Competitive action in prospect as jumpers return at Thurles Thurles hosts its first National Hunt meeting of the current season and, despite the prospect of quick ground conditions, there are no shortage of runners with a total of 104 horses declared on this eight-race card beginning at 11.43am. Darragh O’Keeffe continues to blaze a trail at the head of the jump jockeys’ championship with 55 winners already on the board and he can look forward to a strong book of rides. The Cork native has six mounts all holding solid chances, while reigning champion Jack Kennedy partners short-priced favourites Doctor Elvis (1.28) and Gunnery Sergeant (2.03). Following 7mm of rain on Tuesday and watering at the County Tipperary track, the going remains good. The forecast is for a dry day with temperatures reaching a high of 7C.
