16:00 Thurles

Thursday 6 March 2025

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Killinan Handicap Hurdle (0-100)

Off time: 16:00 | Winning time: 3m 55.1s

Tudor Manor⁹⁹

Age: 9| Weight: 12-0| J: T P Harney⁽⁷⁾| T: P J Flynn| OR: 100

10/1

Showed some promise as a hurdler, placing in a novice hurdle, before being let down by his jumping on when falling on last start in this sphere. In good heart on the Flat over the winter, latest second of 11 in handicap at Dundalk (12f) Makes appeal back in this code on handicap hurdle debut.

Form: 5622/FF-

Le Bugiste^t⁴⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 11-12| J: Keith Donoghue| T: G P Cromwell| OR: 98

11/2

Fairly useful Flat winner in France. Travelled well on handicap debut when fifth of 16 to Prince Quattro in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (17.2f, soft) 44 days ago. Open to improvement and is one to consider, especially if the market speaks in his favour.

Form: 0005

Prince Quattro^p⁴⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-10| J: John Shinnick⁽⁵⁾| T: P J Rothwell| OR: 96| D

9/2

Doubled his career tally back in calmer waters under a sound tactical ride when winning 16-runner handicap hurdle at Down Royal (17.2f, soft) 44 days ago. Up 8 lb but should go well again.

Form: 381351

Ricky Langford^p⁸⁰

Age: 11| Weight: 11-9| J: Simon Torrens| T: P J Rothwell| OR: 95

40/1

Moody sort. 33/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Naas (16f, good to soft) 80 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles with cheekpieces back on but others preferred.

Form: 94537P

Silent Dawn^t⁷⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 11-7| J: Donagh Meyler| T: A Murray| OR: 93

22/1

Fared no better than disappointing handicap bow (after 4 months off) when eighth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (17.2f, good to soft) 70 days ago. Tongue strap back on but others more convincing.

Form: 00-3008

Turbo^p,t²⁸

Age: 12| Weight: 11-7| J: K C Sexton| T: J R Finn| OR: 93| C

9/1

Hit and miss this season, including a moderate effort over hurdles. Latest fifth of 13 in handicap chase at this course (16f, good) 28 days ago. Improvement needed back over smaller obstacles.

Form: 187845

Pralognan^t⁷⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 11-6| J: D King| T: A J Martin| OR: 92

9/1

Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable fifth of 15 in handicap hurdle (12/1) at Down Royal (17.2f, good to soft) 70 days ago and may do better yet in this sphere.

Form: 000/F-5

Silent Selector¹⁰³

Age: 5| Weight: 11-6| J: Sean Flanagan| T: Gerard O'Leary| OR: 92

16/1

Thrice-raced maiden. Keen when 250/1, tenth of 14 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (19.4f, soft) 103 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut and may do better if ready to roll after absence.

Form: 75980

Cowper Hall⁷⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 11-2| J: Conor Stone-Walsh⁽³⁾| T: G P Cromwell| OR: 88

9/4

Well-backed and left previous efforts behind sent handicapping (after 5 months off) when third of 15 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (17.2f, good to soft) 70 days ago on final run for previous yard. Finds himself in excellent hands and has to be of interest on stable debut.

Form: 9P03

Lacken Forest^h,t⁹³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-1| J: Mr M Doyle⁽⁷⁾| T: G M Doyle| OR: 87

100/1

Lightly-raced maiden. 66/1, 28¾ lengths fourteenth of 15 to Kp's Ladyofknock in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (16.4f, soft) 93 days ago. Others more convincing.

Form: P0-50

Onebrightbluerose^v1¹¹⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-1| J: Mr A Burke-Ott⁽⁷⁾| T: Patrick Cronin| OR: 87

12/1

Latest hurdles effort a respectable eighth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (16f, good to soft) before being well-held on chase debut. Returns to smaller obstacles with first-time visor, which needs to spark some improvement.

Form: 388080

Navy Waves^p²⁶²

Age: 7| Weight: 10-11| J: R P Treacy| T: Mrs J Cashin| OR: 83| CD

20/1

C&D winner arrives in good heart, 13/2, third of 15 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (24.4f, good to soft). Off 8 months. Significantly back down in trip but place claims.

Form: 840-433

Tasmanian Girl²⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 10-10| J: Cian Quirke⁽³⁾| T: Aengus King| OR: 82

40/1

Well-beaten on latest efforts in both codes and has a bit to prove at present.

Form: 0-06720

Dontdooddson⁸³

Age: 12| Weight: 10-9| J: J G Gilligan⁽⁵⁾| T: D Collins| OR: 81

18/1

Bit below form eighth of 14 in handicap hurdle (18/1) at Cork (16.2f, soft) 83 days ago. Veteran performer may be vulnerable to improving types.

Form: P38-068

Rene Artois^t¹³

Age: 6| Weight: 10-5| J: C G O'Dwyer⁽⁵⁾| T: J Nash| OR: 77

25/1

Ran poorly latest start over hurdles and recent spin on the Flat didn't inspire much confidence. Needs more.

Form: 00P-540

Notevenatext^p,h³⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 10-5| J: Phillip Enright| T: Brendan Walsh| OR: 77

50/1

Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 250/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy) 37 days ago, pulled up 2 out. Makes handicap hurdle debut with plenty to prove. RESERVE

Form: 0000P

Non-Runners

Kp's Ladyofknock⁴⁴

Weight: 11-2| Age: 5

T: M Fahey J: Thomas O'Connor

Walk Of The Roses²⁹

Weight: 10-12| Age: 6

T: J J Mangan J: Reserve 2

Southgate Avenue²⁹

Weight: 11-10| Age: 5

T: P Fenton J: Reserve 3

Forecasts

Cowper Hall (9/4), Prince Quattro (9/2), Le Bugiste (11/2), Kp's Ladyofknock (6/1), Pralognan (9/1), Turbo (9/1), Tudor Manor (10/1), Onebrightbluerose (12/1), Silent Selector (16/1), Dontdooddson (18/1), Navy Waves (20/1), Silent Dawn (22/1), Rene Artois (25/1), Tasmanian Girl (40/1), Ricky Langford (40/1), Notevenatext (50/1), Lacken Forest (100/1)

Fairly useful on the Flat in France, LE BUGISTE looks to be finding his feet over hurdles for Gavin Cromwell. He receives a healthy pull at the weights that may help him turn the tables on Prince Quattro, who benefitted from a shrewd front-running ride to win at Down Royal and may face more competition for the lead on this occasion. Cromwell also has a live chance with stable debutante Cowper Hall and it may be significant if the market speaks heavily in favour of one of his runners.