Cork

7th Dec

Cork [7th Dec 11:30]

	Win	Place
Manoir De MirandeJack Kennedy - G Elliott1-	7/4	7/4
Joined current connections following debut bumper success at Moulins in April, tongue-tie worn that day is left off now, but looks like a big player.
Ole OleKieren Buckley - G P Cromwell32	15/8	15/8
One of three for yard, took third spot in a hurdle race at Clarefontaine in July, and the winner followed up at Auteuil, ran keenly on Irish debut at Punchestown in a similar contest but still took the runner-up spot by 1l, the winner had previously won an academy hurdle, stable form a worry, but they had a winner at Clonmel on Tuesday, in the mix.
KizlyarJ J Slevin - J P O'BrienFirst Race	3/1	3/1
One of two for trainer, placed form in opening two French Flat runs on soft/very soft before winning his final start over 1m6f on good to soft, makes Irish debut now and looks the pick of the stable's two runners, should be in the shakeup.
Glen To GlenR Deegan - J P O'Brien57	10/1	10/1
One of two for trainer, Curragh maiden winner on third start on soft ground with a Flat rating of 87, ran okay on hurdling debut at Navan when a 15l fifth on heavy ground but below that at Punchestown latest when 24l (Ole Ole over 22l in front that day), Kizlyar looks the more promising of the stable's duo.
Dawn ComingPhilip Byrnes - C ByrnesFirst Race	16/1	16/1
Took third place in a modest Curragh maiden in October over 1m on good, didn't reproduce that form in three further runs for Jim Bolger, makes hurdling/stable debut but others preferred.
Far EclipseConor Stone-Walsh - G P CromwellFirst Race	18/1	18/1
One of three for yard, maiden on the Flat ran his best race at Galway in September when a 1l fourth of 18 over 1m4f on soft, way below that level at the Curragh last time, makes hurdling debut but yard's other runners bring more pressing claims.
Ray GunDanny Mullins - J P FlavinFirst Race	20/1	20/1
One win from 11 Flat starts for Jamie Osborne, below his best in final four British starts, makes stable/hurdling debut and others are more appealing.
Minella BossPhillip Enright - O McKiernan7	33/1	33/1
Rated 65 after four runs on the Flat for John Nallen, finished 21l behind on debut for current yard at Navan latest, hood goes on now, but others more likely
DahomaKevin A Murphy (7) - D Queally90	66/1	66/1
0-5 on the Flat in runs for Joseph O'Brien, heavy defeat in this sphere at Galway in October on stable debut and 125-1 at Navan last time when well beaten, unlikely.
McloughlinSean Flanagan - G P Cromwell99	66/1	66/1
One of three for yard, rated 80 on the level but has made little impact in two runs over hurdles to date, including at Punchestown last time when well behind stablemate Ole Ole, hard to fancy.
AhellofamanGavin Brouder - J J Hanlon896	80/1	80/1
Hasn't been a factor in a bumper and two hurdle runs to date and probably safe to rule him out.

Cork [7th Dec 12:00]

	Win	Place
Between FriendsMark Walsh - E Bolger025-6	11/2	11/2
Took runner-up spot at Kilbeggan in second maiden hurdle start and inquiry held into running and riding of her fifth-placed finish in a Punchestown festival novice hurdle when she stayed on from the rear but was ultimately beaten over 25l at 80-1, finished a distant sixth in a Naas maiden hurdle last time when keeping on again (soft-heavy), check market for handicap debut up in trip.
Jonny CarrolJack Kennedy - G Elliott3-53	15/2	15/2
Slight promise shown in his maidens, remote third of five at Punchestown latest, may do better in handicaps and entitled to respect given the yard and rider.
Happy DreamsSean O'Keeffe - M J McDonagh8873-1	8/1	8/1
Four-time chase winner got his second hurdling success with a wide-margin victory at Limerick last month (2m5f, heavy) at 28-1, that was a career best, he enjoys testing ground and he may come on for the run, but he must shoulder 11lb more.
DgalwaygallivantorEoin Staples (7) - G P Cromwell69/13-	8/1	8/1
Win here in 2023 came at 2m (soft) off 90 and second over this trip in Gowran handicap on heavy following March, later in the year won Downpatrick beginner's chase but absent since decent third in 2m2f Listowel handicap hurdle in September last year, has run well fresh before and ground/trip to suit with good claimer aboard.
River ValeMr A Burke-Ott (7) - M Winters6-4413	8/1	8/1
Point-to-point winner got off the mark under rules in a 2m6f Thurles handicap chase in October (good to yielding), 0-7 hurdling having reverted to timber at Fairyhouse (3m, heavy) latest when sent off favourite but losing second place in the dying strides, holds a 6lb lower hurdles mark and has his chance back in trip.
Siege OfjadotvilleRoss Berry (7) - M Hassett9910-6	8/1	8/1
Sent off 25-1 for handicap debut at Limerick in March (2m, soft) but ran out a 1.75l winner off 93, better ground was a possible excuse for a poor run at Kilbeggan the following month (2m2f, good to yielding), put in a decent showing on seasonal return at Fairyhouse last month when a distant sixth of 15 (2m4f, heavy), entitled to improve.
OneforgonzoDanny Mullins - S Aherne5P4-6F	9/1	9/1
Won consecutive staying handicap hurdles in Spring 2024 on soft/heavy ground, not as effective as a chaser, and well held on seasonal return at Gowran last month, in the process of running creditably back over timber over 3m here last time when falling at the second last, could be thereabouts with a clear round off same mark.
In The MinusReserve 1 - B Cawley43415	10/1	10/1
First reserve, off the mark over hurdles in a Galway maiden at the fourth attempt in October (2m, yielding), failed to build on that last time at Punchestown in a juvenile hurdle when well beaten.
Jukebox JohnnyDarragh O'Keeffe - H De Bromhead26-09	11/1	11/1
Distant runner-up in only point start and well beaten in three maiden runs, including over 2m here last time (yielding to soft), hard to fancy on form to date but comes from a top yard.
LikealightswitchShane O'Callaghan (5) - A Sexton588333	11/1	11/1
Has taken the third spot in her last three maiden hurdle runs, good effort to take third at Gowran last time on heavy ground, makes her handicap debut now but perhaps not much wriggle room in her mark.
HalsafariHarry Sexton (7) - J Barcoe03/P01	11/1	11/1
12yo who got his third win over hurdles here (also a chase win to his name) latest over 2m on yielding/soft ground, racing 3lb out of the handicap, that win broke a losing streak stretching back to 2019 so not guaranteed to reproduce it, but he won nicely, so if in the same form he can have a say.
The Night AgentSean Flanagan - D E Fitzgerald234-75	14/1	14/1
Some merit in last season's form, notably a 5l second in a Naas bumper on soft/heavy ground, also placed over hurdles at Clonmel, faced a daunting task at Clonmel on reappearance and okay effort in a Punchestown maiden last time when a distant fifth of 14 at 66-1 (2m6f, soft to heavy), check market for handicap debut.
RochestownPhillip Enright - Brendan Walsh/3191-	14/1	14/1
Tramore specialist added his third chase win at his favoured track on his final start last season (2m5f, good to yielding), easily got second hurdles win on New Year's Day prior to that off 93, has run well fresh in the past and not discounted.
Happy MeDanny Gilligan - W J Burke230-04	16/1	16/1
Some fine runs in defeat in maiden hurdles last season and he is entitled to come on from his seasonal return in a maiden over C&D in August, not totally ruled out.
MaxicourtShane Fitzgerald - P J Duffy057275	16/1	16/1
Some promising efforts in bumpers and when second in a low-quality maiden (2m, yielding) at Tramore when well backed, well beaten in last two maiden starts and makes handicap debut now.
Luck Between UsJohn Shinnick (3) - D Duggan42836	22/1	22/1
Best of four maiden hurdle runs have come at Sligo, finishing second and third at that venue over 2m5f/2m4f on good to yielding, well beaten in a novice contest at Thurles last time and cheekpieces worn that day now left off, handicap debutant with good claimer aboard.
Caesar RockMichael Kenneally (7) - M F Morris2014F8	25/1	25/1
9yo has two career wins split evenly between hurdles and fences from 38 attempts, well beaten in a handicap chase at Kilbeggan following his four-runner beginner's chase win at Tramore and was tailed off at Wexford last time, reverts to hurdles now from a 9lb lower mark, but others look more appealing.
Is Charlie AroundRicky Doyle - Eamon Courtney5545-U	25/1	25/1
Some okay efforts in two Clonmel maiden hurdles but below his best on final run there last term and was tailed off when unseated at Gowran in a beginners' chase on seasonal return latest, others more likely.
Just For OneJordan Gainford - D G MurphyR0-966	33/1	33/1
Refused at the last in sole point, soundly beaten in maiden hurdle runs, makes handicap debut now but others bring more pressing claims.
Don't TalkBen Harvey - K Thornton5115U-	40/1	40/1
4-22 with two wins apiece over fences and hurdles, back-to-back winner over fences in January at Down Royal and Fairyhouse at 2m4f/2m2f on different ground types, not at his best in final two starts last season and cheekpieces go on now for his return.
Ardera GunDonagh Meyler - E Doyle3974-0	40/1	40/1
Glimmers of ability on bumpers and in third maiden hurdle start at Gowran when fourth (yielding), tailed off on handicap debut at Navan (2m, heavy) last month and cheekpieces are now added to the tongue-tie.
Carlas Big JimEoin Walsh - L J Archdeacon505607	40/1	40/1
Generally struggled in runs over fences this term but now the two-time hurdles winner returns to the smaller obstacles, hard to be confident in all the same as he finished 11.5l behind when last seen in this sphere in May.
Shanroe NelsonGavin Brouder - K Thornton0/09	50/1	50/1
Well beaten in three maiden hurdles to date, may do better in handicaps, but others preferred.
Edge Of DarknessDaniel King - D Howard340-00	66/1	66/1
Four-time Flat winner showed some promise hurdling in a Kilbeggan maiden last year but hasn't progressed and was tailed off on handicap hurdles debut over 3m here latest at 100-1.
Zefiro DodvilleConor Lamon (7) - A Sexton9-8970	80/1	80/1
Down Royal maiden hurdle winner for Gordon Elliott in 2023, hasn't been the same since returning from a lengthy break and has been tailed off in three handicap hurdle runs for new yard.

Cork [7th Dec 12:31]

	Win	Place
Dani DonadoniPaul Townend - W P Mullins14-	5/4	5/4
One of two for trainer, odds on for Limerick bumper debut in April and ran out an easy 7l winner (good), took a moderate fourth without threatening in a good quality contest at Punchestown in May when last seen (Royal Bond winner Koktail Brut a neck behind in fifth that day), Townend's pick and good chance if handling softer conditions.
Lord RougeJack Kennedy - G Elliott2-	9/4	9/4
Half-brother to four winners inc Gin On Lime (useful 2m1f-2m4f hurdle/chase), Eminence Rouge (2m2f hurdle/2m3f chase) and Fast Rouge (2m3f chase), unraced dam out of sister to 2m2f-2m5f hurdle/chase winner Manx Royal, kept on well over 2m4f on heavy ground to take runner-up spot in sole point-to-point start, of obvious interest given connections.
Time Is A ThiefDarragh O'Keeffe - H De Bromhead2/	10/3	10/3
Purchased for 130,000GBP following neck second (winner won a maiden hurdle since) in sole point start in March last year, makes debut now following lengthy absence, is a contender but may need this.
Mahon FallsDanny Mullins - W P Mullins2622	11/2	11/2
One of two for trainer, runner-up in three of four starts, beginning on debut in a bumper at Wexford (good) and again on hurdling debut at Sligo (good to yielding), upped to 2m5f at Tramore latest on soft ground when again second, others look more talented and Dani Donadoni is the stable first string.
IfallgoeswellPhilip Byrnes - C Byrnes223-47	12/1	12/1
Ran well in his three completed bumpers but failed to live up to market expectations on hurdling debut at Killarney when 28l behind, a distant seventh of ten at Limerick when last seen in May (2m1f, good), unraced on soft ground and needs to come back to his bumper form.
BallingurteenJohn Shinnick (3) - T O'Brien2-	22/1	22/1
Runner-up in a point but that form could have worked out better and she might be vulnerable down at this trip under rules.
BallindeniskEoin Walsh - J J Murphy310-	25/1	25/1
Winner of his second point start when staying on well on soft, tailed off on rules debut in a Punchestown bumper, probably more of a longer-term project, but the softer conditions could bring out his stamina (stoutly bred).
Harty CupMark Walsh - R Tyner3-00	28/1	28/1
Over 11l third in sole point start, well backed at Gowran for hurdles debut but tailed off, 80-1 here last time and ran like it, may do better in handicaps.
Goin'Daniel King - A J Martin9	50/1	50/1
Dual German Flat winner is rated 69 in that sphere, finished 28l behind on hurdles debut at Down Royal early last month, others more appealing.
Reliable PrinceMr J L Gleeson - E Bolger40-	50/1	50/1
Didn't build on decent fourth of ten at Gowran on debut in January (soft to heavy) when tailed off at Fairyhouse last time, makes seasonal return now and others bring better claims.
Down Your WaySean Flanagan - M HassettFirst Race	50/1	50/1
Eighth foal, half-sister to winners Miss Adventure (2m hurdle) and Cheeky Rafeeky (point), dam point winner, half-sister to point winner Datsmygal, best watched.
Lar Na PairceReserve 1 - E Bolger79	50/1	50/1
First reserve, tailed off in opening two maiden hurdles and may do better in handicaps.
Its Time For A RunReserve 2 - P M J Doyle7	80/1	80/1
Second reserve, tailed off at 150-1 on debut at Thurles and hard to fancy based on that.
Allow SoundMike O'Connor - J J ManganFirst Race	100/1	100/1
Sixth foal, dam placed 2m/2m3f over hurdles, half-sister to winners Grumeti (smart 2m hurdle/chase), Scrutinise (useful 1m2f/1m4f) and Ellerslie Tom (useful 2m hurdle/chase), best watched for rules debut unless strong in market.
Dearg MorSimon Torrens - A A Howard—	100/1	100/1
Sent off 200-1 for hurdles debut at Gowran when never a factor, hard to fancy.
IlltakehimmyselfJake Coen - E McNamara609	100/1	100/1
Down the field in three maiden hurdle starts, seems safe to rule out.
Lucky CrystalPhillip Enright - Brendan WalshFirst Race	100/1	100/1
Crystal Ocean gelding was purchased for 80,000euros as a foal, fourth foal, dam unplaced bumpers/2m hurdles, closely related to useful 2m/2m2f hurdle winner Theatre Girl, half-sister to useful 2m-2m4f hurdle/chase winner Ring The Boss, best watched unless market speaks.
One Of MineRicky Doyle - Eamon CourtneyFirst Race	100/1	100/1
Mahler gelding is half-brother to point winners Oaks Empress and Champagne Pop, dam bumper and 2m1f/2m4f hurdle winner, half-sister to hurdle winners Bebop Boru (2m-3m) and Ballywilliam (2m7f), out of bumper/2m-2m5f hurdle winner, best watched.
Madam ElleEoin Staples (7) - D DugganFirst Race	100/1	100/1
Dam well beaten in bumpers, half-sister to smart bumper and 2m2f-3m1f hurdle/chase winner Coolcashin, of little appeal on paper but good claimer aboard.
Crypto CrashCarl Millar (5) - D Budds00	150/1	150/1
Modest Flat maiden for David Marnane, soundly beaten in opening two hurdle runs for current yard at 100-1 and 250-1 respectively, hard to make a case for.
The Last MinuteDonagh Meyler - J Barcoe35P-46	150/1	150/1
1-10 in points, tailed off in both starts under rules, ruled out.

Cork [7th Dec 13:05]

	Win	Place
KazanskyReserve 1 - G Elliott521-U	6/5	6/5
Point winner, hampered and unseated when looking set for a Down Royal win, though it should be noted that he owed his chance at that stage to the fall of his odds-on stablemate Theflyingking, reserve.
Lumiere Du LargePaul Townend - W P Mullins208-	6/4	6/4
French Flat winner, also placed over hurdles on heavy ground at Pau last December, takes a huge drop in class after Grade 1 bids in the Triumph won by stablemate Poniros and the Punchestown Grade 1 won by Lulamba, sixth-best of the Mullins 11 in the Triumph, hard to assess, but probably the one to beat.
Le LaboMr J L Gleeson - J P O'Brien10-U	10/3	10/3
Out of an unraced half-sister to Champion Hurdle winner Binocular, overcame inexperience to win going away on debut in a bumper at Thurles in March, tailed off in a Grade 2 event at Aintree the following month, only 4-1 then, rider reported he was "never travelling", unseated at the first when joint-favourite on hurdling debut at Thurles.
Splendid FellowDarragh O'Keeffe - H De Bromhead3-43	7/2	7/2
Third in a well-contested point-to-point at Dromahane in April for Roger McGrath, respectable fourth on hurdling/stable debut at Limerick, did best of the remainder in a Punchestown maiden dominated by the subsequent Royal Bond winner Koktail Brut and smart bumper horse Colcannon, tongue-tie added now.
Night MoonSean O'Keeffe - W P Mullins75	9/2	9/2
74-rated Flat recruit (won a 1m4f handicaps) returned from long layoff with a tame effort when a beaten favourite on hurdles debut at the Galway festival (2m1f, good), reported to have burst blood vessels at Listowel, stable's apparent second-string now and best watched.
Brother BernardMr D L Queally - D QueallyFirst Race	5/1	5/1
Third foal, dam unraced half-sister to the smart Regal Encore, out of 3m hurdle winner, might prefer further, in good hands.
Where Are You NowCharlie O'Dwyer (5) - E Bolger84	11/1	11/1
Remote eighth after being badly hampered at the fourth on debut at Punchestown, had plenty of horses behind him then, kept on from the pace when 26l fourth over 2m here five weeks ago, may need further than this
Clarin BreezeEoin Walsh - M Winters5	33/1	33/1
Faded from three out to finish fifth on debut here five weeks, open to improvement, others have much stronger credentials
Mickey HulieSean Flanagan - D H Kelly3-1378	40/1	40/1
Dual point-to-point winner, made a positive start on the track when taking a distant third of 15 in a Listowel festival bumper, no impact in two maiden hurdle outings.
Potters PalSam Ewing - T Cooper4P-4	40/1	40/1
Half-brother to French winners at below 1m, dam unplaced, half-sister to two Listed winners, ordinary form in points, two fourth placings, but soundly beaten, the drop in trip and switch to hurdling may help
Loi Des JeuxDanny Mullins - D Hassett60	80/1	80/1
Remote sixth on debut at Galway, no better at Gowran on second outing
Poets OathPhillip Enright - R Tyner00	80/1	80/1
No early sign of promise in two maiden hurdle outings at this venue.
De Jour En JourPhilip Byrnes - W J O'DohertyPP	100/1	100/1
Pulled up in two point-to-point outings in May, can be safely ruled out.
Sunrise StriderCian Quirke - M J McDonagh90	100/1	100/1
Failed to improve from Listowel debut when finishing in rear at Naas four weeks ago.
Wings Of ZeusRicky Doyle - Eamon CourtneyFirst Race	100/1	100/1
Second foal, dam point winner, half-sister to a point winner, not a likely debut winner.
BarrowlineJohn Shinnick (3) - D DugganP-5P4P	100/1	100/1
Weak form in point-to-points, pedigree implies stamina rather than speed.
Peace DiamondKevin A Murphy (7) - T O'Connor7-4PPP	125/1	125/1
Has completed the course only twice from seven starts in points, can be ignored.
Beautiful BeautyR Deegan - Brendan Walsh6/P	125/1	125/1
Ran in a bumper early in 2024, huge price when pulled up at this venue on recent comeback.
NunyaRyan Treacy - Leonard Flynn790	125/1	125/1
Has shown no sign of winning potential in three outings in recent months
Shuil SwiftMiss A L Fitzgibbon (7) - C Byrnes00-	125/1	125/1
Tailed off at big odds in two outings in February, unlikely to feature.

Cork [7th Dec 13:40]

	Win	Place
KargesePaul Townend - W P Mullins1/213-	4/5	4/5
Runner-up to Majborough in the 2024 Triumph and to Sir Gino at the Boodles at Aintree before winning Grade 1 at Punchestown, beaten in mares' Grade 2 at Ascot on belated start to last season, produced at concert pitch to land the County Hurdle, third to State Man in Grade 1 at Punchestown, the one to beat if hurdling ability transfers,
Jalila MoriviereMark Walsh - W P Mullins14-631	4/1	4/1
135-rated hurdler with two wins from eight starts, solid run in the Galway Hurdle, below form over 2m4f at Listowel since, trounced weak opposition at Sligo on chase debut, not in the same league as stablemate Kargese over hurdles.
Kala ContiJack Kennedy - G Elliott2270-1	4/1	4/1
Four-time winner over hurdles, notably when beating Kargese at Leopardstown as a juvenile, consistent until her form fell apart in her two spring runs, finished 18l behind Lossiemouth at Cheltenham and tailed off at Fairyhouse, started brightly over fences with 2m5f success at this venue.
Break My SoulSam Ewing - Ian Donoghue2244-1	6/1	6/1
Won her sole point start and twice a winner over hurdles, useful handicap form for Nicky Henderson, second to Kitzbuhel at Gowran in February in a 2m Grade 3 on stable debut, not disgraced in Grade 1 runs at Aintree and Punchestown at the end of last season, made a fine start to her chasing career with Gowran win.
TahaaJ J Slevin - J P O'Brien1-	14/1	14/1
Won on soft ground over hurdles in France in April, thrown in at the deep end here, even with the allowance, this looks demanding.
Cottesloe SunshineDanny Mullins - J P O'Brien101-45	50/1	50/1
Three-time hurdles winner sprang a 33-1 surprise at the Punchestown festival, beating good opposition in a Listed mares' novices' hurdle, not at the same level on seasonal return at Tipperary, remote fifth behind Karla Conti on chase debut, up against it
Kilbarry SaintDarragh O'Keeffe - C O'Keeffe245-24	50/1	50/1
Best effort in ambitious campaign last season when beaten only one length by subsequent Arkle second Only By Night at Exeter (2m1f, good to soft), found wanting in races won by the high-class Spindleberry, given another hard assignment here.
SayitfirstDanny Gilligan - D Collins051229	150/1	150/1
Useful handicap chaser at a modest level, will need a chapter of accidents to feature here.

Cork [7th Dec 14:15]

	Win	Place
Kalypso'chanceJack Kennedy - G Elliott106-21	11/8	11/8
Point winner was a dual bumper winner last season before coming up short in Grade 1 contests at Cheltenham and Punchestown, found to be clinically abnormal when suffering defeat at 1-5 on hurdling debut at Down Royal, made amends in a Navan Grade 3 latest, upped in trip and seeing it out strongly (2m4f, heavy), carries a penalty now but good chance.
Good Girl KathleenDonagh Meyler - E Mullins17-212	7/2	7/2
One of two for trainer, Limerick bumper winner off the mark at the first attempt over hurdles in a Listowel maiden in September (2m6f, yielding to soft), travelled strongly over C&D last time when upped in trip in a Listed novice hurdle but headed into second before the last, Meyler retains the faith.
DivaborivaMr A P Ryan - Jonathan Sweeney163-22	4/1	4/1
Wexford bumper winner on debut made a satisfactory hurdles introduction here in April when sixth before taking third in a Grade 3 bumper ten days later at Punchestown, took runner-up spot when chasing home favourite over 2m4f here early last month before making 1-5 chance Place De La Nation work for it at Thurles last time, pulled well clear of the remainder that day, in the mix at her best.
Quantum QuestJ J Slevin - H De Bromhead62-115	6/1	6/1
Readily made all in Kilbeggan maiden when upped to 3m1f in August and followed up when winning at Roscommon on handicap debut (3m, good to yielding), took a step up in class at Cheltenham latest when taking a creditable fifth of 17, not ruled out but needs more.
Barra RuaRicky Doyle - E Mullins243131	8/1	8/1
One of two for trainer, Tramore bumper winner ran well here over 2m4f following that when third in a maiden hurdle (2m4f, yielding), appeared to relish softer conditions when comfortably winning a mares' maiden contest at Tramore latest (2m5f, soft), Good Girl Kathleen looks like the stable first-string.

Cork [7th Dec 14:50]

	Win	Place
MajboroughMark Walsh - W P Mullins/1131-	4/6	4/6
Won 2024 Triumph Hurdle, top-class 2m novice chaser last season, won the Arkle at Leopardstown by 9l, blundered severely at the last two fences when third in the Arkle at Cheltenham, rallying well in the closing stages, romped home at Punchestown, despite jumping sharply to the left at the last two fences, has huge potential if the flaws in his technique can be ironed out.
Found A FiftyJack Kennedy - G ElliottP51-41	10/3	10/3
Started last season with wins at Grade 2 level at Down Royal and in the Fortria at Navan, last of five finishers in the Champion Chase before landing 2m4f Grade 2 Fairyhouse contest, never involved over 3m in Down Royal Grade 1 on reappearance, left that form behind with a fine victory over Dinoblue back at 2m in the Fortria, has race fitness on his side.
EnergumenePaul Townend - W P Mullins/12P3-	11/2	11/2
A leader of the 2m division in his prime, twice winner of the Champion Chase (2022 and 2023), won this race in 2021 and 2022 and produced a lively display to beat Dinoblue here 12 months ago after a year and a half off, no match for Jonbon at Ascot and folded tamely in the Champion Chase, ground too quick when third in the Celebration Chase, at the veteran stage now.
BanbridgeJ J Slevin - J P O'Brien4U174-	9/1	9/1
Enjoyed his favoured good ground when beating Il Est Francais in last year's King George, proved unsuited to the stamina test presented by the Cheltenham Gold Cup, struggled again in the Punchestown Gold Cup, ran a fine race up to the point of his exit at the last in this race last year, in contrast to 12 months ago, no prep race this time, ground conditions against him.
Ad CaelumDanny Mullins - J P Ryan172266	200/1	200/1
Experienced four-time hurdles winner, second in small-field mares' chases at Sligo and Clonmel in October, unplaced in two more recent outings, flying very high here.

Cork [7th Dec 15:22]

	Win	Place
Theanniversary ManDaniel King - J Barcoe-86761	9/2	9/2
Came good at Thurles last month on second run for this yard, further progress is likely, strong chance he can cope with a revised mark.
Midweek VoicesPaddy Cody (7) - E Doyle52115-	11/2	11/2
Progressive in winning handicaps over fences at Punchestown and Gowran early in the year, Limerick run in March was too bad to be true, potentially well treated as a hurdler (12lb higher over fences), rider claims 7lb to reduce a big burden.
Doyen WolfShane O'Callaghan (5) - J R Finn09/0-5	6/1	6/1
Has done very little racing for a horse of his age, a satisfactory run at Sligo in October suggests he might not be a lost cause.
DalmaticGary Noonan (3) - W J O'Doherty348-06	6/1	6/1
Best form came early in the year in handicaps over 2m3f at Naas and 3m at Clonmel, needs to improve on recent form, cheekpieces may help.
Diamond DollarReserve 3 - C Byrnes7/90-U	6/1	6/1
Credentials are not obvious, premature to write him off all the same, third reserve.
The ToothpickerDarragh O'Keeffe - D Budds607/4F	13/2	13/2
Ran a fine race at Gowran after a long absence, in touch when falling four out at Wexford, not much mileage on the clock, place chance.
HakensackMichael Kenneally (7) - James Hannon08-008	13/2	13/2
Place twice in points, not much merit in his form over hurdles, useful 7lb claimed here.
Classy CcConor Smithers (7) - M Brassil700-63	11/1	11/1
Minor promise in both 2024 runs, dropped away to be last of six finishers on handicap debut at Punchestown, last month's third at Limerick provides some encouragement, only a 5yo and can improve.
Ballinearla GirlMiss E Cody (7) - E Doyle20-4U8	12/1	12/1
Fourth on handicap debut at Listowel (2m, good) in June, was moving into contention when unseating three out over C&D in July, failed to get home over 3m at Wexford after blundering two out, trainer's Midweek Voice has stronger claims
Esticky EndReserve 2 - Tom McGuinnessP9-PR5	12/1	12/1
Five wins on the Flat, poor hurdles form but not a bad run on latest, second reserve.
RowdyEoin Walsh - E M O'Sullivan6-5845	14/1	14/1
Twice placed in points, has shown just about enough in two handicap runs to suggest he could be competitive now for a respected local trainer.
BackinabitDanny Gilligan - R O'Sullivan007/4P	14/1	14/1
Ran well at Roscommon in September after layoff, flopped at Wexford when well fancied, probably capable of better.
Connemara ShorePhillip Enright - R Tyner/P07-1	16/1	16/1
Track form is weak, from a highly respected source and could be a different proposition now after a recent maiden point win.
Island MccooJohn Shinnick (3) - D Duggan716-F7	18/1	18/1
Has been running over fences, won a handicap chase off this mark at Tramore in April for his previous trainer, not without a chance of reaching the money.
Real EmpireGavin Brouder - J J Hanlon075-69	28/1	28/1
Maiden has shown little this year, hood and tongue tie tried to no avail latest, another new headgear combination tried now, hard to fancy.
Wings Of EveEoin Staples (7) - G P Cromwell0000	28/1	28/1
Weak maiden form, big price when down the field at Down Royal on handicap debut, hard to fancy despite respect for the stable and a good 7lb claimer, market support would make her interesting.
MatilaunaJ J Slevin - G Scott066	33/1	33/1
Has made little impact in maidens, may find her level in handicaps in a modest grade.
Shanroe ActDonagh Meyler - K Thornton0850/7	33/1	33/1
Recent Limerick run was his first after a layoff, improvement is not out of the question, worth a look in the market.
Opera PointCian Quirke - A O'Grady6P5-06	33/1	33/1
Has never made the frame in a race of any type, however, on the plus side, she was not disgraced when fifth in an 18-runner 2m handicap hurdle in April, reverted to handicap company after contesting a maiden last time.
ThehardandthewildSean O'Keeffe - D Hickey2940-0	40/1	40/1
Twice placed in points, struggled in a handicap at Navan last month on seasonal debut, others much preferred.
Ladyeze ManMr J C Canavan (7) - J P Flavin06P-P0	40/1	40/1
A long time since he has shown any positive signs, pulled up (keen and hampered) on seasonal debut at Wexford, tailed off in a 2m5f event at Tramore 12 days ago
Glorious SingerMs A Power (7) - Ms M Flynn98-970	40/1	40/1
Still a maiden after 36 attempts over hurdles, placed five times but not recently, makes no appeal.
Dream ShaperJosh Younge (7) - I Madden687070	50/1	50/1
Unplaced in 24 starts, no encouragement from this season's handicap form.
WilluhaveamineralReserve 1 - M Winters900PP	50/1	50/1
Weak maiden form, pulled up in two handicaps starts, impossible to fancy, first reserve.
KerlogueMr A Burke-Ott (7) - A Ott070-0P	66/1	66/1
Point winner, pulled up in recent winners' race at Moig South, modest racecourse form for his previous trainer.
Mister PersistenceMark McDonagh - S O O'Brien00-00P	66/1	66/1
Weak form in four outings between April and June, major improvement is required.
Rynok SquarePatrick M O'Brien (5) - P Maher000000	66/1	66/1
No sign of winning potential, first-time cheekpieces will need to have a dramatic effect.

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