15:17 Thurles (IRE) 19 Feb 2026
BOYLE Sports Michael Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle
Grade 3 | Class 1 | 5YO plus
Winner €18,000 - 4 declared to run
Soft-soft to heavy in places
Draw Advantage: None
Forecast: Drizzle
Temperature: 4.2° - 8.4°
Rainfall: 0.30mm
Wind: 9.4 mph W
Last Update: 18/02/2026 17:00x
Bookies best price percentage = 109.67%
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Improved albeit in a race which completely fell apart when winning a novice hurdle here by 24l last time; trainer in form; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on S and G; conceding weight all round might be tricky.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 4f on good and soft ground. A winner at 10-3 in a hurdle race here over 2m 4f (soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Sunny South West by 24l.
Improved albeit in a race which completely fell apart when winning a novice hurdle here by 24l last time; trainer in form; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on S and G; conceding weight all round might be tricky.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 8 | 3 | 0 | 37.5% | |
| Hurdle | 8 | 3 | 0 | 37.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 8 | 3 | 0 | 37.5% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jack Kennedy | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
| T | G Elliott | 8 | 3 | 0 | 37.5% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Below form in a much better race when well beaten in a novice hurdle at Navan latest. Effective over 2m and acts on soft ground; from a top yard but must bounce back.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground. Well beaten at 9-2 behind Zeus Power when seventh of 8 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m (soft - heavy) last month.
Below form in a much better race when well beaten in a novice hurdle at Navan latest. Effective over 2m and acts on soft ground; from a top yard but must bounce back.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Paul Townend | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | W P Mullins | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Ran to form when fourth beaten 3 1/4l in AIS Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) at Cheltenham latest; trainer in form; effective 2m4f/2m5f, acts on any; progressive and form franked, may improve again.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on soft - heavy ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind Kripticjim when fourth of 7 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 hurdle race in the Group 2 AIS Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham over 2m 4f (soft) last month.
Ran to form when fourth beaten 3 1/4l in AIS Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) at Cheltenham latest; trainer in form; effective 2m4f/2m5f, acts on any; progressive and form franked, may improve again.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% | |
| Hurdle | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jordan Gainford | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | G Elliott | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Ran to form when second, beaten 6 1/2l, in a novice hurdle at Punchestown latest. Effective over 2m-2m4f and acts on heavy and good ground; in form and holds a good chance in this.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m 1f and 2m 3f on good and heavy ground. Beaten 7l by Spinningayarn when second of 5 at 3-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m 3f (heavy) last month.
Ran to form when second, beaten 6 1/2l, in a novice hurdle at Punchestown latest. Effective over 2m-2m4f and acts on heavy and good ground; in form and holds a good chance in this.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% | |
| Hurdle | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 1 | 4 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 8 | 2 | 4 | 25% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Cian Quirke | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | A Slattery | 8 | 2 | 4 | 25% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Verdict
TIMELESS TREATY scored in style here and can follow up under top weight. Despite appearing exposed in handicaps earlier this season, he bolted up a fortnight ago and could now progress a little further. Parnell Street has bumped into some smart performers and may prove to be slightly better than his 123 rating, so should give the selection a race as he receives 6lb. The same can be said for Open Secret, who was a commendable fourth in a Cheltenham Grade 2. Bon Viveur comes here on a retrieval mission following his disappointing Navan effort.
Expert View Verdict
Timeless Treaty ended up an easy winner over C&D last time but the race rather fell apart and he now must concede weight all round. Let's instead side with his stablemate OPEN SECRET, a Naas maiden hurdle winner who is coming off an improved effort when fourth in a Grade 2 event at Cheltenham. He's a strong stayer who can win this en route to a good handicap in the spring. Parnell Street has solid claims also, having bumped into a smart stablemate of the two already mentioned at Punchestown last time. He's consistent and handles the conditions.
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Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Heavy | 5 | Jacob's Ladder | 6 | 11 0 | - | 1-21751 | 36 days | G Elliott (148 miles) | Sam Ewing | 5/ 1 | 5:29.00 | |
| 2024 | Soft | 6 | Largy Hill | 7 | 11 0 | - | 5173-21 | 47 days | W P Mullins (49 miles) | Paul Townend | 10/ 3 | 5:33.80 | |
| 2023 | Good | 8 | Sa Fureur | 6 | 11 3 | - | 3-4211 | 24 days | G Elliott (148 miles) | Jordan Gainford | 5/ 6 | 5:20.02 | |
| 2022 | Soft | 6 | The Goffer | 5 | 11 0 | - | 3-7144 | 32 days | G Elliott (148 miles) | Jordan Gainford | 5/ 2 | 5:42.90 | |
| 2021 | Heavy | 8 | Grand Paradis | 5 | 11 0 | - | 141 | 17 days | G Elliott (148 miles) | Jack Kennedy | 7/ 2 | 5:39.00 | |
| 2020 | Soft | 9 | Five O'Clock | 5 | 10 12 | - | 032-21 | 21 days | W P Mullins (49 miles) | Danny Mullins | 7/ 1 | 5:26.10 | |
| 2019 | Good | 6 | Go Another One | 7 | 11 3 | - | 121122 | 107 days | J C McConnell (148 miles) | Robbie Power | 6/ 1 | 4:48.60 | |
| 2018 | Soft | 6 | Blow By Blow | 7 | 11 0 | - | 11-3216 | 46 days | G Elliott (148 miles) | Rachael Blackmore | 7/ 1 | 5:23.90 | |
| 2017 | Heavy | 7 | Tin Soldier | 6 | 11 0 | - | 45284-1 | 29 days | W P Mullins (49 miles) | Ruby Walsh | 10/ 3 | 5:33.00 | |
| 2016 | Soft | 5 | Acapella Bourgeois | 6 | 11 3 | - | 701-312 | 32 days | M S Sandra Hughes (58 miles) | Ruby Walsh | 5/ 2 | 5:09.90 | |
| 2015 | Heavy | 6 | Sub Lieutenant | 6 | 11 3 | - | 7-21126 | 18 days | M S Sandra Hughes (58 miles) | B J Geraghty | 7/ 2 | 5:17.60 | |
| 2014 | Heavy | 7 | Giantofaman | 6 | 11 3 | - | 022213 | 42 days | D T Hughes (58 miles) | Paul Carberry | 7/ 1 | 5:13.10 | |
| 2013 | Soft | 8 | Bright New Dawn | 6 | 11 3 | - | 247-132 | 19 days | D T Hughes (58 miles) | Davy Russell | 6/ 4 | 5:09.40 | |
| 2012 | Soft - Heavy | 6 | Lyreen Legend | 5 | 11 2 | - | 913122 | 32 days | D T Hughes (58 miles) | Bryan Cooper | 3/ 1 | 5:13.60 | |
| 2011 | Heavy | 8 | Hidden Cyclone | 6 | 11 8 | - | 1-1131 | 32 days | J J Hanlon (49 miles) | A J McNamara | 13/ 8 | 5:11.50 | |
| 2010 | Soft | 8 | Western Leader | 6 | 11 3 | - | 121-231 | 58 days | J J Hanlon (49 miles) | Conor O'Farrell | 4/ 1 | 5:13.80 | |
| 2009 | Soft | 10 | Clan Tara | 7 | 11 3 | - | 1-12132 | 34 days | P Nolan (79 miles) | Davy Russell | 4/ 1 | 5:09.00 | |
| 2008 | Good to Soft | 14 | Cooldine | 6 | 11 6 | - | 0-34111 | 28 days | W P Mullins (49 miles) | Ruby Walsh | 6/ 4 | 5:07.60 | |
| 2007 | Heavy | 13 | Kazal | 6 | 11 8 | - | 141111 | 11 days | E Griffin (24 miles) | B J Geraghty | 5/ 6 | 5:22.20 | |
| 2006 | Soft | 10 | Mounthenry | 6 | 11 8 | - | 113111 | 32 days | C Byrnes (41 miles) | A J McNamara | 11/ 10 | 5:17.60 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 3 |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 | 2 |
| 2021 | 3 | 3 |
| 2020 | 4 | 4 |
| 2019 | DNF | 5 |
| 2018 | 3 | 4 |
| 2017 | 2 | 3 |
| 2016 | DNF | 2 |