November 27 / 15.07 Thurles

15.07

Yielding

William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 2m 0f 11y
  • 16 runners
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William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

Form: 0688F6 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 12st 0lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose; 3-25 over hurdles, the last win coming 6lb higher at Cork in November 2024; hasn't looked like taking advantage of sliding mark recently but this is a drop in grade.
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3rd

8

(6)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Jake Peter

9st 0lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: M A Cahill

Dual-purpose veteran; four-time Flat winner (once over C&D in 2018); hasn't been pulling up any trees over hurdles in recent times; made little impression over C&D four weeks ago; others preferred; cheekpieces.

25/1

6th

13

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

14:22 Wexford

Jake Peter

11st 5lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: M A Cahill

Dual-purpose; 3-24 over hurdles, the last win coming off 3lb higher at Cork in November 2024; hasn't looked like taking advantage of sliding mark recently and fell on latest at Punchestown; needs a revival.

22/1

OUR TIP

Form: -4737P

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Made an encouraging handicap debut when third at Wexford in August; failed to back it up there next time; soft ground possibly to blame when pulled up at Limerick; still early days and cheekpieces now go on.
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2nd

8

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

15:50 Wexford

Teenage Kiss

11st 7lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Got off the mark over hurdles when winning a 3m handicap at this track last time; chasing debut today but did run well on sole point start, so has to be considered.

6/1

1st

11

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

15:50 Wexford

Teenage Kiss

11st 1lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Maiden has run well in defeat at times up to 2m4f including at this track; has to find improvement for this step up in trip but could do.

9/2

5th

7

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:55 Wexford

Teenage Kiss

11st 1lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Has hinted like his turn is near the last twice; kept on well for a 2.25l fourth over 2m3f at Naas on latest so this extra furlong could eke out more and he's gone well here before; leading chance.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 033-22 BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Reeled in close home when 0.75l runner-up at Fairyhouse (2m, yielding) off 90 on return last month; headed inside final furlong when second of 24 at Navan (2m, heavy) 11 days ago; mark is creeping up but should go well.
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2nd

1

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:55 Wexford

Cowper Hall

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won off 14lb lower on last run over timber at Fairyhouse in December; last two runs in chases, unseating at Tramore and well beaten at Thurles; could rebound returned to this discipline.

6/1

5th

2

29th Jan 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 198y

13:25 Thurles

Cowper Hall

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Showed much-improved form to get off the mark over hurdles at Fairyhouse last month (2m4f, soft); detcahed when unseating his rider on 2m chase debut at Tramore on New Year's Day; step up in trip should help; cheekpieces.

3/1

Form: /3U6F-

Last run: 252 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Couple of good bumper/hurdle efforts; well-backed but out of the race when faller at the last on handicap debut at Cork in March; easily won Dromahane point-to-point on final run for Barry Fitzgerald this month; fair mark.
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1st

2

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 60y

18:15 Cork

Gino Bella

12st 0lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Patrick T Foley

Point winner who is 0-11 over hurdles but, since returning from a break in March, she's performed well in three out of four handicaps; solid contender provided she takes to the new hood.

5/1

3rd

1

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

17:40 Clonmel

Gino Bella

12st 0lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Patrick T Foley

Point-to-point winner last November and was in fairly good form following that until weakening quickly and being pulled up at Kilbeggan last time (2m3f, good to yielding); took a 3.25l fourth over 2m here (soft) on penultimate; in the mix if bouncing back.

5/1

1

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 50y

17:56 Kilbeggan

Gino Bella

12st 0lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Patrick T Foley

Point-to-point winner last November and good form since, placing three times; 3.25l fourth at Clonmel earlier this month when last seen (2m, soft); still lightly raced and this ground shouldn't cause problems; claimer takes lessens her burden.

4/1

Form: 006

Last run: 83 days

W: 11st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Some Flat ability in Aga Khan colours and changed hands for 11,000euros last November; went off big prices for three maiden hurdles, the latest an okay sixth of 15 at Kilbeggan (19.5f) in September; watch betting on handicap bow.
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1st

17

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 157y

19:00 Sligo

Timurshah

12st 1lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Aidan Melia

First reserve; weak form last year; a revelation at Clonmel last Friday on his first run for this stable; won with plenty to spare and would seem to have an excellent follow-up opportunity under a mandatory penalty if he gets a run.

1st

6

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

17:40 Clonmel

Timurshah

11st 7lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Aidan Melia

Sent off at 66-1 on final start for Philip Byrne for his handicap debut at Thurles (2m, good to yielding) in November and ran as his price suggested; others make more appeal.

33/1

Form: 9068

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Flat winner on good ground at three in Britain; looked more likely a handicap prospect on the evidence of four maiden hurdle outings; market noted in first-time hood.
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5th

12

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

19:20 Killarney

Kilt

11st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Flat winner won a 2m1f Wexford handicap and a solid run off this mark there since; needs more up in grade, but shouldn't be far away.

10/1

4th

2

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 55y

17:50 Wexford

Kilt

11st 12lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Useful Flat form and not much to show over hurdles until much improved for C&D win in late May under more positive ride, clear some way out; 9lb rise for that so could well have more to offer.

9/2

1st

11

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

17:47 Wexford

Kilt

11st 3lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Useful Flat form as 3yo but yet to make an impact hurdling, tailed off at Cork last month.

16/1

Form: 721877 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 5lb

11 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Five-time hurdles winner on decent ground, including over C&D a year ago and more recently a 10l winner at Tipperary last month; soft against her at Clonmel and was 8lb out of the handicap over fences here last week; has to be of interest back hurdling.
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4

24th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 112y

15:10 Sligo

Romella

11st 7lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Five-time hurdles winner at 2m on decent ground, including on reverting back from chasing at Tipperary early this month, having been left in front two out (having looked likely winner); up 7lb but still some way off her career-high so obvious respect.

5/1

Form: /2/P/0 D

Last run: 59 days

W: 11st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Now 3lb below his winning mark but veteran was never a factor after close to two-year absence at Roscommon in September on first start for this yard; can only be watched.
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14

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 3f 60y

15:55 Limerick

Uncle Gerhard

10st 13lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Gearoid O’Loughlin

Veteran's sole win came at Gowran in January 2022 for Conor O'Dwyer; signs of life this season, especially on latest when runner-up of 16 at Clonmel (2m3f, soft); each-way possibilities from the same mark.

7/1

2nd

9

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 2f 188y

17:12 Clonmel

Uncle Gerhard

10st 13lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Gearoid O’Loughlin

Veteran's sole win came at Gowran in January 2022 for Conor O'Dwyer; signs of life when sixth of 20 at Down Royal in December; attracted market support at Thurles last month, never threatened; more like it when 8l fourth of 11 at Gowran last time.

7/1

4th

11

7th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 50y

15:08 Gowran Park

Uncle Gerhard

10st 3lb

J: Daniel King

T: Gearoid O’Loughlin

Veteran's sole win came over C&D in January 2022 for Conor O'Dwyer; signs of life when sixth of 20 at Down Royal in December; attracted market support at Thurles recently, never threatened.

10/1

Form: 340484

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
19-race maiden over hurdles, placed six times; wasn't without support when fourth of 15 at Cork (2m4f, yielding) on latest; couple of subsequent winners have come out of that race; not discounted down in trip.
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9th

8

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 55y

17:50 Wexford

Hidalgo Des Mottes

11st 3lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Eoin Griffin

Long-standing maiden over hurdles but numerous placings, including good second in 2m3f Punchestown lady riders' contest last month; has his chance again, encouraging jockey booking.

8/1

2nd

17

7th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 12y

15:07 Punchestown

Hidalgo Des Mottes

10st 1lb

J: Ms N M Bradley

T: Eoin Griffin

Plenty of placed efforts but is a long-standing maiden over hurdles; fair Flat run last month; only 11-2 at Clonmel on Friday, but was soundly beaten.

16/1

8th

16

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 61y

19:55 Clonmel

Hidalgo Des Mottes

10st 5lb

J: Dylan Whelan

T: Eoin Griffin

Yet to win over hurdles though placed lots of times; best on a sound surface so won't want too much rain; could run well.

14/1

Form: 20-5PB

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Returned from long layoff with pleasing run at Listowel; pulled up at Killarney next time; travelling well and making ground when brought down here (15.5f, good to yielding) four weeks ago; Darragh O'Keeffe rides for the first time.
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1st

10

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 160y

19:42 Kilbeggan

Boston Bobby

10st 13lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Long-priced winner on yielding ground at Down Royal in December; may have needed Bellewstown run in April; fair effort at 33-1 at Sligo a month ago, not far behind third-placed Granlahan despite not getting the best of runs.

14/1

6th

10

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 157y

19:00 Sligo

Boston Bobby

10st 11lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

Long-priced winner at Down Royal in December; may have needed Bellewstown run in April; trainer probably has a better chance with recent Tramore second Avandra.

10/1

12th

12

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

16:25 Bellewstown

Boston Bobby

10st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Got off the mark at Down Royal in December over this trip; raised 6lb and absent since so needs to be at his best but still has to be respected.

6/1

Form: 0080U3

Last run: 49 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Raced very freely but improved form when third at Tramore (2m, yielding) off 1lb higher last month; the winner and runner-up won next time; handicapped to go well; one of three for yard.
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18

6th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:50 Cork

King Bob

10st 5lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

Placed in all three completed starts in 2m handicaps, including when no match for easy winner at Naas (Deise Crystal fourth) last month; hood tried on that occasion is now left off; look yard's main hope and should be thereabouts again.

4/1

2nd

12

8th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 77y

15:00 Naas

King Bob

10st 5lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

First sign of promise when third at Tramore in October and backed that up with good third of 18 at Punchestown on New Year's Eve (yielding); first attempt on heavy ground but player if he handles it and hood now tried.

11/2

Form: PP9-PR

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner on the Flat but has been badly out of form; refused to race here on latest; hard to recommend.
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2nd

14

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 55y

17:20 Wexford

Esticky End

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: Tom McGuinness

Flat winner is now 0-14 over hurdles, well held over C&D on penultimate, badly hampered at Tramore since.

25/1

16

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:30 Tramore

Esticky End

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: Tom McGuinness

Flat winner is 0-13 over hurdles; didn't run terribly at Down Royal in December off this mark; should be sharper for latest run at Wexford when made late gains from the back; could outrun likely odds.

16/1

7th

14

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

15:15 Wexford

Esticky End

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: Tom McGuinness

Five-time Flat winner (last win in 2024) but yet to trouble the judge in 12 starts over hurdles; some decent runs in defeat when last seen over the winter, finished fifth of 13 at Thurles (2m, good to yielding) and fifth of 20 at Down Royal (2m1f, yielding), flying home after being hampered by a faller; can't be ruled out.

6/1

Form: 7-8676

Last run: 56 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Maiden has produced improved efforts the last twice, beaten 7.5l into sixth of 16 on yard debut in a Clonmel novice handicap (2m4f, yielding) on latest; more needed to get his head in front but each-way player.
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7th

14

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 60y

18:15 Cork

Theanniversary Man

11st 1lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: James M Barcoe

Back-to-back handicap winner late last year and still on a competitive mark judged on last month's fourth of 16 at Sligo (2m1f, good); each-way claims.

10/1

4th

9

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 157y

19:00 Sligo

Theanniversary Man

11st 1lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: James M Barcoe

Back-to-back winner last November/December at Thurles (2m, good to yielding) and Cork (2m4f, soft to heavy); pulled up early at Tramore ten days ago in a race in which Avandra produced a much-improved performance to take second; may bounce back.

8/1

Form: 80096-

Last run: 335 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
First reserve; best run was on soft ground on handicap debut at Limerick when last seen nearly a year ago; might need the run.
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13th

11

22nd Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:20 Gowran Park

Scarlet Purse

11st 2lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: John C McConnell

Yet to show winning potential; tailed off on return from a break at Clonmel; beaten out of sight at Limerick last month; may need more time.

66/1

Form: 87/90-

Last run: 310 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; 0-9 over timber; best watched unless money comes; absence.
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7

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 0y

15:50 Down Royal

Diamond Dollar

10st 13lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Twice beaten favourite in handicap hurdles in December before rectifying matters in a 2m3f contest at Limerick's Christmas meeting; sent straight into handicap company over fences at Punchestown nine days ago; recovered from a bad mistake at the 11th and had the race in safe keeping between the last two; bolted up, big chance despite a 15lb rise.

13/8

Form: -52165 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 3lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; Tramore specialist won over fences there in August; 1-14 over hurdles; first run for yard who last had a runner in 2005-06 season.
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6th

8

(11)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:00 Tramore

Itsalonglongroad

9st 3lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: David O’Sullivan

114-race veteran, winner of 11 races; best known as a four-time course jumps winner; also C&D winner; most recent success came over fences here last October; well below best on his last three visits, years may be catching up, but premature to write off.

6/1

7th

10

29th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

17:55 Tramore

Itsalonglongroad

10st 6lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: David O’Sullivan

Veteran; five-time chase winner including three over C&D; last won here last August off 99 and 3lb lower now; recent efforts have been underwhelming, however, and blinkers are reached for.

18/1

6th

10

(14)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 5f 190y

15:22 Sligo

Itsalonglongroad

9st 4lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: David O’Sullivan

Old boy has won 12 races in all under both codes, mostly from the front; C&D winner in 2024 and was placed over 1m4f last year, but he's pushing on now and tailed off over fences last time.

20/1

Betting Forcast

25/1 Jake Peter, 14/1 Teenage Kiss, 5/2 Cowper Hall, 4/1 Gino Bella, 16/1 Timurshah, 20/1 Kilt, 16/1 Romella, 40/1 Uncle Gerhard, 11/1 Hidalgo Des Mottes, 6/1 Boston Bobby, 6/1 King Bob, 80/1 Esticky End, 9/1 Theanniversary Man, Scarlet Purse, Diamond Dollar, Itsalonglongroad