March 05 / 16.38 Thurles

16.38

Soft To Heavy

EASYFIX Equine Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6146.09
  • 2m 6f 198y
  • 13 runners
RTV
View Course
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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

18:45 Killarney

Jupiter Du Gite

11st 8lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: T Hogan

Hurdle and chase winner when trained in the UK; hit and miss, kept to hurdles, since switched to this yard; well beaten when last seen and others appeal more today.

20/1

6th

1

5th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 6f 198y

16:38 Thurles

Jupiter Du Gite

12st 0lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: T Hogan

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.

9/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

10

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

20:00 Wexford

My Good Pal

11st 0lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Sole hurdles win came here, under regular rider, last summer, and placed three times over flights later in 2025; only had three completed starts over fences, best of them his Downpatrick second to subsequent easy winner Dinoland over nearly 3m; early exit last time; this trip seems closer to his optimum.

7/2

6

30th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:30 Tramore

My Good Pal

11st 4lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: Gavin Cromwell

In first-time cheekpieces when a clear second over 2m7f at Downpatrick 22 days ago and the winner was Dinoland who contests the previous race; this 7yo gets in off the same mark.

7/2

2nd

9

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 150y

19:35 Downpatrick

My Good Pal

11st 0lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Is just 1-19 over hurdles but has posted two decent chase runs from three starts including here; down 1lb from Wexford last time; cheekpieces added; can get involved.

6/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

6

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

13:17 Wexford

Its Not His Fault

10st 13lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Third on debut at Tipperary but was beaten 22l; bred to appreciate further than this so will be of more interest when stepping up in distance.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 294

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price
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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(6)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 71y

20:23 Bellewstown

Can Happen

11st 0lb

J: Miss Georgie Benson

T: Peter John Flood

Off the mark over hurdles at Ballinrobe (2m, good) on debut for this yard in late May off a mark of 105; now makes Flat debut and probably up against it on these terms.

16/1

1st

7

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Can Happen

11st 7lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Peter John Flood

Has run well in defeat at times in maiden hurdles but struggled badly in first two handicaps at 2m7f-3m; big drop in trip here on first start for new yard; watch.

18/1

10th

2

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 5y

17:00 Bellewstown

Can Happen

12st 2lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Mark Fahey

Some fine maiden hurdle runs in defeat including third at Punchestown over 2m3f two starts back; questions after pulled-up on handicap debut at Thurles since; cheekpieces tried.

12/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

5

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 5y

17:00 Bellewstown

Priory Park

11st 13lb

J: Mr L P Barnett

T: Edward F Power

Won his third race over hurdles when scoring at Ballinrobe last September off 4lb lower; some decent runs since but was pulled-up at Thurles last time; a squeak if bouncing back.

14/1

6

5th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 6f 198y

16:38 Thurles

Priory Park

11st 9lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Edward F Power

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.

10/1

5th

13

24th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 0y

15:50 Listowel

Priory Park

10st 10lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Edward F Power

Won a 3m2f Limerick handicap chase in May for the late Edward O'Grady; pulled up on next two outings (coughing on the first occasion); return to hurdling did the trick when he scored readily on recent stable debut at Ballinrobe; can remain competitive off 7lb higher, with the same talented 7lb claimer up.

8/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

Non-runners

Money Heist

+o+e Accumulators

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