July 11 / 17.12 Cork

17.12

Good

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  • Prize money: £5851.24
  • 2m 0f 190y
  • 15 runners
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Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

OUR TIP

Form: 600-

Last run: 101 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shown nothing in a couple of bumpers and a maiden hurdle so far; now tried with hood on debut for new yard; best watched after 101 days off.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

14

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 157y

19:00 Sligo

Cholo

10st 5lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Michael Butler

Has shown promise in two starts since returning from a break; has an edge over Avandra on Wexford running, but that rival showed improved form when second at Tramore recently.

7/1

3rd

12

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

15:15 Wexford

Cholo

10st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Michael Butler

Is 0-5 over hurdles but respectable runs in 2m1f Tramore contests the last twice since switching to handicaps; place chance; declared reserve for 5.50 at Clonmel on Thursday.

11/2

Form: 0-

Last run: 192 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest Flat performer who was tailed off when 200-1 for his rules debut; off 192 days.
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4th

19

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 60y

18:15 Cork

El Regalo

10st 9lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Ciaran Murphy

Ran okay in a low-grade 1m5f handicap a month ago (blinkers returned) and there has been the odd bit of promise in handicap hurdles; 0-16 under both codes, but no forlorn hope here.

14/1

8th

3

(4)

7th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

16:37 Navan

El Regalo

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

Dual-purpose maiden yet to trouble the judge in either code; soundly beaten on last two Flat starts and over hurdles on latest; drops in grade and blinkers return, but hard to fancy.

22/1

8th

10

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Kilbeggan

El Regalo

10st 11lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Down the field in two recent Flat outings; hurdles form is unconvincing; cheekpieces now.

16/1

Form: 0-0

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in a bumper on debut and same story in a Listowel maiden hurdle last month.
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4

11th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:12 Cork

Heslostthehunger

11st 7lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Rodger Sweeney

Tailed off in a bumper on debut and same story in a Listowel maiden hurdle last month.

200/1

11

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:30 Listowel

Heslostthehunger

11st 7lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Rodger Sweeney

Huge price when tailed off in a bumper at Thurles; gelded soon afterwards.

100/1

11

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:30 Listowel

Heslostthehunger

11st 7lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Rodger Sweeney

Huge price when tailed off in a bumper at Thurles; gelded soon afterwards.

100/1

Form: 66

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Encouragement without threatening in two maiden hurdle runs so far; might be one that improves when stepped up in trip handicapping.
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8th

5

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 204y

18:18 Roscommon

Il Pirata

11st 4lb

J: Mr M J Love

T: Mrs Lorna Fowler

Soundly beaten in a bumper and two maiden hurdles; brought down on return; best watched for now.

20/1

26

5th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 100y

13:30 Fairyhouse

Il Pirata

11st 12lb

J: Mr M J Love

T: Mrs Lorna Fowler

Hints of promise in three maidens; more likely a handicap prospect; first reserve.

5

11th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:12 Cork

Il Pirata

11st 7lb

J: Mr M J Love

T: Mrs Lorna Fowler

Encouragement without threatening in two maiden hurdle runs so far; might be one that improves when stepped up in trip handicapping.

18/1

Form: 22F0-2 BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in two maiden hurdles either side of New Year before a respectable 10th in the Fred Winter; went close on the Flat before another narrow defeat over timber in a Punchestown maiden hurdle next month; propensity to finish runner-up is a little concerning but sets solid standard on form.
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1st

7

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:37 Downpatrick

Lukers Tipple

11st 4lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

A maiden under both codes and now exposed over hurdles, being 0-14; however, he's finished runner-up on seven occasions and, although below his useful best in 2026, he has the strongest form claims in this weak a maiden.

Evs

4th

5

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 204y

17:48 Roscommon

Lukers Tipple

11st 4lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Flat maiden has run well in defeat lots of times over hurdles (13 starts) including at Limerick last time; ground-versatile and has the highest published rating in the field so should be bang there again.

9/2

3rd

9

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:40 Limerick

Lukers Tipple

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Second in seven of his 12 races over hurdles, including when beaten 16l by subsequent Grade 1 winner Zeus Power at Thurles last December; had a Flat run last month; overdue for a win and looks the part here despite his concerning profile.

11/8

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a point at Ballindenisk in May but may find this sort of test sharp on rules debut and down the order on jockey bookings.
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8

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

17:40 Clonmel

Mon Sheriffe

11st 4lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

0-12 over hurdles; ran well on testing ground at Navan in December but has failed to complete two of last three starts; others preferred.

13/1

9

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 50y

17:23 Kilbeggan

Mon Sheriffe

11st 6lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Third over 2m at Navan in December (2m, soft to heavy) but poor in two subsequent runs on heavy at Naas and Gowran; improved effort at Bellewstown last time when a 9.5l sixth (2m1f, yielding); others make more appeal.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled up a long way out in a point on only run so far and hard to fancy on that evidence.
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8

11th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:12 Cork

Saint Hubert

11st 7lb

J: Mr F P Murphy

T: L Byrne

Pulled up a long way out in a point on only run so far and hard to fancy on that evidence.

200/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Chased home a rival with experience on debut in a May point; stamina on the dam's side of his pedigree so may find this sharp and no easy task on rules bow.
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6th

10

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

18:45 Killarney

Speakasyoufind

10st 3lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Maiden was beaten 5l by today's rival Global Skies at Clonmel last time, his best handicap run; raised 2lb for that and, if he has progressed since, can run respectably again.

10/1

2nd

14

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 61y

19:55 Clonmel

Speakasyoufind

10st 6lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

Yet to show winning potential in maiden and handicap hurdles and was beaten a long way over C&D last time in first-time cheekpieces.

28/1

9th

12

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

18:50 Clonmel

Speakasyoufind

10st 7lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Placed in a point, generally poor form over hurdles; pulled up on chase debut at Fairyhouse on latest in January; cheekpieces tried now.

25/1

Form: U-43

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed nothing on the Flat for the Gosdens; unseated on rules debut but two subsequent maiden hurdle outings have been promising; low-key on Flat latest; should be in the mix back over timber.
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6th

11

(4)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:30 Tramore

Synchronize

8st 13lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: J Morrison

Maiden gelding by Frankel; started his career with the Gosdens; has shown potential for a belated breakthrough in his two most recent races; recovered from interference at the start to finish fourth over this trip at Down Royal in May; leading contender based on his second to solid yardstick Jurality over 1m5f at Navan; same good 7lb claimer aboard now.

11/4

2nd

14

(15)

7th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

17:12 Navan

Synchronize

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: J Morrison

Maiden produced one of his better efforts on latest when not far behind a couple of these rivals at Down Royal (2m, good); place shout if he backs that up, but overall profile suggests that's not guaranteed.

9/1

4th

14

(12)

29th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:25 Down Royal

Synchronize

8st 10lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: J Morrison

Dual-purpose maiden showed some ability in maiden hurdles but has been poor in handicaps; of limited appeal back on the Flat.

16/1

Form: 443-2

Last run: 63 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Off the mark on the Flat last month and was only narrowly denied on her latest hurdle outing at Downpatrick, form that has been boosted since; seems to be getting better with every run in this sphere so she ought to be firmly involved here with a bit more improvement.
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3rd

8

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 80y

16:30 Kilbeggan

Billie Frechette

11st 5lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Noel Meade

Dual-purpose Flat winner; 1-6 over hurdles and rated 120; promise in first two chase attempts, earning a rating of 117; beaten 17l into second of 12 behind talented Supersundae here (22.5f, gd-yld) in April; 9l fourth of 10 at Killarney (2m5f, gd-yld) 22 days ago; leading claims.

2/1

4th

3

9th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 180y

16:10 Killarney

Billie Frechette

11st 7lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Flat and hurdle winner is rated 120 in the latter sphere after showing consistent form last season; ran well enough on chase bow at Kilbeggan, albeit beaten 17l; can improve from that and be involved.

15/2

2nd

10

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 70y

18:59 Kilbeggan

Billie Frechette

11st 5lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Useful form on the Flat and over hurdles (rated 120); suited by staying trips on the Flat; should be fit for chasing debut after AW run at the beginning of the month.

8/1

Form: F

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
AW winner on the Flat in France; fell at the first on yard debut at Punchestown last month and best watched for now.
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1st

13

3rd Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 80y

14:01 Gowran Park

Dschingis Dragon

11st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

French AW winner; fell on debut at Punchestown; non-runner twice on account of good ground since her 13l Cork third in July; ran okay on soft in France so the forecast rain looks a plus for her; chance in a race that lacks depth.

9/4

Form:

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off 100-1 shot on debut at Clonmel last month and hard to make a case for.
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14th

12

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 160y

19:42 Kilbeggan

Maybe Someday

10st 11lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: M O Quigley

Remote fourth in a conditions race here last month; her single bumper run (at Tramore last August) was satisfactory; unconvincing hurdles form.

25/1

4th

7

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 2f 200y

17:42 Kilbeggan

Maybe Someday

10st 11lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: M O Quigley

Mild promise in a Tramore bumper but three maiden hurdle runs not encouraging; off 268 days and tongue tie and cheekpieces now tried.

100/1

Form: 58

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Minor promise at Ballinrobe on debut but subsequent tailed off effort in a bumper is off-putting.
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7th

7

19th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

14:46 Downpatrick

No More Silver

11st 0lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

The best of four maiden hurdle runs when beaten 16l at Cork in July; was poor at Ballinrobe since but is fairly handicapped on that earlier run so a chance if back to that level.

100/30

Form: 9

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off when 200-1 for sole hurdle outing and showed nothing back on the Flat last month.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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23th

23

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

16:20 Punchestown

Tiffany Mae

11st 5lb

J: Danny Power

T: Sean Aherne

Modest Flat maiden and no sign of winning potential in first two starts over hurdles; new yard now; look elsewhere.

125/1

18

11th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:12 Cork

Tiffany Mae

11st 0lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Oliver J Power

Tailed off when 200-1 for sole hurdle outing and showed nothing back on the Flat last month.

200/1

9

(6)

21st Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 207y

17:10 Down Royal

Tiffany Mae

9st 5lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Oliver J Power

The pick of her form is a fourth in a Gowran handicap from a 13lb higher mark in June last year; her runs since then have been poor and she was last seen finishing a 32l ninth of 11 at Clonmel in May; cheeckpieces go on but they need to spark huge improvement.

22/1

Form: 7

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First reserve; well held seventh on last week's debut in a bumper.
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19

11th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:12 Cork

Jack Spurs

11st 7lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

First reserve; well held seventh on last week's debut in a bumper.

7th

7

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

20:30 Tipperary

Jack Spurs

11st 10lb

J: Mr D Kiely

T: David Harry Kelly

Sired by multiple Irish Group winner at 1m-1m2f; dam unraced; worth a market check.

11/1

Non-runners

Clever Court, Zam Bobbler, Lily Marlene, Shing Shang Lily, Gangster Walk, East Cork Flyer

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Payout
Exacta €4.50
Straight Forecast €3.80
Trifecta €15.50

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Luker's Tipple

SPOTLIGHT:

Billie Frechette

TOPSPEED:

Luker's Tipple

POSTDATA:

Luker's Tipple

The Irish Sun:

Billie Frechette