Thurles Races & Results Tomform Tuesday 5th March 2024

There were 27 Races on Tuesday 5th March 2024 across 4 meetings. There was 6 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Thurles, 6 races at Newcastle, 8 races at Southwell, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Tuesday 5th March 2024

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14:40 Thurles Maiden Chase 21f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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1st (6) Folly Master (11/10 +56%)
Folly Master

1.1
11/10(+56%)
(6) Folly Master 11/10, Fair winner at 23f over hurdles. Career best when winning 12-runner handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23f, heavy, 16/5) 36 days ago. Makes chase debut (winning pointer). One to keep on right side.
Much improved for stamina test to win over hurdles at Punchestown; respected now chasing.
2
2nd (2) Brucejack (7/2 +42%)
Brucejack

3.5
7/2(+42%)
(2) Brucejack 7/2, Fair chaser. 7/1, fourth of 6 in novice chase at Punchestown (22.7f, soft) 51 days ago.
Punchestown fourth holds an experience advantage on most of these so has to be respected.
3
3rd (3) Donacheady Gale (14/1 -40%)
Donacheady Gale

14
14/1(-40%)
(3) Donacheady Gale 14/1, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. Fairly useful winner at 18f over hurdles. Last of 4 in minor event hurdle at Galway (20.7f, heavy, 10/3). Off over 2 years. Makes chase debut.
Evidently fragile 10yo but has ability; market best guide on chase bow after long absence.
1
4th (1) Bocelli's Voice (9/2 +36%)
Bocelli's Voice

4.5
9/2(+36%)
(1) Bocelli's Voice 9/2, Fair hurdler. Creditable sixth of 10 in handicap hurdle (5/1) at Punchestown (24.9f, heavy) 13 days ago. Makes chase debut. Cheekpieces on for 1st time.
Heavy ground maiden hurdle winner but held in handicaps; cheekpieces on for chase debut.
10
5th (10) Sea Road Fill (22/1 -10%)
Sea Road Fill

22
22/1(-10%)
(10) Sea Road Fill 22/1, Fair hurdler. Bit below form fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle (7/1) at Clonmel (20f, heavy) 54 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Makes chase debut. First run for yard after leaving E. J. O'Grady.
Fair bit to find with some of these on hurdles ratings now switched to fences for new yard.
11
6th (11) Walk In The Dark (33/1 +67%)
Walk In The Dark

33
33/1(+67%)
(11) Walk In The Dark 33/1, Modest hurdler. 18/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, sixteenth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Cork (19f, good to soft) 142 days ago. Makes chase debut.
Failed to make impact hurdles off marks in the 90's; best watched on chasing debut.
7
7th (7) Gaspard Du Seuil (12/1 -50%)
Gaspard Du Seuil

12
12/1(-50%)
(7) Gaspard Du Seuil 12/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Below form sixth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Navan (22f, good, 13/8) over 2 years ago. Makes chase debut. First run for yard after leaving Henry De Bromhead. Second in point last month.
Rated 116 at his best over hurdles for Henry de Bromhead so not one to dismiss now chasing.
4
8th (4) Duffys Getaway (22/1 -144%)
Duffys Getaway

22
22/1(-144%)
(4) Duffys Getaway 22/1, Fair hurdler. Latest win in hurdle at Punchestown in December. Eighth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (24.9f, heavy, 7/1) 13 days ago. Makes chase debut.
Progressive staying handicap hurdler; respected on chasing debut but would prefer further.
13
9th (13) Dragon's Pass (12/1 +25%)
Dragon's Pass

12
12/1(+25%)
(13) Dragon's Pass 12/1, Fair hurdler. Latest win in hurdle here in November. Respectable seventh of 15 in handicap hurdle (20/1) at Navan (22f, heavy) 23 days ago. Makes chase debut.
2m4f handicap hurdle winner here in November; needs to improve for switch to fences.
9
|U| (9) Perfect Pupil (100/1 +0%)
Perfect Pupil

100
100/1(+0%)
(9) Perfect Pupil 100/1, Poor hurdler. 28/1, below form ninth of 22 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (16.7f, heavy) 65 days ago. Makes chase debut. Up in trip.
Limited maiden hurdler (rated 85) and hard to see him making an immediate impact chasing.
12
10th (12) Fort Randall (125/1 -25%)
Fort Randall

125
125/1(-25%)
(12) Fort Randall 125/1, Last of 7 in novice chase (125/1) at Clonmel (20f, heavy) on debut over fences 19 days ago.
Tailed off in maiden hurdles and can only be watched now switched to fences.
5
|PU| (5) Duncarrig (40/1 -233%)
Duncarrig

40
40/1(-233%)
(5) Duncarrig 40/1, Fair hurdler. Winner in hurdle at Navan in September. 17/2, fourteenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at this course (16.2f, soft) 103 days ago. Makes chase debut. Back up in trip.
Winning hurdles form on better ground so definite ground concerns here for chase debut.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

14:40 Thurles Maiden Chase 21f Race Speed Rating Flow

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This looks a nice race for FOLLY MASTER on his chase debut. The Famous Name gelding came good in fine style when stepped up in trip over timber at Punchestown in late January and went up to a mark of 109 as a result. That means he just scrapes into this race for horses with that rating or less. As a former point-to-pointer this was always likely to be his game. Gaspard Du Seuil comes here having been placed in an 'Open' point-to-point last month and could be a danger. The Fuisse gelding also has an official mark of 109 over hurdles. Bocelli's Voice looks like another for the shortlist. He also has point-to-point experience and won a Clonmel maiden hurdle last March.

FOLLY MASTER landed a gamble in good style at Punchestown 5 weeks ago and this winning pointer can follow up on chase bow. Gaspard du Seuil and Donacheady Gale have the best form over hurdles but they need to prove they retain their ability.

Brucejack has chasing experience but preference is for recent hurdles winner FOLLY MASTER (nap) on chase debut


15:10 Thurles Conditions Chase 25f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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1st (2) Boss Robin (5/1 +55%)
Boss Robin

5
5/1(+55%)
(2) Boss Robin 5/1, Fair form in hunter chases. Winning pointer, including last time (Feb 11).
Two wins from four starts in points no sign of progression in races in this category.
9
2nd (9) Ryehill (7/2 +13%)
Ryehill

3.5
7/2(+13%)
(9) Ryehill 7/2, Winning pointer, including by wide margin last time (Feb 4). Respected.
Left clear for easy win at Belharbour after the disputing Miners Bridge fell at the last.
4
3rd (4) Global Assembly (3/1 -50%)
Global Assembly

3
3/1(-50%)
(4) Global Assembly 3/1, Promising sort. 11/8 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, second of 6 in hunter chase at Fairyhouse (24.3f, heavy) 102 days ago. Open to further improvement. Winning pointer, runner-up last time (Feb 17). Leading claims.
Big chance on his track form, recent points form not convincing but holds obvious chance.
11
4th (11) Carrig Wells (14/1 +30%)
Carrig Wells

14
14/1(+30%)
(11) Carrig Wells 14/1, Modest chaser. Winning pointer, third last time (Feb 4).
Two wins and ten places from 16 points starts, has failed to find her best form this term.
10
5th (10) Ta Se Rua (100/1 +0%)
Ta Se Rua

100
100/1(+0%)
(10) Ta Se Rua 100/1, Modest chaser. Winning pointer, last of 4 last time (Feb 4).
Only a single success from 15 starts in points, modest racecourse form, up against it.
1
6th (1) Albaquirky (20/1 -67%)
Albaquirky

20
20/1(-67%)
(1) Albaquirky 20/1, Mid-division at best in maiden hurdles. Successful sole start in points (Feb 11).
Winner of a weak maiden point but he is from a top stable and should be better for the run.
7
7th (7) Lisleigh Lad (11/1 +45%)
Lisleigh Lad

11
11/1(+45%)
(7) Lisleigh Lad 11/1, 50/1, sixth of 10 in hunter chase at Tipperary (23.8f, soft) in May. Winning pointer, including last time (Feb 25).
Beat the former Galway Plate winner Early Doors last time but has been inconsistent.
5
8th (5) God Help Us (20/1 -25%)
God Help Us

20
20/1(-25%)
(5) God Help Us 20/1, Modest maiden hurdler. Successful on last of 4 starts in points (Feb 18).
Fair placed form over hurdles in 2021, recent maiden point winner against weak opposition.
8
9th (8) Miners Bridge (11/2 -38%)
Miners Bridge

5.5
11/2(-38%)
(8) Miners Bridge 11/2, 5/1, unseated rider in hunter chase at Clonmel (21f, heavy) on NH debut 54 days ago. Winning pointer, every chance when fell last latest start (Feb 4).
Fell at the last at Belharbour a month ago, not much between him and Ryehill on that basis.
3
|PU| (3) Cicero Grimes (11/2 +45%)
Cicero Grimes

5.5
11/2(+45%)
(3) Cicero Grimes 11/2, From a cracking NH family. Successful on last of 8 starts in points (Feb 11). Tongue tied/wears cheekpieces.
Maiden winner at Comea, this is more demanding, from a top yard, rider doing well.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content,

15:10 Thurles Conditions Chase 25f Race Speed Rating Flow

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GLOBAL ASSEMBLY has some solid hunter chase form and looks good enough to land a race of this standard. The Kayf Tara gelding just lost out by half a length to Grange Island at Fairyhouse back in November and a repeat of that form would be good enough to get his head in front now. Ryehill and Miners Bridge were fighting out the finish when the latter fell at the last in a winners of one contest at Bellharbour early last month. They both look like they could be contenders here now.

GLOBAL ASSEMBLY could be another good hunter chaser for David Christie and makes all the appeal here. Ryehill has been doing plenty right in points and is respected. Boss Robin has place claims.

On racecourse form, GLOBAL ASSEMBLY has the best credentials. He gets the vote despite doubts raised by his last two runs in points


15:40 Thurles Maiden Hurdle 16f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

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1st (1) Chosen Witness (10/3 +39%)
Chosen Witness

3.333333
10/3(+39%)
(1) Chosen Witness 10/3, Fair hurdler. 8/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, below form fourth of 12 in novice hurdle at Navan (20f, heavy) 45 days ago. Surprise were he not capable of better given connections.
Talented bumper performer but maiden hurdle form this term underwhelming; drops in trip.
4
2nd (4) Answering (10/1 -11%)
Answering

10
10/1(-11%)
(4) Answering 10/1, Modest in bumpers but better with each outing over hurdles, good second of 14 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (16.5f, heavy) 54 days ago. A repeat should see him thereabouts.
Clonmel second going the right way but more likely needed here.
6
3rd (6) Brave Fortune (15/8 +25%)
Brave Fortune

1.875
15/8(+25%)
(6) Brave Fortune 15/8, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules (successful in points in between). 11/1, 13¾ lengths fifth of 7 to Solitary Man in listed hurdle at Cork (24f, soft) on hurdles bow 121 days ago. Significantly back down in trip and of interest in these calmer waters.
Points' winner never landed a blow in Cork Listed novice hurdle; bog drop in class here.
15
4th (15) Touch Me Not (5/2 +0%)
Touch Me Not

2.5
5/2(+0%)
(15) Touch Me Not 5/2, £150,000 4-y-o, Malinas gelding. Clear when fell last sole start in British points last year and promising start under Rules when third of 12 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16.1f, heavy) on NH debut 36 days ago. Likely to improve and leading claims.
Debut third at Punchestown puts him among the likely leading players here.
5
5th (5) Ballycallan King (10/3 +58%)
Ballycallan King

3.333333
10/3(+58%)
(5) Ballycallan King 10/3, Fair hurdler. Remains a maiden after 10 hurdle runs. 13/2, creditable fourth of 13 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) 10 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Respected.
Consistent enough in maidens but more needed to make the breakthrough here.
19
6th (19) Chance Another One (100/1 -100%)
Chance Another One

100
100/1(-100%)
(19) Chance Another One 100/1, Won sole start in points (May 2023). Pulled up in novice hurdle (100/1) at Navan (20f, heavy) on NH debut 45 days ago, pulled up before 3 out. Reserve 2.
Point winner jumped poorly when pulled up on hurdles debut at Navan in January; reserve.
14
7th (14) The Striker Dylan (80/1 -21%)
The Striker Dylan

80
80/1(-21%)
(14) The Striker Dylan 80/1, Twice-raced maiden. 50/1, fourth of 12 in novice hurdle at this course (15.6f, soft) 21 days ago. Looks a likely type for low-grade handicaps moving forward on what he's showed in 2 starts to date.
Beaten a fair way in both maidens, more a likely one for handicaps.
16
8th (16) Hollow Rodger (22/1 -83%)
Hollow Rodger

22
22/1(-83%)
(16) Hollow Rodger 22/1, Beat Hollow mare. Off mark in points at third attempt (Jan 14) and she offered something to work on starting out under Rules when fourth of 14 in novice hurdle at this course (19.8f, soft) on NH debut 21 days ago. Could build on that.
Debut fourth in modest C&D maiden hurdle albeit not that fluent; much more needed.
11
9th (11) Our Chezney (150/1 +40%)
Our Chezney

150
150/1(+40%)
(11) Our Chezney 150/1, Poor hurdler. Sixth of 16 in novice hurdle (250/1) at Punchestown (16.7f, heavy) 13 days ago.
Mild promise latest but easily opposed.
13
|F| (13) Storm Ryder (200/1 +20%)
Storm Ryder

200
200/1(+20%)
(13) Storm Ryder 200/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 300/1, ninth of 16 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16.7f, heavy) 13 days ago.
Recent Punchestown run a small step in the right direction but hard to fancy here.
8
10th (8) Kilbrin Rocco (200/1 +20%)
Kilbrin Rocco

200
200/1(+20%)
(8) Kilbrin Rocco 200/1, Shirocco gelding who has finished well held both starts in maiden hurdles late last year.
Tailed off twice in maidens within a week in November, easily passed over.
10
11th (10) Mywayorthehighway (125/1 -25%)
Mywayorthehighway

125
125/1(-25%)
(10) Mywayorthehighway 125/1, Sageburg gelding. Half-brother to modest hurdler/chaser Leverock Lass. Wears tongue strap. Pulled up sole start in points (Nov 26).
Pulled up on his sole point outing at Lingstown in November; tongue tied for hurdles debut.
17
12th (17) Manhattan Brook (200/1 +0%)
Manhattan Brook

200
200/1(+0%)
(17) Manhattan Brook 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. Tenth of 14 in novice hurdle at this course (19.8f, soft, 25/1) 21 days ago, never on terms. Can only be watched.
Soundly beaten in a pair of maidens, including over C&D last month.
2
13th (2) Arthur's Victory (125/1 -150%)
Arthur's Victory

125
125/1(-150%)
(2) Arthur's Victory 125/1, Fair Flat winner. Once-raced maiden over hurdles. 100/1 and hooded for 1st time, seventh of 13 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16.7f, soft) on NH debut 29 days ago. Low-grade handicaps will suit in due course.
Flat winner well held on recent hurdles debut; probably wants better ground.
9
14th (9) Matagorda (200/1 +20%)
Matagorda

200
200/1(+20%)
(9) Matagorda 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. Seventh of 12 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16.1f, heavy, 250/1) 36 days ago.
Tailed off in both maidens n January, can only be watched for now.
3
15th (3) Thebeautifulgame (66/1 -164%)
Thebeautifulgame

66
66/1(-164%)
(3) Thebeautifulgame 66/1, Fairly useful Flat winner, making GB/IRE jumps debut. 25/1, won 14-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 44 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Tom Clover and betting should prove a useful guide as to expectations.
Chelmsford winner bought for 9,000gns last month; ground concerns on hurdles debut.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

15:40 Thurles Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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TOUCH ME NOT shaped with promise when third behind easy winner Anotherway on his debut at Punchestown in late January. The Malinas gelding is entitled to improve a bit from that initial outing and this looks like a slightly easier task now. Willie Mullins is represented by Chosen Witness and the Well Chosen gelding could be a big player here. He was well beaten when fourth in a strong contest, won by My Trump Card, at Navan last time but can be expected to get closer now. Ballycallan King has also run well in some decent maidens and he is another that has to be on the shortlist.

A £150,000 purchase from points, TOUCH ME NOT showed plenty to work on when third in a Punchestown novice 5 weeks ago and, in good hands and open to improvement, he could be the answer here. Brave Fortune will find this easier than the assignments he's faced to date and is feared, with Ballycallan King and Chosen Witness others fancied to play a part.

It could pay to side with BRAVE FORTUNE, an impressive point winner, pitched in at the deep end on hurdles debut and who drops in class


16:10 Thurles Handicap Hurdle 16f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

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1st (12) Pana To Milan (4/1 +0%)
Pana To Milan

4
4/1(+0%)
(12) Pana To Milan 4/1, Modest winner at 22f in chases. 12/1, career best when winning 12-runner handicap chase at this course (22.1f, soft) 12 days ago, kept up to work. Switches from chase to hurdles. Back down in trip.
2m6f chase winner here last month; back in trip here off 10lb lower hurdles mark.
3
2nd (3) Jay Pee M (7/1 +0%)
Jay Pee M

7
7/1(+0%)
(3) Jay Pee M 7/1, Good third of 7 in handicap hurdle (13/2) at Limerick (16f, heavy) 35 days ago. Live each-way chance.
Handicap debut run encouraging; could well have more to offer.
5
3rd (5) Dontdooddson (16/1 -14%)
Dontdooddson

16
16/1(-14%)
(5) Dontdooddson 16/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (16.7f, heavy, 9/1) 65 days ago, dropping away from 3 out.
Placed form last year would give him a shout but pulled up last time so questions.
13
4th (13) Navy Waves (9/1 +36%)
Navy Waves

9
9/1(+36%)
(13) Navy Waves 9/1, C&D winner. Respectable 16¾ lengths eighth of 14 to Smallcraftwarning in handicap hurdle (12/1) at this course (16.4f, soft) 12 days ago. Cheekpieces back on.
Encouraging C&D run last month but still has a fair bit to find with a couple of these.
8
5th (8) Mullins Cross (9/1 +10%)
Mullins Cross

9
9/1(+10%)
(8) Mullins Cross 9/1, Latest win in hurdle at Bangor in December. Creditable 10¾ lengths fourth of 14 to Smallcraftwarning in handicap hurdle at this course (16.4f, soft, 8/1) 12 days ago.
C&D fourth to Smallcraftwarning; senior rider takes over here and worth a look.
1
6th (1) Smallcraftwarning (7/2 +30%)
Smallcraftwarning

3.5
7/2(+30%)
(1) Smallcraftwarning 7/2, 40/1, won 14-runner handicap hurdle at this course (16.4f, soft) 12 days ago, driven out. Merits consideration.
Shock C&D winner last month; questionable if he can back that up off 7lb higher.
14
7th (14) Thelonglad (5/1 +85%)
Thelonglad

5
5/1(+85%)
(14) Thelonglad 5/1, 12/1, below form eighth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy) 35 days ago. Opposable.
Cork fourth on return hasn't been built on.
20
8th (20) Jonny Mansie (28/1 +44%)
Jonny Mansie

28
28/1(+44%)
(20) Jonny Mansie 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 125/1, thirteenth of 15 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (19f, good) 179 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. May well do better. RESERVE.
Shown very little in four maidens, hard to make a case for on handicap debut; reserve.
15
9th (15) On The Banks (66/1 -65%)
On The Banks

66
66/1(-65%)
(15) On The Banks 66/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle at this course (22.4f, soft, 50/1) 21 days ago, tailed off when pulled up after 4 out. Back down in trip.
Poor run of form in handicaps, impossible to be confident in despite declining mark.
7
10th (7) Getaway Erin (40/1 -100%)
Getaway Erin

40
40/1(-100%)
(7) Getaway Erin 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 125/1, third of 6 in novice hurdle at Gowran (20.2f, heavy) 40 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time for this handicap debut and she's open to improvement.
Maiden form not progressive, probably best watched on handicap debut.
17
11th (17) Max Time (18/1 +64%)
Max Time

18
18/1(+64%)
(17) Max Time 18/1, Remains a maiden after 18 NH runs. Below form seventh of 14 in handicap hurdle (66/1) at Fairyhouse (20f, heavy) 41 days ago.
Unplaced in 18 starts, mildly encouraging at Fairyhouse last time but remains opposable.
11
12th (11) Glencourt Valley (22/1 -57%)
Glencourt Valley

22
22/1(-57%)
(11) Glencourt Valley 22/1, 5/1, respectable seventh of 17 in handicap hurdle at Cork (19f, good to soft) 142 days ago, running on. Others preferred.
Opening two handicap efforts not without promise but back from a break and may need this.
2
|PU| (2) He Picked Us (10/1 +38%)
He Picked Us

10
10/1(+38%)
(2) He Picked Us 10/1, 66/1, thirteenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at this course (16.2f, soft) 103 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time.
Struggling so far in handicaps; handicapper relenting and tongue tie now tried.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

16:10 Thurles Handicap Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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PANA TO MILAN put it all together to win over fences in Thurles last month and could follow up over the smaller obstacles. This is a significant drop in trip, however, she has back form over this distance. Furthermore, she competes off a lower hurdle rating in comparison to her chase mark. Smallcraftwarning sprang a 40/1 surprise over a similar trip in a higher grade, so could be up to defying a 7lb rise in the weights. Depeche Mo hit a bit of form in the autumn in being placed in Wexford and Fairyhouse. He has run well off a break before and Niall Moore's 7lb claim has him on an attractive mark. He wouldn't want the ground too deep, though. Dontdooddson is capable on a going day, but was pulled up when last seen in Punchestown.

DEPECHE MO remains a maiden following 14 attempts over hurdles but he arrives here on the back of a couple of solid efforts in defeat and this could be the day when he finally gets his head in front. The 6-y-o may have most to fear from Pana To Milan, who is 0-11 herself in this sphere but she won well off a 2 lb higher chase mark here last time. Recent C&D scorer Smallcraftwarning is also firmly in calculations, while Getaway Erin may well leave her previous form behind now handicapping.

Preference is for DEPECHE MO, absent since his Fairyhouse second in October but who runs well fresh and looks nicely weighted


16:40 Thurles Maiden Hurdle 21f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

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(8) Tell Us This (5/4 +75%)
Tell Us This

1.25
5/4(+75%)
(8) Tell Us This 5/4, Highly promising type. 250/1, fifteenth of 25 in novice hurdle at Naas (16f, soft) 53 days ago. Up in trip. Should do much betterat some point.
Mid-division in four maidens at 2m; upped in trip and drops in class so don't rule out.
12
(12) Sainte Baol (10/3 +5%)
Sainte Baol

3.333333
10/3(+5%)
(12) Sainte Baol 10/3, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Seventh of 11 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (20f, heavy, 16/1) 36 days ago.
Points' winner underwhelming so far hurdling but drops in grade here.
3
(3) John The Diva (11/2 +31%)
John The Diva

5.5
11/2(+31%)
(3) John The Diva 11/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable fourth of 14 in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Punchestown (20.2f, heavy) 13 days ago. Player.
Fair handicap debut recently; back in maiden company here with place prospects.
1
(1) Balally Park (7/1 -75%)
Balally Park

7
7/1(-75%)
(1) Balally Park 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 7/2, bit below form fifth of 14 in novice hurdle at Limerick (19f, heavy) 67 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Worth another chance.
Definite promise without being a convincing finisher; cheekpieces now tried.
2
(2) Jeronimo De L'ouch (14/1 -40%)
Jeronimo De L'ouch

14
14/1(-40%)
(2) Jeronimo De L'ouch 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Ninth of 14 in novice hurdle at Limerick (19f, heavy, 7/1) 67 days ago.
Encouraging hurdles bow at Naas in December, ensuing Limerick race may have come too soon.
10
(10) West Clare (14/1 -27%)
West Clare

14
14/1(-27%)
(10) West Clare 14/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 12 in bumper at Listowel (20f, good, 10/3). Off 17 months. Makes hurdles debut.
Progressive in 3 bumpers in 2022 but long absence obvious concern on hurdles debut.
14
(14) Gentle Anna (20/1 +20%)
Gentle Anna

20
20/1(+20%)
(14) Gentle Anna 20/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixteenth of 25 in novice hurdle at Naas (16f, soft, 250/1) 53 days ago. Up in trip.
Promise in points for Colin Bowe but 3 maiden hurdle runs this term disappointing; reserve.
6
(6) Malton Groove (28/1 -250%)
Malton Groove

28
28/1(-250%)
(6) Malton Groove 28/1, Fair hurdler. First run since leaving Gordon Elliott when last of 6 in novice chase (150/1) at Gowran (20f, heavy) 17 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Hood on 1st time.
Initial hurdles promise hasn't materialised; back from chasing.
7
(7) Rodney (40/1 +60%)
Rodney

40
40/1(+60%)
(7) Rodney 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Tenth of 11 in bumper (50/1) at this course (15.6f, soft) 21 days ago. Switches from bumpers to hurdles. Significantly up in trip.
Some ability in bumpers and a Limerick maiden hurdle but loads more needed.
4
(4) Leis Fein (50/1 -317%)
Leis Fein

50
50/1(-317%)
(4) Leis Fein 50/1, Modest hurdler. 125/1, fourth of 6 in novice hurdle at this course (23.6f, soft) 12 days ago.
Tailed off on recent comeback run here (3m); hard to fancy.
11
(11) Bee Bright (50/1 -25%)
Bee Bright

50
50/1(-25%)
(11) Bee Bright 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Sixth of 8 in novice hurdle (50/1) at Punchestown (22.4f, heavy) 13 days ago.
Two runs in maiden hurdles haven't amounted to much; handicaps more likely her forte.
9
(9) Tellmeyourtroubles (100/1 -150%)
Tellmeyourtroubles

100
100/1(-150%)
(9) Tellmeyourtroubles 100/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Pulled up in novice hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy, 200/1) 35 days ago, pulled up. Up in trip.
Three maiden runs haven't amounted to much, very hard to fancy.
13
(13) Venturi Effect (150/1 -50%)
Venturi Effect

150
150/1(-50%)
(13) Venturi Effect 150/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Fifth of 6 in novice hurdle (125/1) at this course (23.6f, soft) 12 days ago.
Beaten long way in two maidens, handicaps more her thing down the road.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

16:40 Thurles Maiden Hurdle 21f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

BALALLY PARK showed ability in fourth at Wexford and in fifth at Limerick which gives him bright prospects in a weak race. Trip and ground look ideal for him, and first-time cheekpieces could elicit some improvement. Sainte Baol represents a powerful stable and ought to be heavily involved as it was a decent mares' maiden hurdle that she finished seventh in at Punchestown in January. She is a former wide-margin winner of a point-to-point. John The Diva showed a bit more in fourth at Punchestown which gives him a shot at prize money.

BALALLY PARK wasn't seen to best effect at Limerick last time and is worth another chance to build on his Wexford form. Sainte Baol and John The Diva head the dangers.

A maiden which probably won't take much winning and MALTON GROOVE could take the beating on his old form in a first-time hood


17:10 Thurles Handicap Hurdle 24f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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3
(3) Linden Arden (11/10 +51%)
Linden Arden

1.1
11/10(+51%)
(3) Linden Arden 11/10, 1 win from 2 runs this season. Career best when winning 7-runner novice hurdle at Punchestown (19.9f, soft, 8/11) 29 days ago, unchallenged. Further progress likely.
Comfortable maiden winner at Punchestown, raised 12lb but may continue to make progress.
6
(6) Native Speaker (3/1 +25%)
Native Speaker

3
3/1(+25%)
(6) Native Speaker 3/1, Promising sort. 9/2, creditable second of 8 in novice hurdle at Limerick (21f, heavy) 68 days ago, no match for winner. Big player on handicap debut.
Point winner, twice runner-up in maidens, not without a chance on his handicap debut.
8
(8) Ishan (4/1 +67%)
Ishan

4
4/1(+67%)
(8) Ishan 4/1, 2 wins from 6 runs this season. Latest win in hurdle at Limerick in December. 20/1, respectable eleventh of 22 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (24.3f, soft) 31 days ago.
Two wins from his last four starts, handed an extra 8lb for Limerick, may be a bit high.
10
(10) Power Hour (7/1 +30%)
Power Hour

7
7/1(+30%)
(10) Power Hour 7/1, 13/2, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (22.8f, heavy) 16 days ago. Each-way shout.
Has been showing consistent form, holds a solid each-way chance in a race of this standard.
9
(9) Rowdy Romeo (10/1 +29%)
Rowdy Romeo

10
10/1(+29%)
(9) Rowdy Romeo 10/1, Creditable second of 6 in novice hurdle (11/8) at Hexham (20.1f, heavy) 83 days ago. More will be needed if he's to go one better here.
Fifth behind good yardstick Harvard Guy at Navan, form of his Hexham second is weak.
7
(7) Insouciant Dallier (33/1 -106%)
Insouciant Dallier

33
33/1(-106%)
(7) Insouciant Dallier 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden under Rules. 12/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, seventh of 10 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (22.9f, soft) 50 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut.
Some fair form to his credit, soundly beaten on his last two maiden hurdle attempts..
11
(11) Ballycairn (80/1 -100%)
Ballycairn

80
80/1(-100%)
(11) Ballycairn 80/1, Fairly useful winner at 20f in bumpers. First run since leaving Mrs Denise Foster when last of 12 in novice hurdle at Down Royal (20.2f, soft, 200/1) 70 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut.
Tailed off at Down Royal at Christmas on first run after long layoff, best watched for now.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

17:10 Thurles Handicap Hurdle 24f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

Former point-to-point winner NATIVE SPEAKER catches the eye on handicap hurdle debut. He was a somewhat remote second in maiden hurdles at Punchestown and Limerick, but the horses that beat him are smart and have both followed up. The Punchestown winner subsequently landed a Grade 2 novice hurdle. Shannon Royale won a Punchestown maiden hurdle in November by a whopping 24 lengths and the horse in second is now a leading contender for the Supreme Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. He disappointed on his next appearance in Navan, but got back to work when a close second in Punchestown. He has to give plenty of weight away, but is a big player. Linden Arden is markedly up in trip for Willie Mullins, but was an easy winner in Punchestown and should have plenty to offer while Ishan didn't run at the Dublin Racing Festival and is a solid stayer.

NATIVE SPEAKER and Linden Arden both have relatively low mileage and could be the pair to concentrate on. The latter is accorded the utmost respect on the back of his all-the-way Punchestown success last month but preference is for Native Speaker, who has chased home borderline smart novices the last twice and this former point winner promises to be suited by this stiffer test now pitched into a handicap. West Is Awake is third choice ahead of Power Hour and Shannon Royale.

There is a good chance that Linden Arden will continue to prosper, However, POWER HOUR is put forward as an each-way option


17:40 Thurles NH Flat Race 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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11
(11) Red Hugh (11/10 +45%)
Red Hugh

1.1
11/10(+45%)
(11) Red Hugh 11/10, £23,000 5-y-o, Shantou gelding. Dam placed over hurdles, 7f-8.4f winner on Flat, half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 2½m) Noble Alan. Point winner back from 11 months off and got to be respected for these connections.
Form of point win is appealing, might prefer better ground but has to be taken seriously.
6
(6) Eastbank Warrior (10/3 +45%)
Eastbank Warrior

3.333333
10/3(+45%)
(6) Eastbank Warrior 10/3, Fell in a point and just fourth of 5 in bumper at Limerick (16f, heavy, 5/2) on NH debut 35 days ago.
May have been unsuited by the slow gallop at Limerick, not much between him and Machismo.
2
(2) Blaze The Way (5/1 +50%)
Blaze The Way

5
5/1(+50%)
(2) Blaze The Way 5/1, Half-brother to useful hurdler Enniscoffey Oscar. Third of 8 in bumper at Leopardstown (20f, heavy, 12/1) on NH debut 69 days ago. That is usually a good race and he can improve.
Finished 25l behind the runner-up when third on debut at Leopardstown, open to improvement.
8
(8) Machismo (5/1 +0%)
Machismo

5
5/1(+0%)
(8) Machismo 5/1, €28,000 half-brother to 3 winners, including useful hurdler/smart chaser Keeper Hill and useful hurdler Dargiannini. Winning pointer, found the lack of pace against him when last of 5 in bumper at Limerick (16f, heavy, 6/1) 35 days ago. Could do better this time.
Point winner, in common with Eastbank Warrior probably unsuited by slow gallop at Limerick.
1
(1) Barton Snow (12/1 +14%)
Barton Snow

12
12/1(+14%)
(1) Barton Snow 12/1, Modest hurdler. Hooded for 1st time, good eighth of 14 in novice hurdle (80/1) at Navan (15.7f, heavy) 23 days ago. Switches from hurdles to bumpers.
Winning pointer, placed in two of his seven bumper starts, might prefer better ground.
3
(3) Brooklyn Bridge (100/1 -100%)
Brooklyn Bridge

100
100/1(-100%)
(3) Brooklyn Bridge 100/1, Once-raced maiden. 40/1, last of 8 in bumper at Punchestown (15.9f, heavy) on NH debut 16 days ago.
Big price when last of eight on his recent debut at Punchestown, unlikely to feature.
5
(5) Dream Shaper (150/1 -355%)
Dream Shaper

150
150/1(-355%)
(5) Dream Shaper 150/1, Remains a maiden. Sixth of 8 in bumper at Punchestown (15.9f, heavy, 150/1) 16 days ago.
Unplaced in seven bumper attempts, nothing to suggest he could feature.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content,

17:40 Thurles NH Flat Race 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

RED HUGH's best point-to-point form is on much better ground, however, testing going isn't a negative for progeny of his sire so he is taken to graduate to the track with a win. Barry Connell's newcomer Net Boy has to be given a market check. He made 60,000 euro at the Land Rover Sale and is related to a five-time winner in Britain. Machismo was successful 'between the flags' last December yet was easy to back when last of five on track debut at Limerick in January. There is likely to be much more to come from him. Eastbank Warrior fell when leading his point-to-point and was only 5/2 for his racecourse debut in Limerick where he finished fourth (a head in front of Machismo). There could be improvement in him.

A thin bumper that could be fought out by newcomers NET BOY and Red Hugh, with Barry Connell's charge chanced before market clues. Machismo wasn't seen to best effect at Limerick and could do better in this bigger field.

A slow gallop was probably not ideal for two of these at Limerick last time, EASTBANK WARRIOR may uphold form with Machismo


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