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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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Handicap Hurdle Racecard
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- Distance: 2m 4f
- Going: Yielding To Soft
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (0%)
Struggled in two of her three starts for this yard; needs to improve massively on that
1/0P-P
Age: 9
Weight: 12-0
OR: 132
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 23.5f Y | HcH | 10-9 | PU/20 | Win Some Lose Some () | 66/1 | 133 | - |
| 2 May 24 | Pun Punchestown | 23.5f Y | HcHL | 11-0 | PU/25 | Maxxum () | 125/1 | 139 | - |
| 13 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 21f Sft | HcHG3 | 11-9 | 15/21 | Langer Dan (26L) | 80/1 | 142 | 123 |
| 20 Aug 22 | Kln Killarney | 22.5f Gd/Y | HcH | 11-12 | 1/13 | Alvaro (shd) | 9/2J | 137 | 142 |
| 30 Jul 22 | Gal Galway | 23f Sft | HcH | 11-6 | PU/20 | Hallowed Star () | 10/1 | 137 | - |
| 29 Dec 21 | Leo Leopardstown | 20f Y/Sft | HG3M | 11-4 | 4/9 | Royal Kahala (5¾L) | 12/1 | 137 | 141 |
Maiden hurdle winner can improve from Limerick return over Christmas and be a player
1321F7
Age: 6
Weight: 10-11
OR: 115
Days: 22
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 24 | Lim Limerick | 20f Y/Sft | HcHM | 11-12 | 7/12 | Millstream Lady (16½L) | 15/2 | 116 | 105 |
| 9 Sep 24 | Per Perth | 16f Gd | 4NvH | 11-0 | F/11 | Luckie Seven () | 8/11F | 119 | 108 |
| 21 Aug 24 | Sli Sligo | 17.5f Sft | MdHM | 11-7 | 1/9 | Love Like This (4¼L) | 1/3F | - | 112 |
| 25 Jul 24 | Wex Wexford | 20.5f Gd/Y | MdHM | 11-7 | 2/13 | Birmingham Alabama (nse) | 11/4F | - | 113 |
| 6 Jul 24 | Bel Bellewstown | 17f Gd | NHF | 11-4 | 3/8 | The Passing Wife (5L) | 4/1 | - | 106 |
| 16 Jun 24 | Dpt Downpatrick | 18f Gd | NHFM | 11-8 | 1/8 | She Can Do It (8L) | 5/4F | - | 101 |
Ran a cracker behind a quality mare at Punchestown last time; should go well with a repeat
331743
Age: 7
Weight: 10-9
OR: 113
Days: 16
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16.5f Y/Sft | HM | 11-5 v | 3/6 | Aurora Vega (4½L) | 13/2 | 113 | 120 |
| 15 Dec 24 | Nav Navan | 20f Y/Sft | HcH | 11-0 v | 4/15 | Glen Kiln (12L) | 8/1 | 113 | 105 |
| 1 Dec 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16.5f Y | NvHG2 | 10-11 v | 7/8 | Tounsivator (22L) | 100/1 | 113 | 109 |
| 17 Nov 24 | Nav Navan | 16f Y | MdHM | 11-2 v | 1/21 | Qualimita (2L) | 12/1 | 105 | 116 |
| 3 Nov 24 | Cor Cork | 24.5f Gd | NvHL | 10-7 v | 3/6 | Oscars Brother (67L) | 25/1 | 105 | 59 |
| 17 Oct 24 | Cur Curragh | 14f Y | Hc | 9-13 v | 6/19 | Pachmena (3½L) | 18/1 | 74 | 79 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Won a novice event at Limerick last time but an 8lb rise makes this tougher
443151
Age: 6
Weight: 10-6
OR: 110
Days: 19
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec 24 | Lim Limerick | 19f Y/Sft | NvH | 10-11 | 1/8 | Killaney King (1¾L) | 7/2 | 102 | 111 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Lim Limerick | 20f Y/Sft | HcHM | 10-12 | 5/12 | Millstream Lady (12½L) | 14/1 | 102 | 94 |
| 29 Nov 24 | Thu Thurles | 20f Gd | HcHM | 10-6 | 1/7 | Inchiquin Star (3L) | 15/2 | 95 | 105 |
| 21 Nov 24 | Thu Thurles | 23f Gd | MdHM | 10-13 | 3/10 | Grooveykindoflove (9½L) | 25/1 | 93 | 99 |
| 7 Nov 24 | Clo Clonmel | 19f Gd/Y | MdH | 10-11 | 4/9 | Brave Fortune (21L) | 13/2 | 95 | 87 |
| 24 Oct 24 | Clo Clonmel | 19.5f Gd/Y | MdHM | 11-7 | 4/15 | Tareze (35L) | 7/1 | 95 | 80 |
Pulled-up on chasing debut last time; well beaten on last hurdle start too; has to rebound
01U-0P
Age: 7
Weight: 10-6
OR: 110
Days: 16
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 25 | Trm Tramore | 15.5f Hy | NvCh | 11-5 | PU/11 | Be Fierce () | 12/1 | - | - |
| 10 Oct 24 | Thu Thurles | 16.5f Gd | Hc | 8-10 t1 | 9/11 | Empress Alma (6¾L) | 12/1 | 55 | 49 |
| 26 Sep 24 | Lis Listowel | 20f Sft | HcH | 11-4 | 14/14 | Pray Tell (44L) | 20/1 | 112 | 77 |
| 29 Aug 24 | Nav Navan | 14f Gd | Hc | 9-1 | 12/22 | Molly Hall (5½L) | 16/1 | 55 | 54 |
| 17 Aug 24 | Trm Tramore | 12f Y | Hc | 9-4 | 7/11 | Butterfly Garden (11L) | 13/2 | 56 | 49 |
| 25 Jan 24 | Gow Gowran Park | 16f Hy | HcH | 11-3 | UR/7 | Champagne Platinum () | 5/1 | 112 | - |
Fourth over fences last time; should have improved from that and has a squeak
141P-4
Age: 6
Weight: 10-4
OR: 108
Days: 47
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20f Y | HcChM | 9-11 | 4/9 | La Malmason (9½L) | 11/1 | 108 | 104 |
| 18 Nov 23 | Nav Navan | 16f Sft/Hy | HcH | 10-6 | PU/20 | Fortunedefortunata () | 16/1 | 109 | - |
| 27 Sep 23 | Sli Sligo | 21f Sft | Ch | 10-5 | 1/6 | Jenny Flex (5L) | 2/1 | - | 99 |
| 15 Sep 23 | Bal Ballinrobe | 22f Y | HcHM | 10-0 | 4/10 | Ballybawn Belter (10L) | 11/1 | 109 | 105 |
| 28 Aug 23 | Bal Ballinrobe | 22f Y | MdHM | 10-6 | 1/14 | Amazing Amy (6½L) | 18/1 | - | 91 |
| 10 Jul 23 | Ros Roscommon | 15.5f Y | NHFM | 11-0 | 8/11 | Avakate (23L) | 18/1 | - | 81 |
Runner-up in a Limerick maiden hurdle in 2023 but nowhere near that level since
260-6U
Age: 6
Weight: 10-0
OR: 102
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Dec 24 | Lim Limerick | 20f Y/Sft | HcH | 10-11 | UR/11 | Strutter () | 33/1 | 102 | - |
| 26 Nov 24 | Trm Tramore | 21f Sft/Hy | MdHM | 10-13 | 6/13 | The Great Nudie (35L) | 40/1 | 104 | 80 |
| 14 Apr 24 | Dro Down Royal | 20f Y | MdHM | 10-13 | 10/15 | Lady Bluebird (38L) | 5/1 | - | 69 |
| 29 Jan 24 | Pun Punchestown | 20f Hy | MdHM | 11-2 | 6/11 | Bioluminescence (46L) | 18/1 | - | 77 |
| 27 Dec 23 | Lim Limerick | 20f Hy | MdHM | 10-8 | 2/16 | Judicieuse Allen (¾L) | 150/1 | - | 107 |
Won a Ballinrobe maiden in August but hasn't been at that level in handicaps since
1P9007
Age: 7
Weight: 10-0
OR: 101
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Dec 24 | Lim Limerick | 21f Y/Sft | HcH | 12-0 | 7/18 | Beggars Rock (25L) | 66/1 | 102 | 91 |
| 8 Dec 24 | Cor Cork | 20f Sft | HcH | 10-12 | 13/18 | One Big Boum (24L) | 66/1 | 105 | 87 |
| 26 Nov 24 | Trm Tramore | 21f Sft/Hy | HcHM | 11-7 | 10/15 | Roxhill Roise (70L) | 18/1 | 107 | 43 |
| 20 Oct 24 | Lim Limerick | 24f Gd | HcH | 12-3 | 9/17 | Size Five (20L) | 25/1 | 108 | 96 |
| 3 Oct 24 | Clo Clonmel | 20f Gd | HcHM | 11-10 | PU/10 | Stormalong () | 7/1 | 108 | - |
| 26 Aug 24 | Bal Ballinrobe | 22.5f Sft | MdHM | 10-8 | 1/13 | Ah Fuhgeddaboudit (3¼L) | 7/2 | 102 | 105 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Similar runs in defeat at Fairyhouse the last twice; needs more from 3lb out of handicap
610725
Age: 7
Weight: 10-0
OR: 101
Days: 16
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20f Y/Sft | HcH | 10-13 | 5/20 | Must Go Now (11L) | 17/2 | 102 | 99 |
| 14 Dec 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20f Y | HcH | 11-9 | 2/12 | Portarlington (9L) | 6/1 | 102 | 104 |
| 16 Nov 24 | Nav Navan | 20f Gd/Y | HcH | 10-11 | 7/19 | Slane Hill (31L) | 11/1 | 104 | 84 |
| 29 Jul 24 | Gal Galway | 16.5f Gd | HcH | 11-5 | 16/20 | Son Of Hypnos (40L) | 14/1 | 105 | 72 |
| 12 Jul 24 | Klb Kilbeggan | 19.5f Gd/Y | MdHM | 10-8 | 1/15 | Four Clean Aces (¾L) | 100/30 | - | 104 |
| 6 Jul 24 | Bel Bellewstown | 20.5f Gd | MdHM | 10-8 | 6/14 | Ta Na La (11L) | 6/1 | - | 97 |
Verdict
With improvement likely from her return over fences at Fairyhouse last time, DEONS DIAMOND could get the job done today.
Deons Diamond
Betting Forecast:
3/1 Gers Gigi,
Cast A Spell,
Ad Caelum,
4/1 Deons Diamond,
12/1 Slim Marvel,
16/1 Finest Evermore,
20/1 Cooltubrid Eva,
Lucky Viv,
25/1 Bynx
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