February 22 / 15.53 Thurles

15.53

Soft

I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £7695.65
  • 2m 7f 132y
  • 6 runners
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I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

11/8 (Won)

  • Win: £1.90
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 2

Last run: 112 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
7yo runner-up in both point-to-points last year and reappeared for fine hurdles debut over C&D in November, only denied close home by an odds-on chance (third won next time) on soft, having fluffed two out; major chance of going one better.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

11

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

Rushmount

11st 7lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Jonathan Sweeney

Improved to win a handicap at Thurles ((extended 2m5f, yielding; all wins there) in December; that has worked out but his form is still well off Grade 1 standard and he missed the Dublin Racing Festival due to coughing.

100/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 3-42

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran twice in bumpers before promising hurdles debut fourth at Navan in December; following month proved no match for an odds-on shot when second at Punchestown over 2m4f, posting lower RPR; looks as though 3m will suit and should improve for it.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 20y

Class 3

14:10 Perth

Find A Fortune

11st 7lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Gordon Elliott

9yo who is lightly raced for his age; he needs to produce more than he managed at Leopardstown and Downpatrick last month on his first two chase starts but he wears first-time headgear today and Gordon Elliott's horses are always well worth a second look at Perth; could have a big say.

9/2

5th

2

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 100y

17:00 Downpatrick

Find A Fortune

11st 12lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

Consistent if frustrating in maiden hurdles before winning a 2m4f rated event at Fairyhouse early last year (soft); a latecomer in chasing; faded late in the Leopardstown event in which the much shorter-priced Strutter flopped.

11/2

4th

2

3rd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 120y

16:25 Leopardstown

Find A Fortune

11st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Consistent in maiden hurdles before winning a 2m4f rated event at Fairyhouse early last year (soft); disappointed on handicap debut at Gowran; made no impact over 3m at Fairyhouse on his belated seasonal debut; latecomer to chasing now at the age of nine; can run well fresh.

12/1

Form: 422

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner has run to a decent level of form in three maiden hurdle runs, notably Navan second (Find A Fortune fourth) over 2m4f and last month when chasing home a clear winner in 2m2f Naas contest on soft; not certain this longer trip will suit but big chance if he stays.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

12

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:40 Kilbeggan

Nas Na Riogh

11st 2lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Two-time winner over hurdles; 0-10 over fences, best runs when third in pair of handicaps at Wexford and Galway last summer; struggled since but not beaten far when sixth at Tramore 26 days ago and return to good ground will suit.

8/1

6th

1

19th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 110y

17:00 Tramore

Nas Na Riogh

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Two-time winner over hurdles is 0-9 in chases; ran well when third at Galway (2m2f, soft) last August but out of form when last seen in November and needs to revive after a 141-day break.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 80/P-4

Last run: 296 days

W: 11st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Remote Ballinrobe fourth last May a step in the right direction but will be of more interest in handicaps.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13

4th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:15 Fairyhouse

Leis Fein

11st 4lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: V T O’Brien

Well-exposed maiden, trainer's expertise with older horses is the main positive factor.

66/1

6th

13

4th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:15 Fairyhouse

Leis Fein

11st 4lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: V T O’Brien

Well-exposed maiden, trainer's expertise with older horses is the main positive factor.

66/1

6th

13

4th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:15 Fairyhouse

Leis Fein

11st 4lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: V T O’Brien

Well-exposed maiden, trainer's expertise with older horses is the main positive factor.

66/1

Form: 80

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Locally-trained mare having second start over hurdles and all the better for the experience.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14

29th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:25 Thurles

Venturi Effect

10st 7lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Timothy Doyle

Has struggled in four maiden outings at this venue; tailed off in November after lengthy absence; cheekpieces added for handicap debut.

40/1

10th

13

5th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 4f 140y

16:40 Thurles

Venturi Effect

11st 5lb

J: Ambrose McCurtin

T: Timothy Doyle

Beaten long way in two maidens, handicaps more her thing down the road.

33/1

Form: 0-660P

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor form in bumpers and maiden hurdles for Noel Meade, pulled up on yard debut over fences at Limerick last month.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

13

3rd Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 206y

16:25 Clonmel

Ganderstown

10st 13lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Poor on all hurdle starts this year for different trainers and has to find improvement from somewhere.

25/1

7th

11

8th Aug 2024

Good

2m 1f 185y

18:35 Sligo

Ganderstown

10st 10lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Glimpses of ability in bumpers and hurdles so has to improve loads for new yard; still worth a market check; non-runner in the 5.45 at Wexford Wednesday.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta €4.90
Straight Forecast €4.60
Trifecta €6.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Rushmount

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Nas Na Riogh

The Irish Sun:

Rushmount

POSTDATA:

Nas Na Riogh