March 05 / 16.38 Thurles

16.38

Soft To Heavy

EASYFIX Equine Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6146.09
  • 2m 6f 198y
  • 13 runners
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EASYFIX Equine Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.60
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 332312 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Gained a deserved first win in 2m6f handicap at Punchestown (soft to heavy) following a series of fine runs in defeat; refused to race at Fairyhouse next time; was again reluctant to line up at Punchestown latest but ran a cracker to be beaten a neck; big player but comes with risks attached; new headgear.
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1

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 185y

15:52 Downpatrick

Lough Nigara

11st 12lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Eoin Griffin

Quirky sort who can sometimes be reluctant to race; got a deserved first win after a series of fine runs in defeat at Punchestown in January (2m6f, soft to heavy); beaten just a neck back there next time; bagged another win at Thurles earlier this month, rallying to get back up by a nose despite rider dropping his whip; up 7lb but in great form.

9/4

1st

11

5th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 6f 198y

16:38 Thurles

Lough Nigara

11st 5lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Eoin Griffin

Gained a deserved first win in 2m6f handicap at Punchestown (soft to heavy) following a series of fine runs in defeat; refused to race at Fairyhouse next time; was again reluctant to line up at Punchestown latest but ran a cracker to be beaten a neck; big player but comes with risks attached; new headgear.

3/1

2nd

6

4th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 17y

14:48 Punchestown

Lough Nigara

10st 9lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Eoin Griffin

Gained a deserved first win in a 2m6f handicap at this track following a series of fine runs in defeat; however, refused to race at Fairyhouse yesterday.

12/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 3-4584

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Hinted at ability in maidens and best run yet came on handicap debut at this course two weeks ago when fourth of 17 (16.5f, soft to heavy), doing best work at the finish; step up in trip will be a help from unchanged mark.
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1st

8

6th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 55y

13:15 Cork

Oaks Soldier

11st 12lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Eamon Courtney

Just denied in a handicap over this trip at Thurles last month which was his best run so far; Killarney yard won this two years ago and has had a few others run well lately.

5/2

2nd

4

5th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 6f 198y

16:38 Thurles

Oaks Soldier

11st 10lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Eamon Courtney

Hinted at ability in maidens and best run yet came on handicap debut at this course two weeks ago when fourth of 17 (16.5f, soft to heavy), doing best work at the finish; step up in trip will be a help from unchanged mark.

10/1

40/1

  • Place: £5.60

Form: 178485

Last run: 75 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Kilbeggan bumper winner last summer (good); opening three hurdle efforts have been disappointing; may need more time to make his mark but tackling handicaps now should assist.
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3rd

5

4th Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 116y

19:48 Bellewstown

Jisco Du Brem

11st 3lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Jonathan Sweeney

Bumper winner last June; gained first hurdles win in good style at Ballinrobe (2m6f, good) on latest; the third has since won over fences; up 7lb but step up in trip is no problem; should go well.

7/2

1st

5

26th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 28y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Jisco Du Brem

11st 9lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Jonathan Sweeney

Bumper winner last June; 0-6 over hurdles but has shown enough to suggest he can win races; beaten 16l when fifth of 15 over 2m3f at Cork latest; shaped nicely over 3m in Wexford novice previously so longer trip here a plus; chance.

7/1

5th

5

10th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 50y

15:50 Cork

Jisco Du Brem

11st 7lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Jonathan Sweeney

Bumper winner (good) is 0-5 over hurdles; kept on for a 17l third of 13 at Thurles on handicap debut (2m7f, soft to heavy); respectable enough third in a Wexford rated novice hurdle last time when well backed (3-1); weakened that day, so perhaps this trip can help; not dismissed.

10/1

Form: 5/16-4 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Better known as a six-time chase winner; much inferior over hurdles; did not make it to the track in 2025; pulled up in a point-to-point on comeback; well beaten fourth at Gowran last month.
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13

2nd May 2026

Yielding

3m 7f 68y

15:05 Punchestown

Brideswell Lad

10st 10lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: Seamus Neville

Six-time chase winner (including here) but not since May 2024; missed 2025 entirely and hasn't convinced since January return over both hurdles and fences (dropped 6lbs).

25/1

8th

3

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:38 Wexford

Brideswell Lad

11st 3lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Seamus Neville

Six-time chase winner (including here) but not since May 2024; missed 2025 entirely and hasn't convinced since January return over both hurdles and fences.

25/1

Form: PP-304

Last run: 25 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Hurdle/chase winner for the Moores in Britain with a peak hurdle rating of 130; some promise in three runs for this yard, notably on latest when fourth of 11 at Navan (2m6f, heavy), staying on from rear to challenge two out, fading late on; player dropped 1lb under top claimer.
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2nd

11

22nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 80y

15:10 Killarney

Jupiter Du Gite

10st 7lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: T Hogan

Won over hurdles and fences in Britain on soft/heavy; standout effort for current yard came over here last month when coming home strongly to be beaten a nose in 2m5f handicap hurdle, after being a bit short of room and having to be switched in closing stages; up 3lb for that but should go well.

7/1

Form: 131546 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner over hurdles/fences; bolted up in 3m Killarney chase last August (good); won 18.5f course chase in October; hit the front up the straight here on latest but gave way at the last; player back up in trip with Darragh O'Keeffe booked.
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7th

8

5th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 6f 198y

16:38 Thurles

A Nod To Getaway

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Paul O’Flynn

Four-time winner over hurdles/fences; bolted up in 3m Killarney chase last August (good); won 18.5f course chase in October; hit the front up the straight here on latest but gave way at the last; player back up in trip with Darragh O'Keeffe booked.

14/1

4th

6

29th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 6f 126y

16:25 Thurles

A Nod To Getaway

11st 3lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Paul O’Flynn

Four-time winner over hurdles/fences; bolted up in 3m Killarney chase last August; recorded career-best when winning 2m3f chase here in October; attention turns back to hurdling after below-par effort chasing here on latest.

4/1

Form: 663230

Last run: 49 days

W: 10st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won 2m4f Wexford handicap hurdle in August off 82; good placed efforts followed between October and December; tailed off when last seen at Fairyhouse.
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9th

7

24th Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 61y

18:30 Ballinrobe

My Good Pal

11st 5lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Back from a spell chasing with a solid effort at Downpatrick (2m6f, good), beaten just 1.25l into second of 10; nudged up 2lb, so remains 8lb above sole success, but yard red hot so should be on the premises again.

11/2

2nd

4

9th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:53 Downpatrick

My Good Pal

11st 6lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Consistent over hurdles last year, gaining sole win over extended 2m4f at Wexford; chasing this summer, second over farther here in in May and good run at Kilbeggan last time; cheekpieces return.

6/1

5th

10

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

20:30 Kilbeggan

My Good Pal

11st 0lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Sole hurdles win came in 2m5f Wexford handicap last summer, pick of six attempts chasing when second in 3m Downpatrick handicap in May (good); tame Wexford effort early this month but has to be respected on overall profile (cheekpieces worn recently now ditched).

13/2

Form: 32-034

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Sole win came back in 2022 (2m, good); lightly raced in recent seasons, ending last term with good second in 3m Navan handicap chase; two good efforts over hurdles of late; has place claims again; blinkers go on.
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7th

9

26th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 28y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Low Style

11st 5lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Barry Connell

Represents last year's winning yard; 1-10, the win coming in 2022 at Roscommon (16.5f, good) off 10lb lower; stays this far and shaped ok at Punchestown on latest, staying on over 2m (gd-yld); could go well back up in trip.

11/2

3rd

1

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:50 Punchestown

Low Style

11st 13lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Barry Connell

Sole win came back in 2022 (2m, good); lightly raced in recent seasons, managed a good second in 3m Navan handicap chase in February 2025; has been running over longer trips than this over hurdles, well below best on latest.

10/1

Form: 380

Last run: 96 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Not a bad run when third on debut at Tipperary; two lesser efforts since, although set a very stiff task behind Skylight Hustle at Fairyhouse in November; market will reveal expectations on handicap debut.
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13th

9

4th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 210y

18:30 Roscommon

Its Not His Fault

11st 4lb

J: G B Noonan

T: E McNamara

Not a bad run when third on debut at Tipperary last October, though beaten in excess of 20l; down the field in two subsequent maiden outings and tailed off in a handicap at Thurles in March; good ground should see him perform to better effect.

12/1

10th

7

5th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 6f 198y

16:38 Thurles

Its Not His Fault

11st 8lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Not a bad run when third on debut at Tipperary; two lesser efforts since, although set a very stiff task behind Skylight Hustle at Fairyhouse in November; market will reveal expectations on handicap debut.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 294

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 30-573

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Creditable third in Gowran maiden last March (2m, soft); didn't progress on next three starts; kept on late to take third in Punchestown maiden last month (2m3f, soft to heavy); player up in trip on handicap debut.
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5th

4

(2)

21st Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 180y

20:20 Killarney

Can Happen

11st 4lb

J: Miss Georgie Benson

T: Peter John Flood

Handicap hurdle winner on debut for this yard at Ballinrobe in May; made a pleasing Flat debut when a strong-finishing second to an odds-on shot in a 1m4f Bellewstown amateur riders' event early last month; finished in mid-field in a handicap hurdle at Galway.

8/1

9th

1

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 130y

17:40 Galway

Can Happen

11st 13lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Peter John Flood

Got off the mark on his first start for the stable in a first-time tongue-tie when landing a 2m handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe in May; emerged with plenty of credit when a good runner-up to a useful performer on the Flat at Bellewstown since; plenty of weight but should make his presence felt.

14/1

Form: PP1504 C

Last run: 75 days

W: 11st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Course handicap hurdle winner in 2021; bolted up on yard debut at Ballinrobe in September (2m6f, soft) before solid fifth at Listowel; below best at Cheltenham next time; ran well for a long way here (24.5f, yielding) over fences in December.
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15th

7

4th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 210y

18:30 Roscommon

Priory Park

11st 5lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Edward F Power

Won four times in points during the 2024 autumn campaign; has brought his racecourse tally to four with two successes since then; started well for this stable with a handicap hurdle win at Ballinrobe last September, hard to fancy on subsequent form.

25/1

Form: PP9P4F D

Last run: 63 days

W: 10st 9lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner is 0-18 over fences; couldn't sustain forceful tactics when a faller when beaten in Tramore chase on New Year's Day; fairly treated back hurdling so market can guide.
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11th

7

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

18:29 Downpatrick

Game And Glory

11st 2lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

Dual hurdles winner but was pulled up on her last visit to the track in a chase and pulled up last time over hurdles at Thurles.

33/1

14th

21

2nd May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Punchestown

Game And Glory

11st 9lb

J: Christopher Shuker

T: P J Rothwell

Two-time hurdle winner but rated just 87, pulled up latest, up against it here.

40/1

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Payout
Exacta €38.70
Straight Forecast €38.25
Tricast €307.19
Trifecta €239.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Can Happen

The Irish Sun:

Oaks Soldier

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Lough Nigara

TOPSPEED:

Low Style

POSTDATA:

Can Happen