Thurles
Today, Hurdle2m6fGood Soft
Verdict
Verdict
Not a strong maiden by any means and it affords ADDITIONAL TIME a good chance to build on a mildly-promising hurdles bow at Wexford. Heron's Butler was in the process of showing much-improved form until unseating his rider at Clonmel and he's the obvious threat, ahead of Tsavo Park.
Additional Time
Herons Butler
Tsavo Park
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 1. Additional TimeJ: Alex HarveyT: John McConnell, IrelandF: 75
- Price History:
- 2.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 104
VerdictOff the mark in points at the second attempt. Fifth of 14 in novice hurdle at Wexford (24.4f, good to soft, 28/1) on hurdles bow 104 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and he should be a big factor at this level. - 7. Tsavo ParkJ: P. HanlonT: John Joseph Hanlon, IrelandF: 750-5
- Price History:
- 3.50
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 98
- Days Since Last Run:
- 24
VerdictTongue strap on for 1st time, fifth of 7 in handicap hurdle (7/1) at Fontwell (17.7f, good to firm) 24 days ago. Up in trip. - 6. Herons ButlerJ: L. A. McKennaT: Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, IrelandF: 085U
- Price History:
- 3.75
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 104
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictWas in the process of showing much more when unseated rider in novice hurdle at Clonmel (20.2f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Has to be taken seriously on that back of that effort with this trip likely to suit. 
9. CuguillaJ: Conor ClarkeT: John Patrick Ryan, IrelandF: 658- Price History:
- 67.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 79
- Days Since Last Run:
- 10
Verdict80/1, eighth of 10 in novice hurdle at Tipperary (19.7f, soft) 10 days ago.
4. Gallant GetawayJ: K. E. BuckleyT: Edward Buckley, IrelandF: 7-0- Price History:
- 81.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 164
VerdictTwice-raced maiden under NH rules. 100/1, fourteenth of 17 in novice hurdle at Down Royal (17.4f, good) on hurdles bow 164 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Cheekpieces on for 1st time.
5. Gatsby BlueJ: Mr J. P. SampsonT: S. M. Duffy, IrelandF: 87P-P- Price History:
- 111.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 83
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictFirst run since leaving Maurice Barnes when 300/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Listowel (16f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Significantly up in trip.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
3. Doyen WolfJ: K. C. SextonT: J. R. Finn, IrelandF: 0-- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 85
- Days Since Last Run:
- 277
VerdictThrice-raced maiden. Sixteenth of 21 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16.9f, heavy, 250/1). Off 9 months. Significantly up in trip.
2. CasafiernaJ: B. W. HarveyT: Brian Mortell, IrelandF: 07-0- Price History:
- 51.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 22
VerdictThrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 300/1, fourteenth of 15 in bumper at Listowel (20f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Switches from bumpers to hurdles.
8. Crab RoadJ: Mr A. LeahyT: John Joseph Hanlon, IrelandF: P-0- Price History:
- 51.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictTwice-raced maiden. Sixteenth of 19 in novice hurdle at Gowran (16.4f, soft, 250/1) 13 days ago. Significantly up in trip.