Cork Race 7 - Bar 1 Betting Hilly Way Chase (Grade 2)
Superstar MAJBOROUGH (2) steps into open company for the first time having endured a superb novice campaign. With the world at his feet could take beating making seasonal return. ENERGUMENE (3) embarks on another campaign for Willie Mullins and may give his running once again though might be vulnerable against the younger rivals. FOUND A FIFTY (4) suffered a disappointing return at Down Royal when only fourth. Bounced back at Navan in the G2 Fortria Chase. Solid yardstick anticipated to be in the thick of things. BANBRIDGE (1) takes on in this race enroute to the King George and is best watched.

Jockey: J J Slevin
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after eight months. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at Punchestown in the G1 Punchestown Gold Cup April 30 over 5029m, 47 len behind Galopin Des Champs carrying 74.5kg at $5. Previously first up; 7 of 9 starters at Cheltenham in the G1 Cheltenham Gold Cup March 14 over 5330m, 42 len behind Inothewayurthinkin with 74.5kg at $7.50. Capable of playing a role in the finish.
Last Starts 221 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 30/04/2025 | 47 | G1 OPEN 5U | $520,300.00 | Punchestown | 5029m | Y | J J Slevin | 74.5kg | 6:19.70 | - | 0 |
| 47.3L | $5.00 |
| 7/9 | 14/03/2025 | 78 | G1 OPEN 5U | $1,165,600.00 | Cheltenham | 5330m | Good Soft | J J Slevin | 74.5kg | 6:40.00 | 4-6-7 | 0 |
| 42.8L | $7.50 |
| 1/11 | 26/12/2024 | 18 | G1 OPEN 4U | $479,800.00 | Kempton Park | 4828m | Good | P Townend | 74.5kg | 5:55.20 | 8-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |
| 99/8 | 08/12/2024 | 22 | G2 OPEN 5U | $173,430.00 | Cork | 3319m | Y | Richard Deegan | 76kg | 4:17.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/6 | 16/11/2024 | 200 | G2 OPEN 5U | $91,720.00 | Navan | 3218m | Y | P Townend | 76kg | 3:53.10 | - | 0 |
| 28.3L | $4.33 |
| 1/9 | 30/04/2024 | 47 | G1 CHSE 5U | $520,300.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | J J Slevin | 75.5kg | 4:10.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 9/11 | 14/03/2024 | 61 | G1 WFA CHSE 5U | $716,100.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | Soft | J J Slevin | 74.5kg | 5:21.43 | 4-8-9 | 0 |
| 74.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/5 | 13/01/2024 | 275 | G2 CHSE 5U | $143,220.00 | Kempton Park | 4123m | Good Soft | J J Slevin | 72kg | 4:59.72 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/5 | 13/04/2023 | 68 | G1 NCHSE 5U | $221,400.00 | Aintree | 4005m | Good Soft | J J Slevin | 73kg | 4:59.24 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 04/02/2023 | 62 | G1 NCHSE 5U | $231,120.00 | Leopardstown | 3420m | Y | J J Slevin | 75.5kg | 4:08.00 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $9.00 |
| 3/10 | 04/12/2022 | 22 | G1 NCHSE 4U | $130,970.00 | Fairyhouse | 3973m | Soft | J J Slevin | 75.5kg | 5:31.40 | - | 0 |
| 18.5L | $3.75 |

Jockey: Mark Walsh
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last preparation winning won by 14 len Punchestown G1 Barberstown Castle Novice Chase May 1 over 3319m defeating Only By Night with 75.5kg at $1.40. Previous preparation first-up favourite; posted a big 6 len win. Fairyhouse December 14 over 3319m defeating Tullyhill with 72.5kg at $2. Reliable jumper with five wins to his name from seven appearances.
Last Starts 220 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 01/05/2025 | 51 | G1 OPEN 5U | $216,790.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | Mark Walsh | 75.5kg | 4:05.20 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $1.36 |
| 3/5 | 11/03/2025 | 38 | G1 OPEN 5U | $354,390.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Good Soft | Mark Walsh | 73kg | 3:53.57 | 2-1-3 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $1.50 |
| 1/6 | 01/02/2025 | 49 | G1 OPEN 5U | $260,150.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | Y | Mark Walsh | 74.5kg | 4:11.50 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $1.73 |
| 1/10 | 14/12/2024 | 274 | CHSE 4U | $26,010.00 | Fairyhouse | 3319m | GY | Mark Walsh | 72.5kg | 4:06.30 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/12 | 15/03/2024 | 41 | G1 HDLE 4 | $242,530.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Heavy | Mark P Walsh | 71kg | 4:17.52 | 5-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/11 | 03/02/2024 | 307 | G1 JHDLE 4 | $260,150.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Soft | Mark P Walsh | 70kg | 4:05.10 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/11 | 02/04/2023 | - | HDLE UNR CG 3 | $100,810.00 | Auteuil | 3000m | Soft | Johnny Charron | 67kg | 3:32.88 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Paul Townend
Weight: 74.5kgs
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Comments
Resumes. Finished off last campaign 3 of 7 starters at Sandown Park in the G1 Celebration Chase April 26 over 3118m, 15 len behind Il Etait Temps with 74.5kg at $6.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 10 len this track G2 Hilly Way Chase December 8 over 3319m defeating Dinoblue carrying 71.5kg at $2.30. Has claims with the right run.
Last Starts 225 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 26/04/2025 | 45 | G1 CHSE 5U | $317,620.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3118m | Good | P Townend | 74.5kg | 3:46.08 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 15.0L | $6.50 |
| 0/8 | 12/03/2025 | 53 | G1 OPEN 5U | $738,010.00 | Cheltenham | 3199m | Good Soft | P Townend | 74.5kg | 3:57.91 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/4 | 18/01/2025 | 41 | G1 OPEN 5U | $322,880.00 | Ascot Uk | 3371m | Good | P Townend | 74.5kg | 4:06.59 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/8 | 08/12/2024 | 593 | G2 OPEN 5U | $173,430.00 | Cork | 3319m | Y | P Townend | 71.5kg | 4:17.80 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $2.25 |
| 1/5 | 25/04/2023 | 41 | G1 CHSE 5 | $514,760.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Y | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | 4:07.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $1.29 |
| 1/7 | 15/03/2023 | 46 | G1 CHSE 5U | $715,560.00 | Cheltenham | 3199m | Soft | Paul Townend | 74.5kg | 3:57.25 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $2.20 |
| 3/6 | 28/01/2023 | 48 | G1 CHSE 5U | $163,060.00 | Cheltenham | 3275m | Soft | Paul Townend | 74.5kg | 4:04.54 | - | 0 |
| 6.7L | $1.44 |
| 1/4 | 11/12/2022 | 229 | G2 CHSE 5U | $154,080.00 | Cork | 3365m | SY | Paul Townend | 76kg | 4:20.01 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $1.11 |
| 1/5 | 26/04/2022 | 41 | G1 CHSE 5U | $406,800.00 | Punchestown | 3219m | GY | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | 4:08.20 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $1.57 |
| 1/7 | 16/03/2022 | 53 | G1 CHSE 5U | $742,120.00 | Cheltenham | 3199m | Soft | Paul Townend | 74.5kg | 4:06.27 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/4 | 22/01/2022 | 48 | G1 CHSE 5U | $278,810.00 | Ascot Uk | 3371m | Soft | Paul Townend | 73kg | 4:16.17 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $2.25 |

Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming finished fourth in a small field at Down Royal in the G1 Ladbrokes Champion Chase on November 1 over 4828m, 6 len behind Envoi Allen with 74.5kg at $3. To post a big 5 len win. Navan in a G2 Fortria Chase on November 17 over 3218m defeating Dinoblue with 74.5kg at $3.50 in a jumps. Fitter now and making headway every start. Warrants thought.
Last Starts 20 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 | 17/11/2025 | 16 | G2 OPEN 5U | $94,570.00 | Navan | 3218m | SH | Jack Kennedy | 74.5kg | 4:13.00 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $3.50 |
| 4/5 | 01/11/2025 | 194 | G1 OPEN 5U | $299,400.00 | Down Royal | 4828m | GY | Jack Kennedy | 74.5kg | 6:13.10 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/04/2025 | 40 | G2 OPEN 5U | $171,590.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SH | Sam Ewing | 76kg | 5:15.70 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 12/03/2025 | 75 | G1 OPEN 5U | $738,010.00 | Cheltenham | 3199m | Good Soft | Jack Kennedy | 74.5kg | 3:57.91 | 4-2-5 | 0 |
| 25.3L | $12.00 |
| 99/9 | 27/12/2024 | 41 | G1 OPEN 5U | $229,490.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | GY | Sam Ewing | 75.5kg | 4:08.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 16/11/2024 | 14 | G2 OPEN 5U | $91,720.00 | Navan | 3218m | Y | Jack Kennedy | 75kg | 3:53.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $2.38 |
| 1/5 | 02/11/2024 | 203 | G2 OPEN 4U | $85,790.00 | Down Royal | 3922m | GY | Sam Ewing | 76kg | 4:56.10 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $2.10 |
| 1/10 | 13/04/2024 | 32 | G1 NCHSE 5U | $215,580.00 | Aintree | 3218m | Good Soft | Jack Kennedy | 73kg | 4:00.48 | 6-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $2.38 |
| 2/10 | 12/03/2024 | 38 | G1 NCHSE 5U | $331,510.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Soft | Jack Kennedy | 73kg | 4:08.36 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/6 | 03/02/2024 | 39 | G1 NCHSE 5U | $260,150.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | YS | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 4:20.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/4 | 26/12/2023 | 23 | G1 NCHSE 4U | $167,900.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | Y | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 4:21.60 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Danny Mullins
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing finished sixth of 10 starters at Fairyhouse on November 29 over 4123m, 18 len behind True Testimony with 70.5kg at $15. Before that finished sixth of 11 starters at Thurles on November 20 over 4425m, 12 len behind Eagle Fang with 72kg at $29. Others have brighter prospects.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 29/11/2025 | 9 | STPLE HCP M 4U | $56,740.00 | Fairyhouse | 4123m | YS | Shane Fitzgerald | 70.5kg | 5:38.30 | - | 0 |
| 18.0L | $15.00 |
| 6/11 | 20/11/2025 | 28 | CHSE 4U | $28,370.00 | Thurles | 4425m | Y | Shane Fitzgerald | 72kg | 5:41.60 | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $29.00 |
| 2/4 | 23/10/2025 | 22 | CHSE M 4U | $27,860.00 | Clonmel | 3721m | GY | D J Mullins | 67kg | 4:38.10 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/5 | 01/10/2025 | 19 | CHSE M 4U | $26,010.00 | Sligo | 3520m | GY | D J Mullins | 73kg | 4:24.70 | - | 0 |
| 24.0L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 12/09/2025 | 32 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $45,090.00 | Ballinrobe | 4425m | Soft | Dara McGill | 69kg | 6:01.50 | - | 0 |
| 50.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/11 | 11/08/2025 | 25 | HDLE HCP 4U | $38,680.00 | Ballinrobe | 5230m | Good | Dara McGill | 70.5kg | 6:31.10 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $7.50 |
| 4/5 | 17/07/2025 | 6 | HDLE M 4U | $31,060.00 | Killarney | 4123m | YS | Sean O'Keeffe | 68.5kg | 5:05.07 | - | 0 |
| 49.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 11/07/2025 | 25 | HDLE HCP 4U | $52,030.00 | Kilbeggan | 3721m | Good | Sean O'Keeffe | 74kg | 4:28.90 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 99/10 | 16/06/2025 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $43,360.00 | Kilbeggan | 4928m | Good | Gavin Brouder | 65.5kg | 6:12.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $5.50 |
| 6/16 | 26/05/2025 | 10 | HDLE HCP 4U | $58,870.00 | Ballinrobe | 4526m | Good | Sean O'Keeffe | 64.5kg | 5:29.30 | - | 0 |
| 5.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/14 | 16/05/2025 | 35 | HDLE HCP 4U | $43,360.00 | Kilbeggan | 4828m | Good | Sean O'Keeffe | 63.5kg | 5:52.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $9.00 |