August 03 / 16.00 Cork

16.00

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  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 2m 1f 0y
  • 16 runners
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Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.20
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 0-0274

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Pick of form when runner-up in 2m Punchestown handicap in May (good-to-yielding), two recent Kilbeggan runs not without merit; one to consider.
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8th

10

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:38 Bellewstown

Chesterbaylad

10st 8lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Ms Helen P Markham

Off the mark in decisive fashion at Cork on latest, beating Surviving Murmansk by 3.75l; 6lb rise for that seems reasonable and it looked like he had plenty in hand; likely to go well again.

11/4

1st

15

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

16:00 Cork

Chesterbaylad

10st 3lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Ms Helen P Markham

Pick of form when runner-up in 2m Punchestown handicap in May (good-to-yielding), two recent Kilbeggan runs not without merit; one to consider.

10/1

4th

16

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 160y

19:42 Kilbeggan

Chesterbaylad

10st 6lb

J: Josh Younge

T: Ms Helen P Markham

Attracted support at Down Royal in early May, let down by his jumping; much more like it when second in a 19-runner contest at Punchestown nine days later; failed to build on that at this venue next time, this longer trip may suit him better.

6/1

14/1

  • Place: £5.10

Form: 176-60 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 46 starts came in 2m Tramore handicap hurdle off this mark a year ago (good); has to improve on more recent efforts, never sighted at Kilbeggan on latest.
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3rd

15

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:38 Bellewstown

Surviving Murmansk

10st 0lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: James M Barcoe

Won off 1lb higher at Tramore last year; chased home Chesterbaylad at Cork earlier this month but not in same form twice since; beaten 25l on latest and others make more appeal.

12/1

10th

14

16th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 140y

14:20 Tramore

Surviving Murmansk

10st 3lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: James M Barcoe

Sole win came in this race last year off the same mark; not bad efforts at Cork and Kilbeggan lately so has to enter calculations back at this venue.

5/1

6th

14

8th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:48 Kilbeggan

Surviving Murmansk

10st 1lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: James M Barcoe

Won a handicap hurdle at Tramore a year ago; right back to form when runner-up in a handicap hurdle at Cork on Monday; suited by a sharp, left-handed track and will go close if coming here in the same form.

7/2

7/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 43-053

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Maiden who seems to handle any ground, placed on heavy at Limerick in the spring and third over 2m4f at Kilbeggan last month on good ground; not sure if drop in trip will suit but respected.
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8th

10

22nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 50y

14:35 Killarney

Uptaurintop

10st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Maiden who has some decent placed form, most notably at Limerick (2m, soft) in April when beaten 1.75l into third; well-held third last twice, including over C&D; step back up in distance should suit; usually ridden off the pace.

13/2

3rd

11

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

16:00 Cork

Uptaurintop

10st 10lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Maiden who seems to handle any ground, placed on heavy at Limerick in the spring and third over 2m4f at Kilbeggan last month on good ground; not sure if drop in trip will suit but respected.

7/1

3rd

11

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

17:35 Killarney

Uptaurintop

10st 10lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Maiden whose three best efforts have come on testing ground at Limerick; has a race in him, but has to prove he acts on this quicker ground.

6/1

20/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 0000/0

Last run: 64 days

W: 10st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Showed nothing in four maiden hurdle outings early last year and returned from long absence when (40-1) never sighted on handicap debut at Kilbeggan in May; hard to fancy but worth a market check.
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11th

13

28th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 100y

17:25 Wexford

Inches Away

10st 4lb

J: Daniel King

T: Paul Cashman

Some promise in two bumpers in 2024 including here; subsequent hurdle form was poor but there was some encouragement in her fourth at Cork last time over 2m1f; top rider booked and could do better over this trip.

6/1

4th

14

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

16:00 Cork

Inches Away

10st 5lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Paul Cashman

Showed nothing in four maiden hurdle outings early last year and returned from long absence when (40-1) never sighted on handicap debut at Kilbeggan in May; hard to fancy but worth a market check.

20/1

10th

10

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 20y

15:26 Kilbeggan

Inches Away

10st 5lb

J: Daniel King

T: Paul Cashman

Showed nothing in four maiden hurdle outings early last year and has changed stable; can only be watched in the circumstances.

33/1

Form: /008-6

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Now 0-8 over hurdles; faced impossible task last time at Killarney but still lots to find on previous handicap efforts.
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12th

8

13th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 100y

19:48 Tramore

Taketwotoone

11st 5lb

J: Mr T O’Connor

T: Turlough O’Connor

Ran her best race over hurdles when fourth in heavy ground here in 2025; not a bad run at Cork last time over 2m1f; a squeak if staying this trip.

10/1

5th

8

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

16:00 Cork

Taketwotoone

11st 3lb

J: Mr T O’Connor

T: Turlough O’Connor

Now 0-8 over hurdles; faced impossible task last time at Killarney but still lots to find on previous handicap efforts.

25/1

6th

7

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

17:05 Killarney

Taketwotoone

10st 7lb

J: Mr T O’Connor

T: Turlough O’Connor

0-7 over hurdles and rated just 88; out of her depth in this company.

66/1

Form: 560-P9

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won 2m Thurles handicap in March 2025 (good-to-yielding) but generally out of form under both codes this year, latest on last month's yard debut at Wexford when well-supported, having stumbled three out; could be capable of better judged on recent market support.
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5th

12

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 161y

17:42 Sligo

Tasmanian Girl

10st 7lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Declan Queally

Won 2m Thurles handicap in March 2025 for Aengus King; inconsistent before and after that long-priced success; attracted some support at Wexford last month on her stable debut, faded after stumbling three out; some merit in her run at Cork early in the month.

11/2

6th

12

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

16:00 Cork

Tasmanian Girl

10st 8lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Declan Queally

Won 2m Thurles handicap in March 2025 (good-to-yielding) but generally out of form under both codes this year, latest on last month's yard debut at Wexford when well-supported, having stumbled three out; could be capable of better judged on recent market support.

7/1

9th

11

23rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 150y

19:30 Wexford

Tasmanian Girl

10st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Declan Queally

Won a handicap hurdle at Thurles in March 2025 but undistinguished form outside that; pulled up on her final start for Aengus King over C&D last time; new surroundings need to have had a big effect on her.

33/1

Form: 426-31 D

Last run: 74 days

W: 11st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Wexford handicap hurdle winner (2m1f, soft) for Brendan Walsh in 2024 off 87, and first success since came on latest in 2m4f Limerick handicap chase in May on better ground; one to consider now off 9lb lower hurdles mark.
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7th

5

28th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 100y

16:50 Wexford

Toon Town

11st 7lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: David O’Sullivan

Sole hurdle win came over 2m1f here in 2024; added a chase win at Limerick in May; below form over hurdles and fences since so has to do more.

14/1

5th

7

20th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 180y

19:15 Killarney

Toon Town

11st 5lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: David O’Sullivan

Won a Wexford handicap hurdle for Brendan Walsh in 2024 off 87, and first success since came in a 2m4f Limerick handicap chase in May (good to yielding) off 6lb lower; disappointed as favourite when attempting to take advantage of his lower hurdles mark at Cork last time (2m1f, good); not ruled out now back chasing.

13/2

7th

4

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

16:00 Cork

Toon Town

11st 6lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: David O’Sullivan

Wexford handicap hurdle winner (2m1f, soft) for Brendan Walsh in 2024 off 87, and first success since came on latest in 2m4f Limerick handicap chase in May on better ground; one to consider now off 9lb lower hurdles mark.

9/2

Form: 00-026

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Showed moderate form for Gavin Cromwell but the switch of stable appeared to have a big effect when runner-up over C&D last month on good (El Regalo fourth); unable to back that up at Wexford but remains of interest.
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7

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:38 Bellewstown

Let It Settle

11st 2lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Thomas R Hughes

Shaped promisingly when a 3.25l second at Cork in July off this mark but has failed to build on that; beaten 18l back at Cork on latest and needs to bounce back.

16/1

8th

5

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

16:00 Cork

Let It Settle

11st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Thomas R Hughes

Showed moderate form for Gavin Cromwell but the switch of stable appeared to have a big effect when runner-up over C&D last month on good (El Regalo fourth); unable to back that up at Wexford but remains of interest.

13/2

6th

4

23rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 150y

19:30 Wexford

Let It Settle

11st 8lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Thomas R Hughes

Showed moderate form for Gavin Cromwell but the switch of stable appeared to have a big effect on her at Cork last time when second of 23 (2m2f, good, 50-1), making up significant ground from the rear; contender with a repeat.

4/1

Form: 7/0P5-

Last run: 105 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner is 0-14 hurdling, well held in hunter chases in the spring; yard debut.
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12th

3

22nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 50y

14:35 Killarney

Pirate Island

11st 9lb

J: Shane Markey

T: James William Hannon

0-15 over hurdles; won point-to-point in February; no impact in hunter chases in the spring; well beaten in handicap hurdle at Cork 19 days ago; step up in trip will suit but needs more.

18/1

9th

2

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

16:00 Cork

Pirate Island

11st 8lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: James William Hannon

Point-to-point winner is 0-14 hurdling, well held in hunter chases in the spring; yard debut.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 00-585

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Highly-tried in bumpers last season; shaped okay on hurdles debut in Kilbeggan maiden in May but hasn't built on that; potential for more now entering handicaps.
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9th

8

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

17:00 Bellewstown

Midnight Musical

11st 6lb

J: James Smith

T: Anthony McCann

Second runner for yard; hasn't built on her bumper promise and has been well beaten over hurdles lately so others preferred.

28/1

11th

3

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

16:00 Cork

Midnight Musical

11st 7lb

J: James Smith

T: Anthony McCann

Highly-tried in bumpers last season; shaped okay on hurdles debut in Kilbeggan maiden in May but hasn't built on that; potential for more now entering handicaps.

10/1

5th

13

6th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 125y

17:13 Roscommon

Midnight Musical

10st 11lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: Anthony McCann

Has shown some ability in points, bumpers and maiden hurdles without winning; well beaten at Wexford three days ago and has to do much better.

22/1

Form: 96P-84

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Maiden under both codes, whose best recent effort came last month over C&D when staying on fourth (over 3l off runner-up Let It Settle); 2lb better off with that rival so considered.
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12th

10

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

16:00 Cork

El Regalo

10st 10lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Ciaran Murphy

Maiden under both codes, whose best recent effort came last month over C&D when staying on fourth (over 3l off runner-up Let It Settle); 2lb better off with that rival so considered.

15/2

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

Form: 92/25- BF

Last run: 277 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Gained the most recent of two 2m AW wins in February, back from a break with poor run at Tramore last month; 0-15 hurdling, though did finish second at Listowel last season off this mark.
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13th

6

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

16:00 Cork

Inchiquin Maid

11st 3lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Gained the most recent of two 2m AW wins in February, back from a break with poor run at Tramore last month; 0-15 hurdling, though did finish second at Listowel last season off this mark.

12/1

11th

8

(9)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:00 Tramore

Inchiquin Maid

9st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Terence O’Brien

Gained the most recent of two 2m AW wins in February; turf credentials are relatively weak, placed only once from ten attempts; however, suited by a sound surface.

8/1

1st

10

(7)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

14:38 Dundalk (AW)

Inchiquin Maid

8st 9lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Terence O’Brien

Sole win from 37 starts (15 over hurdles) came over C&D in December 2024 from 4lb lower; ran well in a Listowel handicap hurdle on stable debut but lesser efforts last two times, including at this venue last time when tenth (1m4f).

16/1

Form: P067P-

Last run: 101 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 706

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 7F0-09

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Lost form after finishing second in a 2m2f Sligo maiden last summer (good), well held there on both recent runs in handicaps.
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9

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

16:00 Cork

Saint Peregrine

10st 13lb

J: John Aherne

T: John Patrick Ryan

Lost form after finishing second in a 2m2f Sligo maiden last summer (good), well held there on both recent runs in handicaps.

14/1

9th

8

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

16:00 Sligo

Saint Peregrine

11st 0lb

J: J J Slevin

T: John Patrick Ryan

Lost form after finishing second in a maiden hurdle at this venue last summer; continued poor run of form when well beaten over 2m2f here on seasonal return (good) last month.

33/1

13th

8

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 157y

19:00 Sligo

Saint Peregrine

11st 3lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: John Patrick Ryan

Lost form after finishing second in a maiden hurdle on this card a year ago; tailed off in a handicap hurdle here last August; has failed to take to chasing.

20/1

Form: 00P-69

Last run: 59 days

W: 10st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Placed over 1m4f on fast ground for David Marnane in 2024; moderate hurdles form and two recent flat efforts have been poor; others hold stronger claims.
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1st

13

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:38 Bellewstown

Crypto Crash

10st 4lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: David Kenneth Budds

0-7 over hurdles and well beaten on the Flat at Tramore on latest; fell on last start in this sphere in Cork race won by Chesterbaylad; tongue tie added.

10/1

6th

14

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

19:55 Tramore

Crypto Crash

9st 0lb

T: David Kenneth Budds

Second reserve; 0-13 on the Flat and winless from seven over hurdles, including when falling at the sixth at Cork last time; two Flat runs this season do nothing to excite and 3lb wrong.

13

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

16:00 Cork

Crypto Crash

10st 5lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: David Kenneth Budds

Placed over 1m4f on fast ground for David Marnane in 2024; moderate hurdles form and two recent flat efforts have been poor; others hold stronger claims.

20/1

Non-runners

Eaglewood, Lady Victrix

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €262.90
Straight Forecast €208.15
Tricast €1197.26
Trifecta €894.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Toon Town

The Irish Sun:

Let It Settle

POSTDATA:

El Regalo

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Toon Town