3:25 Cork

The KTB Fit ranking

1. 1Quantum Quest KTB Selection71/100

   Form 520-12 · Henry de Bromhead · J. J. Slevin

   Quantum Quest is a high-class performer who showed his ability with a win and a second on his last two starts. Already placed over this course when second on his only visit, he now steps up markedly in trip for the first time while wearing first-time headgear. He was only sixth on his sole run on yielding ground. Henry de Bromhead and J. J. Slevin both operate at their usual level here, the yard recording a 14% strike rate at Cork from 531 runs and the jockey an 11% strike rate from 205 rides. As the selection, he is expected to make the running or race on the pace in what should be a genuinely-run affair.

2. 2Fou De Toi69/100

   Form -27211 · W. P. Mullins · Paul Townend

   Fou De Toi is a high-class performer with a solid recent record of two wins from his last three starts and an official rating of 136. He steps up in trip today to 3m4f for the first time which asks a fresh question while he remains unproven on yielding ground. W. P. Mullins has a 27% strike rate at Cork from 812 runs which sits above his 21% elsewhere and Paul Townend records a 24% strike rate here in line with his overall figure. Usually racing handily on or close to the lead, he is sure to be prominent in a race that looks set to be run at a genuine gallop.

3. 3You Oughta Know66/100

   Form 0P2P-9 · W. P. Mullins · Josh Williamson(3)

   You Oughta Know is a high-class performer with strong course connections. Placed on his only visit to Cork when second, the trainer holds a 27% strike rate here that sits above his overall figure. He steps up markedly in trip today while coming off a poor recent run at 3m. With one win from five runs on yielding ground and one placed effort, he handles the conditions. Typically settling in midfield, his ability to come from off the pace could be an asset if the leaders go hard early.

4. 4Le Coq Hardi63/100

   Form -214P2 · Henry de Bromhead · Darragh O'Keeffe

   Le Coq Hardi is a high-class performer with solid recent form that includes two wins and two seconds from his last five starts. He steps up sharply in trip today to 3m4f for the first time which asks a fresh question of him while he makes his first appearance at Cork. The yard and jockey both record strike rates at the track that sit in line with their figures elsewhere. With one win from three runs on yielding ground and two placed efforts, he has shown he handles the conditions. Usually racing handily on or close to the lead, he should be involved in the early battle for the lead.

5. 5Prends Garde A Toi58/100

   Form 4F4PP- · Gordon Elliott · Jack Kennedy

   Prends Garde A Toi is a high-class performer who arrives with solid recent form including a fourth at this trip last time out. He steps up in distance again today having failed to win in one previous try at 3m4f while his placed effort on yielding ground from three starts shows he handles the conditions. The yard and jockey both operate at a 15 percent strike rate at Cork which sits in line with their records elsewhere. Usually racing handily on or close to the lead, he is another who should be prominent as the race unfolds at a genuine pace.

6. 6Born Braver54/100

   Form 2010P- · Gavin Cromwell · Keith Donoghue

   Born Braver is a high-class performer who arrives off a solid official rating of 133 and has won at today's trip. He drops back from 3m7½f having shown little on his most recent start when pulled up, and his sole run on yielding ground brought no win or place. Typically settling in midfield, the trainer and jockey both record strike rates at Cork in line with their figures at other tracks.

7. 7Our Soldier54/100

   Form /11-73 · Denis Gerard Hogan · Daniel King

   Our Soldier is a smart performer on his best days with a solid recent sequence that includes two wins last season. He has been below that level on both starts this term though and showed little at this track when ninth on his only previous visit. The step up to 3m4f is an unknown and the yard's modest 4% strike rate at Cork adds further caution. Usually racing handily on or close to the lead.

8. 8Weveallbeencaught53/100

   Form 207P-9 · E McNamara · Patrick M O'Brien(5)

   Weveallbeencaught is a high-class performer on his day but arrives with a recent form line of 207P-9 that suggests he is out of sorts. He steps up markedly in trip today having never won over this far and his two runs on yielding ground brought no win or place. Typically settling in midfield, the trainer's 6% strike rate at Cork is in line with his record elsewhere while the jockey is 0-20 at the track.

9. 9Banter At The Bar50/100

   Form 761P2- · M F Morris · Harry Cobden

   Family: half-brother to Madeforlovingyou (1 win from 1 run). The dam has had 3 other runners, 1 of them a winner.

   Banter At The Bar is a high-class prospect who showed useful ability when winning a 2m4f maiden hurdle last season before finishing a close second on handicap debut. Half-brother to Madeforlovingyou (1 win from 1 run). The dam has had 3 other runners, 1 of them a winner. He steps up markedly in trip today to 3m4f having last run over 3m0½f, which asks a fresh question of him. Typically settling in midfield, he is unproven on yielding ground.

10. 10Positive Thinker46/100

    Form 808-07 · Michael J McDonagh · Cian Quirke

    Positive Thinker is a smart performer who has placed on all three runs at Cork without winning. He steps up to 3m4f for the first time today having been placed at the trip once already, and he has won on yielding ground from only three attempts. First-time headgear is now tried while the trainer’s 0% strike rate from 109 runs at this track is well below his record elsewhere. Usually racing handily on or close to the lead.