May 10 / 16.35 Cork

16.35

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Racing Again May 20th Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5851.24
  • 3m 0f 80y
  • 13 runners
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Racing Again May 20th Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather:

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.20

Form: /U242-

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Solid level of form in maidens including chasing home (clear of remainder) a decent sort over this trip at Limerick (yielding) and latest when second over inadequate 2m3f in mares' contest here last month (soft); return to 3m to suit and big player.
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7

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 180y

14:32 Killarney

Nytol

11st 2lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Both hurdle wins came at Cork on good ground last year; 0-4 chasing this year, just headed when unseating two out at Limerick last time; reverts to hurdles with trip/ground to suit.

9/1

1

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 150y

20:18 Limerick

Nytol

11st 12lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Handicap chase debutante; 2-10 over hurdles (both wins on good ground) and rated 4lb higher in that sphere; not many positives to take from three beginners' chase runs on soft at 15.5f-2m2f; this trip more suitable but needs the forecast rain to miss.

16/1

7th

8

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 7f 131y

18:42 Clonmel

Nytol

11st 5lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Two-time winning hurdler (rated 119); always near the back in first two beginners' chases at Thurles (both 2m2f, soft); best form on good ground so needs the track to dry out.

14/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 850F0- BF

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner in Britain in 2022 (good/soft); now 0-11 hurdling although healthy lead when fell last in 2m4f handicap here in March (good); well below best at Wetherby since; back in maiden company here and major player if staying trip.
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4

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 180y

14:32 Killarney

Jacovec Cavern

11st 5lb

J: Richard Condon

T: Paul Hennessy

In fine form, winning over 2m4f at Punchestown festival and good efforts off much higher marks since, chasing home an 8l winner over this trip at Ballinrobe and not quite getting home over 3m1f when third at Kilbeggan last month; trip/ground okay and should go well again.

11/2

3rd

4

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 100y

19:42 Kilbeggan

Jacovec Cavern

11st 6lb

J: Richard Condon

T: Paul Hennessy

In fine form; won by 11l off 12lb lower at Punchestown (19.5f, yielding); creditable 8l second of 16 off revised mark at Ballinrobe (22.5f, good), staying on well; step up in trip looks a good move on that evidence and should go well again off 1lb higher.

100/30

2nd

8

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 100y

17:35 Ballinrobe

Jacovec Cavern

11st 2lb

J: Richard Condon

T: Paul Hennessy

Breakthrough win over hurdles on latest at Punchestown (19.5f, yielding); hit hard with an 11lb hike for that 11l victory and consistency has never been a strong suit, so is no banker to back that up.

9/2

Form: 55D154- BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Made all in 2m4f Wexford maiden last summer but subsequently disqualified for a banned substance; not at that level both starts since, fading quite tamely when strong favourite at Clonmel latest; tries a new trip here.
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3

11th Jul 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:15 Cork

Empire Succes

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Gerard Edmund O’Leary

Disqualified for a banned substance after winning a 2m4f Wexford maiden hurdle last October; solid third places over C&D and back at Wexford lately; should go close with cheekpieces added.

6/4

9

4th Jul 2025

Good

3m 0f 100y

15:15 Wexford

Empire Succes

11st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Gerard Edmund O’Leary

Made all in a maiden hurdle at this track last October but subsequently disqualified for a banned substance (2m4f, yielding); returned to form following a pair of underwhelming runs when a 3.75l third at Cork in May; interesting contender.

4/1

3rd

4

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 80y

16:35 Cork

Empire Succes

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Gerard Edmund O’Leary

disputed lead

11/2

12/1

Form: 406-

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Winner and twice runner-up in points; latest of three maiden hurdle runs (3m Limerick) mildly encouraging but probably more one for handicaps.
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5th

9

12th Jul 2026

Good

3m 1f 121y

16:35 Sligo

Je Suis

10st 11lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

Point winner ran her best race under rules when a 3.5l third of 16 over 3m2f here last month (good, 40-1); the form of that race might not be trustworthy, though, as the race turned into a dash.

11/1

3rd

10

9th Jun 2026

Good

3m 1f 170y

19:30 Sligo

Je Suis

11st 8lb

J: Miss N Lockhead Anderson

T: S Curling

Has shown glimpses of potential over hurdles and fences; however, was pulled-up on return last time at Limerick and has to improve hugely from that.

18/1

2

28th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:55 Limerick

Je Suis

11st 10lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: S Curling

Yet to make an impact in ten hurdle/chase starts although best hurdles effort was at this course in April last year; disappointed when sent off the well-backed favourite for Killarney handicap chase in October; 235 days off.

7/1

Form: 64/6-

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
0-7 in point-to-points; mild promise in a couple of bumpers in Britain for Tom Lacey last year but needs to improve markedly on recent C&D hurdles debut.
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4th

6

19th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

15:40 Limerick

Rowdy

11st 11lb

J: Mr Alan O’Sullivan

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Showed some potential in 3m maiden hurdles at Cork in April/May; found 2m too sharp at Listowel after a break; not without a chance back over a staying trip for handicap debut.

10/1

8th

10

24th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Listowel

Rowdy

11st 12lb

J: E Walsh

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Has shown a bit of potential in 3m maiden hurdles at Cork on his last two starts; drops in trip; more needed to get off the mark here.

20/1

5th

11

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 80y

16:35 Cork

Rowdy

11st 12lb

J: E Walsh

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

in touch with leaders

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: /0296-

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Standout bumper effort when second here last October on good (2m3f); not so effective on last month's comeback in similar contest and now upped markedly in trip for hurdles debut (brother won over 3m).
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3

30th Jul 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

17:05 Galway

Coup DEtat

11st 12lb

J: Mr J P O’Rourke

T: P O’Rourke

0-8 under rules; best run when hitting the crossbar in a Cork bumper in October 2024; shown ability since but has a fair bit to find in this.

40/1

2

11th Jul 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:15 Cork

Coup DEtat

11st 12lb

J: Mr J P O’Rourke

T: P O’Rourke

Best run when second in a bumper at this track last October; burst blood vessels when pulled-up in a Listowel maiden hurdle last time, so best watched for now.

10/1

2

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:30 Listowel

Coup DEtat

11st 12lb

J: Mr J P O’Rourke

T: P O’Rourke

Beaten in five bumpers but was runner-up in one of those at Cork and ran okay there on hurdling debut when perhaps stretched by 3m; each-way claims.

7/1

Form: 70-

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brother to bumper/hurdles winner Cappucino made the frame in three point-to-points for Jonathan Fogarty; didn't count when midfield in maiden hurdles at both Naas and Fairyhouse last month; upped in trip here.
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7th

18

5th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:05 Fairyhouse

Sky And Sand

10st 9lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Off the mark on second handicap attempt, coming home well to assert from last over this trip at Gowran last month (heavy); 7lb rise but could go well.

12/1

Form: F04-

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Maiden pointer showed more on third outing hurdling when upped to today's C&D last month albeit well beaten fourth (yielding); more needed however.
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3rd

2

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

16:45 Punchestown

Native Dream

12st 0lb

J: G B Noonan

T: W J Burke

Best maiden runs came over this trip the last twice; doesn't look particularly well-treated but has to be considered on handicap bow; check the market; hood added.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Newcomer of limited appeal on breeding.
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11

30th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 100y

17:00 Listowel

Rhythmic Tune

10st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: M A Molloy

Won a 2m5f Limerick handicap on yielding ground last October but moderate in three runs since; needs to return to his best; remains 4lb above winning mark.

20/1

10th

12

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

15:50 Wexford

Rhythmic Tune

10st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: M A Molloy

Won a 2m5f Limerick h'cap on yld ground last autumn but not as good twice since in varying conditions; has to return to best; cheekpieces added.

22/1

12th

12

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 0y

17:42 Clonmel

Rhythmic Tune

10st 10lb

J: Daniel King

T: M A Molloy

Off the mark in good style at Limerick in October (2m5f, yielding); raised 7lb and well beaten on sole start since at Limerick but very testing ground a valid excuse; conditions here more suitable and could go well if ready after break.

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Youmzain half-brother to 2m hurdle winner Roccos Inspiration; dam unraced sister to 3m/3m1f hurdle winner Knighton Lad and 2m/2m1f hurdle winner Curvacious; market best guide on debut.
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9th

2

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

14:50 Clonmel

Fancy A Tipple

11st 12lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Michael G Kennedy

Has been well beaten in four maiden hurdles and has to find plenty of improvement even in this lesser race; blinkers need to work.

14/1

7

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 85y

17:01 Killarney

Fancy A Tipple

11st 4lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Michael G Kennedy

Little sign of winning potential in three maiden hurdles and best wait for handicaps.

200/1

Form: 5-

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Was making some late headway when mistake two out halted his run at Limerick last month on debut; should improve for that.
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4

11th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 218y

20:25 Ballinrobe

Ask Phil

11st 7lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Laura Hourigan

Weak maiden form; finished towards the back at this venue in his first handicap.

20/1

14th

2

22nd Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 41y

19:42 Ballinrobe

Ask Phil

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Laura Hourigan

Not a lot of encouragement to take from three starts in maidens; not obviously well treated for handicap debut; yard had a winner on the Flat last week but likely best watched.

25/1

1

31st May 2025

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:05 Listowel

Ask Phil

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Laura Hourigan

Distant fifth in a maiden hurdle on debut and failed to build on that when tailed off again at Cork three weeks ago; best watched for now.

66/1

Form: P-

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Doyen half-brother to winners Castle Field Boy (2m4f/3m hurdle) and Out The Glen (2m4f-3m1f hurdle/chase); dam placed 2m-2m3f hurdles; hooded for debut when jumping let him down at Limerick last month.
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12th

3

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 80y

16:35 Cork

Daws Cross

11st 12lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Patrick T Foley

in touch with leaders

25/1

12th

3

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 80y

16:35 Cork

Daws Cross

11st 12lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Patrick T Foley

in touch with leaders

25/1

3

10th Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 60y

16:02 Limerick

Daws Cross

11st 12lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Patrick T Foley

in rear, bumped rival 1st, mistake 6th, headway before 8th

16/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 368 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Behind throughout on bumper debut at Ballinrobe a year ago; can only be watched on hurdles debut after such an absence.
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13th

12

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 80y

16:35 Cork

Skid Row Joe

11st 12lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Patrick G Kelly

held up in rear

66/1

13th

12

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 80y

16:35 Cork

Skid Row Joe

11st 12lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Patrick G Kelly

held up in rear

66/1

15th

9

7th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 172y

20:20 Ballinrobe

Skid Row Joe

12st 0lb

J: Ms E C Costello

T: Patrick G Kelly

always behind, detached 4f out

25/1

Non-runners

Foxy Rock, Kasanovas Dream

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €7.90
Straight Forecast €7.48
Trifecta €39.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Nytol

The Irish Sun:

Kasanova's Dream

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Jacovec Cavern

POSTDATA:

Nytol