Cork Racecourse is set to deliver a thrilling Sunday of jumps and flat racing on October 12 as a compelling eight-race card unfolds under Ireland’s autumn skies. From promising juvenile hurdlers to seasoned steeplechasers the day offers a mix of speed, stamina and tactical intrigue. Racing fans can expect electric contests, emerging stars, and strategic battles as trainers and jockeys aim for early-season glory and crucial prize money.
The card kicks off at 13:10 with The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Academy Hurdle, a 2m1f70yds contest with a maximum of 16 runners and €11,000 on offer. EAMON’S DREAM, HARDY STUFF (USA), MINERS CABIN and OCEAN MURPHY (GB) headline a competitive field. Expect a fast-paced hurdle test where experience and positional awareness over the fences will prove decisive.
At 13:42, the spotlight shifts to The Maiden Hurdle covering 1m7f110yds for a maximum of 10 runners and €12,000 in prize money. BROTHER HOLLIE, CROOKED PATH and I’LL BE HANDY lead a line up of juveniles seeking first-time glory. The contest ensures trainers and owners will be keenly observing which three-year-olds could develop into future black-type performers.
By 14:17, attention turns to the Handicap Hurdle a 2m2f140yds showdown offering €10,000 to the victor. PACHMENA, ONEFORTHEDITCH, COILLTE M C G and MON SHERIFFE (GB) are expected to lead the charge among 18 declared runners. With penalties in play, tactical riding and well-timed bursts over the hurdles will be pivotal in separating contenders from the pack.
Next, at 14:52, the Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle stretches over 2m4f100yds for 9 runners and €20,000 in stakes. KEVIN’S PRIDE, BIG DISPUTE, COULDN’TMAKEITUP and FOUND A DIAMOND emerge as the pre-race favorites in a contest that promises to test stamina and hurdling aptitude. The generous purse ensures a competitive showdown for ambitious connections seeking early-season accolades.
The mid-card at 15:27 features the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Novice Hurdle a 3m50yds contest for up to 4 runners with €15,500 on the line. FAD EADRINN, ST LAWRENCE’S WELL, TACKLETOMMYWOOWOO and PENNY PERFECT are set to battle over the extended trip. With endurance and jumping precision crucial, the prize will be a valuable boost to connections targeting longer-term novice campaigns.
At 16:02, the William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Rated Novice Steeplechase unfolds over 2m1f140yds with 4 runners and €11,500 in stakes. CHOSEN SHANT, KAZAKH D’ARTHEL (FR), ROCKSTOWN GIRL and ROYAL TIME are expected to dominate pre-race chatter. This contest offers a pivotal test for emerging chasers as they navigate Cork’s steeplechase course.
The Handicap Steeplechase at 16:37 presents the day’s richest pot with €45,000 up for grabs over 2m1f140yds for 9 runners. REBEL GOLD, THE BANGER DOYLE, GAELIC ARC and THE BIG DOYEN head a formidable field. Expect a tactical contest where jumping efficiency and stamina under pressure will dictate the final outcome.
The curtain closes at 17:12 with The Racing Again November 2nd (Pro/Am) Flat Race, a 2m3f contest with 7 entrants and €11,000 stakes. MINELLA EMPEROR, JACK OWEN JACK, SOMETHING FABULOUS and CARRIGMOORNA BEECH will headline a field eager to finish the day on a high. With the Pro/Am format, jockey skill and strategy will be just as crucial as the horse’s natural stamina.
From the opening hurdles to the closing flat clash, Cork Racecourse on October 12 promises an exhilarating mix of speed, stamina and strategy. Early-season form and racecourse tactics will shape narratives for trainers and owners, offering spectators a day of thrilling finishes and emerging talent.
Anticipation is already building for Cork’s next fixture where connections will aim to capitalize on the insights gleaned from this high-stakes Sunday.
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