Our Cork racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Friday 24th July 2026. The action gets underway at 16:48 and runs through to 20:18, with going reported as GOOD TO FIRM (Watering).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Hastily boasts a 50% strike rate from 4 runs at the track, Rory Mulligan has been in fine form here with 3 wins from 14 rides, P Twomey’s yard sends out runners with a 34% 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 | 23 | 2 | 8.7% | 52.17% |
| Adrian Wall | myracing.com | 11 | 0 | 0% | 54.55% |
16:48 – Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)
Race Details: 5f | | Going: GOOD TO FIRM (Watering) | | flat
This looks a fairly straightforward maiden on paper, even if there are a few unexposed types lurking. Hanney Boy has already set the standard by some margin, with form figures of 2233 and a lofty 105 rating for a juvenile contest like this. He brings the best established sprint form and, drawn 1, should get a handy position over this sharp 5f. The question for punters is not so much whether he is the one to beat, but whether anything among the newcomers can improve past him. Capital Of Pride is the obvious alternative in the market, while Tango Club and Blooming Sally are the sort who could outrun their prices on debut. Still, the race revolves around the favourite and it would take a smart newcomer to lower his colours.
Top Selections
1. Hanney Boy – 4/9 with Bet365
Jockey: Liam Keniry | Trainer: Miss Evanna McCutcheon | Form: 2233 | Rating: 105 | Topspeed: 79
He is not making life easy for backers from a value perspective, but Hanney Boy is plainly the one they all have to beat. Four runs in, he has the strongest body of form in the field and his 105 rating towers over the opposition. Those placed efforts suggest he has already bumped into useful sorts, and a Topspeed of 79 is comfortably the best on offer here. This sharp 5f on good to firm ground should suit, and from stall 1 he ought to be able to race prominently without wasting energy. At 4/9 he is short, but he is also hard to oppose. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Tango Club – 12/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Leigh Roche | Trainer: Jarlath P Fahey | Form: | Rating: | Topspeed:
If you want to play against the obvious one for a place, Tango Club makes more appeal than some of the exposed outsiders. He gets in here with just 120lb as a two-year-old filly, and while debutants always come with risk, this does not look a deep maiden behind the favourite. The market has him on the fringes at 12/1, which feels fair enough in a race where plenty of the experienced runners have already shown their limitations. Leigh Roche is a positive booking and, if this filly has any natural pace, she could easily pick up the pieces behind Hanney Boy. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: Hanney Boy is the win play and the one with the form in the book to justify cramped odds. For an each-way angle in a 10-runner race, Tango Club looks the more interesting alternative to the exposed runners. Capital Of Pride is the obvious danger if ready to go first time, while Blooming Sally is another debutante worth a second glance.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Of Pride | 5/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Walk On Harry | 11/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Hanney Boy | 4/9 | 4/9 | 4/9 | 4/9 | 4/9 | 4/9 (Bet365) |
| Letmeentertainyou | 20/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| No Time Faults | 100/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 80/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
| Roeillaun | 28/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Whammy | 80/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
| Best Love | 28/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Blooming Sally | 18/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Tango Club | 9/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Paddy Power) |
17:22 – Irish Stallion Farms EBF Rated Race
Race Details: 5f | | Going: GOOD TO FIRM (Watering) | | flat
This looks a sharp little 2yo sprint rather than a throwaway rated race, with several coming here off wins and the weights making it properly competitive. Sirocco Sands brings the best rating in the field on 94 and is the obvious form horse after going 2-4-1, while Star Prospect has already shown useful speed and can be forgiven one below-par effort. La Tache arrives on the back of a breakthrough success for the Lyons-Keane team and is another with the profile of a colt still learning fast. Grayrobin is not far behind on the figures either, but this may boil down to who handles the strong pace best over a bare 5f. It is not an easy race to solve, though there is a solid look to the favourite’s claims.
Top Selections
1. Sirocco Sands – 2/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Luke McAteer | Trainer: David Marnane | Form: 241 | Rating: 94 | Topspeed: 72
He is the one with the standout mark and, in a race where most of these still have something to prove, that matters. Sirocco Sands has done little wrong in three starts, improving from his debut to finish second and then getting the job done last time. A mark of 94 sets the standard, and he does not have to give lumps of weight away to the main dangers either. Marnane knows how to place a young sprinter and this fellow looks straightforward, quick and battle-hardened. At 2/1 he is not exactly hidden, but he is still the percentage call in a race where solid form is worth plenty. Bet: WIN
2. La Tache – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Colin Keane | Trainer: G M Lyons | Form: 641 | Rating: 81 | Topspeed: 44
La Tache makes obvious each-way appeal because the profile is heading the right way and the connections demand respect. The form figures of 6-4-1 tell the story of a filly who has learned on the job, and a recent win for the Lyons yard often proves a stepping stone rather than the limit of her ability. Colin Keane taking over only strengthens the case. On raw ratings she has a bit to find with Sirocco Sands and Star Prospect, but this is a speedy 5f where progress can come suddenly at this stage of the season. Available at 4/1, she looks the sensible each-way punt in an eight-runner field. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Sirocco Sands is the win play because he brings the strongest achieved form and the best rating into the race. La Tache is the each-way alternative, with her upward curve and powerful connections making her appealing at the prices. Star Prospect is the obvious danger if bouncing back from that latest run, while Grayrobin is another who would not shock if taking another step forward.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Tache | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Star Prospect | 11/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Grayrobin | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Sirocco Sands | 2/1 | 13/8 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 15/8 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Lars Soldier | 15/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Belle Island | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Celestial Crown | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Hi Corbett Court | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
17:58 – Doneraile Handicap
Race Details: 5f | | Going: GOOD TO FIRM (Watering) | | flat
This is a proper Cork sprint handicap rather than a straightforward numbers game, with plenty arriving here off workable marks and several drawn to get involved early. Sarahmae has been holding her form well in stronger company and looks the obvious one to beat if getting a clean tow into it, while Kendall Roy is dangerous if bouncing back from that poor latest effort. The 3yo brigade make this especially interesting: Ipanema Queen, Rosie Frith and Allsortz all have the profile to improve again in a race of this nature, and Genesis is another who keeps knocking on the door from a handy racing weight. It is a deep enough contest for the grade and not one to treat lightly, but there should be no excuses for the principals over a sharp 5f on quick ground.
Top Selections
1. Sarahmae – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: J M Sheridan | Trainer: Denis Gerard Hogan | Form: 601126 | Rating: 101 | Topspeed: 79
Sarahmae looks the solid option in a race where a few of these come with a small question attached. She won two starts back and was not disgraced when sixth last time, and that recent profile suggests she is still in good nick rather than going over the top. A mark of 101 is fair enough if she can reproduce the level that saw her go close in competitive sprint handicaps, and Hogan’s runners are generally well placed when they come back into this sort of race. At 4/1, she is not hiding, but she still appeals as the one with the fewest negatives and the clearest claims. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Allsortz – 9/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Luke McAteer | Trainer: David Marnane | Form: 213130 | Rating: 104 | Topspeed: 95
Allsortz is the each-way play because he is exactly the type to outrun his price in a fast-run 5f handicap. The latest run is easy enough to forgive if you are taking a slightly kinder view, and his earlier form this season reads well for a race like this. He has already shown he can be effective in these sprint scenarios, and the combination of a 104 rating and a standout enough topspeed figure of 95 says he is not short of raw ability. Carrying just 120 also catches the eye against some more exposed rivals. At 9/1, he looks the value alternative if the market leaders get swallowed up late. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Sarahmae is the percentage call for the win bet, bringing the most trustworthy recent profile into a race full of plausible but less reliable alternatives. Allsortz is the each-way punt at 9/1, with his weight and speed figures making him very interesting in a big-field dash. Dangers? Ipanema Queen has obvious 3yo upside, while Kendall Roy is too talented to dismiss if putting that latest flop behind him.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendall Roy | 8/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Sarahmae | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Erosandpsyche | 9/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 15/2 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Chicago Call | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Eclairage | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Rosie Frith | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Ipanema Queen | 5/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Genesis | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Allsortz | 9/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 15/2 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Fox In Flight | 33/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Adrian Wall | Kendall Roy |
18:33 – Navigation Road Maiden
Race Details: 6f | | Going: GOOD TO FIRM (Watering) | | flat
This looks a warm enough 6f maiden for Cork, with a couple of obvious ones setting the standard and plenty of lesser-exposed runners trying to bridge the gap. Stooked brings the best single piece of form after finishing second on debut and, on a mark of 93, is the clear form horse on paper. Andaman Fifty also made an immediate impact when runner-up first time and gets plenty of respect, while Trek Home has been knocking on the door without quite getting the job done. Lohoobb is becoming expensive to follow but his level is solid, and there are one or two unexposed fillies such as Finika and Feel Happy who could still improve. Still, this doesn’t look a race crying out for a wild swing: the market leaders have strong claims and may simply be better than the rest.
Top Selections
1. Stooked – 13/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Colin Keane | Trainer: G M Lyons | Form: 2 | Rating: 93 | Topspeed: 72
There is no point getting too clever here: Stooked sets the standard and is hard to oppose. That debut second already reads like the best piece of form in the field, and a rating of 93 in a maiden like this is a serious calling card. Colin Keane riding for Ger Lyons in a Cork sprint maiden is hardly the combination you want to take on lightly either. The bare fact that he achieved that level first time up suggests there should be more to come, and the 13/8 on offer still looks fair rather than cramped. If he breaks on terms and handles the occasion a little more professionally, he ought to take plenty of beating.
Bet: WIN
2. Finika – 11/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Ronan Whelan | Trainer: John James Feane | Form: 03 | Rating: 82 | Topspeed: 33
For an each-way angle, Finika makes more appeal than some of the more exposed colts and geldings. She improved from her debut run of 0 to finish third last time, and while the Topspeed figure is modest enough, the important point is that she moved forward sharply from first to second start. A mark of 82 says she is not miles away from the principals, and this could be the stage where she takes another step. At 11/1 she looks the value play in the race, especially in a 16-runner maiden where plenty will flatter to deceive. She doesn’t need to be a world-beater to nick a place.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it straightforward: Stooked is the win bet because he has the clearest form edge and the strongest stable-jockey credentials in the line-up. Finika is the each-way punt at a double-figure price, with scope to improve again after only two starts. The obvious dangers are Andaman Fifty, who shaped well on debut, and the dependable Trek Home, though he is starting to look a touch vulnerable.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigerbad | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Carry The Dream | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Cladach | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Lohoobb | 10/1 | 17/2 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Ocean Echo | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Optics | 100/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 80/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
| Strikepoint | 40/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Trek Home | 11/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Vinho Doche | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Andaman Fifty | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Dash Of Colour | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Feel Happy | 12/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Finika | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Betfair) |
| Gaineamh Min | 16/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Grande Cuvee | 16/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Stooked | 13/8 | 11/8 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 13/8 (Bet365) |
19:08 – Follow Us On Social Media Handicap
Race Details: 6f | | Going: GOOD TO FIRM (Watering) | | flat
This is a proper Cork sprint handicap in the sense that it looks competitive, mildly chaotic and full of runners with bits and pieces of form that can be argued from different angles. El Fontenaro brings the most persuasive recent profile after back-to-back seconds, while Rosato is respected from a low draw and Dubai Opulence has the sort of connections and light weight that make him very easy to shortlist. Platino Bianco is another with a recent win on the page, and Whatswrongnow has been knocking on the door often enough to be involved again. With 21 runners over 6f on quick ground, track position and getting a clean run will matter plenty, but this doesn’t look an especially deep race and a few are arriving out of form. That gives the more reliable recent performers a clear edge.
Top Selections
1. El Fontenaro – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Ronan Whelan | Trainer: Jarlath P Fahey | Form: 6-4022 | Rating: 60 | Topspeed: 54
He makes plenty of appeal in a race where not many come here in better nick. Those last two runner-up efforts suggest El Fontenaro is ready to strike from this sort of mark, and a rating of 60 still looks workable if he can reproduce that level again. The draw in 5 is another plus in a big-field sprint around Cork, and his recent figures are simply more solid than most of these. At 4/1 with Bet365 he is no giveaway in the market, but he is the one arriving with the fewest questions attached and looks the percentage call in a race that should suit a straightforward, in-form type. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Platino Bianco – 9/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Robert Whearty | Trainer: Conor David Maxwell | Form: 806015 | Rating: 61 | Topspeed: 56
Platino Bianco appeals as the each-way play because he has already shown he can get his head in front and he backed that up with a respectable fifth last time rather than completely folding after the win. His Topspeed of 56 is one of the stronger numbers in the field, which is always worth noting in a race likely to be decided by fractions. Stall 13 is neither here nor there, but in a 21-runner dash you mainly want a horse arriving in decent heart, and he fits that bill. Available at 9/1 with Bet365, he looks a fair each-way punt with the five places on offer. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
El Fontenaro is the win bet on the strength of his recent pair of seconds and a mark that still looks manageable. For those playing each-way in a race with five places, Platino Bianco makes more appeal than plenty at the prices. The obvious dangers are Rosato from a handy low draw and Dubai Opulence, who could be well treated if building on his latest fourth.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Of Eternity | 50/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Betfair) |
| Billboa | 28/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Rosato | 11/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| El Fontenaro | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Whatswrongnow | 13/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Captain Ciano | 20/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Jazzit | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Platino Bianco | 9/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Jampa Ling | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Alandownunder | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| The Cosy Corner | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Betfair) |
| Dubai Opulence | 7/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Auguste Gusteau | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Love Bomb | 16/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Sovereign Banter | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Hastily | 28/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Snowballs | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Ballerina Dancer | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Niobite | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| You Smiled | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Betfair) |
19:43 – Buy Tickets Online At www.corkracecourse.ie Median Auction Race
Race Details: 1m | | Going: GOOD TO FIRM (Watering) | | flat
This looks a very shallow five-runner median auction race and, bluntly, it revolves around Alphonsus Liguori. Joseph O’Brien’s colt already has the best piece of form on offer, arrives off a win, and his figures tower over these rivals with a 94 rating and 88 Topspeed. In a race where several of the opposition have shown only modest maiden form, that matters plenty. Holy Lettuce is the obvious one to chase him home after a fair enough debut, while Fate’s Gambit has at least been around the block, though his recent profile is hardly inspiring. The Monday Club and Lady In The Gods need major improvement. It is not much of a puzzle from a win perspective; the only real question is whether the favourite wins as easily as the market expects.
Top Selections
1. Alphonsus Liguori – 1/9 with Bet365
Jockey: Dylan Browne McMonagle | Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien | Form: 21 | Rating: 94 | Topspeed: 88
There is no point trying to get clever in a race like this. Alphonsus Liguori sets the standard by a long way on what he has already done, and the jump from finishing second to winning on his latest start marks him down as the one progressive sort in the line-up. The combination of a 94 rating and 88 Topspeed simply dwarfs what the others have achieved so far, and from stall 1 he should get a smooth passage. Joseph O’Brien places these types well and Dylan Browne McMonagle is an uncomplicated booking for a hot favourite. At 1/9 he is no bargain, but he is very hard to oppose. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: Alphonsus Liguori is the win bet and the only serious recommendation in this tiny field. With just five runners, there is no each-way angle worth forcing. If you are looking for the forecast angle, Holy Lettuce is the most obvious danger, but this should really be all about the O’Brien favourite.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alphonsus Liguori | 1/9 | 1/9 | 1/9 | 1/9 | 1/10 | 1/9 (Bet365) |
| Holy Lettuce | 8/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| The Monday Club | 25/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Lady In The Gods | 100/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 80/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| bettinggods.com | Alphonsus Liguori |
20:18 – Racing Again August 3rd Handicap
Race Details: 1m 4f | | Going: GOOD TO FIRM (Watering) | | flat
This looks a very ordinary 3yo handicap on paper, but that does not make it easy. Plenty arrive with exposed profiles and only bits and pieces of placed form, so the race could be decided by who settles best and who truly sees out this 1m4f on quick ground. Point Cartwright has been knocking on the door and is the obvious starting point, while Connecteo, Millhone and Wingit all have recent efforts that give them a say. Borora Aura is interesting off a light weight despite a higher mark, and Canon Law is another who hinted at more last time. In truth, this is not a deep contest, but it is a tricky little puzzle where race position and stamina will matter as much as raw ability.
Top Selections
1. Point Cartwright – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Ronan Whelan | Trainer: Adrian McGuinness | Form: -95233 | Rating: 61 | Topspeed: 57
He is hardly hiding from the assessor, but Point Cartwright has the most persuasive recent profile in the field and deserves to be near the head of the market. Those back-to-back third-place finishes suggest he is holding his form well, and in a race lacking depth that counts for plenty. He is reliable, proven competitive from this sort of mark and has a fair draw to work from. Ronan Whelan should be able to keep him handy without doing too much too soon, and if this turns into a proper test at the trip he looks the one most likely to run his race again. At 7/2, he is the solid option.
Bet: WIN
2. Millhone – 7/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Rory Mulligan | Trainer: Charles Weld | Form: 0-0792 | Rating: 62 | Topspeed: 58
Millhone makes plenty of each-way appeal after shaping much better when second last time. That was his first run for a while that hinted he was putting things together, and the combination of a 62 rating and a topspeed figure of 58 says he is not far off the right level for a race like this. Drawn low in stall 2, he should get an economical trip, which is often half the battle over this distance at Cork. Charles Weld’s runner still has a bit to prove on consistency, but 7/1 is fair in this company and he looks one of the few with scope to improve again from his latest effort.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Point Cartwright is the percentage call for the win bet given his recent consistency and solid claims at the trip. Millhone is the each-way play, especially with four places on offer, because his latest second suggested he is coming to the boil. The main dangers look to be Connecteo, who has bits of form in the book, and Wingit, who is well treated on the figures if building on his recent runner-up effort.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathema | 18/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Connecteo | 11/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Glen Echo | 8/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Point Cartwright | 7/2 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Guildhall Graduate | 14/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Millhone | 7/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Amethyst Stone | 11/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Tavarua | 20/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Wingit | 13/2 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 7/1 | 17/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Borora Aura | 12/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Canon Law | 11/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Kuma Queen | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Cadreville | 13/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 5/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The Irish Sun | Millhone |
Cork Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hastily | 4 | 2 | 50% | 75% |
| Kendall Roy | 6 | 2 | 33.33% | 50% |
| Rosie Frith | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Erosandpsyche | 5 | 1 | 20% | 100% |
| I’m Spartacus | 3 | 0 | 0% | 66.67% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rory Mulligan | 14 | 3 | 21.43% | 50% |
| Sam Coen | 15 | 3 | 20% | 26.67% |
| Jessica Maye | 10 | 2 | 20% | 30% |
| W J Lee | 468 | 83 | 17.74% | 41.67% |
| Cristiano Martins | 6 | 1 | 16.67% | 33.33% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Cork:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P Twomey | 100 | 34 | 34% | 56% |
| Robson De Aguiar | 6 | 2 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Miss Natalia Lupini | 25 | 6 | 24% | 40% |
| G M Lyons | 236 | 45 | 19.07% | 43.22% |
| Sean Byrne | 32 | 6 | 18.75% | 34.38% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Cork racing tips for Friday 24th 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 24th July 2026 goes off at 16:48, with 7 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Cork today?
The going at Cork is reported as GOOD TO FIRM (Watering).
How many races are at Cork today?
There are 7 races on the card at Cork today, running from 16:48 through to 20:18.
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