15.50
SoftWelcome Back To Thurles Handicap
- Prize money: £5221.24
- 1m 4f 108y
- 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
9/2 (Won)
- Win: £2.80
- Place: £1.10
Form: -00422
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (23) |
21st Oct 2025 Soft 1m 2f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Deserved his 1m4f success here last time; hard to win with and possibly not quite as effective at this trip. |
10/1 |
|
15 (14) |
4th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 4f 0y |
10st 10lb |
Only 1-25; 2m looked too far when fifth to The Mediator at Clonmel before a fourth of 22 here over 1m2f, which was a fair show; doesn't mind the mud so one to consider. |
12/1 |
|
13 (13) |
28th Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 1m 2f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Just 1-24 but has run well in defeat over C&D; should improve from Clonmel run last time after a break so one to consider. |
22/1 |
5/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: 0-6322 BF
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 |
19th Oct 2025 Good 2m 3f 50y |
11st 3lb |
Dual hurdle winner has also won twice over fences including a Listed handicap at Killarney in 2024; some good runs in defeat after and is now just 2lb higher than that mark; mostly below form on the Flat and over hurdles this year but not ignored. |
12/1 |
|
10th 7 |
25th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Fair effort on the Flat 20 days ago but was tailed off in his final hurdle race and seems better over fences these days. |
20/1 |
|
10 (6) |
5th Sep 2025 Good 1m 4f 194y |
9st 6lb |
Dual hurdles winner but more effective as a chaser these days; 0-28 on the Flat, never sighted at Gowran latest. |
12/1 |
10/1
- Place: £2.50
Form: 055-00
Last run: 258 days
W: 9st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 47
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
27th Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 100y |
11st 2lb |
It took him a while to get his head in front over hurdles but he hacked up in handicaps at Killarney (2m1f, yielding) and Tramore (2m, yielding) four days apart earlier this month; will need to progress again in this company but that's not impossible. |
11/2 |
|
8 |
27th Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 100y |
11st 2lb |
It took him a while to get his head in front over hurdles but he hacked up in handicaps at Killarney (2m1f, yielding) and Tramore (2m, yielding) four days apart earlier this month; will need to progress again in this company but that's not impossible. |
11/2 |
|
1st 1 |
9th Oct 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
12st 2lb |
Had a couple of decent runs in defeat in maiden hurdles in 2023; returned from a lengthy break when well behind at Galway (2m, good to yielding) but was a very easy victor of a Killarney handicap hurdle four days ago (2m1f, yielding); could have more to come carrying a 7lb penalty as long as this doesn't come too quickly. |
9/4 |
6/1
Form: 042843
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 47
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 12 |
18th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 2m 1f 0y |
10st 12lb |
midfield, weakened approaching last |
6/1 |
|
1st 1 |
5th Jul 2024 Good 2m 0f 190y |
12st 0lb |
prominent, challenging 2 out, led when ridden just after last, kept on well, pushed out |
5/1 |
10/1
Form: 0-0200
Last run: 53 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
26th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 6f 0y |
11st 3lb |
Made light work of a 6lb rise for her 2m6f Downpatrick (good) win when following up at Down Royal (3m, gd-fm); raised another 7lb for that 2.5l success; can go well again, though wouldn't want it too soft. |
4/1 |
|
1st 11 |
29th Aug 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y |
10st 10lb |
Put in a string of positive runs since switching to current stable which culminated in a a neck win at Downpatrick last time (2m6f, good); she had Georgia Calena and Feast behind her that day but now must deal with a 6lb rise. |
11/2 |
10/1
Form: 0003
Last run: 44 days
W: 10st 0lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 15 (1) |
9th May 2024 Heavy 1m 6f 0y |
9st 3lb |
One of four runners for yard; was a close third in a 1m4f Roscommon maiden last year and it was a pleasing return when beaten 7l at this venue two weeks ago; can build on that and get closer. |
12/1 |
|
16th 15 (1) |
9th May 2024 Heavy 1m 6f 0y |
9st 3lb |
One of four runners for yard; was a close third in a 1m4f Roscommon maiden last year and it was a pleasing return when beaten 7l at this venue two weeks ago; can build on that and get closer. |
12/1 |
|
5th 7 (12) |
24th Apr 2024 Heavy 1m 5f 160y |
9st 8lb |
prominent, led after 1f, headed and prominent after 3f, weakening when lost fourth inside final 110yds |
20/1 |
6/1
Form: 0-8468
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 11 (16) |
14th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 1m 4f 0y |
9st 4lb |
midfield |
33/1 |
|
13th 12 (19) |
29th May 2024 Soft 1m 4f 110y |
9st 5lb |
Former soft-ground nursery winner for Dermot Weld but departed that yard for only 1,000 euros; new trainer fits cheekpieces. |
33/1 |
|
9th 13 |
17th Oct 2023 Heavy 1m 3f 184y |
8st 7lb |
Former soft-ground course nursery winner; has come down in the ratings; quite well supported at Thurles 12 days ago but still no sign that her decline can be reversed. |
14/1 |
25/1
Form: 0-7000
Last run: 44 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 9 (13) |
9th Oct 2024 Good 1m 2f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Won over an extended 7f two runs back (soft) but not for the first time 1m2f appeared too far last week at Down Royal. |
12/1 |
|
7 (12) |
30th Sep 2024 Good To Yielding 1m 2f 138y |
9st 8lb |
Possibly telling she finally came good over extended 7f latest (soft) as has not convinced over this sort of trip and reservations remain; up 6lb and tricky draw. |
10/1 |
|
1st 13 (9) |
2nd Sep 2024 Soft To Heavy 0m 7f 94y |
8st 13lb |
midfield |
6/1 |
16/1
Form: 257-00
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 11lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 (8) |
5th Oct 2023 Soft 1m 4f 108y |
9st 11lb |
Last of her four wins for Adrian Keatley was in July 2020; not much encouragement from two runs this season. |
16/1 |
|
13th 12 (10) |
3rd Sep 2023 Yielding To Soft 1m 4f 110y |
9st 6lb |
towards rear of midfield |
25/1 |
|
18th 2 (9) |
19th May 2023 Yielding 1m 4f 0y |
10st 1lb |
Knocking on three years since her last success and was last seen 12 months ago finishing tailed off over fences; kicks off for a new yard with lots to prove. |
50/1 |
8/1
Form: 6-0403
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 47
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 12 (3) |
17th Nov 2023 Standard 1m 4f 0y |
8st 12lb |
towards rear of midfield |
20/1 |
|
10th 12 (11) |
5th Oct 2023 Soft 1m 4f 108y |
9st 0lb |
Inconsistent but has shown ability on occasion including last month's Down Royal third; not certain to be seen to best effect on soft ground; cheekpieces for the first time. |
8/1 |
33/1
Form: 0700-0
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 48
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 9 (4) |
5th Oct 2023 Soft 1m 4f 108y |
9st 1lb |
Never in the first six; no apparent chance following poor run at Dundalk on stable debut. |
33/1 |
|
13th 10 (9) |
22nd Sep 2023 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
8st 12lb |
Maiden has been well beaten at this venue when last seen and seems best watched on comeback. |
22/1 |
|
14th 9 (12) |
16th Nov 2022 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
9st 0lb |
Recent AW debut was a bit of a non-event; plenty of improvement needed. |
20/1 |
50/1
Form: 990-00
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 47
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 6 |
11th Nov 2023 Heavy 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
midfield, not fluent 3rd, towards rear when slightly hampered 9th |
100/1 |
|
12th 14 (12) |
5th Oct 2023 Soft 1m 4f 108y |
9st 0lb |
Weak form on the Flat and over hurdles; impossible to make a case for him. |
50/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €13.20 |
| Straight Forecast | €11.13 |
| Tricast | €63.47 |
| Trifecta | €102.60 |
Selections
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