July 05 / 17.05 Cork

17.05

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  • Prize money: £6413.04
  • 2m 0f 190y
  • 16 runners
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Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

15/8 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 17-423 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner in March has run well in three maiden hurdles up to 2m3f, notably when third to a pair of decent sorts at Downpatrick last time; should be involved again.
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4th

2

30th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 130y

17:23 Tramore

Disco Dancer

11st 7lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

One of two for the yard; bumper/dual winning hurdler; hasn't been at her best since returning from a year off and one or two others appeal more.

10/1

4

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

14:25 Killarney

Disco Dancer

11st 0lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

One of two for trainer; bumper/dual winning hurdler; returned from almost a year off when well beaten on Flat in February; more promise in 10l fifth over hurdles at Navan (2m, soft); didn't build on that at Bellewstown last time.

18/1

8th

1

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

15:15 Bellewstown

Disco Dancer

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Bumper and dual winning hurdler; came back from almost a year off the track when well beaten in a 1m4f maiden at Dundalk in February; more promise in her 10l fifth of 12 at Navan last month (2m, soft); more needed with cheekpieces added to the tongue tie.

10/1

7/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 33

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Flat Premier handicap winner at Galway off a mark of 94 two years ago; not at his best on the Flat last year; ran a fine race on second hurdle start at Listowel last time; a major player.
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6

(2)

29th Jul 2024

Soft

2m 0f 179y

19:10 Galway

Sionnach Eile

11st 10lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Joseph G Murphy

Won a premier handicap over 1m4f here at the 2022 festival, fair fifth of 17 in the same race last season; fit from a hurdling campaign in which he has been placed in three consecutive maidens; half-brother to the stable's 2016 winner Swamp Fox; brother to smart jumper Knappers Hill; potentially interesting if he gets the trip.

10/1

2nd

12

5th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:05 Cork

Sionnach Eile

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Joseph G Murphy

didn't always jump with fluency, led narrowly early, prominent after 1st, led again from 3 out, faced challenge and clear with one other 2 out, headed approaching last, ridden and no extra run-in, no match for winner

7/4

3rd

2

1st Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 100y

15:00 Listowel

Sionnach Eile

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Joseph G Murphy

prominent, bit short of room when switched right before 2 out, not fluent 2 out, soon switched right, no extra after last, no match for first two

5/4

18/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 3

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Some promise in points and a respectable hurdling debut at Sligo recently; lots of improvement needed to score, though.
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2

26th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 130y

12:30 Wexford

Leave In Secret

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Thomas Gibney

Failed to complete both point starts; off the mark in a Ballinrobe maiden hurdle in August before winning again at Galway the following month in a handicap off 105; didn't run badly at Gowran (2m, soft) when last seen, headed in final 110 yards into third; makes chase debut now.

8/1

Form: 78

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First reserve; put up an improved effort on second hurdle start last time but still loads to find; tongue-tie on.
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2nd

12

9th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 160y

16:55 Wexford

Moonlight Jazz

11st 4lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

Well held on first two starts but improved to finish fourth at Cork 35 days ago, beaten 13.5l; that was a step in the right direction but he needs to improve to be involved.

14/1

4th

17

5th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:05 Cork

Moonlight Jazz

11st 12lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

First reserve; put up an improved effort on second hurdle start last time but still loads to find; tongue-tie on.

Form: 62U0-P

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Poor on the Flat and over hurdles lately but has a chance if getting back to his best form, notably a second in a novice hurdle on testing ground here in January; handles good ground.
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5

8th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 204y

18:38 Roscommon

Morning Soldier

11st 2lb

J: Jack Foley

T: Thomas Mullins

Flat winner is a maiden over hurdles; has shown enough ability to win a race like this but has been regressive on his last few starts and was beaten 17l in a Cork maiden three days ago.

25/1

5th

9

5th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:05 Cork

Morning Soldier

11st 12lb

J: Jack Foley

T: Thomas Mullins

Poor on the Flat and over hurdles lately but has a chance if getting back to his best form, notably a second in a novice hurdle on testing ground here in January; handles good ground.

15/2

13th

1

(6)

20th Jun 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

Morning Soldier

10st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Thomas Mullins

AW winner but a return to the Flat at Fairyhouse last month did not revive his fortunes; others preferred.

33/1

Form: 4/62P-

Last run: 201 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed ability in one bumper start and two maiden hurdles but was poor when pulled-up last time at Thurles in a first-time tongue-tie; has burst blood vessels in the past; back from a break.
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6th

8

5th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:05 Cork

Monsieur Azul

11st 12lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Paul Nolan

Showed ability in one bumper start and two maiden hurdles but was poor when pulled-up last time at Thurles in a first-time tongue-tie; has burst blood vessels in the past; back from a break.

10/1

0

9

17th Dec 2023

Yielding

1m 7f 205y

13:25 Thurles

Monsieur Azul

11st 12lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Paul Nolan

disputed lead, led clearly 2nd, hit 3rd, headed 4 out, weakened quickly after 3 out, pulled up approaching last

7/1

Form: 7

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Some promise in points and not a bad hurdling debut at Listowel but loads more is needed to bridge the gap on Sionnach Eile from that race.
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15

19th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:15 Limerick

Aspurofthemoment

10st 8lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Progressive in handicap hurdles before starting life as a chaser with a win at Kilbeggan (2m4f, good) in June; lost chance at Killarney in July with a bad mistake at the sixth; snug winner from Arctic Fly in 2m2f contest at Galway on handicap chase debut; made mistakes in a conditions trace at Listowel; cheekpieces on now.

6/1

1

21st Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 150y

16:28 Listowel

Aspurofthemoment

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Progressive in handicap hurdles before starting life as a chaser with an immediate win at Kilbeggan (2m4f, good); lost chance at Killarney in July with a bad mistake at the sixth; cosy winner on handicap chase debut at the Galway races last time (2m2f, soft); not suited by the conditions of the race but not ruled out.

7/1

1st

10

3rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 54y

15:30 Galway

Aspurofthemoment

10st 6lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Gavin Cromwell

Progressive in handicap hurdles before winning a beginners' event at Kilbeggan; lost his chance at Killarney lat time with a bad mistake at the sixth; limited chasing experience for a race of this nature; his trainer has two other runners.

12/1

Form: 8/264- BF

Last run: 280 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in three points, three bumpers (including just behind Dancing City) and two maiden hurdles but hasn't really progressed; needs to be at his best on return.
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1st

5

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:40 Kilbeggan

Littlefoot

11st 8lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: M A Molloy

Hurdle winner who ran a cracker when second off 120 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary in October (2m, good); form tailed off then but relished the switch to fences when scoring at Downpatrick in March, beating Dee's Lady by 4.25l, below that when fifth behind Coral River but will appreciate this sound surface.

7/1

5th

2

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

19:12 Clonmel

Littlefoot

11st 9lb

J: Daniel King

T: M A Molloy

Relished the switch to fences when coming from the back to win on chasing debut in a Downpatrick beginners' (19.5f, yielding) just 16 days ago; this is a harder race but he did it nicely the last day and he should go well again.

11/2

1st

6

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 100y

17:00 Downpatrick

Littlefoot

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: M A Molloy

Promising bumper horse early in career with form linked to Nick Rockett and Dancing City; 1-14 over hurdles; no chasing experience; up against it.

20/1

Form: 5

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor form in points but not a bad run on hurdling debut at Listowel; still loads to find with third-placed Sionnach Eile from that race.
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9th

13

5th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:05 Cork

Spoilt For Choice

11st 12lb

J: Mr Alan O’Sullivan

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Poor form in points but not a bad run on hurdling debut at Listowel; still loads to find with third-placed Sionnach Eile from that race.

28/1

5th

8

1st Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 100y

15:00 Listowel

Spoilt For Choice

11st 4lb

J: Mr Alan O’Sullivan

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Poor form in points and makes no appeal here on his track debut.

100/1

Form: 51/ D

Last run: 686 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner in 2022; returned after an absence and showed some ability in Flat maidens at Dundalk but was then poor in two handicaps there this spring; hurdles debut.
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5th

4

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

17:10 Kilbeggan

Next Week

11st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

prominent

11/2

4th

2

23rd Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Next Week

11st 12lb

J: Trevor Ryan

T: Andrew Slattery

prominent, pressed leader 2nd

33/1

10th

3

23rd Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 64y

17:20 Ballinrobe

Next Week

11st 12lb

J: Trevor Ryan

T: Andrew Slattery

Bumper winner in 2022 who then went 0-5 on the AW; needed to show more on hurdling debut at Cork to be seriously considered here; hood returns with a tongue-tie added.

33/1

Form: P0

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Little encouragement from her two starts and not easy to fancy.
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11th

9

19th Jul 2024

Good

2m 6f 180y

14:30 Killarney

Millwood Lady

10st 13lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Michael John O’Connor

Modest form so far and unlikely to contend.

100/1

11th

15

5th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:05 Cork

Millwood Lady

11st 5lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Michael John O’Connor

Little encouragement from her two starts and not easy to fancy.

100/1

11th

10

3rd Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:20 Listowel

Millwood Lady

11st 7lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Michael John O’Connor

midfield

100/1

Form:

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in points and a maiden hurdle; not easy to fancy.
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14

18th Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 2f 150y

12:35 Limerick

Opera Point

11st 5lb

J: John Aherne

T: A M O’Grady

Has never made the frame in a race of any type; however, on the plus side, she was not disgraced when fifth in an 18-runner handicap hurdle at Cork on her final start last season; tailed off on reappearance in a handicap chase at Clonmel last month.

8/1

13

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 219y

17:25 Clonmel

Opera Point

10st 5lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: A M O’Grady

Has never made the frame in a race of any type; however, on the plus side, she was not disgraced when fifth in an 18-runner handicap hurdle at Cork on her final start last season.

14/1

5th

19

21st Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:50 Cork

Opera Point

10st 6lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: A M O’Grady

in touch with leaders, headway before 4 out, switched left when bit short of room before 2 out, lost fourth approaching last, no extra run-in

66/1

Form: 78

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in two maiden hurdles and handicaps will suit better in time; hood added.
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7th

6

30th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 145y

19:20 Tramore

Nevereverever

11st 7lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: John Joseph Murphy

Poor return at Tipperary but he was runner-up in 2m4f/3m1f handicaps last autumn so can't be ruled out.

12/1

Form:

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Mild promise in points but was well beaten on hurdling debut and best watched for the time being.
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10

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 160y

19:18 Limerick

Hakensack

10st 7lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: P J Rothwell

Disappointed at Thurles on final run for James Hannon but definite player judged on his second and third placings over hurdles at Limerick/Cork in December; 0-6 in points; stable/chase debut.

10/1

9th

10

29th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:25 Thurles

Hakensack

10st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: James William Hannon

Let down by his jumping on his recent chasing debut; holds a clear chance on December hurdles form, third in a 24-runner contest at Cork (2m4f) and second at Limerick (2m3f).

7/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; half-brother to 3m1f chase winner Frilly Frock; unraced dam closely related to bumper/useful 2m6f hurdle winner Senor Lombardy out of half-sister to Irish National winner Glebe Lad; late starter has plenty of stamina in pedigree and can only be watched; tongue-tie.
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15th

2

5th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:05 Cork

Erada Rock

11st 12lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: Matthew A Daly

Fourth foal; half-brother to 3m1f chase winner Frilly Frock; unraced dam closely related to bumper/useful 2m6f hurdle winner Senor Lombardy out of half-sister to Irish National winner Glebe Lad; late starter has plenty of stamina in pedigree and can only be watched; tongue-tie.

66/1

Form: 6

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner was well beaten on hurdling debut at Listowel and best watched for the time being.
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6th

4

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:57 Listowel

Frankendael

11st 7lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: E McNamara

Lightly raced since winning a Listed handicap here in September 2024; back from an absence, he was a much bigger price than Putapoundinthejar at Punchestown in April and duly finished well behind the Martin horse.

5/1

17th

18

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 132y

15:40 Punchestown

Frankendael

10st 0lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: E McNamara

No joy since winning a listed handicap hurdle at Listowel in September 2024 off 6lb lower; 1lb wrong here and lacks a recent run; rider's claim a plus but others make more appeal.

22/1

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Payout
Exacta €8.70
Straight Forecast €7.61
Trifecta €57.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sionnach Eile

POSTDATA:

Disco Dancer

The Irish Sun:

Expound

TOPSPEED:

Littlefoot

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Sionnach Eile