March 16 / 15.05 Thurles

15.05

Heavy

Well Done To Our Irish Cheltenham Winners Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £5900
  • 2m 4f 74y
  • 15 runners
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Well Done To Our Irish Cheltenham Winners Handicap Chase

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

40/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.90
  • Place: £3.00

Form: -34346

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 9lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Point winner; 14-race maiden under rules; distant third at Tramore on chase debut in January and running okay in defeat over timber since; doesn't look well treated from this mark.
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7

17th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:00 Wexford

Lilian Bland

11st 1lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Niall Patrick Hennessy

Two-time chase winner is 1-17 over timber; took advantage of lower hurdles mark at Downpatrick (2m6f, good) in March, beating Joueuse Royale by 2.25l; in contention when falling in a Tramore handicap chase latest off 102; 5lb lower here and could go well back returned to hurdles.

4/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 854045

Last run: 61 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
20-race maiden; running okay in defeat over timber on most recent starts but his handicap debut here in December was a low-key effort; wears first-time cheekpieces.
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1

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 61y

18:43 Ballinrobe

Friends N Commerce

11st 12lb

J: Miss L Costello

T: Patrick G Kelly

Still seeking a first win after 25 races; reverts from chasing; raced five times over hurdles, but others have better claims; new headgear combination.

20/1

12th

5

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 35y

15:18 Tipperary

Friends N Commerce

11st 6lb

J: Robbie Geoghegan

T: Patrick G Kelly

Maiden has run well in defeat at times; unlucky to unseat at Punchestown last time; needs a return to his best form.

14/1

5

7th Jun 2025

Good

3m 0f 157y

14:20 Punchestown

Friends N Commerce

11st 6lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Patrick G Kelly

Unable to win a race in 23 starts; returned from over a year break when finishing in midfield in a Cork handicap hurdle last month (2m4f, good); ran to a similar level when beaten 18.5L 12 days later in a Limerick handicap chase; his best form has come on soft ground so others are preferred.

15/1

20/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 350-05

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
0-10; in reasonable form last winter but struggled both starts this campaign, although may have needed his recent return to fences here latest; needs to cut out the errors in this sphere.
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8th

12

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:35 Wexford

Ernie From Nurney

10st 9lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Padraig Roche

Back-to-back handicap hurdle winner in April 2024 on soft-to-heavy; only glimpses of his best form since, placed in Thurles handicap chase early last year best run; pulled up over hurdles at Naas in February on latest.

20/1

7

7th Feb 2026

Soft

1m 7f 158y

14:50 Naas

Ernie From Nurney

10st 8lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Padraig Roche

Back-to-back winner in April 2024 on soft-to-heavy ground; only glimpses of his best form since then; remote fourth in a handicap chase at Punchestown last month.

7/1

Form: -47367 C

Last run: 62 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Sole win came over hurdles here; mixed bag over fences this season and others have more obvious claims.
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12th

3

21st Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:50 Cork

Mahlers Cove

11st 9lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: James Joseph Mangan

1-11 over hurdles; has run well on soft ground in two of his last three starts; 3lb rise for 7l second on latest at Naas seems harsh; trip and ground fine though and he has place claims again.

17/2

12th

3

21st Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:50 Cork

Mahlers Cove

11st 9lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: James Joseph Mangan

1-11 over hurdles; has run well on soft ground in two of his last three starts; 3lb rise for 7l second on latest at Naas seems harsh; trip and ground fine though and he has place claims again.

17/2

2nd

8

9th Mar 2025

Soft

2m 0f 7y

15:10 Naas

Mahlers Cove

11st 6lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: James Joseph Mangan

Sole win came over hurdles at Thurles in March 2023; last three runs have been over fences; second at Punchestown on penultimate start, but beaten 10l.

12/1

Form: 007020

Last run: 95 days

W: 10st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Had really struggled before finishing runner-up in a handicap hurdle on her penultimate start; tailed off over further subsequently; tough ask on chase debut.
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14

15th Jul 2025

Good

2m 5f 185y

15:48 Downpatrick

Ella Rose

10st 5lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Rosemary Connors

Regressive maiden makes his debut for new yard; can't be fancied.

100/1

11

27th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 7f 0y

14:15 Clonmel

Ella Rose

10st 8lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: D E Prendergast

Long-priced second in a 2m4f handicap hurdle on heavy at Gowran last season (off 88); nothing approaching that standard of form since; pulled up over hurdles here two weeks ago; has run only once over fences.

33/1

11

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 0y

14:55 Clonmel

Ella Rose

10st 12lb

J: Mr B Barry

T: D E Prendergast

Long-priced second over 2m4f on heavy at Gowran last season (off 88) but nothing approaching that sort of form since; cheekpieces tried.

12/1

Form: 358911 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
2m6f winner here before following over hurdles here last week; 8lb rise for her chase win could be lenient and the type to continue to thrive; will relish ground and this trip.
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6

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 0y

15:30 Clonmel

Pana To Milan

11st 12lb

J: Mr L Burke-Ott

T: Michael Winters

Dual hurdle winner at Thurles (2m6f/2m) didn't run too badly, having been hampered, on recent run; not one to rule out.

10/1

7th

7

27th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 3f 56y

15:40 Punchestown

Pana To Milan

11st 9lb

J: Mr L Burke-Ott

T: Michael Winters

Dual hurdle winner but has been well beaten on her last two starts in this sphere and is still 10lb above her last winning mark.

16/1

7th

7

27th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 3f 56y

15:40 Punchestown

Pana To Milan

11st 9lb

J: Mr L Burke-Ott

T: Michael Winters

Dual hurdle winner but has been well beaten on her last two starts in this sphere and is still 10lb above her last winning mark.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 423272 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Overall record is 2-41 and he's 1-16 over fences; didn't jump well at Leopardstown over Christmas but back in form over hurdles here last month; very best form on better ground but Blackmore is an eyecatching booking and not ruled out.
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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

Form: 914211 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 4lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Arrives bidding for a hat-trick after a win over hurdles at Tramore on New Year's Day and a subsequent chase win from a 10lb lower chase mark; good value for the winning margin at Clonmel last time and the one to beat from 8lb higher.
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6th

3

15th Jun 2024

Good

2m 3f 100y

15:25 Downpatrick

Mick Charlie

11st 8lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Declan Queally

Followed up a handicap hurdle win on New Year's Day with a first chase success at Clonmel in February but lesser form in two runs since; his mark might be on the high side at present.

10/1

8th

3

25th Apr 2024

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 0y

17:15 Wexford

Mick Charlie

11st 7lb

J: Paul Townend

T: Declan Queally

didn't always jump with fluency, led, headed and weakened before 2 out

5/1

Form: 961398 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
In good form earlier this winter including a win at Limerick on St Stephen's Day but hard to recommend having been tailed off in his last two outings; step back up in trip is fine.
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7

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 128y

18:15 Limerick

Chainofconsequence

11st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Michael J McDonagh

midfield, mistake and lost ground 2nd, pulled up 4th

10/1

7

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 128y

18:15 Limerick

Chainofconsequence

11st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Michael J McDonagh

midfield, mistake and lost ground 2nd, pulled up 4th

10/1

2

27th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 7f 0y

14:15 Clonmel

Chainofconsequence

11st 11lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Michael J McDonagh

2-18 over fences, 1-19 over hurdles; hard to win with, but not far off his best when second off his lower hurdles mark at this venue two weeks ago; could go well again.

11/2

Form: 24P-P0

Last run: 240 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Was badly out of form when last seen in the summer; non-runner on testing ground for three subsequent engagements; well treated on form from a few years ago but best watched on return; new yard.
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7th

5

3rd Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 206y

15:20 Clonmel

Centurion Steel

10st 12lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Declan Queally

Over three years since he won a hurdle and chase for Gigginstown and Henry de Bromhead; placed in both disciplines in June so there's still a bit of life in him and new headgear tried; likes decent ground.

8/1

7th

10

9th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 6f 111y

18:45 Galway

Centurion Steel

10st 7lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Declan Queally

soon disputed lead, led narrowly after 1st, not fluent 6th, headed and pressed leader before 7th

8/1

3rd

1

15th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 150y

16:35 Downpatrick

Centurion Steel

12st 0lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Declan Queally

Had been struggling but major step back in the right direction when making the frame at Tramore a fortnight ago; switch to fences is fine and he's well treated on old form.

5/1

Form: 1/5537 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Latest win came at Listowel in September 2021; missed more that two years but has shown he retains ability this season and not a bad effort on chase debut last time; fine on this ground and should go well if he takes to first-time cheekpieces.
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11th

11

19th Nov 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

14:55 Limerick

Cosmic Rock

11st 9lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Has won here over 2m on heavy; no win since September 2021; not much promise on two recent starts but he has run well here a few times in the past and he won't mind if the rain comes; can't be fully discounted.

22/1

11th

11

19th Nov 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

14:55 Limerick

Cosmic Rock

11st 9lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Has won here over 2m on heavy; no win since September 2021; not much promise on two recent starts but he has run well here a few times in the past and he won't mind if the rain comes; can't be fully discounted.

22/1

9th

14

20th Oct 2024

Good

2m 3f 92y

14:40 Limerick

Cosmic Rock

11st 3lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

2-16 over hurdles; one of those wins came in a handicap hurdle here over 2m on heavy back in 2021; last won at Listowel in September 2021; ran well over C&D on heavy in April, beaten 3l off 97; may have needed his last run at Listowel and could go well if there is rain.

14/1

Form: 729001 C

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
First reserve; gained a second chase win here last time; 8lb rise and further both fine; big player if he gets a run.
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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

Form: 405553

Last run: 190 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Has shown a bit of promise over fences but it was a backwards step when tailed off at Kilbeggan when last seen and he's been off 190 days; new yard.
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13

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

3m 1f 110y

17:20 Wexford

Western Comandor

10st 13lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Down Royal maiden hurdle winner in 2023 but is 0-13 chasing, well held here early in the month over 2m4f after a break; softer ground to suit.

14/1

8

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 3f 110y

17:00 Wexford

Western Comandor

11st 2lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Down Royal maiden hurdle winner in 2023 but is 0-12 chasing and recent hurdles form none too encouraging.

25/1

12th

5

5th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 79y

14:10 Down Royal

Western Comandor

11st 11lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

pressed leader, lost position before 3 out

25/1

Form: -858P9

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Tailed off or pulled up in all seven starts so far including five chase outings; never involved on handicap debut last time; wears first-time tongue-tie.
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14

16th Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 74y

15:05 Thurles

Made In Muckross

10st 11lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Eamon Courtney

prominent, mistake 3rd

25/1

Form: 70-96P

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won handicap hurdle back in 2019 but losing run since and pulled up over hurdles last week in similar ground; tongue-tie on.
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13

14th Apr 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:50 Down Royal

Thegoaheadman

10st 9lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: James M Barcoe

pushed along briefly, soon midfield, bit short of room on inner after 3rd, lost position when reminder after 7th, dropped to rear and weakened after 4 out, pulled up before 3 out

33/1

13

14th Apr 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:50 Down Royal

Thegoaheadman

10st 9lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: James M Barcoe

pushed along briefly, soon midfield, bit short of room on inner after 3rd, lost position when reminder after 7th, dropped to rear and weakened after 4 out, pulled up before 3 out

33/1

Non-runners

Paddys Planet, Amaulino, Mighty Oak Lad, Out The Gap, Coastguard Lady, Glenmalure Lodge

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Payout
Exacta €121.90
Straight Forecast €116.54
Tricast €770.70
Trifecta €588.50

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Pana To Milan

The Irish Sun:

Mighty Oak Lad

TOPSPEED:

Mahlers Cove

SPOTLIGHT:

Mick Charlie

POSTDATA:

Pana To Milan