Fergal O'Brien sends two runners on the 706-mile round trip to Ayr on Monday
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CORK
17 January 2025
Friday 17th January
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Goldcrop Novice Handicap Hurdle Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 190y
- Going: Yielding To Soft
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- 10
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Well beaten in a novice on debut for this yard after racing keenly; hood added
F20-37
Age: 8
Weight: 11-12
OR: 110
Days: 19
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec 24 | Lim Limerick | 19f Y/Sft | NvH | 11-11 t | 7/8 | Ad Caelum (34L) | 40/1 | 113 | 83 |
| 6 Aug 24 | Ros Roscommon | 20f Y/Sft | MdH | 11-12 t | 3/15 | Vaureal (4L) | 2/1 | 115 | 106 |
| 1 May 24 | Pun Punchestown | 19.5f Gd/Y | HcH | 11-4 t | 19/23 | Harsh (32L) | 12/1 | 116 | 92 |
| 18 Apr 24 | Clo Clonmel | 16.5f Sft/Hy | MdH | 11-4 t1 | 2/18 | Lady Bresil (¾L) | 6/5F | - | 106 |
| 21 Feb 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Hy | MdH | 11-4 | F/16 | Milo Lises () | 16/5 | - | 101 |
| 24 Jan 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20f Hy | MdH | 11-4 | 6/14 | O'Moore Park (33L) | 9/1 | - | 92 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Not a bad Leopardstown handicap effort last time but needs a more
4-3318
Age: 5
Weight: 11-9
OR: 107
Days: 22
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Y | NvHcH | 10-10 | 8/19 | Shraheen (9½L) | 33/1 | 107 | 101 |
| 20 Dec 24 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 16f St | Hc | 8-8 | 4/14 | Inchiquin Maid (7L) | 6/1 | 58 | 57 |
| 28 Oct 24 | Gal Galway | 12f Hy | Hc | 9-0 | 4/18 | Nans View (13L) | 10/1 | 59 | 41 |
| 10 Oct 24 | Thu Thurles | 12.5f Gd | Hc | 9-3 | 5/13 | Londonofficecallin (1¾L) | 5/1 | 59 | 60 |
| 23 Sep 24 | Sed Sedgefield | 17f Gd | 4MdH | 10-9 | 1/12 | Beny Nahar Road (3¾L) | 5/1 | - | 101 |
| 15 Aug 24 | Trm Tramore | 16f Gd/Y | 4yMdH | 11-0 | 3/14 | Hasten Slowly (3L) | 13/2 | - | 107 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Wexford maiden hurdle winner but was well below that level in a Leopardstown handicap
210
Age: 5
Weight: 11-9
OR: 107
Days: 22
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Y | NvHcH | 10-5 | 14/19 | Shraheen (27L) | 9/1 | 109 | 85 |
| 28 Oct 24 | Wex Wexford | 16.5f Sft | 4yMdH | 10-1 | 1/14 | Balko d'Ange (2½L) | 16/1 | - | 105 |
| 16 May 24 | Clo Clonmel | 16f Y | MdHM | 10-0 | 2/14 | Only A Dollar (6L) | 40/1 | - | 89 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Won a Limerick handicap over this trip last time; cheekpieces retained and has a shout
308781
Age: 6
Weight: 11-6
OR: 104
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Dec 24 | Lim Limerick | 16f Y/Sft | HcH | 11-0 p1 | 1/13 | Wardens Whisper (½L) | 11/1 | 98 | 103 |
| 14 Dec 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20f Y | HcH | 11-9 | 8/12 | Portarlington (36L) | 4/1 | 100 | 75 |
| 17 Nov 24 | Nav Navan | 16f Y | HcH | 11-10 | 7/23 | Love Me (14½L) | 16/1 | 101 | 94 |
| 25 Sep 24 | Lis Listowel | 18f Sft | HcH | 11-3 | 8/15 | King Kali (43L) | 18/1 | 103 | 67 |
| 9 Sep 24 | Gal Galway | 16.5f Y | HcH | 11-6 | 18/20 | Wee Charlie (20L) | 9/1 | 104 | 90 |
| 5 Aug 24 | Cor Cork | 18.5f Gd/Y | HcH | 11-3 | 3/15 | Gabriel Ranger (4L) | 10/1 | 103 | 101 |
Ran respectably on first two hurdle starts for former yard; has to be ready after a break
0/6-40
Age: 7
Weight: 11-4
OR: 102
Days: 228
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jun 24 | Lis Listowel | 16f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-12 | 11/16 | Feud (65L) | 17/2 | - | 62 |
| 21 May 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-12 p | 4/15 | Belloccio (23L) | 25/1 | - | 106 |
| 26 Apr 24 | Dpt Downpatrick | 18f Gd | MdH | 11-4 p1 | 6/15 | Valsorpresa (6½L) | 33/1 | - | 107 |
| 28 Apr 23 | Pun Punchestown | 18f Y | NHF | 12-0 | 17/18 | Walk Away Harry (82L) | 50/1 | - | 38 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (0%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 8 wins from 32 in the last 14 days (25%)
Soundly beaten in three maiden hurdles but is surely capable of better; check the market
2-580
Age: 5
Weight: 11-4
OR: 102
Days: 22
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Y | 4yMdH | 10-11 | 12/23 | Kopek Des Bordes (36L) | 150/1 | - | 83 |
| 13 Dec 24 | Cor Cork | 16f Y | 4yMdH | 11-0 | 8/19 | Kel Histoire (27L) | 25/1 | - | 84 |
| 26 Nov 24 | Trm Tramore | 16f Sft/Hy | MdH | 11-5 t1 | 5/15 | Karniquet (21L) | 16/1 | - | 95 |
| 16 Apr 24 | Naa Naas | 16.5f Sft | 4yNHFM | 11-2 | 2/8 | Blue Mosque (1½L) | 5/4F | - | 99 |
Just behind Liberated Light at Limerick last time; 4lb better off today and can go well
-P0322
Age: 6
Weight: 10-9
OR: 93
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Dec 24 | Lim Limerick | 16f Y/Sft | HcH | 10-3 p | 2/13 | Liberated Light (½L) | 7/2 | 91 | 96 |
| 13 Dec 24 | Cor Cork | 16f Y | HcH | 10-5 p | 2/14 | Robbies Rock (3L) | 6/1 | 88 | 97 |
| 22 Nov 24 | Tip Tipperary | 16.5f Sft | HcH | 10-11 p | 3/19 | Irish Impulse (1¾L) | 40/1 | 85 | 88 |
| 19 Oct 24 | Lim Limerick | 16.5f Gd | HcH | 9-13 p1 | 15/18 | Redcliff Glen (18½L) | 80/1 | 87 | 76 |
| 1 Jun 24 | Trm Tramore | 22f Y | MdH | 11-12 | PU/12 | Wolfhill () | 125/1 | - | - |
| 16 Apr 24 | Naa Naas | 19.5f Sft | MdH | 11-9 | 18/18 | Born Braver (93L) | 200/1 | - | 31 |
Beaten a long way on handicap/stable debut for this yard in November; has to bounce back
-23630
Age: 6
Weight: 10-6
OR: 90
Days: 49
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov 24 | Thu Thurles | 16f Gd | HcHM | 11-6 | 10/13 | Unklipped (43L) | 7/1 | 91 | 56 |
| 21 Aug 24 | Wor Worcester | 16f Gd | 4NvMdHM | 11-4 t1 | 3/9 | Principessa (8¼L) | 7/2 | 95 | 83 |
| 17 Jul 24 | Utt Uttoxeter | 16f Sft | 4MdHM | 11-4 | 6/10 | Leave Her To Me (10½L) | 11/8F | 97 | 80 |
| 28 Jun 24 | Ban Bangor-on-Dee | 19.5f Gd | 4MdHM | 11-2 | 3/11 | Briefly (19L) | 100/30 | - | 79 |
| 29 May 24 | Nab Newton Abbot | 17f Sft | 4NvHM | 11-0 | 2/7 | Cindysox (1½L) | 7/4 | - | 90 |
| 17 Jun 23 | Utt Uttoxeter | 16f Gd | 5NHFM | 11-4 | 2/8 | Gone Away Madam (12L) | 11/4 | - | 94 |
Not much encouragement from three maiden hurdles and others make much more appeal
P-R00P
Age: 5
Weight: 10-1
OR: 85
Days: 19
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec 24 | Lim Limerick | 19f Y/Sft | MdH | 11-12 | PU/14 | Sommesky () | 150/1 | - | - |
| 21 Dec 24 | Thu Thurles | 16f Gd | MdH | 11-12 | 10/18 | Bayrann (37L) | 150/1 | - | 77 |
| 7 Nov 24 | Clo Clonmel | 16f Gd | MdH | 11-12 | 10/10 | Stuntman Steve (49L) | 125/1 | - | 67 |
| 6 Aug 24 | Ros Roscommon | 15.5f Sft | 4yNHF | 11-3 | RR/13 | Keep Up () | 100/1 | - | - |
| 21 Feb 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Hy | 4yNHF | 11-3 | PU/6 | Sermandzarak () | 25/1 | - | - |
Pulled-up on handicap debut in October so others make much more appeal
600-P
Age: 6
Weight: 10-1
OR: 85
Days: 90
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct 24 | Lim Limerick | 21f Gd | HcH | 11-6 | PU/18 | Crowsatedappletart () | 20/1 | 87 | - |
| 23 Apr 24 | Tip Tipperary | 20f Y | MdH | 10-13 | 14/19 | Nas Na Riogh (35L) | 250/1 | - | 80 |
| 11 Nov 23 | Gow Gowran Park | 16f Hy | 4yMdH | 11-4 | 11/15 | Beckett Rock (109L) | 200/1 | - | 14 |
| 29 Oct 23 | Gal Galway | 21.5f Hy | MdH | 11-10 | 6/7 | Search For Glory (87L) | 28/1 | - | 22 |
4
Half Past Tipsy
J: Shane Fitzgerald
T: Gavin Cromwell
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 8 wins from 32 in the last 14 days (25%)
5-4670
Age: 6
Weight: 11-8
OR: 106
Days: 22
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Y | MdH | 11-5 | 12/17 | Workahead (74L) | 40/1 | - | 50 |
| 30 Nov 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Y | MdH | 11-5 h | 7/25 | Ballygunner Castle (8L) | 125/1 | - | 106 |
| 17 Nov 24 | Nav Navan | 16f Y | MdHM | 11-7 h | 6/21 | Cast A Spell (17½L) | 10/1 | - | 99 |
| 27 Oct 24 | Gal Galway | 16f Y | MdHM | 11-7 h | 4/8 | Mozzies Sister (22L) | 8/1 | - | 94 |
| 17 Mar 24 | Dro Down Royal | 17f Sft | NHFM | 11-11 h1 | 5/9 | Disco Dancer (22L) | 4/6F | - | 85 |
Verdict
Surely capable of better than his maiden hurdle showings, a chance is taken on CRESCENT MOON to get off the mark on h'cap debut
Crescent Moon
Betting Forecast:
4/1 Crescent Moon,
Liberated Light,
Wardens Whisper,
6/1 Half Past Tipsy,
9/1 Maroto,
Dumb Love,
10/1 Walk Of The Roses,
11/1 Miss Maxfort,
20/1 Bold Brook,
25/1 Ben Purple,
33/1 El Phenomeno
Relevant Tips
No tips currently available.
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