15:25 Thurles

Thursday 30 November 2017

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Thurles Handicap Hurdle (80-95)

  • 4YO plus  |   2m 6f 72y  |   Soft (Soft to Heavy in places)  |   18 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 15:25  |   Winning time: 6m 12.90s
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Cloth number
Odds
Horse A-Z
Show odds
1
Horse silk
Be My Vinnie15
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-12| J: E O'Connell(7)| T: E O'Connell| OR:  95
4/1
Stays well and ought to appreciate the step up in trip after a sound effort last time. Rider's claim helps at the weight, so top weight not an insurmountable burden this time.
2
Horse silk
Dazzling Sarah58
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-10| J: D N Russell| T: P A Fahy| OR:  93
20/1
Won a mares only bumper at Wexford in March but only raced twice since. Not unduly burdened for her handicap debut but others possibly more progressive given her poor effort last time.
3
Horse silk
Rare Legendp5(ex 4)
Age: 10|  Weight: 11-8| J: Rachael Blackmore| T: J J Hanlon| OR:  87
10/3
Slipped the noose in a stronger looking race at Huntingdon at the weekend and has to merit at plenty of respect under just a 4lb penalty. Gets on well with today's rider, so the case looks strong for a bold bid for a quick follow up.
4
Horse silk
Cher Why Not35
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-7| J: M P Burke(5)| T: T Doyle| OR:  90
6/1
Good effort here last time but not the most consistent individual, so not certain to dish out the same level of effort. Any rain may help his cause though.
5
Horse silk
Come Home Quickh15
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-7| J: Ricky Doyle(5)| T: M Fahey| OR:  90
10/1
Hit with a 9lb hike after winning her penultimate start at Wexford. Dropped 1lb after being held at Fairyhouse earlier in the month but possible the handicapper already has her measure.
6
Horse silk
Uptakep,t35
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-6| J: C D Maxwell| T: D A McLoughlin| OR:  89| D
25/1
Well held in each of his three starts since winning at Down Royal in September and now has plenty to prove - others much more convincing.
7
Horse silk
Glenabo Bridget115
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-5| J: B Browne(5)| T: O McKiernan| OR:  88| BF
13/2
Good effort when well backed last time out (finished just ahead of Come Home Quick) and has hot form at the right time for a race like this. One to bear in mind despite still being a maiden under racing rules.
8
Horse silk
The Church Gatep,t15
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-5| J: A E Lynch| T: M J Smith| OR:  88| BF
7/1
Mainly consistent and arguable as to whether he's better over hurdles than fences at present. Rated much higher over fences but couldn't make it count last time, so has a bit to prove on balance.
9
Horse silk
Hexapod31
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-4| J: Phillip Enright| T: H De Bromhead| OR:  87
14/1
Should appreciate this step up in trip but has a bit to find with Come Home Quick and likely she'll have to settle for a minor role if this goes to form.
10
Horse silk
The Grey Guy250
Age: 10|  Weight: 11-4| J: P F Mangan| T: B O'Keeffe| OR:  87
16/1
Won and been placed off higher marks in the past, so very feasible he's on a winning mark for his return to the action. Been off since March, so probably safest to gauge the betting before diving in with the ten-year-old.
11
Horse silk
Darcellyeann110
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-2| J: Kevin Sexton| T: Peter Fahey| OR:  85
25/1
Form has been pretty uninspiring so far and a big amount of improvement is required now she steps into handicap company. Others much more appealing on these terms.
12
Horse silk
Erkindale Ladyp15
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-2| J: J J Slevin(3)| T: Miss M M Gannon| OR:  85| D
7/1
Won on the line over fences at Fairyhouse earlier in the month and may be more to come in that sphere. However, her form over hurdles hasn't been too clever so far and she still looks a risky option despite being rated 7lb lower over timber.
13
Horse silk
Candle Island35
Age: 11|  Weight: 11-1| J: A Ring(3)| T: M McCullagh| OR:  84| CD
66/1
Last hurdles win was two years ago and given that he's so lightly raced in recent times, the case to leave him out of the betting plans is quite compelling this time.
14
Horse silk
Diggin Deep15
Age: 7|  Weight: 10-12| J: P D Kennedy(3)| T: M McCullagh| OR:  81
50/1
Held by Erkindale Lady over fences last time and makes limited appeal in his bid to reverse the form over hurdles. Never been even placed in 11 previous starts over timber, so pretty safe to look elsewhere.
15
Horse silk
Glasson Ladb15
Age: 10|  Weight: 10-12| J: M F Mooney| T: Mrs A Mooney| OR:  81
33/1
On a handy mark but has a bit to find with a couple of the others and needs an awful lot to go his way. Also a bit to prove over this trip.
16
Horse silk
Mystic Embarrp23
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-12| J: D J McInerney(5)| T: D Broad| OR:  81
10/1
One of his better efforts last time and would have place claims if building on that effort. Previous form looks shaky, however, and he looks a risky option over a trip which will bring a new test of his stamina.
17
Horse silk
Christening Spoont21
Age: 7|  Weight: 10-11| J: R P Treacy(5)| T: L Young| OR:  80
66/1
Seems to be versatile regarding her best trip but was well held in a moderate maiden last time out and plenty more required even in a low-grade event such as this.
18
Horse silk
Flemish Maid32
Age: 5|  Weight: 10-11| J: J P O'Sullivan(7)| T: P J Rothwell| OR:  80
33/1
Never landed a blow when the subject of support last time and looks one to be wary of just now. Form with cut in the ground has been modest at best, so may be one that needs a firmer surface to be seen in a better light.
19
Horse silk
Danse Away31
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-11| J: Reserve 1| T: T J Nagle-Jr| OR:  94
-
First reserve: Won a point-to-point but not yet really caught the imagination since switching to bumpers and hurdles. Others much more appealing.
20
Horse silk
Honest Robber303
Age: 12|  Weight: 11-3| J: Reserve 2| T: M Torrens| OR:  86
-
Second reserve: Winner over fences when last seen out but on a handy rating hurdles in comparison. Long absence an obvious concern though.
21
Horse silk
Glen's Ddh5
Age: 5|  Weight: 10-13| J: Reserve 3| T: G J Power| OR:  82
-
Third reserve: Handicap mark reaching an attractive level but still a maiden after 13 previous attempts and hard to see that statistic being altered even if she does get a run this time.

Forecasts

Rare Legend (10/3), Be My Vinnie (4/1), Cher Why Not (6/1), Glenabo Bridge (13/2), The Church Gate (7/1), Erkindale Lady (7/1), Mystic Embarr (10/1), Come Home Quick (10/1), Hexapod (14/1), The Grey Guy (16/1), Dazzling Sarah (20/1), Darcellyeann (25/1), Uptake (25/1), Glasson Lad (33/1), Flemish Maid (33/1), Diggin Deep (50/1), Christening Spoon (66/1), Candle Island (66/1)

Verdict

RARE LEGEND scooted home at Huntingdon at the weekend and, given that he only carries 4lb extra for that smooth performance, the gelding has to merit an interest in a weak event such as this. Glenabo Bridge, who sports a tongue tie for the first time, comes into this is good heart and could be the biggest threat if this comes around too quickly for the selection. Come Home Quick and The Grey Guy are others worth bearing in mind to make the frame.
  1. Rare Legend
  2. Glenabo Bridge
  3. Come Home Quick

Prize Money

1st: €6,160.002nd: €1,909.003rd: €910.004th: €410.005th: €160.00

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