www.thurlesraces.ie Beginners Chase 2m 2f
- (4yo+, 2m 2f, 16 runners)
- Winner €5,520 2nd €1,279 3rd €560 4th €320
- Going: Soft, Soft/Heavy in places
- Surface: Turf
Print| Pos | Horse | Distance/th> | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 Popcorn | 11/4 | |
| 2nd | 11 Rathlin | 5½ | 11/8f |
| 3rd | 5 Forjoetheplumber | 13 | 13/2 |
Racecard
| # | Form | Horse | A | Wgt | Trainer | Jockey | OR | Naps | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 202-P00 |
|
7 | 166 11-12 | M O'Hare | B M Cash | 25/1 | ||
| 2 | 217F-P7 |
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7 | 166 11-12 | John G Carr | J L Cullen | 20/1 | ||
| 3 | 0-30000 |
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6 | 166 11-12 | N Madden | N P Madden | 50/1 | ||
| 4 | 6S3776 |
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8 | 166 11-12 b | M Fitzsimons | R Loughran | 33/1 | ||
| 5 | 23-6U25 |
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7 | 166 11-12 | J J Mangan | P F Mangan (3) | 116 | 13/2 | |
| 6 | 3S01/78 |
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9 | 166 11-12 | N Meade | P Carberry | 20/1 | ||
| 7 | 115F07 |
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8 | 166 11-12 | P Martin | A P Thornton (3) | 50/1 | ||
| 8 | 1-60258 |
|
7 | 166 11-12 | A J Martin | K M Donoghue (3) | 16/1 | ||
| 9 | 21221-7 |
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8 | 166 11-12 | W P Mullins | Mr P W Mullins | 11/4 | ||
| 10 | 34080-6 |
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5 | 166 11-12 | O McKiernan | T J Doyle | 25/1 | ||
| 11 | 216-257 |
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6 | 166 11-12 | M F Morris | D N Russell | 11/8f | ||
| 12 | 5F |
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6 | 166 11-12 | Miss E Doyle | B T O'Connell | 50/1 | ||
| 13 | 00780-1 |
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7 | 166 11-12 | A J Martin | R M Moran | 25/1 | ||
| 14 | 1/921-2 |
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5 | 166 11-12 | J T R Dreaper | A E Lynch | 7/1 | ||
| 15 | 3301-70 |
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5 | 166 11-12 | V C Ward | R C Colgan | 105 | 16/1 | |
| 17 | 3211-88 |
|
7 | 166 11-12 | James Dullea | E F Power (3) | 40/1 |
Non Runners
| # | Form | Horse | A | Wgt | Trainer | Jockey | OR | Naps | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 2127-4U |
White Star Line (IRE)
33
|
7 | 1112 | D T Hughes | B J Cooper | NR | ||
| 18 | 865/6-00 |
Son Of Moyne (IRE)
5
|
7 | 1112 | A Slattery | Reserve 2 | NR | ||
| 19 | 34460- |
Lockdown (IRE)
231
|
5 | 1112 | C F Swan | Reserve 3 | NR |
Race History
| Year | Draw | Horse | A | Wgt | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 |
The Hurl (IRE)
|
7 | 11-12 | M F Morris | N P Madden | 8/1 |
In depth
Verdict
Forjoetheplumber has run some fine races over fences but has now gone 10 starts without winning and once again disappointed at Galway last time. Rathlin, runner-up in a Grade 2 over timber in April, made a quiet start over fences in a strong Grade 3 behind Lucky William at Punchestown and will have come on enormously for the run, a remark that also applies to Pires after his chasing debut at Naas where he wouldn't have appreciated the heavy ground. White Star Line's close fourth to De Valira at Listowel is the best chasing form on view though he was beaten when falling on his next start at Downpatrick. He can bounce back but POPCORN looks the one to be on as he's specifically bred for chasing and everything he achieved over hurdles was a bonus. Sizing Santiago made several mistakes on his debut over fences at Gowran but should have learned from that and looks a nice prospect.
Formwatch
White Star Line (IRE) 10-11fav (11-12) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, 5th 4 out, ridden in 3rd before 2 out where bad mistake and unseated rider, in a race won by Call Box (11-5) at Downpatrick 2m 7f beg chs gs in Oct, 12 ran.
Son Of Moyne (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Mid-division, no threat after halfway, 16th of 18, well behind Lambro (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f beg chs.
Lockdown (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 10th halfway, driven along in 6th after 4 out, no impression in straight, 11th of 24, 26l behind Baily Green (11-12) at Cork 2m 5yo mdn hdl in Mar.
Popcorn (FR) 12-1 (11-12) Prominent, led approaching 3rd, soon clear, headed before 2 out, soon no impression, 7th of 17, 18l behind Tornedo Shay (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f hdl gs in May.
Rathlin 10-3 (11-1) Settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, no extra after 3 out, eased, 7th of 9, 42l behind Lucky William (11-1) at Punchestown 2m 2f nov chs (1) in Oct.
Forjoetheplumber (IRE) 4-1fav (10-2) Soon chased leaders, 7th 5 out, closer in 3rd approaching 2 out, 5th at last, soon no extra, 5th of 19, 38l behind Tharawaat (11-10) at Galway 2m 6f hcp chs hvy in Oct.
Sizing Santiago (IRE) 9-2 (11-9) Soon led, slight mistake 6th, joined 6 out, headed and slight mistake 5 out, dropped to 3rd and no extra from 4 out until left disputing lead from 3 out and hampered, slight mistake next, soon headed and no extra last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 6, 7l behind Misala (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 4f beg chs gd in Sep.
Tadhg (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, moderate 8th 3 out, no impression and weakened, tailed off, 15th of 18, well behind Bog Warrior (11-12) at Navan 2m beg chs.
Gloonan Hill (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, no impression when slight mistake 2 out, soon no extra, 8th of 15, 27l behind Four Commanders (11-11) at Down Royal 2m 4f beg chs sft.
Profit Margin (IRE) 8-1 (11-11) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra before 2 out, kept on one pace, 6th of 11, 24l behind Days Hotel (11-12) at Punchestown 2m beg chs hvy in Oct.
Sensational Sema (IRE) 9-2 (11-0) Held up, headway to chase leaders from 4 out, 4th into straight, chased leader before 2 out, closed approaching last where not entirely fluent, stayed on best to edge ahead run-in, won at Killarney 2m 6f hcp hdl 8Evens16 gs in May beating Mubrook (11-6) by 1/2l, 18 ran.
Accordion To Paddy (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Never a factor, 11th of 15, well behind Four Commanders (11-11) at Down Royal 2m 4f beg chs sft.
Nivek's Dream (IRE) 20-1 (11-9) Never better than mid-division, 7th of 15, 31l behind Lismakeery (11-12) at Wexford 2m 1f beg chs sft in Oct.
Pires 10-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 7th approaching straight, no impression from before 2 out, 8th of 13, 21l behind Monastrell (11-12) at Naas 2m beg chs hvy in Oct.
Clancy Strand (NZ) 33-1 (11-12) Always behind, last of 18, well behind Lambro (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f beg chs.
Benash (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Reduced visibility, never better than mid-division, 7th of 13, 45l behind Donnas Palm (11-12) at Wexford 2m 3f beg chs sft in Oct.
Dog Barrel Hill (IRE) 33-1 (11-9) Rear of mid-division, some headway into 10th 3 out, no threat and kept on one pace in straight, 8th of 18, 41l behind Lambro (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f beg chs.
Father Shine (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 8th after 3 out, moderate 5th into straight, soon no impression under pressure, 6th of 15, 17l behind Prince Of Milan (11-12) at Clonmel 2m 4f beg chs in Oct.
Renoyr (FR) 50-1 (11-12) Fell 1st, in a race won by Gift Of Dgab (11-12) at Limerick 2m 3f beg chs gd, 13 ran.