October 09 / 16.40 Thurles

16.40

Yielding

Horse & Jockey Maiden

  • Prize money: £5851.24
  • 2m 0f 66y
  • 11 runners
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Horse & Jockey Maiden

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

9/4 (Won)

Form: 224 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Ballinrobe bumper winner went close in a pair of good-quality events at Listowel (13.5f) and Killarney (2m1f) in the summer; slightly below that level when fourth at Listowel 13 days ago but sets a high bar in a maiden with Colin Keane taking over.
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1st

6

(2)

9th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 66y

16:40 Thurles

Sorrentino

10st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: W P Mullins

Ballinrobe bumper winner went close in a pair of good-quality events at Listowel (13.5f) and Killarney (2m1f) in the summer; slightly below that level when fourth at Listowel 13 days ago but sets a high bar in a maiden with Colin Keane taking over.

9/4

9

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:25 Listowel

Sorrentino

11st 0lb

J: Miss J Townend

T: W P Mullins

Ballinrobe bumper winner has gone close in two similar events when losing by 0.5l both times on good ground; finished in front of Lark In The Mornin here in June when running on well and 4lb better off now; looks the pick of the stable's three runners.

3/1

7/2

Form: 22

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Thurles maiden hurdle winner last November (2m7f, good); chased home hot favourite back on the level at Galway last month; found one too good over hurdles at Listowel on latest; chance.
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1st

3

13th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:18 Tramore

Dream On Baby

10st 9lb

J: Miss M O’Sullivan

T: Emmet Mullins

A 132-rated hurdler has run well in defeat on the Flat several times including when third over 1m4f here on return last month; however, was poor over hurdles at Galway since and has to rebound; the hood worn then is left off.

6/1

12th

5

1st Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 108y

15:12 Galway

Dream On Baby

11st 6lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Emmet Mullins

Last win came in a Listed hurdle in November at Kempton over 2m5f; some good runs after but was below form at Cheltenham; a decent Flat run last time at Tramore; considered.

15/2

Form: 440240

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Maiden has run well a number of times, notably when second in a Roscommon claimer in August but looks out of his depth here on official figures; new headgear combination tried.
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1st

8

(5)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Powerful Hook Head

9st 3lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

12-race maiden; runner-up in a Roscommon claimer in August and bounced back from two lesser runs when a distant third over 2m at Thurles last week; return to this trip is fine and not out of this back down at his preferred sort of trip.

5/1

3rd

3

(4)

9th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 66y

16:40 Thurles

Powerful Hook Head

10st 2lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Maiden has run well a number of times, notably when second in a Roscommon claimer in August but looks out of his depth here on official figures; new headgear combination tried.

16/1

3

(23)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Powerful Hook Head

12st 1lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Maiden has run well a number of times, notably when second in a Roscommon claimer last month; outspeeded late in a 7f Laytown handicap last time but this test will suit better.

12/1

Form: 42-776

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Plenty of promise in his initial runs but hasn't progressed; that said, he kicked off this season in maidens won by Stay True and Scandinavia; heavy ground probably didn't suit at Listowel; new trip a worry here; tongue-tied.
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6th

1

(3)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Kilcrea Rock

9st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Two-out-of-two at this venue after winning a maiden over this trip and a 1m4f handicap in blinkers last week; different headgear today but this is much tougher.

33/1

1st

2

(7)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Kilcrea Rock

10st 0lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Got off the mark on 10th start when winning a course maiden over the extended 1m2f here in May; appeared to find 1m1f inadequate at Leopardstown in July; ducked right at the horse-gate on the way to her win, visor now added to usual tongue-tie.

7/1

6th

2

(6)

23rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:18 Leopardstown

Kilcrea Rock

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Got off the mark on 10th start when winning a Dundalk maiden over 10.5f last time; raised 3lb for that but has run well in defeat at this venue before so is one to consider.

4/1

OUR TIP

20/1

Form: 5

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Beat smart dual-purpose performer Sunchart in Wexford maiden hurdle last year; finished remote fifth on Flat debut at Listowel last month; not sure to stay a trip this far on the level.
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1st

9

1st Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

13:35 Down Royal

Lieber Nicc

10st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won a Wexford maiden hurdle in July 2024; ran well in a Leopardstown handicap hurdle in December off 2lb lower, his last start in this sphere; should be at peak fitness after two recent spins on the Flat; needs the forecast rain to miss.

10/1

1st

9

1st Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

13:35 Down Royal

Lieber Nicc

10st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won a Wexford maiden hurdle in July 2024; ran well in a Leopardstown handicap hurdle in December off 2lb lower, his last start in this sphere; should be at peak fitness after two recent spins on the Flat; needs the forecast rain to miss.

10/1

5th

2

(10)

9th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 66y

16:40 Thurles

Lieber Nicc

10st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: Henry De Bromhead

Beat smart dual-purpose performer Sunchart in Wexford maiden hurdle last year; finished remote fifth on Flat debut at Listowel last month; not sure to stay a trip this far on the level.

20/1

12/1

Form: 6

Last run: 112 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner on good; had first run on the Flat in June when an eyecatching sixth of 13 behind A Dream To Share at Leopardstown (1m7f, good) after a slow break; poor over hurdles since but not out of things if the ground doesn't soften.
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9

17th Oct 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 188y

15:30 Limerick

Quint Major

11st 3lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: M A Molloy

Bumper winner in 2024; 0-11 hurdling and has to improve on recent efforts; encouraging jockey booking.

16/1

Form: 4

Last run: 56 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Now 0-23 under rules; ran a respectable fourth on Flat debut over 2m at Tramore in August; disappointed over hurdles at Navan on latest; place possibilities at best if the rain stays away.
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8th

11

13th Oct 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

17:07 Punchestown

Hidalgo Des Mottes

11st 0lb

J: Ms N M Bradley

T: Eoin Griffin

Maiden after 25 hurdle runs but has been placed lots of times, including over 2m3f here during the summer; has to rebound from two lesser runs.

22/1

5th

10

2nd Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 40y

16:16 Gowran Park

Hidalgo Des Mottes

11st 2lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Eoin Griffin

33-race maiden but his recent second in a Punchestown handicap hurdle is a level none of these have reached in handicaps; might be his best chance yet of landing a handicap.

6/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Won readily on second bumper start at Downpatrick (2m2f, good); third in Listed bumper at Gowran last October; jumped terribly when sent off a warm order at Cork on hurdling debut in May; danger to all on Flat debut after a break.
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3rd

6

(2)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

18:07 Gowran Park

Dippedinmoonlight

9st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Emmet Mullins

Dual-purpose; point-to-point and bumper winner; 1-3 on the Flat; beaten off 86 in a 1m6f handicap at Navan (heavy) latest; major improvement needed in first-time cheekpieces.

20/1

4th

9

(4)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

15:18 Navan

Dippedinmoonlight

9st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Emmet Mullins

Dual-purpose; bumper winner got off the mark on the level in a C&D (soft) maiden in October; four runs over hurdles since so won't lack for fitness on Flat handicap debut but her opening handicap mark doesn't look overly generous.

15/2

5th

20

2nd Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 19y

14:25 Leopardstown

Dippedinmoonlight

10st 0lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Emmet Mullins

Point-to-point winner won a bumper last season and a Flat maiden last year; 0-4 hurdling but makes plenty of appeal on recent Fairyhouse handicap debut, clear second to a well-handicapped rival over this trip (yielding); 3lb wrong but rider good value for his 7lb claim, so one to consider.

13/2

Form: 777

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Has shown very little in three maidens at trips ranging from 10.5f-12.5f; major improvement needed up in trip.
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9th

11

(7)

9th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 66y

16:40 Thurles

Onaqui

9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Has shown very little in three maidens at trips ranging from 10.5f-12.5f; major improvement needed up in trip.

14/1

7th

13

(4)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 110y

17:08 Bellewstown

Onaqui

9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Beaten a little under 10l in maidens at Naas (1m2f) and Galway (1m4f); improvement needed but that's feasible.

12/1

9

(11)

1st Aug 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

19:10 Galway

Onaqui

9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Camelot filly was 40-1 on debut at Navan (10.5f, yielding) and shaped as though in need of further; stable jockey prefers the chances of Jannah Star.

16/1

8/1

Form: 325-47

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose sort shed the maiden tag to win Roscommon maiden hurdle in July (good); well beaten favourite on the Flat at Ballinrobe (1m5f) next time; below best at Clonmel (9.5f) four weeks ago; cheekpieces tried up in trip.
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11th

17

26th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Listowel

Young Churchill

10st 0lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Richard John O’Brien

Modest maiden on the Flat and unexposed over hurdles; 2m maiden hurdle winner last summer and been running okay on the level this year; up in trip for handicap debut.

16/1

6th

16

(11)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:08 Navan

Young Churchill

10st 9lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Richard John O’Brien

Winning hurdler; went close in a Flat handicap at Limerick three starts back; last month's Sligo run does not inspire confidence.

20/1

10th

3

(17)

5th Aug 2026

Good

1m 5f 56y

20:30 Sligo

Young Churchill

10st 2lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Richard John O’Brien

Had useful maiden form at three for Noel Meade and landed maiden hurdle last summer; hit form for this yard when close third over 1m4f at Limerick, and kept on steadily when beaten 4l over extended 1m3f at Killarney; waited with lately, so wide draw won't matter much.

7/1

20/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

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Payout
Straight Forecast €4.86

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sorrentino

TOPSPEED:

Dream On Baby

The Irish Sun:

Lieber Nicc

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Sorrentino

POSTDATA:

Sorrentino