Thurles Race 4 - Www.thurlesraces.ie Maiden Hurdle
VITORIO PIEL (1) First up today. In the money when 2nd last run in a hurdle at Punchestown and putting a tidy record together. Should be going forward early. Capable of taking this out. FOU DE TOI (7) First run back from a 91 week spell. Came in 3rd last start in a hurdle at Auteuil and having second career run. Jockey Paul Townend is a bonus. Must respect. BON BON FIZZ (4) First start at the races 6yo by Pour Moi for trainer Paul Oflynn. Watch for a sign in the market. WILDHORSERIDER (12) First time at the races 6yo by Order Of St George for Terence Obrien. Betting is the best guide.
Jockey: Donagh Meyler
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Resuming after three months. Finished off last campaign 2 in a small field at Punchestown November 13 over 4123m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Yeshil with 75.5kg at $3.50. First up last campaign 6 of 13 runners at Punchestown October 15 over 3319m, 18 len behind Gameball with 75.5kg at $1.60. Expect a bold run.
Last Starts 83 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 13/11/2025 | 29 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $37,430.00 | Punchestown | 4123m | Heavy | Donagh Meyler | 75.5kg | 5:38.50 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 6/13 | 15/10/2025 | 165 | MHDLE 5U | $23,020.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | GY | Donagh Meyler | 75.5kg | 4:10.70 | - | 0 |
| 18.5L | $1.62 |
| 1/20 | 03/05/2025 | - | FLAT 47 | $26,010.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Y | J L Gleeson | 76kg | 3:53.70 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $2.75 |
Jockey: Ricky Doyle
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Third-up today. First-up finished 15th of 16 starters at this track on November 27 over 4023m, 127 len behind Riskaway carrying 75.5kg at $29. Second run from a spell finished fifth of 18 starters at Fairyhouse on January 1 over 4023m, 28 len behind Spinningayarn with 75.5kg at $51. Capable of better showing. Respect.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/18 | 01/01/2026 | 35 | MHDLE 4U | $22,700.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Y | Ricky Doyle | 75.5kg | 5:11.80 | - | 0 |
| 28.0L | $51.00 |
| 15/16 | 27/11/2025 | 188 | MHDLE 4U | $18,910.00 | Thurles | 4023m | GY | D J Mullins | 75.5kg | 5:04.40 | - | 0 |
| 127.8L | $29.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/05/2025 | 15 | FLAT 4U | $17,160.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | Good | M N Sharpe | 73kg | 4:14.20 | - | 0 |
| 38.0L | $4.20 |
| 4/12 | 08/05/2025 | 46 | FLAT 4U | $20,610.00 | Tipperary | 3621m | GY | P W Mullins | 76kg | 4:16.00 | - | 0 |
| 8.3L | $7.50 |
| 4/9 | 23/03/2025 | 21 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Lisronagh P2p | 4828m | Y | H C Swan | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.7L | $1.00 |
| 2/13 | 02/03/2025 | 84 | P2P MDN 5U | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Y | J W Hendrick | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.00 |
| 99/14 | 08/12/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Soft | M N Sharpe | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Phillip Enright
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Last outing finished eighth of 13 runners at Clonmel on January 8 over 3419m, on heavy track; 90 len behind King Of Aces with 75.5kg at $251. Race before finished 14th of 18 runners at Limerick on December 28 over 3218m, 72 len behind King Rasko Grey carrying 71.5kg at $151. Value place chance with a bit of luck.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 08/01/2026 | 11 | MHDLE 4U | $18,910.00 | Clonmel | 3419m | Heavy | P Byrnes | 75.5kg | 4:39.20 | - | 0 |
| 90.8L | $251.00 |
| 14/18 | 28/12/2025 | 28 | MHDLE 5U | $22,790.00 | Limerick | 3218m | SH | Philip Enright | 71.5kg | 4:13.10 | - | 0 |
| 72.8L | $151.00 |
| 3/12 | 30/11/2025 | 21 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Y | J L Scallan | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.00 |
| 3/4 | 09/11/2025 | 196 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Knockmullen House P2p | 4828m | Soft | B O'neill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $1.00 |
| 5/9 | 27/04/2025 | - | P2P MDN H 5 | $0.00 | Fairyhouse P2p | 4828m | Y | B Dunleavy | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.8L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Eoin Staples
Weight: 71.5kgs
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At debut, didn't finish the race at Dromahane P2p on December 30 over 4828m. Open to improvement but this looks too tough.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/14 | 30/12/2025 | - | P2P MDN H 5 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Soft | A Burke Ott | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Gary Noonan
Weight: 71.5kgs
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First-up. Finished off last preparation didn't finish the race at Listowel June 3 2024 over 3218m. Previously first up; 5 of 10 runners at Ballysteen P2p April 27 2024 over 4828m, 9 len behind Now So Jake with 61kg. Not good enough for these.
Last Starts 611 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/16 | 03/06/2024 | 28 | MHDLE 4U | $21,680.00 | Listowel | 3218m | GY | J P Shinnick | 72kg | 4:05.50 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $67.00 |
| 5/10 | 06/05/2024 | 9 | W2 | $0.00 | Dawstown P2p | 4828m | Y | E P O'brien | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $1.00 |
| 5/10 | 27/04/2024 | 69 | W2 | $0.00 | Ballysteen P2p | 4828m | Good | E P O'brien | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.8L | $1.00 |
| 99/9 | 18/02/2024 | 70 | W1 | $0.00 | Nenagh P2p | 4828m | Heavy | A O'sullivan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/11 | 10/12/2023 | 14 | W2 | $0.00 | Boulta P2p | 4828m | Heavy | E P O'brien | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 1/7 | 26/11/2023 | 280 | P2P MDN APP G 6U | $0.00 | Moig South P2p | 4828m | Heavy | A O'sullivan | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/12 | 19/02/2023 | - | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Kildorrery P2p | 4828m | Y | E P O'brien | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 28.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Mike O'connor
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Five-year-old gelding by Maxios out of Is She Home has taken a long time to make it to the track. Having his first start today. Making race debut here. Worth keeping safe.
Jockey: Paul Townend
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Resumes racing after a long spell. Only had one start last when he was finished third of 10 starters at Auteuil on May 8 2024 over 3000m, on slow going 4 len behind Apollon Du Luy carrying 66kg at $8.30. The one to beat on best form.
Last Starts 637 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 08/05/2024 | - | HDLE CL3 CG 3 | $86,740.00 | Auteuil | 3000m | Soft | Clement Lefebvre | 66kg | 3:43.79 | 8-4-3 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $8.30 |
Jockey: Simon Torrens
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Was at very long odds at debut, finished fourth of 18 runners at Fairyhouse on January 1 over 4023m, 25 len behind Spinningayarn carrying 75.5kg at $101. Can't see him doing better than fresh performance.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/18 | 01/01/2026 | - | MHDLE 4U | $22,700.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Y | Simon Torrens | 75.5kg | 5:11.80 | - | 0 |
| 25.5L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Darragh O'keeffe
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign 12 of 18 runners at Cork April 21 over 4828m, 138 len behind Good N' Kind carrying 75.5kg at $151. First ever race start 7 of 12 starters at Punchestown February 24 over 3319m, on rain affected going; 48 len behind Adela Icon carrying 71.5kg at $151. Looks up against it - prefer others.
Last Starts 289 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18 | 21/04/2025 | 29 | MHDLE 5U | $20,810.00 | Cork | 4828m | Y | Shane Fitzgerald | 75.5kg | 5:58.20 | - | 0 |
| 138.8L | $151.00 |
| 99/17 | 23/03/2025 | 27 | MHDLE 5U | $26,010.00 | Limerick | 3822m | Soft | Shane Fitzgerald | 75.5kg | 4:54.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $151.00 |
| 7/12 | 24/02/2025 | - | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Heavy | Philip Enright | 71.5kg | 4:21.05 | - | 0 |
| 48.3L | $151.00 |
Jockey: Brian Hayes
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Resuming after a 10 months break. Finished off last preparation 6 of 12 starters at Punchestown May 1 over 3319m, 13 len behind Baron Noir with 70kg at $51. At debut 3 of 9 starters at Fairyhouse January 11 2025 over 3218m, 2.5 len behind De Temps En Temps with 73kg at $41. Has the right credentials.
Last Starts 279 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 01/05/2025 | 30 | FLAT 47 | $30,350.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | D Doyle | 70kg | 4:05.30 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $51.00 |
| 2/13 | 01/04/2025 | 24 | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Limerick | 3822m | Good | Derek O'connor | 76kg | 4:51.70 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 08/03/2025 | 56 | FLAT 4U | $19,030.00 | Gowran Park | 3621m | Soft | Raymond William Barron | 74kg | 4:59.10 | - | 0 |
| 27.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/01/2025 | - | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | YS | C Cullinan | 73kg | 3:57.00 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Raced twice to date. At very long odds at debut, finished seventh of 16 runners at Cork on November 23 over 3218m, 31 len behind Grey Jude with 73kg at $34. Last start finished fourth of 20 starters at Naas on December 15 over 3822m, 11 len behind Open Secret with 73kg at $67. Can bounce back hard here. Top hope.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/20 | 15/12/2025 | 22 | MHDLE 4 | $22,790.00 | Naas | 3822m | SH | Sam Ewing | 73kg | 5:06.40 | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $67.00 |
| 7/16 | 23/11/2025 | - | MHDLE 4 | $22,700.00 | Cork | 3218m | YS | Jake Coen | 73kg | 4:01.10 | - | 0 |
| 31.3L | $34.00 |
Jockey: John Shinnick
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Resumes racing after a long spell. Having raced just once last preparation finished fourth of 16 runners at Castlelands P2p on March 9 over 4828m, slow track; 10 len behind Hydration Station carrying 61kg. When resuming last campaign finished second of 13 runners at Dromahane P2p on December 30 2024 over 4828m, slow track; 25 len behind Starzand carrying 60kg. Marginal chance.
Last Starts 332 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16 | 09/03/2025 | 69 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Castlelands P2p | 4828m | Soft | H C Swan | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.3L | $1.00 |
| 2/13 | 30/12/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Soft | H C Swan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 25.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Alex Harvey
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Racing second-up today. First-up after eight months finished eighth of 14 runners at Punchestown on January 26 over 3218m, on rain affected going; 53 len behind Leader D'allier with 75.5kg at $201. Previously second-up finished second of 9 runners at Castletown P2p on April 6 over 4828m, 2 len behind Shining Marble with 61kg. First up effort suggests unlikely to be winning.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 26/01/2026 | 243 | MHDLE 4U | $22,700.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Heavy | Alex Harvey | 75.5kg | 4:21.80 | - | 0 |
| 53.5L | $201.00 |
| 11/12 | 28/05/2025 | 52 | FLAT 5U | $19,620.00 | Wexford | 4023m | Good | P W Mullins | 76kg | 4:56.80 | - | 0 |
| 56.0L | $29.00 |
| 2/9 | 06/04/2025 | 28 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Castletown P2p | 4828m | Good | B T Stone | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/16 | 09/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Castlelands P2p | 4828m | Soft | J G Murphy | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Kevin A Murphy
Weight: 68.5kgs
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Comes off a 33 day let-up. Last run finished 14th of 17 runners at Cork on January 3 over 3419m, 54 len behind The Reverend carrying 69kg at $126. Before that pulled up at Cork on December 7 over 3419m. Happy to risk in this.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/17 | 03/01/2026 | 27 | MHDLE 45 | $22,700.00 | Cork | 3419m | YS | Kevin A Murphy | 69kg | 4:20.50 | - | 0 |
| 54.8L | $126.00 |
| 0/19 | 07/12/2025 | 35 | MHDLE 4U | $21,680.00 | Cork | 3419m | SH | E Walsh | 72kg | 4:30.90 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $67.00 |
| 5/13 | 02/11/2025 | - | MHDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Cork | 3218m | Y | Kevin A Murphy | 66.5kg | 3:58.50 | - | 0 |
| 28.5L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Philip Donovan
Weight: 68.5kgs
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Resumes off a 40 day letup. Last run raced on the pace prior to fading ran last at Leopardstown on December 27 over 4023m, 27 len behind Barnahash Mason carrying 70kg at $67. Before that finished sixth of 8 starters at Wexford on October 26 over 3218m, 90 len behind Ballymoreen with 71.5kg at $15. Limited galloper who might need easier race.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 27/12/2025 | 62 | FLAT 4U | $22,790.00 | Leopardstown | 4023m | Y | J J Berry | 70kg | 5:21.30 | - | 0 |
| 27.0L | $67.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/10/2025 | 12 | FLAT M 5U | $19,080.00 | Wexford | 3218m | GY | Ross Berry | 71.5kg | 4:06.90 | - | 0 |
| 90.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/7 | 14/10/2025 | 60 | FLAT M 4U | $19,080.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | GY | J J Berry | 71.5kg | 4:00.60 | - | 0 |
| 11.3L | $151.00 |
| 99/10 | 15/08/2025 | 41 | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Tramore | 3319m | Good | Alan O'sullivan | 70kg | 3:48.40 | - | 0 |
| 43.3L | $34.00 |
| 13/16 | 05/07/2025 | 28 | MHDLE M 5U | $17,340.00 | Bellewstown | 4123m | Good | E Staples | 66kg | 4:57.30 | - | 0 |
| 74.3L | $201.00 |
| 18/22 | 07/06/2025 | 304 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | GY | Liam Quinlan | 71kg | 3:57.10 | - | 0 |
| 101.5L | $151.00 |
| 8/13 | 07/08/2024 | 34 | FLAT F 4 | $18,210.00 | Wexford | 3218m | Good | E Staples | 69kg | 4:03.50 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $67.00 |
| 6/17 | 04/07/2024 | 33 | FLAT F 4 | $17,340.00 | Tipperary | 3218m | Y | E Staples | 69kg | 3:58.10 | - | 0 |
| 15.8L | $151.00 |
| 10/12 | 01/06/2024 | - | FLAT F 4 | $18,210.00 | Listowel | 3319m | Good | Aine O'connor | 72kg | 3:57.40 | - | 0 |
| 60.8L | $51.00 |