Cork Race 5 - Irish Stallion Farms Ebf Novice Hurdle
DAD SEZ (1) Ran well when 2nd last time in a hurdle at Listowel and solid career start. Has plenty of early speed. Tracking very well this campaign. Should go well. HI HO IDAHO (2) Honest race when 2nd last time in a hurdle at Listowel and promising career start. Might have to make up considerable ground. Prominent showing expected and won't be far off them. SIEGE OF CARTHAGE (3) On a quick turnaround. Finished 5th last time in a chase at Gowran Park. Happy to overlook that run. Has early speed and positions nicely. Keep in mind. MINELLA EMPEROR (4) First up after 27 weeks and was competitive when 3rd first up last preparation at Galway. M J Oneill provides some weight relief. Good place bet.
Jockey: Kevin Healy
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was competitive when 2nd last time in a hurdle at Listowel and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Strong competitor.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 26/09/2026 | - | 4UP NOVICE HURDLE | $18,500.00 | Listowel | 4023m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.83L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 21/08/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Kilbeggan | 4983m | GOOD TO YIELDING | Jack Kennedy | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17L | $1.67 |
| 5/20 | 29/07/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $16,998.00 | Galway | 4425m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.25L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Danny Gilligan
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Came in 2nd last time in a hurdle at Listowel and showing consistent performance in races. Expected to settle towards the rear. Good tough competitor that can be supported.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 23/09/2026 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $20,000.00 | Listowel | 4828m | GOOD | Danny Gilligan | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.14L | $7.00 |
| 8/10 | 20/08/2026 | - | 5UP HCP HDL | $25,000.00 | Killarney | 3419m | GOOD | Danny Gilligan | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 30.75L | $10.00 |
| 1/12 | 11/05/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Killarney | 4069m | GOOD | Danny Gilligan | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.75 |
| 2/17 | 14/04/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Clonmel | 3991m | SOFT | Jordan Gainford | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.25L | $7.00 |
| 3/10 | 03/03/2026 | - | 4UP MDN GHURDLE | $12,000.00 | Leopardstown | 4178m | SOFT | Jordan Gainford | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Phillip Enright
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
On a short turnaround. Odds of $7.50 and ran 5th last time in a chase at Gowran Park. Happy to overlook that run. Expecting to settle positively. Will be around the mark.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 03/10/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $15,000.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | GOOD TO YIELDING | Phillip Enright | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 41.16L | $7.50 |
| 3/9 | 04/09/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $12,501.00 | Kilbeggan | 4110m | GOOD TO YIELDING | Phillip Enright | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24.69L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/08/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $15,000.00 | Tramore | 4114m | GOOD | J J Slevin | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $9.00 |
| 0/6 | 30/07/2026 | - | 4UP NOV HURDLE | $21,999.00 | Galway | 4166m | YIELDING TO SOFT | Phillip Enright | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99L | $11.00 |
| 1/18 | 02/07/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Limerick | 4023m | GOOD | Phillip Enright | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20L | $5.00 |
| 5/13 | 27/05/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $11,002.00 | Wexford | 4023m | YIELD(GD PL) | A M Connolly | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 19.25L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 07/03/2026 | - | 4UP | $11,002.00 | Gowran Park | 3621m | HEAVY | A M Connolly | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 21L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Mr M J O'Neill
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after 27 weeks and looked good when 3rd first up last preparation at Galway. The large claim from M J Oneill should help. Too much luck needed to come into contention.
Last Starts 189 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/20 | 04/04/2026 | - | Listed | $49,998.00 | Fairyhouse | 4782m | SOFT | M J Oneill | 66.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $41.00 |
| 23/24 | 12/03/2026 | - | Premier Handicap | $108,207.00 | Cheltenham | 4821m | GOOD | M J Oneill | 66.5kg | - | 9-12-22-23-23-23-23-23 | 0 |
| 86.7L | $21.00 |
| 2/13 | 14/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $24,592.00 | Haydock | 4881m | GOOD | Donagh Meyler | 71.5kg | - | 2-3-4-4-6-4-2-2 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/6 | 18/01/2026 | - | 5UP HDL | $13,500.00 | Thurles | 4425m | SOFT | M J Oneill | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4L | $9.50 |
| 3/13 | 28/12/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Limerick | 4297m | SOFT | M J Oneill | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.25L | $12.00 |
| 4/18 | 02/12/2025 | - | Q.R. | $9,999.00 | Clonmel | 3910m | HEAVY | M J Oneill | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6L | $23.00 |
| 99/16 | 20/11/2025 | - | Q.R. | $9,999.00 | Thurles | 3172m | SOFT | M J Oneill | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 12/10/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $11,002.00 | Cork | 3822m | GOOD | M J Oneill | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2L | $3.75 |
| 5/7 | 23/08/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $11,002.00 | Killarney | 3310m | GOOD | M J Oneill | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 27L | $15.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/08/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $16,998.00 | Galway | 3218m | SOFT | M J Oneill | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.75L | $29.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/05/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | GOOD | M J Oneill | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.75L | $3.25 |
| 4/14 | 21/04/2025 | - | 4-6yo | $11,002.00 | Cork | 3822m | SOFT | M J Oneill | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $17.00 |