Cork Race 5 - Coolmore N.h. Sires Order Of St George Irish Ebf Mares Novice Chase (Grade 2)
Superstar mare KARGESE (5) goes steeplechasing with the world at her feet. Having delivered mighty races at the spring festivals she is sure to take beating. JALILA MORIVIERE (3) concluded last campaign with a win in a steeplechase at Sligo getting home by 24L. Holds ability to pose a serious challenge. KALA CONTI (4) is up in grade from when she scored on steeplechase debut here during November getting home by 9L. Genuine threat. BREAK MY SOUL (1) returned with a strong win at Gowran Park. Might strip fitter and looms large again though does need to take her form to a new level against this calibre of opponent.

Jockey: Sam Ewing
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. First-up after seven months won by 3.5 len Gowran Park on November 8 over 3218m on heavy track defeating Qualimita carrying 73kg at $7 in a steeplechase. Previously second-up finished fourth of 9 runners at Ascot on November 22 2024 over 3118m, 7 len behind Aucunrisque carrying 72kg at $2.60. Improvement in store.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 08/11/2025 | 190 | CHSE M 4U | $29,320.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Heavy | Keith Donoghue | 73kg | 4:14.90 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/6 | 02/05/2025 | 29 | G1 OPEN 4U | $520,300.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Y | Keith Donoghue | 72kg | 3:57.00 | - | 0 |
| 24.0L | $126.00 |
| 4/6 | 03/04/2025 | 47 | G1 HDLE 4U | $461,250.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Good Soft | Keith Donoghue | 71kg | 4:59.15 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 11.3L | $126.00 |
| 2/6 | 15/02/2025 | 49 | G3 OPEN 5U | $65,040.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Soft | Donagh Meyler | 69kg | 4:15.04 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $15.00 |
| 2/10 | 28/12/2024 | 36 | HCP HDLE M 3U | $32,290.00 | Newbury | 3281m | Good Soft | Nico De Boinville | 76.5kg | 4:00.20 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.75 |
| 4/9 | 22/11/2024 | 20 | HCP HDLE 3U | $55,630.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Good | Nico De Boinville | 72kg | 3:41.97 | 2-1-4 | 0 |
| 7.3L | $2.63 |
| 2/10 | 02/11/2024 | 170 | HCP HDLE 3U | $108,900.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Good | Nico De Boinville | 72kg | 3:38.04 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 1/13 | 16/05/2024 | 20 | WFA NOVHDLE M 4U | $15,500.00 | Fontwell Park | 3567m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 73kg | 4:21.05 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $1.33 |
| 1/11 | 26/04/2024 | 34 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | Nico De Boinville | 68.5kg | 3:54.07 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 25.0L | $1.29 |
| 3/9 | 23/03/2024 | 61 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $37,480.00 | Newbury | 3822m | Good Soft | Nico De Boinville | 67kg | 4:36.95 | 4-2-3 | 0 |
| 14.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/9 | 22/01/2024 | 74 | NHDLE M 4U | $14,070.00 | Warwick Uk | 3822m | Soft | Nico De Boinville | 72kg | 4:52.70 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.83 |

Jockey: Danny Mullins
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming finished fourth of 7 runners at Tipperary in the G3 on October 5 over 3218m, 13 len behind Gaucher carrying 70.5kg at $9.50. Second-up finished fifth of 7 starters at this track on November 23 over 4224m, 44 len behind Kala Conti carrying 73kg at $19. Others appear to be going better.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 23/11/2025 | 49 | CHSE M 4U | $29,320.00 | Cork | 4224m | Y | Richard Deegan | 73kg | 5:29.50 | - | 0 |
| 44.5L | $19.00 |
| 4/7 | 05/10/2025 | 157 | G3 OPEN 4U | $72,060.00 | Tipperary | 3218m | GY | J J Slevin | 70.5kg | 3:56.00 | - | 0 |
| 13.8L | $9.50 |
| 1/10 | 01/05/2025 | 88 | LR OPEN M 4U | $69,370.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | J J Slevin | 73kg | 4:05.60 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $34.00 |
| 10/19 | 02/02/2025 | 43 | LR OPEN M 4U | $173,430.00 | Leopardstown | 3621m | Soft | Richard Deegan | 71.5kg | 4:37.00 | - | 0 |
| 11.8L | $13.00 |
| 1/11 | 21/12/2024 | 11 | LR OPEN M 4U | $52,030.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Good | J J Slevin | 68.5kg | 3:48.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 3/10 | 10/12/2024 | 21 | LR OPEN M 4U | $41,620.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | GY | Oakley Brown | 68.5kg | 4:53.50 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $8.50 |
| 1/14 | 19/11/2024 | 26 | MHDLE 4U | $21,680.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Y | Oakley Brown | 71kg | 4:10.80 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $4.33 |
| 99/15 | 24/10/2024 | 110 | MHDLE M 4U | $27,270.00 | Clonmel | 3922m | GY | Richard Deegan | 73kg | 4:59.70 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $4.33 |
| 8/14 | 06/07/2024 | 27 | MHDLE M 5U | $18,210.00 | Bellewstown | 4123m | Good | J J Slevin | 69.5kg | 4:50.60 | - | 0 |
| 20.3L | $4.60 |
| 3/15 | 09/06/2024 | 45 | MHDLE M 4U | $21,680.00 | Punchestown | 4325m | Good | Oakley Brown | 71kg | 5:36.10 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $7.00 |
| 9/13 | 25/04/2024 | 61 | FLAT M 4U | $19,080.00 | Wexford | 3218m | Y | T Hamilton | 75kg | 4:01.50 | - | 0 |
| 6.8L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Mark Walsh
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after two months. Finished off last campaign winning posted a big 24 len win. Sligo October 1 over 3520m defeating Ad Caelum carrying 73kg at $1.30. Previously first up; 6 of 19 starters at Galway in the G3 July 31 over 3218m, 9 len behind Ndaawi carrying 69kg at $13. Another bold showing expected while fresh.
Last Starts 67 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 01/10/2025 | 10 | CHSE M 4U | $26,010.00 | Sligo | 3520m | GY | P Townend | 73kg | 4:24.70 | - | 0 |
| 24.0L | $1.30 |
| 3/5 | 21/09/2025 | 52 | HDLE M 4U | $33,460.00 | Listowel | 4023m | YS | P Townend | 72kg | 4:55.40 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.80 |
| 6/19 | 31/07/2025 | 89 | G3 OPEN 4U | $468,270.00 | Galway | 3218m | Good | P Townend | 69kg | 3:41.00 | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/16 | 03/05/2025 | 41 | LR OPEN 4U | $173,430.00 | Punchestown | 4123m | Y | Simon Torrens | 69kg | 4:59.40 | - | 0 |
| 6.8L | $21.00 |
| 1/3 | 23/03/2025 | 86 | HDLE M 5U | $21,670.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Soft | Mark Walsh | 73kg | 4:09.20 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.44 |
| 4/5 | 27/12/2024 | 223 | HDLE 4U | $24,020.00 | Limerick | 4023m | YS | Simon Torrens | 71kg | 5:14.07 | - | 0 |
| 16.8L | $3.75 |
| 2/11 | 18/05/2024 | 21 | LR HDLE FM 45 | $155,480.00 | Auteuil | 3600m | Soft | Nicolas Gauffenic | 68kg | 4:00.47 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $18.00 |
| 0/10 | 27/04/2024 | 34 | HDLE CL1 FM 45 | $105,960.00 | Auteuil | 3600m | Soft | Nicolas Gauffenic | 70kg | 4:26.58 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.70 |
| 1/8 | 24/03/2024 | 13 | HDLE CL1 H 5U | $96,510.00 | Auteuil | 3600m | Heavy | Nicolas Gauffenic | 64kg | 4:32.92 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $7.10 |
| 1/12 | 11/03/2024 | 120 | MDN H 4U | $21,630.00 | Le Mans | 3200m | Heavy | Hugo Besnier | 57kg | 3:37.12 | - | 6 |
| 2.0L | $12.00 |
| 5/7 | 12/11/2023 | - | APP HUNT FLAT M 45 | $8,710.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Heavy | L Williams | 71kg | 3:58.00 | - | 0 |
| 53.0L | $3.13 |

Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. First-up after eight months won by 9 len this track on November 23 over 4224m defeating Farfromnowhere with 73kg at $4.50 in a steeplechase. Previously second-up ran last at Fairyhouse in the G2 Rathbarry & Glenview Studs Hurdle on April 21 over 4023m, 30 len behind Maxxum with 70.5kg at $9.50. Can improve on first up performance. Big chance to go two-for-two this prep.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 23/11/2025 | 216 | CHSE M 4U | $29,320.00 | Cork | 4224m | Y | Jack Kennedy | 73kg | 5:29.50 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $4.50 |
| 10/10 | 21/04/2025 | 41 | G2 OPEN 5U | $104,060.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SH | Jordan Gainford | 70.5kg | 5:13.40 | - | 0 |
| 30.8L | $9.50 |
| 7/10 | 11/03/2025 | 72 | G1 OPEN M 4U | $223,130.00 | Cheltenham | 4023m | Good Soft | Jack Kennedy | 72kg | 4:53.87 | 5-5-7 | 0 |
| 18.0L | $17.00 |
| 2/8 | 29/12/2024 | 29 | G3 OPEN M 4U | $73,440.00 | Leopardstown | 4023m | GY | Danny Gilligan | 72kg | 4:47.90 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 30/11/2024 | 28 | G3 OPEN 4 | $52,030.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Y | Sam Ewing | 70.5kg | 3:49.60 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/18 | 02/11/2024 | 273 | HDLE HCP 4U | $69,370.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | GY | Carl Millar | 71kg | 4:06.30 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
| 5/11 | 03/02/2024 | 39 | G1 JHDLE 4 | $260,150.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Soft | Jack Kennedy | 66.5kg | 4:05.10 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/12 | 26/12/2023 | 23 | G2 JHDLE 3 | $78,040.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | D J Gilligan | 66kg | 4:04.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 2/10 | 03/12/2023 | 14 | G3 JHDLE 3 | $47,690.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Soft | Jack Kennedy | 66.5kg | 4:07.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.75 |
| 1/3 | 19/11/2023 | 193 | HDLE 3 | $26,490.00 | Navan | 3218m | SH | Jack Kennedy | 66.5kg | 4:20.20 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $1.15 |
| 1/6 | 10/05/2023 | - | HDLE CL2 F 3 | $89,430.00 | Compiegne | 3200m | Heavy | Gabin Meunier | 62kg | 4:29.74 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $6.70 |

Jockey: Paul Townend
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after eight months. Finished off last preparation 3 in a small field at Punchestown in the G1 Punchestown Champion Hurdle May 2 over 3218m, 6 len behind State Man with 72kg at $8.50. When resuming last campaign 2 of 7 runners at Ascot in the G2 Warfield Mares' Hurdle January 18 over 3156m, 0.8 len behind Take No Chances with 72kg at $1.40. Warrants thought.
Last Starts 219 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 02/05/2025 | 49 | G1 OPEN 4U | $520,300.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Y | D J Mullins | 72kg | 3:57.00 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $8.50 |
| 1/16 | 14/03/2025 | 55 | HCP HDLE 5U | $197,610.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Good Soft | P Townend | 71kg | 4:05.57 | 8-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/01/2025 | 259 | G2 OPEN M 4U | $110,700.00 | Ascot Uk | 3156m | Good | P Townend | 72kg | 3:42.96 | 6-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $1.40 |
| 1/10 | 04/05/2024 | 23 | G1 HDLE 4 | $224,670.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Soft | P Townend | 66.5kg | 4:05.70 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.25 |
| 2/5 | 11/04/2024 | 27 | G1 JHDLE 4 | $194,920.00 | Aintree | 3419m | Soft | Paul Townend | 67.5kg | 4:23.99 | 3-1-2 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $2.75 |
| 2/12 | 15/03/2024 | 41 | G1 HDLE 4 | $242,530.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Heavy | Daniel E Mullins | 67.5kg | 4:17.52 | 3-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/11 | 03/02/2024 | 39 | G1 JHDLE 4 | $260,150.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Soft | D J Mullins | 66.5kg | 4:05.10 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/12 | 26/12/2023 | 220 | G2 JHDLE 3 | $78,040.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | D J Mullins | 67.5kg | 4:04.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 20/05/2023 | 21 | G3 HDLE F 3 | $219,510.00 | Auteuil | 3500m | Soft | Bertrand Lestrade | 67kg | 4:08.13 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $4.30 |
| 2/8 | 29/04/2023 | 41 | LR HDLE F 3 | $143,090.00 | Auteuil | 3000m | SH | Bertrand Lestrade | 67kg | 3:43.49 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $2.60 |
| 1/9 | 19/03/2023 | - | HDLE UNR F 3 | $97,640.00 | Auteuil | 3000m | SH | Bertrand Lestrade | 67kg | 3:45.01 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Darragh O'keeffe
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming finished second in a small field at Clonmel in the LR on November 6 over 4224m, slow track; 2 len behind Spindleberry carrying 65.5kg at $8.50. Second-up finished fourth in a small field at Punchestown in the G2 Craddockstown Novice Chase on November 23 over 3218m, 34 len behind Westport Cove with 68.5kg at $17. Will need plenty of improvement to break through.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 23/11/2025 | 17 | G2 OPEN 4U | $64,350.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | SH | D J O'Keeffe | 68.5kg | 4:12.70 | - | 0 |
| 34.3L | $17.00 |
| 2/6 | 06/11/2025 | 200 | LR OPEN M 4U | $51,460.00 | Clonmel | 4224m | Soft | D J O'Keeffe | 65.5kg | 5:46.60 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $8.50 |
| 5/6 | 20/04/2025 | 57 | G1 OPEN 5U | $171,590.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SH | D J O'Keeffe | 71kg | 5:13.40 | - | 0 |
| 61.5L | $41.00 |
| 4/5 | 22/02/2025 | 13 | LR OPEN M 5U | $51,480.00 | Fairyhouse | 4425m | Soft | D J O'Keeffe | 67.5kg | 5:52.60 | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $12.00 |
| 2/5 | 09/02/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN M 5U | $73,800.00 | Exeter | 3519m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 71kg | 4:21.37 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $15.00 |
| 4/5 | 05/01/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 5U | $64,350.00 | Naas | 3218m | Soft | D J O'Keeffe | 68.5kg | 4:21.80 | - | 0 |
| 22.0L | $151.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/12/2024 | 29 | G2 OPEN M 4U | $73,710.00 | Cork | 3319m | Y | D J O'Keeffe | 69.5kg | 4:19.20 | - | 0 |
| 12.3L | $26.00 |
| 3/5 | 09/11/2024 | 191 | CHSE M 4U | $26,600.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Good | Danny Gilligan | 73kg | 4:03.00 | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $8.50 |
| 6/16 | 02/05/2024 | 32 | LR NHDLE M 4U | $56,370.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | D J Gilligan | 71.5kg | 4:07.50 | - | 0 |
| 28.5L | $29.00 |
| 2/8 | 31/03/2024 | 45 | G2 NHDLE 4U | $69,370.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Heavy | D J Gilligan | 68.5kg | 4:22.50 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $81.00 |
| 1/16 | 15/02/2024 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Clonmel | 3218m | Heavy | D J Gilligan | 74kg | 4:43.50 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $4.33 |

Jockey: Danny Gilligan
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing finished ninth of 15 starters at Thurles on November 20 over 3721m, 36 len behind Stoneyford Lady with 71kg at $13. The run before finished second of 12 runners at Down Royal on October 31 over 3319m, a nose behind Splashing Out with 66kg at $11. Looking elsewhere for the winner at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/15 | 20/11/2025 | 20 | STPLE HCP 4U | $21,750.00 | Thurles | 3721m | Y | Philip Donovan | 71kg | 4:41.20 | - | 0 |
| 36.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/12 | 31/10/2025 | 22 | STPLE HCP 4U | $25,150.00 | Down Royal | 3319m | GY | Danny Gilligan | 66kg | 4:11.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/10/2025 | 8 | STPLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Tramore | 3118m | Y | Gavin Brouder | 68.5kg | 3:43.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |
| 1/6 | 01/10/2025 | 19 | NCHSE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Sligo | 3520m | GY | Gavin Brouder | 62kg | 4:30.80 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $8.50 |
| 5/12 | 12/09/2025 | 14 | STPLE HCP 5U | $23,410.00 | Ballinrobe | 3419m | Soft | Philip Donovan | 66.5kg | 4:50.00 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $15.00 |
| 12/14 | 29/08/2025 | 15 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 3419m | Good | J J Slevin | 72.5kg | 4:01.20 | - | 0 |
| 85.5L | $13.00 |
| 3/4 | 14/08/2025 | 3 | NCHSE 4U | $24,350.00 | Tramore | 3118m | Good | J J Slevin | 72kg | 3:39.30 | - | 0 |
| 19.0L | $41.00 |
| 10/15 | 11/08/2025 | 8 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,340.00 | Ballinrobe | 3419m | Good | Jack G Gilligan | 71kg | 3:59.30 | - | 0 |
| 15.8L | $29.00 |
| 12/15 | 03/08/2025 | 33 | HDLE HCP 4U | $32,880.00 | Galway | 3319m | Soft | C Owens | 63.5kg | 4:06.60 | - | 0 |
| 36.3L | $41.00 |
| 13/16 | 01/07/2025 | 224 | STPLE HCP 4U | $20,650.00 | Tipperary | 3319m | Y | Patrick O'Hanlon | 73.5kg | 4:13.06 | - | 0 |
| 70.8L | $34.00 |
| 8/9 | 19/11/2024 | 4 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $19,080.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Y | D Moloney | 67kg | 4:18.40 | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $5.50 |

Jockey: J J Slevin
Weight: 66.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a lengthy break. Won at only race start by 2 len Compiegne on April 7 over 3600m on rain affected going defeating Nirisque with 65kg at $14 in a hurdle. Likely to play a big part.
Last Starts 244 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16 | 07/04/2025 | - | HDLE CL4 F 4 | $82,900.00 | Compiegne | 3600m | Soft | Ludovic Philipperon | 65kg | 4:21.93 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $14.00 |