Thurles Races & Results Tomform Thursday 23rd November 2023

There were 37 Races on Thursday 23rd November 2023 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Market Rasen, 7 races at Newcastle, 7 races at Thurles, 7 races at Wincanton, 9 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Thursday 23rd November 2023

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

12:10 Thurles Maiden Chase 22f - 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
6
1st (6) Klassical Dream (1/4 -14%)
Klassical Dream

0.25
1/4(-14%)
(6) Klassical Dream 1/4, High-class hurdler who added a third Champion Stayers Hurdle to his tally at Punchestown (23.6f) in April. Another smashing effort when third in French Group 1 a month later and he's very much the one to beat now his attentions switch to larger obstacles on return.
7-time Grade 1 winner over timber and very hard to beat if anywhere near that level.
2
2nd (2) Digby (4/1 +33%)
Digby

4
4/1(+33%)
(2) Digby 4/1, Promising sort. 7/1, second of 8 in novice chase at Fairyhouse (21.5f, soft) on debut over fences 47 days ago, keeping on well latter stages. Open to improvement in this sphere.
4-time hurdle winner with RPR of 131; encouraging chase debut latest but plenty to find.
5
3rd (5) Gold Bullion (10/3 -11%)
Gold Bullion

3.333333
10/3(-11%)
(5) Gold Bullion 10/3, Bumper/hurdles winner who shaped encouragingly when third of 9 on chase debut in a Listowel maiden (22f) back in September, impressing with his jumping. Rates a likely improver in this sphere and expected to be thereabouts.
Off the mark over timber at Cork earlier in year; big run when 3rd on chase debut.
4
4th (4) Friends N Commerce (66/1 +47%)
Friends N Commerce

66
66/1(+47%)
(4) Friends N Commerce 66/1, Fair hurdler. Remains a maiden after 16 NH runs. Fifth of 6 in novice chase at Galway (22.5f, heavy, 100/1) 25 days ago. Handicaps entitled to be more his bag in this sphere.
16-race maiden and shown very little in two chase starts.
7
5th (7) Made In Muckross (200/1 +0%)
Made In Muckross

200
200/1(+0%)
(7) Made In Muckross 200/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 250/1, eighth of 10 in novice chase at Limerick (19f, heavy) on debut over fences 32 days ago.
Shown nothing in three starts so far including last month's chase debut.
3
6th (3) Finnfaraway (200/1 -33%)
Finnfaraway

200
200/1(-33%)
(3) Finnfaraway 200/1, €11,000 3-y-o, Schiaparelli gelding. Dam (h111), 2m-2½m hurdle winner (stayed 3m), half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stays 3¼m) Martha Brae out of 19f-21f hurdle/chase winner. Maiden pointer.
0-13 in points and this is a huge ask on rules debut.
1
7th (1) Criminal Mischief (125/1 +0%)
Criminal Mischief

125
125/1(+0%)
(1) Criminal Mischief 125/1, Twelfth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, soft, 80/1) 18 days ago, always behind. Switch to chasing needs to have positive effect now.
Struggled since and shown nothing in two runs this term; tough ask on chase debut.
8
8th (8) Soldier Of Honour (200/1 -33%)
Soldier Of Honour

200
200/1(-33%)
(8) Soldier Of Honour 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. 250/1, seventh of 10 in novice chase at Limerick (19f, heavy) 32 days ago, not knocked about. Low-grade handicaps entitled to be more his bag.
Poor form in points and similar story in two chase starts under rules so far.
10
9th (10) That's Me Finished (150/1 +0%)
That's Me Finished

150
150/1(+0%)
(10) That's Me Finished 150/1, 80/1, seventh of 9 in novice chase at Down Royal (19.6f, soft) on debut over fences 13 days ago. Hard to warm to.
Showed very little over timber and tailed off on chase debut earlier this month.
11
|F| (11) Coastguard Lady (100/1 +20%)
Coastguard Lady

100
100/1(+20%)
(11) Coastguard Lady 100/1, 50/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (16.2f, good to soft) 43 days ago, behind when pulled up before last. Switches from hurdles to chase. Significantly back up in trip.
Well held fourth on chase debut and pulled up over hurdles since.
9
10th (9) Starlight Cato (200/1 -33%)
Starlight Cato

200
200/1(-33%)
(9) Starlight Cato 200/1, Maiden pointer who not for the first time didn't convince with his jumping when seventh of 10 in hunter chase at Tipperary (23.8f) when last seen in May. Passed over on return.
Showed nothing in two hunter chases under rules earlier in the year; off 203 days.
LTO Selection:

12:10 Thurles Maiden Chase 22f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

While a late recruit to fences, Klassical Dream is head and shoulders above his 10 rivals here and with a clean round of jumping, he should prevail. A seven-time winner at the highest level over flights, he was last seen finishing a fine third in the French Champion Hurdle at Auteuil in June, with the likes of Hewick, Flooring Porter and Asterion Forlonge all in behind. Successful three times over the smaller obstacles, Digby stands out as the danger. A real stayer, he ran a fine race on his first start over fences at Fairyhouse last month and is sure to come on plenty for that experience. Gold Bullion is another who ran with plenty of credit on his first try chasing, finishing third behind Power Of Pause at Listowel. It'll come as a surprise if the Fame And Glory seven-year-old fails to make the frame here. The aforementioned trio are a cut above the remainder.

Firmly established as a high-class staying hurdler, KLASSICAL DREAM signed off last term with victory/placed efforts in Grade 1 company and this looks a very good opportunity form him to make a winning return/chase debut. Gold Bullion and Digby comfortably rate best of those in opposition.

If KLASSICAL DREAM can get anywhere near the level of his hurdle form, he will be very hard to beat on chase debut


12:45 Thurles Handicap Chase 18f - 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
15
1st (15) Mcgrath From Clune (9/4 +50%)
Mcgrath From Clune

2.25
9/4(+50%)
(15) Mcgrath From Clune 9/4, 6 lengths fourth of 14 to Name Me Famous in handicap chase at this course (18.3f, soft, 4/1) 21 days ago. Hood back on. Should improve.
0-12 but went close over timber last term and promising chase debut over C&D latest.
2
2nd (2) Lake Chad (10/1 -33%)
Lake Chad

10
10/1(-33%)
(2) Lake Chad 10/1, Twenty runs since last win in 2022. 11/4, creditable third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (20.3f, heavy) 42 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase.
Running okay in defeat over timber of late but best form is over further than this.
12
3rd (12) Baltinglass Hill (16/1 -33%)
Baltinglass Hill

16
16/1(-33%)
(12) Baltinglass Hill 16/1, 12/1, respectable eighth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (16.6f, good) 44 days ago. Makes chase debut. Makes handicap chase debut.
Won twice over timber in summer of 2021; no easy task on chase debut from this mark.
18
4th (18) Prince Of Air (25/1 -108%)
Prince Of Air

25
25/1(-108%)
(18) Prince Of Air 25/1, Winner in hurdle at Tramore in August. Bit below form eighth of 13 in handicap hurdle (6/1) at Wexford (16.4f, soft) 83 days ago. Makes chase debut. Makes handicap chase debut. RESERVE.
Career best on penultimate start but disappointed latest; chase debut; reserve.
4
5th (4) Toofareastiswest (22/1 +33%)
Toofareastiswest

22
22/1(+33%)
(4) Toofareastiswest 22/1, Fair winner at 21f over hurdles. Ninth of 11 in handicap chase (33/1) at Clonmel (16.3f, heavy) 28 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time.
Still involved when coming down in beginners' in May; low-key form in 2 runs since absence.
9
6th (9) Ardamir (14/1 -40%)
Ardamir

14
14/1(-40%)
(9) Ardamir 14/1, Good second of 6 in handicap chase at Killarney (17f, good to soft, 7/1) 53 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Enters calculations.
All 5 wins over hurdles but good run over fences of late; form of latest 2nd boosted.
3
7th (3) Politicise (10/1 +50%)
Politicise

10
10/1(+50%)
(3) Politicise 10/1, Twenty runs since last win in 2020. 12/1, respectable fifth of 11 in handicap chase at Clonmel (16.3f, heavy) 28 days ago.
Hasn't won for over 3 years but went close in May; might have needed latest run.
13
8th (13) Finnians Row (16/1 -100%)
Finnians Row

16
16/1(-100%)
(13) Finnians Row 16/1, One win from 25 NH runs. Winner in chase at Downpatrick in September. Bit below form third of 10 in handicap chase (9/2) at Tramore (15.5f, heavy) 42 days ago.
Sole win came in beginners' in September; ground possibly too testing latest; respected.
14
9th (14) Maciver (25/1 +0%)
Maciver

25
25/1(+0%)
(14) Maciver 25/1, Fair winner at 22f over hurdles. First run since leaving Eoghan O'Grady when ninth of 14 in novice chase at this course (18.3f, soft, 33/1) 21 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut.
Tailed off 3 starts so far and not easy to make a case for; needs further.
11
|F| (11) Grand Cru Chatho (22/1 -120%)
Grand Cru Chatho

22
22/1(-120%)
(11) Grand Cru Chatho 22/1, Fell in handicap hurdle (40/1) at Punchestown (16.6f, good) 44 days ago, refusing to settle. Makes chase debut. Makes handicap chase debut.
Unplaced in 11 hurdle starts and this looks very tough on chase debut; others preferred.
1
|U| (1) Name Me Famous (7/2 +30%)
Name Me Famous

3.5
7/2(+30%)
(1) Name Me Famous 7/2, 2 wins from 4 runs this season. Career best when winning 14-runner handicap chase at this course (18.3f, soft, 12/1) 21 days ago, driven out. Stable in good form. One to keep on right side.
Back to best with C&D success earlier in month; 7lb rise harsh but may come on for that.
6
10th (6) Filon D'oudairies (16/1 -14%)
Filon D'oudairies

16
16/1(-14%)
(6) Filon D'oudairies 16/1, C&D winner. Pulled up in handicap chase at this course (18.3f, soft, 7/1) 21 days ago won by Name Me Famous, weakening before 3 out. Cheekpieces on 1st time.
Beaten long way out when pulled up over C&D latest; won this from 7lb higher last year.
5
11th (5) Joy Of Life (12/1 +52%)
Joy Of Life

12
12/1(+52%)
(5) Joy Of Life 12/1, 20/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, soft) 18 days ago, pulled up before 2 out. Switches from hurdles to chase.
Pulled up in four of his last five starts; probably needs softer ground than what's likely.
16
12th (16) Aliunde (18/1 -29%)
Aliunde

18
18/1(-29%)
(16) Aliunde 18/1, Eleventh of 13 in handicap hurdle (5/1) at Sligo (25.4f, good to soft) 163 days ago, left poorly placed. Makes chase debut. Down in trip. Makes handicap chase debut. RESERVE.
0-8 under rules and poor run at Sligo when last seen; chase debut; off 163 days; reserve.
LTO Selection:

12:45 Thurles Handicap Chase 18f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

This has a very open look to it. Four of these faced off over the course and distance earlier this month, with Name Me Famous coming out on top. MCGRATH FROM CLUNE was the subject of a gamble on that occasion and while he could manage only fourth, he might be able to reverse the form now. Sure to strip fitter for that effort, which was his first since May, the Califet seven-year-old should give a good account of himself on what will be his third start over fences. The aforementioned Name Me Famous went up 7lb for his recent win and will have to defy top-weight if he is to follow up here. Game And Glory may prove the best of Philip Rothwell's three representatives, while handicap debutant Maciver is of definite interest with Darragh O'Keeffe aboard. Successful in this very race 12 months ago, Filon D'oudairies warrants respect in first-time cheekpieces, with Lake Chad another for the shortlist.

NAME ME FAMOUS resumed winning ways back from a break here 3 weeks ago, his jumping proving and asset this time, and he should have more to offer in this sphere. Leigh Oscars Son and Mcgrath From Clune both remain with potential in this sphere and are feared most.

There was plenty to like about the performance of MCGRATH FROM CLUNE and he should come on for that


13:20 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
4
1st (4) Will Do (4/11 +28%)
Will Do

0.363636
4/11(+28%)
(4) Will Do 4/11, Signed off last season with a Cork bumper success and went one better than on hurdling debut when winning 7-runner maiden at Sligo (25.4f, soft) 27 days ago, pushed out. Remains open to improvement and yard couldn't be in better form.
Ran creditably against some top bumper performers, can follow up Sligo maiden hurdle win.
2
2nd (2) Getaway Charlie (10/3 +33%)
Getaway Charlie

3.333333
10/3(+33%)
(2) Getaway Charlie 10/3, Career best when winning 19-runner handicap hurdle (well-backed 7/2) at Punchestown (23f, good) just over 6 weeks ago, impressing with the way he went through the race back up in trip (runner-up won well since). Fancied to be bang there having just a second start in a novice.
Promoted to 119 after Clonmel handicap win, more needed to make a race of it with Will Do.
3
3rd (3) Moon D'Orange (12/1 -200%)
Moon D'Orange

12
12/1(-200%)
(3) Moon D'Orange 12/1, Winner in hurdle at Cartmel in May. 8/1, ran creditably under a penalty when second of 11 in novice hurdle at Carlisle (20f, soft) 18 days ago, flattered by proximity to an above-average prospect. Likely he will find a couple too strong.
Put in a pleasing display behind the smart-looking Johnnywho at Carlisle, should go well.
6
4th (6) Sarah Beara (20/1 -11%)
Sarah Beara

20
20/1(-11%)
(6) Sarah Beara 20/1, Winner at Wexford in August. 5/2, fourth of 7 in novice chase at Ballinrobe (23f, good to soft) on debut over fences 10 weeks ago. Reverts to hurdles and would need a career best to take this.
Progressive in handicaps in August, not likely to be good enough to win in this grade.
5
5th (5) Glendars Mahler (18/1 +28%)
Glendars Mahler

18
18/1(+28%)
(5) Glendars Mahler 18/1, Winner at Sligo in August. Shaped as if as good as ever under an aggressive ride when fifth of 12 in handicap hurdle (22/1) at this course (20.5f, soft) 3 weeks ago. Tough ask here.
Sligo maiden winner, subsequent handicap form below the standard that will be needed here.
1
6th (1) Chance The Robin (50/1 -150%)
Chance The Robin

50
50/1(-150%)
(1) Chance The Robin 50/1, Did little wrong in bumpers and wasn't overly extended when making a winning debut in this sphere at Hexham (23.3f) in May. 13/2, shaped as if needing the run after 6 months off when fourth of 5 in novice hurdle at Kelso (22.7f, soft) 12 days ago. Best watched.
Bumper and hurdles winner at Hexham, form does not amount to much in an Irish context.
LTO Selection:

13:20 Thurles Maiden Hurdle 23f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

GETAWAY CHARLIE might be able to upstage likely favourite Will Do. After many fine efforts in defeat, the selection finally made the breakthrough at Punchestown last month, comfortably accounting for 18 rivals. A real staying type, the Getaway bay will be ridden by David Doyle and his 7lb claim could prove crucial. Successful on his first try over flights at Sligo last month, the hat-trick seeking Will Do is given second preference, representing the in-form team of Gordon Elliott and Jack Kennedy. John McConnell saddles Chance The Robin and Moon D'orange, with Ben Harvey opting to partner the latter. He got within two lengths of the promising Johnnywho at Carlisle earlier this month and a reproduction of that effort would see him go close. Sarah Beara has been ultimately disappointing since landing a gamble at Wexford in August and back over flights now, it'll be interesting to see how she fares.

Gordon Elliott continues to sweep all before him and having been successful in this corresponding event 12 months ago, WILL DO is fancied to repeat the feat and continue his promising start over hurdles. Getaway Charlie opened his account at Punchestown just over 6 weeks ago and he looks the most obvious threat, with Moon d'Orange seemingly best of the rest.

Gordon Elliott has a depth of talent in the novice division and WILL DO is potentially in a different league to these rivals


13:55 Thurles Maiden Hurdle 23f - 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
1
1st (1) Mollys Glory (5/1 +58%)
Mollys Glory

5
5/1(+58%)
(1) Mollys Glory 5/1, Fair hurdler. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, ninth of 14 in maiden (33/1) at the Curragh (12f, heavy) 23 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Below form on last hurdle run.
Course bumper winner, went close over hurdles here in January, fit from Flat action.
11
2nd (11) Workforadime (7/2 -17%)
Workforadime

3.5
7/2(-17%)
(11) Workforadime 7/2, Fair hurdler. Remains a maiden after 12 hurdle runs. 18/1, very good third of 19 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (24.1f, soft) 13 days ago. The form pick.
Placed over hurdles for the first time at Down Royal last month on her 12th attempt.
7
3rd (7) Milanaway (5/1 +29%)
Milanaway

5
5/1(+29%)
(7) Milanaway 5/1, Fair hurdler. 25/1, good third of 18 in novice hurdle at Cork (20f, soft) on hurdles bow 18 days ago. Solid form claims.
Some ability in bumpers, did as well as could have been expected at Cork on hurdling debut.
8
4th (8) Mustameet Secret (9/1 +25%)
Mustameet Secret

9
9/1(+25%)
(8) Mustameet Secret 9/1, Modest hurdler. 20/1, very good second of 8 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (25.4f, soft) 27 days ago. One for the shortlist.
Was running off 86 when second in a handicap at Sligo, hard to fancy in a maiden.
16
5th (16) Ah Fuhgeddaboudit (5/1 +38%)
Ah Fuhgeddaboudit

5
5/1(+38%)
(16) Ah Fuhgeddaboudit 5/1, Fair hurdler. 66/1, first run since leaving Denis Hogan when 14 lengths sixth of 7 to Solitary Man in listed hurdle at Cork (24f, soft) 18 days ago. Not discounted. RESERVE
Second reserve, placed in three of her six bumper runs, highly tried on her stable debut.
2
6th (2) Caughtinaspell (50/1 -100%)
Caughtinaspell

50
50/1(-100%)
(2) Caughtinaspell 50/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. Ninth of 16 in novice hurdle (40/1) at Clonmel (19.5f, heavy) on hurdles bow 28 days ago.
Place in a point, made little impression on hurdling debut at Clonmel, unlikely to feature.
12
7th (12) Zingara Lass (150/1 -50%)
Zingara Lass

150
150/1(-50%)
(12) Zingara Lass 150/1, 250/1, eighth of 9 in novice hurdle at this C&D (soft) 21 days ago. More is needed.
83-rated mare, nothing to suggest she can make her presence felt in maiden company.
9
8th (9) One For Daisy (12/1 -20%)
One For Daisy

12
12/1(-20%)
(9) One For Daisy 12/1, Once-raced maiden. 22/1, seventh of 10 in novice hurdle at Galway (16f, heavy) on NH debut 25 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Possibilities if building on that initial effort
Point winner in the spring, will need more hurdling experience on evidence of Galway run.
10
9th (10) Why Delilah (7/2 -91%)
Why Delilah

3.5
7/2(-91%)
(10) Why Delilah 7/2, Promising debut second but pulled up in bumper (7/2) at Gowran (17f, heavy) 9 months ago. Makes hurdles debut. Significantly up in trip. Worth another chance for top yard.
Good first bumper run at Punchestown, floundered at Gowran but still deserves due respect.
3
10th (3) Imperial Fox (50/1 -150%)
Imperial Fox

50
50/1(-150%)
(3) Imperial Fox 50/1, Twice-raced maiden. 28/1, seventeenth of 19 in bumper at Naas (16f, soft) 11 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Significantly up in trip. Tongue strap on for 1st time.
Won twice in points in the spring on good ground, has struggled in two bumper runs.
13
11th (13) Colleen Danu (11/1 +8%)
Colleen Danu

11
11/1(+8%)
(13) Colleen Danu 11/1, Fair hurdler. Thirteenth of 16 in bumper (11/1) at Galway (16f, heavy) 25 days ago. Switches from bumpers to hurdles. Significantly up in trip. Blinkers on 1st time.
Second in a mares' maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse, needs to rebound from a poor bumper run.
14
12th (14) Sweet Walk Millie (200/1 -300%)
Sweet Walk Millie

200
200/1(-300%)
(14) Sweet Walk Millie 200/1, Milan filly. Closely related to fair chaser Troy Tempest and hurdler Oscar Vespasian. Dam unraced.
Closely related to 3m2f chase winner Troy Tempest and 2m hurdle winner Oscar Vespasian.
4
13th (4) Ingenie (50/1 -100%)
Ingenie

50
50/1(-100%)
(4) Ingenie 50/1, Once-raced maiden. 14/1, thirteenth of 16 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (19.5f, heavy) on NH debut 28 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time.
Point winner, blinkered now after jumping badly on her introduction to hurdling at Clonmel.
6
14th (6) Lucy Prunella (125/1 -213%)
Lucy Prunella

125
125/1(-213%)
(6) Lucy Prunella 125/1, Once-raced maiden. 300/1, seventeenth of 20 in novice hurdle at Naas (15.5f, soft) on NH debut. Off over 2 years. Significantly up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Paul John Gilligan.
Ran once in 2021, has joined Mouse Morris and now makes a belated second appearance.
LTO Selection:

13:55 Thurles Maiden Hurdle 23f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

WHY DELILAH disappointed when last seen at Gowran Park in February, pulling up in a bumper. She reportedly didn't handle the ground then but had run well in similar conditions when second at Punchestown on her debut the previous month. This looks like a nice starting point for her over timber, with the ground not too testing, and the yard is flying. Workforadime ran well when third in handicap company at Down Royal recently and is entitled to be thereabouts again in this company. Mollys Glory, placed in a Listed bumper, hasn't quite shown that same level over timber but has some solid form. She has to give weight to the field which makes things a bit tougher.

WORKFORADIME looks the way to go on the back of her very good third in a big-field handicap at Down Royal last time now reverted to maiden company. Milanaway also has the form to play a part and is feared most ahead of hurdling newcomers Why Delilah and Littlebiggie.

It may be worth taking a chance on LITTLEBIGGIE, a point winner who chased home a top-drawer bumper mare at Sligo


14:30 Thurles Handicap Hurdle 21f - 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
15
1st (15) Ragin Cajun (14/1 -40%)
Ragin Cajun

14
14/1(-40%)
(15) Ragin Cajun 14/1, Latest win in hurdle at Listowel in September. 13/2, creditable fourth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (24f, soft) 52 days ago. Shortlisted.
Won 3m h'cap hurdle 2 starts ago; similar form when 4th since; 2m4f not sure to suit.
9
2nd (9) Ishan (15/2 -67%)
Ishan

7.5
15/2(-67%)
(9) Ishan 15/2, 2/1, career best when winning 14-runner handicap hurdle at Limerick (21f, heavy) 33 days ago, comfortably. Not taken lightly.
Won over 2m5f on heavy latest; vulnerable from 12lb higher on quicker ground.
10
3rd (10) Clonbury Bridge (25/1 +0%)
Clonbury Bridge

25
25/1(+0%)
(10) Clonbury Bridge 25/1, 17/2, fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (25.4f, soft) 27 days ago. Given a chance by the handicapper.
In good form over fences last season but not at that level in either sphere of late.
5
4th (5) The Banger Doyle (9/4 +59%)
The Banger Doyle

2.25
9/4(+59%)
(5) The Banger Doyle 9/4, Good fourth of 10 in maiden (4/1) at this course (16f, soft) 49 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Back up in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Player.
Progressive over fences since last seen over timber; very well treated back in this sphere.
11
5th (11) Lizlucky (20/1 -43%)
Lizlucky

20
20/1(-43%)
(11) Lizlucky 20/1, Respectable eighth of 14 in handicap hurdle (11/2) at this course (23.2f, soft). Off 8 months. Can give a good account.
Consistent last term after getting off the mark over hurdles at Clonmel; off 250 days.
16
6th (16) Goodie Girl (11/1 +21%)
Goodie Girl

11
11/1(+21%)
(16) Goodie Girl 11/1, Winner in hurdle at Downpatrick in June. 13/2, respectable seventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at this course (23f, soft) 35 days ago. No forlorn hope.
Beaten a neck on penultimate start; failed to build on that here latest; unexposed.
8
7th (8) Dragon's Pass (9/1 -29%)
Dragon's Pass

9
9/1(-29%)
(8) Dragon's Pass 9/1, 20/1, career best when winning 12-runner handicap hurdle at this course (20.5f, soft) 21 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up again.
Career best with C&D win (soft) latest; handles quicker ground; others on better marks.
1
8th (1) From The Ashes (18/1 -50%)
From The Ashes

18
18/1(-50%)
(1) From The Ashes 18/1, Respectable tenth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, soft, 33/1) 18 days ago. Can go well again.
Tailed off on reappearance and would probably prefer slower ground; feasibly treated.
6
9th (6) Ena Baie (25/1 -79%)
Ena Baie

25
25/1(-79%)
(6) Ena Baie 25/1, One win from 30 NH runs. Twenty six runs since last win in 2019. 12/1, below form ninth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, soft) 18 days ago. Not easy to make a case for.
No wins since 2019; didn't build on a promising run when tailed off latest.
2
|F| (2) Penny Jar (10/1 +17%)
Penny Jar

10
10/1(+17%)
(2) Penny Jar 10/1, 33/1, eleventh of 20 in handicap at the Curragh (14f, heavy) 23 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Fairly useful hurdler, so enters calculations.
Rattled off hat-trick in 2022; running well in defeat in 3 hurdle outings this year.
4
10th (4) Hard Rain (8/1 -23%)
Hard Rain

8
8/1(-23%)
(4) Hard Rain 8/1, Winner in hurdle at Limerick in July. Good second of 14 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy, 4/1) 33 days ago, flattered by proximity. Back up in trip. One win from 22 NH runs.
Won at Limerick in July; knocking on the door since; trip is fine but may prefer it softer.
7
11th (7) Our Bobby (11/1 +8%)
Our Bobby

11
11/1(+8%)
(7) Our Bobby 11/1, Latest win in hurdle at Bellewstown in July. Creditable third of 13 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (20f, soft, 10/1) 66 days ago. In the mix.
2m4f winner in July and bounced back from a fall with 2 placed runs since.
13
12th (13) Tilloughna (12/1 +0%)
Tilloughna

12
12/1(+0%)
(13) Tilloughna 12/1, Respectable fourth of 18 in novice hurdle at Cork (20f, soft, 10/1) 18 days ago. Can give a good account.
Left previous form behind with narrow defeat in May and good return at Cork.
3
|PU| (3) Sphagnum (20/1 -43%)
Sphagnum

20
20/1(-43%)
(3) Sphagnum 20/1, Fairly useful winner at 24f in chases. In touch when fell 4 out in minor event chase (10/1) at Sligo (21.2f, heavy) 57 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Needs considering.
Involved when coming down over fences latest; best form over further; lower hurdle mark.
12
|PU| (12) On The Tide (28/1 -12%)
On The Tide

28
28/1(-12%)
(12) On The Tide 28/1, 8/1, tenth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Cork (16f, soft) 18 days ago. Up in trip with more needed.
Promise in maiden hurdles earlier in year; tailed off last 2 runs incl' h'cap debut latest.
LTO Selection:

14:30 Thurles Handicap Hurdle 21f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

THE BANGER DOYLE may be able to make use of this mark over timber. The seven-year-old has been mixing it on the Flat and over fences in recent months and has been consistent without getting his head in front. He is on a 22lb lower mark over hurdles than fences so it looks well worth a shot at this now. Dragon's Pass was a course and distance winner three weeks ago and has to be respected despite a 6lb rise for that. Ishan won impressively at Limerick last month but got a 12lb hike for that victory and may want the ground a bit softer than this.

Plenty are in with a shout but THE BANGER DOYLE goes into handicaps off a handy-looking mark so is fancied to gain a first success in this sphere. Ishan is next on the list on the back of his recent Limerick success, with Dragon's Pass, Penny Jar and From The Ashes all in the mix too.

From his lower hurdle mark, THE BANGER DOYLE, looks well treated having progressed plenty over fences since last seen in this sphere


15:05 Thurles Handicap Hurdle 16f - 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
12
1st (12) Herculaneum (13/2 -8%)
Herculaneum

6.5
13/2(-8%)
(12) Herculaneum 13/2, Good neck second of 15 to Duke Otto in handicap hurdle at this course (16.1f, soft, 9/2) 21 days ago. Merits consideration.
Winner on the Flat earlier in the year and only beaten a neck over C&D earlier this month.
5
2nd (5) Ricky Bobby (11/2 +45%)
Ricky Bobby

5.5
11/2(+45%)
(5) Ricky Bobby 11/2, 18/1, good fourth of 20 in handicap at the Curragh (14f, heavy) 23 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Potentially well treated back in this sphere.
No wins over hurdles for more than 2 years but career best Flat run latest; good mark.
8
3rd (8) Must Go Now (20/1 +0%)
Must Go Now

20
20/1(+0%)
(8) Must Go Now 20/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Tenth of 25 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft, 200/1). Off 9 months. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Should have more to offer.
Tailed off in a trio of maiden hurdle starts at huge prices; likely to need this return.
2
4th (2) Duke Otto (11/1 -38%)
Duke Otto

11
11/1(-38%)
(2) Duke Otto 11/1, 2 wins from 3 runs this season. 9/1, career best when winning 15-runner handicap hurdle at this course (16.1f, soft) 21 days ago by neck from Herculaneum.
Back-to-back wins on testing ground incl' C&D latest; firmly in mix if handling ground.
14
5th (14) Iron Allen (80/1 -100%)
Iron Allen

80
80/1(-100%)
(14) Iron Allen 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 40/1, last of 7 in novice hurdle at Galway (21.4f, heavy) 25 days ago. Down in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut.
Point winner last year; 4th in maiden hurdle in April; completely tailed off twice since.
7
6th (7) Glenmalure Flyer (25/1 -233%)
Glenmalure Flyer

25
25/1(-233%)
(7) Glenmalure Flyer 25/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, sixth of 10 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (16.6f, heavy, 25/1) 28 days ago. Trainer going well. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Likely to improve.
Tailed off in 3 maiden hurdles; needs to improve for quicker ground on h'cap debut.
1
7th (1) Battle Of Ridgeway (6/4 +45%)
Battle Of Ridgeway

1.5
6/4(+45%)
(1) Battle Of Ridgeway 6/4, Fairly useful winner at 18f in chases. 13/2, career best when winning 14-runner novice chase at this course (18.3f, soft) on debut over fences 21 days ago, readily, Excellent claims of landing the hat-trick back over the smaller obstacles.
Bids for a hat-trick after a win here on chase debut latest and should come on for that.
15
8th (15) Jouster (50/1 -150%)
Jouster

50
50/1(-150%)
(15) Jouster 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Tenth of 18 in novice hurdle at Cork (16f, soft, 200/1) 18 days ago. Stable having good spell. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Worth a market check.
Modest point form and hasn't shown enough in three starts under rules; wears tongue-tie.
19
9th (19) Sayitfirst (16/1 -33%)
Sayitfirst

16
16/1(-33%)
(19) Sayitfirst 16/1, Winner in hurdle at Fairyhouse in October. Good second of 15 in handicap hurdle (9/1) at Sligo (17.5f, soft) 27 days ago, making effort earlier than ideal. Enters calculations if he gets in.
Won a mares' h'cap hurdle at Fairyhouse last month and solid runs in defeat since; reserve.
6
10th (6) Arthor (11/1 +67%)
Arthor

11
11/1(+67%)
(6) Arthor 11/1, Tenth of 14 in novice hurdle at Cork (20.4f, good to soft, 25/1) 39 days ago. Back down in trip. Others preferred.
Tailed off last 3 starts but had shown promise previously; down to a good mark.
9
11th (9) Tippin And Tappin (22/1 -10%)
Tippin And Tappin

22
22/1(-10%)
(9) Tippin And Tappin 22/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 28/1, ninth of 18 in novice hurdle at Cork (16f, soft) 18 days ago, not knocked about. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Should progress.
Pulled up in a point and shown little in three maiden hurdle starts.
11
12th (11) Forever Frankie (25/1 +24%)
Forever Frankie

25
25/1(+24%)
(11) Forever Frankie 25/1, 25/1, 9¼ lengths tenth of 15 to Duke Otto in handicap hurdle at this course (16.1f, soft) 21 days ago. Needs to do more.
Placed in a bumper on debut a few seasons ago but has never managed to replicate that form.
10
13th (10) He Picked Us (66/1 -65%)
He Picked Us

66
66/1(-65%)
(10) He Picked Us 66/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, bit below form eighth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, soft, 80/1) 18 days ago. Others preferred.
Poor form in maiden hurdles and no improvement for handicap since; best watched.
3
14th (3) Duncarrig (17/2 -70%)
Duncarrig

8.5
17/2(-70%)
(3) Duncarrig 17/2, 1 win from 3 runs this season. 12/1, career best when winning 15-runner handicap hurdle at Navan (15.6f, good to soft) 68 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Considered.
Left poor runs behind with h'cap win at Navan latest; nothing special about that form.
16
15th (16) Knock On Steel (25/1 +62%)
Knock On Steel

25
25/1(+62%)
(16) Knock On Steel 25/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2020. Pulled up in claiming hurdle (20/1) at Bellewstown (20.4f, good) 85 days ago. Back down in trip. First run for yard after leaving Brian Jordan.
Won over fences/hurdles in summer of 2020 but struggling for form this summer; yard debut.
LTO Selection:

15:05 Thurles Handicap Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

BATTLE OF RIDGEWAY can complete a hat-trick after his impressive win over fences at the track three weeks ago. The Califet gelding looks like a real improver and surprised connections somewhat with the ease of his victory on his chasing debut. They expected the five-year-old to come on a bit from that run and there could be improvement in him. Duke Otto is another bidding for his third win in a row and has to be respected. The Sir Prancealot gelding got up late on to beat Herculaneum here three weeks ago and 3lb worse off with that rival now. Duncarrig, who won despite taking a very wide course at Navan when last seen in mid-September, is another that has to come into calculations.

BATTLE OF RIDGEWAY opened his account in this sphere before following up with an impressive chasing debut here 3 weeks ago, so this progressive 5yo is well worth a chance to complete the hat-trick off an appealing mark. Duke Otto and Herculaneum, who filled the first two positions in a handicap hurdle at the same meeting, should also give a good account once more.

BATTLE OF RIDGEWAY defied a break when winning over fences three weeks ago and he's clearly on an upward curve at present


15:40 Thurles Maiden Hurdle 16f - 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
7
1st (7) Westport Cove (10/11 +27%)
Westport Cove

0.909091
10/11(+27%)
(7) Westport Cove 10/11, Winner in bumper at Fairyhouse in January. Tailed off in Champion Bumper 8 months ago but faces much more realistic assignment on hurdling debut. The one to beat.
Debut bumper winner, too free in Grade 1 Cheltenham event, should be involved if settling.
2
2nd (2) Diamboy Des Carres (11/8 +31%)
Diamboy Des Carres

1.375
11/8(+31%)
(2) Diamboy Des Carres 11/8, Promising individual. Excellent second of 15 in novice hurdle at Gowran (16f, heavy, 11/2) 12 days ago. Should progress and very much one to note in a race that lacks depth.
Bumper winner, solid form in two maiden hurdle outings, good chance with 7lb claimed here.
8
3rd (8) Ankud (13/2 +19%)
Ankud

6.5
13/2(+19%)
(8) Ankud 13/2, Thrice-raced maiden. 10/1, fourteenth of 22 in bumper at Punchestown (16.4f, good to soft). Off 7 months. Makes hurdles debut. Cheekpieces on for 1st time.
Placed in two of his three bumper starts last season, beaten favourite twice, vulnerable.
9
4th (9) Burru (14/1 +79%)
Burru

14
14/1(+79%)
(9) Burru 14/1, Twice-raced maiden. Seventh of 22 in novice hurdle (100/1) at Naas (16f, soft) 11 days ago.
Third on hurdling debut at Galway, remote seventh in a stronger maiden at Naas last time.
4
5th (4) Lorca (125/1 -279%)
Lorca

125
125/1(-279%)
(4) Lorca 125/1, Twice-raced maiden over hurdles. 80/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (12f). Off 14 months. Switches from Flat to hurdles. 5/14 on last hurdle outing.
Flat winner for Andrew Balding in 2021, soundly beaten on both hurdle runs last year..
11
6th (11) Givehimthehonour (50/1 +24%)
Givehimthehonour

50
50/1(+24%)
(11) Givehimthehonour 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 200/1, sixth of 15 in novice hurdle at Gowran (16f, heavy) 12 days ago.
Point winner, ordinary form in recent maiden hurdle outings at Limerick and Gowran.
6
7th (6) Wandering Rocks (28/1 -100%)
Wandering Rocks

28
28/1(-100%)
(6) Wandering Rocks 28/1, Fairly useful Flat winner. Twice-raced maiden over hurdles. Fairly useful winner at 10f on flat. Eighth of 18 in novice hurdle (10/1) at Cork (16f, soft) 18 days ago.
Third behind the useful Smooth Tom at Listowel, dropped away from two out at Cork.
17
8th (17) The Dooner Citizen (125/1 -25%)
The Dooner Citizen

125
125/1(-25%)
(17) The Dooner Citizen 125/1, Once-raced maiden. Eighth of 18 in novice hurdle at Listowel (20f, soft, 125/1) on NH debut 62 days ago. RESERVE.
Second reserve, jumping was a little untidy when a remote eighth on debut at Listowel.
12
9th (12) Knocknaconnery (250/1 -150%)
Knocknaconnery

250
250/1(-150%)
(12) Knocknaconnery 250/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 300/1, tenth of 17 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (19.4f, heavy) 14 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time.
No threat in two maiden hurdles at Clonmel, jumping was ragged last time, tongue-tie now.
1
|F| (1) Anycity (250/1 -150%)
Anycity

250
250/1(-150%)
(1) Anycity 250/1, Once-raced maiden over hurdles. Nineteenth of 20 in handicap (66/1) at Navan (10f, soft) 50 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code. Hard to fancy.
Useful on AW in Britain at two and three, only glimpses of former ability in recent years.
13
10th (13) Port Nelson (33/1 -136%)
Port Nelson

33
33/1(-136%)
(13) Port Nelson 33/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fifth of 12 in novice hurdle (50/1) at Ballinrobe (17.4f, soft). Off 7 months. Needs to do more
Point winner in Britain, not a bad run at Ballinrobe in April, open to improvement.
14
11th (14) Youmli (250/1 -67%)
Youmli

250
250/1(-67%)
(14) Youmli 250/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fifteenth of 18 in novice hurdle at Cork (16f, soft, 250/1) 18 days ago.
Has shown nothing in three maiden hurdle outings since July, safe to rule out.
15
12th (15) Symbas Spirit (150/1 +0%)
Symbas Spirit

150
150/1(+0%)
(15) Symbas Spirit 150/1, Once-raced maiden. 80/1 and hooded, twelfth of 15 in novice hurdle at this course (16.1f, soft) on NH debut 21 days ago. Others make more appeal.
Decent Flat pedigree, big price when tailed off over C&D on debut three weeks ago.
LTO Selection:

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

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

WESTPORT COVE weakened quickly and finished tailed off when running too freely in the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham and is a fascinating runner here on his hurdles debut. The Muhtathir has also been keen when scoring on his debut in a Fairyhouse bumper last January and is obviously talented having made the team to go to the festival. He wears a hood now for his jumping bow. Diamboy De Carres has run in a couple of strong maiden hurdles this season already, chasing home the impressive Ile Atlantique at Gowran 12 days ago. He is entitled to play a big part here. Ankud ran well on his debut in a Naas bumper but didn't really back that up on a couple of outings subsequently last season. He could do better over jumps and is another to note.

WESTPORT COVE looked a good prospect when winning his first outing in bumpers and his only subsequent run is easily excused, so he's the most appealing on hurdling debut after 8 months off. Diamboy Des Carres is the danger following a good second in a novice hurdle at Gowran and Summer Melody is likely to return to form back in calmer waters.

Sean Doyle's bumper winner DIAMBOY DES CARRES (nap) has picked up hurdling experience and has the benefit of a valuable 7lb claim.


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