November 29 / 15.20 Thurles

15.20

Good

Horse & Jockey Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 2m 4f 48y
  • 15 runners
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Horse & Jockey Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.10
  • Place: £2.00

Form: P-6902

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Nearly took advantage of a falling mark when second behind the progressive Portarlington over 2m4f at Fairyhouse latest, finishing just in front of Phoenix Cowboy; stable in good form and effectively 4lb better off factoring in the rider's claim.
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3rd

17

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 22y

16:36 Punchestown

Down Around

10st 8lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Won off 3lb lower at Thurles (2m4f, good) last November; mostly below best in 2025 but a bit of encouragement at Ballinrobe on latest (2m6f, soft); place chance if building on that.

12/1

2nd

7

12th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 5y

17:00 Ballinrobe

Down Around

10st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Won off 99 at Thurles (2m4f, good) last November and some good runs after; however, well beaten of late and hard to be confident in.

16/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 078734 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
In solid form over this sort of trip in handicaps of late, sent off favourite when fourth of 18 at Punchestown latest; no reason why he won't be in the hunt again.
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7

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 61y

18:13 Ballinrobe

Klassman

11st 1lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Shane Nolan

Inconsistent this year; fine run when third at this venue in April; pulled up at Kilbeggan, then beaten a head at Limerick before pulling up at Bellewstown; never in the hunt over C&D on latest.

10/1

6

22nd Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 41y

19:12 Ballinrobe

Klassman

11st 5lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Shane Nolan

Inconsistent this year; fine run over C&D after a break in April; pulled up at Kilbeggan then beaten a head at Limerick before pulling up at Bellewstown latest; best on good ground; chance if in the mood and the track dries out but risks attached.

15/2

9

5th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

19:30 Bellewstown

Klassman

11st 1lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Shane Nolan

Maiden was third at Ballinrobe over 2m5f before pulled-up over 3m at Kilbeggan when raced too keenly; bounced back to be just denied over 2m3f at Limerick last time; up 3lb but a big player if repeating that.

4/1

50/1

  • Place: £20.70

Form: 490360

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Beaten around 20l on her two most recent starts in maiden hurdles; opening mark of 100 looked high as a consequence so a poor run at Fairyhouse was no surprise; will need the handicapper to relent before being of interest.
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13th

2

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 6f 154y

17:00 Thurles

Vroomvroomboo

11st 8lb

J: Niall Moore

T: James Andrew Fahey

Some decent efforts in defeat in handicaps on good ground; well held on recent chasing debut and back hurdling.

14/1

5th

10

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 27y

15:35 Sligo

Vroomvroomboo

11st 5lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: James Andrew Fahey

Maiden after 10 hurdles starts; some good runs but not the last twice and has to do much better on chasing debut.

20/1

Form: 078984

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Didn't run bad at Galway over 3m on penultimate outing and needed every yard when fourth of 16 over the same trip at Fairyhouse latest; could be nicely treated but the shorter trip is a worry.
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13

11th Jul 2025

Good

3m 0f 180y

19:00 Kilbeggan

County Champs

10st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Brian M McMahon

Maiden has been knocking on the door in 3m handicaps, most recently beaten under 2l at both Tipperary and Punchestown; major player again off 2lb higher.

6/1

2nd

16

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

16:45 Punchestown

County Champs

10st 8lb

J: James Smith

T: Brian M McMahon

Maiden ended last year on a consistent note and put up a fine effort after a break at Tipperary over 3m1f last time; was in front of Lummi Island and Ballerina Boxer that day so is a big player with more to come.

4/1

Form: 6P0600

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Yet to threaten and well held in a pair of handicap hurdles too; difficult to recommend at present; engaged 3.35 Thurles on Thursday.
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12

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

15:55 Clonmel

Fear The Deere

10st 10lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Timothy Doyle

Maiden was second at Wexford in July but was then pulled-up there and well beaten at Navan so questions now.

22/1

15

20th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:45 Navan

Fear The Deere

10st 9lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Timothy Doyle

Maiden's standout effort came when a 3.75l second on his penultimate start at Wexford (2m4f, good); failed to back that up on latest when pulled up; risks attached.

8/1

Form: 70-033

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Showed more when third at Ffos Las (3m) wearing first-time cheekpieces (retained and tongue-tie added) last month; ran well but looked in need of a sterner test when third over 2m4f at Gowran latest; contender but might want further.
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6th

11

13th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 6f 0y

15:18 Punchestown

Jetaway To Getaway

10st 4lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Limited maiden hurdler has run creditably on a few occasions, including over 2m4f at Fairyhouse last time; 2lb lower here and could sneak a placing.

13/2

6th

11

13th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 6f 0y

15:18 Punchestown

Jetaway To Getaway

10st 4lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Limited maiden hurdler has run creditably on a few occasions, including over 2m4f at Fairyhouse last time; 2lb lower here and could sneak a placing.

13/2

Form: -00766

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Was making headway when making a bad mistake three from home over C&D last week; 1lb lower here and will have a strong pace to aim at; contender in first-time tongue-tie.
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2nd

12

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

17:47 Wexford

Demanding Gerry

10st 13lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: James Andrew Fahey

Runner-up in handicaps at Downpatrick and Kilbeggan last summer and again over 2m4f at Clonmel in October; slightly lame when beaten favourite later same month at Punchestown but definite player if reproducing those earlier efforts on her return here.

11/2

12th

11

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

16:05 Punchestown

Demanding Gerry

10st 13lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: James Andrew Fahey

Runner-up in handicaps at Downpatrick and Kilbeggan in quick succession in July; same again at Clonmel 12 days ago; good chance of stepping up a place with the help of a 7lb claim again.

5/1

Form: 008126 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Impressive winner over this trip at Clonmel last month before finding one too good at Fairyhouse next time; good run in sixth at that track latest but the handicapper might have caught up with him for now.
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7th

9

29th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 145y

19:00 Tramore

U Asking Me

10st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Eoin Doyle

Last won at Clonmel in October 2024 off 4lb lower (2m4f, good); posted a decent effort in a handicap chase when last seen at Wexford last July; likely to need this run.

10/1

9

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 3f 110y

17:00 Wexford

U Asking Me

11st 0lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Eoin Doyle

Last season's hurdle win came in 2m4f Clonmel handicap (good); returned from a 174-day absence in handicap chases in May, tending to jump right when third at Limerick and pulled up after never counting at Tramore; others preferred.

25/1

9

31st May 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

17:45 Tramore

U Asking Me

10st 7lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Eoin Doyle

Returned from an absence to finish a tired third of seven on chase debut at Limerick nine days ago (2m4f, good); he has some decent hurdles form including winning a handicap from a mark of 80 last October; from the point-to-point scene so may have more in his locker with fitness on his side.

11/2

Form: 4319-4 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come over fences, including a win here in December; big run after an absence when fourth here over 2m latest, supported in the betting on the day; step up in trip will suit and he will have a big say.
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2

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 66y

14:00 Thurles

Willywampus

11st 12lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Eamon Courtney

One of his two chase wins came over C&D, that was in 2023; out of form this year and not easy to fancy at present.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 500963

Last run: 17 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Three-time Flat winner has yet to transfer that ability to hurdling but he made a pleasing debut for his new yard when staying on into third at Fairyhouse (2m4f, good) latest and top jockey booked.
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4

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 55y

14:05 Wexford

Phoenix Cowboy

11st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Michael Winters

Three-time Flat winner is 0-20 over hurdles but some decent efforts this year, including C&D third to Splendid Choice on penultimate (good) off this mark; never featured after slow start at Limerick on latest when claimer-ridden; senior rider now takes over and one to consider.

13/2

6th

3

29th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

18:42 Limerick

Phoenix Cowboy

11st 10lb

J: Paul Kavanagh

T: Michael Winters

Three-time Flat winner is 0-19 over hurdles; went close off 109 over C&D (gd-yld) last May; didn't jump well when not beaten far off this mark at Wexford (2m1f, good) on latest; cheekpieces go back on; claims if jumping better.

15/2

Form: 67-0U7

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Won a weak maiden hurdle at Naas last December for Ciaran Murphy; poor run when last seen in 2m7f Killarney handicap hurdle; has changed stable again; best watched.
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11th

4

29th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 48y

15:20 Thurles

Iron Allen

11st 11lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Colm Ryan

Won a weak maiden hurdle at Naas last December for Ciaran Murphy; poor run when last seen in 2m7f Killarney handicap hurdle; has changed stable again; best watched.

18/1

11th

4

29th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 48y

15:20 Thurles

Iron Allen

11st 11lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Colm Ryan

Won a weak maiden hurdle at Naas last December for Ciaran Murphy; poor run when last seen in 2m7f Killarney handicap hurdle; has changed stable again; best watched.

18/1

Form: 0-0672

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Now 0-27 under rules but she stuck to her task well when second here over 2m last week; enjoys good ground and will be bang there with a repeat up in distance.
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8

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

16:42 Wexford

Tasmanian Girl

10st 8lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Aengus King

Won a handicap hurdle at Thurles in March 2025; otherwise undistinguished form, including when tailed off in this race 12 months ago; should at least strip fitter as a result of a recent Flat run.

25/1

8th

11

(13)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 46y

20:23 Roscommon

Tasmanian Girl

9st 4lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Aengus King

Won a handicap hurdle at Thurles in March 2025; rated just 34 on the Flat and she's an unlikely winner; new headgear combination applied.

66/1

Form: 099

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in three maiden hurdles; makes his handicap debut here which might help but he's best watched.
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9

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 157y

16:43 Limerick

Stily

10st 13lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Michael J McDonagh

Maiden ran some good races in defeat last year, including when runner-up at Thurles (18.5f, yielding) when last seen in October under a forceful ride; the blinkers worn that day are disgarded; 182-day absence.

5/1

10

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 80y

14:30 Thurles

Stily

10st 13lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Michael J McDonagh

Two respectable handicap hurdle runs in September; shaped quite well when around 9l third at Galway on his second handicap chase start; however, there were only six finishers and he will need to raise his game to win here.

12/1

Form: 3P9046 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
AW winner whose sole hurdles success came in 2m4f Killarney maiden in 2022; didn't quite stay the 3m last few runs but drop back in trip should suit and he's there with every chance.
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1

29th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 48y

15:20 Thurles

Arabian King

12st 0lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

AW winner whose sole hurdles success came in 2m4f Killarney maiden in 2022; didn't quite stay the 3m last few runs but drop back in trip should suit and he's there with every chance.

8/1

1

29th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 48y

15:20 Thurles

Arabian King

12st 0lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

AW winner whose sole hurdles success came in 2m4f Killarney maiden in 2022; didn't quite stay the 3m last few runs but drop back in trip should suit and he's there with every chance.

8/1

6th

9

12th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 110y

13:07 Fairyhouse

Arabian King

11st 1lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

AW winner whose sole hurdles success came in 2m4f Killarney maiden in 2022; didn't look to quite stay when fourth over C&D last month but that was a step in the right direction and cheekpieces now tried.

8/1

Form: 225-70 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Racked up three consecutive seconds in the spring of 2023 over further; ran okay on the back of a lengthy absence on her return but was never a factor at Tipperary latest; well handicapped if she can find her best.
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5th

14

26th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 28y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Ladiam

10st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Norman Lee

2-28 with both wins coming at Sligo, the most recent off 2lb lower last June (20.5f, good); has run well over C&D off higher marks in the past and likes good ground; go well.

10/1

5th

3

12th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

19:28 Sligo

Ladiam

11st 10lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Norman Lee

Both wins have come here over an extended 2m4f; 3lb above last win here in June 2025 and off since a modest Thurles win in October; will improve for this run.

15/2

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Payout
Exacta €47.30
Straight Forecast €32.03
Tricast €1190.64
Trifecta €762.40

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Phoenix Cowboy

POSTDATA:

Down Around

The Irish Sun:

U Asking Me

SPOTLIGHT:

Willywampus

TOPSPEED:

Phoenix Cowboy