15.10
Goodwww.thurlesraces.ie Maiden Hurdle
- Prize money: £4876.03
- 2m 3f 187y
- 16 runners
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Runners: 16 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Sunny
Abandoned
Form: 419430
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 9 |
17th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y |
10st 0lb |
In the form of his life and seeking a hat-trick, following wins at Limerick and when beating Femme Magnifique decisively at Wexford last month (good); 2lb wrong here, but talented rider's claim offsets that; big player again, although may need to jump better now raised in class. |
7/2 |
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1st 13 |
30th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
10st 4lb |
Improved on his three previous chase runs when winning a Limerick handicap last time over 2m1f; raised 7lb and in grade so will have to do more, but a capable 5lb claimer helps. |
7/1 |
|
1st 5 |
21st May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 157y |
11st 8lb |
Point/bumper winner; reverted to hurdling at Clonmel on latest after two moderate runs over fences but in rear throughout; others are more appealing at present. |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 5/33-2 BF
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 1 |
10st 13lb |
Ex-Gordon Elliott; made a successful handicap chase debut for this yard at Ffos Las (2m3f, soft) in January but up and down since, with recent thirds just okay efforts (latest in this new headgear combination when behind Breizh River); may prefer softer ground ideally. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
28th Jun 2026 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
A winning hurdler for Gordon Elliott in Ireland, he made a successful handicap chase debut for this yard at Ffos Las (2m3f, soft) in January; reportedly hard to keep right, but he returned to form after three lesser efforts when third of five in returning cheekpieces (retained) over C&D (good) last month; first-time tongue-tie is also applied and he holds claims. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Easily won four-runner contest at Ffos Las (2m3f, soft) on stable/chase debut in January but was probably fortunate that day and not much has gone to plan since; never competitive after early jumping errors over the big Aintree fences last month and arrives here with a bit to prove; cheekpieces refitted. |
15/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 7
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 2 |
16th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 90y |
11st 12lb |
Is 0-4 over hurdles and rated 95; needs to jump a lot better than when a remote fourth on chasing debut at Down Royal early this month. |
25/1 |
|
12th 2 |
16th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 90y |
11st 12lb |
Is 0-4 over hurdles and rated 95; needs to jump a lot better than when a remote fourth on chasing debut at Down Royal early this month. |
25/1 |
|
4th 2 |
5th May 2025 Good 2m 3f 150y |
11st 12lb |
in rear, not fluent 2nd |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 4
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
17th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y |
11st 2lb |
Won back-to-back handicaps at Cork (2m1f, good) and Tipperary (2m, good to yielding) in August/October; hasn't hit the same heights in three runs since, beaten 16.5l at this track last time (2m1f, good to yielding); unplaced in three points so this switch to chasing may not bring the required improvement. |
12/1 |
|
7th 7 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y |
10st 6lb |
Won back-to-back handicaps at Cork (2m1f, good) and Tipperary (2m, good to yielding) in August/October; tailed off in a Punchestown novice handicap next time (2m1f, soft to heavy); not too bad at Cork last month when eighth of 19 (2m3f, yielding); could build on that and this ground is what he wants. |
16/1 |
|
8th 16 |
5th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 0y |
10st 7lb |
Won handicaps here and at Clonmel over shorter last autumn before a poor run on testing ground at Punchestown; has a squeak if ready after break. |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 05
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 6 |
17th Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 195y |
11st 12lb |
Took a step forward when stepped up in trip at Punchestown on his penultimate outing, finishing fifth of 21 (beaten 27l); not as good on quicker ground dropped to 2m at this venue since; not ruled out if the first-time cheekpieces have the desired effect back up in trip. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 6 |
17th Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 195y |
11st 12lb |
midfield |
7/1 |
|
8th 5 |
27th Mar 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
towards rear |
15/2 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
7th Jun 2025 Good 2m 3f 55y |
11st 12lb |
Has shown nothing to suggest he can get involved here; made mistakes at Killarney when last seen. |
66/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 0-00
Last run: 243 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
12th Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 100y |
11st 8lb |
Beaten a long way in two handicaps lately and has a rating of only 72 so can't be fancied. |
100/1 |
|
13th 18 |
24th Sep 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 2f 0y |
10st 1lb |
Remote third at Wexford (16.5f, good) off 2lb higher on penultimate but didn't build on that upped to 20.5f at the same venue latest; drops back in trip now but others make more appeal. |
33/1 |
|
14 |
8th Aug 2025 Good 2m 4f 100y |
10st 1lb |
Stayed on for a modest third here (16.5f, good) last time, his best run to date; dropped 1lb and this longer trip should suit; place chance if building on that last run. |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: 52 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 6 |
19th May 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Went close to shedding the maiden tag when runner-up over 2m4f here and backed that up with another solid second over C&D 17 days ago; only 1lb higher and the booking of William Maggs catches the eye, so he looks a leading contender. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 15 |
2nd May 2026 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Ex-Irish; unexposed hurdler who put up a career best when runner-up in a 2m4f handicap here last time (good); this longer trip should suit; a possible. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 9 |
13th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 28y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
One bit of ability (in cheekpieces) from four starts in Ireland; another in the first (2m4f, soft) of two handicap runs for this stable, which still demands big overall improvement but cheekpieces are now restored. |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 65
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 |
15th Mar 2025 Good To Yielding 1m 7f 136y |
11st 12lb |
Point winner in December; respectable efforts in three maiden hurdles over longer distances; this represents a significant drop in class; leading contender. |
7/2 |
|
11 |
20th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 30y |
11st 12lb |
Point winner; respectable efforts in two starts under rules, finishing 16l behind Fishery Lane at Fairyhouse latest; each-way squeak. |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: -245U0
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 |
18th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 1f 30y |
11st 1lb |
Well beaten over hurdles and fences lately and has to return to his best older form; blinkers replace previously worn cheekpieces. |
16/1 |
|
7th 5 |
31st Mar 2026 Soft 2m 3f 128y |
11st 3lb |
Showed some ability without winning over hurdles in 2024; was beaten a long way on return at Gowran last time and has to improve hugely on that for chasing debut. |
25/1 |
|
11th 4 |
7th Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Has failed to build on second placing at Punchestown in May 2024; brought down when mid-division on handicap debut at Thurles last March; midfield at Naas following month; absence to overcome. |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
17th Mar 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
12st 0lb |
midfield |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 00
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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13th 15 |
3rd Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Towards the rear in two bumper outings, down the field on hurdling debut at Gowran last month. |
50/1 |
|
13th 15 |
3rd Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Towards the rear in two bumper outings, down the field on hurdling debut at Gowran last month. |
50/1 |
|
13th 13 |
8th Mar 2025 Soft 2m 0f 30y |
11st 12lb |
Champion amateur Patrick Mullins aboard when disappointing on debut at Cork in July and fared no better at Leopardstown on St Stephen's Day; hurdles bow. |
66/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 3
Last run: 86 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
2nd Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 110y |
11st 8lb |
Downpatrick maiden hurdle winner in May 2025; fair form in novice hurdles since; travelled well before finding little when sixth on handicap debut at Down Royal; winning chase debut at Clonmel last time; merits respect, worth checking his market position relative to the stable's Eastmore. |
6/1 |
|
1st 7 |
26th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Downpatrick maiden hurdle winner in May 2025; ran just okay in two novice hurdles since; travelled well before finding little when sixth on handicap debut at Down Royal lto; step back in trip looks a good move on chase debut; wouldn't want the ground too soft. |
6/1 |
|
6th 12 |
17th Mar 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 86y |
10st 13lb |
Point-to-point winner; off the mark at the third attempt in maiden hurdles at Downpatrick last May (2m3f, good) on his final run before a break; Well beaten in two outings in novice company in January; could be a different proposition on handicap debut. |
8/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 00
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 11lb
7 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
2nd Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 120y |
10st 10lb |
Off the mark at Clonmel in April (2m, soft) off 6lb lower; stamina test remains in doubt after moderate fifth at Tramore next time (2m5f, yielding); fell at the last when weakening on chase debut here last time (2m2f, good to yielding); capable of winning but beaten fav' last twice. |
6/1 |
|
11 |
21st May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 157y |
10st 10lb |
Got off the mark over hurdles at Clonmel last month when dropped to 2m (soft); stamina test remains in doubt after moderate fifth at Tramore (20.5f) on latest; half-sister to high-class chaser Thunder Rock so must be of interest on chase bow back down in trip. |
5/1 |
|
5th 10 |
19th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 110y |
10st 10lb |
Finished second to a well-handicapped rival at Punchestown (2m3f) in January and off the mark at Clonmel early this month when dropped to 2m (soft); 6lb rise workable, stamina test questionable. |
9/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 4
Last run: 47 days
W: 10st 11lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 6 |
21st Jun 2026 Good 1m 7f 133y Class 3 |
10st 9lb |
Just 1-10 over hurdles and yet fully to convince after three chasing starts; only third best on merit and no threat to winner when second at Bangor (2m4f, good) last month; others have more pressing claims. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
23rd May 2026 Good 2m 4f 72y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Won a 2m4f Sedgefield maiden hurdle last September, but has failed to make an impact in her two starts over fences; has another go on her handicap debut but will need to improve. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 5 |
4th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 3lb |
Won a 2m4f Sedgefield maiden hurdle last September; twice well beaten over fences but mostly solid efforts in defeat over hurdles since; has a bit to find with some of these. |
8/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 85-P36
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 11lb
7 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
25th Aug 2025 Good 2m 2f 60y |
11st 5lb |
Best of five bumper runs when third of 12 at Limerick last Christmas, off since January; tongue-tie fitted for hurdling debut. |
10/1 |
Non-runners
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Verdict
Rated 124 over hurdles, Pour Les Filles could prove tough to beat here but YOULITA is of interest on his hurdles debut. The winning pointer is having his first start for Charles Byrnes and was unlucky in a Fairyhouse bumper when last seen. Herja won’t be far away if he can build on a promising debut run, while Cappa Hill and Slieve Annilog head the remainder. [Adrian Wall]
Selections
POSTDATA:
Pour Les Filles