February 05 / 13.07 Thurles

13.07

Soft

Horse & Jockey Beginners Chase

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

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

2/5 (Won)

  • Win: £1.15
  • Place: £1.02

Form: 512-26

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Beat Romeo Coolio in a 2m Grade 1 novice hurdle at Aintree last season but was well beaten behind that same horse in a Grade 1 chase at Leopardstown over Christmas; he's clearly better than that and his chase debut here was encouraging for all that he got turned over at odds of 1-7, with his successful stablemate a subsequent Grade 3 winner; if on his game he'll be hard to beat.
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1st

5

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

17:25 Punchestown

Salvator Mundi

11st 12lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: W P Mullins

Won a Grade 2 novice hurdle at this track last season before adding a Grade 1 at Aintree; easily got off the mark over fences at Thurles on third start but was a beaten favourite in an Aintree Grade 1 last time when raced keenly; has a bit to find with stablemate Kopek Des Bordes but is capable of a big run.

8/1

2nd

7

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 176y

Class 1

12:45 Aintree

Salvator Mundi

11st 7lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Enjoyed his finest hour over hurdles when winning the Grade 1 Top Novices on this course (2m, good) 12 months ago; beaten at 1-7 on chasing debut in November and again underwhelmed at Leopardstown over Christmas, but a bloodless win at Thurles (2m2f, soft) in February was much more like it; open to further improvement over fences, comes here fresh after missing Cheltenham and has strong claims.

4/5

13/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: PP-7F3

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
One of three runners for the yard; after winning his maiden hurdle over 2m4f he was pulled up in a Grade 1 (3m) and a Listed handicap (2m7f); hasn't got a lot going over fences this season and this trip is on the short side for him.
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2nd

14

2nd May 2026

Yielding

3m 7f 68y

15:05 Punchestown

Fishery Lane

10st 10lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: W P Mullins

Maiden hurdle win over 2m4f; 0-6 chasing this term, decent handicap debut run at Leopardstown (2m6f), most recently halfway faller in 3m5f Ulster National; others possibly better handicapped and trip remains an unknown.

16/1

3

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 4f 120y

16:27 Downpatrick

Fishery Lane

11st 6lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Maiden hurdle over 2m4f; 0-5 chasing this term, modest placings behind stablemates in two beginners' events; fair effort when fourth at Leopardstown in his first handicap chase; open to improvement, but stablemate Uncle Pat appears more attractively handicapped

9/1

4th

10

2nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 120y

16:25 Leopardstown

Fishery Lane

10st 4lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

After winning his maiden hurdle over 2m4f (Fairyhouse) he was pulled up twice; 0-4 chasing this term, modest placings behind stablemates the last twice; doesn't exactly seem thrown in on handicap chase debut (5lb higher than hurdles).

12/1

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7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 129-83

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Only 1-9 over hurdles and vastly inferior to stablemate Salvator Mundi in that discipline; his second run over fences was better than the first, beaten about 12l at Fairyhouse (2m1f, yielding); would have a chance if the yard's apparent main hope did fluff his lines.
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14th

19

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 127y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

Dr Eggman

10st 6lb

J: John Shinnick

T: W P Mullins

Finished third behind shorter-priced stablemates in last two outings and is again facing stronger candidates from his own yard, before even considering the many other dangers; overall record of just 2-15 reflects that he hasn't progressed as well as expected; 2lb out of the handicap.

40/1

3rd

2

5th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 2f 0y

13:07 Thurles

Dr Eggman

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Only 1-9 over hurdles and vastly inferior to stablemate Salvator Mundi in that discipline; his second run over fences was better than the first, beaten about 12l at Fairyhouse (2m1f, yielding); would have a chance if the yard's apparent main hope did fluff his lines.

7/2

3rd

1

14th Jan 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

14:50 Fairyhouse

Dr Eggman

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

One of three for trainer; bumper winner; 1-9 over hurdles and rated 133; in rear at this venue on chasing debut; got loose at the start and was withdrawn here on New Year's Day; stable has stronger candidates.

14/1

Form: 89616

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Easily won a maiden hurdle at Naas (2m3f, soft to heavy) and probably failed to give her running on handicap debut, given she went off at 9-4; however, she's unlikely to be troubling the best of these even if taking to fences.
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1st

14

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:05 Kilbeggan

Shellrunforbriggs

11st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Michael Winters

Dual winner over hurdles, landed handicap 29 days ago off 102 decisively by 5.5l; two runs over fences, distant fourth in good beginners' chase at Thurles before runner-up in Listed mares company, albeit well held; big run anticipated back up in trip.

11/2

1st

8

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 50y

14:45 Limerick

Shellrunforbriggs

10st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Michael Winters

Naas maiden winner was well held in handicap next time and has switched to chasing both starts since, chasing home a clear winner in 2m6f Thurles Listed mares' novice in February; interesting back hurdling here

13/2

Form: 118P-0 C

Last run: 80 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Won his maiden hurdle here a year ago (2m4f, good) and followed up in a novice at Naas (2m2f, soft); nothing to show for his subsequent efforts (the latest a handicap) and goes chasing with a few questions to answer.
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2nd

7

10th Jul 2026

Good

3m 1f 80y

19:07 Kilbeggan

Scalpnagoon

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual winner over hurdles; yet to be quite as effective over fences and disappointed over 2m at Wexford last time; interesting stepped up in trip and could leave that form behind.

9/2

4th

3

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:20 Wexford

Scalpnagoon

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Jack Kennedy's first ride back after a layoff; dual winning hurdler and fair level of form over fences, although still not the most fluent at times; remote third behind two useful sorts in 2m novice at Roscommon last time; looks beatable.

7/2

3rd

6

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 100y

18:18 Roscommon

Scalpnagoon

11st 2lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Gordon Elliott

122 rated hurdler has shown ability in all three chase starts but jumping errors have held him back; beaten 11l when runner up behind Net Boy at Ballinrobe latest (2m1f, good); place claims again.

13/2

Form: 42-11P

Last run: 186 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Back-to-back hurdle wins at Cork last year, in maiden and handicap company (3m/2m4f; good); pulled up in a Galway handicap when last seen in August (soft ground no excuse) and probably vulnerable against some of these on her chasing debut.
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7

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 180y

14:32 Killarney

Nytol

11st 2lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Both hurdle wins came at Cork on good ground last year; 0-4 chasing this year, just headed when unseating two out at Limerick last time; reverts to hurdles with trip/ground to suit.

9/1

1

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 150y

20:18 Limerick

Nytol

11st 12lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Handicap chase debutante; 2-10 over hurdles (both wins on good ground) and rated 4lb higher in that sphere; not many positives to take from three beginners' chase runs on soft at 15.5f-2m2f; this trip more suitable but needs the forecast rain to miss.

16/1

7th

8

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 7f 131y

18:42 Clonmel

Nytol

11st 5lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Two-time winning hurdler (rated 119); always near the back in first two beginners' chases at Thurles (both 2m2f, soft); best form on good ground so needs the track to dry out.

14/1

Form: 129007

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
120-rated hurdler with two wins to his name; jumped lacked fluency when 28-1 for chase debut at Fairyhouse and was behind Dr Eggman and Reliable Prince.
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5th

15

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:18 Bellewstown

Stuntman Steve

11st 5lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Has suffered mishaps over fences lately, equipment failure at Tramore, hampered and unseated at Punchestown; second in this race in 2025; could be interesting in first-time blinkers; however, Fiver Friday appeals as the stable's main hope.

16/1

9

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 50y

13:50 Punchestown

Stuntman Steve

10st 10lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gavin Cromwell

2-12 over hurdles and rated 8lb higher in that sphere; hasn't looked like exploiting lower chase mark in recent starts; valid excuse at Tramore latest (mistake at third, pulled up after stirrup broke); capable of better than that and can't discount, especially if the rain misses.

14/1

3

29th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

17:55 Tramore

Stuntman Steve

11st 8lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Two-time hurdles winner is 0-5 in chases; out of form in 2026 but has yet to get his favoured good ground; could go well in first-time cheekpieces with conditions to suit.

7/1

Form: 0P-U9P

Last run: 221 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

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5

3rd Mar 2024

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:15 Leopardstown

Desert Cave

11st 12lb

J: Niall Prendergast

T: Declan Queally

Form of 122 in points and the form of his 2022 point win worked out nicely; not so much the two 2023 efforts and he was tailed off when making his rules debut last week at 50-1; needs to leave that run behind.

12/1

14th

6

21st Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 148y

13:45 Punchestown

Desert Cave

11st 4lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Declan Queally

Won on his point debut at Ballycrystal in 2022; remote second twice since; best watched on his track debut after almost a year off.

16/1

Form: 36/P-0

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
A 10yo now; has looked very limited over hurdles and pulling up in two points doesn't bode well ahead of this chase debut; cheekpieces tried.
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7th

2

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 45y

16:45 Cork

Major Wells

11st 12lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Gerard Edmund O’Leary

A hint of ability in bumpers; well beaten in two hurdles; unseated on chasing debut; look elsewhere.

100/1

4

5th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 2f 0y

13:07 Thurles

Major Wells

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Gerard Edmund O’Leary

A 10yo now; has looked very limited over hurdles and pulling up in two points doesn't bode well ahead of this chase debut; cheekpieces tried.

100/1

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W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

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Non-runners

Reliable Prince

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €2.30
Straight Forecast €2.50
Trifecta €6.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Salvator Mundi

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Salvator Mundi

TOPSPEED:

Salvator Mundi

POSTDATA:

Salvator Mundi

The Irish Sun:

Salvator Mundi