16:38 Thurles

Thursday 5 March 2026

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EASYFIX Equine Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 16:40 | Winning time: 6m 46.30s

Jupiter Du Gite^h,t²⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 12-0| J: Michael Kenneally⁽⁵⁾| T: T Hogan| OR: 112

9/2

Headstrong sort has been given a chance by the handicapper and produced his best effort of the campaign fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Navan (21.8f, heavy) 25 days ago. Has good chance on pick of form with good-value claimer aboard.

Form: 3PP/304

Bergamasquo²⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-12| J: Keith Donoghue| T: G P Cromwell| OR: 110

12/1

Two-time point runner-up is yet to build on debut second at Gowran Park but very much appeals as one who will do better now handicapping. Respected.

Form: 2F2/294

Can Happen²⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-10| J: Thomas O'Connor⁽⁷⁾| T: M Fahey| OR: 108

11/2

Little promise in point/bumper but fair form over hurdles so far, most recently when third of 7 in novice event at Punchestown (19.1f, heavy) 29 days ago. Should improve now handicapping over further.

Form: 530/573

Oaks Soldier¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-10| J: Carl Millar⁽⁵⁾| T: Eamon Courtney| OR: 108

9/1

Lightly-raced maiden. 18/1, shaped encouragingly when fourth of 17 in handicap hurdle at this course (16.5f, heavy) 14 days ago, keeping on after being shuffled back after 4 out. Should improve over longer trip.

Form: 3/4584

Priory Park⁷⁵

Age: 10| Weight: 11-9| J: Phillip Enright| T: Edward F Power| OR: 107| C| D

10/1

Value for extra when making successful return to hurdling on stable debut at Ballinrobe (22f, soft) in September. Respectable effort back over fences when fourth of 16 in handicap chase at this course (25.3f, good to soft) 75 days ago. Can give a good account.

Form: PP150-4

It's Not His Fault⁹⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 11-8| J: Calum Hogan⁽⁵⁾| T: E McNamara| OR: 106

28/1

Best effort over hurdles came when third at Tipperary on debut. No chances taken with opening mark but should still improve now handicapping over longer distances.

Form: 380

A Nod To Getaway¹⁴

Age: 9| Weight: 11-7| J: Darragh O'Keeffe| T: P O'Flynn| OR: 105| C| D

12/1

Latest win in chase here in October and has remained in good form since, again running respectably when sixth of 17 in handicap hurdle at this course (16.5f, heavy) 14 days ago. Versatile regards trip and can't be discounted.

Form: 131546

Brideswell Lad¹⁹

Age: 10| Weight: 11-7| J: J J Slevin| T: S Neville| OR: 105| D

12/1

Latest win in chase at Killarney in May 2024. Having first start under Rules for over a year when fourth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (20.2f, heavy) 19 days ago. May need even furhter still nowadays.

Form: 1516/P4

Jisco Du Brem^t⁷⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 11-7| J: Philip Donovan⁽³⁾| T: Jonathan Sweeney| OR: 105

10/1

Winner in bumper at Kilbeggan in June but no threat in 3 maiden hurdles. COuld improve now handicapping with tongue strap back on.

Form: 178485

Lough Nigara^b1,h²⁹

Age: 9| Weight: 11-5| J: Ricky Doyle| T: E Griffin| OR: 103| D

7/2

Career best when winning 16-runner handicap hurdle at Punchestown (22f, heavy) in January and backed that up despite making mistakes when runner-up there last month. Player again in first-time blinkers.

Form: 332312

Low Style^b1³⁰

Age: 9| Weight: 11-2| J: Sean Flanagan| T: B Connell| OR: 100

13/2

In frame on his last 2 starts over hurdles, most recently when fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.2f, heavy, 10/1) 30 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time.

Form: P32/034

Game And Glory^p⁶³

Age: 10| Weight: 10-9| J: Tiernan Power Roche⁽³⁾| T: P J Rothwell| OR: 93| D

66/1

Has lost her way over fences this season and makes no appeal returned to hurdling.

Form: PP9P4F

My Good Pal^t⁴⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 10-7| J: Mr B M Coonan⁽⁷⁾| T: G P Cromwell| OR: 91

25/1

Won over hurdles at Wexford in August and placed 3 times in sphere since but needs to bounce back from a lesser effort at Fairyhouse.

Form: 663230

Non-Runners

Money Heist⁵²

Weight: 11-9| Age: 9

T: Gary McGill J: Eoin Staples

Forecasts

Lough Nigara (7/2), Jupiter Du Gite (9/2), Can Happen (11/2), Low Style (13/2), Oaks Soldier (9/1), Jisco Du Brem (10/1), Priory Park (10/1), Bergamasquo (12/1), Brideswell Lad (12/1), A Nod To Getaway (12/1), Money Heist (12/1), My Good Pal (25/1), It's Not His Fault (28/1), Game And Glory (66/1)

OAKS SOLDIER shaped better than the result when fourth around 2m here a fortnight ago and he gets the verdict with the longer trip likely to suit. Lough Nigara is running consistently well at present and should be in the mix again, whilst Bergamasquo rates as a likely improver on handicap bow.