November 03 / 12.38 Cork

12.38

Good

Paddy Power From The Horse’s Mouth Podcast Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6156.52
  • 2m 0f 60y
  • 15 runners
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Paddy Power From The Horse’s Mouth Podcast Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £1.70
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 42

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Improved from her debut fourth at Down Royal (2m4f) when just held at Gowran over this trip; was a bit unlucky that day too as she was hampered coming to the last; should go close with more to come.
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7

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:50 Wexford

Jane Eire

10st 13lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Henry De Bromhead

Third runner for yard; maiden hurdle winner has been well beaten in three chase runs including at this track; however, her chase mark is 8lb below hurdles one, so can't be dismissed if back to her best.

12/1

6th

9

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 80y

16:30 Kilbeggan

Jane Eire

11st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

1-8 over hurdles and rated 118; modest efforts in first two chases at Fairyhouse when beaten 17l and Wexford when beaten 40l, both last October; off since and this is an easier race; yard continues in hot form so she can't be discounted.

15/2

9

26th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 130y

12:30 Wexford

Jane Eire

11st 5lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Henry De Bromhead

One of two for trainer; hasn't looked like adding to her Cork maiden hurdle win in six starts since then and was 17l behind on chase debut at Fairyhouse (2m, yielding); Magic Day appears the pick of the stable's pair.

15/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 3

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
One of two runners for in-form yard; ran a cracker on debut to be beaten only 1l in a Listowel bumper; the winner has won again since and this gelding has to be respected with a top rider aboard.
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2nd

10

18th Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:05 Limerick

Torps

11st 12lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Third on sole bumper run; the best of four maiden hurdle runs came when second over C&D last time and a repeat of that should see this consistent sort go close for a local yard that does well here.

7/4

9

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

14:37 Limerick

Torps

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: E McNamara

Has been consistent in defeat in a bumper and three maiden hurdles, the latest on comeback at Listowel; however, was beaten 22l then and has to improve a fair bit on that.

9/1

3rd

15

24th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Listowel

Torps

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: E McNamara

Placed in a bumper at this meeting last year on debut (2m, soft) and again on hurdles debut at Cork a week later; off since 19l defeat at Limerick in December; may need this run after 272 days off.

16/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner in France over 1m2f on soft ground; bought for 55,000Euros at the sales last year; has taken time to hit the track but has to be respected for a leading outfit; the market can guide.
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8

17th Jan 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 40y

13:20 Navan

Grimaud

11st 2lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

One of four for trainer; two-time Flat winner and maiden hurdle winner; creditable efforts in his last three handicaps, a 2l runner-up at Navan (2m5f, heavy) before staying on for a modest fourth in a Listed contest at Navan when 3lb wrong (3m1f, soft to heavy); third at Limerick last time when he could offer no more close home (3m, soft to heavy); can go well again but Kennedy chooses another.

12/1

12

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:20 Listowel

Grimaud

11st 0lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Won a Gowran maiden (2m, soft) in March; has failed to fire in four starts since, twice coming up short in handicaps; best efforts have come on soft ground; probably needs rain.

10/1

10th

21

2nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 108y

15:12 Galway

Grimaud

10st 11lb

T: Gordon Elliott

First reserve; French Flat winner; won a Gowran maiden hurdle in March (2m, soft); beaten 22l on handicap debut at Aintree in April and this trip seemed to stretch him in a rated novice at Clonmel; others preferred.

Form: 8

Last run: 175 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 34l in a bumper on debut in May and can only be watched for new yard over hurdles.
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7th

6

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 165y

15:17 Downpatrick

Brave Soldier

10st 13lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Maiden has posted some good runs in defeat up to 2m5f on goodish ground but opposable on balance of form

18/1

10th

9

22nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 200y

17:55 Kilbeggan

Brave Soldier

11st 4lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Maiden has been consistent in defeat on last three starts; beaten 6l over 2m5f at Sligo last time and this shorter trip may suit better; one to consider.

5/1

Form: 64

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; showed some ability on debut at Listowel and put up an improved effort at Limerick since, both over this trip; should be involved with a further step forward.
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8

28th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:20 Limerick

The Sugarhill Lady

10st 13lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: E McNamara

Largely struggled in handicaps until much more encouraging effort off reduced mark at Cork last month, staying on into fourth over 2m (yielding); similar effort when fourth at Clonmel a fortnight ago (19.5f, good to yielding); respected dropped 2lb for local yard.

7/1

4th

8

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

17:50 Clonmel

The Sugarhill Lady

11st 4lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: E McNamara

Largely struggled in handicaps until much more encouraging effort off reduced mark at Cork last month, staying on fourth over 2m (yielding); return to longer trip could see her in the mix here.

7/1

4th

12

6th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:50 Cork

The Sugarhill Lady

11st 1lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: E McNamara

Ran okay in maidens but has come down 13lb from initial handicap mark; her latest sixth at Limerick's Christmas meeting was a fair effort.

16/1

Form: 0-505

Last run: 60 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
The best of three hurdle runs came when beaten 9l at Kilbeggan last time; needs more today but useful claimer takes off 7lb and not ruled out.
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6th

6

3rd Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 60y

12:38 Cork

Pearl Of Grange

11st 7lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Mrs John Harrington

The best of three hurdle runs came when beaten 9l at Kilbeggan last time; needs more today but useful claimer takes off 7lb and not ruled out.

9/1

Form: 5

Last run: 175 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 28l on debut in a Killarney bumper in May and best watched on return/hurdling debut.
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1st

3

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:42 Killarney

Shadow Paddy

11st 7lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Top-rated of these over hurdles (133), winning four from ten; trounced his four rivals on chasing debut at Limerick in May (2m4f, good to yielding), jumping fluently and travelling strongly; that was a very promising first run over fences and he can make it back-to-back wins despite dropping back in trip.

5/4

1st

6

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 176y

17:48 Limerick

Shadow Paddy

11st 12lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Has made rapid progress since winning a low-grade handicap at Tipperary in May last year; secured fourth hurdles win at Listed level here in October (2m5f, yielding); Grade 1 level proved a bridge too far at Aintree last month; top-rated of these over hurdles; definite chance.

9/2

10

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 149y

Class 1

16:40 Aintree

Shadow Paddy

11st 8lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Has made rapid progress since winning a low-grade handicap at Tipperary last May, last time securing a fourth career win at Listed level at Limerick (2m5f, yielding) in October; has earned his right to a crack at something better but this might be a step too far, especially with stamina to prove.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Flat maiden winner over a mile last year has been regressive on the Flat since and needs to spark up trying hurdles.
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3rd

5

(11)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 96y

15:16 Down Royal

Simpsons Paradox

9st 2lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Won a heavy ground Killarney maiden in 2023; moderate efforts in three outings this season; 6.25l eighth of 14 at Gowran last time (1m, yielding) when running on late.

22/1

8th

11

(10)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:58 Gowran Park

Simpsons Paradox

9st 4lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Last win came in September 2023 in heavy ground maiden at Killarney; ran well over C&D when sixth in October but below-par on last two runs; dropped 4lb.

25/1

20th

24

(23)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Simpsons Paradox

8st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Without a win since 2023 and so signs of ending the drought on the Flat or over hurdles in 2025; beaten 5l on the AW last time out; others appeal more.

12/1

Form: P

Last run: 6 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Reportedly hung right when pulled-up in a Wexford maiden hurdle on debut; tongue-tie on and best watched.
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7th

4

28th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 46y

15:00 Thurles

Dontletmego

10st 13lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: W J Burke

in touch with leaders, mistake and nearly lost jockey when jockey lost iron briefly 3rd, soon towards rear

28/1

7th

4

28th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 46y

15:00 Thurles

Dontletmego

10st 13lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: W J Burke

Reportedly hung right when pulled up in a Wexford maiden hurdle on debut; very weak in the market when ninth of 15 at Cork; hard to fancy.

28/1

Form: 006

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in four starts in all spheres and handicaps will suit better in time.
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10th

12

3rd Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 60y

12:38 Cork

Breath Of Wind

11st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Maike Magnussen

Well beaten in four starts in all spheres and handicaps will suit better in time.

200/1

10th

12

3rd Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 60y

12:38 Cork

Breath Of Wind

11st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Maike Magnussen

Well beaten in four starts in all spheres and handicaps will suit better in time.

200/1

6th

11

6th Oct 2024

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:40 Killarney

Breath Of Wind

10st 12lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: Maike Magnussen

Pulled up in a maiden point; tailed off in a Sligo bumper; suffered the same fate at Kilbeggan on hurdling/stable debut.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; half-sister to 2m hurdle winner Thomas Kershaw; dam 2m4f hurdle/2m6f chase winner, from the family of high-class chaser Planet Of Sound; an 8,000Euros 3yo is by a useful sire; probably best watched for future reference.
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11th

14

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 159y

19:20 Clonmel

Our Girl Ellie

10st 13lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Stephen Ryan

Fair form in six attempts in maiden hurdles, pick being close third in Killarney mares maiden last October (yielding); didn't appear to stay 2m4f on handicap debut later that month; definite player if forward enough on reurn to action.

9/1

6th

11

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:30 Thurles

Our Girl Ellie

10st 0lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Stephen Ryan

Has run well in defeat at times in maiden hurdles, notably at Killarney last time over 2m1f; needs to do more up in trip but that is possible.

14/1

6th

11

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:30 Thurles

Our Girl Ellie

10st 0lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Stephen Ryan

Has run well in defeat at times in maiden hurdles, notably at Killarney last time over 2m1f; needs to do more up in trip but that is possible.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam unraced sister to winners Rathhill (useful 2m hurdle) and Vegas Blue (bumper/2m3f hurdle), out of maiden close relative of top-class jumper Bellshill; by a useful sire and a notable damline; worth checking in the market.
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15

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

18:10 Killarney

Pleasureofpressure

10st 9lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Consistent and holding form well enough in handicaps; beaten around 6l off this mark the last twice, at Down Royal (2m4f, good) and Wexford (2m1f, gd-yld) when wearing first-time cheekpieces (retained); step back up to this trip should suit; in the mix again.

5/1

4th

12

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

14:40 Wexford

Pleasureofpressure

10st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: P J Rothwell

One of two for trainer; maiden has been consistent in handicaps; runner-up at Tramore off this mark in November (2m5f, soft); below that when a beaten favourite at Down Royal next time (2m4f, yielding), finishing a distant third; another good effort when fourth back there last time; maybe the cheekpieces can get a bit more from him.

11/2

4th

10

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 170y

14:30 Down Royal

Pleasureofpressure

10st 3lb

J: Brian Barry

T: P J Rothwell

Maiden has been consistent in handicaps over the last year; not his best run when a beaten favourite over a bit further here last time but can go closer if improving from that.

3/1

40/1

Form: 070-

Last run: 198 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Three maiden hurdle runs; by far the best of them when beaten 16l over C&D second start; back from a break today and likely to be of more interest when handicapping.
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12th

1

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

17:50 Limerick

Let Him B

11st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Progressive handicap hurdler in March/April; off the mark over 2m5f at Down Royal (yielding) and better again off 11lb higher when clear second to a ready winner over C&D (soft-to-heavy); every chance here if a poor recent chase run is ignored; reservations about good ground.

7/2

12th

10

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:35 Wexford

Let Him B

10st 13lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Progressive handicap hurdler this past season, off the mark over 2m5f at Down Royal in March (yielding) and better again following month off 11lb higher when clear second to a ready winner over 2m4f at Limerick (soft-to-heavy); improving 6yo could make an immediate impact chasing here although drop in trip may not be ideal.

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability in two point starts this year but will have to step up plenty on rules debut.
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5th

13

13th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:20 Punchestown

Wakey Wakey Man

11st 3lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Cian Collins

0-12 under rules' but ran one of his best races when a 3.25l third of 15 at Clonmel (2m7f, yielding) last time, running on well from the rear; up 1lb but this is a lower grade and Kennedy now takes the ride.

13/2

3rd

15

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 0y

17:42 Clonmel

Wakey Wakey Man

10st 1lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

One of two for yard; 0-10 but has run well in defeat on a couple of occasions, including when a 5.25l third of 16 here in December (19.5f, heavy), shaping like further would suit; stayed on for an 11l fourth at Ludlow (2m5f, gd-sft) on latest off 10lb higher; interesting.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run: 175 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed-off in a bumper on debut in May and can't be fancied.
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2

3rd Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 60y

12:38 Cork

Casa Manolo

11st 7lb

J: John Shinnick

T: L J Archdeacon

Tailed-off in a bumper on debut in May and can't be fancied.

200/1

2

3rd Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 60y

12:38 Cork

Casa Manolo

11st 7lb

J: John Shinnick

T: L J Archdeacon

Tailed-off in a bumper on debut in May and can't be fancied.

200/1

12th

2

12th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 0y

17:05 Killarney

Casa Manolo

11st 10lb

J: Conor Clarke

T: L J Archdeacon

Eleventh foal; half-brother to several winners including Pumped Up Kicks, successful for Gordon Elliott and Dan Skelton; dam maiden, half-sister to Grand Annual winner Tiger Cry; small Cork yard with winners in recent months.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta €8.60
Straight Forecast €8.29
Trifecta €28.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Jane Eire

TOPSPEED:

The Sugarhill Lady

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Jane Eire

POSTDATA:

Jane Eire

The Irish Sun:

Jane Eire