December 13 / 12.00 Cork

12.00

Yielding

Mallow Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6156.52
  • 2m 0f 40y
  • 19 runners
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Mallow Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 19 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

8/11 (Won)

  • Win: £1.80
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1-

Last run: 398 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Masked Marvel gelding is first foal of a French 2m2f Listed hurdle winner, half-sister to French winners Une Histoire (1m4f AQPS Flat) and Balsamo (2m4f chase); won 1m4f AQPS race (soft) in French provinces in November 2023 and bought for 200,000euros at Arqana 9 days later; major respect now joined top yard in excellent form.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

12th Jan 2025

Frozen

2m 0f 198y

14:25 Punchestown

Kel Histoire

11st 4lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: W P Mullins

French bumper winner and readily landed a Cork maiden hurdle last month despite being keen and making plenty of mistakes; has plenty of scope for improvement and looks a leading contender here.

3/1

2nd

2

12th Jan 2025

Frozen

2m 0f 198y

14:25 Punchestown

Kel Histoire

11st 4lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: W P Mullins

French bumper winner and readily landed a Cork maiden hurdle last month despite being keen and making plenty of mistakes; has plenty of scope for improvement and looks a leading contender here.

3/1

1st

9

13th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 40y

12:00 Cork

Kel Histoire

11st 7lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: W P Mullins

didn't always jump with fluency, took keen hold early, prominent, pressed leader after 4 out, led going best before last, ran on, comfortably

8/11

16/1

  • Place: £5.00

Form: 3

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to useful 2m4f hurdles winner Weveallbeencaught; dam 2m/2m1f hurdle winner; well held sole point-to-point last season but returned with encouraging third behind a odds-on shot in 2m Gowran maiden hurdle last month, ridden positively; more needed here.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

18th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:25 Navan

Dream Diamond

12st 0lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: Michael G Kennedy

raced in second behind clear leader, led 5f out, headed over 3f out, soon weakened, tailed off

2/1

6th

1

18th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:25 Navan

Dream Diamond

12st 0lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: Michael G Kennedy

raced in second behind clear leader, led 5f out, headed over 3f out, soon weakened, tailed off

2/1

2nd

4

13th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 40y

12:00 Cork

Dream Diamond

11st 7lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Michael G Kennedy

didn't always jump with fluency, soon led, headed before last

16/1

  • Place: £10.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First reserve; Wings Of Eagles half-brother to point winner Fortunes Hill; dam bumper winner, half-sister to bumper/useful 2m-2m1f hurdle winner Santia; top yard and any market confidence for debutant should be noted.
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3rd

5

16th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 55y

13:40 Fairyhouse

Hello Jack

11st 4lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

raced in second, not fluent 3rd, joined winner 3 out, outpaced before 2 out, weakened before last, lost second towards finish

5/1

3rd

5

16th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 55y

13:40 Fairyhouse

Hello Jack

11st 4lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

raced in second, not fluent 3rd, joined winner 3 out, outpaced before 2 out, weakened before last, lost second towards finish

5/1

3rd

20

13th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 40y

12:00 Cork

Hello Jack

11st 7lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

First reserve; Wings Of Eagles half-brother to point winner Fortunes Hill; dam bumper winner, half-sister to bumper/useful 2m-2m1f hurdle winner Santia; top yard and any market confidence for debutant should be noted.

16/1

Form: 6- BF

Last run: 412 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Useful 80-rated Flat performer who won a 1m4f maiden here last year; hasn't been seen since a disappointing favourite (jumped poorly) in Galway 3yo maiden hurdle in October 2023; probably best watched in the circumstances.
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8th

11

28th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

12:20 Leopardstown

Van Demon

11st 7lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Shown ability in a couple of maiden hurdle outings but wouldn't appear to be in the same league as a few of these.

40/1

8th

11

28th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

12:20 Leopardstown

Van Demon

11st 7lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Shown ability in a couple of maiden hurdle outings but wouldn't appear to be in the same league as a few of these.

40/1

4th

17

13th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 40y

12:00 Cork

Van Demon

11st 7lb

J: Daniel King

T: Noel Meade

Useful 80-rated Flat performer who won a 1m4f maiden here last year; hasn't been seen since a disappointing favourite (jumped poorly) in Galway 3yo maiden hurdle in October 2023; probably best watched in the circumstances.

16/1

Form: 2-

Last run: 279 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to AQPS Flat winner He La Voila; dam unplaced French 2m1f hurdles, half-sister to French 2m1f chase winner Royale Amoy, out of half-sister to smart 1m7f-3m1f hurdle/chase winner Millenium Royal; chased home a decent sort in 2m2f Auteuil 4yo winners hurdle in March (heavy) for Gabriel Leenders; interesting for top yard.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

10

13th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 40y

12:00 Cork

Kilgame

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Half-brother to AQPS Flat winner He La Voila; dam unplaced French 2m1f hurdles, half-sister to French 2m1f chase winner Royale Amoy, out of half-sister to smart 1m7f-3m1f hurdle/chase winner Millenium Royal; chased home a decent sort in 2m2f Auteuil 4yo winners hurdle in March (heavy) for Gabriel Leenders; interesting for top yard.

7/2

5th

10

13th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 40y

12:00 Cork

Kilgame

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Half-brother to AQPS Flat winner He La Voila; dam unplaced French 2m1f hurdles, half-sister to French 2m1f chase winner Royale Amoy, out of half-sister to smart 1m7f-3m1f hurdle/chase winner Millenium Royal; chased home a decent sort in 2m2f Auteuil 4yo winners hurdle in March (heavy) for Gabriel Leenders; interesting for top yard.

7/2

Form: 0-3

Last run: 216 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Decent 87-rated Flat handicapper albeit well held last two starts this past season; pick of two earlier hurdles efforts when clear third in 2m2f maiden here (good) when racing up with the pace; one to consider.
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6th

5

13th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 40y

12:00 Cork

Dutch Gold

11st 7lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Decent 87-rated Flat handicapper albeit well held last two starts this past season; pick of two earlier hurdles efforts when clear third in 2m2f maiden here (good) when racing up with the pace; one to consider.

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sandmason gelding cost 3,500euros as a 3yo; half-brother to 2m hurdle winner Marley Joe; dam tough 6f-1m winner (inc AW; RPR 76); newcomer probably best watched unless market suggests otherwise.
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7th

7

13th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 40y

12:00 Cork

Ill Sort That

11st 7lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Declan Queally

Sandmason gelding cost 3,500euros as a 3yo; half-brother to 2m hurdle winner Marley Joe; dam tough 6f-1m winner (inc AW; RPR 76); newcomer probably best watched unless market suggests otherwise.

33/1

Form: 2-5

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner up in sole point-to-point and again on bumper debut at Naas in April (soft); tongue-tied (now left off) faded quite tamely on comeback run in Tramore maiden hurdle last month when easy to back; should be capable of better.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2nd

7

17th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 190y

13:05 Cork

Crescent Moon

11st 4lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Gavin Cromwell

travelled strongly, towards rear but in touch with leaders, not fluent 5 out, headway when not fluent 4 out

4/1

2nd

7

17th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 190y

13:05 Cork

Crescent Moon

11st 4lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Gavin Cromwell

travelled strongly, towards rear but in touch with leaders, not fluent 5 out, headway when not fluent 4 out

4/1

Form:

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to bumper and 2m4f/2m7f hurdle winner Dakota Beat; dam unraced half-sister to bumper and 2m7f hurdle/chase winner Luna Runner; stable second-choice, never sighted on Clonmel debut 10 days ago; likely to need more time.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

2

15th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 202y

15:05 Clonmel

Royal Reprobate

11st 13lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Second of three maiden runs was respectable; makes handicap debut for an in-form trainer who also runs My Good Pal with a leading claimer aboard; market may guide as to their relative prospects.

10/1

8th

2

15th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 202y

15:05 Clonmel

Royal Reprobate

11st 13lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

towards rear, some headway before 2 out, kept on

10/1

Form: 533P-2

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed twice in juvenile hurdles in France; jumped poorly and pulled up when stiff task on Irish debut at Punchestown in May but much better back in maiden company at Thurles last month, pulling himself into clear lead early on and only caught on post; this a stronger maiden so more needed.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

14

13th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 40y

12:00 Cork

Scriabin

11st 7lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: Patrick Griffin

Placed twice in juvenile hurdles in France; jumped poorly and pulled up when stiff task on Irish debut at Punchestown in May but much better back in maiden company at Thurles last month, pulling himself into clear lead early on and only caught on post; this a stronger maiden so more needed.

14/1

10th

14

13th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 40y

12:00 Cork

Scriabin

11st 7lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: Patrick Griffin

Placed twice in juvenile hurdles in France; jumped poorly and pulled up when stiff task on Irish debut at Punchestown in May but much better back in maiden company at Thurles last month, pulling himself into clear lead early on and only caught on post; this a stronger maiden so more needed.

14/1

2nd

7

28th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 46y

15:00 Thurles

Scriabin

10st 13lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: Patrick Griffin

took keen hold, prominent, led narrowly after 2nd, clear after 4th

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Imperial Monarch 4yo is third foal of a point-to-point winner, a half-sister to point/2m7f hurdle winner Kit Casey; newcomer likely all the better for the experience.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

18th

11

5th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:30 Naas

Nettuno Italia

11st 12lb

J: Mr L P Shanahan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Never seriously involved at Cork first time out; unlikely to make an impact at this stage.

100/1

18th

11

5th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:30 Naas

Nettuno Italia

11st 12lb

J: Mr L P Shanahan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Never seriously involved at Cork first time out; unlikely to make an impact at this stage.

100/1

Form: 60

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big prices and well held on both maiden hurdle runs; hood now tried but can only be watched.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

3

15th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 202y

15:05 Clonmel

Gimme A Buzz

11st 12lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: E Bolger

Finished behind Royal Reprobate at Cork last month; could slot into handicaps effectively, though Mark Walsh rides the more experienced No Big Deal.

10/1

4th

3

15th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 202y

15:05 Clonmel

Gimme A Buzz

11st 12lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: E Bolger

prominent, outpaced when not fluent 2 out, kept on and went modest fourth towards finish

10/1

12th

6

13th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 40y

12:00 Cork

Gimme A Buzz

11st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: E Bolger

Big prices and well held on both maiden hurdle runs; hood now tried but can only be watched.

50/1

50/1

Form: 5406

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair fifth at Listowel on bumper debut but hasn't progressed and plenty to find on recent hurdles debut effort at Clonmel.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

10

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:38 Gowran Park

Marine Ranger

11st 0lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: P A Fahy

Promising fifth in a Limerick bumper on his debut but shown very little in bumpers or maiden hurdles since; however, handicapper may have given him a chance with this opening mark.

14/1

8th

10

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:38 Gowran Park

Marine Ranger

11st 0lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: P A Fahy

Promising fifth in a Limerick bumper on his debut but shown very little in bumpers or maiden hurdles since; however, handicapper may have given him a chance with this opening mark.

14/1

11th

6

29th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 0y

14:52 Limerick

Marine Ranger

11st 12lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: P A Fahy

Hasn't progressed from an encouraging bumper debut and was 100-1 last time at Cork.

50/1

Form: 7

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 58,000euros at three; failed to live up to expectations (sent off 11-2 on debut) when beaten out of sight in 2m3f maiden hurdle at Naas last month; best watched now.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13

21st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 33y

14:10 Down Royal

Another Challenge

11st 1lb

J: James Duggan

T: Oliver McKiernan

Handicap debutant hard to make a case for on limited maiden form.

25/1

13

21st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 33y

14:10 Down Royal

Another Challenge

11st 1lb

J: James Duggan

T: Oliver McKiernan

prominent, not fluent 1st, soon unseated

25/1

10th

1

28th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

12:20 Leopardstown

Another Challenge

11st 7lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Was only 11-2 for debut but was tailed off and same result when 125-1 at Cork earlier this month; steps back up in trip.

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Walk In The Park gelding cost 26,000euros as a foal and 68,000euros as a 3yo; second foal; dam 2m3f-3m hurdle/chase winner, sister to 2m4f hurdle/3m2f chase winner Teochew; ordinary point-to-point form, best watched on Rules debut.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

7

17th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 190y

12:30 Cork

Tea In The Park

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Eamon Courtney

Soundly beaten in three points and on hurdling debut over C&D; best watched for now.

100/1

10th

7

17th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 190y

12:30 Cork

Tea In The Park

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Eamon Courtney

Soundly beaten in three points and on hurdling debut over C&D; best watched for now.

100/1

Form: 300

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a point-to-point in the Spring and respectable bumper third but two maiden hurdle runs haven't offered lot; eligible for a mark after this.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

16

28th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 0y

15:25 Limerick

Chefs Kiss

11st 6lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: P J Rothwell

held up in rear, headway from 3 out, went fourth when not fluent 2 out, left in third last, kept on well towards finish

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 50-00

Last run: 6 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Minor promise in a Limerick bumper but shown very little in three maiden hurdles since.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

12

5th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 2f 200y

15:05 Naas

Alright George

10st 3lb

J: Niall Moore

T: P J Rothwell

Minor promise in a Limerick bumper but shown very little in four maiden hurdles since.

33/1

6th

12

5th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 2f 200y

15:05 Naas

Alright George

10st 3lb

J: Niall Moore

T: P J Rothwell

reduced visibility

33/1

17th

1

13th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 40y

12:00 Cork

Alright George

11st 7lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

always behind, didn't always jump with fluency

100/1

Form: 5

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way on last month's hurdles debut at Naas when jumping let her down; best watched.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

12

1st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 180y

12:00 Tramore

Black Fern

10st 11lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Padraig Butler

midfield, towards rear halfway

50/1

14th

12

1st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 180y

12:00 Tramore

Black Fern

10st 11lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Padraig Butler

midfield, towards rear halfway

50/1

18th

18

13th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 40y

12:00 Cork

Black Fern

11st 0lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Padraig Butler

took keen hold, always behind, not fluent 4 out

50/1

Form: 28

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising debut second in Tramore bumper in October (yielding) but soon beaten in similar contest on softer ground last month; sort to do better over jumps.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

12

15th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 202y

14:30 Clonmel

Karedas De Cougny

11st 12lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

in touch with leaders, lost ground before 2nd

66/1

12th

12

15th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 202y

14:30 Clonmel

Karedas De Cougny

11st 12lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

in touch with leaders, lost ground before 2nd

66/1

13th

5

1st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 180y

12:00 Tramore

Karedas De Cougny

11st 4lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

towards rear

16/1

Non-runners

Chanceawetmorning, Hei, Simpsons Paradox

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Payout
Exacta €33.70
Straight Forecast €32.03
Trifecta €951.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kel Histoire

TOPSPEED:

Chanceawetmorning

POSTDATA:

Dutch Gold

The Irish Sun:

Kel Histoire