14.50
YieldingSupport Thurles Bookmakers Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £8208.7
- 2m 4f 198y
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
2/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.00
- Place: £1.50
Form: 211611 C
Last run: 29 days
W: 10st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 13 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 1 |
10st 4lb |
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 |
10st 12lb |
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 |
8/1
- Place: £1.30
Form: 15-314 C
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Irish 7yo whose broadly progressive form switched to chasing this season features a comfortable win at Roscommon (sole attempt over 3m1f; good) in the summer and good second in Thurles handicap (2m5f, yielding) last time; still reasonably unexposed and looks interesting back up in distance. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
18th Jan 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 198y |
11st 11lb |
Winning pointer and twice successful over hurdles for Pat Doyle; took third behind subsequent Galway Plate winner Western Fold on chasing debut before comfortably justifying favouritism next time at Roscommon (3m1f, good); made stable debut back from a break in a five-runner novice event at Fairyhouse last time when a distant fourth (2m5f, soft); shaped as though he would come on for the run that day. |
8/1 |
|
1 |
9th Jun 2025 Good 3m 1f 24y |
11st 12lb |
Winning pointer who won twice over hurdles, including a 3l defeat of Heroes Rise at Thurles in December; matched that RPR when third on recent chase debut; good chance. |
3/1 |
10/1
- Place: £3.90
Form: 2-2375 BF
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Blinkered first time when third of 14 on his handicap debut in this sphere at Thurles (2m5f, yielding) in January and off the mark over fences when landing fairly valuable event at Gowran (2m, heavy) last month; 22-1 and pulled up in Listed novice handicap last time but that had the makings of a warm event and he needs respecting. |
7/2 |
|
2 |
5th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 140y |
11st 11lb |
Improved since going handicapping, decent Thurles effort followed by 2m Gowran win last month on heavy under a positive ride from today's rider; 5lb higher and this looks a much stronger race. |
7/1 |
|
1st 5 |
7th Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Second on his first two starts over fences last April/May; remote seventh behind Kopek Des Bordes at Navan in November; below-par when sharing favouritism in a Punchestown conditions hurdle in December; ran out of steam late on handicap chase debut over 2m5f at Thurles, 2m may suit better. |
8/1 |
12/1
Form: 913180 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 8lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 |
15th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 90y |
11st 6lb |
A Grade 1-winning juvenile hurdler in his younger days, far from the force of old but still well capable; latest win came in handicap chase over C&D in September; down the field at Leopardstown and in veterans' event at Wexford last twice; dropped 3lb; 3-6 at this track and each-way player. |
12/1 |
|
12th 9 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
10st 7lb |
Fine servant won a Grade 1 juvenile hurdle and most recent successes came in 2m4f Kilbeggan handicap chases last year; penultimate Thurles fourth his best recent effort, stamina test probably beyond him in valuable 2m6f Leopardstown handicap latest; more suitable trip/ground here and drops in grade. |
8/1 |
|
14th 19 |
1st Feb 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 107y |
10st 0lb |
Fine servant won a Grade 1 juvenile hurdle at this meeting in 2021; a record of 5-43 over fences and a decent effort at Thurles last time, but needs more from 1lb out of the handicap. |
25/1 |
6/1
Form: 5414P2 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 10st 11lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
21st May 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 150y |
11st 10lb |
Gained third chase win off 5lb lower at Down Royal in November; some decent runs in defeat since including when a 12.5l fourth of 13 at Leopardstown on latest (28.5f, yld-sft); this trip more suitable; place shout but may need more help from the handicapper to get his head back in front. |
17/2 |
|
4th 2 |
2nd Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 3m 4f 61y |
11st 11lb |
Added third chase win at Down Royal in November (3m, good to yielding); struggled off 8lb higher mark in following two runs; took the runner-up spot in a weak Cork contest in January after the leader unseated; weakened into a 12.5l fifth at Thurles last time (2m5f, yielding); tries this trip for the first time but probably not crying out for it. |
10/1 |
|
5th 8 |
18th Jan 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 198y |
10st 11lb |
Added third chase win at Down Royal in November (3m, good to yielding); struggled off 8lb higher mark in following two runs; took the runner-up spot in a weak Cork contest last time after the leader unseated; needs more to score again. |
6/1 |
11/1
Form: 8P5235
Last run: 9 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
19th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 140y |
11st 4lb |
Course winner at 15.5f; seems best on heavy ground and scored twice in those conditions earlier this year, over hurdles at Clonmel (16.5f) and over fences at Gowran (19.5f); capable off this mark and rain would boost his claims. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
2nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Won over fences at Gowran and hurdles here in February but was below form over fences at Limerick since; has a lot to find against some of these rivals; due to run in the 6.42 at Limerick on Tuesday. |
25/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
31st Mar 2026 Soft 2m 1f 200y |
11st 4lb |
Won over hurdles at Clonmel and fences at Gowran last month but disappointed here over fences last time so has to rebound; claims if he does. |
5/2 |
11/1
Form: 5P1-P3 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 10st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
1st Jun 2026 Yielding 2m 3f 0y |
11st 2lb |
Dual hunter chase winner who can hold his own in handicaps but unlikely to be overly competitive at this level. |
66/1 |
|
3rd 11 |
15th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 90y |
11st 3lb |
Two-time chase winner, encouraging run when beaten 0.5l behind Harbour Highway at Leopardstown (2m6f, yielding) in March before well-held fourth at Fairyhouse 41 days ago; ground should suit and place claims. |
14/1 |
12/1
Form: 52P-75 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 12st 1lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 133
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
30th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 7f 110y |
11st 10lb |
Has been chasing since pulled up in this race last year; 66-1 chance then; an unenviable task again; first-time cheekpieces. |
66/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 88y |
11st 12lb |
No wins since December 2024 and three chase efforts to date have not been super encouraging; beaten 23l in a Thurles handicap last time (2m5f, yielding); nonetheless, he's the second highest rated of the field here and possibilities if putting his best foot forward. |
9/4 |
22/1
Form: 6223P8 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 10st 11lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 14 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 136y |
10st 6lb |
Won a hurdle at Limerick (fair fourth in corresponding contest latest) before finishing fourth in this race last year; over three years since latest chase win and struggling in this discipline lately, despite declining mark. |
18/1 |
|
4th 3 |
16th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 100y |
11st 5lb |
Last year's winner off 1lb lower but hasn't won since; below his best chasing this season, albeit set some stiff tasks; not discounted back hurdling but veteran will need to improve significantly. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 1-843P CD
Last run: 29 days
W: 10st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15 |
4th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 5f 45y |
10st 5lb |
Five-time winner; both his chase wins have come at Thurles on good ground; last two runs have been respectable but looks held by Harbour Highway and Lisleigh Lad on Leopardstown running; rider Phidelma Elvin won this in 2023. |
20/1 |
|
5th 7 |
3rd Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 120y |
11st 9lb |
Five-time winner; both his chase wins have come at Thurles on good ground; two below-par displays at that venue before signs of a return to form when fourth over 2m2f there on latest. |
12/1 |
|
10th 12 |
18th Jan 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 198y |
10st 7lb |
Five-time winner under Rules, with both his chase wins coming at this track on good ground in a 2m2f beginners' and in this race last year; just 2lb higher since his win last year but beaten fairly comprehensively in three summer starts and pulled up around here last month (2m5f, yielding); comes into the race in lesser form than last year. |
20/1 |
16/1
Form: 115-80 D BF
Last run: 10 days
W: 10st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 11 |
19th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 140y |
11st 1lb |
Has lost way since back to back wins in early 2025; pulled up and beaten 76l in last two chase starts; hard to fancy on recent showings. |
25/1 |
|
5 |
22nd Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 3m 0f 150y |
11st 2lb |
Better chaser than hurdler with 2m4f handicap wins last season at Punchestown and Gowran (soft); below best this term over both hurdles and fences, mildly more encouraging run in first-time cheekpieces at Gowran last time; headgear retained for return to fences but others preferred at this trip. |
9/1 |
|
5th 5 |
7th Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 0y |
11st 1lb |
Better chaser than hurdler with two wins from eight chase starts; well beaten in four runs since handicap chase win here in February 2025; well-backed when well beaten on last hurdle start at Clonmel in January; cheekpieces. |
14/1 |
25/1
Form: P96770
Last run: 84 days
W: 10st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 12 |
21st May 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 150y |
10st 8lb |
Two-time chase winner hasn't got his head in front since November 2023; hasn't looked like ending the dry spell in two starts for this stable; beaten 54l at Killarney latest; cheekpieces tried. |
33/1 |
|
9th 7 |
11th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 100y |
11st 2lb |
Four wins, split evenly between chasing and hurdles; losing run stretches back to November 2023 and debut for this yard was forgettable, as were his final runs for previous one. |
66/1 |
|
12th 14 |
18th Jan 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 198y |
10st 0lb |
Four wins, split evenly between chasing and hurdles; however, losing run stretches back to November 2023; no sign of a return to the winners' enclosure in 2025 runs; makes stable debut and 1lb wrong. |
25/1 |
25/1
Form: 4PP-P9 C
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 |
14th May 2026 Good 1m 6f 44y Class 3 |
8st 5lb |
Winner over hurdles for Paul Nicholls and fences for Gavin Cromwell but pulled up at big prices in both hurdle starts for this yard; visor deployed on his belated handicap debut in this sphere. |
50/1 |
|
6 |
5th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 147y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Lost his way over fences in Ireland and showed no signs of an immediate revival when pulled up reverting to hurdles on stable debut in March; too much to prove at present. |
25/1 |
|
9 |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Four-time winner (hurdles/fences) but he's lost his way and was pulled up in four of his last five runs in Ireland; left Gavin Cromwell since his last run in January and has plenty to prove for new yard; equipment removed. |
66/1 |
16/1
Form: 221537
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 10lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
18th Jan 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 198y |
10st 10lb |
Point winner has been running consistently over fences this season, runner-up in two mares' beginners' before a comfortable win at Ballinrobe in September (2m7f, soft); outclassed in Graded company, but in between those efforts she ran respectably in a four-runner contest around here in October when third; makes handicap chase debut now. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
23rd Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 2f 146y |
11st 0lb |
Gained a first chase win at Ballinrobe on her penultimate run but didn't jump well when tailed off since and probably needs further than this. |
10/1 |
|
6 |
29th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 147y |
10st 8lb |
1-11 over hurdles and rated 116, so not in the same league as the principals here; has made a bright start over fences but this is way tougher than winning a mares' race at Ballinrobe over much further. |
33/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €9.00 |
| Straight Forecast | €11.69 |
| Tricast | €78.50 |
| Trifecta | €136.30 |
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