December 13 / 15.22 Cork

15.22

Yielding

I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Beginners Chase

  • Prize money: £7952.17
  • 2m 5f 50y
  • 13 runners
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I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Beginners Chase

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.40
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 5-6325

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Winning hurdler; 0-4 chasing but decent level of form when second in 2m4f Kilbeggan handicap in July; badly hampered and mistakes at Down Royal on latest.
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4th

5

26th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 111y

14:35 Galway

Banjaxed

10st 8lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Mrs Lorna Fowler

Entitled to come on for his recent run at Gowran but so too is Ballybawn Belter who was ahead of him that day; also has others to worry about.

12/1

4th

3

4th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:50 Gowran Park

Banjaxed

11st 7lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Mrs Lorna Fowler

Won a 2m5f beginners' event at Cork last December; produced another solid effort in a rated novice chase at Fairyhouse; has plenty to find with Prince Palace on running at Navan in March; lacks a recent outing.

8/1

7th

5

22nd Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 120y

16:30 Navan

Banjaxed

11st 1lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Mrs Lorna Fowler

in touch with leaders

17/2

13/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: -32224 BF

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Knocking on the door in recent months in both beginners and handicaps, 2m3f trip at Limerick recently probably short of his best; place claims again here upped in trip.
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9th

28

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

14:30 Punchestown

El Champo

11st 1lb

T: P J Rothwell

Winner of five races, up against it after failing to complete his last two starts; third reserve.

21

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 110y

15:15 Fairyhouse

El Champo

10st 0lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Three wins over timber, the most recent at Galway in October 2023; two chase wins in 2025 but pulled up in that sphere on latest at Gowran a month ago; 4lb wrong back over hurdles; others preferred.

18/1

12

7th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

16:18 Gowran Park

El Champo

10st 9lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Three-time winner over hurdles and came good over fences last August/September, winning twice including a 2m6f handicap at Listowel; only fair form since then, and this trip may prove inadequate.

12/1

25/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: 2574U3

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
95-rated maiden hurdler ran close to best when third in recent Clonmel handicap; hard to see him making an immediate impact chasing.
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6th

4

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

15:50 Wexford

Beggars Rock

11st 6lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Has been mostly chasing in the last year, winning a Kilbeggan beginners' over 2m5f; mightn't have lasted 3m2f last time and this trip back off a lower hurdles mark can suit; chance.

7/1

3rd

4

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 50y

16:37 Down Royal

Beggars Rock

11st 3lb

J: James Smith

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Beginners' chase winner last year for Declan Queally but hasn't been as good since for different yards; has to return to best on second start for this stable; better ground a help.

12/1

6th

9

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 45y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Beggars Rock

10st 12lb

J: Ms H Phillips

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Won a Kilbeggan beginners' chase (2m4f, good) last May for Declan Queally; placed over 2m4f in the first of two outings for Gordon Elliott in January; pulled up here on the second; has joined Ian Donoghue who tries a new headgear combination.

25/1

Form: 3821P4 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Spurned several opportunities before running out surprise winner of 2m6f Galway maiden hurdle over the summer; merit in recent 3m Fairyhouse handicap debut and 116-rated 6yo has to be respected now sent chasing (dam a useful chaser).
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5

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

16:47 Clonmel

Lightkeeper

11st 0lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

Maiden hurdle winner in 2024 has won three chases since and is rated 128 in that sphere; was second in a Bellewstown claimer in August when last over hurdles; a spin in the charity race at Punchestown can have him straight; valuable 5lb claimer a help.

3/1

20th

1

2nd May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Punchestown

Lightkeeper

12st 9lb

J: Paul Burns

T: Gordon Elliott

Four-time winner, rated 128 over fences, flat debut, top yard, respected.

11/2

3rd

1

25th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 20y

Class 3

14:33 Perth

Lightkeeper

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gordon Elliott

Reversed previous C&D form with King Roly under an aggressive front-running ride from Sean Bowen here 17 days ago (good); that wasn't without the occasional scare over his fences but he's clearly capable of going well again off just 4lb higher.

5/2

OUR TIP

Form: 333-48

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Consistent type who placed in all five maiden hurdles last season on soft/heavy; both runs this term well below best however and now switches attention to chasing.
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7

11th Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 215y

19:25 Ballinrobe

Beau Walking

10st 13lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Mrs John Harrington

Had been chasing before mid-field run over hurdles at Galway; chance is not obvious unless a new headgear combination does the trick.

16/1

12th

6

30th Jul 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

17:35 Galway

Beau Walking

11st 11lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Mrs John Harrington

Badly out of form over fences of late and it was a similar story when last seen in this sphere at the back end of 2024; best efforts on slower ground than what's likely.

33/1

9th

2

25th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 120y

19:25 Kilbeggan

Beau Walking

11st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Mrs John Harrington

midfield

25/1

Form: 9-0083

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First effort of note on latest in this headgear combination when placed in 3m1f Thurles beginners chase last month, not quite staying trip and hitting last; drop in trip here should suit and worth a look.
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1st

4

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 0y

19:08 Wexford

Muskerry Rock

11st 9lb

J: Mr P A King

T: James Kieran King

Showed some ability on track for Mouse Morris and has a fair record in points, two wins and three places from six attempts; however, failed to make an impact at Limerick in December on his only hunter chase debut, down the field again at Tramore recently.

12/1

8th

7

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 160y

19:42 Tramore

Muskerry Rock

11st 7lb

J: Mr P A King

T: James Kieran King

Showed some ability on track for Mouse Morris and has a fair record in points, two wins and three places from six attempts; however, failed to make an impact at Limerick in December on his only hunter chase start.

20/1

10th

6

27th Feb 2025

Heavy

3m 0f 0y

17:05 Clonmel

Muskerry Rock

11st 0lb

J: Jake Coen

T: M F Morris

midfield, mistake and hampered rival 1st, niggled along briefly 6th

6/1

Form: 920-25

Last run: 107 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two wins in point-to-points for Gerry Kelleher and placed five times over hurdles, including Clonmel claimer in May after which he joined current yard; below best at Bellewstown when last seen and probably best watched on chase debut.
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6th

1

19th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

20:30 Huntingdon

On Lovers Walk

12st 2lb

J: Miss Meisha Micklewright

T: Kelly Morgan

Led close home to win tactical hunter chase at Fakenham (3m, good) last month; found things happening too quickly and jumped badly right throughout when remote last of three at Warwick (2m, good) 18 days ago but moves back up in trip here and the switch to a right-handed track ought to suit.

4/1

3rd

2

1st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 54y

Class 5

16:30 Warwick

On Lovers Walk

12st 1lb

J: Miss Meisha Micklewright

T: Kelly Morgan

First wins for three years when striking last month in a Paxford restricted (2m4f) and Fakenham maiden hunter chase (3m, led last stride), both on good; prospects would improve if curbing the habit of jumping right evident on both of those occasions.

11/4

1st

3

13th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 38y

Class 5

17:10 Fakenham

On Lovers Walk

12st 0lb

J: Miss Meisha Micklewright

T: Kelly Morgan

Showed some fair form under rules when based in Ireland and comfortably won minor point at Paxford (2m4f, good) for new stable a week ago; not sure to be suited by this move back up in trip but still commands respect; sports refitted tongue-tie and first-time cheekpieces.

Evs

Form: F11-99

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
108-rated hurdler recorded wins last season at Naas and Ballinrobe (soft-heavy); all the better for recent chase debut run at Clonmel (inadequate trip) and longer trip sure to suit.
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5th

1

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 160y

19:48 Limerick

Oneforgonzo

12st 1lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Sean Aherne

Dual hurdles winner; gained first chase success at Killarney (20.5f, good to yielding) when keeping on well to score by 0.5l; now 7lb higher but this represents an ease in grade and he's ground versatile.

5/2

1st

11

11th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 100y

19:07 Killarney

Oneforgonzo

10st 10lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Sean Aherne

Dual hurdle winner who is 0-8 over fences; still made favourite last time at Thurles (2m5f) and might have threatened but for a late mistake; considered, though softer ground is probably his preference.

7/1

5th

6

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 145y

15:20 Down Royal

Oneforgonzo

11st 10lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Sean Aherne

Wins were gained back-to-back in April 2024; looks interesting off his lower chase mark after a fine second in a 24-runner handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse on New Year's Day.

6/1

Form: 173636

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
102-rated hurdler won over 3m at Punchestown in May and couple of solid runs at Wexford; never landed a meaningful blow on recent chase debut at Tramore but more expected of here.
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8th

2

28th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Western Model

11st 12lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Andrew Kinirons

Punchestown hurdles winner in May 2024 off 90; record of 0-9 chasing for Paul Nolan in recent times but hit the frame on several occasions; off since November; first run for new yard; market can guide.

9/2

Form: 1P-442

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
107-rated maiden hurdler has contested small-runner beginners chases this term, tailed off at Listowel and 30l last of two finishers at Limerick, having jumped left; opposable.
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8

16th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

17:20 Uttoxeter

King Of Cong

11st 2lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Sam England

Still to score over fences and has been pulled up in 3m handicap chases at Hexham on his last two runs; tried in different headgear.

20/1

5

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

15:30 Hexham

King Of Cong

11st 2lb

J: William Maggs

T: Sam England

0-9 over fences and he's struggled on his last two starts; however, first-time cheekpieces had a positive impact when he was second off 4lb higher over C&D (good to soft) last November, so perhaps today's first-time blinkers and tongue-tie will give him a boost.

16/1

3

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

14:41 Hexham

King Of Cong

11st 9lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Sam England

Yet to score over hurdles or fences for his current yard and comes here having been well below par on last two starts, only tenth in 3m1f Catterick handicap chase in December; lots more is needed after a break.

14/1

Form: 22575-

Last run: 283 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second in a point-to-point, bumper and 3m2f Sligo maiden hurdle last year; absent since well held in Thurles handicap in March and seems best watched on chase bow.
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6th

1

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 7f 122y

15:42 Clonmel

Insouciant Dallier

11st 12lb

J: Niall Moore

T: James Andrew Fahey

Won a Sligo maiden hurdle last October; not disgraced when sixth in a 24-runner Fairyhouse handicap on New Year's Day; beaten 4l in a beginners' chase at Thurles in January; dropped in class after a stiff task at Navan in his first handicap chase; not ruled out.

10/1

Form: -17043

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner and 109-rated hurdler, winning over 2m3f at Clonmel in May; tended to jump right but kept on well into third on last month's chase debut at Gowran (2m4f) so one to consider here if jumping better.
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10th

2

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 159y

19:50 Clonmel

Ballycashin

11st 8lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Anthony Mullins

Has recorded her only two wins over hurdles at this venue, both over longer distances than this; stuck to her task over 2m4f here last October; failed to exploit a much lower chase mark here the following month and absent since.

12/1

6

23rd Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 51y

15:52 Clonmel

Ballycashin

11st 3lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: Anthony Mullins

Sole win over timber came at this venue and went close over C&D in June; encouraging run at Listowel last month when only beaten half a length but disappointing at Punchestown last week; not ruled out given her propensity to go well at this venue.

7/1

11

15th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 45y

15:05 Punchestown

Ballycashin

10st 13lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: Anthony Mullins

Not a super attractive profile with a record of 1-24 over hurdles but she has been running some nice races recently; returned to the scene of her sole win when beaten a neck at Clonmel in June (2m4f, good to yielding); went close again at Listowel last time when 0.5l behind the winner; just needs that bit more and perhaps the added tongue tie can help.

5/1

Form: 91-

Last run: 238 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made all in point-to-point (heavy) last season and sprung 25-1 shock on hurdles debut under positive ride in 3m Limerick maiden in April for Alexander Ott; chasing type has since joined top yard and respected here.
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3

4th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

17:20 Gowran Park

Dancingondaceiling

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Course hurdles winner over 3m in testing ground in January; ran three times over fences last season, easily best effort when fourth over 2m4f at Naas; however, he may need further than this and is possibly flattered by his official rating of 126.

10/1

8th

2

20th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 25y

16:32 Cork

Dancingondaceiling

11st 12lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Gavin Cromwell

held up in rear, midfield 6th, outpaced 4 out, stayed on from 2 out

6/1

8th

2

20th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 25y

16:32 Cork

Dancingondaceiling

11st 12lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Gavin Cromwell

held up in rear, midfield 6th, outpaced 4 out, stayed on from 2 out

6/1

Non-runners

Crecora Hills, Granpa Ger, Iks Man

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Payout
Exacta €18.50
Straight Forecast €15.33
Trifecta €460.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dancingondaceiling

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Banjaxed

POSTDATA:

El Champo

The Irish Sun:

Dancingondaceiling

TOPSPEED:

Banjaxed