Cork Race 2 - Buy Tickets Online At Www.corkracecourse.ie Rated Novice Hurdle
CHORTAL (3) is selected to record a win on his first start since a 13L success over 3400m at Bellewstown April last year. PARTY PRESIDENT (4) completed a double winning by 2L attempting a 3400m handicap hurdle at Clonmel. Expected to challenge. BLACK HEATHER (1) followed a maiden hurdle win at Naas with a 0.5L third contesting a 2400m maiden on the flat at Bellewstown. Shortlist. KING IN LOVE (8) maintained good form prior to pulling up at Fairyhouse last month. Of note against this field.

Jockey: K M Donoghue
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Resumes off a 35 day letup. Last run finished third of 8 starters at Bellewstown on April 5 over 2414m, 0.5 len behind Mick Collins carrying 59kg at $4.30. Race before won by 10 len Naas on April 3 over 3218m defeating Jazz De Cotte carrying 74kg at $5 in a hurdle. Racing well. Worth another chance.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 05/04/2025 | 2 | MDN 4U | $21,360.00 | Bellewstown | 2414m | Good | Wayne Hassett | 59kg | 2:43.66 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $4.33 |
1/17 | 03/04/2025 | 39 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Naas | 3218m | GY | Cian Quirke | 74kg | 4:05.20 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $5.00 |
3/4 | 23/02/2025 | 148 | FLAT 4U | $20,150.00 | Naas | 3118m | Heavy | P W Mullins | 75kg | 4:27.30 | - | 0 |
| 40.5L | $15.00 |
3/7 | 28/09/2024 | 67 | FLAT 4U | $23,410.00 | Listowel | 3218m | Soft | P A King | 74kg | 3:57.60 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $5.50 |
1/15 | 23/07/2024 | 51 | FLAT 5U | $18,210.00 | Ballinrobe | 3118m | GY | P A King | 74kg | 3:38.70 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $17.00 |
3/9 | 02/06/2024 | 45 | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | Good | P A King | 74kg | 3:48.70 | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $23.00 |
8/8 | 18/04/2024 | 26 | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Clonmel | 3721m | Heavy | J L Gleeson | 74kg | 4:51.90 | - | 0 |
| 55.3L | $51.00 |
6/9 | 23/03/2024 | - | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Navan | 3118m | Heavy | J L Gleeson | 74kg | 4:25.90 | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $41.00 |

Jockey: P Byrnes
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished sixth of 19 runners at Naas on April 3 over 3218m, 22 len behind Zoffman with 75.5kg at $81. Last to post a big 3.5 len win. Kilbeggan on April 24 over 3118m defeating Walk On Annilog carrying 75.5kg at $5 in a hurdle. Go close.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/14 | 24/04/2025 | 21 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3118m | GY | P Byrnes | 75.5kg | 3:53.90 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
6/19 | 03/04/2025 | 644 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Naas | 3218m | GY | P Byrnes | 75.5kg | 4:02.80 | - | 0 |
| 22.0L | $81.00 |
5/7 | 29/06/2023 | 40 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2414m | Good Soft | Rossa Ryan | 57.5kg | 2:35.28 | - | 3 |
| 20.8L | $5.00 |
4/7 | 20/05/2023 | 21 | NOV OPEN 3 | $18,150.00 | Thirsk | 2414m | Good | Ben Curtis | 60.5kg | 2:38.62 | - | 7 |
| 10.0L | $1.00 |
5/7 | 29/04/2023 | 23 | NOV OPEN 3 | $90,750.00 | Haydock Park | 2313m | Good | Daniel Muscutt | 59kg | 2:33.24 | - | 6 |
| 9.8L | $41.00 |
6/7 | 06/04/2023 | - | NOV OPEN 3U | $14,760.00 | Southwell | 2234m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 55.5kg | 2:23.09 | - | 1 |
| 13.0L | $13.00 |

Jockey: D J Gilligan
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Last run favourite; won by 13 len Bellewstown on April 12 over 3419m defeating Old Bridge with 69.5kg at $1.40 in a hurdle. The start before that; finished third of 11 starters at Downpatrick on March 30 over 3621m, 9 len behind A Mere Bagatelle with 71kg at $7. Gets a chance to win. Can add to the recent impressive results.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 12/04/2025 | 13 | MHDLE 4 | $17,340.00 | Bellewstown | 3419m | Good | Danny Gilligan | 69.5kg | 4:13.40 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $1.40 |
3/11 | 30/03/2025 | 36 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | Good | Danny Gilligan | 71kg | 4:22.10 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $7.00 |
5/7 | 22/02/2025 | 40 | APP HDLE HCP 4 | $25,150.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Soft | Danny Gilligan | 74kg | 4:15.00 | - | 0 |
| 42.5L | $7.00 |
5/14 | 13/01/2025 | 13 | MHDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Soft | Danny Gilligan | 73kg | 4:21.07 | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $15.00 |
9/20 | 31/12/2024 | 17 | MHDLE 3 | $21,680.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | YS | Danny Gilligan | 70kg | 4:26.80 | - | 0 |
| 35.8L | $4.50 |
4/14 | 14/12/2024 | 157 | MHDLE 3 | $18,210.00 | Fairyhouse | 3319m | Y | Sam Ewing | 70kg | 4:08.04 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |
7/13 | 10/07/2024 | 44 | NOV 3U | $74,810.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | Robert Havlin | 59kg | 2:33.23 | - | 7 |
| 12.5L | $21.00 |
5/8 | 27/05/2024 | 19 | WFA NOV 3U | $18,450.00 | Leicester | 2011m | Good Soft | Robert Havlin | 60.5kg | 2:10.57 | - | 7 |
| 21.0L | $3.00 |
6/8 | 08/05/2024 | - | MDN 3 | $44,860.00 | Chester | 2112m | Good | Kieran Shoemark | 60.5kg | 2:13.04 | - | 1 |
| 6.8L | $5.50 |

Jockey: A Leahy
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming won by 1.3 len Naas on April 3 over 3218m defeating Patty O'farrell carrying 70.5kg at $17 in a hurdle. Second run from a spell won by 2 len Clonmel on April 17 over 3419m defeating Old Kenmare with 68.5kg at $5.50 in a hurdle. Sure to improve again. Latest figure sound and worth including here if repeats the run.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/11 | 17/04/2025 | 14 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Clonmel | 3419m | GY | A Leahy | 68.5kg | 4:11.50 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
1/18 | 03/04/2025 | 66 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Naas | 3218m | GY | A Leahy | 70.5kg | 4:02.80 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $17.00 |
12/16 | 27/01/2025 | 29 | MHDLE 5U | $22,830.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Heavy | Eoin Walsh | 75.5kg | 4:17.40 | - | 0 |
| 55.8L | $301.00 |
11/14 | 29/12/2024 | 44 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $36,720.00 | Limerick | 3822m | YS | Eoin Walsh | 72.5kg | 4:52.07 | - | 0 |
| 87.5L | $101.00 |
8/18 | 15/11/2024 | 181 | MHDLE 4U | $23,240.00 | Punchestown | 3118m | Good | A Leahy | 72kg | 3:48.30 | - | 0 |
| 41.8L | $201.00 |
5/10 | 18/05/2024 | 20 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Stradbally P2p | 4828m | Good | M J Sweeney | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $1.00 |
5/8 | 28/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Good | A Leahy | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 39.2L | $1.00 |

Jockey: S D Torrens
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing finished sixth of 14 runners at Kilbeggan on April 24 over 3118m, 11 len behind Allo Al Khawaneej carrying 73kg at $2.50. Race before finished third of 16 starters at Thurles on March 15 over 3118m, 8 len behind Free Flow with 74.5kg at $2.30. Shapes as an each-way chance.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/14 | 24/04/2025 | 40 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3118m | GY | Tiernan Roche | 73kg | 3:53.90 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $2.50 |
3/16 | 15/03/2025 | 13 | MHDLE 5U | $21,680.00 | Thurles | 3118m | Good | Tiernan Roche | 74.5kg | 4:01.80 | - | 0 |
| 8.3L | $2.25 |
2/18 | 02/03/2025 | 36 | MHDLE 5U | $22,550.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | Tiernan Roche | 74.5kg | 4:03.01 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $26.00 |
2/10 | 25/01/2025 | 83 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Tyrella P2p | 4828m | Good | B T Stone | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.00 |
5/8 | 03/11/2024 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Damma House P2p | 4828m | Good | B Lawless | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.8L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Rachael Blackmore
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Freshened for 37 days. Fresh up after 10 months finished second of 20 runners at Naas on April 3 over 3218m, 2.75 len behind Fiver Friday carrying 73kg at $1.70. Previously second-up finished 12th of 14 starters at Punchestown in the G3 on May 1 2024 over 3319m, 32 len behind Familiar Dreams with 75kg at $26. Nice chance with added fitness.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/20 | 03/04/2025 | 304 | MHDLE M 4U | $26,010.00 | Naas | 3218m | GY | D J O'Keeffe | 73kg | 4:04.80 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $1.67 |
6/17 | 03/06/2024 | 19 | MHDLE M 4U | $21,680.00 | Listowel | 3218m | GY | Brian Hayes | 73kg | 4:12.80 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $1.80 |
4/16 | 15/05/2024 | 14 | MHDLE M 4U | $18,210.00 | Tipperary | 3218m | GY | Brian Hayes | 73kg | 4:07.20 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $7.00 |
12/14 | 01/05/2024 | 52 | G3 FLAT M 47 | $78,040.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | GY | M O'Sullivan | 75kg | 4:00.30 | - | 0 |
| 32.3L | $26.00 |
4/9 | 10/03/2024 | 110 | FLAT M 4U | $21,030.00 | Naas | 3118m | Soft | M O'Sullivan | 72.5kg | 4:01.40 | - | 0 |
| 11.8L | $5.00 |
1/8 | 21/11/2023 | 31 | FLAT M 4U | $19,080.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Heavy | M O'Sullivan | 72.5kg | 4:33.10 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $3.50 |
3/9 | 21/10/2023 | 20 | FLAT M 4U | $20,810.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Heavy | D Kiely | 68kg | 4:22.20 | - | 0 |
| 17.5L | $3.50 |
2/12 | 01/10/2023 | - | FLAT F 4 | $18,210.00 | Tipperary | 3218m | Soft | D Kiely | 69kg | 4:01.20 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $9.50 |

Jockey: D King
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished ninth of 11 starters at this track on April 20 over 3419m, 46 len behind Mirazur West with 75.5kg at $151. The start before that; finished eighth of 13 runners at Tramore on April 14 over 4425m, 32 len behind Pipers Boreen carrying 75.5kg at $81. Looks tested again. Will struggle to improve enough to trouble the top handful.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/11 | 20/04/2025 | 6 | CHSE 5U | $26,880.00 | Cork | 3419m | Y | Daniel King | 75.5kg | 4:11.50 | - | 0 |
| 46.0L | $151.00 |
8/13 | 14/04/2025 | 18 | CHSE 5U | $19,080.00 | Tramore | 4425m | Y | Daniel King | 75.5kg | 5:52.30 | - | 0 |
| 32.5L | $81.00 |
99/14 | 27/03/2025 | 60 | CHSE 5U | $19,080.00 | Clonmel | 3319m | GY | Ricky Doyle | 75.5kg | 4:16.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $81.00 |
14/14 | 26/01/2025 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,010.00 | Naas | 3721m | Soft | Daniel King | 68kg | 5:03.30 | - | 0 |
| 152.3L | $26.00 |
3/8 | 29/12/2024 | 56 | NHDLE 4U | $21,110.00 | Limerick | 3822m | YS | Daniel King | 71.5kg | 4:59.03 | - | 0 |
| 13.8L | $21.00 |
19/20 | 03/11/2024 | 37 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Cork | 4023m | Good | Daniel King | 74.5kg | 5:01.80 | - | 0 |
| 150.5L | $19.00 |
4/16 | 27/09/2024 | 241 | MHDLE 5U | $23,410.00 | Listowel | 3621m | Soft | Daniel King | 75.5kg | 4:43.80 | - | 0 |
| 52.5L | $11.00 |
4/14 | 30/01/2024 | 70 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Heavy | R A Doyle | 75.5kg | 4:37.00 | - | 0 |
| 43.0L | $12.00 |
3/14 | 21/11/2023 | 24 | MHDLE 4U | $21,680.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Heavy | Daniel King | 75.5kg | 4:31.80 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $26.00 |
4/12 | 28/10/2023 | 547 | MHDLE 5U | $21,680.00 | Galway | 3319m | Soft | Daniel King | 74kg | 4:19.60 | - | 0 |
| 10.8L | $67.00 |
21/21 | 29/04/2022 | 36 | FLAT 57 | $22,190.00 | Punchestown | 3621m | GY | M J O'Connor | 76kg | 4:26.80 | - | 0 |
| 186.0L | $81.00 |

Jockey: S F O'keeffe
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing didn't finish the race at Fairyhouse on April 21 over 3218m. Race before finished second of 18 starters at Naas on April 3 over 3822m, 0.5 len behind In For The Night carrying 71kg at $5. Confidence may have taken a hit.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99/14 | 21/04/2025 | 18 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SH | Sean O'Keeffe | 68.5kg | 4:20.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $6.50 |
2/18 | 03/04/2025 | 25 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Naas | 3822m | GY | Sean O'Keeffe | 71kg | 4:50.90 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
1/19 | 09/03/2025 | 13 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Naas | 3218m | Soft | Sean O'Keeffe | 71.5kg | 4:01.00 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $7.00 |
3/14 | 24/02/2025 | 157 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Punchestown | 4023m | Heavy | Sean O'Keeffe | 71.5kg | 5:35.40 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $13.00 |
11/13 | 20/09/2024 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | Good | Sean O'Keeffe | 74kg | 4:18.40 | - | 0 |
| 50.5L | $13.00 |
8/13 | 30/08/2024 | 91 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 3419m | Y | Philip Enright | 74kg | 4:05.50 | - | 0 |
| 26.5L | $51.00 |
8/14 | 31/05/2024 | 20 | MHDLE 4 | $18,210.00 | Tramore | 3218m | Y | Sean O'Keeffe | 69.5kg | 3:59.50 | - | 0 |
| 64.5L | $23.00 |
8/17 | 11/05/2024 | 17 | MHDLE 4 | $22,550.00 | Cork | 3520m | Good | Sean O'Keeffe | 73kg | 4:06.10 | - | 0 |
| 39.5L | $67.00 |
7/16 | 24/04/2024 | 103 | MHDLE 4 | $18,210.00 | Bellewstown | 3419m | GY | Sean O'Keeffe | 73kg | 4:11.60 | - | 0 |
| 22.5L | $21.00 |
8/14 | 12/01/2024 | - | FLAT 4 | $18,210.00 | Naas | 3218m | Soft | Derek O'Connor | 74.5kg | 4:11.90 | - | 0 |
| 24.3L | $9.00 |