Thurles Races & Results Tomform Thursday 19th October 2023

There were 38 Races on Thursday 19th October 2023 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Thurles, 8 races at Carlisle, 7 races at Wincanton, 8 races at Brighton, 8 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Thursday 19th October 2023

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

13:40 Thurles Maiden Chase 20f - 13 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
5
1st (5) Law Ella (3/1 -100%)
Law Ella

3
3/1(-100%)
(5) Law Ella 3/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Thirteenth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (24.2f, good to soft, 16/5) 160 days ago. Makes chase debut. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Has the physique for this sphere.
Gained first hurdle win with RPR of 127 in maiden hurdle in April; off 160 days; chase bow.
8
2nd (8) Natural Look (11/2 +0%)
Natural Look

5.5
11/2(+0%)
(8) Natural Look 11/2, Fairly useful hurdler. Well-beaten sixth of 7 to Magical Zoe in listed mares event (11/1) at Gowran (16f, heavy) 20 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Back up in trip. Not taken lightly.
Dual hurdle winner at this trip; below form latest but promise in 3 beginners' previously.
3
3rd (3) Henning (5/1 +0%)
Henning

5
5/1(+0%)
(3) Henning 5/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Latest win in hurdle at Limerick in March. Makes chase debut. Back up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Denis Hogan.
Useful hurdler who gained 3rd win at end of last season; best form at 2m; yard/chase debut.
11
4th (11) Sainte Dona (5/1 +55%)
Sainte Dona

5
5/1(+55%)
(11) Sainte Dona 5/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Winner in hurdle here in November. Sixth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (22.1f, soft, 11/2). Off 6 months. Makes chase debut.
Bolted up in maiden hurdle here last year; lost her way since; off 188 days; chase debut.
9
5th (9) Presenting Doyen (10/3 +26%)
Presenting Doyen

3.333333
10/3(+26%)
(9) Presenting Doyen 10/3, Fairly useful hurdler. 10/3, second of 7 in novice chase at Ballinrobe (23f, good to soft) on debut over fences 34 days ago. Capable of going one better.
Dual hurdle winner and promising chase debut when beaten 6l latest; form boosted; improver.
2
6th (2) Carrig Carol (11/1 +31%)
Carrig Carol

11
11/1(+31%)
(2) Carrig Carol 11/1, Fair hurdler. Creditable third of 6 in minor event hurdle at Wexford (24f, heavy, 5/2). Off 6 months. Makes chase debut.
1-12 over hurdles; below best in 3 runs at end of last term; best watched on chase debut.
1
7th (1) Battle Away (33/1 -65%)
Battle Away

33
33/1(-65%)
(1) Battle Away 33/1, Promising individual. Fair winner at 20f over hurdles. 8/1, third of 7 in novice chase at Killarney (23f, good to soft) on debut over fences 18 days ago. Open to progress.
Won 2 h'cap hurdles last year; promising chase debut latest but much more needed.
13
8th (13) Soldaro (20/1 -25%)
Soldaro

20
20/1(-25%)
(13) Soldaro 20/1, Fair hurdler. Latest win in hurdle at Downpatrick in April. Fair winner at 19f over hurdles. Last of 9 in handicap hurdle (12/1) at Ballinrobe (22.1f, soft). Off 6 months. Makes chase debut.
Well below form in h'cap hurdle hat-trick bid when last seen and off 188 days.
10
9th (10) Rebel Treaty (14/1 -75%)
Rebel Treaty

14
14/1(-75%)
(10) Rebel Treaty 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Excellent second of 16 in novice hurdle at Listowel (20f, soft, 22/1) 31 days ago. Makes chase debut. Not discounted.
Point winner; best effort under rules when chasing home a nice prospect over timber latest.
4
10th (4) Lady Kate (125/1 +38%)
Lady Kate

125
125/1(+38%)
(4) Lady Kate 125/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 16/1, last of 12 in bumper at Tipperary (18f, soft) 168 days ago. Makes chase debut. First run for yard after leaving Eamonn Francis Gallagher.
Point winner but poor form in three runs under rules and returns from 168 days off.
7
11th (7) Morning Star (100/1 -52%)
Morning Star

100
100/1(-52%)
(7) Morning Star 100/1, Once-raced maiden. 50/1, twelfth of 16 in novice hurdle at Listowel (20f, soft) on NH debut 31 days ago. Makes chase debut.
Point winner; tailed off on rules debut at Listowel last month; this looks tough.
6
12th (6) Merrion Gate (200/1 +0%)
Merrion Gate

200
200/1(+0%)
(6) Merrion Gate 200/1, Once-raced maiden. 200/1, pulled up in novice chase at Fairyhouse (21.5f, soft) on NH debut 12 days ago, tailed off when blundered again 4 out.
Pulled up 3 point starts and same result when 200-1 for rules debut 12 days ago.
12
|PU| (12) Salt Bridge (200/1 +0%)
Salt Bridge

200
200/1(+0%)
(12) Salt Bridge 200/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Fifth of 6 in novice chase at Sligo (17.6f, heavy, 200/1) on debut over fences 22 days ago.
Shown very little so far including chase debut last time.
LTO Selection:

13:40 Thurles Maiden Chase 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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It was a promising chase debut from PRESENTING DOYEN (nap) who shaped well when 2nd at Ballinrobe latest and the form is working out


14:15 Thurles Handicap Chase 20f - 12 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) Ardera Ru (5.5/1 -38%)
Ardera Ru

5.5
5.5/1(-38%)
(1) Ardera Ru 5.5/1, Fairly useful winner at 22f over hurdles and she fared much better than previously over fences when 2¾ lengths second of 13 to Likable Chancer in handicap chase at Tramore (21.7f) in April, conceding first run. Open to further improvement and claims if ready to roll back from 6 months off.
Showed she's as good over fences when 2nd when last seen; may be best watched here though.
15
2nd (15) Go Battle (25/1 -14%)
Go Battle

25
25/1(-14%)
(15) Go Battle 25/1, Remains a maiden after 17 NH runs. Fell in handicap chase (12/1) at Ballinrobe (17f, good to soft) 34 days ago, falling second. Up in trip. Tough to assess at present in any case.
17-race maiden and fell early at Ballinrobe last month; best form on better ground.
10
3rd (10) Likable Chancer (4.5/1 -13%)
Likable Chancer

4.5
4.5/1(-13%)
(10) Likable Chancer 4.5/1, One win from 39 NH runs. 9/2, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap chase at Punchestown (23.3f, good to soft) 8 days ago, still in front 2 out and folding approaching last. Drop back in trip a likely plus and he's in the mix again.
Winner at Tramore last term; 2nd in 4 runs since; disappointing run last week.
9
4th (9) General Ryan (11/1 -57%)
General Ryan

11
11/1(-57%)
(9) General Ryan 11/1, Excellent second of 15 in handicap chase (25/1) at Tramore (21.6f, heavy) 62 days ago. Looks a live player having been given time ahead of this.
Point winner; 0-10 over fences; makes jumping errors; 5lb rise for latest 2nd fine.
6
5th (6) Sean Says (9/1 +44%)
Sean Says

9
9/1(+44%)
(6) Sean Says 9/1, Course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle (9/1) at Clonmel (24.2f, heavy) 21 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Cheekpieces back on.
1-16 over fences; tailed off over C&D latest chase start; patchy profile.
3
6th (3) Nazine (14/1 +50%)
Nazine

14
14/1(+50%)
(3) Nazine 14/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. Ninth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (20f, soft, 16/1) 26 days ago. May yet have more to offer back over fences but recent exploits haven't been all that inspiring.
Out of form in 3 runs this year; showed very little over fences 2 seasons ago.
4
7th (4) Champagne Vacation (7/1 +65%)
Champagne Vacation

7
7/1(+65%)
(4) Champagne Vacation 7/1, Creditable sixth of 18 in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Punchestown (16.6f, good) 9 days ago. Back up in trip. Makes handicap chase debut.
0-14; below his best over hurdles of late and this looks like a tough ask on chase debut.
16
8th (16) Kilmurry Jj (11/2 +39%)
Kilmurry Jj

5.5
11/2(+39%)
(16) Kilmurry Jj 11/2, Pulled up sole start in points. Low-key start over hurdles, but better signs in handicaps, good second of 14 in handicap at Roscommon (23.9f) in July. Goes chasing now for new yard. Reserve 1.
Runner-up in last two hurdle starts but tough ask on chase debut and off 101 days; reserve.
14
9th (14) Roscomroe (50/1 +0%)
Roscomroe

50
50/1(+0%)
(14) Roscomroe 50/1, 16/1, fifth of 9 in handicap chase at Sligo (21.2f, heavy) 22 days ago, bad mistake at the fourth and ultimately never a danger. Passed over here.
Unplaced in 13 starts and shown nothing in two runs over fences.
12
|PU| (12) Agirlcalledchloe (9/1 -64%)
Agirlcalledchloe

9
9/1(-64%)
(12) Agirlcalledchloe 9/1, Remains a maiden after 21 NH runs. Respectable second of 9 in handicap chase at Sligo (21.2f, heavy, 16/5) 22 days ago.
2nd in 3 of last 4 starts; bit below form when distant 2nd latest; needs more here.
2
|PU| (2) Baldur's Gate (11/2 +0%)
Baldur's Gate

5.5
11/2(+0%)
(2) Baldur's Gate 11/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 3/1, bit below form third of 7 in handicap chase at Wexford (19.8f, heavy) in March, ridden before 2 out and merely plugging on. Still, it remains early days with him and no forlorn hope on seasonal bow.
Went close over C&D 2 starts ago and probably too much to do at Wexford latest.
5
|PU| (5) Elmount (20/1 +20%)
Elmount

20
20/1(+20%)
(5) Elmount 20/1, 10/3, sixth of 9 in handicap chase at Ludlow (16f, good to soft) 163 days ago, finding less than looked likely. Up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Alastair Ralph. Tongue strap back on.
Sole win over fences came at Catterick last season; best watched on return up in trip.
LTO Selection:

14:15 Thurles Handicap Chase 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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


14:50 Thurles Maiden Hurdle 16f - 11 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
4
1st (4) Brighterdaysahead (1/4 +31%)
Brighterdaysahead

0.25
1/4(+31%)
(4) Brighterdaysahead 1/4, Comes from an excellent family and clearly a good prospect herself, making it 2-2 in bumpers at Fairyhouse (2m) in April. Has to be of interest now attentions switch to hurdles.
Unbeaten in 2 bumpers so far, the latest a valuable sales bumper; nice prospect.
15
2nd (15) Shoot Champagne (14/1 +44%)
Shoot Champagne

14
14/1(+44%)
(15) Shoot Champagne 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Fourth of 15 in novice hurdle at Killarney (17f, good to soft, 16/1) 18 days ago. Probably one for handicaps in due course.
Promising debut but hasn't built on that in 3 runs since and has looked novicey jumping.
11
3rd (11) Roccos Inspiration (9/2 +72%)
Roccos Inspiration

4.5
9/2(+72%)
(11) Roccos Inspiration 9/2, Fair hurdler. Remains a maiden after 11 hurdle runs. Respectable fourth of 16 in novice hurdle at Killarney (22.2f, good, 15/8) 157 days ago. Back down in trip. Tongue strap back on.
Placed in six maiden hurdles but her best form has come over further; off 157 days.
5
4th (5) Molly's Gamble (25/1 +38%)
Molly's Gamble

25
25/1(+38%)
(5) Molly's Gamble 25/1, Offered something to work on when fifth in 16-runner maiden on yard/hurdles debut at Listowel (2m) in September. Well below best returned to the Flat at the Curragh subsequently and blinkers go on switched back to hurdles.
Rated 76 on the level; promising hurdle debut last month but has plenty to find; blinkers.
8
5th (8) Lackaneen Mag (22/1 +67%)
Lackaneen Mag

22
22/1(+67%)
(8) Lackaneen Mag 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 28/1, bit below form third of 15 in novice hurdle at Killarney (17f, good to soft) 18 days ago.
Placed in 2 recent maiden hurdles but has a bit to find and NR on heavy latest.
6
6th (6) Credit Control (125/1 +17%)
Credit Control

125
125/1(+17%)
(6) Credit Control 125/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fifth of 16 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft, 125/1) 17 days ago, keeping on gradually. Likely better to come further down the line.
Tailed off in two maiden hurdle outings so far.
7
7th (7) Jetaway To Getaway (66/1 +34%)
Jetaway To Getaway

66
66/1(+34%)
(7) Jetaway To Getaway 66/1, Twice-raced maiden. 12/1, fourth of 16 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) 17 days ago, making late headway without being unduly punished. Rates a likely type for low-grade handicaps further down the line.
0-9 in points and tailed off in two maiden hurdle outings.
13
8th (13) Lady Masquerade (66/1 +34%)
Lady Masquerade

66
66/1(+34%)
(13) Lady Masquerade 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 20/1, ninth of 15 in novice hurdle at Killarney (17f, good to soft) 18 days ago.
Good run on debut but not as good twice since, including back at this trip latest.
17
9th (17) Annie Beag (150/1 +25%)
Annie Beag

150
150/1(+25%)
(17) Annie Beag 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. Eleventh of 13 in novice hurdle at Cork (19f, good to soft, 125/1). Off 6 months. Hooded for 1st time. Reserve 2.
Shown nothing in two starts so far; hood now tried; off 193 days; reserve.
14
|F| (14) Pampar Lady (14/1 +58%)
Pampar Lady

14
14/1(+58%)
(14) Pampar Lady 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 16/1, eighth of 12 in bumper at Tipperary (16.2f, soft) 18 days ago. Showed promise when runner-up on sole previous try over hurdles and better to come returned to this sphere.
Left bumper form behind with hurdle 2nd 2 starts ago but poor run back in bumper latest.
9
10th (9) Lily's Choice (100/1 +0%)
Lily's Choice

100
100/1(+0%)
(9) Lily's Choice 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 16/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Tramore (21f, heavy) 62 days ago, behind when pulled up before last. Down in trip.
Promise in points but hasn't built on that under rules and pulled up at Tramore last time.
LTO Selection:

14:50 Thurles Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

BRIGHTERDAYSAHEAD has to be taken very seriously on her hurdling debut. Gordon Elliott's charge was a decisive winner of two bumpers including when last seen in the valuable Tattersalls Ireland Sales Bumper at Fairyhouse in April. She is a half-sister to the ill-fated Mighty Potter who scored on hurdle debut before winning at Grade 1 level, so Brighterdaysahead has plenty of upside. Rockstown Girl has decent bumper form, but was unable to reel in the winner of a Fairyhouse maiden hurdle at the start of the month. There should be more to come from her in this discipline, though. Roccos Inspiration will welcome all the forecast rain and it is worth noting that she has been placed in six maiden hurdles. River Tara and Gone For Tea have the ability to get in the mix, but wouldn't want the ground to get testing.

BRIGHTERDAYSAHEAD makes loads of appeal on paper and looked a good prospect herself when making it 2-2 in bumpers back in the spring. Very much the type to make her mark over hurdles, she's fancied to make her presence felt for her powerful yard. Rockstown Girl, River Tara and Gone For Tea all rate likely improvers and can give the selection most to do, in that order.


15:25 Thurles Handicap Hurdle 16f - 12 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) Star Official (2.5/1 -11%)
Star Official

2.5
2.5/1(-11%)
(1) Star Official 2.5/1, Creditable second of 10 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (16f, heavy, 7/2) 7 days ago, headed final 50 yds. Expected to be in the mix with a repeat.
Last week's Tramore second on heavy augurs well but needs to jump better; up 3lb in future.
11
2nd (11) Destivelle (14/1 +0%)
Destivelle

14
14/1(+0%)
(11) Destivelle 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Tongue tie/cheekpieces fitted, eighth of 9 in handicap (40/1) at Tramore (12f, good) 36 days ago. Previous third in this sphere at Kilbeggan (2m) was her best effort yet if she can build on that returned to timber.
4yo not one to rule out, especially if jumping improves.
13
3rd (13) Outdoor Mozzy (9/1 +73%)
Outdoor Mozzy

9
9/1(+73%)
(13) Outdoor Mozzy 9/1, Maiden. Fared little better than previously when ninth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.6f) in August, merely passing beaten horses. Others make more appeal.
Promising Punchestown run at the start of the campaign but well held both starts since.
7
4th (7) Romella (7/1 +36%)
Romella

7
7/1(+36%)
(7) Romella 7/1, Well held first 2 starts following an absence this term but significant step back in right direction from much-reduced mark when fifth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (16.6f) 9 days ago, noted finishing well. In the mix if she can back that up.
Down to a nice mark but ground concerns given forecast rain.
14
5th (14) Trenchtown Rock (100/1 -100%)
Trenchtown Rock

100
100/1(-100%)
(14) Trenchtown Rock 100/1, Dual winner over hurdles in 2019 but not tasted success since and he offered little following a lengthy absence when eleventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (2m) 3 weeks ago. This ought to reveal more.
Off 2 years until last month; entitled to come on for that but watching brief advised.
12
6th (12) O'faolains Glory (8/1 +76%)
O'faolains Glory

8
8/1(+76%)
(12) O'faolains Glory 8/1, Fame And Glory mare. Easy to back, fared no better than previously when eighth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (3m, soft) 4 weeks ago. Quickly dropped back to the minimum trip now.
Down to basement mark after three handicap runs and remains opposable.
4
7th (4) Say It So (25/1 -14%)
Say It So

25
25/1(-14%)
(4) Say It So 25/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 9 in handicap (7/1) at Tramore (12f, good) 36 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time over jumps now attentions switch to handicaps and the betting may prove a useful guide.
Opening mark looks on the high side.
15
8th (15) Up She Flew (10/1 +80%)
Up She Flew

10
10/1(+80%)
(15) Up She Flew 10/1, 28/1, produced a laboured display when sixth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Killarney (20.2f, good to soft) 54 days ago, going in snatches. Down in trip. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Plenty to find on form.
Excuses of late; cheekpieces now fitted and improvement not ruled out.
10
9th (10) Cullenwaine (9/2 +0%)
Cullenwaine

4.5
9/2(+0%)
(10) Cullenwaine 9/2, Good second of 11 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (17.8f, soft, 8/1) 34 days ago, headed 1f out and no extra. Claims with a repeat in an ordinary contest.
Downpatrick second withdrawn at same venue since due to soft ground; claims.
18
10th (18) Masterstonemason (33/1 +34%)
Masterstonemason

33
33/1(+34%)
(18) Masterstonemason 33/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 28/1, ninth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (20.2f, heavy) 19 days ago. Down in trip. Reserve 3.
Back to optimum trip but hard to fancy; reserve.
3
11th (3) Portarlington (6/1 -80%)
Portarlington

6
6/1(-80%)
(3) Portarlington 6/1, Good third of 11 in handicap hurdle at Killarney (17f, good to soft, 7/1) 18 days ago. Tongue strap back on and he needs to keep mistakes to a minimum once more.
Killarney run a step in the right direction but more likely needed here.
2
|PU| (2) Corkbeg (14/1 -17%)
Corkbeg

14
14/1(-17%)
(2) Corkbeg 14/1, 80/1, tenth of 11 in novice chase at Wexford (19.8f, heavy) on debut over fences 69 days ago, mistake first and always behind. No forlorn hope returned to timber.
Wants better ground so predicted rain an obvious concern.
LTO Selection:

15:25 Thurles Handicap Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

STAR OFFICIAL has shown enough since switching his attention to hurdling to suggest he can gain a breakthrough success. A winner on the flat at Killarney around this time last year, the five-year-old has caught the eye on a few occasions since going jumping. Having finished runner-up at Tramore on his most recent start, the Dick Donohoe-trained gelding can go one place better. On My Bike has been somewhat unpredictable since going handicapping but the Gavin Cromwell-trained five-year-old would be a danger on the best of his recent form. He takes a significant step back down in trip here so that could unlock further improvement. Be My Hero went very close at Bellewstown on his penultimate start before running below par last time. A reproduction of that earlier run would probably be good enough here.

This looks trappy but STAR OFFICIAL found it easier dropped in grade when second of 10 in a Tramore handicap 7 days ago, and a repeat from the same mark gives him good claims once more. Be My Hero and Romella are others to consider, with Cullenwaine another not out of things.


16:00 Thurles Conditions Hurdle 23f - 5 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) Beacon Edge (11/4 -57%)
Beacon Edge

2.75
11/4(-57%)
(2) Beacon Edge 11/4, Very smart chaser. 25/1, creditable sixth of 25 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23.6f, good to soft) 175 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Noel Meade. Player.
Probably not quite the force he was but definite player on debut for Gordon Elliott.
3
2nd (3) Cash Back (3/1 +25%)
Cash Back

3
3/1(+25%)
(3) Cash Back 3/1, Smart chaser. Course winner. 25/1, creditable seventh of 17 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (16f, soft) 27 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Heading back in the right direction recently so must enter calculations.
Reliable front-runner over shorter trips but legitimate stamina concerns at this trip.
1
3rd (1) Aspire Tower (10/3 -21%)
Aspire Tower

3.333333
10/3(-21%)
(1) Aspire Tower 10/3, 33/1, well-beaten last of 8 to Honeysuckle in Punchestown Champion Hurdle at Punchestown (16f, good to soft). Off over 2 years with his fitness to prove.
Long absent but runs well fresh; class above these if anywhere near his best and stays.
5
4th (5) Walking On Glass (12/1 +33%)
Walking On Glass

12
12/1(+33%)
(5) Walking On Glass 12/1, Useful hurdler. 12/1, good second of 8 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (24f, heavy) 19 days ago. This demands more but he's no forlorn hope.
Running well in defeat under both codes; bit to find on ratings however now upped in class.
4
5th (4) HMS Seahorse (5/2 +38%)
HMS Seahorse

2.5
5/2(+38%)
(4) HMS Seahorse 5/2, Useful hurdler. Below form seventeenth of 30 in handicap at the Curragh (16.8f, heavy, 20/1) 25 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles and not ruled out.
Ground should suit but not sure this longer trip will.
LTO Selection:

16:00 Thurles Conditions Hurdle 23f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

BEACON EDGE, a horse that finished fourth in a Stayers Hurdle just a couple of years ago, remains very much a force at this level. A former Grade 1 winner over fences, the nine-year-old makes his first start for trainer Gordon Elliott here. Last seen when finishing sixth under a big weight in a graded hurdle at the Punchestown festival, the Doyen gelding can make a winning reappearance. HMS Seahorse remains a horse with scope for further improvement over flights this season. Paul Nolan's five-year-old has a leading chance at these weights once taking his jockeys claim into account. Aspire Tower has a long absence to overcome but the Henry de Bromhead-trained gelding would take beating if anywhere near ready for this assignment.

BEACON EDGE holds the edge on form and is taken to make a winning start for Gordon Elliott after a lay-off at the chief expense of Willie Mullins's in-form veteran Cash Back. HMS Seahorse also can't be ruled out back in this sphere along with Gowran runner-up Walking On Glass.


16:35 Thurles Handicap Hurdle 23f - 15 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
4
(4) Where's Bunny (10/1 +9%)
Where's Bunny

10
10/1(+9%)
(4) Where's Bunny 10/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 20/1, good fourth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Navan (21.6f, good to soft) 33 days ago. Can give a good account.
Back to form at Navan last month so one to consider.
1
1st (1) More Info (16/1 -60%)
More Info

16
16/1(-60%)
(1) More Info 16/1, 7/2, sole run for Adrian Brendan Joyce when creditable third of 10 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (24.2f, heavy) 21 days ago. Considered.
Clonmel run in testing conditions a solid one; others possibly better handicapped though.
9
2nd (9) Magic Conqueror (12/1 +52%)
Magic Conqueror

12
12/1(+52%)
(9) Magic Conqueror 12/1, Eleventh of 16 in handicap hurdle at Cork (24.4f, good to soft, 10/1). Off 6 months. Needs a couple of these to falter.
Back from summer break and could go well if she stays.
3
3rd (3) No Fussing (8/1 +33%)
No Fussing

8
8/1(+33%)
(3) No Fussing 8/1, Course winner. Winner in hurdle here in March. Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (19.8f, heavy, 12/1) 21 days ago. Merits consideration.
Maiden winner here needs to improve on handicap form; yard still flying.
16
4th (16) C'est Rien (11/1 -10%)
C'est Rien

11
11/1(-10%)
(16) C'est Rien 11/1, Very good third of 14 in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) 17 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Tongue strap on 1st time. No forlorn hope. RESERVE
Promising Fairyhouse handicap debut; tongue-tie fitted, could have more to offer; reserve.
14
5th (14) Light Parade (14/1 +30%)
Light Parade

14
14/1(+30%)
(14) Light Parade 14/1, Course winner. 10/1, creditable fourth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (20f, soft) 26 days ago. One for the shortlist.
Off the mark here over 2m last season; yet to convince over further and this trip test her.
7
6th (7) Walk Out (3/1 +14%)
Walk Out

3
3/1(+14%)
(7) Walk Out 3/1, Very good fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Killarney (22.8f, good to soft, 10/3) 18 days ago. Has to be taken seriously off an unchanged mark.
Runner-up at Tramore and Listowel; same mark and should be thereabouts.
5
7th (5) Goodie Girl (13/2 +0%)
Goodie Girl

6.5
13/2(+0%)
(5) Goodie Girl 13/2, Winner in hurdle at Downpatrick in June. Good second of 16 in handicap hurdle (33/1) at Navan (21.6f, good to soft) 33 days ago. In the picture.
Just failed at Navan after mistake last; major player.
6
8th (6) Pearlofflorida (7/1 -8%)
Pearlofflorida

7
7/1(-8%)
(6) Pearlofflorida 7/1, Winner in hurdle at Sligo in June. 9/2, creditable third of 10 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (19.8f, heavy) 21 days ago. Looks competitive on form.
Little bit to find with a couple of these on penultimate Navan run.
8
9th (8) Cathys Quest (12/1 +0%)
Cathys Quest

12
12/1(+0%)
(8) Cathys Quest 12/1, Pulled up in handicap chase (3/1) at Downpatrick (23.5f, soft) on debut over fences 13 days ago, struggling when awkward 4 out. Switches from chase to hurdles. Not easy to make a case for.
Flopped on chase debut but progressive in blinkers over hurdles before that; respected.
11
10th (11) Tango Theatre (16/1 -14%)
Tango Theatre

16
16/1(-14%)
(11) Tango Theatre 16/1, Remains a maiden after 20 NH runs. Below form sixth of 11 in handicap hurdle (7/2) at Fairyhouse (24f, soft) 17 days ago. Can make presence felt if shrugging off latest effort.
Solid summer form but tame recent Fairyhouse run raises questions.
18
11th (18) In A Nice Way (25/1 -39%)
In A Nice Way

25
25/1(-39%)
(18) In A Nice Way 25/1, Good third of 15 in novice hurdle at Roscommon (20.5f, soft, 33/1) 24 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. RESERVE
Up 2lb for recent maiden third, others better handicapped; reserve.
2
12th (2) Lizrona (9/1 +18%)
Lizrona

9
9/1(+18%)
(2) Lizrona 9/1, Latest win in chase at Clonmel in April. Good second of 7 in handicap chase (18/1) at Roscommon (21.3f, soft) 24 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Shortlisted.
Good recent comeback chase effort; interesting back hurdling here off 11lb lower mark.
15
13th (15) Merry Moves (22/1 +21%)
Merry Moves

22
22/1(+21%)
(15) Merry Moves 22/1, Winner in hurdle at Limerick in March. 4/1, below form seventh of 16 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (24f, good to soft). Off 6 months with more needed.
Back from summer break with conditions to suit but mark still on the high side.
17
14th (17) Toucan Do (66/1 -65%)
Toucan Do

66
66/1(-65%)
(17) Toucan Do 66/1, Seventh of 11 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (17.8f, soft, 18/1) 34 days ago. Up in trip. Very hard to make a case for. RESERVE
Lots to find from Downpatrick handicap debut last month; reserve.
LTO Selection:

16:35 Thurles Handicap Hurdle 23f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

POUR THE WINE can register a first career success having run a big race when third at Killarney last time. Peter Fahey's mare was having just her fourth start in handicap company, when beaten a length by a horse who had plenty in hand of the assessor. Gaining in experience with every run, the likeable seven-year-old holds leading claims under Eamonn Fitzgerald. Walk Out, who was just a place behind in fourth at the County Kerry track, should again be involved. The Walk In The Park mare is also awaiting her first success but has been placed on a few occasions. Lizrona, a winner here over fences, has to be a contender now that she reverts to hurdling off an 11lb lower mark. She also arrives here in form after a runner-up finish at Roscommon last month.

WALK OUT can race off the same mark as when a very good Killarney fourth so edges the vote in this competitive handicap. Course-winner No Fussing could emerge as the chief threat to John & Thomas Kiely's handily-weighted rival ahead of Goodie Girl, Pour The Wine and Lizrona.


17:10 Thurles NH Flat Race 16f - 14 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
5
1st (5) The Busy Fool (28/1 +58%)
The Busy Fool

28
28/1(+58%)
(5) The Busy Fool 28/1, Doyen gelding. Closely related to bumper winner Granitic. Dam unraced half-sister to fair hurdler/useful chaser (2¼m-3¾m winner) Maljimar. Worth a market check.
Closely related to a bumper winner and point winner; yard 0-67 in bumpers last 5 years.
10
2nd (10) The Enabler (11/5 -83%)
The Enabler

2.2
11/5(-83%)
(10) The Enabler 11/5, €200,000 4-y-o, Walk In The Park gelding. Dam, modest maiden hurdler, half-sister to bumper winner/fairly useful 2m hurdle winner Tactical Move. Runner-up sole start in points (Apr 9). Looks the one to beat on Rules bow.
Only beaten 2l on debut before 200,000euros sale; well bred and yard get bumper winners.
8
3rd (8) Le Coq Hardi (5/1 +58%)
Le Coq Hardi

5
5/1(+58%)
(8) Le Coq Hardi 5/1, €30,000 3-y-o, Youmzain gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to very smart hurdler (2m winner) Abbyssial. Third sole start in points (Mar 5). Interesting Rules newcomer.
Only beaten 1l in a point on sole starts; nice prospect and one to consider.
2
4th (2) Fad Eadrainn (9/1 -20%)
Fad Eadrainn

9
9/1(-20%)
(2) Fad Eadrainn 9/1, Twice-raced maiden. Third of 15 in bumper (12/1) at Punchestown (16.2f, good) 131 days ago.
Placed both bumper runs so far; shapes like he may want further but not ruled out.
6
5th (6) Can't Resist It (6/1 -9%)
Can't Resist It

6
6/1(-9%)
(6) Can't Resist It 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving Adrian Brendan Joyce when good second of 8 in bumper at Fairyhouse (16f, soft, 12/1) 12 days ago. Not discounted.
Promise in 3 of 4 bumpers starts; career best when 2nd 12 days ago; can go well.
15
6th (15) Slieve Carran (12/1 +0%)
Slieve Carran

12
12/1(+0%)
(15) Slieve Carran 12/1, €9,000 3-y-o, Affinisea gelding. Dam, ran twice in bumpers, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 2½m) Some Tikket. Off mark in points at second attempt (Apr 9). RESERVE.
First reserve; off the mark at the second attempt in a point when last seen; form untested.
9
7th (9) Remember'hesmine (20/1 -25%)
Remember'hesmine

20
20/1(-25%)
(9) Remember'hesmine 20/1, Once-raced maiden. Tenth of 16 in bumper (100/1) at Punchestown (16.4f, good to soft) on NH debut 177 days ago.
Not disgraced when 100-1 for valuable Punchestown festival bumper and interesting prospect.
1
8th (1) Answering (16/1 +0%)
Answering

16
16/1(+0%)
(1) Answering 16/1, Remains a maiden after 8 bumper runs. 14/1, very good fourth of 8 in bumper at Listowel (16f, good to soft) 32 days ago. More required.
One of his better runs when 4th in a bumper last month but now 0-8 and vulnerable.
4
9th (4) Opera Night (66/1 -136%)
Opera Night

66
66/1(-136%)
(4) Opera Night 66/1, Sholokhov gelding. Closely related to modest hurdler Barney From Tyanee. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 3m) Woodland Opera.
Sholokhov gelding; closely related to 2 winners over further; dam Woodland Opera.
12
10th (12) Doonwest (4/1 -14%)
Doonwest

4
4/1(-14%)
(12) Doonwest 4/1, €21,000 3-y-o, Sea Moon mare. Half-sister to 2 winners on Flat, including 7f-8.4f winner Innamorare. Dam unraced half-sister to high-class hurdler (2m winner) I'm Supposin. Makes obvious appeal on debut.
Sea Moon mare; 20,000eur 3yo; has to be respected for yard with outstanding bumper record.
14
11th (14) Slim Marvel (12/1 +0%)
Slim Marvel

12
12/1(+0%)
(14) Slim Marvel 12/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fourth of 13 in bumper at Kilbeggan (15.1f, good to soft, 10/1). Off 6 months. Not ruled out.
Promise in both bumper starts but has a fair bit to find returning from 182 days off.
7
12th (7) Disco Boy (150/1 -20%)
Disco Boy

150
150/1(-20%)
(7) Disco Boy 150/1, Once-raced maiden. 33/1, tenth of 15 in bumper at Navan (15.6f, good to soft) on NH debut 33 days ago.
Tailed off when 33-1 on debut and beaten a long way out.
3
13th (3) Keeptheoldmanout (200/1 -60%)
Keeptheoldmanout

200
200/1(-60%)
(3) Keeptheoldmanout 200/1, Once-raced maiden. Tongue strap on, refused to race in novice hurdle at Navan (15.6f, good to soft, 200/1) on NH debut 33 days ago. Makes bumpers debut.
Refused to race when 200-1 for his debut last month.
13
14th (13) Isolde's Voice (250/1 -100%)
Isolde's Voice

250
250/1(-100%)
(13) Isolde's Voice 250/1, Once-raced maiden. Pulled up in bumper at Listowel (20f, soft, 33/1) on NH debut 29 days ago. Down in trip.
Reportedly made a noise when pulled up in a 2m4f bumper on last month's debut.
LTO Selection:

17:10 Thurles NH Flat Race 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

With those that have already raced appearing somewhat vulnerable, it could pay to take a chance on a debutant. The Willie Mullins-trained DOONWEST, a half-brother to two winners on the flat, is an obvious starting point. The six-year-old should stay this trip on breeding, so if doing so, he could have too much of a finishing kick for more stoutly bred opposition. The Enabler, a point-to-point runner-up at Curraghmore in April has to be considered on his racecourse debut. Having since been sold and sent to Gordon Elliott, the four-year-old is completely unexposed. Fad Eadrainn looks best of those with previous racecourse experience. Third on debut at Tipperary in May, the Patrick Foley-trained gelding filled the same position in a stronger race at Punchestown the following month.

THE ENABLER cost plenty after winning a point and, having joined a top yard, he's fancied to make a successful Rules debut for all that Doonwest makes plenty of appeal on pedigree. Can't Resist is the clear pick of those with bumper experience.


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