November 24 / 14.40 Thurles

14.40

Yielding

ThurlesRaces.ie Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5453.78
  • 2m 4f 156y
  • 18 runners
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ThurlesRaces.ie Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.60
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 53421

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Much improved under forcing tactics under today's rider at Cork last month, bolting up on yielding ground (second and third both ran solid races subsequently); 9lb higher now but 5yo could have more to offer.
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4th

4

24th Jan 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 33y

13:15 Down Royal

Lor Des Roses

11st 10lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: D Harvey

Useful hurdler; won a pair of handicaps in Cork and Thurles before disappointing when well-beaten in a novice hurdle at Thurles last time out over 2m7f; dropped in trip here and he needs to bounce back.

6/1

4th

2

18th Dec 2022

Frozen

2m 7f 0y

15:14 Thurles

Lor Des Roses

11st 8lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: D Harvey

Back-to-back handicap hurdle winner will be in receipt of 6lb from Grand Soir; jockey's claimer takes off another 5lb; looks to have an advantage here but has struggled over longer trips in the past.

2/1

1st

11

24th Nov 2022

Yielding

2m 4f 156y

14:40 Thurles

Lor Des Roses

11st 9lb

J: Mr B W Harvey

T: D Harvey

Much improved under forcing tactics under today's rider at Cork last month, bolting up on yielding ground (second and third both ran solid races subsequently); 9lb higher now but 5yo could have more to offer.

7/2

8/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: F-4873

Last run: 55 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Placed for fifth time over hurdles when decent third at Gowran last time over today's trip; on a fair mark and one to consider.
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2

22nd Apr 2024

Soft

2m 5f 180y

18:10 Tramore

Gali Flight

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Philip Fenton

30-race maiden and then of those defeats have been over fences; didn't run badly last time in a handicap but wouldn't be the obvious answer to this.

8/1

2

22nd Apr 2024

Soft

2m 5f 180y

18:10 Tramore

Gali Flight

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Philip Fenton

30-race maiden and then of those defeats have been over fences; didn't run badly last time in a handicap but wouldn't be the obvious answer to this.

8/1

7th

4

2nd Nov 2023

Soft

2m 2f 66y

13:30 Thurles

Gali Flight

11st 10lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Philip Fenton

prominent, went second and raced wide 8th, led when good jump 3 out, headed and weakened before last

14/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 6-3651

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Punchestown bumper winner had shown promise in maiden hurdles before off the mark in 2m4f Clonmel handicap last month on returning from a short break, handling testing conditions well; 6lb rise probably enough so needs to take another step forward here.
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14th

1

9th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 6f 97y

17:05 Galway

Lizlucky

12st 0lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Patrick T Foley

Has dipped beneath her winning mark and that Clonmel success in 2022 was also after a break; not discounted.

6/1

4th

8

5th Feb 2024

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 150y

15:55 Punchestown

Lizlucky

10st 13lb

J: Sarah Kavanagh

T: Patrick T Foley

Has won on heavy; decent third in a 3m handicap here in December but failed to build on that at Fairyhouse last month; good enough to get involved.

8/1

4th

6

1st Jan 2024

Heavy

3m 0f 50y

13:50 Fairyhouse

Lizlucky

11st 6lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Patrick T Foley

prominent, in touch with leaders 8th, brief headway before 2 out, weakened approaching last

9/1

Form: 69916-

Last run: 221 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Much improved when getting up late over 2m3f at Naas in March (good-to-yielding) just okay effort at Fairyhouse following month off 7lb higher; absent since so may need this.
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10th

18

28th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 80y

15:05 Leopardstown

West Is Awake

10st 1lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: Edward Cawley

didn't always jump with fluency

25/1

10th

18

28th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 80y

15:05 Leopardstown

West Is Awake

10st 1lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: Edward Cawley

Finished fifth in this race 12 months ago; three runs this term have been over fences; other have more obvious credentials.

25/1

Form: 574-

Last run: 256 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 5yo entering handicap company; best work at finish over 2m3f at Naas last time, no surprise if he improved for this longer trip on handicap debut and well worth a market check.
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5th

9

27th Dec 2022

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 0y

14:39 Limerick

Asluckwouldhaveit

11st 1lb

J: Miss A B O’Connor

T: Padraig Roche

in touch with leaders, disputing third 3 out, soon ridden, weakened home turn, tailed off

4/1

5th

8

24th Nov 2022

Yielding

2m 4f 156y

14:40 Thurles

Asluckwouldhaveit

11st 9lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Padraig Roche

Unexposed 5yo entering handicap company; best work at finish over 2m3f at Naas last time, no surprise if he improved for this longer trip on handicap debut and well worth a market check.

9/1

Form: 071P-6 D

Last run: 201 days

W: 11st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Dual Cork winner (2m4f) absent since never counting at same venue in May; may need this.
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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: 1PP-P7

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Formerly very useful over fences, Grade 3 winner and landed handicap off 136 last year; nothing since and best watched.
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0

13

7th Aug 2023

Good

2m 2f 150y

16:53 Cork

Benruben

11st 6lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: Leonard Paul Flynn

midfield, dropped to rear halfway

25/1

2

18th Dec 2022

Frozen

2m 1f 166y

13:44 Thurles

Benruben

11st 12lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Leonard Paul Flynn

Three-time chase winner has been mostly below form this year and cheekpieces need to spark a revival.

22/1

7th

1

24th Nov 2022

Yielding

2m 4f 156y

14:40 Thurles

Benruben

11st 13lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Leonard Paul Flynn

Formerly very useful over fences, Grade 3 winner and landed handicap off 136 last year; nothing since and best watched.

16/1

Form: 213279

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Ballinrobe maiden winner in August ran a solid race in Downpatrick novice but hasn't really gone on from that, out of depth at Grade 3 level latest; will appreciate return to handicap company but others preferred.
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7th

11

27th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 6f 111y

14:05 Galway

Paidis Passion

10st 7lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Paul W Flynn

led, soon clear, reduced lead 7th, jumped left 8th, headed 2 out, weakened run-in

20/1

3

13th Oct 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:55 Cork

Paidis Passion

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Paul W Flynn

Beat Hascoeur Clermont by 5l over 3m1f on good at Roscommon in June on debut for Paul Flynn and only 4lb higher than that day should he rediscover some spark in the new cheekpieces (was behind Bella Bliss the last time).

12/1

1

30th Sep 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 147y

17:45 Roscommon

Paidis Passion

11st 12lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Paul W Flynn

Won over 3m1f here on stable debut in June and a couple of fair efforts off her revised mark after that before being pulled up last time; ground versatile.

8/1

Form: 6-721P

Last run: 99 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdles winner at Downpatrick, including in July over 2m6f; moderate run on Flat last month and others probably better handicapped.
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8th

7

11th Oct 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

16:30 Downpatrick

Fassbender

11st 6lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Record of 2-39 over hurdles, both wins at this track; mostly below form this year but staged a revival when third of 15 at Roscommon (20.5f, yielding) last month; 15lb below last winning mark; claims.

11/2

8

30th Sep 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 63y

15:25 Roscommon

Fassbender

11st 6lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Record of 2-38 over hurdles, both wins coming at Downpatrick; mostly below form this year but has come down to an attractive mark if staging a revival.

16/1

13th

11

21st Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 1f 93y

17:38 Sligo

Fassbender

11st 2lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Dual Downpatrick winner has run well in defeat at this track; has to better his last run (also here) but is down 2lb and has a squeak for local yard.

12/1

Form: /FP0P-

Last run: 231 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Versatile sort, winner on the Flat/AW and maiden hurdle for Gavin Cromwell; out of form for his subsequent yard and never counted on debut for current trainer on Flat at Galway last month; seems best watched for now.
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14th

3

(13)

16th Dec 2022

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Father Ailbe

9st 12lb

J: Shane Crosse

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

prominent, led after 1f, briefly headed 7f out, disputing lead until lost position over 3f out, dropped to last and ridden home turn

100/1

3

24th Nov 2022

Yielding

2m 4f 156y

14:40 Thurles

Father Ailbe

11st 12lb

J: Denis O’Regan

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Versatile sort, winner on the Flat/AW and maiden hurdle for Gavin Cromwell; out of form for his subsequent yard and never counted on debut for current trainer on Flat at Galway last month; seems best watched for now.

25/1

10th

5

(14)

18th Oct 2022

Soft

1m 3f 184y

17:10 Gowran Park

Father Ailbe

9st 8lb

J: Shane Crosse

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

dwelt start, in rear, pushed along 4f out, ridden towards far side 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never dangerous

25/1

Form: -42156

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner ran well for a long way on recent handicap debut in first-time cheekpieces, possibly not quite seeing out 2m6f trip at Navan; slight drop in trip to suit and one to consider.
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5th

2

16th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

14:50 Punchestown

Moonovercloon

11st 11lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Matthew J Smith

Dual hurdle winner was just denied in a valuable C&D h'cap in May; mostly over fences since, running some cracking races in defeat but below par when unseating at Listowel last time; chance back hurdling.

8/1

5

28th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 6f 0y

16:30 Listowel

Moonovercloon

11st 5lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

First of two for yard; had Flanking Maneuver 11l behind when a nose runner up in the Blazers at Galway off 129 (22.5f, good to yielding); up 4lb for that which seems fair; was running well when falling at the last over hurdles here last year and latest run came too soon; leading claims.

15/2

7th

16

3rd Aug 2024

Good

2m 6f 108y

14:30 Galway

Moonovercloon

10st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

held up in rear

10/1

Form: 144-P9

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Wexford maiden winner last year (2m) has had a very restricted campaign in 2022, most recently never sighted in Galway handicap last month; hard to make a case for.
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5th

8

9th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 194y

15:45 Sligo

Staging Post

10st 6lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Won his bumper here and arrives in good form after finishing second in a handicap hurdle here last month; top rider booked and has to have a solid chance.

3/1

2nd

13

13th Jun 2023

Good

2m 1f 133y

18:33 Sligo

Staging Post

11st 3lb

J: Daniel King

T: Mark Michael McNiff

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders before 2 out, pushed along and went second approaching last, ran on and went clear with winner final 110yds

4/1

Form: 0/231-

Last run: 476 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Improved on joining Willie Mullins in summer of 2021, placed twice in handicaps before readily landing 2m2f Sligo contest (yielding) August that year; not seen since and reappears from 14 months' absence for new yard so market could prove best guide to his chances.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

24th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:28 Wexford

Attitash

10st 0lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Record of 1-20 over hurdles but several decent efforts in defeat; his best chase runs have come at Downpatrick, including last twice; poor over hurdles since; 2lb out of the handicap.

16/1

9th

14

8th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 125y

17:00 Roscommon

Attitash

10st 8lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Has some good runs to his name but not last time and he's very opposable at these weights.

50/1

11th

17

16th Jun 2024

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

16:35 Downpatrick

Attitash

11st 7lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Second reserve; good comeback when second over fences here in April but well held over hurdles at Cartmel; fifth in a chase here on Saturday; new headgear combo.

Form: U0-146

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Went up 9lb for winning at Clonmel in May and two Tramore runs since suggests the handicapper may have his measure for the moment.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2nd

2

11th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 110y

Class 4

13:15 Kempton

Steppenwolf

11st 9lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Ex-Irish 6yo who is only 1-11 over fences, the win gained at Ffos Las (2m3f; stable debut) in May; has failed to back up that form in two subsequent starts (had further wind surgery since latest) and looks more exposed than these rivals.

13/2

2nd

2

11th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 110y

Class 4

13:15 Kempton

Steppenwolf

11st 9lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Ex-Irish 6yo who is only 1-11 over fences, the win gained at Ffos Las (2m3f; stable debut) in May; has failed to back up that form in two subsequent starts (had further wind surgery since latest) and looks more exposed than these rivals.

13/2

11th

7

28th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Uttoxeter

Steppenwolf

11st 11lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Ex-Irish 6yo who was given a wind op before winning quite stylishly on stable debut at Ffos Las (2m3f, good) in May; disappointed when favourite to follow up at Bangor last month but could plausibly still have more improvement to come for this stable; swaps cheekpieces for first-time blinkers.

9/1

Form: 3P7F2P D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Won over this trip at Tramore in April but very mixed form in six outings since, Downpatrick novice second easily best run; pulled up on recent chase debut and now reverts to hurdles.
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2nd

10

12th Jan 2025

Frozen

2m 6f 148y

13:55 Punchestown

Prince Zaltar

10st 9lb

J: Mr B J Walsh

T: P J Rothwell

took keen hold, in rear early, not fluent 4th, not fluent 5th, prominent from 9th

7/1

2nd

10

12th Jan 2025

Frozen

2m 6f 148y

13:55 Punchestown

Prince Zaltar

10st 9lb

J: Mr B J Walsh

T: P J Rothwell

took keen hold, in rear early, not fluent 4th, not fluent 5th, prominent from 9th

7/1

Form: 09-445

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
First reserve; improvement in Kilbeggan maidens over the summer (good), not at that level at Wexford last month on heavy; return to better ground should suit on handicap debut and potential improver.
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5th

5

19th Jan 2025

Good

2m 6f 84y

12:55 Thurles

Simpletwistoffaith

11st 0lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Patrick J F Hassett

Maiden over hurdles but has run well at times; rated only 104 and has loads to find with these rivals.

66/1

5th

5

19th Jan 2025

Good

2m 6f 84y

12:55 Thurles

Simpletwistoffaith

11st 0lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Patrick J F Hassett

Maiden over hurdles but has run well at times; rated only 104 and has loads to find with these rivals.

66/1

OUR TIP

Form: 132P-P D

Last run: 203 days

W: 11st 4lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; veteran whose last win came when not needing to be at best in Limerick claiming hurdle in February for Robert Tyner; pulled up quickly on last two starts in the spring over fences and obvious concerns now.
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10

9th Feb 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 77y

14:05 Thurles

Spare Brakes

11st 3lb

J: Dillon Maxwell

T: V C Ward

Five wins for Robert Tyner; 13-year-old pulled up on all three starts for his current trainer and makes no appeal.

50/1

6

21st Dec 2022

Yielding

2m 6f 110y

14:37 Fairyhouse

Spare Brakes

11st 11lb

J: Dillon Maxwell

T: V C Ward

Five-time winner was poor over fences when last seen and looks best watched on return.

33/1

Form: -FP677

Last run: 55 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; won twice in novice hurdles in Britain for Fergal O'Brien, showing her best form on good ground at around 2m; has struggled for this yard so far and now tried blinkered.
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10th

13

30th Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 190y

16:30 Wexford

Ordered Lives

11st 6lb

J: Mr D M Fitzgerald

T: Martin Paul Fitzgerald

Dual winner when trained in Britain; best Irish run when third over 3m at Listowel in June, no trace of that form over same trip last time; hood on last twice, goes without it here over much shorter trip.

16/1

13th

8

4th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Tipperary

Ordered Lives

11st 7lb

J: Mr D M Fitzgerald

T: Martin Paul Fitzgerald

Dual winner in Britain back in 2021; better for first-time hood when third at Listowel although was 6l behind reopposing runner-up Annie Questions on that occasion.

15/2

3rd

7

1st Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 100y

17:25 Listowel

Ordered Lives

11st 8lb

J: Mr D M Fitzgerald

T: Martin Paul Fitzgerald

Dual novice winner for Fergal O'Brien; it's been a rocky road in handicaps and a slip-up in her recent point won't have done much for her confidence; new headgear tried.

33/1

Non-runners

Simpletwistoffaith, Spare Brakes, Ordered Lives

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €37.50
Straight Forecast €33.47
Tricast €272.26
Trifecta €214.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

L'or Des Roses

POSTDATA:

Paidi's Passion

RP Ratings (IRE):

Asluckwouldhaveit

TOPSPEED:

Spare Brakes

The Irish Sun:

L'or Des Roses