May 11 / 15.55 Cork

15.55

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  • Prize money: £5900
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • 17 runners
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Runners: 17 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.50
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 68153-

Last run: 217 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Raised 18lb for controversial Downpatrick win last summer (2m2f, good) and absent since creditable effort on softer ground at Fairyhouse in October; runs well fresh, has his ground and rider's claim a further positive so lots to like.
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9

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

17:25 Punchestown

Anyway

11st 7lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: David Kenneth Budds

Second in last season's Jack Richards Handicap Chase at Cheltenham (2m5f, good to soft, 125-1); won a Kilbeggan beginners' chase in June, 2.25l in front of You Oughta Know; left two disappointing efforts behind when a creditable fourth of seven at Cheltenham in October (3m1f, good); back chasing after moderate hurdles run last time and Kennedy rides for the first time.

16/1

8th

2

1st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

15:40 Musselburgh

Anyway

11st 7lb

J: Carl Millar

T: David Kenneth Budds

Rallied well when 125-1 second in a 2m4f handicap chase at last year's Cheltenham Festival; he's since won a beginners chase in Ireland and ran respectably at Cheltenham last time on his second attempt at about 3m; needs to build on that in today's first hurdle race since August 2024.

12/1

2

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 2

16:05 Cheltenham

Anyway

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: David Kenneth Budds

Surprising that he appeared a non-stayer over 3m in last month's Kerry National as he looked all about stamina last season over 2m4f, including when a 125-1 second to Caldwell Potter in a handicap here in March; that's strong form and he's entitled to another chance at this trip.

11/4

10/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 14269-

Last run: 40 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Ballinrobe maiden win a year ago came on good ground; lightly raced since and entitled to come on for Fairyhouse comeback run at Easter; step up in trip should suit too.
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9th

14

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 57y

Class 4

16:42 Newbury

Ring O Roses

11st 6lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Henrietta C Knight

Ex-Irish 8yo who isn't having the best of seasons and beat one home at Ludlow recently (3m).

50/1

5th

5

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 174y

Class 3

14:42 Ludlow

Ring O Roses

11st 3lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Henrietta C Knight

Ex-Irish 8yo; ran okay on last season's stable debut but has been out of form this term and it takes a big leap of faith to support her here.

25/1

5

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 50y

Class 4

15:10 Haydock

Ring O Roses

11st 10lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Henrietta C Knight

Ex-Irish mare who isn't solid on her form for new stable; failed to beat a rival last time; best watched unless the market suggests otherwise.

40/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 26026- BF

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Best effort when staying-on second in 2m Punchestown amateur riders handicap in January (soft), didn't seem to see out today's trip in heavy ground at Fairyhouse latest; better ground should give him more chance of staying.
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3

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 66y

14:00 Thurles

Joyeux Vivo

11st 10lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Maiden was a close second at Punchestown last year over 2m7f; has been poor in a hurdle and chase start this year so has to return to best.

10/1

3

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 66y

14:00 Thurles

Joyeux Vivo

11st 10lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Maiden was a close second at Punchestown last year over 2m7f; has been poor in a hurdle and chase start this year so has to return to best.

10/1

6

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 5y

19:40 Kilbeggan

Joyeux Vivo

11st 5lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Went close at Punchestown in October (2m7f, gd-yld) and just 1lb higher here; should strip fitter for spin over hurdles at that venue in June and has placed at this trip over timber; not discounted back over fences.

12/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 029B2-

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Maiden has finished second in 2m4f handicaps at Punchestown and last month (after 126-day absence) at Naas, outstayed late on but clear of the remainder; 4lb rise okay and big player.
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1

6th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 44y

17:00 Roscommon

Downtherefordancin

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Now 0-14 over hurdles but several solid runs in handicaps over this trip; well below best back in maiden company at Sligo last time but on best form holds every chance here in a weak enough maiden.

15/8

5th

3

11th Jun 2024

Good

2m 1f 182y

17:45 Sligo

Downtherefordancin

11st 12lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Several solid runs in handicaps but didn't seem to stay 2m6f when disappointing at Tramore last time; has a chance if bouncing back

3/1

4th

1

1st Jun 2024

Soft

2m 5f 175y

19:55 Tramore

Downtherefordancin

12st 0lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

midfield

5/1

Form: 3/34F- D

Last run: 170 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Two of three wins have been on decent ground; missed several engagements last season due to testing conditions, has his ground here so don't rule out.
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2

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

16:25 Bellewstown

Penny Jar

11st 13lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Patrick Downey

Course winner has been regressive for some time and was poor when last seen so not much appeal.

25/1

4

29th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

19:12 Limerick

Penny Jar

11st 8lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Patrick Downey

Completed a handicap hat-trick in 2022 but now on a losing run and ran very flat after a break at Cork 19 days ago.

20/1

Form: 20/90-

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
A respectable if well-beaten runner-up on debut in 2m Naas maiden in late 2022 but nowhere near that level since in light campaign, none too fluent at Fairyhouse last time; handicap debut but may need more time.
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4

4th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

16:55 Kilbeggan

For Fear Of Frost

11st 4lb

J: J J Slevin

T: M F Morris

prominent and briefly disputed lead early, pressed leaders when pulled up quickly after 5th, looked to go wrong

11/4

4th

15

4th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:25 Tipperary

For Fear Of Frost

10st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: M F Morris

didn't always jump with fluency, midfield, headway on near side of group after 3 out, disputing fourth when mistake last, went fourth and kept on towards finish, not reach leaders

12/1

6th

18

11th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

For Fear Of Frost

11st 7lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: M F Morris

A respectable if well-beaten runner-up on debut in 2m Naas maiden in late 2022 but nowhere near that level since in light campaign, none too fluent at Fairyhouse last time; handicap debut but may need more time.

33/1

Form: /2578-

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Kilbeggan maiden last summer (good-to-yielding) his standout effort; better for recent comeback run but still others preferred.
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9th

4

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 5

15:30 Wetherby

Simpletwistoffaith

11st 6lb

J: Mr P J O’Neill

T: John F O’Neill

16-race maiden over hurdles; latest 14l defeat at Galway was a small step in the right direction but will need more.

50/1

4

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 5

15:30 Wetherby

Simpletwistoffaith

11st 6lb

J: Mr P J O’Neill

T: John F O’Neill

16-race maiden over hurdles; latest 14l defeat at Galway was a small step in the right direction but will need more.

50/1

10

7th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 60y

15:20 Galway

Simpletwistoffaith

10st 0lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: John F O’Neill

0-15 over hurdles; pulled up last three starts in this sphere for former yard; heavy defeats in three runs on the Flat for this stable; impossible to fancy.

40/1

Form: 31-

Last run: 257 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Ready winner of 2m2f Downpatrick maiden last summer (good) and absent until disappointing favourite in Navan flat handicap last month when cheekpieces tried; remains a potential improver in first handicap hurdle with ground in her favour.
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8th

10

11th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

Dubeyeracingcraic

11st 10lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Ready winner of 2m2f Downpatrick maiden last summer (good) and absent until disappointing favourite in Navan flat handicap last month when cheekpieces tried; remains a potential improver in first handicap hurdle with ground in her favour.

7/1

8th

10

11th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

Dubeyeracingcraic

11st 10lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

prominent

7/1

11th

14

(3)

27th Apr 2024

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

16:35 Navan

Dubeyeracingcraic

9st 5lb

J: Sean Davis

T: C Byrnes

Was one leg of a stable gamble when winning a Downpatrick maiden hurdle in August when last seen; the best of him could yet to be seen although he could well come on for whatever he does here.

12/1

Form: 10/93- C

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner off the mark under rules in 2m3f maiden here a year ago but well held both starts afterwards; 2m6f possibly stretched her stamina on recent comeback run so not one to rule out back at 2m4f here on better ground.
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13

1st Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 80y

16:50 Listowel

All About Lucy

11st 0lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Point winner who added a maiden hurdle last April; has failed to raise her profile in handicaps and needs to turn a corner.

16/1

9th

7

11th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

All About Lucy

11st 11lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Point-to-point winner off the mark under rules in 2m3f maiden here a year ago but well held both starts afterwards; 2m6f possibly stretched her stamina on recent comeback run so not one to rule out back at 2m4f here on better ground.

12/1

9th

7

11th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

All About Lucy

11st 11lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Point-to-point winner off the mark under rules in 2m3f maiden here a year ago but well held both starts afterwards; 2m6f possibly stretched her stamina on recent comeback run so not one to rule out back at 2m4f here on better ground.

12/1

Form: 69140-

Last run: 236 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Versatile 7yo won over hurdles at Sligo (2m2f) last summer and twice on the flat in the autumn; has his ground here although unproven over this far.
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7

29th Jul 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 130y

17:25 Galway

Golden Sandbanks

11st 13lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Paul W Flynn

Versatile dual-purpose sort won on the Flat at this track last September (soft); came back to form when second over hurdles at Sligo last time; 3lb higher but yard is in good form; a shout.

11/1

2nd

6

7th Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 80y

15:05 Sligo

Golden Sandbanks

11st 3lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Paul W Flynn

soon prominent behind clear leaders, mistake 4 out, soon reminder, went second before 2 out, challenging after last, no extra towards finish

10/1

13th

4

4th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:40 Tipperary

Golden Sandbanks

11st 10lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Paul W Flynn

Versatile good-ground performer has won seven races for yard including two on the Flat and a hurdle last year, and first two chase starts in 2022; well below his best in two handicap hurdle runs in May; most recent outing was over fences.

14/1

Form: 735/6-

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Maiden winner on good ground but without success since over hurdles; heavy ground against him on last month's hurdles return, more expected of here on more suitable ground (yard among the winners this week).
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11th

8

11th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

Hammersmith

11st 11lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Terence O’Brien

Maiden winner on good ground but without success since over hurdles; heavy ground against him on last month's hurdles return, more expected of here on more suitable ground (yard among the winners this week).

12/1

11th

8

11th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

Hammersmith

11st 11lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Terence O’Brien

in touch with leaders

12/1

6th

7

11th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

16:20 Limerick

Hammersmith

11st 2lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Terence O’Brien

disputed lead early, raced in second before 3rd, led after 5th, joined before 8th, headed 4 out, pressed leaders when shaken up before straight, weakened before 2 out

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 48305-

Last run: 202 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Fairyhouse maiden winner with mixed form since, every chance when badly hampered two out on latest in Sedgefield event over this trip; probably has a bit to find off this mark.
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10th

2

(18)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:32 Navan

Gordons Aura

10st 0lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: William Delahunty

Won a Fairyhouse maiden for Gordon Elliott back in February 2023 (2m, yielding); regressive last season and can only be watched on Flat return.

33/1

4

27th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 57y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Gordons Aura

11st 9lb

J: John Shinnick

T: William Delahunty

Won a Fairyhouse maiden for Gordon Elliott back in February 2023 (2m, yielding); no joy since and hasn't looked a winner in waiting in three runs for this yard; mark sliding but needs more.

10/1

4

27th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 57y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Gordons Aura

11st 9lb

J: John Shinnick

T: William Delahunty

Won a Fairyhouse maiden for Gordon Elliott back in February 2023 (2m, yielding); no joy since and hasn't looked a winner in waiting in three runs for this yard; mark sliding but needs more.

10/1

Form: 707/0-

Last run: 371 days

W: 11st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Quite lightly raced 9yo has struggled in handicaps so far and probably best watched after a year's absence.
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13th

9

11th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

Cotteemcavennigoal

11st 10lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Shane Crawley

Quite lightly raced 9yo has struggled in handicaps so far and probably best watched after a year's absence.

33/1

13th

9

11th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

Cotteemcavennigoal

11st 10lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Shane Crawley

Quite lightly raced 9yo has struggled in handicaps so far and probably best watched after a year's absence.

33/1

14th

2

6th May 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:33 Cork

Cotteemcavennigoal

12st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Shane Crawley

prominent on inner, pushed along before 3 out, weakened before 2 out

12/1

Form: /3099- D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
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.
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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: 31650/

Last run: 538 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Ballinrobe maiden winner in summer of 2022 (good) hasn't been seen since well beaten in Punchestown handicap in November same year when cheekpieces tried (left off here); may well need this.
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8th

8

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

4m 1f 11y

15:40 Punchestown

Benny The Duke

11st 7lb

J: Mr F P Murphy

T: Brendan Oliver Walsh

Winning hurdler; 0-10 in points, remote seventh in this race last year; no apparent chance.

100/1

7th

3

1st May 2025

Yielding

4m 1f 11y

15:40 Punchestown

Benny The Duke

11st 7lb

J: Mr F P Murphy

T: Mark John Scallan

didn't always jump with fluency, towards rear throughout

100/1

7th

3

1st May 2025

Yielding

4m 1f 11y

15:40 Punchestown

Benny The Duke

11st 7lb

J: Mr F P Murphy

T: Mark John Scallan

towards rear, mistake 24th, mistake 25th

100/1

Form: 19553- D

Last run: 20 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Won over this trip at Roscommon last summer and last month's comeback run at Tramore offered plenty of encouragement; blinkers now tried and should go well.
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16th

3

11th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

Rebel Rose

12st 0lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Mark Fahey

Won over this trip at Roscommon last summer and last month's comeback run at Tramore offered plenty of encouragement; blinkers now tried and should go well.

8/1

16th

3

11th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

Rebel Rose

12st 0lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Mark Fahey

Won over this trip at Roscommon last summer and last month's comeback run at Tramore offered plenty of encouragement; blinkers now tried and should go well.

8/1

3rd

5

21st Apr 2024

Soft

2m 5f 80y

15:50 Tramore

Rebel Rose

11st 10lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Mark Fahey

prominent early, in touch with leaders before 3rd

5/1

Form: 43106-

Last run: 225 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Won 2m6f maiden at Downpatrick last summer but struggled twice afterwards in handicaps; absent since September and may just need this.
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17th

15

11th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

Mister Twist

11st 8lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Philip Fenton

Won 2m6f maiden at Downpatrick last summer but struggled twice afterwards in handicaps; absent since September and may just need this.

10/1

17th

15

11th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

Mister Twist

11st 8lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Philip Fenton

Won 2m6f maiden at Downpatrick last summer but struggled twice afterwards in handicaps; absent since September and may just need this.

10/1

Non-runners

Reve Inoui, Golden Temple, Aussie Warrior, Lucky Storm

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Payout
Exacta €73.30
Straight Forecast €64.92
Tricast €217.04
Trifecta €358.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Anyway

The Irish Sun:

Ring O Roses

TOPSPEED:

Aussie Warrior

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Mister Twist

POSTDATA:

Rebel Rose