Thurles Races & Results 1 Thursday 2nd November 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Thurles Races & Results Tomform Thursday 2nd November 2023

There were 47 Races on Thursday 2nd November 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Stratford, 8 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Thurles, 7 races at Wolverhampton, 9 races at Newcastle, 8 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Thursday 2nd November 2023

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12:55 Thurles Maiden Chase 18f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
3	3 (3) (4/1 +33%) Good World	4 4/1(+33%)	(3) Good World 4/1, Fair chaser. 10/1, creditable seventh of 19 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23f, good) 23 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Down in trip.
13	13 (13) (6/1 +20%) Battle Away	6 6/1(+20%)	(13) Battle Away 6/1, Fair chaser. Excellent seventh of 13 in novice chase at this course (20.5f, soft, 33/1) 14 days ago. Needs to prove that she isn't flattered by latest effort.
7	7 (7) (7/2 -5%) Tomas O Maille	3.5 7/2(-5%)	(7) Tomas O Maille 7/2, Fair hurdler. Fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Galway (19.1f, heavy, 3/1) 30 days ago. Makes plenty of appeal on chasing debut.
6	6 (6) (9/1 +50%) Song For My Father	9 9/1(+50%)	(6) Song For My Father 9/1, Modest hurdler. Sixth of 12 in novice chase at Downpatrick (19.2f, soft, 16/1) on debut over fences 27 days ago.
8	8 (8) (10/1 +70%) Umndeni	10 10/1(+70%)	(8) Umndeni 10/1, Modest hurdler. Eleven runs since last win in 2021. Modest winner at 22f over hurdles. 9/1, good fifth of 14 in novice chase at Tramore (21.7f, heavy) 21 days ago.
1	1 (1) (12/1 +0%) Appian Way	12 12/1(+0%)	(1) Appian Way 12/1, Modest hurdler. Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (24f, soft, 11/1) 31 days ago. Makes chase debut. Down in trip. Something to prove.
12	12 (12) (12/1 +25%) Warm In Gorey	12 12/1(+25%)	(12) Warm In Gorey 12/1, Fair hurdler. Latest win in hurdle at Punchestown in June. 16/1, eleventh of 13 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (20f, soft) 45 days ago. Makes chase debut.
9	9 (9) (12/1 -140%) Uncle Gerhard	12 12/1(-140%)	(9) Uncle Gerhard 12/1, Promising individual. 10/3, creditable second of 14 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (16.4f, good), just failing. Off 17 months. Switches from hurdles to chase. Open to progress in this sphere.
2	2 (2) (13/2 -44%) Battle Of Ridgeway	6.5 13/2(-44%)	(2) Battle Of Ridgeway 13/2, Fair winner at 19f over hurdles. 16/1, career best when winning 14-runner handicap hurdle at Clonmel (19.1f, soft) 175 days ago, driven out. Makes chase debut. One to note.
5	5 (5) (20/1 -11%) Mahlers Cove	20 20/1(-11%)	(5) Mahlers Cove 20/1, Modest hurdler. Winner in hurdle here in March. 13/2, below form sixth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (16f, good to soft). Off 6 months. Makes chase debut.
4	4 (4) (33/1 -32%) Maciver	33 33/1(-32%)	(4) Maciver 33/1, Fair hurdler. Fair winner at 22f over hurdles. Fifth of 7 in novice chase (11/1) at Killarney (23f, good to soft). Off 13 months. Down in trip. First run for yard after leaving Eoghan O'Grady.
10	10 (10) (40/1 +20%) Val The Man	40 40/1(+20%)	(10) Val The Man 40/1, Modest hurdler. Blinkered for 1st time, eighth of 9 in novice hurdle at Downpatrick (17.3f, good, 25/1) 137 days ago. Makes chase debut.
11	11 (11) (66/1 -32%) Vocito	66 66/1(-32%)	(11) Vocito 66/1, Fair hurdler. Last of 8 in handicap (14/1) at Tramore (12f, good to soft). Switches from Flat to chase. Pulled up on last chase run.
14	14 (14) (66/1 -32%) Celebrating Katie	66 66/1(-32%)	(14) Celebrating Katie 66/1, Last of 14 in handicap hurdle at Cork (19f, good to soft, 20/1) 18 days ago. Makes chase debut.

LTO Selection:

BATTLE OF RIDGEWAY was a winner over hurdles when last seen at Clonmel in May and this looks like a nice starting point for him over fences. The Califet gelding scored on his handicap debut on his last outing and went up to a mark of 101 for that victory. That means he is a pound below the limit for this restricted contest. The fact that he has point-to-point experience is a plus. Tomas O Maille is on the top mark of 102 over hurdles and again this is a perfect place to start him off over fences. He was consistent without winning over the smaller obstacles. Uncle Gerhard was placed in a couple of handicap hurdles in the spring and is another that has to be considered back over fences, having been a fair enough fifth on his sole outing here back in March 2022.

TOMAS O MAILLE has been in consistent form over hurdles and seems a likely type to take to the larger obstacles, so he gets the tentative vote in a tricky contest. Fellow chasing debutant Battle of Ridgeway is a danger and Battle Away should take a hand if she can back up her latest effort.

12:55 Thurles Maiden Chase 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:30 Thurles Handicap Chase 18f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
11	11 (11) (4/1 +71%) Mcgrath From Clune	4 4/1(+71%)	(11) Mcgrath From Clune 4/1, 10/3, below form sixth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.6f, good to soft). Off 6 months. Switches from hurdles to chase. In rear on his sole chase start but could be given a chance on his best hurdles form.
8	8 (8) (7/1 +36%) Peckham Springs	7 7/1(+36%)	(8) Peckham Springs 7/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 5/1, very good 7 lengths second of 10 to Itsalonglongroad in handicap chase at Tramore (15.5f, heavy) 21 days ago, well positioned. 0-9 over fences, need to reverse Tramore form with Itsalonglongroad who beat him by 7l.
5	5 (5) (7/1 +42%) Filon D'oudairies	7 7/1(+42%)	(5) Filon D'oudairies 7/1, C&D winner. 7/1, fifth of 6 in handicap chase at Killarney (17f, good to soft) 32 days ago. Second in this last year, lost form after C&D win last December, has slipped in ratings.
4	4 (4) (10/1 +55%) Gali Flight	10 10/1(+55%)	(4) Gali Flight 10/1, Remains a maiden after 29 NH runs. 11/1, running well when fell in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (24.5f, soft) 26 days ago. Down in trip. Has failed to build on a promising second at this venue in March, error-prone lately.
18	18 (18) (12/1 +14%) Go Battle	12 12/1(+14%)	(18) Go Battle 12/1, Remains a maiden after 18 NH runs. Good second of 12 in handicap chase at this course (20.5f, soft, 25/1) 14 days ago, sticking to task. RESERVE. Third reserve, 4l second over longer trip here last time, still seeking a first chase win.
7	7 (7) (12/1 -71%) Name Me Famous	12 12/1(-71%)	(7) Name Me Famous 12/1, 1 win from 3 runs this season. Latest win in chase at Clonmel in June. Fell in handicap chase at Wexford (16f, good to soft, 5/2) 135 days ago, closing when fell 3 out. Jumping a source of concern but should not be far away if putting in an error-free round.
6	6 (6) (12/1 -167%) Itsalonglongroad	12 12/1(-167%)	(6) Itsalonglongroad 12/1, 10/1 and visored for 1st time, improved to win 10-runner handicap chase at Tramore (15.5f, heavy) 21 days ago by 7 lengths from Peckham Springs, going with enthusiasm. Can make presence felt. Ended a long losing sequence over jumps with last month's Tramore win from Peckham Springs.
3	3 (3) (16/1 -33%) A Mere Bagatelle	16 16/1(-33%)	(3) A Mere Bagatelle 16/1, Latest win in chase at Kilbeggan in June. Fifth of 6 in handicap chase (6/1) at Gowran (20f, heavy) 33 days ago. Now 12lb higher than for Kilbeggan win in June, made a couple of errors at Gowran latest.
1	1 (1) (16/1 -78%) Look Dont Touch	16 16/1(-78%)	(1) Look Dont Touch 16/1, Remains a maiden after 22 NH runs. Third of 4 in handicap chase at Sligo (17.6f, heavy, 5/2) 36 days ago. 15-race maiden hurdler, showing a fair standard of form over fences, below best on latest.
2	2 (2) (16/5 +29%) Dundaniel	3.2 16/5(+29%)	(2) Dundaniel 16/5, Promising type. Winner in chase at Cork in April. Third of 8 in novice chase at Cork (17.6f, good to soft, 11/2) 18 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut. Has best chance on form. Winner of two points and a hunter chase, mistakes at last two fences in Cork rated contest.
10	10 (10) (18/1 +0%) Game And Glory	18 18/1(+0%)	(10) Game And Glory 18/1, One win from 25 NH runs. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Modest winner at 20f over hurdles. Ninth of 14 in novice chase (14/1) at Tramore (21.7f, heavy) 21 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut. Ran well over hurdles on a few occasions during the summer, has shown little over fences.
13	13 (13) (18/1 +0%) Sefton Warrior	18 18/1(+0%)	(13) Sefton Warrior 18/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Galway (22.2f, soft, 18/1) 52 days ago, beaten when pulled up before last. Makes chase debut. Makes handicap chase debut. Lacks chasing experience, poor form on the Flat and over hurdles since return from layoff.
9	9 (9) (22/1 -22%) Fassbender	22 22/1(-22%)	(9) Fassbender 22/1, 11/4, bit below form third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (17.8f, soft) 27 days ago. Makes chase debut. Makes handicap chase debut. Only two wins from 33 starts over hurdles but placed nine times, makes chasing debut.
16	16 (16) (33/1 -50%) Tincurra Lad	33 33/1(-50%)	(16) Tincurra Lad 33/1, 22/1, 13¼ lengths fourth of 10 to Itsalonglongroad in handicap chase at Tramore (15.5f, heavy) 21 days ago, faring best of those held up. RESERVE. First reserve, needs to reverse Tramore from with Itsalonglongroad and Peckham Springs.
12	12 (12) (80/1 -60%) Just For Yuse	80 80/1(-60%)	(12) Just For Yuse 80/1, Seventh of 12 in novice chase (150/1) at Downpatrick (19.2f, soft) 27 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut. Flat winner whose opening three runs over fences provide no encouragement.

LTO Selection:

A visor worked well on ITSALONGLONGROAD at Tramore three weeks ago and if he comes here in the same vein of form he can follow up off a 7lb higher mark. The Lawman gelding posted a convincing seven length success then, when making all, and could be hard to peg back again. Peckham Springs chased the selection home last time and on 6lb better terms he is entitled to get a bit closer now. His trainer Dermot McLoughlin also runs Look Dont Touch, who has been knocking on the door and could pick up prize-money again.

DUNDANIEL shaped better than the distance beaten suggests after 6 months after at Cork 18 days ago, let down by his jumping towards the end, and this low-mileage 8-y-o remains of interest. Itsalonglongroad ended his losing run fitted with this headgear at Tramore so is another to consider along with Name Me Famous.

13:30 Thurles Handicap Chase 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:05 Thurles Maiden Hurdle 16f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
2	2 (2) (1/2 +38%) Mollys Mango	0.5 1/2(+38%)	(2) Mollys Mango 1/2, Fairly useful winner at 16f in bumpers. Well-beaten sixth of 7 to Fun Fun Fun in Grade 2 mares bumper at Leopardstown (16f, good to soft, 10/1). Makes hurdles debut. Very much one to consider. Competed in good company in bumpers after win at Cork, plenty going for her now.
10	10 (10) (9/2 +55%) Missus Beeton	4.5 9/2(+55%)	(10) Missus Beeton 9/2, Modest hurdler. Respectable third of 17 in novice hurdle at Listowel (16f, soft, 6/1) 43 days ago. Hood on 1st time. Can go well. Definite signs of progress on her two most recent starts, every chance if trend continues.
12	12 (12) (9/1 -20%) River Robe	9 9/1(-20%)	(12) River Robe 9/1, Poor hurdler. 8/1, good second of 8 in bumper at Galway (16.7f, heavy) 30 days ago, no match for winner. Switches from bumpers to hurdles. No forlorn hope. Has obtained valuable experience in bumpers since her only hurdles start, could go well.
4	4 (4) (9/1 +89%) Straight Home	9 9/1(+89%)	(4) Straight Home 9/1, Fair winner at 16f in bumpers. Below form fifth of 9 in bumper (14/1) at Limerick (16f, heavy) 12 days ago. Switches from bumpers to hurdles with more required. Point winner also took a point-to-point bumper, well beaten in two maiden hurdles.
1	1 (1) (11/1 -57%) Idol	11 11/1(-57%)	(1) Idol 11/1, Thrice-raced winner under NH rules. Good fourth of 15 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16.2f, good to soft, 33/1) 22 days ago. In the mix. Bumper winner for Willie Mullins, last month's Punchestown run was encouraging.
8	8 (8) (12/1 -100%) Intertwine	12 12/1(-100%)	(8) Intertwine 12/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Twelfth of 17 in bumper (6/1) at Punchestown (16.6f, good) 23 days ago. Much respected on her hurdles debut. First of three bumper runs reads well, beaten 14l at Bellewstown, disappointing last time.
3	3 (3) (16/1 -78%) Sidiriya	16 16/1(-78%)	(3) Sidiriya 16/1, Fair 12f Flat winner. Twice-raced maiden over hurdles, better effort when fourth of 12 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (18f, soft) 104 days ago. May do better still. In the picture. Could make an impact here if finding the sort of form she showed on the Flat.
15	15 (15) (80/1 -400%) Symbas Spirit	80 80/1(-400%)	(15) Symbas Spirit 80/1, Charm Spirit filly. Half-sister to 6 winners, including useful hurdler Wakool. Dam 1m-9.5f winner. Wears hood. Market can guide. Flat pedigree but the dam has produced seven-time hurdles winner Wakool, hooded for debut.
5	5 (5) (100/1 -52%) A La Carte	100 100/1(-52%)	(5) A La Carte 100/1, Twice-raced maiden. Seventh of 8 in bumper (20/1) at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) 26 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. In good hands but has shown next to nothing in bumper runs at Leopardstown and Fairyhouse.
14	14 (14) (125/1 +50%) Spyfall	125 125/1(+50%)	(14) Spyfall 125/1, Once-raced maiden. 100/1, first run since leaving David Menuisier when tenth of 15 in novice hurdle at Killarney (17f, good to soft) on NH debut 32 days ago. 68-rated maiden on the Flat in Britain, became regressive, 100-1 no show on hurdling debut.
7	7 (7) (150/1 -50%) Brog Ban Espana	150 150/1(-50%)	(7) Brog Ban Espana 150/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. First run since leaving Gordon Elliott when pulled up in novice hurdle at Tramore (21f, good). Off 14 months. Down in trip. Failed to build on a debut fourth in a bumper at Downpatrick in June 2021, makes no appeal.
9	9 (9) (150/1 -50%) Leste	150 150/1(-50%)	(9) Leste 150/1, Once-raced maiden. 125/1, eleventh of 12 in novice hurdle at Roscommon (15.9f, soft) on NH debut 38 days ago. Jumping was ragged when at the back all the way on her debut at Roscommon.
11	11 (11) (150/1 +25%) On The Banks	150 150/1(+25%)	(11) On The Banks 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. Sixteenth of 18 in novice hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy, 200/1) 11 days ago. Modest placed form in points, has struggled in two maiden hurdle outings, can be ruled out.
13	13 (13) (150/1 +25%) Sineads Fancy	150 150/1(+25%)	(13) Sineads Fancy 150/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. First run since leaving Leonard Paul Flynn when tenth of 16 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft, 150/1) on hurdles bow 31 days ago. Towards the rear in two bumper runs, similar on yard/hurdling debut at Fairyhouse.
6	6 (6) (200/1 +20%) Annie Beag	200 200/1(+20%)	(6) Annie Beag 200/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Hooded for 1st time, ninth of 11 in novice hurdle at this course (15.9f, soft, 150/1) 14 days ago. Soundly beaten on all three starts, jumped badly at this venue a fortnight ago.

LTO Selection:

MOLLYS MANGO was well beaten when last seen at Leopardstown in February but that did come in a hot Grade 2 mares bumper won by Fun Fun Fun. The Clovis Du Berlais mare had been third in Listed company prior to that, having also won at Cork previously, and is a smart prospect for jumping this term. This looks like a nice starting point. Missus Beeton already has solid placed form over timber, having been third at Listowel, and could be the one to give the selection most to do. Idol, a bumper winner for Willie Mullins last year before switching to Sam Curling, was fourth in a strong maiden hurdle, won by Fascile Mode, at Punchestown last month and could get closer now in against her own sex.

MOLLYS MANGO showed fairly useful winning form in bumpers and now she has her sights lowered can make a winning start in this sphere for her top yard. Sidiriya could emerge as the chief threat if, as expected, building on her Kilbeggan fourth. Missus Beeton also has the form to have a say.

14:05 Thurles Maiden Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:40 Thurles Handicap Hurdle 16f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
12	12 (12) (4/1 +11%) Destivelle	4 4/1(+11%)	(12) Destivelle 4/1, 14/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code, good second of 12 in handicap hurdle at this course (15.9f, soft) 2 weeks ago, running on. One to be interested in at this level so she's high on the shortlist. Looked modest but improved lately; placed on last two hurdle starts including C&D second.
10	10 (10) (5/2 +25%) Brownstone	2.5 5/2(+25%)	(10) Brownstone 5/2, 4/1, improved when winning 15-runner handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) 26 days ago, staying on to lead final 50 yds. 6 lb higher here but in the mix now he's up and running. Winner off 80 at Fairyhouse (2m, soft) last month; hood left off this time.
3	3 (3) (9/2 +40%) Herculaneum	4.5 9/2(+40%)	(3) Herculaneum 9/2, Blinkers on for 1st time in this code and fit from Flat, ran up to best when third of 17 in handicap hurdle (6/1) at Cork (19f, good to soft) 18 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Just 1 lb higher here and every chance he will make his presence felt. Flat and hurdles winner this year and ran well over a longer trip at Cork last monFth.
1	1 (1) (9/1 -80%) Duke Otto	9 9/1(-80%)	(1) Duke Otto 9/1, 9/1, showed improved form to get off the mark in 10-runner handicap hurdle at Tramore (16f, heavy) 3 weeks ago, leading final 50 yds. Task is now to back that effort up from a 6 lb higher mark. Up 6lb for breakthrough win on heavy at Tramore; open to further improvement.
15	15 (15) (10/1 +9%) Outdoor Mozzy	10 10/1(+9%)	(15) Outdoor Mozzy 10/1, 9/1, produced best effort to date after 9 weeks off when third of 12 in handicap hurdle at this course (15.9f, soft) 2 weeks ago. Finished 7l behind Destivelle when third of 15 over C&D a fortnight ago.
9	9 (9) (12/1 +14%) Robin Elite	12 12/1(+14%)	(9) Robin Elite 12/1, Left previous efforts behind when third of 15 in handicap hurdle at Bellewstown (17.2f, good, 80/1) in late-August, running on. Cheekpieces on 1st time and could have a say if building on that. 80s, much better on second handicap start when third at Bellewstown (2m1f, good).
14	14 (14) (12/1 +52%) Fly De Megaudais	12 12/1(+52%)	(14) Fly De Megaudais 12/1, Ran better than for a while when fourth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy, 25/1) 12 days ago, better placed than most. Can give another good account. First hurdle outing since last year when fourth at Limerick but he's well exposed.
8	8 (8) (12/1 +70%) Future Proof	12 12/1(+70%)	(8) Future Proof 12/1, One win from 39 NH runs. Ran one of this season's better races when fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Navan (15.6f, good to soft, 14/1) 47 days ago. Blinkers back on. Solid each-way claims. Modest strike-rate over hurdles but lots of placed form and only beaten 1.5l last time.
18	18 (18) (18/1 -50%) Craic Eile	18 18/1(-50%)	(18) Craic Eile 18/1, Eighteen runs since last win in 2021. Ran one of this season's lesser races when seventh of 11 in handicap hurdle at Navan (15.6f, good to soft, 11/1) 47 days ago. RESERVE. Decent handicap hurdler on good ground but won't get his conditions here; reserve.
5	5 (5) (18/1 +73%) Navy Waves	18 18/1(+73%)	(5) Navy Waves 18/1, C&D winner. 20/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, fared no better when eleventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (20f, soft) 40 days ago, off the bridle long way out. 33-1 maiden winner on this card last year but well beaten all starts since.
2	2 (2) (25/1 +0%) Forever Frankie	25 25/1(+0%)	(2) Forever Frankie 25/1, 33/1, ninth of 15 in maiden hurdle at Punchestown (16.2f, good to soft) 22 days ago, merely passing beaten horses. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Showed ability in bumpers and couple of fair runs in maidens; one to consider on h'cap bow.
7	7 (7) (25/1 +0%) Toon Town	25 25/1(+0%)	(7) Toon Town 25/1, Followed a good run with a poor one when pulled up in handicap hurdle (12/1) at Limerick (19f, good to soft) 5 months ago, weakening end of back straight. Others more persuasive. Last three runs at Limerick; second in handicap on soft but pulled up either side of that.
4	4 (4) (33/1 -50%) Resilient Front	33 33/1(-50%)	(4) Resilient Front 33/1, Fared no better after 8 months off when seventh of 10 on handicap debut (9/1) at Downpatrick (21.5f, soft) 27 days ago. Back down in trip. Bumper runner-up was too keen when tailed off on handicap debut over 2m5f; trip a help.
6	6 (6) (50/1 -100%) Boxcar Molly	50 50/1(-100%)	(6) Boxcar Molly 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 20/1, tenth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Cork (19f, good to soft) 18 days ago. May yet do better. Some fair runs in maidens but beaten 20l on handicap bow at Cork (2m3f).
16	16 (16) (66/1 -100%) Coppercoast Paudie	66 66/1(-100%)	(16) Coppercoast Paudie 66/1, Remains a maiden after 16 NH runs. 66/1, eleventh of 17 in maiden hurdle at Limerick (21f, heavy) 12 days ago. Back down in trip. RESERVE. Maiden was beaten 11l by Duke Otto at Tramore; down the field in maiden since; reserve.

LTO Selection:

DESTIVELLE has shown improvement on her last two hurdle starts and travelled well for Daniel King when second over C&D last month. She was nicely clear of third home Outdoor Mozzy and can go place better off just a 1lb higher mark. The winner of that Thurles handicap had previously chased home Duke Otto at Tramore and Pat Flynn's charge has to enter calculations off a 6lb higher mark after that breakthrough success which was achieved on heavy ground. Brownstone was another to gain a first win last time out when scoring on soft ground at Fairyhouse and Keith Donoghue, riding so well at the moment, now takes over in the saddle on his brother's charge.

DESTIVELLE got as close as she ever has to winning a race here a fortnight ago and granted better luck in-running, Shane Ryder's filly is fancied to open her account at the expense of Brownstone, who got off the mark at Fairyhouse last month and could well kick on now up and running. Herculaneum and last-time-out winner Duke Otto are just another couple worth considering in what looks a wide-open handicap.

14:40 Thurles Handicap Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:15 Thurles Handicap Hurdle 20f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
6	6 (6) (8/1 +27%) More Info	8 8/1(+27%)	(6) More Info 8/1, First run since leaving Adrian Brendan Joyce when career best when winning 14-runner handicap hurdle at this course (23f, soft, 16/1) 14 days ago. 7 lb rise may leave her vulnerable. Won over 2m7f here a fortnight ago and stamina will be at a premium if the rain comes.
11	11 (11) (10/3 +67%) Mitiva	3.333333 10/3(+67%)	(11) Mitiva 10/3, Creditable fourth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft, 7/2) 31 days ago, not knocked about. Up in trip and she's one to consider. Course bumper winner had been off four months before Fairyhouse fourth over 2m; new trip.
2	2 (2) (10/3 -21%) Atimetodream	3.333333 10/3(-21%)	(2) Atimetodream 10/3, Promising type. 1 win from 2 runs this season. 4/1, career best when winning 14-runner handicap hurdle at Listowel (20f, soft) 40 days ago, cruising clear. Big player. Easy winner over this trip at Listowel on second handicap start; now 11lb higher.
1	1 (1) (10/1 +50%) Broomfield Hall	10 10/1(+50%)	(1) Broomfield Hall 10/1, Five wins from 17 NH runs. Seventeenth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Galway (16.5f, good to soft, 14/1) 92 days ago. Back up in trip. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Rattled off four-timer last year, tw hurdles, two chases; has been out of form for a while.
5	5 (5) (10/1 -11%) Sea Aster	10 10/1(-11%)	(5) Sea Aster 10/1, Blinkered for 1st time, pulled up in handicap hurdle (6/1) at Punchestown (23f, good) 23 days ago, weakening. Cheekpieces back on and claims if able to bounce back. Second to Costanucci at Listowel; too keen in blinkers last time and they are discarded.
12	12 (12) (11/1 -38%) Phils Choice	11 11/1(-38%)	(12) Phils Choice 11/1, 12/1, good fifth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Killarney (22.8f, good to soft) 32 days ago. Can make presence felt. Pretty consistent maiden; second over 2m at Cork and not beaten far over 2m7f last time.
7	7 (7) (12/1 +14%) Bynx	12 12/1(+14%)	(7) Bynx 12/1, Winner in hurdle at Tramore in June. Respectable 9¾ lengths sixth of 10 to Costanuci in handicap hurdle (13/2) at Clonmel (19.8f, heavy) 35 days ago, left poorly placed. Merits consideration. Nearly 10l behind Costanucci at Clonmel and pull in the weights may not be enough.
4	4 (4) (13/2 -8%) Costanuci	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(4) Costanuci 13/2, Three wins from 6 runs this season. Career best when winning 10-runner handicap hurdle (16/5) at Clonmel (19.8f, heavy) 35 days ago, cosily. This is more demanding. On a hat-trick and has got an 8lb hike for each win; may well have more to offer.
9	9 (9) (16/1 +20%) Call Her Now	16 16/1(+20%)	(9) Call Her Now 16/1, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. Folded as if amiss pulled up in handicap hurdle (15/2) at Listowel (20f, good to soft) 46 days ago won by Costanuci, dropping away 3 out. Disappointing since maiden win over 2m on good/yielding; won a point on soft.
13	13 (13) (20/1 -25%) Dragon's Pass	20 20/1(-25%)	(13) Dragon's Pass 20/1, Creditable second of 10 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (20.6f, good to soft, 7/1) 71 days ago, not ideally placed. Each-way chance. Trip and ground will suit and narrowly beaten at Sligo when last seen but up in grade.
10	10 (10) (22/1 +12%) Glendars Mahler	22 22/1(+12%)	(10) Glendars Mahler 22/1, Winner in hurdle at Sligo in August. 20/1, respectable 15 lengths sixth of 11 to Costanuci in handicap hurdle at Listowel (20f, good to soft) 46 days ago. Sligo maiden winner in August but was well behind Costanucci in Listowel handicap.
14	14 (14) (35/1 -75%) We'llgowats	35 35/1(-75%)	(14) We'llgowats 35/1, Unreliable sort. 1 win from 2 runs this season. Latest win in hurdle at Gowran in September. Respectable ninth of 22 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20f, good, 13/2) 23 days ago. Has work to do. Won on testing ground at Gowran but well beaten since and 4lb wrong here.
3	3 (3) (40/1 -100%) Faux Fur	40 40/1(-100%)	(3) Faux Fur 40/1, Career best when winning 14-runner novice hurdle at Tramore (20.3f, heavy, 28/1) 21 days ago, always holding on. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Open to progress. Yard also saddles Sea Aster. 28-1 when winning Tramore maiden under Kennedy; he jumps ship to ride Sea Aster now.

LTO Selection:

A course bumper winner on soft ground last year, MITIVA is interesting here after finishing fourth at Fairyhouse last month. That creditable display came after four months off and stepping up in trip may well suit the daughter of Motivator who is closely related to useful staying chaser Mister Coffey. Costanucci has won three of her last five starts and handled testing ground when winning at Clonmel last time. She's up another 8lb for that success but is on a roll at present and may be capable of further progress. Atimetodream was a ready winner over this trip on her second handicap start at Listowel. Henry de Bromhead's five-year-old has taken a sharp rise in the ratings but is well bred and there could be more to come.

ATIMETODREAM impoved when scoring in good style at the second time of asking in handicap company at Listowel and, still unexposed, she looks capable of following up off this 9 lb higher mark. She may have most to fear from Mitiva, who wasn't knocked about when fourth at Fairyhouse and this step up in trip looks a good move. Phils Choice is third choice ahead of the hat-trick seeking Costanuci and Sea Aster.

15:15 Thurles Handicap Hurdle 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:50 Thurles Maiden Hurdle 23f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
3	3 (3) (4/7 +31%) Lecky Watson	0.571429 4/7(+31%)	(3) Lecky Watson 4/7, Useful in bumpers (best effort when fourth in Champion Bumper at Cheltenham) and far from disgraced when fifth in big-field affair at Punchestown in April having raced freely. Has to be of interest now attentions switch to timber on return. Fourth in Champion Bumper at Cheltenham; didn't show that form at Punchestown; hurdles bow.
6	6 (6) (9/1 +36%) Secrecies Of Stone	9 9/1(+36%)	(6) Secrecies Of Stone 9/1, Promising type. 12/1, third of 18 in novice hurdle at Listowel (20f, soft) on hurdles debut 41 days ago, losing second close home as lack of a recent outing possibly told. Likely to improve. Fair third on rules debut at Listowel (2m4f) and a place again the best he can hope for.
1	1 (1) (9/4 -13%) Shannon Royale	2.25 9/4(-13%)	(1) Shannon Royale 9/4, Useful winner at 17f in bumpers. 30/100, second of 9 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.5f, soft) on hurdles bow 31 days ago, finishing clear of the remainder. Sure to progress. Clonmel bumper winner in April; turned over at 3-10 on hurdling debut but fitter for that.
4	4 (4) (14/1 +22%) Rushmount	14 14/1(+22%)	(4) Rushmount 14/1, Shirocco gelding. Dam, point winner, half-brother to modest hurdler (21f winner) Castlerock Rose, fair bumper winner Lohort Castle. Runner-up both starts in points (latest Apr 2). Trainer doesn't run many but they're always to be respected; runner-up in both points.
5	5 (5) (16/1 -45%) Sam Magee	16 16/1(-45%)	(5) Sam Magee 16/1, Fair hurdler. 15/2, seventh of 9 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) 26 days ago. Steps up significantly in trip here with a bit to prove. Mark is on the slide after some disappointing efforts and he's hard to fancy up in trip.
7	7 (7) (20/1 +9%) Tom Kelly	20 20/1(+9%)	(7) Tom Kelly 20/1, Fair hurdler. Respectable fourth of 19 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (20f, good, 16/1) 23 days ago. Handicaps likely to be more his bag in this sphere. Fair form in three starts for this yard and steps up in trip here; small place chance.
2	2 (2) (50/1 -25%) Cato's Revenge	50 50/1(-25%)	(2) Cato's Revenge 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/4, fifth of 8 in bumper at Killarney (17f, good) 171 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Significantly up in trip. Some decent bumper runs; off since April and entitled to come on for this hurdling debut.
8	8 (8) (250/1 -150%) Western Express	250 250/1(-150%)	(8) Western Express 250/1, Once-raced maiden. 100/1, pulled up in novice chase at Gowran (20f, heavy) on NH debut 33 days ago, looking green and tailing off from early. Passed over making hurdles debut. 100s and didn't jump well before being pulled up on debut at Cork.
9	9 (9) (250/1 -25%) Zingara Lass	250 250/1(-25%)	(9) Zingara Lass 250/1, 50/1, ninth of 14 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (22.1f, good to soft) 66 days ago. Hard to make a case for. Modest form and no chance in this company.

LTO Selection:

SHANNON ROYALE won a bumper on heavy ground at Clonmel in April and was a short-priced favourite on hurdling debut at Fairyhouse last month. Gordon Elliott's charge was turned over by a 107-rated rival but having that run under his belt will be an asset as he steps up in trip on testing ground. Lecky Watson's fourth in the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham is the standout piece of form but he was a long way below that when a beaten favourite at the Punchestown festival. He could easily outclass these rivals but may be vulnerable on seasonal and hurdling debut. Jonathan Sweeney has a small string but his runners always merit respect and Rushmount, runner-up in both point-to-point starts in the spring, could go well on rules debut.

LECKY WATSON quickly reached a useful level in bumpers, producing his best effort when finishing an unlucky fourth in the Champion Bumper at the Festival in March and he gets the nod to make it first time lucky in this sphere back from 6 months off. Shannon Royale is another useful prospect and is feared most, ahead of Secrecies of Stone.

The big two are Champion Bumper fourth Lecky Watson and SHANNON ROYALE who has the benefit of a recent run over hurdles

15:50 Thurles Maiden Hurdle 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:25 Thurles NH Flat Race 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
3	3 (3) (7/2 +0%) If You Let Me	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(3) If You Let Me 7/2, Winning pointer who shaped with some encouragement when seventh of 14 in bumper at Galway (16.6f, soft) on NH debut 94 days ago. Entitled to be sharper now. Point winner was bit keen when disappointing on rules debut at Galway; capable of better.
2	2 (2) (8/11 +47%) Charlie Buckett	0.727273 8/11(+47%)	(2) Charlie Buckett 8/11, €25,000 3-y-o, Champs Elysees gelding. Dam (b88), bumper winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 25f) Riviera Sun and fairly useful hurdler (stayed 3m) This Is It. Of obvious interest on debut. Cost E25,000 as 3yo; dam won bumper, half-sister to bumper/hurdle/chase winner Riviera Sun.
1	1 (1) (8/1 +6%) A Tipp For Gold	8 8/1(+6%)	(1) A Tipp For Gold 8/1, €25,000 3-y-o, Westerner gelding. Dam (h86), lightly raced over hurdles, half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 3½m) Cannington Brook. Respected on debut. Cost E25,000 as 3yo; from family of Sir OJ and Last Suspect; yard always noted in bumpers.
4	4 (4) (12/1 +76%) Seatoit	12 12/1(+76%)	(4) Seatoit 12/1, €24,000 3-y-o: sixth foal: dam (h110), bumper/hurdle winner up to 2¾m, half-sister to high-class hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 25f) Lough Derg and fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 2¾m) Asturienne. Dam bumper and 2m3f-2m5f hurdle winner, half-sister to high-class jumper Lough Derg.
9	9 (9) (16/1 +0%) Slieve Carran	16 16/1(+0%)	(9) Slieve Carran 16/1, Winning pointer who shaped with some encouragement when sixth of 14 in bumper at this course (15.9f, soft, 12/1) on NH debut 14 days ago. Hood on for 1st time. Point winner was beaten 18l over C&D on rules debut a fortnight ago; hood goes on.
7	7 (7) (20/1 -67%) Drumgill	20 20/1(-67%)	(7) Drumgill 20/1, €5,000 3-y-o, Elusive Pimpernel gelding. Dam (b75) made frame in bumpers. From the family of high-class jumper Menorah; scratched due to soft ground last week.
11	11 (11) (22/1 -120%) Tankardstown Diva	22 22/1(-120%)	(11) Tankardstown Diva 22/1, 22/1, offered something to work on when fourth of 8 in bumper at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) on NH debut 26 days ago. May do better. Travelled strongly before getting tired when fourth on rules debut in Fairyhouse bumper.
10	10 (10) (25/1 -56%) Cola Blaze	25 25/1(-56%)	(10) Cola Blaze 25/1, 80/1, shaped as if in need of the experience when twelfth of 18 in bumper at Fairyhouse (16f, good to soft) on NH debut. Off 6 months. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Cheaply bought filly not shamed when beaten 20l in valuable sales bumper; tongue-tie.
5	5 (5) (33/1 +0%) Stickman	33 33/1(+0%)	(5) Stickman 33/1, Maiden pointer who offered something to work on sent hurdling when fifth of 14 in maiden at Cork (20.4f, good to soft, 125/1) on NH debut 18 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Makes bumper debut down in trip. Blinkered for 1st time. Huge price when respectable fifth on rules debut in Cork maiden hurdle; blinkers.
6	6 (6) (40/1 -43%) Whataboutyapaddy	40 40/1(-43%)	(6) Whataboutyapaddy 40/1, €17,000 3-y-o, Vadamos gelding. Dam 2-y-o 1m winner. Fell sole start in points (Jan 15). Fell at the last in sole point in January and was backpedalling at the time; rules debut.
8	8 (8) (80/1 -142%) Fernhill Fling	80 80/1(-142%)	(8) Fernhill Fling 80/1, €10,000 3-y-o, Highland Reel gelding. Half-brother to 1m winner abroad Cape'cry. Dam placed once on Flat. Cost E10,000 as 3yo; half-brother to a winner abroad by Pride Of Dubai.

LTO Selection:

A couple of these have shown a fair bit of ability but newcomer CHARLIE BUCKETT may have their measure under Patrick Mullins. The Champs Elysees gelding is out of a bumper winner who is a half-sister to useful jumper Riviera Sun. If You Let Me is a point-to-point winner and is related to bumper winners. He was too keen when sixth in a Galway festival bumper but that race has worked out well and Derek O'Connor is a significant booking. Tankardstown Lady ran well to be fourth on rules debut at Fairyhouse. She will be fitter for that outing and gets plenty of weight from the likely principals.

CHARLIE BUCKETT is bred to come into his own at further, but he's out of a bumper winner and in a yard that has an excellent record in this sphere, so makes plenty of appeal. Tankardstown Diva and If You Let Me can show the benefit of their initial outings and are feared most.

16:25 Thurles NH Flat Race 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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