Thurles Race 7 - John Thomas Mcnamara Series Flat Race
THINKITDONTJINXIT (9) 5yo by Vadamos racing as a debutant for trainer Gordon Elliott. Watch betting. LEONARD VALLIS (5) First up from a break of 11 weeks and was competitive when 2nd first up last preparation in a hurdle at Gowran Park. Up against a less competitive field. Definite claims. BRAVEWAVE (2) First start at the races 5yo by Silver Wave for Emmet Mullins. Watch the market. BARNPARK (1) First time at the races 6yo by Walk In The Park for Gavin Cromwell. Market as guide.
Jockey: Mr B M Coonan
Weight: 76kgs
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Six-year-old gelding (Walk In The Park - Golden Gael) making his debut. Purchased for EUR € 40,000 (Tattersalls.ie 2023 Derby Sale). Looks ready to run a big race.
Jockey: Mr Alan O'sullivan
Weight: 76kgs
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Five-year-old gelding who is first starter by Silverwave out of Bravheart. Looks sure to measure up.
Jockey: Mr C Mullins
Weight: 76kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when second last in a small field at Punchestown on November 23 over 3419m, 12 len behind It's Only A Game with 76kg at $4.50. Can go on with the job this prep.
Last Starts 73 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 23/11/2025 | - | FLAT 4U | $18,210.00 | Punchestown | 3419m | SH | P W Mullins | 76kg | 4:26.50 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Mr T A Halford
Weight: 76kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when 4th of 18 at Listowel on September 25 over 3218m, 4.5 len behind Mister Pessimistic carrying 71kg at $9. Can get the job done.
Last Starts 132 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 | 25/09/2025 | - | FLAT 4 | $20,810.00 | Listowel | 3218m | GY | Josh Halford | 71kg | 4:01.00 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Mr D Allen
Weight: 76kgs
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Resuming. Not seen since he finished last of 10 at Navan November 17 over 3218m, 23 len behind Oh My Word carrying 73kg at $7.50. On debut second of 19 at Gowran Park October 3 over 3319m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Dschingis Dragon with 71.5kg at $6.50. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 79 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 17/11/2025 | 45 | FLAT 4U | $28,370.00 | Navan | 3218m | SH | D Allen | 73kg | 4:22.00 | - | 0 |
| 23.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/19 | 03/10/2025 | - | MHDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Gowran Park | 3319m | Soft | John Shinnick | 71.5kg | 4:23.60 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Mr B Doyle Murphy
Weight: 76kgs
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Third race start. First start 2nd in a small field at this track on October 16 over 3218m, 4.5 len behind Press The Button carrying 72.5kg at $7.50. Returned from break 2nd of 15 at Down Royal on December 26 over 3419m, 18 len behind Boycetown carrying 73kg at $26. Should progress from that first-up run.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15 | 26/12/2025 | 71 | FLAT 4U | $18,990.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | Y | B Murphy | 73kg | 4:16.80 | - | 0 |
| 18.0L | $26.00 |
| 2/5 | 16/10/2025 | - | FLAT 4U | $18,980.00 | Thurles | 3218m | GY | B Murphy | 72.5kg | 3:55.70 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Mr L M Kelleher
Weight: 76kgs
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Five-year-old gelding by Lucky Speed out of Vicky's Music on debut. This looks a tricky race for him.
Jockey: Mr C J Shine
Weight: 76kgs
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Five-year-old gelding by Jet Away out of Broughtons Point on debut. This looks a tricky race for him.
Jockey: Mr J M Halford
Weight: 76kgs
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Freshened since claiming his maiden victory on debut; won by 8 len at Ballycrystal P2p December 7 over 4828m on a rain affected track defeating Catching Jets carrying 60kg. Can keep the momentum up.
Last Starts 59 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 07/12/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Ballycrystal P2p | 4828m | Soft | S Cotter | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Mr J W Hendrick
Weight: 76kgs
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Having third race start. At big odds at debut, 4th of 7 at Wexford on October 27 over 3319m, 11 len behind Minella Jury with 74kg at $26. Last start 4th of 11 at Leopardstown on December 28 over 3218m, 10 len behind Bentraghhill carrying 73kg at $8.50. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 28/12/2025 | 62 | FLAT 4U | $22,790.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | GY | Alan O'sullivan | 73kg | 4:07.70 | - | 0 |
| 10.8L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 27/10/2025 | - | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 3319m | Y | J H Williamson | 74kg | 4:11.80 | - | 0 |
| 11.8L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Mr D Mcgill
Weight: 76kgs
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Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, 6th of 11 at Leopardstown on December 28 over 3218m, 18 len behind Bentraghhill carrying 76kg at $51. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 28/12/2025 | - | FLAT 4U | $22,790.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | GY | Aine O'connor | 76kg | 4:07.70 | - | 0 |
| 18.3L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Mr M J Walsh
Weight: 73kgs
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Raced two times to date. At very long odds at debut, 6th of 10 at Clonmel on November 6 over 3319m, slow going 17 len behind Panjandrum carrying 70kg at $67. Last start second last of 9 at Cork on January 3 over 3218m, 24 len behind Moonverrin carrying 71.5kg at $151. Others look better placed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 03/01/2026 | 58 | FLAT M 4U | $20,810.00 | Cork | 3218m | YS | M J Walsh | 71.5kg | 4:01.40 | - | 0 |
| 24.5L | $151.00 |
| 6/10 | 06/11/2025 | - | FLAT 5U | $19,860.00 | Clonmel | 3319m | Soft | M J Walsh | 70kg | 4:16.30 | - | 0 |
| 17.3L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Mr L P Shanahan
Weight: 73kgs
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She is resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last preparation failed to finish at Borris House P2p November 30 over 4828m. On debut sixth of 11 at Lisronagh P2p November 1 over 4828m, 39 len behind Jury Time carrying 60kg. Hard to have.
Last Starts 66 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/11 | 30/11/2025 | 29 | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Y | Troy Walsh | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 6/11 | 01/11/2025 | - | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Lisronagh P2p | 4828m | Y | Troy Walsh | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 39.0L | $1.00 |