March 06 / 15.30 Thurles

15.30

Good To Yielding

ThurlesRaces.ie Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 1m 7f 136y
  • 14 runners
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ThurlesRaces.ie Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 17-075

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a point-to-point and bumper on testing ground but has been well beaten in three maiden hurdles; looks up against it here again.
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3rd

5

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 213y

16:50 Punchestown

Nowwhatdoyouthink

11st 10lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Point, bumper and maiden hurdle winner; off the mark over fences at this track (2m5f) in November; better effort when second to C'Est Ta Chance in a Thurles novice event over a similar trip; good effort when winning a three-runner Cork event; takes a big jump in class.

14/1

1st

2

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

16:10 Cork

Nowwhatdoyouthink

10st 10lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Point, bumper and maiden hurdle winner got off the mark over fences at this track (2m5f) in November; better effort when second in a Thurles novice last time over a similar trip; can race keenly so not sure will stay 3m but is the most likely to give the top-weight a race.

2/1

2nd

4

5th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 110y

14:28 Thurles

Nowwhatdoyouthink

10st 13lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

120-rated hurdler; won a 2m5f beginners' event at Cork in November on his fifth start over fences to earn a mark of 130; needs to make more progress to feature in this company.

14/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 0-34 BF

Last run: 174 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Went close in point-to-points and likeable efforts under rules so far but probably needs a sizeable step up in trip to be seen at her best; nonetheless, respected in a race of this nature.
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4th

2

19th Sep 2025

Soft

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

15:13 Newton Abbot

Joueuse Royale

11st 7lb

J: Mr Ben Sutton

T: Olly Murphy

Ex-Irish 6yo who came good for Olly Murphy at second attempt, in Market Rasen maiden (2m4f, good) last month; should be okay back at 2m and can handle some underfoot ease; likely to give another good account.

5/2

1st

3

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

17:15 Market Rasen

Joueuse Royale

11st 4lb

J: Mr Ben Sutton

T: Olly Murphy

Placed over hurdles and fences for Henry de Bromhead, she was sold to join new yard for 38,000euros in May; made a pleasing start for new connections when second of 11 finishers at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last month, shaping like this stiffer test of stamina should suit.

5/4

2nd

6

16th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

15:08 Uttoxeter

Joueuse Royale

11st 4lb

J: Mr Ben Sutton

T: Olly Murphy

Ex-Irish mare who made the frame on all five hurdling starts for Henry de Bromhead (1m7f-2m6f) and was placed on her chasing debut two runs ago; changed hands for 38,000euros in May; leading contender on stable debut.

Evs

8/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 4

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability in his two completed point-to-points and ran well when fourth in Cork maiden hurdle (2m1f, yielding to soft) on rules debut; each-way contender with improvement to come.
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7th

7

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:00 Killarney

Cappa Hill

10st 6lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Sean Joseph Allen

Won back-to-back handicaps at Cork (2m1f, good) and Tipperary (2m, good to yielding) in August/October; tailed off in a Punchestown novice handicap next time (2m1f, soft to heavy); not too bad at Cork last month when eighth of 19 (2m3f, yielding); could build on that and this ground is what he wants.

16/1

8th

16

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:00 Cork

Cappa Hill

10st 7lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Sean Joseph Allen

Won handicaps here and at Clonmel over shorter last autumn before a poor run on testing ground at Punchestown; has a squeak if ready after break.

25/1

7

4th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 20y

14:00 Cork

Cappa Hill

10st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Sean Joseph Allen

Pick of three maiden hurdle runs when third over 2m at Thurles in March, dropped out tamely on soft at Limerick later in month; jumping was untidy in the early stages when third in a Wexford maiden hurdle won by Avalo.

7/1

Form: 5-2

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished last of five in Romeo Coolio's bumper at Fairyhouse in January 2024 when sent off 11-10; might have needed the run when runner-up in Clonmel maiden hurdle (2m, soft) three weeks ago; had Mister Box behind that day and warrants plenty of respect.
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14

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

17:25 Punchestown

Yoradreamer

11st 2lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: W P Mullins

One of eight for trainer; maiden hurdle winner built on a good runner-up finish at Gowran on his third chase start to win a four-runner Wexford beginners' chase (3m1f, soft) at his leisure last time; that form probably doesn't amount to much, but he's not ruled out now entering handicaps.

13/1

1st

4

17th Mar 2026

Soft

3m 1f 0y

15:57 Wexford

Yoradreamer

11st 12lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Won a Downpatrick maiden hurdle over 2m3f last summer; the best of three chase runs came last time when a 3l runner-up at Gowran over the same trip; similar ground today and is the one to beat if staying this trip.

4/5

Form: 31325/

Last run: 756 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
88-rated Flat performer contested the Irish Cesarewitch in September 2023 but has been off the track 508 days; has run well over hurdles in the past and Danny Mullins booked so worth a market check.
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7

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

15:50 Galway

Mon Coeur

9st 6lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Good record at this venue, one win and two seconds from three visits; it could pay to overlook his most recent runs, worth considering.

12/1

7

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

15:50 Galway

Mon Coeur

9st 6lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Good record at this venue, one win and two seconds from three visits; it could pay to overlook his most recent runs, worth considering.

12/1

19

(4)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 7y

16:20 Naas

Mon Coeur

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph G Murphy

Bumper winner who got his sole Flat win at the Galway festival two years ago; fine run back at Galway this year when second of 20 (2m1f, yielding); not a bad run at Killarney following that when behind Ragmans Corner and Pinot Gris but was well beaten behind a lot of these in the Irish Cesarewitch last time; needs more.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Danish-bred gelding has been off the track 579 days since winning over 1m4f on the Flat at Klampenborg; market will guide on first start for Gavin Cromwell.
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1

3rd Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 4

15:00 Newton Abbot

Dunkerque

12st 7lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Completed a hat-trick when winning at Kelso (extended 2m5f) ten days ago, making it 2-2 over fences, with all victories coming on good ground (handles soft); had a hard enough race there and shoulders a penalty here, so the booking of 5lb claimer William Shanahan looks a positive and another bold showing can be expected if this run doesn't come too soon.

4/6

1st

1

24th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 133y

Class 4

16:12 Kelso

Dunkerque

12st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Comes into this in good form having won a novice hurdle over 2m4f on good ground at Newcastle in April and on chase debut at Southwell 13 days ago; still feasibly treated; contender.

9/4

1st

3

11th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:12 Southwell

Dunkerque

12st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Dual Flat winner in Denmark and now a dual winner over hurdles after narrowly taking a small-field novice at Newcastle last month (2m4f, good); could be on a fair mark for this chasing debut but he'll need to take to fences.

5/2

Form: 55

Last run: 64 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never sighted on Punchestown bumper debut in November and ran to a similar level over hurdles at Tramore on New Year's Day; can only be watched.
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5

16th Sep 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

14:40 Uttoxeter

Thoughtsarethings

11st 5lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

0-3 over hurdles in Ireland for Seamus Fahey but was very respectable sixth at Wexford (2m, good to yielding) in first-time cheekpieces in March; goes without headgear on this stable debut but has a part to play if ready to roll after six-month break.

7/1

6th

8

17th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:10 Wexford

Thoughtsarethings

11st 12lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Seamus Fahey

towards rear, steady headway before 4 out, no extra run-in

50/1

7th

10

6th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 136y

15:30 Thurles

Thoughtsarethings

11st 4lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Seamus Fahey

towards rear

50/1

Form: 50

Last run: 100 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Didn't go unbacked on Wexford debut last May, never landing a meaningful blow; regressed next time at Tramore; market will guide on hurdles bow.
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1st

3

20th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:22 Ffos Las

Kates Choice

11st 10lb

J: James Best

T: Nikki Evans

It was her first placing when runner-up at Exeter (2m, good) but she was some 25l off the winner; fell early here two weeks ago; has enough to prove on balance, though she does probably stay this far.

7/1

9

5th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:48 Ffos Las

Kates Choice

11st 5lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Nikki Evans

First placing when second at Exeter (2m, good) but was some 25l off the winner; dropped 2lb.

16/1

2nd

2

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 161y

Class 5

19:10 Exeter

Kates Choice

11st 6lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Nikki Evans

Unplaced in ten starts; drops back in trip for this and that needs to elicit some improvement if she is going to break her duck.

16/1

Form:

Last run: 298 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal out of a bumper, point-to-point and hurdle winner by Bach but failed to live up to expectations (sent off 7-1) when tailed off in Killarney bumper last May.
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5th

2

(7)

13th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:20 Killarney

Light On His Feet

9st 9lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Terence O’Brien

Tailed off in a bumper here and has suffered the same fate in three maiden hurdles; instantly opposable.

100/1

5th

2

(7)

13th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:20 Killarney

Light On His Feet

9st 9lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Terence O’Brien

Tailed off in a bumper here and has suffered the same fate in three maiden hurdles; instantly opposable.

100/1

14th

9

21st Apr 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

13:15 Cork

Light On His Feet

11st 12lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

held up in rear

80/1

Form: 281353

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Off the mark under rules in Sligo bumper on soft last August; finished fifth in Listed mares' hurdle (2m, good) at this course on her first start for this stable; finished third of 14 when well-backed for Punchestown maiden hurdle (19.5f, heavy) latest; contender back down in trip.
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6th

10

25th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:35 Listowel

Love At Sea

11st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Edward F Power

Point/bumper winner and added a maiden hurdle to her tally when game in victory at Cork (2m1f, good); brings momentum into handicaps.

4/1

12

4th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 20y

13:30 Cork

Love At Sea

11st 7lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Edward F Power

Bumper winner; rated 108 after six starts over hurdles; finished a 4l second of 15 in a Ballinrobe maiden (17.5f, good) on latest after a 138 day break; should strip fitter now and she's a big player.

5/2

Form: 00

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; always in rear in a pair of maiden hurdles but worth a market check for shrewd yard.
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11th

19

6th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 136y

15:30 Thurles

Glin Road Dream

11st 4lb

T: C Byrnes

towards rear

18th

8

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 44y

14:00 Punchestown

Glin Road Dream

11st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Always in rear when 14-1 for his debut in a 20.5f Wexford maiden hurdle; drop in trip and testing ground needs to have a transformative effect; worth a market check for shrewd yard.

40/1

18th

8

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 44y

14:00 Punchestown

Glin Road Dream

11st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Always in rear when 14-1 for his debut in a 20.5f Wexford maiden hurdle; drop in trip and testing ground needs to have a transformative effect; worth a market check for shrewd yard.

40/1

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
One-time 95,000euros foal purchase is set to make his debut at seven; third foal; closely related to 1m2f-1m4f winner Baptism (inc 2yo/AW/Italian Group 3; RPR 102); dam 1m winner, half-sister to smart winners I'm Your Man (Australian 1m Group 1) and Hoo La Baloo (2m-3m chase).
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6

29th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 6f 126y

15:55 Thurles

Sacramental

11st 12lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: J R Finn

Nothing of merit in his three runs over hurdles; tongue-tie fitted after a poor recent run at Fairyhouse.

50/1

12th

6

15th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:43 Fairyhouse

Sacramental

11st 12lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: J R Finn

One-time 95,000euros foal purchase; two maiden hurdle runs last March were poor.

66/1

Form: 0P

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Decent pedigree but completely tailed off on belated debut in Limerick bumper and pulled up at that track over hurdles in January.
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13th

15

6th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 136y

15:30 Thurles

Thefarmersdaughter

10st 11lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Patrick G Kelly

towards rear

100/1

12

28th Jan 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Limerick

Thefarmersdaughter

11st 7lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Patrick G Kelly

Decent pedigree but completely tailed off on belated debut in a bumper at this track a month ago.

50/1

12

28th Jan 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Limerick

Thefarmersdaughter

11st 7lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Patrick G Kelly

towards rear, dropped to last when reminder and weakened after 6th, pulled up before 2 out

50/1

Form: 00

Last run: 70 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Well beaten in a pair of bumpers at Cork and Limerick; readily passed over on this occasion.
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12

6th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 136y

15:30 Thurles

Cash Chase

10st 11lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

towards rear, not fluent 4th, detached 5th

100/1

Non-runners

Astelia, God Of Thunder, Mister Box, Underhercontrol, Young And Foolish

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Payout
Exacta €39.70
Straight Forecast €36.79
Trifecta €744.50

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Yoradreamer

The Irish Sun:

Joueuse Royale

SPOTLIGHT:

Love At Sea

TOPSPEED:

Yoradreamer

POSTDATA:

Yoradreamer