April 20 / 14.47 Cork

14.47

Good To Yielding

Bar One Racing Easter Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £21942.15
  • 2m 3f 0y
  • 15 runners
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Bar One Racing Easter Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.00
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 333 BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Promising efforts to finish third over 2m4f at Leopardstown and extended 2m2f at Naas in maidens but not so good dropped in trip at Navan last time; return to longer trip for handicap debut could suit; also due to run at Fairyhouse yesterday (2.10).
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

16th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

15:20 Bangor-on-Dee

Krak

11st 13lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Made winning handicap debut in Ireland in April 2025 but had disappointing campaign for new stable last season; drops back in trip and sports first-time cheekpieces here; needs to turn a corner.

12/1

1

19th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 55y

Class 4

16:20 Ludlow

Krak

12st 2lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Won Cork handicap (2m3f, soft) on final start for Stuart Crawford 11 months ago; weakened quickly on stable debut in Chepstow Grade 2 (about 2m3f) in October before being well held in two chases in December; weakened again over 2m5f in Kempton's Lanzarote (good) last time but should do better given this significant drop in grade.

15/2

2

10th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 1

15:43 Chepstow

Krak

11st 3lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

The same owners as when trained in Ireland and impressed on his final start, a valuable handicap at Cork (2m3f, soft); did beat an exposed handicapper that day but this 5yo looks to have better days ahead of him.

10/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 53F-03

Last run: 50 days

W: 10st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Three-time hurdles winner at around 2m; very encouraging comeback run at Navan last month when staying on third behind a revitalised rival (won again since) over 2m4f (heavy); better ground to suit and likely major player off a nice mark.
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3

18th Jul 2025

Good

2m 6f 180y

14:30 Killarney

Zoffanien

11st 5lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Has hit the frame in both handicap hurdle outings in 2025, the latest when runner-up at Cork beaten 2l in April; mixed signals on the strength of that form but fit after respectable Flat outing last month and feasibly treated on old form.

9/1

10

(8)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:05 Navan

Zoffanien

9st 11lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Terence O’Brien

Three-time hurdles winner and 2-12 on the Flat; has run well on every outing since joining this yard, including four Flat runs in the second half of last year; stayed on well when second over hurdles at Cork when last seen; will be doing best work late.

14/1

15/2

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 220F12

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Several placings in maidens before 2m Clonmel win (soft); narrowly failed to follow up on better ground in 2m Wexford handicap and now steps up in trip; progressive.
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12th

11

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 19y

Class 1

16:05 Aintree

Addragoole

10st 11lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Stamina to prove and he failed to threaten when ninth in the Grand Annual last month; however, Cheltenham may not be his track (also not at his best there last October) and he showed improved form to win a competitive handicap at Leopardstown (2m1f, yielding) in December; only seven and there have been hints that this sort of trip may suit; no surprise to see him go well.

25/1

9th

7

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 199y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Addragoole

11st 4lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Switched to fences last August and he's been progressive, winning a competitive handicap at Leopardstown (2m1f, yielding) in December and solid third of 14 there (2m1f, soft) last month; today's likely return to better ground could be a plus and this 7yo remains open to further improvement; chance.

12/1

3rd

3

2nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 1f 0y

16:05 Leopardstown

Addragoole

11st 7lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Gavin Cromwell

1-10 over hurdles; already a much better chaser; won 2m2f Sligo beginners' event in October; struggled at Cheltenham later that month; slotted into handicap company effectively with a C&D win at Christmas at a time when the stable was generally struggling for form; can continue to improve; Thyestes-winning rider takes the sting out of 10lb rise.

8/1

Form: -123P0 C

Last run: 161 days

W: 10st 9lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner for Declan Queally at up to 2m6f; solid efforts in defeat twice over hurdles for her current trainer but disappointing the last twice, let down by jumping at Naas on latest; just 2lb above last winning mark so don't rule out.
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7

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 116y

16:20 Punchestown

Natural Look

11st 7lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

3-21 over hurdles, all three wins coming for Declan Queally; has run well in defeat for this yard, including a 3l third of 11 in a mares' handicap over 2m6f at Ballinrobe last autumn; has to bounce back from a disappointing run at the same venue recently.

16/1

12th

12

26th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 131y

17:30 Ballinrobe

Natural Look

10st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Ross O’Sullivan

3-21 over hurdles, all three wins coming for Declan Queally; has run well in defeat for this yard, including a 3l third of 11 in a mares' handicap over 2m6f here off 119 and she's 2lb lower now; sharper for latest fourth at Cork (2m3f, soft) and not without a chance back up in trip with O'Keefe up.

14/1

12th

12

26th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 131y

17:30 Ballinrobe

Natural Look

10st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Ross O’Sullivan

3-21 over hurdles, all three wins coming for Declan Queally; has run well in defeat for this yard, including a 3l third of 11 in a mares' handicap over 2m6f here off 119 and she's 2lb lower now; sharper for latest fourth at Cork (2m3f, soft) and not without a chance back up in trip with O'Keefe up.

14/1

Form: 944167

Last run: 45 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Back to his best to land 23-runner 2m6f Navan handicap hurdle (yielding) in November; failed to back that up twice since however, latest in similar Thurles contest last month, following a short break; not an obvious one dropped in trip but don't rule out.
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3rd

7

(1)

12th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 182y

19:40 Killarney

Sequoiaspirit

11st 7lb

J: Mr L Hackett

T: Ray Hackett

Strong stayer with the form to feature off this mark but he has been very quiet in two runs over hurdles this year.

10/1

14

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:00 Cork

Sequoiaspirit

10st 10lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Is just 1-27 over hurdles and was well beaten here last time after a break; can improve on that but plenty others preferred.

40/1

8th

1

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 45y

16:30 Cork

Sequoiaspirit

11st 12lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Last three runs in 2025 were over shorter trips; best form has been at 2m6f, including when second at Killarney last August; each-way chance.

13/2

Form: 2P2100

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Dual bumper winner scrambled home in 2m4f Leopardstown maiden hurdle at Christmas; well held twice since in valuable handicaps, latest in 2m5f Martin Pipe behind a stablemate; slight drop in trip to suit but more needed.
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6th

3

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 70y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

The Enabler

11st 9lb

J: Mr R James

T: Gordon Elliott

Impressive over 2m5f at Fairyhouse in December on second chase start; two lesser runs have followed in Grade 3s and there remains a question mark regarding stamina; however, Gordon Elliott and Rob James won this with a 7yo novice in 2020 and he's not ruled out in view of the Fairyhouse promise.

16/1

3rd

7

25th Jan 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 125y

15:25 Naas

The Enabler

11st 0lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual bumper winner and won once over hurdles; better chaser this term however, running away with 2m5f Fairyhouse novice last month (soft) but came up short upped in class at Punchestown earlier this month; tries a new trip here and possibly vulnerable to some proven stayers.

11/2

6th

3

20th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

14:47 Cork

The Enabler

11st 7lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

midfield, towards rear halfway, not fluent 4 out, headway and in touch with leaders 3 out, disputing fourth approaching last, weakened final 110yds

10/1

Form: U31U5U

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Thurles maiden win came at 2m on good ground; tough ask in Grade 2 on soft ground when blinkers tried and most recently effectively brought down at first in Wexford novice; only second handicap run so may still improve.
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4th

13

25th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 200y

16:13 Galway

Artic Lane

10st 5lb

J: Kevin A Murphy

T: Declan Queally

Maiden hurdle win last term came on good ground over 2m; didn't convince over further subsequently, not looking to stay 3m at Kilbeggan final occasion in May; stamina remains a concern here on return from five months' absence.

16/1

11

16th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 50y

18:30 Kilbeggan

Artic Lane

10st 7lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Declan Queally

Maiden hurdle win came on good ground over two miles back in November but has won a point-to-point; effectively brought down at the first on penultimate novice hurdle start when sent off at 7-1 (3m1f, good); dropped 2lb for lesser effort latest when finishing a well beaten seventh; trip and ground may aid his chance.

13/1

11

16th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 50y

18:30 Kilbeggan

Artic Lane

10st 7lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Declan Queally

Maiden hurdle win came on good ground over two miles back in November but has won a point-to-point; effectively brought down at the first on penultimate novice hurdle start when sent off at 7-1 (3m1f, good); dropped 2lb for lesser effort latest when finishing a well beaten seventh; trip and ground may aid his chance.

13/1

Form: 2-7016 BF

Last run: 71 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Promise in maiden hurdles last season and off the mark when bolting up in 2m Fairyhouse opportunity handicap in January on soft; disappointing favourite following month in similar Naas contest, reluctant to post and fading quite tamely; upped in trip here.
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8th

9

20th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

14:47 Cork

Well Dressed

10st 13lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

towards rear

10/1

8th

9

20th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

14:47 Cork

Well Dressed

10st 13lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

towards rear, headway against far rail before 2 out, no impression approaching last

10/1

6th

1

8th Feb 2025

Soft

1m 7f 158y

15:05 Naas

Well Dressed

12st 0lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Promise in three maiden hurdles last season; disappointed first two handicaps this season despite market support; however, she bolted up off 110 in Fairyhouse apprentice handicap hurdle (2m, soft) two weeks ago; much higher mark to contend with here but she's a big player.

100/30

Form: 122 BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner for Derek O'Connor last season; winning rules debut in 2m Navan maiden hurdle in December and chased home clear-cut winners both starts since when favourite in novice events, drop back to 2m at Naas on latest didn't really suit; back up in trip for handicap debut with potential for more.
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8

2nd May 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 104y

15:45 Punchestown

Goraibhmaithagat

10st 13lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: C A Murphy

Improver in Naas handicaps over the winter on testing ground, winning 2m4f novice contest and only caught late in 3m1f Leinster National off 132 (clear of remainder); didn't appear to stay 3m5f of Irish National latest but definite contender back in trip here if handling quicker conditions.

14/1

2nd

7

8th Mar 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 174y

16:02 Naas

Goraibhmaithagat

10st 6lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: C A Murphy

Hurdles winner didn't show much in opening chase runs, but there were signs of promise in his third of 11 on handicap chase debut here in January (2m4f, heavy); well backed in a Listed handicap here recently, landing the gamble by 0.5l (2m4f, heavy); up 7lb, but he made a number of jumping errors so there's scope for improvement; top chance if this trip doesn't cause any issues; the choice of Mark Walsh.

5/1

1st

4

22nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 0y

17:00 Naas

Goraibhmaithagat

11st 6lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: C A Murphy

1-4 over hurdles and rated 130 in that sphere; some promise in his chasing debut on seasonal return here (2m, soft) but tailed off next two times; stayed on to take third in the final strides over C&D last time (heavy); interesting that from the five McManus runners, he's the pick of Walsh.

15/2

Form: 231223

Last run: 141 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Bumper and maiden hurdle winner on good ground; has done well in handicaps, narrowly beaten at Navan (2m) and only faded late on when third over 2m4f at Fairyhouse in November when cheekpieces tried; 5yo back from a break with potential for more and slightly shorter trip to suit.
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8th

8

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:40 Kilbeggan

Tonaghneave Well

11st 5lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Useful hurdler, latest win came off 124 in handicap at Downpatrick in June; nothing of real note in five chase starts since, well beaten over 3m at Down Royal 195 days ago; needs a lot more after break, but hasn't been out of the first three in as many starts here.

16/1

2

1st Nov 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

14:10 Down Royal

Tonaghneave Well

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

129 rated hurdler has not pulled up any trees in a trio of beginners' chases at 2m1f-2m2f on decent ground; needs to jump better and stamina to prove upped markedly in trip for handicap chase debut.

16/1

Form: 0P-0P7 C

Last run: 91 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle win came here (2m1f) and most of racing since has been over fences, disappointing of late in handicaps; reverts to hurdles here with something to prove.
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4th

2

(6)

15th Jul 2025

Good

1m 6f 55y

20:15 Killarney

Arctic Bresil

11st 12lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Henry De Bromhead

Rated 135 over fences at his peak; 8yo ran well enough on his belated Flat debut at Down Royal (1m5f, good) last month; shaped like this extra furlong would suit but he may be vulnerable to younger legs.

10/1

1

(7)

21st Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 207y

17:40 Down Royal

Arctic Bresil

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: Henry De Bromhead

8yo achieved a peak rating of 135 over fences; makes belated Flat debut after losing his way over jumps; yard won this last year and stamina won't be an issue but others appeal more.

5/1

6th

3

28th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

17:30 Wexford

Arctic Bresil

11st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Maiden hurdle win came at Cork (2m1f) and most of racing since has been over fences, folding tamely on last month's hurdles return in Cork handicap; something to prove now; cheekpieces tried.

14/1

Form: 6831

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
AW winner on the Flat in Britain has been a steady improver over hurdles of late, most recently appreciating better ground to win 2m1f Limerick maiden going away; longer trip and rain-softened ground may test his stamina here on handicap debut.
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9th

12

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:50 Roscommon

God Of Thunder

8st 10lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Won over hurdles and on the Flat at Limerick last year; well exposed in this discipline; money for him over C&D last week when showed a bit more than of late, beaten around 6l; up in grade here.

10/1

7th

9

(16)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 46y

19:53 Roscommon

God Of Thunder

9st 9lb

J: Jared Huggan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Won off 8lb higher at Limerick last year (12.5f, good); yet to hit form this season and behind a few of these when last of 20 at Navan latest; revival needed.

20/1

Form: U90-65

Last run: 56 days

W: 10st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
2m4f Limerick handicap winner last season (heavy) has had a relatively light campaign since, definite promise last time at Naas in February, just failing to stay 2m7f; back in trip here and don't rule out.
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6th

9

25th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 200y

16:13 Galway

Catos Revenge

10st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

2m4f Limerick handicap winner '23/24 season (heavy) had a relatively light campaign last term, well held in handicaps; reduced mark so of limited appeal.

20/1

13th

14

20th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

14:47 Cork

Catos Revenge

10st 10lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

towards rear throughout

12/1

13th

14

20th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

14:47 Cork

Catos Revenge

10st 10lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

towards rear

12/1

Form: 2-1404 C BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Won 2m4f handicap here last season in testing conditions and took his form to new heights last summer on good ground, runner-up at Punchestown handicap before going one better at Roscommon (2m5f); encouraging run on second start back when getting similar ground at Limerick 10 days ago, staying on late into fourth; drop in trip may not be in his favour here.
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10th

5

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 44y

Class 3

13:10 Cheltenham

West Away

11st 4lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

In front when falling four out at Wexford in July on second chase start and a final-fence blunder proved costly when second there in August last time; could do with cutting out the mistakes but the first-time cheekpieces may help in that regard; one of two for last year's winning Irish yard.

14/1

8

6th Aug 2025

Good

2m 3f 130y

18:07 Wexford

West Away

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Two hurdle wins for John McConnell at 2m4f; out of form last season; some promise when fourth on his stable/chasing debut at Kilbeggan, 3 1/2l behind today's rival Harsh; made a mistake at the last then; fell in the lead four out over C&D two weeks ago.

6/1

9

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 100y

16:10 Wexford

West Away

11st 12lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Two-time hurdle winner for John McConnell at 2m4f; out of form last season but his stable/chasing debut at Kilbeggan last time was not devoid of promise when behind some decent rivals and he would have likely finished third but for a mistake at the last; that gives him something to build on.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 011319 C

Last run: 78 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 134

Form & Verdict
Much improved this season, winning handicaps at Kilbeggan and Listowel before career-best in winning 3m Grade 3 novice here in December (soft); never landed a blow upped to Grade 1 company at DRF but respected back in handicap company here, although trip on the short side.
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4th

2

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:40 Kilbeggan

Pray Tell

11st 11lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Desmond Kenneally

Won maiden hurdle at this course in September 2024, went on to score at Grade 3 level; encouraging start to chasing career when second to Argento Boy at Punchestown in December; below that last time out when sixth here; down in trip and tried in cheekpieces on handicap chase debut off 3lb lower mark than over hurdles.

14/1

6th

7

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 70y

18:59 Kilbeggan

Pray Tell

11st 12lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Desmond Kenneally

Won a Grade 3 novice hurdle (3m) at Cork in December 2024; made a bright start over fences when second to Argento Boy at Punchestown; fell five out in the race won by Solder In Milan at the same venue; kept ticking over with a hurdles run.

11/2

11th

4

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:00 Cork

Pray Tell

11st 8lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Desmond Kenneally

Won a Grade 3 novice hurdle (3m) here in December 2024; good chase run two starts back before falling last time; might find this trip too sharp.

18/1

Non-runners

The Big Doyen

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Payout
Exacta €66.80
Straight Forecast €56.99
Tricast €573.73
Trifecta €530.90

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

West Away

The Irish Sun:

Goraibhmaithagat

TOPSPEED:

Natural Look

SPOTLIGHT:

Zoffanien

POSTDATA:

West Away