February 13 / 13.33 Thurles

13.33

Heavy

Horse & Jockey Beginners Chase

  • Prize money: £5643.48
  • 2m 0f 70y
  • 9 runners
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Horse & Jockey Beginners Chase

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.70
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 5-1242 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Dual Grade 2 winner over hurdles and Grade 1 placed; not at his best behind stablemate Teahupoo in a Grade 1 at Fairyhouse in December; didn't jump great when beaten 17l on chasing debut behind top-class Fact To File since but faces nothing of his calibre today; big player.
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4

11th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Cheltenham

Zanahiyr

11st 12lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Gordon Elliott

Well treated on peak hurdle form (third in 2023 Champion Hurdle) and close third in Galway Plate Handicap Chase (extended 2m6f) last July; however, his form was in and out last year and he's never totally convinced with his jumping over fences; returns from a break and needs best chase performance yet.

33/1

4th

6

16th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 50y

13:58 Navan

Zanahiyr

11st 3lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

didn't always jump with fluency, led narrowly or disputed lead, headed after 3 out, led after 3 out

7/2

4th

6

16th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 50y

13:58 Navan

Zanahiyr

11st 3lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

didn't always jump with fluency, led narrowly or disputed lead, headed after 3 out, led after 3 out

7/2

OUR TIP

2/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 48/334 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Smart hurdler is a dual Grade 2 winner and Grade 1 placed; decent chasing debut over 2m2f here behind recent Grade 1 winner Il Etait Temps which was followed by a similar hurdle run; should be closely involved.
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3rd

3

2nd Mar 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 2f 72y

14:25 Leopardstown

Aspire Tower

11st 7lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

Dual Grade 2 winner in his pomp back in 2020/21; missed two full seasons before returning in October 2023 and hasn't looked the same horse, though he did win over this trip at Punchestown in October; struggled both starts since and has to concede weight to Pied Piper and Thedevilscoachman but he might get an easy lead here and if he does, he could be dangerous.

13/2

9th

1

2nd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:50 Leopardstown

Aspire Tower

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

soon led narrowly or disputed lead, pressed leader before 2nd, not fluent 3rd

33/1

9th

1

2nd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:50 Leopardstown

Aspire Tower

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Dual Grade 2 winner over hurdles, including over C&D; gained first win for almost four years at Punchestown in October but failed to back that up in the Grade 2 Elite Hurdle at Wincanton; would have a squeak on his best form but he may be on a tough mark for now.

33/1

20/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 14C-66

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner was well beaten behind stablemate Gaelic Warrior on chasing debut but a better effort when beaten by another stablemate at Gowran since; has to find improvement.
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2

1st Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 207y

Class 3

12:55 Carlisle

Figaroc

11st 4lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Alexandra Dunn

jumped slightly left throughout, in touch with leaders, weakened before 2 out, pulled up last

10/1

2

1st Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 207y

Class 3

12:55 Carlisle

Figaroc

11st 4lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Alexandra Dunn

jumped slightly left throughout, in touch with leaders, weakened before 2 out, pulled up last

10/1

10th

10

2nd May 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 55y

16:15 Punchestown

Figaroc

10st 9lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

mistake 3rd

20/1

Form: -16223 C

Last run: 88 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Quality three-time hurdle winner has run with credit on both chase starts this term, in a Grade 3 at Cork and Grade 2 at Cheltenham; a repeat of those runs will put him firmly in the mix.
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5th

4

6th Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 50y

15:40 Tipperary

Mighty Tom

11st 1lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

held up in rear, headway and went third halfway, weakened before 2 out, dropped to rear approaching last

11/2

1

22nd Aug 2024

Good

2m 1f 0y

17:06 Killarney

Mighty Tom

11st 12lb

J: Mr R James

T: Cian Collins

Staying-on fifth in the Galway Hurdle latest; finished runner-up in a 2m1f Listed handicap hurdle at this meeting last year; C&D winner loves it around here and looks well treated with Rob James claiming 7lb.

4/1

8/1

Form: 230-33 C

Last run: 81 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Quality hurdler is rated 134 in that sphere; solid third places in both chase starts this season, including when 1.5l behind Feu Du Bresil at Fairyhouse last time; has to find some improvement but can run well.
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13th

3

2nd Feb 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 107y

14:45 Leopardstown

Pinkerton

11st 9lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Last summer's Galway Plate winner has posted better RPR's in defeat in finishing second in Grade 2 at Down Royal and here at Christmas when staying-on third in 3m Paddy Power Handicap; not sure he wants ground this soft but respected.

7/1

13th

3

2nd Feb 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 107y

14:45 Leopardstown

Pinkerton

11st 9lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Last summer's Galway Plate winner has posted better RPR's in defeat in finishing second in Grade 2 at Down Royal and here at Christmas when staying-on third in 3m Paddy Power Handicap; not sure he wants ground this soft but respected.

7/1

3rd

6

27th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

15:00 Leopardstown

Pinkerton

11st 9lb

J: Mr R James

T: Noel Meade

visibility reduced by fog, towards rear, hampered by faller 5th

16/1

Form: 213-25 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Useful winning hurdler ran a cracker on chasing debut at Fairyhouse behind smart stablemate Mister Policeman; however, weakened badly at Leopardstown since and has to bounce back.
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13

3rd May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 55y

16:15 Punchestown

Feu Du Bresil

10st 7lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Progressive 2m hurdler last season; second to stablemate Mister Policeman on chase debut at Fairyhouse in November; now 19lb better off but hard to be confident based on subsequent form; some encouragement from last week's Perth second, potentially well handicapped

12/1

13

3rd May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 55y

16:15 Punchestown

Feu Du Bresil

10st 7lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Progressive 2m hurdler last season; second to stablemate Mister Policeman on chase debut at Fairyhouse in November; now 19lb better off but hard to be confident based on subsequent form; some encouragement from last week's Perth second, potentially well handicapped

12/1

2nd

3

25th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 4f 20y

Class 2

16:10 Perth

Feu Du Bresil

11st 6lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Progressive 2m hurdler last season; good second to a stable companion on chase debut at Fairyhouse in November (2m, soft/heavy); disappointing in better company since; down in grade but a bit to prove, including his stamina (first run at this trip).

5/2

Form: 06/007

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Useful dual hurdle winner in 2021 and ran well in defeat in some strong contests; hasn't recaptured that level of form in three starts after a long absence and is best watched on chasing debut.
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9th

4

21st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

15:00 Newbury

Ballywilliam Boy

11st 10lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Only 2-28 when trained in Ireland but he did make the frame in his last four races (all handicap hurdles) and can probably win more races for the Moores; the market could be helpful after 174 days away and with his yard running three.

8/1

Form: 3746

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Maiden has shown some ability over hurdles; well beaten on chasing debut and has a tough task today.
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2nd

11

16th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 50y

12:15 Navan

Burru

11st 6lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Bernard Martin Crowley

briefly led, raced in second when not fluent 2nd

10/1

2nd

11

16th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 50y

12:15 Navan

Burru

11st 6lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Bernard Martin Crowley

briefly led, raced in second when not fluent 2nd

10/1

1st

11

3rd Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:50 Cork

Burru

11st 5lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Bernard Martin Crowley

Yet to win in any sphere but several fine runs in defeat over the summer in handicap hurdles, mostly over this trip; can be involved again.

9/1

Form: -0F066

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Showed some promise in bumpers but has been soundly beaten over hurdles; loads to find on chasing bow.
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Payout
Exacta €6.70
Straight Forecast €7.08
Trifecta €71.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Zanahiyr

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Mighty Tom

TOPSPEED:

Zanahiyr

POSTDATA:

Zanahiyr

The Irish Sun:

Zanahiyr