November 03 / 15.15 Cork

15.15

Good

Paddy Power Cork Grand National Handicap Chase (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £23086.96
  • 3m 4f 0y
  • 10 runners
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Paddy Power Cork Grand National Handicap Chase (Listed Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.10
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 521828 BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Likes nice ground and won over 3m1f at Wexford in July; good second over same trip at Kilbeggan since and it was too soft over hurdles last time; could see him staying this trip on a sound surface and he's a player.
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4

1st Dec 2024

Yielding

3m 5f 160y

13:05 Fairyhouse

Sphagnum

10st 13lb

J: Dillon Maxwell

T: J P Broderick

Likes decent ground; won over 3m1f at Wexford in July. good second over same trip at Kilbeggan; had a run over hurdles before giving a spirited performance to land the 3m4f Cork National; that was well deserved but he was all out to beat Positive Thinker who may reverse form on easier ground.

8/1

4

1st Dec 2024

Yielding

3m 5f 160y

13:05 Fairyhouse

Sphagnum

10st 13lb

J: Dillon Maxwell

T: J P Broderick

Likes decent ground; won over 3m1f at Wexford in July. good second over same trip at Kilbeggan; had a run over hurdles before giving a spirited performance to land the 3m4f Cork National; that was well deserved but he was all out to beat Positive Thinker who may reverse form on easier ground.

8/1

1st

7

3rd Nov 2024

Good

3m 4f 0y

15:15 Cork

Sphagnum

11st 6lb

J: Dillon Maxwell

T: J P Broderick

Likes nice ground and won over 3m1f at Wexford in July; good second over same trip at Kilbeggan since and it was too soft over hurdles last time; could see him staying this trip on a sound surface and he's a player.

11/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 2324-3

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Very consistent handicapper over both hurdles and fences and has a recent hurdles run under his belt; two wins and three seconds from just six chase starts and this marathon trip could well suit but he'd like it softer.
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2nd

5

3rd Nov 2024

Good

3m 4f 0y

15:15 Cork

Positive Thinker

11st 7lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Michael J McDonagh

Very consistent handicapper over both hurdles and fences and has a recent hurdles run under his belt; two wins and three seconds from just six chase starts and this marathon trip could well suit but he'd like it softer.

7/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: U-0311

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Went close over this trip at Leopardstown (So Des Flos fourth) in March and won over 3m1f at Wexford on latest chase start in August; ready winner over hurdles last month; will like the ground and has plenty going for him.
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4th

13

1st Dec 2024

Yielding

3m 5f 160y

13:05 Fairyhouse

Outside The Door

10st 7lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Padraig Roche

jumped left on occasions, midfield early, prominent when pecked on landing 9th, joined leaders after 11th

7/1

4th

13

1st Dec 2024

Yielding

3m 5f 160y

13:05 Fairyhouse

Outside The Door

10st 7lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Padraig Roche

Went close over an extended 3m4f at Leopardstown in March and won over 3m1f at Wexford in August; made all for a comfortable 3m handicap hurdle win at this venue in October; should be in the mix again following close up behind Sphagnum and Positive Thinker in 3m4f Cork National; a better jump two out then might have made a difference.

7/1

3rd

10

3rd Nov 2024

Good

3m 4f 0y

15:15 Cork

Outside The Door

11st 4lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Padraig Roche

Went close over this trip at Leopardstown (So Des Flos fourth) in March and won over 3m1f at Wexford on latest chase start in August; ready winner over hurdles last month; will like the ground and has plenty going for him.

5/1

Form: 5-0080 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 6lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Three-time chase winner over much shorter trips; been mostly hurdling this year and he'll be fit but the trip is a big concern.
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4th

6

3rd Nov 2024

Good

3m 4f 0y

15:15 Cork

Big Debates

11st 6lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: Robert Tyner

Three-time chase winner over much shorter trips; been mostly hurdling this year and he'll be fit but the trip is a big concern.

25/1

Form: 0619U6

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Local contender is 3m1f winner over hurdles and has won three handicap chases at up to 2m7f; well beaten last two completed starts and never really at the races behind Hand Over Fist over 3m here last month.
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6th

14

8th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:50 Cork

King Ferdinand

11st 2lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Won a handicap chase at Killarney in August; mostly struggled for form since and unseated early at Thurles last week; back over hurdles here off 11lb lower mark than over fences but others preferred.

25/1

6th

14

8th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:50 Cork

King Ferdinand

11st 2lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Won a handicap chase at Killarney in August; mostly struggled for form since and unseated early at Thurles last week; back over hurdles here off 11lb lower mark than over fences but others preferred.

25/1

1

29th Nov 2024

Good

2m 2f 63y

12:30 Thurles

King Ferdinand

12st 0lb

J: Mr Alan O’Sullivan

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

A 3m1f winner over hurdles and has won three handicap chases at up to 2m7f; this trip may prove too short.

12/1

Form: 251-66 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Won over this trip on goodish ground at Downpatrick in April and, after 168 days off, shaped well at Galway last Sunday (Stuzzikini third) when just tiring up the hill.
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13th

19

17th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 50y

14:30 Navan

Jumping Jet

10st 7lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Gordon Elliott

Beat Ask Anything in 3m5f Ulster National at Downpatrick in April, sixth on last three starts, including Galway event in which Tyre Kicker and Stuzzikini were placed; cheekpieces for the first time now.

20/1

13th

19

17th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 50y

14:30 Navan

Jumping Jet

10st 7lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Gordon Elliott

Beat Ask Anything in 3m5f Ulster National at Downpatrick in April, sixth on last three starts, including Galway event in which Tyre Kicker and Stuzzikini were placed; cheekpieces for the first time now.

20/1

6th

3

3rd Nov 2024

Good

3m 4f 0y

15:15 Cork

Jumping Jet

11st 9lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Gordon Elliott

Won over this trip on goodish ground at Downpatrick in April and, after 168 days off, shaped well at Galway last Sunday (Stuzzikini third) when just tiring up the hill.

11/2

Form: -781F1 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Has improved for this headgear, winning over 3m1f at Kilbeggan and showing good reserves of stamina, having looked likely to drop away at one point, to win over 3m here last month; reckon he had a hard enough race then but goes well for O'Connor and have to respect his chance.
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7th

14

3rd Nov 2024

Good

3m 4f 0y

15:15 Cork

Hand Over Fist

10st 10lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Has improved for this headgear, winning over 3m1f at Kilbeggan and showing good reserves of stamina, having looked likely to drop away at one point, to win over 3m here last month; reckon he had a hard enough race then but goes well for O'Connor and have to respect his chance.

13/2

7th

14

3rd Nov 2024

Good

3m 4f 0y

15:15 Cork

Hand Over Fist

10st 10lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Has improved for this headgear, winning over 3m1f at Kilbeggan and showing good reserves of stamina, having looked likely to drop away at one point, to win over 3m here last month; reckon he had a hard enough race then but goes well for O'Connor and have to respect his chance.

13/2

1st

12

13th Oct 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:55 Cork

Hand Over Fist

10st 12lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Had five chase starts and beat an in-form rival at Kilbeggan (3m1f, good); held every chance off this 8lb higher mark when capsizing late on at Downpatrick; thereabouts.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 74412-

Last run: 194 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Pair of 2m5f handicap wins at Fairyhouse last term and fair fourth over this trip at Leopardstown although held by Outside The Door on that form; off since April and most of his form is on soft or heavy.
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2

3rd Nov 2024

Good

3m 4f 0y

15:15 Cork

So Des Flos

11st 11lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

Pair of 2m5f handicap wins at Fairyhouse last term and fair fourth over this trip at Leopardstown although held by Outside The Door on that form; off since April and most of his form is on soft or heavy.

12/1

2

3rd Nov 2024

Good

3m 4f 0y

15:15 Cork

So Des Flos

11st 11lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

Pair of 2m5f handicap wins at Fairyhouse last term and fair fourth over this trip at Leopardstown although held by Outside The Door on that form; off since April and most of his form is on soft or heavy.

12/1

2nd

1

23rd Apr 2024

Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:10 Tipperary

So Des Flos

11st 10lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Hurdle winner last season has won twice over fences this season, both handicaps at Fairyhouse over 2m5f; raised 6lb for that but the runner-up since finished 4th in the Scottish National, so solid form; should go close.

5/2

Form: -4566U C

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Fairly exposed in handicap chases although did run well in first-time visor at Roscommon in June; well held since and didn't get far in the Velka Pardubicka in Czechia last month.
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10

24th Nov 2024

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

11:35 Punchestown

Streets Of Doyen

11st 4lb

J: Mr Finn Buckley

T: John C McConnell

Seven career wins but has struggled for form this year, pulling up in the Cork Grand National last time; unseated early in the La Touche on his one foray over these obstacles in April.

16/1

10

24th Nov 2024

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

11:35 Punchestown

Streets Of Doyen

11st 4lb

J: Mr Finn Buckley

T: John C McConnell

Seven career wins but has struggled for form this year, pulling up in the Cork Grand National last time; unseated early in the La Touche on his one foray over these obstacles in April.

16/1

8

3rd Nov 2024

Good

3m 4f 0y

15:15 Cork

Streets Of Doyen

11st 6lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Fairly exposed in handicap chases although did run well in first-time visor at Roscommon in June; well held since and didn't get far in the Velka Pardubicka in Czechia last month.

22/1

Form: 692324 C

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 4lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Grand servant still performing to a good level and will enjoy the good ground; closely matched with Sphagnum on Kilbeggan form before finishing second to well-treated rival at Galway and fair hurdles run since; should stay this far on nice ground.
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9

3rd Nov 2024

Good

3m 4f 0y

15:15 Cork

Macgiloney

11st 4lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Grand servant still performing to a good level and will enjoy the good ground; closely matched with Sphagnum on Kilbeggan form before finishing second to well-treated rival at Galway and fair hurdles run since; should stay this far on nice ground.

11/1

Non-runners

Stuzzikini, Sir Bob, Caesar Rock, Sainte Dona

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Payout
Exacta €62.50
Straight Forecast €53.34
Tricast €185.18
Trifecta €419.80

Selections

POSTDATA:

Hand Over Fist

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Sainte Dona

SPOTLIGHT:

Outside The Door

TOPSPEED:

Sir Bob

The Irish Sun:

Hand Over Fist