Thurles Races & Results 1 Thursday 9th October 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Thurles Races & Results Tomform Thursday 9th October 2025

There were 47 Races on Thursday 9th October 2025 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Bath, 7 races at Ayr, 7 races at Thurles, 7 races at Tramore, 9 races at Chelmsford City, 9 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Thursday 9th October 2025

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

13:45 Thurles 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	5 1st (5) (7/2 +13%) Green Carrera	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(5) Green Carrera 7/2, Yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; made a promising debut when beaten 4 1/4l in a maiden at Gowran Park; trained by a top course trainer; effective at 1m and suited by ease in the ground; should progress. Average run on debut; one of four for the yard so the market could reveal expectations.
2	4 2nd (4) (8/13 +65%) Cape Primrose	0.615385 8/13(+65%)	(4) Cape Primrose 8/13, Yard won this last year; made a promising debut when beaten 4l in a maiden over 7f at Naas; likely to improve over further; dam a multiple Group 1 winner and plenty more to come for top connections. Fifth of 16 behind stablemate at Naas (7f, yielding to soft) three weeks ago; can improve.
3	6 3rd (6) (12/1 -60%) Johanna Walsh	12 12/1(-60%)	(6) Johanna Walsh 12/1, Yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; 12 Apr; 460,000 euros Sea The Stars filly; full-sister to Golden Horse, useful at 8f; dam useful at 9f; wears a tongue-tie for the first time; top course trainer; top trainer. Sea The Stars filly cost 460,000euros; dam half-sister to 1m1f Group 1 winner Mekhtaal.
4	1 4th (1) (11/1 -83%) Arrietty	11 11/1(-83%)	(1) Arrietty 11/1, Yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; 2 Jan; 260,000 euros Lope De Vega filly; half-sister to Inverleigh, smart at 7f; top course trainer; top trainer. Seventh foal cost 260,000euros; half-sister to four winners; likely type on paper.
5th	8 5th (8) (3/1 0%) Mother's Day	3 3/1(0%)	(8) Mother's Day 3/1, Yard won this last year; 28 May; Frankel filly; half-sister to Minding, top-class at 10f; dam top-class at 8f; top trainer; likely type Frankel filly; closely related to Minding, Tuesday and Empress Josephine; top pedigree.
6th	10 6th (10) (18/1 -13%) Survivor's Code	18 18/1(-13%)	(10) Survivor's Code 18/1, Not given a hard time when comfortably held in a claimer at Naas last time; visor on for the first time; from a jumps yard with stamina in the pedigree and may appreciate further than 1m in time. Poor in maidens; Colin Keane booked for shrewd yard but needs to find major improvement.
7th	2 7th (2) (16/1 -60%) Baiana	16 16/1(-60%)	(2) Baiana 16/1, Yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; 5 Feb; 100,000 euros Alson filly; top course trainer; top trainer but doesn't appear stable first string. First foal; 100,000euros yearling; out of South African 1m Grade 1 winner; watch betting.
8th	7 8th (7) (300/1 -200%) Miss Mercier	300 300/1(-200%)	(7) Miss Mercier 300/1, Completely blew the start and was never a threat when well beaten in a claimer over 7f at Fairyhouse on debut; has speed in her pedigree so further than 7f may not suit; likely to need more time. Missed the break and always detached in 7f Fairyhouse claimer on debut last month.
9th	9 9th (9) (66/1 -65%) My Girl Jersie	66 66/1(-65%)	(9) My Girl Jersie 66/1, 25 Mar; 60,000 euros Dark Angel filly; dam fair at 8f; probably need this initial experience. 60,000euros yearling; dam sister to 6f Group 1 winner; yard 5-137 with 2yos.

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CAPE PRIMROSE ran a nice race on her debut at Naas three weeks ago and can step forward to open her account. The St Mark's Basilica filly was to the fore throughout and just faded a touch late on when finishing fifth to stable companion Port Ferdinand. With the run under her belt, she could prove the one to beat. Joseph O'Brien saddles four and Dylan Browne McMonagle partners Green Carrera. She may improve from her initial effort at Gowran last month. Mother's Day, a stablemate of the selection, is a daughter of Frankel from the exceptional family of Minding and Tuesday.

Ballydoyle's Mother's Day has a stunning pedigree but stablemate CAPE PRIMROSE can be expected to improve on her second start

13:45 Thurles 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:20 Thurles 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	2 1st (2) (11/8 +0%) Killashee Warrior	1.375 11/8(+0%)	(2) Killashee Warrior 11/8 Fourth behind subsequent G1 winner Diamond Necklace on latest but won't want soft.
2	4 2nd (4) (28/1 -40%) Matilda Joslyngage	28 28/1(-40%)	(4) Matilda Joslyngage 28/1 Beaten over 16l combined in 7f maidens at Leopardstown and Down Royal; needs to improve.
3	3 3rd (3) (6/1 -9%) Chapel Lane	6 6/1(-9%)	(3) Chapel Lane 6/1 Eyecatching debut but didn't get home over 7f on latest; visored; trip a possible worry.
4	1 4th (1) (5/6 +8%) Duke Of Cumberland	0.833333 5/6(+8%)	(1) Duke Of Cumberland 5/6 Narrowly denied at Naas in first-time tongue-tie three weeks ago; sets a good standard.
6th	5 6th (5) (40/1 -100%) Vantage Code	40 40/1(-100%)	(5) Vantage Code 40/1 Made little impression when well beaten at the Curragh (1m1f) on debut 11 days ago.
7th	6 7th (6) (80/1 -100%) Tenacious	80 80/1(-100%)	(6) Tenacious 80/1 Ran no race behind Duke Of Cumberland at Naas three weeks ago; will be one for handicaps.
9th	10 9th (10) (300/1 -500%) Zorka	300 300/1(-500%)	(10) Zorka 300/1 No improvement in 1m maiden claimer at Naas three weeks ago; can safely rule out.
11th	9 11th (9) (300/1 -200%) Doctor Angelicus	300 300/1(-200%)	(9) Doctor Angelicus 300/1 Tailed off last when sent off at odds of 400-1 for his debut at the Curragh 11 days ago.

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Joseph O'Brien's DUKE OF CUMBERLAND (nap) was narrowly defeated at Naas three weeks ago and he should relish the step up in trip

14:20 Thurles 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:55 Thurles 8f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	4 1st (4) (11/1 +31%) Queen Aethelflaed	11 11/1(+31%)	(4) Queen Aethelflaed 11/1 Shown little in 3 maidens; can be slowly away; step back up in trip may help on h'cap bow.
2	3 2nd (3) (2/1 +50%) Mythical Rock	2 2/1(+50%)	(3) Mythical Rock 2/1 0-19; out of form prior to big run last week where he met trouble; big threat.
3	2 3rd (2) (13/2 -86%) Slaney Swagger	6.5 13/2(-86%)	(2) Slaney Swagger 13/2 0-20; best run for this yard when beaten half a length latest; well treated on old form.
4	14 4th (14) (16/1 +36%) Hale Bopp	16 16/1(+36%)	(14) Hale Bopp 16/1 Out of form when last seen on Flat; losing run goes back more than 2 years; wide draw.
5th	7 5th (7) (4/1 +47%) Rock Etoile	4 4/1(+47%)	(7) Rock Etoile 4/1 All 6 wins have come at 1m and gave it a good go from front in Bellewstown h'cap last week.
6th	11 6th (11) (16/1 -14%) Kitty Bear	16 16/1(-14%)	(11) Kitty Bear 16/1 0-9 and better form at 7f; struggled in 2 runs this season; others stronger.
7th	1 7th (1) (25/1 +24%) Rodeeve	25 25/1(+24%)	(1) Rodeeve 25/1 0-8; low-key yard debut; return to quicker ground may help; drawn wide though.
8th	8 8th (8) (11/1 +45%) Can I Kiss You	11 11/1(+45%)	(8) Can I Kiss You 11/1 Struggled in pair of claimers before finishing tailed off back in AW h'cap; wide draw.
9th	12 9th (12) (11/2 -83%) Draiocht	5.5 11/2(-83%)	(12) Draiocht 11/2 Off the mark at 14th attempt when well-ridden in Killarney h'cap on Monday; 7lb penalty.
10th	9 10th (9) (12/1 -20%) Pink Socks	12 12/1(-20%)	(9) Pink Socks 12/1 Struggling for form prior to Clonmel 3rd but didn't beat a rival at Gowran since.
11th	10 11th (10) (28/1 -367%) Super Over	28 28/1(-367%)	(10) Super Over 28/1 4 AW wins; hasn't been competitive in last 18 months; no signs of revival at Cork latest.
12th	13 12th (13) (66/1 -100%) Quarry Stone	66 66/1(-100%)	(13) Quarry Stone 66/1 Poor form last season and showed nothing in Dundalk handicap on belated return last month.
13th	6 13th (6) (33/1 -32%) Native Flag	33 33/1(-32%)	(6) Native Flag 33/1 Far too keen in Clonmel maiden last month and hard to fancy on h'cap debut.
14th	5 14th (5) (40/1 -60%) Rob's Umberella	40 40/1(-60%)	(5) Rob's Umberella 40/1 Shown nothing in 2 turf runs on soft; drying ground may help; low-key yard debut latest.

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A chance is taken on MYTHICAL ROCK getting off the mark after an eyecatching run at Bellewstown last week

14:55 Thurles 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:30 Thurles 12f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	5 1st (5) (11/4 +21%) Tickling	2.75 11/4(+21%)	(5) Tickling 11/4 Improved in h'caps but work to do to turn Roscommon form around with Nancee Spain.
2	4 2nd (4) (11/2 -10%) Nancee Spain	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(4) Nancee Spain 11/2 Poor in maidens but showed a lot more when 2nd on h'cap debut; different ground.
3	2 3rd (2) (5/2 +9%) Spy	2.5 5/2(+9%)	(2) Spy 5/2 Struggling when last seen on Flat but in good form over timber since; trip should suit.
4	10 4th (10) (11/1 +21%) Wayside Lady	11 11/1(+21%)	(10) Wayside Lady 11/1 0-16 on the Flat and low-key yard debut at Bellewstown last week; plenty to prove.
5th	3 5th (3) (4/1 +33%) Charlie Brow'n	4 4/1(+33%)	(3) Charlie Brow'n 4/1 0-14; encouraging return on his first try at this sort of trip; not as good latest.
6th	7 6th (7) (10/1 +0%) Share The Treasure	10 10/1(+0%)	(7) Share The Treasure 10/1 Off the mark over 1m6f at Navan but hasn't built on that over shorter trips since.
7th	6 7th (6) (25/1 -150%) Highway Sixty One	25 25/1(-150%)	(6) Highway Sixty One 25/1 0-13; long way behind 2 of these at Roscommon last month; ground may help.
8th	8 8th (8) (50/1 -150%) Shakita	50 50/1(-150%)	(8) Shakita 50/1 Shown very little in 4 runs in maidens; back up in trip for handicap debut; check market.
9th	1 9th (1) (16/1 -60%) Silkies Sib	16 16/1(-60%)	(1) Silkies Sib 16/1 Hasn't made the frame since Leopardstown win on last season's return and unproven at trip.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

This can go to SPY who has been in good form over timber and has untapped potential at this trip on the Flat

15:30 Thurles 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:05 Thurles 12f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	3 1st (3) (15/2 -50%) Truth Be Told	7.5 15/2(-50%)	(3) Truth Be Told 15/2 0-8; back to form with 3l defeat in claimer; trip is main concern and yet to go this far.
2	5 2nd (5) (15/2 -7%) Lady Plimsoll	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(5) Lady Plimsoll 15/2 Career-best in claimer but only distant 5th back up in trip; not sure to stay new distance.
3	1 3rd (1) (11/4 +0%) Angelo Pio	2.75 11/4(+0%)	(1) Angelo Pio 11/4 Won back-to-back Down Royal h'caps this term; good first run at 1m4f at the Curragh latest.
4	4 4th (4) (9/2 +25%) Wertpol	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(4) Wertpol 9/2 Encouraging 1m6f 2nd at Navan and 1m2f possibly against him since; pace angle.
5th	6 5th (6) (5/2 +50%) Justenzia	2.5 5/2(+50%)	(6) Justenzia 5/2 Promise in Britain and off the mark at Clonmel; excuses last twice; trip should suit.
6th	2 6th (2) (9/2 -29%) Sears Crossing	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(2) Sears Crossing 9/2 Steady progress in 5 maidens; only found 1 too good last twice; assessor taken no chances.

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The filly JUSTENZIA gets the nod having had excuses on her last 2 runs and this sort of trip could eke out more

16:05 Thurles 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:40 Thurles 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	6 1st (6) (7/4 +0%) Sorrentino	1.75 7/4(+0%)	(6) Sorrentino 7/4, Did too much early and finished below form when fourth, beaten 4l, in a 1m6f amateur Flat Race at Listowel latest; effective at 2m and has shown good form in both codes before that, with more to come from this bumper winner for a top yard. Below his best when fourth at Listowel 13 days ago but sets a high bar back in a maiden.
2	9 2nd (9) (7/5 +58%) Dream On Baby	1.4 7/5(+58%)	(9) Dream On Baby 7/5, Returned to form when second, beaten 5l, in a 2m4f mares hurdle at Listowel latest; effective from 2m to 2¾m over hurdles; fairly treated on her opening mark and could progress further in handicaps. Chased home hot fav' back on the level at Galway last month; second over hurdles since.
3	3 3rd (3) (66/1 -450%) Powerful Hook Head	66 66/1(-450%)	(3) Powerful Hook Head 66/1, From a yard that won this last year; disappointing when down the field in a 10f Curragh handicap latest; wears first-time blinkers, trained by a leading course handler and looks a bit exposed. Looks out of his depth here on official figures; new headgear combination tried.
4	10 4th (10) (9/1 +10%) Kilcrea Rock	9 9/1(+10%)	(10) Kilcrea Rock 9/1, Yard won this last year; needed the run when comfortably held in an 11f maiden at Listowel last time; tongue-tie first time; top course jockey-trainer team; effective from 8–10f on soft or good ground, early maiden form franked but has something to prove. Hasn't progressed; heavy ground probably didn't suit at Listowel; new trip a worry here.
5th	2 5th (2) (13/2 +28%) Lieber Nicc	6.5 13/2(+28%)	(2) Lieber Nicc 13/2, Outpaced but shaped with promise when comfortably held in an 11f maiden at Listowel on debut; a 2m hurdles winner who should appreciate a longer trip and is likely to improve. Fifth on Flat debut at Listowel last month; not sure to stay a trip this far on the level.
6th	4 6th (4) (40/1 -60%) Quint Major	40 40/1(-60%)	(4) Quint Major 40/1, Disappointed when raised in grade and finished down the field in a Navan handicap hurdle last time; effective at 2m on good ground and a bumper winner but inconsistent over hurdles. Eyecatching debut Flat run behind A Dream To Share; not out of things if ground is decent.
7th	1 7th (1) (125/1 -525%) Hidalgo Des Mottes	125 125/1(-525%)	(1) Hidalgo Des Mottes 125/1, Disappointing on hurdles return when well beaten in a 2m3f handicap hurdle at Navan last time; prefers around 2½m over hurdles, acts on good ground and has dropped in the weights. Ran a respectable fourth on Flat debut over 2m at Tramore in August; place possibilities.
8th	8 8th (8) (13/2 +19%) Dippedinmoonlight	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(8) Dippedinmoonlight 13/2, Well backed but green and jumped poorly on hurdle debut when well beaten in a 2m3f Cork maiden hurdle latest; a point and bumper winner who is likely capable of much better than shown there. Posted some very smart bumper form; jumping errors on hurdling debut; should relish Flat.
9th	11 9th (11) (80/1 -400%) Onaqui	80 80/1(-400%)	(11) Onaqui 80/1, From the yard that won this last year; ran to form when well beaten in a 1m5f maiden at Bellewstown latest; trained by a leading course handler; effective from 10–12f and consistent without yet posing a threat in maidens, possibly better in handicaps. Has shown very little in 3 maidens at trips ranging from 10.5f-12.5f; improvement needed.
10th	7 10th (7) (33/1 -230%) Young Churchill	33 33/1(-230%)	(7) Young Churchill 33/1, Ran to form when beaten 9½l in a 10f Clonmel maiden last time; wears first-time cheekpieces; effective from 10–12f on good ground; a hurdles winner who may be better suited to handicaps on the Flat. Won Roscommon maiden hurdle in July (good); poor on the Flat since; cheekpieces tried now.
11th	5 11th (5) (250/1 -658%) Silent Dawn	250 250/1(-658%)	(5) Silent Dawn 250/1, Unsuited by how the race unfolded when well beaten in a 2m2f Downpatrick handicap hurdle latest; effective at 2m but inconsistent. No wins from 13 in bumpers/hurdles; makes Flat debut; others appeal more on this occasion.

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SORRENTINO can gain a deserved win under Flat rules. The New Bay gelding has been running in some hot enough amateur events this year, finishing runner-up twice. He was a solid enough fourth on his most recent outing at Listowel behind a smart sort in Lark In The Mornin and a similar effort should be enough to get the job done now. Dream On Baby looks like an obvious danger. Emmet Mullins' smart hurdler has been placed on both her runs in Flat maidens and is a consistent sort. Young Churchill has a bit to find off his mark of 71 but could be place material.

A few of these have to prove their stamina but there will be no such concerns for SORRENTINO who can get his head in front

16:40 Thurles 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:15 Thurles 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	11 1st (11) (2/1 +64%) Grann's Boy	2 2/1(+64%)	(11) Grann's Boy 2/1, Improved back up in trip, aided by a strong early pace, when landing a handicap by 2l off 120 over 2m4f at Listowel last time. Effective around 2 1/2m, suited by some give, and progressive. Now rated 126 after Listowel handicap hurdle win; looks thrown in back on the Flat.
2	6 2nd (6) (13/2 +35%) Migdam	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(6) Migdam 13/2, Met trouble and had too much to do when beaten 9 1/4l in a 10f handicap at The Curragh last time. Effective from 8f to 12f and may have more to offer over staying trips given his recent hurdles win. Well treated on old UK form. Won over hurdles in August; short of room at the Curragh on latest; each-way possibilities.
3	15 3rd (15) (10/1 +29%) Bynx	10 10/1(+29%)	(15) Bynx 10/1, Scored by 7l off 107 at Wexford three starts back. Below form when comfortably held up in trip in a novice chase last time. Best at 2m and acts on soft and good ground. Dual-purpose mare was in fine form prior to Listowel flop but is 0-17 on the Flat; reserve.
4	13 4th (13) (7/1 +0%) Trubshaw	7 7/1(+0%)	(13) Trubshaw 7/1, Scored by a head off 60 over 1m5f at Sligo two starts back. Ran to form but did plenty early when sixth, beaten 7 1/4l off 64 last time. Effective at 14f, acts on good ground, and remains progressive over staying trips. Game Sligo winner will struggle to get an uncontested lead here again after Navan sixth.
5th	2 5th (2) (14/1 -211%) Goin'	14 14/1(-211%)	(2) Goin' 14/1, Returned to form when beaten 3l off 66 over 1m5f at Down Royal last time. Notable jockey booking. Effective from 12f to 16f and suited by cut. Formerly Listed placed in Germany and on a good mark if building on that revival. Stayed on into third of 13 at Down Royal on latest; Colin Keane booked; up 3lb; player.
6th	1 6th (1) (22/1 -83%) The Truant	22 22/1(-83%)	(1) The Truant 22/1, Scored by 3l off a mark of 65 at Tramore three starts ago. Too free in front but ran to form when sixth, beaten 7 1/4l off 70 last time. Effective from 12f to 16f and generally consistent on the flat. Good effort when sixth in the Ulster Cesarewitch at Down Royal last month; this is easier.
7th	7 7th (7) (10/3 +49%) Plunkett Street	3.333333 10/3(+49%)	(7) Plunkett Street 10/3, Ran to form when second, beaten 8 1/2l in a handicap over 1m6f at Listowel last time. Effective from 10f to 12f and acts on soft and good ground. Progressing since returning from hurdling. No match for runaway winner at Listowel (14.5f) on latest; this trip might stretch him.
8th	8 8th (8) (28/1 -75%) Elusive Guy	28 28/1(-75%)	(8) Elusive Guy 28/1, Below form when down the field in a handicap chase over 2m4f at Kilbeggan most recently. May prefer easier ground and has a bit to find. Only win was over hurdles in 2022; record of 0-7 on the Flat; others appeal more.
9th	9 9th (9) (14/1 +30%) Walking On Glass	14 14/1(+30%)	(9) Walking On Glass 14/1, Made too much use of and was comfortably held in a 2m2f handicap at Bellewstown last time. Effective from 14f to 16f and looks fairly weighted now. Won at Ballinrobe in August 2024; veteran has largely struggled for form since.
10th	10 10th (10) (12/1 -20%) Macinamillion	12 12/1(-20%)	(10) Macinamillion 12/1, From the yard that won this last year. Landed a handicap by 1 1/2l off 116 over 2m2f at Downpatrick two starts back. Fell in a novice chase as the race developed last time. Progressing over fences. Versatile sort has won over hurdles, fences and on the Flat; fell when going okay latest.
11th	12 11th (12) (80/1 -60%) Royal Cave	80 80/1(-60%)	(12) Royal Cave 80/1, Disappointing on handicap debut when down the field over 1m6f at Navan last time. Effective from 12f to 16f but remains a frustrating maiden under both codes. Record of 0-17 under rules; well held on Flat handicap debut at Down Royal.
12th	4 12th (4) (28/1 -100%) Doctor Grace	28 28/1(-100%)	(4) Doctor Grace 28/1, Scored by a head off 66 over 1m5f at Down Royal in July. Ran to form when seventh, beaten 6 1/4l off 69 last time. Effective from 10f to 13f and consistent, though fully exposed to the handicapper. Won at Down Royal in July but little impact since and has never raced over this far.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

GRANN'S BOY looks on a nice mark here back on the Flat. The Zoffany gelding has been progressive over hurdles this year, winning twice and going up 17lb as a result. He has slipped 3lb since last seen on the level last year and may be able to make use of that rating now. Goin' showed more when third at Down Royal 10 days ago and could be a danger. Colin Keane is a positive booking now for the Nathaniel gelding. Plunkett Street was no match for easy winner Ehteyat at Listowel last time but it was another solid effort from a consistent performer. He looks likely to be in the money again today.

Now rated 126 over hurdles after winning at Listowel 12 days ago, GRANN'S BOY can take advantage of a generous mark back on the Flat

17:15 Thurles 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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