March 06 / 16.00 Thurles

16.00

Good To Yielding

Killinan Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 1m 7f 136y
  • 16 runners
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Killinan Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £65.00
  • Place: £10.30

Form: -06720

Last run: 97 days

W: 10st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Weak form overall but showed potential for minor success when runner-up over C&D off 81 in November; three poor runs since including two on the AW, but that November effort offers some hope.
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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

5/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 40-433 CD

Last run: 262 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Long-priced maiden hurdle winner over C&D in 2022; little merit in her form for a long time after but back to form over staying trips last summer; 262-day break to overcome but has a chance off her current mark.
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5th

9

10th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 80y

17:00 Cork

Navy Waves

10st 13lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: Mrs Julie Cashin

Has generally struggled since winning at Galway (22.5f, good) last September; a bit better when a plugging-on third of 16 at Tramore (2m5f, gd-yld) on latest but was 16l behind the winner; longer trip here a plus.

8/1

3rd

11

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 0y

18:12 Tramore

Navy Waves

11st 0lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: Mrs Julie Cashin

Unplaced in four starts since a 20-1 Galway win last autumn; remote sixth in a 3m handicap at Cork last month on first run after a break.

14/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 9P03

Last run: 70 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Finished a few lengths in front of Pralognan when third on his handicap bow at Down Royal (2m1f, good to yielding) on St Stephen's Day; saw significant market support on that occasion; runs from same mark on first start for Gavin Cromwell; respected.
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2nd

1

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:55 Wexford

Cowper Hall

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won off 14lb lower on last run over timber at Fairyhouse in December; last two runs in chases, unseating at Tramore and well beaten at Thurles; could rebound returned to this discipline.

6/1

5th

2

29th Jan 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 198y

13:25 Thurles

Cowper Hall

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Showed much-improved form to get off the mark over hurdles at Fairyhouse last month (2m4f, soft); detcahed when unseating his rider on 2m chase debut at Tramore on New Year's Day; step up in trip should help; cheekpieces.

3/1

18/1

  • Place: £5.60

Form: 94537P

Last run: 80 days

W: 11st 9lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
3-31 over fences; last win came in August off 90 at Downpatrick (2m2f, good); no impact off higher marks since and was pulled up at Naas in December; others hold more pressing claims.
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4

6th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:35 Clonmel

Ricky Langford

11st 10lb

J: Tony Ellis

T: P J Rothwell

Seven-time winner between hurdles and fences; only beaten approx' 3l on last hurdles start at Thurles back in March and a repeat of that will see him competitive.

8/1

14/1

Form: 00/F-5

Last run: 70 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
French 2yo winner hasn't won since under both codes although runner-up on Dundalk AW in November; respectable fifth of 16 at Down Royal (2m1f, good to yielding) on St Stephen's Day and market will guide for shrewd yard.
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3rd

10

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:10 Cork

Pralognan

10st 6lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: A J Martin

Dual-purpose; won off 5lb lower at Downpatrick in June (2m2f, yld-sft) and followed up on the Flat at Newcastle 13 days later; below par in three runs on the level since; career best needed off current mark on return to this sphere.

7/2

3rd

10

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:10 Cork

Pralognan

10st 6lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: A J Martin

Dual-purpose; won off 5lb lower at Downpatrick in June (2m2f, yld-sft) and followed up on the Flat at Newcastle 13 days later; below par in three runs on the level since; career best needed off current mark on return to this sphere.

7/2

Form: 0000P

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
First reserve; triple-figure odds and beaten long distances in all five starts under rules; passed over.
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15

14th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 100y

19:35 Tramore

Notevenatext

10st 1lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Shaped with promise when third at Limerick (2m3f) in May but probably didn't stay when tried over 23.5f latest; could rebound dropped back in trip.

25/1

13th

15

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 120y

19:55 Tipperary

Notevenatext

10st 2lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Has improved for switch to handicaps and his best run came last time at Limerick when third of 14 (2m3f, good); retains the same mark but he was 8.75l behind the winner that day all the same so more improvement needed.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: /2/FF-

Last run: 525 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner won at Dundalk over 1m4f in November and nearly followed up off 70 later in the month; fell on his last two hurdle outings but looks well treated on his handicap bow in this sphere with a clear round.
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5th

1

(7)

8th Apr 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

15:40 Navan

Tudor Manor

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

towards rear, headway on outer over 3f out, outpaced over 1f out, rallied inside final furlong, not pace to challenge

8/1

1

(7)

8th Apr 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

15:40 Navan

Tudor Manor

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

In good form over 1m4f at Dundalk last November, notching a win and a second; fit from hurdling; 1-14 on turf, sole win gained over 1m4f at Leopardstown last May; fine effort over this trip when second at the Listowel festival.

8/1

7th

8

17th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:45 Wexford

Tudor Manor

11st 1lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Patrick J Flynn

In good form over 1m4f at Dundalk in November; mid-field on handicap hurdle debut at Thurles recently; jumping was an issue last season.

14/1

Form: 388080

Last run: 119 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Has been out of form over timber of late and ran a poor race on her chase bow latest in first-time tongue-tie; returns to hurdles now wearing a visor.
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5th

9

15th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 80y

18:45 Tramore

Onebrightbluerose

10st 6lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Patrick Cronin

Wexford specialist with both of her wins coming there, the most recent of which was in May off 81 (2m1f, good); again ran well there last time when a 3.5l third (2m1f, good to yielding); remains 9lb above last win but she is in good form

5/1

16

8th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 180y

16:53 Wexford

Onebrightbluerose

11st 4lb

J: Daniel King

T: Patrick Cronin

Second reserve; couldn't take advantage of a 7lb lower chase mark here last month when a close third of 12 (2m, good); returned to hurdles at Cork last time when a well beaten fifth (2m1f, good); she likes this track with both of her wins coming here so not discounted if getting a run.

Form: 381351 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Off the mark after four-month break at Limerick in November and got back to winning ways at Down Royal (2m1f, good to yielding) last time; the runner-up went close from 5lb higher since and ground will be in his favour again.
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4th

5

(5)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

14:37 Southwell (AW)

Prince Quattro

9st 3lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Registered a first Flat win when scoring over C&D in January and it was a creditable effort when chasing home St Faz at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) six days ago; work to do if he's to turn the tables but still one of the more likely ones.

6/1

2nd

6

(5)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

14:12 Lingfield (AW)

Prince Quattro

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Recorded his first Flat success when scoring at Southwell in January (1m6f); he has run to a similar level in defeat since and he should remain competitive.

8/1

4th

1

(5)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 5

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Prince Quattro

10st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

4-22 over hurdles but just 1-15 on the Flat, the win coming at Southwell (1m6f, Tapeta) in January; only 1lb higher, though, and should make his presence felt.

2/1

Form: P0-50

Last run: 93 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Showed very little in three maiden hurdle starts and no better on his handicap debut at Clonmel; headgear combination now tried.
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14

15th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 137y

18:18 Clonmel

Lacken Forest

10st 11lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Gordon Michael Doyle

Well beaten in maidens at long odds; never involved in three handicaps to date; only positive is the booking of champion conditional Tiernan Power Roche.

50/1

14

15th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 137y

18:18 Clonmel

Lacken Forest

10st 11lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Gordon Michael Doyle

Well beaten in maidens at long odds; never involved in three handicaps to date; only positive is the booking of champion conditional Tiernan Power Roche.

50/1

11th

15

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:45 Limerick

Lacken Forest

10st 13lb

J: Mr M Doyle

T: Gordon Michael Doyle

midfield, outpaced after 3 out

33/1

Form: 38-068

Last run: 83 days

W: 10st 9lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
2-16 over fences, 1-17 over hurdles; not the most consistent sort and shoving on in years; others preferred.
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7th

14

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

14:40 Wexford

Dontdooddson

10st 0lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Darren Collins

Veteran added a fourth win when landing a C&D handicap in July (good) off this mark; third of 16 at Kilbeggan last time suggests he still retains some level of ability.

22/1

3rd

16

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 50y

17:23 Kilbeggan

Dontdooddson

10st 0lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Darren Collins

Veteran added a fourth win when landing a Wexford handicap hurdle last summer (2m1f, good); creditable efforts over hurdles and fences over the winter but others preferred.

15/1

Form: 980

Last run: 103 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Minor promise in point-to-points; well beaten in trio of maiden hurdles to date but latest one was particularly strong; entitled to improve on his handicap debut, but will need to.
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8th

8

10th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 50y

15:15 Cork

Silent Selector

11st 4lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Gerard Edmund O’Leary

Both hurdle wins have come on good ground; off the mark at Limerick in April last year (2m3f) and went in again at Tramore in August (2m5f) off 5lb lower; jumping issues evident at Tramore in October and soft ground against him at Clonmel last month; interesting back on his preferred surface with a run under his belt.

12/1

6th

6

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 200y

19:00 Clonmel

Silent Selector

11st 3lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Gerard Edmund O’Leary

Off the mark in Limerick handicap last April (2m3f, good); failed to complete next three starts before narrowly scoring at Tramore in August (20.5f, good); jumping issues evident at Tramore when last seen; prefers better ground.

11/1

7

9th Oct 2025

Soft

2m 4f 73y

15:50 Tramore

Silent Selector

11st 3lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Gerard Edmund O’Leary

Off the mark in a Limerick handicap hurdle in May; failed to complete on his next three starts but back to form when holding on gamely over C&D in August and the runner-up has boosted that form; 5lb rise is fair and should go well.

9/4

Form: 0P-540

Last run: 133 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose maiden was twice runner-up on the AW as a 2yo but has been regressive since; disappointing on last hurdles start.
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13th

13

(11)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Gowran Park

Rene Artois

9st 4lb

J: Rebecca Parsons

T: J A Nash

16-race maiden on Flat, poor hurdler; showed early promise for Michael O'Callaghan as a juvenile in 2021; has been struggling over hurdles lately; seems safe to rule out.

33/1

13th

13

(11)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Gowran Park

Rene Artois

9st 4lb

J: Rebecca Parsons

T: J A Nash

16-race maiden on Flat, poor hurdler; showed early promise for Michael O'Callaghan as a juvenile in 2021; has been struggling over hurdles lately; seems safe to rule out.

33/1

11th

15

14th May 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

18:20 Tipperary

Rene Artois

10st 2lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: J A Nash

Pulled up at Limerick in March when 10lb out of the handicap; weak overall form since a fair fifth at Gowran last autumn.

25/1

Form: 0005

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Three-time Flat winner in France ran a career-best for this yard on his handicap debut when fifth behind Prince Quattro at Down Royal (2m1f, good to yielding) in January; youngster is respected.
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10th

2

12th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 25y

16:25 Bellewstown

Le Bugiste

12st 0lb

J: Mr D G Lavery

T: Gavin Cromwell

Second runner for yard; three time Flat winner in France; produced best effort yet in this sphere when a staying on 1.25l second of 19 at Down Royal (2m4f, good) last month; up 4lb for that but it's still relatively early days and there could be more to come at this longer trip; considered.

3/1

10th

2

12th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 25y

16:25 Bellewstown

Le Bugiste

12st 0lb

J: Mr D G Lavery

T: Gavin Cromwell

Second runner for yard; three time Flat winner in France; produced best effort yet in this sphere when a staying on 1.25l second of 19 at Down Royal (2m4f, good) last month; up 4lb for that but it's still relatively early days and there could be more to come at this longer trip; considered.

3/1

2nd

21

17th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:02 Down Royal

Le Bugiste

11st 13lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

held up in last

Form: 0-3008

Last run: 70 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Got his mark from finishing third in bunched finish to 2m3f maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan in May; has shown nothing apart from that and sent off large prices both handicap outings.
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5th

8

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:05 Downpatrick

Silent Dawn

11st 0lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Adrian Murray

Placed a few times over hurdles including at this course; poor on the Flat and over hurdles when last seen; needs best on chasing debut/return.

14/1

11th

5

(9)

9th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 66y

16:40 Thurles

Silent Dawn

10st 2lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Adrian Murray

No wins from 13 in bumpers/hurdles but beaten only a head at Downpatrick in August; makes Flat debut; others appeal more on this occasion.

20/1

6

19th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

15:21 Downpatrick

Silent Dawn

11st 2lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Adrian Murray

No wins from 12 but went mighty close over C&D (good) last time when denied by a head; his form is in and out, but a repeat of his last run will see him go close off 2lb higher; ground is a slight unknown.

11/4

Form: 187845 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 7lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Won handicap chase here off 95 on his return from lengthy absence in November; respectable efforts since; handles decent ground and is running from a nice mark returning to hurdling.
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6

6th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 136y

16:00 Thurles

Turbo

11st 7lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: J R Finn

led, headed and prominent after 2nd, lost ground quickly and slipped up after 2 out

14/1

5th

6

6th Feb 2025

Good

2m 0f 4y

14:00 Thurles

Turbo

11st 3lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: J R Finn

prominent, went second before 4th, weakened approaching last, no extra when slightly hampered last

6/1

5th

6

6th Feb 2025

Good

2m 0f 4y

14:00 Thurles

Turbo

11st 3lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: J R Finn

prominent, went second before 4th, weakened approaching last, no extra when slightly hampered last

6/1

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Payout
Exacta €708.50
Straight Forecast €694.52
Tricast €2566.58
Trifecta €1275.40

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Le Bugiste

SPOTLIGHT:

Prince Quattro

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Navy Waves

POSTDATA:

Turbo