February 13 / 14.03 Thurles

14.03

Heavy

Racing Again February 22nd Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £5643.48
  • 2m 0f 70y
  • 10 runners
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Racing Again February 22nd Handicap Chase

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 772900 CD

Last run: 46 days

W: 10st 5lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in this last year, beating Thedancingfarrier into fourth; only glimpses of that form since; needs his best; 2lb out of the handicap.
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Verdict Starting price

13th

15

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 216y

18:12 Clonmel

Added Bonus

10st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Veteran showed that he retains some ability when fourth in a 2m3f handicap here last month; however, that was his first time to make the frame since a Naas second in December 2024.

10/1

4th

16

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 2f 188y

17:42 Clonmel

Added Bonus

10st 0lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Veteran has won twice over fences at Thurles; however, he has failed to make the frame in 15 consecutive starts since a Naas second in December 2024.

33/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: -64147 C

Last run: 29 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Won comfortably over fences here in November followed by a solid hurdles run; below form over the smaller obstacles last time but has a sound chance back chasing even off 10lb higher.
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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: £2.60

Form: 056P-P D

Last run: 273 days

W: 11st 9lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Nine wins in UK but lost his form last year for Sue Smith; needs a revival on yard debut after a break; tongue-tie tried.
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12

9th May 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 110y

18:10 Tipperary

Joke Dancer

11st 0lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Patrick Griffin

held up in rear, struggling before 5 out, pulled up before 3 out

25/1

12

9th May 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 110y

18:10 Tipperary

Joke Dancer

11st 0lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Patrick Griffin

held up in rear, struggling before 5 out, pulled up before 3 out

25/1

10th

6

24th Apr 2024

Yielding

2m 1f 0y

17:20 Bellewstown

Joke Dancer

11st 9lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Patrick Griffin

midfield

16/1

Form: 9-5277 C

Last run: 75 days

W: 11st 2lb

13 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Has won twice over hurdles here but not so good last time; needs to bounce back reverting to chasing.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

9th Oct 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:40 Tramore

Port Rashid

10st 8lb

J: Miss J Townend

T: Timothy Townend

Veteran has bagged two of his four wins under rules at this track but was pulled up when last seen at Fairyhouse in December and is entitled to need this after 299-days off.

16/1

11

14th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:47 Fairyhouse

Port Rashid

10st 10lb

J: Miss J Townend

T: Timothy Townend

Stayed on nicely for fourth at Tramore in May but entitled to need this after 197 days off; engaged at Cork Friday.

12/1

Form: 50-092

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 7lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Was 4th to Added Bonus off 3lb higher in this last year; back to form when 2nd in a Cork beginners chase last time and has a leading chance if repeating that effort.
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7

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

17:40 Kilbeggan

Thedancingfarrier

11st 8lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Paul Stephen Kiely

Three wins include over this trip at Cork in May on testing ground off 1lb lower; veteran needs to improve on recent form but don't rule out.

14/1

10th

11

25th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 100y

17:35 Wexford

Thedancingfarrier

10st 13lb

J: Ms A Power

T: Paul Stephen Kiely

All three wins under rules have come in handicap hurdles at Cork, the latest over 3m in March but shown little in two runs since (over fences latest); 2m4f on quicker ground might not be ideal for him these days.

16/1

Form: -39706

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Maiden after 16 runs, mostly over hurdles; has to improve from last chase start; cheekpieces kept on.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

3rd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

14:35 Newcastle

Huit Reflets

11st 6lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Experienced chaser; won at Sedgefield on Boxing Day (2m, good to soft) and placed all three starts since, last time finishing runner-up at Sedgefield (2m3f, good to soft); contender.

5/2

2nd

6

4th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 65y

Class 5

14:07 Sedgefield

Huit Reflets

11st 5lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Running consistently well since August, winning here (2m, good to soft) on Boxing Day and finishing a close second of five over this C&D (good to soft) ten days ago; has the same mark as last time and holds solid claims.

5/2

2nd

5

25th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 65y

Class 5

13:40 Sedgefield

Huit Reflets

11st 3lb

J: William Maggs

T: Mark Walford

Currently in a consistent vein of form; opened his chase account in Sedgefield contest (2m, good to soft) on Boxing Day, beating Dixie Cowboy and taking record here to 3321; ran creditably at Catterick (2m3f) since; solid claims.

5/1

Form: 632810 D

Last run: 103 days

W: 11st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Eight wins in all codes, including on the Flat at this track; however, was poor over fences back here last time, so has questions to answer now.
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7th

10

29th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

17:55 Tramore

Itsalonglongroad

10st 6lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: David O’Sullivan

Veteran; five-time chase winner including three over C&D; last won here last August off 99 and 3lb lower now; recent efforts have been underwhelming, however, and blinkers are reached for.

18/1

6th

10

(14)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 5f 190y

15:22 Sligo

Itsalonglongroad

9st 4lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: David O’Sullivan

Old boy has won 12 races in all under both codes, mostly from the front; C&D winner in 2024 and was placed over 1m4f last year, but he's pushing on now and tailed off over fences last time.

20/1

10th

1

19th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 110y

17:30 Tramore

Itsalonglongroad

12st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: David O’Sullivan

Veteran pulled up on first start for this yard at Clonmel in December but has a fine record here (four wins, three over fences) and is just 1lb higher than when winning over C&D last August; ground versatile and can't discount.

14/1

Form: 618444 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Hurdle winner at Tramore in August; twice ran well in defeat over fences before Christmas, including behind McGrath From Clune here; not as good last time but should be involved.
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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

25/1

Form: 1/0-PP

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Has seen very little action in the last three years; pulled-up on return in a Down Royal chase; not much appeal unless the market suggests otherwise.
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18

16th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:00 Naas

Land Jet

10st 6lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Peter Maher

Won a 3m handicap hurdle in 2021 but hasn't shown a whole lot since; 0-8 over fences and well beaten on all four starts since returning from a three month break; hard to fancy on recent form.

25/1

18

16th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:00 Naas

Land Jet

10st 6lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Peter Maher

Won a 3m handicap hurdle in 2021 but hasn't shown a whole lot since; 0-8 over fences and well beaten on all four starts since returning from a three month break; hard to fancy on recent form.

25/1

15th

20

10th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 7f 182y

14:50 Punchestown

Land Jet

10st 6lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Peter Maher

Only win was in 2021; placed over fences at this venue in June; pulled up at Galway on most recent hurdle start; struggled over cross-country course here last time.

33/1

Form: P0/0-P

Last run: 49 days

W: 10st 0lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Pulled-up in a point and hunter chase lately; no appeal from 7lb out of the handicap.
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10th

10

13th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 70y

14:03 Thurles

Love And Wishes

10st 0lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Jamie Albert Sloan

Pulled-up in a point and hunter chase lately; no appeal from 7lb out of the handicap.

33/1

0

5

26th Dec 2023

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 0y

14:33 Down Royal

Love And Wishes

12st 0lb

J: Mr B Dunleavy

T: Jamie Albert Sloan

led, headed when not fluent 9th

50/1

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Payout
Exacta €26.50
Straight Forecast €21.91
Tricast €136.88
Trifecta €164.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Thedancingfarrier

TOPSPEED:

Joke Dancer

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Thedancingfarrier

POSTDATA:

Thedancingfarrier

The Irish Sun:

Thedancingfarrier