Thurles 08 November 2018

Going: Good to Firm (Good in places)
 
 
Moderate showers

Forecast: Moderate showers
Temperature: 5.7° - 10.5°
Rainfall: 7.86mm
Wind: 9.0 mph S

All Racecards within one PDF

Instructions

1

12:45 Thurles (IRE) (4YO plus)

Thurles Beginners Chase

2m 2f

Winner €7,392 - 10 ran

No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

ASHJAN has not been disgraced in either of his two previous starts over fences and that experience could make him hard to beat this afternoon. Lleyton won over hurdles two starts ago and he could make the frame in a race of this nature. Others to consider in what appears to be a moderate contest are Can't Be Done and Comehere Hi.

2

13:20 Thurles (IRE) (4YO plus)

Littleton Handicap Chase

2m 2f

Winner €9,856 - 10 ran

No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

JAUNTY THOR has been in very good form of late, winning as recently as Tuesday at Fairyhouse. The quick return has to be a concern but if those exertions have not left a mark then a 6lb penalty is unlikely to stop him from winning again. Conduct Yourself made the frame off this mark at the end of last month and could do so once again, while Fairymount Boy also warrants consideration.

3

13:55 Thurles (IRE) (4YO plus)

Templemore Mares Maiden Hurdle

2m

Winner €6,775 - 13 ran

No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

TARA DYLAN was highly tried last season and she once again faced a tough task in a competitive handicap hurdle at Down Royal on Saturday. Back in a maiden against her own sex, Thomas Mullins' mare should take plenty of beating. Under Surveillance has the form to suggest that she can win a race such as this, while Miss Chevious Girl has to be respected on her bumper form.

4

14:30 Thurles (IRE) (4YO plus)

Ballagh Mares Handicap Hurdle

2m 4f

Winner €9,856 - 11 ran

No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

RAIN IN SPAIN was beaten less than a length when second at Punchestown last time and there is every chance the dual hurdle scorer could make a welcome return to the winner's enclosure off a mark just 3lb higher. Lockeen Girl has struggled to string a sequence of solid performances together this summer but is capable at her best, while Ar Eagla Na Heagla and Chisholm Trail are interesting recruits to the handicap ranks. Lady Of The Sea and Our Rachael were both silver medalists when last seen in this sphere and are others capable of getting involved.

5

15:00 Thurles (IRE) (4YO plus)

Two-Mile Borris Handicap Hurdle (80-109)

2m

Winner €7,392 - 10 ran

No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

TOOR GENERAL was in fine form last month, returning from a summer break to score at Roscommon before dead-heating for major honours at Fairyhouse last time. Tony Martin's seven-year-old has the chance to make his mark again here following a 6lb rise and it would be no surprise to see him thrive once more while conditions suit. Benny In Milan made a successful raid on Southwell latest and has to be respected despite dropping back from that extended 2m4f trip, while Bay Hill appears a must for the shortlist on the back his recent outings. Liam Gilligan removing 7lb in the saddle makes him effectively just 2lb higher than when winning at Listowel in September.

6

15:35 Thurles (IRE) (5YO plus)

Thurles.ie Maiden Hurdle

2m 6f 120y

Winner €6,775 - 6 ran

No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

MORATORIUM has improved with each start in his career and got off the mark at the third time of asking in a bumper at Down Royal in May. He is a full brother to Sugar Baron, a decent staying handicap chaser, so the step up in trip on his hurdles debut looks sure to suit. Los Alamos could benefit from a switch to hurdles having proved disappointing on the Flat considering his top-class pedigree, while Kilchreest Moon looks best of the remainder on his third behind Royal Rendezvous at Galway.

7

16:10 Thurles (IRE) (4YO only)

Toboradora Flat Race

2m

Winner €6,160 - 5 ran

No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

SILK AND SAND finished a good third on her racecourse debut last month behind Gemma's Flame at Fairyhouse, where she stayed on well in the closing stages. This looks a winnable contest on paper and she can make good use of her fillies allowance. Final List showed some promise when fifth on his first start at the Punchestown Festival behind Kalum River and should be able to improve for that experience, while Gateway To Europe, who was down the field in that same contest, has improved enough since to make him a threat.

Existing User?

Forgot your password?

New User?

Sign up using our simple one-page form and you'll be able to access free video form, tips and exclusive content straight away.