October 20 / 16.20 Thurles

16.20

Good

He’llberemembered Hurdle

  • Prize money: £7932.77
  • 2m 7f 0y
  • 7 runners
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He’llberemembered Hurdle

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.90
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 51613- C BF

Last run: 174 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner, including three times at this track (two hurdles, one chase), notably a Grade 3 here over the larger obstacles; best form is over a bit shorter than this but capable of running well.
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1

19th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:15 Limerick

French Dynamite

11st 12lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: E McNamara

Three chase wins, including a 2m7f Grade 3 at Punchestown last October; often highly tried when with Mouse Morris; creditable third in the Kerry National on stable debut; fair chance with 5lb off again; trainer (responsible for last year's winner) also has Weveallbeencaught in the line-up.

9/1

3rd

5

24th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 7f 180y

16:23 Listowel

French Dynamite

11st 6lb

J: G B Noonan

T: E McNamara

Three chase wins, including a 2m7f Grade 3 at Punchestown last October; often highly tried when with Mouse Morris; his new trainer knows what it takes to win this; possible each-way value.

20/1

2nd

6

3rd May 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 90y

14:30 Punchestown

French Dynamite

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: M F Morris

Three chase wins, including a 2m7f Grade 3 at this venue last October, beating Minella Indo; ran well for a long way before weakening in the Cross Country Handicap at Cheltenham; never threatened in the Topham.

7/1

5/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 12U4-8 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 7lb

9 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Four-time winning hurdler won twice here over fences last season, including a Grade 2 mares' novice; some stiff tasks after but ran well at times; has had a recent run over fences, so is one to consider back over hurdles at a track where she goes well.
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16th

8

27th Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 7f 130y

18:00 Punchestown

Ballyshannon Rose

11st 0lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: P G Fahey

Decent mare has been running mostly over fences in the last two seasons; did run well over hurdles behind French Dynamite at Thurles last October and has a squeak.

20/1

8th

3

5th Feb 2023

Yielding

2m 5f 44y

14:40 Leopardstown

Ballyshannon Rose

11st 6lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: P G Fahey

Strong galloping and sound jumping mare at her best; has come up short so far this season but was only beaten five lengths in the Paddy Power here and her run at Fairyhouse a few days later might have some too soon; could have each-way potential in a very open contest.

25/1

3rd

1

1st Jan 2023

Soft

2m 5f 30y

14:35 Fairyhouse

Ballyshannon Rose

11st 3lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: P G Fahey

Useful mare won a Grade 2 chase at Thurles a year ago; was second to Dolcita in Listed company at Clonmel giving her 11lb, while she also ran a cracker in the Paddy Power Chase five days ago at Leopardstown; go well again if this doesn't come too soon.

9/2

Form: 2F-92F

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Seven-time winner, including two over hurdles; scored on the Flat over the summer before running a fine race in the Kerry National when falling at the last; hasn't run over hurdles since third in Galway Hurdle in 2021 but respected.
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18

15th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

4m 2f 74y

Class 1

17:15 Aintree

Cape Gentleman

10st 8lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Initial promise as a novice (October 2021) has not been fulfilled; probably best run since when staying on in the 3m Kerry National last September only to fall at the last; unraced beyond that distance; changed hands and left Emmet Mullins before penultimate start; latest was a step back in the right direction but he has a lot to prove.

100/1

4th

1

8th Feb 2023

Soft

2m 7f 124y

13:45 Fairyhouse

Cape Gentleman

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Seven-time winner, including twice fences; scored on the Flat last summer; left Emmet Mullins after a hurdles run at Thurles in October; down the field in the Pertemps qualifier at Leopardstown on first start for this stable; form has become erratic but merits respect in this company.

11/2

Form: 1P-

Last run: 222 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Looked smart when winning a Navan maiden hurdle on debut last January but was found to be clinically abnormal when pulled-up at the same track in March; tough task giving weight to much more experienced rivals.
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8

10th Apr 2023

Yielding

2m 5f 155y

16:15 Fairyhouse

Jaycean

11st 3lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Gordon Elliott

midfield, in touch with leaders when ridden but weakened quickly after 3 out, dropped to rear when pulled up before 2 out

20/1

5th

1

18th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 7f 49y

16:15 Thurles

Jaycean

11st 5lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Maiden hurdle winner last season was keeping on over this trip at Musselburgh last time when falling heavily at the last, his second consecutive departure; could still have more to offer if his confidence isn't too damaged.

16/1

6

5th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

14:55 Musselburgh

Jaycean

11st 6lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

towards rear

10/1

Form: 54-255 CD BF

Last run: 128 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Three-time hurdle winner, including over C&D; was chasing on all starts this year without winning, though some fine efforts in defeat; could go well under top claimer if ready after a break.
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5

27th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 6f 120y

12:52 Limerick

Jacksons Gold

10st 12lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Ms Alice Curran

Yet to win over fences but placed four times; potentially well handicapped on his best form, namely a flattering 5l second behind subsequent Galway Plate winner Pinkerton at Tipperary in April; this is a winnable contest but he comes with risks attached.

14/1

5

27th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 6f 120y

12:52 Limerick

Jacksons Gold

10st 12lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Ms Alice Curran

Yet to win over fences but placed four times; potentially well handicapped on his best form, namely a flattering 5l second behind subsequent Galway Plate winner Pinkerton at Tipperary in April; this is a winnable contest but he comes with risks attached.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: P20FP-

Last run: 176 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Smart sort but hasn't won since scoring over fences at the Punchestown festival in 2021; pulled-up back there when last seen and has questions to answer back over hurdles.
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3

4th May 2024

Yielding

3m 0f 90y

14:30 Punchestown

Foxy Jacks

12st 3lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: M F Morris

4-29 over fences, including Midlands National at Kilbeggan last summer and a Cheltenham cross-country race (3m5f, good to soft) last November, having failed to compete on two earlier attempts at that course; finished third behind Delta Work over C&D in November 2022; struggling a long way from home in the Grand National.

9/2

3

4th May 2024

Yielding

3m 0f 90y

14:30 Punchestown

Foxy Jacks

12st 3lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: M F Morris

4-29 over fences, including Midlands National at Kilbeggan last summer and a Cheltenham cross-country race (3m5f, good to soft) last November, having failed to compete on two earlier attempts at that course; finished third behind Delta Work over C&D in November 2022; struggling a long way from home in the Grand National.

9/2

12

13th Apr 2024

Soft

4m 2f 74y

Class 1

15:00 Aintree

Foxy Jacks

11st 4lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: M F Morris

Best of his runs on heavy was his win in a maiden hurdle in 2020; fell in the 2022 Topham over these fences; won a Cheltenham cross-country race (3m5f, good to soft) in November, having come a cropper on two earlier attempts at that course, but this 8lb higher mark seems to demand another major career best.

40/1

Form: 32-122 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Four-time hurdle winner ran two solid races in defeat over hurdles at Galway lately before being well beaten on the Flat at Listowel; ground-versatile sort has run well here before.
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6th

1

25th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 136y

19:05 Ballinrobe

Happy Jacky

11st 12lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Mark Fahey

Prolific winner over hurdles (rated 144); did okay over fences last year and was fair third over 3m2f on his return to action at Killarney; stays 3m well, so this trip looks too short, plus he was disappointing when favourite for last year's Mayo National.

7/1

3rd

3

9th May 2026

Good

3m 2f 0y

16:45 Killarney

Happy Jacky

11st 3lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Mark Fahey

Eight hurdle wins including once at this track; got off the mark over fences in a Kilbeggan beginners' last year before beaten 13l into third in this race; 2lb lower today but can go well fresh so could be involved.

9/1

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Payout
Exacta €15.90
Straight Forecast €17.00
Trifecta €31.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ballyshannon Rose

The Irish Sun:

Jaycean

RP Ratings (IRE):

French Dynamite

TOPSPEED:

Foxy Jacks

POSTDATA:

Ballyshannon Rose