November 27 / 12.47 Thurles

12.47

Yielding

William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £5607.44
  • 2m 6f 0y
  • 19 runners
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William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Chase

Runners: 19 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

Form: 201-73

Last run: 32 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Off the mark over fences at Limerick on St Stephen's Day; just two runs since, finishing seventh of 20 at the Galway festival before a third over fences back at that venue last month; not obviously well treated in this sphere at present.
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4

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 150y

16:37 Limerick

Dream In The Park

11st 3lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Dual hurdles winner whose chase win came in 2m2f handicap here last season (yielding-to-soft); not at that level of form so far this term, reportedly coughing when very disappointing in attempting repeat win here at Christmas; cheekpieces now tried and upped in trip.

13/2

3rd

1

26th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 111y

14:00 Galway

Dream In The Park

12st 0lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Two wins in Britain in October 2022; off the mark over fences at Limerick last Christmas; was entitled to need the run over hurdles here in July, likely to be sharper now; stablemate Hees Dynamite is more appealing.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 292179

Last run: 69 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
At her best on quicker ground than what is likely here and tailed off in two runs since winning at Kilbeggan in August.
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7th

1

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 150y

19:35 Downpatrick

Hardy Diamond

12st 0lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

Has won over hurdles and fences at Kilbeggan; was a solid second at Down Royal but made a bad mistake there last time and ran below form; has to rebound after just four days.

9/2

3rd

7

4th May 2026

Good

3m 2f 50y

15:55 Down Royal

Hardy Diamond

10st 11lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Gordon Elliott

Mare likes good ground and has won over hurdles and fences at Kilbeggan; chase win was off 107 last summer and stuck to her guns when second over C&D in lower-grade contest last time.

3/1

2nd

1

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 50y

17:07 Down Royal

Hardy Diamond

12st 0lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

A win apiece over hurdles and fences, both at Kilbeggan on good ground; soundly beaten since his last win in August; this better ground will suit her but others make more appeal.

18/1

OUR TIP

Form: 21P234

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
0-7 over fences but has been knocking on the door in three runs since his maiden hurdle win at Kilbeggan in July; needs a bit more to defy this mark but still early days.
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11th

11

4th Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 116y

19:48 Bellewstown

Midnight Moonshine

10st 11lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: William Harvey

Kilbeggan maiden hurdle winner (24.5f, good to yielding) last summer; hasn't been in good form over fences of late, lacking fluency in the jumping department; handicap hurdle debut.

40/1

9th

7

30th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:00 Tramore

Midnight Moonshine

11st 5lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: William Harvey

Maiden hurdle winner who is 0-10 over fences; has placed form but he fell in March and his jumping lacked fluency at Wexford last time.

16/1

Form: U04240

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Unseated early on chase debut but showed promise when runner-up in a Cork novice in October; had a tough task in Down Royal Grade 2 on her subsequent chase start and was never involved at Cheltenham back over timber 13 days ago; lower chase mark to work with now handicapping and has shaped like this sort of trip may suit at times; now tried with first-time cheekpieces.
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6th

13

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

16:50 Wexford

Rockstown Girl

11st 5lb

J: Conor Brassil

T: Anthony McCann

Three wins over hurdles; fair bit of experience over fences and was second of 16 in C&D handicap in April; had In The Trenches behind when third to a smart mare at Kilbeggan and latest hurdling third was fine; new rider aboard.

7/1

3rd

8

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

14:50 Downpatrick

Rockstown Girl

10st 13lb

J: James Smith

T: Anthony McCann

Tough sort gained third hurdles win in March when scoring over 2m4f at Down Royal; placed twice over fences since; first visit to this track.

7/1

3rd

13

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:05 Kilbeggan

Rockstown Girl

11st 5lb

J: James Smith

T: Anthony McCann

Gained third hurdles victory when landing handicap off 100 at Down Royal in March; good effort off same mark over fences when 3.5l second to Butty O Brien at Wexford 35 days ago; needs improvement back in a beginners', but in good form.

14/1

Form: P8-765

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
No wins since 2023 when winning two hunter chases; struggled in three runs for this yard.
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3rd

1

28th Jun 2026

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

16:55 Cartmel

Shantou Show

12st 0lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Dual chase winner but last win was a Tipperary novice hunter chase in May 2023 (3m, good to yielding; first-time tongue-tie); on a good mark and there was a more encouraging run last time.

14/1

7th

2

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 150y

16:55 Downpatrick

Shantou Show

11st 13lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Noel C Kelly

Dual hunter chase winner in 2023 has been regressive since last autumn but this better ground is a help and he could produce an improved performance.

14/1

Form: 9P-080 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Won a beginners' at Tramore a year ago; hasn't kicked on since and he's struggled in three runs for this yard.
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5

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:17 Killarney

Jouster

11st 7lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Paul W Flynn

Dual hurdles winner won a Tramore beginners' chase in 2024, but is yet to win a handicap; must improve on recent form.

14/1

5th

5

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:20 Wexford

Jouster

11st 9lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Paul W Flynn

Dual hurdle winner won a Tramore beginners' chase winner in 2024 but is yet to win a handicap; has to improve his recent form.

12/1

4th

3

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 150y

19:48 Roscommon

Jouster

12st 1lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Paul W Flynn

Hurdle/chase winner for Gavin Cromwell before losing his way; some signs of a revival for his new yard, latterly behind a sharp improver at Tramore; a tongue-tie returns with new blinkers added.

5/1

Form: 0/80-6 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle success came over 2m4f on testing ground; tailed off only chase start a year ago; hurdles return earlier this month wasn't devoid of promise but best watched back in this sphere for now.
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2nd

10

15th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 5f 0y

12:23 Fairyhouse

Our Boy Rocky

11st 3lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Liam P Cusack

Lightly raced; won Thurles maiden hurdle (2m4f, heavy) in February 2024; tailed off on both tries over fences; faces a stiff task against that background, although stamina was stretched on latest.

16/1

Form: 2P1P34 BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Promising chase debut when starting out for this yard and bounced back from a lesser run with wide-margin Downpatrick success in August; hasn't built on that in three runs since but still early days in this sphere and was well-backed when fourth at Fairyhouse last time.
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2nd

1

12th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 98y

Class 5

16:10 Stratford

Person Of Interest

12st 6lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Faye Bramley

Scored over fences for Shark Hanlon in August 2025 but lost his way subsequently; back to his best on his second start for his current yard when winning at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last Tuesday; shouldered with a 7lb penalty but will be suited by the step up in trip and holds claims.

11/8

1st

2

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 214y

Class 5

16:00 Uttoxeter

Person Of Interest

11st 13lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Faye Bramley

Won over fences in Ireland last August (2m3f); his respectable stable debut was over hurdles (2m) and he was keeping on at the finish; wants further ideally but one to consider under Harry Cobden.

5/1

6th

1

17th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:47 Worcester

Person Of Interest

12st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Faye Bramley

Emphatic winner of a handicap chase at Downpatrick (2m3f, good) last August but he's generally struggled since including in three runs this spring; overall record is now 1-18 and he has something to prove back over hurdles for new yard; equipment removed.

5/1

Form: 02-513

Last run: 143 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Steadily progressive over timber, winning at Listowel in June before a 6l third of 15 at Roscommon (form working out); off five months and probably best watched on chase debut.
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4

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 204y

19:18 Roscommon

Patty OFarrell

11st 9lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Peter Maher

Gained her sole win at Listowel last summer (2m, good) off 89; didn't threaten in her runs on softer ground this year but bounced back to her best back at Listowel last time when a close second (2m, yielding); she finished third off 2lb higher in this race last year; in the mix.

4/1

2nd

8

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:22 Listowel

Patty OFarrell

10st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Peter Maher

Having finished second at Naas in April, won this off 4lb lower last year and was third at Roscommon next time; hasn't threatened since on softer terrain but decent ground is key to her and she might bounce back to form; usual rider has jumped ship to Shannon Bank, but sub isn't too shabby.

8/1

9th

9

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

15:15 Bellewstown

Patty OFarrell

10st 3lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Peter Maher

Best form has come on good ground, including her sole win at Listowel in June off 89 (2m); ran well off 1lb higher at Roscommon next time when third (2m, good); hasn't run to the same level in four runs since (three on softer conditions); questionable as to whether this ground will be good enough but she's capable at her best.

7/1

Form: 6-9949

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner at Limerick in December; struggled since, including both start over fences; best watched for now.
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7th

6

(5)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 179y

20:10 Ballinrobe

Way Down South

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: Gillian Scott

A winner over fences and hurdles; not disgraced on belated Flat debut in a Tramore maiden on latest (1m4f, good), but much more needed to take this.

33/1

5th

6

(9)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:00 Tramore

Way Down South

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: Gillian Scott

Point/maiden hurdle/beginners' chase winner; placed in two handicap hurdles before a below-par run at Listowel in May; no Flat experience.

10/1

9th

5

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Curragh

Way Down South

12st 3lb

T: Gillian Scott

Point, hurdle and chase winner was poor over hurdles last time and has to rebound.

18/1

Form: 81260-

Last run: 212 days

W: 11st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in two starts over fences; well held over hurdles when last seen in April and entitled to need this.
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3

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

15:50 Wexford

Sammy Smart

11st 12lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Thomas Gibney

A winner over hurdles and fences at Punchestown up to 3m; some good runs in defeat in the spring before a lesser Ballinrobe effort; unlucky to unseat early last time; can be a player.

9/1

1

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 157y

15:00 Punchestown

Sammy Smart

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Thomas Gibney

Both career wins came at this track, including off 5lb lower over fences in December over 2m4f; couple of good placed efforts this year, most notably when beaten 4l into third at Tramore in April (Aclass in second); let down by jumping when well-held over shorter trip at Ballinrobe 12 days ago; could figure back up in trip with 5lb claimer taking over.

14/1

8th

12

25th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 136y

19:05 Ballinrobe

Sammy Smart

10st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Thomas Gibney

Much less exposed as a chaser than many of these and did well last season; won over this trip at Punchestown and creditable efforts last twice; likely to be handy and coming back to this trip might well be a plus.

8/1

Form: 56/5-P

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Point winner but 0-4 under rules and pulled up at Punchestown a fortnight ago; blinkers now tried; engaged at Tramore on Tuesday.
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No Results Found

Form: PP2-PP

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
No wins since a hurdle success in 2022 and 0-9 over fences; pulled up both runs this term.
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11

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 66y

14:00 Thurles

Nephin Beg

10st 7lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Hurdle winner in 2022; was second over fences at Leopardstown in March but was pulled-up over hurdles on return and has to rebound.

14/1

11

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 66y

14:00 Thurles

Nephin Beg

10st 7lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Hurdle winner in 2022; was second over fences at Leopardstown in March but was pulled-up over hurdles on return and has to rebound.

14/1

Form: 3P40-3

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Off the mark over timber 18 months ago and encouraging return to chasing a fortnight ago when third of 14; entitled to come on for that first run of the campaign and versatile with regards to conditions.
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9

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 1f 100y

16:55 Wexford

Plain Or Battered

10st 1lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Course hurdle winner has been running well in defeat over hurdles and fences lately; could have a bit more to offer on his eighth chase run; a player.

6/1

2nd

11

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 154y

18:28 Kilbeggan

Plain Or Battered

11st 4lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

In good form under both codes recently; 3lb outside the weights at Leopardstown but took the third spot (3m, soft); backed that up when runner-up in a Clonmel novice handicap chase last month (3m, soft); withdrawn due to unsuitable good ground at Down Royal last time, so conditions a question.

13/1

Form: 505607

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Generally struggled over the last 18 months and no signs of a return to form when beaten 23l at Fairyhouse last week.
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3rd

10

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 176y

18:18 Limerick

Carlas Big Jim

10st 0lb

J: G B Noonan

T: L J Archdeacon

Two hurdle wins arrived in 2024 on heavy ground; beaten 27l over fences at Clonmel (2m7f, soft) in April, but he was only 2l down when falling at the second last hurdle here (2m4f, soft to heavy) later that month; 3lb wrong.

10/1

16

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 3f 60y

15:55 Limerick

Carlas Big Jim

10st 11lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: L J Archdeacon

Dual-winning hurdler has largely struggled this term and was pushed along vigorously over fences on latest at Clonmel; Jack Kennedy has been booked though, so he's worth a market check.

14/1

Form: P-2116 D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Thwarted in hat-trick bid over hurdles last time (had excuse); hasn't shown much over fences so far but has improved plenty since joining this yard this term and looks like a major player from reduced chase mark.
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8th

7

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

17:12 Kilbeggan

Rising Dust

10st 11lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Emmet Mullins

Rattled in a hat-trick at Thurles at 2m5f-25.5f last winter, going up a cumulative 41lb; came up short off revised mark at Kempton (3m, gd-sft) when last seen in February; needs to resume progress after break.

6/1

7th

13

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Kempton

Rising Dust

10st 4lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Emmet Mullins

A major improver since joining Emmet Mullins, winning twice over hurdles in the autumn and now arrives here on a four-timer over fences after three wins at Thurles (2m5f-3m1f); tackling a different level of opposition now but Sean Bowen rides off a feather weight and he could be dangerous.

10/1

1st

7

18th Jan 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 198y

14:50 Thurles

Rising Dust

10st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Emmet Mullins

Former winner for Michael Hourigan is having a very fruitful season, with back-to-back good to yielding hurdle wins (2m6f/2m7f) in September/October before disappointing at 11-10 at Clonmel next time; reverted to fences at this track for back-to-back wins off a much lower chasing mark most recently; things may be more difficult now following 15lb hit for easy win last time (3m1f, yielding).

2/1

Form: 6-P090

Last run: 56 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
First reserve; shown very little in four runs this season and tough ask on chase/yard debut; engaged Tramore Tuesday.
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10th

12

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 6f 170y

16:25 Clonmel

Lady Nightingale

11st 2lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Paul Stephen Kiely

Standout effort a 3.5l second in a Fairyhouse maiden last October; has struggled in handicaps, beaten 16l at Kilbeggan on latest; needs more.

25/1

Form: 30357P

Last run: 2 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; 0-15 and this looks beyond her on chase debut; engaged Tramore Tuesday.
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3rd

12

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:07 Downpatrick

Gortmore Lady

10st 8lb

J: Mr J Costello

T: Ciaran Murphy

Maiden was placed on a few occasions when trained by Tony Martin; modest first two runs for this stable; beaten 45l on latest; cheekpieces now reached for.

18/1

9th

7

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 120y

19:33 Limerick

Gortmore Lady

10st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Ciaran Murphy

Now 0-17 but hit the frame a few times off higher marks for Tony Martin; in midfield when brought down at the second last at Downpatrick (2m6f, good top yielding) in a first-time tongue tie (discarded) on stable debut; may come on for that seasonal return, but needs to.

15/1

9

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

18:29 Downpatrick

Gortmore Lady

10st 12lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Now 0-16 but hit the frame over C&D twice for Tony Martin off higher marks; pulled up on chase debut at Tramore when last seen in November; betting will guide on yard debut; tongue-tied.

14/1

Form: 7020/P

Last run: 2 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; tailed off when last seen and off more than two years; chase debut; engaged Tramore Tuesday.
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13

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

16:25 Bellewstown

Atlantic Wonder

10st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: A J Martin

Poor in two chases and a hurdle since returning from an absence of over two years and not easy to fancy on that form.

18/1

18th

19

10th Oct 2023

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:10 Punchestown

Atlantic Wonder

11st 0lb

J: A P Heskin

T: A J Martin

in rear

6/1

Betting Forcast

12/1 Dream In The Park, 12/1 Hardy Diamond, 10/1 Midnight Moonshine, 5/1 Rockstown Girl, 33/1 Shantou Show, 16/1 Jouster, 16/1 Our Boy Rocky, 6/1 Person Of Interest, 9/1 Patty OFarrell, 20/1 Way Down South, 33/1 Sammy Smart, 20/1 Ask Mike, 33/1 Nephin Beg, 6/1 Plain Or Battered, 33/1 Carlas Big Jim, 7/2 Rising Dust, Lady Nightingale, Gortmore Lady, Atlantic Wonder