Cork Race 4 - Paddy Power 'How Many Days 'Til Christmas' Irish Ebf Novice Hurdle (Listed)
ROC DINO (1) Showed promise when winning by 1 3/4L last run in a hurdle at Listowel. Paul Townend is a plus. Been in the placegetters each attempt this campaign. One of the better chances. THEFLYINGKING (4) Resuming after a 25 week spell. Ran 5th last start in a hurdle at Down Royal. Giving another chance here and going up in distance. Can give this a shake. MINELLA EMPEROR (2) Shot away to win by a margin of close to 11L last time in a hurdle at Cork. M J Oneill is very comfortable aboard. Has to be strongly considered. AMINA (6) Back after a spell. Chimed in with a win by 1 1/4L last start in a hurdle at Ballinrobe and showing improvement in recent outings. Solid place bet prospects.

Jockey: Paul Townend
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Handy enough when winning by 1 3/4L last run in a hurdle at Listowel. Jockey Paul Townend rates highly aboard. Should put in a decent effort.
Last Starts 36 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 | 26/09/2026 | - | 4UP NOVICE HURDLE | $18,500.00 | Listowel | 4023m | GOOD | Paul Townend | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.83L | $1.60 |
| 2/6 | 30/07/2026 | - | 4UP NOV HURDLE | $21,999.00 | Galway | 4166m | YIELDING TO SOFT | Paul Townend | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.14L | $3.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/05/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Downpatrick | 4389m | GOOD | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.23L | $1.13 |
| 10/24 | 13/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $73,777.00 | Cheltenham | 4074m | GOOD | John Shinnick | 71kg | - | 8-12-11-8-5-2-6-10 | 0 |
| 10.35L | $12.00 |
| 2/18 | 29/01/2026 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Thurles | 3181m | HEAVY | Paul Townend | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3L | $4.00 |
| 2/16 | 15/01/2026 | - | 5UP MDN HDL | $9,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | Paul Townend | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 38L | $2.50 |
| 3/9 | 15/02/2025 | - | 4Y C&G CLASS 2 HURDLES | $52,525.00 | Auteuil | 3599m | HEAVY | Felix De Giles | 67kg | 04:35.86 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/14 | 12/01/2025 | - | 4Y C&G CL4 HURDLE | $34,999.00 | Pau | 3499m | GOOD | Felix De Giles | 66kg | 04:40.10 | - | 3 |
| 1.25L | $5.50 |
| 7/13 | 15/12/2024 | - | 3Y C&G MDN HURDLE | $40,001.00 | Pau | 3499m | HEAVY | Leo Paul Brechet | 68kg | 04:29.20 | - | 1 |
| 18.75L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Mr M J O'Neill
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Gave them a lesson when winning by close to 11L last time in a hurdle at Cork. M J Oneill has been successful before. Definite winning chance.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 11/10/2026 | - | 4UP NOV HURDLE | $15,499.00 | Cork | 4873m | GOOD | M J Oneill | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.97L | $3.25 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Phillip Enright
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Did well when 2nd last time in a hurdle at Cork and will appreciate the drop in weight. Others are better.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3 | 11/10/2026 | - | 4UP NOV HURDLE | $15,499.00 | Cork | 4873m | GOOD | Phillip Enright | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.97L | $7.00 |
| 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: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a spell of 25 weeks. Was $1.73 and came in 5th last start in a hurdle at Down Royal. Giving another chance here. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 181 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/19 | 04/05/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Down Royal | 3500m | GOOD | Kevin Healy | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.23L | $1.73 |
| 2/7 | 17/11/2025 | - | Grade 3 | $35,002.00 | Navan | 3264m | SOFT | Sam Ewing | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.75L | $3.25 |
| 99/7 | 31/10/2025 | - | 4UP MDN HDL | $15,000.00 | Down Royal | 4526m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $1.33 |
| 1/11 | 17/03/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Wexford | 3218m | GOOD | Harry Swan | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.20 |
| 2/7 | 25/01/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | Harry Swan | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $2.20 |
| 2/14 | 26/12/2024 | - | Pro/Am | $10,000.00 | Down Royal | 3468m | GOOD | B Oneill | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.75L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Darragh O'Keeffe
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Tidy effort when 2nd last time in a hurdle at Listowel and suited by the weight drop. Shows good early pace. Very unlikely.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16 | 20/09/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $15,000.00 | Listowel | 4425m | GOOD | Darragh Okeeffe | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.14L | $4.00 |
| 6/9 | 16/04/2026 | - | 4UP | $11,002.00 | Limerick | 3877m | SOFT | J L Gleeson | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.45L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Alex Harvey
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Displayed potential when winning by 1 1/4L last start in a hurdle at Ballinrobe and on an upward trajectory in recent races. Likely to be well placed early. Significant value and can go close.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 24/08/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Ballinrobe | 4481m | GOOD | Alex Harvey | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.25L | $2.50 |
| 3/14 | 14/06/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Downpatrick | 3790m | GOOD | Ricky A Doyle | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $1.83 |
| 5/12 | 15/11/2025 | - | Listed | $24,593.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | SOFT | Darragh Okeeffe | 71kg | - | 4-4-5-3-2-4-5 | 0 |
| 8.85L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/10/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $12,000.00 | Limerick | 3218m | SOFT | J L Gleeson | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.25L | $2.88 |
| 2/14 | 10/04/2025 | - | 4UP MARES | $11,002.00 | Limerick | 3877m | GOOD | F R Buckley | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.75L | $5.00 |
| 3/14 | 29/07/2024 | - | N_H_Flat | $17,000.00 | Galway | 3337m | GOOD | F R Buckley | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $26.00 |