Thurles Races & Results Tomform Sunday 23rd January 2022

There were 20 Races on Sunday 23rd January 2022 across 3 meetings. There was 6 races at Warwick, 7 races at Thurles, 7 races at Lingfield, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Sunday 23rd January 2022

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

13:00 Thurles Maiden Hurdle 16f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
7
(7) Carbon King (200/1 +0%)
Carbon King
200
200/1(+0%)
(7) Carbon King 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. Ninth of 18 in novice hurdle (200/1) at Clonmel (16.8f, heavy) 17 days ago.
2
1st (2) Pinkerton (2.5/1 -53%)
Pinkerton
2.5
2.5/1(-53%)
(2) Pinkerton 2.5/1, Looked decent prospect when winning 14-runner bumper (12/1) at Down Royal (17f, heavy) on NH debut 28 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Lots to like.
11
2nd (11) John Cannon (0.91/1 +39%)
John Cannon
0.91
0.91/1(+39%)
(11) John Cannon 0.91/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Good second of 25 in novice hurdle (7/2) at Punchestown (16.4f, soft). Off 7 months. Sets clear standard.
5
3rd (5) Winding River (40/1 -60%)
Winding River
40
40/1(-60%)
(5) Winding River 40/1, Poor hurdler. Seventh of 17 in novice hurdle at Limerick (19f, heavy, 18/1) 25 days ago.
1
4th (1) Bells Life (33/1 -65%)
Bells Life
33
33/1(-65%)
(1) Bells Life 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 50/1, fourth of 12 in novice hurdle at Limerick (19f, heavy) 25 days ago.
17
5th (17) Layla's Daffodil (18/1 -50%)
Layla's Daffodil
18
18/1(-50%)
(17) Layla's Daffodil 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Seventh of 10 in novice hurdle at Down Royal (17f, heavy, 10/1) 28 days ago.
4
6th (4) Pale Blue Dot (7/1 +30%)
Pale Blue Dot
7
7/1(+30%)
(4) Pale Blue Dot 7/1, Modest hurdler. Fifth of 7 in minor event hurdle at Cork (16f, heavy, 33/1) 15 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time.
19
7th (19) Coconut Tudor (25/1 +24%)
Coconut Tudor
25
25/1(+24%)
(19) Coconut Tudor 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 10/1, bit below form sixth of 12 in novice hurdle at Limerick (19f, heavy) 25 days ago. RESERVE.
15
8th (15) Toon Town (200/1 -100%)
Toon Town
200
200/1(-100%)
(15) Toon Town 200/1, €7,000 3-y-o, Leading Light gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/fair chaser Reafadda, stayed 25f and modest hurdler Taken Twice.
9
9th (9) Crosshouse Boy (9/1 -20%)
Crosshouse Boy
9
9/1(-20%)
(9) Crosshouse Boy 9/1, Fair hurdler. Below form ninth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy, 4/1) 27 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time.
6
|F| (6) Winstons Corner (25/1 -39%)
Winstons Corner
25
25/1(-39%)
(6) Winstons Corner 25/1, €20,000 3-y-o, Ocovango gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart hurdler/top-class chaser Bobs Worth and fairly useful 2m hurdle winner Chesterfieldavenue. Wears tongue strap.
10
10th (10) Galmar (66/1 -32%)
Galmar
66
66/1(-32%)
(10) Galmar 66/1, €8,000 3-y-o, Mahler gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Free Range and fair 3m hunter chase winner Tullys Touch.
14
12th (14) The Sages Answer (250/1 +0%)
The Sages Answer
250
250/1(+0%)
(14) The Sages Answer 250/1, Once-raced maiden. Last of 18 in novice hurdle at Naas (15.8f, soft, 250/1) on NH debut 21 days ago.
12
13th (12) Ocodango Boy (250/1 -25%)
Ocodango Boy
250
250/1(-25%)
(12) Ocodango Boy 250/1, Thrice-raced maiden. First run since leaving Gearoid Patrick Brouder when twelfth of 22 in novice hurdle (250/1) at Cork (16f, heavy) 15 days ago.
8
14th (8) Craggaunowen (250/1 -67%)
Craggaunowen
250
250/1(-67%)
(8) Craggaunowen 250/1, Once-raced maiden. 150/1, tailed-off last of 6 to American Mike in listed bumper at Navan (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 36 days ago. Makes hurdles debut.
16
15th (16) Away Down Under (250/1 -67%)
Away Down Under
250
250/1(-67%)
(16) Away Down Under 250/1, Once-raced maiden. 50/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Down Royal (17f, heavy) on NH debut 28 days ago, jinking third.
13
|PU| (13) Prince Zaltar (66/1 -32%)
Prince Zaltar
66
66/1(-32%)
(13) Prince Zaltar 66/1, Twice-raced maiden. Ninth of 21 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16f, heavy, 125/1) 7 days ago.
LTO Selection:
13:00 Thurles Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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13:30 Thurles Maiden Hurdle 23f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
2
1st (2) Gerri Colombe (0.44/1 +17%)
Gerri Colombe
0.44
0.44/1(+17%)
(2) Gerri Colombe 0.44/1, Promising sort. 2/5, ready winner of 15-runner novice at Down Royal (20.2f, heavy) on hurdles bow 28 days ago. Big player with more to come.
3
2nd (3) Idas Boy (10/1 -33%)
Idas Boy
10
10/1(-33%)
(3) Idas Boy 10/1, Useful hurdler. C&D winner but below form 12½ lengths fourth of 8 to Nell's Well in Grade 3 hurdle at Cork (24f, soft) 49 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and needs to bounce back.
1
3rd (1) Churchstonewarrior (4/1 -14%)
Churchstonewarrior
4
4/1(-14%)
(1) Churchstonewarrior 4/1, Useful hurdler. C&D winner and good fourth of 7 in minor event hurdle (25/1) at Naas (20f, soft) 21 days ago, needing stiffer test. In the mix now back up in trip.
4
4th (4) The Goffer (8/1 +27%)
The Goffer
8
8/1(+27%)
(4) The Goffer 8/1, Winner of maiden hurdle at Navan in December before good fourth of 8 in minor event hurdle (13/2) at Limerick (20f, heavy) 28 days ago. This demands a step forward, though.
5
5th (5) Highland Sting (80/1 -60%)
Highland Sting
80
80/1(-60%)
(5) Highland Sting 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden hurdler. 50/1, good fourth of 5 in minor event hurdle at this course (23.3f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Has plenty on his plate here, though.
7
7th (7) Top Question (500/1 -100%)
Top Question
500
500/1(-100%)
(7) Top Question 500/1, Remains a maiden after 22 runs, and only eighth of 12 in novice chase at Cork (20f, heavy, 50/1) 15 days ago. Faces a very tall order back over hurdles.
LTO Selection:
13:30 Thurles Maiden Hurdle 23f Race Speed Rating Flow

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14:05 Thurles Handicap Hurdle 16f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
15
(15) Cregane Ned (8.5/1 +0%)
Cregane Ned
8.5
8.5/1(+0%)
(15) Cregane Ned 8.5/1, Creditable third of 16 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (20f, heavy, 15/2) 27 days ago, running on. No surprise to see him go well again.
10
(10) Cafe Con Leche (33/1 +0%)
Cafe Con Leche
33
33/1(+0%)
(10) Cafe Con Leche 33/1, First run since leaving Denis Hogan when tenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (19.1f, heavy, 25/1) 23 days ago, finding little. Something to find on form.
5
1st (5) Light Brigade (4.5/1 +44%)
Light Brigade
4.5
4.5/1(+44%)
(5) Light Brigade 4.5/1, 14/1, bit below form eleventh of 18 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (2m) 56 days ago, making no impression. Worth noting when market speaks in his favour.
13
2nd (13) Francois (11/1 +63%)
Francois
11
11/1(+63%)
(13) Francois 11/1, Fairly useful Flat winner. 22/1, ninth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (20f, heavy) 27 days ago. Down in trip. now but he's not the easiest to assess.
16
3rd (16) Union Park (10/1 +17%)
Union Park
10
10/1(+17%)
(16) Union Park 10/1, 16/1, creditable fourth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (2m) 22 days ago. Each-way claims.
1
4th (1) Goulane Chosen (22/1 -10%)
Goulane Chosen
22
22/1(-10%)
(1) Goulane Chosen 22/1, Course winner. 2 wins from 5 runs this season. Latest win in hurdle at Sligo in July. Creditable fourth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Galway (16.7f) in July. Yet to win from mark this high over timber.
4
5th (4) Whatsnotoknow (3.5/1 +42%)
Whatsnotoknow
3.5
3.5/1(+42%)
(4) Whatsnotoknow 3.5/1, Course winner, in process of running creditably when unseating after 2 out at Leopardstown (3m) 26 days ago. One to bear in mind with booking of Blackmore catching the eye.
8
6th (8) Charlie Stout (50/1 -100%)
Charlie Stout
50
50/1(-100%)
(8) Charlie Stout 50/1, Course winner. Pulled up in handicap chase at Navan (20f, good to soft, 28/1) 50 days ago, tailed off when pulled up early in straight. Switches from chase to hurdles. Down in trip.
6
7th (6) Andratx (80/1 -186%)
Andratx
80
80/1(-186%)
(6) Andratx 80/1, Blinkers on for 1st time in this code, ninth of 13 in handicap hurdle (25/1) at this course (16f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Needs to bounce back.
7
8th (7) Sullane Hill (80/1 -100%)
Sullane Hill
80
80/1(-100%)
(7) Sullane Hill 80/1, Course winner. 40/1, thirteenth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (24f, good to soft) 123 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Tongue strap on 1st time. Others more persuasive.
3
9th (3) Aarons Day (9/1 -29%)
Aarons Day
9
9/1(-29%)
(3) Aarons Day 9/1, Quirky sort. 13/2, respectable fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (19.1f, heavy) 23 days ago, running on late.
11
10th (11) For Everyone (33/1 +34%)
For Everyone
33
33/1(+34%)
(11) For Everyone 33/1, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. Sixteenth of 18 in handicap hurdle (40/1) at Leopardstown (16f, soft) 27 days ago, unable to sustain effort.
12
11th (12) Dreamsrmadeofthis (7.5/1 +46%)
Dreamsrmadeofthis
7.5
7.5/1(+46%)
(12) Dreamsrmadeofthis 7.5/1, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. Hooded for 1st time, eighth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Cork (16f, soft, 16/1) 70 days ago. Needs to step up markedly on that to figure but it remains early days.
2
12th (2) Pearl Of The West (22/1 +12%)
Pearl Of The West
22
22/1(+12%)
(2) Pearl Of The West 22/1, Eighth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, soft, 80/1) 27 days ago, chasing leaders until home turn before fading. Rider takes off a handy 5 lb now.
17
13th (17) Western Sea (7/1 -17%)
Western Sea
7
7/1(-17%)
(17) Western Sea 7/1, Career best when winning 8-runner handicap chase (4/1) at this course (18f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Looks a live player from lower hurdles mark.
14
14th (14) Gaius (50/1 -52%)
Gaius
50
50/1(-52%)
(14) Gaius 50/1, First run since leaving M. Mescam when fifth of 9 in claimer at Dundalk (12f, 40/1) on IRE debut 46 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Has good chance on pick of form.
9
|PU| (9) The Greek (4/1 +0%)
The Greek
4
4/1(+0%)
(9) The Greek 4/1, Career best when winning 26-runner handicap hurdle (14/1) at Leopardstown (16f, soft) 28 days ago, all out. Should remain competitive.
LTO Selection:
14:05 Thurles Handicap Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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14:40 Thurles Novices Chase 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Ballyshannon Rose (3.5/1 +22%)
Ballyshannon Rose
3.5
3.5/1(+22%)
(1) Ballyshannon Rose 3.5/1, Fairly useful chaser. 1 win from 2 runs this season. Running well when fell last in Florida Pearl Novices' Chase (9/1) at Punchestown 70 days ago won by Vanillier. Should go well.
4
2nd (4) Jeremys Flame (2.5/1 +9%)
Jeremys Flame
2.5
2.5/1(+9%)
(4) Jeremys Flame 2.5/1, Useful chaser. Career best when winning 5-runner novice chase at Naas (19f, soft, 15/8) 21 days ago, kept up to work. Expected to be bang there again.
6
3rd (6) Minella Melody (2.25/1 +36%)
Minella Melody
2.25
2.25/1(+36%)
(6) Minella Melody 2.25/1, Useful hurdler. Creditable 7 lengths second of 8 to Stormy Ireland in Mares Champion Hurdle at Punchestown (20f, good to soft, 12/1). Off 8 months. Makes chase debut. Big player.
2
4th (2) Darrens Hope (8/1 -14%)
Darrens Hope
8
8/1(-14%)
(2) Darrens Hope 8/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Fairly useful winner at 24f over hurdles. 10/1, excellent 4 lengths second of 7 to Concertista in Gr 2 chase at Limerick (22.6f, heavy) 26 days ago. Can't be dismissed.
3
5th (3) Global Equity (12/1 +40%)
Global Equity
12
12/1(+40%)
(3) Global Equity 12/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Fairly useful winner at 19f over hurdles. 66/1, 29¼ lengths fourth of 6 to Master Mcshee in Faugheen Novices' Chase at Limerick (19.7f, heavy) 28 days ago. Cheekpieces back on.
7
6th (7) Robinnia (6.5/1 -30%)
Robinnia
6.5
6.5/1(-30%)
(7) Robinnia 6.5/1, Promising sort. 2 wins from 5 runs this season. 9/1, fell in Gr 2 chase at Cork (16.7f, soft) 49 days ago won by Concertista. Back up in trip. Remains with potential.
5
|PU| (5) Majestic Maid (150/1 -127%)
Majestic Maid
150
150/1(-127%)
(5) Majestic Maid 150/1, Fairly useful chaser. Latest win in chase at Roscommon in September. 11/2, running creditably when unseated rider in minor event chase at Galway (22.5f, heavy) 110 days ago. Up against it.
LTO Selection:
14:40 Thurles Novices Chase 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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15:15 Thurles Conditions Chase 20f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Allaho (0.36/1 +10%)
Allaho
0.36
0.36/1(+10%)
(1) Allaho 0.36/1, Top-class chaser who made a successful reappearance in 10-runner John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase (20.4f, good to soft, 7/2) 49 days ago by 2 lengths from Janidil. Will take plenty of beating.
2
2nd (2) Fakir D'oudairies (3.5/1 -17%)
Fakir D'oudairies
3.5
3.5/1(-17%)
(2) Fakir D'oudairies 3.5/1, Top-class chaser who made an impressive winning return at Clonmel in November. Not quite in same form when only fourth to Allaho in John Durkan but is liable to bounce back.
4
3rd (4) Notebook (16/1 +0%)
Notebook
16
16/1(+0%)
(4) Notebook 16/1, High-class chaser who made the most of a good opportunity at Navan on return. Well beaten in Grade 2 at Cork a month later, though.
3
|F| (3) Battleoverdoyen (25/1 +0%)
Battleoverdoyen
25
25/1(+0%)
(3) Battleoverdoyen 25/1, Smart chaser who ran creditably when 7½ lengths second of 3 to Envoi Allen in Paddy's Rewards Club Chase (9/2) at Leopardstown (17f, soft) 27 days ago.
LTO Selection:
15:15 Thurles Conditions Chase 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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15:45 Thurles Handicap Chase 22f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Fakir D'alene (2/1 -45%)
Fakir D'alene
2
2/1(-45%)
(1) Fakir D'alene 2/1, Promising individual. 2/1 and blinkered for 1st time, career best when winning 15-runner novice chase at Down Royal (20f, heavy) 28 days ago, hard held. Makes handicap chase debut. Good shout.
2
2nd (2) Donkey Years (4/1 +27%)
Donkey Years
4
4/1(+27%)
(2) Donkey Years 4/1, Bit below form fifth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (20f, heavy, 12/1) 27 days ago, not knocked about. Switches from hurdles to chase. Booking of Walsh a plus. Can't be ruled out.
7
3rd (7) Goodnightngodbless (9/1 +18%)
Goodnightngodbless
9
9/1(+18%)
(7) Goodnightngodbless 9/1, Twenty two runs since last win in 2019. Bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap chase at Punchestown (23.2f, heavy, 12/1) 23 days ago. Worth a market check.
8
4th (8) That's Lifebuoy (5.5/1 +45%)
That's Lifebuoy
5.5
5.5/1(+45%)
(8) That's Lifebuoy 5.5/1, One win from 25 NH runs. Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. Bit below form fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, heavy, 9/2) 15 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase.
4
5th (4) All The Chimneys (22/1 -38%)
All The Chimneys
22
22/1(-38%)
(4) All The Chimneys 22/1, Course winner. Latest win in chase here in November. Sixth of 8 in handicap chase (18/1) at Cork (20f, heavy) 15 days ago. Appears to be summed up by his mark.
6
6th (6) Sean Says (4.5/1 +68%)
Sean Says
4.5
4.5/1(+68%)
(6) Sean Says 4.5/1, Course winner. Latest win in chase here in December. 11/1, below form ninth of 16 in handicap chase at Limerick (22.6f, heavy) 25 days ago. May well bounce back quickly.
5
7th (5) The Chapel Field (8/1 -78%)
The Chapel Field
8
8/1(-78%)
(5) The Chapel Field 8/1, Course winner. Creditable third of 8 in handicap chase (10/3) at this course (18f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Up in trip. Blinkers on 1st time. Not discounted.
3
|PU| (3) Soldier At War (20/1 -43%)
Soldier At War
20
20/1(-43%)
(3) Soldier At War 20/1, 40/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, bit below form tenth of 19 in handicap chase at Leopardstown (21f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Difficult ask.
LTO Selection:
15:45 Thurles Handicap Chase 22f Race Speed Rating Flow

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16:15 Thurles Conditions Chase 25f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
6
(6) Poli Roi (33/1 -32%)
Poli Roi
33
33/1(-32%)
(6) Poli Roi 33/1, Fairly useful chaser. Prominent long way when pulled up last in hunter chase at Down Royal (21f, heavy, 16/1) 28 days ago. Sort to bounce back.
2
1st (2) Winged Leader (4/1 +0%)
Winged Leader
4
4/1(+0%)
(2) Winged Leader 4/1, Fairly useful chaser. Won hunter chase at Listowel (24f, good) by 4¼ lengths from Warriors Tale. Off 7 months but since scored in points so highly respected.
1
2nd (1) Billaway (0.91/1 -36%)
Billaway
0.91
0.91/1(-36%)
(1) Billaway 0.91/1, Useful chaser. Off 8 months since good second of 14 in hunter chase (9/4) at Punchestown (24.6f). Bold bid expected.
5
3rd (5) Its All Guesswork (3/1 +50%)
Its All Guesswork
3
3/1(+50%)
(5) Its All Guesswork 3/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Running below form when ran out in hunter chase at Down Royal (21f, heavy, 9/2) 28 days ago. Others appeal more.
3
4th (3) Stand Up And Fight (8/1 +0%)
Stand Up And Fight
8
8/1(+0%)
(3) Stand Up And Fight 8/1, Useful chaser. 6/1, pulled up in hunter chase at Down Royal (21f, heavy) 28 days ago. Needs to get back on track.
7
5th (7) Vital Island (40/1 -60%)
Vital Island
40
40/1(-60%)
(7) Vital Island 40/1, Fair chaser. Creditable second of 15 in minor event chase (10/1) at Punchestown (25f, good to firm). Off 9 months but winning pointer subsequently. Considered.
4
|F| (4) Warriors Tale (40/1 -60%)
Warriors Tale
40
40/1(-60%)
(4) Warriors Tale 40/1, Useful hurdler. Last of 4 in hunter chase (14/1) at Fairyhouse (24f, good to soft) 75 days ago. Plenty more required here.
LTO Selection:
16:15 Thurles Conditions Chase 25f Race Speed Rating Flow

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