October 19 / 14.15 Thurles

14.15

Yielding

www.thurlesraces.ie Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £5221.24
  • 2m 4f 112y
  • 12 runners
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www.thurlesraces.ie Handicap Chase

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

Form: 21312- D BF

Last run: 185 days

W: 11st 13lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Showed she's as good over fences when runner-up over a similar trip to this at Tramore when last seen; up 5lb and while she may still be well treated, she's probably best watched here given her record fresh.
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6th

3

3rd May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 55y

16:50 Punchestown

Ardera Ru

10st 12lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Eoin Doyle

Four-time winner relished the heavy ground when a surprise winner from Instit in a Listed at Fairyhouse last time; trainer credited a pallet operation for that effort; will do well to repeat that here on this better ground.

16/1

Form: 35-57F

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 1lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
17-race maiden and fell early at Ballinrobe last month; best form on better ground.
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8th

13

28th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 5f 100y

15:00 Tramore

Go Battle

10st 8lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Philip M Byrne

Placed in four of her 12 races over fences; best form was two seasons ago; let down by her jumping on her last two outings but not without a chance on 4l second at Thurles three starts ago.

10/1

0

10

9th Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 96y

15:25 Clonmel

Go Battle

10st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Philip M Byrne

Placed in four of her 11 races over fences; best form was two seasons ago; jumped badly at Thurles last week; not without a chance on previous 4l second at that venue.

13/2

18

2nd Nov 2023

Soft

2m 2f 66y

13:30 Thurles

Go Battle

10st 0lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Philip M Byrne

didn't always jump with fluency, midfield early, mistake 5th, dropped to rear when struggling after 6th, pulled up 3 out

Form: 42P225

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Winner at Tramore last season over a similar trip and runner-up in four of his eight starts since; disappointing effort from the front at Punchestown last week but he's the type to bounce back and rain is fine.
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8th

12

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 160y

19:18 Limerick

Likable Chancer

10st 1lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Daniel John Howard

Winless in 31 attempts hurdling; 3-35 over fences, with two of those at Tramore; flopped when well fancied for course handicap hurdle in February; fair fifth over fences at Tramore last month.

16/1

5th

13

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 160y

19:12 Tramore

Likable Chancer

10st 4lb

J: Daniel King

T: Daniel John Howard

3-34 over fences, with two of those successes coming at this track, including when 33-1 chance in this race in 2023; creditable third in a 2m7f handicap chase here on New Year's Day; flopped when well fancied for a handicap hurdle at Limerick last time.

6/1

14

10th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

14:25 Limerick

Likable Chancer

10st 3lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Daniel John Howard

Is 3-34 over fences; veteran's recent form is solid, featuring a third placing over C&D last month and a third in a handicap chase at Tramore on New Year's Day; 0-30 record over hurdles is a significant negative; rider's claim is an asset.

8/1

Form: 8-3UU2

Last run: 62 days

W: 10st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Point winner; not always fluent over fences, as seen when making a bad mistake at the last at Tramore in August and unseated on his previous two outings; 5lb rise probably isn't an issue and this ground is fine but needs to jump better.
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4th

9

19th Oct 2023

Yielding

2m 4f 112y

14:15 Thurles

General Ryan

10st 13lb

J: Ciaran O’Shea

T: G Ahern

Point winner; not always fluent over fences, as seen when making a bad mistake at the last at Tramore in August and unseated on his previous two outings; 5lb rise probably isn't an issue and this ground is fine but needs to jump better.

5/1

2nd

13

18th Aug 2023

Good

2m 5f 120y

17:00 Tramore

General Ryan

11st 1lb

J: Ciaran O’Shea

T: G Ahern

midfield, went second when jumped right and bumped rival 11th, led 12th, 6 lengths ahead when not fluent 3 out, soon reduced lead, ridden when joined 2 out, soon headed, bad mistake last, kept on

16/1

Form: -53U75 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
1-16 over fences; tailed off over similar trip on latest chase start at Tramore and well held over timber at Clonmel since; patchy profile.
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0

1

28th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 5f 0y

14:00 Tramore

Sean Says

12st 0lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Rodger Sweeney

3-31 over hurdles; mostly campaigned over fences and on the Flat over the past 12 months; makes little appeal.

16/1

5th

6

19th Oct 2023

Yielding

2m 4f 112y

14:15 Thurles

Sean Says

11st 6lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Rodger Sweeney

1-16 over fences; tailed off over similar trip on latest chase start at Tramore and well held over timber at Clonmel since; patchy profile.

16/1

5th

7

28th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 50y

15:40 Clonmel

Sean Says

11st 9lb

J: Ian Power

T: Rodger Sweeney

Mixing it between jumping and Flat in recent months; runs well on occasions but has never been a prolific winner.

16/1

Form: 30-009

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Out of form in three runs this year and showed very little in beginners' company when last seen over fences a few seasons ago; probably on a tough enough mark for handicap chase debut.
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11

18th Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Limerick

Nazine

10st 3lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: Michael J McDonagh

Sole win over hurdles came in March 2021; however, ran well enough at Thurles last time and a repeat can see him involved.

8/1

16

30th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Thurles

Nazine

10st 4lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Michael J McDonagh

Sole win gained in 2021 on his second start; recent efforts do not inspire confidence.

33/1

16

30th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Thurles

Nazine

10st 4lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Michael J McDonagh

Sole win gained in 2021 on his second start; recent efforts do not inspire confidence.

33/1

Form: 6-3966

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
14-race maiden; below his best over hurdles of late and this looks like a tough ask on chase debut.
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5th

1

30th May 2024

Good To Firm

2m 3f 0y

18:47 Limerick

Champagne Vacation

12st 0lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Sean Aherne

Maiden after 12 hurdle starts but some okay runs in handicaps last year; lacks a recent run and opposable.

10/1

Form: 6P-522 BF

Last run: 101 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
First reserve; runner-up in last two hurdle starts but tough ask on chase debut and off 101 days.
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11

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Worcester

Kilmurry Jj

10st 9lb

J: David Noonan

T: Henry Oliver

Winning chaser in Ireland; has performed okay in a pair of 2m4f handicap chases at Uttoxeter (following wind surgery) without posing much of a threat; this longer trip should be beneficial.

10/1

3rd

8

27th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:07 Uttoxeter

Kilmurry Jj

10st 11lb

J: David Noonan

T: Henry Oliver

Won twice over fences last year in Ireland; had wind surgery in between his two runs for current yard and was well off the pace before staying on over C&D last time (beaten about 8l); could improve on that form.

14/1

8th

9

16th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:38 Uttoxeter

Kilmurry Jj

11st 0lb

J: David Noonan

T: Henry Oliver

Dual 2m6f chase winner in Ireland last spring but returned from seven-month break with heavy defeat for new stable at Stratford (2m6f, good; had wind op soon afterwards) last month; might have needed that outing and may settle better in first-time hood here but others have much less to prove.

20/1

Form: 87P-P5

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in 13 starts and shown nothing in two runs over fences.
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8th

14

11th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:48 Downpatrick

Roscomroe

10st 13lb

J: Dillon Maxwell

T: J P Broderick

Second in a Ballinrobe handicap in May (2m5f) but followed that with two early departures and then finished well behind at Cork; had plenty of chances now (0-18).

20/1

11th

14

5th Aug 2024

Good

2m 2f 100y

15:35 Cork

Roscomroe

11st 0lb

J: Dillon Maxwell

T: J P Broderick

Early exits last twice having been placed for the first time at Ballinrobe (2m5f) on his first run of the year in May; shorter trip probably not a plus.

12/1

12

7th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 194y

16:15 Sligo

Roscomroe

11st 0lb

J: Dillon Maxwell

T: J P Broderick

Modest maiden but put in his best shift so far on his return at Ballinrobe in early May; early faller back there later that month.

12/1

Form: 53523-

Last run: 202 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Went close over C&D on her penultimate start and probably had too much to do at Wexford when last seen; seasonal debut and has needed previous reappearances.
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12th

7

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 55y

17:00 Clonmel

Baldurs Gate

10st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Miss Denise Marie O’Shea

Sole win came in 3m1f Punchestown handicap in late 2023; kept busy in recent weeks, standout on latest when third of seven at Limerick (24.5f, soft to heavy) 11 days ago; booking of Darragh O'Keeffe a plus.

8/1

3rd

8

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 150y

16:37 Limerick

Baldurs Gate

10st 5lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Miss Denise Marie O’Shea

Sole win came in 3m1f Punchestown handicap in late 2023; kept busy since January return, standout run when third over 3m2f at Fairyhouse; amateur-ridden of late, senior professional now takes over.

8/1

9th

1

17th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

16:32 Wexford

Baldurs Gate

12st 0lb

J: Mr E T Mellerick

T: Miss Denise Marie O’Shea

Is 1-19 over fences; last year ended on a low note and again below his best at Leopardstown two weeks ago; belatedly tries cheekpieces at the age of 11.

14/1

Form: 6132-6

Last run: 163 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Sole win over fences in Britain came at Catterick last season; however, tailed off at Ludlow when last seen, has stamina to prove at this trip and probably best watched on yard debut returning from 163 days off (bought for £10,000 in August).
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13

9th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 35y

17:38 Roscommon

Elmount

10st 7lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Eamon Courtney

Won a handicap chase at Catterick for Alistair Ralph in February 2023; pulled up on first two starts for this yard later that year and not seen since; entitled to need this after mammoth layoff.

25/1

0

7

26th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 1f 160y

15:15 Limerick

Elmount

10st 13lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Eamon Courtney

Winner in Britain; pulled up on his sole Irish start at Thurles in October; hard to fancy.

33/1

0

5

19th Oct 2023

Yielding

2m 4f 112y

14:15 Thurles

Elmount

11st 7lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Eamon Courtney

Sole win over fences in Britain came at Catterick last season; however, tailed off at Ludlow when last seen, has stamina to prove at this trip and probably best watched on yard debut returning from 163 days off (bought for £10,000 in August).

18/1

Form: P32242

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Has hit the crossbar in three of her last four starts, although was a bit below form when a distant second at Sligo latest; needs more to get her head in front in this field but solid place contender.
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12th

8

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

14:05 Sedgefield

Agirlcalledchloe

10st 5lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Joanne Foster

held up in rear

33/1

12th

8

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

14:05 Sedgefield

Agirlcalledchloe

10st 5lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Joanne Foster

held up in rear

33/1

8

28th Dec 2024

Good

2m 3f 51y

Class 5

12:25 Catterick

Agirlcalledchloe

10st 3lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Joanne Foster

prominent, prominent behind clear leader 4th, lost position 8th, outpaced and dropped to rear 11th

33/1

Non-runners

Fassbender, Gaelic Des Chastys, Important Message, Neptunus Equester, Plain Or Battered, Tennessee Titan

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast €131.58
Tricast €683.01

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

General Ryan

TOPSPEED:

Elmount

The Irish Sun:

Ardera Ru

POSTDATA:

Likable Chancer

RP RATINGS (IRE):

General Ryan