Thurles Race 4 - Boyle Sports Michael Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle (Grade 3)
With an official excuse for his turning over last time BON VIVEUR (2) could bounce back to the form of his 4L victory making hurdling debut. Can handle conditions and claims are obvious. OPEN SECRET (3) was not beaten far among Grade 2 company at Cheltenham last month while showed progressive form prior since switching from the flat. Likely to go well however is also declared at Sedgefield. Gordon Elliott also runs TIMELESS TREATY (1) who found the step back into novices and a small field to his liking last time. Similar scenario here. PARNELL STREET (4) is consistent and cannot be dismissed with confidence.

Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 72.5kgs
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Last outing won by 24 len this track on February 5 over 4123m on rain affected going defeating Sunny South West carrying 74kg at $4.30 in a novice hurdle. Run before finished fifth of 13 starters at Navan on January 17 over 4023m, 14 len behind Zanoosh with 73kg at $7. Promising galloper. Perfectly placed to take care of the small field.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 05/02/2026 | 19 | NHDLE 5U | $28,490.00 | Thurles | 4123m | Soft | Jack Kennedy | 74kg | 5:43.60 | - | 0 |
| 24.0L | $4.33 |
| 5/13 | 17/01/2026 | 20 | HDLE HCP 4U | $85,110.00 | Navan | 4023m | SH | Jack Kennedy | 73kg | 5:31.20 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $7.00 |
| 8/18 | 28/12/2025 | 29 | HDLE HCP 4U | $56,970.00 | Leopardstown | 4727m | Y | Jack Kennedy | 71kg | 5:59.80 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $6.50 |
| 5/20 | 29/11/2025 | 94 | HDLE HCP 4U | $34,110.00 | Fairyhouse | 4123m | YS | Jack Kennedy | 73.5kg | 5:28.80 | - | 0 |
| 18.3L | $5.50 |
| 99/13 | 27/08/2025 | 29 | HDLE HCP 4U | $43,360.00 | Bellewstown | 4123m | Good | Paddy Cleary | 72kg | 4:56.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/7 | 29/07/2025 | 52 | LR OPEN 4U | $60,700.00 | Galway | 3319m | Good | Jack Kennedy | 74kg | 3:49.20 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/5 | 07/06/2025 | 33 | NHDLE 4U | $23,160.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | GY | Paddy Cleary | 72kg | 4:04.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/17 | 05/05/2025 | - | HDLE MDN 4U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 3520m | Good | Paddy Cleary | 68.5kg | 4:06.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Paul Townend
Weight: 70kgs
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Third-up today. To post a big 4 len win. Tramore on November 25 over 3218m slow track defeating Youneedabitofluck carrying 75.5kg at $2.60 in a hurdle. Last start finished seventh of 8 runners at Navan on January 17 over 3218m, 45 len behind Zeus Power with 71.5kg at $5.50. Prefer to see him back in form before considering.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 17/01/2026 | 53 | NHDLE 4U | $30,260.00 | Navan | 3218m | SH | P W Mullins | 71.5kg | 4:13.30 | - | 0 |
| 45.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/14 | 25/11/2025 | 248 | MHDLE 4U | $18,910.00 | Tramore | 3218m | Soft | P W Mullins | 75.5kg | 4:13.20 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $2.63 |
| 3/11 | 22/03/2025 | - | FLAT 45 | $17,340.00 | Navan | 3218m | Soft | J Townend | 76kg | 4:01.50 | - | 0 |
| 23.0L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Jordan Gainford
Weight: 70kgs
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Dual acceptor. Recent form hard to fault. Last outing finished fourth of 7 starters at Cheltenham in the G2 Classic Novices' Hurdle on January 24 over 4123m, slow track; 3.5 len behind Kripticjim carrying 72kg at $15. Run to post a big 7 len win. Naas on December 15 over 3822m defeating Raise You Up with 73kg at $6 in a hurdle. Rates well. No surprise to see him back in form.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 24/01/2026 | 40 | G2 OPEN 4U | $145,200.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Soft | Jack Kennedy | 72kg | 5:04.09 | 6-4-4 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $15.00 |
| 1/20 | 15/12/2025 | 50 | MHDLE 4 | $22,790.00 | Naas | 3822m | SH | Jack Kennedy | 73kg | 5:06.40 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/12 | 26/10/2025 | 36 | MHDLE 4 | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 4023m | GY | Jordan Gainford | 73kg | 5:32.00 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $3.00 |
| 4/14 | 20/09/2025 | 52 | MHDLE 4U | $23,310.00 | Navan | 4224m | Y | Jack Kennedy | 74kg | 5:12.90 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $5.00 |
| 6/18 | 30/07/2025 | 31 | HCP 3U | $31,220.00 | Galway | 3319m | YS | Declan Mcdonogh | 62.5kg | 3:51.85 | - | 12 |
| 6.8L | $12.00 |
| 7/25 | 29/06/2025 | 261 | HCP 4U | $86,720.00 | Curragh | 3218m | Good | Nathan Crosse | 54kg | 3:31.35 | - | 10 |
| 5.0L | $81.00 |
| 7/7 | 11/10/2024 | 6 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | NS | Jack Mitchell | 63kg | 3:36.50 | 3-3-7 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $1.73 |
| 1/9 | 05/10/2024 | 25 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Redcar | 2816m | Soft | Connor Beasley | 58kg | 3:09.57 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $8.00 |
| 3/5 | 10/09/2024 | 16 | HCP 3 | $12,690.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | Neutral | Oisin Murphy | 62kg | 2:34.81 | 3-1-3 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |
| 4/7 | 25/08/2024 | 17 | HCP 3U | $16,610.00 | Beverley | 2414m | Good Firm | Joe Fanning | 60kg | 2:38.98 | 1-2-4 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $4.50 |
| 7/8 | 08/08/2024 | 8 | HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Brighton | 2414m | Good Firm | Franny Norton | 59kg | 2:34.64 | 1-4-7 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $2.63 |

Jockey: Cian Quirke
Weight: 70kgs
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Last outing finished second in a small field at Punchestown on January 26 over 3822m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Spinningayarn with 70.5kg at $4. Before that finished third in a small field at Limerick on December 27 over 4023m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Storm Heart carrying 71kg at $5.50. Others are preferred.
Last Starts 24 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 | 26/01/2026 | 30 | NHDLE 5U | $29,940.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | Heavy | A P Ryan | 70.5kg | 5:22.00 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/4 | 27/12/2025 | 25 | HDLE 4U | $24,820.00 | Limerick | 4023m | Heavy | A P Ryan | 71kg | 5:40.40 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/18 | 02/12/2025 | 37 | MHDLE 4U | $18,990.00 | Clonmel | 3922m | Heavy | A P Ryan | 73kg | 5:23.20 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $4.33 |
| 2/13 | 26/10/2025 | 29 | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 3319m | GY | A P Ryan | 73kg | 4:13.60 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $2.63 |
| 3/9 | 27/09/2025 | 37 | FLAT 4U | $23,410.00 | Listowel | 3218m | GY | A P Ryan | 74kg | 4:05.10 | - | 0 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/08/2025 | 21 | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Killarney | 3419m | Good | A P Ryan | 74kg | 4:16.50 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $1.40 |
| 4/16 | 31/07/2025 | 201 | FLAT 5U | $29,480.00 | Galway | 3621m | Good | A P Ryan | 74kg | 4:13.80 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/9 | 11/01/2025 | - | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | YS | A P Ryan | 73kg | 3:57.00 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $19.00 |