grove

11st 7lb

J: Richard Condon

T: Michael Butler

never better than midfield

66/1

12th

4

11th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 65y

14:15 Cork

Kellys Grove

11st 7lb

J: Richard Condon

T: Michael Butler

midfield

66/1

7th

2

19th Apr 2024

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 190y

16:45 Limerick

Kellys Grove

11st 7lb

J: Richard Condon

T: Michael Butler

Has finished last in small-field events at Naas (bumper) and Limerick (hurdle); safe to rule out.

50/1

66/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won Lingfield novice on Flat in January 2023 but unable to justify handicap mark afterwards; dropped out quickly on hurdles debut at Tramore last month, seems best watched for now.
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11th

9

(16)

20th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Star Of Mayo

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: E McNamara

Lingfield AW winner over a mile in 2023; lost his form afterwards; mostly over hurdles for this yard; others preferred; cheekpieces.

28/1

9th

5

(4)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 3f 103y

19:20 Killarney

Star Of Mayo

9st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: E McNamara

Winner in Britain for Andrew Balding; no show in four starts in maiden hurdles for his current trainer; best watched.

12/1

13th

11

5th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

16:30 Cork

Star Of Mayo

11st 7lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

AW Flat winner but well beaten in three maiden hurdles and best wait for handicaps.

28/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ol'Man River gelding is first foal of an unraced sister to winners Whatdeawant (bumper/useful 2m4f hurdle) and Chez Hans (2m4f hurdle), closely related to winners Hardline (bumper/smart 2m-2m3f jumps) and Sangha River (bumper/2m hurdle); unlikely source of a first-time out maiden winner.
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13th

12

8th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 204y

18:05 Roscommon

Tamborasi River

11st 0lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

In the rear throughout when a 66-1 chance for a maiden at Cork.

100/1

14th

12

11th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 65y

14:15 Cork

Tamborasi River

11st 7lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

towards rear throughout

50/1

14th

12

11th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 65y

14:15 Cork

Tamborasi River

11st 7lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

towards rear

50/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Novicey jumping when never counting here in March on debut; can only be watched for now.
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6

12th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 100y

14:52 Cork

Kir Royal Blou

11st 8lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: W J Burke

Beaten a long way in two handicaps lately and has a rating of only 72 so can't be fancied.

100/1

13th

18

24th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 2f 0y

15:15 Listowel

Kir Royal Blou

10st 1lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: W J Burke

Remote third at Wexford (16.5f, good) off 2lb higher on penultimate but didn't build on that upped to 20.5f at the same venue latest; drops back in trip now but others make more appeal.

33/1

14

8th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 100y

19:13 Wexford

Kir Royal Blou

10st 1lb

J: G B Noonan

T: W J Burke

Stayed on for a modest third here (16.5f, good) last time, his best run to date; dropped 1lb and this longer trip should suit; place chance if building on that last run.

10/1

14/1

Form: 5-

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of a half-sister to top hunter-chaser On The Fringe; never a threat but some late headway on Limerick debut last month suggested there is ability there; more expected of here.
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16th

17

11th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 65y

14:15 Cork

Give Me A Smile

11st 0lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: E Bolger

towards rear throughout, tailed off

14/1

16th

17

11th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 65y

14:15 Cork

Give Me A Smile

11st 0lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: E Bolger

towards rear

14/1

5th

7

11th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:00 Limerick

Give Me A Smile

11st 2lb

J: Luke Donnelly

T: E Bolger

Dam won three races over hurdles and is a half-sister to hunter-chasing star On The Fringe; likely to need further than this.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost £28,000 as 3yo; dam bumper and 2m4f-3m hurdle/chase winner out of 1m 2yo winner; market best guide on debut.
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3rd

7

24th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 0y

15:50 Listowel

Bitofajokelike

11st 5lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Left all previous form behind when a 125-1 runner-up over 3m at Cork in April; confirmed promise when justifying favouritism in a 3m1f Tipperary maiden hurdle in May; encouraging handicap debut when close up in third at Killarney; similar effort at Galway; form of that race looks solid (second and fifth have wnn since), may confirm with Duke Silver.

9/2

8

3rd Aug 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

14:20 Galway

Bitofajokelike

11st 7lb

J: Jake Coen

T: E McNamara

Left all previous form behind when a 125-1 runner-up at Cork; confirmed that promise when justifying favouritism in a Tipperary maiden hurdle in May; encouraging handicap debut when close up in third behind Greatness Awaits at Killarney, with Coole Cheery fourth

10/1

6

18th Jul 2025

Good

2m 6f 180y

14:30 Killarney

Bitofajokelike

10st 10lb

J: Jake Coen

T: E McNamara

Left all previous form behind when a 125-1 runner-up at Cork behind a nice prospect and confirmed that promise when justifying favouritism in a Tipperary maiden hurdle in May; fair mark for handicap debut but hasn't shown anything in two heavy ground runs so may need the rain to stay away.

5/1

Non-runners

Kilcrea Castle, Royal Reprobate, Rocket Ruby, Burren Breeze

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Payout
Exacta €4.20
Straight Forecast €4.89
Trifecta €46.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

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TOPSPEED:

Palamon

RP RATINGS (IRE):

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POSTDATA:

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The Irish Sun:

Palamon