15.05
Goodwww.thurlesraces.ie Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £8353.98
- 2m 0f 149y
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
9/4 (Won)
- Win: £3.10
- Place: £1.40
Form: 442312 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 23 |
28th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 3f 81y |
10st 0lb |
Three-time chase winner is 2-29 over hurdles; rated 13lb lower over timber but recent form in both codes has been disappointing and a major revival is needed. |
66/1 |
|
13th 12 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
10st 4lb |
Better chaser than hurdler, although hasn't won since taking 2m4f Cork handicap hurdle in November 2023; safely held over hurdles of late, of limited appeal back chasing. |
25/1 |
|
6th 9 |
29th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 6f 126y |
11st 2lb |
Good chase record around here; five wins in career; last win was in November 2023 off 3lb lower; fourth in competitive Punchestown handicap hurdle in November; this is easier; chance. |
12/1 |
8/1
- Place: £1.80
Form: 654657 CD
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 |
22nd Feb 2024 Soft 2m 0f 158y |
10st 5lb |
Six-time chase winner but struggling when last seen, tailed off in each of his last three starts; bounce back required and off 153 days. |
25/1 |
|
9th 11 |
22nd Sep 2023 Yielding To Soft 2m 1f 0y |
10st 5lb |
Has done a lot of racing since his last win, two most recent runs provide no encouragement; tailed off in Kilbeggan race in which Irish Blaze was third two week ago. |
25/1 |
10/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: 529F44 D
Last run: 64 days
W: 11st 1lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
11th Mar 2023 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
10st 3lb |
Had been consistent enough this season but pulled too hard over 2m5f at Leopardstown last week; has a squeak down in trip on some of her earlier efforts but yard form is quiet. |
18/1 |
|
4th 9 |
5th Mar 2023 Yielding 2m 5f 97y |
10st 3lb |
Four-time winner and normally runs her race; decent third at Thurles last month; more needed but not one to discount. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
23rd Feb 2023 Good 2m 0f 149y |
11st 1lb |
led, not fluent 2nd, headed but pressed leader from 3rd |
10/1 |
9/1
Form: 702P47 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 10 |
29th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 110y |
10st 6lb |
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 |
9st 4lb |
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 |
12st 0lb |
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 |
5/1
Form: 2211F4 C
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
27th Apr 2023 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
10st 5lb |
Had a fine first half of the season and after some wobbles he got back on track with a clear-cut victory at Cork (2m, yielding), albeit in an eventful race; 12lb rise spells danger in this warmer company. |
10/1 |
|
1st 5 |
10th Apr 2023 Yielding 2m 0f 160y |
10st 8lb |
Looks held on Gowran effort by Minx Tiara; evidence suggests he is too high in handicap at end of fine season. |
20/1 |
|
9 |
11th Mar 2023 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
10st 7lb |
Showed improved form earlier this season but that seems to have come to a halt lately and has 27l to make up on Union Park from their Thurles clash last time. |
16/1 |
16/1
Form: P4U840 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 11lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 |
30th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 80y |
11st 4lb |
Six-time winner (four chases, two hurdles) holds a 14lb lower hurdles mark and ran a very encouraging race returning from an absence at Killarney when third; entitled to improve on that; interesting. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 11 |
11th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 50y |
10st 11lb |
Potentially well handicapped given his chasing exploits off higher marks but he is a 12yo returning from a long absence. |
20/1 |
10/1
Form: 513588 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 12st 3lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 14 |
30th May 2024 Good To Firm 2m 0f 100y |
10st 8lb |
midfield |
7/2 |
|
6th 2 |
7th May 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 1f 31y |
11st 11lb |
towards rear, some headway 3 out, no impression from last |
10/1 |
|
6th 2 |
7th May 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 1f 31y |
11st 11lb |
towards rear |
10/1 |
7/2
Form: 212334 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 136y |
10st 13lb |
Won a couple of Fairyhouse chases last year (2m5f/3m) and handles goodish ground; last month's hurdling fourth probably a prep for this; can race close to the pace. |
10/1 |
|
4th 4 |
18th Apr 2026 Yielding 3m 0f 5y |
12st 0lb |
Three wins apiece over hurdles and fences; was a 7l runner-up at Navan in a 2m4f handicap hurdle in November but pulled-up at Leopardstown next time; a squeak if back to form. |
14/1 |
|
5 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Gained his third chase win in a Fairyhouse handicap (24.5f, yielding) three weeks ago; raised 5lb for that 1.5l victory so he'll need a career best to follow up off his new mark. |
11/2 |
20/1
Form: 603B-P D
Last run: 144 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
25th May 2023 Good 2m 6f 160y |
12st 0lb |
Pulled-up in two chase starts for this yard; cheekpieces replace the blinkers worn last time; has to return to last year's form. |
22/1 |
|
7 |
23rd Feb 2023 Good 2m 0f 149y |
10st 2lb |
took keen hold, prominent, not fluent 2nd |
20/1 |
|
7 |
2nd Oct 2022 Good 2m 1f 0y |
11st 9lb |
took keen hold, in rear on outer, in touch with leaders 4th, lost position and towards rear after 8th, pushed along and behind when pulled up before 3 out |
14/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €12.10 |
| Straight Forecast | €12.70 |
| Tricast | €68.46 |
| Trifecta | €89.90 |
Selections
SPOTLIGHT:
Union ParkRP Ratings (IRE):
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Union Park