Thurles Race 5 - Irish Stallion Farms Ebf Maiden Hurdle
RUSTY HARKNESS (6) showed certain improvement from first to second run and a step up in trip when finishing third in a Leopardstown maiden on latest. Similar progression could see him go very close among this company. BARNAHASH MASON (1) is penalised for finding success in a flat race last time bettering his opening effort. Must take seriously again. HAVEANOTHERTRY (3) has yet to trouble the judge in two starts (the latter over hurdles) but represents a top stable. Entitled to improve. HOW'S THE HEAD (4) maintains an experience advantage in this race. Could find the increase in distance to his favour.
Jockey: Philip Donovan
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Raced twice to date. At debut, finished fifth of 11 starters at this track on October 30 over 4526m, 12 len behind Found A Diamond with 70.5kg at $29. Second-up won by 1.75 len Leopardstown on December 27 over 4023m defeating Muckanagh Lough with 73kg at $12 in a flat. Progressing well this campaign. Can win again without surprising.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 27/12/2025 | 58 | FLAT 4U | $22,790.00 | Leopardstown | 4023m | Y | Alan O'sullivan | 73kg | 5:21.30 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $12.00 |
| 5/11 | 30/10/2025 | - | MHDLE 5U | $26,010.00 | Thurles | 4526m | GY | Philip Donovan | 70.5kg | 5:42.10 | - | 0 |
| 12.3L | $29.00 |
Jockey: Philip Byrnes
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Third-up today. First-up finished third of 19 starters at Cork on December 7 over 3419m, 23 len behind Kazansky carrying 75.5kg at $126. Last start finished fourth of 9 starters at Limerick on December 29 over 3822m, 18 len behind Raise You Up with 73.5kg at $15. Fitter now and making headway every start. Tough to stop on best form.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 29/12/2025 | 22 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $37,980.00 | Limerick | 3822m | SH | P Byrnes | 73.5kg | 5:26.30 | - | 0 |
| 18.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/19 | 07/12/2025 | 197 | MHDLE 4U | $21,680.00 | Cork | 3419m | SH | P Byrnes | 75.5kg | 4:30.90 | - | 0 |
| 23.8L | $126.00 |
| 99/11 | 24/05/2025 | 20 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Ballingarry P2p | 4828m | Good | M J Kenneally | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/13 | 04/05/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Stowlin P2p | 4828m | Good | J P O'rourke | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Raced twice to date. At long odds at debut, finished fourth of 7 runners at Limerick on December 28 over 3621m, 12 len behind Rojuco Mac with 76kg at $11. Last start finished third in a small field at Punchestown on January 26 over 3822m, on a wet track; 27 len behind The Passing Wife carrying 75.5kg at $29. A big run is on the cards.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 26/01/2026 | 29 | MHDLE 4U | $21,970.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | Heavy | Danny Gilligan | 75.5kg | 5:22.20 | - | 0 |
| 27.0L | $29.00 |
| 4/7 | 28/12/2025 | - | FLAT 4U | $18,990.00 | Limerick | 3621m | SH | Harry Swan | 76kg | 5:00.30 | - | 0 |
| 12.3L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Miss J Townend
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Second-up today. Fresh up after two months finished ninth of 18 runners at this track on January 29 over 3218m, on a wet track; 27 len behind El Cairos with 71.5kg at $29. Previously second-up finished second of 10 starters at Limerick on October 18 over 3822m, 1.5 len behind Run For The Border carrying 75.5kg at $10. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/18 | 29/01/2026 | 65 | MHDLE 5U | $18,910.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Heavy | J Townend | 71.5kg | 4:23.40 | - | 0 |
| 27.3L | $29.00 |
| 4/14 | 25/11/2025 | 38 | MHDLE 4U | $18,910.00 | Tramore | 3218m | Soft | J Townend | 75.5kg | 4:13.20 | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 18/10/2025 | 7 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Limerick | 3822m | GY | J Townend | 75.5kg | 5:05.50 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/9 | 11/10/2025 | 68 | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Y | J Townend | 76kg | 3:54.10 | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $8.00 |
| 6/10 | 04/08/2025 | 110 | FLAT 4U | $19,340.00 | Cork | 3721m | Good | J Townend | 76kg | 4:17.50 | - | 0 |
| 13.3L | $67.00 |
| 99/12 | 16/04/2025 | 24 | P2P MDN 5U | $0.00 | Ballyknock P2p | 4828m | Good | J Hurley | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 4/6 | 23/03/2025 | 49 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Ballynoe P2p | 4828m | Soft | J Hurley | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.3L | $1.00 |
| 3/15 | 02/02/2025 | 22 | P2P MDN 6U | $0.00 | Ballyvodock P2p | 4828m | Y | J Hurley | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/9 | 11/01/2025 | 35 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Ballindenisk P2p | 4828m | Heavy | E P O'brien | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/9 | 07/12/2024 | 237 | P2P MDN 5U | $0.00 | Boulta P2p | 4828m | Y | E P O'brien | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 4/13 | 14/04/2024 | 49 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Heavy | J Hurley | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24.2L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Conor Stone-Walsh
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Resuming after a break; having raced just once last preparation finished 11th of 16 runners at this track on November 27 over 4023m, 85 len behind Riskaway with 75.5kg at $201. When resuming last campaign finished sixth of 11 runners at Bellewstown on August 27 over 3419m, 22 len behind Is She Real carrying 73kg at $81. Needs to do much more.
Last Starts 84 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16 | 27/11/2025 | 64 | MHDLE 4U | $18,910.00 | Thurles | 4023m | GY | Conor Stone-Walsh | 75.5kg | 5:04.40 | - | 0 |
| 85.3L | $201.00 |
| 15/15 | 24/09/2025 | 28 | FLAT 5U | $20,810.00 | Listowel | 4023m | Y | Robert James | 73kg | 5:13.90 | - | 0 |
| 105.8L | $67.00 |
| 6/11 | 27/08/2025 | - | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Bellewstown | 3419m | Good | P Elvin | 73kg | 4:12.00 | - | 0 |
| 22.0L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Darragh O'keeffe
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Raced twice to date. At big odds at debut, finished fourth of 16 starters at Naas on November 9 over 3218m, 27 len behind Port Authority with 75.5kg at $6. Last start finished third of 11 runners at Leopardstown on December 29 over 4123m, 13 len behind Frankie John carrying 75.5kg at $41. Found best form now. No reason he won't take this out.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 29/12/2025 | 50 | MHDLE 5U | $28,490.00 | Leopardstown | 4123m | GY | M P O'connor | 75.5kg | 5:11.90 | - | 0 |
| 13.5L | $41.00 |
| 4/16 | 09/11/2025 | - | MHDLE 5U | $22,700.00 | Naas | 3218m | SH | D J O'keeffe | 75.5kg | 4:03.70 | - | 0 |
| 27.3L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Kevin Sexton
Weight: 68.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation 12 of 14 runners at Limerick November 18 over 3721m, on rain affected going; 54 len behind West Of Bally with 69kg at $151. First ever start ran 8 of 9 runners at Sligo August 7 over 3721m, 115 len behind Noble Name with 71.5kg at $26. Looks safely held without significant improvement.
Last Starts 93 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14 | 18/11/2025 | 55 | MHDLE 4U | $18,910.00 | Limerick | 3721m | Heavy | J Younge | 69kg | 5:09.20 | - | 0 |
| 54.8L | $151.00 |
| 11/15 | 24/09/2025 | 48 | FLAT 5U | $20,810.00 | Listowel | 4023m | Y | Stephen Connor | 70kg | 5:13.90 | - | 0 |
| 64.3L | $151.00 |
| 8/9 | 07/08/2025 | - | FLAT M 4U | $19,080.00 | Sligo | 3721m | Good | Stephen Connor | 71.5kg | 4:30.50 | - | 0 |
| 115.8L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Calum Hogan
Weight: 68.5kgs
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Resuming after a lengthy spell. Having raced just once last preparation finished ninth of 11 starters at Bellewstown on August 27 over 3419m, 41 len behind Is She Real with 70kg at $67. When resuming last campaign didn't finish the race at Nenagh P2p on March 8 over 4828m. Rates a place hope only on run before a spell.
Last Starts 176 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 27/08/2025 | 172 | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Bellewstown | 3419m | Good | Sarah Kavanagh | 70kg | 4:12.00 | - | 0 |
| 41.5L | $67.00 |
| 99/13 | 08/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Nenagh P2p | 4828m | Good | J P Sampson | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Miss N C Hennessy
Weight: 68.5kgs
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Having second run back today. Freshened for 39 days. Fresh up after eight months didn't finish the race at Turtulla P2p on January 11 over 4828m. Previously second-up finished fourth of 11 runners at Ballyvodock P2p on February 2 2025 over 4828m, 8 len behind Mags Nelson carrying 57.5kg. In the mix if she is anywhere near right.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/8 | 11/01/2026 | 228 | P2P TRPHY | $0.00 | Turtulla P2p | 4828m | Soft | N C Hennessy | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 7/12 | 28/05/2025 | 16 | FLAT 5U | $19,620.00 | Wexford | 4023m | Good | N C Hennessy | 70kg | 4:56.80 | - | 0 |
| 16.3L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/05/2025 | 21 | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Killarney | 3419m | Y | N C Hennessy | 70kg | 4:23.80 | - | 0 |
| 10.8L | $8.00 |
| 4/13 | 21/04/2025 | 29 | FLAT M 47 | $17,340.00 | Cork | 3218m | Y | N C Hennessy | 71.5kg | 3:49.40 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $51.00 |
| 99/13 | 23/03/2025 | 7 | P2P M | $0.00 | Ballynoe P2p | 4828m | Soft | N C Hennessy | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 1/8 | 16/03/2025 | 15 | P2P MDN 5U | $0.00 | Knockanohill P2p | 4828m | Good | N C Hennessy | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/8 | 01/03/2025 | 7 | P2P NOV 5U | $0.00 | Kildorrery P2p | 4828m | Soft | N C Hennessy | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/5 | 22/02/2025 | 20 | P2P MDN 5U | $0.00 | Knockanard P2p | 4828m | Heavy | N C Hennessy | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $1.00 |
| 4/11 | 02/02/2025 | 14 | P2P NOV 5U | $0.00 | Ballyvodock P2p | 4828m | Y | N C Hennessy | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $1.00 |
| 4/7 | 19/01/2025 | 238 | P2P MDN APP M 6U | $0.00 | Carrigarostig P2p | 4828m | Soft | N C Hennessy | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/10 | 26/05/2024 | - | P2P MDN M 6 | $0.00 | Ballingarry P2p | 4828m | Good | N C Hennessy | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |