March 18 / 17.20 Thurles

17.20

Soft

www.thurlesraces.ie (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race

  • Prize money: £5221.24
  • 2m 0f 2y
  • 11 runners
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www.thurlesraces.ie (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race

Runners: 11 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.30
  • Place: £1.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; half-brother to John Gosden-trained 1m/1m2f AW Listed winner Scentasia; unraced dam closely related to German 1m2f Listed winner Promesse De L'Aube; soft ground may not be ideal for a debut.
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13th

7

(5)

28th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Curragh

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9st 4lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Henry De Bromhead

In fine form this term; 1.25l runner-up on seasonal return over C&D (sft-hvy) in March; raised 4lb and won over 2m1f (good) at Killarney; good second off revised mark here on latest (1m6f, yielding); nudged up another 4lb and should run well again, but needs to find a bit more to win off this mark.

4/1

2nd

12

(8)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:20 Curragh

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8st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Henry De Bromhead

Bumper winner has done well since returning to the Flat, second here over 1m4f and handled better ground to win 2m1f Killarney amateur handicap last month under a positive ride; 4lb higher but could have more to offer off this low weight upped in grade.

6/1

1st

1

(10)

12th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 182y

19:40 Killarney

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12st 3lb

J: Mr J Dunne

T: Henry De Bromhead

Bumper winner who was closing on the winner in a 1m4f handicap at the Curragh in March; 4lb higher but appeals as a horse with more to offer; all his form is on slow ground, so that's the one concern.

2/1

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3/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 4

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Unraced dam by Galileo; made a satisfactory introduction when fourth of ten at Fairyhouse; raced a bit too keenly and left the impression that the experience would do him a lot of good; can go close with normal improvement.
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3rd

27

29th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 93y

15:05 Punchestown

Master Otis

10st 3lb

T: Thomas Mullins

Second reserve; won at Cork last summer; lost his form in the autumn; not bad efforts lately but needs much more in this company.

3rd

27

29th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 93y

15:05 Punchestown

Master Otis

10st 3lb

T: Thomas Mullins

Second reserve; won at Cork last summer; lost his form in the autumn; not bad efforts lately but needs much more in this company.

4th

12

20th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:37 Cork

Master Otis

11st 1lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Thomas Mullins

Lost form after winning a 2m novice here (good) last May but respectable reappearance in 2m Leopardstown handicap early this month; tries a new trip here and not one to rule out.

10/1

14/1

  • Place: £7.70

Form: 8

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Dam a Flat and hurdles winner, half-sister to winners notably Rich Coast, a Listed scorer on the Flat and a Grade 3 winner over hurdles; made little impact on debut at Fairyhouse five weeks ago.
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2

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 3f 100y

16:18 Listowel

Gabriel Ranger

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Joseph G Murphy

Won off 4lb lower at Killarney in May, his last run on yielding ground; not as good the last twice on good ground but the return to an easier surface offers hope of an improved run.

8/1

3rd

3

17th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

16:30 Tramore

Gabriel Ranger

11st 3lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Joseph G Murphy

Mid-field over hurdles at Galway; better judged on his handicap chase win at Killarney on only his second attempt in a handicap chase; likely to confirm form with fourth-placed Ik's Man.

5/1

8th

14

30th Jul 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

17:35 Galway

Gabriel Ranger

11st 8lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Joseph G Murphy

Scored from this mark over fences at Killarney in May and gave the impression a step back up in trip could be in his favour; this looks more competitive but not ruled out.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 80,000 Euros at last year's Derby Sale; half-brother to Zaron, a French Flat winner who stayed well; worth a market check.
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3rd

8

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

17:20 Wexford

Maxi Mac Gold

11st 5lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Paul Nolan

Has had six chase runs, best effort when second over 3m2f at Fairyhouse in January (jumped left); not far off the placed horses when fourth to an easy winner over 2m6f last time; has had a break and runs well fresh; place claims.

8/1

4th

5

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 70y

18:59 Kilbeggan

Maxi Mac Gold

11st 12lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Paul Nolan

126-rated hurdler; not as effective over fences; best effort when second over 3m2f at Fairyhouse in February; pulled up in a competitive handicap last time; needs to improve.

14/1

8

21st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 150y

16:17 Navan

Maxi Mac Gold

11st 3lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Paul Nolan

Maiden hurdle winner ran well in a Naas handicap hurdle in February last year off 124 (2m7f, heavy); didn't set the world alight in beginners' chase starts, but much better in a novice chase at Fairyhouse last time (3m2f, heavy); kept on well to take the runner-up spot, 1l behind Rokathir with 3.75l back to Nelson County; jumped left throughout that day so this track can help, however slightly worse off at the weights now.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam 1m4f AW winner with useful jumps winners in the pedigree; has to be taken seriously with Patrick Mullins booked.
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12th

5

5th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:07 Wincanton

Perfect Nelson

11st 12lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jeremy Scott

Unplaced all five hurdling starts but last month's 36l defeat at Taunton (2m3f) came on heavy ground and after a 659-day absence; no surprise if he gets closer to the target here.

16/1

8th

3

12th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

14:15 Taunton

Perfect Nelson

11st 11lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jeremy Scott

Runner-up in Irish bumpers (good/yielding) but failed to make an impact in four hurdle starts for this yard in the 2023-24 season, including when 28-1 for soft-ground C&D handicap debut; still has time on his side but would need to see market support to consider after 659 days off.

16/1

6th

8

24th Apr 2024

Good

2m 3f 1y

Class 4

18:25 Taunton

Perfect Nelson

11st 6lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jeremy Scott

Placed in an Irish bumper; has little to boast about in Britain and trailed Centara by some 20l over C&D when last seen in December; doesn't look on a good mark for handicap debut.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam German 1m1f winner, half-sister to Flat and jumps winner Arusha Park; in good hands.
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4th

8

22nd Dec 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 152y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

I Wont Back Down

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Harry Fry

Big step forward when winning comfortably at Ballinrobe (1m7f, soft) in April on his second start, and he was sold out of Sam Curling's yard for 100,000euros later that month; it wasn't a great race he won but he brings potential to his British debut and is not ruled out.

12/1

1st

5

14th Apr 2023

Soft To Heavy

1m 7f 137y

19:20 Ballinrobe

I Wont Back Down

11st 10lb

J: Mr Derek O’Connor

T: S Curling

Unplaced favourite on debut at Thurles; never looked like posing a serious threat in finishing sixth of 11 behind a useful-looking Henry de Bromhead-trained newcomer; should be better for the experience; Derek O'Connor sticks with him.

11/2

6th

6

18th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 0f 2y

17:20 Thurles

I Wont Back Down

11st 10lb

J: Mr Derek O’Connor

T: S Curling

Second foal; dam German 1m1f winner, half-sister to Flat and jumps winner Arusha Park; in good hands.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam made the frame in two bumpers for Willie Mullins; sister to minor 2m4f hurdle winner Load Up Time; noteworthy jockey booking.
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2

22nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

16:15 Fontwell

Fourtowns

11st 12lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah Humphrey

14-race maiden who was well-held when sixth of seven finishers at Warwick (2m3f, good) in June on stable debut; down 2lb and needs to find improvement.

14/1

6th

1

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Warwick

Fourtowns

12st 0lb

J: Jamie Gambin

T: Sarah Humphrey

13-race maiden who was well beaten in December on his final run for Ben Pauling; sold for £9,500 in February; however, he was a good second at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) in November and is worth a second look on stable debut.

7/1

6th

1

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Warwick

Fourtowns

12st 0lb

J: Jamie Gambin

T: Sarah Humphrey

13-race maiden who was well beaten in December on his final run for Ben Pauling; sold for £9,500 in February; however, he was a good second at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) in November and is worth a second look on stable debut.

7/1

Form: 776

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Clearly not one of the more promising bumper horses in the yard, though the experience of three runs could be an asset in a race in which newcomers form a majority.
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No Results Found

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Godolphin cast-off; cost 5,000gns; half-brother to useful middle-distance winner Mannaal; dam finished second in the Cherry Hinton and was a 6f Group 3 winner at two for Mick Channon.
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12th

2

12th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 46y

17:48 Roscommon

Akaabir

11st 7lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Speedily-bred but shaped like he wanted further when beaten 19l by older rivals in decent Listowel maiden a week ago; won't need to improve much to contend for in-form yard/jockey.

12/1

7th

15

5th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:50 Listowel

Akaabir

11st 7lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

midfield, pushed along after 3 out, kept on from 2 out

66/1

17

(18)

23rd May 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:40 Gowran Park

Akaabir

10st 1lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

First reserve; mild promise in C&D maiden last month but beaten long way in similar contest latest; hard to fancy on handicap debut; unplaced at Roscommon on Monday.

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Out of an unraced half-sister to bumper/hurdle/chase winner Defy Logic; immediate family of top-class chaser Strong Promise.
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10th

2

18th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 0f 2y

17:20 Thurles

Alshaheen

11st 10lb

J: Mr J Dunne

T: Gavin Cromwell

Out of an unraced half-sister to bumper/hurdle/chase winner Defy Logic; immediate family of top-class chaser Strong Promise.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam failed to win but is a half-sister to winners including Monaco Rose who stayed well on the Flat; also winnings sprinters in the family
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7th

3

(1)

27th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 176y

13:25 Bellewstown

Pondhill Pulse

9st 5lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

in touch with leaders, weakened quickly halfway

100/1

12th

7

14th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 190y

20:10 Cork

Pondhill Pulse

11st 10lb

J: Mr F D Brickley

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

took keen hold, prominent, led after 2f, headed 5f out, weakened from 3f out

50/1

11th

10

18th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 0f 2y

17:20 Thurles

Pondhill Pulse

11st 10lb

J: Kevin A Murphy

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Dam failed to win but is a half-sister to winners including Monaco Rose who stayed well on the Flat; also winnings sprinters in the family

20/1

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Payout
Exacta €30.30
Straight Forecast €40.83
Trifecta €1138.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Master Otis

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Master Otis