November 23 / 12.10 Thurles

12.10

Yielding

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  • 2m 6f 0y
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

1/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.10
  • Place: £1.02

Form: 2291-3

Last run: 187 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Seven-time Grade 1 winner over hurdles including the 2019 Supreme and last season's Champions Stayers Hurdle at the Punchestown Festival; drying ground is fine and he'll be very hard to beat if he can get anywhere near his hurdle form on chase debut.
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1st

6

23rd Nov 2023

Yielding

2m 6f 0y

12:10 Thurles

Klassical Dream

11st 12lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

jumped well, made all, travelled strongly, faced challenge but going easily after 2 out

1/4

1st

3

27th Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 7f 130y

17:25 Punchestown

Klassical Dream

11st 10lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Top-class stayer has won this race for the past two years, beating Ashdale Bob last occasion; just two starts this season, running Teahupoo to a neck in the Hattons Grace on return but was well below his best in the Stayers Hurdle having had an interrupted preparation; Paul Townend's pick.

3/1

9th

8

16th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:30 Cheltenham

Klassical Dream

11st 10lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Won the Supreme Novices' here in 2019 and has added three staying Grade 1s more recently; neck second to Teahupoo in Grade 1 Hatton's Grace at Fairyhouse in December and the subsequent break isn't an issue as he goes very well fresh; only fifth in this last year (soft) having travelled well and there's a suspicion he'll again be vulnerable to stronger stayers at this stiff track; better ground than 12 months ago would probably aid his cause.

8/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: F-3732 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Four-time hurdle winner with peak RPR of 131 and highly encouraging chase debut when runner-up in a beginners' at Fairyhouse last month; his jumping improved as that race progressed and can go well again but has plenty to find with Klassical Dream.
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10th

7

7th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 12y

15:07 Punchestown

Digby

11st 4lb

J: Miss C O O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Has become hard to predict but travelled a bit better than he often does when fifth in a first-time visor at Ballinrobe; cheekpieces back on now and trip looks too sharp.

14/1

5th

17

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 100y

17:35 Ballinrobe

Digby

10st 2lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

First reserve; won this last year off 9lb higher and then went close at Uttoxeter in a handicap chase the following month but has completely lost form since; yard amongst winners recently but he's hard to fancy on recent showings; new headgear combo needs to spark.

7th

6

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 50y

18:30 Kilbeggan

Digby

10st 12lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Four-time hurdles winner had been expected (9-2) to leave recent poor form behind upong encountering better ground at Down Royal over fences 11 days ago but the revival never arrived; questions to answer now.

10/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 4/3-13

Last run: 64 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Bumper winner who got off the mark over hurdles in a maiden hurdle at Cork earlier in the year and it was a big run on chase debut when third in a Listowel beginners' in September; should progress and he's an each-way player.
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10th

9

11th May 2025

Good

3m 2f 0y

16:50 Killarney

Gold Bullion

10st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Sarah Joanna Connell

Bumper and hurdle winner was 0-5 over fences for Henry De Bromhead; has moved stables after a couple of heavy hurdles defeats at Leopardstown and Navan; ran well at just short of this trip in the Connacht National (3m1f, good) last year and just 1lb higher here; not discounted on debut for new yard.

12/1

10th

9

11th May 2025

Good

3m 2f 0y

16:50 Killarney

Gold Bullion

10st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Sarah Joanna Connell

Bumper and hurdle winner was 0-5 over fences for Henry De Bromhead; has moved stables after a couple of heavy hurdles defeats at Leopardstown and Navan; ran well at just short of this trip in the Connacht National (3m1f, good) last year and just 1lb higher here; not discounted on debut for new yard.

12/1

16th

16

18th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

13:10 Navan

Gold Bullion

10st 10lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

prominent, went second and pressed leader 4 out, disputed lead 3 out

25/1

Form: 43-485

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
16-race maiden and shown very little in two chase starts.
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1

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 61y

18:43 Ballinrobe

Friends N Commerce

11st 12lb

J: Miss L Costello

T: Patrick G Kelly

Still seeking a first win after 25 races; reverts from chasing; raced five times over hurdles, but others have better claims; new headgear combination.

20/1

12th

5

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 35y

15:18 Tipperary

Friends N Commerce

11st 6lb

J: Robbie Geoghegan

T: Patrick G Kelly

Maiden has run well in defeat at times; unlucky to unseat at Punchestown last time; needs a return to his best form.

14/1

5

7th Jun 2025

Good

3m 0f 157y

14:20 Punchestown

Friends N Commerce

11st 6lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Patrick G Kelly

Unable to win a race in 23 starts; returned from over a year break when finishing in midfield in a Cork handicap hurdle last month (2m4f, good); ran to a similar level when beaten 18.5L 12 days later in a Limerick handicap chase; his best form has come on soft ground so others are preferred.

15/1

Form: 8P-8

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Shown nothing in three starts so far including last month's chase debut.
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14

16th Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 74y

15:05 Thurles

Made In Muckross

10st 11lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Eamon Courtney

prominent, mistake 3rd

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
0-13 in points and this is a huge ask on rules debut.
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10th

4

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:40 Kilbeggan

Finnfaraway

11st 12lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Patrick J F Hassett

No impact in five starts under rules; pulled up in last three point-to-points; no reason to fancy.

50/1

18th

3

19th Oct 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

14:10 Limerick

Finnfaraway

11st 12lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: Patrick J F Hassett

towards rear

66/1

13th

5

17th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 51y

19:15 Kilbeggan

Finnfaraway

11st 12lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Patrick J F Hassett

Poor pointer was well beaten in similar contests in the autumn; no chance in this company.

200/1

OUR TIP

Form: 15-0P0

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
2m maiden hurdle winner at Clonmel last term; generally struggled since and shown nothing in two runs this term; tough ask on chase debut.
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7th

1

23rd Nov 2023

Yielding

2m 6f 0y

12:10 Thurles

Criminal Mischief

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Steve Jones

2m maiden hurdle winner at Clonmel last term; generally struggled since and shown nothing in two runs this term; tough ask on chase debut.

40/1

12th

3

5th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:50 Cork

Criminal Mischief

11st 12lb

J: Maite Laubies

T: Steve Jones

Won 2m maiden on heavy at Clonmel in March (placed horses won maidens in the autumn); fair fifth on handicap debut at Tramore; tailed off at Clonmel in May and pulled up in a recent 3m event at Limerick on first run after a break.

33/1

0

2

22nd Oct 2023

Heavy

3m 0f 0y

15:40 Limerick

Criminal Mischief

12st 2lb

J: Mr C Mullins

T: Steve Jones

Won 2m maiden on heavy at Clonmel in March (placed horses won maidens after) and fair fifth on handicap bow at Tramore; tailed off back at Clonmel when last seen in May; first try at 3m.

10/1

Form: 67

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Poor form in points and similar story in two chase starts under rules so far.
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10

29th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 6f 120y

12:32 Limerick

Soldier Of Honour

11st 0lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Placed in points; best run under rules when close third to progressive type at Down Royal (2m4f) in January; long way off Atacanter over 3m1f here in March and not seen since the following month.

20/1

10

29th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 6f 120y

12:32 Limerick

Soldier Of Honour

11st 0lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Placed in points; best run under rules when close third to progressive type at Down Royal (2m4f) in January; long way off Atacanter over 3m1f here in March and not seen since the following month.

20/1

7

23rd Apr 2024

Soft

2m 7f 80y

16:45 Tipperary

Soldier Of Honour

11st 2lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Poor at Down Royal last time having been good third there in January; closely matched with Made In The Woods on Limerick running behind He Fitz In; quite unexposed so may be capable of better.

12/1

Form: /04767

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Showed very little over timber and tailed off on chase debut earlier this month.
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17

27th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 7f 0y

16:10 Punchestown

Thats Me Finished

11st 1lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Noel C Kelly

Hadn't shown much form over hurdles or fences until landing 2m5f Sligo handicap in August, appreciating soft ground when coming from off the pace; absent since but goes well fresh and conditions to suit off 7lb higher.

10/1

1st

17

27th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 7f 0y

16:10 Punchestown

Thats Me Finished

11st 1lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Noel C Kelly

Hadn't shown much form over hurdles or fences until landing 2m5f Sligo handicap in August, appreciating soft ground when coming from off the pace; absent since but goes well fresh and conditions to suit off 7lb higher.

10/1

1st

18

21st Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 141y

18:40 Sligo

Thats Me Finished

10st 13lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Noel C Kelly

Third reserve; hasn't shown much form over hurdles or fences but yard is going well so not ruled out.

Form: F-7

Last run: 203 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Runner-up in one of his six point starts; showed nothing in two hunter chases under rules earlier in the year; off 203 days.
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8th

10

18th Jan 2025

Soft

3m 0f 0y

14:55 Navan

Starlight Cato

10st 10lb

J: Daniel King

T: Daniel John Howard

midfield, not fluent 3rd

7/1

8th

10

18th Jan 2025

Soft

3m 0f 0y

14:55 Navan

Starlight Cato

10st 10lb

J: Daniel King

T: Daniel John Howard

midfield, not fluent 3rd

7/1

7th

12

29th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 6f 120y

12:32 Limerick

Starlight Cato

10st 2lb

J: Daniel King

T: Daniel John Howard

Maiden was remote fourth in this last year on handicap debut and chased home well-treated rival at Navan (3m) next time; not matched that since, fair run at Tramore last time.

12/1

Form: -5364P

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Well held fourth on chase bow and pulled up over timber since.
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13

24th Oct 2024

Good

2m 1f 50y

17:23 Clonmel

Coastguard Lady

10st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Placed over hurdles; nothing to recommend on 2024 chase form; 33-1 when pulled up in Gowran event won by Finnians Row.

33/1

14

5th Oct 2024

Good

2m 2f 0y

17:25 Gowran Park

Coastguard Lady

10st 6lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Showed some ability for Willie Mullins but little to recommend for her current stable; others preferred.

20/1

8th

13

18th Sep 2024

Good

2m 6f 180y

16:45 Tramore

Coastguard Lady

10st 2lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Maiden in all spheres has been beaten a long way over fences lately and blinkers need to have a big effect

33/1

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Payout
Exacta €2.80
Straight Forecast €2.72
Trifecta €3.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Klassical Dream

POSTDATA:

Digby

The Irish Sun:

Klassical Dream