November 23 / 12.45 Thurles

12.45

Yielding

www.thurlesraces.ie Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £5743.36
  • 2m 2f 91y
  • 14 runners
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www.thurlesraces.ie Handicap Chase

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.80
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 842-64

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
12-race maiden but went close over timber last term and it was a promising display over C&D earlier this month; entitled to come on from that run and build on that; big player.
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10th

7

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

16:42 Southwell

McGrath From Clune

11st 0lb

J: Aidan Weaver

T: Tom Gretton

Ended last year in good form over fences but was pulled after a break at Hereford in March and it's over a year since he last ran over hurdles (0-12 in this discipline).

16/1

4

25th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

15:00 Hereford

McGrath From Clune

10st 12lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Tom Gretton

C&D winner in November and ran well when second at Newcastle (2m, good to soft) 11 days later; looked the likeliest winner before unseating late at Taunton in December and now needs to bounce back from a disappointing run at Fontwell on Boxing Day (jumped right); tough mark but remains of interest with Sean Bowen booked.

9/2

OUR TIP

20/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 062423 BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
No wins over fences since a beginners' at Tramore last year and now 1-14 in chases; running okay in defeat over timber of late and his mark is fine back in this sphere but his best form is over further than this.
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8th

5

30th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:00 Tramore

Lake Chad

11st 6lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Veteran who enhanced his excellent record here with an 11l success over this trip last month, when the return to drier ground made a big difference; raised 8lb but he's historically well handicapped still.

5/1

1st

3

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 160y

19:12 Tramore

Lake Chad

11st 10lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Has run many of his best races at this track, three wins and three seconds from 14 visits; poor run at Wexford last month; the balance of this season's form has been respectable, and his liking for this circuit is a significant positive

6/1

10th

6

17th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

16:32 Wexford

Lake Chad

11st 13lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Has won four times over fences and his last three efforts have all been positive, in the latest finishing ahead of Long Road; has form here and should go well; trip/ground fine.

4/1

20/1

  • Place: £5.30

Form: -96028

Last run: 44 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won back-to-back over hurdles a couple of seasons ago but losing run since; not an easy task on chase debut from this sort of mark.
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16th

15

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:20 Punchestown

Baltinglass Hill

10st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Spent most of last season over fences; mid-division over hurdles at Clonmel on latest after being pulled up in consecutive chases; almost two years since the most recent of his three wins.

25/1

7th

9

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 216y

18:12 Clonmel

Baltinglass Hill

11st 1lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

Pulled up in a chase at Wexford last Friday; much more effective as a hurdler, though he he has added only one win to his tally since 2021.

14/1

13

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:08 Wexford

Baltinglass Hill

10st 3lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Three-time winning hurdler is 0-13 chasing, pulled up after some indifferent jumping last time; back from a break, handicapper has given him every chance and better ground in his favour.

14/1

Form: -50618

Last run: 83 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; career best, getting off the mark at the 13th attempt in Tramore handicap hurdle but poor run at Wexford since; chase debut.
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2

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 157y

16:43 Limerick

Prince Of Air

12st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: David O’Sullivan

Hurdles and three-time chase winner; best form at Tramore; was demoted from first in Killarney chase last summer; never sighted in first three starts for this yard; blinkers go on now.

16/1

11th

11

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 80y

17:42 Tramore

Prince Of Air

11st 2lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: David O’Sullivan

One hurdle and two chase wins at this venue; was demoted from first in a Killarney chase last autumn; has a chance if back to form after two poor chase efforts for this new yard.

9/2

6th

9

6th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 45y

14:25 Cork

Prince Of Air

10st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: David O’Sullivan

Likes a sharp 2m and good ground; first past the post against useful rival at Killarney in October and better for recent comeback; 2lb wrong and ground may not be dry enough.

20/1

Form: /4F-69

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Still involved when coming down in a beginners' at Limerick in May 2022; missed over a year and low-key efforts twice since; wears first-time tongue-tie.
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11th

4

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 110y

15:53 Tramore

Toofareastiswest

11st 9lb

J: John Aherne

T: A M O’Grady

Useful form at one stage but hasn't won in well over two years and pulled up in four of last five outings; new headgear combination tried.

25/1

1

26th Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 0y

15:44 Clonmel

Toofareastiswest

12st 0lb

J: John Aherne

T: A M O’Grady

Useful form at one stage; pulled up on final two starts last season; same outcome on return to action at Tramore; tailed off in a handicap chase at Thurles three weeks ago.

66/1

10th

9

5th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 2f 0y

13:42 Thurles

Toofareastiswest

11st 5lb

J: John Aherne

T: A M O’Grady

Pulled up on final two starts last season; same outcome on return to action at Tramore; seems safe to leave out of calculations.

50/1

Form: 668-32 D

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 5lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
All five wins have come over hurdles but he's been running well in defeat over fences this term; form of his latest second boosted with the winner going close subsequently; should be involved if he takes to the first-time tongue-tie.
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8th

10

17th Dec 2023

Yielding

2m 2f 57y

12:50 Thurles

Ardamir

10st 8lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: P J Rothwell

All five wins have come over hurdles but has managed useful form in defeat over fences this term; finished in front of his shorter-priced stablemate Ricky Langford (also runs here) when second at Killarney in October; tongue-tie tried when unplaced over C&D, left off now.

10/1

6th

9

23rd Nov 2023

Yielding

2m 2f 91y

12:45 Thurles

Ardamir

11st 5lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: P J Rothwell

All five wins have come over hurdles but he's been running well in defeat over fences this term; form of his latest second boosted with the winner going close subsequently; should be involved if he takes to the first-time tongue-tie.

6/1

Form: 6-26P5

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Only beaten a nose in a handicap chase at Tipperary in May but hasn't built on that in three outings since; losing run goes back over three years but he may have needed his return at Clonmel last month and trip/ground are both fine.
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14th

9

10th Jun 2025

Good

3m 1f 170y

19:28 Sligo

Politicise

11st 1lb

J: Mr C A Bowman

T: Cian Collins

Flat winner; 2-26 over hurdles; last win came for Nigel Slevin in a Down Royal handicap chase in April last year; yet to shine for this stable; not badly handicapped on his old form, needs a revival.

20/1

9th

4

12th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 25y

16:25 Bellewstown

Politicise

11st 7lb

J: Mr C A Bowman

T: Cian Collins

Two-time Flat winner is 2-25 over hurdles; last win came for Nigel Slevin in a Down Royal handicap chase last April; has been out of form since joining Cian Collins; well-handicapped on old form but he's hard to fancy on recent showings.

20/1

9th

4

12th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 25y

16:25 Bellewstown

Politicise

11st 7lb

J: Mr C A Bowman

T: Cian Collins

Two-time Flat winner is 2-25 over hurdles; last win came for Nigel Slevin in a Down Royal handicap chase last April; has been out of form since joining Cian Collins; well-handicapped on old form but he's hard to fancy on recent showings.

20/1

Form: -45013 D BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in a beginners' at Downpatrick in September; ground may have been too testing when third at Tramore since and one for the shortlist back up in trip.
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1st

4

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:05 Downpatrick

Finnians Row

11st 8lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

His three chase wins includes one at this course and was in decent form last autumn; however, has questions to answer after being pulled-up both runs this spring; blinkers replace visor.

8/1

4

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:08 Wexford

Finnians Row

11st 10lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

C&D winner last August off this mark (good); pulled up on last month's comeback here on soft but entitled to come on for that and ground coming in his favour.

12/1

2

17th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

16:32 Wexford

Finnians Row

12st 0lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

C&D winner last August off 3lb lower but only by the skin of his teeth and has been beaten between 10l and 14l in his last three races; needs to pull out more to win again but should run well.

8/1

Form: 1445-9

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Hurdle winner; tailed off in three chase starts; may have needed C&D return earlier this month but not easy to make case for; likely needs further.
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10th

2

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 110y

15:53 Tramore

Maciver

11st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: A M O’Grady

Reeled off a four-timer (three chases and one handicap hurdle) early last year; began 2026 with an encouraging second over C&D but soon beaten at Cork last month (3m); more needed but goes well here.

13/2

5th

4

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 45y

17:00 Cork

Maciver

11st 9lb

J: Mr R Sugrue

T: A M O’Grady

Reeled off a four-timer (three chases and one handicap hurdle) early last year; second in two of his three hurdle starts this season; began 2026 with an encouraging second at Tramore; raised 4lb for that but still 8lb lower than his chase mark; strong chance.

5/2

6

18th Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

14:35 Limerick

Maciver

11st 6lb

J: John Aherne

T: A M O’Grady

Notched a four-timer earlier in the year including one over C&D plus three chases; belwo form when last seen; has a chance if ready on return.

4/1

Form: 77605P CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way out when pulled up over C&D last time but he won this race last year from 7lb higher; not easy to make a case for on recent form but first-time cheekpieces may help spark a revival.
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7

2nd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 70y

14:33 Tipperary

Filon Doudairies

11st 3lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: J P Broderick

raced lazily at times, towards rear, hampered by faller 2nd, mistake and struggling 8th, pulled up before 4 out

12/1

5

11th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 162y

19:15 Sligo

Filon Doudairies

11st 7lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: J P Broderick

Has been regressive over fences in the last year and isn't easy to fancy back over hurdles.

25/1

3

23rd May 2024

Good

2m 3f 160y

18:55 Limerick

Filon Doudairies

11st 11lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: J P Broderick

mounted on course, midfield, in touch with leaders 8th, 2 lengths down when bad mistake and unseated 4 out

25/1

Form: PP7-PP

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Pulled up in four of his last five starts and probably needs softer ground than what is likely here; fair mark if he does handle conditions but looks risky.
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2

2nd May 2025

Good

3m 2f 70y

Class 4

18:20 Cheltenham

Joy Of Life

12st 4lb

J: Mr Zac Baker

T: Mrs H Hickman-Jones

led, raced in second when headed 12th, lost second after 14th, weakening when hit 17th, soon pulled up

33/1

2

2nd May 2025

Good

3m 2f 70y

Class 4

18:20 Cheltenham

Joy Of Life

12st 4lb

J: Mr Zac Baker

T: Mrs H Hickman-Jones

led, raced in second when headed 12th, lost second after 14th, weakening when hit 17th, soon pulled up

33/1

13th

6

14th Apr 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:50 Down Royal

Joy Of Life

11st 9lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Seamus Neville

jumped left on occasions, didn't always jump with fluency, prominent, pressed leader 4th, lost second when mistake 4 out, weakened before 3 out

14/1

Form: 73-540

Last run: 163 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
First reserve; 0-8 under rules and poor run at Sligo when last seen; chase debut returning from 163 days off.
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8

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 27y

16:10 Sligo

Aliunde

10st 13lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Won over fences last year at Kilbeggan off 1lb higher; however, has been well beaten over hurdles and fences lately so others preferred.

20/1

13

8th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 6f 97y

17:52 Galway

Aliunde

10st 13lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Sole win came in a Kilbeggan handicap chase in July 2024; lost way since and now reverts to hurdles; others arrive in better form.

16/1

10th

4

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 5y

20:15 Kilbeggan

Aliunde

11st 8lb

J: Daniel King

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Sole win came over C&D in this race last year off 85; 3lb higher now and needs to bounce back from successive non-completions but that is not impossible.

12/1

Form: 2-41F1 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Back to his best with C&D success earlier in the month; 7lb rise possibly harsh but he's entitled to come on for that first run in four months; quicker ground is fine.
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9th

4

9th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 160y

18:05 Wexford

Name Me Famous

11st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Won twice over hurdles and fences; latest win in handicap chase in November; rated 3lb lower over hurdles but beaten 36l on return in this sphere at Downpatrick 54 days ago; entitled to come on for that but very much needs to.

14/1

7th

6

16th Jun 2024

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

15:32 Downpatrick

Name Me Famous

10st 9lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Marginally better over fences, winning last year at Clonmel and Wexford; acts on any ground; off since November but stable showing signs of coming into form; could go well.

8/1

0

1

23rd Nov 2023

Yielding

2m 2f 91y

12:45 Thurles

Name Me Famous

12st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Back to his best with C&D success earlier in the month; 7lb rise possibly harsh but he's entitled to come on for that first run in four months; quicker ground is fine.

7/1

Form: 0B-57F

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in 11 hurdle starts and this looks very tough on chase debut; others preferred.
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8th

8

28th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 110y

16:15 Bellewstown

Grand Cru Chatho

11st 2lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Edward Cawley

15-race maiden and has not really fulfilled early promise; very hard to fancy.

66/1

8th

9

21st Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 1f 93y

17:38 Sligo

Grand Cru Chatho

11st 5lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Edward Cawley

Maiden was a close 5th over 2m2f here in June and a repeat will see him involved; unseated early over fences since.

12/1

4

2nd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 70y

14:33 Tipperary

Grand Cru Chatho

11st 6lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: Edward Cawley

in rear early, some headway when not fluent and unseated 2nd

10/1

Non-runners

Cullenwaine, Game And Glory, Leish Oscars Son, Out The Gap

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €23.20
Straight Forecast €25.36
Tricast €303.53
Trifecta €447.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

McGrath From Clune

POSTDATA:

Name Me Famous

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Filon D'oudairies

TOPSPEED:

Politicise

The Irish Sun:

McGrath From Clune