National hero returns over hurdles at Clonmel Irish Grand National winner Thunder And Roses returns to action in the Clonmel Oil Service Station Handicap Hurdle on Thursday. Sandra Hughes' charge was last seen when lifting the Fairyhouse feature back in April and he will be reverting to the smaller obstacles for the first time since the 2014 Punchestown Festival. He is one of 11 runners in the three-mile heat, with Captainofthefleet topping the weights after winning three times last term. Colin Bowe's Don Vincenzo and the Henry de Bromhead-trained Never Complain lead the way in the Prior Park Service Station Clonmel Handicap Chase. The first-named was a winner at Punchestown last month, while Never Complain was last seen finishing second at this track at the end of October. Home Farm is another who returns to hurdles for his reappearance in the Clonmel Oil Slan Abhaile Hurdle. He joined De Bromhead from Arthur Moore's yard last term but after a winning a Listed event at Thurles, he failed to add another triumph to his CV. Home Farm is one of eight to go to post along with the likes of Gladiator King. De Bromhead seemingly holds a strong hand in the opening I.N.H. Stallion Owners European Breeders Fund Maiden Hurdle with Sizing Alberta. Arkwrisht is a notable contender for Willie Mullins in this event.
