March 15 / 15.05 Thurles

15.05

Good To Yielding

Flexineb E3 Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £5851.24
  • 2m 4f 176y
  • 13 runners
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Flexineb E3 Handicap Chase

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.60
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 509021 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 12st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Proving a better chaser than hurdler, notably latest two runs here on better ground, narrowly beaten in 2m handicap before relishing step up to today's trip to land 2m5f beginners nine days ago; up 7lb for those runs but more improvement likely on preferred ground.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

15th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 176y

15:05 Thurles

Spinning Web

12st 1lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

Proving a better chaser than hurdler, notably latest two runs here on better ground, narrowly beaten in 2m handicap before relishing step up to today's trip to land 2m5f beginners nine days ago; up 7lb for those runs but more improvement likely on preferred ground.

5/1

4/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 24P321 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 1lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Last year's winner had been consistent in defeat until recording second career win in 2m5f Navan mares' handicap early this month in emphatic style, seeining it out strongly in favoured testing conditions; 5lb rise fair but quicker ground here may not be ideal.
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Verdict Starting price

7

13th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 160y

16:20 Tramore

Lilian Bland

10st 11lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Niall Patrick Hennessy

led, pestered early

6/1

7

13th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 160y

16:20 Tramore

Lilian Bland

10st 11lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Niall Patrick Hennessy

led, pestered early

6/1

1st

9

30th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 185y

15:30 Downpatrick

Lilian Bland

10st 7lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Niall Patrick Hennessy

0-16 over hurdles but has won twice in chases and is rated 11lb higher in that sphere; versatile regarding ground and ran well off 3lb lower on last start over hurdles at Fairyhouse; has run well over fences the last twice and she has place claims.

15/2

9/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 133012 D

Last run: 77 days

W: 10st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won 2m4f Limerick handicap chase last year and has been in fine form hurdling this term, winning at Limerick and Cork and most recently chasing home a clear-cut winner at former venue in December; back from a short break and resumes over fences off a 14lb lower mark than hurdles so of obvious appeal.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

14

15th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 176y

15:05 Thurles

Crowsatedappletart

10st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Michael Winters

Won 2m4f Limerick handicap chase last year and has been in fine form hurdling this term, winning at Limerick and Cork and most recently chasing home a clear-cut winner at former venue in December; back from a short break and resumes over fences off a 14lb lower mark than hurdles so of obvious appeal.

9/2

2nd

1

28th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 0y

15:25 Limerick

Crowsatedappletart

12st 0lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Michael Winters

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders 3 out, disputing second before 2 out, no extra when left in second last, just held second, no match for winner

8/1

2nd

1

28th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 0y

15:25 Limerick

Crowsatedappletart

12st 0lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Michael Winters

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders 3 out, disputing second before 2 out, no extra when left in second last, just held second, no match for winner

8/1

Form: 32051B D

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Was gaining second win over fences when landing Fairyhouse handicap over this trip in January under today's rider; brought down at the first at Leopardstown 12 days ago; has form on this better ground so one to consider.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

15th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 176y

15:05 Thurles

Clonbury Bridge

11st 13lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: J P Dempsey

Was gaining second win over fences when landing Fairyhouse handicap over this trip in January under today's rider; brought down at the first at Leopardstown 12 days ago; has form on this better ground so one to consider.

13/2

5

3rd Mar 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 107y

15:50 Leopardstown

Clonbury Bridge

11st 11lb

J: Mr J H Williamson

T: J P Dempsey

brought down 1st

4/1

1st

3

16th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 5f 0y

12:30 Fairyhouse

Clonbury Bridge

11st 9lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: J P Dempsey

prominent

11/2

Form: 0-P114 D BF

Last run: 89 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
In good form in the autumn, winning Clonmel handicap chase (good) over this trip and following up in 2m Tipperary handicap hurdle; hat-trick foiled off 9lb higher mark in 2m Naas handicap chase when jumped right; bit to prove now but return to this trip and ground should suit.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:12 Limerick

Irish Impulse

11st 10lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Robert Tyner

midfield

4/1

5

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:12 Limerick

Irish Impulse

11st 10lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Robert Tyner

midfield

4/1

5th

9

15th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 176y

15:05 Thurles

Irish Impulse

10st 8lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Robert Tyner

In good form in the autumn, winning Clonmel handicap chase (good) over this trip and following up in 2m Tipperary handicap hurdle; hat-trick foiled off 9lb higher mark in 2m Naas handicap chase when jumped right; bit to prove now but return to this trip and ground should suit.

8/1

Form: 4537P4

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 8lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Three chase wins have all been over shorter trips on this sort of ground; okay run here nine days ago but unproven over this far.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

13th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 110y

17:25 Tramore

Ricky Langford

11st 5lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Seven wins, three of them over fences; latest win was at Downpatrick last summer and back down to same mark; couple of fair runs after winter break and 2m5f was too far last time; course record not the best.

7/1

4th

4

13th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 110y

17:25 Tramore

Ricky Langford

11st 5lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Seven wins, three of them over fences; latest win was at Downpatrick last summer and back down to same mark; couple of fair runs after winter break and 2m5f was too far last time; course record not the best.

7/1

6th

10

15th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 176y

15:05 Thurles

Ricky Langford

10st 8lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Three chase wins have all been over shorter trips on this sort of ground; okay run here nine days ago but unproven over this far.

14/1

Form: 91556P

Last run: 79 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Sole chase win (from 13 attempts) came in 2m Tramore handicap last September (good) off 93; lost her form afterwards and likely best watched on return from a short break.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 128y

18:15 Limerick

Must Be Dreaming

11st 3lb

J: John Shinnick

T: G Ahern

held up in last

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2145/0 CD

Last run: 55 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Won C&D mares' beginners' chase in 2022 for Henry de Bromhead but has had only three runs since, most recently tailed off on yard debut in 2m6f handicap here in January after 633-day absence; entitled to come on for that but watching brief advised for now.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

13

22nd Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 0y

14:50 Fairyhouse

Secret She Keeps

10st 0lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Timothy Doyle

towards rear, not fluent 3rd

25/1

4th

13

22nd Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 0y

14:50 Fairyhouse

Secret She Keeps

10st 0lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Timothy Doyle

towards rear, not fluent 3rd

25/1

Form: 8-0680

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 3lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Last win came back in 2021; recent hurdles form off much lower mark doesn't inspire confidence.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

13

14th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 160y

17:25 Tramore

Dontdooddson

10st 6lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Darren Collins

Old boy hasn't tasted success since October 2021; no sign of that barren spell coming to an end in recent runs; beaten 42l in a handicap chase on latest and 31l in last start over timber; hard to fancy.

50/1

3rd

13

14th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 160y

17:25 Tramore

Dontdooddson

10st 6lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Darren Collins

Old boy hasn't tasted success since October 2021; no sign of that barren spell coming to an end in recent runs; beaten 42l in a handicap chase on latest and 31l in last start over timber; hard to fancy.

50/1

9th

14

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 128y

18:15 Limerick

Dontdooddson

10st 1lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Darren Collins

in touch with leaders

25/1

Form: F41P70 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Gained a first win under rules in handicap here in November over slightly further (good), heavy ground may have been against him latest two starts; don't rule out him bouncing back.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

4

15th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 176y

15:05 Thurles

Malinas Glory

11st 2lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: A M O’Grady

Gained a first win under rules in handicap here in November over slightly further (good), heavy ground may have been against him latest two starts; don't rule out him bouncing back.

14/1

11th

8

27th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 2f 198y

16:35 Clonmel

Malinas Glory

10st 13lb

J: John Aherne

T: A M O’Grady

Gained a first win under rules in a handicap chase at Thurles in November but not as good twice since; needs to bounce back returning to this sphere from 4lb lower hurdle mark.

20/1

7th

6

5th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 5f 55y

13:25 Fairyhouse

Malinas Glory

11st 3lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: A M O’Grady

Belated first success under rules when taking 2m6f Thurles handicap chase in November (good); reported lame when pulled up after bad blunder two out at same venue following month; has form on heavy.

13/2

Form: 4P46U0

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Three hurdle wins at around 2m, rarely tried over this sort of trip; pick of four attempts chasing came when third in 2m2f handicap here last season off 1lb higher; others preferred.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

11

24th Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 110y

16:40 Kilbeggan

Baltinglass Hill

11st 2lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

raced in second behind clear leader

10/1

8th

11

24th Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 110y

16:40 Kilbeggan

Baltinglass Hill

11st 2lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

raced in second behind clear leader

10/1

11th

11

15th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 176y

15:05 Thurles

Baltinglass Hill

10st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Three hurdle wins at around 2m, rarely tried over this sort of trip; pick of four attempts chasing came when third in 2m2f handicap here last season off 1lb higher; others preferred.

16/1

Form: 3-300U

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Just fair maiden hurdler, best form at around 2m4f-2m6f; back from a break for chase debut here last month, no threat over inadequate trip but staying on when effectively brought down at last in 2m handicap; back to a more suitable trip here but inexperience a concern.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

13th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 110y

17:25 Tramore

Get It Right

11st 9lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Sean Aherne

Placed twice in handicap hurdles over 2m4f/2m6f; chase career has started with two non-completions at Thurles; money for him last time (only 9-2) so may be capable of better.

4/1

3rd

3

13th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 110y

17:25 Tramore

Get It Right

11st 9lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Sean Aherne

Placed twice in handicap hurdles over 2m4f/2m6f; chase career has started with two non-completions at Thurles; money for him last time (only 9-2) so may be capable of better.

4/1

Form: P4376F

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner on good ground last summer; 0-6 chasing, beaten when faller in 2m handicap here recently; handicapper giving her a chance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10

25th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

16:55 Kilbeggan

Andyourbirdcansing

11st 2lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: John Patrick Ryan

Sligo maiden winner over 2m2f last summer and some decent handicap runs after including over C&D; chasing over the winter but a fine hurdles run at Limerick last time over 2m; a player up in trip.

7/1

10

25th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

16:55 Kilbeggan

Andyourbirdcansing

11st 2lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: John Patrick Ryan

Sligo maiden winner over 2m2f last summer and some decent handicap runs after including over C&D; chasing over the winter but a fine hurdles run at Limerick last time over 2m; a player up in trip.

7/1

2nd

7

10th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:27 Limerick

Andyourbirdcansing

10st 5lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: John Patrick Ryan

led, soon 6 lengths ahead, much reduced lead 5th, headed 6th, led again home turn, faced challenge 2 out, headed and outpaced approaching last, no impression run-in

14/1

Non-runners

Big Island, Walk In Time

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €28.10
Straight Forecast €42.72
Tricast €146.63

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Andyourbirdcansing

The Irish Sun:

Spinning Web

TOPSPEED:

Walk In Time

SPOTLIGHT:

Crowsatedappletart

POSTDATA:

Lilian Bland