A. O'Sullivan(7)
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J. Sweeney
· 7yo
· 11st 7lb
· OR 117
FormTrack
54
Won 0 of last 5Raced here before
TrackLab Insight
The market favourite and the top-rated horse in the field by 5lbs, Divaboriva brings more experience than almost anyone here and ran creditably on her return from a break at Fairyhouse last month. The concern is a poor record on right-handed, galloping tracks — zero wins from five attempts on that type — and Cork fits that description.
Top rated by 5lbsNever raced on normal groundBest career win rate in field (1 in 7)Market favourite (2.88)
One race, one win — La Cote Fleurie has a perfect record, even if it is a small sample. That win came at Tipperary over seven months ago, so she is returning from a lengthy break, and she has never raced on normal ground. Trained by Henry De Bromhead, whose yard has had two winners in the last fortnight, she is one of the more intriguing runners at 4.7.
Never raced on normal groundLightly raced (1 career races)Trainer in best form (2 from 15 last 2wk)
The second-highest rated horse in the field, Hillhead Runner is returning from a break of over seven months — the longest absence of any runner with a form record — after a poor run at Navan last time. Her best form includes a near-miss second at Sligo, but she has not won on normal ground in seven attempts, which is a significant flag here.
Wearing hoodFresh (189 days off)Won 1 of last 5Raced here beforeLoves this ground (33% win rate)
TrackLab Insight
The only horse in this field with a win at today's distance of 2m 3f, which is a genuine edge in a race where most runners are untested at this trip. She also has her best form on normal ground — winning one from three on it — though she is returning from a six-month break, which is the main reason for caution.
Only winner at this distanceBest record on this ground (1 from 3)
Two races, two fourth-place finishes — Ann Bulkley has been consistent without threatening to win, and she has been off the track for nearly five months since her last run at Naas. She carries a lighter weight than the older horses, which is an advantage, but she has never raced on normal ground and the form is thin.
Never raced on normal groundLightly raced (2 career races)
No wins from five races, but Miss Georgina has been finishing closer of late — a third at Clonmel 45 days ago was her best result and suggests she is gradually figuring things out. At 12/1 she is one of the more fancied runners in the field, though the jockey-trainer partnership has yet to win together in six attempts.
Trained by Gordon Elliott, whose yard has been one of the most prolific in Ireland this season, Golden Wings has not yet contributed a win herself from three outings, including a pulled up at Limerick last time. She has never raced on normal ground, and at 11/1 the market is giving her a chance despite the modest form.
Never raced on normal groundLightly raced (3 career races)
Three races and nothing to show for them — no wins, no places, and her most recent run at Limerick ended in a fifth. She has never raced on normal ground, which adds another question mark, and at 20/1 the market is not seeing much to get excited about.
Never raced on normal groundLightly raced (3 career races)
Wearing tongue strapWon 0 of last 5Raced here before
TrackLab Insight
With 11 races under her belt, Evelyn is easily the most experienced horse in a field where the average is just four races — but she has never won in all that time. A third-place finish at Tramore three weeks ago is the most encouraging recent sign, though she has also finished 11th and 8th in the two runs before that.
Making her very first appearance on a racecourse, there is simply nothing in the form book to go on here. She is five years old, which is later than most, but that is not unusual for a horse built for jumping. The market has drifted sharply against her, which tells its own story.
Like Bethpage Theatre, Drumadeise has never set foot on a racecourse before, so there is no form to analyse at all. The breeding — by Diamond Boy out of a Dr Massini mare — gives jumping enthusiasts something to consider, but the odds at 67/1 reflect just how much of an unknown quantity she is.
One race into her career and Eagle Doll did not complete it, pulling up at Clonmel just 26 days ago. That is the entirety of her form, and it offers almost nothing to build a case on. She has also never raced on normal ground, so today brings two firsts at once.
Never raced on normal groundLightly raced (1 career races)
Nine races, no wins, and no places — Isdistheone has been a consistent presence without ever threatening to take one. She has never raced on normal ground before, and her recent form shows finishes of fifth and seventh at Clonmel, so there is little here to inspire confidence.
Three races and nothing to show for any of them — no wins, no places, and the form includes a refusal and a pulled up before a distant eighth last time out at this very track. She has also never raced on normal ground before, adding another unknown to an already difficult picture.
Never raced on normal groundLightly raced (3 career races)
Making her racecourse debut at six years old, Local News is later to the track than almost any first-timer you will see. There is no form to judge, the jockey-trainer partnership is brand new, and the odds of 61/1 reflect how little anyone knows about her prospects today.
Eight years old and still looking for a first win from three races, Ri Ra is running out of time to build a record. Finishes of ninth and seventh are the most recent data points, and the jockey-trainer pairing has yet to win together in 20 attempts — making it hard to find a reason to be optimistic at 126/1.
The longest absence in the field — off the track for over eight months after pulling up at Ballinrobe last spring. Before that, she finished sixth and ninth in her other two runs, leaving no wins and no places from three career races. Returning cold from that kind of break with that kind of form is a tough ask.
Lightly raced (3 career races)Absent 240 days (longest in field)
How do odds work?The first number is what you win, the second is what you bet. So 5/2 means you win £5 for every £2. 4/1 means you win £4 for every £1. The bigger the first number, the less likely bookmakers think the horse will win — but the more you'd win if it does.