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Going - Chase: Good, good to yielding in places. Hurdle/Bumper: good to yielding. Fine
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Formscan By Michael Graham - INSTANT RETURN could be worth chancing off a lengthy injury absence. He was in great form in the early part of 2020 when victorious in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown and a handicap hurdle at Naas, before taking the runner-up berth at Navan in March that year. He has been on the sidelines since but Harrington spoke favourably about him in a stable tour, and that he can be competitive this season. Mighty Tom hasn't been out since May but contested valuable handicap hurdles on his last couple of starts when fifth at Fairyhouse and third in Killarney. Futurum Regem is 14lb higher than when demolishing the field over 2m6f in Navan last month. That was on good going, though, so this ground will suit him. However, he has an engagement on Saturday at Navan. Paddy O'Hanlon's 7lb claim is deployed on Palace Rock who was last seen falling in the Lartigue at Listowel. He has the ability to get involved. Ferdia and Mind Your Money are others with claims.

1
2867
Aarons Day (IRE) 7,b g 11-10

Doyen (IRE)-Grangeclare Rhythm(Lord Americo)

ts2(258) (Keep The Faith Bloodstock Limited)
Rated 127

2
5253
Mighty Tom (IRE) 6,b g 11-7

Dylan Thomas (IRE)-Polly Anthus(Kahyasi)

(224) d1 (Mr N Collins)
Rated 124

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Mighty Tom (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Golden Spear (GB)1
3rd Apr 2021 Fairyhouse(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Yielding, Good to Yielding in places) Mighty Tom (IRE) 5th (22/1 10-6 Rated 123) B J Cooper 7.47L in front of Golden Spear (GB) 14th (50/1 9-13 Rated 123) P J O'Hanlon (20 ran)
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Andratx (IRE)1
9th May 2021 Killarney(2m 1f , Hcap Hurdle, Yielding, yielding to soft in places) Mighty Tom (IRE) 3rd (10/1 10-11 Rated 123) B J Cooper Andratx (IRE) fell (12/1 10-2 Rated 121) J C Gainford (18 ran)
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Palace Rock (IRE)1
9th May 2021 Killarney(2m 1f , Hcap Hurdle, Yielding, yielding to soft in places) Mighty Tom (IRE) 3rd (10/1 10-11 Rated 123) B J Cooper 5.56L in front of Palace Rock (IRE) 5th (4/1Fav 10-2 Rated 120) C D Maxwell (18 ran)
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3
0520
Andratx (IRE) 8,ch g 11-6

Manduro (GER)-Fresh Mint(Sadler's Wells)

ts+bl2(55) bf (Dermot J Kelly)
Rated 123

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Andratx (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Futurum Regem (IRE)1
1st Aug 2020 Galway(1m 3f 180yds, Flat Hcap, Soft) Andratx (IRE) 12th (25/1 9-8 Rated 61) C P Hoban 9.50L in front of Futurum Regem (IRE) 14th (33/1 9-6 Rated 66) Dylan Browne McMonagle (18 ran)
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Thousand Tears (IRE)1
24th Oct 2021 Galway(2m 11yds, Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle/Bumper: Soft. Chase: soft, heavy in places CHANGED on chase course to 'heavy' after 3rd race.) Andratx (IRE) 2nd (9/1 10-11 Rated 121) J P O'Sullivan .50L in front of Thousand Tears (IRE) 3rd (6/1 10-6 Rated 116) M P Burke (8 ran)
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Mighty Tom (IRE)1
9th May 2021 Killarney(2m 1f , Hcap Hurdle, Yielding, yielding to soft in places) Mighty Tom (IRE) 3rd (10/1 10-11 Rated 123) B J Cooper Andratx (IRE) fell (12/1 10-2 Rated 121) J C Gainford (18 ran)
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Palace Rock (IRE)1
9th May 2021 Killarney(2m 1f , Hcap Hurdle, Yielding, yielding to soft in places) Palace Rock (IRE) 5th (4/1Fav 10-2 Rated 120) C D Maxwell Andratx (IRE) fell (12/1 10-2 Rated 121) J C Gainford (18 ran)
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4
112-
Instant Return (IRE) 5,b g 11-6

Elzaam (AUS)-Instant Memories(Ad Valorem)

(645) d1 bf (Keep It Simple Syndicate)
Rated 123

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Instant Return (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Futurum Regem (IRE)4
14th Dec 2019 Fairyhouse(2m , Maiden Hurdle, Heavy) Instant Return (IRE) 3rd (5/2 11-0) P D Kennedy 53.31L in front of Futurum Regem (IRE) 10th (80/1 10-7) E Walsh (14 ran)
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26th Nov 2019 Punchestown(2m 100yds, Maiden Hurdle, Soft (Hurdle/bumper), Soft, Soft To Heavy In Places (Chase)) Instant Return (IRE) 4th (7/2 11-0) R M Power 18.50L in front of Futurum Regem (IRE) 10th (100/1 10-7) E Walsh (15 ran)
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26th Oct 2019 Galway(2m 90yds, Maiden Hurdle, Soft) Instant Return (IRE) 3rd (20/1 11-0) P D Kennedy Futurum Regem (IRE) fell (50/1 10-7) C P McNamara (18 ran)
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13th Sep 2019 Listowel(1m 4f , Flat Maiden, Flat: Soft, yielding in places. N.H.: Yielding, Good in places) Instant Return (IRE) 7th (20/1 9-2) T P Madden .25L in front of Futurum Regem (IRE) 8th (28/1 9-5) D P McDonogh (15 ran)
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5
3755
The Names Jock (IRE) 5,ch g 11-5

Famous Name (GB)-Perfect Touch(Miswaki)

(14) d1 (Brian Gleeson)
Rated 122

Head to Head

In the last 3 years The Names Jock (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Palace Rock (IRE)1
11th Aug 2021 Gowran Park(1m 4f 100yds, Flat Hcap, Good to Yielding) Palace Rock (IRE) 2nd (10/3 8-9 Rated 79) C D Hayes 8.63L in front of The Names Jock (IRE) 8th (18/1 9-1 Rated 90) M P Sheehy (11 ran)
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Ferdia (IRE)1
5th Dec 2021 Punchestown(1m 7f 190yds, Hurdle, Yielding (Hurdle); Yielding to Soft (Chase)) Ferdia (IRE) 3rd (5/1 11-0 Rated 118) D E Mullins 9.25L in front of The Names Jock (IRE) 5th (11/1 11-0 Rated 123) Rachael Blackmore (6 ran)
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6
552f
Palace Rock (IRE) 4,b g 11-3

Battle Of Marengo (IRE)-Fingal Rock(Rock Of Gibraltar)

(90) d1 bf (A G BeattyP McBride, Mrs Peter Casey & Mrs Paula Casey)
Rated 120

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Palace Rock (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Andratx (IRE)1
9th May 2021 Killarney(2m 1f , Hcap Hurdle, Yielding, yielding to soft in places) Palace Rock (IRE) 5th (4/1Fav 10-2 Rated 120) C D Maxwell Andratx (IRE) fell (12/1 10-2 Rated 121) J C Gainford (18 ran)
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The Names Jock (IRE)1
11th Aug 2021 Gowran Park(1m 4f 100yds, Flat Hcap, Good to Yielding) Palace Rock (IRE) 2nd (10/3 8-9 Rated 79) C D Hayes 8.63L in front of The Names Jock (IRE) 8th (18/1 9-1 Rated 90) M P Sheehy (11 ran)
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Mighty Tom (IRE)1
9th May 2021 Killarney(2m 1f , Hcap Hurdle, Yielding, yielding to soft in places) Mighty Tom (IRE) 3rd (10/1 10-11 Rated 123) B J Cooper 5.56L in front of Palace Rock (IRE) 5th (4/1Fav 10-2 Rated 120) C D Maxwell (18 ran)
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Nazine (IRE)1
6th Mar 2021 Navan(2m , Maiden Hurdle, Chase - Soft Hurdle - Yielding to Soft) Palace Rock (IRE) 1st (11/4 11-9) D F O'Regan 6.75L in front of Nazine (IRE) 3rd (50/1 11-6) B Browne (19 ran)
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7
3643
Ferdia (IRE) 5,b g 11-2

Dylan Thomas (IRE)-Bonnie Theatre(King's Theatre)

(14) d1 (Bitview Partnership)
Rated 119

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Ferdia (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
The Names Jock (IRE)1
5th Dec 2021 Punchestown(1m 7f 190yds, Hurdle, Yielding (Hurdle); Yielding to Soft (Chase)) Ferdia (IRE) 3rd (5/1 11-0 Rated 118) D E Mullins 9.25L in front of The Names Jock (IRE) 5th (11/1 11-0 Rated 123) Rachael Blackmore (6 ran)
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8
f340
Thousand Tears (IRE) 6,b g 11-1

Recital (FR)-Tinquest(Rainbow Quest)

(28) (Ms Elaine Burke)
Rated 118

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Thousand Tears (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Andratx (IRE)1
24th Oct 2021 Galway(2m 11yds, Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle/Bumper: Soft. Chase: soft, heavy in places CHANGED on chase course to 'heavy' after 3rd race.) Andratx (IRE) 2nd (9/1 10-11 Rated 121) J P O'Sullivan .50L in front of Thousand Tears (IRE) 3rd (6/1 10-6 Rated 116) M P Burke (8 ran)
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Futurum Regem (IRE)1
21st Nov 2021 Navan(2m 6f , Hcap Hurdle, Good) Futurum Regem (IRE) 1st (12/1 9-10 Rated 102) D P Maxwell 65.25L in front of Thousand Tears (IRE) 10th (10/1 11-1 Rated 119) M P Burke (13 ran)
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Union Park (FR)1
7th Nov 2021 Navan(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Good) Thousand Tears (IRE) 4th (7/1 11-1 Rated 119) R Deegan 3.00L in front of Union Park (FR) 6th (11/1 10-5 Rated 104) D J O'Keeffe (11 ran)
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Longacre Square (IRE)1
15th Jul 2021 Killarney(2m 4f , Hcap Hurdle, Good, Good to Yielding in places) Thousand Tears (IRE) 1st (9/2 11-5 Rated 109) M P Burke 9.88L in front of Longacre Square (IRE) 4th (10/1 11-9 Rated 113) J C Gainford (16 ran)
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9
4161
Futurum Regem (IRE) 5,b g 10-13

Sir Prancealot (IRE)-Desert's Queen(Desert Prince)

(1) (Morgan Ryan & Hugh Paul Finegan)
Rated 116 Won When Rated 116

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Futurum Regem (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Andratx (IRE)1
1st Aug 2020 Galway(1m 3f 180yds, Flat Hcap, Soft) Andratx (IRE) 12th (25/1 9-8 Rated 61) C P Hoban 9.50L in front of Futurum Regem (IRE) 14th (33/1 9-6 Rated 66) Dylan Browne McMonagle (18 ran)
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Instant Return (IRE)4
14th Dec 2019 Fairyhouse(2m , Maiden Hurdle, Heavy) Instant Return (IRE) 3rd (5/2 11-0) P D Kennedy 53.31L in front of Futurum Regem (IRE) 10th (80/1 10-7) E Walsh (14 ran)
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26th Nov 2019 Punchestown(2m 100yds, Maiden Hurdle, Soft (Hurdle/bumper), Soft, Soft To Heavy In Places (Chase)) Instant Return (IRE) 4th (7/2 11-0) R M Power 18.50L in front of Futurum Regem (IRE) 10th (100/1 10-7) E Walsh (15 ran)
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26th Oct 2019 Galway(2m 90yds, Maiden Hurdle, Soft) Instant Return (IRE) 3rd (20/1 11-0) P D Kennedy Futurum Regem (IRE) fell (50/1 10-7) C P McNamara (18 ran)
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13th Sep 2019 Listowel(1m 4f , Flat Maiden, Flat: Soft, yielding in places. N.H.: Yielding, Good in places) Instant Return (IRE) 7th (20/1 9-2) T P Madden .25L in front of Futurum Regem (IRE) 8th (28/1 9-5) D P McDonogh (15 ran)
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Thousand Tears (IRE)1
21st Nov 2021 Navan(2m 6f , Hcap Hurdle, Good) Futurum Regem (IRE) 1st (12/1 9-10 Rated 102) D P Maxwell 65.25L in front of Thousand Tears (IRE) 10th (10/1 11-1 Rated 119) M P Burke (13 ran)
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10
1300
Longacre Square (IRE) 6,b g 10-10

Jeremy (USA)-Missed Trip(Lord Americo)

cp5(14) (Paul M Mullins)
Rated 113

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Longacre Square (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Golden Spear (GB)1
5th Dec 2021 Cork(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Golden Spear (GB) 9th (25/1 10-6 Rated 112) L A McKenna 6.25L in front of Longacre Square (IRE) 12th (33/1 10-8 Rated 114) Shane Fenelon (16 ran)
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Thousand Tears (IRE)1
15th Jul 2021 Killarney(2m 4f , Hcap Hurdle, Good, Good to Yielding in places) Thousand Tears (IRE) 1st (9/2 11-5 Rated 109) M P Burke 9.88L in front of Longacre Square (IRE) 4th (10/1 11-9 Rated 113) J C Gainford (16 ran)
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11
4005
Andys Flame (GB) 4,b g 10-6

Martaline (GB)-Marie Deja La(Daliapour)

(22) (Mr D Kierans)
Rated 109

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Andys Flame (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Mind Your Money (GB)1
27th Nov 2021 Fairyhouse(2m , Maiden Hurdle, Good) Mind Your Money (GB) 4th (6/1 11-7) D J O'Keeffe 7.50L in front of Andys Flame (GB) 5th (125/1 11-7) R Monaghan (15 ran)
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12
0059
Golden Spear (GB) 10,ch g 10-6

Kyllachy (GB)-Penmayne(Inchinor)

ts+(14) d2 (John Breslin)
Rated 109 Won When Rated 127-112

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Golden Spear (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Mighty Tom (IRE)1
3rd Apr 2021 Fairyhouse(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Yielding, Good to Yielding in places) Mighty Tom (IRE) 5th (22/1 10-6 Rated 123) B J Cooper 7.47L in front of Golden Spear (GB) 14th (50/1 9-13 Rated 123) P J O'Hanlon (20 ran)
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Longacre Square (IRE)1
5th Dec 2021 Cork(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Golden Spear (GB) 9th (25/1 10-6 Rated 112) L A McKenna 6.25L in front of Longacre Square (IRE) 12th (33/1 10-8 Rated 114) Shane Fenelon (16 ran)
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13
0059
Nazine (IRE) 4,b g 10-4

Raven's Pass (USA)-Thurayaat(Tamayuz)

(67) d1 (Michael J McDonagh)
Rated 107

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Nazine (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Union Park (FR)1
30th Jul 2021 Galway(2m 150yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good) Union Park (FR) 8th (11/1 11-1 Rated 105) H Morgan 16.01L in front of Nazine (IRE) 16th (33/1 11-7 Rated 115) B Browne (20 ran)
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Palace Rock (IRE)1
6th Mar 2021 Navan(2m , Maiden Hurdle, Chase - Soft Hurdle - Yielding to Soft) Palace Rock (IRE) 1st (11/4 11-9) D F O'Regan 6.75L in front of Nazine (IRE) 3rd (50/1 11-6) B Browne (19 ran)
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14
f274
Mind Your Money (GB) 5,b f 10-2

Kayf Tara (GB)-No More Money(Alflora)

(22) (Mrs T Hyde)
Rated 105

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Mind Your Money (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Andys Flame (GB)1
27th Nov 2021 Fairyhouse(2m , Maiden Hurdle, Good) Mind Your Money (GB) 4th (6/1 11-7) D J O'Keeffe 7.50L in front of Andys Flame (GB) 5th (125/1 11-7) R Monaghan (15 ran)
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15
0615
Magnor Glory (IRE) 5,b g 10-1

Fame And Glory (GB)-Andreas Pride(Croco Rouge)

hd4(208) bf (Barry F Walsh & Joseph Sheahan)
Rated 104

16
8064
Union Park (FR) 5,b g 10-0

Walk In The Park (IRE)-Monopolime(Poliglote)

ts+(29) (Oliver Barden)
Rated 103

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Union Park (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Thousand Tears (IRE)1
7th Nov 2021 Navan(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Good) Thousand Tears (IRE) 4th (7/1 11-1 Rated 119) R Deegan 3.00L in front of Union Park (FR) 6th (11/1 10-5 Rated 104) D J O'Keeffe (11 ran)
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Nazine (IRE)1
30th Jul 2021 Galway(2m 150yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good) Union Park (FR) 8th (11/1 11-1 Rated 105) H Morgan 16.01L in front of Nazine (IRE) 16th (33/1 11-7 Rated 115) B Browne (20 ran)
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First Time - In a Hdl Handicap The Names Jock, Mind Your Money, Andys Flame» Full list of First Time Gear

Probable SP 5/1 Mighty Tom, 13/2 Palace Rock, 7/1 Mind Your Money, Futurum Regem, 8/1 Andratx, 10/1 Magnor Glory, 12/1 The Names Jock, Ferdia, Aarons Day, Instant Return, 16/1 Thousand Tears, Union Park, Andys Flame, 20/1 Nazine, 25/1 Golden Spear, Longacre Square.

Previous Years
2020 West Cork Wildway 6 11-5 D J O'Keeffe 7/2Fav (Paul O'Flynn)
2019 Abandoned
2018 The King Of Brega 11 11-0 D Robinson 11/1 (Henry De Bromhead)
2017 High School Days 4 10-8 D Robinson 9/2 (Henry De Bromhead)
2016 Charlie Stout 5 9-12 P E Corbett 5/2 (Shane Nolan)
2015 Desoto County 6 10-5 J W Kennedy 11/10Fav (Gordon Elliott)
2014 Fosters Cross 12 10-10 D J Mullins 14/1 (Thomas Mullins)

Symbols Explained

WS Wind Surgery ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie bo2 Blinkers one cowl e2 Ear Plugs p2 Pacifier pc2 Pacifier with cowls ps2 Pacifier one cowl sr2 Shadow Roll co2 Cheekpiece one side sb2 Sheepskin Browband cc2 Cornell Collar xb2 Crossed Nose Band cd2 Course and Distance Winner c2 Course Winner d2 Distance Winner bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run

The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.

Trainers In Form last 21 days

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
Henry De Bromhead
7
54
12

John C McConnell
4
35
11

Oliver McKiernan
3
19
15

P J Rothwell
1
55
1

Michael J McDonagh
1
3
33

Mrs John Harrington
1
9
11

For Trainers in this race

Jockeys In Form last 21 days

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
D J O'Keeffe
3
26
11

B Hayes
3
22
13

Mr J L Gleeson
2
9
22

D E Mullins
1
35
2

S F O'Keeffe
1
29
3

For Jockeys in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Thurles

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
Henry De Bromhead
51
381
13

Mrs John Harrington
38
312
12

P J Rothwell
24
536
4

Oliver McKiernan
13
114
11

A J Martin
12
180
7

John Joseph Hanlon
12
187
6

Thomas Cooper
8
109
7

John Patrick Ryan
6
208
3

Terence O'Brien
5
94
5

Michael J McDonagh
5
80
6

John M Burke
3
73
4

John C McConnell
2
52
4

John E Kiely
2
41
5

Francis Casey
1
10
10

Mark Michael McNiff
0
48
0

Hugh Paul Finegan
0
14
0

For Trainers in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Thurles

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
Rachael Blackmore
28
223
13

B J Cooper
28
234
12

D J O'Keeffe
27
199
14

D E Mullins
16
264
6

B Hayes
13
189
7

S F O'Keeffe
12
153
8

M P Burke
6
93
6

C D Maxwell
4
90
4

C A Landers
3
58
5

Mr J L Gleeson
3
17
18

E Walsh
3
40
8

B Browne
2
62
3

P J O'Hanlon
1
47
2

Peter Carberry
0
17
0

Shane Fenelon
0
17
0

J P O'Sullivan
0
34
0

For Jockeys in this race

Course Form for Thurles

Horse
Wins
Runs
Instant Return (IRE)
0
1
Futurum Regem (IRE)
0
1
Magnor Glory (IRE)
0
1
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