Cork Races & Results Tomform Saturday 2nd January 2021

There were 29 Races on Saturday 2nd January 2021 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Cork, 8 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Sandown, 7 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 2nd January 2021

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

12:30 Cork Novices Hurdle 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

GAIN Rated Novice Hurdle 6 Runners


Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Hes A Hardy Bloke (1.38/1 -38%)
Hes A Hardy Bloke

1.38/1(-38%)
(1) Hes A Hardy Bloke 1.38/1, Lightly-raced winner under Rules. Tongue strap on for 1st time, career best when winning 17-runner novice hurdle at Punchestown (16.4f, heavy, 10/3) 22 days ago, well on top finish. Major player.
2
2nd (5) Takarengo (5/1 +33%)
Takarengo

5/1(+33%)
(5) Takarengo 5/1, Fair hurdler. Remains a maiden after 8 hurdle runs. Below form seventh of 20 in novice hurdle (16/1) at Leopardstown (20f, soft) 5 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Must improve.
3
3rd (6) Annie Pender (10/1 -25%)
Annie Pender

10/1(-25%)
(6) Annie Pender 10/1, Fair hurdler. Winner at Listowel in September. 4/1, bit below form fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy) 83 days ago. Needs considering.
4
4th (4) Majestic Maid (3/1 +50%)
Majestic Maid

3/1(+50%)
(4) Majestic Maid 3/1, Fair hurdler. Course winner. 14½ lengths fifth of 8 to Skyace in listed hurdle (20/1) at Punchestown (20f, heavy) 27 days ago. Not discounted down in class here.
5th
5th (3) Yafordadoe (5.5/1 -10%)
Yafordadoe

5.5/1(-10%)
(3) Yafordadoe 5.5/1, Fairly useful hurdler. C&D winner. Creditable tenth of 20 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, soft, 33/1) 6 days ago. Stable in good form, but this 5-y-o needs to find some improvement.
6th
6th (2) Bal De Rio (20/1 -122%)
Bal De Rio

20/1(-122%)
(2) Bal De Rio 20/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Remains a maiden after 18 hurdle runs. 25/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Limerick (20f, heavy) 7 days ago. Claims if able to bounce back.
LTO Selection:

12:30 Cork Novices Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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13:03 Cork Maiden Hurdle 16f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

CorkRacecourse.ie Maiden Hurdle 17 Runners


Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (3) Gentlemansgame (1.25/1 +38%)
Gentlemansgame

1.25/1(+38%)
(3) Gentlemansgame 1.25/1, €62,000 3-y-o, €250,000 4-y-o, Gentlewave gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to bumper winner/useful hurdler (winner up to 21f) Ryde Back. Winner of sole start between the flags and he's a likely type.
2
2nd (8) Mahons Glory (10/1 +38%)
Mahons Glory

10/1(+38%)
(8) Mahons Glory 10/1, Thrice-raced maiden under Rules. Hooded for 1st time, eighth of 19 in novice hurdle at Naas (16f, heavy, 14/1) on hurdles bow 19 days ago. Improvement needed.
3
3rd (13) Gjoumi (0.73/1 +27%)
Gjoumi

0.73/1(+27%)
(13) Gjoumi 0.73/1, Promising type. Fell in novice hurdle (11/10) at Thurles (15.8f, heavy) 37 days ago. Remains with potential and obvious claims if avoiding any mishaps this time.
4
4th (14) Junior Bee (125/1 -89%)
Junior Bee

125/1(-89%)
(14) Junior Bee 125/1, Jet Away filly. Half-sister to fair 2m hurdle winner Kitty Galore. Dam unraced. Entitled to come on for the run.
5th
5th (11) Champagne Izzy (50/1 +50%)
Champagne Izzy

50/1(+50%)
(11) Champagne Izzy 50/1, Twice-raced maiden. Twelfth of 20 in novice hurdle at Leopardstown (20f, soft, 125/1) 5 days ago. Yard having good spell, but this filly needs to take a big step forward.
6th
6th (16) Tender Heart (150/1 -50%)
Tender Heart

150/1(-50%)
(16) Tender Heart 150/1, Once-raced maiden. Fourteenth of 20 in novice hurdle at this C&D (heavy, 100/1) on NH debut 27 days ago.
7th
7th (10) Opie Houdini (200/1 -100%)
Opie Houdini

200/1(-100%)
(10) Opie Houdini 200/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 250/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Clonmel (19f, heavy) 30 days ago, pulled up before 2 out.
8th
8th (5) Inforapenny (50/1 -52%)
Inforapenny

50/1(-52%)
(5) Inforapenny 50/1, Twice-raced maiden. 40/1, seventh of 8 in bumper at Galway (16.4f, heavy) 70 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. First run for yard after leaving Susan A. Finn.
9th
9th (6) Johnny The Barber (125/1 -89%)
Johnny The Barber

125/1(-89%)
(6) Johnny The Barber 125/1, €5,000 3-y-o, Scorpion gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to bumper/2m hurdle winner (stayed 2½m) Moonlight Boy. Probably best watched on debut.
10th
10th (2) Future Gold (40/1 +39%)
Future Gold

40/1(+39%)
(2) Future Gold 40/1, Modest maiden on the Flat. Twice-raced maiden. Fifth of 13 in novice hurdle at Thurles (15.8f, heavy, 50/1) 37 days ago. Best to look elsewhere.
11th
11th (7) Killybegs Junior (50/1 +24%)
Killybegs Junior

50/1(+24%)
(7) Killybegs Junior 50/1, Twice-raced maiden. 33/1, seventh of 13 in novice hurdle at Thurles (15.8f, heavy) 37 days ago. Likely to need more time.
12th
12th (12) Day Dreamin' (150/1 -50%)
Day Dreamin'

150/1(-50%)
(12) Day Dreamin' 150/1, Fair Flat winner. Once-raced maiden over hurdles. Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code, fifteenth of 19 in novice hurdle at Naas (16f, heavy, 80/1) on NH debut 19 days ago.
13th
13th (9) Nostra Casa (20/1 +39%)
Nostra Casa

20/1(+39%)
(9) Nostra Casa 20/1, Blinkered for 1st time, tenth of 15 in handicap at Galway (16.5f, good to soft, 9/1), unable to sustain effort. First run for yard after leaving D. K. Weld and opposable on hurdles debut.
14th
14th (1) Barefoot Man (40/1 +39%)
Barefoot Man

40/1(+39%)
(1) Barefoot Man 40/1, €11,000 3-y-o, Yeats gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to high-class hurdler (stayed 21f) Get Me Out of Here and bumper winner/useful hurdler (stayed 21f) Rock On The Moor. Market check advised.
15th
15th (15) Lighthouse Lady (50/1 +24%)
Lighthouse Lady

50/1(+24%)
(15) Lighthouse Lady 50/1, Fair maiden on the Flat, making GB/IRE jumps debut. 16/1 and blinkered for 1st time, tenth of 11 in handicap at Navan (14f, soft) 72 days ago. Others preferred.
16th
16th (4) Inchidaly Copper (66/1 +34%)
Inchidaly Copper

66/1(+34%)
(4) Inchidaly Copper 66/1, Doyen gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 29f) Arctic Copper. Likely to come on for the run.
17th
17th (18) Poetica (150/1 +25%)
Poetica

150/1(+25%)
(18) Poetica 150/1, Modest maiden on the Flat. Twice-raced maiden. Unseated rider in juvenile hurdle (200/1) at Leopardstown (16f, soft) 6 days ago.
LTO Selection:

13:03 Cork Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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13:38 Cork Maiden Hurdle 24f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Happy New Year From All At Cork Maiden Hurdle 8 Runners


Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (6) Velvet Elvis (1.38/1 +21%)
Velvet Elvis

1.38/1(+21%)
(6) Velvet Elvis 1.38/1, Plenty of encouragement when second of 11 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (23.5f, heavy, 9/1) on hurdles bow 21 days ago, pulling clear of remainder. Open to improvement.
2
2nd (2) Mercury Lane (4.5/1 -29%)
Mercury Lane

4.5/1(-29%)
(2) Mercury Lane 4.5/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 7/1, second of 11 in novice hurdle at Tramore (16f, heavy) on hurdles bow 23 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Open to progress.
3
3rd (7) Emily Roebling (80/1 -21%)
Emily Roebling

80/1(-21%)
(7) Emily Roebling 80/1, Point winner who hinted at ability when ninth of 12 in bumper at Limerick (16f, heavy) on NH debut 32 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Significantly up in trip.
4
4th (1) Johngus (16/1 -14%)
Johngus

16/1(-14%)
(1) Johngus 16/1, Fair hurdler. 20/1, took a step back in the right direction when fourth of 11 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (23.5f, heavy) 21 days ago.
5th
5th (3) Pat's Pick (1.2/1 +0%)
Pat's Pick

1.2/1(+0%)
(3) Pat's Pick 1.2/1, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. 13/2, got back on the up when second of 9 in novice hurdle at Down Royal (22f, soft) 64 days ago, staying on from 3 out. The one to beat judged on that effort.
6th
6th (5) The Cool Dude (40/1 +20%)
The Cool Dude

40/1(+20%)
(5) The Cool Dude 40/1, Offered something to work on when seventh of 17 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16.4f, heavy, 100/1) on NH debut 22 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Engaged 12.20 Tramore Friday.
7th
7th (4) Twelve Olympians (200/1 -100%)
Twelve Olympians

200/1(-100%)
(4) Twelve Olympians 200/1, Windsor Knot horse. Half-brother to numerous winners, including fair hurdler/chaser Rusty Red and modest hurdler Abow. Dam maiden on Flat. Can only be watched on belated debut.
8th
8th (8) Tellemnothing (200/1 -100%)
Tellemnothing

200/1(-100%)
(8) Tellemnothing 200/1, Once-raced maiden. Fifth of 8 in bumper (16/1) at Limerick (16f, heavy) on NH debut. Off over 4 years. Makes hurdles debut. Significantly up in trip.
LTO Selection:

13:38 Cork Maiden Hurdle 24f Race Speed Rating Flow

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14:13 Cork Handicap Hurdle 20f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

GAIN Handicap Hurdle 8 Runners


Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Koshari (4.5/1 +36%)
Koshari

4.5/1(+36%)
(1) Koshari 4.5/1, Useful hurdler/chaser but not seen since finishing second in Kilbeggan hurdle in August 2018. Betting perhaps best guide to what's expected.
2
2nd (8) Fairyhill Run (6/1 +63%)
Fairyhill Run

6/1(+63%)
(8) Fairyhill Run 6/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Limerick (20f, heavy) 7 days ago, beaten after 4 out. Needs to have shrugged that off quickly.
3
3rd (2) Bon Retour (2.75/1 +0%)
Bon Retour

2.75/1(+0%)
(2) Bon Retour 2.75/1, Useful effort to win at Galway (21f) in July. Back from a short break to finish respectable seventh of 20 in 3m handicap at Navan 28 days ago. First-time tongue tie replaces hood. Player.
4
4th (4) Commentariolus (6/1 -33%)
Commentariolus

6/1(-33%)
(4) Commentariolus 6/1, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. 28/1, good fourth of 13 in handicap hurdle at this C&D (heavy) 41 days ago, running on late. Shortlist material.
5th
5th (5) Madison To Monroe (14/1 -27%)
Madison To Monroe

14/1(-27%)
(5) Madison To Monroe 14/1, Fourth of 5 in minor event hurdle at Limerick (20f, heavy, 25/1) 7 days ago. Stable having good spell. Makes handicap hurdle debut.
6th
6th (7) Owenacurra Lass (4.5/1 +18%)
Owenacurra Lass

4.5/1(+18%)
(7) Owenacurra Lass 4.5/1, In process of running creditably when falling last in C&D handicap (heavy, 4/1) 41 days ago. Visor on 1st time. One to consider.
7th
7th (6) Dinard Rose (6.5/1 +19%)
Dinard Rose

6.5/1(+19%)
(6) Dinard Rose 6.5/1, 16/1, respectable seventh of 16 in handicap hurdle at Naas (20f, heavy) 42 days ago, needing stronger gallop.
8th
8th (9) Cahirdown Boy (33/1 +0%)
Cahirdown Boy

33/1(+0%)
(9) Cahirdown Boy 33/1, Close second when falling last on reappearance in August but has run poorly twice since.
LTO Selection:

14:13 Cork Handicap Hurdle 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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14:48 Cork Maiden Chase 20f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Thanks To All The Frontline Workers Beginners Chase 9 Runners


Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (9) Exit To The West (1/1 +20%)
Exit To The West

1/1(+20%)
(9) Exit To The West 1/1, 11/8, creditable second of 12 in novice chase at Tramore (21.4f, heavy) 23 days ago, finishing with running left. Remains with potential and well up to winning a race of this nature.
2
2nd (3) Mister Butler (22/1 -57%)
Mister Butler

22/1(-57%)
(3) Mister Butler 22/1, Best effort this season when fourth of 12 in novice chase at Tramore (21.4f, heavy, 66/1) 23 days ago.
3
3rd (6) Stansfield (3.5/1 +53%)
Stansfield

3.5/1(+53%)
(6) Stansfield 3.5/1, 50/1, left previous efforts behind when fourth of 13 in novice chase at Down Royal (20f, heavy) 16 days ago.
4
4th (4) Napoleon Blue (5/1 -50%)
Napoleon Blue

5/1(-50%)
(4) Napoleon Blue 5/1, Fair chaser. One win from 21 NH runs. Twelve runs since last win in 2019. 11/2, fell before halfway in novice chase at Tramore (21.4f, heavy) 23 days ago. His previous efforts entitle him to respect.
5th
5th (5) Soi Cowboy (40/1 -150%)
Soi Cowboy

40/1(-150%)
(5) Soi Cowboy 40/1, Modest hurdler. In process of running below form when departing in handicap chase at Limerick (17.7f, heavy, 18/1) 7 days ago.
6th
6th (11) Peterstown (9/1 -6%)
Peterstown

9/1(-6%)
(11) Peterstown 9/1, Fair hurdler. 12/1, good second of 13 in handicap chase at Down Royal (20f, heavy) 16 days ago, though was flattered by proximity to easy winner.
7th
7th (1) Casamari Abbey (14/1 +13%)
Casamari Abbey

14/1(+13%)
(1) Casamari Abbey 14/1, Finally put it all together and got off the mark in Clonmel handicap hurdle in October. Failed to repeat that effort at Punchestown and now tries chasing for the first time.
8th
8th (8) Dont Say A Thing (80/1 +20%)
Dont Say A Thing

80/1(+20%)
(8) Dont Say A Thing 80/1, Well held in a trio of maiden hurdles but may do better now chasing (winning pointer).
9th
9th (10) Lady Mccabe (12/1 +52%)
Lady Mccabe

12/1(+52%)
(10) Lady Mccabe 12/1, Fair winner over hurdles but offered little sent chasing at Tramore 23 days ago.
LTO Selection:

14:48 Cork Maiden Chase 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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15:23 Cork Handicap Chase 20f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

GAIN Handicap Chase 8 Runners


Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (6) Treacysenniscorthy (6/1 +20%)
Treacysenniscorthy

6/1(+20%)
(6) Treacysenniscorthy 6/1, Five wins from 16 NH runs. 5/1, eleventh of 17 in handicap chase at Navan (20f, heavy) 28 days ago, folding tamely. Needs to step up again to feature.
2
2nd (2) Atlantic Shore (3.33/1 -33%)
Atlantic Shore

3.33/1(-33%)
(2) Atlantic Shore 3.33/1, Winner in chase at Wexford in October. 4/1, very good second of 15 in handicap chase at Punchestown (25.7f, heavy) 22 days ago, suited by emphasis on stamina. Claims with a repeat.
3
3rd (1) Smoking Gun (3/1 +25%)
Smoking Gun

3/1(+25%)
(1) Smoking Gun 3/1, Useful hurdler who opened account over fences in a Punchestown maiden (25f) 12 months ago. Highly tried thereafter and possible he'll come on for his Fairyhouse reappearance last month.
4
4th (3) Powersbomb (12/1 +25%)
Powersbomb

12/1(+25%)
(3) Powersbomb 12/1, Course winner. Respectable sixth of 17 in handicap chase (33/1) at Navan (20f, heavy) 28 days ago, albeit never in the hunt after being set a lot to do. Handicapper proving slow to relinquish his grip
5th
5th (7) Mega Mindy (10/1 -186%)
Mega Mindy

10/1(-186%)
(7) Mega Mindy 10/1, 20/1, career best when winning 12-runner handicap chase at Fairyhouse (20f, soft) 34 days ago, keeping on well. Can go well again with a repeat.
6th
6th (8) Getaday (3.5/1 +46%)
Getaday

3.5/1(+46%)
(8) Getaday 3.5/1, Good second of 14 in handicap chase at Thurles (25f, heavy, 9/1) 13 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Not taken lightly.
7th
7th (5) Grand Partner (7.5/1 -15%)
Grand Partner

7.5/1(-15%)
(5) Grand Partner 7.5/1, Veteran performer. Latest win in hurdle at Punchestown in November. 16/1, good second of 17 in handicap chase at Leopardstown (17f, good to soft) 7 days ago. Not ruled out in present groove.
8th
8th (4) Prospectus (22/1 +0%)
Prospectus

22/1(+0%)
(4) Prospectus 22/1, 80/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (29f, soft) 34 days ago, pulled up before 2 out. Significantly back down in trip.
LTO Selection:

15:23 Cork Handicap Chase 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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15:55 Cork NH Flat Race 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares (Pro/Am) Flat Race 11 Runners


Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (2) Betty Zane (33/1 +0%)
Betty Zane

33/1(+0%)
(2) Betty Zane 33/1, Twice-raced maiden. Sixth of 11 in bumper (25/1) at Kilbeggan (16f, good to soft) 176 days ago. Hooded for 1st time.
2
2nd (9) Cute Cherry (9/1 -80%)
Cute Cherry

9/1(-80%)
(9) Cute Cherry 9/1, Once-raced maiden. 16/1, ninth of 14 in bumper at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) on NH debut 60 days ago.
3
3rd (1) Angels Dawn (1/1 +43%)
Angels Dawn

1/1(+43%)
(1) Angels Dawn 1/1, 13/8, creditable second of 9 in bumper at Punchestown (18f, heavy) 2 days ago. Solid claims if taking chance faced with a quick turnaround.
4
4th (4) Feddans (3.5/1 -27%)
Feddans

3.5/1(-27%)
(4) Feddans 3.5/1, Once-raced maiden. Second of 11 in bumper at Naas (16f, heavy, 66/1) on NH debut 19 days ago, staying after being forced to switch. Open to improvement, and could go one better.
5th
5th (5) Our Miss Power (12/1 -9%)
Our Miss Power

12/1(-9%)
(5) Our Miss Power 12/1, Modest hurdler. 10/1, very good third of 11 in bumper at Limerick (16f, heavy) 7 days ago. Needs to improve on that.
6th
6th (6) Back On The Bridle (14/1 +0%)
Back On The Bridle

14/1(+0%)
(6) Back On The Bridle 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Ninth of 14 in bumper at Tipperary (16f, good to soft, 17/2) 90 days ago. Claims if she can match the pick of her hurdling form.
7th
7th (3) Dukes Mill (200/1 +0%)
Dukes Mill

200/1(+0%)
(3) Dukes Mill 200/1, Eleventh of 12 in bumper at Limerick (16f, heavy, 100/1) on NH debut 32 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time.
8th
8th (11) Joyful Kit (18/1 +28%)
Joyful Kit

18/1(+28%)
(11) Joyful Kit 18/1, Getaway filly. Half-sister to 4 winners, including useful hurdler Black Kit and useful hurdler/fairly useful chaser Politikar. Dam useful German 1m-11f winner.
9th
9th (8) California Breeze (5.5/1 -38%)
California Breeze

5.5/1(-38%)
(8) California Breeze 5.5/1, Shirocco filly. Dam (h114), 2½m hurdle winner, closely related to top-class hurdler/very smart chaser (winner up to 21f) Oscar Whisky. Makes plenty of appeal on paper.
10th
10th (10) Economic Reactor (40/1 +50%)
Economic Reactor

40/1(+50%)
(10) Economic Reactor 40/1, €5,000 3-y-o, Getaway filly. Dam (h125) bumper/2½m-2¾m hurdle winner.
11th
11th (7) Birthday Bayeb (80/1 -100%)
Birthday Bayeb

80/1(-100%)
(7) Birthday Bayeb 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 40/1, ninth of 10 in bumper at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) 21 days ago. Hooded for 1st time.
LTO Selection:

15:55 Cork NH Flat Race 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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