Our Cork racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Friday 10th July 2026. The action gets underway at 17:10 and runs through to 20:30, with going reported as GOOD (Watering).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Smooth Tom boasts a 66.67% strike rate from 3 runs at the track, Kevin Healy has been in fine form here with 1 wins from 3 rides, Edward F Power’s yard sends out runners with a 42.86% strike rate at this venue. Below you’ll find race-by-race breakdowns with our top selections, live odds and tipster picks.
Tipster Performance at Cork
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Cork over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | Daily Post | 10 | 3 | 30% | 60% |
| Brian Flanagan | Irish Daily Star | 17 | 3 | 17.65% | 41.18% |
| The Irish Sun | The Irish Sun | 22 | 2 | 9.09% | 54.55% |
| Adrian Wall | myracing.com | 10 | 0 | 0% | 60% |
17:10 – Ashgrove Renewables Maiden Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 1f | | Going: GOOD (Watering) | | jumps
This looks a fair maiden hurdle for the grade rather than a deep one, and the market has understandably latched on to Gordon Elliott’s Hygge after four solid placed efforts. He brings the most dependable hurdle form to the table, but he is no certainty at a short price in a race featuring a few less exposed 4yos. Monntie is the obvious alternative after a promising runner-up effort and gets a handy weight pull, while Saporetti has already shown enough to think he can be competitive again. Henry De Bromhead’s Mont Star is respected on stable strength alone, though he has more to prove on what he’s shown. In truth, this is the sort of maiden where proven form matters, but there is still room for a lightly-raced improver to shake things up.
Top Selections
1. Hygge – 6/5 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack Kennedy | Trainer: Gordon Elliott | Form: 3333- | Rating: 110 | Topspeed: 91
There’s not much mystery about Hygge: he sets the standard on hurdle form and deserves to head the market. Four straight placed efforts tell you he’s been running to a reliable level, and that 110 rating is backed up by a solid topspeed figure of 91. In a race where several rivals are either unraced over hurdles or still trying to prove they belong, his consistency is a major asset. Jack Kennedy aboard for Gordon Elliott is an eye-catching combination in this sphere, and on a sound surface over 2m1f he ought to get every chance to finally get his head in front. He’s short enough, but still the most likely winner. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Monntie – 13/2 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Paddy Hanlon | Trainer: John Joseph Hanlon | Form: 2- | Rating: 115 | Topspeed: 97
Monntie makes plenty of each-way appeal in a race of this nature. That sole piece of form, a runner-up finish, is already good enough to put him firmly in the conversation, and the bare figures are interesting too: a 115 rating and 97 topspeed stack up very well in this field. He also gets in with 154, which is not something to ignore against some of the better-fancied colts carrying 161. Hanlon’s runner still has the look of a horse with upside, and at 13/2 he appeals as the one who could give the favourite most to think about if improving from that debut hurdle effort. He looks the value play. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Hygge is the percentage call and makes most appeal as the win bet given his strong, repeatable hurdle form. For those looking beyond the favourite, Monntie is the each-way punt at a more workable price and has the profile of a horse who can improve. Saporetti is the obvious danger if building on his latest third, while Mont Star is one to monitor in the market.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Onya Mate | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Hygge | 6/5 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 6/5 | 6/5 (Bet365) |
| Landamar | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Mambo Du Large | 100/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 100/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
| Mont Star | 7/2 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Pillartou | 100/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 100/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
| Pinkarizon | 80/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Betfair) |
| Saporetti | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 (William Hill) |
| Absolutley Fab | 25/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Monntie | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Moonwing | 40/1 | 35/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Oops A Daisy | 100/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 100/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
17:45 – DNG John Ryan Auctioneer Maiden Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 1f | | Going: GOOD (Watering) | | jumps
This is a proper 20-runner maiden hurdle and not one for the faint-hearted. The market should revolve around the lightly raced trio of Moja Dama, Hinchinbrooke and Minella Post, while Cosmos d’Ainay brings respectable placed form and It’s All Clear arrives with the best official mark in the line-up after a couple of solid efforts. Easter Bonnet is the awkward one to assess given the yard and that bumper win, but her hurdle form so far leaves questions. In a race where plenty have shown very little, it may come down to who has the most untapped improvement rather than the one with the most exposed figures. It looks a fair maiden rather than a deep one, and that usually pays to side with upside.
Top Selections
1. Moja Dama – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: John Shinnick | Trainer: W P Mullins | Form: 31- | Rating: | Topspeed:
Moja Dama is the one that appeals most. She ended last season by winning and that bare form of 31- suggests a mare going the right way at the right time. In this sort of maiden, I am always drawn to the runner who still has a chunk of improvement to come, and a W P Mullins-trained five-year-old fits that bill better than most. She gets in here with 159 and, unlike several of these, doesn’t arrive with a string of disappointments behind her. The 7/2 on offer looks perfectly fair in a race full of guesswork, and she makes most appeal as the likely class act if ready after the break. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Lucky Vick – 12/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Mr L M Kelleher | Trainer: Gerard Kelleher | Form: 59-4 | Rating: 103 | Topspeed: 29
Lucky Vick looks the value play at double-figure odds. His latest fourth was a step in the right direction and, in a race where a lot of these are either exposed or completely unproven, that bit of recent encouragement counts for plenty. A mark of 103 does not leave him badly treated against this field and there is every chance he can build again on just his third start over hurdles. You would not be pretending he is bombproof, but at 12/1 he makes plenty more each-way appeal than some of the shorter ones, especially with three places on offer in a field of this size. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Moja Dama is the win play because she has the profile of a mare still going forward and could simply be better than these. Lucky Vick is the each-way punt at 12/1 after shaping with a bit more promise last time. Hinchinbrooke and Minella Post are the obvious dangers, while It’s All Clear is solid enough to hit the frame again.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alentejo | 80/1 | 90/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Ballyminnion Boy | 80/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Betfair) |
| Boomerang Breeze | 100/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 100/1 | 200/1 (Betfair) |
| Carry On Star | 100/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 100/1 | 200/1 (Betfair) |
| Cloonbonniffe | 20/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (William Hill) |
| Lastofthenatives | 100/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 100/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
| Lucky Vick | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Minella Post | 11/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Quest With Copper | 125/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 125/1 | 200/1 (Betfair) |
| Trotters Traders | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Hinchinbrooke | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Easter Bonnet | 4/1 | 9/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Epona Lady | 80/1 | 90/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Gc Star Speed | 80/1 | 90/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Magical Act | 125/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 125/1 | 200/1 (Betfair) |
| Moja Dama | 7/2 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| My Poetic Queen | 100/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 100/1 | 200/1 (Betfair) |
| Pixie Hill | 100/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 100/1 | 200/1 (Betfair) |
18:15 – Kelkab Ltd. Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 1f | | Going: GOOD (Watering) | | jumps
This is a proper Cork handicap hurdle in the loosest, most maddening sense: 26 runners, plenty with bits of form, and not many you could trust with real confidence. Footstepstoglory heads the market after a solid second on his final start last term and is clearly well treated off 95 if building on that, while Gino Bella arrives on the back of a fair comeback third and has the figures to be involved again. Jay Pee M is interesting if forgiven his latest blunder, and Getaway Henry comes here after getting his head back in front. The shape of the race suggests a strong pace, and in a field this deep a low-mileage handicapper or one creeping in under the radar can easily pick them off late. Tricky puzzle is the honest call.
Top Selections
1. Footstepstoglory – 9/2 with William Hill
Jockey: Cian Quirke | Trainer: David Harry Kelly | Form: 07852- | Rating: 95 | Topspeed: 56
He makes plenty of appeal in a race where most arrive with caveats. That closing 2 in his form figures from last season was a step in the right direction and suggested he was starting to figure things out in handicaps. Off 95, he doesn’t look harshly treated at all, especially in a contest where several of the higher-rated runners are carrying plenty of weight and patchy profiles. The market has latched on, but 9/2 still feels fair rather than cramped if he gets a clean run and travels as he did on that latest outing. He looks the percentage call in an untidy race. Bet type tag: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Getaway Henry – 10/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Gavin Brouder | Trainer: Daniel Joseph O’Leary | Form: 428-P1 | Rating: 103 | Topspeed: 84
There’s more substance to his chance than the double-digit price suggests. He bounced back from a poor effort in the best possible way when winning last time, and while that success means he’s no secret, he still sits on a workable mark of 103 for a horse with enough back form to cope in this grade. In a race full of unreliable types, that recent win matters. Gavin Brouder knows him well enough, and this sort of strongly run 2m1f should suit a horse who can travel and keep finding. At 10/1, he looks one of the better each-way punts in the line-up. Bet type tag: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Footstepstoglory is the win play because he’s lightly raced enough in handicaps to think there’s still a bit in hand off 95. Getaway Henry is the each-way alternative at a more forgiving price, especially with six places on offer. The obvious dangers are Gino Bella, who shaped well on his return, and Jay Pee M if he cuts out the mistakes.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudio | 12/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Gino Bella | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 (William Hill) |
| Eaglewood | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Betfair) |
| Jay Pee M | 13/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Laurie Blue | 12/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Miss Gitana | 25/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Northern Ruler | 50/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Dictionary Corner | 16/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 10/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Urban War | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Footstepstoglory | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 (William Hill) |
| Let It Settle | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Maxicourt | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
| Theanniversary Man | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (William Hill) |
| Bob The Builder | 20/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Getaway Henry | 7/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Betfair) |
| Bruise Hill | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Drumadeise | 28/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| El Regalo | 22/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Lunar Landscape | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (William Hill) |
| Maralinga | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Avandra | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Doyen Og | 22/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Ray Gun | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (William Hill) |
| Small Bucks | 20/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Stily | 10/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The Irish Sun | Footstepstoglory |
| Adrian Wall | Jay Pee M |
18:50 – Sign Up To Our Newsletter Mares Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 4f | | Going: GOOD (Watering) | | jumps
This is a proper mares’ handicap with depth to it rather than an obvious good thing. Arctic Flame brings the classiest profile on ratings and arrives off a solid second, while Early Bird has the raw speed figures to make a big impact if building on a fair return. Brosna Queen comes here on the back of a win and is clearly thriving, and Surfin Usa is interesting for Willie Mullins after scoring on her reappearance despite still looking unexposed over hurdles. Add in Lakewood Rose, who is usually thereabouts, and this starts to look a fairly competitive puzzle rather than a straightforward punting race. In a field of 18, getting the trip well and finding a clear rhythm will count for plenty.
Top Selections
1. Arctic Flame – 17/2 with William Hill
Jockey: Simon Torrens | Trainer: Patrick T Foley | Form: 1205-2 | Rating: 120 | Topspeed: 94
Arctic Flame makes plenty of appeal in a race where a few have questions to answer. She is one of the best-treated mares on figures, sits on a mark of 120, and her latest second suggested she is ready to strike again. That run was a good, solid piece of handicap form and this 2m 4f looks well within range. Patrick T Foley’s mare has already shown she can be competitive in this sort of company, and Simon Torrens is a reliable partner for a race likely to demand patience. At 17/2, she looks a fair price rather than a cramped one. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Lakewood Rose – 17/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Miss N C Hennessy | Trainer: Miss Niamh Carol Hennessy | Form: 664-43 | Rating: 113 | Topspeed: 109
Lakewood Rose is the each-way play because she looks the type to give you a proper run for your money in a big field. Her last two efforts have been respectable without everything dropping right, and a mark of 113 gives her room to be seriously involved if she gets a clean trip. The Topspeed figure of 109 stands up well in this line-up, and she has enough experience to cope with the rough and tumble of a race like this. She is not obviously ahead of the assessor, but at 17/2 with five places on offer, she makes plenty of each-way sense. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Arctic Flame is the win bet because she brings the strongest recent piece of form and looks solid rather than speculative. Lakewood Rose is the each-way option in a race where place terms matter. The obvious dangers are Early Bird, whose speed figure catches the eye, and Surfin Usa, who could still be better than her mark after that latest win.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brosna Queen | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 (William Hill) |
| Preparations | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Arctic Flame | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 (William Hill) |
| Surfin Usa | 6/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 (Betfair) |
| Early Bird | 13/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Somersby Roost | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Betfair) |
| Diamond Tipp | 17/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Costanuci | 22/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Glitz And Glamour | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Bossy Bird | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Lakewood Rose | 17/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 17/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Evelyn | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (William Hill) |
| Felicity Smoak | 16/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Ellens Pride | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (William Hill) |
| Loughrask Jet | 33/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Tudorista | 28/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Ballinearla Girl | 11/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Betfair) |
| Liss Eile | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 (William Hill) |
19:25 – Follow Us On X Maiden Hurdle
Race Details: 3m | | Going: GOOD (Watering) | | jumps
This looks a decent enough maiden hurdle for midsummer, but it is not a penalty kick by any means. Jeroboam Machin brings the standout rating and the strongest established hurdles form, while Young Doran shaped like a stayer to keep firmly on side after finishing second on debut in this sphere. Withabitofluk also enters the reckoning after chasing home a rival last time and has the right stable behind him for a race like this. Sound Judgement is interesting from the mares’ allowance and arrives off another placed effort, so there is a bit of depth here. Over 3m on good ground, I’d expect stamina and clean jumping to matter more than raw speed, and this is one of those races where a reliable profile counts for plenty.
Top Selections
1. Jeroboam Machin – 7/4 with Betfair
Jockey: Donagh Meyler | Trainer: Emmet Mullins | Form: 11/8-4 | Rating: 124 | Topspeed: 62
He sets the standard on the numbers and, more importantly, he has already shown enough over hurdles to make him very hard to oppose in ordinary maiden company. That mark of 124 gives him a clear edge on most of these, and his latest fourth was perfectly respectable rather than disappointing. The suspicion is that this step up to 3m could suit, because he has looked more grinder than speed horse. Emmet Mullins knows how to place one to get the job done, and at 7/4 he is short enough but still fair if this turns into a test of proven ability rather than upside. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Sound Judgement – 6/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack Kennedy | Trainer: Gordon Elliott | Form: 3P26-3 | Rating: 118 | Topspeed: 90
She makes plenty of each-way appeal in a race where the market may focus heavily on the top three in the betting. Sound Judgement is not bombproof, but that latest third was a solid return and her overall profile says she is capable of being involved again if seeing out this 3m trip. A mark of 118 leaves her with something to find on Jeroboam Machin, yet it is not a hopeless gap, and Jack Kennedy aboard for Gordon Elliott immediately catches the eye. At 6/1, she looks the value play if you want one to hit the frame and possibly do a bit better if the favourite underperforms. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Jeroboam Machin is the straight win play because he has the best hurdling credentials and the strongest rating in the field. For an each-way punt, Sound Judgement appeals at the prices with her solid recent run and a useful mares’ allowance. The main dangers are Young Doran, who shaped nicely first time over hurdles, and Withabitofluk, who comes here with a clear chance for a top yard.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajp Falco | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| C Pas Possible | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Jeroboam Machin | 6/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 (Betfair) |
| Mind Eraser | 50/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 66/1 | 100/1 (Betfair) |
| Riverstown Boy | 66/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| The Boysofairhill | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Withabitofluk | 3/1 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 3/1 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Young Doran | 11/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Deerpark Lassie | 50/1 | 35/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Howyasox | 100/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 100/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
| Pegasuslane | 100/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 100/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
| Sound Judgement | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Star Cave | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Paddy Power) |
20:00 – RBC Brewin Dolphin Hurdle
Race Details: 3m | | Going: GOOD (Watering) | | jumps
This is a proper staying hurdle with a bit of depth to it, even if a few arrive with something to prove. Maxxum and Reverend Hubert dominate the market for obvious reasons, the former bringing the highest mark in the field and the latter looking a solid, reliable type for this sort of assignment. Hewick is the class act on old form but hasn’t been firing of late, while Smooth Tom and Da Capo Glory add further substance in behind. With 11 runners and Cork likely to reward a neat traveller who sees out the trip strongly, this looks less of a penalty kick than the betting might suggest. It’s a good race, but not a simple one, and there could easily be a bit of value lurking beyond the front pair.
Top Selections
1. Reverend Hubert – 5/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Phillip Enright | Trainer: C Byrnes | Form: /2013- | Rating: 149 | Topspeed: 128
There’s not much mystery about why Reverend Hubert heads plenty of shortlists. He ended last season with a tidy sequence of efforts, including a win and a close third, and that profile suggests he’s holding his form well over staying trips. A mark of 149 keeps him right in the mix without asking for miracles, and Byrnes is the sort to place one sensibly in races like this. He doesn’t have the flashiest speed figure in the line-up, but at 5/2 he makes plenty of appeal as a dependable stayer in a race where some of his main rivals arrive with bigger questions to answer. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Mousey Brown – 14/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Alix Balfe | Trainer: Dermot A McLoughlin | Form: 455F-4 | Rating: 152 | Topspeed: 147
Mousey Brown is the one at a price who catches the eye. He’s on a workable racing weight of 147, his rating of 152 says he’s not out of place in this company, and that Topspeed figure of 147 is one of the more persuasive pieces of evidence on offer here. His comeback fourth was respectable rather than spectacular, but it should have put an edge on him, and this field is full of older legs and slightly exposed types. At 14/1, he looks the each-way play if you want something beyond the obvious pair. He’s not bombproof, but he has enough back class and enough pace to think he can run into the frame at least. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Reverend Hubert is the percentage call for the win bet, as he brings the cleanest recent profile and looks solid over this trip. For an each-way punt, Mousey Brown makes more appeal than several shorter ones and is attractively priced for the three places. Maxxum is the obvious danger, while Hewick would be a major player if rolling back the years.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Jacky | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (William Hill) |
| Hewick | 7/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Reverend Hubert | 5/2 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Smooth Tom | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Topgun Simmy | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Da Capo Glory | 15/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Desert Cave | 80/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Betfair) |
| Linden Arden | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Maxxum | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Roi Mage | 18/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Mousey Brown | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
20:30 – Racing Again July 24th Fillies INH Flat Race
Race Details: 2m | | Going: GOOD (Watering) | | jumps
This looks a typically lively Cork mares’ bumper to close the card, with a mix of once-raced promise and completely unexposed newcomers. Vadique sets the standard on what we’ve actually seen, having finished second on debut and bringing the best published rating and topspeed into the race, so she’s the obvious starting point. Western Roses is interesting on market strength alone at the head of the alternatives, while The West A Yeats and Bluebell Breeze have already shown enough to suggest they can be competitive in this grade. Ballyhahill also comes from a yard that targets these races well and could step forward from last season’s efforts. It’s not a deep race for proven form, but it is a tricky enough puzzle because several of the newcomers could easily be better than the bare numbers.
Top Selections
1. Vadique – 10/3 with William Hill
Jockey: Mr J L Gleeson | Trainer: Emmet Mullins | Form: 2 | Rating: 102 | Topspeed: 87
Vadique is the one with the cleanest profile in the field and, in a race where plenty are still trading on potential alone, that counts for plenty. A debut second is already stronger evidence than most of these can offer, and her 102 rating plus topspeed figure of 87 put her clear on the published numbers. Emmet Mullins is not a trainer to ignore in this sphere either, especially with a filly who has already shown she handles race conditions. At 10/3, she is hardly a giveaway, but she makes more appeal than taking a short price about an unraced one. She holds strong claims of going one better. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. The West A Yeats – 10/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Mr E P O’Brien | Trainer: L J Archdeacon | Form: 3 | Rating: | Topspeed:
The West A Yeats appeals as the each-way play because she has already shown she can put it together on the track, and that is more than can be said for a fair chunk of this field. Her third-place finish on debut gives her a solid platform to build from, and in a 16-runner bumper that bit of experience can be worth its weight in gold. She doesn’t have the same raw figures as Vadique, but she looks the type to improve for that first outing and 10/1 feels workable with three places on offer. If the market leaders fluff their lines, she’s one I can see staying on into the frame. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it straightforward: Vadique is the win bet because she brings the best form and the strongest figures into a race lacking depth. For an each-way punt, The West A Yeats makes more sense than some of the shorter-priced unknowns because she has already shown ability under race conditions. Western Roses is the obvious danger if the market has her right, while Bluebell Breeze is another with place claims.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballyhahill | 9/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Bluebell Breeze | 9/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Born To Caledonie | 50/1 | 35/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Charlie Shiron | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (William Hill) |
| Girl From The West | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Highland Call | 40/1 | 35/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Hilly Filly | 12/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Indoor Sport | 28/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Lavender Berry | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Not A Whisper | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| The West A Yeats | 10/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Tiger In New York | 33/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Vadique | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 (William Hill) |
| Western Roses | 4/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
Cork Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smooth Tom | 3 | 2 | 66.67% | 33.33% |
| Happy Jacky | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 100% |
| Small Bucks | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Jay Pee M | 7 | 1 | 14.29% | 28.57% |
| Getaway Henry | 3 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Healy | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Mr J L Gleeson | 31 | 7 | 22.58% | 48.39% |
| Peter Smithers | 11 | 2 | 18.18% | 45.45% |
| Jack Kennedy | 90 | 12 | 13.33% | 55.56% |
| Phillip Enright | 207 | 24 | 11.59% | 36.23% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Cork:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward F Power | 7 | 3 | 42.86% | 71.43% |
| W P Mullins | 455 | 147 | 32.31% | 68.13% |
| Sean Thomas Doyle | 24 | 5 | 20.83% | 33.33% |
| Emmet Mullins | 58 | 12 | 20.69% | 46.55% |
| Padraig Butler | 11 | 2 | 18.18% | 36.36% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Cork racing tips for Friday 10th July 2026. We’ve covered all 7 races with our top selections highlighted above. Use the betting strategies as a starting point, always shop around for the best odds, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.
FAQ
What time does racing start at Cork today?
The first race at Cork on Friday 10th July 2026 goes off at 17:10, with 7 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Cork today?
The going at Cork is reported as GOOD (Watering).
How many races are at Cork today?
There are 7 races on the card at Cork today, running from 17:10 through to 20:30.
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