UK Horse Racing Tips: Cork

An easy winner of a bumper at Kilbeggan in April, KABYLIA looks the one to beat. Twice tried over flights, she has filled the runner-up spot on both occasions. Just a length behind the selection when they clashed at Sligo, Irish Music looks capable of making an impact, while Arctic Flame and Love At Sea are other leading hopes. Both have some solid form to their name, with the latter second at Ballinrobe on her most recent outing. The winner of a bumper on debut at Leopardstown in March, Moon Eclipse has been ultimately disappointing since and may come into her own in handicap company.
Prediction : 1st Kabylia 2nd Love At Sea 3rd Arctic Flame

It might be worth siding with JAKE PETER in this open contest. Despite being the oldest runner in the line-up, he is two from two at Cork and although disappointing in recent starts, he has dropped back down to a workable mark of 110. Hasten Slowly finished ahead of the selection when they clashed at Ballinrobe last month so has to be feared. Back over flights for the first time since December 2023, Secret Rock is of definite interest at the bottom of the handicap, while Ballinrobe winner Dunkerque, the locally-trained Cappa Hill and Eoin McCarthy's Wholelotofbusiness are others for the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Jake Peter 2nd Secret Rock 3rd Dunkerque

Starting off in handicap company, HE WHO DARES and Milesfromthehonk are both of interest in this weak affair. Trained by Sam Curling and Gordon Elliott respectively, neither are likely to persist with horses devoid of ability. From the family of Millenary, the former has shown nothing to date but he is still only a four-year-old and, off an initial mark of 85, it will be disappointing if he fails to raise his game. Rated even lower, Milesfromthehonk is out of a three-time winner and is surely capable of improving on what she has shown to date. Vale Of Glory, She's On Line, Getaway Henry, Tasmanian Girl and Pampar Lady are the more obvious contenders in the line-up, with the latter second to a subsequent Galway winner on her latest start.
Prediction : 1st He Who Dares 2nd Milesfromthehonk 3rd Pampar Lady

Reportedly in-foal to Mahler, ONEBRIGHTBLUEROSE has been a model of consistency. Second at Wexford a few runs ago, she was later disqualified and placed last after her rider weighed in light. Placed over fences at the Bettyville circuit on her most recent start, she reverts to the smaller obstacles and will be ably assisted by Andy Burke-Ott, who claims a valuable 7lb. A beaten favourite when last seen, it will be interesting to see if a first-time tongue-strap has the desired effect on Bannow Blaze. Bidding to follow up a recent course win, Small Bucks is sure to have plenty of supporters, while Kilbeggan winner Thats All is another leading hope.
Prediction : 1st Onebrightbluerose 2nd Bannow Blaze 3rd Small Bucks

A weak affair with COSMOS D'AINAY the pick. An easy winner of a bumper at Sligo in May, he since failed to fire on his first start over flights. Easy to back on that occasion, Jack Kennedy later reported that his mount weakened turning in. Dropping in trip and with that initial hurdling experience under his belt, he looks the one to beat. The Man's Room is also dropping in trip after disappointing at Wexford. Second on his penultimate start at Limerick, a reproduction of that performance would see him go close. The Grey Poet also makes some appeal.
Prediction : 1st Cosmos Dainay 2nd The Mans Room 3rd The Grey Poet

A disappointing turnout, with Declan Queally saddling two of the three declared. Fresh from his big race win at Galway, Alan O'Sullivan partners MOZZIES SISTER, with this talented six-year-old appearing nicely treated by the conditions of the race. Third in Grade 1 company at the Dublin Racing Festival in February, she seems versatile in regards ground and trip. Sidestepping Galway, Smooth Tom is the danger. The winner of a similar contest here in April, he should appreciate this return to calmer waters after finishing down the field in a Grade 3 at Tipperary on his latest start. The Big Doyen, who has four wins to his name, failed to make an impact on his debut for Queally at Wexford in May and is best watched now
Prediction : 1st Mozzies Sister 2nd Smooth Tom 3rd The Big Doyen

Starting off in handicap company, SEEITOLDYA is of definite interest. The winner of a four-year-old maiden point-to-point in March, he has failed to make a significant impact since switching to the track. Now racing off an initial mark of 107, he could prove nicely treated. Yet to win over flights, Derek O'Connor is an interesting jockey booking on Young Lucy. Smiling Bess warrants the utmost respect too.
Prediction : 1st Seeitoldya 2nd Young Lucy 3rd Smiling Bess

Declan Queally saddles two here and has opted to partner KASHCHEI over point-to-point winner St Lawrence's Well. The subject of good market support when sixth in what was probably a stronger contest at Galway on Thursday, the Telescope bay has race fitness and experience on his side. Beaten by just half a length at Downpatrick on her latest start, Walks The Talk is the second choice. Getting a mares' allowance and with Finn Buckley claiming 7lb, it'll be disappointing if she's not involved.
Prediction : 1st Kashchei 2nd Walks The Talk 3rd St Lawrences Well