July 11 / 19.15 Cork

19.15

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  • 3m 0f 0y
  • 18 runners
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Runners: 18 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

Form: 6/80

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point winner showed some promise on hurdle debut but was beaten a long way at Punchestown last time.
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17

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 219y

17:25 Clonmel

Corbally Cross

11st 5lb

J: Richard Condon

T: Con McSweeney

Point-to-point winner; won over 3m on handicap hurdle debut at Wexford in August; soundly beaten off revised mark at the same venue, but had an excuse (kicked at the start); more like it when third over 2m7f at Killarney recently, worth considering on chase debut; reserve.

8th

3

29th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 100y

17:35 Wexford

Corbally Cross

11st 6lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Con McSweeney

Point-to-point winner with ordinary maiden hurdle form but immediate impact in handicaps (well-backed) when winning here three weeks ago over 3m, seeing it out well; 6lb rise offset by claimer here and very much of interest, despite drop in trip.

5/1

1st

6

8th Aug 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:03 Wexford

Corbally Cross

11st 1lb

J: Richard Condon

T: Con McSweeney

Point-to-point winner has struggled in three maiden hurdles at 2m3f-3m; probably best watched in first handicap unless the market suggests otherwise.

18/1

OUR TIP

Form: 296-6P

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
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.
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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: D154-33

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Showed some ability in four point starts but will have to improve a fair bit to take this on rules debut; tongue-tie on.
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2

5th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

17:07 Kilbeggan

Itsallinthegenes

11st 4lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: David Harry Kelly

Glimmers of ability in four point starts; outran his 50-1 odds at Cork on rules debut when finishing a 4l third of 18 (3m, good); only faded into third late that day, so drop back in trip may help and a repeat of that run would put him bang there.

7/2

4

11th Jul 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:15 Cork

Itsallinthegenes

11st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

Showed some ability in four point starts but will have to improve a fair bit to take this on rules debut; tongue-tie on.

33/1

Form:

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Beaten 55l in a 2m Listowel maiden hurdle on debut and has to improve enormously.
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5

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 50y

13:55 Killarney

Jetaway Sheldon

11st 5lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

The best of three maiden runs was over 2m2f at Cork last time; should be capable of better in this grade so watch the market.

11/1

7th

5

4th Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 100y

15:30 Cork

Jetaway Sheldon

11st 12lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Triple-figure odds for both previous starts in maiden hurdles and ran accordingly; others preferred.

50/1

5

11th Jul 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:15 Cork

Jetaway Sheldon

11st 12lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Beaten 55l in a 2m Listowel maiden hurdle on debut and has to improve enormously.

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Well beaten on sole point start in 2024 and has to do much better on rules debut but is from a respected source.
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9

30th Jul 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

17:05 Galway

Plomeur

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Colin Bowe

Well held sole point start but stayed on well for fourth over 3m on rules debut when beaten roughly 8l in a Cork maiden hurdle, outrunning odds of 25-1; more required but should come on for that first run in 440 days.

14/1

7

11th Jul 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:15 Cork

Plomeur

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Colin Bowe

Well beaten on sole point start in 2024 and has to do much better on rules debut but is from a respected source.

18/1

Form: 515-43

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Galway bumper winner last October ran two solid races over hurdles this season at Killarney and Listowel, both over 2m4f; is a big player if staying this longer trip.
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3

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:25 Wexford

Reiki Revolution

11st 6lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Bumper winner took a 2m4f Punchestown maiden hurdle last autumn but was then poor twice after; his yard is in better form now but he has plenty to find on chasing debut with some of these rivals.

16/1

6

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:35 Punchestown

Reiki Revolution

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Ran well in defeat in multiple maidens and novices for Philip Rothwell; best efforts have come over 3m-3m1f so not sure this trip will suit but he's top rated at 112 and he should still go well on stable debut.

6/5

2nd

1

22nd Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 0y

18:25 Kilbeggan

Reiki Revolution

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: P J Rothwell

Galway bumper winner for former yard; beaten favourite in his last two maidens (the latest here) but ran well both times and looks a winner waiting to happen.

2/1

Form: P73-34

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Some solid runs in defeat in bumpers up to 2m4f; has prospects of staying this trip so could run well on hurdling debut.
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5th

6

20th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

16:05 Warwick

Times A Wastin

11st 2lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Tony Carroll

This sort of trip looked worth another go when he kept on for fifth of 15 on stable debut at Hereford (2m, soft) in December; however, he was tailed off at Ludlow (2m5f, soft) recently on his sole start since.

14/1

Form: 30-7

Last run: 6 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Third on debut in a Bellewstown bumper last year before disappointing at Listowel; not a bad run at the former track last week on return but is best watched on hurdling debut.
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10

11th Jul 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:15 Cork

Victor Sweet

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Edward F Power

Third on debut in a Bellewstown bumper last year before disappointing at Listowel; not a bad run at the former track last week on return but is best watched on hurdling debut.

14/1

10

5th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

20:30 Bellewstown

Victor Sweet

11st 7lb

J: Miss Charlotte Butler

T: Edward F Power

A promising third over C&D on debut last August but was well below that level on soft ground at Listowel next time; has to resume progress after a break on debut for new yard.

20/1

12th

8

25th Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

17:25 Listowel

Victor Sweet

12st 0lb

J: Mr J C Barry

T: P M Hurley

Put up a promising debut effort at Bellewstown last month over 2m; pedigree suggests that this trip should suit better, so considered.

8/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 403 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Showed some ability in four point starts but will have to do much more on rules debut.
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8th

13

11th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 100y

19:07 Killarney

Coillte M C G

10st 9lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: S G Carey

Eight-race maiden; chasing debut at Cork was encouraging and then got badly hampered next time; now goes handicapping but this mark is no gift.

10/1

6th

2

5th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 2f 22y

13:58 Thurles

Coillte M C G

11st 7lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: S G Carey

Rated a respectable 95 after six runs over hurdles; 0-3 in point-to-points; some merit in her fourth on Cork chase debut in January but this is a hotter contest; first run for new yard.

20/1

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Last run:

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Pulled-up in two point starts on soft ground in the spring; can only be watched on rules debut.
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12

11th Jul 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:15 Cork

Danu Faha

11st 5lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Mrs Jayne Hearne

Pulled-up in two point starts on soft ground in the spring; can only be watched on rules debut.

100/1

Form: F9

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Well beaten sole point start and on second hurdle try last time; can only be watched.
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13

11th Jul 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:15 Cork

Dr Kapoor

11st 5lb

J: Mr M J Kenneally

T: Maike Magnussen

Well beaten sole point start and on second hurdle try last time; can only be watched.

50/1

16

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 55y

15:40 Punchestown

Dr Kapoor

11st 7lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Maike Magnussen

Well beaten when coming down at the last in Tipperary maiden hurdle last time; others make far more appeal.

100/1

3

14th May 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

17:10 Tipperary

Dr Kapoor

10st 13lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Maike Magnussen

Well beaten on point-to-point debut 18 days ago; pedigree makes limited appeal; tongue-tie tried for rules debut.

50/1

Form: 0/

Last run: 774 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
One of three runners for yard; well beaten sole hurdle start and three point starts; can only be watched.
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14

11th Jul 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:15 Cork

Full Moon Fluster

11st 5lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: John Joseph Hanlon

One of three runners for yard; well beaten sole hurdle start and three point starts; can only be watched.

66/1

12th

11

29th May 2023

Good

2m 6f 92y

17:00 Ballinrobe

Full Moon Fluster

10st 11lb

J: Daniel King

T: Joe Conlon

Fourth foal; half-sister to 2m hurdle winner Whiskey No Ice; dam unraced half-sister to bumper winner Cara Is Fearr.

50/1

Form: 6-

Last run: 103 days

W: 11st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Tailed-off in a Downpatrick maiden hurdle on debut and can't be fancied on that.
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17th

15

16th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 172y

14:47 Thurles

Having A Cut

10st 8lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

One of two for trainer; huge prices and tailed off for three maiden hurdle starts; can do better in handicaps but others preferred.

25/1

7

5th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

17:07 Kilbeggan

Having A Cut

11st 2lb

J: Adam Leahy

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Big odds for both starts, showing slight improvement to finish 11th of 18 at Cork last time (3m, good); not recommended.

66/1

15

11th Jul 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:15 Cork

Having A Cut

11st 5lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Tailed-off in a Downpatrick maiden hurdle on debut and can't be fancied on that.

66/1

Form: B85-50

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Rated 80 after 19 hurdle starts and can't be fancied in a maiden.
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10th

9

18th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:50 Killarney

Kadys Dirha

11st 0lb

J: Mr Andrew Burke-Ott

T: Thomas P O’Connor

A 27-race maiden who was tailed off behind Tippin And Tappin (runs in first division) on most recent chase start and no signs of a revival when well held over timber last week.

33/1

16

11th Jul 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:15 Cork

Kadys Dirha

11st 5lb

J: Mr Andrew Burke-Ott

T: Thomas P O’Connor

Rated 80 after 19 hurdle starts and can't be fancied in a maiden.

50/1

12

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 6f 160y

19:38 Limerick

Kadys Dirha

11st 0lb

J: Mr Andrew Burke-Ott

T: Thomas P O’Connor

Record of 0-25 under rules but is a better chaser; backed from 50-1 into 10-1 before the off when fifth in 3m1f Tipperary maiden hurdle eight days ago; had three runner-up finishes in handicap chases last summer; each-way contender.

12/1

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Last run:

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Eighth foal; dam bumper winner/placed 1m4f-2m Flat and 2m hurdles, out of sister to smart bumper/2m4f-3m2f jump winner Mighty Moss, half-sister to high-class staying hurdler Bannow Bay; nicely bred but best watched on debut for future reference.
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3rd

10

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:32 Wexford

Tamara Jane

11st 11lb

J: Mr J W Hendrick

T: Jonathan Fogarty

Got off the mark on second start in points last month in soft ground; comes from the family of some smart staying types; respected local yard; could run well.

12/1

17

11th Jul 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:15 Cork

Tamara Jane

11st 5lb

J: Oakley Brown

T: Liam G O’Brien

Eighth foal; dam bumper winner/placed 1m4f-2m Flat and 2m hurdles, out of sister to smart bumper/2m4f-3m2f jump winner Mighty Moss, half-sister to high-class staying hurdler Bannow Bay; nicely bred but best watched on debut for future reference.

33/1

Form:

Last run: 58 days

W: 11st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Tailed-off in a Tipperary 2m maiden hurdle on debut and can't be fancied on that run.
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15th

4

13th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:50 Punchestown

The Cheeky Pup

11st 5lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: John Joseph Hanlon

No signs of winning potential in two maiden hurdles or a Galway festival novice contest; makes h'cap debut now.

22/1

10

31st Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 156y

17:05 Galway

The Cheeky Pup

10st 9lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

No sign of worthwhile form in two maiden outings; completely out of his depth.

500/1

Form: 06

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
First reserve; point winner was well beaten in a maiden hurdle but was better in a beginners' chase last time; cheekpieces worn then retained.
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12th

19

30th Jul 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

17:05 Galway

Winter Orchid

11st 5lb

J: Alan King

T: John Neilan

Point winner but hasn't shown enough in trio of rules starts; now tried with tongue-tie.

150/1

19

11th Jul 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:15 Cork

Winter Orchid

11st 5lb

J: Alan King

T: John Neilan

First reserve; point winner was well beaten in a maiden hurdle but was better in a beginners' chase last time; cheekpieces worn then retained.

6th

11

16th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 51y

19:18 Kilbeggan

Winter Orchid

11st 5lb

J: Alan King

T: John Neilan

Poor strike rate in point-to-points, well held in maiden hurdle latest; cheekpieces fitted for chasing debut and can only be watched.

100/1

Non-runners

Larkfield Lidaho, Courtbrack Boy, Paudies Wings

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €6.20
Straight Forecast €4.76
Trifecta €167.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Reiki Revolution

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Empire Succes

The Irish Sun:

Reiki Revolution

POSTDATA:

Empire Succes