August 05 / 17.05 Cork

17.05

Good

Kanturk Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5643.48
  • 2m 2f 100y
  • 15 runners
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Kanturk Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.70
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 4485-4

Last run: 88 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Gradual improvement since tackling handicap hurdles; best effort yet when upped to 3m at Tipperary, beaten 10L off 100 on yielding ground, not getting home; drop in trip could suit and Danny Mullins has hit the frame on three of his six rides for this yard (one win); interesting.
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2

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 3f 100y

16:18 Listowel

Gabriel Ranger

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Joseph G Murphy

Won off 4lb lower at Killarney in May, his last run on yielding ground; not as good the last twice on good ground but the return to an easier surface offers hope of an improved run.

8/1

3rd

3

17th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

16:30 Tramore

Gabriel Ranger

11st 3lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Joseph G Murphy

Mid-field over hurdles at Galway; better judged on his handicap chase win at Killarney on only his second attempt in a handicap chase; likely to confirm form with fourth-placed Ik's Man.

5/1

8th

14

30th Jul 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

17:35 Galway

Gabriel Ranger

11st 8lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Joseph G Murphy

Scored from this mark over fences at Killarney in May and gave the impression a step back up in trip could be in his favour; this looks more competitive but not ruled out.

12/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 946-82

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Has shown promise in three of her four handicap hurdle starts; best effort yet when narrowly beaten over 2m2f at Ballinrobe last month off 97; 2lb higher now but could be more to come.
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2nd

13

5th Aug 2024

Good

2m 2f 100y

17:05 Cork

Magic Olinger

11st 4lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gerard Keane

Has shown promise in three of her four handicap hurdle starts; best effort yet when narrowly beaten over 2m2f at Ballinrobe last month off 97; 2lb higher now but could be more to come.

4/1

2nd

9

23rd Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 64y

17:53 Ballinrobe

Magic Olinger

11st 3lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gerard Keane

Not the first time she's failed favourite backers in handicap company last time but an excuse did come to light; has the ability to be competitive and a tongue-tie may help.

9/2

16/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 9084-0

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Best effort in maiden hurdles came when fourth over 2m here on heavy ground back in January; disappointing on handicap hurdle bow at Tipperary last month; too soon to write off but may need more experience.
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3rd

12

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:08 Navan

Liberated Light

11st 1lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Best form this year has been over hurdles at Tramore; only Flat win was in 2023, and he needs to improve on recent efforts; strong trainer/rider combination.

12/1

Form: 6-9908

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Two-time winner over hurdles but no win since landing 1m7f Kilbeggan handicap hurdle off 109 over two years ago; beaten a combined distance of 59L on last two handicap hurdle starts; needs a revival to figure here.
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1

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

18:10 Killarney

Swelltime

12st 0lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: W J O’Doherty

Four wins over hurdles, the most recent coming in this race last year off 2lb lower on yielding to soft, his second win over C&D; out of depth on the Flat last time, but this is more suitable and acts on good ground; player.

8/1

6th

5

(3)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 71y

20:23 Bellewstown

Swelltime

11st 0lb

J: Miss S E Leahy

T: W J O’Doherty

A winner of six races (four over hurdles and two on the level); however, a Flat rating of just 40 leaves him with heaps to find on these unfavourable terms.

40/1

8th

4

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

18:50 Limerick

Swelltime

11st 4lb

J: G B Noonan

T: W J O’Doherty

Dual-purpose; 4-33 over hurdles; last won at Killarney off 4lb lower last July (20.5f, yld-sft); good ground is fine but lacks a run and overall record when fresh suggests he'll come on for this run.

14/1

Form: 7-6426

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
1-17 record over hurdles, the win coming in a mares' maiden hurdle at Roscommon in September 2022; not beaten too far in three of her last four runs in handicap hurdles, three of them against her own sex; close third off 103 at this meeting last year (King Ferdinand second); chance if repeating that effort off a 1lb lower mark.
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1

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 80y

14:30 Thurles

Betty Dutton

12st 0lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

In decent form over fences in July for the late Edward O'Grady; more recent form provides limited encouragement.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: /112-0

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Touched off over this C&D on penultimate start off a mark of 103 and just 2lb higher now; that run followed successive wins at Tipperary at 3m over hurdles and 2m7f over fences off 97 and 100 respectively; back from 332 days off with midfield finish at Tipperary; should improve for that comeback and usual tongue-tie back on.
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3

20th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 100y

18:45 Killarney

King Ferdinand

11st 12lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Veteran hasn't won since August 2024; tailed off here in July, a run sandwiched between two pulled-up finishes; new headgear not enough to tempt now back over fences.

33/1

17

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 0y

17:00 Cork

King Ferdinand

10st 8lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Veteran hasn't won since August 2024; pulled up and beaten 48l in two starts since returning from a mammoth layoff; others make more appeal.

40/1

11th

4

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

18:10 Killarney

King Ferdinand

11st 10lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Veteran's five career wins include a handicap chase here in August 2024 (2m5f, yielding); that's the last time he won and pulled up on return from long layoff at Listowel 47 days ago.

25/1

Form: -60187

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Landed her first handicap hurdle off 92 at Roscommon in June (1m7f, good); disappointed in two runs since off revised mark of 97; hard to fancy after those two efforts.
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9th

8

29th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 4

14:20 Musselburgh

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10st 10lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

towards rear, weakened after 3 out

9/1

9th

8

29th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 4

14:20 Musselburgh

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10st 10lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

towards rear, weakened after 3 out

9/1

6th

8

28th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 2f 0y

15:55 Listowel

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11st 8lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Third runner for yard; two-time winner but both victories came on good ground; form figures on ground with soft in the description read 6088; remains 4lb above last winning mark and passed over on this ground.

14/1

Form: P-9036

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
1-16 under Rules; lost his form for Tony Mullins after winning at Navan off 95 but has shaped with promise on both starts for new trainer; may need a bit more help from the handicapper; blinkers on first time.
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2

8th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 100y

19:48 Wexford

Duncarrig

11st 5lb

J: Shaun Greene

T: James M Barrett

On a winless run since September 2023; finished 2024 out of form; new headgear combination needs to revive on first run for 307 days.

20/1

9th

9

5th Oct 2024

Good

2m 2f 0y

17:25 Gowran Park

Duncarrig

11st 7lb

J: Shaun Greene

T: James M Barrett

Won a Navan handicap hurdle last year for Tony Mullins; needs to bounce back from a poor run in a Killarney handicap hurdle in August; has run terribly in three starts over fences.

33/1

15th

8

24th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 50y

14:30 Killarney

Duncarrig

11st 10lb

J: Shaun Greene

T: James M Barrett

towards rear throughout, detached from 4 out, eased approaching last

12/1

Form: 246-74

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Curragh maiden winner for Aidan O'Brien in 2022; signs of ability in maiden hurdles since switching to Joseph O'Brien; had King Ferdinand 2.5L behind on handicap hurdle debut at Tipperary in first-time blinkers; good fourth in Galway handicap hurdle last week; blinkers retained and this trip should suit; another with claims.
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8

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 150y

19:35 Downpatrick

Harley Street

11st 5lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Well-bred Flat winner is yet to score over obstacles; well beaten over hurdles four days ago and fell on chase debut previous run; needs his best to get involved.

14/1

15th

10

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

14:10 Down Royal

Harley Street

11st 5lb

J: James Smith

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Ran well off 103 at 2024 Galway festival; off the bridle from early when plugging on for third at Wexford (2m4f) in October; poor since; should enjoy the ground, but might find trip a bit sharp.

12/1

22/1

Form: 00P-9

Last run: 63 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Maiden after seven starts under rules; finished down the field in three maiden hurdles and pulled up on penultimate start at Limerick; showed ability in three Flat starts for Kevin Prendergast; makes handicap hurdle debut off 99; shrewd yard so watch the market.
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5th

3

22nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:45 Killarney

Eastmore

11st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Largely consistent hurdler, latest win came at Limerick (16.5f, good) in handicap off 102, bolted up by 15l; couldn't land a blow off 12lb higher lto; plenty on plate on chase debut; cheekpieces tried.

18/1

8th

2

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:00 Cork

Eastmore

11st 10lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Series of placed efforts (including twice here) rewarded by 2m1f Limerick win early last month under enterprising ride, kept wide and making all in beating Dairy Force an eased 15l (good); 12lb hike makes this a lot tougher and unlikely to be given such leeway this time.

4/1

Form: 14800-

Last run: 105 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Two-time hurdle winner; landed successive 2m handicap hurdles on testing ground at Tramore and Thurles last October/November off 89 and 95 respectively; beaten wide margins on last two starts at Limerick and Tramore; can only be watched for now.
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1

23rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 150y

18:55 Wexford

Duke Otto

12st 0lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Patrick J Flynn

Three-time hurdles winner with the latest coming over C&D in March last year (good to yielding) off 4lb higher; not too much encouragement to be taken from his two most recent hurdles runs on soft conditions but could do better back on summer ground.

25/1

4

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 2f 0y

13:58 Listowel

Duke Otto

11st 10lb

J: Miss Georgie Benson

T: Patrick J Flynn

Got third hurdles win at Wexford in March off 104 (2m, good to yielding); some reasonable runs since then on the Flat and over hurdles; didn't jump fluently at Down Royal but still managed a 5l eighth (2m1f, good to firm); has won on soft and heavy, so ground of no concern.

10/1

Form: 6P-009

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
2-15 over hurdles but no win since May 2022; best effort this year came when he finished second in a Stradbally point-to-point; beaten 16L off 104 in a Ballinrobe handicap hurdle last month; hard to fancy in current form.
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5

2nd May 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 160y

16:15 Punchestown

Francois

12st 0lb

J: Mr S J Butler

T: Mary Ellen Doyle

towards rear, tired jump 5 out, soon pulled up

100/1

5

2nd May 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 160y

16:15 Punchestown

Francois

12st 0lb

J: Mr S J Butler

T: Mary Ellen Doyle

towards rear, tired jump 5 out, soon pulled up

100/1

12th

4

30th Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 100y

17:05 Wexford

Francois

11st 11lb

J: Mr S J Butler

T: Mary Ellen Doyle

Exposed 9yo well held of late including over C&D last time; blinds back on instead of sideburns.

20/1

Form: 5606-

Last run: 222 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
First reserve; dual-purpose sort; couple of encouraging runs on the Flat on heavy ground in March; shaped ok on handicap hurdle debut for former yard in December 2023 off 98 but was beaten 17L into sixth; all his best form is on testing ground so rain would be a plus.
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11th

3

24th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:10 Uttoxeter

Chicago Storm

11st 12lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Barry Murtagh

Had jumping issues and struggled in Hexham chase on last month's stable debut; now 5lb lower than when placed over hurdles at Stratford (2m2f, good) on final start for Daisy Hitchins but still has something to prove.

20/1

1

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 5

14:55 Hexham

Chicago Storm

12st 0lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Barry Murtagh

Two handicap hurdle wins for Daisy Hitchins last year (1m7f/2m3f, good to soft) included one off 8lb higher, and an inconsistent profile since the autumn does at least include a Tapeta Flat success and a serviceable chase debut; some positives ahead of stable debut.

6/1

3rd

6

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:18 Stratford

Chicago Storm

11st 13lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Daisy Hitchins

Out of form in December when last seen over hurdles but looked back in good nick when winning on AW in February and is 5lb lower than when scoring over C&D (good to soft) in March 2025; interesting.

7/1

Form: 57-4P2

Last run: 55 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner's best maiden hurdle run came when beat 3.5l into fifth at Thurles in March (heavy ground); ran a nice race on handicap hurdle debut when fourth at Ballinrobe off 102; went close back in maiden company at Sligo over 2m2f on good ground last time out; not discounted back in a handicap.
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8

5th Aug 2024

Good

2m 2f 100y

17:05 Cork

Sainte Baol

11st 6lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Point-to-point winner's best maiden hurdle run came when beat 3.5l into fifth at Thurles in March (heavy ground); ran a nice race on handicap hurdle debut when fourth at Ballinrobe off 102; went close back in maiden company at Sligo over 2m2f on good ground last time out; not discounted back in a handicap.

15/2

2nd

8

11th Jun 2024

Good

2m 1f 182y

17:15 Sligo

Sainte Baol

11st 7lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Gordon Elliott

Stopped quickly in a Listowel handicap only ten days ago but a repeat of her previous fourth of 16 at Ballinrobe (another handicap) would see her on the scene in this company.

11/4

Form: 069-P5

Last run: 66 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; two-time Flat winner is 0-6 over hurdles; looked like he didn't get home when trying to make all on last start over hurdles in a handicap at Tramore (2m, yielding); difficult to make a solid case for.
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9th

5

21st Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 41y

19:39 Ballinrobe

Rushford

11st 5lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Thomas R Hughes

Two Flat wins in 2022; finished last in two Dundalk runs after a long absence, and well held in latest three runs on turf; fifth in a Tramore handicap in 2024 was his best effort over hurdles.

20/1

13th

23

(13)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:38 Leopardstown

Rushford

8st 10lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Thomas R Hughes

No win since 2022; finished last in two Dundalk runs after a long absence; again in rear at Fairyhouse on return to turf; marginally better there last time; first reserve.

9th

13

(8)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 160y

19:55 Fairyhouse

Rushford

8st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Thomas R Hughes

No win since 2022; finished last in two Dundalk runs back from a long absence and was again last back on turf here in June; impossible to fancy.

50/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €66.40
Straight Forecast €50.85
Tricast €470.96
Trifecta €661.20

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Betty Dutton

SPOTLIGHT:

King Ferdinand

POSTDATA:

Sainte Baol

TOPSPEED:

Betty Dutton

The Irish Sun:

King Ferdinand