Cork Race 6 - Racing Again May 20Th Maiden Hurdle
EMPIRE SUCCES (4) looks up to recording his first hurdle win following a 22L fourth over 4000m at Clonmel. KASANOVA'S DREAM (8) debuted with a 10.3L third attempting a 3300m maiden hurdle at Tramore. Bold show expected. NATIVE DREAM (9) enters calculations on the back of a 25L fourth contesting a 4450m maiden hurdle at this circuit. JACOVEC CAVERN (7) failed to shine running downfield tackling 4325m at Wetherby in March. Capable of better.

Jockey: P T Enright
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Comments
At debut, finished fifth of 10 starters at Limerick on April 10 over 4325m, 30 len behind Carrigg Island with 75.5kg at $23. Might need more time.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 10/04/2025 | - | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Limerick | 4325m | Good | D J O'Keeffe | 75.5kg | 5:39.40 | - | 0 |
| 30.5L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Mr J P O'rourke
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Comments
Racing second-up today. Fresh up after five months finished sixth of 14 starters at this track on April 20 over 3822m, 30 len behind Doctor Du Mesnil carrying 73kg at $51. Previously second-up finished ninth of 11 runners at Navan on November 16 over 3218m, 30 len behind Whinney Hill with 73kg at $17. Better than latest but prefer to see again.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/14 | 20/04/2025 | 155 | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Cork | 3822m | Y | J P O'Rourke | 73kg | 4:40.70 | - | 0 |
| 30.0L | $51.00 |
9/11 | 16/11/2024 | 34 | FLAT 4U | $26,010.00 | Navan | 3218m | Y | J P O'Rourke | 73kg | 4:03.40 | - | 0 |
| 30.5L | $17.00 |
2/6 | 13/10/2024 | 150 | FLAT 4U | $19,080.00 | Cork | 3822m | Good | J P O'Rourke | 70.5kg | 4:31.20 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $26.00 |
10/14 | 16/05/2024 | 22 | FLAT 4U | $18,210.00 | Clonmel | 3218m | Y | J P O'Rourke | 73kg | 4:12.60 | - | 0 |
| 27.5L | $81.00 |
7/8 | 24/04/2024 | - | FLAT 5U | $18,210.00 | Bellewstown | 3419m | GY | J P O'Rourke | 73kg | 4:09.40 | - | 0 |
| 19.5L | $26.00 |

Jockey: C D Smithers
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Comments
At debut, didn't finish the race at Limerick on April 10 over 4325m. Won't find this easy.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99/10 | 10/04/2025 | - | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Limerick | 4325m | Good | C Smithers | 72kg | 5:39.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $17.00 |

Jockey: D J O'keeffe
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. First-up after five months finished fourth of 13 starters at Clonmel on April 17 over 4023m, 21 len behind Tippinaway carrying 75.5kg at $3. Previously second-up finished fifth of 16 starters at Roscommon on September 30 over 3118m, 25 len behind Wonleg carrying 71kg at $10. Leading contender and can find winning form.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/13 | 17/04/2025 | 146 | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Clonmel | 4023m | GY | D J O'Keeffe | 75.5kg | 4:56.00 | - | 0 |
| 21.8L | $3.00 |
5/15 | 22/11/2024 | 26 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $19,080.00 | Tipperary | 4123m | Soft | D J O'Keeffe | 72.5kg | 5:23.30 | - | 0 |
| 22.5L | $6.50 |
1/10 | 27/10/2024 | 27 | MHDLE 4 | $19,080.00 | Wexford | 4023m | Y | D J O'Keeffe | 69.5kg | 5:29.04 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
5/16 | 30/09/2024 | 31 | MHDLE 4 | $18,210.00 | Roscommon | 3118m | Y | J P Shinnick | 71kg | 3:48.00 | - | 0 |
| 25.8L | $10.00 |
5/13 | 30/08/2024 | 104 | MHDLE 4 | $21,680.00 | Wexford | 3419m | Y | J P Shinnick | 68.5kg | 4:04.20 | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $11.00 |
2/9 | 18/05/2024 | 98 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Stradbally P2p | 4828m | Good | R James | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.00 |
99/5 | 10/02/2024 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Kirkistown P2p | 4828m | Heavy | R James | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: J Coen
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Comments
Five-year-old gelding by Youmzain out of Our Genevieve has taken a long time to make it to the track. Having his first start today. Might just need this run but watch the market.

Jockey: G Brouder
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 9 of 14 runners at Ballinrobe May 27 over 4526m, 29 len behind Churchroad Prince with 71.5kg at $126. When resuming last campaign 9 of 13 runners at this track May 11 over 4928m, 30 len behind Maxi Mac Gold carrying 75.5kg at $51. Wait until he shows something.
Last Starts 347 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/14 | 27/05/2024 | 16 | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Ballinrobe | 4526m | Good | Ricky Doyle | 71.5kg | 5:44.50 | - | 0 |
| 29.8L | $126.00 |
9/13 | 11/05/2024 | 447 | MHDLE 5U | $21,680.00 | Cork | 4928m | Good | Ricky Doyle | 75.5kg | 6:10.40 | - | 0 |
| 30.3L | $51.00 |
19/22 | 19/02/2023 | - | MHDLE 4U | $19,260.00 | Punchestown | 4023m | Y | Jody McGarvey | 75.5kg | 5:20.40 | - | 0 |
| 124.3L | $34.00 |

Jockey: R J Condon
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Comments
Freshened for 43 days. Last outing finished 12th of 13 runners at Wetherby on March 28 over 4325m, 51 len behind Blue Hop carrying 76kg at $3.80. Start before didn't finish the race at this track on March 20 over 4023m. Has ability and is a leading player.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12/13 | 28/03/2025 | 8 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,610.00 | Wetherby | 4325m | Good | Danny Mullins | 76kg | 5:12.42 | - | 0 |
| 51.3L | $3.75 |
99/20 | 20/03/2025 | 25 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,010.00 | Cork | 4023m | Good | Niall Prendergast | 69.5kg | 5:05.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $7.00 |
10/19 | 23/02/2025 | 20 | HDLE HCP 5U | $38,150.00 | Naas | 4626m | Heavy | D J Mullins | 66kg | 6:45.50 | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $17.00 |
5/7 | 03/02/2025 | 38 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $27,750.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | Heavy | D J Mullins | 73kg | 5:17.08 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $12.00 |
8/19 | 27/12/2024 | 40 | HDLE HCP 4U | $52,030.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | Conor Clarke | 61.5kg | 3:53.80 | - | 0 |
| 10.3L | $7.00 |
8/15 | 17/11/2024 | 36 | HCP HDLE 4U | $179,650.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good | Donagh Meyler | 71kg | 3:59.08 | - | 0 |
| 14.5L | $23.00 |
10/24 | 12/10/2024 | 73 | HCP 3U | $317,620.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 3621m | Soft | Hayley Turner | 51.5kg | 3:57.42 | - | 14 |
| 9.3L | $6.00 |
2/17 | 31/07/2024 | 459 | HCP 3U | $29,480.00 | Galway | 3319m | Y | Michael O'Sullivan | 63kg | 3:53.54 | - | 7 |
| 0.8L | $3.75 |
6/8 | 29/04/2023 | 43 | G1 HDLE 4 | $216,790.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | GY | R Deegan | 70kg | 3:58.10 | - | 0 |
| 18.8L | $201.00 |
8/15 | 17/03/2023 | 27 | G1 HDLE 4 | $249,030.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | Soft | S W Flanagan | 71kg | 4:06.94 | - | 0 |
| 23.9L | $301.00 |
6/16 | 18/02/2023 | 20 | MHDLE 4 | $19,260.00 | Gowran Park | 3219m | SH | Daniel E. Mullins | 73kg | 4:21.40 | - | 0 |
| 31.8L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Sam Ewing
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, finished third of 9 starters at Tramore on April 13 over 3319m, 10 len behind Soir De Garde carrying 71.5kg at $8. Open to good improvement. Can only be improved on that run and looks a key chance.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 13/04/2025 | - | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Tramore | 3319m | Y | Sam Ewing | 71.5kg | 4:07.20 | - | 0 |
| 10.3L | $8.00 |

Jockey: J C Gainford
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished fourth of 18 runners at this track on April 21 over 4828m, 25 len behind Good N' Kind with 73kg at $34. The run before finished 11th of 25 runners at Naas on March 9 over 3922m, on slow going 48 len behind Redemption Day with 73kg at $126. Will be thereabouts.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/18 | 21/04/2025 | 43 | MHDLE 5U | $20,810.00 | Cork | 4828m | Y | Shane O'Callaghan | 73kg | 5:58.20 | - | 0 |
| 25.3L | $34.00 |
11/25 | 09/03/2025 | 29 | MHDLE 5U | $20,810.00 | Naas | 3922m | Soft | J P Shinnick | 73kg | 4:53.70 | - | 0 |
| 48.0L | $126.00 |
99/15 | 08/02/2025 | 650 | MHDLE 5U | $20,810.00 | Naas | 3721m | Soft | Tiernan Roche | 73kg | 4:43.08 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $67.00 |
6/14 | 30/04/2023 | 7 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Good | F Maguire | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.2L | $1.00 |
99/13 | 23/04/2023 | 28 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Good | M J O'Connor | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
3/7 | 26/03/2023 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Ballynoe P2p | 4828m | Heavy | M J O'Connor | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: L A Mckenna
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Comments
Six-year-old gelding who is first race starter by Vendangeur out of Melody Of Dubai. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Worth watching for a betting push.

Jockey: E Walsh
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished sixth of 18 starters at this track on April 21 over 4828m, 32 len behind Good N' Kind carrying 73kg at $23. Run before didn't finish the race at Dromahane P2p on April 6 over 4828m. Is hard to recommend.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/18 | 21/04/2025 | 15 | MHDLE 5U | $20,810.00 | Cork | 4828m | Y | Richard Condon | 73kg | 5:58.20 | - | 0 |
| 32.5L | $23.00 |
99/5 | 06/04/2025 | 21 | P2P MDN 5U | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Good | A O'Sullivan | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
4/10 | 16/03/2025 | 15 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Knockanohill P2p | 4828m | Good | A O'Sullivan | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $1.00 |
4/10 | 01/03/2025 | 27 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Kildorrery P2p | 4828m | Soft | A O'Sullivan | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $1.00 |
2/12 | 02/02/2025 | 84 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Ballyvodock P2p | 4828m | Y | A O'Sullivan | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $1.00 |
7/14 | 10/11/2024 | 199 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Good | A O'Sullivan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $1.00 |
4/13 | 25/04/2024 | 30 | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $7,260.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good | Stan Sheppard | 69kg | 3:41.87 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $21.00 |
6/12 | 26/03/2024 | 37 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $9,070.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Soft | Stan Sheppard | 66kg | 5:20.00 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $10.00 |
2/4 | 18/02/2024 | 21 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Badbury Rings P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | James King | 66.5kg | 6:34.80 | - | 0 |
| 23.0L | $3.00 |
99/11 | 28/01/2024 | - | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Milborne St Andrew P2p | 4023m | Good Soft | James King | 66.5kg | 5:25.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.25 |

Jockey: P K Donovan
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only had one start last when he was finished 15th of 16 starters at Ballinrobe on May 7 2024 over 3419m, 45 len behind Sorrentino with 73kg at $81. This no easier and others preferred.
Last Starts 367 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
15/16 | 07/05/2024 | - | FLAT 5U | $18,210.00 | Ballinrobe | 3419m | Y | E C Costello | 73kg | 4:25.70 | - | 0 |
| 45.0L | $81.00 |

Jockey: R A Doyle
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished seventh of 17 runners at Naas on April 3 over 3218m, 27 len behind Black Heather carrying 75.5kg at $13. Last start finished 11th of 24 starters at Fairyhouse on April 22 over 4023m, slow track; 24 len behind Locked Box carrying 75.5kg at $67. Place hope only on recent form.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/24 | 22/04/2025 | 19 | MHDLE 4U | $29,130.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Soft | Ricky Doyle | 75.5kg | 5:05.00 | - | 0 |
| 24.3L | $67.00 |
7/17 | 03/04/2025 | 137 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Naas | 3218m | GY | Ricky Doyle | 75.5kg | 4:05.20 | - | 0 |
| 27.8L | $13.00 |
3/10 | 17/11/2024 | 35 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Turtulla P2p | 4828m | Good | R James | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $1.00 |
5/8 | 13/10/2024 | 175 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Loughrea P2p | 4828m | Y | J L Scallan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $1.00 |
4/10 | 21/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Y | B T Stone | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.7L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Mr A P Kennedy
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Not raced for 39 days. Fresh up after three months finished sixth of 14 runners at Limerick on April 1 over 4828m, 9 len behind Promontory with 69kg at $34. Previously second-up finished second in a small field at Tinahely P2p on October 27 over 4828m, 31 len behind Rebel Treaty with 60kg. Has ability and can sneak into the finish.
Last Starts 38 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 | 01/04/2025 | 95 | MHDLE 5U | $20,810.00 | Limerick | 4828m | Good | A Kennedy | 69kg | 6:23.60 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $34.00 |
12/17 | 27/12/2024 | 24 | MHDLE M 4U | $21,680.00 | Limerick | 4023m | YS | A Kennedy | 66kg | 5:13.01 | - | 0 |
| 38.5L | $67.00 |
4/18 | 03/12/2024 | 37 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Clonmel | 3922m | Y | A Kennedy | 65.5kg | 4:59.05 | - | 0 |
| 25.5L | $26.00 |
2/5 | 27/10/2024 | 21 | W1 M | $0.00 | Tinahely P2p | 4828m | Good | A P Kennedy | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 31.0L | $1.00 |
1/8 | 06/10/2024 | 141 | P2P MDN M 5 | $0.00 | Castletown P2p | 4828m | Y | A P Kennedy | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $1.00 |
2/16 | 18/05/2024 | 20 | P2P MDN M 5 | $0.00 | Stradbally P2p | 4828m | Good | A P Kennedy | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $1.00 |
7/12 | 28/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Good | A P Kennedy | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.8L | $1.00 |

Jockey: J P Shinnick
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form impressive for this race. Last run finished second of 16 runners at this track on April 20 over 3822m, on slow going 3.5 len behind Colonia Victoria carrying 71kg at $3.30. Race before finished fourth of 14 runners at Limerick on April 1 over 4828m, 6 len behind Promontory carrying 70kg at $3.50. Well-placed to take this out.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/16 | 20/04/2025 | 19 | MHDLE M 4U | $20,810.00 | Cork | 3822m | Soft | John Shinnick | 71kg | 4:56.30 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $3.25 |
4/14 | 01/04/2025 | 19 | MHDLE 5U | $20,810.00 | Limerick | 4828m | Good | John Shinnick | 70kg | 6:23.60 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $3.50 |
2/8 | 13/03/2025 | 10 | MHDLE 5U | $20,810.00 | Limerick | 4828m | Y | Philip Enright | 72kg | 6:18.90 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $19.00 |
99/15 | 03/03/2025 | 682 | MHDLE M 4U | $22,830.00 | Leopardstown | 4023m | Y | J P Shinnick | 71kg | 5:03.90 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $67.00 |
5/14 | 21/04/2023 | 21 | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | GY | Philip Enright | 68.5kg | 5:01.80 | - | 0 |
| 27.0L | $15.00 |
3/11 | 31/03/2023 | 18 | MHDLE M 4U | $16,540.00 | Wexford | 4161m | Heavy | Philip Enright | 73kg | 5:56.80 | - | 0 |
| 9.6L | $81.00 |
5/10 | 13/03/2023 | 55 | FLAT 5U | $15,750.00 | Thurles | 3308m | Soft | P A King | 71kg | 4:26.20 | - | 0 |
| 20.5L | $81.00 |
0/17 | 17/01/2023 | 73 | MHDLE M 4U | $15,720.00 | Clonmel | 3369m | Heavy | Philip Enright | 69.5kg | 4:33.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $29.00 |
99/13 | 05/11/2022 | - | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Lisronagh P2p | 4828m | Soft | Derek O'Connor | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |