14:45 Cork

Sunday 23 November 2025

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Kevin McManus Bookmaker Handicap Chase

  • 4YO plus  |   2m 5f 50y  |   Yielding (Yielding to Soft in places)  |   15 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 14:45  |   Winning time: 5m 33.4s
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Odds
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Horse A-Z
1
Horse silk
Embitteredt63
Age: 11|  Weight: 11-12| J: Gary Noonan(3)| T: E McNamara| OR:  130
50/1
Won a handicap chase at Killarney (14/1) in August before finishing ninth of 13 in handicap chase at Listowel (9/1) 63 days ago when badly hampered three out. Cheekpieces removed for this step up in trip.
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2
Horse silk
Native Speaker114
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-12| J: Mike O'Connor| T: H De Bromhead| OR:  130
12/1
Won a maiden chase at Fairyhouse last November, finished 3rd in a novice chase there in December. Finished 7th at Galway 114 days ago, showing promise despite a mistake. Likely competitive in similar company.
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3
Horse silk
The Folkes Tiarat28
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-12| J: Dylan Whelan(7)| T: H De Bromhead| OR:  130
22/1
Sixth of 11 in chase at Wexford (10/1) 28 days ago, badly hampered and offered no threat.
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4
Horse silk
O'Toolet325
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-9| J: Sam Ewing| T: S R B Crawford| OR:  127
7/1
Won chase debut at Newcastle (13/8) in 2023 before finishing second in Grade 2 chase at Wetherby. First of 10 in handicap hurdle at Ayr (14/1) 325 days ago, digging deep after lengthy absence. Could have more to offer over fences given previous chase form.
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5
Horse silk
Hermino AA29
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-5| J: Patrick M O'Brien(5)| T: E McNamara| OR:  123| D
13/2
Has struggled over fences and finished fifth of 10 in a novice chase at Galway (20/1) 29 days ago, racing off the pace and jumping untidily. Yet to show useful hurdles form over fences.
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6
Horse silk
Ney19
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-5| J: Kieren Buckley| T: E Buckley| OR:  123| C
9/1
Won two novice chases early 2025 before finishing fifth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (5/1) 19 days ago, shaped better than beaten distance suggests. Tongue strap removed for return to fences where form is strong.
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7
Horse silk
Iceberg Theoryp185
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-2| J: Conor Stone-Walsh| T: P Nolan| OR:  120
11/2
Made promising start over fences with a close second at Wexford followed by a maiden win. Won at Limerick (5/2) by 2 lengths in a field of 6 when last seen 185 days ago, confirming promise shown on chasing debut. Has scope for better still with form already matching anything achieved over hurdles.
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8
Horse silk
Castle Field Boyt19
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-1| J: Eoin Staples(7)| T: P T Foley| OR:  119
11/1
Struggled in maiden chases last season but left previous efforts well behind when winning a handicap at Fairyhouse (8/1) 19 days ago, staying on to lead in the run-in. Likely to remain competitive in handicap company.
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9
Horse silk
Battle Of Mirbat22
Age: 8|  Weight: 10-12| J: Mr A P Ryan(5)| T: M J McDonagh| OR:  116| D
6/1
Had been falling in the weights before winning first of 13 in handicap chase at Down Royal (11/1) 22 days ago, leading most of the way and keeping on. Could be worth considering in this similar grade contest.
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10
Horse silk
Evies Vladimir266
Age: 8|  Weight: 10-12| J: Alix Balfe(7)| T: G P Cromwell| OR:  116| D
33/1
Pulled up three times recently including in handicap chase at Leopardstown (22/1) 266 days ago when making mistakes and tailing off. Needs to show much more.
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11
Horse silk
No Flies On Him23
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-12| J: Simon Torrens| T: E McNamara| OR:  116| BF
12/1
Poor form recently, tailed off when 11th of 12 in handicap chase at Down Royal (4/1) 23 days ago after early mistake. Form remains unconvincing for new yard.
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12
Horse silk
Mount Frisco15
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-6| J: Danny Mullins| T: J P Ryan| OR:  110
28/1
Winless in 14 runs and eighth of 11 in Chase handicap at Gowran Park (12/1) 15 days ago, showing nothing and tailing off.
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13
Horse silk
Rolly Bowley Boyb115
Age: 8|  Weight: 10-5| J: Tiernan Power Roche(3)| T: P J Rothwell| OR:  109
25/1
Pulled up at Gowran Park (14/1) 15 days ago after weakening and now wears first-time blinkers. Without a win in 16 races.
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14
Horse silk
Whateys Quest22
Age: 7|  Weight: 10-5| J: Phillip Enright| T: C Byrnes| OR:  109
15/2
Has struggled in recent handicaps but showed some ability when fifth of 13 in handicap chase at Down Royal (16/1) 22 days ago, making late headway but finding no extra in the run-in. Could benefit from the drop in weight here.
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15
Horse silk
Smallcraftwarningt21
Age: 8|  Weight: 10-0| J: Daniel King| T: J P Ryan| OR:  103
13/2
In fine form with three consecutive runner-up finishes in handicap chases before latest run. Fourth of 13 in handicap chase at Cork over 28f (11/2) 21 days ago, possibly stretched by the longer trip. Likely to be more suited by this shorter distance.
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Non-Runners

16
Horse silk
Spellacy's Cross21
Weight: 10-0|  Age: 6
T: J Barcoe  J: Dylan Robinson
NR

Forecasts

Iceberg Theory (11/2), Battle Of Mirbat (6/1), Hermino AA (13/2), Smallcraftwarning (13/2), O'Toole (7/1), Whateys Quest (15/2), Ney (9/1), Castle Field Boy (11/1), Native Speaker (12/1), Spellacy's Cross (12/1), No Flies On Him (12/1), The Folkes Tiara (22/1), Rolly Bowley Boy (25/1), Mount Frisco (28/1), Evies Vladimir (33/1), Embittered (50/1)

14:45 Cork - 23 November 2025 - Racecard - Horse Racing - Sporting Life

ICEBERG THEORY confirmed the clear promise of his chasing debut when scoring at Limerick back in May and remains open to further improvement, with his form already matching anything achieved over hurdles. Native Speaker shaped as if ahead of his mark at Galway and should appreciate this more conventional track. O'Toole, with previous Grade 2 chase form, could have untapped potential as a staying chaser.

Prize Money

1st: €18,000.002nd: €6,000.003rd: €3,000.004th: €1,500.005th: €900.006th: €600.00

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