16.50
GoodThurles Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £8353.98
- 2m 7f 216y
- 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain and snow
Abandoned
Form: FU4910
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
30th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 100y |
11st 12lb |
His three hurdle wins came at Fairyhouse on good ground at 2m4f-3m but nothing since late 2024; some cracking runs in defeat though, including when third off this mark at Cork (3m, yielding); challenging for the lead when unseated at the third last at Wexford last time; down to an attractive mark. |
8/1 |
|
2 |
16th May 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
11st 11lb |
His three hurdle wins have come at Fairyhouse up to this trip; has run some cracking races in defeat including third off this mark at Cork last time; a player with a repeat. |
6/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 131315
Last run: 44 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
24th Nov 2024 Yielding 2m 2f 0y |
10st 11lb |
Improved mare won handicaps at Galway and Listowel this term; might not have stayed 2m7f at Limerick last time and the drop to this trip should suit, so looks a player. |
5/1 |
|
5th 2 |
24th Nov 2024 Yielding 2m 2f 0y |
10st 11lb |
Improved mare won handicaps at Galway and Listowel this term; might not have stayed 2m7f at Limerick last time and the drop to this trip should suit, so looks a player. |
5/1 |
|
5th 2 |
19th Oct 2024 Good 2m 6f 180y |
10st 9lb |
led narrowly or disputed lead, headed but prominent before 3rd, jumped right 2 out, weakened from last |
4/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 653463
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
16th May 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 1f 100y |
11st 12lb |
Won this last year off 7lb lower and some decent efforts in defeat afterwards; however, he might need this first run since August. |
10/1 |
|
19th 5 |
2nd May 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
12st 6lb |
Veteran rated 109 over fences, out of form when last seen in August, would be a surprise winner. |
25/1 |
|
8th 2 |
29th Aug 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y |
12st 0lb |
Runs from a 10lb lower hurdles mark; back-to-back chase winner in May but is 1-25 over hurdles; sole win in this sphere came five years ago at Uttoxeter off 115; others preferred. |
17/2 |
Abandoned
Form: -23888
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
21st Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
10st 5lb |
Unable to justify prominence in the betting when well beaten at Kelso (2m5f, good) this month and remains without a win since 2021; others have much more appealing profiles. |
20/1 |
|
12 |
24th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
10st 5lb |
Soundly beaten over 3m here this month and remains without a win since Irish maiden success in 2021; continues to slide down the weights and may benefit from this drop back in trip but still makes only limited appeal. |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 66/6FP C
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 5lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
25th Jul 2025 Good 2m 4f 5y |
11st 5lb |
Three-time course winner, twice over fences in 2023 and won over hurdles here in April; struggled in a better race than this over C&D latest; this easier and can't be dismissed given his liking for this venue. |
18/1 |
|
11 |
16th Jun 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 51y |
10st 0lb |
Kilbeggan specialist with a couple of handicap chase wins in 2023 (including this race) and landed 2m2f handicap hurdle in April; fair third off higher chase mark at Ballinrobe since; 3lb wrong here but respected given his record here. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 7 |
26th May 2025 Good 2m 3f 136y |
10st 10lb |
Gained his tenth success (and first for this stable) when taking a handicap hurdle over 2m2f at Kilbeggan a month ago; most recent chase run saw him finish second to Flash De Touzaine at Limerick on stable debut; good chance he can reverse that form and go close in the process. |
9/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 163250 CD
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 1lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
30th Jan 2024 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 0y |
11st 2lb |
Two wins over hurdles, the most recent over 3m at Thurles nearly two years ago; seasonal best on return to his original trainer when second over 3m at this venue after Christmas; unplaced in a handicap of a higher standard at Fairyhouse last time; stablemate Bal De Rio is marginally better suited by the race conditions but lacks a recent run. |
3/1 |
|
7 |
13th Jan 2024 Soft 3m 0f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Two wins over hurdles include over this trip at Thurles nearly two years ago; seasonal-best on return to original trainer when second over this trip at Limerick over Christmas on heavy; 3lb rise for that so more needed. |
13/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 587-56
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
14th Jul 2023 Good 3m 1f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Won his third hurdle race when taking a Thurles handicap in March over 3m; however, has been way below that level since and best watched on chasing debut. |
20/1 |
|
15th 8 |
29th May 2023 Good 2m 6f 92y |
10st 7lb |
Ran no race at Fairyhouse last time but he did it nicely at Thurles the time before (3m, soft) and has won on yielding ground; couldn't discount. |
14/1 |
|
16th 15 |
10th Apr 2023 Yielding 2m 5f 155y |
10st 9lb |
never better than mid-division, dropped to rear when pushed along and struggling after 8th, weakened and became detached 3 out, eased and tailed off before 2 out |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 003915 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 1lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 7 |
10th Jun 2025 Good 3m 1f 170y |
11st 5lb |
Over two years since the most recent of his five hurdle wins; good run three starts ago when third at Cork; poor since over fences at Downpatrick and hurdles at Cartmel. |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: PP/008
Last run: 42 days
W: 10st 13lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 12 |
2nd Oct 2023 Soft 3m 0f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Not the horse he once was but coming down the handicap to a more competitive mark; stayed on decently to finish fourth in a Down Royal handicap last month; off the same mark here and could go well. |
10/1 |
|
4th 4 |
1st Sep 2023 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 11lb |
Once smart Flat horse hasn't won over hurdles in a long time although some promise on latest at Roscommon in re-fitted cheekpieces when nearest at finish over this trip; seems to be down to a competitive mark. |
8/1 |
|
5th 10 |
8th Aug 2023 Soft 2m 7f 130y |
11st 5lb |
towards rear of midfield, headway 3 out, stayed on from 2 out, nearest finish |
33/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 39P0F0
Last run: 15 days
W: 10st 0lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 13 |
23rd May 2023 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 80y |
10st 13lb |
A winner for Willie Mullins in 2018; faced an impossible task last time from a long way out of the weights but still easy to take on. |
33/1 |
|
11 |
13th Mar 2023 Yielding 2m 7f 216y |
10st 0lb |
led narrowly, headed but prominent before 3rd |
100/1 |
Verdict
On the basis of an improved display at Punchestown last month RIGGS (nap) has an edge over Coventry and last year’s winner Ballyadam Destiny. The main danger may be Champella, a consistent mare making her handicap debut. Whatsavailable may also feature. [Alan Sweetman]
Selections
RP Ratings (IRE):
RobyndegloryThe Irish Sun:
ChampellaSPOTLIGHT:
RiggsTOPSPEED:
Ballyadam DestinyPOSTDATA:
Robyndeglory