April 20 / 16.32 Cork

16.32

Good To Yielding

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase

  • Prize money: £7557.85
  • 2m 1f 25y
  • 11 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £1.73
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 14-264 D

Last run: 73 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 135

Form & Verdict
Rated 135 after three chase starts; solid efforts in beginners' at Tipperary and Thurles; outclassed when beaten 24l in a Grade 1 novice at Limerick in between those runs; likes soft ground and has an obvious chance for top yard.
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3rd

4

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

15:05 Punchestown

Mirazur West

11st 1lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: W P Mullins

Grade 2-winning hurdler got off the mark over fences at the fourth time of asking when landing standard Cork beginners' (2m1f, yielding) 11 days ago, doing it from the front; won't be allowed to dictate things here but opening mark is fair and is another worthy of respect for the Mullins stable.

15/2

OUR TIP

15/2

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 460004 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
2-13 over hurdles, including a win here, but out of form in that sphere since the turn of the year; well-beaten at Cheltenham and 16l behind Aspire Tower on his chase debut at Wexford just over two weeks ago; this is easier and he handles most ground; not without a chance.
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7th

7

14th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 203y

Class 3

13:28 Haydock

Harsh

11st 4lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Capable of useful form over fences in Ireland for Gordon Elliott but he's still to score in this sphere and has offered little for his new yard, jumping sketchily when pulled up in 3m Doncaster handicap three weeks ago; plenty more is required despite a tumbling mark.

33/1

1

24th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 7f 214y

Class 3

14:38 Doncaster

Harsh

11st 10lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Ex-Irish 6yo; last of five finishers at Newbury (2m6f) on debut for new yard, taking chase record to 0-7; needs improvement to defy top weight.

25/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 644643

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Winning hurdler is 0-7 over fences and rated 125; best effort in this sphere a 5.5l second of 14 in a beginners' at Ballinrobe (2m1f, yielding) last May; trip may have stretched him on latest at Clonmel; his experience is a plus and he's won on testing ground; not discounted dropped in trip.
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2nd

10

7th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

16:18 Gowran Park

Maidenstreetprince

10st 10lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: C Byrnes

Sole win came in Limerick maiden hurdle (2m, soft to heavy) in 2022; has failed to win in 13 attempts over fences; made a bad mistake four out at Thurles last time; may pick up a chase at some stage, but this company looks demanding.

10/1

3rd

2

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 142y

18:55 Roscommon

Maidenstreetprince

11st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Ran a fine race in a fairly valuable handicap chase at Killarney last month; now 0-11 in chases but that wasn't the first time he ran well in defeat; recent rain a plus; top rated at 126 and leading chance back in a beginners'.

4/1

Form: 390-42

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
1-7 over hurdles and rated 125; much better on second chase start when a 1.5l second at Naas over 2m4f on soft (Dancingondaceiling 7.25l behind) and given a chase rating of 128; the drop back in trip shouldn't inconvenience her and she gets weight from the boys; claims.
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2

9th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 38y

20:00 Kilbeggan

Foxy Girl

11st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Yet to win over fences but did go close over 2m4f in a Naas beginners' chase (soft) in March where she had Galway Plate winner Western Fold 5l behind; however, she hasn't fired the last twice and she may need softer ground.

8/1

3rd

3

17th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:45 Wexford

Foxy Girl

10st 13lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Hurdles winner on testing ground and easily the pick of three chase efforts last season when clear second in 2m4f Naas beginners (soft); looked a bit onepaced back at 2m at Cork latest; capable back up for Aspire Tower here although really wants it softer.

7/2

Form: 263116

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point and hurdles winner; rated 132 over timber and ran respectably in the Pertemps Final at Cheltenham on latest; bred for this game and likes soft-heavy ground but this may not be enough of a stamina test on chase debut.
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1st

10

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 19y

Class 1

16:05 Aintree

Will The Wise

10st 11lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Progressive over fences this season and took another step forward in a first-time tongue-tie (retained) when best of the rest behind easy winner Madara in the 23-runner Plate at last month's Cheltenham Festival (2m4f, good to soft); this lightly raced 7yo is open to further improvement; chance.

8/1

2nd

12

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 44y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Will The Wise

10st 13lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Improved spell over hurdles last spring included a sixth in the 3m Pertemps here; had a good experience when making all in a Galway chase (about 2m2f, yielding) in October and he's run well in two competitive staying handicaps since; needs improvement off this mark for the return to 2m4f but this test is worth investigating; tongue tied first time; thereabouts.

8/1

11

25th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 2f 54y

15:38 Galway

Will The Wise

11st 5lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Similar to Waterford Whispers in having a 135 rating over hurdles and 130 chasing, latter figure on the back of a recent C&D clear second, worn down late (by a 138-rated hurdler) after leading from halfway (yielding); major chance.

11/4

Form: 41-370 D

Last run: 87 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; maiden hurdle winner has struggled in three starts since; beaten 68l on chase debut at Gowran (2m4f, soft) in January; best watched dropped back in trip.
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6th

11

20th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 25y

16:32 Cork

Lady Bresil

11st 5lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

midfield, outpaced after 4 out

66/1

6th

11

20th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 25y

16:32 Cork

Lady Bresil

11st 5lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

midfield, outpaced after 4 out

66/1

Form: 1-2128 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose sort; chase debutant; rated 141 over hurdles and not disgraced in the County Hurdle off 143 when beaten 5.25l on latest; not an obvious candidate for chasing on breeding but he clearly has plenty of ability; best form is on good-yielding so probably needs the rain to miss.
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1st

9

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

18:52 Wexford

Pinot Gris

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Smart hurdler (rated 143) at his best, albeit soundly beaten in competitive handicaps final two starts last term; bit laboured in his jumping on chasing debut at Clonmel in April (soft), but has had time off since and no surprise if he returned with an improved display; has to be considered on favoured ground.

100/30

4th

3

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 7f 131y

18:42 Clonmel

Pinot Gris

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Dual-purpose; the best of these over hurdles (rated 143); no impact on first three starts for this yard in hot handicap hurdles; well beaten on sole previous chase start at Cork when with Gavin Cromwell but this much easier; wouldn't want it too soft.

11/8

16th

7

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

Pinot Gris

11st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Two wins apiece on the Flat and over hurdles during his time with Gavin Cromwell but well beaten in a big-field handicap on the Flat and over hurdles (behind a few of these at Dublin Racing Festival) since joining current yard; the refitting of blinkers needs to help spark a revival.

25/1

Form: 1-31F4

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
2-3 and rated 121 over hurdles; fell on chase debut and finished an 8.75l fourth of 15 in a Naas beginners' latest (2m4f, soft) when behind Foxy Girl; both his hurdles wins came at around 3m so not sure this drop back in trip will suit.
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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

Form: 4030U8

Last run: 6 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Regressed over hurdles and hasn't improved for the switch to chasing; unseated at Clonmel and beaten 33l at Tramore; others appeal more.
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1

30th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:51 Listowel

Ask The Bookie

12st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Gillian Scott

0-19 under rules; fairly modest form last season; others preferred.

20/1

Form: 10347P D

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
2-14 over hurdles and rated 123; jumped right and reportedly went wrong when pulled up in second chase start at Wexford; this right-handed track will suit better but he can only be watched after that last run.
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1

11th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:52 Fairyhouse

Run For Harry

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Mrs Gillian Callaghan

Won consecutive handicap hurdles in 2024; hit and miss since and one of his best efforts was runner-up at Downpatrick in June; below that twice since and needs a repeat.

14/1

8th

2

14th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Tramore

Run For Harry

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Mrs Gillian Callaghan

Out of form this year but his run at Downpatrick in June was a positive when a 1.25l second of nine (2m2f, yielding to soft); didn't build on that at Galway last time when well beaten (2m1f, good); different headgear combination tried but needs to bounce back.

18/1

13th

10

2nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 175y

14:37 Galway

Run For Harry

10st 13lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Mrs Gillian Callaghan

Got back on track with a 1.25l second of 9 at Downpatrick (2m2f, yld-sft) last time out off 119; raised 1lb for that but rider's 5lb claim negates that; well beaten in this last year but claims if backing up that last run.

10/1

Form: 6839-U

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in one of six starts over hurdles and rated 105; off 424 days and beaten when unseating on chase debut at Clonmel last month; others appeal more.
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3rd

10

10th Jul 2026

Good

3m 1f 80y

18:32 Kilbeggan

Pride Of Place

11st 0lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: E Bolger

Wide-margin winner of a Listowel handicap chase last year and confirmed his progression when winning the Killarney National in May; even with his 9lb penalty, he was well below par at Roscommon since; others preferred.

12/1

3

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 1f 24y

18:48 Roscommon

Pride Of Place

11st 3lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: E Bolger

Had been out of sorts on soft ground earlier this year but roared back to top form when bolting up in the Killarney National a month ago (3m2f, gd-yld); 9lb rise for that seems fair but may not get his favoured underfoot conditions for last year's winning yard.

9/2

1st

6

9th May 2026

Good

3m 2f 0y

16:45 Killarney

Pride Of Place

10st 11lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: E Bolger

Won over fences at Tipperary and Listowel up to 3m last year; struggled off higher marks in softer ground after but could do better back on a sound surface.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta €15.70
Straight Forecast €16.01
Trifecta €153.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Foxy Girl

TOPSPEED:

Mirazur West

The Irish Sun:

Mirazur West

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Foxy Girl

POSTDATA:

Foxy Girl